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Schools really ought to come up with a way to deal with the math requirements for those who simply cannot learn advanced math.
Basic everyday useful math sure make sure people know it, but these advanced maths that are not even relevant to the program or job the program trains for, just a hurdle preventing people from gaining skills to better their job options. |
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Originally Posted by Piff Poff
(Post 12608161)
Daughter was driving boyfriends car on Monday (she drives it more than him at the moment) when it made a loud clunking noise, stalled and wouldn't restart. CAA took it to the Canadian Tire they usually go to. She was told it needs a new engine. Panic sets in, I get a text 'Can I call you'd I always know something is wrong when I get that particular text. She couldn't get hold of of her boyfriend to tell him she had blown his 7 year old, still got a years finance to pay, car he loves up.
to cut a long story short, after 2 sleepless nights on their behalf I got a text, engine is being replaced as part of a recall and they get to drive the brand new shortage until theirs is fixed. Engine is on back order, so it could be a while. Christmas gift wish has gone back to Ikea gift cards rather than can I have cash please. Phew! Glad she got it sorted - I'm guessing it's a Ford, they've had a lot of recalls in the past year.. do make sure they ask if there's any other recalls on that vehicle (VIN # range) ... :) |
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Originally Posted by Jsmth321
(Post 12608200)
Schools really ought to come up with a way to deal with the math requirements for those who simply cannot learn advanced math.
Basic everyday useful math sure make sure people know it, but these advanced maths that are not even relevant to the program or job the program trains for, just a hurdle preventing people from gaining skills to better their job options. Employers know that even the least able pupils have reached a basic standard in subtraction, multiplication and division. They may not be able to do Mathematics but they do have reasonable numeracy. |
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Originally Posted by Siouxie
(Post 12608214)
Glad she got it sorted - I'm guessing it's a Ford, they've had a lot of recalls in the past year.. do make sure they ask if there's any other recalls on that vehicle (VIN # range) ... :)
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Currently stood outside work waiting for my manager to appear to let me in AGAIN glad its not too cold today. 22 mins so far.
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Originally Posted by Jingsamichty
(Post 12608242)
The Scottish education system deals with this very well... instead of just studying "Mathematics", there are two separate exams and qualifications - "Mathematics" and "Arithmetic". Arithmetic is compulsory for all pupils, while most do Mathematics as well, but not all.
Employers know that even the least able pupils have reached a basic standard in subtraction, multiplication and division. They may not be able to do Mathematics but they do have reasonable numeracy. Its algebra and above where I cant seem to get past and lordy lordy I have tried numerous times. (and fractions, they always confused me.) |
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Originally Posted by Jsmth321
(Post 12608495)
I am fine in normal everyday math, might be some paper to do long division and multiplication but I can do it without issue.
Its algebra and above where I cant seem to get past and lordy lordy I have tried numerous times. (and fractions, they always confused me.) You are not alone in that! Algebra etc., I have no clue on (basic geometry I am ok with but not all those formulas etc.,) - fractions I can do the basics (though I dislike them and can't get my head around anything more complex, like compound fractions). Everything else to do with Arithmetic (as it was known when I was at school) I am fine with- I've been a book-keeper by profession in the past. My brain is more into words than numbers :) |
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I just dont think everyone has a math brain for the advanced maths and our educational system should accept this.
There is just no reason for some of these programs to require algebera or pre calculus. Algebera is the only thing holding me back from some additional education.
Originally Posted by Siouxie
(Post 12608548)
You are not alone in that! Algebra etc., I have no clue on (basic geometry I am ok with but not all those formulas etc.,) - fractions I can do the basics (though I dislike them and can't get my head around anything more complex, like compound fractions). Everything else to do with Arithmetic (as it was known when I was at school) I am fine with- I've been a book-keeper by profession in the past. My brain is more into words than numbers :)
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My stepdaughter (age 28) bought my mother in law a small record player today and tonight she was setting up to play a Bing Crosby xmas LP.
Everything was ready and she was about to set the stylus down. In the middle. :rofl: I had a giggle as I told her it had to go at the outside edge. Part way through she had a question. Are there songs on the other side? :hysterical: |
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Originally Posted by BristolUK
(Post 12608686)
Part way through she had a question.
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Confirmed couldn't get into the apartment with lower rent, they say we cannot afford it, despite it being cheaper then what we currently pay.
Make too much for low income, not enough for co-ops and market rentals are far and few in anything we can afford. |
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easy to remember number..lol
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In the Serbian Club all the waitresses are wearing antlers... it's a niche fetish.....
