S. Alexander Cooke
Sean Cooke is a veteran high school English teacher who has worked with both at-risk and gifted students. A former coach and current law student, Cooke provides expert content and commentary on topics in education, sports, parenting, exercise, and mental health.
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A.B. in English, Ohio University; M.S.Ed. in Educational Leadership, Antioch McGregor; J.D., Capital University Law School (expected May 2012)Interests
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Calculating College's Value: A Teacher's Advice to SeniorsMy advice to my graduating seniors about the value of college.
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Obama's Lack of Conviction on Gay Marriage Lost Him This Ohioan's VoteMy reaction to President Obama's long overdue announcement that he supports gay marriage.
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Two Important Ways Arne Duncan Showed Teachers True AppreciationSecretary Duncan's comments at the start of Teacher Appreciation Week make a teacher feel truly appreciated.
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Maurice Sendak's Death: A Teacher's ViewA teacher's thoughts in honor of Maurice Sendak, the author of the popular book "Where the Wild Things Are."
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Four Kickoff Alternatives for the NFL: Fan's ViewA list of four alternatives to the kickoff, a play the NFL may soon extinguish.Also published on:
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$870 Billion in Outstanding U.S. Student Loans -- and Other NumbersThe numbers behind a hot-button issue in the 2012 campaign season, the student-loan market.
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Jim McMahon Bank Neglect Lawsuit: Fan’s ViewMy views on the fall from grace of another of my former Chicago Bears heroes, Jim McMahon.
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Rick Santorum: The Spark for Third-Party Politics?Why I'm thankful for Rick Santorum's candidacy and have deep respect for him, even though I never would have voted for him.
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Students Should Receive Education to Reduce Rape RiskA new study reports 1 in 10 high school girls has been forced to have sex. Here's how we should respond to this rape epidemic.
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Best Summer Date Movies for Young Couples in 2012Brief descriptions of five summer 2012 date movies perfect for young and young-at-heart couples.
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Top Athletes I Love to See Lose (and Who I’d Rather See Win): Fan’s ViewFour athletes I love to watch lose, and who I'd rather see win. -
Top 5 Manliest Three-Syllable Names in NFL HistoryAn explanation of my list of the five most manly three-syllable names in the history of the national football league. -
5 NFL Players with Mental Illness Who Went PublicDescriptions of 5 NFL players who went public with their battle with mental illnesses, including bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, depression, and social anxiety. -
Banning Anti-Homophobic T-Shirt Backfires at Ohio High SchoolMy views on the banning of Maverick Couch's "Jesus was not a homophobe" T-shirt.
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Republican Voter Reaction: Is Romney 'The Guy' After Winning Wisconsin, Maryland and D.C.?A collection of quotes from GOP voters in six different states.
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Top 5 All-Time Video Game Football PlayersMy list of the top five all-time most spectacular and totally ridiculous video game football players. -
My Dirty Little Tim Tebow Fantasy: A Fan's TakeMy dirty and shameful fantasy about new New York Jets quarterback Tim Tebow.Also published on:
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Individual Mandates Are the Lesser of Two EvilsWe're better off with it. That's my reason for supporting the individual mandate to buy health insurance that's included in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.Also published on:
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An Open Letter to Matt ForteA letter explaining to running back Matt Forte why he needs to zip it about his contract dispute with the Chicago Bears. -
Worst Idea Ever? the Luchs Proposal for Cleaning Up College FootballMy response to agent Josh Luchs's proposal to bring agent-player financial transactions above board. -
SXSW 2012: Who to Follow on TwitterA description of five top Twitter accounts for those who can't make it to SXSW 2012 -- and even those who can.
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"Rep." Joe the Plumber? How Do Ohio Voters Feel?A round-up of quotes from Ohioans about Joe the Plumber's campaign for a seat in the United States House of Representatives.
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I Nearly Voted for Romney on Super Tuesday -- and then ReconsideredWhy at the last moment I decided not to vote for any of the GOP presidential primary candidates.
