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Hi, my name is Jane Evans. I am a resident in Huntington, WV. I am a Marshall University graduate with a BA in Communication Studies and a Masters degree (MA) in Communications Studies with a minor in Oral Speaking. I am currently enrolled part time in the

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Food & Drink > Food & Drink (Other) The benefits of avocados: 5 of 75
Avocados are green colored, pear shaped fruits that are raised in Mexico, California, and other parts of South & Central America. These fruits are not only pretty and delicious, but they are also very healthy. There are many factors that make avocados healthy and they are useful to combat several medical conditions. From ... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Skills Is the ability to speak more important than the ability to write: 2 of 14
The ability to speak is far more valuable than the ability to write. As a Public Speaking Instructor, I spend semester after semester convincing students the importance of learning how to speak, when to speak, and what to speak about. The art of speaking is more valuable in the professional world, in the social world, and in ... More..
Health & Fitness > Depression How to help a suicidal person: 2 of 13
The toughest part about helping someone who is suicidal is finding out whether or not they are truly suicidal. We can go a long time without knowing how seriously sad some people are. Even if they are close to you, you may not be able to see it. There are times when you may not want to see it. I met her when I was 16 year... More..
Education > Adult Education What to consider before going back to university for an advanced degree: 2 of 13
Advanced Degree Considerations Degree ConsiderationsThere are several things one needs to consider when deciding whether or not to go back to school for an advanced degree. Issues such as time, job advancement, money, home duties, and babysitters can all be big factors. An advanced degree can be quite rewarding if your home a... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews The best new TV shows of 2008-2009: 2 of 12
The best new television show of 2008-2009 has to be The Secret Life of the American Teenager. The show first aired on ABC in July of 2008 and was renewed for a second season earlier on this year. The show was created by Brenda Hampton. Brenda also created the hit series, "7th Heaven." The show is a drama series that focuse... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Personal philosophies of education: 34 of 149
There have been numerous editorials written in favor and against the NCLB Policy. After reading these articles, I have to admit the policy is flawed, at best. A little background information about the policy is that it is officially called the No Child Left behind Act of 2001. It was signed by President George Bush in 2002... More..
Education > Graduate Studies Why pursue a Master's degree?: 9 of 30
why get a Master's? get a masters?This is an easy one for me. There are many reasons why I think students should pursue a Master's degree. The first and most important reason for me is that a Master's degree allows students to study and focus on an area of emphasis. While studying for a Bachelor's degree, students often have ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Layoffs & Firings 10 things that will get you in big trouble at work: 18 of 55
When we were kids, there was nothing worse than hearing your name being called to the Principal's office. Now that we are adults, it can be just as nerve racking being called into the boss's office. There are many things that you can do that will get you into trouble at work. Here are some things you should try to avoid: 1. ... More..
Entertainment > Movies (Other) The most underrated Disney movies: 5 of 15
He is small, orange, furry, and ever so cute. His name is Oliver and he is the main character in Disney's most underrated film, Oliver and Company. This movie is a Disney original and was created in the 1980's. The movie was inspired by Dickens's novel, Oliver Twist. The story takes place in New York City. The characters con... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Skills Are couples communication classes worth taking?: 3 of 9
What if wedding vows would have been written to include to love, honor, obey and communicate with daily? I think people would better understand how important that aspect is in a marriage. I wish our marriage vows had contained the word "communication as I am sure many other men and women do to. Maybe my husband and I would ... More..