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I have a Master's degree in Linguistics from Stanford University and a Bachelor's in English Language. I have additional work in Developmental Psychology, specializing in language acquisition. I thought that I would go on to get a Ph.D. but I have discovered

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Local Guides > Las Vegas The best Las Vegas, Nevada hotel for a family vacation: 1 of 8
This property isn't for everyone. We don't all get wide-eyed at the prospect of staying in A CASTLE like my four children do, so there may be some other needs that should be balanced for the older set when the family makes this decision, including whether the kids are the right age and whether mom and dad are going to be hap... More..
Entertainment > Musical Instruments A brief history of the great highland bagpipe: 2 of 14
It can be a thrilling experience when a bagpiper starts to play. First comes the bass drone, then one by one the two tenors, then the chanter's intricate trills sing over it all. Along with being enjoyable and popular today, bagpipers have a coveted reputation: The lone piper on the grassy hill or leading a regal procession ... More..
Pets & Animals > Rodents How to choose safe hamster toys: 1 of 7
For hamsters, work and play are one and the same. When they are busy exploring their environment and interacting with cage mates they are governed by the instincts that still strongly control their behavior, and all these activities are work that is essential to their survival. Small rodents still feel the need to chew, hoar... More..
Arts & Humanities > Art Appreciation A look at famous paintings of George Washington: 1 of 7
Most families cherish their family portraits. So it stands to reason that America's founding fathers were the some of the most painted men of their era, with their visages proliferated among the populace to create images of the new democratic leaders. The portraits of George Washington in particular reflected many of the tre... More..
Entertainment > Music Education Biography: Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach: 1 of 7
The story of the Bach family is an interesting study of whether musical prodigies need to grow up as pampered and privileged only children or end up as troubled, tortured and substance-abusing as adults, like Mozart or Beethoven, the ultimate examples of musical prodigy. The family's patriarch, Johann Sebastian Bach (1668-17... More..
Arts & Humanities > European History The facts behind the Spanish Inquisition: 1 of 7
As Catherine of Aragon was waging her own battle against religious insurgency England in the court of her husband, Henry III, her parents, Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile, were waging one of the most famous religious wars of all time back in her homeland: The Spanish Inquisition. There had been inquisitions ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Theater & Drama Introduction to ancient Greek theatre: 1 of 7
The theater in ancient Greece was ancient even to the ancient Greeks themselves. By the time the works of playwrights like Aeschylus were performed in the Hellenistic heyday, Aristotle was reduced to guessing as to how it all began. And likely, many of the specifics are lost irretrievably to history. But the tradition that w... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Independence Day and its meaning for Americans today: 6 of 41
The meaning of Independence day means different things to different Americans, some obviously being obviously more patriotic than others. To some on the casual side, the celebration of Independence Day is not much more than the celebration of the Fourth of July, or an Epicurean mid-summer outdoor cooking festival. A distinct... More..
Pets & Animals > Rodents Costs associated with owning a hamster: 2 of 13
Potential owners of hamsters can often be surprised how such a small animal is able to quickly rack up such a big bill at the pet store. Pet stores sell aisles full of all manners of cages, food and toys for hamsters that if restraint is not practiced can lead to impulse purchases of all those adorable little accessories tha... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) How to have the perfect Fourth of July barbecue: 3 of 19
You can sum up the keys to a good Fourth of July barbecue in three words: Food, fun and fireworks. Depending on where you live and what you and your friends and family like to do, the particulars could vary, but the midsummer seasonal fun these events can bring will involve these few main considerations: 1. Food Any summer b... More..