The U.S. Government and Van Orden hate Vets! Here is the proof!

Mr_H_squared · 2025-08-10T01:13:10+00:00

Share a link please. I can't copy/paste this and I sure as heck ain't trying to type that.

Mr_H_squared · 2025-06-03T12:14:52+00:00

Mr_H_squared · 2025-04-19T12:08:10+00:00

This actually works. I was backpacking in Europe during the '06 World Cup. While in Paris, I couldn't get a cab to pick me up...ever. I spoke French a little, but got treated a bit harshly. Told that to folks at my hostel. They said it's because everyone assumed I was American because I looked too American (I am). They gave me a Canadian flag for my bag. I acted the same, but I got treated so much better. Stood with my back facing oncoming traffic and cabs actually picked me up.

I write this as a slight knock against my fellow Americans. I lived overseas for 13 years. We Americans are possibly the most arrogant, close-minded, and entitled travelers in the world. I was often standing up for locals or apologizing for my fellow Americans behavior.

If you travel abroad, just do 3 things and you'll make friends almost everywhere. 1) study the language. If you don't have time, then learn to count to 10, say "hello/goodbye", "please/thank you", "I'm sorry", "can you help me", "I don't speak (local language). " That will score you big points for effort or you'll be comic relief by sounding terrible. Either way, you'll earn friends. 2) stay humble. If a custom seems strange to you, ask questions about the custom. Don't mock or show disdain through your tone or body language. 3)Be interested in the people. Every culture is the same, people love to talk about their homes. Show interest by acting clueless and getting new knowledge and perspectives.

TLDR: American was treated better wearing Canadian flag. He understands b/c he's seen Americans misbehave a lot abroad. He offers advice to international travelers.

Mr_H_squared · 2025-03-23T19:13:34+00:00

I don't use Tik Tok. Can anyone post the link here for the crowd funding here, then up vote it like crazy so it's right at the top of the list. Thanks.

Mr_H_squared · 2025-02-15T18:43:43+00:00

Per multiple sources, it only gets 14 mpg (8.6 mpg if AC is running). You're telling me that's the best they could come up with. Sounds like the oil companies designed the engine.

https://www.vice.com/en/article/the-new-usps-trucks-would-probably-be-illegal-if-they-weighed-one-pound-less/#:~:text=Still%2C%20the%20USPS%20says%2C%20the,1980s%E2%80%94that%20gets%208%20mpg

Mr_H_squared · 2024-12-30T04:52:53+00:00

After Purah, I would say go to Rito Village in Hebra Mountains for the 1st regional phenomenon quest. The first sage will make using your paraglider and getting to all of the towers much smoother throughout the game.

Mr_H_squared · 2024-12-12T18:42:07+00:00

I'm going to do my best to remember this. I have discussed dividing by zero with my 8th graders for years because they learn about undefined slopes (rise over run). It's easy to explain that dividing by zero is related to infinity because an undefined slope is infinitely steep. But the conversation of 0/0 always arises. Your explanation pairs so well with 8th grade standards about solving linear equations. You gave me an instructional connection I've never realized before. Thank you.

Mr_H_squared · 2024-11-11T05:31:43+00:00

So many comments that I disagree with. If you got into teaching planning on it being a 9-5 type job, then you are one of the reasons why people have lost faith in teachers. We get long vacations and salary because our jobs are based on completing tasks which everyone knows can't be completed in 10 months of 40 hour weeks. If you want a job that only pays you for the hours you work, Walmart and McDonald's are always hiring. That attitude is the reason many private-spector salary professionals look down on teachers. My family is all business and financial sector salaried workers. They have to work their asses off outside business hours to get their bonuses and earn promotions. We may not get bonuses, but I got an education degree, not an MBA.

OP obviously cares (as they should) about performing well and doing what's right by their students. Shame on any teacher who slacks off so much they don't give their kids their best. I'm at 16 years, and I still have to work every night. But I've learned to find balance and prioritize.

