Dr. Angus L. Koolbreeze III
My name is Dr. Angus Koolbreeze III. I was born in Detroit, Michigan on 1/30/66, making me 43 right now. I graduated U of M with a BA in English, and Western Michigan University with a MA. I am a freelance journalist and substitute teacher.
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Things to Avoid While on Duty as a Patient SitterThis paper is about an important but overlooked segment of the medical profession, and the mistakes those in it sometimes make that can cost them their job.
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Optimizing the Attorney-Client RelationshipWhether you're facing a criminal or civil trial, there is a protocol that you must observe to make sure an attorney feels comfortable accepting your case, and will pursue a strong defense, making you more likely to win.
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Tips for New Hires: How to Survive Your Probationary Period at WorkThis is a guide on how to last throughout the first 30, 60, or 90 days at work, when management is watching you like a hawk!
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Why Consumption of Fiber is ImportantDietary fiber is important in maintaining a healthy diet.
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Kwanzaa Traditions: What the Principles of Kwanzaa Mean to MeAn example of a holiday whose principles Christians, as well as those of other faiths, can embrace.
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A Guide to Ann Arbor's Art FairAs a University of Michigan college student, an event I looked forward to every summer.
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Candies I Liked and Would Offer to My KidsThis paper explains why some candies are timeless!
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What to Know About Western Michigan UniversityA paper with some dos and don'ts concerning life at WMU.
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Camera: A Transforming ExperienceI was honored with the thrill of running camera for a local community access channel program. Didn't get paid to do it, but it was still life changing.
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Kal-Haven Trail in Michigan: Open 7 Days a Week for Diehard Bike EnthusiastsIf you love to bike long distances, the Kal-Haven Trail is for you!
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Hansen Clarke: A Positive Role Model in the Detroit CommunityI am writing this paper to laud a hero in the Detroit Community, with hopes voters will celebrate him by their vote on November 2.
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Weaver, Young, and the N-WordThis paper explores the electability of one incumbent judge to the Michigan State Supreme Court.
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Proposition 2: Does it Go Far Enough?This paper is designed to cause voters to think whether or not we are actually being too soft on our elected officials who commit crimes.
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First person: Why the Red Wings rock!On Saturday, May 15, 1926, the National Hockey League's most successful team was born.
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Is Ella Bully-Cummings a Good Fit for Chief Judge?An article about a former police chief who resigned under scandal back in 2008, just as her boss, Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, was being brought up on serious charges.
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Sam Riddle: A Lesson for Young Aspiring PoliticiansIn this article I explore the tragedy that a political figure, be it a consultant or elected official, can bring upon himself if he does not behave with integrity.
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Three Kalamazoo, MI Burger Joints Worth Checking OutThree restaurants that have something to offer almost every burger fan.
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Home Remedies for a Sore ThroatA paper on how to heal a common ailment at home.
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Why A.C. Green is the Greatest Athlete of All TimeThis article explains why I think A.C.Green to be the greatest athlete ever lived
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Building an Effective Gospel ChoirThis paper seeks to offer techniques to build a group of singers that brings Glory to their God.
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Mental Health Insurance OptionsAn in depth look at mental health plans to see which ones happen to be the best.
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How Cats See Better Than Humans at Night and Other Fascinating FactsThey do not have the visual acuity to see a ball that is immediately under their nose, but there is no denying that their night vision is superior to humans (although they cannot see in total darkness).
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Landlords: Attracting Renters to Your Apartment ComplexA guide on attracting tenants and keeping them.
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Caution: All Online Teacher Certification Programs Not Created EqualA guide to how to choose the one that's right for you
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Teaching Diversity Senstivity in a K-12 School SettingA guide to integrating such training into all grades--be it kindergarten, elementary, junior high, or high school.
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The Function of the Preacher in the Kingdom Era ChurchWhy the Saints should be flexible enough to change with the times.
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Some No-No's for Funeral Directors and Cemetery WorkersThings NOT to do when a family is already grieving!
