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Poisoning at Afghan Girls School Proof that Violence Against Women Will Get WorseAll of the news about Afghan girls and women being attacked and tortured in the news this week suggests that the voilence will worsen with the withdrawl of NATO forces.
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Colin Powell Sides with Obama: Legalize Same-Sex MarriageNow that we’ve had a well-loved conservative political figure voice this opinion, we have the possibility of the citizens of the United States to understand that the stigma need not exist, blocking the rights of same-sex couples.
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Getting by With Depressive Episodes -- My Unmedicated LifeMy choice isn't for everyone, but this is how I get by, as one who suffers from bipolar 2 disorder, without medication.
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NATO Protestors -- What Are They Protesting?Many protestors don't know what they are protesting, or what they want.
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Revised Reading and Writing Tests Show Florida Failing, Angers EducatorsAfter the results were revealed, the Board of Education adjusted the benchmark writing level from a four to a three. This was the decision after the percentage of students performing at level four went from 82% to 33%.
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Lesbians' Divorce Filing Forces Maryland to Recognize Marriage as LegalA legally-married lesbian couple in Maryland is filing for divorce, and their story is important in the fight for legalizing same-sex marriages across the country. In this fight, their divorce is actually a good thing, and here’s why...
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Making Same-Sex Marriage Legal: The Separation of Church and StateThose who argue against the right of same-sex couples to be married confuse legal marriage with religious unions.
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Growing Up with Dick ClarkDick Clark entertained us through the decades, and he brought generations of people together.
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Documentary Review: "The Human Experience""The Human Experience" is a documentary available on pay-per-view, with promise of a strong message and a very moving trailer. Here's what you can expect when viewing the documentary.
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What I've Learned About French People in 18 DaysI'm spending six weeks in France, and have learned about the people quite a bit in little more than two weeks. -
How to Gift Your Jewish Friends This Holiday SeasonWhat you should know about Hanukkah
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How to Gift Your Muslim Friends This Holiday SeasonYou can gift everyone under a generic "holiday" standard, or be more aware of holidays by faith and culture.
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Reduce the Fat and Calories in Your Cold Weather Comfort FoodIn addition to wanting warm food in cold weather, we are also thinking of something rich and with a higher fat content. This is probably old "storing up for the winter" instincts we have yet to evolve from.
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Diagnosis and Management of DiverticulitisDiverticulosis can eventually turn into a more painful and severe condition.
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My Diagnosis of DiverticulosisThe purpose of this article is to share what I learned upon my diagnosis.
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Where is Bill Clinton's Nobel Peace Prize?When will one of the most successful American presidents get his due?
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Angela Merkel, Forbes Most Powerful Woman in the World, Wins Term Term as German ChancellorFor weeks my students in Germany have been telling me their thoughts on the election. From them and from my news research, I've anticipated this election.
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What to Look Forward to on Desperate Housewives Season 6I expect more of what I always look forward to from Desperate Housewives, without some over-used plot lines.
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Dexter Season 4 - What Will Be Different?There will be changes outside of the obvious ones we are all expecting.
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What We Can Expect from the G20 SummitThis meeting follows up on the meeting six months ago and addresses new issues.
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Recipe for the World's Greatest Tuna SaladI finally got it right.
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Kansas City Obama Graffiti Sparks Discussion on Obama Race IssueVandalism at a local park provides fodder for Obama race issue discussion.
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What's Causing the High Suicide Rate at France Telecom?In the last 18 months, 23 employees have committed suicide. I talked to two Frenchmen I know.
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Sarah Palin's Resignation and Double StandardsA male governor resigning would be treated differently.
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Eat at a Fast Food Restaurant Without Ruining Your DietOccasional trips to fast food restaurants need not ruin your diet. Here are some tips. -
Potato: Friend or Foe?Does the potato cause problems like obesity and diabetes?
