http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/CALLMEMSTRACY/24938 I don't use drugs any more; I've been sober since 06-06-06!!&nbsp; I am not related to Leonard, but I m afriend of his.&nbsp; My hope is that when he gets out of prison, he will turn his life around and become a productive citizen; there is still hope for him. I don't use drugs any more; I've been sober since 06-06-06!!&nbsp; I am not related to Leonard, but I m afriend of his.&nbsp; My hope is that when he gets out of prison, he will turn his life around and become a productive citizen; there is still hope for him. en-us <p> Seriously, another post? We get your point as you post something like this once daily.</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/CALLMEMSTRACY/24938/#c_225491 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/CALLMEMSTRACY/24938/#c_225491 <p> Seriously, another post? We get your point as you post something like this once daily.</p> <p>&nbsp;seis seis seis?</p> <p><br /> Ms Tracy, verdaderamente eres el diablo?</p> <p>666</p> <p>Hijo</p> <p>Estoy asustado</p> <p>(I truly am)</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/CALLMEMSTRACY/24938/#c_225502 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/CALLMEMSTRACY/24938/#c_225502 <p>&nbsp;seis seis seis?</p> <p><br /> Ms Tracy, verdaderamente eres el diablo?</p> <p>666</p> <p>Hijo</p> <p>Estoy asustado</p> <p>(I truly am)</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;LOL!!&nbsp; demasiado gracioso, chico!</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/CALLMEMSTRACY/24938/#c_225503 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/CALLMEMSTRACY/24938/#c_225503 <p>&nbsp;LOL!!&nbsp; demasiado gracioso, chico!</p> <p><span style="font-size: smaller">&nbsp;Michelle,</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: smaller">You might apreciate this:&nbsp; (I tell the grandkids -- being Mexican or even hablamos espanoles doesn't make ya stupid -- quite the reverse actually)</span></p> <p>Fifty Years of Math 1957 - 2007</p> <p>Last week I purchased a burger at Burger King for $1.58. The counter girl took my $2 and I was digging for my change when I pulled 8 cents from my pocket and gave it to her.</p> <p>She stood there, holding the nickel and 3 pennies, while looking at the screen on her register. I sensed her discomfort and tried to tell her to just give me two quarters, but she hailed the manager for help. While he tried to explain the transaction to her, she stood there and cried. Why do I tell you this?</p> <p>Because of the evolution in teaching math since the 1950s:</p> <p>1. Teaching Math In 1950s</p> <p>A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is 4/5 of the price. What is his profit?</p> <p>2. Teaching Math In 1960s</p> <p>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?</p> <p>3. Teaching Math In 1970s</p> <p>A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80. Did he make a profit?</p> <p>4. Teaching Math In 1980s</p> <p>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.</p> <p>5. Teaching Math In 1990s</p> <p>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. W hat 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.)</p> <p>6. Teaching Math In 2007</p> <p>Un hachero vende una carretada de maderapara $100. El costo de la producciones es $80. Cuanto dinero ha hecho</p> <p>&nbsp;p.s. Ms Tracy still sacrin hell outa mi!!!</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/CALLMEMSTRACY/24938/#c_225510 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/CALLMEMSTRACY/24938/#c_225510 <p><span style="font-size: smaller">&nbsp;Michelle,</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: smaller">You might apreciate this:&nbsp; (I tell the grandkids -- being Mexican or even hablamos espanoles doesn't make ya stupid -- quite the reverse actually)</span></p> <p>Fifty Years of Math 1957 - 2007</p> <p>Last week I purchased a burger at Burger King for $1.58. The counter girl took my $2 and I was digging for my change when I pulled 8 cents from my pocket and gave it to her.</p> <p>She stood there, holding the nickel and 3 pennies, while looking at the screen on her register. I sensed her discomfort and tried to tell her to just give me two quarters, but she hailed the manager for help. While he tried to explain the transaction to her, she stood there and cried. Why do I tell you this?</p> <p>Because of the evolution in teaching math since the 1950s:</p> <p>1. Teaching Math In 1950s</p> <p>A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is 4/5 of the price. What is his profit?</p> <p>2. Teaching Math In 1960s</p> <p>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?</p> <p>3. Teaching Math In 1970s</p> <p>A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80. Did he make a profit?</p> <p>4. Teaching Math In 1980s</p> <p>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.</p> <p>5. Teaching Math In 1990s</p> <p>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. W hat 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.)