Theresa Sylvester
Living in Victorville, CA
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On AC since: 03.13.07
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I'm 23 year old single mother. Trying to get my life on track. I hope that in a year I'll have a real job and my own place. For now, I'm watching my little girl grow and being nanny to my nephew and supplementing my income by writing for AC.
I'm 23 year old single mother. Trying to get my life on track. I hope that in a year I'll have a real job and my own place. For now, I'm watching my little girl grow and being nanny to my nephew and supplementing my income by writing for AC.
Education/Experience:
High School Diploma
High School Diploma
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The murine mouse opossum is part of the marsupial order but the female does not have a pouch.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
The platypus has an unmistakable appearance. It's mouth is shaped like that of a duck's beak. It's gait is like that or a reptile. And it's tail looks like a beaver's.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
The Eastern long-beaked echidnas grow to be 23 to 39 inches long and weigh 11 to 22 pounds. They are the largest of the echidnas.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
The short-beaked echidna is also know as the spiny anteater and has spines that are long then its fur.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
The bottlenose dolphin which is often referred to as the common dolphin is robust compared to other species of dolphins. It grows to be 8-12 feet long and can weigh up to 1,430 pounds.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
The Narwhal's most distinctive feature is the very long tusk that sticks out straight in front of them. Some people think that this tusk is where the unicorn myth originated from.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
Orangutans are large apes with reddish orange hair. Their arm span is 7 feet while their height only reaches 5 feet. They can weigh up to 200 pounds.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
When standing upright the male gorilla is about 5 1/2 feet tall and the female is about 5 feet tall. Male gorillas weight 300-500 pounds. The females weigh 150-250 pounds.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 7/3/2009 | Read more »
Chimpanzees are born with pale faces and a white tuft of hair on their rear end which both darken with age. They are covered in black fur.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 7/1/2009 | Read more »
Once thought to be extinct the Guadalupe fur seal has made an amazing recovery and hope is high for the future of this species.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 7/1/2009 | Read more »
Northern fur seals were once called sea bears by the Europeans who discovered them for their extremely thick fur. There are 300,000 hairs per square inch of fur on a fur seal.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 7/1/2009 | Read more »
What most people know as a starfish is more accurately named a sea star.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 7/1/2009 | Read more »
Although the Orca is commonly known as the killer whale it is actually in the dolphin and porpoise family.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 7/1/2009 | Read more »
The Irrawaddy dolphin can grow to almost 300 pounds and 8 feet long. Its color ranges from dark blue or dark gray to pale gray. The underside of the Irrawaddy dolphin is paler then the rest of the body.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 7/1/2009 | Read more »
Some believe that mermaid and siren legends may have first originated from the manatee because its tail is shaped like a mermaid's and also because they belong to the Order Sirenia.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 7/1/2009 | Read more »
Sea otters have the thickest fur of any mammal. Their fur has at least 850,000 hairs per square inch. Sea otters are dark brown with lighter fur on their head.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 7/1/2009 | Read more »
Much larger and lighter then the California sea lion, the steller sea lion spends most of its time out at sea, often only coming to shore during the breeding season.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 6/30/2009 | Read more »
Northern elephant seals are true seals with no external ear flaps and small flippers. They are distinguished by their large elephant-like nose also know as a proboscis.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 6/30/2009 | Read more »
California sea lions are sometimes mistaken for seals but unlike true seals, sea lions have external ear flaps and large flippers that they use to walk on land.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 6/30/2009 | Read more »
The lack of ear flaps are what distinguish the harbor seal as a true seal. Harbor seals have a round head and v shaped nostrils.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 6/30/2009 | Read more »
Those tiny pearly whites poke through giving your baby a toothy little grin. What you may not know is that dental hygiene is as important for infants as it is for adults.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 6/30/2009 | Read more »
You love your child but every parent still looks forward to bedtime when they can finally sit down or relax or get a few things done that just couldn't get done while the toddler was running around, needing constant attention.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 6/30/2009 | Read more »
