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83The Six Words of Your Life--Mini Memoirs
There is something intriguing about the six-word memoir. Created by Smith Magazine, the book, Not Quite What I Was Planning, is a riveting read. Filled with short sentences from people all over the world, the concept of compacting one’s entire...
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76Why I Hate Digital T.V.
This new digital television age is really getting on my nerves, and it isn’t even in full swing yet. Take for example my recent viewing of The Bonnie Hunt Show with special guest Joan London: Bonnie: So you have seven children? Joan:...
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74Euthanasia, Is it Your Pet's Only Choice
Everyone thinks euthanasia is essential when a beloved pet is facing their final moments. Having put animals to sleep in the past, I fiercely debated this prescribed notion when my 16 year old dog was failing simply due to old age. I ultimately...
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85How to Write An Effective Help Wanted Ad
The ad read: Front office receptionist needed with good people skills for medical office. Experience preferred. So I called. I have tons of customer service and office skills, and once I learn the office routine, answering patient questions and...
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71Hookworms: Are They Deadly?
She was more shepherd than mix. Her perky ears were pointed, and her intelligence reminded me of a police dog through and through. Her small body wiggled and shook as my mom and I passed the humane society...
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70Abuse Against Women--Stop the Madness
Recently, Oprah Winfrey talked about spousal abuse. With the current news that singer, Rihanna was attacked by her boyfriend, Chris Brown, it was a perfect opportunity for super model Tyra Banks to share her own story about being in an abusive...
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72Should Cats Be Allowed Outside? Illinois To Stop Cats On the Run
The door swung open and she froze. With a quick and piercing glance, she dashed toward the sewer. Slinking into its folds, she disappeared like a rabbit entering a magician's hat. Calmly I waited for a chance to see her again. It had been awhile...
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75Clean Air: Do We Need It?
On Friday, June 26, 2009, The House of Representatives will vote on a clean energy and global warming bill entitled, The American Clean Energy and Security Act, H.R. 2454. This bill will begin to help reduce...
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58What I Remember The Day The Twin Towers Fell
It’s been 10 years. On Sept. 11, 2001 I was getting ready for work and I was watching the Today program. I popped into the living room where the television was playing, and glanced up to see a shot of a tall building with a river behind it. I saw...
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67Take Pen to Paper Before You Shout It Out
It was a dilemma I had been tossing around in my mind for a long time. Every morning when I woke up I thought about the rift that had occurred with one of my friends. The day it began started easy enough. My friend and I had made plans to go to...
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