Re: OT - Computer Stuff

On Mon, 24 Mar 2008 09:23:38 -0800, "Cheri" <gserviceatinreachdotcom>
wrote:

Like what? LOL I do like Ghost Whisperer and Numbers, but that's about
all I can think of right off hand. I do hate the reality shows, and
they're everywhere. *Good* scripted shows are definitely a matter of
taste. :-)

Cheri

G'day G'day Cheri,

WOW. You like Numbers. So do I.

Now it is understandable that I should enjoy Numbers given the fact
that I frequently do ROUTINE maths calculations in the evenings to
relax. Something to do with balancing left brain right brain activity
to reduce anxiety. Many people do Sudoku or crosswords for similar
reasons. It takes one's mind off the emotional crap that has happened
during the day.

I'm fascinated to know what it is that appeals to you about the show.
It comes on late on Sunday night here. What appeals to me most is
that there isn't a particular star who dominates the show. OK, the
maths genii do somewhat but there are three of them even if one of
them is central. I'm sure the maths is unrealistic but I don't care a
jot. It gives me a little flip when they mention a theorem and
demonstrate it graphically. None of the horrible calculation stuff
that often puts people off maths.

A favourite TV program with my wife and I has been an English program
called "The Unteachables." It features an attempt to turn sixteen
secondary school students who would be likely candidates for expulsion
from school. Shockingly it appears 10 000 are permanently expelled
from schools in the UK each year for behavioral reasons.

The teaching was brilliant, way beyond what I'd be capable of in the
normal run of things. The outstanding teacher was an English teacher
who had them ACTING out punctuation with actions and sound effects. My
wife did a fabulous rendition for our guests at lunch today. The last
show after five months involved the nine "survivors" each taking a
different class in a primary school. I almost wept. They were
brilliant. The compassion that had been given to them, they expressed
to the kids in the classrooms. To me it illustrated the forth stage
of learning, teaching what you have learnt to others.

IMHO, it is something that is highly ON-TOPIC for asd.

I'm always delighted when some one who has recently been diagnosed and
succeeded in getting their blood glucose under control is able to
explain to others how they went about it with exercise and diet.
The authenticity they exhibit is irreplaceable.

Best wishes,
--
Quentin Grady ^ ^ /
New Zealand, >#,#< [
/ \ /\
"... and the blind dog was leading."

http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/quentin
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