ThomasWest3

ThomasWest3 last signed in Oct 28 2009 and has been on Bukisa since Jul 21, 2009.

About Me:

Currently, I am a Trainer at TeleTech in Moundsville, WV, specializing in Video and Telephone Sales and Repair. Beginning in August, however, I will be pursuing my Masters in English at Syracuse University.

I have many interests, including but not limited to: creative writing, pets (of all varieties,) poultry raising, film studies, popular culture studies, anything related to academia and the "Life of the Mind," and travel.

As you'll notice, I have several articles on here currently, and I plan on releasing several more in the near future. Since I have so many interests, you'll see articles about many things on here. In the immediate future, I plan on releasing some reviews about films past and present, some articles about current politics, as well as several other subjects. So, check back often to see what new surprises I have on here!

Why We Need PBS

Published August 03, 2009 /

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From the cerebral and educational to the spiritual to the entertaining, Public Broadcasting occupies an essential niche in the lives of many Americans. For those who don't get cable or satellite, the programs featured on PBS are one of the few sources of educational programming available, to say nothing of

Pythons in the Backyard of America: The Menace of an Invasive Species

by ThomasWest3 | in Culture & Society > Nature

Although just a rather startling headline on Yahoo! for some, the photograph of an alligator protruding from an exploded python reveals the unsettling truth about the scaly interlopers. They may be here to stay.
Deer Hunting: A Necessary Measure

by ThomasWest3 | in Culture & Society > Nature

Although touted as evil by many animal rights groups, the hunting of specific species of deer within specific limits is a necessary part of maintaining a healthy balance within their environment. Lack of hunting can lead to disasters for both the humans and animals.
The Evils of Mountaintop Removal

by ThomasWest3 | in Culture & Society > Nature

Throughout Appalachia, but especially in the states of West Virginia, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania, the process of mountaintop removal has destroyed the natural beauty that is such an essential element of that exquisite region. Although defended by some as economically necessary, removal is in fact a destruction of all that native residents should hold dear.
How to Be an Effective Teacher (Part One)

by ThomasWest3 | in Education > General

Are you tired of your classes getting out of control? Do you find that you have a hard time keeping them focused on the subject at hand? Are you having trouble with discipline? If you implement a few changes to your daily regimen, you will be surprised at the changes in your class's behavior.
Preparing Yourself for Graduate School (Part One)

by ThomasWest3 | in Education > College and University

Your junior year of college is the perfect time to start thinking ahead for Graduate School. If you start preparing early by taking your GREs, researching schools you're interested in, and starting on your Purpose Statement, your chances of getting accepted to your school of choice are much greater.
Infamous: A Startingly Touching Portrait of a Troubled Soul

by ThomasWest3 | in Reviews > Movies

The film "Infamous," a less famous take on the author Truman Capote than its predecessor "Capote," is nevertheless more touching and, in my opinion, more troubling, than the prior work.