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God Bless The Boy Scouts of America...
God Bless the Boy Scouts of America and It Is Possible to Enlighten a “Village Idiot” and Make Him Feel Honored One’s small (somewhat of little significance) life events or...
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Playoff Series of the Century
The 2018 Stanley Cup Finals are about to begin! This year, offers the most sub-stories of any sport this century!
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A Selfish Poem to All of My Ks
A simple and selfish poem so I can live in peace in my second 1/2 century...
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The Beginning: Boreal Premonition
It all began after I started my college education at Lakehead University.Towards the end of my first year at Lakehead (freshman) I applied for four summer positions in Northern Ontario. Several companies were interviewing for timber cruisers and...
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Best Kept Secret about an activity that Enhances Your health
Ice hockey, yes I did say ice hockey is a significant enhancer of your health and mind that few partake in. Recent research by Dr. John Medina concludes that aerobic-type exercise not only is excellent for your physical health but also your mental health. Aerobic type exercise increases the BDNF...
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If you are an Athiest do not read this!
Before we get into this, visualize a dinner engagement between 3 inklings, yes I did indeed say 3 inklings. Namely a man named Clives (a devout athiest), and two others named John and Hugo. They were simply participating in (somewhat of a "lost art"...
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My Comatose Experience
I slipped into a comatose state in January of 2003 after suffering from a significant "brain-bleed." I was pronounced brain-dead at Florida Hospital North in Altamonte Springs, Florida on January 8th, 2003. With the most rapid intervention of my...
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What Does It Truly Mean to be Christian?
Those who put themselves in His hands will become perfect. That is, perfect in love, joy, beauty, wisdom and immortality. If a conversion to Christianity makes no significant improvement in a person's outward actions we must suspect that his/her...
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A Letter to My Big Brother, Dennis
07-29-2012. On the eve of your surgery, rest assured that God is with you and many are praying for you and your quick recovery. As Carmelite laity I have found great comfort in prayer and also have come to realize its importance. As one of...
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a 2nd look at RTL
Revelation Theory of Learning (RTL) is a recognized Universal Design for Learning, Instructional theory that melds the psychology of learning for long-term recall with technology integration.
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Modern Socratic Method for Information Transfer
“It was not mere ignorance with which one had to contend, but ignorance mistaking itself for knowledge or false conceit of wisdom, a more stubborn and a more formidable foe.” Socrates Let’s “go back in time and space” to (about)...
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John's Most Wonderful Life
My life has indeed turned out completely different than what I imagined it would be. However, it has indeed been a most exciting, wonderful and completely unexpected journey; one I would not change for even the Grail itself (Stanley's Cup). When I...
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Is God With Us
I believe He has been with us all of the time (24/7); although I must insist that I was ignorant to His presence most all of my life (not because He wasn't there; but because I could not listen to or hear or feel or detect Him). I was lucky; when...
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For Greater Glory Movie Review
I and most of my family watched a most wonderful movie based on historical fact last Saturday. It is called For Greater Glory and was directed by Dean Wright. What to me, that is truly ironic about this movie would be that most people are unaware of...
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recent reads
Where do ideas come from? Where do they form and become known? Do our formative years influence this at all? Do our habits when we are young have any influence on our subsequent creativeness? I think so; well perhaps they do. Have you ever heard...
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Conn's Library of Must Reads
Where do I start? Where does one start? I was blessed with wonderful parents who tried to encourage me to read from an early age. Man, did they try... By middle school I had read very little; although I did become excited about one "classic" book...
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John McMahon's Death, Dark Passing to Extraordinary Glory
A mammal (beaver) crosses over... John's death, dark passing to extraordinary glory has happened, Oh how dimmed, when one so bright is released from loved-others, Fear not trailblazer, when one so bright does pass, He will be a great lamp...
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Mere Coincidences?
John Virtual Connor Are These Simply Mere Coincidences? Abraham Lincoln was elected to Congress in 1846. John F. Kennedy was elected to Congress in 1946. Abraham Lincoln was elected President in 1860. John F. Kennedy was elected President...
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Is That a "Bar" over "Thar"
That is a "Bar" over "Thar" yet this is a black bear in Orlando, FL that I took a picture of in June of 2010. He was in a tree about a block from our house... It was the year of our Lord, 1982. I just finished my third year of university. I was...
