Brad Boeker
Brad Boeker is a freelance writer living in central Illinois. He has spent the last twenty-one years teaching and coaching high school students. Aside from loving the day-to-day craziness of public education, mentoring young teachers brings him the most satisfaction. Brad is an avid reader, loves the outdoors, and is trying to become a better photographer.
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No-Tax Pledges Hurting Chances for CompromiseI don't really care if my congressman raises my taxes. I just want to know the money is going to be used judiciously and will get us out of this financial crisis.
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Ups and Downs Mark 2012 Cardinals Season: A Fan's RecapThe St. Louis Cardinals again fought their way to the postseason this year. Here is a recap of the Cardinals' 2012 season.Also published on:
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Analyzing the St. Louis Cardinals’ 2012 Free AgentsCardinals GM John Mozeliak will not have many of his own free agents to deal with this offseason. The team only has two players hitting the free agent market this year.Also published on:
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Is Miguel Cabrera’s Triple Crown Season One of the Ten Best Ever?With a nod to Miguel Cabrera's Triple Crown season, this list offers the top ten offensive seasons ever in MLB history.Also published on:
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Ten Things Ryder Cup Fans Should Know About Medinah Country ClubThe Ryder Cup will be played at Medinah Country Club in late September. Here are 10 things golf fans may not know about Medinah.Also published on:
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Top Five Second Place MLB Teams in History: Fan’s TakeTimes were tough for MLB second place teams in the pre-wild card years. Here is a list of the best teams to miss the postseason.Also published on:
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National League Fantasy Baseball Stars for July 8: Fan's ViewThese five NL players made their fantasy baseball managers happy with big games on Sunday.Also published on:
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Cardinals Enter All-Star Break on High Note: Fan's ThoughtsThe St. Louis Cardinals have reached the 2012 All-Star break with a record of 46-40.Also published on:
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Is Federer the Greatest of All Time?: Fan's ThoughtsThe great Roger Federer won his 7th Wimbledon title today. Is he the best ever?Also published on:
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Wimbledon – Men's Semifinals Preview: Fan's ViewThe final four men are set for Wimbledon 2012. Here is a preview of this year's semifinals matches.Also published on:
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Cardinals at the Halfway Mark: Fan's TakeThe writer offers his thoughts on the first half of the St. Louis Cardinals 2012 season.Also published on:
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NL East Fantasy Baseball Report for July 3: Fan's ThoughtsThese five NL East players put up big nights Tuesday for their fantasy baseball owners.Also published on:
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Cardinals Lose Carpenter for Season, Maybe for Career: Fan's ThoughtsA fan reacts to the news that Cardinals pitcher Chris Carpenter will undergo a season-ending surgery.Also published on:
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Top Five Cardinals All-Star Game Performances: Fan's TakeThese are the best Cardinals All-Star game moments in the long history of the Midsummer Classic.Also published on:
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NL Central Fantasy Baseball Report for July 2: Fan's ThoughtsHere are four players who have been producing over the last week for their fantasy baseball owners.Also published on:
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Analyzing the 2012 Cardinals All-Stars: Fan's TakeThe National League All-Star team has been announced for the July 10th game in Kansas City. Here's a look at the St. Louis Cardinals who have made the team.Also published on:
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Golf Simply More Exciting with Tiger: Fan's ThoughtsCount me as one fan who likes golf a whole lot more when Tiger Woods is in contention of a tournament.Also published on:
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Remembering Pat Cash 25 Years After His Wimbledon Triumph: Fan's ThoughtsPat Cash won Wimbledon 25 years ago. Let's take a look at the career and Wimbledon triumph of the Australian professional.Also published on:
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Worst Cardinals Performances for June: Fan's OpinionThe Cardinals suffered through an uninspired 13-14 record in June. Here are some players glad to see the month end.Also published on:
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Mixed Results for American Men in Wimbledon's 3rd Round: Fan's ViewHere is an accounting of how the four American men who reached Wimbledon's 3rd round fared today in London.Also published on:
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Cardinals Need to Address Bullpen Woes: Fan's ThoughtsThe St. Louis Cardinals are struggling to get good performances from the bullpen corps in 2012.Also published on:
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Best Cardinals Performance for June: Fan's ViewThese five Cardinals have turned in terrific performances in the month of June.Also published on:
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Top American League All-Stars Since 1987: A Fan's OpinionThese are some of the American League's top All-Star game performers over the last 25 years.Also published on:
