Naked technical books for TotP!!! Math wins!!!
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Math is awesome.436 posts?
F@@+ that. Let me know if anything important was discussed.
And Math is FUN!
Yes. I save my math homework for last cause it helps me de-stress. :)
et tu, Jess Door?
Heh. I'm a computer engineer. Not liking numbers would make that...problematic.
I read physics books for fun.
Nothing...human....does that.
freak.(you and my father)
Put me firmly in the "Don't like MATHZ" camp. I'm great with basic math, I might even enjoy it, but all the higher level stuff just leaves me feeling silly. Now plop some classic lit or philosophy down in front of me and my eyes light up like a kid with a new toy, but math and I never got along well.
I remember one summer we lost power (we were at the end of a loooong old power line, lost power during most summer storms), and I was bored. Well, we had this "introduction to calculus" coffee table book. I think my dad bought it as an intro to calc because he could never get it, and always was annoyed that he couldn't. Anyway, I was about 13, and bored, so I started reading. Boy, did that whet my appetite for higher level math!
I did math contests all through junior high, and did 3 years of math as an independent study my senior year of high school. Linear Algebra and Numerical Methods was when math started to be a difficult as it was fun, for me. :) I was my calc teacher's pet in college because I also took art, and I would not only draw equation maps, but I would shade them so you could clearly see the three dimensions pretty well. :)
Usually when I read physics books for fun, they're heavy on the conceptual, and only touch on the math. That's more fun to read. I don't do math problems for fun...well, complicated ones, anyway. I haven't used calc in years and thus only remember the basics at this point. I do do a lot of math related to tabletop rpgs for fun and modelling purposes though...
ugh, I think I bombed the interview today.The reason I think was anxious today. (spoilered for length/rant)
I had a couple of cokes(the brand) last night, and had a hard time sleeping before my roommate and his girlfriend came home. She stayed the entire weekend Friday afternoon till about 30 minutes ago. First night I went to moms, an hour drive away btw, and came back Saturday night. First, I felt like the third wheel Saturday night. Second, when they got home last night they woke me up. Third, when they went to bed at four in the morning, not to sleep right away mind you, they woke me up. I had to be up at five to get ready for class. I went to class half asleep to play with high amperage, stick welding, not a good thing when consistency is a major goal. Had to take a nap before my interview, but I still felt sleep deprived. That's it, I think I am gonna kill him next time I see him.
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i am a little confused - I know I wasn't there, but how is this eww -worthy?As long as you did not carry the coins under your breasts we are fine. Saw that once and all the brain bleach in the world wont make it go away.As long as they aren't putting it up their nose its good money to be made. A few years back I cocktail waitressed a few shifts at one of the local strip clubs, made decent pocket change!Well, I am sure that she does not want to cause him too much grief. After all, it is not like she is trying to become a stripper. ~grins and runs~One of the questions I ask in interview is if you have any fam members who would have an issue with you taking this job. I don't need that drama. :PI need to hire someone part time, and all I am getting for applicants are kids and ..... older ladies who have no idea how to sell what we sell. Argh! I need an open minded, at least not un attractive, 30 year old with some customer experience, who is comfortable with new registar systems, and is only looking for 10-20 hours a week, nights and weekends. Reliable transportation a must!If I lived in MB I think Leafy would have a heart attack if I applied. ;3
Hmmmm....*plots more ways to freak Leafy out*Why? They make alot of money!!!
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Not that I know or have given them lots of money or anything......
O_O
EWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well I was in a convenience store late in the evening. The clerk on duty was a friend. The ladies came in after their shifts and proceeded to ask him if they flashed him could they get free fountain drinks. The flashed him before he could say yes or no. He told them no he was on video and would loose his job to do so. The shall we say larger of the two ladies then reach up her shirt and removed change from under her breast and paid for the drinks then left winking. He has to wash the sweat off of the coins. These were her tips from the night.
