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Reading and Language Arts teacher for a middle school in Palm Coast Florida.
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Teaching the Elimination of Redundancy to a Writing ClassMost students do not understand that repeating a phrase or saying over and over again is a bad idea in their writing. Here, a way to break students of this habit and make them realize how annoying redundancy really can be.
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The Dangers of Herd Mentality During Standardized TestingWhen one student completes a test very early, watch the other students follow. Here, three negative ramifications of this herd mentality. -
5 Crucial Tips for Proctoring Standardized TestsStandardized tests contain their own fun set of policies and procedures, not to mention pitfalls if the proctor does not perform their duties correctly. Here, five tips to help a proctor fulfill their requirements.
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Should Teachers Allow Students to Choose Their Own Grade?In some cases, teachers have decided to thrust the choice of grades directly on their students. Here, the negative implications of this ideology. -
Teaching a Sonnet Format in a Middle School Creative Writing ClassPoetic verse and rhyme scheme do not have to be exercises in agony for middle school students. Here, a way to teach it so students comprehend the proper format and enjoy the process at the same time. -
Why Overtime for Educators Will Always Remain a Pipe-DreamEducation is a demanding mistress, filled with long, arduous hours well after the bell for dismissal has rung. Here, the two main reasons why teachers should not keep their fingers crossed when it comes to overtime pay. -
Implementing a 3 Strike Policy for Student DisciplineNew educators are often overwhelmed with policies and procedures. Here, a discipline approach which is simple, cut and try.
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5 Quotes Not to Say to Your Child's Teacher During ConferencesInsert. Foot. Here. This is a list of 5 phrases that, during a parent conference, makes educator's ears bleed.
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5 Phrases Your Child's Teacher Does Not Want to HearYour child's teacher winces and cringes whenever you say these words. Here, a list of phrases to avoid and why it makes a teacher want to run through a plate glass window.
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The Advantages of Keeping a Teacher Reflection JournalWhile some male teachers might bristle at the thought of keeping a diary, one can learn a lot about what kind of educator you are through self-reflection. -
Providing Supplies for Unprepared Students at Little to No CostNo pen? No paper? No problem! Here, some ways to help the student who is perpetually and woefully prepared for class. -
Teachers: Take Your Arguments Out of Students' ViewSometimes the rules governing discipline in school are a tangled web of confusion, which can lead to harsh disagreements among teachers and their support staff. Here, the negative ramification regarding this friction.
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Teaching Persuasion with a Relatable Writing PromptTeaching students to ponder the other side of an argument can be unbelievably difficult. Here, a personalized prompt that carries consequences and gets students to utilize effective persuasive techniques.
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Absenteeism and Parental Accountability: Please Get Your Child to School!Accountability is a point of contention nationwide in the realm of education. Should teachers shoulder all the blame for their students not making the grade? Not if parents do not perform their basic duties first.
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The Negative Ramifications of Using 50% as the Lowest Grade in the ClassroomClassroom purists take notice. Some schools and even counties are implementing the idea of making 50% the lowest grade a student can receive. Here, some reasons why this idea could have negative consequences, both short and long term. -
The Benefits of a Grade "Safety Net"Giving a student a zero grade in elementary or middle school might be too damaging to their average. Here, a pledge of leniency so that students can still recover. -
Teacher Perspective: Back to School Jitters and How to Deal with ThemI am no longer a new teacher. Let's just call me "seasoned." But despite my years of experience, the beginning of the school year brings forth a certain amount of stress. Here, an approach to coping with the dawn of a new school year. -
The Financial Consequence of Partying During CollegeInnocent transgressions during high school can lead to immature behavior once a student reaches institutions of higher learning. The financial pitfall of these errors can be astounding and long term.
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5 Items to Supply for Parents on Back to School NightHere, a list of "must-haves" every educator should be armed when back to school night arrives!
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7 Common Studying Mistakes College Students MakeIt is easy to fall back on mistake-laden common practices implemented in the realm of higher learning. Here, 7 red X's one must avoid at all costs when entering the hallowed halls of any college.
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Creating a Homework Routine from Day One in Your ClassThere is a way to stop the excuses regarding late and missing homework assignments dead in their tracks. Here, an explanation regarding a "soft deadline."
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5 Things Parents Can Provide to Assist Educators' PocketbooksEducation budgets are being slashed. Here are five items that every teacher can never be in short supply.
