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Education > Educational Philosophy Ideas for improving the United States education system: 3 of 99
Title: A Change in Atmosphere, A Change in Success Although I have not had the chance to experience many competitive courses, I strongly believe that classes with an aggressive setup would produce at minimum an engaging environment. The primary reason that I advanced to college two years sooner than most is due to my experie... More..
Hobbies & Games > Crafts (Other) Beginner's guide to woodworking powertools: 1 of 6
Woodworking has evolved from crafting masterpieces with simple tools and ones own hands to creating a piece that is precise by means of technology. Here is a list of common power tools and their functions to help get you started on woodworking with power tools. SAWS 1. Chop/Miter saw ~ Great for fast, clean and simple cross-... More..
Hobbies & Games > Crafts (Other) Understanding wood expansion and shrinking: 1 of 6
Currently I work in a music/guitar shop and am responsible for the setup and maintenance of solid top (real wood, not veneered) acoustic, classical and electric guitars. Humidity is easily the factor that you will need to pay closest attention to when expansion and contraction are pertinent with your wood working projects. A... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Atheism & Agnosticism Christianity as a substitute for lack of self-worth: 2 of 8
In response to Jonathan Franco's intriguing article, I would like to add a proposal on what religion offers and why it is such a common practice among people world-wide. First though, I certainly agree with Jonathan in that many religions are simply taking advantage of people who are narrow minded enough to exclude the multi... More..
Hobbies & Games > Crafts (Other) Beginner's guide to woodworking safety rules: 4 of 11
When considering the complexity and raw power of tools found even in the most common of shops, it may make you wonder why shop safety isn't such a high priority in many craftsman's minds. Needless to say, any tool can be dangerous in some form or another, so using common sense is always the first step. Beyond that I would ad... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands The evolution of music: Modern outlets for bands to get noticed: 7 of 14
The Evolution of the Musical Composition In our American society where people and our country are constantly evolving, personal preferences and tastes in music are no exception. Through the last few decades the music industry has undergone yet another huge shift in popular music genres. In the 40s and 50s the genre rock-and-... More..
Autos > Car Reviews Car reviews: BMW Z-4: 1 of 1
The new 2008 BMW Z-4 is the unmistakable product of the companies newest chief designer Chris Bangle. The controversial designer has seemingly striped the companies design of everything but the distinctive grill-set and logo. This eye-catching vehicle is thankfully everything you would expect from a BMW including a 3.0 liter... More..
Hobbies & Games > Crafts (Other) Guide to woodworking shop layouts: 3 of 5
Step 1 ~ Plan: The very first process in developing a fluent shop layout is to take raw dimensions of tools, such as workbenches and table saws, that you will move infrequently or not at all. Once you have the dimensions of these pieces, use graphing paper to cut out a representation of each tool in an easy ratio such as: 1 ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Why are people so judgmental?: 27 of 39
First impressions are both a survival skill and fraudulent judgments on peoples character. Without first impressions we may not avoid a suspicious looking thug on the street corner or may avoid a colorful person out of fear for awkward conversation or differences in beliefs. Everyone has experienced and participated in judgi... More..
Sciences > Psychology The effects of TV shows and commercials on our lives: 5 of 7
Although I never lived in the shoes or the era of my parents I truly believe that even through all the turmoil and issues that their era experienced, the overall value and way of life was much better. It seems to me that my generation has mixed priorities, a lack of goals, poor communication skills and person to person relat... More..