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I am a graudate of the University of Northern Colorado. I have a bachelor of arts degree in history with an emphasis on secondary education. I completed a minor in sport and exercise science with an emphasis in coaching.

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Hobbies & Games > Video Game Consoles & Accessories Which video game console is better: PlayStation 3 or Wii?: 1 of 37

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 w...
Politics, News & Issues > US Politics (Other) Does America's geographic isolation make it less tolerant of other cultures?: 1 of 18

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...
Education > Secondary School Issues Commentary: The dominance of sports in high school culture: 1 of 10

In many American towns during the fall a thunderous noise can be heard coming from the direction of the local football stadium. Yet at the same time, in another place, a small group of students pursues their dream unnoticed. The academic decathlon team silently prepares for their first competition of the year. There are no s...
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Consoles & Accessories Tips for buying a video console as a gift: 1 of 10

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 ...
Health & Fitness > Disease (Other) Appendicitis: Symptoms and treatment: 1 of 8

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. ...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Teens Should parents teach children how to drink alcohol responsibly or maintain a no-use policy at home?: 5 of 38

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 ...
Education > Teachers & Administrators Teachers are an important force for positive change both locally and globally.: 3 of 21

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 encyclopedia...
Health & Fitness > Fitness & Exercise Tips Avoiding heel pain: 1 of 7

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 ...
Arts & Humanities > Ancient History The distinctions between the four social classes of ancient Athens, Greece: 1 of 5

Our modern democratic societies often give thanks to one of the earliest known democratic societies in the world. The City-State of ancient Athens is often given credit for being the first democracy in the world. While our society certainly possesses many of the same qualities of the ancient Athenians, there are certainly as...
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Consoles & Accessories A look at the most popular video game console systems: 3 of 14

The newest generation of home gaming consoles: Nintendo Wii Pros: Nintendo has revolutionized game play with this new gaming console. The wireless motion-sensing controller gives gamers more concrete control over the game. Nintendo has also made this new generation of gaming console reverse compatible taking the lead from So...