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So we dont live in the best area of Vancouver, so leaving things outside on street level in front of the building is well going to lead to the items walking off.
Someone in the building ordered a TV on Amazon, and the amazon courier left it street level outside the building, and not even 10 minutes passed before someone walked up, took it and walked away. (not someone from the building, random person from the street.) How hard is to buzz a unit and be let into the lobby? I can't walk today, foot and knee are being a pain, and this is only working 2 days a week. |
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Sorry about your pain, JSM, but glad it isn't higher up.
Neither UPS, USPS, FedEx nor DHL ring bells here any more. Packages on left on the porch whether it requires signature or not. With one set of dodgy neighbors who have already been caught stealing two packages and once a gun from an open unattended truck parked in its driveway, it is amazing that when himself locks up for the night around 10 p.m. there is a package left at the door. Merry Christmas |
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I hate Amazon sometimes. Before order guaranteed delivery by the 28th. After order date changes to a 2 week period in January 15 to 25. Now when trying to cancel a message saying an error occurred. Of course their online customer service has been no help at all.
Amazon is good, until there is an issue then they kind of suck. |
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Originally Posted by Rete
(Post 12612817)
Sorry about your pain, JSM, but glad it isn't higher up.
Neither UPS, USPS, FedEx nor DHL ring bells here any more. Packages on left on the porch whether it requires signature or not. With one set of dodgy neighbors who have already been caught stealing two packages and once a gun from an open unattended truck parked in its driveway, it is amazing that when himself locks up for the night around 10 p.m. there is a package left at the door. Merry Christmas Local Saltwater store has a gem tang only 2,999.95. Pretty fish though. |
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I dont understand people.
I found snow. Its not sticking but it is snowing. Out in Aldergrove ( 50 mins east of Vancouver approx)at the moment and its snowing. 33 degrees F. |
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Originally Posted by Jsmth321
(Post 12613651)
I dont understand people.
I found snow. Its not sticking but it is snowing. Out in Aldergrove ( 50 mins east of Vancouver approx)at the moment and its snowing. 33 degrees F. |
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It's a random thread, no-one said anything about linking stuff, equally about not linking stuff.
Each to their own, leave it. |
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Originally Posted by plasticcanuck
(Post 12614343)
And what, pray tell, has you finding snow got to do with you not understanding people???? |
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I'm still working my way through The Simpsons.
Just watched one "24" style. Brilliant. Not only the real Jack Bauer but also Chloe O'Brian too. Superbly done. |
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Never heard of him but I liked the new year resolution tweet from Richard Osman.
My New Year’s Resolution is to annoy less grammar pedants. |
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Originally Posted by BristolUK
(Post 12614472)
Never heard of him but I liked the new year resolution tweet from Richard Osman.
:lol: clever |
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I can't believe I never saw this video of a single I bought a many years ago
(just realised, I had the album) so obviously I never even knew of the spoof |
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Originally Posted by BristolUK
(Post 12614687)
I can't believe I never saw this video of a single I bought a many years ago<br />(just realised, I had the album)
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Originally Posted by caretaker
(Post 12614688)
I booked them to play in the old club way back when they were starting out...
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I remember crash test dummies and that weird al one, seems so long ago now...lol
The worst design in my view for a shower is a 1/2 of it blocked by a piece of glass that doesn't move, which in turn makes cleaning the tub very difficult. Yes these things look pretty but they are not functional at all. |
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Originally Posted by BristolUK
(Post 12614704)
Any other bookings before someone 'made it'?
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https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/british...793a56b94.jpeg It’s New Year’s Eve and I really hope the nutty woman sat next to me, drinking double martinis (is that a thing?) doesn’t puke. Hopefully she’ll make a quick getaway without paying her bill. Oh she’s just ordered another one, this could really brighten up an otherwise tragically dull evening. |
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I really hope she’s not going to be violent, but I’m going to wait around to see. |
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Originally Posted by Oink
(Post 12614727)
I really hope she’s not going to be violent, but I’m going to wait around to see. |
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Disappointment, she left without incident. :( |
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Originally Posted by caretaker
(Post 12614729)
Well, the critical elements are present...
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Originally Posted by Oink
(Post 12614724)
It’s New Year’s Eve and I really hope the nutty woman sat next to me, drinking double martinis (is that a thing?) doesn’t puke. Hopefully she’ll make a quick getaway without paying her bill. Oh she’s just ordered another one, this could really brighten up an otherwise tragically dull evening. |
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Just watched the first Godfather movie on TV. I remember the first time I watched it, I was so horrified at the horse's head in the bed scene. This time I just thought how difficult it'd be to get all that blood off the sheets. :popcorn:
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