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[Drelak]

Yesterday evening I tried to play with a couple of students of mine, but other was getting black screen after credentials. He had already done latest update and logged on succesfully after that, so probably something else updating broke his game.

I ended up doing another round of Korthos wilderness quests with the other kid, talking about old times and computer gaming before internet. This guy wants to become archeologist or history teacher.

[doomboyv2]

Yesterday evening I tried to play with a couple of students of mine, but other was getting black screen after credentials. He had already done latest update and logged on succesfully after that, so probably something else updating broke his game.

I ended up doing another round of Korthos wilderness quests with the other kid, talking about old times and computer gaming before internet. This guy wants to become archeologist or history teacher.

you sound like a fun teach :P
what do you teach?

[Drelak]

you sound like a fun teach :P
what do you teach?

Calculus (here called "long math") and physics. I am also competent in teaching computer sciences, but I hate teaching that.

I teach at level known here as "lukio", that is mainly for 16 to 18 year olds. I am under the assumption that this would be comparable to senior high school in USA. From lukio students can enroll to universities to get their masters in 5-6 years. Those who don't go to lukio go to vocational schools.

[doomboyv2]

Calculus (here called "long math") and physics. I am also competent in teaching computer sciences, but I hate teaching that.

I teach at level known here as "lukio", that is mainly for 16 to 18 year olds. I am under the assumption that this would be comparable to senior high school in USA. From lukio students can enroll to universities to get their masters in 5-6 years. Those who don't go to lukio go to vocational schools.

oh man, calc. never been good with that.
computer science on the other hand is my forte.

what makes you dislike teaching that?

[Drelak]

oh man, calc. never been good with that.
computer science on the other hand is my forte.

what makes you dislike teaching that?

The biggest and most important part of my job is to convince my students that they know math.
I can go and see how they have attempted the problem, and show them how most of it is ok, and where the error is, if they haven't found it yet. Just like with cd and the furnace.

One problem is that many students want to memorize "correct recepies" for each case. Math is not like that. We learn tools, and we are allowed to use any of our tools on any problem. Similar looking problems may require completely different tools. For example I had problem with integration in university exam. I was trying to find correct substitute function, but I stumbled upon solution instead, so I declared first law of integral calculus on my guess, showed that the derivative matched initial function and got full points.

My computer science degree is from last millenium, there are no course books to base lectures on, and computers keep distracting the students from all the boring things they are supposed to learn.

[doomboyv2]

The biggest and most important part of my job is to convince my students that they know math.
I can go and see how they have attempted the problem, and show them how most of it is ok, and where the error is, if they haven't found it yet. Just like with cd and the furnace.

One problem is that many students want to memorize "correct recepies" for each case. Math is not like that. We learn tools, and we are allowed to use any of our tools on any problem. Similar looking problems may require completely different tools. For example I had problem with integration in university exam. I was trying to find correct substitute function, but I stumbled upon solution instead, so I declared first law of integral calculus on my guess, showed that the derivative matched initial function and got full points.

My computer science degree is from last millenium, there are no course books to base lectures on, and computers keep distracting the students from all the boring things they are supposed to learn.

ah, makes sense.
i can enjoy applied maths, up until calculus. then it becomes a bit much for me.

I remember how we'd play minecraft during our programming classes, so i can empathise.

[Tscheuss]

I have no video of myself making said recipe but if you want it here it is:

1 cup All purpose flour
1 cup Self rising flour
2 tsp salt
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried rosemary
5 slices of bread (cut into cubes)

2 eggs
1/2 cup warm milk

1/4 cup or so extra flour for kneading process

Large, wide pot for boiling. I use a gallon size pot. Fill it halfway with water and set to boil.

Mix dry ingredients in one mixing bowl, blend liquid ingredients in another (or measuring cup as I do), then mix together.
Spread a 1/4 cup extra flour on a large, clean surface to knead the resulting mess, I mean mixture, when it all looks roughly the same form it into a ball and slowly shape the ball into a large roll. Slice moist roll in half with knife and drop both rolls in the boiling water. I boil it for 20 minutes, although the original recipe only called for 15, because the center of the rolls don't seem to cook all the way through at 15 minutes. When done the outside will look wet and sloppy and the rolls swell to twice their original size... but use tongs or a pair of forks to pull them out of the boiling water (which now looks gross from flour goop) and place them on a large flat plate or clean cutting board. Then take a piece of thread about 12-14 inches long, loop it around your fingers, slide it under the roll and pull up carefully slicing the roll into rounds about the width of a slice of bread. They will look a lot like regular bread but be about 2 or 3 times more dense. I usually end up crossing the ends of the thread over the top of the roll before each slice like a garrote because its easier to control the slice that way, but its tedious and takes longer. By the way I learned to do that in sculpture class with clay and wire.

Congratulations you should now have approximately 1 and 1/2 gallon freezer bags worth of gravy sponges, I mean Bohemian dumplings, enjoy. Also I have on a couple of occasions used this recipe to make dumplings (regular golf ball sized dumplings) for turkey soup and my hubby loved it.

