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My name is Levi S. Johnston, living in Ohio. I have a B.S. Biology from the University of Charleston, WV, (with a theatre minor). I also have several graduate-level courses completed from when I almost became a teacher. However, several months

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Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Bathrooms: 1 of 52
Gender-Related Perspectives on Bathroom Cleanliness Between our toilet and the bathroom counter sets a toilet brush. This is one of those fancy kinds of toilet brushes that has its own storage cylinder that helps hide the fact from your house guests that you even need to use-nay, own-a toilet brush. (The common "courtesy" o... More..
Sciences > Astronomy The order of the planets in the solar system: 1 of 6
Every elementary school student at some point or another either had a song or mnemonic device to help them remember the "Nine Planets" in order from the sun, outward. MVEMJSUNP (with just the planets), or sometimes SMVEMAJSUNP (showing the positions of the sun and asteroid belt, making the mnemonic itself a little easier to p... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The game of love: 2 of 9
A deck of cards and two planning periods as a substitute teacher led me to spend my time writing poems about randomly selected cards.Queen of SpadesO, Queen of Spades, with your raven-black hair,Holding thy scepter with such pomp and flair.Thy garment is royally embroidered with hues,With reds, blacks, and whites, yellows and... More..
Education > College Search Why you should pursue a bachelor's degree: 8 of 26
Why should YOU pursue a Bachelor's degree?The answer to this question will depend upon your current age and goals. If you are currently in high school, you may see no real value in getting a degree beyond your high school diploma. After all, many families will argue that they are doing quite well financially. "My father's wor... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Taking a chance on love: 42 of 128
I'd Feel Sorry for the GuyI'd feel sorry for the guy I'd beIf you weren't standing next to me.My heart goes out to that lonely manWho lived a life without your hand.For that one, I'd sympathizeIf he could never look in your eyes.No other guy would cry as muchAs he who missed your loving touch.To be a man without your loveIs s... More..
Sciences > Anatomy Hypertrophy defined: 1 of 3
HYPERTROPHYpronounced "hi-PUR-truh-fee"DEFINITION & ETYMOLOGYHyper: a Greek-originated prefix showing that something is excessive, above normal, oversized, or abnormally greater. Its meaning is easily understandable by its use in terms such as hypertension (high blood pressure); hyperbole (exaggerated description, esp. in tel... More..
Sciences > Microbiology Differences between viruses and bacteria as per characteristics of life: 1 of 3
Viruses lay burden to the very definition of life. Though every other living creature share some common characteristics of living, viruses lack most and possess some that are different.Bacteria can be identified as one of the most primitive forms of life. They exhibit the main qualities that all life forms must have in order ... More..
Education > Financing College How to afford the high price of college textbooks: 8 of 19
Tuition, room, board, groceries, laptop...and you still don't have your books yet.No doubt about it, getting a postsecondary education is not cheap. Even if you are a commuter student living at home, there are mounting costs, not the least of which is the cost of your textbooks. There are, of course, ways to help get your tui... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Wildlife: 23 of 47
A Poem Inspired by MacGillivray-Freeman's 70-mm Film "Dolphins"A dolphin is a dolphin,But it is not a fish.A dolphin is a mammal,Like dogs, baboons, and pigs.Dolphins swim the oceans,In rivers, bays, and seas.They come up to the surfaceAnd through their blowholes breathe.Dorsal fins, pectoral fins,And springboard-loaded tails... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Sin: 3 of 6
I Must Crucify(c) 2006Verse 1My soul is torn between two realms, opposing forces strong.Everyday I must decide between the right and wrong.My body pulls one way; when tempted, it can strayfleshly lusts may control.But dwelling within, free from all sin, is a Spirit full and whole.Verse 2The things I wish that I would do are t... More..