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I am a recent graudate from the University of Northern Colorado. I recently earned my bachelors degree in history with an emphasis on secondary education. I completed a minor in sport and exercise science with an emphasis in coaching. To earn my way through

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Business > International Business & Trade Globalization: Who benefits from it?: 1 of 61
Because of the capitalistic nature of the global economy, many countries and many people around the world benefit from globalization. Globalization provides the largest possible base of competitors. This, in turn, provides cheaper products, higher quality products, and more jobs in the world labor market. Any economist would ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Comparative Religion Is there one, true religion that is better than all the others?: 4 of 155
It is hard to believe that there is one religion that is superior to all others. Most major religions on the globe today stem from an incredibly long history. Most of these beliefs developed in a certain society and then spread across the world though cross-cultural exchange which took many forms. Mission work, war, and trade... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Party Politics & Ideology The case for separation of church and state: 1 of 35
The creation of a national church was one of the greatest fears of the American people during the 18th and century. Most states in the Union refused to sign the Constitution of the United States without the promise of the creation of the Bill of Rights. There is a reason why the First Amendment to the Constitution of the Unit... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Politics (Other) Does America's geographic isolation make it less tolerant of other cultures?: 1 of 29
In today's age of worldwide mass media, the internet, and an increasing global economy it is hardly accurate to call any country "isolated." Yes the United States of America shares few geographic boarders with foreign nations. However, cross-cultural contact in America is rampant. The United States is a very large country in ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Consoles & Accessories Which video game console is better: PlayStation 3 or Wii?: 2 of 55
Last winter video gamers around the world anticipated the release of two new video gaming systems. The hype that led up to the release of Sony's PlayStation 3 and Nintendo's Wii was incredible. Yet, it was not until the release of these two platforms that the competition had actually begun. There were many hard core gamers wh... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Should parents teach children how to drink alcohol responsibly or maintain a no-use policy at home?: 3 of 46
To answer this particular question I have to go with my personal experience. When I was growing up I went through many different drug and alcohol prevention programs such as DARE while in school. So did all of my classmates. I took a lot away from those programs and made a decision early on to abstain from consuming alcohol a... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Consoles & Accessories Tips for buying a video console as a gift: 1 of 13
When purchasing a video game console as a gift, there are some important things to keep in mind. The most important thing to consider is, "Who is this gift for?" Certain video game consoles are a better fit for different individuals. Another important thing to consider is, "How much am I willing to spend?" and "How much are t... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Avoiding heel pain: 1 of 13
In recent years many people have taken up walking and running as forms of exercise. Most of these individuals begin working out at high intensities without giving their bodies time to adapt to the forces being put on them. Because of this, many people trying to get back in shape end up injured. This often scares people away f... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators Teachers are an important force for positive change both locally and globally.: 2 of 24
Ask almost any school-aged student around the world to list the most influential people in their lives. Somewhere within that list there is a high likelihood that one of those individuals is a teacher. To many young people teachers are important adult figures. They are sometimes role-models, other times they are encyclopedias... More..
Health & Fitness > Disease (Other) Appendicitis: Symptoms and treatment: 1 of 10
For those suffering from appendicitis you have my sympathy. I know from personal experience how difficult and painful this can be. Appendicitis is the inflammation of the appendix - a portion of the digestive tract. This inflammation is usually caused by blockage of the appendix, a bacterial infection of the organ, or both. T... More..