</p> <p>6. Teaching Math In 2007</p> <p>Un hachero vende una carretada de maderapara $100. El costo de la producciones es $80. Cuanto dinero ha hecho</p> <p>&nbsp;p.s. Ms Tracy still sacrin hell outa mi!!!</p> <p>That was cute!! <i>Some</i> will not get it ;)</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/CALLMEMSTRACY/24938/#c_225514 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/CALLMEMSTRACY/24938/#c_225514 <p>That was cute!! <i>Some</i> will not get it ;)</p> <p>&nbsp;sadly, more mikkie dee's employees will&nbsp; &quot;get&quot; it than most of the rest of the populace</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>well, 08'er and cohorts at any rate!</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/CALLMEMSTRACY/24938/#c_225517 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/CALLMEMSTRACY/24938/#c_225517 <p>&nbsp;sadly, more mikkie dee's employees will&nbsp; &quot;get&quot; it than most of the rest of the populace</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>well, 08'er and cohorts at any rate!</p> <p><span style="font-size: x-small"><i><font color="#ff0000">My hope is that when he gets out of prison, he will turn his life around and become a productive citizen; there is still hope for him.</font></i></span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000">You'll never find out. Leonard will hang himself in his cell. He'll have help, of course...</span></p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/CALLMEMSTRACY/24938/#c_225552 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/CALLMEMSTRACY/24938/#c_225552 <p><span style="font-size: x-small"><i><font color="#ff0000">My hope is that when he gets out of prison, he will turn his life around and become a productive citizen; there is still hope for him.</font></i></span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000">You'll never find out. Leonard will hang himself in his cell. He'll have help, of course...</span></p> <p>&nbsp;And Tracy, quit sending me e-mails about Marella every day. If you want to say something to me,&nbsp;say it here. I have no desire to be one of your &quot;friends&quot;. I spent 30 years dealing with your type, and I no longer have to.</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/CALLMEMSTRACY/24938/#c_225561 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/CALLMEMSTRACY/24938/#c_225561 <p>&nbsp;And Tracy, quit sending me e-mails about Marella every day. If you want to say something to me,&nbsp;say it here. I have no desire to be one of your &quot;friends&quot;. I spent 30 years dealing with your type, and I no longer have to.</p> <p>&nbsp;I didn't get #6 of course but as to the girl not knowing how to make change, this actually happened to us at The Pantry.&nbsp; The math teacher with me did the same type of thing and the young man at the register had no clue how to give back the change.&nbsp; Math teacher explained it to him but I think the kid was still confused.&nbsp; GS told him, it's ok, trust me, I teach math every day..lol.</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/CALLMEMSTRACY/24938/#c_225583 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/CALLMEMSTRACY/24938/#c_225583 <p>&nbsp;I didn't get #6 of course but as to the girl not knowing how to make change, this actually happened to us at The Pantry.&nbsp; The math teacher with me did the same type of thing and the young man at the register had no clue how to give back the change.&nbsp; Math teacher explained it to him but I think the kid was still confused.&nbsp; GS told him, it's ok, trust me, I teach math every day..lol.</p> <p>&nbsp;I heard they tried having keys with a burger, fries, pie, etc. on em. they could enter the change racieved, punch the order and with tax it would tell them how much to return.</p> <p>System broke down with multiple orders, etc. and they ran outa keys when they went to double latte half caf quadruple decafs menus &nbsp;though........</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/CALLMEMSTRACY/24938/#c_225622 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/CALLMEMSTRACY/24938/#c_225622 <p>&nbsp;I heard they tried having keys with a burger, fries, pie, etc. on em. they could enter the change racieved, punch the order and with tax it would tell them how much to return.</p> <p>System broke down with multiple orders, etc. and they ran outa keys when they went to double latte half caf quadruple decafs menus &nbsp;though........</p> <p>&nbsp;The other problem is that when the power goes out, businesses where they rely on computers to think for them are paralyzed and have to lock the doors.&nbsp; I'll bet those computer registers don't even have a drawer tripper that allows you to open it in the event of a power failure.</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/CALLMEMSTRACY/24938/#c_225630 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/CALLMEMSTRACY/24938/#c_225630 <p>&nbsp;The other problem is that when the power goes out, businesses where they rely on computers to think for them are paralyzed and have to lock the doors.