There are no easy answers in education, but the idea of adding more instructional time is like putting a Band-Aid on a gushing wound.
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NY Mets Sweep of Yankees in Subway Series – Redemption Is At Hand!
Mets fans will always have these four games to savor. And for Yankees fans who are crying on their pinstripes, for once we Mets fans can shout, “Wait until next year!”
Read More »Theater Review (LA): “Rent” at the Hudson Mainstage
"Rent" has never moved me, but if you're a fan of the show, this is an excellent way to see it.
Read More »Running Shoe Review: Zoot Ovwa 2.0
The Zoot Ovwa 2.0 is a shoe that's light but very well cushioned for training runs on almost any surface. It's a great shoe for mid-foot and heel strikers opting for fast-paced training and racing.
Read More »Software Review: Xara Photo and Graphic Designer v9
Adobe’s Photoshop and Illustrator, while powerful tools, require a lot of study to be able to use proficiently. And yes, there are simpler tools out there. But is there a happy medium.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): “Macbeth” Starring Alan Cumming
In a stunning performance, the actor takes on all the roles in Shakespeare's Scottish Play.
Read More »New Soccer Team to Come to The Big Apple
Will New Yorkers embrace New York City Football Club? First of all they will have to get used to “soccer” being called “football.”
Read More »The Rampant Rise of Gambling in Men’s Golf
According to a recent report by the NCAA, college athletes are naturally more prone to gambling.
Read More »Oxbow Upsets Orb at Preakness – Another Year With No Triple Crown Bid
Oxbow had a couple of things in its favor at Pimlico – namely iconic jockey Don Stevens and trainer D. Wayne Lukas.
Read More »Ending Nuke Testing Critical for Humanitarian Reasons
Ratifying the treaty ending nuclear weapons testing is the next step the United States should take.
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