Oh that's cool. Color me naive, but those weren't the first questions that sprung to mind, then agian I'm pretty laid back about that stuff so maybe that's why. That has to be an interesting line of work. That's funny about finding male help, I've always seen a 50/50 mix in those places, but I'd imagine most men would find it a bit less threatening with a female seller.waiiiiiit a minute, where do you work??!?Now be honest, how many of you laughed?I don't need some guy laughing at our male customers in to buy things like pumps and rings.Well, that counts all of FAWLtY out....Thats illegal. I prefer a woman, but will consider a mature man with the same experience.I need to hire someone part time, and all I am getting for applicants are kids and ..... older ladies who have no idea how to sell what we sell. Argh! I need an open minded, at least not un attractive, 30 year old with some customer experience, who is comfortable with new registar systems, and is only looking for 10-20 hours a week, nights and weekends. Reliable transportation a must!does it have to be a female?I work in a Couples Store.
(No we do not rent dvd's, no we do not have viewing booths, no we do not model the lingerie, no we do not demo the novelities.)
Think of us as Victoria Secrets with toys and lubes.
Maybe you are one of those mature mens i was talkin' about? ;)
It is an interesting line of work. Fun, and exciting, all the customers are looking for fun things to do, so are usually in good spirits. Its retail, but more fun.
Me "hey Sergeant McCullough, I've been thinking of expanding my opportunities. I quit."
SSgt. McCullough "Oh? What is it this time"
Me "I want to go work in a couple's store, it's like Victoria's Secret but with toys and lube. I think it will be good for my professional developement"
SSgt. McCullough *Spits out coffee*
Squadron Superintendent chimes in from across the office "There's your taxpayer dollars, hard at work"
Me *starts packing up desk*
SSgt McCullough "Request denied Airman"
(Sorry, I tried. Apparently I need to clean a bathroom now. You'd think my levity would be appreciated, but nooooo)
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Math is fun. I do not know what your problem is, Freehold DM. Not enough Anime perhaps?Attempting to get math and anime linked in some way? Pah. It will never work, my hate for the former and love for the latter are just too strong. Although it DOES give me an idea for a new flavor of Haterade(tm) - Haterade(tm) Math. Cuz it just sucks.
I can have you change your tune. Go to this math website and put in 88 MPH.
Hmm... so we just need to build a slightly better human-powered vehicle and add a flux capacitor... No more lightning needed!! o_O
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Just math and science or would you also like me to include some good history and fiction books?CJ, I will go through my library and get a list together if you want me to.Please do so I have been stuck in a rut lately and have been unable to read anything, or rather have been too bored to finish most of it.
Yes please.
ugh, I think I bombed the interview today.The reason I think was anxious today. (spoilered for length/rant)
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yeesh that's rough. I'm sure you did fine at the interview though, you probably looked like a hard working student who needs money, and that's what (I hope) they saw.
Sorry to hear you don't demo the toys, Solnes. Depending on how your store felt about it, i would be glad to start a class, although I live a ways away and have yet to actually run a *real* class on the subject.
Yes please.Just math and science or would you also like me to include some good history and fiction books?CJ, I will go through my library and get a list together if you want me to.Please do so I have been stuck in a rut lately and have been unable to read anything, or rather have been too bored to finish most of it.
Ok. If you want, you can give me a call after work and I can rattle of a "few" titles.
Cj, that is just kickass. Sorry I missed out on that!
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Hmm... so we just need to build a slightly better human-powered vehicle and add a flux capacitor... No more lightning needed!! o_OMath is fun. I do not know what your problem is, Freehold DM. Not enough Anime perhaps?Attempting to get math and anime linked in some way? Pah. It will never work, my hate for the former and love for the latter are just too strong. Although it DOES give me an idea for a new flavor of Haterade(tm) - Haterade(tm) Math. Cuz it just sucks.
I can have you change your tune. Go to this math website and put in 88 MPH.
Nevermind... Just remembered that it wasn't the speed needed, but the power output to power the flux capacitor.
Still, get a backpack nuclear power plant and we're set!
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Ok. If you want, you can give me a call after work and I can rattle of a "few" titles.Yes please.Just math and science or would you also like me to include some good history and fiction books?CJ, I will go through my library and get a list together if you want me to.Please do so I have been stuck in a rut lately and have been unable to read anything, or rather have been too bored to finish most of it.
Naw it will be late and I want to try to get a look at the Borgias episode 1 was last night on HBO.
Cj, that is just kickass. Sorry I missed out on that!not really.
Yeah that may have scarred me for life. I'll never look at change the same.
