Kat V
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B.A. Queens College 2004, M.A. Brooklyn College 2009Interests
Mets baseball, cats, Catholicism, literary criticism, crossword puzzles(and sudoku), anthropologyMotto
Life is mundane, but ambition is beautiful
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Waiting for the Ice to MeltA month before I was scheduled to graduate with my Master's degree in Secondary English from Brooklyn College, I found out that I would probably be out of luck for a teaching position in the fall.
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Why I Will Never Visit a Walk-in Clinic AgainI champion myself for having the immune system with the strength of a heavyweight boxer. I used to think that I was very good at NOT getting sick, until I made the mistake of seeing a doctor in a walk-in medical facility
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Along Came a GovernorLimerick about McCain's VP pick
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Product Review: Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Eliminating Spot GelThe acne medication promises to visibly reduce breakouts within 8 hours of its use. -
Facebook Disabled My Account when I Did Nothing Wrong; You Could Be NextI played by the rules and found my account-which I had for over two years-disabled without explanation. -
Why Kat V Loves Associated ContentWhy I love Associated Content.
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Fear of Flying? Free On-line Lessons that Help Keep Those Phobias at BayWhenever I have to fly, an overwhelming sense of dread takes over my mind
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Great Call for Content Ideas that Will Probably Never Exist!Everyone on AC can relate to the frustration at the few-or lack thereof- Call for Content. Here are some fun-albeit offensive- ideas that AC will never offer! -
Not Another Boring AC Article!All about boredom! -
Why Student Writing is Risky and ImportantIn the wake of school shootings and other acts of violence inflicted upon students, school administrators have looked at what they believe to foreshadow these events: student writing. -
Ideal Versus General Teaching PracticesOftentimes, the ideal instruction espoused in teaching journals, textbooks and Education courses is just that-ideal. -
Long Island AttractionsMany know Long Island for its beaches, but did you know about its historic lore and wackiness? -
Student Teaching NightmareHow my nightmare student teaching experience this past semester can help others
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What to Listen to During Your Fourth of July BBQSongs to enjoy on the 4th of July -
Interview with a Special Education TeacherThere's a lot to learn about Special Education, but one thing's clear; it takes a special person to teach.
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The More Important WilliamThe things that characterize my Dad -
I was Interviewed by Donald Pennington; And You Can Be, Too!I stumbled across this CP's "how-to" article on how to get interviewed by him
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No Virginia, Common Errors Don't Have to Be so CommonWe've all written papers, but how were they really graded?
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The N-word in School LiteratureDuring a read-aloud session at the middle school I currently student teach at, I came across the n-word several times. The operative word is read-ALOUD. This is a slippery slope to walk on, because I'm white and my students are mostly black
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Nine Year-old Creates the Tornado PoemFrom one mistake comes an opportunity to raise a young boy's self-esteem -
The Catholic Part 1First part of a poem that chronicles the experiences of a devout Catholic who is struggling with her beliefs
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There was Something Insincere about Eliot SptizerAs Attorney General, Spitzer fought prostitution rings. As Governor, he privileges himself to be part of one
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How Guitar Hero 3 Has Inspired MeHow come I didn't know about this entertaining video game sooner?
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Why the Hell is This AC Article Performing so Poorly?Sometimes it's a hit, and other times, it's a miss. A really, really disappointing miss. Here are some of my article topics that were just that
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My Birthday is in Jeopardy!Forget pin the tail on the donkey or clubbing a pinata, I want to nurture my brain on my birthday!
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Associated Content: The PoemThe necessary, yet wonderful frustration that is Associated Content
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How to Write a Sexy Rejection LetterRejection letter from companies and employers with "we regret to inform you" drive me mad. Here's my response to all of those so-called "carefully constructed rejections"
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How to Get NYC Public School Children to Like YouSchoolchildren can be a real treat if you approach them the right way.
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City University (CUNY): New York City Education on a BudgetYou don't have to spend $20,000 a year for a quality college or graduate education. Just ask U.S News and World Report!
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I Don't Have a New York Accent AnymoreI've never been a fan of my regional accent, so one day I decided to start training myself to speak without it.
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Why I'm CatholicWhile more people turn to secular humanism, I still haven't taken down the crucifix in my room. -
What Do Van Halen and Robin Williams Have in Common?Written last semester during the first half of my two semester student teaching seminar, I can honestly say that this is one of the most personal and rewarding things I ever wrote. -
The Satisfied Auditory SystemI have a wide musical taste, but one thing they all have in common is the power to reach my emotions
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Do We Understand All the Words We Use and Hear?Reading a dictionary from cover to back shouldn't be a prerequisite to having a social life. -
Johan Santana at SheaThe New York Mets may have had some missed opportunities in the past, but now that they've landed "arguably the best pitcher in baseball" there is a chance all of that may be forgiven. A REALLY strong chance.
