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I'm a recent graduate, a newly wed, and a (no longer first year) teacher.
I teach HS Social Studies in a New Jersey city. I graduated from the Rutgers Grad School of Ed in May of 2007.
In July '07, I finally got married after two years of planning.
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I teach HS Social Studies in a New Jersey city. I graduated from the Rutgers Grad School of Ed in May of 2007.
In July '07, I finally got married after two years of planning.
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Should I Pay Someone to Design My Comp Cards or Print My Own?Models need comp cards, but do you have what it takes to design your own? A quick look at the pros and cons involved with outsourcing or DIY.
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What to Do If Your Compaq Presario Laptop Won't Turn OnA friend of mine brought me her Compaq Presario laptop, complaining that it wouldn't boot up. There was a simple problem, and it was up and running in about 15 minutes.
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How to Fix Notification Vibration for the Droid XMy niece's Droid X suddenly stopped vibrating on notifications. I tried everything, and in the end only one thing fixed it. Keep reading if you've got a similar problem.
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Why Does My 1997 Cavalier Stall when I Pull Up to a Stop?Intermittent stalling problems are the worst. A mechanic may not be able to duplicate and fix the problem, so you're better off diagnosing the problem yourself. Here's my experience.
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How to Remove and Clean the Idle Air Control ValveMy niece's Cavalier was stalling, and it turned out the culprit was the Idle Air Control Valve. A little cleaning did the trick, and in fifteen minutes I fixed a problem that had tormented us for months.
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What is a Comp or Zed Card?If you're new to the fashion and modeling world, you might not know what a comp card is. Well, it's time to find out.
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Where Can I Get Modeling Comp Cards Made?Professionals needs business cards; models need comp cards. But who designs them and how can you get them printed?
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How to Remove Rusted Brake Drums on a 2003 Chevy CavalierRear drum brakes don't need to be changed often. When you do get around to it, the drum might be rusted in place and really tough to remove. Here are some tips to help you out. -
What Do You Need to Make a Do it Yourself Photobooth?Photobooths are all the rage at weddings and parties these days, but they can cost upwards of $800-1000. What about making your own...?
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Can I Change the Keyboard Shorcuts in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom?Lightroom comes with hundreds of keyboard shortcuts, and it can be hard to remember them all. Did you know that you can customize them? Here's how.
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What Are the Key Differences Between the Canon EOS Rebel T1i, T2i, and T3i?With three "entry level" cameras available - the t1i, t2i, and t3i - it can be tough to know which one to buy. Here's a quick overview, with links to some more resources to help you with your decision. -
Five Reasons Why Students Should Be Allowed to Have Cell Phones in SchoolsFor years, educational administrators have taken a hard stance against cell phones / electronic devices in schools. These efforts are misguided and counterproductive.
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How Can I Customize Adobe Photoshop Lightroom?Someone asked me how to change the default organization that Lightroom offers, and I couldn't find a way to change it through standard settings. It turns out you can customize this part of Lightroom, though, with a nifty little tool called TranslatedStrin
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How to Install Canon Software Utilities Without the CD / DVDEvery Canon camera ships with a disc full of utilities to help you make the most of your camera. Lose the CD? You can download and install the software from Canon, but you'll need a trick or two to make it work.
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What's the Difference Between Exposure, Brightness, and Fill Light in Lightroom?There are three sliders you can use to brighten images in Lightroom - Exposure, Brightness, and Fill Light. Ever wonder what the difference was? Read on...
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Can I Open Adobe InDesign CS5.5 Documents in InDesign CS5?InDesign updates mean big changes to file formats. There is no backwards compatibility, unless you plan accordingly. Here's how to open your new files in the old version of InDesign.
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9 Free Applications Every Windows User Should HaveYesterday, I cleaned off my computer and re-installed Windows. These are the first 9 applications I re-installed - all free, and all invaluable. -
What is a Modeling Comp Card and How Do I Make One?Models need comp cards, like everyone else needs business cards. If you're signed by a studio, they'll set one up, but you can design your own for open casting calls. -
Why Can't I Connect Wirelessly with My Gateway Laptop in Ubuntu 11.04?A friend asked me to try and revive her old Gateway laptop. When I installed Ubuntu 11.04, the wireless connection wouldn't work... but I found a simple solution. -
How to Fix the Horn and Cigarette Lighter on a 97 Chevy CavalierDid your horn stop working on your Chevy Cavalier? The cigarette lighter, too? Chances are it's a blown fuse, and it's simple to replace. -
Shopping for a Used Entry Level Canon DSLR. How Much?Canon has released a number of different entry level dSLR models recently - which one is right for you, and how much is it going to cost?
