James Hall
James Hall is a recently retired teacher and coach. He taught Special Edcucation and High Risk students for 35 years. He has been a Cub fan since his youth . He is passionate about the local team the South Tama Trojans where he taught school and coached for 33 years, the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Cubs.
Read More »
...
- Page Views
- 5,529
- Content
- 39
- Fans
- 0
- Contributor since
- 9/7/2011
Education/Experience
Educational Degree from University of Northern IowaFavorites
None yet.Fans
None yet.
Displaying Results 1 - 39 (of 39) for All Content
-
Are You an Iowa Hawkeye or a Cyclone or Are You Both?This article compares Iowa Hawkeye and Iowa Cyclone NCAA post season basketball appearances.
-
Ten Tips to Help Teachers Deal with Students that Have Behavior ProblemsThis article list 10 short descriptions and tips on how to manage students who display behavioral problems in your classroom.
-
First Person: Retiring Can Be a Scary Thing, but it Can Be Great!This article talks about planning for retirement and the risks taken.
-
The Cubs Starting Pitching in 2013The Cubs had a dismal season in 2012. This was before Theo came in and made some changes. Will Theo make a difference? Time will tell
-
How to Get a High Credit ScoreThis article discusses a common sense approach to getting and maintaining a high credit score.
-
What Can I Expect when I Retire Early?This article discusses some of the ramifications of retiring early, working, and collecting social security.
-
South Tama Trojan's in October!Halloween is the time for the Iowa Football Playoffs and excitement thrives fro small towns in Iowa if they have a chance to make a trip to the UNI Dome for the fall competition. The small town of Tama Iowa again has a chance to get there.
-
Have the Cubs Made the Right Trades in 2012?The Cubs made a lot of changes in the summer of 2012. Did these changes improve the Cubs? Were the trades advantageous to other teams. This article looks at the main changes the Cubs made and discusses whether they worked out.
-
Leave Dempster Be! Let Him Be a Cub!Ryan Dempster is the most talk about Cub in regards to trade rumors before the July 31st deadline. As of July 25th Ryan is still a Cub and in my opinion should stay one.
-
How to Save Money When it Comes to GolfingGolf is a great sport, but it can become very expensive when considering equipment and green fees. This article offers common sense approaches to how to reduce your cost.
-
Refinancing Your House Sounds so Easy But!!!I have been through refinancing twice before and it wasn't that difficult. However, now that I am in my golden years and I should have all that equity built up it appears to be more difficult than ever.
-
First Person: The Pros and Cons of Early RetirementRetiring is a big decision and it is one that you cannot go back on very easily after you take that step. Like many decisions there are positive and negatives that are encountered.Also published on:
-
Retiring Early! Should I Just Do It?This article simply discusses the thought process of a baby boomer who decided to take the leap and retire. Time will tell if it was the right decision.
-
Tim Tebow Will Rise Again!Two ex quaterbacks did not believe Tebow could be a successful NFL quaterback. However because of Tebow's competitiveness, his leadership, and physical prowness, he will prove them wrong.
-
First Person: 61 and Still in DebtThe economy is improving and people are taking on more debts. This article discusses why that is happening for me and I would guess many others.Also published on:
-
First Person: I'm 60 and Still Paying Off Student LoansStudent debt not only involves students but includes more and more older adults who want to see their kids live a better life.
-
Jeremy Lin Compared to Jeff HornacekIn comparing two NBA players Jeremy Lin and Jeff Hornacek one might be able to speculate if the recent success of Jeremy Lin will go onto a successful NBA career.
-
A Great Place in Tama Iowa to Watch the Super Bowl!Activities and fun going on during Super Bowl Sunday will be at the Eagles club in Tama Iowa. Some things to look forward to are good food, great viewing, and a great atmosphere.
-
Winter Can Be a Good Time to Try Some New Activities!This article looks at things kids use to do to pass the time in the winter.
-
My Memorable Christmas Vacation to Reno!In college you meet some of your best life long friends and have some of the most memorable moments. One of mine involves a trip to Reno, Nevada.
