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Health & Fitness > Allergies Living with cat allergies: 1 of 14
Good news! It IS possible for someone who loves cats and is allergic to live with a cat in the home! I can tell you from personal experience that my cat and my boyfriend are both able to co-exist in our home. My article contains many helpful hints for those of you who love cats, people who are allergic to cats, or in my case,... More..
Education > Secondary School Issues Sex education in schools: 4 of 32
When I was nine years old, there was a song on the radio that I loved. I'd walk around the house singing it. I had no idea what the words meant, but man, I dug that groove. Imagine my mother's shock when she found me dancing around in my underwear, belting out..."Let's talk about sex, baby! Let's talk about you and me! Let's ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Education Jobs What makes a great teacher: 7 of 34
Who was your favorite teacher? Was it the one who always smiled at you, encouraging you to try again? Was it the one who remembered your birthday, and hugged you on the day your dog died? Maybe it was the one who never gave you an A, and challenged you to work hard than you ever thought you could? Perhaps it was the one who o... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Me, myself & men: 14 of 42
I need help. Seriously. It's been a decade of dating for me, and I am still no closer to finding an answer to the one thing I don't understand about men.I tried asking other women for help, but that's like asking a blind man if your butt looks big. All my single girlfriends apply their theories on men to episodes of Sex in th... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Education (or lack thereof): America is getting dumber: 24 of 64
Perhaps America is "getting dumber" as this title, which lacks an sense of creativity or even worthwhile word choice, suggests. You can't help but argue that Americans are becoming more and more inept when someone responds to this question by saying "You could have went to school and went your 4 years in high school and didn'... More..
Education > Education (Other) Will more standardized tests to track students progress lead to better school performance?: 3 of 8
This question is phrased quite poorly, and as a teacher, my natural instinct is to scream "Of course not!" when it comes to the issue of more testing, however, standardized testing - when used correctly - can actually benefit the student, teacher, and the school.The way testing is being used in many school systems today is a ... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Teaching: 7 of 14
When you are a teacher, you know that every day is going to be filled with an opportunity to laugh. Fortunately, I teach thirteen-year-olds, so my opportunities are endless! For example, today in class we were discussing the author's argument. It went something like this:"Who likes to argue?" - meKids wave hands enthusiastica... More..
Education > Study Skills & Test Taking Hints for overcoming procrastination as a high school student: 1 of 2
Procrastination your middle name? Deadlines rearing an ugly head? Found yourself in last-minute-land...try these tips:1. Pain is Power - Think writing a research paper is painful? Make a list of the top ten things that would be more painful (i.e. ripping off your toenails one by one with a pair of pliers, or gouging out your ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: What my dog means to me: 274 of 428
Some people might call me boy-crazy, but there is only one man in my life who can really drive me wild. He may not be every woman's physical fantasy (he only weighs seventy-two pounds and is covered in hair). And well, he isn't very romantic (his favorite activity getting belly rubs). Admittably, his breath can stink worse th... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rescue & Adoption Animal rescue: Guide to animal shelters in Pennsylvania: 2 of 3
When looking for an animal shelter in any state, there are several things to keep in mind. First and foremost, do your research. Visit the organization's web page, call and speak with someone, or visit the location yourself. You do not want to waste your time with a shady operation.As far as Pennsylvania is concerned, there a... More..