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Cousin Jennifer

Cousin Jennifer By Nick Smith   Cousin Jennifer One evening recently, our housekeeper Mrs. Hudson had brought us a pot of tea, she turned to Sherlock Holmes with an uncharacteristic mischievous smile. “I have a little poser that I fancy might amuse you for a moment or two Mr. Holmes, if you care to hear […]

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Not “Retarded” Please

By Kathryn Malnight retarded |riˈtärdid|adjective less advanced in mental, physical, or social development than is usual for one’s age. This is the dictionaries definition of the word retarded. But this, is what people now use the word as: An “unofficial” (not recognized by dictionaries) slang descriptor for a person/thing/action/object, etc., or a combination of, which […]

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Right Brain Left Brain

Are you left brained or right brained? by Nandita Subbiah Did you know that the left side of your brain and the right side of your brain control different parts of your thinking? For most people, one side of your brain is more dominant than the other side. A person who is ‘’left-brained’’ is supposed […]

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MCAS? Positive or Negative?

“The MCAS tests hurt kids.  Thanks to the Ledger for focusing on those kids who may have skills but cannot pass a written test.  But please don’t forget our third graders trying to read a sixth grade level item, and becoming sick over the test.  Don’t forget our 10th grader contemplating dropping out, and closing […]