Naw it will be late and I want to try to get a look at the Borgias episode 1 was last night on HBO.Ok. If you want, you can give me a call after work and I can rattle of a "few" titles.Yes please.Just math and science or would you also like me to include some good history and fiction books?CJ, I will go through my library and get a list together if you want me to.Please do so I have been stuck in a rut lately and have been unable to read anything, or rather have been too bored to finish most of it.
Ok. I will work on the list over the next week, but I will try to have a few titles ready for you by tomorrow.
Yeah that may have scarred me for life. I'll never look at change the same.Cj, that is just kickass. Sorry I missed out on that!not really.
i guess you had to be there.
yeesh that's rough. I'm sure you did fine at the interview though, you probably looked like a hard working student who needs money, and that's what (I hope) they saw.ugh, I think I bombed the interview today.The reason I think was anxious today. (spoilered for length/rant)
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My real problem is with my roommate. Be courteous to others. I have to be up at 5 am for classes. I can't skip because I carpool with a classmate and can't miss more than 3 days per module. Luckily I haven't missed one day yet, but in this field exp. is king and I don't want to miss. His girlfriend can skip class, I can't. Let me sleep. If they are going to engage in coitus, let me not be here for it. The head of his bed is against the wall to my closet which is three feet form my bed. It drives me nuts. That, and I am a bit jealous. but arrggggghhhhhhhhh.
Where is Allen, dammit? I demand praise from Allen.
Did you do something praiseworthy? Or are you just in need of praise? I can understand that. We all need praise from time to time.
Sorry to hear you don't demo the toys, Solnes. Depending on how your store felt about it, i would be glad to start a class, although I live a ways away and have yet to actually run a *real* class on the subject.
I demo the toys, simply not on real people. I should have maybe specified. I have no problem taking a toy out, tossing batteries in it and explaining how and where it goes where it does. :)
Oh that's cool. Color me naive, but those weren't the first questions that sprung to mind, then agian I'm pretty laid back about that stuff so maybe that's why. That has to be an interesting line of work. That's funny about finding male help, I've always seen a 50/50 mix in those places, but I'd imagine most men would find it a bit less threatening with a female seller.waiiiiiit a minute, where do you work??!?Now be honest, how many of you laughed?I don't need some guy laughing at our male customers in to buy things like pumps and rings.Well, that counts all of FAWLtY out....Thats illegal. I prefer a woman, but will consider a mature man with the same experience.I need to hire someone part time, and all I am getting for applicants are kids and ..... older ladies who have no idea how to sell what we sell. Argh! I need an open minded, at least not un attractive, 30 year old with some customer experience, who is comfortable with new registar systems, and is only looking for 10-20 hours a week, nights and weekends. Reliable transportation a must!does it have to be a female?I work in a Couples Store.
(No we do not rent dvd's, no we do not have viewing booths, no we do not model the lingerie, no we do not demo the novelities.)
Think of us as Victoria Secrets with toys and lubes.
Maybe you are one of those mature mens i was talkin' about? ;)
It is an interesting line of work. Fun, and exciting, all the customers are looking for fun things to do, so are usually in good spirits. Its retail, but more fun.Me "hey Sergeant McCullough, I've been thinking of expanding my opportunities. I quit."
SSgt. McCullough "Oh? What is it this time"
Me "I want to go work in a couple's store,...
AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAA!!!!! Awesome, thank you I needed that! :D
Where is Allen, dammit? I demand praise from Allen.Did you do something praiseworthy? Or are you just in need of praise? I can understand that. We all need praise from time to time.
:D
yeesh that's rough. I'm sure you did fine at the interview though, you probably looked like a hard working student who needs money, and that's what (I hope) they saw.ugh, I think I bombed the interview today.The reason I think was anxious today. (spoilered for length/rant)
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hang in there sunshine, things will get better. And I am sure the interview was not as bad as you think it was.
hang in there sunshine, things will get better. And I am sure the interview was not as bad as you think it was.yeesh that's rough. I'm sure you did fine at the interview though, you probably looked like a hard working student who needs money, and that's what (I hope) they saw.ugh, I think I bombed the interview today.The reason I think was anxious today. (spoilered for length/rant)
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to wreak havoc on him I must find a screamer. then all will be right with the world. It doesn't help that when I drink caffeine I turn into a light sleeper.
