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Education > Teachers & Administrators Challenges of teaching in the age of the Internet: 1 of 14

About fifteen years ago, I would have typed this article on my old Apple IIC "computer" which I used for word processing. The internet, as it exists today, had no place in my life or the lives of most Americans. Since that time the internet, its applications, its ubiquity and its effect on the lives of people all over the wo...
Education > School Bullying & Violence Addressing cultural diversity in the classroom: 1 of 8

Cultural Diversity is increasing in today's schools and classrooms. "By (the year) 2020, almost half of the U.S. school population will consist of members of non-Caucasian cultural groups." (Kauchak, p. 85) This "vibrant mixture of cultural, ethnic, linguistic, and experiential plurality (will have) profound implications for...
Sports & Recreation > Recreational & Youth Evaluating youth development in sports: 1 of 5

In every school community there are students of all ages who participate in youth sports. Many kids begin playing organized sports beginning at age 5 or 6 and kids play sports throughout their entire school career. There are different reasons kids play sports. Initially parents usually introduce their children to a sport or ...
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives Boston Red Sox fans' expectations for the 2007 season: 1 of 5

I read the news of Keith Foulke's retirement the other day with a wistful feeling. He will forever be remembered by me as the guy who made "THE out." When I heard the news, I began thinking back to those magical, sleep deprived days at the tail end of October, 2004. Since today is Sunday, I spent about an hour and a half at ...
Food & Drink > Spices, Herbs & Condiments Creative toppings for hot dogs: 3 of 6

The hot dog is quite possibly the most misunderstood food item on the face of the earth. Many people view them with disdain. They've probably never had a "well crafted" hot dog. When this tubular delicacy is properly prepared, it can be a scrumptious meal. The foundation for a good hot dog is the hot dog itself. Those skinle...
Sports & Recreation > Recreational & Youth How to effectively teach the sport of baseball to kids: 7 of 10

Organizing a Little league Team I have coached Little league for 7 years (soon to be 8) and I am often asked why our team is always successful. Success to me means: the kids have fun, the kids get to try out different positions, the kids have a positive baseball experience, the kids win more than they lose. Obviously, as a c...
Travel > Australia & South Pacific Destinations Places to visit in Australia: 24 of 33

Western Australia is remote. Perth, the capital of WA is the most remote capital city in the world. It is a very clean and urbane city with great nightlife and fine dining. Freemantle is just South of Perth. It is a nifty little seaside town with a 19th century feel. There is an interesting marketplace there as well as an ol...
Sports & Recreation > Recreational & Youth How to start a community baseball league: 3 of 3

One thing your league should consider is a league website. Having your league online helps you streamline the distribution of information to your league's participants. Schedules, standings, directions, forms, FAQs, sponsors and much more can be viewed on your league site. A monetized site can even pay for itself and be a re...
Sports & Recreation > Recreational & Youth How to organize a Little League baseball team: 2 of 2

I have coached Little league for 7 years (soon to be 8) and I am often asked why our team is always successful. Success to me means: the kids have fun, the kids get to try out different positions, the kids have a positive baseball experience, the kids win more than they lose. Obviously, as a coach, I can't play the game. My ...
Business > Small & Home Business How to start a hot dog vending business: 2 of 2

Why be a Hot dog man (or woman)? If you're reading this, maybe you're looking for the answer. As someone once said: "Just when you think you have the answers, I change the questions!" For me, I wanted a low key business that involved lots of interaction with people. I like most people and enjoy chatting about the news of the...