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The Most Exciting Chatroom
Notice that he is smiling... In my opinion, the most exciting chat room (the one that can take your breath away and perhaps a few teeth; at least, if you are not careful) would be found at both ends of a hockey rink. That would simply be "the...
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Association
Association is truly how we begin to "hang-on" to thoughts. May I ask you a question? I am no "Kreskin" I am not sure I even spelled his name correctly? Here we go... When I say the word "thunderbird" what comes to your mind? Did your eyes shift...
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Filling The Gap Review
I was blessed to see a wonderful film at our college on Friday January 15th, 2010. It was not a sell-out or even viewed by more than a dozen citizens; however, it was simply a wonderful and important production that should be viewed by every citizen...
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Moonless Night
Thy pain is deep and depressed thy sight. When love is shallow to the flesh and not to the hilt - thy soul. What action do I seize or path to squander? Is truth overshadowed by dark deceit? Please guide me, please guide me and lift this...
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Introduction to EDF 1005
My name is John Connor and I am your "guide - on - the - side" for this course. My preferred e-mail address for this course is connorj@DaytonaState.edu. I can be reached by phone at 386.506.3406. EDF 1005 is significantly useful in discerning if...
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Jessie Mae (Wilson) Connor
Jessie Mae (Wilson) Connor was born August 22nd, 1919 and passed on September 9th, 2009. She was 90 years young. To the one who gave such beautiful life what may I possibly offer in return to this luminous Morning star to the one sent from above? ...
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No there was no twin brother (period).
After the Dead Sea Scrolls were found a prominent scientist from Nakina was able to decipher an ancient Aramaic and Latin/French scroll that seemed to suggest evidence of a brother whose name deciphered into Canadian English was simply BOB; after a...
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EME2040 Syllabus
Introduction to Education Technology EME 2040 (all sections) Department: Education Course Number: EME 2040 Credit Hours: 3 There is no required textbook to purchase for this course. NOTE: There is one assignment that is classified as...
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Food for Thought...Teacher Education is Missing an Important Ingredient!
Let me ask you a simple question? What system of our body impacts learning more significantly than any other system? Do you know? Lets go back to biology 101. Is it our Circulatory System? Is it our respiratory system? Perhaps it maybe fun and...
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Have You Ever Been In The Right Place at The Right Time?
I have (in the Fall of 2004). About 2 months after returning to my college (after I survived a coma...). Of course, that is simply another story... I was a member of the Men's Club at St. Peter & Pauls' Catholic Church in Orlando, Florida. I had...
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A Message for President Obama
Sir I did not vote for you in the past election and I will not apologize for that; none the less I am hoping that it was my mistake and that our country indeed becomes a better place for all. There are only a few reasons why I chose not to vote for...
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What makes a Young Woman a Brat?
What went wrong? Why, why after so long? Why do daughters grow up so fast? Is it perhaps not meant to last? Can one remember the particular associative moment of demise? What is this infamous moment of Brat - rise? Could it possibly be...
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Why Fools Pay Later or Jacobsonian Relaxation Techniques Really Work...
Mathematically speaking, I have little interest (no pun intended) in this title or for that matter this topic; however, do you remember someone telling you (perhaps way-back) that what you do may eventually sting or bite you or perhaps what goes...
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What is Wrong With Grass?
Have you ever wondered/contemplated why you have a relatively “nice” green lawn in front of your residence? Is it watered two or three times a week and then mowed down every other week or perhaps more frequently if you live in the South? If...
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A Simple Question! What is 1/2 of 8
I shall now ask you a simple question. What indeed is 1/2 of 8, I ask? Is it simply 4 or is it significantly more, Is not 1/2 of 8 simply o or 0; I say! Perhaps you could also picture 3, Or visually a blatant - E. Or could we add some...
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Some of John Connor's Revelations
When you are close to God it is significantly peaceful, beautiful and beyond any earthly comparison. This was my experience and the after-affect has been wonderful. I now truly sleep like a baby and I look forward to my dreams each and every night...
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Hockey is the only sport...
Why do I say hockey is the only sport that I know anything about? well first-off because it is primarily truthful (I do know a wee-bit about those other sports namely football, baseball, curling, soccer, skiing and some pseudo-sports like bowling...
