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Started by awol, September 22, 2006, 06:30:08 PM

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Y

#210
May 22, 2008, 10:16:42 PM
Yup!  Their art/animation stinks.
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Law of Logical Argument - Anything is possible if you don't know what you are talking about.  ;)

"You've probably noticed that opinion pollsters go out of their way to include as many morons as possible in surveys ... I think it's dangerous to inform morons about what their fellow morons are thinking. It only reinforces their opinions. And the one thing worse than a moron with an opinion is lots of them." -- Scott Adams

In other words: Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.  ;)

"It is difficult to get a man to understand something when his salary depends upon his not understanding it." -- Upton Sinclair

"Hitler is gone, but if the majority of our fellow citizens are more susceptible to the slogans of fear and race hatred than to those of peaceful accommodation and mutual respect among human beings, our political liberties remain at the mercy of any eloquent and unscrupulous demagogue." -- S. I. Hayakawa

me

#211
May 22, 2008, 11:01:46 PM
Thats the whole idea of a cartoon.  They aren't supposed to look real.  :razz:
Trump 2020

Y

#212
May 23, 2008, 12:56:47 AM
They certainly don't have to look like construction paper cut-outs stuck on the erasers of pencils either.   :razz:
©  Whamma-Jamma - all rights reserved

Law of Logical Argument - Anything is possible if you don't know what you are talking about.  ;)

"You've probably noticed that opinion pollsters go out of their way to include as many morons as possible in surveys ... I think it's dangerous to inform morons about what their fellow morons are thinking. It only reinforces their opinions. And the one thing worse than a moron with an opinion is lots of them." -- Scott Adams

In other words: Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.  ;)

"It is difficult to get a man to understand something when his salary depends upon his not understanding it." -- Upton Sinclair

"Hitler is gone, but if the majority of our fellow citizens are more susceptible to the slogans of fear and race hatred than to those of peaceful accommodation and mutual respect among human beings, our political liberties remain at the mercy of any eloquent and unscrupulous demagogue." -- S. I. Hayakawa

Dexter Morgan

#213
May 24, 2008, 11:37:32 AM
Quote from: Y on May 23, 2008, 12:56:47 AM
They certainly don't have to look like construction paper cut-outs stuck on the erasers of pencils either.   :razz:
LMAO!!!!  :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
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kimmi

#214
May 25, 2008, 12:27:14 AM
Horton Hears a Who - so cute!!
Take time to smell the roses.

Sandy Eggo

#215
May 28, 2008, 12:39:11 AM
Do you know I hated Dr. Seuss until I grew up and read it to the kids. :biggrin:

Kinda off topic, but while I'm thinking of it...Kimmi what's an average class size in your school/grade?
Only after the last tree has been cut down. Only after the last river has been poisoned. Only after the last fish has been caught. Only then will you find that money cannot be eaten. - -Cree Indian Prophecy

"Women who strive to be equal to men lack ambitition" -- anonymous

kimmi

#216
May 28, 2008, 07:10:33 AM
That is tough to answer.  Before going year round, the 4th grade team averaged between 25 - 29 a year.  This year we went year round and we had as few as 22 to as many as 27.  These numbers could go back up once all the lawsuits and rulings are final. 

22 was Heaven to me!!  Only 22 report cards, 22 pieces of writing to grade, 22 projects to grade, I could buy 2 dozen whatevers and have enough!!!  Heaven!
Take time to smell the roses.

Sandy Eggo

#217
May 28, 2008, 08:27:44 AM
Last night at my daughter's middle school orientation I found out the average class size is 33-37. That seems like a lot to me. Her elementary school class is in the low 20's, but obviously it's a smaller school. Her "class" will have a total of 400 students next fall. All of the 6th graders eat lunch at the same time. Can you imagine 400 students all trying to get lunch? Anyway, maybe because they rotate, that isn't considered a huge amount? They're trying a new program where the 6th graders are mostly kept segregated from the 7th and 8th graders. That way they take a babystep into the new school, get used to maneuvering it and are able to feel comfortable doing so and learning. Some of the classes will rotate none 3, 4 or all 7 classes. The kids that rotate all 7 will interact w/the older kids. The ones who don't rotate will only go to electives outside the classroom and the in betweens will rotate out to the "math college", "science college" and electives. They're setting up the middle school like a university. Each grade level gets to pick a university for their grade (PAC 10 - No Duke  :'( ) and they will be that university until they graduate from middle school. They adopt the colors, mascot and that university will serve as a "big sister/brother" to that class and sponsor different events at the schools for them. It sounds cool and a good way to get them college focused w/out forcing it down their throat. Although, they do have college prep courses, even on this level.