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A First Day of Class Idea for Middle School Creative Writing TeachersNew school year. New Faces. Get started on the right foot establishing a classroom setting that is friendly, humorous, and inspiring. Here's how!
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Diffusing the "End of the World" Fear in StudentsStudents have enough concerns that cause them great stress. And now, everybody with an opinion wants to voice theirs regarding "The End of Days." Here, ideas to assuage their fears...coupled with a warning!
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What Teachers Can Do to Prepare Their Elementary School Students for a Scantron-Based TestStudents suffer from enough test anxiety. Diffuse part of their fears by acclimating them to the form frequently used on state and federal tests.
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3 Political-Based Warnings About Becoming a Public School EducatorSuddenly, it appears as if educators are being treated as the antagonist. Here, what every college student needs to consider before tackling the daily challenges of the teaching field... and it has almost nothing to do with the classroom!
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5 Kitchen Appliances Where it is OK to Go CheapCutting costs and living on a tight budget are not only necessary for more and more Americans, but en vogue as well. Below, a list of items you really should not break the bank when purchasing.
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Creative Consequences for Texting in the ClassroomTeachers nationwide are battling inattention due to the newest technologies. Here, a list of ideas that will make a student think twice before texting their friends in another classroom
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3 Inexpensive Vacation Sites for EducatorsAustralia and Paris are normally not in the cards for teachers, especially in states where education funding is constantly on the chopping block. Here, three ideal locations that can be breath-taking in scope and variety...but also in a teacher's budget!
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A School Bathroom Policy?! Not Just a Load Of...An excited student raises his hand. You think he has had a moment of enlightenment after months of inattentive staring. And then he asks the question: Can I go to the bathroom? Here, a policy for teachers to minimize this occurrence.
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The Columbine Tragedy: A Calm Reflection 12 Years LaterThe events that transpired at Columbine are twelve years behind us. But looking ahead, the lessons it taught us are still practiced and the memory it creates still with us. Although fears have abated, the remembrances of lives lost have not dissipated.
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Obama's "No Child Left Behind" Policy: Punishment Vs. ReinforcementIs NCLB a punishment? A reinforcement of a law that contains more holes than Swiss Cheese? Is Race to the Top the solution? An emphatic "no" from one educator tired of the political doubletalk.
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3 Financial Break Ideas to Get College Students to Join and Stay in the Teaching RanksWhat can be done to continue enticing and hiring the best and brightest individuals when the educational scene is rife with controversy?
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Why the Teacher Evaluation is Still EffectiveNaysayers of the typical teacher evaluation stress that being told what they are doing right or wrong based on one day is lunacy. But much can be ascertained based on that one day.
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The Positive Implications of Having a Camera in Every ClassroomOverhead cameras are often believed to be an invasion of one's privacy. But the proverbial "eye in the sky" can actually have many benefits for teachers and administrators in a school setting.
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Teaching the Art of Characterization with a Random Name GeneratorStudents can often be well-trained to create a short story character from scratch. But sometimes, that creativity needs a push in the right direction. Providing a name for students to play with can get them going in the right direction.
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What is a Blork?Too often, education is about filling in Scantron sheets, otherwise known as coloring in dots that symbolize the right answer versus the incorrect responses. Here, an idea that allows students to realize the most powerful tool: their imagination.
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The Negative Consequences of a Timed EssayHere, a look at why timed essays can be a serious impediment on creativity and put needless stress on the shoulders of students nationwide. Also, a workable solution.
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Eliminating Problems at the End of the School DaySometimes, the simple trek from point A to point B for a student becomes a journey in futility. Getting students on the bus can be as complicated and fun as a root canal. So, what can a teacher do to make this end-of-day procedure simple and routine?
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Getting and Keeping Students On-Task After They Leave a Boisterous ClassroomStudents entering your classroom armed with pixie sticks and chocolate bars can make for a long class period. Here, a simple approach to getting students to perform at their educational best in any situation.
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Usages of Twitter for EducatorsThe Twitter platform is easily accessible and allows anybody access to instant information. Here, a possible use of Twitter for discerning educators.
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The Positive Aspects of the Co-Teach ModelSometimes, a teacher needs more than just a helping hand. Having a second set of eyes can be integral in the classroom. Here, a list of reasons why the co-teach model is effective and perhaps necessary in some education settings.
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The Negative Aspects of the Co-Teach ModelIt takes a village to raise a child. But implementing the numbers game in a classroom may have several drawbacks...