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Making an Effective Letter-Writing CampaignHow to write letters that can move mountains in the political arena
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Common Mistakes When Choosing a College MajorA guide for all students and parents of entering college students to read
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Choosing a Nursing Home for a Loved OneA guide to making a decision I hope none of my readers will ever have to make.
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The Chastening of the LordA guide for the believer to recognise the chastening rod of God which He reveals for our own good, so we won't end up in Hell.
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Substitute Teachers: Managing Your Career Over the InternetHow substitutes can use the technology to plan ahead to and to get around going to a school at which a bad experience could end their careers.
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Company Picnic - Things Not to DoA paper with tips on professional etiquette even at fun outings.
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Things Never to Discuss with Your Co-WorkersTips on maintaining a professional reputation in the workplace--things not to say
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Sub Employees: To Scab or Not to ScabOne of the great moral dilemmas of the 20th and 21st century laid out in this paper.
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Teachers and Principals: Why Continued Professional Development is ImportantA paper that puts forth the need for personal professional education to continue.
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Bible Scriptures that Do Not Exist as Such but Whose Principles Are Alive and WellSayings we thought of as scriptures yet are biblical principles that still should be followed
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Restoring a Fallen BelieverRestoring the Fellowship of A Church Member Who Repents and Comes Back to God, and To the Vision of the Church.
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Planning an Effective Backpack DriveHow to effectively collect school supplies for children less fortunate than ourselves or our children
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Tips for Before You Choose a Day Care or Preschool for Your ChildA guide for choosing an effective, legally run daycare for your little son or daughter.
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Dealing with Your Difficult BossA guide for getting along with the boss that drives you up seven walls.
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Putting Together a Successful Lobbying PlanA how to guide, full of do's and don't's, to attempting to persuade your legislators.
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Teachers: How to Look for Work in a Foul EconomyA primer for teachers everywhere looking for work in a bad economy like the one we're in now.
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Writing an Excellent Graduate Level Research PaperA tutorial for those in a graduate program to keep those grades up by writing successful graduate papers!
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Caregivers: Caring for Yourself While Caring for Your ClientHow to avoid mistakes caregivers can make.
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Building Rapport with Your StudentsA very important piece of the classroom management puzzle that's often ignored.
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Unexpected VisitorSomeone I loved very much returns from the dead
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Acquiring a Recommendation/ Reference From a Former BossA guide for choosing references or recommendations that will help your career, not harm it.
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So You Didn't Land the JobA guide to get you through the agony of defeat in the job market.
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Tips for Keeping School Fights and Other Drama at BayA guide for keeping your campus drama-free this school year.
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Preparing for Your Death DayWhile birthdays are joyous occasions to be celebrated, I would like to speak to you today from a subject that is not a very pleasant one--your death day. Just as sure as you are born, you are going to check out from this planet.
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Voicemail and Telephone Etiquette in the Business WorldCommon and annoying mistakes that can run you out of business very fast!
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The Value of a Good Preschool ProgramA warning by Professor Koolbreeze against a mindset that would produce a budget that excludes 0-4 year-olds from it.
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Worship: What it Isn't and What it isYou can attend worship Sunday after Sunday, stomping your feet, crying, and speaking in tongues and still go to Hell. This paper's purpose is to describe the true essence of worship.
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Principals: How to Observe Ist Year TeachersAn overview of what principals should be looking at and documenting in determining whether to renew a contract of a given teacher or not.
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Educators: Making Effective Home Visits for Your StudentsA guide to doing something that is an important part of building rapport with your students.
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Choosing a Health Insurance Plan That's Right for YouA paper on being wise consumers when it comes to your health care insurance plan.
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Things a Singles Ministry is NOTA caveat for all church leaders.
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Pastors: The Importance of a Good Succession PlanThis paper discusses the importance of having a plan in place in case you pass away, so that your sheep won't be scattered.
