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After completing school, I was advised like so many other school-leavers with only foggy aspirations to pursue a career in teaching. The dialogue went something along these lines,
"What's your favourite school subject?"
"Um .

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Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Does J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter book series pervert American values: 1 of 16
HARRY POTTER OR JERRY SPRINGER?The recent clamour over the Harry Potter series of children's books presents a welcome change to teachers faced with the difficulty of encouraging students to engage in leisure reading for enjoyment. The liveliness of the debate has brought a great deal of attention not just to Harry and his cre... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq Why US strategies in Iraq are failing: 4 of 37
The War in Iraq:Rebuilding the Nation's InfrastructureThe military conflict in Iraq is the subject of intense debate on a worldwide scale. The problems are many and varied, with the ones resulting in physical military engagement and civilian deaths being the primary focus of the news media. One topic which has repeatedly appe... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology How to get the girl: 1 of 7
TOP FIVE QUESTIONS GIRLS ASK THEMSELVES ABOUT YOU BEFORE THEY SAY "YES":How has he successfully captured my attention? (There IS NO LINE, boys. It isn't possible to hook the right chick solely on the basis of ANYTHING you may say)Does he seem like a good person? (Boring, but true for girls being realistic about finding a life... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators Should teachers be held accountable for low student test scores?: 7 of 32
As a teacher, I can answer a resounding YES. Sure, it's the student's job to pay attention and apply themselves in lessons, BUT consider this:Have you ever met someone at, say a party, that absolutely BORES the pants off you? You desperately try to catch someone else's eye with hopes for rescue, but your companion persists in... More..
Sciences > Medical Technology Embryonic stem cell research explored: 4 of 12
In August 2001, United States President George W. Bush made a carefully measured response to the ethical debate surrounding human embryo stem cell research. The position taken by the White House approved the use of government funds to further investigate the viability of using stem cells to develop treatments for various medi... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Biographies Biography: Harry Houdini: 1 of 3
Harry Houdini The world famous escape artist and mystic, Harry Houdini was a frequent visitor to Michigan. In 1827, Houdini performed in Grand Rapids, where he excited a great deal of public attention with a hand-cuff escape staged at the town's police station. The years 1898 - 1926 saw Houdini accomplish many feats, causing ... More..
Relationships & Family > Romance & Sexuality Trust, love, sex and batteries: 11 of 14
TOP 20 Make or Break Relationship Questions to ask yourself about your Dear Intended:After the relationship has progressed to the SERIOUS (looking to marry) stage, these questions should be asked by both parties:1. Do I want to spend all my time with this person?2. Do they fill me with energy and strength, or do they drain an... More..
Relationships & Family > Successful Dating Feasibility of long distance relationships: 23 of 28
QUICK QUIZ - Is s/he long-distance relationship material?1. Are the circumstances which keep us apart UNAVOIDABLE? IF YES, who is defining "unavoidable"? You or THEM?2. Is the distance between us TEMPORARY or likely to be prolonged? If it is likely to be prolonged, the next obvious question is3. Am I the most important person... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Feminism & Women's Rights Where have all the feminists gone: 11 of 13
Contemporary Feminist TheoryFeminist theory crosses the boundaries of genre to influence sociology, philosophy, theology and everything in between. Historically, the main expressions of feminist activity were seen by the general public as extremist and radical. Today though, feminist principals underpin all areas of modern li... More..
Entertainment > Film Making & Production Film techniques that enhance suspense in Hitchcock films: 2 of 2
A close study of the creation of suspense through the "Looking for Arbogast" scene in Hitchcock's film, PsychoIn the scene, Looking for Arbogast, Hitchcock capitalizes on the shock value of the previous scene, Death and the Detective where we see Mother murder Arbogast. In this scene, we see Lila, played by Vera Miles and Sam... More..