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Introducing Unique Vocabulary to Students Using Savethewords.orgWords come and words go. And teaching students vocabulary can sometimes feel like a painful process. Here, a special look at words on the endangered list and how students can take ownership of them.
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A Teacher's Dilemma: Keeping Middle School Students at Arms-Length on FacebookLike a Bajillion other people worldwide, I have a Facebook Account. And much to my surprise, I have students, past and present, who try to "friend" me. This article will explain why it is best to reconsider before pushing that green "friend" button.
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Teaching Morals in a Middle School Creative Writing ClassRecently, my students completed the creation of children's short stories and delighted in the fact that I was working right alongside them!
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The Importance of Keeping a Hard Copy of GradesIt is always a pleasure to be visited by administration in my classroom...no... seriously, at my school, it is! But sometimes the visit is not a "how is everything going" moment.
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DEAR: The Benefits of "Drop Everything and Read" in Middle SchoolStudents in a middle school setting can usually list 800 things they would rather do than read a good book. But life proves that practice at anything makes perfect. And most will benefit from a practice known as "DEAR".
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Newsflash: It is OK for Teachers to Admit They Are HumanSometimes students have this preconceived notion that teachers are above fault and their word is law. Making errors, of course, is human, and sometimes it can be a good idea for students to see their teachers make mistakes.
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Nationstates.Net: A Fun, Effective Way to Introduce Students to Government Decision-making and Cause and Effect RelationshipsMy brother first introduced me to this site eight years ago. And much to my surprise and delight, it still exists in all its thought-provoking glory. Below I will provide for you tips on how to use this site in a classroom.
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The Drawbacks to Showing Educational Films in ClassEducational videos have their place. But often, they are little more than time fillers and sometimes this can get you in trouble as an educator.
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Having Students Write Their Own Classroom ConstitutionChances are, if you are an educator, you already have a set of base rules for your students to follow. Having students create their own set of rules to follow gives them more ownership of their actions and responsibilities.
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Configuring a Fair Creative Writing Rubric in Middle SchoolHow does one grade creativity fairly? Is it even possible in a Creative Writing class? I have designed a blueprint that undoubtedly will go through several permutations but can be utilized as a suggested starting point.
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A Creative Writing Idea for Middle School Students: What Color Best Represents Your Personality?Consider it part creative writing assignment, part experiment, and part how a student sees themselves: Having students write about the color that best fits them can have benefits for both student and teacher.
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Teaching Students that the Assignment is Not a RaceThere is one in every classroom: A student who works on an assignment at Mach 3 just to complete work. The problem? It is done slip-shod and incorrect. So what is an educator to do?
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A Computer in Every Classroom and for Every Student: India Might Make it HappenWhen it comes to technology, schools are often lacking. Now a new tablet computer from India might enable schools nationwide to make a quantum leap forward.
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Courses in English Education for the Future Language Arts TeacherWhat college courses are generally accepted and required to become a language arts teacher? Here, I will name 5 that require both patience and perseverance in pursuit of an English Education degree.
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Educating Rebellious Middle School Students Not to "Fight the Power"Often in middle school, students start reformulating in their minds what makes a hero. Once it was Mom and Dad; this is often quickly replaced with the antithesis of heroism. What's a teacher and parent to do?
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The Benefits of Starting Class with an Essential QuestionAn essential question allows students to know what they will be learning each and every class period. It is also a way of holding them accountable for their own education.
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Finding a Fair Middle Ground with Social Promotion of StudentsPromoting a child because of his or her age is wrong, particularly if the student did not earn it. Holding a child back only causes animosity and lower self esteem. Can a viable middle ground exist?
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Teaching Mythology Using Silly BandzSilly Bandz are a hot new craze among elementary and middle school students. Some teachers confiscate the rubber band shapes. Others take the opportunity to create lesson plans involving them.
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A Silly Bandz Lesson Plan Idea for Science EducatorsMost schools hate them. Districts have banned them. Still, kids will still wear them. Why not make them a learning experience?
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The Negative Aspects of Being a Substitute TeacherBeing a substitute teacher can feel like a soldier who has entered enemy territory. Before taking the plunge, consider these negatives and avoid the potential landmines.
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The Positive Aspects of Being a Substitute TeacherSubstitute teaching is often looked at as a form of masochistic torture. But some overlooked upsides exist!
