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The Lasting Draw of American Idol
American Idol, everyone's favorite talent show, has returned to our screens with Katy Perry as a judge. But will this new formula work? Here's an assessment of the show.
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The Incredible Benefits of Dog Runs
Dog runs are a great way to relax and unwind. They provide fun for pets and their families.
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How to Manage Nightmares in Dogs
Do dog nightmares disturb your pet? Here's some advice on how to manage them.
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8 Signs That Your Pet Is Feeling Lonely
Your dog may wag its tail, but it's feeling lonely. Do give your furry friend some help.
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Choosing the best instrument for your child to learn
Choosing the right instrument for your child can be difficult. Just how do you choose?
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Why Proper Email Etiquette makes a Difference
Proper email etiquette is often neglected. This article stresses why following it is important for personal and professional relationships. It shows readers the common email etiquette traps to avoid.
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Managing Social Awkwardness
Dealing with social anxiety is managable with a few tips.
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Balancing Technology with the Human Touch
How would you balance technology with the human touch?
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Revealing Singapore's Secrets
Here are some of Singapore's best kept secrets!
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Uplifting movies about appreciation
Appreciation is important. These fine movies will show you why it is.
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The hallmarks of Peranakan culture
Learn all about the Peranakans.
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The secrets of dynamic writing
With these secrets, writing can become dynamic and make its point emphatically. .
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Everything you need to know about osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease that does not just strike the elderly.
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Deciphering good writing
Sharing a few keys to good story, technical and essay writing.
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The Write Life: How to Make a Short Story Outstanding
How can we make our short stories stand out?
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The Write Life: Giving Before We Take
How can we give before we take?
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Should we dress our pets up?
Do you dress your pet?
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How Music Affects the Brain
How does music affect our brains,, our moods and our personalities?
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How do we deal with competition?
How can we make competition fair?
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How Animals Benefit Us
Animals do us a world of good.
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Being A Balanced Moral Example
We need to set good examples with a little balance.
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Adding spice to content that makes you yawn
How do we make that boring topic interesting?
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Ways to Prevent Unnecessary Hacks
How do we prevent malicious attempts to breach our information systems?
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Handling Rejection like a Professional
Let's give that rejection monster a good kick!
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Creative ways to manage your anger
How can we stop being angry and clenching our fists?
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Dealing with condescension
How do we deal with those annoying put downs?
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A Review of The Shaping of an Angry Black Woman by Tamara Woods
A review of Tamara Woods' The Shaping of an Angry Black Woman
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Moving Past Hatred
How can we uproot our feelings of animosity?
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Ways to Pet Proof Your Home
How can we make our homes safe for puppies.
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Reacting to Bad News
How do you react when you give or receive bad news?
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Will computers replace human teachers?
Do you think computers will replace teachers?
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Mastering the Art of Storytelling
How do we tell a compelling story to adults and children?
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The Difficulties Of Moving On
How can we move on when I something roots us in place?
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The Fear of Making Decisions
Decisions, decisions. What a dilemma!
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What Not To Do To Your Dog
Some of the mistakes of dog ownership
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Making Your Books And Articles Compelling
How do you create compelling content
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Youtube and its Influence on the Music Industry
Youtube has touched the music industry in many ways
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The importance of fitting into society
Fitting in is important, but not always necessary.
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Why We Need Breaks from Facebook
Managing your social manage your social media activity is a headache. Here's how to ease the strain.
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Negotiating with the Rebel in You
When and how should we rebel?
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The Extraordinary Senses of Animals
On animals's unusual senses.
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Dealing with Moral Dilemmas
How do you deal with moral dilemmas?
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Making Classical Music Appealing To Children
How can we help kids enjoy classical music?
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Understanding Deja Vu
Have you experienced Deja Vu?
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Wearing many hats
How do you balance life and work?
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Do Animals Have Feelings?
Animals DO have feelings.
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Letting go of Pride
Letting go ofride
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Preserving our humanity
How can we preserve our humanity?
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Large Breed dogs and their Health Concerns
Understanding large breed dogs aepnd their health concerns.
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Casting doubt aside
We can move on despite the doubts of others.
