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My name is Yvonne Wood and I am in my early forties. Married with two children. I have a very interesting work history. I drove a school bus, taught preschool, worked as a correctional officer and am now employed as a public safety communications operator.

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Education > Teachers & Administrators Student teachers: How to avoid school gossip
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The best way to avoid school gossip is to put your professional hat on before going to work everyday. You must focus on the more important issues at hand, which are becoming a great teacher and making a difference in the student's lives. Of course, there will be some students and teachers who have personal issues that will d... More..

Education > Teachers & Administrators Teacher tips: How to deal with student cell phones in the classroom
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Cellular phones are a very convenient, yet they can be very disruptive at times. Sometimes I wonder how people made it so long without them. They are not only a problem with in the schools. Some people go as far as to carry theirs to Sunday service with them. I must admit that I was totally against them for a few years. I ju... More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Impossible dreams
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Dreaming I've made a mess of things and acted irresponsibly What am I to do Bill collectors are calling me all day My credit cards are all maxed out And I have no funds to pay them back Can no longer afford to go on vacation But I really need to get away Until I come up with a plan To get out of this mess that I'm in I'll ju... More..

Relationships & Family > Cheating & Trust Issues Teen advice: How to tell if you're too possessive
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Are you an overly possessive mate? The following is a list of ways to tell if you need to make some adjustments in your future or current relationships. 1. Do you call your mate more than ten times within an hours time? When you talk to your mate are you really concerned about his or her well-being or are you just searching ... More..

Religion & Spirituality > Heaven, Hell & Afterlife How and why Satan torments people
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Satan, "the great dragon, the original serpent, the one called devil," (Revelation 12:9) seethes with anger. A being which literally had the best of both worlds heaven and earth. Satan was possible ungrateful and jealous when God created man. Adam and Eve were very beautiful human beings which had an appearance that was noth... More..

Personal Finance > Taxes Do instant tax refunds exploit low-income earners?
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Income tax service companies get a pretty sweet cut of low income earners' money. It is possible that people who earn less money could be getting exploited by these businesses. A single parent family struggled all year long to make ends meet and to keep a hot meal on the table discovers that the income tax refund could be in... More..

Education > Teachers & Administrators Teaching tips: How to save time grading writing assignments
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Grading papers is a very time consuming task and teachers definitely should look into options that will save time. When I was in elementary school, I remember the class routinely passing their assignment sheets back and the person on the back row took theirs to the person on the front row. Each paper was graded at the same t... More..

Education > Study Skills & Test Taking Thesis papers for sale and other plagiarism tricks that will shock you
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Is the internet an educational deterrent? Although the internet is a great form of technology, it is possible that it could get in the way of a student's educational growth. In today's world, everyone is in such a hurry to meet deadlines or to keep up with the demands of society that meeting educational goals is not a very h... More..

Relationships & Family > Romance & Sexuality Teen advice: How to talk about sex with your parents
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Do you have some serious questions about sex and feel uncomfortable opening up to your parents about them? Your parents care about your more than anyone in the world and most parents will not intentionally steer a child in the wrong direction, especially in such a sensitive area. Believe it or not your parents will fee just ... More..

Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals How to assess how satisfied you are with your job
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Are you happy with your current place of employment? If you can not answer this question, here are five ways to tell if NOW is the time for a career change. 1. Do you lay in bed hitting the snooze button numerous times before getting up in the mornings. It may mean that you stayed up entertaining your spouse or watching a mo... More..

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