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How to Change the Cigarette Lighter Car Charger in a 1997 Chevy CavalierMy niece recently told me that the car charger on her Chevy Cavalier stopped working. The job of replacing it wasn't too difficult, but here are some instructions and tips to help you along the way. -
How Hard is it to Replace a Cracked Side Mirror on a Car?My friend had the misfortune to break the glass on her 4Runner's side mirror. How hard was it to fix? It turned out to be extremely easy. Here's how I did it. -
Vocabulary for Working with Algebraic ExpressionsThere are certain vocabulary words that you will use a lot in Algebra. Here's a quick run-down on four words that you need to know - coefficients, variables, terms, and polynomials. -
Where to Get Calendars Printed that Are Cheap Enough to ResellThere are tons of places to print photo calendars - but they're all too expensive to resell. So where can you print a calendar that's cheap enough for you to sell it at a profit...? Let's take a look. -
How to Fix an Old Steam Radiator Leaking from the ValveIt's winter. If you live in an old house, that means one thing: noisy, broken down radiators. Recently I had to fix another leaky radiator... and here's what I did. -
I Just Put a New Battery in My Car and it Still Won't StartMy friend recently had her battery die. We changed it, the car started fine, and later that day it just died... what could the problem be?
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Is Mozy Home Still a Good Backup Choice for Photographers?A few months ago, I was happy to pay Mozy to backup my image files. No longer.
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My Top Five Viewed Pieces on Associated ContentI've written a lot over the past four years. Some of it got read, and some of it didn't. Here are my top five articles so you improve your performance. -
Five Lightroom Keyboard Shortcuts You Need to KnowThere are a bunch of keyboard shortcuts you can learn that will improve your Lightroom experience. Here are my top five.
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Three Lightroom 3 Portrait TutorialsLightroom is great for organizing photos, but it's also great for editing pictures and doing some minor retouching. Here are three tutorials that will help get you started. -
How to Reach the Distributor Cap on a 1997 Chevy CavalierI started out changing the spark plugs and ended up having to change the wires. To my dismay, reaching the end of the wires wasn't that easy. But here's how to do it...
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My Five Must-have Wordpress Plug-insI've developed a lot of sites for Wordpress. There are some plug-ins that, once I find them, go into just about every project that I do. Here are my five must-haves. -
An Online Backup Solution - MozyGot a lot of data and need to back it up off site? Try Mozy. It works for me. -
An Overview of Exposure for Digital CamerasIf you want to tackle the manual setting on your camera, you need to understand how three basic settings work together: aperture, shutter speed, and ISO.
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Where to Find Cheap Replacement OEM Car PartsOrdering new OEM parts for your car can be expensive. Luckily, there's often a cheaper option. Keep reading to find out. -
Where Can I Get a Sun Visor for My Chevy Cavalier?I recently bought a used car, and it was in great shape except for the driver's side sun visor. I figured it would be easy to find a replacement... not so much. But I finally found one.
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From the College History Classroom Back to High SchoolWhen I chose to study history, my first thought was, "What am I going to do with this?" I thought about teaching, and everything worked out just fine... -
How to Reduce Lag on Your Blackberry StormI love my Blackberry Storm. At least, I did until it started lagging. Thankfully, I found a solution - clearing the application memory. Read on to find out how. -
What Does the ISO Setting on Your Digital Camera Do?There are three basic settings that affect the exposure of your picture - aperture, shutter speed and ISO rating. What, specifically, does the ISO rating do and how will it affect the final image? Read on to find out.
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What Does the Shutter Speed Setting on Your Camera Do?There are three basic settings that affect how an image comes out of your camera. How does the shutter speed affect your image? Read on to find out.
