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Hi there. My name is Kevin Flanders and I live in Monson, Massachusetts. Many people call me Kevin, but I actually prefer Flanders. I have always enjoyed writing, and I am passionate about ensuring that each piece I write is informative and interesting, whether

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Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) The many woes of the Bush Administration: 1 of 21
The Bush Administration has used many deceptive techniques to justify its policies in the years following September 11, 2001. Many analytical books have been written about this issue, including The Best War Ever and Weapons of Mass Deception, which were co-authored by John Stauber and Sheldon Rampton. They examine how the Uni... More..
Education > College Study Tips Tips for getting good grades in college: 1 of 8
Transitioning from high school to college is very difficult for some students, especially those who are under the impression that getting good grades in high school will automatically translate into success at the college level. The following are tips that will help make your transition as smooth as possible:1) Attendance. Be... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Changing gender stereotypes: 3 of 21

The intent of this essay is to analyze several stereotypes regarding women that are perpetuated both knowingly and unknowingly by commentators, journalists, public officials, movie directors, and others through various media outlets. In addition, statistics illustrating the detrimental effects of these stereoty... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory Public opinion, the media and their influence on public policy: 1 of 7
Ever since the 1920's governments and powerful individuals have used public relations techniques to take advantage of large masses of people. As a result, public relations has established itself as the most effective form of persuasion due to its insidious nature, convincing people to believe lies, support unjust wars, and fa... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Trash & Recycling The health dangers of reusing plastic bottles and bags: 2 of 13
Most people know that washing their hands, getting plenty of rest, and eating nutritious meals will usually keep them healthy, but few are aware of the risks presented by a common everyday task: refilling plastic bottles. Health experts from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) say refilling plastic water or soda bottles with... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Who is to blame for teen violence?: 1 of 6
The dissolution of the family unit has led to an increase in violence among young people in the United States over the last ten years. This problem will be solved when parents take a look in the mirror and stop searching for scapegoats. There have been twenty-five episodes of school shootings across the United States since 19... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Life lessons: 78 of 360

The Vagrant Tuesday, October 20th: Driving to work Murray pulled out of his driveway and turned left onto Wellesley Road at 5:30 p.m. The sun had already ducked below the trees surrounding that winding, country road, making its narrow, northbound lane more difficult for him to see without his glasses. His headli... More..
Health & Fitness > Medical Concerns & Issues Recognition of the dangers of MRSA: 3 of 10
The methicillin resistant staph aureus (MRSA) is expected to kill more people than AIDS in the United States this year, prompting concern among college health officials because students living in close quarters are at an increased risk of contracting the infection.The antibiotic resistant bacterial infection was responsible f... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hockey Hockey fundamentals: Goaltending: 1 of 3
The ice hockey goaltender is the most important position in the sport, requiring flexibility, agility, intelligence, and most importantly, mental and physical strength. Every goalie prepares for games in different manners, but there are some consistent aspects that appear in most pre-game routines. The first component of prep... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators Worst things a teacher can do: 16 of 45
The worst thing a teacher can do is deter students from wanting to continue taking classes in that particular subject by squelching creativity. I've had many great teachers who realized that every student wasn't perfect, and they rewarded students for giving an honest effort. But there are too many teachers who seem to enjoy ... More..