Everyday Math

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Nov 132011
 

Ever wonder why you have to memorize multiplication tables or slave over long-division problems? Here are just a few practical ways your hard work can come in handy.

Everyday Math

  • Mixing a double-size batch of brownies
  • Calculating a tip at a restaurant
  • Making sure you have enough money for the tax on a purchase
  • Figuring how long a car trip will take
  • Determining and predicting athletes’ statistics
  • Finding the best shopping bargain based on price and quantity
  • Buying enough snacks and party favors for a celebration
  • Figuring out when to call a family member in a different time zone
  • Counting your change at the store
  • Evenly dividing snacks among friends

There are also countless jobs that make regular use of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and more. Here are just a few: bicycle designer, farmer, musical-instrument maker, architect, accountant, carpenter, geologist, computer programmer, doctor, meteorologist and of course, math teacher.

Insure Your Employees

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Nov 092011
 

Are you looking for an employers liability insurance? Well if you are then I highly recommend Tech Insurance. In short, employers’ liability insurance protects you against claims made by your employees for injuries and illnesses they suffer at work. Continue reading »

Why Don’t Men Ask For Help?

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Nov 072011
 

Why Don't Men Ask For Help?
You may have to jump in and rescue him

Many men are raised to act macho, so the last thing they want to do is admit they can’t work through an issue on their own. To guys, it’s about pride. They are afraid you’ll see them as weak and, thus, less attractive. But, even though he won’t say he needs assistance, your guy does want you to reach out. Rather than ask outright if he’d like help (which may put him on the defensive), suggest a solution — that way, he gets your input without feeling like he’s losing face.

Basic But Great Barcode Scanner

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Nov 052011
 

Are you looking for a good barcode scanner? If you are then I recommend POS Guys’ UltraScan. This scanner was very affordable and works great, right out of the box. I plugged it into the USB port and it types the codes followed by a return whenever a code is scanned. Continue reading »

Forward Control Extensions

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Nov 032011
 

Are you looking for a way to extent the forward controls on a Honda Shadow Sabre? If you are then I highly recommend Honda Shadow Sabre 1100 Forward Controls Extensions. Continue reading »

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