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Marisa Hefflefinger was born in Pennsylvania where she now lives with her husband and two young children.

In 2001, Marisa earned a bachelor's degree in Secondary English Education, and a minor in writing. She later graduated with a 4.0 GPA and masters in

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Health & Fitness > Hypertension & High Cholesterol Hypertension & high blood pressure: Symptoms and treatment: 1 of 26
CONDITIONHypertension is better known as high blood pressure. Blood pressure is measured in numerical terms of systolic and diastolic. The systolic, or top number, measures the amount of pressure in blood vessels as the heart pumps blood. The diastolic, or bottom number, also measures the pressure in blood vessels, but it is ... More..
Education > Secondary School Issues Implementing changes in education: 1 of 21
LEADING CHANGE IN EDUCATIONEvery school district wants to send its students around the globe as successful lifelong learners. However, in an unpredictable world, America's schools are falling short. Unemployment rates have soared, crime and violence have become the norm, and education takes a backseat to it all. Students will... More..
Education > Learning Styles & Skills Understanding the No Child Left Behind law: 1 of 11
No Child Left Behind in Pennsylvania: A CommentaryBush's No Child Left Behind Act [NCLB] is a framework set up to ensure that no student slides through the rungs. The Act was developed as a way to help build America's schools so that all children can and will learn, thus preparing them for a productive life in our ever-advanc... More..
Home & Garden > Architecture The benefits of alternative building techniques: 3 of 17
NO WOLVES AROUNDLiving green has become a hot topic recently, and now the lifestyle has moved to the home you live in. It goes beyond separating paper, plastic, and glass or using those curly energy-efficient bulbs; it comes down to the real nitty-gritty of building a home from scratch using materials that are renewable resou... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Terrorism Why does terrorism exist?: 8 of 35
WHY DOES TERRORISM EXIST?Why terrorism exists is a question of opinion based on one's role in the act. To one group, it exists as a way to demonstrate the seriousness or urgency behind a particular societal or political point of view. To another group, it exists only to destroy the lives of innocent people. And to another yet... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Thoughtful Christian gifts for teens: 2 of 8
THOUGHTFUL CHRISTIAN GIFTS FOR TEENSRomans 6:23 tells us, "The gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." There is no way to compete with that, but by giving a Christian gift, you can help someone better receive what God is offering.In choosing a Christian gift for teens, normal gift-giving rules apply, especially... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Unforgettable country music videos: 2 of 8
UNFORGETTABLE COUNTRY MUSIC VIDEOSTelevision variety shows were the first music videos, of sorts. They allowed performers to showcase their music in a different medium other than records or radio. In the 1960's, many artists began filming promotional clips that would play on television. Compared to today's extravagant videos,... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) A look at the riskiest extreme sports: 1 of 4
Extreme sports are activities with a high level of danger based on speed, height, physical exertion, and chance of serious injury or death. All extreme sports are risky, hence the name extreme, and leave athletes "amped," or overcome by an adrenaline rush. Although that is most likely the appeal of it, certain activities pose... More..
Travel > United States Attractions in Mammoth Lakes, California: 2 of 7
Nestled in the snowy mountains of the Sierra Nevada, you will find Mammoth Lakes. No, not the waters of extinct wooly creatures, but a small California village offering big adventures. There are exciting outdoor activities, but if you do not wish to snowboard down an 11,000 foot peak, search the fishy waters for trout and oth... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Great Christian fiction books for teens: 2 of 6
GREAT CHRISTIAN FICTION BOOKS FOR TEENSIt is said that the average teenager watches approximately 24 hours of television each week - more than three hours a day. Though it may not seem like much, that time wasted with adult themes, profane language, and appalling violence adds up and shows itself in the watcher's attitude and... More..