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My Big Brother's Little Brother Can Be an Idiot
My Brother’s Little Brother can be an Idiot; Although You Can Teach Him… How did you learn how to ride a bike? My big brother (Dennis) taught me, I believe when I was 4 years of age. Dennis did not volunteer to teach me, my mother asked him to...
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How to Write a Wonderful Thank-You Letter
It is always debateable how you should indeed approach and write an effective thank-you letter. Like most areas of life there are complete books on this topic. I propose that we begin to simplify and focus on the most important/significant aspect of...
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Mark Twain is an Imposter...
I believe I may have "hard" evidence that Mark Twain is a fake! I would think it most appropriate that few characters were ever born on the day we could see Hailey's Comet and then pass on when, again Hailey's Comet passed by; how preposterous I...
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How Many Windows Are in Your Building?
If I ask you this particular question. How many windows are in your house? You in all probability will not immediately answer the question unless you just (and I do mean just)interacted with all or most-all of your windows (i.e. washed or replaced...
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Introduction to Educational Psychology (EDP 2002)
My name is John Connor and I am your "guide - on - the - side" for this course. My preferred e-mail address for this particular course is connorj@DaytonaState.edu. EDP 2002 is significantly useful in your formation as a highly effective instructor...
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Introduction for EME 2040 (all sections)
My name is John Connor and I am your "guide - on - the - side" for this course. My preferred e-mail address for this course is connorj@DaytonaState.edu. I can be reached by phone at 386.506.3406. EME 2040 is significantly useful in your formation...
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Course Syllabus for EDP 2002 Spring, Summer & Fall of 2015
Educational Psychology (EDP2002) instructed by Psychologist, Senior Professor and author of Revelation Theory of Learning (RTL) is an excellent course if one wishes to understand teaching & learning...
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God Bless the Boy Scouts of America
God Bless the Boy Scouts of America and It Is Possible to Enlighten a “Village Idiot” One’s small (somewhat of little significance) life events or decisions/enterprises at an early age can be a saving-grace later in one’s...
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My Ain True Love is Angel-Like
When I mention Kathleen (Kate), the immediate mind-associaton is centered on many a significant blessing. Try this, think of someone. What immediately comes to mind? This is truly your opinion of them. The next time you think you are not sure about...
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Dreams and Revelation
As I was dreaming earlier this week my mind was occupied by St. Teresa's thoughts/writings about the three criteria for "interior matters" (i.e. contemplation). I slept so deeply (I usually do now) and I did not snore; well, for that matter I never...
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One's Quintessence
On thee path we call life with and without strife, A roller coast ride or perhaps a effortless glide, my emotions transparent, One good look in and you may see the truth, Subtle yet so inherent, I have been cast and I have...
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An Over-due Letter
Thank you Scotty! Dear Mr. Bowman (Scotty), Words cannot provide the honour and best regards I have for you, Scotty. Congratulations to you for your new position with the Black Hawks! The playoffs were amazing to watch again this year (even...
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Salvation: Prayers' Power
I believe God is always present among us. This was the basic insight that Jesus taught in His sharing among the people. God treasures every individual with a personal and everlasting love. God has first loved us and continues to share that love...
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A Near Death Experience Reflection: (Coincidences are Proof of Him)
It was New Years Eve 2002 (and I was completely content) and we suddenly received a call from the wife of one of my closest friends. Don (Elderdice) had been rushed to Florida Hospital and had been diagnosed with a brain aneurysm. He was only 39...
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Gran Torino Directed by Clint Eastwood
Mr. Eastwood has directed and acted in his best movie ever. Gran Torino is a must-see movie for everyone; especially if you are in the process of raising children in today’s world. One could argue that Gran Torino is an epiphany of sorts that is...
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There and Back (Version deux)
I truly believe that my spiritual journey began before I was born; however, I was not cognizant of it until much later (approximately forty-two years). I cannot tell you I grew up with any hardship or catastrophic events because there were none. I...
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There and Back
My Spiritual Journey (John V. Connor) Mere “Coincidence” or Divine Intervention How do you spell “coincidence”? I believe you spell it like this: D-i-v-i-n-e---I-n-t-e-r-v-e-n-t-i-o-n. I truly believe that my spiritual journey...
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Revelation Theory of Learning (RTL)
Revelation Theory of learning is a teaching & learning theory for K through 20. Revelation Theory of Learning (RTL) when employed properly in the (K-20) classroom will significantly enhance student attention and learning. The theory addresses most...