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This author has experience both as a chemist and as a teacher of high school chemistry and physics. He is currently employed within the pharmaceutical industry, and holds a Master's degree, unsurprisingly, in chemistry.

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Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Why we make bad choices in life: 1 of 230
Bad choices aren't as common as a person might think. Choices are often made on the basis of what seems best at the time. Only later, when the results fail to meet expectations, does a person look back and say, "Wow, that was a bad choice." What they really mean is they don't like the way events unfolded afterwards.Any decisi... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Is jogging on roads safe?: 1 of 34
Nothing in life is 100% safe, but running on roads is not a very risky prospect. As with all things, there is less risk associated with it when done properly. Statistically speaking, driving on the road is much more dangerous than running on it. (I myself am a runner, as my father has been for 40 years, and have yet to meet s... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Chocolate: 2 of 53
CHOCOLATE my body is so wearymy mindscape parched and dryI've got to get my Chocolate fixbefore I up and dieHershey's, Dove or ReesesBelgian, Dutch or Swisswith caramel, mint or peanutsjust give me some of thisand then there's rich and creamy fudgethat smoothly melts awayin swirls of satisfactionorgasmic bliss and joy the whi... More..
Sciences > Medical Science (Other) Is euthanasia ethical or unethical?: 1 of 25

Long before modern civilization, tribes of hunter-gatherers were the prevalent societies. Their year-to-year survival depended on the group's ability to provide food for everyone. People had specific roles to perform, largely dependent on gender and age. In times of plenty, there was food and supplies enough for everyone, and... More..
Education > Study Skills & Test Taking Do final exams help or hinder the education process?: 1 of 21
It's a funny thing, they're called final exams, but almost everyone translates that to "last test". While often true, the final exam is much more than is commonly realized. Everyone knows that exam is short for examination, but they usually don't think much of that fact. After all, "a test by any other name is still a test, r... More..
Education > Secondary School Issues Why children believe that not doing school work is 'cool': 2 of 32
There is little glamorous about work - be it school work, yard work, house work, or even professional work. Work requires an input of time and effort, often without an immediate reward. Certainly then, it is no surprise that doing school work wouldn't be particularly "cool". This doesn't go very far towards explaining why not... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Archives Christmas 2007: Gift ideas for the senior who has everything: 2 of 29
To say that someone has "everything" is to look at things from a materialistic view. A beloved senior may have all the money and possessions they could desire, and they probably don't really need or want any more stuff. Shopping for such a person is difficult, but shopping is not the only way to get a gift for someone.TIMETim... More..
Education > Education (Other) Why schools teach the theory of evolution: 3 of 40
Public schools must teach the theory of evolution as a part of the state-mandated science curriculum. That curriculum is selected carefully to promote scientific thought. Our modern views of science education are oriented to help students learn how to address subjects with a scientific approach. The ability to develop and eva... More..
Education > Study Skills & Test Taking Keys to helping your teens achieve higher grades in school: 1 of 13
Hopefully you haven't waited until your student is a teen before encouraging them to make good grades. If you spend those first twelve years teaching them to value knowledge and achievement, you'll find that much less work is needed. Some parents don't know how to do this, so here are suggestions for your little ones. Spend t... More..
Education > Education (Other) Is the use of laptops in the classroom beneficial or a distraction?: 1 of 13
Laptops offer a whole new, improved realm of learning for students. By their very nature, they make all lessons interactive, keeping students engaged in the learning process. They can provide instant feedback and assistance, and serve as a source for limitless new knowledge. With proper supervision, the laptop driven classroo... More..