Karolyn Chowning
Karolyn has spent the past eight years studying social psychology and playing The Sims. She currently prefers the latter.
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America and Transportation: Railroads and HighwaysDrawing on parallels between the railroad industry (1850-1950) and the motor industry (1900-2000), this essay uses four secondary sources to argue that the most important effect of the railroads was the dominance of the "highway-motor complex."
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What Are Chock Blocks and How Are They Used?Chock blocks are anything you place on both sides of a tire to keep it in place. Many standard operating procedures for government and fleet vehicles involve both chock blocks and drip pans. -
Railroad Vs. Canal: Transportation Battles in America's Antebellum EraTwo major Maryland public works projects working in 1820-1850 competed viciously to be the dominant transportation technology for the new American "West": the Ohio River. -
Google Earth Under Fire from Iranians for Renaming Persian Gulf the "Arabian Gulf"The body of water you learned as the "Persian Gulf" is also labeled as the "Arabian Gulf" in Google Earth. Why has this produced major concerns for Iranians? -
Save Yourself from Writer's Block with Online Writing Prompts for NaNoWriMoNovember is National Novel Writing Month! Meet your 50,000 word goal by using these writing prompts to ensure your success. -
Top Caesar Salads (in Norman, Oklahoma)Are you that rare breed of culinary consumer who gauges a restaurant by the quality of its Caesar salad? Let this review be your ultimate guide to dining in Norman, Oklahoma, home of the OU Sooners. -
Genocide in Rwanda: The International Community Failed to ActRole of international organizations in preventing genocide stemming from Frontline documentary 'The Triumph of Evil' -
10 E-Tailers for Fall Maternity GearLooking for maternity clothing this fall? One of the best things about shopping for maternity gear is that, since the clothes are stretchy and so forgiving, you can make your purchases online. -
Sex and the City - Charlotte Halloween CostumeAre you sweet, traditional, and brunette, with wild friends? This Halloween, go as Charlotte from HBO's Sex and the City. -
Lost Halloween Costume IdeasHooked on ABC's Lost? Here are some ideas to help you put together a recognizable Lost costume this Halloween. -
Christmas Cross-Stitch Patterns: Free, Paid Online ResourcesLooking for cross-stitch patterns with a Christmas theme? Try these online resources - both free and paid. -
Best Keepsake Christmas Gifts for New ParentsBaby's first Christmas is very exciting, and first-time parents may still be overwhelmed by their bundle of joy. Help them decorate their tree with keepsake ornaments for Christmas. -
Decorating a Christmas Tree with a Dog ThemeDecorate your Christmas tree with dog-friendly ornaments and novelty items, as well as keepsakes from your pet's life. -
Benefits of a Christmas WeddingAre you getting married at Christmas? Tying the knot at such a special time of year provides many benefits for the happy couple. Read on for valuable tips on planning a Christmas-themed wedding. -
Getting Married at Thanksgiving: A Harvest WeddingThanksgiving is an American harvest holiday that involves themes of bounty, family, feasting, and giving thanks for the many good things and blessings that have come into our lives -- just like a wedding celebration.
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Modern Wedding EtiquetteIn the 1995 book On (painfully proper) Weddings, Miss Manners explains three Terrible Ideas that represent modern weddings. These "What NOT to do" etiquette concerns are rampant in modern wedding planning. -
Decorating Ideas for a Fall or Autumn Themed WeddingDecorating can be a challenge for the bride with an autumn theme wedding. Use pumpkins, canning jars, and cornucopias for your harvest theme. -
Use Internet Color Theory to Design Color Schemes for Your Website or BlogDesigning your blog or homepage with an eye for color helps to set you apart from your competitors, and creates a friendly environment so viewers will want to return.
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Guide to Designing a Masthead for Your BlogTo brand your blog, create an original masthead. For a web site, you want to create a banner or nameplate that identifies your blog, including elements such as a slogan, logo, or links.
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"Green" Wedding ThemeWhen planning a wedding, one of the earliest decisions a couple ought to make is their color theme. Below, find resources for the green-themed couple whose focus is the color, not the environmental message.
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The Movie Fight Club Uses Aggression and Masculinity as a Vehicle for Class WarfareWhile appearing to focus on gender issues and railing against consumerism, corporatism, and capitalism, 'Fight Club' powerfully reveals the limits of our political imagination.
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Top Ten Eco-Friendly Tips for Aphid ControlAphids, or plant lice, can affect every gardener and demand serious attention. Commercial insecticides are not the only tool available to gardeners wanting to combat aphids; there are many simpler and eco-friendly solutions!
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Film No Man's Land Depicts Bosnian Conflict and UN InterventionThe film "No Man's Land" illustrates several barriers to effective intervention in the Balkans, including a lack of United Nations competency, public opinion, and complicated socio-ethnic relations in the region.