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Sciences > Sciences (Other) Report: My science fair experiment: 2 of 30
Annual science fair projects were mandatory when I was in school, so they inevitably turned out to be some hastily thrown together mess with a pretty display board. However, there is one project that stands out from the rest because it was the one project that I produced because I was genuinely interested in the results. As a... More..
Entertainment > Movie Analysis Movie analysis: The role of karaoke in the movie Lost in Translation: 1 of 11
Karaoke functions in several different but equally important ways in Sophia Coppola's "Lost in Translation," starring Scarlett Johansen as neglected newlywed Charlotte and Bill Murray as wizened and cynical actor Bob Harris. The art of karaoke serves as the juxtaposition of something exotic and something familiar an Oriental ... More..
Education > Financing College Resources for getting the most financial aid: 1 of 7
So you're starting college soon and you barely have enough to pay for the first two months of class.First things first: Don't panic! It's going to be okay, so get down off that ledge! Please!There are still plenty of ways to raise some funds for college even if you were just handed your diploma and none of your scholarships c... More..
Education > College Study Tips How to study efficiently in college: 1 of 6
So now that you're in college, what kind of college student will you be? Are you going to be one of the straight A, almost 4.0 GPA students? Or will you fool around and be a George Bush Jr. type of college student with a C- average?Of course, this is entirely up to you. Sure, your new professors might have some influence on t... More..
Education > Financing College How to get cash for college: 1 of 6
Even if you manage to pay off your tuition in full while in school, chances are that you're going to want some extra spending money. This is going to be especially true if you have not managed to get out of the red, as is the case with most American college students.There are plenty of ways to get some extra cash; you just ha... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Dog breed: Greyhound: 2 of 11
The greyhound is a sleek, elite breed of dog generally bred for hunting game, racing, and companionship. Among land animals, it is second in speed only to the cheetah, and has long legs and an aerodynamic build that allow it to attain speeds of 45 miles per hour in 1.5 seconds. It is a beautiful, regal, and valuable dog that ... More..
Education > Study Skills & Test Taking Why standardized testing throughout secondary school should be stopped: 2 of 10
Standardized tests, also called aptitude tests, are our only current way of qualifying a high school student's general aptitude spanning several subject disciplines, but they need to be abolished in favor of another system of testing. The fact remains that standardized tests are among the last bastion of truly racist systems ... More..
Style & Beauty > Shoes Disadvantages of high heeled shoes: 1 of 5
Sometimes, the best part of an outfit is the shoe selection. Especially if that selection is a pair of killer boots, or the cutest stilettos with the super high heel that makes your legs look absolutely endless. There are a couple problems with these shoe selections, though, as any woman who's worn either one for more then te... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Facts & Resources Animal facts: Gorillas: 1 of 5
Even though it is the largest and most powerful of all primates, the gorilla is a peaceful and gregarious animal. Gorillas live in the wild only in the Zaire River basin. There are two species, the mountain and lowland, and they are separated by about 600 miles. Both species are now recognized as endangered, and are rapidly d... More..
Computers & Technology > Website Reviews Comparing Facebook and Myspace: 4 of 17
There used to be a marked difference between social networking sites Facebook and MySpace. MySpace was open to all users, from the average junior high kid to the average adult. MySpace grew in popularity because of the ability to use things like custom skins and icons. These are graphic tools that allow for limited expression... More..