Random Thoughts Part 5: Time to Split Again

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The thread features a variety of informal discussions, including personal anecdotes, reflections on dreams, cultural comparisons regarding education systems, and thoughts on numerical scales. Participants share their experiences and opinions on topics ranging from literature and dreams to educational standards in the US and UK.

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  • Some participants share personal dreams involving a community member, Borek, and discuss interpretations of these dreams.
  • There is a discussion about the differences between the long and short scales of numerical values, particularly regarding the term "billion" and its usage in different cultures.
  • Participants express differing views on the quality of higher education in the US compared to the UK, with some asserting that American high school courses can be equivalent to university-level courses.
  • One participant mentions their experience with Advanced Placement (AP) courses in the US, arguing against the notion that American education is "dumbed down."
  • Another participant shares their experience with the discomfort of playing guitar after a long break, tying it into a creative project related to fish.

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Participants express a range of opinions on educational standards, with no clear consensus on whether American education is comparable to British education. The discussion on numerical scales also reveals differing interpretations and understandings among participants.

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Some statements regarding educational comparisons may depend on personal experiences and regional differences in curriculum. The discussion on numerical scales highlights potential confusion stemming from varying definitions and terminologies used in different countries.

  • #211
Max points in math analysis exam!
 
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  • #213
nuuskur said:
Max points in math analysis exam!
There's an "A in analysis" joke there somewhere...
 
  • #214
Ibix said:
There's an "A in analysis" joke there somewhere...
Maybe the Analysis exam is not compact so there may not be a max? Or maybe his real name is Max.
 
  • #215
WWGD said:
Maybe the Analysis exam is not compact so there may not be a max? Or maybe his real name is Max.
The real questions are far more basic: Is it discrete? Which degree of separation does the exam have? Is there a closure to Analysis?
 
  • #216
WWGD said:
Wow, that sounds mysterious. Any issues with Jojo in Tucson Arizona?
You mean beside AZ?

Any California grass?
Just take a stop in CO for some weed! :cool:
 
  • #217
I am in Spring Autowire hell. Wiring components is one thing, wiring every possible variable in the system is ridiculous. Why is it that the people who create junk like this never stick around to care and feed the maintainence headache that they've created? :headbang: :headbang: :headbang:
 
  • #218
Borg said:
I am in Spring Autowire hell. Wiring components is one thing, wiring every possible variable in the system is ridiculous. Why is it that the people who create junk like this never stick around to care and feed the maintainence headache that they've created? :headbang: :headbang: :headbang:
'Spring' is the German imperative for 'Jump!' - lol
 
  • #219
fresh_42 said:
'Spring' is the German imperative for 'Jump!' - lol
If only there was a tall bridge nearby... :oldruck:
 
  • #220
Borg said:
If only there was a tall bridge nearby... :oldruck:
:DD I don't understand things completely, only find their interactions a little strange.
 
  • #221
Silicon Waffle said:
:DD I don't understand things completely, only find their interactions a little strange.
Particle physicist?
 
  • #222
Avocados are finally back in season. Or something. They're 3 for a dollar, which is what I consider the acceptable price.

They're actually always available, but for reasons unknown to me, there are months where they cost a dollar each.

I really miss New England sometimes because apples are so plentiful there, in the fall, anyway, you can get lots for cheap (I'm talking 'as-if-they-grew-on-trees' cheap).
 
  • #223
zoobyshoe said:
Avocados are finally back in season. Or something. They're 3 for a dollar, which is what I consider the acceptable price.

They're actually always available, but for reasons unknown to me, there are months where they cost a dollar each.

I really miss New England sometimes because apples are so plentiful there, in the fall, anyway, you can get lots for cheap (I'm talking 'as-if-they-grew-on-trees' cheap).
A propos New England. The avocado price will likely increase until Feb. 7th. They will be probably very cheap again on the 8th. :cool:
 
  • #224
fresh_42 said:
A propos New England. The avocado price will likely increase until Feb. 7th. They will be probably very cheap again on the 8th. :cool:
Another obscure reference. Are you a fan of Dennis Miller? How about avocados in AZ?
 
  • #225
Pat myself in the back for getting my SQL queries done 95% cirrectly, going across town to look for a place that has working SQL software.
 
  • #226
WWGD said:
Another obscure reference. Are you a fan of Dennis Miller? How about avocados in AZ?
Nope. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/31/avocado-consumption-super-bowl_n_2593831.html .
 
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  • #227
fresh_42 said:
Particle physicist?
Almost! It's molecular dynamics. :biggrin:
 
  • #228
fresh_42 said:
Nope. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/31/avocado-consumption-super-bowl_n_2593831.html .
I see, avocado day. Some 20+ people play while around 80 million people gorge themselves -- my kind of party.
 
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  • #229
Had a few Krispy Cremes today. I thought the company had gone out of business. The glazed ones are excellent, way better to me than anything from Dunkin.
 
  • #230
Mangoes are delicious but at $5 a pop, who can even justify buying them?
 
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  • #231
fresh_42 said:
Nope. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/31/avocado-consumption-super-bowl_n_2593831.html .
I guess that pretty much explains why they've gone up in price around here, in general. They're getting exported more and more to the rest of the country. Used to be you could find them in some markets here @6 for a dollar, but I haven't seen that in a long time.
 
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  • #232
Sirsh said:
Mangoes are delicious but at $5 a pop, who can even justify buying them?
I'm not a fan of the mango. Nor do I like the pomegranate. I also have little use for the lime.
 
  • #233
Does anyone know of a 'flexible' semi-conductor?
 
  • #234
zoobyshoe said:
I'm not a fan of the mango. Nor do I like the pomegranate. I also have little use for the lime.
So you're a total loss at the cocktail and long drink front.
 
  • #235
Sirsh said:
Does anyone know of a 'flexible' semi-conductor?
http://www.technologyreview.com/news/429344/bendable-microchips-could-make-smarter-sensors/
 
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  • #237
Today was a good day...I didn't even have to use my A.K... :oldsmile:
 
  • #238
zoobyshoe said:
Avocados are finally back in season. Or something. They're 3 for a dollar, which is what I consider the acceptable price.

They're actually always available, but for reasons unknown to me, there are months where they cost a dollar each.

I really miss New England sometimes because apples are so plentiful there, in the fall, anyway, you can get lots for cheap (I'm talking 'as-if-they-grew-on-trees' cheap).
Whaaat so cheap? Here they are about 2 dollars for one piece usually, now about a dollar when it's their season.
 
  • #239
Astronuc said:
One of the World's Most Wanted Criminals Found Working at a Subway Restaurant in the UK
http://www.eater.com/2016/1/21/10807960/most-wanted-criminal-found-at-subway
The restaurant is located across the street from the local police station.
Wow, and then they had the issue with Fogle, who was their spokesman. What a great reputation they are creating for themselves.
 
  • #240
fresh_42 said:
http://www.technologyreview.com/news/429344/bendable-microchips-could-make-smarter-sensors/

Vaguely -related, it seems they are developing (technologically) flexible fabric for shirts whose composition will change to adapt to the weather conditions and to those of the person wearing them. This is why I consider actual science more interesting than science fiction. EDIT: Imagine what else could be done: maybe a shirt with (bendable) microchips could also analyze the person's chemistry and figure out which chemicals a person is short in, lacking in, etc. Pretty insane.
 
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