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A Locked Gate: Five Inspirational Verses on Embracing Difference
How do you deal with the biases of others?
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Coping with tension
How do you cope with tension?
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Successful 21st Century Musicals
Our reaction to musicals and some successful ones from the 21st century.
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Meet the Working Dog
Get to know a few diligent, working dogs.
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Dealing with Excess Curiosity
Busy bodies are annoying.
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Dry Grass
How do you cope in emotionally dry periods?
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Getting to know Vocal Group Cimorelli
I introduce a young, talented group, Cimorelli.
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The Negative Assassin
negativity is a deadly assassin.
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The Art of Appreciating Your In-Laws
Maintaining relationships with your in-laws is important to a good marriage.
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Moving with Your Dog
Moving to a new town with your pet doesn't need to be such a hassle.
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The Calming Bodhi Tree
The bodhi tree is a lasting symbol of tranquility.
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The Best Natural Remedies to Boost Cognition
Here are a few natural ways to boost mental strength.
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The Hardy Hummingbird
Be like the tough , beautiful little hummingbird.
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What You Need to Know About Brain Tumors
The journey of those who have these is a very difficult one.
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Making the Tough Decision to Euthanize Your Pet
WHen is it time to say goodbye to your beloved furry companion?
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Dog Training Methods: Fun Ways to Teach Your Dog to Fetch
A few dog training tips.
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Let Music Drive You
Music pushes you in ways you don't notice.
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Getting children and dogs to mix well
THere's always a way for children and dogs to interact safely.
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Managing sibling rivals with tact
Managing sibling rivalry is a lot like walking on a tightrope.
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Ten Things our dogs hate the most
We may not realize it, but some things make our dogs a little peeved.
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Ten simple ways to be more approachable
Draw more people to you.
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Hands up for poetry
Let's celebrate National Poetry Month.
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Managing Pet Rescue
Pet lovers, here are some ways you can help to rescue an animal if you can't adopt one.
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The Role of Science Fiction in Society
Where would we be without a little science fiction?
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Understanding Executive Functioning
If you have trouble organizing things, this might be useful.
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Dealing with Bladder Stones in Dogs
If your dog has bladder stones, it can be hard to cope with.
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Unraveling dyscalculia
If you know someone who finds it hard to address mathematical concepts, this might be a good read.
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Our Favorite Movies Based on Books
If you love both books and movies, these are some that you won't want to miss.
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Writing a Kid Song
If you've thought of a kid song you'd like to write for your child. here are some things to thing abou
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Managing arthritis in older dogs
Managing your pet's arthritis.
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The technique of skim reading
How to skim read
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Writing a Cinquain poem
How to write a Cinquain
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Savoring the moment
Savoring important moments.
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The wonderful health benefits of the chiku fruit
All about the the Chiku Fruit
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Dealing with your pet's shedding hair
Stopping hair shedding in dogs.
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Understanding Alternative Music
Alternative Music Genres
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Common Dog Grooming Issues
Addressing dog grooming concerns
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Harnessing technology in the classroom
Using technology in the classroom
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Finding uses for old photographs
Using your old photos creatively.
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The psychology of horror movies
Why we love horror movies
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Why I love my chili
Do enjoy some chili today!
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The music of great songwriters
Celebrating the music of great songwriters.
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Understanding play in mammals
Why animals play and what we can learn from it.
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The truth about sincerity
On taking positive steps towards sincerity
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Getting to know the longan and its benefits
On the benefits of longans.
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Overcoming animal phobias
On overcoming fear of animals
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Celebrating raggae music and musicians
On reggae music and artists.
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The wonderful qualities of the monk fruit
Blurb: On the cooling effect of the Monk Fruit.
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Understanding and coping with the ill-effects of negativity
Tips on understanding and coping with negativity
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How to release pent up anger
An article on the importance of releasing pent up anger.
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Music and artistes from the awesome 1980s
On popular music and artists of the 1980s.
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Introducing traditional forms of entertainment in Peranakan culture
An article on the entertainment of the Peranakans.
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The nature of role modeling
An article on the extent to which we should role model on others.