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What Does the Aperture Setting of a Camera Do?The aperture is one of the three things that helps determine the how well-exposed your picture is. Read on to see how it works. -
What Does it Mean for a Camera Lens to Be 'Fast'?If you read about camera lenses, you might come across the term fast lens. What does that mean?
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How to Create a Flash Slideshow for Your WordPress BlogIf you have a blog hosted on Wordpress.com, you might have a hard time finding a way to embed a nice photo slideshow. Well, here's a simple, free solution. -
Can This Older Computer Be Saved, or Should I Toss It?Some computer parts are cheap to upgrade, and some are not. I've saved a lot of old computers for use in my classroom with a simple, cheap hardware upgrade. Here's what it is. -
Block, Leap, and Dauntless: A Great Combination of Skills for a Skaven Gutter RunnerGutter Runners are known for speed - and scoring. But did you ever think of using this little strength two dude to bust cages wide open? With this combination of skills, you can.
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Review: Blood Bowl, the New Cyanide Video Game for the PCWhen I heard there was a new Bloodbowl game coming out, I was excited. But, the new Cyanide game is a big let down, at least as far as the single player campaign mode goes.
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Is Leap a Good Skill for an Amazon Blitzer in Blood Bowl?When your Blood Bowl players start getting two and three skills, you face a lot of tough choices. Is leap good for an Amazon Blitzer?
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An Alternative Business Model for High School Yearbooks: Print on DemandYearbooks, like the publishing industry, have long been tied into a traditional business model - print a large order of books and then either sell them or sit on them. Now, there's an alternative.
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Where Can I Find a Replacement Lens Cap for My Nikon Coolpix P80?If you've got a Nikon Coolpix P80, chances are you've lost or almost lost your lens cap. Here's a guide to replacing it - including a superior alternative. -
Nikon Coolpix P80 Camera - Great Outdoors, Not IndoorsSix months ago I bought a Nikon Coolpix P80 so that I could take better pictures for my high school yearbook. While I like the camera, it didn't suit all my needs... read on to see what was good and what wasn't.
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Cross Country and Road Racing Workout for the Weekend WarriorLooking to improve your 5k race time but don't have a lot of time to train? Here's my current workout program, which includes about three to four workouts per week. -
Skill Progression for an Amazon CatcherThe Amazon catcher doesn't have the incredible mobility of a human or the agility of an elf. So what skills should she take? Here are my thoughts on a standard skill progression for a short Blood Bowl season.
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Starbucks VIA Ready Brew Coffee - Great for Instant, Not Great for CoffeeStarbucks is making a big deal about it's new instant coffee - VIA. Is it any good? I tried some this week, so read on to hear what I think.
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What is the Derivative of a Function?Calculus has a bad reputation for being tough, but it's really simple. Here's a quick explanation of one of the two main concepts of calculus. -
How to Remove an Autorun Virus from Your Flash DriveAutorun viruses are a major pain in the butt. They're simple enough to clean off a flash drive, but it's difficult to do if your system administrator has restricted access to the command prompt. Here's a simple solution. -
Tips for Destroying Hives in PrototypeAt some point in Prototype, you're going to have to kill a hive. Here are the best ways to do it.
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Tips for Beating Specialist Cross in PrototypeAt first, Specialist Cross can be a bit frustrating. Here are a few tips to help you beat the first big boss of Prototype.