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What Principals and Other Educators Should Do when a Beloved Celebrity DiesA very important topic for discussion since last June, we lost three major celebrities.
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Educators: Protecting Yourself in the ClassroomA must read for any classroom professionals, from paraprofessionals to principals.
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Christians: Recognizing Your CallingIn this paper the believer will discover how to find his/her true God given calling.
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Overcoming OvereatingOvereating is sinful. In this paper find out to overcome a sin that will most certainly take you straight to Hell, as well as possibly an early death.
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Christians and DrinkingWhat I believe about drinking and why I believe that the consumption of any alcoholic beverage at any time is not good for the Christian!
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Professional Mistakes Educators Make in the Name of HelpingA must read for all of those who work in our schools.
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Tough Love: How to Keep from Wallowing in Your GriefThis paper will keep you, hopefully, from making a very common mistake.
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Writing an Effective Evangelism Plan for a College CampusA paper outlining some ways to get young college people's minds on spiritual things.
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Keeping Your Child School Ready This SummerTips for maintaining retention in your rugrats for the coming school year.
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School Districts: Honesty in Teaching American History is ImportantThe goal of this paper is to state very clearly why revisionist history can be dangerous and lethal if we want true racial reconciliation.
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Winning Your Family Members to Jesus ChristSome pointers in evangelising those loved ones, convincing them to want what you've got.
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Starting Your Own Tutoring BusinessHow to cash in on a very effective way of making money working for yourself.
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Three of the Best Restaurants for Breakfast in Kalamazoo, MichiganA tourist guide to those who come to Kalamazoo, or already live here, and are hungry but want to save money.
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Choosing an Effective Christian CollegeA guide to carefully and prayerfully choosing that special Christian school for YOU!
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College Students: Securing a Good Reference From Your ProfessorThis is for anyone who is graduating who wants to find worthwhile work, or go to grad school.
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Five of the Wackiest Songs of All TimeAn overview of songs that make us laugh... and should.
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Performance Improvement MeetingsA guide to how to behave when the boss calls you in the office.
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Men: Preserving Your Marriage During a LayoffA guide for husbands everywhere to read in order to get them to think.
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Before Planning That Career MoveWhy moving out of town may... or may not... be the solution to your job woes.
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Helping a Friend During Difficult TimesA guide to being there for a friend without enabling him or her to stay in a rut.
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Building Your Own Nonprofit in Your StateHow to take an idea and turn it into a personally rewarding chance to help the community you live in.
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Putting Together an Effective Apartment Hunting PlanSteps to putting together a plan if you intend to move this summer.
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Building an Effective At-Home Business MeetingA paper that shows that home business presentations can work if done correctly.
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Parents: Finding an Effective Tutor for Your StudentA guide to finding an effective educator for your child.
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The 2000s: The Musical Decade in ReviewSongs from this decade that we will remember for a long time because of their message.
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Forgiving Your Former BossWhat you must do to move on!
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College Aged Christian Men: Preparing for MarriageMarriage requires a certain level of maturity and responsibility and should not be entered into lightly,
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Being an Effective Classroom ParaprofessionalVery important information for those who aren't certified to teach, but would still love to work in the classroom.
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Choosing a Bike from the Pawn ShopAvoid being deceived or scammed by a pawnbroker. His only goal is to make money.
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Kalamazoo Restaraunts Easy on Your Pocket BookSome places for people who don't have a lot of cash to go.
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Being a Successful, Effective TutorA guide to tutoring techniques that are designed to make you win in your chosen field.
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Before Substitute Teaching in a District, Read ThisWhat to look for in a district, and once you've chosen one, familiarising yourself with the climate and the rules. -
A Walk for the HomelessA paper about a remarkable woman, a remarkable movement.
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David "Pops" Winans Dead at 74This is a tribute by someone who knew him. -
Attention Saints: The Devil is After Your MarriageHow to avoid becoming a statistic in your marriage! -
Attention Prospective Teachers: Go to the Local Teacher FairA paper outlining common excuses and the importance of attending teacher fairs. -
Making Sure Your Bills Are Paid on TimeOutlining the importance of paying your bills on time, offering tips on how to make that happen.