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All-Time St. Louis Cardinals Team: A Fan's OpinionThese are the best players ever to wear the famous Birds-on-the-Bat uniform for the St. Louis Cardinals.Also published on:
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Top Ten All-Star Game Home Runs in MLB HistoryThese are some of the most significant home runs hit since the MLB All-Star Game started being played in 1933.Also published on:
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Top National League All-Stars in Past 25 YearsThese are the top National League All-Stars over the last 25 years.Also published on:
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Four Cy Young Winners Having Lousy 2012 Seasons: Fan's ThoughtsThese four pitchers, though former Cy Young award winners, are struggling in 2012.Also published on:
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Westbrook Gives Cardinals a Lift: Fan's ViewJake Westbrook of the St. Louis Cardinals pitched the team to a win over Detroit tonight.Also published on:
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Top Ten American Olympic Tennis Players of All TimeThese ten American tennis players or teams have accomplished the most in Olympic tennis.Also published on:
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History of Tennis at the Summer OlympicsThough tennis started out at the 1896 Olympics, it took a long break. See here how it came back into the Olympic program.Also published on:
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Inspiring Win for Tommy Haas: Fan's ViewTommy Haas of Germany won the Gerry Weber Open Sunday in Halle, Germany. It was the 13th win in Haas' career.Also published on:
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Summer Olympics Tennis Event GuideUse this guide to sort through the different tennis events at this year's Summer Olympics in London.Also published on:
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Relief Pitching Comes Through for Cardinals: Fan's ViewThe Cardinals have won the last two games with great pitching from the bullpen. Could this be a turning point for the beleaguered relief corps?Also published on:
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Ten Teams that Pulled Off a Three-PeatAs the South Carolina baseball team tries to three-peat this year at the College World Series, this list tells of ten teams that did manage to pull off three straight championships.Also published on: -
Smaller School Classes Mean More Personal ConnectionsThe writer responds to Mitt Romney's recent statement that smaller class sizes don't necessarily lead to better student achievement.
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Can Rafael Nadal Catch Federer?: Fan's ThoughtsRafael Nadal today won his 11th Grand Slam title. Can he catch the record 16 won by Roger Federer?Also published on:
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Men's Tennis Grass Season Preview: Fan's ThoughtsThere are only two short weeks of tune-up events in preparation for Wimbledon. Here is a preview of those tournaments.Also published on:
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Joe Kelly Makes Major League Debut for Cardinals: Fan's TakeNew Cardinals pitcher Joe Kelly made his major league debut today against the Cleveland Indians.Also published on:
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Five French Open Success Stories: Fan's ViewThese five players should be pleased with their results at the 2012 French Open.Also published on:
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Women's French Open Final Preview: Fan's ThoughtsSaturday's women's final is set for the 2012 French Open.Also published on:
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French Open Men's Semis Preview: Fan's ThoughtsThe final four are set on the men's side at the French Open. Can Rafael Nadal win a record 7th title at Roland Garros?Also published on:
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Li Na Out at French Open; Sharapova Survives: Fan's ThoughtsTop contenders in the women's draw keep falling at the 2012 French Open.Also published on:
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Should the French Open Play a 5th Set Tiebreaker?: Fan's ThoughtsThe article looks at the marathon match played at the French Open between American John Isner and Frenchman Paul-Henri Matieu.Also published on:
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Will It Play in Peoria? If Jobs Are There, It WillCities looking to attract college graduates are going to have to focus on one thing - jobs.
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Three Cardinals Who Struggled in May: Fan's ThoughtsAs the Cardinals cooled off from April to May, so too did these three players.Also published on:
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Three Cardinals Positives for May: Fan's ThoughtsHaving completed its schedule for May, the St. Louis Cardinals have struggled in the month. Even with that, there have been some positives. Here are three of them.Also published on:
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Introducing Brian Baker: Fan's ViewHere is a look at Brian Baker, the American tennis professional who is back on the tour after losing several years to injury.Also published on:
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Five Greats Who Never Won the French OpenMany tennis greats have foundered at the French Open. Here are five that were able to win three of the Grand Slams, only to fall short at the French.Also published on: -
Ten Facts About the ATP Masters 1000 RomeThe ATP moves to another top event this week. Here are ten facts about the Masters 1000 Rome.Also published on:
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My Advice for 2012 GraduatesThe writer offers a brief bit of advice for those graduating from high school and college this spring.
