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I have lived in Calgary, Alberta, Canada for about 30 years now and have four university degrees (BA, BEd, MA, MEd) in psychology, teaching, gerontology, and counseling psychology respectively. I also have a diploma in creative writing, an outdoor living

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Autos > Buying New Cars Factors to consider when buying a new car: 1 of 10
Car Buying Tips Buying a vehicle can be fun or frustrating. Most people will purchase several vehicles in their lifetimes. Some vehicle shoppers know little about what to look for or what they want, and are at greater risk of being "had." This article is intended to assist less-experienced buyers. There are literally hundred... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership How owning a pet can be beneficial to your health: 5 of 45
How Pets Can Help You Live Longer and HealthierAre you tired of jumping up and down? What about eating those mouth-watering rice cakes? If diet and exercise don't grab you, how about taking Fido for a walk? Your PET can actually save your life! Researchers have found that simply stroking a dog or cat can lower blood pressure ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Search (Other) How to get a job: 5 of 34
How to Get a Great Job Recent statistics suggest an employment rate of over 60% for high school students and this number is increasing. With way too many things that need to be bought and fun things to do, the weekly parental allowance just doesn't cut it anymore. So, in order to keep up with the yearly changing fashions, mu... More..
Health & Fitness > Emotional Health & Wellbeing Ways to get a handle on stress: 1 of 6
Stress Stoppers Are you stressed? Have you ever felt stressed? The majority of people will answer "yes" to at least one of these questions. Unfortunately, most of us don't know how to decrease our stress levels or we claim not to have the time to do something about it. However, there are many ways of dealing with stress and ... More..
Relationships & Family > Love & Lust Can you find lasting love as a teen?: 2 of 11
Teen Love: Real or Puppy? How many times have your parents (or other adults) told you that the strong feeling you have for your boyfriend or girlfriend is just "puppy" love and not REAL love, which can only be felt when you become an "adult?" Yet, the definition of adulthood varies depending on how far removed a person is fr... More..
Relationships & Family > The Single Life Single and happy: Myth or not: 5 of 25
Single and Satisfied What's wrong with being single? A whole lot if you go by what you see around you. Whether you visit a bookstore or a library, watch television, go to the movies, listen to friends and family, adopt the values of society, or read the newspaper, messages about couplehood prevail. Little is spoken about bei... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues US poverty driven by growth: A call to slow the increase in the cost of living: 1 of 5
Cheap Thrills and Expensive Living One of the most popular countries in the world, Canada is constantly inundated with immigrants. Truly the land of opportunity and freedom, Canada affords more space per individual than any other country in the world. Educational opportunities abound, cultural diversity virtually guarantees ... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Skills The key to effective communication: 8 of 28
How to Communicate More Effectively You're not listening to me! You never hear what I have to say! You never remember anything I tell you! All you ever do is yell! You never talk to me! Familiar? Most of us have something of the sort on more than one occasion with little effect. A communication problem is often named the num... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) Lessons to learn from children: 14 of 41
Kids: Teachers of the Universe Since the beginning of time, adults have been seen as the holders of infinite wisdom and children as too immature to fathom the ways of the universe. Only adults have won the Nobel Peace Prize or have developed theories that have formed the basis of our understanding. Only adults have been give... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Censoring musicians, like Eminem: 9 of 24
Right to Censor: Music or Mania Everyone listens to music, especially children and teens- the main purchasers of music CDs. Rap and hip hop seem to be the most popular with young people. Artists such as Kid Rock, Eminem, Tu-Pac, Shaggy, Dr. Dre, and Little Bow Wow magnetize and energize kids around the world. The music is c... More..