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Education > Reading & Writing Skills Fluency Training as an instructional strategy: 1 of 4
Fluency is one of the most often overlooked skills that beginning readers need to possess in order to have future success in the classroom. Fluency is the ability to read naturally, quickly, and without making common errors (such as repeating words, failing to heed punctuation, or ignoring the emotional tenor of a phrase). W... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US News Are amusement park rides safe?: 6 of 23
The thrill of plummeting 200 hundred feet, but not to your death- this is what most people visit amusement parks for. Amusement parks are for those who love the excitement of risk, the adrenaline pump of danger, but don't actually want to put themselves in a potentially fatal situation. And the vast majority of the time, thi... More..
Food & Drink > Salad Recipes Recipes: Shrimp and mango salad: 4 of 12
Shrimp and mango salad is a delicious appetizer served cold. I have two favorite recipes that, while remarkably different, are incredibly flavorful. Ginger Soy Shrimp and Mango Salad: 1 lb shrimp, steamed 1-2 mangoes, slightly underripe 2 T ground fresh ginger root 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/3 c soy sauce splash of toasted se... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety The best driving roads in the world: 3 of 9
The most beautiful road I've yet driven is the Hummingbird Highway in Belize. The road connects Belize City to the Southern Highway, and cuts right through the center of the country. The road quality is stunning compared to others in the country, and while it is by no means a high-speed S-curved thrill ride, somehow slowing ... More..
Education > Colleges & Universities (Other) Should national college rankings be based on student surveys?: 1 of 3
Who knows better what a college is like than its students? As it stands now, the US News and World Report college rankings take into account only what the universities submit. It then compiles these statistics, crunches numbers, and comes out with an overall ranking for the school. As a result, you may learn that your school... More..
Autos > Fuel Economy What you can do to save money on gas: 19 of 51
Cutting your gas consumption is crucial in an era of expensive and dwindling supplies of fossil fuels. Here are some ways to save the bank and the world: 1. Carpool Carpooling is energy, money, and time saving. Get together with coworkers and arrange a way to switch off driving. This will likely allow you to ride in the carp... More..
Food & Drink > Fast Food What is worse: to eat at McDonald's or to work there?: 21 of 55
From my experiences within those hallowed golden-arched walls, there are two kinds of people who eat at McDonalds: those with money to spare and a cramped schedule and those who eat there because it is impossible to find a cheaper food option. In both cases, it is far worse to eat at McDonalds than to work there. Those who h... More..
Food & Drink > Candy & Desserts What is your favorite dessert?: 13 of 28
When I hear "Baked Alaska", I could think of no other name that sounded less appealing. After all, wouldn't a baked Alaska be just a lukewarm puddle of snow-melt? Fortunately for me, I was at a function and didn't get to choose my dessert. Instead, the waiter plopped in front of me the many-colored delight I fell in love wit... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Planning a family hiking vacation: 5 of 9
A family hiking vacation can be more than just physically challenging, but with the right preparation it can be a wonderful experience. Because you'll likely have to incorporate children's needs into your plans, there are a few considerations that you must make before setting off. It's as much about the destination as the jo... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Drug Laws & Prevention The continued epidemic of drug use means we've lost the war on drugs: 21 of 37
The war on drugs has been waged for hundreds if not thousands of years. Cannabis, peyote, coca, and opium, among many, many other have been used prominently in cultures worldwide. In some places religious rituals are based around these organic substances, while in others they are simply recreational byproducts of agriculture... More..