pl suggest a topic for my phd in microbiology,with less praticals&more literature study?

since i have some constraints, i can’t do more labwork for my phd degree(microbiology),since i’am very much interested in doing phd ,pl help me in finding a topic.
America: Land of the free, home of the prison
Story links: Record-High Ratio of Americans in Prison www.washingtonpost.com Kenya deal signed www.reuters.com Survey Finds Teenagers Ignorant on Basic History and Literature Questions www.nytimes.com Russians to vote for a new president but keep the old one www.reuters.com … America jail prison incarceration Kenya education teenagers history Russia elections president politics world news
What are the pros and cons to being a Spanish professor?

I would appreciate any responses regarding this question. I am interested in knowing how people fare with a PhD in Spanish Literature. How has the experience been for you? Or, do you know someone who has done this, and how has the experience been for that person?
Obsession as a theme in literature?

I need to do a research assignment on a recurring theme in literature. I have chosen ‘obsession’ and now need to come up with some good examples of novels, films, song lyrics, plays etc any Literature which have this as a theme.
Can anyone help come up with a list of good ones?
So far I have; The Great Gatsby, possibly Macbeth and The Police song, “Every Breath you take”
Halo 3: Romeo and Juliet
Spencer Barrett and Steven Johnston’s 9th grade intro to literature project. Romeo and Juliet Act II Scene II gt: Colonel Zanderz, Floppydogears … halo machinima romeo and juliet balcony scene act II funny awesome your mom cool poop dog face shlong spencer barrett steven johnston floppydogears colonel zanderz t-bag of life bad guy
Click: The Sequel
this video was made for science class and is due this monday (march 23, 2009) it’s an anti-smoking campaign that’s based on the adam sandler movie, click. we used the tv remotes from the class rooms. i drew the commercial thing (and that’s my worst picture i EVER drew.). If you notice the script’s on the wall and this video was made in 30 minutes before a literature test. good times buddy. good times. … anti-smoking cigarettes hobos adam sandler click school ScienceCProductions …
What should I read next on Project Gutenberg?

Loved Jane Eyre, Daddy Long-legs, everything by L.M. Montgomery, and everything by Louisa Alcott. Adored Pride and Prejudice, but couldn’t stand anything else by Jane Austen. The Elsie Dinsmore novels were terrible, but I devoured them anyway. Now I’m bored, and stuck with *shudder* anime and fan fiction. Save me, 19th century literature specialists!
What do you look for in a math curriculum?

When looking at curricula for K-2 math, what kinds of things do you look for?
Do you like one that is more hands-on or more workbook and drill oriented?
Do you ever use literature in your math programs?
What are the perks of being a High School English teacher vs. PhD Literature Professor?

I’m an English major who will soon graduate with an undergraduate degree. I am debating whether to go on and get my PhD in English literature or a Masters in education. What are the perks/downfalls of each profession? I am also an avid horseback rider and would like the funds and the time to pursue my interests. Thank you!
