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Cynthia Sherman
Toms River, NJ

I am a certified elementary teacher, mother of three, and married for 20 years.

I have worked as a freelance editor, secretary, and substitute teacher. I possess a BA in English with a minor in Elem. Education.

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Computers & Technology > Phone Technologies & Issues Should cell phone use be banned while driving?: 22 of 271
Holding a cell phone while driving, what a novel idea. Why didn't I think of that. Maybe I should encourage my own children to risk their lives by holding a cell phone instead of using both hands to drive. My response to that is, "What are you thinking? Are you nuts?" Holding a cell phone while driving is one of the most dang... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law Should a woman have the right to choose abortion?: 43 of 428
Women of today should be allowed the right to an abortion. This is the year 2008, not the Stone Ages. Women no longer have to listen and obey every word that a man tells them. Women should be able to have control over what they do and not do with their own bodies. After all they are the one that have to battle morning sicknes... More..
Food & Drink > Dining Etiquette Dining etiquette: Why you should be polite to your waitress: 4 of 30
Why should we be polite to a waitress? This is a silly question. Any one with any common sense knows the answer to this question. I am answering this because I thought it would be fun to do so and I wanted to share my experiences. Waitresses come and go. It is very difficult to find a good waitress. I have had excellent waitr... More..
Education > Primary School Issues First day of school: How to help your child: 2 of 13
The first day of school for any child can be nerve wracking. When I was growing up, we moved every year so every year I had to start at a new school. It was difficult for me to make new friends, but I survived and grew as a student. I will provide a few pointers for parents with a child starting school for the first time.The ... More..
Education > Homework & Testing Does homework actually improve academic achievement?: 9 of 48
No student loves homework, much less looks forward to coming home after six hours at school only to do more work. However, I feel that homework benefits the students tremendously if given properly. The idea of homework is supposed to reinforce what the student learned that day in school. Homework is not supposed to be a form ... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Which makes a better pet: A dog or a cat?: 48 of 207
A dog or a cat, which would make a better pet? There are two ways to answer this question. The first being objectively and the second, emotionally. Objectively I would have to say a cat but emotionally it is hands down a dog. There are pros and cons to having both as pets.Having a cat is probably the best pet for owners that ... More..
Food & Drink > Dining Etiquette Should cell phones be banned in restaurants?: 49 of 207
Should cell phones be banned in restaurants? This is an intriguing question. I can certainly see both sides of this debate. However, I believe that cell phones should not be banned.I can understand why many would want cell phones banned. They can be extremely annoying, especially those phones that are constantly ringing. Imag... More..
Entertainment > Entertainment (Other) Which genre is the most useful: Radio or television?: 7 of 26
Which genre is more useful, radio or television? Both genres are appealing and target a wide array of audiences. However I will have to choose television as being a more useful tool for its audience.Generally radio can be a useful tool. The main problem that radio poses is that each station target a specific audience. Listene... More..
Education > Primary School (Other) Should public schools ban Halloween parties?: 12 of 42
Banning Halloween parties, what is this world coming to? Young children usually up to the age of eight love wearing their costumes, having a party, and walking around the school in a parade. Halloween is all about having fun. Nothing else, just fun! I have been to Halloween parties in a school setting. If you saw the children... More..
Food & Drink > Restaurant Reviews What makes a great Italian restaurant: 8 of 27
What makes a great Italian restaurant? That is easy, superb food and excellent ambiance. Besides baseball, another American past time is food, eating good food. Italian cuisine is by far the best food out there as far as I am concerned. There are many other types of food almost as good, but Italian restaurants have the market... More..