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I'm a writer of 20 years. Originally, I was a Research Assistant with a B.S. in Biology who thought I wanted to go to med school - but that changed once I found the right man and had a family (you know how it is). Then, I went on to Syracuse University in

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Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Should smoking be allowed in public places?: 9 of 363
Lung cancer is one of the most prevalent causes of death in the United States. And while it can be caused by a number of different factors such as exposures to asbestos (mesothelioma), it is mostly the effect of one form of drug usage: cigarette smoking that lines the lungs with tar and nicotine. We are seeing an alarming inc... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Behavior & Discipline (Other) Why there seems to be a lot of angry, unhappy children: 2 of 45
We are in the midst of a generation (or two) of children who are being brought up by computers, televisions, and video games because both parents work to support the family. Kids are shuffled off to Day Care where discipline is second hand,if given at all. Kids are given lots of "things" because parents feel downright "guilty... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership How to cope with the loss of a pet: 3 of 29
She Touched My Heart: Learning To Say GoodBye: Almost everyone has had some little buddy with fur or feathers or maybe even scales who has meant a great deal to them over the years. Sometimes, these are friends that never leave our hearts no matter how long ago they may have departed from our company and passed over the Rain... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rescue & Adoption Foster homes or animal shelters: Which is better for stray dogs looking for a home?: 2 of 18
Domesticated pets have a physical and emotional need to connect with a family. Their wild natures have been bred out of them to the point where they not only depend on their human counterparts for food and shelter, but for social interaction, love, warmth, comfort, communications, and upbringing as well. As a human race, we h... More..
Education > Homeschooling Disadvantages of public high school and the homeschool option: 1 of 9
The title of this subject, "Evils of high school and the homeschool option", is absurd. Perhaps public high school is not for everyone, but to say that there are "evils" lurking behind those double doors is just plain mideval. Just what kind of evils are there - not all kids in high school are violent. Yes, there is violence ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 The case against Barack Obama's candidacy to the 2008 presidential election: 7 of 61
The candidate whose spiritual leader condemns America with vocal convulsions of "God Damned America" also believes that the average American is spurred by frustration. While he stands on his pedestal, blessed by the press over the past several months, this first-generational American is bellowing now his excuses for his conde... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Life Why bad things happen to good people: 10 of 76
Many people believe in karma where the energy that we put out into this world comes back to us. That would explain why bad things would happen to bad people. But, what about when bad things happen to good people? Karma doesn't explain this phenomenon as well.As we think about our existence on this planet, however, we find tha... More..
Sciences > Water & Oceanography The possibility of another tsunami in the Indian Ocean during the next century: 1 of 7
According to the geophysicists, there is a fault (crack) in the earth's crust under parts of the Indian Ocean that cause these giant tidal waves (tsunamis) when one "plate" in the earth slides over another plate. There is every indication that the recent tsunami will not be the last. And, there is nothing to indicat... More..
Education > Reading & Writing Skills Helping children develop a love of reading: 6 of 40
One of the best ways to introduce a child to the world of reading is to set the example. They should see the parent reading for pleasure and enjoying it. This teaches them that reading is not just for kids - it's fun for big people, too. And, while this may seem elementary, it sets the foundation for a lifetime of reading ple... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rescue & Adoption How people can help rescue animals: 2 of 13
People can help to "rescue" animals in countless different ways, believe it or not. Rescuing animals does not only have to mean running through a raging fire to saving a trapped pet. It can also mean abiding by and promoting rules to help animals - pets and wildlife - live a safer life, protected from potential harm... More..