Monthly Archives: December 2010

Puzzle 22

Late? Yes. A man who lives on the tenth floor takes the elevator down to the first floor every morning and goes to work. In the evening, when he comes back; on a rainy day, or if there are other … Continue reading →

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Christmas Carol Countdwn: December 16-17: Joy to the World; Hark! the Herald Angels Sing

Before I begin I would like to say this is post #100. Expect something that used to be common but has not been around for about a year to come back. Now to the carols. Joy to the World Joy! … Continue reading →

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Christmas carol countdown: December 14 and 15: Go Tell It on the Mountain; Deck the Halls

Go Tell It on the Mountain “Go Tell It on the Mountain” is an African-American spiritual made by John W. Work in 1865. It was a nativity carol that is sung today. but not as often as some others. Not … Continue reading →

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Christmas Carol Countdown: December 12, 13: The Holly and the Ivy; The Twelve Days of Christmas

The Holly and the Ivy “The Holly and the Ivy” is an English traditional Christmas carol. “Holly and ivy have been the mainstay of Christmas decoration for church use since at least the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, when they are … Continue reading →

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Christmas Carol Countdown: December 8-11 (whoops): Carol of the Bells; Come Buy Ny Nice, Fresh Ivy; Do You Hear What I Hear?; God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen take 2

Err, 4 days… time to start copying. Carol of the Bells’ The song is based on a traditional folk chant. The original traditional Ukrainian text used a device, known as hemiola, in the rhythm (alternating the accents within each measure … Continue reading →

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Puzzle 21

Five pirates have obtained 100 gold coins and have to divide up the loot. The pirates are all extremely intelligent, treacherous and selfish (especially the captain). The captain always proposes a distribution of the loot. All pirates vote on the … Continue reading →

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How to deal with telemarketers

A guy was saying he recently got a telemarketer to call him to subscribe to his magazine. “Can’t,” he said. “Why not?” the telemarketer asked. “I’m blind,” he said. he could hear the telemarketer searching through his sales call notebook. … Continue reading →

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