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Should You Tell Your Child That His/Her Pet Died?I covered up the death of my daughter's fish and later reconsidered my actions. -
Best Online Resources for Learning FrenchOver the last few months I have begun to study French. I have some help from a friend in France, but otherwise I have yet to enroll in any professional or university classes. Basically, I have started to learn the language by working alone. -
Fish Aquarium ConsiderationsThere are a few important things to know about maintenance. -
Advice for Success in Grad SchoolA few things I've learned by my second semester. -
Terms of Duration for Teachers and Learners of EnglishI have made some additional notes on the four most commonly confused terms of duration: for, since, during, and while. Hopefully this explanation will be helpful to those teaching English, ESL, EFL, or for learners of English who are struggling. -
A Lesson on Tag Questions for English Teachers and LearnersHaving been giving English lessons to Europeans and Russians for nearly a year now, I've noticed a few things that many struggle with over and over. Tag questions are one of those grammatical annoyances for several learners. -
My Sister's Paypal Account was HackedI thought Paypal was as safe as any bank account. -
What You Need to Know About Diabetic DietIt isn't the same as dieting just for weight loss. -
I Have Been Diagnosed with Pre-DiabetesI have recently been diagnosed with pre-diabetes, and knew nothing about it.
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Top 5 Under-Appreciated Actors Over 40These guys don't get the kudos they deserve.
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How to Keep Your House Clean and Your Sanity IntactThree things to keep in mind about cleaning your house.
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Reflecting on Our Attitude Toward France About the Iraq WarRemember when France wouldn't get on board with the war in Iraq, and the way that the average American reacted? To understand the reaction, you would have to understand the French's involvement in World War II. -
Deaths of Two Children of Celebrities Open News for 2009John Travolta's son and Mia Farrow's daughter both died. -
Dude, Don't Buy that Dell ComputerNot only is it inconvenient to own a Dell, but the customer service is the worst!
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My Daughter is Not "Illegitimate"It's high time to realize that a discriminatory label is still widely in use - the word "illegitimate." -
Why Europeans Are HealthierThere are several contributing factors that make Europeans healthier than Americans.
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Why Oprah Winfrey Should Not Be Regarded as a Literary ExpertAnother memoir endorsed by Oprah is revealed to be fabricated. -
Parents! No More Nickelodeon or Noggin by Midnight Tonight!?Viacom is at odds with Time Warner over rates.
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How to Date a Single MotherAre you interested in dating a single mother and would like some tips? Read this article.
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How to Talk to a Single MotherSingle mothers are usually treated with pity or high praise. Why is it that people feel that they have to "say" something?
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Social Consequences of Our Ailing EconomyRecessions and depressions have historical pattens of social changes, and we should take note of the changes that are bound to occur.
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Reacting to Your Friend's Pregnancy AnnouncementThere are many reactions that one can have when a friend says that she's pregnant, but which one's the right one?
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The Dead Parents of DisneyWhy are there so many Disney characters with dead parents? -
The Effects of Bad Customer ServiceThe effects of poor customer service are greater than we think.
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Advertising Rhetoric of Failing Banks in Sunday New York TimesFull page ads from Citi and Bank of America contrast recent news and front page article.
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W. Mark Felt, Watergate's "Deep Throat" DiesThe notorious informant to the Washington Post dies at 95
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Obama's Invitation to Rick Warren Directly Reflects Writings in The Audacity of HopeObama speaks, in his chapter entitled "Values," on the necessity of empathy and working with those who have opposing views.
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Season Finale of DexterThis is why I thought I'd be disappointed, but am pleasantly surprised....
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Lance Armstrong's Livestrong.Com: Superior Website for Weight Loss SupportDo you find yourself struggling with your diet? Is counting calories tedious to you? Did you forget what you ate today? Wish you had a little support?
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What You Might Not Know About Cholesterol and What You Can Do to Control YoursSo by now I would imagine that nearly everyone knows that our cholesterol levels are an important aspect of our health to monitor, whether we are overweight or not, 'in shape' or not, right?
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The Easy EssayNeed a refresher on essay writing basics?
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Content Producers Most Ridiculous Arguments Against Gay MarriageAssociated Content has what, maybe 20,000 articles about whether or not marriage among gays is okay...The purpose of this piece, instead, if to outline the most ridiculous statements made here on Associated Content in opposition to gay marriage.
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Help Your Kid Stay Free of Germs This WinterDo you suffer through colds, viruses and bacterial infections as often in the winter as I do? Here are some ways to keep the germs off the kids, thus helping everyone to stay well.
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Gift Ideas for New FriendsHow do you know what to buy for a new friend?
