My Invite to Jotspot Which is Now Google Sites

Here’s the email I just got for my Jotspot invite:

We’re contacting everyone who’s expressed interest in learning of JotSpot registration re-openings on the JotSpot website. And today, we’re excited to announce that JotSpot is working on Google infrastructure and has been re-launched as Google Sites.

Google Sites is the latest offering from Google Apps, a suite of products designed to improve communication and collaboration amongst employees, students, and groups. Google Sites makes creating a team web site as easy as editing a document. You can quickly gather a variety of information in one place — including videos, calendars, presentations, attachments, and gadgets — and easily share it for viewing or editing with a small group, their entire organization, or the world.

To get started with Google Sites, you’ll first need to sign up for the Google Apps edition that’s right for you (if you’re not already a Google Apps user). Start the sign-up process at:

http://sites.google.com

Sincerely,

The Google Apps Team

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Ooze Irish Pride With The Right Saint Patrick’s Day Gear

Do you celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day with a night on the town? Then you’ll need to wear all the right St. Patrick’s Day gear to make sure that you celebrate this March 17th St. Patty’s style.

What’s that you say? You are Irish and have green eyes…BFD! Wear your green eyes proudly on all of the other days of the year but on St. Patrick’s Day you need to ooze Irish pride with great St. Patty’s Day Costumes.

What is the best way to ooze Irish pride? By dressing up in ridiculously goddy, over the top Irish themed apparel. My name is Erin and I’m going to show you how to properly dress for a St. Patrick’s Day…night on the town. Read more

Joke About The Last Fifty Years of Math 1958-2008

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. 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?

Because of the evolution in teaching math since the 1950’s:

1. Teaching Math In 1950’s
   A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is 4/5 of the price. What is his profit ?
2. Teaching Math In 1960’s
   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?
3. Teaching Math In 1970’s
   A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80. Did he make a profit?
4. Teaching Math In 1980’s
   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.
5. Teaching Math In 1990’s
   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. What 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. )
6. Teaching Math In 2008
   Un hachero vende una carretada de maderapara $100. El costo de la producciones es $80. Cuanto dinero ha hecho?

February is National Bird Feeding Month

Established by Congress in 1994 to bring attention to the plight of wild birds, National Bird Feeding Month is celebrated each February, typically one of the harshest months of the year. What better time to introduce yourself or someone you know to one of North America’s favorite hobbies — bird watching — and more importantly, bird feeding!

It’s estimated that one in three American households feeds wild birds in their yard. Considering the lack of access that many of us have to the wild, it’s a great way to maintain a connection with nature and reap the benefits of stress-relief and enjoyment from something as simple as putting out food for birds. Read more

Amy Winehouse Wins Big at the Grammys

Amy Winehouse has every reason to be proud of her time fixating on “Rehab.” The 24-year-old Brit made a spectacle of herself—but not in a bad way—Sunday night, reminding fans why they care about her troubles in the first place by winning a leading five Grammy Awards, including Record and Song of the Year.

Winehouse, also won Best Pop Vocal Album for her platinum-selling sophomore effort Back to Black and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance (again for “Rehab”) and was named Best New Artist.

Even with the kudos, Amy Winehouse lyrics and name had a question mark next to it for weeks. And on the day of, producers still weren’t sure whether she would appear in the flesh, albeit via satellite.

And just when it seemed as if time had run out on the 50th Annual Grammy Awards and the most hyped performance of the evening—not to mention the most anticipated acceptance speeches—had yet to occur, they hooked up the satellite link to London and let ‘er rip at about 7:41 p.m. ET. Read more

This Years Valentine’s Day Engagment Could Be Next Years Valentine’s Day Wedding

Since Valentine’s Day engagements are the most popular of the holiday engagements, I thought I would bring up the fact that this being a leap year means that Valentine’s Day falls on a Saturday next year.

So you know what that means? You could get engaged on Valentines Day this year and get married the following year on Valentine’s Day.

What could be more romantic than having a Valentine’s Day wedding that actually falls on the one year anniversary of your engagement? Let’s forget about romance for a second…Ladies, what could be easier than planning a Valentine’s Day themed wedding?
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