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Optimizing Your Saturday RoutineThree smart tips to help you get the most out of your Saturday mornings. -
Super Tuesday Voter: Romney Is the Best of Options I Don't LikeWhy an Ohio schoolteacher plans to vote for Romney on Super Tuesday.Also published on:
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Teacher to Lawyer: My Upcoming Career TransitionA description of my four-year journey from teacher to soon-to-be lawyer.Also published on: -
Selecting a Smartphone Credit Card Processing SystemWhere every small business owner should start when evaluating smartphone credit card processing systems.
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Qualifying for a SBA Disaster Assistance LoanThe value of preparing for the effects of disasters on your small business by learning about SBA Disaster Loans.
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How You’ll Charge Your Phone in 2013How rapid evolution in wireless charging technology will affect how we re-power -- and use -- our mobile devices. -
Dad’s View: Three Things More Important Than GradesAdvice for parents on keeping grades in perspective. -
Obama's Empty Compulsory Education ProposalCommentary opposing President Obama's compulsory education proposal.
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Ohio Bill Requires Students to Study Founding Documents Most Can’t ReadOhio's pending mandate that secondary students the country's founding documents would be a good idea, if only students could read them. -
5 Things Tech-Savvy Business Travelers NeedA description of five tech gadgets that make business travel more efficient and productive.
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In State of the Union, Obama Should Have Concentrated on Solutions, Not RhetoricA schoolteacher's reaction to President Obama's State of the Union address.
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A First Look at the iBooks Author AppA teacher takes a test-drive of Apple's supposedly revolutionary e-book authoring app, iBooks Author.
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Demographic Breakdown of New Hampshire’s GOP Primary ResultsInformation culled from exit polls from New Hampshire's 2012 Republican primary.
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What a Vote for Ron Paul MeansThe value of a vote for Ron Paul, a candidate surging in popularity but still unlikely to win the GOP nomination.
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Importance of the New Hampshire PrimaryFacts about the importance of the New Hampshire primary.
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GOP Candidate Reactions to Consumer Watchdog Recess AppointmentGOP nomination candidate reactions to Richard Cordray's appointment to head the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau via recess appointment.Also published on:
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GOP Nomination Candidates on Gay Marriage -- in Their Own WordsFactbox of quotations on gay marriage from the leading Republican contenders for the party's presidential nomination.
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Iowa Caucus Big Winner -- Third Party Politics?How Romney's Iowa win could lead to the rise of serious third-party politics in America.Also published on:
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Fan’s View: Urban Meyer Hire Best Ohio State Football Moment of 2011Why Ohio State's hiring of Urban Meyer was my favorite sports moment of 2011.Also published on:
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What Romney, Paul and Gingrich Need for ChristmasA list of gift suggestions for top Republican presidential nomination candidates Mitt Romney, Ron Paul, and Newt GingrichAlso published on:
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Britney Spears Trivia: The Britney You Don't KnowA collection of trivia about pop star Britney Spears.
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From a dad’s perspective: My teen's a gamer and a girlMy 13-year-old daughter is obsessed with online video games. For three different reasons, this is a good thing.
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The Iraq War and the Steep Price of American BravadoAmericans and Iraqis paid a steep price for the Iraq War. Were the results worth the steep price?Also published on:
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My iPad 2: I Don’t Need It, but I Hate to Be Without ItI now use my iPad 2 in most aspects of my daily life, just six months after buying it.
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Fan’s View: Tebow by the StatsAn explanation of how Tim Tebow has found success this season based on statistical analysis.Also published on:
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Santa’s Naughty List: 5 Celebs Caught on CameraA list of five celebs whose naughty acts have been caught on camera, landing them on Santa's naughty list this year.
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My Primary Vote -- The Candidate Who 'Gets It' Gets ItThe GOP primary field doesn't seem to "get it." The candidate who does will earn my vote.Also published on:
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Teach Your Dog to Wave Hello and GoodbyeA guide to teaching your dog to wave hello and goodbye.
