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Teaching With A Metaphor

a: Teaching with a metaphor ~
b: eating a fudgy oatmeal cookie

What: Teaching with a metaphor is like a fudgy oatmeal cookie. The cookie itself should be enough and enjoyable on its own. The chocolate allows the student to hold it in their mouth and chew on it a bit longer.

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Writer: LucretiaGermanica
LCC: LB
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Date: Dec 19 2010 3:08 AM


Sarah Palin Is Like This Rosemary's Baby

a: Sarah palin ~
b: this Rosemary's Baby

What: "Sarah Palin is like this Rosemary's Baby which resulted from the unholy union of John McCain and the far right qaeda/taliban of the GOP. They brought her into this world and now they just can't get rid of her."

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Writer: renato
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Date: Aug 20 2011 3:59 PM


It All About Equilibrium...

a: Buffer ~
b: a shock absorber

What: "An acid-base buffer is like a shock absorber-something to prevent a disturbance while retaining the original conditions or structure" This is from page 196 of the linked book.

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Writer: Melvin D. Joesten et al.
LCC: QD
Where:
Date: Jul 17 2013 7:46 PM



a: Academe ~
b: no other industry

What:

"Academe is like no other industry. Careers are for life because you really can't get a job anywhere else after you've been tenured, with exceptions for superstars and those willing to drop down several tiers. This is the stuff of nightmares for faculty, and I'm sure there will be some hard questions asked of presidents and boards around the country over the coming weeks."


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Writer: SnowblindAlbino
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Where:
Date: Jul 2 2015 9:23 AM



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