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After a lengthy career as an elementary school teacher, I am striving to develop a long-latent inclination to write. I have had articles published in The Globe and Mail,(Toronto), The Buffalo News, and The St. Catharines Standard. I am a regular contributer

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Arts & Humanities > European History Biography: Albert, Prince Consort of Great Britain: 2 of 2
EARLY LIFEAlbert was born on August 26, 1819, near Coburg in Germany. His father was Ernest I, the Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha; his mother, Louise of Saxe-Gotha- Anhalt. He was born in the same year and with the assistance of the same midwife as his first cousin and future wife, Victoria of Great Britain.Albert spent his yo... More..
Arts & Humanities > American Authors Biography: Anne Rice: 2 of 2
Anne Rice is a widely-read American author whose books have sold nearly 100 million copies. Her topics have ranged from the dark world of vampires, mummies, and witches to the blinding brightness of the story of the Son of God as He walked the earth.Anne claims that her books mirror the different stages of her own spiritual j... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Should the government pay for students to attend school?: 2 of 2
Governments in North America pay so much in Welfare, Unemployment Benefits, assisted medical premiums, and other social programs, that they would actually save money if education programs were fully but appropriately funded. There is a way in which every child would receive a basic education in Language, Mathematics and Scien... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating & Trust Issues The anatomy of an affair: 2 of 2
Of course, every affair is different, as every person is different. However, under close scrutiny, there are elements common to most. Following is a cursory list of observations which the author has made. Every reader will probably wish to add at least one feature to each phase... IN THE BEGINNING * Each party entering an af... More..
Arts & Humanities > US History (Other) Famous people from Kentucky: 2 of 2
Kentucky was the home of prehistoric natives for several thousand years before the first white man arrived. Its name was derived from the Wyandot Indian word, Kah-ten-tah-teh, meaning "Land of Tomorrow".In 1750, Thomas Walker made the first exploration of the state. Daniel Boone, the great frontiersman, explored the region in... More..
Education > Primary School Issues Why there is no viable debate: Social promotion vs. repeating a grade: 2 of 2
These are alternative courses of action for dealing with a child who has failed to master the course of studies mandated for a given grade level. There can be no viable debate on which alternative is better because each child is an individual, and the reasons for his failure to achieve will be unique to his own situation.Soc... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Holidays & Celebrations Life lessons from Bethlehem: 2 of 2

" But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are of old, from ancient times." Micah 5:2The prophet Micah was active in the eighth century BC. He foresaw that the Messiah would come from Bethlehem. He even signified w... More..
Health & Fitness > Medical Ethics Examining the medical ethics of abortion: 2 of 2
Many Canadians were saddened and outraged last week on our national holiday, July 1st., 2008. Canada Day is traditionally the day the highest civilian award in the land, the Order of Canada, is presented to those "who have enriched the lives of others and made a difference to this country."One of the recipients this year was ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Origins & Firsts in History Leif Ericson's discovery of America: 2 of 2
"Leif the Lucky" as he was nicknamed, wasn't so lucky after all. He was the first European to set foot on North America, but he seldom gets credit for his accomplishment. The glory usually goes to Christopher Columbus who landed almost 500 years later. Leif was born in Iceland about 975 AD, the son of Eric the Red, ... More..
Arts & Humanities > 19th Century US History Biography: First Lady Abigail Fillmore: 2 of 2
Abigail Fillmore was the first First Lady to hold a job after marriage. Since she and her groom, the future thirteenth President of the United States, both came from impoverished families, she had to support herself and her husband while he went to law school.Abigail Powers was born on March 27, 1798, in the village of Stillw... More..