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I have always had a tough time writing about myself, what is important about me and why, and has always been a challenge. Is it my faith, is it my family, is it my work ethic, my education, or is the sum of all these things that make me who I am.

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Education > Learning Styles & Skills Understanding the No Child Left Behind law: 3 of 11
The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 During his campaign, Bush railed against the "soft bigotry of low expectations" to promote his school reform strategy, which is based on high stakes testing. Now in office, "Leave No Child Behind" is his motto put forth in a 28-page position paper on reshaping the role of the federal gove... More..
Education > Education (Other) Should public schools offer courses in the Bible?: 28 of 87
Why shouldn't education of our students include the Bible. The Bible is, after all, literature. The idea that the teachings of the Bible in public schools is somehow a violation of the separation of church and state is, at best, very stale. If this is really the issue then public schools should be teaching the Bible, because... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Police & Prisons The functions of a policeman beyond crime fighting: 1 of 3
Movies and TV give us the wrong idea about the police, and the way they function. Our images of shoot-outs, hand-to-hand combat, and the police making efforts at out-thinking the criminals are just not realistic. I do not mean that these things never happen, but they do not happen as often as some may think. In fact, about h... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Subcultures The case against street gangs: 4 of 11
Do we really need to make a case against street gangs? I just cannot help but think about the way in which our boys and young men wear their pants now. You know, around their thighs. This actually began with the arrest of gang members, and the traditional protection an inmate receives to prevent suicide. The officers take th... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Immigration Views on illegal immigration in the US: 90 of 213
Immigration Trends and their Economic Impact My research topic is on immigration trends in the United States, and an overview of the economic impact of these trends in the last few decades. I feel that it is historically important because immigration is such an integral part of our culture, because of several factors. These ... More..
Other What is the most embarrassing thing that ever happened to you?: 167 of 351
This is still a painful story, but I have to tell here. I graduated from "A" school in the Navy, and was headed home. There were two very pretty girls who looked fantastic in their uniform on-board (Navy Term) the three-seater mini-van taxi, and on the way to the airport we stopped to eat. Well the food didn't agree with me,... More..
Arts & Humanities > International Writers & Literature Literary analysis: The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World, by Gabriel Garcia Marquez: 2 of 4
Always perplexed with the answer, humankind has asked, and is still asking, the ancient question of mortalityis there life after death. We all make the crossover, we all know it is inevitable, and no one can explain it. No one can crossover, come back, and provide details that may ease our minds. Therefore, the only thing le... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) Considering a candidate's family history: 1 of 1
I think an exceptional amount of emphasis is placed on a presidential candidate's past can be relevant, in as far as his immediate family is concerned. Specifically, the immediate family member would be a spouse, and whether or not the candidate is divorced from that particular spouse. I have heard the phrase "if he/she can ... More..
Health & Fitness > Depression What might be the physical reason for depression?: 5 of 8
Depression can be the result of many factors such as family history of depression, grief, physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, major life events, some medications, substance abuse, and even personal problems that end in some proportion of social isolation. These are all factors of depression that stem from the way in which ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law Should a woman have the right to choose abortion?: 202 of 313
First of all I have to say this is really a tough subject for a man, because I will never have to experience this problem. Having said that, I can only go with what my gut says is right and that is no, I do not think a woman should not have the right to choose abortion. Under extenuating circumstance such as rape or incest, ... More..