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Affordable, Fun and Hilarious Extrinsic Rewards for Middle School StudentsMiddle school students often come with a sense of entitlement. Here are some extrinsic motivators that will humor and reward them for a job well done.
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What Not to Buy Your Favorite Teacher at the End of the School YearThe school year is drawing to a close. Here I present to you a list of things that your child's teacher really does not need.
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Using "Pants on the Ground" from American Idol to Tackle Dress Code Violations at SchoolMost schools have dress codes. And where there is a law, there is going to be offenders who try to break it. Larry Platt's hilarious rap about urban fashion has helped educators in spearheading violators.
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Do Older Teachers Become Stagnant?As one year becomes five, then ten and twenty, repetition and age in the classroom can become one's enemy. Sometimes it is best to press "refresh" in the classroom and always stay young at heart. Here's how.
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Living like a Millionaire on a Breath of Fresh Air with My Education DegreeI clip coupons. I search for the cheapest gas. I buy generic. But I would not change it for any amount of money in the world. I did what I wanted by going to college and earning a college degree.
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Teaching the Hidden Curriculum During HomeroomAs a middle school teacher, I am often appalled at students' manners and lack of etiquette in social situations. Homeroom is a perfect time to monitor and improve student's character and model appropriate behaviors.
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Senate Bill 6 and Why it Must Be StoppedA new Bill in the state of Florida is trying to be passed. It will tie teacher's livelihood and careers to student tests and disregard knowledge and experience in the profession.
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For the Educators: Getting Yourself Past the Third Marking Quarter SlumpEducators nationwide start to feel burned out around this time of year. What to do to counteract that worn down feeling...
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Educators Nationwide in an Uproar: Obama Condones Mass-Firing of Educators in Rhode Island High SchoolCentral Falls High School has become a huge headline grabber, as the entire faculty faces possible firings at the end of the school year. Barack Obama is in full support, much to the ire and anger of teachers nationwide.
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Getting Students Past the Third Marking Quarter SlumpTips to help students get "over the hump" during the third marking quarter.
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The Expedia Best Price Guarantee: Is it Worth Your Time?Expedia promises you will not find a lower price on a hotel anywhere else online. If you do, they will match the lower price and grant you a $50 voucher. But you better have a saint's patience and an eagle eye, or you will get nothing but frustrated.
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Recessionary Fun in Flagler CountyFlagler County in north central Florida has been hit hard by the latest recession. And the times are not looking better in the near future. But that does not mean there is no fun to be had as warm weather comes our way!
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Blockbuster Changes Their Terms... Again!Blockbuster is test marketing a new inititative, allowing customers to rent any movie, new or old, for a bargain basement price of 99 cents. But the return policy comes with stiffer penalties...
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Product Review: Mace Muzzle Dog Repellent SprayAre dog owners in your neighborhood neglecting your right to exercise? Be prepared for attack with a device that attaches conveniently to your waist.
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Moldy Classroom? Solutions for Teachers that Will Help All Classroom Visitors!Every year at this time, I experience raging allergic symptoms, courtesy of mold and mildew in the classroom. But never fear! Solutions to this annual issue are at hand!
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Becoming and Remaining the Calm AuthorityDo presentations cause you to break into hives? Does the word hyperventilation come to mind when you are faced with the daunting proposition of speaking in front of large crowds?
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Beware Customers of Bank of America!An authentic-looking e-mail from a phishing site pretends to be your bank...but beware! This is not your friendly neighborhood bank!
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Has Blockbuster Shot Itself in the Foot?A heated battle between Netflix and Blockbuster's video rental program has been taking place for years. Now both companies have decided to change their monthly plans. Why one makes more sense from a customer's perspective, while the other leaves nothing but question marks...
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A Teacher's Guide on How to Vent After HoursCharlie keeps calling out. Emily always has a smart-aleck "So what?" with every admonition. Here are some ways to vent some pent up frustration after the final bell rings.
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An Effective and Inexpensive Home Security Measure: The Secure DogThe Secure Dog is a bona-fide deterrent to home invasion. Besides, who in their right mind wants to attempt a break and enter when they hear what sounds like a snarling canine in your home?
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Thinking of Pursuing a Vending Machine Business?The vending machine business has been around seemingly since the beginning of time. And fortune can smile upon you, but the streets are not always paved with gold.
