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I am a high school teacher. I teach ESL, Theatre Arts, Video Technology, and Journalism. This is my 13th year teaching and I love getting to spend my time working with young people and hopefully impacting them in a positive way.

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Computers & Technology > Internet Search Issues Ways to search the Internet more efficiently: 1 of 13
There is no doubt that the internet has changed the way people locate information. There is a plethora of information available and it can be obtained within seconds by letting your fingers do the walking. While this may sound simple, the fact that so much information exists means that searchers must find ways to effectively ... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Access & Providers Is an Internet connection subscription a good gift idea?: 1 of 11
While I cannot imagine living without an internet access, I am not sure that I would consider giving an internet connection subscription as a gift. The needs of computer users in different areas and situations are often quite unique and this makes it hard for someone to purchase an internet subscription as a gift. In many way... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Hunger, Disease & Poverty Causes of hunger in Africa: 1 of 10
There is perhaps no greater tragedy in the world today than the fact that there are millions of starving people in the world. What is even more startling is that according to the Red Cross, over thirty million people in Africa alone are starving. Why, you may ask, is starvation so rampant in Africa? The answer is complex as t... More..
Computers & Technology > Cameras How to get the most out of a digital camera: 3 of 16
Digital cameras have revolutionized the way pictures are taken. No longer is it necessary to print every picture on a roll of film only to find that most of them were blurry or poorly framed. Now, a photographer can see the picture on an LCD screen before and after snapping the picture and determine if the picture is what he ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Internet Writing & Blogging Motivations for being an unpaid online writer: 5 of 26
Many of us dream of being the next great writer to be discovered. However, for most of us it is just that a dream. The internet has provided aspiring writers with an outlet that provides a unique opportunity to network and get feedback and who knows, maybe even be discovered by a major publisher. There are a number of ways to... More..
Home & Garden > Buying & Selling Homes Why renting a home might be better for you: 4 of 18
I have come to the realization that because I am a single mother with a limited income, I must rent rather than purchase a home. However, after giving some thought to my situation, I have come to realize that renting a home as opposed to buying one is not such a bad idea.First of all, when renting a home you do not have to wo... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Search Issues Gift ideas for web search geeks: 1 of 3
With the holidays fast approaching, thoughts are turning toward finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list. If someone on your list is a web search geek, finding the perfect gift may entail doing a little more than running out to the mall. However, a bit of searching should yield results that will tickle your geek's f... More..
Computers & Technology > Home & Leisure Software Software reviews: Ulead Video Studio 11 Plus: 1 of 3
Awesome software - I give it 5 stars!I love using Ulead Video Studio 11 Plus. It has just the right number of tools to make video editing fun. Some programs I have used in the past had so many options that I felt overwhelmed and it was a real chore to get anything finished because I had to make too many choices. Video Studio ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Internet Writing & Blogging Pros and cons of writing on Associated Content: 6 of 15
For those of us who have always aspired to write and just have never gotten our big break, the plethora of online writing sites that allow us to write and share our thoughts with potentially millions of people is a welcome opportunity. Associated Content is just one of many writing sites that allows its members to write and h... More..
Computers & Technology > Website Reviews Website reviews: Caringbridge.org: 2 of 5
Caringbridge.org is an example of a website that provides so much for so many. I was amazed when I found this site to read some of the posts that are located there.This site was set up to allow those who have chronic or terminal illnesses and their families to communicate with other via the internet. This enables them to keep... More..