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Metalhead_Mojo Joke # 3 was the best hahahahaha

Here is another subject within education that is alarming. Because of the Leave No Student Behind aka WASL. Washington State is considering the idea that all art, woodshop, auto mechanics etc. classes be cut and only the CORE subjects be kept. Where I went to school as a kid we had two threads for kids to follow in high school. One was a college base and the other based for work as a miner or a trades person. BUT the important aspect of either thread was this. EVERY kid male and female had to have math, science, as well as the other humanities classes. The only difference being the math and science of the blue color thread was it had a semblance of reality. It was used in the shop classes during the course of the school year

I’ll tell you what. Ask Dutch and Glacier Dog about your idea Thinker. Ask them what happened to them and their experience in the system in Alaska. Then you will get a real answer from kids that went thru what you are talking about. Now for my answer...YES, taking an interest in a kid or group of kids helps. It does not have to be an educator either. I tried teaching in Marysville like I did in Alaska. Guess what? It did not work. People here think you have an ulterior motive... I liked to get kids interested in things and activities that don't sound like math, but math will always find a way into the formula. Hell, I taught history for three years and figured out how to get math and biology into the lessons. HA Dutch was a student. I got him interested in climbing; Glacier dog was my wife's student (she was the gifted teacher). He is another great kid that was not interested in the system, as it existed. Ask them if they appear online about school...don't ask adults as the kids.

I have seen these types of charter schools WORK very well. When a parent spends the time to be there the kids will be more engaged. There was a good old gal in Anchorage that was placed in a horrible elementary school. The first year she nailed every behavior problem child there was...no expelling but daily detention, or kick out for a day. Then she decided that troubled kids could stay in class and not be kicked out IF one or both parents attended school with the kid. Not necessarily in the same room but attended school for the time period that the kid would of been disciplined. Guess what? This lady's school did a 180-degree turn around. Grades started going up, problems started going down, some parents applied for jobs with the school district as they found that working with children was actually enjoyable. Virginia Jettier was an awesome principal. I worked for this gal in Big Lake, Alaska.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Andre Dawson on being a role model: "I wan' all dem kids to do what I do, to look up to me. I wan' all the kids to copulate me." New Orleans Saint RB George Rogers when asked about the upcoming season: "I want to rush for 1,000 or 1,500 yards, whichever comes first."

Hey MattP, go spend some time in the public schools. You'll see. The time spent is not one or two days either. You need to spend a few years doing this. The average kid gets screwed daily out of educational time, money and opportunity because of the special interests, disrupters, etc. Go ahead and give it the thumbs down. BUT I KNOW I AM RIGHT AND THAT IS ALL THERE HAS TO BE. By the way Bud, a Catholic private school is not the most expensive...best maybe because of the no bullshit taken attitude. Kids going to a private Catholic ain't rubbin' elbows with the Gates, Allens, etc.

"Sometimes when I reflect back on all the beer I drink I feel ashamed. Then I look into the glass and think about the workers in the brewery and all of their hopes and dreams. If I didn't drink this beer, they might be out of work and their dreams would be shattered. Then I say to myself, "It is better that I drink this beer and let their dreams come true than be selfish and worry about my liver." ~ Jack Handy ~~~~~~~~ "I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day." ~Frank Sinatra ~~~~~~~~ "When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading." ~ Henny Youngman ~~~~~~~~~ "24 hours in a day, 24 beers in a case. Coincidence? I think not." ~ Stephen Wright ~~~~~~~ "When we drink, we get drunk. When we get drunk, we fall asleep. When we fall asleep, we commit no sin. When we commit no sin, we go to heaven. Sooooo, let's all get drunk and go to heaven!" ~ Brian O'Rourke ~~~~~~~ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." ~ Benjamin Franklin ~~~~~~~ "Without question, the greatest invention in the history of mankind is beer. Oh, I grant you that the wheel was also a fine invention, but the wheel does not go nearly as well with pizza." ~ Dave Barry ~~~~~~~~ Remember "I" before "E", except in Budweiser. ~~~~~~~ To some it's a six-pack, to me it's a Support Group. Salvation in a can! ~~~~~~~~ And saving the best for last, as explained by Cliff Clavin, of Cheers. One afternoon at Cheers, Cliff Clavin was explaining the Buffalo Theory to his buddy Norm. Here's how it went: "Well ya see, Norm, it's like this... A herd of buffalo can only move as fast as the slowest buffalo. And when the herd is hunted, it is the slowest and weakest ones at the back that are killed first. This natural selection is good for the herd as a whole, because the general speed and health of the whole group keeps improving by the regular killing of the weakest members. In much the same way, the human brain can only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells. Excessive intake of alcohol, as we know, kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. In this way, regular consumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine. That's why you always feel smarter after a few beers."

