The Cocky Kid Said, "I Don’t Need to Study Math, I Am Going to Be a Professional Motorcycle Racer"

Mathematics is important to any profession that you might choose, that I can clearly guarantee within a very high probability – using mathematical statistics of course.

Over two and a half decades hence, I was on the race track at Willow Springs waiting for an up-coming race in the division just under the professional division, and as all of us over-testosterone young men were sitting there, I listened to another rider brag about how he’d quit school, and now planned on becoming a professional motorcycle racer.

I told him that wasn’t a very smart way to play it.
But you can’t tell anyone who races motorcycles that, because, at that age, what the heck we are all invincible right? Nevertheless when I challenged him to the point, the young cocky kid said;
“I Don’t Need to Study Math,” I am going to be a Professional Motorcycle Racer within a year, and I will have a sponsor soon, maybe after this race.
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Now mind you this kid was good, although I wasn’t intimidated, after all I planned to win the race, hell, that’s why I was there, not to get second place, but first.

In hindsight here is what I should have told that kid that day;
“Motorcycle stopping distance is something relevant to motorcycle racing right.
Well, so too is acceleration, and the mathematical physics which go along with it all.

If you don’t pay attention, you’ll be sorry.”
You know what he crashed coming out of turn 7 and took out two other riders that day, no not me, I was able to place second that day, and I am certain the first place rider had studied math, and his fast reflexes on top of that enabled him not to get caught up in that accident.
Okay so, let’s talk about the math involved here shall we?
At 120 mph, the approximate speed he ate it, the bike travels over 44 feet if your reaction time is 0.

25 seconds, it takes those top race bikes 405 feet to stop if you are at a maximum deceleration, the all that takes over 6 seconds + the 44 feet, oh are you starting to see why you need to study your math my friends?
Look here is the deal, you better know the competition, you better know your math and you better get a feel for the bike and track, otherwise you’ll end up like the cocky kid who quit school and ended up against the hay bales with a broken femur bone, broken collar bone, and broken ego.

Not to mention a $15,511.

00 totaled race bike, $120,678.

00 worth of medical bills, and out of commission for six months.
So, tell me, can you use your math skills to add up what it’s going to cost you if you don’t study math?
Yep, the moral of the story is, stay in school, and study math!
Then you can go out and conquer the world!

Online Jobs For 17+ Teens

The next generation would probably be of greater help to the world if they would be fully trained to become self-sufficient, responsible, and independent. The teenagers should be exposed to life and the reality of financial struggles.

Kids should be taught about the value of money and hard work. In order to do this, the kids should be pushed to earning their own income even if they are still young to really be getting stressed about work and compensation.
Many teenagers are in the stage where they need to find their niche, what they want out of life, and who they want to be. These, while still busy being the typical teenagers who are carefree and oblivious of the real struggles of life.
Encouraging them to look for jobs for 17 years and younger would help them become more resourceful and responsible.

Although it would be difficult to find the most suitable jobs using the traditional landscape, going online is a different story altogether.
Online, there are numerous options for jobs for 17 year-old kids and those younger. One of the options is to sign up for accounts in paid survey sites. In these sites, kids are being hired to completely fill out survey sheets or forms.

When accomplished, the kids will get paid for the task (about $3 to $10) depending on the terms and conditions of the company that has conducted the survey.
Doing survey would be an easy job to do and to keep. That’s why a lot of teenagers now are doing it and earning much so that they can buy their extra needs.

Oral Thrush in Children

Oral thrush is a fungal infection caused by an overgrowth of Candida albicans in the mouth.
White patches are visible on the tongue and on the lining of the baby’s mouth. Common in babies under a year old, oral thrush can cause the baby’s mouth to feel sore and make it reluctant to feed.
The condition is sometimes associated with nappy rash caused by the same fungus. Treatments include antifungal creams, a Candida-elimination diet (for the mother if she is breast-feeding), probiotics and the homeopathic medicine Borax.