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Best Articles About Christmas on ACIn order to help facilitate a reduction in holiday writing redundancy, I've decided to go ahead and compile a list of previously published articles that address common issues so we can all just refer back to them if we're feeling frisky this year.
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American Men, Take a Lesson from the French!I know why French men are considered the most romantic.
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Experiences that Made Me Favor Universal HealthcareHere are three personal situations that have changed my mind.
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Why I've Decided to Become a Liberal AgainAfter years as a staunch Libertarian, I've gone back to my Democratic roots.
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Winter Cleaning? Don't Forget These TipsOften people don't think about those chores that should be done more in the winter, or preparing for winter-time. Hey, I never said I was conventional.
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Intimacy Between Men and the Wild in The Secret Sharer by Joseph ConradIn considering the text of The Secret Sharer from an ecological viewpoint, we can note in Conrad's writing a correlative between human bonds and relationships being fostered in the wild, and particularly at sea.
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Things You'll Never Hear a Literature Student SayIn order to get to know us better, I've compiled this list of things you'll never hear a Literature student say.
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Gradual Lifestyle Changes for Severely Out-of-Shape PeopleFor those who are severely out of shape, beginning and sticking to new lifestyle changes can be much more difficult than for a person who has a few pounds to lose.
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Getting Out of the Frumpy Mommy PhaseWhen your son or daughter is a newborn, suddenly you find that you're doing good if you get to take a shower on any given day, and getting dressed means putting on a robe over your pajamas to open the door for a delivery guy.
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Preparing for Your Child's First Sleepover at a Friend's HouseIt just goes to show that with the right kind of planning, our kids are more capable of handling these events than we'd like to give them credit for.
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Acting, Reacting in The Odyssey: How the Women Drove the PlotThough Homer's Odyssey is an epic poem that tells the tale of the homecoming of a war hero, I'd like to explore the possibility that most of the plot in The Odyssey is driven by action taken by women.
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Getting Kids to Eat Vegetables and FruitsA little psychology, a little trickery...
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Four Make-Up Must Haves for a Simple RoutineAfter years of trial and error, I think I have the necessities pegged.
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Parents! Before You Send Your Child to Church Camp, Read This!You need to know what kind of organization is behind the summer fun, and what their agenda is.
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The Link Between Hypothyroidism, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and Insulin ResistanceLearning about the connectedness of these three diseases through my own personal experience.
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Men: What Not to Do on Your Personals ProfileHere are five things a man should never do with his personals profile.
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Are Hillary Clinton's Supporters Really Going to Back McCain?Several of Hillary Clinton's supporters have threatened to back McCain. Why?
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Insourcing: Americans Expected to Seek Jobs with Foreign CompaniesI expect that many Americans, like myself, will look for insourced jobs or telecommuting jobs with International or Foreign Companies.
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Gay Marriage: Four Things I Want to Say to Those Who Oppose ItAll of a sudden now it is back to being a major election issue as conservative groups try to overturn the ruling and make another stab at putting a possible constitution ban on the ballot.
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How to Garden in Your Clay YardA clay yard isn't entirely hopeless for a gardener. It's more work, sure, but as it turns out, it's work that's worth it.
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Ecocriticism: The Newest School of Literary CriticismEmbracing the Green Movement
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The Secret Sharer by Joseph Conrad: Captain as BourgeoisieA Marxist criticism of "The Secret Sharer."
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Will We Ever See an Atlas Shrugged Movie as Promised?Most any website offering information about the progress of the film has yet to give a completion date.
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Kansas Citians Are Angry: The Kansas City StarOutsources to IndiaThe Kansas City Star is outsourcing all of the jobs of those who are in the advertising services department - in fact, their entire digital advertising team, according to one blog - to India.
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Shakespeare Vs. W.S. Merwin: Comparing Literature About LossWilliam Shakespeare's "Not marble, nor the gilded monuments" and Merwin's "When You Go Away" deal with the effects of the loss of a loved one.
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An Analysis of the Poem, Indian Movie, New JerseyIn "Indian Movie, New Jersey," poet Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni compares the value systems, customs and familial expectations found in the United States to those found in India, Divakaruni's native country.
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The Importance of Revision - A Study of the Poetry of Julia AlvarezMy response as to the importance of revision as I learned from studying Alvarez.
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Commentary on Wordsworth's I Wandered Lonely as a CloudOn imagery, nature, and aspects of the Romantic movement
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A Close Reading of Nathaniel Hawthorne's Young Goodman BrownIt is suggested to a reader of Nathaniel Hawthorne's "Young Goodman Brown" almost immediately that the journey that Young Goodman Brown is about to embark upon might in fact be through his dream.
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Existence and Mystery - An Anthology of PoemsThe question of existence might very well be the biggest question of mankind. After all, no one can say with utmost certainty that they have the answer of from which we came, or who is the -- or if there is a - creator, and can offer undisputable evidence.
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Misogyny, Homoeroticism, and the Yearning for the Maternal in Conrad's the Secret Sharer and Amy FosterFeminist critics might argue that the lack of actual women in many of Joseph Conrad's stories might simply be due to the lack of their necessity in the settings used by Conrad.
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The Secret Sharer, the Cutty Sark, and Our Mutual FriendThe psychoanalytic approach that many critics take to Joseph Conrad's "The Secret Sharer" seems an obvious choice.
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A Comparison of The Epic of Gilgamesh and the Old TestamentDespite its many obvious and nearly identical parallels, a comparison of the Old Testament and the Epic of Gilgamesh render both stark and subtle differences.
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New Television Genre Trend - PsychotherapyI think I see the next wave of a new genre emerging - shows centered around therapy.
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Should Daycare Be Subsidized by the Government?A question posed recently by another content producer.
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Rate My Professor Gives Professors a Chance to Strike BackProfessors strike back from Rate My Professors.
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Free or Inexpensive Valentine's Day Gifts for HerJust prove that you've paid attention.
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Valentine's Day Gifts If Money is No ObjectThe key is knowing your partner.
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Valentine's Day in Kansas City's Country Club PlazaThe most famous district in town.
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Women - Dating Red Flag #9Don't purposely go looking for a daddy.
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My First Campaign Call of the Year - From the Campaign of Barack ObamaThe nice young lady who called me warned me that I better step it up with my decision, after all, the Missouri primaries are right around the corner, scheduled for Tuesday, February 5th.
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What You Might Not Know About the National Do-Not-Call Registry and LawsI used to work in the industry when the law debuted.
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Making the Transition to Working OvernightMy mother recently started a job that requires she work third shift -- after working days for years.
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Parenting Lesson Learned - Sometimes We Shouldn't InterfereI wanted my daughter to be more assertive.
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Women - Dating Red Flag #8You want something he can't, or doesn't want to, give.
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Five Things I Wish I Knew When I Started CollegeI could have graduated much earlier, and saved a lot of money.
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Missouri's Lax Homeschooling RegulationsIn glancing at Missouri's regulations for home schoolers, it makes me a little concerned about the quality of education such children might be getting at the hands of a home schooling parent.
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Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice - More Than Light Romantic ReadingAusten captured the manner in which young women conducted themselves in pursuit of the best possible husband that they could land.
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Women - Dating Red Flag #5He hates his job, but has no ambition to change.
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Women - Dating Red Flag #4He can talk about not much other than baggage from his last breakup.
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Joanna Baillie's "A Mother to Her Waking Infant" CommentaryOne of the most poignant poems about motherhood came from an eighteenth century woman who never had any children.
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I Finally Read the DaVinci CodeAn overview of my initial reaction.
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The Voice of Scotland - Robert BurnsBurns wrote of matters that commoners could relate to; perhaps that is why he was so loved and so well received by the people.
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Save Your Relationship! Have Separate AccountsMany relationships could be saved if couples would put into practice one simple act - each has their own account - the separation of one partner's money from the other's money.
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Women - Dating Red Flag #7He makes plans for you.
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Women - Dating Red Flag #6He says he'll help with the kids.
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Today in History: New Year's DayEvery day is flush with history. January 1st is certainly no exception.
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Four Ways to Avoid Boredom on Extended Stays with RelativesWill the holiday have you at the relatives house for days?
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The Newest Trend in Your Online Identity: The AvatarDo you remember first posting your picture online somewhere? That was pretty amazing technology, right? Well, those days are a changin' my friend! The more modern trend, and it's far too fun of one, at that....is the avatar.