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5 Types of Speech Christians Should AvoidFive negative types of speech to avoid. -
Don't Be Victimised by a Scam ArtistA practical common-sense guide to avoiding a huge mistake.
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What to Look for in an Online MBA ProgramA how to guide for picking a rewarding MBA program that will be productive and worth your money in the long term.
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New Nonprofit Resource Center Opens Its Doors in Kalamazoo, MichiganA story about a centre opening up to help unlock information on starting up a non-profit organization. -
Beware of Becoming a Career StudentA paper demonstrating that even a good thing can be overdone.
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Overcoming Your Fear of DrivingHow to beat a fear that will keep you from gaining the autonomy in life that you may want and need in life.
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Good Friday Websites for ChristiansSome aids and helps for teaching a quality Sunday school lesson on Good Friday. -
A Study of Two Kinds of WomenA commentary on two Scriptures describing two types of women.
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Knowing Who Your True Pastor IsA realistic guide to finding YOUR place in God's Vineyard
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Mistakes Substitute Teachers MakeHow to avoid getting a complaint-- or maybe even worse --that could mess up your career and life!
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Five Top Career Choices for 2014 - 2019A guide for displaced workers, encouraging them to transition to other careers if necessary.
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Ideal Field Trip Ideas for SchoolchildrenTeachers take note. Some of these places I will bet you never thought of.
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Attention Transfer Students: How to Make Your Transition a Smooth OneSometimes transfer from one school to another one is necessary. This paper's purpose is to find a way to make it easier.
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Seven Blunders Store Owners/ Managers MakeFive blunders store owners/managers should NEVER make! -
Michael William Groucutt: Heart Attack Kills Former ELO BassistA salute to an obscure performer who made a significant contribution to the industry of music. -
Cleaning Your House and Your Spiritual WalkA paper outlining the importance of cleanliness both inside and out. -
Test Study Tips: A Must Read for Everyone at Any Level in SchoolA guide to studying for and taking a test in any subject! -
Choosing a Good Temp Agency When Looking for a JobA how-to paper on effective temp agency choices.
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The Doctrine of Self-EsteemAn alternative viewpoint for the Christian on this topic
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Knowing When to Cut a Friendship LooseWhat to do when letting go is hard but the right thing to do.
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What to Do When Your Child Complains About Their TeacherThis is one of those instances that parents should listen to their children to determine whether it's the child at fault or the teacher.
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Dr. Roy Hudson Lectures on the Whitewashing of Black History in Kalamazoo, MichiganA description of an event for Black History Month that was truly an eye-opener. -
Call and Response: How it Became a Staple of the African-American ChurchA paper that examines the origins, and importance today, of a method of communication between a pastor and his congregation.
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The Traditions of MenA paper that warns Christians against staying in dead churches that keep people in bondage to the same tired old ruts.
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The Case for Black History MonthThis essay seeks to clarify some misconceptions about Black History Month. -
Financial Aid: How to Receive it and the Best TypesA paper that explains how to secure money for college, what types to gravitate towards, and what types of aid to avoid
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Hiring WiselyA how-to guide for dummies starting in management. -
Care for Your Guitar: Keeping it TunedA tutorial on how to care for your instrument so that it will sound brand new
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Teaching Your Kids the Value of MoneyA guide to training kids up in the way they should go when it comes to money!
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Christian Hip Hop: Can Christianity and Hip-Hop Mix?A paper which looks at a controversial music genre in the Christian community.
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Semantics: Using Words to Euphemize and EuthanizeAn essay critiquing our tendency to talk down to our audience, to sugar coat, to evade responsibility.
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How to Tell If You Are About to Be FiredA guide for getting out while the getting is good.
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How to Tell If Your Marriage Needs a RechargeA paper giving some ideas at reviving a marriage that has gotten boring.