Equine infectious anemia is a viral disease that effects only horses and can be fatal. The RNA of the disease produces DNA which is then incorporated into the horses natural genetic makeup.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 6/30/2009 | Read more »
West Nile virus is an illness that in some cases is very serious. It flares up in the summer and then continues into the fall. West Nile virus is a blood borne illness that is spread by mosquitoes.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 6/30/2009 | Read more »
A guinea pig will cost roughly $500 to $550 dollars a year. That's $75 for food, $25 for toys and treats, $400 for bedding and litter and $50 for annual vet check up. Keep this in mind before purchasing a guinea pig.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 6/27/2009 | Read more »
Red eared sliders grow to be very big, live a long time and are a big commitment. It is important to research the care of any animal before acquiring one as a pet.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 6/27/2009 | Read more »
The main sign of a yeast infection is vaginal itching. Yeast infections can be caused by a number of things including a lack of bacteria in the vagina cause by taking antibiotics.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 6/26/2009 | Read more »
Crohn's disease is a disease that effects the GI or gastrointestinal track. It causes inflammation anywhere from the mouth to the anus. The inflammation causes swelling deep into the lining of the organs which results in a myriad of problems.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 6/26/2009 | Read more »
The topic abortion is very debate heavy and filled with tons of biased information. Here are some unbiased facts about the methods, procedures of abortion as well as some statistics of abortion in the United States.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 6/25/2009 | Read more »
Polar bears are a very important indicator of how the arctic region as a whole is doing. If polar bear populations begin to decline it is often a sign that there is a problem somewhere else in the arctic as well.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 6/25/2009 | Read more »
The Atlantic puffin is a small bird that spends most of its life at sea. It's coloring is similar to that of a penguin but unlike penguins puffins are able to fly.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 6/25/2009 | Read more »
Many people are unhappy with their buttocks. Fortunately there are plenty of exercises you can do to tone those muscles and get the butt you've always wanted.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 6/25/2009 | Read more »
Many people are unhappy with their buttocks. Fortunately there are plenty of exercises you can do to tone those muscles and get the butt you've always wanted.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 6/25/2009 | Read more »
Childproofing your house is a very important task. More children are injured or die every year from accidents in the home then from stranger violence. With the right information anyone can make their house safer for their children.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 6/25/2009 | Read more »
Childproofing your house is a very important task. More children are injured or die every year from accidents in the home than from stranger violence. With the right information anyone can make their house safer for their children.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 6/24/2009 | Read more »
The so called swine flu has been declared a global pandemic. It's a genetic combination of the swine flu, bird flu and human flu. It is not a serious condition and is extremely unlikely to cause death in a healthy individual.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 6/24/2009 | Read more »
Sloths are odd creatures that spend most of their lives upside down in trees. The even mate and give birth upside down. Their name mostly comes from the fact that during the rare times they are on the ground they move extremely slowly.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 6/24/2009 | Read more »
Weaning a child can be a very difficult struggle. Or it can be a smooth transition for both mommy and baby. Here are some tips on how to ease the struggle from a mom who knows.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 6/24/2009 | Read more »
Everyone thinks they can't help because they're only one person. But if all of these 'only one person' people all did something small, together it would make an enormous difference.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 6/18/2009 | Read more »
Iridescent Sharks are catfish. They are not a typical pet fish. They need a huge tank because they grow to four feet and are very active swimmers.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 6/18/2009 | Read more »
Canker sores are painful lesions on the inside of your mouth. However, canker sores usually don't last long and most often treatment is unnecessary.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 6/18/2009 | Read more »
The Tasmanian forester kangaroo (macropus giganteus tasmaniensis) is a species of kangaroo found exclusively in Tasmania. It is a subspecies of the Eastern gray kangaroo.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 6/18/2009 | Read more »
Sims 3. Is it better then Sims 2? Is it worth the fifty dollars to put aside your old Sims 3 and all it's expansion packs?