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Are Our Children Being Programmed Like Robots?If you do well on state approved multiple choice exams, you will be a successful student. But is this what the world is about? Is this what makes a purposeful member to our society?
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Floridian Parents Take Notice: Your Children Are Not as Safe as You ThinkCourtesy of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, you are able to find out how many sexual predators and offenders live near you...and the amount may shock and scare you!
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AdPerk.com Rewards Online Ad Viewers With Free Magazine SubscriptionsA website has been created that allows you to watch streaming on-line advertisements. For your time, they reward you with a free magazine subscription.
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Cussing in the Classroom and Solutions to the Ensuing MessLet's face the facts. We all say words that we often need to keep to ourselves. As an educator and in many facets of life, letting out a cuss word can have negative ramifications if it is not handled properly.
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Get a Michael Vick Chew Toy for Your DogPet owners, enraged by Michael Vick's callous lack of empathy towards dogs, can now turn the tables by purchasing the chew toy at www.vickdogchewtoy.com. The toy's price tag is set at $10.99 plus shipping and handling.
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Www.ezthemes.com: Avoid at All CostsDesktop enhancements from Ezthemes.com can add spice to your computer. But a negative side effect exists that can give you a long-term nightmare.
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Relaxation Techniques for Teachers on the First DayEven after eight years of service as an educator, I find myself with butterflies in my stomach. They flutter, bang into each other, and make my stomach feel as if I have just indulged on five chicken quesadillas from Taco Bell.
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The Negative Aspects of www.ratemyteachers.comIt brings the word-of-mouth factor into the realm of cyber-space and almost seems to invite gossiping between former students and parents. However, a more dubious factor should be added to the proverbial equation.
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Possible Do-it-Yourself Solutions to a Backed-up Garbage Disposal UnitThis idea may gross some people out, but the same plunger one might use for a toilet can also be manipulated for the sinks and shower stalls.
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Rolling the Dice on a Hotel Discount...Some prices for one star hotels in the Orlando area were quoted as low as $19 per night.
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Silencing the Myth: Do Teachers Have Summers Off?I know of fellow educators who tutor during this gap of "time off" in order to pay off the bills. Some take on retail positions. Others, camp counselors. Still others, driving their vehicles and delivering pizza to their students. Does this sound like time off to you?
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The Dangers of Craigslist.com For Children and What You Can Do About ItIs the lady you have been communicating through Craigslist's personals section really a 32 year old mother of two? Or is she a high school teenager of 16? Is your 14 year old daughter attempting to have relations with a 40 year old man two towns away?
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Tips for Detecting a Cutter in the ClassroomBut what are some of the tell-tale signs of a cutter? Nobody would know better than a teacher, like myself, that has already reported a girl of fulfilling these actions. In fact, it is not too difficult to detect.
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Allowing the Backpack in the Classroom? How Soon We Forget..The precautionary measure of having students first leave their personal belongings in their lockers almost borders on requirement in this day and age.
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The Teacher and Student Double StandardEducators, perhaps in light of poor salaries and negative social strata assigned to them, are becoming a bit less professional...and by this I may be so brazen as to say a lot less professional!
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What We All Can Learn from C. Montgomery BurnsIt might be a little disconcerting that someone as evil as C. Montgomery Burns seems to have all of the chips in life.
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Behold the Power of the Blueberry!Recent studies have shown that daily servings will serve as a preventer of cancer, hearth disease, and other age-related ailments.
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Attention Male Educators: Leave the Hugging for Someone ElseNothing is easier than steering clear of possible allegations by not hugging a student in the first place.
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Spearheading Early Discipline Issues at the Beginning of the School Year: Middle School Style!Believe it or not, in a middle school setting, most students take this sentence quite seriously.
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The Pitfalls of Being Too AgreeableLocking up how one truly feels and just agreeing with everybody not only garners you no respect, but eventually an emotional outburst can result.
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Buying School Supplies at the Right Time for Pennies on the DollarI find enough money on the street for most school supplies taking an evening stroll with my girlfriend. In the need for pencils?
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Need a Reason to Call in Sick This Week? Brownielocks.com Has a Holiday for the OccasionIs it really necessary to get out of bed for five days straight and slouch behind the wheel of your vehicle, inhaling the exhaust fumes of the slowly accelerating elderly man in front of you? I say thee nay.
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Setting Aside Personal Time Is CrucialThe answer remains simple. Ironically, a constant "I must complete my assignment before I do anything recreational" is the wrong attitude, particularly for the person who works eight or nine hours straight.
