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I am the one on the right in the picture (the cute one).

Married 2 years, no kids.

I have taught for the last six years in subjects as diverse as history and English to math, science and special education. I have my fingers in everything.

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Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law Was the US Supreme Court decision on abortion in Roe vs. Wade (1973) just?: 1 of 11
Since our country began, the United States Supreme Court has been behind myriad controversial decisions. From the beginning, with decisions such as Marbury v. Madison and Plessy v. Ferguson, up to the contemporary era with Brown v. Board of Education, the Supreme Court has done nothing short of change the world, for better or... More..
Education > Homeschooling Is homeschooling better than formal education?: 11 of 67
I taught at independent study and home study schools for 6 years. I have an enormous amount of experience in this area and have seen first hand how beneficial and how detrimental home schooling can be. However, I ultimately fall on the side against home schooling for several reasons.I don't agree that home school students are... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Tips for planning a trip through Europe: 1 of 5
Planning a trip to Europe? It doesn't have to be as difficult or expensive as you think. I've been to Europe several times both in groups and by myself. I have been to almost every country in Western Europe. Some decisions I made were wise and some not so wise. Here is the benefit of my experience.1. Know where you are going ... More..
Health & Fitness > Depression What thoughts run through your mind when you are depressed?: 11 of 47
If depression meant having one or two negative thoughts going through your mind at a time, that would be one thing.If it meant having self-doubt only occasionally, that would be one thing.If it meant feeling hopeless for only a few hours a day, that I could handle. Depression is the literal abandonment of all control over you... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends 1990s television series: 5 of 20
One of the most imaginative and influential shows of the 90s wasn't the most popular or the most critically acclaimed of its time. "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" was smart, funny, and full of characters you could relate to. If it were a person, I would have married it.I know you're thinking, "The show with the girl who killed vam... More..
Sciences > Molecular Biology The effects of positive eugenics on society: 1 of 4
Positive eugenics is the manipulation of the gene pool in order to produce positive gene traits. This can be done by encouraging the reproduction of those with attractive gene traits, such as those who are more athletic or have higher IQs. The other side of the coin is negative eugenics; discouraging the reproduction of those... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Hunger, Disease & Poverty Is foreign aid the solution to global poverty?: 7 of 25
Foreign financial aid is one solution among many that will play a vital role in drastically improving the lives of millions of impoverished people. But it will only work when used in relationship with several other types of aid and assistance.1. Education. Many of the reasons for extreme poverty and disease in places like Afr... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends Has the trend toward Reality TV improved the quality of television shows?: 4 of 13
Reality TV may never be as classy as "Masterpiece Theater," but it definitely has an important place on the pop cultural landscape. The audience has characters they can root for, situations they can envy and these shows often put a spotlight on what's happening in the world. But there are numerous other reasons why the prolif... More..
Relationships & Family > Break-Ups & Exes Dating tips: Ways to break up graciously: 2 of 6
Your head begins to spin and you become dizzy. Your stomach turns and you fight back the desire to be sick. Pain shoots through your body over and over again. What's going on? You are being dumped! Anyone who has gone through this process knows it is painful and dispiriting. But when you are on the other end of the break up, ... More..
Education > Education (Other) Should public school teachers get merit pay?: 8 of 23
Teachers don't have just any job. To choose a career in education is to choose one of the most vitally important jobs on the planet. The fact that they are also criminally underpaid in almost every state should make people demand a way to show teachers how valued they are.One outstanding way of doing this is through merit pay... More..