Monthly Archives: June 2008
Mixed Metaphors Or…Something.
This morning as I listened to the radio to keep from falling back asleep after my alarm went off but before I could drag my sorry excuse for [..]
The Proof
By the way, the proof for my previous post is as follows: The statement “The difference between two consecutive squares” can be represented as: (n + 1)2 – [..]
Another Useless Math Thing I Discovered Today
The difference between two consecutive squares is the sum of the two numbers being squared. I.e. 62 = 36. 72 = 49. Difference = 13, which is 6 [..]
Math
This article kinda helps validate my argument that the reason people do so poorly on math is because it’s taught so poorly. Yes, I know that’s a profound [..]
Helping M. Night With A Better Script
WTF Just Happened? INT. CLASSROOM – DAY MARK W is teaching a class. He is a complete dork and couldn’t act to save his life. MARK W. All [..]
A Writer’s Writer
While there may often be times that I disagree with some plot choices that Stephen King makes, there’s one thing that I will admit unashamed. Stephen King is [..]
New Offspring Album
BTW, I got the new Offspring album, and if you like them then you’ll probably love this album. There are a few songs that aren’t that great (but [..]
Birthday Present For Myself
This weekend will by my birthday. As a result, I figured I’d buy myself a present. It just so happens that I mentioned how I wanted to get [..]
Just Because I’ll Need This Later….
You can ignore this post, if you wish. I know I will! (a, a2) y = -(x – a)2 + a2