While there has always been a need for people to care and love to respond to the needs of helpless and abandoned animals, of late economic downturns have exacerbated the problem to critical levels. Every day we see harrowing images of cats and dogs collected by county pounds. We hear heartfelt stories from people who […]
A paper towel is a piece of paper that can be used as a washcloth and then thrown away after just one use. The most widely used type is the kitchen towel, which are perforated rolls of products that are mounted on a cardboard rod a little longer than the width of the roll. Most […]
Suppose you have silver hair. The natural assumption of those with whom you live and work would be that you are of an age when hair begins to lose its color. If your hair turned gray before your 20s or 30s, it could be a dietary deficiency, medical problem, or genetics. Some claim that a […]
Where to start planning your trip to Houston If you don’t know where to start your Houston, TX tour, the best advice to give you is to start at the Houston Visitor Information Center. Armed with an arsenal of information related to the best shopping malls, restaurants, one-of-a-kind boutiques, souvenir shops, hotels, motels, bed & […]
If you have never heard of Collembola, you are not alone. Until recently, these ground creatures were thought to be essentially harmless. Even doctors vehemently denied that collembola could infest human hair and skin. People who suffered from chronic itching, biting, and crawling sensations were often considered delusional, but that mindset is slowly changing. Mounting […]
I want to start this article by revealing that every sentence you will read here is my opinion. I don’t have solid research to back up anything I say. There was no peer review of the validity of this article prior to publication. I wrote this article for you because a dog that has been […]
With their calm and relaxed demeanor, Bernese Mountain Dogs were historically used as draft animals to push or pull carts. Their size, strength, and cool temperament made them good candidates for this type of farm work, as well as aiding in herding livestock. With their long, wavy fur coats they do well outdoors and seem […]
Before the world knew the expression teacup chihuahua, normal Chihuahuas had a history of their own. They were first registered with the American Kennel Club in 1904 after being discovered in the state of Chihuahua, a Mexican region bordering Texas and New Mexico. This also gave rise to the name of the breed. As is […]
There seems to be an unlimited number of things to do in Miami, Florida, from the famous Seaquarium to the elegant and opulent Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. Miami is warm year-round, and that means the many local beaches are always accessible when it’s time to relax. There is a growing demand for diagnostic medical sonographers […]
Raven Dove (Whiskey Press, 2005) is a historical romance by Joanne Walpole. Joanne’s first novel shares with us the tragedy and success of Vivien Clinton, a lonely and abandoned girl in the small town of Wagoner in the American Southwest. Vivien, who lives with her abusive uncle, has grown up hiding under a mask of […]