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I'm a writer of 20 years. Originally, I was a Research Assistant with a B.S. in Biology who thought I wanted to go to med school - but that changed once I found the right man and had a family (you know how it is). Then, I went on to Syracuse University in

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Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq Analyzing the war on Iraq: Justified or not: 27 of 159
To begin with, it seemed that the war on Iraq was justified. But, as we learn more and as time marches on, it appears less and less so. After 9-11, the American people wanted to end terrorism, and we believed that Iraq had weapons of mass destruction that could pose a big problem for the world at large. So, after Afghanistan,... More..
Travel > Travel Diaries & Adventures (Other) The benefits of travel in your life experiences: 7 of 41
Education comes in many packages. It can come online or offline. It can be experienced by young and old alike. Learning can take place in a classroom, in a board room, or even on a cruise ship. Life experiences offer the student one of the best packages of education available on the planet. And, of those life experiences, TRA... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections Archives Hillary Clinton's qualifications to be president: 9 of 51
I may not personally wish Mrs. Clinton to become president, but she does have many fine qualities that make her an excellent candidate. First off, she has international-level experience. With her husband, she has traveled to all ends of the earth and not as a silent partner, either. She is a very opinionated woman who has alw... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Newborns and heaven: A discussion of baptism as a requirement: 10 of 47
The basic idea for baptism is a washing away of "original sin" that is carried on the souls of each individual born to the world. This sin is a result of Adam & Eve's first show of being flawed in the Garden of Eden.Supposedly, our souls have a black mark on them that must be cleansed that is present on every so... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teens (Other) Should you let your teen travel overseas?: 4 of 17
There are a number of pros and cons to consider when determining whether or not to have your teen join a school group to travel overseas. One of the top concerns is terrorism. How safe is the particular country that he/she will be going? It is very important to know how closely these youngsters will be supervised. Some points... More..
Sciences > Physiology Biology: The human heart: 2 of 8
The heart is the main organ of the cardiovascular system. Its job is to pump blood to all parts of the body through a network of vascular channels knowns as veins and arteries. The heart pushes out oxygenated blood through the arteries to be carried to all parts of the body. The oxygen-deprived blood is carried back to the he... More..
Pets & Animals > Birds Bird facts: Parakeet: 1 of 4
Budgies are little bundles of sunshine that chatter away the day's blues. They are social birds about 6 inches long that can live up to 15 years under the best conditions. Some even learn to talk. And they come in a wide variety of colors. For anyone thinking about owning a bird for the first time, the budgie makes a great fi... More..
Jobs & Careers > Resumes & Cover Letters Should you follow up a resume submission with a phone call?: 4 of 14
It is my belief that following up a resume with a phone call looks too anxious. Sometimes, getting a job is a matter of politics. And often, employers do not like being pestered over a resume. Many times, you will see in an advertisement for a job - No Phone Calls, Please! - and this is the general feeling that pervades the e... More..
Sciences > Chemistry Converting Fahrenheit to Celsius: 2 of 7
Fahrenheit(F) and Celcius(C) are two different temperature scales. In the Fahrenheit scale, water freezes at 32 degrees and boils at 212 degrees. In the Centrigrade scale, also known as the Centigrade scale, water freezes at 0 degrees and boils at 100 degrees. The numbers are different on each scale, but they can be converted... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership How owning a pet can be beneficial to your health: 14 of 45
Studies have shown than owning a pet has successfully lowered patients' blood pressures. Since high blood pressure can lead to stroke and disability, this is a life-saving finding in how to manage a serious condition that can lead to disability and death.It is a well-known fact that dogs are often brought into "old-peopl... More..