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Do Round Numbers Roll Downhill?

Published on 2006-07-01 15:31:00

Interesting to note that government studies show that 30-percent of American schoolchildren, that's over half, suck at math, and things involving math, like arithmetic. Of course, those studies themselves rely heavily on math compiled by Americans who were once schoolchildren. So there's a good chance that they're just flat wrong.As a public service Free Ringer is making available math exercises disguised as ringtones. We have prepared a couple of "Times Tables" ringers, which will assist you in

As He Approaches The 18th Tee...

Published on 2006-06-30 11:41:00

Four international businessmen are on the golf course, and there is a ringing sound. The Canadian guy goes to his golf bag, pulls out his cellular phone and talks for a minute with his office. "Very important to be in touch these days," he says. "Yes," his golfing partners agree.A little bit later another, a different ring is heard, and the American golfer holds his hand up to his head and starts talking in what is clearly a real conversation. After the call he explains to his friends, "It's the

Presidential Ringers

Published on 2006-06-29 04:26:00

Nothing could possibly be more thrilling than receiving a call from the President of the United States...especially a dead one. Our John F. Kennedy ringer begins with a voice clip of the prez affirming his solidarity with the people of Berlin. This naturally flows into a beer garden oompa band. And Richard Nixon is Proud! Proud of you and proud to be able to talk to you from the great oval office in the sky. - JFK Polka - Proud Nixon