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Who Finds Harry Trapped on the Hogwarts Express in the Half Blood Prince?After spying on Malfoy, Harry is trapped by a petrificus totalus spell. He's hidden under his invisibility cloak. Who finds him? -
When and How Do Wizards Learn to Apparate in Harry Potter?Underage wizards aren't allowed to Apparate in Harry Potter's world. So when do they learn, and when are they allowed to? -
Four Ways to Stay Fit as the Seasons Change and Fall BeginsFall brings cold weather, early darkness, and probably a busier schedule. How are you supposed to keep up with your workout regimen? Here are a few tips. -
Where is Madam Rosmerta in the Movie Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince?Madam Rosmerta was a minor character in Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, but her absence is still noticeable in the movie version of the story. -
How Did Professor Slughorn's Mead Get Poisoned?How did Professor Slughorn's mead get poisoned? That depends on whether your reading the novel or watching the movie. -
I Thought Noone Could Apparate Inside Hogwarts. How Does Dumbledore?How many times has Hermione said that no one can apparate within the grounds of Hogwarts? Then how does Dumbledore do it in the movie? Turns out he doesn't do it in the book. -
Who Cursed Katie Bell and Forced Her to Deliver a Deadly Necklace?There are a number of differences between the novel and movie version of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. One notable difference is who curses Katie Bell and forces her to deliver a deadly, cursed necklace. -
Should You Dodge or Should You Block?A lot of people intuitively think that throwing a block is usually a safer option than making a dodge. Sometimes it is, sometimes it isn't. Do the math and find out. -
Probability of Dodging in Blood BowlAlthough Blood Bowl is a game of skill, it is also a game of luck. And here's a little insight into the odds involved in making dodge rolls. -
The Probability of Two Die Blocks in Blood BowlWhen people face my Amazons in Blood Bowl, they complain about how rarely they knock anybody over. The problem is, they rarely think about the probability involved - and how this outcome is actually rather normal. -
The Probability of One Die Blocks in Blood BowlThrowing one die blocks might seem crazy, and oftentimes it is. But there are good times to do it, too. It helps to think about the probability involved. -
How Do You Determine the Probability of Two Independent Events Happening?The probability involved in rolling one die is pretty simple. Add more dice, or roll it more than once, and things get a bit more complicated. -
What Causes Heat Stroke and Exhaustion in Athletes?In the summer heat, you've no doubt been given advice to stay hydrated - or you just might come down with heat exhaustion or heat stroke. As it turns out, dehydration isn't the cause of heat illness in most athletes. -
A Balanced Starting Amazon Team with Five Fan FactorThe beginning of a new Blood Bowl season means one thing: time to write a new roster. There are a few variations you can use to start an Amazon team. Here's my favorite - a balanced roster that for-goes a thrower for more fan factor.
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Should Runners Cross Train with Exercise Bikes?The only way to get better at running is to run. But if you run too much, you get hurt. Bit of a catch-22, eh? Try working some biking into your routine. -
A Sample Amazon Blood Bowl TeamThe beginning of a new Blood Bowl season means one thing: time to write a new roster. There are a few variations you can use to start an Amazon team. Here's my favorite - a balanced roster with blitzers, skilled players, and a modicum of re-rolls.
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A Little Piece of Home, from 2,000 Miles AwayHe had not been expecting a letter. He had been expecting a package... but where was it?
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Is a Netbook a Good Computer for an Educator?Netbooks seem to be all the rage in computers these days, but are they suitable computers for use by educators? I recently had the chance to test out a netbook - an Acer Aspire One - and I loved it. -
Where to Find the Cheapest Computer MemoryThe go-to store for tech products may seem to be Best Buy - but more often than not you're getting ripped off. Check out these online alternatives. -
Where to Find Information About Education Tax CreditsSo you're paying tuition for college, but you don't know a lot about the education tax credits? Here are three places to look to help clear things up. -
When is the Tuition and Fees Deduction Worth Taking?If you pay for college, you've got a handful of tax credit/deduction opportunities. The choices can be dizzying - but the deduction can sometimes be worth it.
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How to Silence a Noisy RadiatorIf the clanking in your steam radiators is keeping you up at night, it's probably time to do something about it! There are a handful of possible diagnoses for the problem, but one simple solution may silence that ruckus. Read this article to find out how. -
How to Repair a Leaking Radiator Intake ValveIf your radiator is old and unmaintained, you may notice steam and water leaking out of the intake valve. That's no good! You can easily repair the valve to eliminate leaks and increase the efficiency of your system! -
How to Drain the Sediment Out of Your Steam BoilerBrand new house. Old steam boiler. You do know how to maintain it, right? The most important piece of regular maintenance that you should be doing is flushing the sediment out of your boiler. Read the article to find out how.
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How to Change the Steam Vent on a RadiatorIf your steam radiators aren't working properly, it's time for maintenance. There are a few things that could be wrong, but one area to check is the steam vent. This article will tell you how to change a steam vent on your radiator.
