Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Monday, April 14, 2008
How Big is a Google?
A googol is 10 to the 10th power or a 1 followed by 100 zeros.
(This post is for Cameron... he's 8 :)
Problem 1. How much money would it take to fill up our classroom with $1 bills? A stack of 250 bills is about 1 inch high. You will need to find the volume of a $1 bill along with estimating the size of the classroom.
Problem 2. How many tennis balls would it take to fill the earth, if the earth were a hollow ball? The radius of a tennis ball is about 1.2 inches and the radius of the earth is about 4000 miles. The volume of a sphere, such as the earth or a tennis ball, is given by formula
V = 4/3 × pi × r3,
where r is the radius. You may use 3.14 as an approximation for pi.
Problem 3. A stack of 15 quarters is approximately 1 inch high. How much money would it take to form a stack of quarters that would extend from the earth to the sun? The sun is about 93 million miles from the earth.
Problem 4. How much money would it take to form a stack of $1 bills that would extend to Proxima Centari? This is the nearest star to the sun, and is about 25 trillion miles from the earth.
Problem 5. The most distant object known is about 10 million light years from earth. How much money would it take to form a stack of $100 bills that would extend to this object?
Monday, April 07, 2008
~ Sebastien Centomo ~ Riverkings Hockey
The first time I met Mr Sebastien Centomo he asked me if I had a favorite Riverking. All of the sudden I was too tongue-tied to speak so I just sort of stammered, blushed and sent the boys in to get a picture with him. So, I thought this might clue him in... well that's assuming that he ever happens to actually see it.
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
cuz i can't sleep
You Are Psyche! |
 Eternally in search of purpose and insight. You're curious and creative with a total sense of wonder. Totally empathetic, you pick up on other's moods easily. Just be sure to pamper yourself as well! |
You Are a Question Mark |
 You seek knowledge and insight in every form possible. You love learning. And while you know a lot, you don't act like a know it all. You're open to learning you're wrong. You ask a lot of questions, collect a lot of data, and always dig deep to find out more. You're naturally curious and inquisitive. You jump to ask a question when the opportunity arises. Your friends see you as interesting, insightful, and thought provoking. (But they're not always up for the intense inquisitions that you love!) You excel in: Higher education You get along best with: The Comma |
Your Native American Name Is... |
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Not a Jealous Bone in Your Body |
 You're secure, trusting, and giving with friends and lovers And while you may have been hurt before, you've bounced back You're generally happy with your life - and no one's grass is greener than yours One word of caution: some may see your lack of jealousy as indifference! |
You Should Have Been Born Under: |
 You are totally loyal, faithful, and honest. However, you don't trust others to be as ethical as you are! Straight forward and direct, you really aren't one for small talk. You are a great listener - and an agreeable companion when you're in a good mood! You are most compatible with a Tiger or Horse. |
You Hardly Remember Your Ex |
 You're definitely not a psycho, and you probably don't even think of your ex often. You've moved on, and your life is the better for it. Just remember to remember why the two of you did break up - so you don't fall for him again! |
You Are the Ace of Hearts |
 Youthful and playful, you love life and the world. You have a kind spirit, and you bring happiness to everyone you know. Artistic and bold, you see the world in bright colors. And you certainly aren't afraid to express everything you see and feel. You are sentimental, and your emotions are very deep. You are easily swept away and easily hurt. A gamble you should take: Blackjack Your friends would describe you as: Unique Your enemies would describe you as: Weepy If you lived in Vegas, you would be: An up and coming chef or fashion designer |
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
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