Curtain Rises on Graduates as Dance of Life Begins
A reflective column celebrates youth dance recitals and graduation, urging graduates and readers to choose to dance rather than sit on the sidelines. It highlights the effort of students, families, teachers, and communities and quotes songs about living boldly and taking risks.
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Self publishing perils and media speed critiques
Media critic Howard Kurtz apologized for a fast coverage error in the Jason Collins story, highlighting risks of rapid online publishing. The piece notes Philip Corbett’s editor standards and contrasts traditional outlets with digital sites like the Daily Beast amid rising demands for speed and clickthroughs.
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New York Times
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Gabrielle Giffords
Arizona
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Jason Collins
Sports Illustrated
Daily Beast
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Collins
CNN
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Washington Post
Editorial: Should the IRS Autofill Your Taxes
The Orange County Register weighs in on the Autofill Act of 2013. It argues the voluntary program to let the IRS complete simple tax returns would erode taxpayer responsibility and risk expanding government power. It warns about potential future mandates and reduced incentives for finding deductions.
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Internal Revenue Service
Steven Miller
Washington, D.C
IRS
Treasury
Congress
Orange County Register
Dyslexia in First Graders Acknowledges Lifelong Challenge
Dear Doctor K explains dyslexia as a lifelong learning difference rooted in brain processing. It is not vision or intelligence related, and early recognition plus targeted strategies help children succeed. Techniques include listening to books aloud, taping lectures, and spelling grammar software.
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