Vickie Taylor
Vickie is a full-time writer of both fiction and non-fiction, and a veteran search and rescue dog trainer/handler.
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Sending Holiday Cards as Likely to Irritate as Enamor CustomersStop sending business holiday cards. The average American receives 41 pounds of junk mail per year. This unwanted mail wastes natural resources, energy, and fills up U.S. landfills
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Buying a Dog Vs. Adopting a Dog: Life Lessons Kids Learn from Their Parent's ChoicesChildren's attitudes and values are developed by the examples their parents set. Deciding to adopt a dog vs. buying a dog sends children a clear message about the value of life. -
Hairy Heroes: Choosing the Trained Indication for the Search and Rescue DogSearch and rescue dogs must let their handlers know when they've found the target odor in a precise and consistent manner. Before beginning the SAR dog's education, choose the right trained indication for the dog and his intended search discipline.
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Hairy Heroes: So You Want to Be a Search and Rescue Dog HandlerGetting involved in search and rescue is both a rewarding and a trying experience. Here are some things to think about before joining up. -
Hairy Heroes: Has My Dog Got What it Takes to Be a Search and Rescue Dog?Many people would like to train their dogs for search and rescue. But are their dogs suited for the job? Here's what to look for. -
Hairy Heroes: The Different Disciplines of Canine Search and Rescue"Search and Rescue Dog" is a general phrase that may refer to any one of many distinct disciplines. Here are just a few of the SAR dog specialties. -
Missing U.S. Balloonists May Be Latest in Series of Sports-Related DeathsTwo missing balloonists may be the latest to lose their lives to sports. Other notable sports-related deaths include Christopher Reeve, Dale Earnhardt Sr., and Olympic luge competitor Nodar Kumaritashvili. -
Annual Aubrey Peanut Festival Offers the Best in Small Town Family FunThe 25th annual Aubrey Peanut Festival will be held October 2, 2010. Watch the parade, participate in a bike ride, essay contest, pet talent contest,or just shop the craft and food booths for a day of small town family fun.
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To Energy Star, or Not to Energy Star--that is the QuestionHousehold appliances represent a significant cost. However, so do annual energy bills. Evaluate the pros and cons of upgrading your home with energy efficient products.
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How a Product Becomes Energy Star QualifiedMany people here the phrase "Energy Star qualified" bandied about, but do you really know what it means and how Energy Star products are selected? Learn what the qualifications are and how to tell if a product is a member of the Energy Star family.
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How to Entertain Your Grandchildren when They Come to Visit During WeekendsTips to keep your sanity when grandchildren come to visit.