Remember, I never said that people who did get this were old.
But at least you aren't Older than Radio.
The Ghosts of Five Supernovas
18 hours ago
Monday, August 30, 2010
Kingfish
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Remember, I never said that people who did get this were old.
But at least you aren't Older than Radio.
Remember, I never said that people who did get this were old.
But at least you aren't Older than Radio.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
New Facebook *Page* (not a Group)
I took me quite a while after getting on Facebook to learn how to make a Facebook fan page for (x, why?). I finally made one earlier this summer.
...Except that I made a "Group" and not a "Page". Like I knew the difference?
Well, now I know. I think. And from what I can tell, there is no way to change a "group" into a "page", so I had to create a new one. Again.
The (x, why?) page is here.
...Except that I made a "Group" and not a "Page". Like I knew the difference?
Well, now I know. I think. And from what I can tell, there is no way to change a "group" into a "page", so I had to create a new one. Again.
The (x, why?) page is here.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Early Bird
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Sponsored by Save the Worms: those marigolds aren't going to measure themselves, 'kay.
Sponsored by Save the Worms: those marigolds aren't going to measure themselves, 'kay.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Speed
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On the equator, we'd be moving even faster, but that would be out of his jurisdiction.
On the equator, we'd be moving even faster, but that would be out of his jurisdiction.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Tai Chi
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With a spoonerism of sugar, please.
I jotted this one down months ago, just before final exams, when I knew I wouldn't have time to work on it. (There's a teacher who comes in early and practices in an empty classrom...)
I wish I had remembered it when Will Shortz had his Spoonerism competition recently. I have to check my notes more often.
And these images are based on some that I saw online, only without Kenny going through the motions.
With a spoonerism of sugar, please.
I jotted this one down months ago, just before final exams, when I knew I wouldn't have time to work on it. (There's a teacher who comes in early and practices in an empty classrom...)
I wish I had remembered it when Will Shortz had his Spoonerism competition recently. I have to check my notes more often.
And these images are based on some that I saw online, only without Kenny going through the motions.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Motivational Poster: Friends and Barstools
I made a motivation poster out of yesterday's comic. Click on the image to go to the flick page.
Friday, August 20, 2010
2 XL
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Friends: they're always there to support you.
Friends: they're always there to support you.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Google Calculator: Celsius Degrees and Square Dollars
In the past few days, I've seen images from Google calculator pop up on MathFail.com, as well as on digg, reddit and elsewhere. The image shows the following equation:
(0 degrees Celsius) + (0 degrees Celsius) = 273.15 degrees Celsius
Cut and paste the left side of the equation into Google if you don't believe it. Done? Okay.
While this might seem outrageous at first, it isn't the answer that's incorrect. It's the question. Google's calculator tried to parse it the best that it could.
Try either one of these and see what you get:
(0 degrees Celsius) + (0 Celsius degrees)
(0 Celsius degrees) + (0 Celsius degrees)
See the difference. The calculator does, too. One Celsius degree is not the same as one degree Celsius. The former is a unit of temperature; the latter is an actual temperature reading.
The first equation represents two positions on a scale. Those positions could just as well be named New York City and St. Louis. You couldn't add those two values together. However, if they had values on that scale, you could subtract them to find a displacement; i.e., how far apart they are. And the original equation could be changed to subtraction and yield a correct answer.
This brings me to a tip that I give my students, usually when reviewing percents (sales tax) and Order of Operations. I tell them that you can add dollar amounts, subtract them, or even divide them (in which case, have them notice that they lost the dollar sign and have them explain that back to me). However, if you ever find yourself multiplying two dollar amounts. Stop! You're most likely doing something wrong.
Which brings me to this graphic that I created, using Google's calculator:
What are square dollars? That's silly! Our dollars are rectangles.
Cut and paste the left side of the equation into Google if you don't believe it. Done? Okay.
While this might seem outrageous at first, it isn't the answer that's incorrect. It's the question. Google's calculator tried to parse it the best that it could.
Try either one of these and see what you get:
(0 degrees Celsius) + (0 Celsius degrees)
(0 Celsius degrees) + (0 Celsius degrees)
See the difference. The calculator does, too. One Celsius degree is not the same as one degree Celsius. The former is a unit of temperature; the latter is an actual temperature reading.
The first equation represents two positions on a scale. Those positions could just as well be named New York City and St. Louis. You couldn't add those two values together. However, if they had values on that scale, you could subtract them to find a displacement; i.e., how far apart they are. And the original equation could be changed to subtraction and yield a correct answer.
This brings me to a tip that I give my students, usually when reviewing percents (sales tax) and Order of Operations. I tell them that you can add dollar amounts, subtract them, or even divide them (in which case, have them notice that they lost the dollar sign and have them explain that back to me). However, if you ever find yourself multiplying two dollar amounts. Stop! You're most likely doing something wrong.
Which brings me to this graphic that I created, using Google's calculator:
What are square dollars? That's silly! Our dollars are rectangles.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Identity Matrix
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(C)Copyright 2010, C. Burke. All rights reserved.
He works alone, because there's no I in TEAM.
He works alone, because there's no I in TEAM.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Forgotten Something
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And Happy Birthday to everyone out there having one today. You see, I haven't forgotten anything, either.
And Happy Birthday to everyone out there having one today. You see, I haven't forgotten anything, either.
Saturday, August 14, 2010
15 Great Geeky Web Comic Strips
Well, I may have made the Top 50 Blogs for Math Majors, but I didn't make the cut for 15 Great Geeky Web Comic Strips.
Something to shoot for.
Something to shoot for.
Friday, August 13, 2010
The Time Machine
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And you know that she isn't mad. She's just so disappointed.
And you know that she isn't mad. She's just so disappointed.
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