Daddy the Hero!

 
 Today I spent about 5 hours fixing the family desktop computer. About 3.5 hours was spent on the phone consulting with computer specialists with Time Warner Cable. But finally, I was able to revive the computer. This made my 5 year old daughter very happy. She thinks I am a hero! That makes me feel better than winning a tennis tournament. Granted, I have never won the US Open!

Libertarian Party Co-Founder Dies

David Nolan, co-founder of the Libertarian Party, died recently in Arizona. Nolan helped create the Libertarian Party in 1971 in response to President Nixon's wage and price controls.



Nolan was also known for the Nolan Chart, which expands the way too simplistic left wing/right wing spectrum into more dimensions.

Showcasing The Work of Kris Chapman

I am using this blog entry to showcase the work of Kris Chapman. Kris has been conducting research with the University of Pittsburgh. Kris is a colleague of mine who teaches biology at Greenville High School in Greenville, PA. Kris is dedicated to quality teaching and the pursuit of learning.



The slideshow can be shown full screen. Also be sure to click on the slide to see the transitions that occur on each slide.

A copy of the Power Point presentation can be obtained by clicking HERE.

Testing Gone Wild

As a math teacher administering the Keystone Literature Exam to 11th grade students instead of teaching my AP Calculus and Trigonometry students, I felt compelled to post the following notice for my students on behalf of the state of Pennsylvania.