Archives: Weekly Thoughts
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Math is Not a Four Letter Word ! – 10/27/14
Primes, Twin Primes, & Infinity Most of us can semi-remember (can’t we?) the definition of a prime number from somewhere in our school days. A prime number is a (positive, whole) number that is only divisible by itself and 1. (Technically, the more precise definition is ‘has exactly two divisors, but there’s little difference as long as we…
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Wild Cards! – 10/27/14
1. Oktober Sweepstakes Ending! Where has October gone?! Lots of folks have gained extra entries in our Sweepstakes, and you can join them (or add to your own total), but there is only ONE week left!! New opportunities have been added each week (today’s new chance is a GREAT Christmas gift opportunity as well!) so see…
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Photo of the Week – October 20, 2014
Lake Geneva, Switzerland Taken in May, 2004. From the Across the Pond Collection.
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Aunt Edna’s Wisdom – Oct 20, 2014
Relative: I’m off to take my first walk of December. Aunt Edna: No, you’re not, ’cause I’m going with you! December, year unknown Aunt Edna is fictional (to protect the innocent :-)), but the quotes are real. For more background on Aunt Edna (and all the Weekly Sharings), visit www.aftermath.enterprises.com, and click on Weekly Sharings.
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Wild Cards ! – 10/20/14
0. Last Contest Glimpse Before we put September’s contest behind us completely, here’s one more chance to see the Entrants, Winners, and Winning Entries (use the link on the page to see the Entries.) A good time was had by all! Thanks to all concerned. 1. OktoberFest Sweepstakes!! Less than half a month to get as…
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Photo of the Week – Oct 13, 2014
Moon Set Some beautiful full moons last week! There’s only one place on my early morning walks that I can get a good glimpse of the full moon setting. On this morning (Oct 7, ’14), it was gorgeous! By the time I got back with the camera (15 minutes later), it was almost gone! The…
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It Could Be Verse! – October 13, 2014
Grandpa strolled into the room And was greeted by a bug Grandpa turned and left the room The bug went ‘neath a rug. It turned into a standoff The bug remained there, snug. And Grandpa never pushed the point Beyond a passing shrug. For winning entries in the September “It Could Be Verse” Contest, see…
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Wild Cards! – 10/13/14
1. September Contests Wrap-Up The September Contests have concluded and the winners have been picked!! There is A LOT of information to share: Click the link to discover our Entrants & Winners. For the winners’ Winning Entries, follow the link. For a list of the Contest Judges, along with judging logistics, visit that link. Click PRIZES to see what…
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Photo of the Week – October 6, 2014
Cinque Terre ! Cinque Terre – roughly translated “Five Cities” – is a string of five marvelous villages perched (precariously?) on cliffs overlooking the Mediterranean, all within walking distance of each other. Outside access to them is only by train or water, and the feel is as if you’ve stepped back into time. The picture…
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Educational Thought for the Week – Oct 6, 2014
Since the rapid expansion of our country during our frontier days, we have become, in terms of education, a strong ‘local control’ nation– and we are fiercely proud of it. No one knows better– so the argument goes – what is best for our kids than our local school boards. Like so many other things, this has…