Monthly Archives: May 2016

Taking steps to prevent mosquitoes is just smart

Posted on May 23, 2016 by tedmanzer

We’ve had some wet weather in eastern North Carolina this spring. Everyone knows that standing water means more potential mosquito breeding grounds, but we don’t always realize other things besides low spots also fill up with water. Old tires, bottles, … Continue reading →

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Why do so many people hate math?

Posted on May 17, 2016 by tedmanzer

My students say it all the time. “This isn’t math class, why do we have to do math, especially word problems?” It’s frustrating. Math is all around us. “Life is a series of word problems,” I tell them. In high … Continue reading →

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Staying active can be the greatest asset toward longevity

Posted on May 10, 2016 by tedmanzer

This weekend was Mother’s Day and normally I write some type of Mother’s Day column. It’s also gardening season and planting a garden can be a ritual that makes some people feel alive. I picked gardening this time. A few days … Continue reading →

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