HOMEWORK HELP Thread

[MetSox17]

No, but if you have an essay due, you may want me to check it first.

Thanks for the offer gramps, i'm writing a paper soon so i'll ask for your help then lol.

Right now i'm doing this big cluster **** of Budgets on a spreadsheet, and it's due tomorrow morning.

[CJSchneider]

Thanks for the offer gramps, i'm writing a paper soon so i'll ask for your help then lol.


No problem. Now get the **** off my lawn.

[MetSox17]

Bump.

Anyone good with accounting budgets?

[Brent]

Bump.

Anyone good with accounting budgets?
My father is a CPA, I could probably tell you more that most Accounting majors. What do you need help with?

[jsa230]

Causal Argument-4 pages
still haven't thought of a topic but my proff. is really cool(i did my classical argument on Brett Favre being the best qb ever...) I am leaning toward the whole cutler fiasco, if anybody could throw me some ideas about what caused this that would be bomb. PM me
thx

[bantx]

Have to write an essay analyzing a poem, analyzing it line by line if yall could help me out i will love you forever, heres the poem.

DULCE ET DECORUM EST1

Bent double, like old beggars under sacks,
Knock-kneed, coughing like hags, we cursed through sludge,
Till on the haunting flares2 we turned our backs
And towards our distant rest3 began to trudge.
Men marched asleep. Many had lost their boots
But limped on, blood-shod. All went lame; all blind;
Drunk with fatigue; deaf even to the hoots4
Of tired, outstripped5 Five-Nines6 that dropped behind.

Gas!7 Gas! Quick, boys! – An ecstasy of fumbling,
Fitting the clumsy helmets8 just in time;
But someone still was yelling out and stumbling,
And flound'ring like a man in fire or lime9 . . .
Dim, through the misty panes10 and thick green light,
As under a green sea, I saw him drowning.
In all my dreams, before my helpless sight,
He plunges at me, guttering,11 choking, drowning.

If in some smothering dreams you too could pace
Behind the wagon that we flung him in,
And watch the white eyes writhing in his face,
His hanging face, like a devil's sick of sin;
If you could hear, at every jolt, the blood
Come gargling from the froth-corrupted lungs,
Obscene as cancer, bitter as the cud12
Of vile, incurable sores on innocent tongues,
My friend, you would not tell with such high zest13
To children ardent14 for some desperate glory,
The old Lie; Dulce et Decorum est
Pro patria mori.15

[tjsunstein]

Have to write an essay analyzing a (piece of work), analyzing it line by line if yall could help me out i will love you forever, heres the poem.


DUDE, me too! Mine is due tomorrow. I was thinking about doing song lyrics, though. It's much easier to write on how the beat changes with the mood of the song and the way the artist expresses their feelings through the tone of their voice.

[d34ng3l021]

Have to write an essay analyzing a poem, analyzing it line by line if yall could help me out i will love you forever, heres the poem.


What really helps me with poems is to google them first. Tons of people have already analyzed the poem and it kind of gives you things to look for. That way, you have a better sense of what the poem is saying and you can interpret it as you read along for a 2nd time.

[HawkeyeFan]

A comparison of similar traits between dissimilar things, such as Searching for the gene that causes this disease is similar to looking for one, specific, tiny pebble on the bottom of the ocean is a(n) ____________. ????

[Manic Depressant]

A comparison of similar traits between dissimilar things, such as Searching for the gene that causes this disease is similar to looking for one, specific, tiny pebble on the bottom of the ocean is a(n) ____________. ????

Analogy?

...

[HawkeyeFan]

Why thank you! I don't know why I was thinking metaphor.

I can now turn in this test!

[d34ng3l021]

I have to write an essay about how fMRIs might not measure action potentials, but rather synaptic potentials.

[BandwagonPunditry]

Have to write an essay analyzing a poem, analyzing it line by line if yall could help me out i will love you forever, heres the poem.

DULCE ET DECORUM EST1

Bent double, like old beggars under sacks,
Knock-kneed, coughing like hags, we cursed through sludge,
Till on the haunting flares2 we turned our backs
And towards our distant rest3 began to trudge.
Men marched asleep. Many had lost their boots
But limped on, blood-shod. All went lame; all blind;
Drunk with fatigue; deaf even to the hoots4
Of tired, outstripped5 Five-Nines6 that dropped behind.

Gas!7 Gas! Quick, boys! – An ecstasy of fumbling,
Fitting the clumsy helmets8 just in time;
But someone still was yelling out and stumbling,
And flound'ring like a man in fire or lime9 . . .
Dim, through the misty panes10 and thick green light,
As under a green sea, I saw him drowning.
In all my dreams, before my helpless sight,
He plunges at me, guttering,11 choking, drowning.

If in some smothering dreams you too could pace
Behind the wagon that we flung him in,
And watch the white eyes writhing in his face,
His hanging face, like a devil's sick of sin;
If you could hear, at every jolt, the blood
Come gargling from the froth-corrupted lungs,
Obscene as cancer, bitter as the cud12
Of vile, incurable sores on innocent tongues,
My friend, you would not tell with such high zest13
To children ardent14 for some desperate glory,
The old Lie; Dulce et Decorum est
Pro patria mori.15

Brilliant poem, one of my favourites.