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The Debt Collection ProcessThis article explains what to expect at each step of debt collection and how to protect yourself and your credit.
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Western Michigan University's Watch Party of the Inauguration of President Barack ObamaA description of what one university did to make this historic day memorable.
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Dreams and Their SignificanceA paper that attempts to tackle a poorly misunderstood topic.
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Sound Boards: A PrimerHow to break into the sound engineer field, be it for a church or the local radio or TV station.
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Super Bowl Sunday a National HolidayWhy this day is a high holy day for football fans everywhere, and what that says about our values.
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Getting Over the Common ColdA paper that explains that while there is no cure for the common cold, you can survive it!
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Understanding the Criminal MindA paper that tries to put an age-old mystery into some kind of perspective
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Tips for Surviving Valentine's DayYou can be happy on Valentine's Day without a valentine!
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Church Hurt: One of Satan's Deadly WeaponsA warning about churchhurt and its destructiveness towards the Body of Christ.
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Michigan Driver Responsibility FeeAn attempt to bring clarity to a situation where the waters have been muddied.
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How to Cope with a Loved One's IllnessSome tips to deal with the pain of a possible loss of a loved one through illness.
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Four People God Gave Up OnA paper reminding us all that even though God is merciful, He is also Holy.
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Marketplace EvangelismTips on how to fulfill the Great Commission on a daily basis
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Be a Son or Daughter, Not Just a Church MemberWhy the member or consumer attitude is bad for the Church of Christ as a whole
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Sore Losers: An Epidemic in Our CultureA commentary about a problem more pervasive than we realize.
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Managing Skills: Disciplinary Action Leading to FiringHow to discipline and fire without getting your butt burned.
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Calendar Quirks: 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012Attempts to answer questions like, "What Days Do I Have Off?"
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Claiborne Pell 1918-2009Remembering a person who made going to college a bit easier for many.
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Say "Merry Christmas" - It's OkayWhy it's okay to say "Merry Christmas"
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The Importance of FastingA guide on the benefits of fasting.
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Christians and Dating: Why Christians Shouldn't Date Like the Rest of the WorldA look at the purpose for dating as a Christian
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Five African-American HeroesAn inspirational paper to let people of all races know "Yes We Can!"
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Three of the Devil's Allies and How to Fight ThemA crash course on spiritual warfare.
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The Five Most Difficult, Yet Rewarding, Occupations on Earth: Accept These Jobs and You Will Be ChallengedA look at five jobs that are very challenging.
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The Difference Between Grace, Mercy and Justice: These Are Al Part of God's Character Yet Are Not the SameThis paper aims at bringing some theological clarification
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Patients:You Are Your Own Best Advocate - Be Sure to Ask Questions Before Any Major ProcedureA guide for patients everywhere.
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Appeasing an Angry CreditorA how to guide for resolving your debts amicably.
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Is She a Golddigger?A guide aimed at helping you avoid one type of Dating Disaster!
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The Words We SpeakA guide for the Christian, telling him or her why she should keep his/her mouth in check.
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Dennis Yost: July 20, 1943 - December 7, 2008 - Celebration of Life for an Obscure SingerA celebration of love for the lead singer of a severely under-appreciated group, Classics IV.
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Finding the Perfect Will of GodA paper discussing something on every saint's mind.
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Where to Pick Up Tax Forms in Kalamazoo, MichiganThere are several locations in Kalamazoo, Michigan which still distribute paper tax forms for free.
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Customer Service in the 2000'sA practical guide for keeping the customer satisfied.
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Best and Brightest Billboard Hits for 2008There were some jewels among the turkeys. This paper salutes them.
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Bullying and What Can Be Done About ItDealing with the age-old problem of bullying.
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The Importance of Song Order in Praise and WorshipA guide to making sure God and the congregation get the most out of each praise and worship assembly.
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Accepting Responsibility for One's Own ActionsA paper that pushes the concept of self-responsibility.
