Megan McFarland
I am a student at the University of Northern Iowa and am majoring in Anthropology. I having a baby soon, and I can't wait! I will be graduating in December and going to graduate school in the Fall of 2007.
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Barack O'Bama Invokes Standing Ovations from Teachers in Small-Town IowaBarack O'bama visited the Linn-Mar community school district, and he was very well- received.
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The Clumsy Pregnant Lady: Clumsiness and PregnancyPregnant women are clumsy, but there are things they can do to help themselves.
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Pregnancy and ExerciseExcercising during pregnancy is safe with a few exceptions.
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Heartburn and Stretch Marks: A Few Symptoms of PregnancyHeartburn and stretch marks are two common symptoms of pregnancy.
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Sleeping Troubles and Weight Gain: a Few Symptoms of PregnancySleep and weight are two aspects of pregnancy which vary widely.
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Many in Iowa Remain Without PowerThe ice storms in Iowa leave many still without power.
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How to Get Rid of HeartburnHeartburn can be gotten rid of easily and safely.
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How to Increase and Maintain Your Self-EsteemIncreasing self-esteem can be done through seven steps.
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How to Lose Weight HealthilyHere are some important tips which will help anyone feel better and healthier with the great side-effect of weight loss.
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How to Write a Research PaperThis article is a great formula for research papers.
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Giant Squid CaughtLargest Colossal Squid found by New Zealand fishermen.
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How to Succeed at a UniversityGetting good grades is easy!
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The Cedar Valley Offers Hartman ReserveHartman Reserve Nature Center is a 300 acre nature reserve in Cedar Falls, Iowa. It can be found in the middle of the town, and has many activities and experiences to offer those who visit.
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Fiona Apple's Extraordinary Machine ReviewFiona's new album lives up to and even surpasses her previous albums.
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The Benefits of Natural Labor and DeliveryThe power which can be found in labor and delivery is something which has lost all meaning and importance in our over-medicated society.
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Refurbishment: You Get What You Pay ForRefurbished products are not always worth the cut in cost.
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Andean Highlander Cultural PracticesIn the Andes Mountains of Bolivia, there exists a native group called the Ayllu which makes their livelihood from the mountain. They have many rituals which mirror their close relationship and dependence on the mountain.
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Freud: Views on the Structure of PersonalityFreud's theories, which have been, if not widely accepted in the field of Psychology, have been widely respected for their efforts into the inner workings of the human mind.
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Homosexuality Laws Cross-CulturallyIn the United States, issues surrounding homosexuality have always been a controversial topic. Since the establishment of the United States as an independent country, some aspect of homosexuality has been criminalized.
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Ma Rainey's Black BottomMa Rainey's Black Bottom is a play which was obviously intended to display important themes within the Blues culture.
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Mayan MovementsWith the discovery of the "New World" by Europeans came oppression of native peoples from Alaska to the tip of South America. The Mayans were no exception, and in 1847 they staged an uprising against the repressive system which had overtaken them.
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Mayan Art and Its Reflections on Mayan SocietyMayan art reflected the focus of Mayan society, and in this way is a great window into it.
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Understanding of Mayan Culture Based on EnvironmentAs with any culture, to fully understand the Maya people, it is important to first understand the natural environment in which they lived. The natural environment of the Maya shaped their culture in a very significant way.
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Tupac Shakur : Tupac's Rise Above the Cyclical Evil in His SocietyTupac Shakur started in a hole, much like most other young black men. The black hole which he occupied kept him struggling against the evils of his cultural niche, yet having to participate in them silently in order to survive.
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Cross-Cultural Child RearingOne about to have a child may not think much about how the way they raise that child affects and is affected by their society. It is true, however, that children inevitably grow into adults, and these adults make up the society they live in.
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The Power of the Blues in Mo' Better BluesThe film entitled Mo' Better Blues by Spike Lee captures the journey of Bleek's life through blues music. This paper will attempt to describe this movie in terms of the Blues theme, and how it was important to Bleek's life.
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Jazz in the Writing of Ishmael ReedIt seems impossible for a work of written literature to imitate a style of music. It seems especially impossible for that imitated style of music to be jazz. Ishmael Reed was able to do the impossible: he used the style of jazz music to write his works of literature.
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What it Means to Be Gay: A Look at Attitudes and Practices of Homosexuality in Three Different CulturesHomosexuality is a concept which is vastly different in nearly every culture in the world. This paper compares three different cultures; Japan, The United States, and Latin America. Homosexuality is a more and less accepted practice in these three different cultures.
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The Color Purple and WomanismThis paper discusses the journey of Celie, the main character in The Color Purple, throughout the novel. It discusses in particular Celie's independence from her husband and all men.