Where is Allen, dammit? I demand praise from Allen.Did you do something praiseworthy? Or are you just in need of praise? I can understand that. We all need praise from time to time.
Many things, naturally. But go check Dropbox for Cold Text Files, for starters. Damn electricity still off. May have to go in search of free wifi after nap to get today's blog up. Grrr...
yeesh that's rough. I'm sure you did fine at the interview though, you probably looked like a hard working student who needs money, and that's what (I hope) they saw.ugh, I think I bombed the interview today.The reason I think was anxious today. (spoilered for length/rant)
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Absolutely, makes good sense to me. I'd bring it up, just make sure you're calm and collected about it first - you have to live with each other, no reason not to be civil.
time for another nap, then to workout tonight. later folks.
Many things, naturally. But go check Dropbox for Cold Text Files, for starters. Damn electricity still off. May have to go in search of free wifi after nap to get today's blog up. Grrr...Where is Allen, dammit? I demand praise from Allen.Did you do something praiseworthy? Or are you just in need of praise? I can understand that. We all need praise from time to time.
I saw that you were placing the Cold Text files in the folder. They are definitely worth preserving just in case they disappear in the future. Some good stuff in those files.
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I saw that you were placing the Cold Text files in the folder. They are definitely worth preserving just in case they disappear in the future. Some good stuff in those files.Many things, naturally. But go check Dropbox for Cold Text Files, for starters. Damn electricity still off. May have to go in search of free wifi after nap to get today's blog up. Grrr...Where is Allen, dammit? I demand praise from Allen.Did you do something praiseworthy? Or are you just in need of praise? I can understand that. We all need praise from time to time.
Huh what?!?!? dang not at home to check.
Huh what?!?!? dang not at home to check.I saw that you were placing the Cold Text files in the folder. They are definitely worth preserving just in case they disappear in the future. Some good stuff in those files.Many things, naturally. But go check Dropbox for Cold Text Files, for starters. Damn electricity still off. May have to go in search of free wifi after nap to get today's blog up. Grrr...Where is Allen, dammit? I demand praise from Allen.Did you do something praiseworthy? Or are you just in need of praise? I can understand that. We all need praise from time to time.
I cannot remember the author's name at this point, but he wrote two essays that take an in-depth look at two classic modules. The first was WG4, The Forgotten Temple of Tharizdun, and the second was C1, The Hidden Shrine of Tamoachan. He goes beyond the text to provide new insight into the adventures, postulates what the authors may have been thinking during development, and introduces a host of new ideas to help round out these classics.
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to wreak havoc on him I must find a screamer. then all will be right with the world. It doesn't help that when I drink caffeine I turn into a light sleeper.hang in there sunshine, things will get better. And I am sure the interview was not as bad as you think it was.yeesh that's rough. I'm sure you did fine at the interview though, you probably looked like a hard working student who needs money, and that's what (I hope) they saw.ugh, I think I bombed the interview today.The reason I think was anxious today. (spoilered for length/rant)
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Nah... you just need to make hot cocoa* for his girlfriend and him.
*with all-natural Ex-Lax brand chocolate.
to wreak havoc on him I must find a screamer. then all will be right with the world. It doesn't help that when I drink caffeine I turn into a light sleeper.hang in there sunshine, things will get better. And I am sure the interview was not as bad as you think it was.yeesh that's rough. I'm sure you did fine at the interview though, you probably looked like a hard working student who needs money, and that's what (I hope) they saw.ugh, I think I bombed the interview today.The reason I think was anxious today. (spoilered for length/rant)
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** spoiler omitted **Nah... you just need to make hot cocoa* for his girlfriend and him.
*with all-natural Ex-Lax brand chocolate.
OR, you could start slamming something against the wall and moaning while they're mid-act, and when they stop, realizing that you're all alone in there... suddenly stop, and shout "Don't stop NOW, I'm almost FINISHED!"
...worked for me in college.