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How to start and lead a choir
Considerations on starting a choir
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How to choose and breed a hamster
On the ins and outs of breeding hamsters.
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Embracing the healing power of music
On the healing power of music.
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Knowing what annoys or pleases our dogs: building lasting relationships
An article on what annoys and pleases our dogs. What can we do to build good relationships with them?
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What happiness is to you
An article on what happiness is, and a sonnet.
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The songs that inspire us
An article on song lyrics that inspire us, and writing good song lyrics.
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Managing challenging problems with our friendships
On managing friendships
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The benefits of music for animals : suitable music for our pets
On the benefits of music for our pets
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How to relate to people who practice double standards
An article and senryu poem on dealing with double standards
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The benefits and disadvantages of our favorite dessert, ice-cream
On the benefits and disadvantages of ice-cream, and an epulaeryu poem.
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Defining Music of the 1960s—Its Characteristics and Great Songs From the Era
On the characteristics of music of the 1960s.
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She is the Sunshine of our lives: a birthday tribute to Linda Bilyeu
A birthday tribute to Hubpage’s ray of Sunshine, Linda BIlyeu.
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How to Tell If Your Dog Is Pregnant and How to Help It With Gestation
This article will explain the signs of canine pregnancy and teach you how to help a pregnant dog through her gestation period.
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Songs that capture the unique perspectives on beauty (Perspectives)
On songs that showcase true beauty
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What makes a person beautiful:nurturing beauty's true essence
On what makes a person truly beautiful
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What unique cats make special pets?
Ten special cat breeds one can consider as pets.
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On the music of mexico:history,diversity,song and dance
On Mexican music, its history, variations and a little hat dance for children.
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The benefits of chocolate, myths and a poem
On the benefits of chocolate, why we love chocolate, a few chocolate myths and an epulaeryu poem.
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Making career changes in the entertainment industry: What does it take to achieve success?
An article on artists who have made successful career changes and what it takes to make these changes a success.
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Developing the undervalued art of true empathy
On developing empathy in ourselves and haiku on empathy.
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How to provide stress relief for our pets
An article on the causes of stress in animals and how to help them overcome it.
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Vocal percussion, some outstanding vocal percussionists and imitating a drum kit
An article on vocal percussion, some outstanding vocal percussionists and tips for its performance.
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Going where the wind blows: Are you an effective leader or follower?
A take on what makes a good leader and follower, and a terza rima poem.
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How to select the right type of dog for you
On the factors you should consider when choosing a dog
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How women have influenced jazz music through the decades
An article on jazz music and the contributions of many women to the form.
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Appreciating the rustic charm of the Singaporean coffee shop and an inspirational sonnet
Blurb: On coffee shops in Singapore and a little sonnet.
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Eliminating fleas in our pets - the pros and cons of anti-flea products
The pros and cons of anti-flea products and natural ways of eliminating fleas in our pets.
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The dance of Thanks and Givens: a terza rima poem
On why we should not take things for granted, and a terza rima poem.
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How Indian music and its instruments has evolved through the decades
An article on the development of Indian music and dance throughout the ages.
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The Dangers of Disrespect and Overcoming Its Consequences
On the dangers of disrespect, coming out of its darkness and a trillinea poem.
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The nature of agility training and how dogs and owners can harness its benefits
An article on agility training for dogs.
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Experiencing the beauty of Calypso music :its history and talented artists
An article on the origins of Calypso Music and some talented Calypsonian artists.
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For these showers we plead, a villanelle poem
An article and poem on raining showers of blessing on others.
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Symptoms of fear in dogs and how to help our pets overcome them
On the different things that make our dogs afraid and overcoming them.
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Journeying through the River Safari, the latest addition to the Singapore Zoological Gardens
A visit to Singapore’s River Safari and its repository of life along various important rivers of the world.
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Things to consider when introducing music to children and youth
The benefits of music for children, its effects and how to introduce it to them. Some catchy tunes for kids and adults to listen to.
