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My husband, two dogs, and I have taken a hiatus from land life. We are currently cruising on our 35' Southern Cross along the eastern coast of the United States.

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Computers & Technology > Website Reviews Science teaching aids and their availability at Jefferson Lab's website: 1 of 3
Jefferson Lab is a research center located in Newport News, Virginia. The lab provides resources for teachers and students in the fields of math and science. In an effort to address the gap women and minorities tend to have in math, science and technology, the facility posts educational materials on-line to be used in the cla... More..
Creative Writing > Satire Satire: Life: 20 of 57
PUFFMy sincerest, profoundest rants on the word - puff. Not Honah Lee. Not a dragon. Not a little boy. Society.Exquisite people recoil at the sight of puffy morning eyes. They reach for the almost empty tube of hemorrhoid cream before daring to ask, " Mirror mirror on the wall whose now got the flattest eyes of us all?" Kings... More..
Arts & Humanities > Museums & Galleries (Other) How to encourage children to enjoy art galleries and museums: 12 of 34
Introducing Art Appreciation to ChildrenChildren are one of the busiest groups within society. From the time their legs take them across a room without buckling beneath them, they begin the indefinite discovery trail. Stopping at an art gallery or museum may not be on their path so liven up the detour. Before the visit, expos... More..
Sciences > Chemistry Chemistry science projects for elementary school students: 3 of 8
Chemistry is an integral part of our life from our food to our body and nature. Even though safe products are typically used with elementary students, safety should still be stressed. Projects commonly done with elementary school students include Make a Volcano, Guess the Type of Matter in the Bag, Build an Atom with Marshmal... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Lifestyles Is it better to live in the city or the country?: 16 of 41
City Living Better for the EnvironmentFrom an environmental standpoint, living in a city is better. With all the recent news reports on global warming, carbon footprint and ecological footprint are terms being discussed. What are these footprints exactly?According to www.carbonfootrpint.com, "a carbon footprint is a measure o... More..
Education > Adult Education Adult education 101: 10 of 25
Adult Education 101Adults generally go back to school for professional and personal reasons. Professional goals include finding jobs, changing careers, getting promotions and meeting employer's continuing education requirements. Personal motivators comprise of improving self-esteem, increasing salary, gaining knowledge and le... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Politics (Other) The organizational history of the CIA: 2 of 5
Since the advent of our nation, gathering intelligence information has played a vital role in preserving our independence and securing our borders. President Truman consolidated national security efforts with the National Security Act in 1947, thereby creating the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Prior to the creation of th... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life Defining family: 15 of 36
Red Light, Green LightArriving home in a blissful state from a week-long honeymoon, I agreed to buy a two-wheel vehicle. Ryan, my husband, wanted a motorcycle ever since reading Beverly Cleary's Ralph S. Mouse as a child. Living in New York City, where street parking is for those with lots of time and garage parking is for th... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues KFC: The torture of chickens: 5 of 12

Sarah and Dillon, two wonderful rescue mutts, came to live with me in December 2006. I have always been an animal lover, but it was not until bonding with them did I commit to learn more about animal rights. What I learned about KFC is disturbing. KFC does business with facilities that torture chickens amounting to about 850 ... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Why teachers give homework: 13 of 31
Homework: Not Just For HomeHomework is defined on the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary website as "an assignment given to a student to be completed outside the regular class period". Taken literally, homework does not need to be done at home nor does it warrant a caretaker's interference. An assignment may be worked on at th... More..