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Gingrich's Brave Almost-Amnesty Immigration PlanWhy Gingrich's brave immigration stance may sway me to vote for him in the Republican primary.Also published on:
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Bears Vs. Broncos: Tebow Auditioning to Join the Bears?Reasons that Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow could end up in trade talks with the Chicago Bears.
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Five NFL Stars That Are VegetariansA list of five famous NFL vegetarians.
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Teachers Struggle to Use Vacation Days, TooLike other American employees, teachers struggle to use their vacation leave.
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JFK, Dean, Obama, Paul Wielded Campaign Technology SuccessfullyAs Arianna Huffington has said, "Were it not for the Internet, Barack Obama would not be president."
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Sharon Bialek the Latest Focus of Candidates' Sex ScandalsA description of women who became the focal point of a political campaign when their relationship with a candidate was revealed.
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Best Sledding Hills in Columbus, OhioA guide to three of the best sledding hills in the Columbus, Ohio, area.Also published on:
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Five Celebrities Who Won't Be Eating Turkey This ThanksgivingA list of five celebrities whose vegetarianism means they won't be eating a traditional turkey this Thanksgiving.
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Gingrich's Tone-Deaf Plan to Solve PovertyCommentary on Newt Gingrich's proposal to pay students to work as school janitors to solve America's poverty problem.
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Chicago Bears Holiday Gift GuideA round-up of 10 top gifts for the Chicago Bears fan on your holiday gift-giving list.Also published on:
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Top Holiday Gifts for Fans of the Columbus CrewA list of top gifts for fans of the Columbus Crew soccer team.Also published on:
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Turkey Bowl? Where to Play Thanksgiving Football in Columbus, OhioA description of football fields in Columbus, Ohio.Also published on:
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Why I Joined a Credit UnionAn explanation of the reasons I transferred my accounts from a big bank to a local credit union.Also published on:
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The Cloud’s Cloudy Future: Privacy and Ethics in Cloud ComputingA description of the trend toward privacy and ethics conflicts in cloud computing.
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Top Strategies to Avoid the Most Common Skiing InjuriesThis article covers strategies to implement both before you go and once you hit the slopes.
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How Daylight Saving Time Affects Your HealthThe health consequences of daylight saving time.
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Privacy: The Price We Pay for ProgressMy view on changing standards of privacy in the Digital Age.Also published on:
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Profile: Short Story Writer James ThurberA profile of short story writer James Thurber.
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10 Ways to Keep Your Teen Active This FallA guide to 10 ways to get your teen up and moving during the fall season.
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Top 5 Companies that Give Away Free Stuff for Your SnowboardFive companies that send free promo stickers and decals upon request.
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How Apple’s iPad Transformed My Reading Intervention ClassroomA description of how I use Apple's iPad to engage struggling readers in my high school reading intervention class.
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Three Top Places to Play Darts with Friends in Columbus, OhioA review of three dart-friendly taverns and pubs in Columbus, Ohio.
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Worst Moments in Cincinnati Bengals HistoryFive terrible moments in Bengals history.
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Five Best Moments in Chicago Bears History: Fan's TakeTop moments in Bears history.
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Top Five Soft Tip DartsA review of the top five soft tip darts.
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Top 5 Steel Tip DartsA review of five top steel tip darts.
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Top Snowshoes for KidsA review of three top models of snowshoes for kids.
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Three Top Em-bear-rassing Plays: Chicago BearsA description of three embarrassing moments for the Chicago Bears.
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Why I Value Politicians’ Personal NarrativesCommentary on the value of politicians' personal backstories - and the effect of lies about the past.Also published on:
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Winter Running Trails in Columbus, OhioA review of four trails perfect for winter running in Columbus, Ohio.
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Snow Trails Winter Resort: An Ohio Option for SnowboardersA review of Snow Trails, a ski and snowboard resort in northern Ohio.