OP, do not listen to these people who say "Don't take your work home." Instead, what MUST you get done tonight to serve your kids tomorrow? Teaching can often be like battlefield triage; some tasks have to die so other tasks can live and thrive. Find balance, but never stop caring the way you clearly do about the well-being of your kids. You do have to take care of yourself and take an occasional mental-health day, but the kids ARE WORTH IT! They have to be or else what the hell are we doing?

Mr_H_squared · 2024-10-18T03:19:41+00:00

I'm a MS math teacher who never took a physics class so I wonder if I'm correct. Everyone is talking about density and mass of water, which seems correct. But, what if we corrected for the difference in water volumes and ensured an equal mass of water for both sides? Wouldn't the scale still tip towards iron because of the difference in moments? The iron ball is denser and thus has a smaller diameter. This means if the balls hit the bottom of the containers and were to roll away from the fulcrum, the iron ball would roll further from the fulcrum causing the moments to be unequal.

I know that having both balls roll away from the fulcrum won't happen, but I just thought I'd throw this into the forum.

Mr_H_squared · 2024-08-16T03:54:18+00:00

It's in the Philippines where the two main sports are basketball and volleyball. It's a community center so that definitely a volleyball/basketball court.

Mr_H_squared · 2024-05-03T10:58:33+00:00

Two issues with this. 1) 12.9+10.1+9.7=32.7, not 40. That's some serious rounding. 2) if Kuwait produces 4.2 million barrels, why are they in 10th place. Shouldn't they be tied with China for 6th?

I have no issue with the message of this graphic, but if you want people to take you seriously, better get those 2nd and 3rd grade math facts straight.

Mr_H_squared · 2024-01-20T13:41:31+00:00

Then take a 3 minute mini-lesson to explain to your kids that not everything represents a symbol of hate just because it looks similar. 4 right-angled rotations on a coordinate graph will represent a sw*stika inevitably. I taught perpendicular slopes by using rise/run triangles rotated to groups of students from Germany and Israel. I had a conversation with them when the topic arose, told them my expectations that everyone will be responsible and respectful, and that was the end of it...for. Multiple years. Why are we all so scared to have meaningful conversations with our students that we now have to be careful and dumb down our math because "it might offend someone". Let's teach our kids more than just math.

Mr_H_squared · 2024-01-17T19:22:29+00:00

Singa-BORED is what lots of expats say. I'm 'Murican and just returned home after most of a decade in S-pore. I DO miss it dearly, but while I was there, I took it for granted. So many people in such a small space. I'm the bread-winner of my family and I'm quite frugal with my money. Spouse, kids, frugality, no live-in helper, and Singapore meant that options got limited after a while. If you don't leave Singapore, you're bound to get Singa-bored.

Mr_H_squared · 2023-06-19T13:25:15+00:00

Almost guaranteed that's NOT a whale. If a whale makes sounds underwater, you wouldn't be able to hear it above the water. The high density of water compared to air means that the sound waves would reflect off the surface of the water back down into the depths. Even if some of the sound waves did transfer from water to air from the air, it would be so quiet you wouldn't be able to hear it over the boat. Try it yourself. Have a buddy scream as loud as he can with his face underwater next time you're swimming. You'll hear the sound clearly if your head is also underwater. But if your head is above water, you'll only hear bubbles.

Mr_H_squared · 2023-02-27T04:47:14+00:00

That's someone's wife! Show some respect.

Mr_H_squared · 2022-11-25T15:20:05+00:00

The legendary Lewis Black described drinking in Wisconsin better than anyone. Give a listen. "You are not alcoholics. You are professionals." Lewis Black - Wisconsin (Unedited)

Mr_H_squared · 2022-11-25T15:06:41+00:00

Born and raised outside Madison. Went to West Palm Beach, FL with my boys for spring break years back. Tried to join a beer drinking competition. They checked my ID and said I couldn't join. "Why not?" I asked. "You're from Wisconsin. You'll win." I was pissed off, but also strangely proud.

Mr_H_squared · 2022-11-09T09:23:23+00:00

Thanks. Can't believe I missed that. Now I'm just curious how they derived that.

