[19September-2007 @ 17:11 EST: Revised preamble. This page still gets the most search hits: There is no Anthony de Croud. The e-mail is SPAM. I post things that pique my fancy at the moment. I like the 8 precepts, but the rest of the e-mail is junk. However, I thought it fair to post everything in its entirety. I did not write the e-mail. I did not forward the e-mail. I strongly encourage you not to forward it either. (I also encourage you to reply to whomever sent you the e-mail and tell them you don't appreciate getting junk mail.)] Received this in our e-mail (English translation follows): PRECEPTO CHINO SOBRE EL DINERO EL DINERO PUEDE COMPRAR UNA CASA, PERO NO UN HOGAR, EL DINERO PUEDE COMPRAR UN RELOJ, PERO NO EL TIEMPO. EL DINERO PUEDE COMPRAR UNA CAMA, PERO NO EL SUEÑO. EL DINERO PUEDE COMPRAR UN LIBRO, PERO NO EL CONOCIMIENTO. EL DINERO PUEDE PAGAR UN MÉDICO, PERO NO LA SALUD. EL DINERO PUEDE COMPRAR UNA POSICIÓN, PERO NO EL RESPETO. EL DINERO PUEDE COMPRAR LA SANGRE, PERO ...
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I have it clear. Peru is a marvelous country but the peruvian people (included me) have not the quality to make of Peru a big nation.
Greetings from Perú
Could you please let me know about the math/science eduation in schools in Canada? For instance, what sorts of math do the students do in high school? Are all students allowed to study math/science in high school or are there any selection criteria? Please let me know if possible. Thanks.
barbara: as I have written (several times) in my annual performance reviews, "quantity of work does not compensate for interesting work"
kl: I am only familiar with Quebec's education system (I was educated here) and Ontario's (my brother and sister were educated there). There is no national education curriculum in Canada - it is a provincial jurisdiction.
In Quebec, high school is from grade 7 to 11. The highest maths I studied in high school was algebra. I also had physics and chemistry - some schools will have biology. After high school, all students go to CEGEP (a type of college) to take either a two year pre-university program or a 3 year career program. In CEGEP, you have access to much higher levels or maths and science.
In Ontario, high school is from grade 8 to 12. I believe calculus and linear algebra are covered. IF you wish to proceed to university then you must complete sufficient credits to proceed - this usually means an additional year of study (previously, Ontario high schools used to go to grade 13 - after which you could proceed to university.
I am not aware of any restrictions to studying in Canada - as long as you have the minimum academic requirements, you are free to take whatever courses you want.
run around paris: as long as it made you think (or at least go "hmmmm") I am happy. Maybe a little ie down would not be out of order?
(I tagged you for the "Three Things" meme at my blog todat (Sat.) just because your answers will be so interesting for your readers...it's a ready-made blog idea, but I know you are probably too busy to do it for awhile...no timeline anyway.)
freckled-one: I agree whole heartedly - that is why I find work so stiffling. The world is filled with peoiple who seem to prefer numbed minds - whether that is through dull work or chemical means.