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How to Get Started Creating a Class Web SiteWeb sites used to take money, time, and skill to create - but with the right tools you can create your own, quickly, for free! Here are some tips to get you started creating a class website. -
How to Replace the Hub Cap on Your 2003 Chevrolet CavalierThe stock hub caps that came with my Chevrolet Cavalier are gone. The plastic lug nuts broke, and two of the hub caps flew off while I was driving. Here's how I replaced them with some simple, inexpensive wheel covers. -
How Do I Complete Chapter 6, Tranquility Lane the Evil WayThe Tranquility Lane quest line presents you with a few moral conundrums. If you're traveling the Bad Karma path, then life is pretty simple - and read on to see how to find your way out. -
How a Blogroll Could Hurt Your Site's SEOBlogrolls are on sites everywhere. Did you know that they can drain your site's SEO and make it less visible to search engines? You might want to consider an alternative.
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How Do I Finish Chapter 6 of Fallout 3 Without Killing Everyone?Betty wants you to become the Pint Sized Slasher! What do you do? This quick walkthrough will help you escape Tranquility Lane without becoming a mass murderer. -
How to Complete Chapter 6 "Tranquility Lane" Without Losing KarmaThe easy way to complete Chapter 6 involves losing a lot of karma. Here's an alternative method that will grant you karma.
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How to Monetize Your Website and Earn Money from Your ContentGoogle AdSense is a great program, but it isn't consistantly profitable for every site. Here are some alternatives ways to earn a profit. -
Make a New Years Resolution: Blog for a YearWith New Years right around the corner, do you have a resolution yet? Maybe you should commit to blogging.
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How to Use a .Htaccess File to Improve Your WebsiteHere are two tips for how you can use a .htaccess file to improve your website.
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YouTube Videos to Use in Your Social Studies ClassroomKids today have short attention spans and nothing grabs their attention as well as a well produced movie clip. Here are a couple options to use with your kids. -
Shameless Self Promotion: Write Everywhere and Link Back to Your SiteGot a web site? Then you better be shamelessly self-promoting it at every change you get. That's the only way to increase back links, search engine visibility, and traffic. A tip: head to NaBloPoMo, and enjoy a little extra publicity. -
How to Know when Your Car's Brakes Need ReplacedOne day my wife told me, "I think my brakes need replaced." I hopped into the car, heard that tell-tale sign, and said, "Oh yeah." Learn the signs, and fix them before you cause extra damage.
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How to Download Flash Videos and Movies from YouTubeYouTube is great, but don't you wish you could download the videos and store them on your hard drive or flash drive? Now you can, and it's easier than you think. -
Why Your Chevrolet Cavalier Break Lights and Turn Signals Stopped WorkingOne day, I noticed that the brake lights and turn signals on my Chevvy Cavalier stopped working entirely. At first I panicked, thinking it would mean an expensive trip to the auto shop. However, I managed to find a simple, easy, and free solution to the problem.
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Find the Cheapest Stamina Food in World of WarcraftIf you're tanking in WoW, you need stamina food. Too bad it can be god awful expensive... unless you know how to find the good, cheap stuff on the Auction House. -
How to Earn Horde Faction Rep in Alterac ValleyDo you want to buy a mount from another race besides yours? Well get ready to grind some rep. If you spend time in Alterac Valley for honor points, you can do double duty and easily grind Horde rep at the same time.
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How to Earn Alliance Faction Rep in Alterac ValleyDo you want to buy a mount from another race besides yours? Well get ready to grind some rep. If you spend time in Alterac Valley for honor points, you can do double duty and easily grind Alliance rep at the same time.
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How to Plan for the Installation of a Drop CeilingBefore you can install a drop ceiling, there's one important thing to do: plan! Here are some tips to help you develop a layout and estimate the materials you'll need to get the job done. -
How to Kill Moroes and Friends in KarazhanThe Moroes fight is more forgiving than the Huntsman in terms of gear, but more demanding in terms of coordination and execution. Come prepared, and you'll do fine. Read on to find out everything you need to know.
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How to Kill Attumen the Huntsmen in KarazhanAttumen is the first boss you'll meet in Karazhan. With decent gear and a bit of know-how, he's pretty easy to bring down. Find out everything you need to know.
