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    Unleashing the Power: Weightlifting and Physics of the 85kg Class"

    If you're a weightlifter, you don't need to worry about how much power you're producing until you're at a fairly high level. Generally, lifters who are at that level use a machine, like the Tendo, to measure bar speed and power output. They're trying to determine how efficient their lifts are...
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    Courses Optimal Course Selection for Math and Physics Students

    My school offers them in either order, but recommends that you don't take them concurrently. I was planning on Linear Algebra & Diff. Eq. first.
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    How Can I Solve This PreCalculus Problem Using Natural Logarithms?

    I thought that looked familiar [e^x - e^(-x)]/2 = sinh(x) If you're ok with an approximation, you can solve for x from there.
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    US Military Serving Overseas: Math Degree Online Options

    I haven't been able to find anything past integral calculus online.
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    Order of classes for a part time student

    I don't have the time to take more than 1 class per term, since I work a full time job. Taking physics and intro to engineering at the same time would be 11 hours a week of class in addition to 40 hours at my job. Too much for a married man. I put intro to engineering in between the two physics...
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    Order of classes for a part time student

    Thanks for the advice. I'll finish Calc II this semester, and then I'll probably stick with the following sequence, taking 1 course per term. Physics I Intro to Engineering Physics II Multivariable Calc Linear Algebra & Diff Eq After that I should have enough knowledge to pick a...
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    Order of classes for a part time student

    I'm currently attending the University of Minnesota in the evenings, waiting for my wife to finish her Ph.D. I plan on going back for a B.S. in engineering, but I haven't picked a field yet. I'm currently taking Calc II, and have the following classes left to take before I start full time...
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    Hope you have a great day!What are the best Linux distros for beginners?

    It sounds like the best option is to run both for awhile, then make the switch once I'm completely comfortable with Linux
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    Hope you have a great day!What are the best Linux distros for beginners?

    If I switch to Linux will I still be able to use Microsoft applications? Are there versions of things like Word and Excel that run in Linux?
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    Contribute to McGill's "Crossnumbers" Math Magazine!

    Sounds like fun. Is this going to be a published magazine?
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    Netflix Review: Has Anyone Seen This?

    I saw it. It was pretty interesting, but it didn't go into much math, just up to binary numbers. A good watch, and only an hour long.
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    Apostol Calculus Paperback Edition

    I'm looking into buying both volumes of Apostol's Calculus, to "read around my subject" as Ian Stewart says, while taking Calculus courses that use James Stewart's text. I've found the hardcover versions used for around $80-90, but I've also found a paperback edition where both volumes come...
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    President of the US: Fix the Education System

    The first step is to eliminate grades 1-8. Replace them with a single school where all classes are based on ability instead of age. Things like gym class, lunch and recess can be based on age, to ensure proper socialization, but math, reading, grammar, history and the like should be based on...
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    Netflix Review: Has Anyone Seen This?

    I ran across this on Netflix. Has anyone seen it? Is it any good?
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