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SVM Editorial Board Roundtable: Do you approve or disapprove of corporal punishment in schools?
An Arkansas high school administered corporal punishment (two swats on the rear) to a student who participated in the March 14 protest against school shootings. Do you approve or disapprove of corporal punishment in schools?
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They’re off to see the wizard in Rock Falls
Rock Falls High School students took parade watchers somewhere over the rainbow during the school’s homecoming parade Thursday. The theme this year was The Wizard of Oz, and students showed what a whiz of a wiz they were on Oz-themed floats. Homecoming week continues today when the Rockets take on the Oregon Hawks at Hinders Field at 7 p.m. On Saturday, homecoming week wraps up with the homecoming dance.
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Mobile: The April 21 Deadline is Fast Approaching
M-Day…April 21. That is the day Google is waking businesses up to the mobile revolution. Mobile has been growing for years, but the pace is picking up. In 2013, searches on mobile devices outnumbered searches done on desktop computers. Businesses should have taken notice then (if not before) and made their websites easily viewable on phones and tablets. But, many businesses missed the memo or ignored it.
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Review: '71' (Grade: B-plus)
'71' is a gripping thriller set during Northern Ireland’s “troubles”
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8 movies I've never seen, but would watch based on title and cover art
Netflix has a huge library of some of my favorite movies, but it also has many that I’ve never seen or heard of. In the spirit of adventure, here are eight movies that I have not viewed, but would watch solely based on the title and cover art:
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My favorite moments in entertainment in 2014
I’m a lover of all things entertainment.
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Ranking Grisham books, from best to worst
It is said that nothing is certain but death and taxes.
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5 albums that rock
Unlike my contemporaries here at the office, I don't actively seek out new music. Sometimes something comes along that I like, but I tend to lean toward older works. So instead of reviewing new stuff (though some may be new), I'm writing my take on the last five albums I have purchased.
SVM Editorial Board Roundtable: Do you approve or disapprove of corporal punishment in schools?
Question of the week: An Arkansas high school administered corporal punishment (two swats on the rear) to a student who participated in the …
They’re off to see the wizard in Rock Falls
Rock Falls High School students took parade watchers somewhere over the rainbow during the school’s homecoming parade Thursday. The theme th…
Mobile: The April 21 Deadline is Fast Approaching
M-Day…April 21. That is the day Google is waking businesses up to the mobile revolution. Mobile has been growing for years, but the pace i…
Review: '71' (Grade: B-plus)
It wasn’t that long ago.The streets were littered with barricades, and at night, you could see the b…
8 movies I've never seen, but would watch based on title and cover art
Netflix has a huge library of some of my favorite movies, but it also has many that I’ve never seen or heard of. In the spirit of adventure,…
My favorite moments in entertainment in 2014
I’m a lover of all things entertainment.Whether it’s music, movies, TV, books, magazines, tractor pu…
Ranking Grisham books, from best to worst
It is said that nothing is certain but death and taxes.I have another one for you: An annual book au…
5 albums that rock
Unlike my contemporaries here at the office, I don't actively seek out new music. Sometimes something comes along that I like, but I tend to…
Our favorite books of 2014
Last week, fellow reporter Matt Mencarini and I were talking about books. The conversation stemmed from a guilty pang I felt when I realized…
Ranking Foo Fighters records from best to not the best
If you have access to HBO and are not watching “Sonic Highways,” an eight-part documentary series by Dave Grohl, you should. It’s a wonderfu…
How to improve your business SEO and reach customers with sponsored content
Sponsored Content is a form of marketing that offers a business the opportunity to reach a targeted audience in a new way. While sponsored c…