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Pit Bulls: Monsters or Misunderstood?
I conducted a poll on Pit Bulls, called " Pitbulls: bad dogs or bad owners? " to see what people thought about this controversial dog, and the results were quite surprising. A whopping 85% of people who voted on the poll...
4 Less Common Dog Breeds That Make Good Pets
There are so many dog breeds, it's not surprising that some breeds crop up and you've never heard of them before. Here's some handsome, less common dog breeds that are family friendly and relatively easy to raise....
Hippies, Hermits and the Truth about "Returning to Nature"
This is Christopher McCandles : He was born in the USA in 1968 by rich parents and from an early age he was showing his anti-conformist tendencies. Although he was raised in a rich house with many riches and studied...
How To Get Fitter & Healthier The Easy Way: My Self Care Plan
When you think of getting fitter and healthier, you probably think of going to the gym all the time, protein shakes, counting calories and eating nothing but salad, but it doesn't have to be that way! I recently decided...
15 Lifelong Bands That Have Been Active For At Least 50 Years in a Row
It's not easy, to keep a band alive, for more than half of a century without a single hiatus. Most bands which started 50 years ago or more, took at least one hiatus or more, during their lifespan. Or they disbanded...
The Pros And Cons Of Being A Transplanted Southerner In The North
I've lived in the North most of my adult life. I usually travel down South every ten years so I can remember my roots. Plus I have an insane theory that if you live in a place for ten years straight you become "from"...
Mental Rigidity: Why We Must Learn and Open Our Minds
I've been noticing both online and offline that even with the vast amount of information available, a lot of people still seem to be close minded. Close mindedness doesn't necessarily imply conservatism since modern...
Why Prostitutes Are Better Than Gold Diggers and Yes, There's a Big Difference
You may think that gold diggers are naught but filthy parasites, riddled with diseases, and very expensive, and that getting yourself a girlfriend, even a gold digger, may be cheaper. But I can tell you right now that...
Misconceptions Women Have About Men: Why Believe Stereotypes?
I don't know if it's because of society or if it's simply biological reasons but from my experience, many women believe male stereotypes. When I was in high school every girl would say phrases like "ugh he is such a...
Mixed Emotions: Reasons Why I Feel Happy, Angry, and Sad This Father's Day
The 19th of June has hovered the skies here in Manila and everyone, so far, has their fair share of sentiments for this Father's Day, including me. In this myTake, I have enumerated my share of sentiments. Happy 1. I...
What Annoys Me The Most About Some Bilingual People
There's no doubt it is a great advantage to be able to speak more than one language. You are able to communicate and connect with that much more people. However, as someone who is only familiar with her native language, I...
10 Illustrations That Will Make You Think...
Inspiration credit to BrightSide Be who you want to be! Our new language! Do you solve problems by using logic? Love your enemies! How we make ourselves! What goes around back around! BE CAREFUL! What we all wish!...
Frosted: A First-Generation Asian American in the US Navy, Chapter 2: Moving
Please see Part 1 here if you haven't read it already. A few months later after my ship and community selection , graduation came and went; things got really hectic. Honestly, I don't remember who spoke for the...
A Letter of Apology From a Regretful Father
Prelude: In the aftermath of my marriage of 22 years coming to an end my son had a long battle with addiction to Meth Amphetamines ( ICE ). Seeing his parents break up and regrettably19 years of 'dealing' with me as his...
My Journey In Today’s Employment Struggle: What Hurts and What Employers Don’t Want You To Know
As most of us know, it is becoming increasingly harder to get a job in today’s America with the “new economy.” What once could be a job search from a few weeks or few months, has now become several months to over a year...
Frosted: A First-Generation Asian American's Journey in the US Navy
DISCLAIMER: What I am about to report is to me the truth. This is not me posting political analysis about the Navy or America. This is a story about me and my experiences so far in the Navy; good or bad, this is what I've...
15 Weird and Wacky Animals You Probably Never Knew Existed
On the heels of my last myTake, 15 Adorable Animals To Help You Get Through Your Week , I thought I would turn the tables a bit. I present to you 15 weird and wacky animals that you probably never knew existed: 1. The...
4 Simple Steps to Help Prevent Election Fraud
Ban the Use of Electronic Voting Machines Most Electronic Voting Machines are owned by privet corporations and are more easily hacked than the smart phone in your pocket. Hand Count All Ballots in Open Public Hand...
9 Reasons Why You Should Adopt—Not Buy—A Pet! 🐶🐱
There are many reasons why you should consider adoption, rather than buying a pet. When hunting for a new friend, many people buy, rather than going to the animal shelter to make a selection. They don't consider how many...
The "Silence is Golden" Cliché in Filmdom
Movies are great. A good one can place you in an entirely new world. I have watched quite a lot of films and have done quite some reading on film making, directing and writing. This makes watching a good flick even more...
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