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- proper noun A
botanical plant nameauthor abbreviation forbotanist William Burck (1848-1910).
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In a February interview with the Washington Post, StraighterLine Founder Burck Smith explained that the types of courses are a "commodity" at traditional colleges.
Is A College Class For $138 Too Good To Be True? Danielle Wiener-Bronner 2010
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In a February interview with the Washington Post, StraighterLine Founder Burck Smith explained that the types of courses are a "commodity" at traditional colleges.
Is A College Class For $138 Too Good To Be True? The Huffington Post News Team 2010
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According to the Associated Press, Burck ran for mayor of New York City in 2009.
A naked cowboy president in 2012? Sam Sanders 2010
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In a February interview with the Washington Post, StraighterLine Founder Burck Smith explained that the types of courses are a "commodity" at traditional colleges.
Is A College Class For $138 Too Good To Be True? Danielle Wiener-Bronner 2010
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Robert Burck, New York's famous naked cowboy, is running for president in 2012.
Cuccinelli reissues U-Va. subpoena Rosalind Helderman 2010
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According to the Associated Press, Burck ran for mayor of New York City in 2009.
Cuccinelli reissues U-Va. subpoena Rosalind Helderman 2010
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Some entrants, like Burck Smith of StraighterLine, which offers entry-level college courses for $99 a month or an entire freshman year for $999, argue that such controls curb innovation.
Jeff Selingo: Want a Cheaper, Better College Experience? Stop the Rankings and Let Go of Tradition Jeff Selingo 2011
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Here is the sixth of those submissions, from Burck Smith, founder of StraighterLine, a company that sells online general education for $99 a month.
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Robert Burck, New York's famous naked cowboy, is running for president in 2012.
A naked cowboy president in 2012? Sam Sanders 2010
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When reached for comment, the naked cowboy's publicist/campaign manager, Todd Rubenstein, said that Burck won't be making any official statements until after his news conference announcing his run.
A naked cowboy president in 2012? Sam Sanders 2010
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