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 6/11/2009 | Read more »
Tonsil stones are the build of of debris and bacteria in the folds of your tonsils. Though it can be annoying it is not a serious condition.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 6/11/2009 | Read more »
The most important thing to remember when handling any animal is to use the minimal force required to restrain it. Undue force may cause unnecessary stress to the animal.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 5/28/2008 | Read more »
The little known Borneo pygmy elephant is a distinct sub-species of elephants. Genetics show that it may have separated from the Asian elephant as long as 300,000 years ago.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 5/27/2008 | Read more »
Mature bald eagles are dark brown with a white head and white tail feathers. Their eyes and beak are yellow. Eaglets are born with gray feathers and brown eyes and beak.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 4/30/2008 | Read more »
The skin of the black rhinoceros is actually gray not black. A black rhinoceros calf can begin to eat solid food at a mere two weeks old. In 1970 there were 65,000. By the mid-1990s only about 2,500 remained.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 2/26/2008 | Read more »
To grow pumpkins you need pumpkin seeds. They can be bought in little packets from the store or you can dry your own.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 5/30/2007 | Read more »
Cheetahs are 30 inches or tall at the shoulder, weigh about 70 to 140 pounds, are about 4 feet long and have an almost 30 inch long tail. The cheetah is somewhat different then other cats. Its body is leaner and its legs are longer. It has weak jaw and small teeth.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 5/24/2007 | Read more »
Canine distemper and feline distemper are two separate, different diseases caused by two different viral agents.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 5/21/2007 | Read more »
Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious disease caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis. It is most common in infants but adults and adolescents are able to contract the illness as well. There is however, a vaccine for pertussis.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 5/21/2007 | Read more »
Canine parvovirus is a pathogen that causes the disease Parvo in dogs. There is more then one strain but they are all very similar so are most often lumped together. It is a highly contagious and highly dangerous disease for dogs.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 5/18/2007 | Read more »
Celebrities cover the news. They get more coverage then anything else. In my humble opinion, this should not be the case.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 4/29/2007 | Read more »
Bananas can be very difficult to grow. For the most part, they are just grown on plantations and bought in the supermarket. It is possible to grow plants in your backyard though. Banana plants merely make a lot of care and have to be grown just right.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 4/27/2007 | Read more »
Cherry trees are desired both for their aesthetic beauty and for their delicious fruit. Growing cherry trees however can be difficult, especially when trying to grow them for their fruit.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 4/26/2007 | Read more »
Most people when they hear toxic shock syndrome or TSS they think immediately of tampons because TSS has been linked to tampon use. In the early 1980s when TSS was at its peak this was true.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 4/26/2007 | Read more »
Weeping willows are wonderful trees. They have a somewhat sorrowful grace to them and they are an aesthetic addition to many yards and gardens. Weeping willows also work great next to ponds or lakes.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 4/25/2007 | Read more »
Vitamins are essential to the health and well being, not only of women, but everyone. If you think that your diet is sufficient that you do not need vitamin supplements keep in mind that only 7% of women who never skips meals or eat ice cream for breakfast or dinner.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 4/24/2007 | Read more »
Public education is not cutting it. When a person spends 13 years going to school and it does practically nothing to prepare them for college or the real world there is a problem. High school is the worst culprit for this.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 4/24/2007 | Read more »
There are a lot of videos on YouTube and it can often be challenging to weed out the good from the bad. I, like many others, spend a good amount of time on YouTube when I'm bored and have nothing better to do.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 4/24/2007 | Read more »
The grizzly bear is a subspecies of the brown bear and gets its name from its grizzled coat, meaning that the hair is lighter at the tips than at the base. Grizzly bears' coloring varies in different regions from blond to dark brown or black.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 4/24/2007 | Read more »
There is estimated to be only 4,000 to 7,000 snow leopards left in the wild and there are about 600 to 700 in zoos worldwide. They are traded for their pelts, bones and body parts.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 4/24/2007 | Read more »
The guanaco is part of the camel family. Most of its body is covered by soft, long hair. Its legs and head are not. The guanaco is a reddish-brown color with almost white undersides. They weigh about 330 pounds, are about 3.7 feet tall and 5 feet long with a 10 inch tail.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 4/24/2007 | Read more »
Many high school graduates enroll in a junior college. There are different reasons for this. Some don't have the credits needed to enroll in a university.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 4/23/2007 | Read more »
The giant panda is probably the most popular animal on earth. It is known worldwide as the symbol of conservation. The sad fact is though that the giant panda still remains one of the most endangered animals on the planet.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 4/23/2007 | Read more »
The red panda, also known as the lesser panda, doesn't look anything like a panda. It looks quite a bit like a raccoon however.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 4/23/2007 | Read more »
The African wild dog's scientific name is Lycaon pictus. This means "painted wolf". This is an appropriate name for the African wild dog. Its coat has patches and swirls of black, gray, yellow and white.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 4/20/2007 | Read more »
The Amur leopard is the most endangered of all the big cats. There are only 25 to 35 wild Amur leopards remaining as of November 2006. This big cat is also known as the Far Eastern leopard.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 4/20/2007 | Read more »
The golden lion tamarin is a beautiful species in the monkey suborder. It lives in southeastern Brazil and is critically endangered.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 4/19/2007 | Read more »
A Japanese maple is a beautiful addition to any garden or landscape. They can be used as a focal point for your yard or garden. They look wonderful placed next to a lake or pond, especially the weeping varieties. They are also used to line driveways or walkways.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 4/18/2007 | Read more »
Stress is very prominent in today's society. It seems everyone from senior high school students to senior citizens have stress. There are numerous varying degrees of stress but it is a very big problem.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 4/17/2007 | Read more »
Today's society is so fast paced that people hardly slow down long enough to breathe let alone sleep. Many people get up before the sun rises and are working until late in the night. This is not good for the body and it is not good for the world.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 4/17/2007 | Read more »
Last April the FDA approved the first and only ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) patch, Daytrana. It contains, methylphenidate, the same drug that is present in popular ADHD medications, Ritalin and Concerta.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 4/13/2007 | Read more »
There are quite a number of people today that are concerned with how their eyes look and there are thousands of products that are designed to make them look better. But what about making them healthier?