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For Those Left Behind by Mass Killers, is a Trial Better?The writer ponders the question of whether a trial is indeed a positive thing for families of mass shooting victims.
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Stand Your Ground Laws Will Lead to More Complex Legal CasesA Florida case shows the confusion and complications that can be caused by the "stand your ground" law.Also published on: -
Regular Teachers Caught in the Middle of Pension ReformThe article discusses the abuses to public pension systems in Illinois and the negative effects they are having on rank-and-file teachers.
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Technology Doesn't Eliminate the Need for EducationThe article explores the need for parents and teachers to educate kids about the technology that is so prevalent in their lives.Also published on: -
How to Choose a Tennis ClubFollow these tips when deciding which tennis club to join.Also published on:
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Encyclopedia Britannica Goes Online Only, Changing Face of EducationThe article discusses the move by Encyclopedia Britannica to stop publishing a print version.
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Students' Focus on Nonfiction Reading Brings Better Results: StudyThe article discusses a recent study that charted the reading progress of students following a curriculum based entirely on nonfiction texts.
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New Teacher Evaluation Tools Causing ProblemsThe article discusses problems schools are having implementing new evaluation instruments for teachers and principals.
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Lawmakers in Arizona Look to Put Controls on Teachers’ SpeechThe article discusses the attempt of some Arizona legislators to censor teachers' words in their classrooms.Also published on:
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School Holds Parents Legally Accountable for Child's TardinessThe article looks at a case in Virginia where parents have been charged with repeatedly not getting their kids to school on time.Also published on:
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Opening Access to YouTube Right Move for Chicago Public SchoolsThe article discusses the Chicago Public School system's recent decision top allow teachers to use YouTube in their classrooms.Also published on:
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Did Freddie Mac Want You to Fail?The article discuses the recent news that Freddie Mac has investments that pay off if homeowners are unable to refinance their mortgages.Also published on:
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Four Baseball Records that Will Never Fall: A Fan's TakeThe article looks at four single-season baseball records that will never be broken.Also published on:
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Matt Holliday Ready to Step Up in 2012: A Fan's TakeThe article discusses Matt Holliday and his need to step up in leadership and production for the Cardinals in 2012.Also published on:
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Fan's Take: Additional MLB Wild Card Teams? I'll PassA fan takes a look at the new MLB playoff system, which will add one team to the playoffs in each league.Also published on:
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Cardinals, Cubs Add New Faces to an Old Rivalry: A Fan's PerspectiveA look at the new faces and the franchise changes for the Cardinals and Cubs as each team prepares for the 2012 season.Also published on:
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Clearwater, Florida: Three Spring Training ActivitiesBaseball fans traveling to Clearwater to see the Phillies in Grapefruit League action can also take in these local attractions.Also published on:
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New to Fantasy Baseball? Here Are Four Questions to AskThis article informs fantasy baseball newbies on some of the questions they should ask before taking the plunge.Also published on:
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Fan's Take: Can Jason Motte Join Cardinals Elite?The article discusses the last several Cardinal pitchers to be on the mound for World Series-clinching moments.Also published on:
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Is Yadi Gone? A Fan's Take to the Cardinals' Chances of Keeping MolinaA fan comments on the looming free-agency of St, Louis catcher Yadier Molina.Also published on:
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Three Questions for New Cardinals Manager Mike Matheny: A Fan's ViewA fan asks three questions of new St. Louis manager Mike Matheny as he prepares for his first season at the helm of the Cardinals.Also published on:
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Do Your Homework in Your Fantasy Baseball League: A Fan's PerspectiveFantasy league draft day blunders become legendary in many leagues. Read an account of one such bad decision.Also published on:
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Teachers Should Use Social Networks to Inform, Not SocializeA teacher discusses the appropriateness of students and teachers using online and other electronic forms of communication.
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A Fan's Retrospective on Tony LaRussaThis weekend's Winter Warm-Up in St. Louis offers a chance to look back at the legacy created by Tony LaRussa in his time as manager of the Cardinals.Also published on:
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Five Fantasy Baseball Players with New Teams This SeasonPlayers change teams every season. Will fantasy team managers need to be worried about these players as they fit in with their new teams?Also published on:
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Five St. Louis Cardinals for Fantasy Baseball Managers to ConsiderFantasy baseball players will want to consider these five Cardinals as they prepare their draft boards for 2012. These Cardinals can help fantasy managers draft the best team possible this season.Also published on: