Kim Miller
I am a single mother of two teen age sons. I was married for 20 years and have been divorced for 7. My sons are what is most important in my life. They always come first.
I am currently attending college online so that I can attain my teaching degree. I love working with children and am excited to begin teaching. I hope to eventually teach gifted education.
I love writing. I have written several children's books that I hope to get published someday. I also enjoy writing poetry.
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I am currently attending college online so that I can attain my teaching degree. I love working with children and am excited to begin teaching. I hope to eventually teach gifted education.
I love writing. I have written several children's books that I hope to get published someday. I also enjoy writing poetry.
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Delacroix's Liberty Leading the PeopleLiberty Leading the Blind explores romanticism through thoughtful and passionate art. The painting is an expression of heroic events and struggles of the French people for their independence. -
Emetophobia: The Irrational Fear of Throwing UpNo one likes to throw up. However there are people who are seriously afraid of throwing up. Emetophobia is a different kind of phobia that most people are unaware exists. To those who suffer from it though, it is very real.
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Building Self ConfidenceSelf confidence necessary for a woman to live a happy and content life. A woman can overcome many of life's obstacles if she has confidence in herself.
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Nuclear Power or Hydropower?There are many different forms of power supplies. Two forms are Nuclear Power and hydropower. Most people think that hydropower is safest, however in actuality nuclear power is the better alternative.
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Mainstreaming Excepional StudentsSometimes children with learning disabilities are put into a traditional classroom. This might be helpful to them at times however it can also be a hindrance because they are not in a classroom with someone who is trained to properly help them.
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Motivational Theories in the WorkplaceMany different factors motivate people in the workplace. Intrinsic Motivation Theory, and Theory of Scientific Management are two motivational theories that help people do a good job and relieve stress in the workplace.
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Armed Intervention: Preserving Freedom and Maintaining PeaceArmed Intervention is the deployment of military personnel into a foreign country to restore order and protect the rights of the citizens who live there.
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Gifted EducationGifted children learn differently than other children. It is important that schools find a good program for gifted children so that they will be a success in school.
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SometimesThis is a poem about friendship and how important special friends are.
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Disney's California Adventure Park: Dangers of Open Drinking at the Family ParkAllowing open drinking at Disney's California Adventure Park makes it harder for families to take their kids to the park. Alcohol brings in a completely new crowd, with vulgar language and obnoxious behavior, which is not family oriented.
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Grading System - Statistics Rule Over KnowledgePublic education seems to be more interested in whether or not kids get good grades than if they actually gain knowledge from school.
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Santa ClauseWith the best intentions in mind, parents tell their children that Santa Clause is real. Santa is gospel in some households. These parents do not realize the damage that they are doing to their children.
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When Teachers Bully KidsKids suffer everyday from being bullied by their fellow students. There are also teachers who bully kids making the education experience a more stressful time than it needs to be for them.
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Interlock Driving SystemThe Interlock Driving system is a great way to deter people who have been convicted of drunk driving from driving drunk again. However it can pose a threat itself.
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Arizona's Declaration of RightsThe state of Arizona's journey into statehood had an effect on its Declaration of Rights. The Arizona Declaration of Rights gave the people of the state the right to govern their own state.
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The Meaning of HistoryHistory is made up of many different events and facts. History is a compilation of politics, religion, culture and even personal facts. Sometimes people think they change history but they can't change the facts, just how some people perceive them.
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Paraffin and It's Many UsesParaffin has many uses. It is a petroleum-based mixture that is used in lubricants, candles and even food.
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Plagiarism: It's Many MeaningsPlagiarism is not only when a person copies another person's work word for word. People have to be very careful when using another person's ideas and paraphrase. The author must also be given credit for the ideas or it is plagiarism.
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Algebra Abstract MathAlgebra is an abstract subject that so many children fail because they do not understand it no matter how hard they try. It should be removed from schools as a required credit because it is not used by every adult in the real world.
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How to Toilet Train a ChildToilet training a child is a big step in growing up. If the parents are diligent a child can be trained under the age of two years old.
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Victors and Losers - The Battles of Early GovernmentsThroughout history there have been many governments. There have been victors and there have been losers. The victors usually get more attention because their story is the one that is told.
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Spice Trade and Its Impact on AsiaThe demand for spices had a great impact on the economic development of Southeast Asia's economy.
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The Age of GlobalizationAfter World War II the world was introduced to many technological advances. Globalism was the result of the new technology.
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American Citizens Rights and FreedomsThe Constitution and Bill of Rights are in place so that American citizens can be free from government control.
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Drug Abuse Resistance EducationThe Drug Abuse Resistance Education program teaches children that drugs and alcohol are dangerous. The program makes children aware of the dangers around them.
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The United States ConstitutionMany events and documents inspired the framers of the United States Constitution when they developed it. The Constitution was created to protect the citizens of the United States of America from their own government and its total control.
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Death Road- the Point of No ReturnTaking Death Road can be a death wish. The road is so narrow that there are areas where two vehicles can not pass one another. When they can pass, many times one of the vehicles wheels go off of the road.
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The Ch'in Dynasty: Legalism in ActionLegalism was first used during the Ch'in Dynasty: the government's way of gaining control.
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Ancient Egyptian ReligionReligion was one of the most important things in Ancient Egypt. It explained what natural things were, how they worked, and why they existed.
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The Old ManThis is a poem about how priceless the knowledge and experience of elederly people is.
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Durango Rivertrippers - A Professionally Exciting ExperienceDurango Rivertrippers provide a safe and exciting experience for beginning or expert whitewater rafters. They are highly experienced in the sport of whitewater rafting.
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Psalms and Proverbs - Inspirational and InformationalThe books of Psalms and Proverbs were provided to help guide Man on his journey to obey and follow God. Psalms are poetic and Proverbs are prophetic.