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I cannot remember the author's name at this point, but he wrote two essays that take an in-depth look at two classic modules. The first was WG4, The Forgotten Temple of Tharizdun, and the second was C1, The Hidden Shrine of Tamoachan. He goes beyond the text to provide new insight into the adventures, postulates what the authors may have been thinking during development, and introduces a host of new ideas to help round out these classics.Huh what?!?!? dang not at home to check.I saw that you were placing the Cold Text files in the folder. They are definitely worth preserving just in case they disappear in the future. Some good stuff in those files.Many things, naturally. But go check Dropbox for Cold Text Files, for starters. Damn electricity still off. May have to go in search of free wifi after nap to get today's blog up. Grrr...Where is Allen, dammit? I demand praise from Allen.Did you do something praiseworthy? Or are you just in need of praise? I can understand that. We all need praise from time to time.
Oh the stuff he put in yesterday. I have as of yet to read them.
Alright FAWTLmon, I'm off like.... well, you fill it in.
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!
My feelings exactly.
(It's been a hellish week already, and it's only Monday. Of course, it feels like a hellish week because I've worked fifteen days straight now, AND I'm not getting paid for a good portion of the extra time I'm putting in. Gah.)
to wreak havoc on him I must find a screamer. then all will be right with the world. It doesn't help that when I drink caffeine I turn into a light sleeper.hang in there sunshine, things will get better. And I am sure the interview was not as bad as you think it was.yeesh that's rough. I'm sure you did fine at the interview though, you probably looked like a hard working student who needs money, and that's what (I hope) they saw.ugh, I think I bombed the interview today.The reason I think was anxious today. (spoilered for length/rant)
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** spoiler omitted **Nah... you just need to make hot cocoa* for his girlfriend and him.
*with all-natural Ex-Lax brand chocolate.
OR, you could start slamming something against the wall and moaning while they're mid-act, and when they stop, realizing that you're all alone in there... suddenly stop, and shout "Don't stop NOW, I'm almost FINISHED!"
...worked for me in college.
In college we used to set the fire alarms off as a very last resort...
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AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!My feelings exactly.
(It's been a hellish week already, and it's only Monday. Of course, it feels like a hellish week because I've worked fifteen days straight now, AND I'm not getting paid for a good portion of the extra time I'm putting in. Gah.)
Kill them. Kill them all... and when you're done with that, kill their mothers too.
That'll learn 'em.
I hate grocery shopping. By the time I'm done I'm so wiped out that I can't even think about cooking. :/
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!My feelings exactly.
(It's been a hellish week already, and it's only Monday. Of course, it feels like a hellish week because I've worked fifteen days straight now, AND I'm not getting paid for a good portion of the extra time I'm putting in. Gah.)
Kill them. Kill them all... and when you're done with that, kill their mothers too.
That'll learn 'em.
I am ahead of you guys by 1 day and I can tell you Tuesday is not worth getting out of bed for...
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I am ahead of you guys by 1 day and I can tell you Tuesday is not worth getting out of bed for...AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!My feelings exactly.
(It's been a hellish week already, and it's only Monday. Of course, it feels like a hellish week because I've worked fifteen days straight now, AND I'm not getting paid for a good portion of the extra time I'm putting in. Gah.)
Kill them. Kill them all... and when you're done with that, kill their mothers too.
That'll learn 'em.
Thank you for the heads up I wont get out of bed tomorrow.
Yeah, the guy is a great commentator, but not so great on living up to his statements. This new, "Oh, I'm going to clean them up and offer them for sale for X's medical bills" or whatever had me scrambling to grab while the grabbin' was good.
God, another douchey defender thread with the Exact Same People as Always peddling what they've been peddling for years. Nobody's buyin', so off you go.
I have coffee and WiFi (thanks Borders) so I'm a little less grumpy.
Kids driving me insane.
to wreak havoc on him I must find a screamer. then all will be right with the world. It doesn't help that when I drink caffeine I turn into a light sleeper.hang in there sunshine, things will get better. And I am sure the interview was not as bad as you think it was.yeesh that's rough. I'm sure you did fine at the interview though, you probably looked like a hard working student who needs money, and that's what (I hope) they saw.ugh, I think I bombed the interview today.The reason I think was anxious today. (spoilered for length/rant)
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Good Luck, not many of us are true screamers. Most of the women I know (if there are people around) will moan or sigh, or bury our faces in pillows to muffle would be screams. :P