I used that same logic in a paper I wrote on “Global Warming”. I don’t think I published it (maybe it was rejected). However, you being my #1 girl friend (please don’t tell Linda–she thinks she’s #1), I may have sent you a copy.

I personally developed the equations by modifying those used to describe parallel universes, black magic, and astrology. The trees were three 6 year old nutty pines–typical root structure, but I reinforced the bases by pouring epoxy around them.

Now that this is published, I suggest you immediately purchase boat anchors before there is a run and the price goes up.

always,
tony

p.s. Another cause of global warming is cell phones. As is well known, when two objects rub against each other, they cause friction, which causes heat.

Also, the probability of two objects “bumping into one another” goes up as the SQUARE of the number of objects in that space.

If you think about it, all the radio waves, (non cable) t.v., ham radio, radar, etc. send electrons into the air and they rub against each other. The environment could tolerate that, but with the addition of cell phones, it became too much and critical mass was achieved. All those electrons bump against each other causing too much friction and the earth is not capable of dissipating the heat.

If THAT sounds familiar, you probably read the paper.

“two large ship anchors and anchored my house, in addition to tying it to some trees”

would be sufficient? What type of trees and how deep are there roots?

Actually I am having Déjà vu. Is that idea taken from an earlier article of yours? Maybe one on the promotion of false arguements or something?

Cheri

Cheri

When I went to high school, the chairman of the industrial arts department had an “in” with the local unions. The school had sheet metal, electrician, wood working, auto shop, etc. Many students went right into the trades from high school, and did very well.

What is not often appreciated is that schools are comprised of college “educated” people who “know the value” of a college education and sort of “look down” on the trades. Consequently, when the cuts came, the entire industrial arts program was cut. It was a terrible waste and a horrible mistake–if you were interested in “the kids”.

always,
tony

It is not well known or accepted, but the cause of global warming is quite obvious.

As you know, the earth spins on it’s axis.
Also as you know, we are taking all this oil out of the earth.

What is not appreciated is that the purpose of that oil is to lubricate the earth’s axis. As we take more and more oil out of the earth, there is less available for lubricating/cooling the axis. As such, a tremendous amount of heat is being generated, and rising to heat the earth’s surface.

Also, as is well known, the angular velocity of the earth at the equator is about a thousnd miles/hr. I have become quite concerned that if we take enough oil out of the earth, there will not be enough oil to lubricate the axis, the bearings will “freeze” and the earth will stop spinning and grind to a halt. Folks at the equator will be hurled into space. Folks at the north/south poles shouldn’t be affected very much. Those of us “in between” should take precautions. I have purchased two large ship anchors and anchored my house, in addition to tying it to some trees.

Forewarned is forearmed.

always,
tony

Thanks for the link. I must have seen the West Coast version, cuz I don’t remember it being as tough as that version. ‘course I was much younger, had fewer kids and got more sleep. : )

I nearly laughed out loud at this part thinking of how different it would be answered today by Gore types.

Geography (Time, one hour)
1. What is climate? Upon what does climate depend?
2. How do you account for the extremes of climate in Kansas?
3. Of what use are rivers? Of what use is the ocean?

What? Climate effected by geography?

Rat, advanced math does give you many “hidden” talents….

Cheri

The Graduate Record Exam is multiple choice. I did okay. A score of 1200 was the minimum to be accepted at UTex grad school in 1966. 1250 to get into Mensa. The Princeton folks work pretty hard to maintain the validity of that little doofer, for sure.

I was startled at how little higher math was needed in automotive, electrical-generating and civil engineering. And I’d busted hump to do well in advanced calculus–but never used it! Lots of algebra, trig and plane geometry, though.

Being good at trig and physics helps one’s pool-shooting, for sure. A practical and remunerative body of knowledge!

Nuff fer now…

http://maggiesfarm.anotherdotcom.com/archives/2333-American-Education,-1895.html

Years ago a test described as an 8th grade graduation test from the first quarter of the 20th Century circulated on the internet. (I can’t find a copy) The knowledge required to pass the test spotlighted clearly the “dumbing down” of the modern education system. Much more logic, math, science theory and grammar were taught and expected to be comprehended.

I couldn’t remember much about the second test questions even with having taken and passed (not just by social promotion) Algebra II and Pre Calculus in high school. Repeated in college and took Calculus I and II and Differential Equations. (This was before they let you use calculators, slide rulers were being phased out and I MANUALLY graphed more slopes, functions and parbolas than students today can imagine.) I just don’t use it anymore. Diffy E-Q (Fourier Transforms, FFTs etc.) was conceptually useful when I was woorking on MRI, but not necessary. Computers do all the work. My job went from “Understand this so you know what to do.” to “Do this and don’t ask questions.” I have often said “I am just smart enough to know I am not smart enough.” Which is kind of a stinky place to be. Where you see something on the horizon but just can’t get it into focus.

James’ comment regarding talent is very true(observable yet unappreciated)and if you throw in Tony’s “It is well known that when two cultures “meet”, invariably the more vulgar one “survives”.” you get a nice summation of society today. I like to remind my friends who many of the politicains were in high school. Most were the popular kids who got B’s and C’s in their “Core” classes, but could talk their way into anything, deserving or not.

Cheri

Many thx.

I used to tell my kiddies (high school) that in terms of “making it” in this world, that Algebra wss the most most important course they would take. In terms of a series of courses, 4 years of English was probably more important than 4 years of math.

I told them that when they apply for a job, the company is gonna throw a test at them that consists of half English and half Math. The results of that test will probably determine if they put you behind a desk or behind a broom.

When I came back into this country from an overseas trip, I got into quite a bit of trouble. They caught me with a calculator, compass,protractor, and straight edge. The figured I was a member of the terrorist group ALGEBRA, and I had weapons of math instruction.

rebel without a job,
tony