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My name is Anna Hofman and I am fifteen years old.
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Pets & Animals > Dogs (Other) Is docking a dog's tail cruel?: 2 of 15
I can't believe it hasn't been put down as animal cruelty yet. Since when was cutting animals body parts off considered to be NOT cruel? This is much like someone cutting off half of your arm and expecting you to be fine with it because it apparently looks good. I don't think that a dog with a stumpy tail actually looks anyw... More..
Pets & Animals > Dogs (Other) Choosing between a purebred and mixed breed puppy: 3 of 20
What you need to take into account here is why you are considering buying a pure bred. If you require a breed that has been bred for a specific purpose (herding, working, entertaining or just looking attractive), then you may be more fulfilled with a pure breed. However, if you are just wanting a family pet, you'll possibly b... More..
Relationships & Family > Break-Ups & Exes Teen advice: How to tell if your relationship can be saved: 2 of 13
A relationship can be saved if:You BOTH want it to work outyou BOTH are determined to make it work out, andYou BOTH are willing to make sacrifices, such as playing the drums at three in the morning: if this is getting to your poor partner then listen, take it in and stop doing it. Things like this drive great couples apart fa... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating & Trust Issues Can a relationship with a cheater work out?: 4 of 25
It depends on the person and your relationship. If a man or woman is cheating it may be because they are insecure or have issues with themselves that they are trying to deal with by cheating and trying to get love from as many people as possible. This is the case for many individuals who cheat or have cheated and if this IS t... More..
Pets & Animals > Exotic Pets & Animals Basics: How to care for a tarantula: 1 of 5
Tarantula's are moderately easy to keep and care for, as well as fairly inexpensive (once you have bought the tank and habitat necessities). What many people do not consider is that tarantula's can live up to (and sometimes exceed), 15 years of age, so when you purchase these fascinating creatures - be sure that you are commi... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Dog breed: Soft-coated Wheaten Terrier: 1 of 5
The Wheaten Terrier was originally born and bred in Ireland where it was used as an all-purpose farm dog. It would have been used for herding sheep and other animals, hunting rats and rabbits and guarding livestock. This breed is an incredibly intelligent and obedient dog and, unlike many terriers, is not generally aggressive... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Cheap teen date ideas: 4 of 18
The best teen date in the world (and the cheapest): a walk along the beach with a bag of chips - that's what? ten dollars? And it's absolutely perfect because you can chat (which is restricted in the cinema), and not have a huge debt to your parents. However, if it's too cold to walk along the beach and you don't want to go t... More..
Relationships & Family > Friends & Peers (Other) Teen advice: How to resist bullying: 7 of 30
I was very, VERY badly bullied at school. Here is advice straight from the heart, that I KNOW will help you, or whoever it is that needs help. I know the feelings of dread, the thought "everything and anything I do will make it worse". Well, it turns out that isn't true. My main tip is to be comfortable with how and who you... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Dog breed: Labrador Retriever: 7 of 29
You cannot help but to fall in love with this dog breed. Full of life, it is one of the happiest, funniest breeds many people claim to have come across. You also do become a slave to those big, innocent, "you know you love me" puppy eyes this particular breed is famous for. Just as an interesting fact, the Labrador Retriever,... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Best foods to fight stress: 5 of 18
Serotonin, which is often nick-named the happy hormone, is found in many foods and fruits, and this is certainly one of the top things that is required in order to combat stress. Turkey meat has extremely high levels of serotonin, as does avocado and these are recommended to people who are suffering from stress. Carbohydrate-... More..