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A Memoriam To Musicians We Recently Lost
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In recent weeks we’ve lost some talented musicians, and as a lover of ALL types of music I’d like to pay tribute to them here.
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The Importance Of Making A Connection
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I’ve often spoken of the importance of making a connection with people while selling The Contributor. I’ve even gone so far as to say it’s more important than the amount of money you make. I was recently asked what I meant by that. Aren’t you trying to make money? The short answer is yes, but there are times when other things take priority over that.
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Music That Makes You Sit Up And Take Note
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I’m not sure what it is that makes music so memorable in our minds, but it can DEFINITELY have an effect on the outcome of our day.
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Music News From Down On The Corner
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Occasionally people roll down their windows to share what they’re listening to with me, especially if my radio isn’t playing.
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Education: Still Feeling The Effects Of COVID-19
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It’s been about five years since the Covid-19 pandemic turned the entire world upside down and turned every home with children into a virtual classroom.
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The Contributor More Than Just A Street Newspaper
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The Contributor is an award winning street newspaper, but that’s only part of the story. As a vendor and writer for this publication, when I look through its pages every two weeks I see so much more. There is a vast array of stories that can be used to teach people of ALL ages something new, much like the Weekly Reader did for me as a young child and as a teenager, really throughout my scholastic life. Every Friday like clockwork our classroom would receive the latest edition. I would immediately open it up.
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School Choice Is Beneficial For Some But Detrimental To Others
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It seems that school choice has become a hot topic nationwide, with 32 states and Washington, D.C., implementing it in various ways. Arizona has actively supported school choice from the beginning. Arizona resident Rebecca Eklund, an educator, parent and advocate for parents of children with special needs who has placed her children through public school, charter school, private school, home school and even the voucher program, said she, “returned to teaching in a traditional public school because [their] local districts still have the most comprehensive resources and the most experienced and educated teachers.” Other states have hit the brakes on funding such programs. Illinois stopped funding their voucher program in 2023, after only six years. It’s important to note that school choice can take many different forms: vouchers, education savings accounts and tax credit scholarships, to name a few.
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Drawing Inspiration From Customers Young and Old
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I’ve often said that, at least for me, selling the paper isn’t just about the money.
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Brace Yourself For The Tug-of-War Between Medical Professionals, Their Patients, and the Insurance Companies
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The healthcare industry and insurance companies often appear to be in opposition to one another rather than working together for the best outcome for the people they serve.