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English-One Common LanguageEnglish is the language that has been dominantly spoken in the United States for years. People live in confusion when they do not all know the same language.
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Han Dynasty: The Rise and Fall of an EmpireThe Han Dynasty brought many welcome changes to China. Once the dynasty fell prey to bureaucratic corruption, moral decline, and inequitable economic burdens, the empire fell.
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Disneyland Resort-Well Maintained and CleanDisneyland Resort is a magical place to visit. It might not be as special or magical if not for those who keep it well maintained and clean.
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Walk in Walt's FootstepsWalk in Walt's Footsteps is a very interesting and fun tour at Disneyland in California. We have taken it twice and found it equally enjoyable both times.
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Thistle, Utah: A Ghost TownThe town of Thistle, Utah was a thriving town before it was destroyed by a landslide in 1983. The destruction resulted in Thistle being evacuated and becoming a ghost town.
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Judges - Providing Order for God's Chosen PeopleGod promised the people of Israel that they would be a great nation. They continued to disobey Him so he would raise judges to help them obey.
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Education - Failing the ChildrenPublic education has taken a turn for the worse for many years. Many children hate school, many are failing school. However in reality schools are failing the children.
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Disney Character Breakfast with Minnie and FriendsDisneyland's Plaza Inn Character breakfast is an experience that is fun for the whole family. The food is fabulous and the entertainment is magical.
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Disney's World of ColorDisney's new World of Color is a must see experience for anyone visiting Disney's California Adventure Park. It is a water show like none other. -
The Viking People's Road to PeaceThe Vikings were a feared people. They killed, stole and cheated to get what they wanted. However in time they found Christianity and became peaceful people.
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Universal Studios - A Less Than Entertaining ExperienceMy family and I had been excited to visit Universal Studio's in Hollywood, California only to find it very disappointing. We will probably never go back.
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Visit with a LibrarianSo many people do not know what it takes to be a librarian. They think that the librarian just visits with people and helps them find books. I found that they do so much more!
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Branches of the United States GovernmentThe Founding Fathers of the United States set the government system up with three distinct branches, Executive, Legislative and Judicial. Each branch "checks" the other so that no one branch has total control.
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Drugs and Alcohol in the Media: Intentional and Inadvertent Perception DistortionMany different things cause a persons perception to be distorted. Alcohol, drugs and the media are all things that contribute to distorted perception. All can be harmful.
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Disneyland's AdventurelandDisneyland consists of many wonderful lands. Adventureland is the tropical land where a person can take a trip down the Rivers of America and relax while listening to birds and flowers sing.
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Classicism and TitanicThe expression style Classicism is expressed in the movie Titanic. Throughout the movie many of the concepts show which can be a good lesson for people to learn in how people behave.
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The David Family Suicide: Tragedy in UtahThe David family jumped from an eleventh story building in August of 1978. It is believe they jumped to follow the leader of their family Immanuel David after he committed suicide two days earlier.
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Artificial Intelligence - Can Humans Be Replaced?Scientists are trying to find a way to replace humans. Artificial Intelligence can only be as good as the person programming it. So therefore it is not really a replacement after all.
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Art Review: The Blind Leading the Blind by Peiter BrueghalThe Blind Leading the Blind by Peiter Brueghal is a satirical painting that brings the saying to life. Five blind beggars follow each other into a hole. -
TomorrowLooking forward to tomorrow can make a person forget to enjoy today. It is best to live for today and let tomorrow come on its own.
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Varuna: Aryan God of EthicsThe Aryan people worshiped their god Varuna. Varuna expected them to be ethical and live righteous lives. He did not tolerate immorality and would punish them if they did not behave as he believed they should.
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The Nation of Israel - God's Promise to a NationGod promised Abraham a great Nation, there was a time when His children were held captive, but hearing their cries He delivered them from evil.
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Censorship and the Classroom:Using Good JudgmentSchools should use good judgment when choosing books to use in school libraries and the classroom. There are some books that have been banned in the past only because of radical groups, they deserve defending.
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Babushka Baba Yaga by Patricia Polacco: Book ReviewA bitter Baba Yaga decides that she wants to be loved. She cleans herself up, and puts on some clothes to become a Babushka. She tries to find acceptance and love in a community that fears her.
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Birthdays at Disneyland ResortEveryday at Disneyland is magical, birthdays are also magical and the cast members at the resort work hard to make them memorable. Other guests also get involved which makes a special day, an unforgettable day.
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Mono Lake: An Enchanting ExperienceMono Lake is amazingly beautiful. It's clear water and volcanic dunes make it a must see experience. The photographic possibilities are endless. -
Disneyland: Tom Sawyer IslandDisneyland is a magical place to visit. It was made unforgettable by cast members who played Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn. -
Hitler and His Nazi Party - Death and DestructionAdolph Hitler never made his hatred for anyone who was not of the Aryan race secret. However he was elected as leader of the Nazi Party. From there he began his reign of terror over those who he did not believe were of his perfect society.
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United States Vs. President Richard NixonThe case of the United States vs. President Richard Nixon proved that no one man is above the law. It also proved that separation of powers is an effective way to govern.
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Downtown Disney - Scott Williams: Hammered Dulcimer Musical ArtistScott Williams and his Hammered Dulcimer performance is a must see, Magical experience for all who visit the Disneyland Resort. His show is one that will never be forgotten.
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Hovenweep National Monument Indian RuinsHowenweep National Monument, located at the Utah/Colorado border consists of Puebloan-era Indian Ruins.
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The Enlightenment of Siddhartha GautamaBuddhism entered the world 500 years before Christianity. Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, was born in what is now Southern Nepal. He was the father of Buddhism and lived a spiritual life through meditation.