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The Advantages and Disadvantages of Cameras at Traffic LightsAsk yourself this pertinent question: How does my city's decision affect the average driver, the driver who may not be absolutely perfect, but only has isolated, rare instances of indecision when faced with the prolonged yellow light?
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Winfixer Program Will Install Itself Regardless of Your WishesHarassing messages demanding payment for the registered version will become a constant form of annoyance if Winfixer effectively installs itself to your computer.
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Why E-mails and Messengers Will Never Take the Place of Face-to-Face ConversationA hand gesture here, a wink there, a strained smile that shows that not all is well cannot be portrayed effectively through a Blackberry Text Message.
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A Message of Hate in SpywareTrue, words of hatred will not produce negative ramifications to a users computer, but it begs the question: Can researchers assume a possible white supremacist group responsible for the latest outbreak of trojan and backdoor variants that raid computers?
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The Drawback to Grading on a CurveStudents in middle school are testing the waters in their own personal experiences. It is not too early for boys and girls at this age to experience some real world consequences for their actions as it relates to test preparation.
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Sectional Sofa Shopping: Prepare for the InsanityI warn you, if you are not prepared, you can make a significant mistake. Been there, done that.
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Fresh Out of College and Moving Into Your Own Place - Furnish It Without Breaking the BankDo not high-tail it to Sears just yet. Put your car keys down and spend five minutes looking at possible money-saving alternatives.
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Ejury.com: Become a Virtual JurorApparently, lawyers pay the "Average Joe" to look over their pre-court cases and respond to certain elements of the case for cold, hard cash.
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Why Are You Settling for Less?One of the consistencies in life is that failure can and maybe will take place. It is the way you handle these failures that make you who you are.
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Will Pandora.com Be Forever Silenced?Those of us absolutely exhausted listening to Ashlee Simpson and other popular musicians must once again find a new outlet for tastes that are not confined to "the norm."
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Reality Check: If You Do Not Have a Firewall, Now May Be the Time to Get OneIf you are one of the countless people that believe a virus protection is enough to help you sleep well at night, let this be a reality check for you.
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Gametap.com Rivals Big Name Gaming Systems and Pirated Video GamesAnd Gametap's rivals are numerous. Gamefly is not Gametap's only chief concern. The world of pirated video games has never been more pronounced and aggressive as it is currently.
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The Floridian Fireworks Law: Loopholes and Ridiculous ClausesAlas, the laws in Florida as well as every state seem to morph and change on a weekly basis.
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Looking for a Magazine Subscription at a Rock Bottom Price? Your Search is Over!After typing in the exhaustively long name, if you are a magazine freak like myself, put this site in your favorites folder.
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Survey Says: Zoompanel is Worth the TimeAnd now the cheesy part where I almost sound like an infomercial: But wait! There's more!
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So... How's That New Year's Resolution Holding Up?Yes, we are officially at half-time for the year and who can possibly forget all of those self-made promises we babbled incoherently (if not drunkenly) on New Year's Eve regarding resolutions?
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Buying of Celebrity Trash: What the World Has Come ToOK, this indeed is probably a bored web surfer who thought it would be quite humorous to make such a ridiculous offer.
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How to Handle a Fire Evacuation in Flagler County. FL: A Before, During, and After GuideAnxiety is an issue that will happen to all citizens during a mass evacuation. How is my home? Is it still in one piece? Have I lost everything I left behind?
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How to Penny-Pinch Walgreens Style!Behold! A very cheap Associated Content Producer (AKA Kevin Kreusch) will now show you how to get some major bargains at Walgreens for an insanely cheap price...or even for free!
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A Newbie's Guide to Surviving Universal Studios Theme Parks in OrlandoIn the past, I have offered quite a few tips on money-saving, and this experience taught me a very valuable lesson: Sometimes it is close to impossible to save money at highly featured theme parks...even when the entry fee is free.
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Absent Again?! How to Handle the Consistently Absent StudentAlas, what is a teacher to do with the issue of perpetual absenteeism? How can this problem be nipped in the bud, especially if a set of parents feel it is justifiable to take three exclusive trips to Guam just to enjoy the sunny beach setting?
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Rolling the Dice: How to Find an Excellent Las Vegas Vacation Deal!Last year I paid $900 for a five day, six night stay at the Orleans Hotel and Casino. This was an all-inclusive package that included the hotel stay, round trip air tickets for two (because going alone represents way too much temptation) and a Ford Mustang rental car.
