Daily Archives: August 19, 2008

A view on Algebra homework

Hardly a scientific study and perhaps a slight conflict of interest, but the Mentor Products website has some common sense…. Mentor recognizes the significant efforts that are occurring in mathematics education in the United States. Mentor believes that additional emphasis … Continue reading

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Fever pitch…

That is in regards to speculating on VP choices. I admit to having an opinion, but personally, I have better things to do with my time.

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Grrrr, more on Algebra homework

If homework isn’t useful, then why did my daughter have 14 pages of relatively tedious and repetitive math homework to do over the summer? Homework must be good for something, but apparently not when you have class everyday. Inquiring minds … Continue reading

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No homework

Well my 7th grader just returned from the 2nd day of Algebra I with “great news”. The teacher does not assign homework. Scientific studies you know. Color me very very disappointed. I’m particularly disappointed that the Principal of this school, … Continue reading

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Damned if you do, damned if you don’t

That would be the residents of Eldora and Allenspark. They can elect not to work with the county and have new construction house size limited to 1500 square feet, or work with the county. I suggest that residents of Eldora … Continue reading

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Cow/Bear combo get Dave Barry’s attention

They made his blog, get your Hygiene update here!

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Why are the best seats emptly?

Maoxian explains why the best seats in various venues are empty. He attributes it to China’s inefficient and corrupt culture.

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Tone it down Avril

What a surprise. Malaysia’s Islamic opposition party has urged the government to cancel a concert by Avril Lavigne, saying the Canadian singer’s on-stage moves are “too sexy,” an official said today

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Cow chases bear

Territorial cow I’d say!

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