Protest vote.

Sat, 14 May 2011
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A status update I posted on Facebook: "Dear friends, I know many of us are disappointed that George Yeo has been voted out of Parliament. Remember that this is a corollary of the GRC system. If anything, don't worry - we're in safe hands; the WP will be campaigning for the abolition of the GRC system."
A status update I posted on Facebook: “Dear friends, I know many of us are disappointed that George Yeo has been voted out of Parliament. Remember that this is a corollary of the GRC system. If anything, don’t worry – we’re in safe hands; the WP will be campaigning for the abolition of the GRC system.”

Suddenly, I discover I’ve been un-Friended.

Facebook tells me that "Getty Richway Luckschild is no longer in your friend list."
“Getty Richway Luckschild is no longer in your friend list.”

Confused. Why? I hop over to his profile to try and figure it out. Ah. So des ne.

One of Getty Richway Luckschild's likes: George Yeo.
One of Getty Richway Luckschild’s likes: George Yeo.

How to make your spouse’s or partner’s day.

Thu, 18 Feb 2010
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I think this should work regardless of whether she/he has a working knowledge of algebra and/or inequalities.

First, text her/him this message:

Given 9x – 7i > 3(3x – 7u), solve for i.

If she/he can obtain the answer, then you can skip the rest of this post. This assumes you’re not a dunderhead and that you’ve managed to obtain the answer too.

Otherwise, she or he will probably convey her/his uncertainty to you via “Huh???” or some other less graceful reply. If that happens, then you can proceed to demonstrate your mathematical prowess in this manner!

(Running commentary in the hyperlinks in case you need the explanation – just move your mouse cursor over the hyperlink and wait for a while. An explanation will pop up shortly.)

9x – 7i > 3(3x – 7u)
9x – 7i > 9x – 21u
9x – 9x > 7i – 21u
0 > 7i – 21u
21u > 7i
7i < 21u
i < 3u

= i <3 u or i ♥ u

Cute right? Got this idea from this website.

DISCLAIMER

  1. There is a possibility that this is old news. If it is, please forgive my dinosaurian ways.
  2. The worst thing I foresee happening: a text message that inadvertently breaks up your relationship or marriage. I disavow any responsibility if that happens. But I’d be interested in knowing about it if it does – it’ll make a nice story to tell the grandkids, I think.

Happy very belated Valentine’s Day, everyone!