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After Navy service in World War II, I earned a BFA from the Phila. College of Art (now the Univ. of the Arts). I was then recalled to active duty in the Korean War. Following was a 40-year career in public relations, advertising, sales promotion, graphic

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Education > Colleges & Universities (Other) Easy ways to save money as a college student: 1 of 21
If you ask college students if there are any ways to save money, you could get ironic laughs, some choice words of rebuttal or show-me challenges. Saving money may not be easy for many students, but there are many ways it can be done. 1. Budget your expenses: Set up a weekly or monthly money schedule. On a note pad or create... More..
Education > College Courses & Majors Deciding if a degree in criminal justice is right for you: 1 of 20
Education in criminal justice is one of the best choices today for anyone who wants a secure path to a rewarding career. As with those who go into the Armed Forces to become officers, a professional law enforcement officer requires a clean record and good mental and physical health. It also takes personal qualities that incl... More..
Education > College Life Tips to avoid the Freshman 15: 1 of 17
The freshman 15 is a sardonic reference to the theory that after teens complete high school and enter college, they'll gain at least 15 pounds during their freshman year. The reasons are many. You're away from home for the first time, have complete freedom on what and how much to eat, and parents aren't there to monitor your... More..
Education > Early Childhood Ed Acting out signals in pre-speaking children: 1 of 15
When our children were two or three months old, we began to get them accustomed to hand, voice and facial expression signals. It started with the spontaneous baby sounds, including grunts, babbling and arm waving. We encouraged the signals and responded to them, setting up a pattern of understanding at the first development ... More..
Education > Colleges & Universities (Other) Is professor bias a problem in our public colleges and universities?: 2 of 24
Bias isn't just confined to education and educators, but it certainly reaches almost juvenile playground bullying at times on campuses. I remember working on my MFA in the 60s, and ran into a kind of oppression that marked that decade's faculty shift to the left in many ways. The Vietnam anti-war movement was in full bloom, ... More..
Education > Education (Other) Should public schools offer courses in the Bible?: 6 of 67
If you'll excuse the blasphemy ... Hell, no! Every religion believes in indoctrination, and most non-religious people are against it for their children. Free public American education isn't free; it is financed by all taxpayers. If families want their children to be brought up believing in a certain religion and all of its w... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators Teaching tips: The importance of fairness in the classroom: 1 of 11
Being fair and honest with students should be the core of every teacher's philosophy. Not that it always happens in every classroom, or even frequently enough, but it should be your goal. Another aspect is that the teacher's intent to be fair may not be enough to ensure success, but maybe more important, the students must be... More..
Education > Education (Other) Should parents or schools lead the way in teaching children about homosexuality?: 7 of 70
There's an old joke featuring a two-sentence message on a men's room wall. The first: My mother made me a homosexual. The second is in response: If I give her enough wool, would she make one for me? There are some theories that mothers are responsible for a child's eventual sexual orientation. Some say it is the fathers. Oth... More..
Education > College Study Tips Online term papers: Useful or a scam?: 1 of 8
C'mon, guys! How can anyone with any sense of honesty even consider this write-your-term-paper-for-bucks racket as anything but a scam? Maye it can be considered OK by the very busy undergrad or grad student who feels the pressure of time and schedule. After all, some believe, you must consider the reality that partyin... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators Worst things a teacher can do: 6 of 45
Considering some of the recent headlines and raucous jokes about them on the Jay Leno show, the worst offense teachers can commit is to have sexual relationship with students. It certainly is no joke to the people involved, teacher, student, staff and their families. Of course, it also sends a drastically wrong message to ot... More..