I went to an authentic Mexican restaurant. The waiter poured the water and then warned me not to drink it."

Last Rites I overheard April talking to one of her girlfriends: "When he dies, I inherit everything. It's in his last will and testicles." "Don't you meant 'testament'?" "No," April said, "I've got him by the balls."

Trask, if you go ahead and research this instead of doing the John Q. Public reaction you'll find that its cheaper for private schools to educate kids because of Special Education mandates with the public education programs, English as a Second Language programs, to go with these programs remember there are administrators hired, secretaries hired, program directors, support staff, teachers, physiologists, etc., etc. And by the way Trask, if my kids were little again and I was living here in the Lower 48 they would be enrolled in a private Catholic School. I am in total agreement as far as quality programs, but when you start comparing money that is a TOTAL DIFFERENT ANIMAL. Sisu

JoshK it was snowing but it quit about an hour and a half ago. BUUUUMMMMMMEEEER I was wishing the temps would drop and the Greater Seattle-Tacoma-Bellingham area would get a foot or more. Could you imagine the GRID LOCK. hahaha If only it could happen before I leave. I'd have to get out the lawn chairs, and a pot of coffee so I could sit on a safe hill and watch the mess.

You know, I thought of not working today, but the tele rang at 4:54AM with a job, so I took it. Now I am bummed, but I at least am making some $$$.

as for the "posers" you'll find ripping up the great terrain crystal has to offer, they probably can't stand the likes of you either. geez; i'm going skiing ... God I hope so. I would hate myself if the likes of the crystal clientele liked me.

Beck, did you do the Heikki Lunta dance??? If you did, good for you!!!1

Baker, Alyeska, Valdez, Alta, Lake Louise crystal and snoqualmie Infact I will take nearly any place over crystal...can't stand the posers that go there.

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that is 4 plants so you clone and have a set ready to go as you harvest. 4 ozs is a fair amount of herb for "personal" use unless you are turning on all your buds and buddetts. Then you will need more and that will lead you into trouble. Keep it in the letter of the law, don't sell, give away and you will be fine.

E-rock your solution sounds the best. I have some old school skis that I put the Ascension glue on after I removed the hardward that skins used to sue to keep them on. they work like a charm. The G3s suck. I'll package them up and send them into the company and ask for the replacement gray ones. thanks sisu

I love Alaska! PLUS, on the first of the year I believe the right to carry takes place for all residents of Alaska as long as you are not a felon.

I have some "new" skins from last season. They are G3s. Here is the problem. The glue seems to be coming off irregularly in places. Is there a way to remove the old glue or do I just smear some new glue on them??? I am at a loss, so any and all help will be appreciated...

hell just score the neck and tap it off. now drink to heart's content

Really, well I think it is so nice. Erik needs direction and I'll just bet that Muffy could direct Erik in just the right manner. Go for it girl, be the boss and take over and meet the challenge. Erik has declared his undying love for Muffy in his own special way, and we're all just cheering him on.

What the heck is going on? Did I miss something?

TRask, I did a simlar thing in Alaska. I was real sick and was trying to get out of the store real quick. I was in the 10 items or less line. The lady in front had a full cart. I lost it and told the lady that she was in the wrong line. She mouthed that I was an ass hole. I shouted as loud as I could, " Yes I am an ass hole, but at least I know how to count." She left in a hurry after being checked out and the store was very happy to see me leave.I guess this type of behavior makes the workers and manager nervous.

Yip, I used to do a lot of 'em for the holidays. I remember spewing nog and rum in my Grandfather's yard one night. Grandma was pissed as Grandpa and I were both a wee bit under the weather. He did not spew though. I guess a 70ish guy just does not do that sort of thing. Great people they were.