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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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Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Development Issues Recognizing the signs of speech delay in children: 1 of 6
Human language is the most complex skill in the universe. Other intelligent mammals have trouble even learning rudimentary aspects of it; who hasn't tried to try to direct their dog's attention to something by pointing, only to have Fido stare intently at their finger? Diexis (reference by pointing) is only one of the cognit... More..
Entertainment > Musical Instruments The beat of celtic music: 1 of 6
When one thinks of Celtic music, often the first word that comes to mind is "danceable." That is no accident. The history of Celtic music and Celtic peoples is one of repression and cultural isolation by the attempt of the dominant British culture to stamp them out entirely. As Celtic peoples were at one time the only cultur... More..
Personal Finance > Stock Market Investment perspectives on today's economy: 1 of 6
Today's global media is communicating a strong sense of investor pessimism. The falling dollar, soaring oil prices and falling home prices are making financial markets skittish and consumer finances uncertain. But one of the keys to taking advantage of today's economy is understanding the relationship of such pessimism to po... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Is overpopulation a world threat?: 1 of 6
It is possible that OVERpopulation would be a threat to the earth, but inherent in the word itself is the assumption that population can be greater than some given ideal. Therefore, it is a circular question. Much more useful is to ask whether human overpopulation is actually where the earth is headed. And despite the ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > St. Patrick's Day Why St. Patrick's Day has shifted from celebrating St. Patrick to all things Irish: 1 of 6
It is strange that an obscure feast day, beginning in some of the obscure areas that St. Patrick was revered, then spreading to the rest of the UK, then to the rest of the world. St. Patrick's day is celebrated in such far-flung areas as Taiwan, along with most of the rest of the globe you can think of. Everyone in the world... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Children's Activities (Other) Tips for helping your teen transition from camper to camp counselor: 1 of 6
Teens ability to learn to be good leaders in any organization they are a part of can make a big difference in the amount of success they enjoy in life, and one way to do that is to become more involved in their favorite summer camp organization and to take better advantage of the leadership opportunities it provides. There a... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Fun Fourth of July activities for kids: 6 of 34
One of the very best things about the Fourth of July for me as a mother of four young children is how fun it is for families. Mom and Dad are home from work, the kids are home from school, and communities and friends create lots of family-friendly fun. If you are looking to supplement the summer holiday activities for the ch... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Children's Activities (Other) How summer jobs help teens choose a career/profession: 4 of 22
Teens' work experience, including summer jobs, can have a dramatic impact on their career paths. If they have a wide number of early employment experiences, they are more likely to get a sense of what they enjoy and are good at. But not to be discounted is the benefit of getting a sense of what they do NOT enjoy and are BAD ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Colonial & Early American George Washington and his importance to American history: 2 of 11
Sometimes I wonder if things would have gone so well for the colonies during the American Revolution if it weren't for George Washington. He easilly assumed iconic status, even in the look of his portrait or his head on a coin. He is easily the most recognized Founding Father by everyone from school children to people from o... More..
Home & Garden > Architecture Interesting facts about the Eiffel Tower: 2 of 11
The journey of the Eiffel Tower (in French, La Tour Eiffel [ee-FELL]) to becoming a revered world landmark hasn't been an easy one. Its construction and history have been darkened with controversy, outrage and even danger. Many facts about the tower, past and present, often surprise Parisians, let alone visitors. WHO BUILT T... More..