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Top Men’s Snowboarding Pants for 2012A review of budget, mid-range and high-end snowboard pants options for the 2012 season.
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Three Top Men's Snowboarding Jackets for 2012Snowboarding jacket picks for budget, mid-range, and high-end buyers.
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Hot Women’s Snowboards for 2012A review of three top new women's snowboards for the 2012 season.
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Top Men's Snowboards for 2012A description of four top men's snowboards for the 2011-2012 season.
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Top U.S. Ski Vacations for 2012Five top ski locations for the 2012 vacation season.Also published on:
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Mad River Mountain: Ohio’s Best Ski ResortA review of Ohio's Mad River Mountain for skiers.
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Horse Slaughter: A Problem in Need of a Permanent SolutionThe debate over horse slaughter in the United States.
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Top Men’s Ski Jackets for 2012Brief reviews of a budget, mid-range, and high-end ski jacket for the 2012 ski season.
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Flip Flopping Politicians Better Than a Do-Nothing GovernmentWhy I'm more likely to vote for a flip-flopping politician.
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Top Five Chicago Bears Jerseys to BuyA description of five top Chicago Bears jerseys.
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The Real Cost of Student LoansA personal narrative of the effect of student loans on my family and I.
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Elton John Performs 3,000th Live Show, Shows No Sign of SlowingStatistics and interesting facts about Elton John's 3000+ live performances.
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Billy Collins: A Poetic ProfileA profile of the poet Billy Collins, including a short biographical sketch, discussion of two famous poems, and analysis of his contributions to the art of poetry.
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Max Frisch: Profile of the Author of "I'm Not Stiller," "Homo Faber," and "Bluebeard"A description of the life and works of Swiss novelist and playwright Max Frisch.
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Top 5 Soccer Costumes for HalloweenA description of realistic, funny and sexy soccer costume options.
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Education Policy and Republican Frontrunners Mitt Romney and Herman CainRepublican frontrunners Mitt Romney and Herman Cain need to clearly articulate how they will carry out their education policies.Also published on:
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Handwashing Study Reveals Disgusting TruthsA new study reveals disgusting statistics about handwashing.
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Why 25 percent of Americans Believe Vaccinations Are UnsafeNew survey results show Americans continue to worry about short and long term health risks of vaccine use.Also published on:
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Three Best Bars for Watching the World Series in Columbus, OhioA review of three Columbus bars suited for watching World Series baseball.
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Republicans: Give Me and Other Independents a Candidate to Vote for – Please!GOP presidential candidates fail to offer a mix of economic conservatism and social policy that attracts New Hampshire independents.
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Restaurant Review: The Rusty Bucket in Columbus, OhioA review of the Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern in Upper Arlington.
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Bakery Review: The Original Goodie Shop in Upper Arlington, OhioA review of the Original Goodie Shop, a bakery in Upper Arlington on the northwest side of Columbus, Ohio.
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Ohio State University Buckeyes’ New Color: GreenEarly successes of Ohio State University's Zero Waste Project at Ohio Stadium.
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OSU Vs. Michigan 2011: Three Reasons “The Game” Will Matter Even More This YearA look ahead to the 2011 matchup between the Wolverines and Buckeyes.
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Iacono's Restaurant in Columbus, Ohio: ReviewA review of the classic Italian restaurant in Columbus, Ohio.
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Westlaw Next: A User's Review of the Electronic Legal Research ServiceA user's review of Westlaw Next.
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Samsung Gravity GT2: Consumer ReviewReview of the Samsung Gravity GT2 smartphone.
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Sony Bravia 40” 1080p LCD HDTV: Consumer ReviewA consumer review of a Sony Bravia television.
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Upper Arlington’s Chef-O-Nette Diner Offers Low Prices, 1950s CharmA review of the Chef-O-Nette diner in Upper Arlington, Ohio.
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Twitter for Parents: Five Twitter Feeds Every Parent Should FollowThis article links to and describes five of the top parenting-oriented Twitter feeds.