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Caring for a Cockatiel: Avoiding Common Problems And Your Pet Will Live A Long LifeA cockatiel's life span falls somewhere between the range of ten to fifteen years, but some can live much longer with proper and preventive care.
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How to Not "Lose Your Shirt" in Las VegasIn two consecutive years, I am close enough to break even and still have money to pay the electric bill and mortgage. And this is the way I like it.
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The Creation of an Effective Educational Lesson Plan in Florida: Middle School Language ArtsA lesson plan is of tantamount importance because it protects a teacher who is being accused of not doing his or her job properly. In all essence, it is a living blueprint of the themes and activities that take place in a given day, week, or month in a teacher's classroom.
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How to Choose the Right Guinea PigOften, people become attached to the runt of the litter, the "underdog" so to speak. Not a good idea.
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Dealing with the Belligerent Parent: A Teacher's Guide to Proper Phone EtiquetteKeep the emphasis and the focus on the child and make resolutions clear and concise.
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The Ocean Deck: Beach, Bar, and Beer Battered OnionsSearching high and low, it took me a couple of years to discover a diamond in the rough, located just minutes from the Daytona Beach Pier.
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Off! Active Repellent: Ultimate Protection from Hungry InsectsOff! Active Repellent is a mandatory product at dusk if you are at the shoreline.
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Anywhere Chair's Mini Sand Chair: Comfort At The Beach At A Comforting PriceUnless your beach is made of white, powdery sand, throwing a towel down and laying out can actually be a painful experience.
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Banana Boat Sport Quik Blok Sunblock Spray Lotion: Protect Against that Deep-Fried Feeling!The power of our sun should never be taken for granted whether one lives in New York or in the southern region of the United States.
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H2O Audio for IPod Nano: The Best Way To Listen To Your Music On the BeachDoes one really need an iPod while in the middle of the ocean?
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Themeshack.net: A Safe Place for Desktop EnhancementsAt first a fledgling website, each of the 16 featured programmers comes jam-packed with unique desktop creations for every season, reason, and holiday imaginable.
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Tips on How Not to Drive a Retail Worker Out of Their MindHere's a newsflash for the inconsiderate impatient customer: Hired part-time cashiers are not trained to catch money or items you are buying just because you had to wait in line for 20 minutes.
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Round 2: How Not to Drive a Retail Worker Out of Their MindWhat about the line behind you, glaring angry daggers at the cashier? What about the overwhelmed cashier, who probably yearns for a 28 story building to jump off?
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Strength Shoes: Jump like Frogger or Gimmicky Waste of Money?Being an individual who never quite made the 6 foot mark, I was intrigued. According to the ad, I would look just like a flying Air Jordan, while my minions under me would look up with open-mouthed awe and respect.
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Magsforless.com: Don't Expect MuchI knew receiving Rolling Stone magazine was a lost cause, but for some reason, I could not just let it go at that.
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Italian Cuisine at Its Finest: La Bella Pizzeria in Flagler Beach, Florida Delivers on Mother's Day and Every Day of the Year!The irony is that if you blink, you will drive past the restaurant on A1A because it appears quite small and almost nestled in with other shops in Flagler Beach. But do make that stop, or even turn around if you must.
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Anti-Spyware Programs to AvoidThere are tell-tale signs that the sypware removal software you are tinkering with is worse than the problem itself.
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Lysol Cling Toilet Bowl Cleaner Versus Church and Dwight SnoBol Liquid CleanerCertainly whatever God-awful damage I had done previously to the bottom of the toilet bowl would be decimated by a disinfecting champion.
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The Aplore Virus: A Messaging NuisanceThe first virus I ever got in contact with on-line was right through my yahoo messenger.
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Please Pass The Air?While the idea is not original in the United States (Japan beat us here again), it may very well catch on.
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Red Baron Pepperoni Pizza Versus Digiorno Pepperoni PizzaThe self-proclaimed king of beers may very well be Budweiser, but the king of frozen pizza will always be Digiorno. If you find it on sale at $5 or under, at the risk of sounding like a stock advisor, "buy buy buy!"
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Air Wick Freshmatic Automatic Spray Versus Renuzit Adjustable ConesThe scent of citrus can be somewhat gratifying, but it can also be overwhelming.
