Alicia Rivera
I am married and a mother of two. One of my favorite hobbies has been working with exotic animals for the past 20 years off and on. I've also worked as a Medical Assistant taking care of people as well.
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I am a Certified Medical AssistantInterests
Herpetology, animals of any kind, biology, sciences, reading, working with computers, expanding my knowledge and learning any way I can.Favorites
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Looking Fabulous and Feeling Comfortable in Your High School Prom DressDo you need to know what colors, what styles, and what lengths you should wear? I will tell you how you can walk into a dress shop and pick the best prom dress for you.
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Guide to Plumbing ToolsHere are the basic plumbing tools that you will need to do most jobs. I will explain what tools are needed for most jobs, and their functionality. -
Treating Insect Bites and StingsFor most people an insect bite or sting results in some painful burning and itching that goes away in a relatively short period of time. But for others it can be a matter of life and death. -
Space Aliens Theory Not to Be Taken Lightly AnymoreA study showed that 60 percent of Americans believe in some type of alien lifeform. The numbers for other countries are considerably higher due to the fact that the belief in such ideas aren't taboo. In fact, there have been many cases of sightings from all over the world. -
Adventure Sports in Hershey PennsylvaniaIn my many quests to find something different to do with my children, I came across this wonderful place tucked away on a sideroad away from the bustling city of Hershey. -
Indian Echo Caverns of Hershey PennsylvaniaIndian Echo Caverns,located 3 miles West of Hershey Pennsylvania, offers some interesting, captivating, and educational experiences from long ago. -
Clyde Peeling's Reptiland in Central PennsylvaniaThe front facade hides the wonderful spacious hallways and rooms filled with exotic wonders. -
Lake Tobias Wildlife Park: A Don't Miss Attraction in Central PennsylvaniaFamily owned and operated since 1965, Lake Tobias Wildlife Park has fascinated thousands of people each year with all the wonderful exotic animals and their wildlife safari. -
T&D's Cats of the World in Central PennsylvaniaNestled away in the backwoods of Penns Creek Pennsylvania, at the foot of Jack's Mountain, is a wonderful exotic and wild animal refuge. -
Things You Should Know About OsteoporosisUntil you reach the age of 30, your bones grow and increase in density. Bone regenerates itself by removing the old bone and replacing it with new bone. -
Movement Disorder: Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)Restless legs syndrome also known as RLS is a movement disorder. Doctors are not sure yet about what causes RLS, but have noticed a connection of the disorder in the families of RLS sufferers. -
Heartburn and Acid Reflux DiseaseIf you are experiencing heartburn several times a month, you probably don't have acid reflux disease, but heartburn is a symptom of acid reflux disease. -
Simple Easy Tips for Arthritis Pain SufferersThere are many forms of arthritis that affect people everyday. Some can be alleviated easily, while others need more drastic measures to keep under control. -
Car Insurance Companies Paying Off DebtSick of seeing all these commercials about saving money on car insurance? Why not take them up on their offer and save some serious bucks to use it to pay off some debt? -
Foot Pain and Aching FeetDo your feet cause you a lot of pain? Here are some tips to help curb those aching foot pains. -
Getting Your Kids to Bed with EaseMany parents find themselves with the same problem every single night. They can't get their children to go to bed, or they can't get them to stay in bed. This very typical but the key is not to stress. -
Is Your Teen Getting High from Your Medicine Cabinet?Teens have been using over-the-counter medicines for decades now to get high. At one time cough medicines contained amounts of codeine. Kids learned that if they chugged down these medicines they could get a very cheap and legal high.
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Is Going Green the Real Global Warming Answer?You can turn on any tv station and sooner or later you will hear the phrase "going green". It seems like everyone is doing it, thinking of doing it, planning on doing it, or trying to find better ways of going green than the other guy.
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Is Your Cellulite More Stubborn Than You Are?There are many factors that cause some of us to have cellulite and not others. Some of these factors include your genes, gender, the amount of fat on your body, age, and the thickness of your skin.
