1. Teaching Math In 1950s

A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is 4/5 of the price. What is his profit?

2. Teaching Math In 1960s

A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is 4/5 of the price, or $80. What is his profit?

3. Teaching Math In 1970s

A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80. Did he make a profit?

4. Teaching Math In 1980s

A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80 and his profit is $20. Your assignment: Underline the number 20.

5. Teaching Math In 1990s

A logger cuts down a beautiful forest because he is selfish and inconsiderate and cares nothing for the habitat of animals or the preservation of our woodlands. He does this so he can make a profit of $20. What do you think of this way of making a living? Topic for class participation after answering the question: How did the birds and squirrels feel as the logger cut down their homes? (There are no wrong answers, and if you feel like crying, it’s ok.)

6. Teaching Math In 2009

Un hachero vende una carretada de maderapara $100. El costo de la producciones es $80. Cuanto dinero ha hecho?

When top level guys look down, they see only crap;
When bottom level guys look up, they see only a-holes…

Sorry, Bill, I’d rather kiss my new boss!

Mattel recently announced the release of limited-edition Barbie Dolls for the Utah market:

‘ Park City Barbie’
She comes with an assortment of Kate Spade Handbags, a Lexus SUV, a long-haired foreign dog named Honey and a million dollar home. Available with or without tummy tuck and face lift. Workaholic Ken sold only in conjunction with the augmented version.

Read the rest of this entry »

Language Warning!

DICTIONARY FOR DECODING WOMEN’S PERSONAL ADS:
>>> 40-ish…………………………..49.
>>> Adventurous………………….Slept with everyone.
>>> Athletic…………………………No breasts.
>>> Average looking……………..Moooo.
>>> Beautiful………………………..Pathological liar.
>>> Emotionally Secure………….On medication.
>>> Feminist…………………………Fat.
>>> Free spirit………………………Junkie.
>>> Friendship first………………..Former slut.
>>> New-Age………………………Body hair in the wrong places.
>>> Old-fashioned…………………No oral sex
>>> Open-minded………………….Desperate.
>>> Outgoing………………………..Loud and Embarrassing.
>>> Professional……………………Bitch.
>>> Voluptuous…………………….Very Fat.
>>> Large frame……………………Hugely Fat.
>>> Wants Soul mate……………..Stalker.
>>> Read the rest of this entry »