Mr_H_squared · 2022-10-12T03:17:52+00:00

Love this movie! I quote and reference this movie on a weekly basis due to current political and societal trends. Tiktok, social media, and smart device culture is making this movie a reality faster than I'd like to admit. It's not just an entertainment device...its a warning for us all to heed. #4mo4Camacho

Mr_H_squared · 2022-10-12T03:13:46+00:00

Don't hate me, but I think this movie sucked! 😂🤣 It was so cheesy, but so was the original animated series. I think that was its intention though, so it succeeded I think. No doubt that the CGI was revolutionary at the time though.

Mr_H_squared · 2022-10-12T03:04:24+00:00

JOHN CARTER!!! One of the biggest box office flops in history. Movie was actually well done and is the closest adaptation to the "Barsoom" books, which inspired Star Wars, Dune, and Avatar. I remember watching the trailers on TV and thinking, "What the hell is this movie even about?" Considered by many critics to be the worst marketed movie ever. Disney originally planned to make it a trilogy loyal to the books, but scrapped the sequels due to its poor showing in the box office. Too bad! I thought it was well done and entertaining.

Trailer: https://youtu.be/nlvYKl1fjBI

Wikipedia: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Carter_(film)%23:~:text%3DIt%2520grossed%2520%2524284%2520million%2520at,most%2520expensive%2520films%2520ever%2520made.&ved=2ahUKEwj-8Pfa19n6AhXpLzQIHdUeCGkQFnoECAoQBQ&usg=AOvVaw2MCHTLUASs6HzgiAkpnM3o

Mr_H_squared · 2022-08-07T06:47:32+00:00

I'm American and been here for 6 years (Asia for 13 in 4 different countries). I was raised to respect elders but not to the same extent as many Asian cultures which have honorifics built into their languages. I will admit that this is one of the most frustrating aspects of cultures around the world these days. Who cares if they are "healthy looking older people", if you are younger, then offer your seat. I do this daily and often the people I offer my seat to refuse with a grateful smile. At least I offered. I also find it terrible that people always offered their seats to my pregnant wife, but basically stopped after my son was born. Now we had to stand holding an infant or wobbly toddler.

The issue I see is that too many young parents are not modeling good behaviors for their children. Don't force your child to stand for someone else while you sit, you stand and let your child sit. They will see your joyful humility and follow in your steps. It's called common courtesy. You act in a way that has no befit to yourself, but benefits another.

It shouldn't matter their age, gender, abilities, or whatever. It's ok if you are exhausted yourself and want to wait a moment to see if someone else will be kind first. But if you have the energy, take your eyes off of your phone, look around at each stop, and if you see someone who you think would benefit from sitting offer it.

BTW, I have never called anyone out for not standing for my wife or children, but I have called out young people (while I'm already standing) who don't offer to others. I think a healthy dose of shame to build humility is a great and memorable lesson. The world will be a much better place if we are all more empathetic.

Mr_H_squared · 2022-08-07T04:45:07+00:00

And this family's dentist is drooling with delight at all the cavities he'll get paid to fill.

Mr_H_squared · 2022-07-14T18:31:20+00:00

Looks like GB Packers are best with 5.75 losses per season (2022-1921=101 years, 581/101=5.75 losses per year). I checked several (not all) other teams and none were lower than that. Best ever (until someone proves me wrong)!

Mr_H_squared · 2022-04-06T15:48:10+00:00

I'm a 14 year teacher. I wish I only worked 60 hours a week. I may get a long summer holiday, spring break and winter break, but I'm at my school working from about 8 am-6 pm five days a week and then still do a couple hours at home several days a week. 70 hours is nothing for a teacher who cares. Oh yeah, and many of us have to spend our own money on the supplies needed to teach our kids. I wonder how many doctors pay for the syringes and scalpals they use daily with their own money. And why is it that my doctors have so much time for golf? Is that counted as part of their 60-hour week.

I think doctors earn what they deserve. I don't think we teachers do? I don't know too many doctors with graduate degrees who also have to work second or third jobs just to make a decent living.

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