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The reasons why we should write poetry:an acrostic poem for National Poetry Month
On the benefits of writing poetry, some wonderful poets and an acrostic poem for National Poetry Month
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How to be responsible owners and reduce the number of unwanted animals in shelters
On the problem of pet abandonment and how to reduce the numbers of unwanted pets in shelters.
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The Rogue Wave, a sonnet on overcoming loneliness and being in an unfamiliar crowd
On overcoming feelings of loneliness and the discomfort of being in crowds.
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How to Reduce or Eliminate Worms in Dogs
On the importance of deworming our dogs, how to do so and what to expect after deworming
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Making an effective and suitable music compilation for your party
On how to compile a music playlist for a party and a few songs for a family reunion.
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Ways to bond with your dog, its importance and some games to enhance your relationship
On the importance of bonding with our dogs and some suggested bonding games.
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The history of Chinese music, the Chinese Orchestra and its variety of instruments
On Chinese music, chinese musical instruments and the Chinese Orchestra.
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A short story on Narcissistic Personality Disorder, its causes and effects
A short story on Narcissistic Personality Disorder, its causes and effects.
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Making the trip to the veterinarian easier for yourself, your pet and the vet
On the times we need to bring our pets to the vet, the difficulties we face and how to overcome them.
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The wonder of sitcoms and some great theme songs from television comedies of the 1980s
On 1980’s sitcoms and their theme songs.
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The benefits and disadvantages of pet sterilization
On the pros and cons of sterilizing your pet
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Why we should experience and value the many colors of life
What happens when we live a life without color?
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Warning signs of insecurity and overcoming its grip
An article on the signs of insecurity and overcoming it.
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A dog's daily walk and things to consider
An article on how to walk your dog and its benefits.
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How Liking Different Styles of Music Can Affect Relationships
Understanding how different tastes in music can affect relationships and how this knowledge can be used to help love blossom.
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Ways to help our dogs to maintain a healthy weight
An article on overcoming weight problems in dogs.
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How to discipline children and teens with consequences that are effective and meaningful
On attaching meaning to the consequences of inappropriate behavior.
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Is the tiger a symbol of power or the fragility of life?
On the need to conserve the tiger before it disappears, and a little haiku.
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Memorable romantic tracks from famous musicals and cartoons
Some of our favorite romantic tracks from famous musicals and cartoons. What makes music so romantic?
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Helping an Insecure Dog Confidently Adjust to His Environment
On the causes and signs of canine shyness and how to help an insecure dog.
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A tribute to our imaginary friends, Peace, Wealth and Happiness:an inspirational etheree poem
A poetic tribute to peace, wealth and happiness
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Some Benefits and Disadvantages of Crate Training: Things Dog Owners Should Consider
An article on the pros and cons of crate training a dog, and things an owner should consider when doing so.
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Compiling a music playlist for a long drive ahead
An article on how to compile music for a long drive
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Understanding how the five senses work in your dog
An explanation of a canine's 5 senses and how they can be used to train your dog.
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How the Spider Mum flower thrives:a sonnet on overcoming obstacles
A sonnet on overcoming obstacles.
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How to recognize less positive behaviors and cope with negative people
An article on recognizing negative people and finding ways to cope with them.
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How to use music to reduce or stress levels:listening to relieve tension
An article on how music can relieve stress and some stress busting music tracks.
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Things to consider when adopting a dog:rescuing dogs from animal shelters
An article on the things to consider when adopting a dog.
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When the creature named hunger devours, an inspirational musette poem
A musette on the driving force of hunger.
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Embracing the creative wonder of solitude:an inspirational tritina poem
A tritina poem on why it is good to be alone
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How to welcome the Chinese New Year with a gamut of intriguing traditions,some superstitions and mouth-watering food
On Chinese New Year traditions, superstitions and food.
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How to ensure that your dog is well taken care of while you are on a well-deserved vacation
Tips to ensure that your dog is well taken care of while you are on a well-deserved vacation.
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Outstanding Rhythm & Blues and Soul albums from 2012: the artistes who gave a wonderful voice to soul
A review of some of the great R and B albums of 2012.
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The ways dogs make a difference to our lives: various types of assistance dogs
An article on how dogs can make a difference in many ways and preparing a dog as a service dog.