&nbsp; I'll bet those computer registers don't even have a drawer tripper that allows you to open it in the event of a power failure.</p> <p>&nbsp;True story: Once upon a time I kept rolls of quarters for laundry. I ordered yummys at the Foster Freeze and overheard the cute girl at the counter say she's running out of quarters. Time for me to be the hero. I told I think I can help. How about if I pay for my $3 and odd cents order with a roll of quarters.</p> <p>Fantastic! she said. It will really bail her out. So, I slid her a roll of quarters.</p> <p>She opened the roll, counted out $3.25, gave me my change and slid the broken roll of quarters back to me.</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/CALLMEMSTRACY/24938/#c_225851 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/CALLMEMSTRACY/24938/#c_225851 <p>&nbsp;True story: Once upon a time I kept rolls of quarters for laundry. I ordered yummys at the Foster Freeze and overheard the cute girl at the counter say she's running out of quarters. Time for me to be the hero. I told I think I can help. How about if I pay for my $3 and odd cents order with a roll of quarters.</p> <p>Fantastic! she said. It will really bail her out. So, I slid her a roll of quarters.</p> <p>She opened the roll, counted out $3.25, gave me my change and slid the broken roll of quarters back to me.</p> <p> Hummm, Ms. Tracy posted at 3:18 a.m., thinks drugs ought to be legalized, and thinks Leonard is the greatest human on earth. Says she quit doing drugs, but why would she do that if she thinks they ought to be legalized.</p> <p>Hey, Ms. Tracy - don't request to be on my friends list!</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/CALLMEMSTRACY/24938/#c_225871 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/CALLMEMSTRACY/24938/#c_225871 <p> Hummm, Ms. Tracy posted at 3:18 a.m., thinks drugs ought to be legalized, and thinks Leonard is the greatest human on earth. Says she quit doing drugs, but why would she do that if she thinks they ought to be legalized.</p> <p>Hey, Ms. Tracy - don't request to be on my friends list!</p> <p>&nbsp;bakonative, I asked tracy about&nbsp;posting this in the early morning hours earlier today, but she apparently deleted my post. Typical.</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/CALLMEMSTRACY/24938/#c_225875 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/CALLMEMSTRACY/24938/#c_225875 <p>&nbsp;bakonative, I asked tracy about&nbsp;posting this in the early morning hours earlier today, but she apparently deleted my post. Typical.</p> <p>&nbsp;So my post will be deleted next? No arguing with the crazies!</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/CALLMEMSTRACY/24938/#c_225876 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/CALLMEMSTRACY/24938/#c_225876 <p>&nbsp;So my post will be deleted next? No arguing with the crazies!</p> <p>&nbsp;Like the little bird in my tree says, &quot;tweak tweak&quot;. Or is&nbsp;it &quot;chirp chirp&quot;? Oh well....</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/CALLMEMSTRACY/24938/#c_225880 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/CALLMEMSTRACY/24938/#c_225880 <p>&nbsp;Like the little bird in my tree says, &quot;tweak tweak&quot;. Or is&nbsp;it &quot;chirp chirp&quot;? Oh well....</p> <p>&nbsp;I think the birds are singing tweak tweak. It's all quiet here now, must be sleeping off that high...</p> <p>I'll check back in around midnight and see if our posts are gone! (oops, bedtime is 11pm though!)</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/CALLMEMSTRACY/24938/#c_225921 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/CALLMEMSTRACY/24938/#c_225921 <p>&nbsp;I think the birds are singing tweak tweak. It's all quiet here now, must be sleeping off that high...</p> <p>I'll check back in around midnight and see if our posts are gone! (oops, bedtime is 11pm though!)</p> <p>&nbsp;HMMMMM oldblue i think maybe your the tweeker The comment that you posted about CALLMEMSTRACY being up at 3 am is on a differents post do drugs got your brain fried hmmmm..... Tracy keep up the good work dont let this die down BPD cant keep getting away with this go read my blog there are other people who do agree with us........stay strong tracy oldblue just cant handle the fact that were right</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/CALLMEMSTRACY/24938/#c_226159 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/CALLMEMSTRACY/24938/#c_226159 <p>&nbsp;HMMMMM oldblue i think maybe your the tweeker The comment that you posted about CALLMEMSTRACY being up at 3 am is on a differents post do drugs got your brain fried hmmmm..... Tracy keep up the good work dont let this die down BPD cant keep getting away with this go read my blog there are other people who do agree with us........stay strong tracy oldblue just cant handle the fact that were right</p>