-
My Worst Trip Ever!After driving 10 hours coming home from Little Rock, Arkansas, I had car trouble that I felt would set me back a lot, but thanks to a complete stranger I survived.
-
How Much Money Has Your Favorite Big 12 Football Team Made for Their Conference?The Big 12 was in a state of flux in 2011. Now it looks like it will continue to be a major conference. This article examins how much bowl money the Big 12 Conference has made in the last decade.
-
What Big 12 Teams Have Been Successful in the Last Decade?The Big 12 have been very Successful in Participating in BCS Bowls and have been awarded a High Percentage of the Bowl Dollars. Will that Continue?
-
Who is Generating the Bowl Monies for the Big 10 Conference?Ohio State generated a lot of money for the Big 10 conference through appearances in profitable Bowls. It is interesting to analyse which Big 10 teams have generated the most and the least monies in the last decade.
-
What Big 10 Football Teams Have Had the Most Success in the Last Decade?Looking at the Big 10 football post season of the past allows comparison of the various Big 10 and their success in the last decade and poses interesting predictions of the future Big 10.
-
What You Should Consider If You Want to Buy a Set of Darts?Five things one must consider when buying darts are skill level, budget, material, competitive level, and commitment.
-
What Can the Cubs Expect from Theo Epstein?Theo Epstein will have a lot of expectations as a new leader within the Cub organization. Three words that incorporate his name can sum these expectations up.
-
What Do the Cubs Need to Eradicate in Order to Win a World Series?The Chicago Cubs have made many mistakes in their quest to be World Champions. Theo Epstein's plan is to eradicate those mistakes.
-
Who Will Be the Starting Rotation for the Cubs in 2012?Theo Epstein is going to have many decisions, but one of his main emphasis is making a detailed examination of the Cubs pitching staff. He probably will begin with the starting rotation.
-
What Will Starlin Castro Make in 2012?Starlin Castro was nominated for "Rookie of the Year" in 2010 and had a productive 2011 year for the Cubs. What is his future?
-
What Moves Will the New GM of the Cubs Make for 2012?The Cubs had $134,000,000 payroll for 2011. That resulted in second to last place in the NL Central Division. One of the emphasis for 2012 and the future will be to really scrutinize player salaries.
-
Back in the Day- a Look at How Things Were for Our Youth in the 60's as Compared to TodayMany things change through the generations and a youth's perspective will probably always vary from an adults. This article simply looks at three things that have changed through the years-Cars, School, and Technology.
-
He Gone! He Gone! He Gone! Three Big League Baseball Managers that Will Have New Jobs in 2012Ozzie Guillen has already jumped ship from the Chcago White Sox to the Florida Marlins. Many feel the Boston Red Sox and the Chicago Cubs, who will be looking at major changes will also consider managerial changes. Time will tell.
-
James Lee Burke a Novelist You Must Become Familar with If You like Crime and SuspenseJames Lee Burke does an excelent job of potraying the setting and impelling culture of the South as well as develop intriguing characters, and developing fast moving plots. If you like crime and suspense you must give this author a try.
-
Strategies for Working with High Risk StudentsEducation in the United States includes all students including many that are not very receptive to traditional ways of learning. Effective strategies to reach these students need to be explored.
-
What Happened to the 2008 Cubs?The 2011 Chicago Cubs are fighting to stay out of last place The 2008 Cubs won their division. This article looks at the statistics and rosters to compare the two teams.
-
Big Decisions in Deciding the Future of the 2012 Chicago CubsThe Chicago Cub Organization wil need to make critical decisions in order for the Chicago Cubs to progress in becomming a big league contender. These include deciding on a general manager, a team manager and player personnel.
-
Michael Perry a "Must" Read for Those Who Love "Small Town America"!Review of a novelist who writes about small town America.
-
Volunteer Opportunities in Tama, IowaVolunteer activities do exist in smaller communities. Three places one could check out are the local rescue operations as the ambulance service, the local schools, and the local animal shelters.