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Surprise Celebrities Voice Popular Kid's ShowsHave you ever been watching, or listening to one of your child's shows on Nick Jr. or Noggin and thought, "wow, that voice sounds familiar?"
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Dating Red Flag #3 for WomenThis character trait should be a deal breaker for most of us.
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Zicam® , a Cold Remedy that Actually WorksZicam® actually fights the cold virus at the point of entry, which is your nose.
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A Content Producer's Resolutions for 2008For those of us who take our writing for Associated Content seriously, in the scope of our freelance careers, a resolutions list might be in order as to how we'd like to be better content producers.
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Bizarre New Year's Traditions and SuperstitionsSome are funny, some are odd, and some are actually offensive.
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New Year's Traditions ExplainedYou've asked mom why you eat black eyed peas on New Year's, and she said, "Because it's good luck." "But why?" you asked. "It just is. Hush up and eat your peas." Ok, so I'll elaborate.
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Women - Dating Red Flag #2You're dating a man, and he's not in a "good place in his life" or, "he's going through a phase."
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Women - Dating Red Flag #1Red Flag number one: you're dating a man, and he conceals the fact that he's dating you.
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2008: Sure to Be a Big Year for NewsSome major events will be seen in 2008.
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Use the Memory of a Bad Situation or Event to Your BenefitI have a strange phenomenon that occurs every once in awhile. For those of you familiar with the "six degrees of separation" theory, it's something sort of like that, but not as profound.
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Women: Have Better Love Relationships by Listening to Your InstinctsWe need to learn to trust our instincts.
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Today in History, December 18thEvery day is flush with history. December 18th is no exception.
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Women's Liberation and Harold Pinter's Play "The Homecoming"Aside from a reader's initial reaction to Harold Pinter's "The Homecoming" akin to visiting a Freudian fun-house, one must consider whether they ought to read it as a literal story or more as something figurative.
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Shakespeare's Influence for OthelloOthello greatly resembles another piece of literature.
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Comparing Mary Tyrone to Blanche DuBoisA Long Day's Journey into Night and A Streetcar Named Desire.
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The Coming of Age in Lorraine Hansberry's "A Raisin in the Sun"The coming of age of the Younger children is an important theme in Lorraine Hansberry's "A Raisin in the Sun."
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The Coming of Age in August Wilson's FencesThe coming of age, or entrance into manhood, is an important theme in August Wilson's Fences.
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The Significance of the Oldest Son in American DramaMany modern and contemporary American plays had character similarities in the oldest son.
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Utah Man, Travis Massey, Sentenced for Hate CrimeMassey is a former leader of a Salt Lake City unit of a national white supremacist group that is based out of West Virginia called National Alliance.
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Jerry Wayne Ramey Gets 20 Years in Prision for Possession of Child PornographyJerry Ramey is a previously convicted sex offender. In his prior case, he had gone to Birmingham, Alabama in order to have sex with a girl whom he believed was being prostituted. The girl was 11 years old.
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Rachel Ray, Food Network Make Two-Year Agreement for New ShowToday Food Network has announced that the Network and Rachel Ray have agreed to a two-year deal for a new show, "Rachel's Vacation."
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BET Honoring African-Americans Successes in Upcoming Special EventOn January 12th, 2008, at the Warner Theater in Washington D.C. BET will host "BET Honors," in recognition of exceptional African-American public figures.
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America's Second Harvest Issues Desperate Plea for Help in Attempt to Avoid Hunger CrisisThey announced an estimated 15 million pound shortage of food by the end of 2007.
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Operation Ensuring Christmas, for Children of Fallen Troops, Struggling Under Threat of U.S. RecessionFamilies of these victims of war have received little or no benefits following the death of their loved ones.
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Advertisers Quickly Pulling Out of Michael Savage's ShowPress releases abound with companies refusing to advertise on Savage's show, and urges for others to follow suit.
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Getting to the Core of Self ImprovementBefore you march out to your local Barnes and Noble or Borders for a copy of something like, "Ten Steps to a New You," consider a few pointers from a seasoned self-improvement fiend.
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Missouri Residents - Beware of "Pure Comparative" LawIf you are a resident of Missouri, and have only liability auto insurance, there is something your insurance agent is not telling you.
