Monthly Archives: September 2005

No Child Left Accountable

Posted on September 30, 2005 by Andy Rush

I just watched the last video of this series about a teacher in Michigan who is, let’s say, a little down on teaching his high school math class. The final two videos give lots of clues as to what’s wrong … Continue reading →

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FlashMic

Posted on September 16, 2005 by Andy Rush

This sure looks like a good idea on paper (pdf brochure). It records anywhere from 3 (.wav format) to 18 (.mp2 format) hours of audio, and files can be downloaded, via USB, to either Mac or PC computers. Battery life … Continue reading →

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Oh Google Maps, Where Does It End?

Posted on September 13, 2005 by Andy Rush

More Google Map silliness. If I dig a hole in Fredericksburg . . .

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Just Do a Backrub Search?

Posted on September 13, 2005 by Andy Rush

If you thought Google was a funny name for a search engine, this nostalgic site shows that it was formerly known as Backrub. Phew!

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That Explains Why It Took So Long!

Posted on September 6, 2005 by Andy Rush

They were looking for the city of Louisiana!

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Questions

Posted on September 5, 2005 by Andy Rush

How does the former Commissioner of the International Arabian Horse Association get a job as the director of FEMA? Answer? How does Pat Robertson’s Operation Blessing organization get listed right below the Red Cross on FEMA’s website as top organizations … Continue reading →

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