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I am an avid explorer, and have visited more than 20 countries. I also lived in Asia for 5 years - one year in Turkmenistan, Central Asia and four years in South Korea.

Teaching, writing, and editing are my passions: I've taught English as a Foreign Language

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Sports & Recreation > Basketball Coaching & Skills Kobe Bryant's workout plan: 1 of 5
Kobe Bryant's incredible agility, strength, and stamina on the court aren't simply some miraculous, God-given ability. Kobe works hard, year-round, to be one of the fittest players in the NBA. In an interview with "Men's Fitness Magazine," Kobe talked about how hard he pushes himself: "You're going to have to feel some pain, ... More..
Entertainment > Music Reviews (Other) Musician reviews: Yo-Yo Ma: 1 of 5
Soothing or soaring, tremulous or triumphant, the music that pours from Yo Yo Ma's cello delights and transfixes his audience. The artist refuses to be pigeonholed into one era or style; he is a musical Midas, with each piece that he touches turning to pure gold. Yo Yo Ma has been wowing audiences since his first public perfo... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Great classic holiday music CDs for seniors: 1 of 5
Nothing brings back memories of Christmases gone by like the classic carols sung by legendary crooners of the 1950s and 60s. If you're shopping for a senior this Christmas, consider these wonderful collections.Few singers have made such an important contribution to Christmas music as Bing Crosby. His rich, velvety voice reall... More..
Sciences > Ecology & Environment Do the benefits of salmon farming outweigh any detrimental effects?: 2 of 9
It's hard to beat the taste of a moist, delicious salmon steak or fillet. Baked, grilled, or barbequed, salmon is absolutely scrumptious! In addition, salmon in its natural state is high in protein and full of omega-3 fatty acids, making it healthy for human hearts and brains. Unfortunately, though, just as people across Amer... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Pulitzer Center Should the US consider Ethiopia an ally despite its poor human rights record?: 10 of 43
The United States needs to remain allied with a strong Ethiopia, nearly as much as Ethiopia needs continued support from the U.S.Ethiopia is at the heart of Africa's Horn. A mountain fortress-nation, today, as so often in the past, it is surrounded by chaos. To the north is Eritrea, Ethiopia's break-away province, now an inde... More..
Travel > Travel Diaries & Adventures (Other) Travel experiences: Adventures into the unknown: 12 of 51
Before the train had even come to a stop at the station, the conductor wrenched open the door and gave Zack a shove. Then it was my turn. I toppled forward, overbalanced by my heavy backpack, and my knees hit the platform. It was midnight, and we'd just been thrown off the train in Lucknow, India. Two days earlier, in Katmand... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Conservation The effects of deforestation: 5 of 21
Walk through the jagged stumps and stubble of a forest clear-cut, and you probably won't see any small animals, or hear birds singing. Where once the rich, loamy smell of forest soil perfumed the air, you'll smell only acrid smoke from the slash-pile. Whether you are hiking deforested areas in the temperate forests of British... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Worst US cities for raising kids: 1 of 4
The United States boasts a number of cities with excellent schools, low crime rates, clean air, and plenty of well-kept public parks- perfect places to raise children. These, however, are not among them. Here is an over-view of some of the worst US cities for families.1) Detroit, Michigan. The Motor City was named the "Most D... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Celebrity profile: Marlon Wayans: 1 of 4
Actor and comedian Marlon Wayans' career has included a wide variety of projects. He has been at his best playing a comedic role in the WB sitcom "The Wayans Brothers," giving a moving portrayal of a homeless man pulled into the drug trade in "Requiem for a Dream," acting with Tupac Shakur in "Above the Rim," and producing th... More..
Sports & Recreation > Basketball (Other) A brief history of basketball uniforms: 1 of 4
Basketball uniforms are functional clothing; uniforms today wick sweat away from a player's body, provide a full range of motion so the player isn't impeded, and look fashionable too. Modern basketball shoes for professional players are engineered with the kind of precision normally associated with NASA. It wasn't always that... More..