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I have been writing creatively for a majority of my life: songs, poetry, short stories, and so on. I especially enjoy writing about nature, as this is a big inspiration of mine. I also enjoy writing critically, be it in book/movie/music reviews, analysis of

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Education > Educational Philosophy Personal philosophies of education: 8 of 149
Perhaps the biggest form of diversity among educators today are their own personal philosophies toward teaching and learning. There is not necessarily a "correct" philosophy for a teacher to have, but certainly a person's views on teaching and learning tend to structure his or her classroom methods. As a future educator, I al... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Ideas for improving the United States education system: 10 of 99
There are so many problems with the American education system that it would be an overwhelming task to try to find a solution to each one. As a teacher, I have my own unique views on the major problems our children face in public education, and I share a few of my own suggestions below.Solution #1: Regarding No Child Left Beh... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory Campaign finance reform: Restricting political donations: 1 of 8
Counterfactual Scenario: Campaign Finance and the 2000 ElectionPerhaps one of the most salient issues in American politics today is the debate surrounding campaign finance. Many citizens feel that candidates are influenced too much by wealthy individuals, interest groups, and PACs, defacing the whole ideology enveloping democ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Consoles & Accessories Tips for downloading Wii games: 1 of 6
If you are an old-school gamer, you recall the thrill of playing your favorite Legend of Zelda game (remember the gold cartridge) or cursing at your friend when he threw a banana that knocked you off the track in Mario Kart 64. The new generation of gaming has brought us the virtual console, a sort of time machine for gamers ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Inspired by famous writers: 3 of 15
For the Song(Immitation of J.V. Cunninghams "To My Wife")Does music ever end? You hearIn all imaginable shadesOf blues or in soundscapes clearThese folkways from another day,Antiquated and anonymous,And every key and pitch and note,As the ear bends on all of usFor songs we only dream we wrote.So beat by beat we travel onAs th... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Art: 14 of 69
Free Sculpture, VerticalSuspended moon, metallic and fullShines on a painted backgroundFading from light blue to purple to black,Speckled with a thousand acrylic lightsAnd haunted by menacing wisps of clouds.There it hangs on a beige wallBehind a Welsh stick chair with turned spindlesAnd delicately hand-carved arm rails.The m... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Teaching religion in public schools: 5 of 20
With the debate on religion in schools becoming increasingly more polarized and intense, it is very difficult for teachers and school administrators to decide when and how to teach religion to students. An example of this challenge is the teaching of evolutionary theory in science classes. Advocates of creationism - the bibli... More..
Computers & Technology > Peripherals & Accessories How to protect data on your flash drive: 2 of 7
With identity theft becoming more and more prevalent, it is always a good idea to take the safe route and protect your computer files. This is especially true of USB flash drives. Since these devices are portable and so small, they can easily be stolen. Below you will find five ways to keep this information safe.1. Get a flas... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Tips How to watch TV on the computer: 5 of 15
Computers are becoming the central information centers in our homes and offices. While typing a report for class or work we can listen to our favorite music, take a break to watch a hilarious video on YouTube, check our email, get instant news and weather alerts, instant message our friends, and so on. There is only one thing... More..
Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) What are FTA files?: 1 of 3
FTA is an acronym that stands for free-to-air, and it is a filetype used to program satellite receivers to obtain unencrypted signals. There are currently over 3,000 free-to-air television and radio channels worldwide, most of which are foreign language channels. FTA files are essentially like firmware updates: you program yo... More..