Anyway, sorry for the hijack. I'm excited for her and her new adventure, but I still can't believe my baby is a middle schooler!
Only after the last tree has been cut down. Only after the last river has been poisoned. Only after the last fish has been caught. Only then will you find that money cannot be eaten. - -Cree Indian Prophecy

"Women who strive to be equal to men lack ambitition" -- anonymous

kimmi

#218
May 28, 2008, 09:01:26 AM
That sounds very much like how middle school is run here.  The 6th graders are still walked to class.  They are placed in a "team" and go through school with that team until high school.  33 - 34 in a class really should be okay since they are probably placed by ability.  Good luck!  Middle school is a weird and wild ride!
Take time to smell the roses.

Monroe

#219
May 28, 2008, 09:40:34 PM
Quote from: kimmi on May 28, 2008, 09:01:26 AM
Middle school is a weird and wild ride!

I once asked a middle school principal the difference between a middle school and an insane asylum.  He didn't know.  Neither did I. 

Puberty drives them mad.  Then as a cruel joke, menopause does it again.

kimmi

#220
May 28, 2008, 09:52:27 PM
Quote from: Monroe on May 28, 2008, 09:40:34 PM
Quote from: kimmi on May 28, 2008, 09:01:26 AM
Middle school is a weird and wild ride!

I once asked a middle school principal the difference between a middle school and an insane asylum.  He didn't know.  Neither did I. 

Puberty drives them mad.  Then as a cruel joke, menopause does it again.

Now that is funny right there!  :biggrin:
Take time to smell the roses.

American_Woman

#221
June 20, 2008, 08:12:13 PM
Quote from: Monroe on May 28, 2008, 09:40:34 PM
I once asked a middle school principal the difference between a middle school and an insane asylum.  He didn't know.  Neither did I. 

Puberty drives them mad.  Then as a cruel joke, menopause does it again.

:biggrin:
What doesn't kill me only makes me stronger or can be postponed while I eat chocolate!

awol

#222
June 21, 2008, 04:05:20 PM
this whole "start seeing motercycles" campaign has me pissed. :rant:

not just because i can't drive a motercycle (and put the kids where?), but because bikers choose a vehicle with zero rollover protection, then dodge and weave through traffic because being small and quick and agile is what driving a motercycle is all about.  but then blame ME when you get schmucked???

here's a thought: START SEEING BIG ASS TRUCKS!

it's ALOT EASIER TO SEE BIG ASS TRUCKS, and it's probably in YOUR best intrest, since if you do colide with one, he can HOSE OFF HIS GRILL and get on with his life, while you lie in traction for 7 months!
"Those who dance are considered insane by those who can't hear the music." - George Carlin

Palehorse

#223
June 21, 2008, 04:18:16 PM
As a rider I take that campaign seriously. It never ceases to amaze me how people fail to see a brightly lit and loud motorcycle on a bright sunny day, and pull right out in front of you as if you aren't there. Even when you are observing the speed limit and all other traffic laws.

Why would a motorcycle require rollover protection when it is not designed to be rolled over?

As for the dodging and weaving, and general breaking of every traffic law on the books; I've seen those riders myself, and I too curse them. But they are no more prolific than the bad driving 4 wheelers and 18 wheelers out there. The only difference is when they make a mistake in judgment they'll pay a very heavy price for it. . . But then, that's what they get for driving like an asshole.

Now you know darned good and well if you drive a big assed truck, then the green people will publicly humiliate you over the fact that vehicle is not environmentally friendly. (I hate scraping those things off my friggin grill!)  :biggrin:

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awol

#224
June 21, 2008, 04:26:31 PM
it runs on e85 :biggrin:
"Those who dance are considered insane by those who can't hear the music." - George Carlin
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