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Health & Fitness > Substance Abuse Should marijuana be legalized?: 5 of 132
A plethora of myths surrounds marijuana, giving the average American citizen inaccurate (and frequently laughable) information.Myth number 1 is that marijuana is a "gateway drug." This myth was dispelled by the long-range study completed by the University of Pittsburgh's School of Pharmacy, funded by the National Institute on... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Religious: 6 of 156
Walking Toward The Promised LandBrother, sister pray with meWhile we go walking hand in handSing a song of praise as weGo walking toward the Promised LandSay a prayer for all the folksWho still don't really understandThe awesome love of God aboveWho leads us to the Promised Land.Sing a song of love and joyTry hard to follow H... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Pain in life: 34 of 594
2:32 a.m.the telephone rangso loud and so shrillthe pain it brought with itlives with me stillwhile I was sleepingalone in my bedmy brother said two wordsthat I'd come to dread"she's gone"my heart stood stilla sharp intake of breathoh no please don't tell meof our mother's deathdid you hear me, are you thereI heard him sayI c... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: Brayden: 1 of 11
ETYMOLOGY: The name Brayden, pronounced BRAY-den, is of Irish/Gaelic origin. Its use as a given name means descendant of Bradn or broad or broad hillside; from old English, it means brave. As a surname, Brayden means salmon.ORIGIN & HISTORY: There were 11 passengers with the surname Brayden who arrived through the Port of New... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: Noah: 6 of 41
ETYMOLOGY: This male name, Noah (pronounced NO-ah), is Hebrew in origin.ORIGIN & HISTORY: The name, Noah, appears in the Holy Bible, in the book of Genesis. It is, therefore, associated with both Christianity & Judaism. This is where the meaning, comfort, is found. Genesis Chap.5, Vs. 29, "And he called his name Noah, saying ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > African-American Issues The legacy of the Harlem Renaissance: 1 of 5

The Harlem Renaissance left an astonishing legacy of art, music, dance, literature, intellect, philosophy, and perhaps most importantly, civil rights. Beginning in approximately 1919 and ending in the 1930's, The Harlem Renaissance was at the time referred to as "The New Negro Movement", a reference to Alain Locke's editing o... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: Ryan: 6 of 20
ETYMOLOGY: This Gaelic name is pronounced RYE-an, and means king or ruler. Another possible meaning is water. This androgynous name is used for both boys and girls, and as a surname.ORIGIN & HISTORY: The name, Ryan, is derived from Riain meaning "descendent of Rian." It may also take its name from Rhiannon, a Welsh goddess wh... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: Aiden: 19 of 47
ETYMOLOGY: The Gaelic name Aiden, pronounced AY-den, means fire or little fiery one. In Hebrew, the name is pronounced Eden, and is used for both boys and girls in Israel.ORIGIN & HISTORY: A Celtic Saint, Saint Aidan of Iona, established the monastery of Lindisfarne, which was a center of leaning in the 7th century. St. Aidan... More..
Education > Special Education FAPE: A free appropriate public education: 2 of 4
As a 25 year veteran teacher of Exceptional Children, I can understand the parents' frustration when they feel that their child isn't getting the education he deserves. One of the major problems that I have seen over the years is that universities focus so much on the law that they give little time to methodology of teaching ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: Nicholas: 9 of 14
ETYMOLOGY: The boy's name Nicholas (pronounced NIK-oh-lus). is of Greek origin, and means, "victorious people."ORIGIN & HISTORY: Nicholas appears once in the Holy Bible, in Acts, Chapter 6.Acts 6:3 (King James Version) 3. Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom,... More..