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Burn Notice: Reels You in Hook, Line and SinkerWhen Burn Notice premiered, it seemed like an interesting novelty. I never sat down to watch it, though, until I found the entire first season on the website. I watched all eleven episodes, and the action, story, and characters reeled me in hook, line, and sinker.
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Wall-E: Science Fiction, Love Story, and Social Commentary to BootI was originally skeptical of Wall-E, considering the scarcity of dialogue in the movie. I quickly realized that dialogue is unnecessary, and the movie deftly weaves together elements of science fiction, romance, and social commentary into a terrific product. -
How to Make Any Sandwich Better by Toasting ItA sandwich is a simple meal, but it doesn't need to be bland and boring! Spice up any sandwich with a simple toasting. It'll only take about 10 minutes, it won't dirty any dishes, and it'll taste great!
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Perfect Push-Up: Great Tool for Improving Upper Body StrengthA friend of mine suggested that I try the Perfect Push-up. I'm typically skeptical of infomercial-like gadgets, but this one really works. After several weeks, it's produced measurable results.
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Choosing Your Tankadins Libram in World of WarcraftMost Tankadins opt to use the Libram of Repentance while performing their tanking duties. You may be surprised to find out that, at times, this is a subpar choice and that you'd be better served with something else!
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Five Ways to Use the Outfitter Add on for World of WarcraftYour gear determines what you can and can't do in WoW. You'll want to wear different gear for different situations, and sometimes it can be a hassle to keep it all organized. The Outfitter add on is a must have for hybrid classes, and a useful tool for any player.
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How to Choose a Weapon for Your Protection Paladin in World of WarcraftIt may seem odd, but a tankadin's weapon doesn't have normal tanking stats on it. Weapons like the King's Defender, desired highly by warriors, should be eschewed by Paladin tanks. Avoid looking newbish, and follow this advice the pick out the best tankadin weapon for you. -
How to Level Fishing and Cooking to 300 in WoWFishing and cooking both offer great end-game bonuses. Fishing offers some of the greatest food buffs available, and you'll need to be able to cook the fish in order to use them. Here's a quick overview of how to level these professions in tandem, quickly and efficiently.
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How to Earn More Gold, QuickerTime is money, they say, or in the World of Warcraft - time is gold. Here are a few tips to help you maximize your time and earn the most gold in the limited time that you have to play.
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Introduction to PHP 5 and SimpleXMLUntil PHP 5, you had to write your own XML parser to work with XML. Now, it's built in - and it couldn't be easier. Here's the inside scoop on using SimpleXML.
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Designing Web Games with Javascript, PHP, and AJAXJavascript's DOM functions give you powerful control over the display of a website. Some clever scripting can allow you to build an interactive browser-based game - like Tic Tac Toe.
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'Digg This' Badge: Don't Display it on Every ArticleMany people display the 'Digg This' badge on all of their blog posts. This is a great widget for popular articles - but there's nothing impressive about an article with one digg. Hold out on the 'Digg This' badge until you're article deserves to be dugg.
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Overview of the Digg API - Adding Digg Stats to Your SiteDigg recently released an API for developers that lets you access all kinds of cool information. This is a brief glimpse into how that API works and what you can do with it.
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PHP and XML: What to Do and How to Do ItPHP and XML are powerful tools to make your website dynamic. What can you do by combining the two - and how can you do that?
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Syndicate RSS Feeds on Your Website for Extra ContentRSS feeds are a great way for you to keep up to date on your favorite websites. But they can be an even greater tool for a webmaster. You can syndicate RSS feeds on your own site, adding continuously updating content without any work of your own
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How to Encrypt and Hash Passwords in PHPIf you want to build a user-management system - or work on someone else's - you should know a few basics about how passwords are encrypted or hashed. In other words, how are they made safe for storage?
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Three Quick CSS Tips and TricksCSS is a powerful way to style your website. Here are three quick tips and tricks you can use in CSS and links to more in depth articles to help you understand how to use them.
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Three Types of Graphic Organizers to Use with Your StudentsMany students thrive on visual aids - including graphic organizers that help them think about content knowledge. This article gives an overview of three types of graphic organizers that you might find useful to use with your students.
