Education > Primary School Issues The importance of environment in student success

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I have been an educator in an urban school system for approximately 5 years. Prior to getting into education, I was in banking and finance. I majored in Psychology (clinical and social) and I have always enjoyed working with people and looking for ways to empower people to succeed at what they do and overcome obstacles. I rea... More..

Celebrations & Holidays > Mother's Day & Father's Day Father's Day gift ideas

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Father's Day is a day where fathers need to feel that they are honored and that they make a difference. So, as we think about Father's Day gifts I believe that it is a good idea to keep that in mind. I will give you a quick top ten list of gifts that I think would be special for the "dad" in your life. I will start with numbe... More..

Creative Writing > Memoirs Growing up gardening: My most amazing gardening memory

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Every now and then I smell something that takes me back to when I was a preteen and carefree. It was a time when very little mattered to me. I lived in the Garden State and for some reason my mother wanted to plant corn in our backyard. Having spent my first 8 years in the Caribbean, I remembered the abundance of fruit and ve... More..

Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: What I should have known about essay writing

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The word "essay" was one of my most feared words when I first attended college. It was truly my Achilles Heel. Although I did well in High School with long reports (sometimes 20 pages), I still had difficulty getting a handle on the essay, especially when it was part of a test. Well, I decided to take a deep breath and tackle... More..

Health & Fitness > Cancer The basics of radiation therapy

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Radiation therapy is the use of radioactive elements (X-rays, gamma rays, neutrons, etc.) to destroy the nucleus of cancer cells that create tumors in the body. Normally, this radioactivity exposure is dangerous to humans that is why there are precautions taken in the X-ray room. In cancer treatment, the radiation is applied ... More..

Health & Fitness > Anxiety & Panic Disorders Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): Symptoms and treatment

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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder. It was not formally diagnosed until 1980. It has been known as a "soldier's heart," "combat fatigue," as "gross stress reaction," as "post-Vietnam syndrome," and finally as "shell shock."Post traumatic stress disorder is the extreme stress that one experiences afte... More..

Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving Budgeting 101: Setting up your budget

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The first time someone suggested that I get "on a budget" I thought, "ooh, do I need that much help, financially?" It was not a negative thing, but really, they were trying to give me power over my finances. They were trying to help me prioritize and get the most out of my income.A budget is a financial framework that you set... More..

Politics, News & Issues > Conservation Simple ways to conserve energy and save money in your home

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Energy conservation and cost reduction is becoming such important concepts these days. Everyday we become increasingly sensitive to the effects of global warming. We see daily, the increasing costs of gasoline. With these reminders, we can't help but wonder, what "can I do to reduce energy usage and save money?"*During the su... More..

Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips How to write an inspiring graduation speech

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Ah, graduation! The final chapter of all that hard work is being closed. A new door is being opened. There is excitement, uncertainty and sometimes regret. The day has finally arrived where the high school or College student will no longer procrastinate about studying for a test or writing a paper, but will move on to another... More..

Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) Understanding tennis' rules and scoring system

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Tennis is a lot of fun once you understand the rules and the scoring. Once you have an introduction to tennis terminology and the mechanics you'll be ready to play like the pros (in theory) and enjoy watching the game as well.The scoring in tennis is a little unusual; the scores are all divisible by 5. The scores are 15, 30, ... More..

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