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I am a Adjunct Professor of Sociology at a state university. Currently, I am teaching Introduction to Sociology and two Social Problems classes. In the Spring, I will be teaching three Social Problems classes.

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Education > Education (Other) Should schools give BMI index scorecards for their overweight students?: 6 of 39
If schools were to give children BMI scorecards to their overweight students, the schools would succeed only in reinforcing the negative self-images that many overweight children possess. Overweight children are teased and ostracized by both peers and teachers, resulting in reduced self-esteem. To give them another piece of ... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice Characteristics of a good person: 22 of 124
What makes someone a "good" person? What does this vague, yet overly-used label, actually mean? Doesn't the definition depend on the values of the person making this judgment about another? Is there a universal "goodness" that we can all agree upon? While some individuals naively claim, as I once did, that all people are "in... More..
Pets & Animals > Rodents How to care for pet guinea pigs: 3 of 16
Guinea pigs, also known as cavies, make excellent pets when cared for properly. Proper care includes: appropriate housing, chew objects, fresh water, the right foods, grooming, a safe environment, affection, and companionship. I will clarify each of these points. 1. Clean and Roomy Cage: First of all, you must have an approp... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: My worst toy-building experience as a parent: 3 of 15
When my son was five years old, we proudly purchased him a "Green Machine." For anyone who does not know what this is, it is very similar to a Big Wheel. However, I do not ever remember a Big Wheel having hand brakes and this is where the assembly nightmare began. This was undoubtedly my worst toy building experience as a pa... More..
Health & Fitness > Kidney & Urologic Diseases Tips for avoiding gallstones: 2 of 10
Gallstones are small, pebble-like substances that develop from buildup of bile in the gallbladder. The liquid bile hardens into gallstones when it contains too much cholesterol, bile salts, or bilirubin. Gallstones can range in size from a grain of sand to a golf ball. They can block the flow of bile from the liver to the sm... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The cowboy mystery: 3 of 14
The Case of the Mysterious Cowboy Caper Sheriff Foster slammed his mug on the counter in the Ruckus Saloon with an exaggerated display of disgust. "Can you believe it?" he loudly asked Ted, the barkeep. "Can you believe," he continued in a slow Texan drawl, "that in our small town something so dang-stinkin' rotten could happ... More..
Computers & Technology > Online Shopping & Trade How to set your pricing on eBay: 3 of 13
Pricing merchandise on eBay can be a little tricky if you have not had a lot of experience in selling through online auctions. Even those of us who have been doing it a long time, still have to think hard about where to set the starting bid. There are many factors to consider. If you price the item too high, you will pay mor... More..
Health & Fitness > Health Care Tips for preparing for a hospital stay: 4 of 16
I have yet to meet someone who enjoys staying in the hospital, but that does not mean that a hospital stay must necessarily be an unpleasant experience. Several factors play into how you feel about being in the hospital. Being prepared can make the difference between a fast or slow recovery and the difference between a pleas... More..
Computers & Technology > Online Shopping & Trade Why do I get outbid on eBay?: 2 of 8
It has happened to me many times-I am the highest bidder right up to the last few minutes of an auction. It can be very frustrating. Other times, no matter how I bid, I seem to always get outbid. Again, I can get very frustrated, particularly if the item is one that I really, really want. Why do I get outbid on eBay? Here ar... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Games & Toys Why action figures and dolls are bad gifts for gender stereotyping: 1 of 4
Recently I read somewhere that ninety percent of girls own at least one Barbie doll. Similar statistics are likely to be found for action figure ownership by boys. Are these trends the result of children's preferences in toys or do they reflect the gender stereotypes of the parents and other gift-givers? Most theorists would... More..