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Three Ways to Display Sample HTML in a Web BrowserIf you want to display some sample HTML, you've got a tiny problem. The browser thinks that it should render the code. This guide suggests three ways that you can force the browser to display the markup un-rendered.
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Barack Obama, John Edwards Strong in Democratic Debate; Hillary Clinton on the DefensiveThe Democratic Debate wasn't a civil matter. Clinton came out with guns blazing, and Edwards responded with his own attacks. Barack made a few pokes but stayed out of the mess as best he could.
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Jacksonville Jaguars Hold on for a Close Playoff Win Over Pittsburgh SteelersEarly in the second half, Jacksonville led Pittsburgh 21-7. The Steelers came out strong in the second half, and Ben Roethlisberger led his team in a comeback to take a 29-28 lead. With 40 seconds left, Jacksonville kicked the playoff game-winning field goal.
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Barack Obama and John Edwards Tag-Team Hillary Clinton at New Hampshire Democratic DebateThe Democratic Debate was an interesting spectacle - John Edwards and Barack Obama sat next to each other, piggy backing off each other all night. Clinton remained defensive throughout the debate, while Richardson simply repeated his resume.
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Guide to Instructional Methods Used for Transitions in Class PeriodsStudents can only pay attention for 10-15 minutes at a time. In order to keep students at their peak attention level, you should break up the class into smaller portions. In between larger chunks of instruction, include some of these transitional activities.
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Guide to Sites with Free Web Quest Hosting and CreationWeb Quests are lessons on the internet. They involve internet research, and the Web Quest serves as an assignment sheet and a stepping stone for research. They're great tools, but require technical savvy, unless you let someone else do the work for you.
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How to Customize PHP Flag Settings Without Using Apache and HtaccessI recently purchased a hosting account and every time I tried to change a php_flag setting in htaccess I got an Internal Server Error 500! If you've got this problem, there's a simple solution. Create your own php.ini file - in about a minute.
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How NCAA College Football Can Create an 8-Team Playoff Next YearTwenty five ranked teams. Four months of football. And one game decides the national champion. Sound fair? Hardly. Here's how the NCAA can easily fit a 8-team playoff into next year's bowl schedule.
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Does OpenOffice Writer or Microsoft Word Create Smaller Document Files?Open Office and Microsoft Office are pretty similar in a lot of ways. What would tip the scales in favor of one office suite? What if one created documents files that were bloated - five times as big as they need to be?
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How to Create Custom Tooltips with Just HTML and CSSFrustrated with boring tooltips that you can't style? You could customize them with Javascript â€" but that's complicated and unreliable. Here's a simple method to create your own tooltips using just HTML and CSS. -
Beginners Guide to Basic Commands for the Linux TerminalSo you're thinking about picking up a Linux distro. It's got a fancy graphic interface to use - but what happens when you need to use a terminal command? This guide will get you started and help you understand what other people are telling you to do.
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Watching Hotel Rwanda from a Historical PerspectiveHotel Rwanda is a memorable and moving story. It also has plenty of lessons to teach us for the future - and it raises provocative questions that Social Studies classes and citizens alike should ponder.
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Switch From Windows XP to Ubuntu Linux for Everyday Computer UseRecently, I looked at my old pc and thought, "What should I do with you?" Soon, it was wiped clean of the Windows Virus and it was sporting Ubuntu Linux. I've been satisfied since then, and there's nothing I could do on Windows that I can't do with Linux.
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How to Display HTML on a Website Without the Browser Rendering ItSo you've learned a little bit of HTML and you want to share that knowledge with the world. But that pesky browser keeps rendering all the markup you want to display for your users! Well, here are a couple of easy solutions to your problem. -
Guidelines for Using Skits as Performance Assessments in ClassStudents can display content mastery in many ways. Your more active and creative students will appreciate an opportunity to perform a skit in front of the class. It is a great assessment tool and a fun activity rolled into one.
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Activate Prior Knowledge and Promote Curiosity with a KWL ActivityYour students know a lot. If you want then to know more, you need to build on this prior knowledge. A KWL (Know-Want-Learn) activity is great for activating this prior knowledge and building on a foundation.
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Introduce and Transition Your Lessons Well with a Think-Pair-Share ExerciseEvery good lesson needs a great introduction. A Think-Pair-Share activity is the perfect way to get students thinking and introduce or transition to a new topic.
