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My full name is Carole Anne Franco, aka Carolanne, aka Caren. I grew up in France from a Portuguese family, only to leave in my pre-teen years and settle in America. I am a 19 year old Math & Computer Science double major in my sophomore year of college.

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Education > Secondary School (Other) The importance of theater in public schools: 1 of 16
Coming from a school that was widely known for its theater program, I could never imagine a school without one. Whether you are talking about a few sketches or a full-blown musical, there are so many skills that can be learned through theater.1. A sense of urgency. Very often directors do not have enough time to put on a show... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Betrayal: 45 of 431
A drunken shadow,walking right through meleaving me behind.A drunken shadow,rushing to get past methough I ask him stay by my side.A drunken shadow,I placed my heart in his hand,he let it fall on the ground.A drunken shadow,stepping through mehis world and mine won't collide. More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Rape trauma: 12 of 81

How to explain this...thing that torments me?leaving me to understand it by myself,while it continues to expand rapidly.You, for whom the utmost affection should be given to,forgotten beyond his shining shadow,as I'm disturbed by the similarities between you two.You, for whom I've given all that I've treasured,letting you fil... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Online video game reviews: Rooms: 2 of 12

First Person Shooters, RPG's, Racing, Simulation, Fighting: These are are the types of games that you usually hear about.It is rather rare nowadays to find a full-fledge Mystery game based on puzzles and clever thinking.The premise of the game is that you are a man trying to find his way around the rooms of a mansion. You get... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Tips Basic tips on Internet safety: 5 of 22

Well if we're going to be talking about basic tips on Internet safety, I should probably make the introduction basic and skip directly to the tips.1. Never give out your personal information in Chatrooms or forums. A first name is ok, but not anymore than that.2. If someone you don't know sends you a message with an attachmen... More..
Education > Homework & Testing Does homework actually improve academic achievement?: 15 of 48
Ideally homework is an extension of the day's lesson; homework should be a means of allowing information to stick in a child's brain; homework should be gradual in application.But is it?When I reflect my school days this is what I see when I think of homework.In Math, I often see an imbalance of difficulty and number of probl... More..
Computers & Technology > Business & Office Software Software reviews: TurboTax Online Premier: 1 of 3
As I went to try this program the first thing I noticed was that it was a friendly user-face. I even loved the line "our lawyers made us do it"-very inviting.Then I got to the program itself and they gave these nice looking check box forms with little icons. They're easily categorized and reading them left me with absolutely ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Arguments against teens working after-school jobs: 16 of 41
Arguments against teens working after-school jobsWhile it's perfectly natural for a teen to seek a job, or for a parent to tell an adolescent individual to earn some money, there are a few reasons why some people would prefer job-less teens. As a matter of fact, some of these reasons could even affect college, which is why a ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Games (Other) Does violence in video games contribute to real life violence?: 87 of 218

If I were to tell you that I've been playing Doom II since I was 7, severely beating up people through fighting games like Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter, using glorious weapons to slay down enemies and watch the gushing blood sprinkle out in too many games to count, and specifically gone on killing sprees just for fun in H... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Signs your teen is abusing drugs: 4 of 9
In a world where drugs seem like they're just around the corner, how do you find out if your kid is under the influence?1. A sudden change in behavior. Yes, hormones (and PMS for girls) can be the reason why this happens. However drugs are a possibility too. Here are some classic signs: falling grades, lack of activity, too m... More..