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Modern-Day Anxieties in T. S. Eliot’s “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock”

Author Paul Thomson Date Submitted: Feb 12, 2010 - 7:37:11 AM

A look at how the things that Prufrock worries about are still relevant in life today.

"The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" is one of those poems that can seem horribly sad one day, and incredibly absurd the next.  Written by T. S. Eliot and published in 1915, it addresses the themes of isolation, industrialized cities, and great unease with the world.  You might have encountered this in a unit on poetry, and like many students, you might not have been impressed by its long-windedness.  For all its over-the-top wallowing around, though, there is a lot in the poem that speaks to anxieties we have... [Read the full story]

Brushing Up on Characters and Symbolism in Shakespeare’s Hamlet

Author Paul Thomson Date Submitted: Feb 12, 2010 - 7:33:44 AM

A look at some of the most famous (and most morbid) parts of Shakespeare’s Hamlet

Shakespeare’s Hamlet has so thoroughly been woven into Western culture that you probably can’t go a week without hearing an allusion to it, whether or not you realize it.  “To be or not to be,” on its own, has been the butt of enough jokes to last a couple of centuries.  This is one of Shakespeare’s tragedies, so it’s unsurprising that a lot of what people remember has something to do with mortality.  Let’s take a look at some of the most famous bits and pieces of Hamlet, and see... [Read the full story]

To Kill a Mockingbird’s Atticus Finch: Not Just Wise, but Complicated, Too

Author Paul Thomson Date Submitted: Feb 12, 2010 - 7:32:04 AM

Examining the character of Atticus Finch, the beloved attorney and father in To Kill a Mockingbird, beyond simplistic one-dimensional hero qualities.

He’s a model attorney, an excellent father, and (at least as played by Gregory Peck in the 1962 movie version) dashingly handsome – is there anything Atticus Finch of To Kill a Mockingbird can’t do?  If he were around today, he’d probably have solved global warming by now.  Okay, maybe that’s going too far…... [Read the full story]

The Great Depression and the Great Recession: Thinking Back to Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Author Paul Thomson Date Submitted: Feb 12, 2010 - 7:27:17 AM

The Great Recession is upon us, and while the situation seems to be slightly improving (fingers crossed), it’s the perfect time to take a look back at the Great Depression, that pivotal time in US history.

The Great Recession is upon us, and while the situation seems to be slightly improving (fingers crossed), it’s the perfect time to take a look back at the Great Depression, that pivotal time in US history.  People losing their jobs left and right, giant companies folding – now that doesn’t sound familiar at all, does it?... [Read the full story]

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Elegant Spa Gift Baskets For Women Sep 1, 2010 - 9:12:34 PM If you are thinking of gifting something to any of your female relatives you can forget about the occasional practical and essential aspect that shadows your every purchase and present them with elegant spa gift baskets for women. These are made with the specific purpose of pampering and creating a great effect when it comes to the female fraternity. It will definitely create an impression of lazy evenings soaking in baths filled with bath salts and relaxing while someone is pampering and taking care of other aspects of this relaxing routine.... [Read the full story]

How Numeracy Games Help Children Learn Aug 24, 2010 - 2:48:12 AM Children of a young age will only learn through fun and games. Anything that seems boring or uninteresting to a child will allow their mind to wander. Preschoolers need to be kept occupied and entertained and so providing them with plenty of fun and games in the classroom and at home is key to their early development. Maths in particular can involve difficult concepts to grasp, so introducing a variety of games into their lives is critical in their early years. At preschool age, a child has a brain a bit like a sponge and so it is important to take full advantage of this by helping them learn continuously. There is no doubt that time and patience is needed however from teachers and parents,... [Read the full story]

Sign up for free stuff Aug 20, 2010 - 5:59:11 AM Free samples! Does this term sound interesting and rousing? Do you wish to visit the offline store or websites of these products’ manufacturer for getting your hands on the free products? As the demand for free sample products has increased, many people are often requesting the sample product online. There are many service providers who are on the Internet to serve the purpose. You will find beauty samples, free baby stuff, home items, free gadgets for trails and many more. What is the best about visiting such websites is that you can place an order by staying home.... [Read the full story]

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SMS Messages - You have got a message Aug 13, 2010 - 8:51:36 AM The present generation each individual whether school going kid, teenagers, adults and elders all have a mobile device with pre-paid or post paid connections. Life without a mobile phone is unimaginable in the modern pace of fast movement of life ahead. For some it is an extension of their hand to reach people spread across them in distance. Even in the hectic competition of the mobile network connection providers lessening the charges of their service to hold the market share of their service users. Most people have the habit of giving missed call and sending SMS text messages. As the charges of the SMS text messaging is quiet less than the call charges, most prefer to send text messages o express their communication in a... [Read the full story]

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Types of water parks Jul 5, 2010 - 10:23:20 AM Water parks are the place where we go and chill once we are sick and tired of our daily lives. Water parks are normally of various kind each park comes with a theme and each theme dictates the built and construction of each of theme. Some parks target the youth and therefore they make it for those who are look for some serious thrill. These are the parks which are filled with slides and surfs and tunnels and whirlpools and other various kind of thrilling water games.... [Read the full story]

Make Money As A Photographer: 3 Simple Tips To Earn Money With Your Camera Jul 2, 2010 - 8:02:04 AM There are many ways to make money as a photographer. If you’re creative enough, you can easily earn a pretty good income with your camera! Anyone can take decent pictures that could help them earn some bucks.... [Read the full story]

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