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    Trivial question about correct English grammar

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostrophe#Use_in_forming_certain_plurals
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    Slumdog Millioraire - How close is it to

    Thank you. Let me enlighten y'all and pardon the partial racism here. The caste system was built thousands of years ago to divide up the tasks among groups of people. For example some people were merchants, some were warriors, some where priests, and some tended to cremations and funerals...
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    Deriving Steady-State Heat Conduction Equation in a Sphere

    I have seen the above, but the problem is that because this is spherical, we need to start from the beginning and render the equation proper. At least that's how the prof wants to see it on the homework. A HUGE thank you to jdwood for that massively helpful hint. I just set your equation to...
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    Deriving Steady-State Heat Conduction Equation in a Sphere

    Sorry about the late response guys, I got held up at work. So I followed your instructions jdwood, and I see how you had come up with the equation that you came up with. This is how far I've gotten. 4\pi\left((r^2+\delta r^2)\left(-k\frac{dT}{dr}+\delta r...
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    Deriving Steady-State Heat Conduction Equation in a Sphere

    Homework Statement Show that the equation governing the stead-state radial conduction of heat in a sphere or spherical shell with volumetric heat production is given by \frac{k}{r^2}\frac{d}{dr}(r^2\frac{dT}{dr})+\rho H = 0 where k is thermal conductivity, H is the heat production per unit...
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    How to deal with annoying co-workers in a friendly manner

    + http://thehottestgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/ipod-touch.jpg
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    I really wish it were April 1st.

    *devilish laugh* Think about it. Nude stewardesses serving you champagne. And for the ladies, nude stewards serving you champagne. There would be no hijackings or terrorist activity. It would simply be "Listen thu mee. Zis iz a HIJACKING, everyone shut up and... :bugeye...
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    Is My Sony Walkman MP3 Player Defective?

    ^ This. If you have the dough, get an ipod. Specifically the iPod Touch. You won't regret the purchase. I know that seems like a very rude thing to say, but I'm just offering my opinion on a great product that has satisfied me. If nothing, get an older model ipod nano. I had one...
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    Kicked Out - Saying Goodbye with Sadness

    Binz, I'm sorry to say this, but from what you were telling us on PF chat regarding your mom's decorum, it seems like a blessing in disguise. You should be glad, you're now free and you won't be called a moron or an idiot for trivial matters.
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    What would you throw in a black hole?

    My annoying -expletive- boss that begins his emails with "Hi there" and then the bodies of the emails are fraught with a plethora of grammatical errors.
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    How do we know for sure that technology will continue to advance?

    Things will keep improving because we don't know what's coming next. No one ever knew about plasmas and LCD TVs in the 50s, and look at the times now. It's a really weak example I know, but all it takes is one nerd out there to discover something and then to publish it after fighting for grant...
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    Undergrad Can I Teach Myself Calculus? Looking for Resources and Recommendations

    Welcome to PF. Beware. There be nerds about.
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    Can YOU Beat My Record for Memorizing Digits of Pi?

    I'll be honest. In 8th grade, for extra credit in my math class and to get me from a B+ to an A-, I memorized my teachers wall of Pi, which was upto the 75th digit. Now, 10 years later, I can't remember when my work meetings and my other appointments are, but I can still remember pi. I don't...
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    Selecting Produce: Tips for Buying Fruits & Veggies

    Bananas - Should have some bit of greenness to them when buying if you expect them to last the entire week. Coffee - So long as its not decaf