Author Archives: jessica_houts

What is Operation Beautiful?

A few years ago when I was at work I went into the restroom to wash my hands. While I was standing in front of the mirror I noticed a post-it note that said, “You are beautiful!” Just that small …

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Pump up Your Flats

Just a few years ago I wore heels every day to work.  I dressed like I was some sort of celebrity. Today, I don’t feel the need to dress like that. I’d rather be comfortable and still look professional. This …

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How and why I became a vegetarian

Some parents raise their children to not eat meat, but this was not the case for me. I always enjoyed eating a big juicy hamburger that my mother made or a filet mignon steak that my dad grilled. However, as …

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The Benefits of Dating Older Men

If dating older men grosses you out or is unattractive then this article may not be for you. But if you are open to dating older men then you might find this article interesting. There are many benefits for younger …

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Journalism. Do you know what it really means?

What is journalism? According to Wilkinson, Grant & Fisher, 2009, “Journalism is the business of telling true stories about things that are news.” What is news? Stated by the same authors Wilkinson et al., 2009, “News, generally speaking, is something …

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The Benefits of Robots in Surgery

Would you like shorter recovery time in the hospital, smaller incisions during surgery, and less pain? Intuitive Surgical created the da Vinci System to make surgery a less invasive and less painful procedure for patients.

What does the da Vinci …

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Salsa Dancing: Does a Body Good

Salsa is a rhythmic dance between two partners who dance in sync closely together with the woman following her partner’s lead. Salsa originated from Cuban and Afro-Cuban dances that did not necessarily come from one person or place, but a …

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How to have fun and stay in shape!

Staying in shape does not have to consist of becoming a member at a gym that you may or may not attend. Going to the gym can be a scary experience for some people, whether it is not knowing how …

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Are we over medicating our children?

Parents may start noticing that their children are having trouble paying attention, making careless mistakes, hard time listening/focusing, avoiding certain tasks that require sustained mental effort, becoming easily distracted, and forgetting homework assignments.  These are all signs of Attention Deficit …

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Foreign Species taking over in the South Atlantic and Gulf Coasts

Can you imagine what life would be like if your entire community was being invaded to the point of eradication? What would life be like? What would you do to prevent this from happening?

The Lionfish, native to the pacific …

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