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Positional Plagiocephaly: Why is My Baby's Head Shaped Funny?Upon birth many babies heads are rather elongated or pointy. This is quite normal for a baby's skull to have this kind of appearance. After all, the pressure put on the baby's head from passing through the birth canal is quite astonishing.
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Preventing and Dealing with Dog and Cat EmergenciesWe don't like to think about our beloved pets getting injured, but it does happen. The best thing for you to do is to prepare for such emergencies.
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Tips to Help Your Oil Burning Furnace Run Its BestAn oil burner should be cleaned, checked, and adjusted every year before the winter comes. You should call a professional serviceman to come out to your house on a yearly basis.
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Preparing and Going Through an Income Tax AuditAll income tax returns go through the IRS and are checked for errors, especially mathematical ones. The IRS computers flag these returns as well as any income tax returns that have unusually high deductions for the amount of income that is being claimed.
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Teens Learning Responsibility: Where Did it Go?More and more teens are shunning their responsibilities of picking up the slack and doing their part in society. Teens today have everything at their fingertips and don't have to do much to obtain what they want.
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The Great Credit Card Steal: The New Kid on the "Raise Your Interest Rate" BlockNot only have interest rates for credit cards drastically risen, but many are up to 39%! Long gone are most of the days of the low-interest fee free credit cards.
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US Senate Mirrors AmericansIn an increasingly hot debate about what to do in Iraq, the U.S. Senate is portraying what Americans are feeling.
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Winter House Fires Can Be PreventedWe are going to take a look at a few common reasons for the higher incidents of household fires in the winter.
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Consumer Complaints: Where to Go for HelpHow many times have you bought something and it didn't perform the way the manufacturer or retailer claimed? How many times have your tried to be refunded for a purchase that was defective and the refund was not honored?
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Gain Control of Your Food AddictionsMore and more people are becoming addicted to foods. Whether due to boredom, habit, or because the foods contain chemicals that make us feel good. There are many ways we can become addicted to food.
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Refrigerator Incubator for Reptile Eggs: How to Incubate Eggs InexpensivelyThis is an easy and very cheap way to turn an old fridge into a reptile incubator for eggs. They don't even have to work for you to use them.I will show you step by step how to do it, and you won't believe how easy it is to do.
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Setting Up a Cage for a Green BasiliskThis is a quick start reference to give you an idea of the Green Basilisk's cage requirements. Please use this in addition to other research.
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Guide for Incubating Reptile EggsThis is a step by step guide to incubating reptile eggs. I will explain to you how to prepare the containers, medium, and egg placement in the incubating containers to produce viable eggs.
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Guide to the Amazon Tree Boa Cage SetupThis is a quick start reference to give you an idea of an Amazon Tree Boa's cage requirements. Please use this in addition to other research.
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Setting Up a Ball Python CageThis is a quick start reference to give you an idea of an Ball Python's cage requirements. Please use this in addition to other research.
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Setting Up a Chinese Water Dragon CageThis is a quick start reference to give you an idea of a Chinese Water Dragon's cage requirements. Please use this in addition to other research.
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Setting Up a Cage for Your Savannah Monitor LizardThis is a quick start reference to give you an idea of an Savannah Monitor's cage requirements. Please use this in addition to other research.
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Cage Requirements for a Bearded DragonThis is a quick start reference to give you an idea of an Bearded Dragon's cage requirements. Please use this in addition to other research.
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Cage Requirements for a Cobalt Blue TarantulaThis is a quick start reference to give you an idea of a Cobalt Blue Tarantula's cage requirements. Please use this in addition to other research.
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Collared Lizard Cage RequirementsThis is a quick start reference to give you an idea of a Collared Lizard's cage requirements. Please use this in addition to other research.
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How to Toilet Train Your CatTired of the strong odor coming from the litterbox? Try toilet training your cat! I will show you a very inexpensive way to train your cat without having to buy expensive training aids.
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Reptiles as Pets and How to Buy ThemMany retailers will tell you whatever they think you want to hear about any reptile just to make a sale. I am here to help you with the facts and what to look for so that you can make an informed decision and have your reptile pet around for many years to come.