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How to create a simple homemade toy for your dog
This is an article that highlights how to choose toys for dogs wisely and give simple instructions for making a simple chew toy.
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How to handle annoying relatives, friends and deal with feelings of irritation
Like it or hate it, annoying people are part of our lives. Here are some suggestions on coping with annoying people and annoyed feelings.
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The beginnings of Christmas music and a few evergreen Christmas Carol favorites
On the history of Christmas music and some of our all time favorite Christmas Carols.
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Angelic voices sounding from above:a sonnet dedication
This is a little sonnet tribute to the children of Sandy Hook Elementary School, who passed away on the 14th of December, 2012
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How to select the right type of dog for you:the common errors to avoid when choosing a new puppy
Some of the common mistakes owners make when choosing a puppy and how to avoid them.
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You bet you can: a song on how unity makes a positive change
A little song on how unity can make a positive difference.
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How music creates bridges across cultures:unusual instruments used in world music
Instruments used in world music and how music can create a bridge across cultures
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How to determine if a dog has been poisoned: causes, symptoms and recognizing substances toxic to pets
An article on the causes, symptoms and prevention of poisoning in dogs.
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Holding sunlight in your hand: a song about how to see the positive in this world
A little song about being positive despite the negativity of this world.
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Music of the swing era:great swing musicians and songs
A review of great swing musicians and songs.
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A review of Gardens by the Bay,Singapore's wonderful contribution to the environmental cause
A review of Singapore's Gardens by the Bay
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A review of The Wedding Band, television's latest offering of a musical comedy
A review of TBS's The Wedding Band, a musical comic drama
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Great men who have changed the world of music:influential male musicians and singers
Some legendary male musicians who have influenced the world of music
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Unearthing the balm for hurt minds:a villanelle
: We are always searching for a cure for our hurt minds.
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The welcome warmth of a hearty salutation:an inspirational poem
A poem on the importance of giving someone a warm greeting.
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Is Integrating Children with Special Needs in Mainstream Classrooms Beneficial?
An article on the benefits of including children with special needs in mainstream schools, and things to consider when doing so.
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Rock bands that made their mark on music of the 1980s and 1990's
A review of some rock bands that made an impact on the music scene in the 1980’s and 90’s.
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How to cope with being ensnared by the internet:the symptoms and consequences of internet addiction
The internet can be an engaging, useful yet ensnaring too. When used too often, it creates the symptoms of internet addiction. Here’s how to spot internet addiction and how to cope with it.
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Dog Skin Disorders: Causes, Symptoms, Types, and Breeds Prone to Them
What are the symptoms, causes, and types of skin diseases in dogs? Which breeds usually experience them?
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Influential women in the world of music:some iconic female musicians and singers
An article on some of the most influential women in the music industry, whether in terms of fashion, social causes or great musical breakthroughs.
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Managing eye conditions in dogs:symptoms,types,causes and suggested treatment
This is an article on the common eye problems in dogs and their causes, symptoms and treatments.
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Battling the green-eyed monster:overcoming jealousy in relationships
Managing jealousy in relationships can be important.
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How to communicate with your dog and interpret the messages it sends :understanding your canine's posture and gestures
Understanding the way a dog sends messages will bridge the gap between pets and their owners.
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Our existence,brimming with splendor:a tanka poem
Life is brimming with things we should treasure and not take for granted.
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When the light from a lighthouse shines for all: an inspirational poem
In our search for life’s purpose, we quite often selfishly think only of our our own needs. We finally find it when we consider the needs of others.
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Preparing savory Nonya Poh Piah or Spring Rolls: another of my Peranakan grandmother’s mouth-watering recipes
On Poh Piah, a Peranakan spring roll recipe.
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A short story of Amelia the mousy husk : how the piano eventually became her voice
A short story on the importance of building your own self confidence and the difference it can make to our lives.
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My name is Michelle Liew, and I am a married teacher turned freelance writer who just loves writing! I am really into discussing music, poetry and short stories. You'll find lots of articles on pets, health and relationship management as well.! Writing is a way to express ourselves honestly and have fun....let's all share that fun together.
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