Monthly Archives: June 2007

Dante didn’t descirbe this one…

Posted on June 13, 2007 by insignificantwrangler@gmail.com

…but I think this might be a lost layer of hell. I am speaking of grading AP exams down in Daytona Beach. Ethics disuade me from sharing any of the “jems” I have read over the past few days, but … Continue reading →

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Bring on 2084?

Posted on June 9, 2007 by insignificantwrangler@gmail.com

I’m not sure how I feel about a recent Wired article on contemporary internet security issues. The rhetorical side of my brain sees a lot of metaphors flying around, with significant [disastrous] implications. But another part of my brain sees … Continue reading →

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Smartest 4th Graders Ever….(Sorta)

Posted on June 8, 2007 by insignificantwrangler@gmail.com

As the NY Times reported yesterday, the 2005 NAEP scores are out–and Mass is kicking ass. Woo Hoo! Go home state!! WOO HOO!!!! (Shouldn’t academics get some of that sports-passion?). For 4th graders on reading evaluation, Mass has the toughest … Continue reading →

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For the Love of Gill Sans

Posted on June 7, 2007 by insignificantwrangler@gmail.com

Argh. Since getting my MacBook, I rarely use a PC. The notable exception might be a two-screen PC in the English department’s multimedia lab when I am working on a large scale web project. Recently, I helped my wife with … Continue reading →

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