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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 > Political & Economic Theory Should the media have freedom of speech?: 32 of 104
First off, let it be known that it is not only the media who have "freedom of speech" in this country. We ALL have that right. And it is that right that makes this country great. We can have our own thoughts and put those thoughts into our own words. And that is how you are free to ask questions and voice your own ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Terrorism Why terrorism can't be justified: 6 of 19
There is no sane way to justify terrorism. People who terrorize other people to get what they want are psychiatrically ill individuals who have a control issue. They enjoy seeing fear in the faces of other people. It gives them a high that is better than drugs to them. Notice how bin Laden smiled his fat, lippy smile when he... More..
Education > Learning Styles & Skills Great educational websites for children: 10 of 31
There are hundreds of great web sites out there for children. There are those that are geared toward education and entertainment for children of various age groups. Assuming that we are talking about children who are old enough to work the computer and to interact with the software, yet are not of middle school level... FOR ... More..
Education > Reading & Writing Skills Helping children develop a love of reading: 13 of 40
One of the best ways to introduce a child to the world of reading is to set the example. They should see the parent reading for pleasure and enjoying it. This teaches them that reading is not just for kids - it's fun for big people, too. And, while this may seem elementary, it sets the foundation for a lifetime of reading pl... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Feminism & Women's Rights Should US companies be required to provide equal pay to women and men?: 46 of 139
Like Lady Justice, the pay offered for a given job should be blind to age, sex, and race. As insane as it may sound, this country gives higher pay for the same job to men over women even if the woman performs better on the job. What sense does that make? Non-sense. In this country where "all men are created equal", the very ... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership How owning a pet can be beneficial to your health: 15 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-peo... More..
Style & Beauty > Style & Beauty (Other) How do we refer to ourselves in the presence of others?: 2 of 6
Different ways of describing oneself is possible, believe it or not. We can describe ourselves based on our outward appearance (e.g., "I'm a 5'2" female with brown hair and eyes" etc.). We can also describe ourselves based on our associations (e.g., "I am a pharmacist", "I am a Catholic" &q... More..
Health & Fitness > Heart Disease & Heart Attack Surviving heart attacks when alone: 1 of 3
If you have a heart condition that makes you concerned about the eventuality of a myocardial infarction and you live alone, signing up for a monitoring service is a critical plan for possible emergencies (actually, emergencies of any kind). All you would need to do is push a button that you wear as a necklace or bracelet and... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Doing good deeds: 10 of 26
This is a wonderful question! Each day, I try to make it a point to do at least one good deed. To make this world a better place takes effort on everyone's part. No one can do it all. But, if each of us puts forth one or two good deeds each day to help a friend, clean up the environment, give a homeless pet a home, give back... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Should a pet be used to teach a child responsibility even at the cost of the pets life?: 4 of 10
How can anyone even consider the possibility that putting a pet's life in danger is teaching a child "responsibility" of any kind? A parent who could even think of such an atrocity needs to learn a lesson in responsibility themselves ... and to add a touch of humanity in that lesson, as well. Pets are living, breathing creat... More..