My son, in 6th grade, is ONLY being taught how to figure out math problems by using a calculator. The problem with this is (a) he isn't learning how to do it with pencil and paper; (b) not all calculators process in the same way by using the same procedure.

An old fart like me was not allowed to use a calculator in school, and so far, most of the people (late 20's, early 30's) that I've spoken to, were not either.

At what point did you start using a calculator in school? Were you taught how to figure it out by hand first? Are calculators being used in lieu of brains now?

I'm asking also because won't this prove to be a problem later in school when they introduce more complicated calculators that don't work like the simple ones they are using now?

Thanks.

So the news just said something about the weapons inspection in Iraq. Is this for real? Do they think it will be out in plain site? Won't Iraq hide their nucelar weapons, since everyone is talking about it?

What kind of places do the inspectors look? :clueless:

Well, I'm going to jinx it all by complementing Chad Pennington. Jets were going no where fast when Jets made the switch to Pennington. I heard plenty of people who didn't think he could do it, saying "if he was so good, why are they playing Vinnie"?

Well he has brought this team back to 5-5 after looking like they were destined for a top 5 pick. 4TD today. Making all of the right plays. Even his 1st interception in 90 attempts could really have been Moss' fault.

Jets might not make the playoffs this year, but like NE last year, at least we found our Quarterback of the future. :banana: :-D :banana:

so i could :fart:



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Does anyone have a good music sharing site. I hate Kazaa because of the spyware they use. I am using Limewire but i can't find anything on it lately. Any clues??? :bow: :bow:

last week 10 - 3 - 1
Overall 34 - 21 - 1

Jags Def. Texans
Steelers Def. Titans
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Giants Def. Skins
Packers Def. Vikings
Bills Def. Chiefs
Colts Def. Cowboys
Browns Def. Bengals
Saints Def. Falcons
Bucs Def. Panthers
49ers Def. Chargers
Denver Def. Seahawks
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Quote:Last week, my dog ate one of the phones.

I have two cell phones on my Cingular account. The first one was purchased in December of 2000, the second was purchased in May of 2001. Last May, I entered into a verbal contract for something -- can't remember what -- and for doing so, received one month free.

Last week, my dog ate one of the phones. I went to Cingular on Thursday to get a new one. They told me I wasn't eligible to upgrade until May, but that I could purchase a phone for $179.99. Then the sales rep spoke to someone who said I could "upgrade" for $29.99 if I agreed to have that one month free charged back to me. I said fine. Yesterday afternoon I went back to Cingular to pick up my phone. The rep had everything ready, but when he called for authorization, he was told that the upgrade was not approved. I sat there for 2 hours while he spoke to numerous people at customer service and distribution.

First they told him it couldn't be done, then they told him that the upgrade could only be done at a "company store" (but his store would not get credit), then they told him that it could only be done by charging $180 to my credit card and they would send me a phone.

As of 7:00 last night, he was still working on it. It seems to have turned into a mission. There are several people on "our" side -- store manager, regional sales manager, etc. He told them that I threatened to cancel both contracts (of course, this would mean a $300 early termination fee to me) and that got no response.

I have a loaner phone -- they have no refurbished phones in stock.

Any ideas? This is just crazy! :crackhead:

I could be cleaning. I've been meaning to just run through this place with a vacuum and a sponge, but eh....

Sorting my music collection. Hours upon hours and cd-rws upon cd-rws that I just need to sit down and burn as audio. I used to care so much for my tape collection, but even though I should be able to crank them out by PC, I've just been stockpiling. I face a mountain of music!

Walking the dog. She's sitting her staring at me. I'll go do that at least.

For me it would have to be This Old House and The New Yankee Workshop. Even if I've missed half the show I'll still watch the rest of it.