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Comment on Mental math anyone? by Harsh Patel

Harsh Patel — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 02:47:54 +0000

This is great! Teaching this to some of my students tomorrow for sure. Thanks!

Comment on Blogs, Wikis and Podcast Workshop Outline by Kurye

Kurye — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 22:26:05 +0000

Good article. Thankss.

Comment on My Visit to Quancheng Square, Jinan, Shandong Province China by Jill

Jill — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:34:13 +0000

I lived in Jinan for a year and went to all the places you have referred to. (frequect haunts)
However, it’s a pity you have not mentioned the Black Tiger Springs which end just as you cross the main arterial road into Quancheng Square.
Here you will find locals collecting their daily spring water from these springs, washing their hair etc whilst in the summer months small paddle boats add to the atmosphere and performers perform various acts of entertainment. Gentle willow trees drape softly across the canal and add a touch of old worldness and charm. However, during the winter months, the Black Tiger Springs takes on a whole different appearance asthetically. It is exquisite to say the least and due to the water freezing on the footpaths makes for something akin to a skating rink if you do not have steady enough shoes.
This place is a must for any visitor travelling to Jinan, a city although still remaining very “Chinese” in tradition, has its own charm.

Comment on Increasing Numbers Look to Teaching as a New Career by Will Farris

Will Farris — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:43:25 +0000

Oh great, now we are going to have an even greater glut of teachers out there. But wait, in five years, during the next big computer surge, these people will come flying out of the schools like bees in spring. But that is OK. Good economies have a good churn, and schools benefit. I did my 4 years teaching and 6 years military before milking the bubble as an engineer…

Comment on My Visit to Quancheng Square, Jinan, Shandong Province China by Aidi

Aidi — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 09:44:00 +0000

I think she remembered who made the transaction due the fact you where not Han-Chinese.
Not many foreigners make it to Jinan. We are an oddity, hehehe

Comment on Hard Work by Cherrie

Cherrie — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 01:57:30 +0000

Good point! I guess I was writing it from an nearing-end-of-project point of view and now that I’m embarking on a new project again, I feel a similar need for ‘hard work’/lots of effort! I guess it’s about coming up with new ideas and also going through the teething stages – lots of trial and error – and trying to convince people that this is worthwhile.

Meanwhile, how would one know the chances of it raining? If it takes an extra 5 years to perfect the outcome and there is 1% chance of rain… is it worth it? Hard to say since the “5 years” and the “1%” aren’t usually known…

And when are mistakes “human error” as opposed to lack of care?