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I am a reader. I love to read modern fiction, as well as the classics. I've come to see the skill in crafting a short story, and Stuart Dybek is one of my favorite writers for that very reason.

I am political. When I was in college, a friend convinced me to

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Jobs & Careers > Getting Ahead Get that raise: Learn patience for your answer: 1 of 10
A quick decision is not always the best decision. This is true particularly when it comes to a boss on the fence about a raise. Your best approach is not to rush your boss into a "no" decision, but rather to give him or her the opportunity to weigh all of the options before deciding. First know that, if you have presented yo... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Baseball Should baseball players who have used steroids be considered for the Hall of Fame?: 2 of 18
Baseball is considered one of the greatest representations of the best of America, along with "mom and apple pie." When an insitution like baseball and its most famous players (represented by the Hall of Fame) become tainted with steroids, we all lose a part of what makes this country great. The game of baseball is so immort... More..
Arts & Humanities > Art Appreciation Art history: Understanding abstract expressionism: 1 of 9
After World War II, there was a profound shift in the world of art. With personal safety in Europe so tenuous, there was a migration of prominent artists (such as Piet Mondrian and Max Ernst) to the United States, most notably to New York City. As a result, in the 1940s and 1950s, for the first time, American artists became ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals How to ask for a reference after you resign: 1 of 9
References can play a critical role in helping you gain a new employment. Even if you already have a new job waiting for you when you resign, it's still valuable to seek out a letter of reference before leaving. No one can predict what might happen in the future, and many people find themselves on the market for a new job lo... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Party Politics & Ideology Why the US presidential election matters to the average American: 5 of 42
Although it is always important to vote, 2008 promises to be a particularly critical election year for Americans. There are many topics of concern on the political agenda, and several crucial issues that must be dealt with almost immediately by the new president, be they Democratic or Republican. It's easy to single out issu... More..
Education > Adult Education Adult students: Tips for organizing your time: 3 of 25
Most adults lead stressful lives without the extra burden of school. Adult students face a unique challenge: They get little of the fun of being a student, but all of the anxiety. Most adult students lead full lives with families, jobs, and household duties. School can be a wonderful stepping stone to personal growth and suc... More..
Jobs & Careers > Getting Ahead Get that raise: It's not what you say, it's how you say it: 2 of 16
Think of how you feel when someone sounds defensive, or angry, or entitled, or pleading. If you consider each of these postures seriously, you begin to get a queasy feeling. None of them are pleasant attributes to imagine when having a conversation about a topic that may be challenging. Yet these are often the factors that e... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues McDonald's Big Mac turned 40 in 2007: Time to retire this icon of unhealthy fast food?: 2 of 16
What we have learned over the past few decades is much the same lesson that Americans came to understand about smoking: It's not good for you. Fast food has been one element in a larger battle of unhealthy lifestyle that has led to an epidemic of obesity in the United States. The only way for Americans to return to smaller s... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Law & Justice (Other) Should college campuses be gun-free zones?: 1 of 8
With the recent shootings and death of students on the campuses of Virginia Tech and Northern Illinois University campuses, it seems that banning weapons of all kinds on college campuses would be a foregone conclusion. Yet, it is not. Indeed, some have advocated a vigilante justice in which all students should be allowed to ... More..
Home & Garden > Architecture About the American Institute of Architects: 1 of 8
As a proud resident of the state of Illinois, not only are we the "land of Lincoln," but also the first state to adopt an architectural licensing law, due in part to the creation and recognition of the importance of the standards determined by the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Since then, we have reason to be proud... More..