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After graduating from college in 2006 with BA degrees in History and English, I got married to my college sweetheart and moved to the Mobile, AL area, where I am a partner and consultant in a small business. When I'm not working, writing, or being a homemaker,

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Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends How reality TV has affected the soap opera genre: 1 of 8
The biggest affect that reality television has had on the soap opera genre is that it has broadened the genre and given soap fans more entertainment options. Reality television began with game shows like The Newlywed Game, The Dating Game, and The Price is Right. On these shows the average Joe could compete to win prizes and ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Internet Writing & Blogging How your blog can help you land a book deal: 1 of 5
The publishing world is very difficult to break into, especially for book writers. Publishers are not eager to publish the book of an unknown, first time writer, and they will not take a writer seriously unless he has a finished book and an agent. Fortunately the Internet is a useful tool when it comes to searching for potent... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ethics Why modern society is damaging for the soul: 14 of 64
In the twentieth century the United States became the economic center of the world; the economy grew and production boomed as people worked more than they ever had in the past. This trend led to the creation of a materialistic a society and has played a role in the break up of the traditional American family and created a cul... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends Why people get sucked into soap operas: 8 of 35
It happens all the time. You are flipping through the channels on the television, and you come across a movie. You do not really have the time to sit for two hours and watch a movie, but you decide to watch for a few minutes just to see if it will be any good. The next thing you know, the movie is half over. Sometimes a soap ... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Is it better for schools to be rigorous or nurturing?: 14 of 48
Parents and teachers who care about their child's education and personal growth should emphasize the need for schools to be more rigorous. The primary goal of school is to educate and train the mind, preparing students for college and the real world. It is not designed to make people feel good or create good citizens who get ... More..
Business > Small & Home Business Home business ideas for moms: 15 of 33
In today's world of online business and internet marketing there are more people working from home than ever before and still more who would like to try it, and a large percentage of people who hope to start a home business are women, namely stay at home and would-be stay at home moms. One of the hardest parts to starting a h... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections Archives US elections 2008: Why Republicans are more concerned about going against Obama than Clinton: 14 of 30
If Republicans had to choose between running against Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama, they would choose Clinton rather easily. The concern about running against Obama has just as much to do with Obama's positives as it does with Clinton's negatives.First of all, Republicans will examine the voting record of the candidate they... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Are gifted and talented programs elitist?: 17 of 34
It is nearly impossible to argue that when you put a group of kids who are considered to be gifted into a special class that you are not creating some sort of dividing line, and essentially an "elite" class. However, these groups should not be seen as some kind of conspiracy to create a two-tier system of students and a futur... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends Soap operas: Are they becoming too risque for day time television: 5 of 8
Are soap operas becoming too risque for day time television? This is an interesting question with no definitive answer. You will definitely find many examples of bad behavior in soap land. It is full of corporate scandals, lies, cheating, betrayal, adultery, murder, premarital sex, and just about any vice you can think of. Ho... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections Archives US elections 2008: Why Mike Huckabee epitomizes the American dream: 5 of 8
Mike Huckabee epitomizes the American dream on so many levels. First of all, just look at his background. He first entered politics not as a man of privilege, or as a lawyer or business man, but as a Southern Baptist preacher, and he went on to become the governor of Arkansas for eight years. Then in just a few short months, ... More..