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My name is Maggie,a Music major at the University of Oklahoma. My passions are classical music, opera, and dog shows! I am a kennel assistant with a Great Dane Breeder, and I plan on showing my own great dane once I have enough room to house one!

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Entertainment > Music Education The best musical instruments for children: 2 of 14
For a budding young musician, the best instrument to begin with is definitely the piano. With a back ground knowledge in the piano, a child can gain a solid knowledge in not only music's inner workings, but they will also learn to read both the Treble and Bass clefs, setting them up to play nearly any instrument after masteri... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Theories of Spirituality Mind and body connection: Do we have a soul: 5 of 34
Is the mind merely a comforting mirage to the Physical being? Or are they two separate bodies working together to create life? Does the mind, or soul, even exist? Or is it merely comforting to think that we are spiritual beings? The debate of the mind being related to the physical brain has been ongoing for decades. It is on... More..
Travel > United States Oahu, Hawaii: Attractions and activities: 4 of 25
Hawaii is one of the only locations on Earth where you can visit nearly every biome; from the tropical forests of Nuuanu Pali State Park, to the sand and cacti of Diamond Head. These are nice, but we all know that you go to Hawaii for the beaches! If you want the best Hawaii vacation, Oahu is where you want to go. There is a ... More..
Sciences > Psychology Understanding the teenage circadian shift or sleep-wake cycle: 1 of 6
It is 8:00 a.m. Many American high school students have already been in school for 45 minutes, yet, according to sleep research, the teenage brain does not "wake up" until later in the morning, closer to 10:00 a.m. Why bother going to school for two hours if the brain is not sufficiently prepared? Students and teachers ask t... More..
Food & Drink > Meat & Poultry What is foie gras?: 2 of 10
Foie Gras is, to put it simply, fattened goose liver. It is a French delicacy, described as having a rich and buttery texture and flavor.Differing from regular goose or duck liver, Foie Gras is from a goose who has been force fed an unusually fat-rich diet. For this reason, many animal rights groups have called for the boycot... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) The real deal on Unitarian Universalism: 1 of 5
"Love is the spirit of this church; and service is its law.This is our great covenant: to dwell together in peace,to seek the truth in love, and to help one another."This is the covenant that we at All Souls Unitarian Church say at each and every service, and it is the mission by which we live.Contrary to popular (uneducated)... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Training How to help a timid rescue dog: 5 of 23
Imagine entering a very large building that is completely new to you. You are being passed from lap to lap while people hold you up to their large and funny-looking faces and squeal and babble in a language that you cannot understand. Who are these humans and why did they take me away from the people who feed me?If we could l... More..
Education > Education (Other) Should grants be awarded to school districts that try innovative methods to improve student achievement?: 6 of 19
Schools should not be given more funding for using innovative methods of education, unless they have been in place for a set amount of time (a couple of years at least), and there is visible improvement.I have such a strong opinion on this topic because I was regretfully a student at a demonstration school which practiced "in... More..
Computers & Technology > Computer Buying Tips Which computer is best for the music-minded: Mac or PC?: 4 of 12
Macs are definitely better for the music-minded because of the fantastic and easy programs that come standard on every model.The star of the Mac Music programs is GarageBand, which allows anyone with a musical inclination to compose a song with multiple parts and instruments, from all orchestral instruments to electronic, amb... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Desserts Great desserts from your grill: 4 of 12
As a senior girl scout in my final year of the program, I have learned countless recipes that can be easily prepared over a campfire or charcoal grill. Any pastry or entree that can be prepared in an oven can also be prepared in a dutch oven!To achieve the proper baking temperature in a dutch oven, measure the diameter of the... More..