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In 30 years as a secondary English teacher, I have had many fine opportunities to share great literature with students, watch young writers grow, and see those children go on to have successful and meaningful lives. I have also learned a great deal about

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Health & Fitness > Sleep Disorders Dangers associated with sleep apnea: 1 of 12

Sleep apnea is a common disorder, yet the dangers associated with this disorder can be quite serious. Sleep apnea is much more than simple, annoying snoring. This condition can have serious, even deadly, consequences. So serious, in fact, that Dr. Anu Tandon of Women’s College Hospital in Toronto calls it the “no...
Society & Lifestyle > Society & Lifestyle (Other) Creativity is not a dying art: 1 of 11

Defining creativity is difficult and measuring it even more so. But if we consider that creativity leads to inventiveness, we have a key. And if we expand the concept of creativity to include inventiveness in all its forms – not just the arts – then indeed creativity is alive and well. In fact, these are very goo...
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Earth Day 2010: Going green this year and having fun with it: 1 of 11

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the movement known as Earth Day. So how did this celebration begin and how can you add some fun to this year's celebration? The first official Earth Day was held April 22, 1970, but the idea for this celebration began almost a decade earlier when Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson became...
Education > Teachers & Administrators How a great teacher makes a difference in a student's life: 1 of 9

How a Great Teacher Makes a Difference in a Student’s Life Aside from parents, no one has more influence on a child’s life than a teacher. Younger children are especially open to the influence of a teacher but many teenagers, too, respond to the right words from the right person at a crucial moment. It is a great...
Personal Finance > Managing Student Loans Should the federal government bail out student loan holders?: 2 of 14

The federal government should absolutely offer some kind of assistance to those holding student loans. This does not mean total debt forgiveness but some kind of loan modification. It is in the best interest of the nation's economy ultimately. It is also the right thing to do. There are several effective ways to approach thi...
Travel > Kansas Destinations Places to see in Alabama: 1 of 6

Whether your Alabama vacation is in the forested mountain region of Lake Guntersville, one of the charming Gulf Coast towns, or a centrally located urban area, you will find the true meaning of "Sweet Home, Alabama." Mountains Lake Guntersville is a bass angler’s paradise and hosts an American Bass Anglers Tournam...
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values What can people do as individuals to make the world a better place?: 1 of 6

As the famous Ghandi quote reminds us, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” Of course individuals can bring about a better world through their actions. To begin, look at how we treat each other on a day-to-day basis. It has a huge impact, even though we may not be immediately aware of that impact. Kind w...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Development Issues Advantages of being an only child: 1 of 6

The advantages of being an only child are often overlooked. Conventional wisdom assumes that an only child is spoiled, lazy, and self-centered. It’s not necessarily true. Many children who come from families with two or more children can display these same characteristics. It depends more on the parenting than on the n...
Jobs & Careers > Stress & Time Management How being overworked can damage your health: 1 of 6

Being overworked can damage your health, especially over a prolonged period of time. Whether the job is physically demanding or involves sitting at a desk for hours each day, it takes a toll - physically and mentally. For many workers, long hours behind their desks are just “part of the job,” especially in tough ...
Jobs & Careers > Starting Out The best jobs for teenagers: 1 of 5

Teens looking for jobs face stiff competition these days, often competing with unemployed adults. And young teens are further hampered by legal restrictions because of their age. But that doesn’t mean an inventive teen, even very young teens, can’t earn enough to pay for things they want. The best opportunities f...