Articles written by Rita Waller

Where Knowledge Rules

What is Helium

About me - Rita Waller

+ more bio information

RSS Feed

Education > Educational Philosophy Is it better for schools to be rigorous or nurturing?: 4 of 31
As an educator in the postsecondary, classroom I am appalled at the poor grammar of today's high school graduate as well as their matter-of-fact admission that they simply cannot do long division without a calculator. My background is in healthcare; I teach in a technical college as an "expert in my field." I had no previous... More..
Health & Fitness > Sleep Disorders Sleep apnea and depression: 1 of 1
Little is known about why we sleep. What is the purpose of sleep? In spite of centuries of searching for the answer to this question, research into the phenomenon of sleep has produced only theories. There is no conclusive answer available. On the other hand, a great deal is known about the effects of not getting enough slee... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: My great, true, personal garden story: 209 of 391
To garden is to observe a miracle. That a little water and the warmth of the sun can change a tiny seed into a stem with green leaves is an amazing feat. And as the seedling emerges from the crack it has made in the earth, the miracle has just begun. In the days and weeks that follow the plant reaches for the sun as more lea... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas What to buy with the gift certificates you got for Christmas: 18 of 31
Green may frequently be a favorite color and legal tender certainly comes in one-size-fits-all, but many people do not like to give cash as a gift. Some consider it too impersonal for a friend or they are concerned that the receiver will use the money to pay a bill rather than buy something for themselves. Gift cards, on the... More..
Education > Adult Education Tips for teaching adult learners instead of younger learners: 17 of 29
After having a professor of astronomy conduct a class at the YMCA, Malcolm Knowles recognized that the traditional lecture format did not meet the needs of adult learners. The adults that comprised the class were not captivated by the precepts of astronomy that was presented in a textbook; these students were interested in t... More..
Sciences > Anatomy What is blood pressure?: 5 of 8

BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT Even if your knowledge about blood pressure is limited, you probably know that it is not healthy for it to be excessively high. Blood pressure is a measure of how hard the heart works to deliver oxygen-rich blood to the all of the body's cells. It is likely also that you know there is a top number ... More..
Business > Staffing Issues Should employers provide employee benefits for same-sex partners of employees?: 4 of 6
Good for Business: Employer Benefits for Same-Sex Couples The many facets of the American lifestyle are ruled by a desire for immediate gratification (Didsbury, 2007). Occupationally, this makes salary the most significant compensation for working, as well as the measure of our career success. The reward for outstanding perf... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Ethnicity & Gender (Other) Are gay rights issues parallel or different from race-related civil rights in the US?: 17 of 21
A profound and significant difference exists between race and sexual orientation: an individual's race is readily apparent while their sexual orientation may not be so obvious. Many times an effeminate man or a masculine woman is given the benefit of the doubt and no conclusions are drawn regarding their sexual orientation. ... More..

Rita Waller

My credentials

My stats

Articles Written: 8

My channels

Helium, Inc.

200 Brickstone Square Andover, MA 01810 USA

About me - Rita Waller

My credentials

My stats

Recent articles

My channels