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I am the mother of six grown boys, grandmother of four, two grandsons, a feisty two-year-old little girl, and a beautiful baby girl named Clayre Nicole. I am going to college after being out of school for 30 years. Presently I am a Junior at the University

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Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 US elections 2008: Why Barack Obama epitomizes the American dream: 4 of 18
The American Dream is one that many people bring to our country when migrating from another country. The American Dream is also the knowledge that anyone who was born an American can be anything they desire as long as they earn what they want. This even includes being President of The United States. That is why Senator Obama... More..
Education > Primary School (Other) Ideas for bulletin boards in the elementary school classroom: 2 of 9
Through my experience of working in a special needs classroom, it has shown me that having fun colorful bulletin boards helps the learning process and keeps the student involved and encourages participation from all the children in the class. Having one bulletin board in the classroom that does not change or changes very sel... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Toddlers Tips for teaching good work ethics to children: 5 of 22
Tips for teaching good work ethics to children: Teach and lead by example. This is the first thing a parent must realize as the most important thing they can do for their child/children to help them form good work ethics. It is up to the parents to set a good example for their child/children from a very early age. The best w... More..
Education > Distance Learning Are online college degree programs helpful to your career?: 8 of 34
Are on line college degree programs helpful to your career? I am a member of the virtual classroom. I only realized going to college on line was called distant learning after I started my instruction at an on line college. I am now a sophomore, in the BA program, and have totally enjoyed my experience thus far. I am disabled... More..
Education > Early Childhood Ed How to help preschoolers develop social skills: 6 of 25
Social skills need to be developed during the first two years of life. The importance of stressing building social skills at very young age will make transitioning from home life with mommy to going to preschool easier on the child, the parent, and the preschool teachers and caregivers. Parents and other adult who interact w... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Valentine's Day The significance of different rose colors: 7 of 28
Roses are the one flower that has many meanings, depending on who you talk to, or what culture you live, it is understood the rose is a very special flower. Many think of roses signifying love, that is true. However, only a single Dark Red Rose carries that distinction. There are many meanings for different color roses. If y... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Trends Are all websites that offer free products a scam?: 5 of 20
Are all websites that offer free products a scam? We have all heard the saying, "nothing in life is free." It holds true, everything has a price. Even when there is a website that promises to send a free computer, I-pod, or any other popular item, there is always a catch. The worst offender on the Internet: The offer says gi... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Defining plagiarism: 3 of 12
Plagiarizing is using another person's work or production without giving that person credit. Plagiarism is stealing another's writing and passing the ideas off as his or her own (Plagiarism.org, 2007). While researching ethics in academics, clearly every university and college has one main theme that runs through every set o... More..
Education > Special Education How to teach sign language to babies: 3 of 12
Baby sign language can be taught almost from birth. That does not mean a newborn will be able to understand sign language from birth; it only means to start as early as possible. Babies learn from what they see, facially, through gestures, and tone of voice. Begin early using words and facial gestures to match the sign you a... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Deviance and society: 2 of 8
Deviance and society: Retribution: The meaning of retribution is having society making the crime fit the punishment, revenge from society for one that has committed a moral or criminal crime. The punishment or revenge should fit the crime. Poor Hester wrote in A vogue for shaming wrongdoers, in his article a college student ... More..