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Self Help Books - The Good, the Bad, and the RidiculousI used to devour self-help books... Right and left, I read one right after the other and nearly each time, I'd delve into one assured that this would be the one to unlock the secret of how to change my life.
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Alternates for New Year's ResolutionsWhy not change the rules? Why not begin our own tradition in how we commemorate the ending of one year and the beginning of a new one?
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When the Gift Giving is Done, Don't Forget the Thank You NoteIt seems like the thank you note, a requirement in the past, has been all but forgotten.
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Want a New Job? Four Ways to Fix Your ResumeYou hear it time and time again; your resume is your first impression. No matter how qualified you are and how great you would be in any advertised position, nothing turns human resources off faster than an ugly, or unprofessional, resume.
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Having a Car Accident Opened My Eyes to Driver FaultsAnother residual effect has been my heightened awareness of how careless drivers are.
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Library of Congress Veterans History Project - Make a ContributionThe United States Library of Congress is conducting the Veterans History Project. The project is in place to collect personal interviews and other documents from veterans in order to preserve each of these veterans' personal stories of wars in which they served.
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A Study of Shakespeare and Romantic LoveMany scholars, historians and psychologists believe that romantic love is an invention, and Shakespeare has served as an inspiration and resource for lovers worldwide for centuries.
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Two Involved in Home-Grown Terror Plot Plead GuiltyThe two men had conspired to attack, in the Los Angeles, California area, United States military operations as well as "infidels," and Jewish and Israeli facilities in the region.
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The Top 10 of Discover Magazine's 100 Science Stories of 2007On news stands today, the science savvy will find the 2007 edition of DISCOVER Magazine's "This Year in Science."
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'Win A House America' Plans to Give Away Houses to Counter Housing SlumpWin A House America has announced plans to give away homes across the nation.
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Colorado Springs Children Flying to the North PoleOn Saturday, December 15th, 50 Colorado Springs children will be flown to the 'North Pole' to meet Santa Clause.
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Teens Rally to Meet Goal to Combat HungerA group has stepped up to help in the food shortage crisis felt by pantries nationwide. That group might surprise some - American teens.
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Celtic Thunder Coming in MarchJust in time for the winter thaw, in March of 2008 public television will broadcast a new show, Celtic Man in Celtic Thunder to audiences in the United States.
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High School Musical, Paris Hilton, Guitar Hero Create 2007 BuzzThis year, people care more about what generated the most buzz in the blogosphere. The results for 2007 are in.
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Training Courses & Sales Seminars Taught Me How to Keep a CustomerWhy my mother switched from Dish Network to DIRECTV.
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Holiday Movies that Should Be ClassicsHere are four that should stand the test of time.
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Parallels Between "Fences" and "Death of a Salesman"A reader or viewer who is familiar with Arthur Miller's The Death of a Salesman might see some similarities with Fences.
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The Importance of Beneatha's Hair in "A Raisin in the Sun"Beneatha does not want to identify with things American nor with her own family in order to have a sense of self.
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Modern and Contemporary American Drama and the American DreamFor some, the "American Dream" is simply a good job, a nice house and family. For others, it is something far greater-a realized greatness.
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First Successful Bypass Surgery Conducted Via Da Vinci Robotic Surgical SystemA patient at Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler, Texas, is the first there to receive bypass surgery without opening the chest cavity to gain access to the heart.
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Diane Lane Signs on as Neutrogena Brand AmbassadorShe will soon appear in both print ads for the company as well as television commercials.
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Want to Opt-Out of that Marketing List?Why you are on the list in the first place and how to get off of it.
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Gold Parent Coaching Offers Support for ParentsClearer understanding was had by Tammy Gold when she had a child herself. She was an educated, professional woman, but as a new mother she often felt overwhelmed by the tasks and obstacles posed by parenting.
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Johnny Carson, Lucille Ball Ranked Greatest TV IconsIn Entertainment Weekly and TV Land Present: The 50 Greatest TV Icons, Johnny Carson, dubbed "The King of Late Night TV," has won the number one rank of TV Icons.
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Charles Thomas Named Mining Safety DirectorMSHA's Chief of Health in the Office of Coal Mine Safety and Health, Charles Thomas, has been selected as the new director of the new Office of Accountability.
