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    News Elizabeth Warren elected, a crushing defeat for big banks?

    I think its a sad day when a moderate republican is replaced by an extreme left wing. We don't need more far left or far right in congress. We need more moderates. Easier to compromise with moderates than far left/right nut cases. I am appaulled most of this thread seems to think its a sucess...
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    News Should Churches Be Taxed? The Debate on Tax Exemptions and Reinvestment

    Taxing the church? Are you guys for real? Lol.
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    News How will the looming fiscal cliff impact the US economy and job market?

    http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/07/us-usa-campaign-house-ryan-idUSBRE8A60MV20121107 Hasnt extended it yet.
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    How Can a PhD Physicist Find Better Paying Jobs in North East England?

    Don't go into physics. if you like the subject go into engineering, where you can feed yourself.
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    Programs Prior military thinking of physics/engineering degree

    As far aerospace Engineerjng goes, they probably design, test and maintain all things that have wind resistance. Like the aerodynamics of a car or a plan. Probably a lot I work on CAD. I'm prior military too doing electrical Engineering and the gi bill is great! Good luck in yor future plans and...
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    Managing Student Loans: Balancing Need and Responsibility

    I am fortunate enough to serve my country and earn the gi bill. I will only have to pay out of pocket for about a year. The goal is not take any loans out so I'm going to save for it. My girlfriend though has about 20k in student loan debt and has just graduated. Her parents has loans of their...
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    News Does libertarianism just shift tyranny from the government to individuals?

    I think we should leave it as it is. It has a built in updating mechanism in it. It's a flawless document with respect to the fact that it can evolve with society. Scrapping would result in rebellion. I don't know what the issue on the 2nd amendment is.
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    New Student Struggles: 4 Classes at Once

    The answer is yes. Thanks!
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    New Student Struggles: 4 Classes at Once

    Is Calc three, physics 2, digital logic and circuit analysis to much just starting at a new school? Any suggestions or comments are appreciated.
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    Linear Algebra is harder than Calculus

    He is insinuating that the videos are doing the work for him which can be interpreted as lacking effort...
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    Linear Algebra is harder than Calculus

    He's trying to understand the problems, looking at lectures for even more understanding and is using his third LA book. I think he's putting in much more effort than you are giving him credit for...
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    Programs Wasting time with Spivak? Engi major to-be

    Good engineering book is the one by larson. Less proofs and more stuff you need for engineering. There are some puntam problems for the math major inside of you.
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    Programs Major in Physics or Engineering?

    Engineering = Tons of Jobs and good ROI Physics = Do you want fries with that? Cheap shot on all the physics majors here! hehe
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    Electrical, Electronics or Mechanical engineer?

    The book I had was great. Pretty thorough and didn't assume much and showed most of the steps. Book is here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0547167024/?tag=pfamazon01-20
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    Physics Is there a job shortage for a Physics Graduate?

    I think you'd be better of getting a Masters in Engineering. Engineering is applied physics, and applied is much more marketable than anything theoretical. My outlook on things is a bit different than many people on PF or in the real world. I don't believe in studying things you enjoy just for...