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Shyla loves to read classic literature, listen to music, and continue teaching tricks to her new Australian Shepherd puppy Jules.
She works as an inspector for a government contractor, and she's currently working on her first nonfiction book.

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Arts & Humanities > Screenwriting Effects of the Writer's Guild of America (WGA) strike: 3 of 33
I agree with the Writer's Guild and their current strike. Writers are just as important in the production of a television show as the actors and producers, if not more so. Why shouldn't they get their share of the profits? They've already proven how necessary they are. Even comedians like David Letterman are lost without them... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Economic Values People should not be dependent on welfare: 8 of 79
During the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl, Welfare was created as a way of helping those that needed help most. During that era, most people were too proud. They would not ask for help, and they would not except "charity". The advent of the New Deal's public works projects helped a little, but they in no way eradicated th... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: Grey's Anatomy: 4 of 28
Grey's Anatomy is one of the hottest shows currently on TV. Already in its third season, this show has caught the attention of men and women everywhere. It centers around Meredith Grey, a surgical intern, and four other interns trying to learn the ropes at the fictional Seattle Grace Hospital.It has been compared to other hos... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Media frenzy: Anna Nicole Smith's death receives disproportionate news coverage: 14 of 86
While it is sad when anyone dies, it always seems to be worse if that person is a celebrity. Anna Nicole Smith was a real person with real faults. She was vivacious and beautiful, and the fact that she had a lot of money didn't hurt either. She was marketed as the next Marilyn Monroe. Why, then, should we be surprised that he... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: First dates: 12 of 62
Jackie sat at her window waiting for Jerome to arrive. She'd never met him before, but she'd heard a lot of good things about him. She was more than a little nervous. After all, first dates are hard enough without adding the pressure of it being a blind date.After about half an hour, Jerome arrived, right on time. He came to ... More..
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles Fashion trend proposals you'd like to share with industry leaders in New York, Paris, and Milan: 1 of 4
Being a plus sized girl, there are many complaints that I have with the fashion industry. All grumblings about waifishly thin models aside, there are some things I think the fashion gurus of the world need to know.1. Plus-sized people like to look nice too. While clothing trends for the pleasantly plump have improved by leaps... More..
Arts & Humanities > Asian History The history and significance of Chinese foot binding: 2 of 7
Many cultures have mutilated their bodies in the name of beauty. The recent obsession with tanning salons and plastic surgery in the Western World are proof. However, while butt implants and lip injections seem extreme, nothing compares to the pain and effort that accompanies foot binding.Foot binding began in china during th... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ancient History How Christianity spread in the Roman Empire: 4 of 13
Roman Emperor Constantine I whose full name is Flavius Valerius Aurelius Constantinus lived from 280 AD to 337 AD. He became a ruler in the still growing empire in the year 306. While his tenure ws littered with accomplishments, he is first and foremost remembered as the first Christian Emperor, who did much for the spread of... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Thanksgiving Memories of Thanksgiving parades: 2 of 6
When I was little I watched the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade every year. I set my clock so that I would be up in time, and I reveled at all of the floats, balloons, and costumes. I rated the parade far above the food, family, and even the break from school. However, the parade has lost its flare. Now, instead of being he most i... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership How to introduce your new pet to his environment and animal companions: 1 of 3
Introducing a new pet into your home can traumatic, both for the new pet and for any pets that may already live there. It is important to follow the proper steps to ensure that the transition not only goes as smoothly as possible, but that your pets will become friends instead of enemies.It is much easier to introduce a pet i... More..