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Tide Simple Pleasures Vanilla and Lavendar VS. Gain Joyful Expressions Apple Mango TangoAs the owner of several white t-shirts, and with maybe too much excess time on my hands, I decided to treat myself...as well as my two identical white shirts to some rich Breyer's chocolate ice cream.
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Aquafresh Extra Clean Whitening Mint Versus Fructodent Gel Fluoride Mint and Chocolate ToothpasteBeing the curious individual I am, I decided to temporarily shelve the Aquafresh and attempt a bizarre crossover; can a toothpaste actually clean your teeth properly and also taste good enough to eat?
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Site Advisor: The Advantages and DisadvantagesSite Advisor can be compared to a thin force field against websites that are quite questionable in their motives.
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Controlling Road Rage: How To Curb Your AngerJust like you should back off if someone prepares to start a fistfight, you should avoid the aggressive desires that are burning in the back of your head.
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Five Things You Must Consider Before You Lay Claim to Your IndependenceThis is the rule most focused on by 20-somethings venturing out on their own: "I no longer have to listen to my parents." No more curfews, rules, nagging about not lifting a finger...but whoopsie-daisy!
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A Reality Check for Prospective Mothers and FathersIf you throw temper tantrums, dress like you're 15, and still hang out at clubs, please do yourself and your future child a favor: Become a parent some other year.
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Football Withdrawals and How to Deal with ThemThere are ways through the tough off-season for those of us who suffer from such ailments, while the Peyton Manning's of the world get some rest and relaxation in Disney Land and drive around in their souped-up Corvettes.
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Crying Statue of the Virgin Mary: The Real Deal or a Cry for Help?It is credible to believe that a business will often stop at nothing to garner attention and more customers. Are we seeing this take place?
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Choose Your Date of DemiseThe world as we know it, according to some, is about to reach its final hurrah like the end of an epic novel.
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Pack Rats and Clutter: A Clean-Up SolutionThat George Foreman Grill? The Food Processor or extra set of unopened dinner plates? Never-used Brandy glasses that were given to you for Christmas four years ago?
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The Common Q-Tip: Friend or Foe?Most individuals are prone to thrusting the Q-Tip as deep as it will go with reckless abandon, little knowing that the Q-Tip will not magically grab onto the offending wax.
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Mother's and Father's Day Tandem Gifts!No cheesy T-shirts with two holes for Mom and Dad's heads that can fit two bodies (although I find those hilarious, particularly when both people attempt to walk while wearing one).
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Kicking it "Old School" on a Rainy DayYes, the key here is to relax and do so with a guilt-free conscience.
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Don Imus Searches the Classified Ads..This one is for you, Rutger's.
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10 Fashions of 2007 that Must Die Now!Twenty years from now, we will be sitting at our virtual reality televisions and laughing at the silly men who struggled to defiantly hold their pants up in the face of gravity!
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Integretel Does NOT Equal Integrity!The gentleman (and I use that term loosely) who answered the phone sounded surly and as if I interrupted a late-night make-out session.
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Teachers: Prepare for the End of the YearNew teachers may have problems with students that, at one time, were angelic and sincere in their class studies. Now they seem more like the goblins in the movie theater scene of the hit 80's movie Gremlins.
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Sometimes it Pays to Spend More: The Schick Quattro TitaniumIf you just want a smooth, clean shave with little to no razor burn, you have to throw the generic brand aside and pay homage to the king of shaves: Schick.
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The Huffy Blackwater Mountain Bike: An Escape from the Drudgery of SocietyThe beauty part about it is the Huffy Blackwater Mountain Bike serves almost as an ATV.
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Counteracting the Post Spring Break BluesAnd after college, all you have to do is work for the next 35 to 40 years of your life and then you get the satisfaction of retirement.
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A Touch of Nature at Deleon SpringsThe further out you go, the more everyday stress will melt away, replacing by a transient tranquility that is hard to come by in this dog eat dog world.
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Give Britney a BreatherOne must wonder about the fragile emotional state of this once proud performer.
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The Extinction of the BlinkerThe Geo Metro makes a right. No blinker. No warning. I almost feel stood up.
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Warning! an E-Bay Loophole Uncovered!How on Earth can someone make a claim 60 days after a purchase on a magazine subscription that takes 10 weeks to start?
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Making Ends Meet: The Elusive DreamI'm a teacher. And yes, I have accumulated more than a few crumbs using these money-saving techniques.
