The latest pain site

Carpal tunnel or arthritis?
Or perhaps some other type of itis?
It matters not what you call it.
What counts is how to forestall it.

Incognito

For within the home effacement
Try hanging out in the basement.
Once the cleaning lady has shown up
Best to skedaddle, me and the pup.

Turning into a Nets fan?

Growing up, I was for the Knicks not the Nets.
Against changing allegiance I'd have placed many bets.
But with D-Will surging and done with his stewing
Tonight against Atlanta I will be viewing. 

In praise of Remo

An 80s schlock movie
Really kind of groovy
Humor and satire
Plus Chiun's spiffy attire.

Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins (1985) - IMDb via kwout

Rebranding

Adopting a new organization name
When what you do remains just the same
Will bend some out of joint
Asking what is the point
A move that seems rather lame.

The Flunk Funk

Is it especially crass
To fail an entire class?
Should a student found cheating pass?
The whole bit an ethical morass.

A professor fails his entire class and his university intervenes | InsideHigherEd via kwout

Numerous Examples of Numeracy

The term numeracy appears now in vogue.
Does calling it algebra make one a rogue?
Whatever you call it, we should all be tense
Cause American kids lack this competence.

Are You Smarter Than an 8th Grader? - NYTimes.com via kwout