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I grew up in Rumford, Maine, located in the good ol' River Valley. My parents owned and operated their own business, which led my brother and I to have an interesting upbringing surrounded by the ins and outs of business. Through my younger years I always

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Education > Education (Other) An overview of educational options for your children: 1 of 79
For many parents the choice of what style school to place their child in seems to be an easy one. With all the availability of public schools staring them in the face, how can they possibly choose anything else? Parents should take pause and consider the various possibilities before enrolling their student in the default publ... More..
Health & Fitness > Aging & Longevity The benefits of vitamins for the elderly: 1 of 12
As the body ages, it's needs change. This is something that humans have realized since the dawn of time. However, instead of ignoring those changes, there is now the ability to understand what those changes are and what is needed to help are bodies adjust to old age. One of the most important pieces in a diet are the vitamins... More..
Health & Fitness > Kidney & Urologic Diseases Tips for avoiding gallstones: 1 of 10
The first thing to understand is that gallstones, like any other ailment, is not 100% preventable. In fact, many doctors feel that it is very unlikely to prevent gallstones, but that there are a handful of ways to lower the likelihood of dealing with the ailment.- Reducing your intake of saturated fats is known to help decrea... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Factors involved in assessing how much a culture values the education of its children: 1 of 8
Assessing how a culture values education can be difficult due to the barriers of language and customs. However, it is extremely important information when it comes to building education in countries that lack such. The literacy rates, aspirations, and religious beliefs of a people are factors that need to be taken into consid... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) An overview on the story of Hanukkah: 1 of 8
Hanukkah is normally referred to by society as the festival of light. This holiday is much more than that. The word Hanukkah means dedication. As in the name of the holiday, it is truly a reminder of dedication more so than the miracle that stands as the overall symbol for the day. To understand the origin of Hanukkah, one mu... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Classic fantasy films of the 80s: 2 of 15
The 1980s saw a burst in the fantasy movie business. No longer were movies based on comic books or dinosaurs roaming the earth. They no longer were based on light-hearted family adventures and the misadventures of children. Romantic comedies based in the fantasy realm were not often found. The 80s saw a large boom in fantasy ... More..
Education > Secondary School Issues The case against cell phones in schools: 4 of 20
As a teacher, cell phones in schools are one of my biggest pet-peeves. Now, before I have parents down my back saying that their child "needs" their cell phone to get a hold of them to pick them up after school or from practice, let me point out that every school building has a plethora of phones, normally of which at least o... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Downloadable game reviews: Spring Up: 3 of 15
Rating: 5/5If you're looking for a relaxing game that will still challenge the mind, Spring Up! is exactly what you're looking for. A downloadable game from Frozax Games, Spring Up! is something new in the realm of "puzzle" games. While the "puzzle" is as simple as knocking spheres and bricks off the grid with a shooter ball,... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators Teaching tips: How to write lesson plans: 3 of 15
One of the common themes in schools nowadays is for administrators to check teachers' lesson plans. For some of us, this is nothing new. We come out of the university knowing that it will be done. We've just spent four years having people look over our shoulder, double checking everything; it's almost as common as breathing a... More..
Arts & Humanities > William Shakespeare Symbols in Romeo and Juliet, by William Shakespeare: 2 of 9
Romeo and Juliet is one of Shakespeare's most successful plays. There is rarely anyone that has not read or seen the play in one form or another. While some people in non-English speaking countries may not have ready the story themselves, they have either heard of it or have a traditional story along the same plot line. (Afte... More..