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Riding Your Bike in the WinterA must read for the die hard biker, or the person who must bike in order to get to work.
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Avoiding the Flu and What to Do If You Get ItAvoiding a very dangerous illness by following some common sense steps.
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God's Expectations of an OverseerBeing an overseer, be it a pastor or a bishop, must be regarded as a huge responsibility.
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The Aftermath of an Economic LayoffHolding your own in troubled economic times.
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The Wrong Time to Start a FamilyA guide to would be parents--the importance of responsibility
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How What You Do with Your Body Affects Your Relationship with GodA warning to believers everywhere.
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How to Recognize Teacher BurnoutRecognising the signs and symptoms of a classic ailment
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The Big Shift in TheologyWhy old rules and paradigms won't work in church retention and evangelism.
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What Marriage is NotA caveat for all of those planning on getting married soon, or for newlyweds.
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How to Survive a Foul EconomyThe worst economic headwinds to roar across the United States and the world have blown since late September, knocking people who never thought they would be out of work or out of good paying job.
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Some Warning Signs That the Job You Just Landed Might Not Be for YouAfter just two weeks on the job the boss calls you in to the office, with the grim news: "Sorry, we are going to have to let you go. Your performance just does not meet our standards."
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How to Survive in a Special Education Classroom SettingSome classroom management tips for special education teachers
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Argumentative Blunders in Speech or WritingIn everyday life - whether you are writing a term paper, a member of a debate team or running for public office, being able to effectively make your case is paramount.
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Meningitis: Why Pre-College Immunizations Should Be the Law of the LandPeople are dying, and while drives at campuses such as Western Michigan University are increasing awareness of meningitis and the inoculations against the disease that now exist, I think it is only a start.
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How to Be a Convincing Public SpeakerBe convincing--avoid common blunders made during speeches.
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How Saints Break the Third Commandment DailyA paper that points out that we must watch the fruit of our lips.
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Why Classroom Management is Not Just for the Grade School TeacherThis paper outlines why classroom management skills are also important to the college professor.
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Kids and Swearing: Why It's Wrong for Kids and Adults to Use Foul LanguageA paper exploring a practice coming more and more prevalent, sadly enough, today
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Living Epistles: Why It's Important that the Saints Live Out Their MessageWhy we can't just preach the word and not be doers of the word
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Classroom Management and the 21st Century TeacherA guide to the 21st Century Teacher in dealing with classroom management issues of today
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Why I Am Overjoyed with The Trend Shift in Pop Musicwhy there is still hope
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Dealing with Insomnia in an Increasingly Sleepless SocietyA paper describing the dangers of insomnia
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The Metro Transit System: Why Kalamazoo Needs it to ContinueA paper aiming at getting our city officials involved
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How to Keep from Being Stressed This ChristmasGuides to Successful, Stress-Free Holiday Shopping
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Why I Won't Celebrate Halloween the Traditional Way - Turning Satan's Day into a Day for GodHow I plan to take a holiday that the Devil has used for his glory and use it for Jesus Christ's.
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Death as a Teacher in Pope's Essay of ManGaining biblical insight on a classic poem by Alexander Pope
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Interracial Dating and the ChristianA paper addressing one of those 900-pound gorilla topics in the Church today
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Husband's Authority in the Home Vs. God's WordA paper that aims to distinguish when it is okay to disobey God-appointed authority.
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Just Laws Vs. Unjust Laws: A Christian's PerspectiveA paper explaining that Romans 13: 1 does not apply in all circumstances.
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Substitute Teaching: Seven Pearls of WisdomHow subbing can teach you about life in general
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The Not so Innocent BystandersWhy we are our brother's keeper
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Christians and GamblingA paper that spells the sinfulness out and why God feels it is a sin.
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How to Properly Care for Goldfish Without a Filter and a TankSome do's and don'ts for taking care of your goldfish.
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Three Sins for Which There is No ForgivenessA paper outlining three sins God deems as unforgivable