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 4/12/2007 | Read more »
Fun ways to display your photos.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 4/12/2007 | Read more »
Cat litter crystals are small clear and blue crystals that can be used in addition to or instead of cat litter. They are odor-reducing, absorbent, anti-bacterial, non-toxic and most importantly non-toxic.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 4/12/2007 | Read more »
Fashion is very important to some. Here are some of the new trends for this summer and spring.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 4/12/2007 | Read more »
We live in an age of technology. Everyone can stay in touch with cell phones and we all have our mp3 players and ipods. Technology has provided us with many advantages and we've advanced a long way because of it. But, is it all a good thing?
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 4/11/2007 | Read more »
The Sims 2, produced and developed by EA Games, with an ESRB rating of T, is the leader among simulation games. In the Sims 2 you completely control the lives of the characters, known as sims.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 4/11/2007 | Read more »
Fans everywhere mourn the loss of Stargate SG-1 which was canceled right after the airing of it's 200th episode. However, there show will carry on through movies and a possible new spin off.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 4/11/2007 | Read more »
Stargate Worlds is a new MMORPG (massively mutilplayer online role playing game) that has been in preproduction for years. It has just recently gone into full production.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 4/11/2007 | Read more »
We're all short for time in this fast paced world. Who couldn't use some ideas for making a dinner that doesn't take an hour?
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 4/11/2007 | Read more »
With a wingspan of almost 10 feet and weighing 20 to 23 pounds the California condor is the heaviest flying bird and the largest flying bird in the North America.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 4/11/2007 | Read more »
Dungeons and Dragons has a bad reputation but how accurate is this reputation, really?
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 4/11/2007 | Read more »
A nerd is not a goody-two shoe genius. He's a video game fanatic.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 4/11/2007 | Read more »
There are several reasons why a bird might pluck its feathers.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 4/10/2007 | Read more »
Tigers are beautiful, magnificent creatures who are slowly dying out due to poaching and loss of habitat.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 4/10/2007 | Read more »
A lot of people living in one house can be the cause of many arguments. With so many different personalities there is also a lot of drama. It is easy to become overwhelmed and unhappy among the chaos and crowds of a full house. I know, I live in a house of nine...
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 4/9/2007 | Read more »
Ever own a down pillow? Ever bought that down lined jacket because it would be so warm and soft? More likely than not, you really liked that pillow or that jacket. Down products are very nice. But, did you ever think about where that down came from?
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 4/9/2007 | Read more »
The aye-aye is an odd inhabitant of the forests of Madagascar. Locals believe this creature to be a harbinger of death and will kill any they see.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 4/9/2007 | Read more »
Abstinence is not the most common practice of late. Here's a couple reasons why you might want to consider it.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 4/6/2007 | Read more »
Eating healthy while in college is a trial and many students don't bother to try. Here's some reason why it's hard and some tips on how you can eat healthy.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 4/5/2007 | Read more »
Burning Crusade, the long awaited expansion pack for World of Warcraft was released on January 17, 2007. Many stores opened at midnight for the sole purpose of selling the newly released expansion pack. But, is the expansion pack worth the wait and worth the cost?
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 4/4/2007 | Read more »
There is only one mammal that truly flies. There are a few others that glide such as the flying lemur, however only one actually has wings to fly. That mammal is the bat.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 4/3/2007 | Read more »
Many believe that mammals are defined by their ability to give birth to live young. This is not entirely true. There are mammals that lay eggs.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 3/24/2007 | Read more »
I dreamt about it again last night. The day I met my husband.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 3/21/2007 | Read more »
She made her way quickly among the docks, enjoying the bustle of people and the smell of the sea.
By Theresa Sylvester | Published 3/21/2007 | Read more »
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