Why it Occurs:
Candida albicans is a yeast organism that is naturally present in the mouth and the gut.

An overgrowth of the yeast in the mouth results in oral thrush if the oral bacteria that keep it in check are disturbed by certain antibiotics.

Some complementary practitioners say that a dietary imbalance may also disturb the bacteria.
As well as young children, thrush can affect the elderly and people with impaired immunity.

Self-Help:
If you bottle=feed your baby, take care to thoroughly sterilise all equipment.
Conventional Medicine
ANTIFUNGAL DROPS AND GELS – The doctor will examine your baby’s mouth and may take a mouth swab to check for the presence of Candida albicans.
If oral thrush is confirmed, the doctor may prescribe an antifungal treatment, such as nystatin, to be applied to the baby’s mouth.
Oral thrush usually improves shortly after starting the treatment, and should clear up within a week, but it may recur.

PREVENTION – To prevent Candida from overgrowing in the future, breastfeeding mothers may be prescribed an antifungal cream for their nipples. If you bottlefeed your baby, make sure all the equipment you use is thoroughly sterilised by immersing it in boiling water.

Nutritional Therapy
Candida albicans, the yeast responsible for oral thrush, thrives on sugar.
Eliminating or reducing sugar and refined carbohydrates, such as white flour products, can help to starve yeast out of the system. To help clear thrush in a breast-fed baby, the mother can cut back on her intake of sugar and refined carbohydrates, and take probiotics.

Probiotics (healthy gut bacteria supplements) may be very useful in treating oral thrush.
You can give probiotics to your baby by adding the contents of a capsule or a powder to water or another drink.
Homeopathy
Borax is a specially prepared homeopathic medicine for oral thrush.
Babies who respond to Borax may be nervous and jumpy. Crush one tablet or two pills of the 6C strength between two teaspoons and give a small amount, dry on the tongue, 3 times a day at least 10 minutes before or after a feed.

Online Or Classroom Real Estate Continuing Education – Which is Best For Me?

Over the last few years, much has been discussed, analyzed and predicted when it comes to the housing market and certainly, real estate professionals have had to deal with their share of challenges within this industry.

However, a positive forecast is ahead and this means that the real estate market professional will need to be at the top of his/her professional game and ready for anything.
For many in the industry though, keeping abreast of all the changes and ensuring that they consistently fulfill strident licensing requirements, in their home states, is an ongoing concern. Fortunately, over the course of the last decade, real estate continuing education has grown substantially and this is good news for the industry professionals as they now have, in many cases, the option of completing their real estate education either online or in a classroom.
A word of caution – before you embark on any type of education, make sure that you check out the school you are considering. Do your research and ask questions, particularly when it comes to their accreditation’s within the industry.

Choosing the best option for you is not always obvious.
When considering the pros and cons of online continuing education versus classroom courses, a few key questions should be asked.

What am I looking for in a school? What are my time constraints? Can I find the classes I need close to home? And do they fit into my schedule? Do I like to work alone or in a group? Do I do my best work in the middle of the night? Or am I a morning person with lots of free time on my hands? How much can I afford? Where is the closest school located? Do I have transportation? Do I have the computer equipment?
These are all very legitimate and important questions.
When choosing between online or classroom real estate education, remember that you must be as realistic as possible, incorporating your current situation and anticipating what your immediate future will look like.
If you are currently at home with more time on your hands, then you may want to think about attending classroom classes, especially if you enjoy meeting new people who share your passion for real estate. If you have young children and find yourself stretched to the limit, then you may want to think about online courses – especially since these will offer you the flexibility of doing the classes and homework on your time schedule.
Cost is another consideration; if money is tight for you, you may want to think about doing a course online – you will be saving money on transportation and gas.

However, if your computer is slow and unpredictable, this may be a serious barrier to doing online courses.
Unfortunately, there is no “one size fits all” when it comes to choosing between classroom or online real estate continuing education.
Your best bet is to do as much research as you can on the classes and methods offered and make your decision based on the results of your findings.