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Save Money on Eyeglasses by Getting Glasses Cheaper Online or In-StoreHow to compare eyeglasses prices between retail and online sellers. How to negotiate your way to savings at brick and mortar stores.
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Strongest Bite: Dogs, Turtles, Sharks, Crocodiles…or Humans?A list of the bite strength of some of the animal kingdom's fiercest biters.
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A Parent’s Guide to International Baccalaureate (IB): Understanding the “Theory of Knowledge” CourseThis article explains the role of the Theory of Knowledge course to the IB diploma program.
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Motorola Droid Bionic: User ReviewA user's review of the pros and cons of switching from the iPhone to Motorola's Droid Bionic.
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Does Faking an Injury Violate NFL Rules? Recent “Injuries” Prompt Calls for ReviewRecent suspect NFL injuries bring calls for review of NFL's injury rules.
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Five Creative Ways to Save Money on Your Law School TextbooksCreative, outside-the-box tips to help law students save money on textbooks.
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NFL Stat Watch Week Two: Cutler, Jackson, Ryan Top Three Most Sacked QuarterbacksA stat update at the conclusion of Week Two of the NFL season. Includes analysis of the stat total sacks per game and how it is used by fantasy team owners and NFL coaches.
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What’s Hot in Jewelry: Platinum the Trend at the Emmy AwardsHot trend in jewelry on display at the Emmy's: platinum everything
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Apogee’s Jam iPad Interface for Guitar: User ReviewA user's review of Apogee's Jam guitar interface for the iPad
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Discolored and Ingrown Toenails, Heel Pain: Top Reasons to Visit a PodiatristA brief explanation of common causes of foot problems and the role of podiatry in treating them.
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Three Times Every Guy Should Use a Coupon: Oil Changes, Flowers, ClothesThree easy coupons that most guys will find valuable.
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Fan’s Take: Three Reasons Urlacher Shouldn’t Play This SundayResponse to news that Urlacher will likely play following his mother's death.
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Before You Buy: Star Wars: The Complete Saga on Blu-rayA preview of Star Wars: The Complete Saga on Blu-ray
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Top five Chicago Bears on Twitter: Cutler, Knox, Forte, Hester and WrightThe five top Chicago Bears players on Twitter.
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Fan's Reaction: Bears 30, Falcons 12A fan's commentary on the Chicago Bears' week one victory over the Atlanta Falcons.
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A Teacher's Reflections on a Decade of 9/11's ImpactAn account of experiencing 9/11 with the high school students who, 10 years later, are today's young leaders.
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Learn to Teach a Lesson: Instructional Tips for Presenters, Employers and ParentsFour simple steps make memorable teaching of nearly anything simple and enjoyable.
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Dollywood Drops $20 Million, Builds Wild Eagle Coaster to Soar Above Smoky MountainsA preview of Dollywood's newest steel coaster, the Wild Eagle.
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How Lexile Measures Help Kids Learn to Read: A Teacher's Guide and Tips for ParentsA parent's guide to the Lexile system for reading. Includes directions for obtaining your child's Lexile range and using the score to be proactive about your child's reading development.
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Do it Yourself Birth Announcements and Baby Shower Invitations with ShutterflyAn introduction to Shutterfly's baby stationery collection for expectant parents and new arrivals. Get resources for DIY birth announcements, baby shower invitations, and thank you cards.
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Tressel's NFL 'Suspension:' A Fan's ReactionsA fan's reaction to the Colts' announcement of former OSU coach Jim Tressel's voluntary six-game employment delay.
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Proactive Parenting: 8 Must-know Tips for Communicating with TeachersThese eight tips helps parents take a proactive, efficient approach to communicating with teachers. Essential reading for parents of students on IEPs or 504 plans, students with behavior problems, and students subject to bullying.
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Pre-college Parenting: College Admission EssaysA veteran teacher's advice to parents about helping their children write successful college admissions essays. These top tips cover who should be on the student's editing team, how to find original topics, and how to combat procrastination.
