Dori Starnes
Dori Starnes has many titles she answers to, but Mommy is the most important one. A mother of three young children, she currently works as a high school English teacher, an Adjunct Professor, and a freelance writer. Dori has been writing for as long as she can remember, and has published both commercially and academically. She has been writing for Yahoo! Voices since 2011, and Yahoo! Sports and Yahoo! News since 2012. Dori also writes a Yahoo! Finance Beat.
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First Person: Why I Love My Low Paying JobWould I love a bigger paycheck? Sure. Am I willing to trade my job for it? No way. The benefits of teaching, even when taking the salary into account, far outweigh the drawbacks.
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Last Chess GameThere are some moments that define us, as people and as professionals. There was such a moment in my first year teaching high school, and it would forever identify me as both a teacher and a human
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For Love of the Game: High School BaseballThere is something especially pure about high school baseball, something that doesn’t really exist at the college level and doesn’t exist at all in the Majors. Here are a group of kids, playing for no other reason than the love of the game.
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Best Places to Stargaze in Northeast FloridaFlorida offers a few challenges for those who truly want to see some starts. That said, there are places to go in Northeast Florida if you want to see some truly spectacular stars.
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First Person: How Much an Adoption CostsWhen considering an adoption, many things have to be taken into account. The biggest things we looked at, and were surprised by, was the cost. It turned out, the cost varied greatly based on what type of adoption were were planning to pursue.
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Pale Prom: Students Sign No-Tan PledgeMelanoma rates are skyrocketing, and all the indicators point to tanning beds as the cause. Now, high school students are taking matters, and their health, into their own hands.Also published on:
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Not Really Dead? Cases of "Revival"Sometimes, it seems, the declaration of death is a bit premature. Man in Eqypt wakes up at his own funeral, and becomes the fourth such miraculous revival in the last year. -
First Person: Produce Costs Are Up, So We're Growing Our OwnGood, natural food, like fruits and vegetables, is increasingly hard to come by for people of lower income levels. Growing a garden lets us eat healthy, natural produce...and save a lot of money.
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Cedar Key, Florida: Not Your Typical VacationDon’t go to Cedar Key if you want to play golf, or buy designer clothes, or go to fancy nightclubs, because there isn’t any of that on this island. More than 500 miles form Key West, Cedar Key is laid-back, relaxed, and a great place to see some nature.
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Hero Pit Bull Critically Injured Saving Owner from TrainLilly, an 8-year-old pit bull, is being hailed as a hero after saving her unconscious owner from a oncoming train. Unfortunately, Lilly was critically wounded in the attempt. -
Beloved "Where the Wild Things Are" Author DiesMaurice Sendak died Tuesday from stroke complications. The 83-year-old was the illustrator of almost 100 books, and is best known for the Caldecott winning "Where the Wild Things Are"
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First Person: We Paid Off $4,000 in Medical Bills in Just 6 MonthsIt seemed like my third child and only daughter, Sarah, was born sick. After a "routine" day surgery, she ended up spending five days in the hospital. And the charges added up.
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Using Technology to Overcome Learning DifficultiesWhen my son started having seizures at fifteen months old, he came home from the hospital a different child. Years later, technology is helping him overcome some of his learning difficulties. -
Seventeenth Centrury Painting and Prehistoric Pottery Turn Up at GoodwillTwo recent finds at Goodwill are making the news, exciting bargain hunters and antiques dealers alike. One man’s donation can make another man rich. At least, that is what happened in Anderson, South Carolina. -
Troubles Continue for Boston Red Sox's Kevin YoukilisThe Red Sox Third Baseman, just days after being publicly called out by manager Bobby Valentine, is placed on the 15 day disabled list.
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Junior Seau Latest in String of NFL SuicidesWith the death of Junior Seau, 43, announced today, many people are again questioning the prevalence of suicide among former NFL players.
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So Much Depends Upon: The Poetry of William Carlos WilliamsDuring his lifetime, William Carlos Williams was often overshadowed by more “popular” poets, such as T.S. Eliot. And yet he remains one of the most prolific and influential poets in America. -
2012 Jacksonville Jaguars Draft Picks: Fan ReactionThe Jacksonville Jaguars, coming off a brutal losing season, have a lot invested in this year's draft. Here are the highlights of the 2012 Jacksonville Jaguars NFL draft.