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Silent Discussions: A Method to Increase Student Participation in the ClassroomTeachers always strive for thought provoking class discussions. A lack of student participation can shatter that pipe dream. Use silent discussions to help more students participate.
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How to Use a Jigsaw to Get Your Students to Read, Discuss, and ReteachStudents learn in many ways - reading or listening alone won't do the trick. Use the jigsaw technique to engage your students in reading a text, discussing that text, and then serving as an expert to re-teach it to his or her fellow students.
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How to Encourage Students to Speak in Class Using an A/B Writing ExerciseCan't get your students to discuss things in class? Give them an A/B writing exercise. Forcing them to justify a position in writing will give them plenty of material to talk about during the discussion.
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How to Create and Use Foldable, 3d Graphic Organizers in Your ClassroomFoldables are three dimensional versions of graphic organizers. They help students take notes and make comparisons - and students find them fun! -
Lesson Plan - Comparing the Boston Massacre to the Kent State ShootingsStruggling to find a way to make the Boston Massacre interesting? Try making a direct comparison to a similar event that is less well known, equally bloody, and far more shocking - the Kent State shootings. -
Best Gems for a Paladin Tank to Socket in World of Warcraft (WoW)So you've got some brand new gear and you're looking for gems. This expensive investment can be the difference between a good piece of gear and a great one. Read up on the most important stats for a tankadin and the gems to choose.
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How Dependable Are AP Poll Predictions in NCAA Football?Every August, the sports writers gather to predict the Top 25 teams in NCAA Football. That's a large order to fill. Can they do it? Read on to find out...
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How Make Your Website More Dynamic by Allowing User Input to Impact Your ContentDynamic websites need user generated input - and this comes from forms. This tutorial will show you the basics of how to use a php script to handle forms, process some input, and create some dynamic html. -
How to Pass All of the Elements of a Form to a Second Form with PHPYou never know when you'll need to pass all of the elements of one form along to a second one. You could do this manually, but this tutorial will show you how to create a function to do automate and abstract the process.
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Easy Grade Pro - an Awesome and Powerful Electronic Gradebook ProgramEasy Grade Pro is a powerful electronic gradebook program. It is a compact database program with all of the functionality a teacher could want to track students' grades and attendance.
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WoW Guide to Getting Revered Reputation with Lower City and Keepers of TimeOnce you hit 70, you'll want to get all of your heroic keys. This guide will show you the quickest way to get the key for Lower City and Keepers of Time. Plan ahead - you'll be happy you did.
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How to Avoid a School's Web Filter and Stream Internet Music on School ComputersMany media websites that offer streaming audio are blocked by school's web filters. Using iTunes or RealPlayer, you can skirt around these filters and choose from hundreds of online radio stations.
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Lesson Plan - Exploring Religious Violence and Persecution in 16th Century Europe16th century Europe was torn apart by religious violence and warfare. This lesson gives students visuals to make this violence more concrete. It asks them to write a story about what they have seen.
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Guide to Non-Stamina Food Buffs in World of WarcraftAs a raider, you should be looking to maximize your damage or healing. Check out this guide to find out what food you should hunt and cook to be prepared to help your raid.
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Guide to Stamina Food Buffs in World of Warcraft (WoW)Cooking is an essential skill at the end game. Simple food will grant big bonuses - like + 20 Stamina. This guide will show you what to kill or fish to get the best buffs.
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Generous College Scholarship Possibility in New JerseyAs parents scramble to find a way to pay for their child's college education, some scholarships can be overlooked. In New Jersey, the NJ Stars program makes it possible for 20% of New Jersey's students to attend college completely free.
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Classroom Resources: Spice Up Your Classroom by Writing Your Own News!Newspaper articles make great discussion starters in a classroom. However, sometimes you just can't find the article you want! This guide will show you how you to take an article that you've written and make it look indistinguishable from a real New York Times article. -
A Guide for Technologically Impaired Teachers to Create a Website to Accompany Their ClassesEver think of making a course website but thought it would be too hard or too expensive? Well it's neither. This guide will take you through the quick and easy steps of creating a simple and effective website that won't cost you a penny.