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Willy Gary Will Represent Falcons Cheerleader Shayla Stevens in Case Against Rapper "Da Brat"Willy Gary and his partner, CK Hoffler of Gary, Williams, Finney, Lewis, Watson and Sperando P.L., the law firm based out of Florida was a prime choice for Stevens.
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American Life League, Catholic Civility Project Spar Over Holy Communion to Abortion AdvocatesBrown refers to the Catholic Civility Project as a group of "Catholic Laymen."
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"Away from Her" Sneak PeakThe film based on Alice Munro's "A Bear Came Over the Mountain" is now available on pay per view.
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The Real Reason for the Children's Medication RecallThe problem isn't in the bottle.
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The Role of the Sexes in Shakespeare's MacbethLady Macbeth isn't your typical seventeenth century wife.
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English Majors Make Great Business ManagersWhy is an English major well suited for business management?
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Wisconsin Credit Unions Offer Consumers Relief from Payday LendersWisconsin credit unions are offering alternatives to consumers for payday loans.
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Is Coke's Dasani from Same Source as Tap Water?Coke certainly isn't "tapped out" so much that it cannot afford the ink to print, "Public Water Source" on its Dasani bottles.
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Information About How to Avoid the MRSA SuperbugIssued in a release from Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology.
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Dark Alley Media, Adult Entertainment Studio, Uses Religious Themes for New FilmNew Film is called "Passio"
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Anti-Choice Activists Working Harder Than Ever to Make Abortion a Criminal ActMost Americans feel that Roe vs. Wade is vulnerable.
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The Significance of the Music in "A Streetcar Named Desire"Why the "Varsouviana Polka" and "It's Only a Paper Moon" were the best choices, and what the stood for in the play.
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Homeless Veterans Spark Grant from Fannie MaeMany vets worry that they will be homeless.
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Clean Air Law Results from an American Cancer Society ReportThe effects the laws have had.
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Shocking Results from National Poll: Dennis Kucinich Leading DemocratsThere were 150,000 ballots cast, and of the total number, Kucinich received more votes than Senator Barack Obama and former Senator John Edwards combined.
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American Cancer Society Releases Progress ReportHow are they doing on their ambitious goal to cut cancer rates by 25%?
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South Park Breaks Ratings Records with Imaginationland TrilogyAfter a decade, "South Park" is still going strong with no sign of a decline.
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Caring Institute Names Caring People of the YearThere is a Caring Institute. (Yes, that's its name) And it has a hall of fame.
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Season Finale of HBO's Tell Me You Love Me SpoilersMy new favorite HBO series, Tell Me You Love Me, has been available one episode a week ahead on Demand. Therefore, I've seen the season finale, episode 10 whereas on HBO, episode 9 has just aired.
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Themes in Macbeth: Mystical and PsychologicalIn Macbeth, Shakespeare explores both matters highly mystical as well as psychological. Perhaps this is why many deem Macbeth to be their favorite Shakespeare play, as it is so engrossing and enthralling.
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Researchers Report Healthiest and Least Healthy StatesThe frustrating news is out - despite many efforts being made by researchers and health professionals, the overall health of the nation has declined.
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Kansas City, Missouri's Holiday Light Displays: Zona Rosa and MoreThough Kansas City, Missouri, is known as the "City of Fountains" (having more fountains than any city worldwide outside of Rome), we also know how to do the holiday lights right.
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Autobiographical Insights in Tennessee Williams PlaysThe Glass Menagerie and A Streetcar Named Desire.
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A Review of Aromafloria ® Bath and Body Massage Oil and Body WashIt pales in comparison to my old standby.
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Why is Early Irish Literature Ignored?Though part of the canon of Early British Literature, the Irish have been disregarded.
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Old English Literature and Communal IdentityIdentity was not of the individual, but of the community.
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The Tragical History of Dr. Faustus and the Pelagius HeresyIn much of his dialogue, Faustus makes statements that remind the reader of the Pelagius Heresy.
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Reflections About Romantic Game-Playing in Shakespeare's ComediesIn a classroom discussion about Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, I found it wise to keep my mouth shut.
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My Favorite Humorous Parenting QuotesSometimes we need a light break from the serious stuff...