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Pets & Animals > Aquarium Fish How to clean a goldfish bowl: 1 of 10
If you plan to keep a goldfish in a bowl, then you have more work ahead of you than you probably thought.Your maintenance load depends on how large your bowl is, how much you feed, and your frequency of feedings. If you want to keep water changes to a minimum, buy a fairly large bowl that you are comfortable with, feed once p... More..
Business > International Business & Trade How Wal-Mart really works: 1 of 7
From Sam Walton's first five and dime store in Bentonville Arkansas to the consumer product kingdom of what we, as consumers, have come to know as Wal-Mart, the philosophy has never changed-keep the prices lower than the competitors. Nowadays, you may walk into any one of 3,000-some Wal-Marts and see aisles and aisles of merc... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in Europe Commentary: The idea of a European super state: 1 of 7
The European Union has become an increasingly more powerful union of states than is truly recognized in the world. Their power is drawn from two elements: a high populace, and purchasing power.There are currently 27 member states that partake in the operations of the European Union. The EU is actually a treaty-pact that uses ... More..
Pets & Animals > Aquarium Fish Understanding the life span of goldfish: 2 of 10
Gold fish make great pets for would-be pet owners (id est, little children). However, their maintenance should not, by any means, be underestimated (as, unfortunately, it commonly is). Gold fish require a lot of work because they can easily be killed if not properly cared for.Most goldfish start their lives out at a hatchery ... More..
Arts & Humanities > 20th & 21st Century US History Judging Truman's decision to drop atomic bombs on Japan: 16 of 54
To properly discern the reasoning for dropping the atomic bombs on Nagasaki and Hiroshima, we must first examine the factors. We must remember that during this time period, Asia was the final economic frontier, for both the United States and the former Soviet Union. Both also wanted to expand their sphere of influence. The Un... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Humorous: 164 of 478
A Bubble's BirthA baby bubbleIsn't birthed by two bubbles,Oh no,It's complicated.It's naturalHow a bubble becomes.Two molecules,One of water,One of soap,Come together.The soap moleculeFertilizesThe water molecule.This results in,What is referred toIn bubble terms,As a bubbletus.This bubbletus staysIn the mother's tub,Is cared... More..
Pets & Animals > Aquarium Fish Setting up water chemistry in fish tank: 1 of 1
Most beginner aquarists do not realize the importance of correctly setting up the water of their new aquariums. A lot of effort and time needs to be spent on the initial tank set-up. It is essential to correctly set up the water chemistry for your new fish (or returning fish). If it is ignored, then the prolonged exposure to ... More..
Pets & Animals > Aquarium Fish How to care for pacu: 1 of 1
Pacu are some of the most interesting fish that you may ever care for. They can sometimes be demanding both in resources and attention. In their native waters of South America where their piranah cousins find abode, they can attain sizes of up to seven feet. Thus, the most difficult task when caring for these lovely animals i... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Should smoking be allowed in public places?: 200 of 363
It is myopic to make a point against smoking in public on the basis of health alone, but it is equally ignorant to make the opposite point on what has been done in the past. It is most important to understand that smoking is a right, but smoking around others is not. The reason why smoking is not a right around others is beca... More..
Business > Customer Management Customer service makes or breaks a business: 3 of 5
In today's world, most businesses operate on the same level. The only thing that really identifies one business from another is it's customer service. Indeed, just recently, I decided to switch my bank from Wells Fargo to Bank of America because their staff are so friendly and customer-oriented. And in the business of banking... More..