Thank you.

Recipe copied and saved for future experiments.

[Aelonwy]

Good morning all. I hope everyone had a nice weekend. My birthday was last weekend, hubby surprised me with the super-duper expansion package, and a movie Tucker and Dale Vs. Evil for my birthday presents, also a brisket dinner. He's a good hubby. And the kids made me brownies with pecans... and some eggshell but that's okay.

[Drelak]

Good morning all. I hope everyone had a nice weekend. My birthday was last weekend, hubby surprised me with the super-duper expansion package, and a movie Tucker and Dale Vs. Evil for my birthday presents, also a brisket dinner. He's a good hubby. And the kids made me brownies with pecans... and some eggshell but that's okay.

Congratulations! Sounds like a perfect birthday.

[Aelonwy]

Congratulations! Sounds like a perfect birthday.

It was an excellent birthday. Thank you.

[cdbd3rd]

Not the first time I asked myself this question in the past couple months, but...

How the <expletive> do you have an awesome house on 16 acres and just let it go to carpfish.

https://www.realtor.com/realestatean...5_M83961-58023

Lot of pix on listing, including ones that show exterior hasn't seen an ounce of maintenance in over a decade. Interior moldy...




Mind. Boggled.


VA won't back funding on something like this.

[Drelak]

Not the first time I asked myself this question in the past couple months, but...

How the <expletive> do you have an awesome house on 16 acres and just let it go to carpfish.

Mind. Boggled.


VA won't back funding on something like this.

I would guess clinical depression, other severe personal problems or some similar situation that prevents owner from either caring or being able to do anything about it. Other explanation would be life somewhere far away.
My wife inherited a house over 250 miles from where we live. It is kind of relief that it was practically ruined already, as we simply couldn't maintain it or the grounds.

<Edit>Oh, I did notice that this was rhetorical question. My bad habit is answering them.

[cdbd3rd]

I would guess clinical depression, other severe personal problems or some similar situation that prevents owner from either caring or being able to do anything about it. Other explanation would be life somewhere far away.
My wife inherited a house over 250 miles from where we live. It is kind of relief that it was practically ruined already, as we simply couldn't maintain it or the grounds.

<Edit>Oh, I did notice that this was rhetorical question. My bad habit is answering them.

Rhetorical or not, you make valid points.

[doomboyv2]

well, i'm off to Amritsar today for a shooting competition. Air Rifle, 10m. Hoo boy.
I'm not going to do so well, considering I started a month and a half back, so this is more for the learning. Either way, should be fun.

[Drelak]

well, i'm off to Amritsar today for a shooting competition. Air Rifle, 10m. Hoo boy.
I'm not going to do so well, considering I started a month and a half back, so this is more for the learning. Either way, should be fun.

Husband of my classmate took up archery after age 30. Two years later he had won world championship in Barebow. They got invited to presidential independence day celebration that year.

[cdbd3rd]

well, i'm off to Amritsar today for a shooting competition. Air Rifle, 10m. Hoo boy.
I'm not going to do so well, considering I started a month and a half back, so this is more for the learning. Either way, should be fun.

Have fun, and good luck!


(At first reading, I saw Amritsar as "Ameristar" - a gambling casino here in the States.)

[issiana]

I would guess clinical depression, other severe personal problems or some similar situation that prevents owner from either caring or being able to do anything about it. Other explanation would be life somewhere far away.
My wife inherited a house over 250 miles from where we live. It is kind of relief that it was practically ruined already, as we simply couldn't maintain it or the grounds.

<Edit>Oh, I did notice that this was rhetorical question. My bad habit is answering them.

I would agree with you.

I had to drop one of my daughters back to my old home from a party as Ex wouldn't go get her (30mins drive for her, 2 hours for me....). It was the first time i've seen the place in 6 months and it was a mess. She's let it go to total disrepair and even dug up the landscaping I spent thousands on to put a washing line in (very poorly fitted to!).

It is my belief that shes not in a good state of mind and simply can't comprehend what happens when you stop maintaining things, then it's suddenly to much when it is finally noticed and nothing can be done. All in all it's rather sad.

[issiana]

oh and thank you all for the welcome back

Whiskey from the bar, women smooches and a warm welcome all round... who doesn't like whiskey, women and welcomes
13 days till Vegas trip... getting very excited now.

[Drelak]

I would agree with you.

I had to drop one of my daughters back to my old home from a party as Ex wouldn't go get her (30mins drive for her, 2 hours for me....). It was the first time i've seen the place in 6 months and it was a mess. She's let it go to total disrepair and even dug up the landscaping I spent thousands on to put a washing line in (very poorly fitted to!).

It is my belief that shes not in a good state of mind and simply can't comprehend what happens when you stop maintaining things, then it's suddenly to much when it is finally noticed and nothing can be done. All in all it's rather sad.

I hear you. Sad is the right word.
Also, if she got help she needs and new life and hopes and plans, she should be able to let you live your life.

I hope you will have fun and win big in Vegas.

[Tscheuss]

Just a reminder that Timmy is still rockin'.