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Johnny Cash's Train Ride(Wreck)I wrote this non-stop while listening to Johnny Cash on the train, and I didn't make any changes or corrections. Would just like some input. -
Dating Someone with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Loving It"Monk" has it, Lady Macbeth possibly had it and 1 in 50 adults in the United States have it. I'm in love with a man who has it.
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Afghan Paradise Lost: Suicide Attack on Kabul's Serena HotelA hotel in downtown Kabul frequented by foreigners was attacked by Taliban militants in an effort to rid the country of foreign forces and influence.
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Dining Review of the Inn at New Hyde ParkAfter attending a friend's wedding here in January of 2008, I mentioned how I would like to write a review and share my wonderful experience with others.
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What's the Hardest Language to Learn?If you grew up in a multicultural city such as New York, you've probably been exposed to more than 50 languages in a given year. But which one of them is the hardest to learn? Many say English for all of the different rules.
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New York City Travel AdviceDuring the holiday season, places like New York see a surge in tourism. This article will help you make wise decisions during your visit, and avoid the ugly traps. -
Broadway / Off-Broadway Ushering: The Quickest Customer Service Job EverIf you've visited New York and saw a Broadway show, you probably encountered one of these helpful people. But do you really know what goes on on a regular basis? It's not as boring as it looks.
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Unbreakable Crystal-Ode to MomWritten for Mother's Day roughly six years ago..some of the words in the lines spell out "mother", "love", "honor" and "peace"
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Lesson Plan on Affective Fallacy in PoetryIn this lesson, students will read four very different poems and determine which one they prefer and what motivated them to choose that poem based on their lives and the brief bios of the poets.
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Employee Beware: Sears Jobs Pay Commission OnlySometimes a $6 an hour job is all that's needed to secure a little extra money around the holidays. But what if midway through an interview you discovered that your only source of earnings from the job would be through commission?
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Express Wedding in Five MinutesAn outdoor wedding is chosen, but it's 95 degrees with 100 percent humidity. From "Here comes the Bride" to "You may now kiss the bride" in five minutes.
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Comedy and Satire ExerciseFor a creative assignment in a "Comedy and Satire" English elective a few years ago in college, I was asked to come up with a comedic situation in the form of a joke.
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An Evening with Author, Edwidge Danticat: Famed Haitian-American Writer Speaks at Brooklyn CollegeMs. Danticat, author of such novels as "Breath Eyes Memory" and "Krik? Krak!" spoke at Brooklyn College on November 15th to students and faculty about her new memoir "Brother, I'm Dying" and answered questions.
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Lesson Plan: Strained Family Relationships in LiteratureUsing two short stories by Kurt Vonnegut and Alice Walker, students will analyze the strains in family relationships through the use of literary imagery.
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East Coat Bus Travel Alternatives to GreyhoundIn many cities Greyhound seems to be the most logical mode of travel. This isn't so.
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Why Another Major Hurricane Will Hit the New York AreaOn August 9th, 2007 an F2 tornado hit sections of Brooklyn and Staten Island, dispelling the myth that New York doesn't get hit by tornadoes or any other threat for that matter.
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Boston VS. New York: A Comparative Look at Local DialectsWhat distinguishes a New York speaker from a Boston speaker? You'll be surprised to discover it's more than you realize. From personal accounts to those heard on the street and in the cinema, the two regions are quite separate.
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A Birthday ExtinguishedWhat's funnier, the birthday joke or the singing? You judge.
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A Change Will Do You GoodWe live in a time when going back to school and changing careers is more common than ever.
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Pandora Internet RadioHow would you like to be your own disc jockey?
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Transcendentalist Poets: Ralph Waldo Emerson and Emma BradstreetsRaplh Waldo Emerson, a 19th century thinker, and Anne Bradstreet, a 17th century Puritan wife, share an open communication with each other because they have one important thing in common: God.
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Japanese Social SystemJapanese society, much like the U.S., is divided into social classes; blue collar versus white collar, suburb versus city, and each of them weave together to create an ultimate society
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On Top of the World- a Coney Island StorySerena and her grandfather made a bet to see who would be the first to go to Coney Island. What happened from there is something neither one of them would have guessed in a thousand years.
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Hannah Arendt: "Education Must Be Conservative."Submit for my Ed. 742 final paper in the Spring of 2006, this paper explores political theorist Hannah Arendt's views on education and offers a critique on some of her points, and also how her words from the mid-twentieth century make a point today.
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No One's Perfect, Not Even Sir GawainSir Gawain takes on the challenge brought on by the Green Knight when the latter visits Camelot and seeks to humiliate King Arthur and his Round Table knights. Ironically, it is through his brazenness that he meets fear and compromises his honor.
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Long Island RailroadThe Long Island Railroad is like a kid sister of the New York City transportation system, but has its share of comedy and drama to put them on equal grounds.
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Two Stanzas Written After the Inevitable FailurePoetry that goes into the writer's mind at his most discouraging moments.