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First Person: I'm Getting a Graduate Degree Without Student LoansI knew I wouldn't take out a student loan, but that left me with a large amount of money I had to come up with. Here is my solution for going to graduate school debt free.
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Amazing Discovery: Five Recent Scientific DiscoveriesFrom advances in weather prediction, to learning about our past, to treatments for rare diseases, these five discoveries of the last ten years will change the very world we live in -
First Person: This Is How Much It Costs to Be a TeacherWhen I realized just how much of my own money I was pouring into my classroom each year, I was shocked. Let's face it, teacher's don't make much money, and much of what I make is going back into my classroom.
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First Person: I Avoided the Student Loan TrapStudent loans may be the biggest danger facing our economy today. Americans owe more than 875 billion dollars in student loans, and I am glad to say I didn't contribute a penny to that horrifying total.
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Death by Coca Cola?Natasha Harris died from hypokalemia, caused by consumption of over two gallons of Coca Cola daily. While her partner and mother plan to try to collect money from the Coca Cola Company, Natasha's sister says the company is not to blame. -
A Fan's Top Ten Memories of Fenway ParkOne of the best things about growing up near Boston is the sports, especially the Red Sox. I have been a diehard Red Sox fan since I was thirteen years old, and moving away didn't change anything. -
The Ten Worst Moments in Fenway Park HistoryRed Sox fans know that heartbreak is part of the package. Here are ten of the worst moments in Fenway Park’s 100 year history.
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First Person: Why I Still Live in Green Cove Springs, Fla.I live in a dying suburb of a dying city in a dying state. However, in Green Cove Springs, life is about more than wealth. There is great hope for the future. I should know; I see it every day.
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2012 Jacksonville Jaguars Schedule Features Games Against the Indianapolis Colts, New York Jets and New England Patriots: Fan ReactionWhile many questions remain about the tough schedule and the Jaguar’s agility to bounce back from last season, two things are certain.
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High Risk Pregnancy: You've Been Labeled. Now What?In a high-risk pregnancy, both the mother-to-be and the unborn child can be at risk. However, learning about the causes and treatments can greatly improve the outcome.
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Florida Wildfires Mean Falling Ash, Low HumidityWildfires burning out of control in Florida are getting in the way of daily life for millions in the Sunshine State. -
Tantrums in Public: The 5 Worst Places for a Kid to Throw a FitAs every parent knows, kids sometimes (and, for some kids, oftentimes) pick the absolute worst places to throw a tantrum. Read on for some tips in dealing with tantrums in some of the worst possible public places. -
It's Complicated: The Face of ADHD-PIThis nasty cousin of ADHD is often missed or misdiagnosed, leading to lifelong emotional and academic struggles.
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To Remove or Not to Remove? (The Tonsils, that Is.) 6 Signs a Tonsillectomy May Be NecessarySix signs that the tonsils may need to be removed. You should not ignore these signs, especially if you or a loved one has more than one. Sometimes these conditions can lead to lifelong - even fatal complications. Some of them may be surprising.
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Living With OCD: A Family Member's PerspectiveOCD is truly a blessing and a curse. While the symptoms can get in the way sometimes, the traits themselves mean that many OCD sufferers go on to lead better-than-average lives because of the very things that make them so unique.
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Kids and Pneumonia: When to Seek HelpMy daughter, by age four, was well practiced at scaring us to death. When she came down with pneumonia, she took it to a whole new level.
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Hyperemesis Gravidarum: The Scary Pregnancy ConditionHow to know when morning sickness isn’t just morning sickness, and why that knowledge could save lives.
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From Heartbreak to Hope: A Journey to AdoptionWhat led me to adoption, and the differences between domestic and international adoptions
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Southern WinterA Haiku of winter in the south
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There's Nothing to Regret at End of DayA villanelle about lfe with no regrets
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Sixty Perfect Secondsthe greatest sixty seconds in sports history, from the perspective of a Boston sports fanatic
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My Daughter Looks at AutumnAn original poem about autumn.
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George R. R. Martin: The Best (and Worst) Author of All TimeThe A Song of Ice and Fire author will not only transport you to another world, but will rip your heart from your chest.
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Washington Traffic HellWhy toddlers and Washington D.C. traffic just don't mix
