Getting ready for the new semester here at GCC. Not so happy for me, I have to go back to work, sabbatical over. A week full of meetings this week and classes start next Monday. Yea, I just love meetings.
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Thursday, August 6, 2015
Adding Up vs. Subtraction
Quick everyone, what is 248-29? I bet nearly everyone of you either did this rinky-dink problem in your head in less time than it takes to write this sentence, or you did the following quickly on a piece of scratch paper:
248
- 29
219
Common Core on the other hand tells you kids to add up to the answer
29 + 1 = 30
30 + 70 = 100
100 + 100 = 200
200 + 48 = 248
Ok, so tell me Common Core, what is 248 - 29? The mathematical question was still not answered. Please show me "219" in the Common Core new math formula.
Why, you might ask, is Stanton writing/ranting about Common Core today. I am because I read an article from The Atlantic (the news wire service I use compiles articles from numerous sources, which I really enjoy) about parents taking courses to learn new math for the Common Core standards (read it here). For my two cents, what good does it do to teach me something new, if the something new is not in itself useful for the purpose it was designed. Look at the math problem above, did we get an answer from Common Core, no we got extra rounds of addition. Hey Common Crud, the answer is 219.
248
- 29
219
Common Core on the other hand tells you kids to add up to the answer
29 + 1 = 30
30 + 70 = 100
100 + 100 = 200
200 + 48 = 248
Ok, so tell me Common Core, what is 248 - 29? The mathematical question was still not answered. Please show me "219" in the Common Core new math formula.
Why, you might ask, is Stanton writing/ranting about Common Core today. I am because I read an article from The Atlantic (the news wire service I use compiles articles from numerous sources, which I really enjoy) about parents taking courses to learn new math for the Common Core standards (read it here). For my two cents, what good does it do to teach me something new, if the something new is not in itself useful for the purpose it was designed. Look at the math problem above, did we get an answer from Common Core, no we got extra rounds of addition. Hey Common Crud, the answer is 219.
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
Klinger Would Be Proud
Remember Max Klinger in MASH? When he wasn't wearing a dress, and sometimes when he was wearing a dress, Klinger wore a Toledo Mudhens ballcap. I offer my congratulations today for Toledo Mudhens infielder Mike Hessman.
Hessman became the all-time leader in home runs by a minor league player yesterday in the 7th inning of a game against Lehigh Valley. The record is now 433 home runs in the minors. For my two cents, not even Crash Davis could have done it better. Hessman's record breaker was a grand slam.
Hessman became the all-time leader in home runs by a minor league player yesterday in the 7th inning of a game against Lehigh Valley. The record is now 433 home runs in the minors. For my two cents, not even Crash Davis could have done it better. Hessman's record breaker was a grand slam.
Friday, July 31, 2015
Really, You said you Struggled to Make Ends Meet
Hillary Clinton announced her income (co-income as she is married) today. I guess that I really do not understand what middle class or struggling really means. Since last year Hillary announced her family was really struggling to make end meet. Guess what, they aren't broke. And hey, they only paid 31% taxes (which personally, I believe is too high even for people I detest).
For my two cents, these people--the Clintons--are not really different from most of the Republican candidates and serious Democratic challengers. What I am saying is, you are all rich, have little in common with the common man, and need to stop trying to tell us that you are like us. We are not stupid and can count dollars like the rest of the world. We have mortgages to pay, student loan debt to pay, etc. just like you Hillary. And hey, we don't try to act like we are still poor or middle class, because we really are--it is not an act.
For my two cents, these people--the Clintons--are not really different from most of the Republican candidates and serious Democratic challengers. What I am saying is, you are all rich, have little in common with the common man, and need to stop trying to tell us that you are like us. We are not stupid and can count dollars like the rest of the world. We have mortgages to pay, student loan debt to pay, etc. just like you Hillary. And hey, we don't try to act like we are still poor or middle class, because we really are--it is not an act.
Of Course It was the Court in San Francisco
Here I am reading the headlines again at 11:30 pm (Eastern) and I come across this one in the AP wire service regarding Planned Parenthood. A judge in the most liberal court in the U.S. has blocked the positing of recordings (oral or video) related to Planned Parenthood. Really, is anyone surprised?
For my two cents, at almost midnight, get a grip court. Planned Parenthood should be named, "No Parents and No Kids". Remember, these are the people whose founder says that parenthood should be prohibited to the feeble-minded. You, Ninth Circuit Court are the most overturned court in judicial history, maybe you should stop and think (maybe you are incapable of thinking) about what you just allowed.
For my two cents, at almost midnight, get a grip court. Planned Parenthood should be named, "No Parents and No Kids". Remember, these are the people whose founder says that parenthood should be prohibited to the feeble-minded. You, Ninth Circuit Court are the most overturned court in judicial history, maybe you should stop and think (maybe you are incapable of thinking) about what you just allowed.
Endame Salad
News flash, on occasion I do try to eat somewhat healthy. To go with my wine of choice this evening I made an endame salad.
Endame (20 oz), corn (16 oz), black beans (15 oz), chickpeas (15 oz), onions (1 large onion), 1 jar (15- 16 oz) in water roasted red peppers (take out of jar and dice them), ground cumin, hickory smoked sea salt, minced garlic, and fresh cracked black pepper (spices to taste) are the ingredients. Either buy frozen or freeze corn cut off the cob. Use shelled endame (soy beans). It does not matter if the black beans and chickpeas are frozen or canned (if frozen, thaw them out). Saute the corn for about 2 minutes in a non-stick or cast iron pan over medium high heat (I work with a gas stove in stainless steel or my steel wok). Then add the onion and stir until onion is translucent, add in the endame, black beans, chickpeas, roasted peppers, and spices and stir for about 5 minutes until everything is warm. Eat it then, or let it cool in refrigerator for a few hours. I freeze about half of what I make as this is a fairly dense salad. Can also be used as dip (chips and salsa style). Goes really well with chilled cabernet blanc or pinot gris (pinot grigio). I have even had it with Cabernet Sauvignon, but for most people recommend it with the chilled white.
Endame (20 oz), corn (16 oz), black beans (15 oz), chickpeas (15 oz), onions (1 large onion), 1 jar (15- 16 oz) in water roasted red peppers (take out of jar and dice them), ground cumin, hickory smoked sea salt, minced garlic, and fresh cracked black pepper (spices to taste) are the ingredients. Either buy frozen or freeze corn cut off the cob. Use shelled endame (soy beans). It does not matter if the black beans and chickpeas are frozen or canned (if frozen, thaw them out). Saute the corn for about 2 minutes in a non-stick or cast iron pan over medium high heat (I work with a gas stove in stainless steel or my steel wok). Then add the onion and stir until onion is translucent, add in the endame, black beans, chickpeas, roasted peppers, and spices and stir for about 5 minutes until everything is warm. Eat it then, or let it cool in refrigerator for a few hours. I freeze about half of what I make as this is a fairly dense salad. Can also be used as dip (chips and salsa style). Goes really well with chilled cabernet blanc or pinot gris (pinot grigio). I have even had it with Cabernet Sauvignon, but for most people recommend it with the chilled white.
Friday Fun
I only look at the comics on Friday, today I saw this and laughed, so here it is for you to read and shrug or laugh.
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