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I was born in Iowa to two amazing parents, to whom I owe much. When I was two years old we moved to Wisconsin where my father earned his Bachelor of Arts. My mom was working full time at home raising myself and my older and younger brothers. After college

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Computers & Technology > Internet Search Issues Search engines: Viable alternatives to Google: 1 of 35
Perhaps you are a student doing research for a class. Or maybe you are a concerned parent looking into a medical condition. You might be an employer looking for a place to buy supplies. Almost everyone's station in our modern world leads them to one place: the internet. But how do you navigate this vast network of information... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq Setting a timetable for troop withdrawal from Iraq is a terrible mistake: 3 of 81
Creating a deadline for which United States troops must pull out from Iraq creates for our government a new obligation contrary an obligation already in place. Not only would this new, divergent obligation undermine any successes we have had, at the high cost of life, it would further destroy any chances of freedom for a peo... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Tips for encouraging creativity in the classroom: 1 of 18
Creativity is important for classroom vitality. Whether young students or old, classroom creativity greatly affects student and teacher experience alike. The initial responsibility herein lies with teachers, for as teachers exercise their creativity so too will their students. There is little more exciting for teachers than t... More..
Education > Distance Learning Advantages of online universities: 1 of 16
Online university and college courses, while not for everyone, offer numerous benefits and advantages to many students and would-be students. These advantages range from simple comfort to flexibility and affordability, and should be examined before making decisions regarding higher education.One of the main advantages to an o... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law Should a woman have the right to choose abortion?: 26 of 313
A right is not the freedom to do whatever one desires. Likewise, freedom does not ever provide the right to do what is wrong. However, a right does allow the freedom to do what is correct in the face of adversity, and provides the freedom for all to live fully and happily. Rights protect both the wellbeing and freedom of all... More..
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals College and career path: Setting goals in high school: 1 of 12
High school is an important time for you to begin making decisions and setting goals for your future. Many students are tempted to simply make a goal and exert all their energy toward that end, not realizing the negative ramifications and overall futility of such a path. Therefore, you must carefully explore your options befo... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Should the world be concerned about Greenland's melting glaciers?: 1 of 12
It is well documented that glaciers in Greenland are melting, but of less note is the fact that some glaciers around the world are growing. A great level of concern has been raised relating to global warming, and the problem of greenhouse gasses in our atmosphere. While we should be good stewards of the earth, we must also r... More..
Jobs & Careers > Office Politics The more annoying co-worker: The tattletale or the gossip: 5 of 43
A gossip is by far more annoying, and truly more dangerous, than a tattletale.The gossip needs only life experience to fuel his or her power to annoy. The tattletale must have something to tattle on, and I, as well as many respectable members of society, don't provide much in that department. Overall, little is to be feared f... More..
Education > College Study Tips Note-taking techniques that will save you time: 1 of 8
Taking notes is foundational to college. People that don't take notes or fail to take good notes will not succeed unless their classes are easy (unlikely) or unless they are brilliant (and even most brilliant people can't remember everything). Taking quality notes will save time and effort in the long run, however, saving tim... More..
Education > Study Skills & Test Taking Plagiarism in the classroom: Prevention rather than detection: 3 of 20
Easy access to mass information isn't always a good thing. Students have access to more information now than ever before, yet their ability to think critically seems diminished more than ever. Internet-dependence has robbed students of their independence, and plagiarism is a major manifestation of this problem. With massi... More..