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Politics, News & Issues > People in the News Safford School District vs. Redding: Making the case for strip searching students: 1 of 1
The case Safford School District vs. Redding has begun, appearing before the Supreme Court. This case is about a school's right to strip search students if there is suspicion of drug abuse. In the case that is before the Supreme Court, the child was 13 when she was searched. The teachers and school officials thought that she... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Trees: 131 of 249
I love trees, trees, trees Oak Maple Redwood You give me cool, refreshing shade I love trees, trees, trees Apple Pear Orange You give me delicious, juicy fruit I love trees, trees, trees Pecan Walnut Chestnut You give me delectable, crunchy nuts I love trees, trees, trees More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) TV show reviews: Good Eats with Alton Brown: 10 of 19
I like this show because it explains the science of cooking. Recipes require a mix of ingredients and steps that need to be followed in order to create a delicious dish. Alton helps you to understand the importance of following the recipe. And above all, he makes learning fun. I remember an episode where he explained why whe... More..
Personal Finance > Mortgages & Home Loans Subprime mortgage crisis: Who's responsible for the mortgage mess?: 13 of 24
This mortgage mess is just that- A MESS. Who is responsible? Some people believe that it was low income people trying to buy houses they could not afford. But the blame for this entire debaucle cannot be placed on them. There is actually a type of person that is responsible: Greedy people.Greedy people who were looking for q... More..
Education > Secondary School Issues Should high school students be required to volunteer in community service projects?: 31 of 55
Yes. This teaches valuable life lessons that cannot be taught in a classroom. For starters, students learn how to work together to accomplish a goal. While working on the project they are working to accomplish something useful and of value to others. At the end of the project, they all feel a sense of satisfaction that they ... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life Marital roles: Submissive women and why they shouldn't be labeled as weak: 8 of 14
People who are weak or weak-minded cannot think for themselves. They blindly follow whoever has a stronger personality. Many times feminists see women that are submissive to their husbands as weak individuals. Submissive women should not be labeled weak. They are submissive because they are following Bible guidelines to have... More..
Travel > Boat Travel & Cruises Is cruising the right choice of holiday for you: 3 of 5
People hear so much about cruises and wonder if they should schedule a cruise for their next vacation. I am a perpetual cruiser, taking a cruise every year, because I think that cruises are the best vacation ever. But I know that not everyone is like me. So let me detail the many aspects of taking a cruise in order to assist... More..
Business > Leadership Strategies How to be an excellent boss: 3 of 5
When a person is at the top looking down, they do not realize there could be areas in which they need to improve. They are so busy looking at others; they forget to do a self-analysis. In order for management to be able to improve their management effectiveness, changes in thinking and mentality have to be made. These follow... More..
Business > Small & Home Business Common management mistakes in small businesses: 3 of 5
There are 3 common mistakes people in management make. As a result, colleague engagement can ebb, causing poor work performance. That in turn can lead to other problems. 1. Poor communication Solution: This can be helped by the manager communicating pertinent information to his subordinates. He should imagine that he was in ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ancient History The Parthenon: The perfect Doric temple: 3 of 5
The Romans who perfected the concept of interior architecture. The exteriors of Roman structures had a quiet dignity. They were built with cement with a covering of brick, stone, or marble. They did not spend the kind of time beautifying the exterior like the Greeks. The exterior did not prepare one for the exquisite beauty ... More..