How do you have to structure your essay? Literally a paragraph per stanza or thematically? (Also what sort of level is it? School, college?)

[bantx]

College and in stanzas

[Shahin]

Any help would be greatly appreciated, and met with +rep rapeage.

For everybody that helped me out with my last essay: thank you, you guys are a big reason I got that done.
__________________________________________________ ________________

Alright, this is a research paper studying refugees that are displaced from their homes by war, famine, or natural disasters and how they rebuild their lives elsewhere. The refugees that my main focus is on is in Africa, particularly people that are displaced due to violence e.g. blood diamonds (sierra leone), ethnic cleansing type **** (rwanda).

HELP!

Here's a brief little outline of how its lookin' so far.


Thesis: This is how people who leave the most war-torn, battered areas of the world rebuild their lives and livelihoods.

1st topic: The first thing that i'll talk about is the background of the refugees (what they did prior to being displaced,
what they were doing as they were displaced, and the main causes of displacement)
A: The peoples occupations, religious beliefs, why they were driven out

2nd topic: External and Internal displacement
A: were the people were driven out because of foreigners or domestic violence

3rd topic: Will focus about the horrible conditions that typically await refugees in settlement areas
A: many refugee camps are disease-rampant

4th topic: Obstacles facing the refugees about returning home.
A: IS it safe for many of these people to return home?

5th topic: The response of national and international entities that either help or don't help these refugees
A: Charity response, govt responses

Conclusion: How these refugees return to their homes and how they are doing now

[Bosanac01]

you're pretty much talking about my life here. I grew up in a war torn country. if you still need help with this, you can pm me.

[Strongside]

I need to do a 15 minute presentation on an issue involving sports for my exercise science class, anyone got any ideas on what I should do it on? I have a lot of freedom on this and would like to stay away from generic topics, like steroids in sports, athlete's salaries, stuff like that.

Anyone got any good ideas?

[UKfan]

Injuries maybe, evolution of equipment (think NFL), stuff like that.

[Bosanac01]

I need to do a 15 minute presentation on an issue involving sports for my exercise science class, anyone got any ideas on what I should do it on? I have a lot of freedom on this and would like to stay away from generic topics, like steroids in sports, athlete's salaries, stuff like that.

Anyone got any good ideas?

Parent's pushing kids too hard. Young kids feeling the pressure and getting injured all the time and getting surgeries at a very young age.

[CJSchneider]

I need to do a 15 minute presentation on an issue involving sports for my exercise science class, anyone got any ideas on what I should do it on? I have a lot of freedom on this and would like to stay away from generic topics, like steroids in sports, athlete's salaries, stuff like that.

Anyone got any good ideas?

Misleading food labels and how they apply to one's diet.

Going shopping = research.

[UKfan]

Obviously a bit more complex, but you could talk about players being caught out taking something featuring a banned substance but not clearly labelled, if you get what I mean. Similar to CJ's idea but with supplements.

[Gay Ork Wang]

Obviously a bit more complex, but you could talk about players being caught out taking something featuring a banned substance but not clearly labelled, if you get what I mean. Similar to CJ's idea but with supplements.
ala Williams Wall

[UKfan]

Exactly...

[Strongside]

Thanks for the ideas guys, I really like the supplement label idea. I think I will go with that.

[sbh15]

Anyone who is really good at Algebra 2 please PM me.

[UKfan]

When do you need it by? I have a degree in Maths but it's ******* late and i am a bit drunk, if it can wait a day pm me maybe...

[sbh15]

When do you need it by? I have a degree in Maths but it's ******* late and i am a bit drunk, if it can wait a day pm me maybe...

Tonight haha, assignment is due first thing tomorrow.

[7-11]

Who likes finance? i am far too hungover to even look at this right now

Discuss the nature and purpose of derivative products. In your answer consider the different types of derivative products, the risks managed by these products and the differences between exchange-traded contracts and over-the-counter contracts.

There will be excessive man kissing for anybody who feels the need to answer this.

[CashmoneyDrew]

Alright guys. I suck at science, plus I'm working on some other stuff for this class right now, so I was hoping one of you science wizzes could help me out here. I'll give loads of rep.....

Design an experiment using the scientific method. You may use a problem encountered in your everyday lives or base your experiment on the sample provided below. Include in your report the following: Identify a problem, state the hypothesis and null hypothesis, indicate the experimental and control groups including the variables tested, provide results (may make up numbers if necessary), analyze the results and draw some conclusions.

Sample: Tumor cells are cells that are able to divide and provide new cells at uncontrolled rates. Therefore, in a short amount of time, a single mutated tumor cell can generate many other tumor cells. These cells can eventually take over the human body, resulting in death. But, for these tumor cells to survive they need nutrition and oxygen just like normal cells. Tumor cells are interesting in that they can release a substance, a protein, that will cause blood vessels to grow towards the ball of tumor cells! This process by which blood vessels grow is called angiogenesis. Blood vessels are required because they are the route by which cells will receive nutrition and oxygen. Therefore, if there were a chemical that could interrupt the growth of the blood vessels towards the ball of tumor cells then it is conceivable that the growth of the tumor could be slowed or halted all together. A protein, called endostatin, has been isolated and you want to determine its effect on the growth of blood vessels. An interesting bit of information you discovered while doing your library research is that tumor cells can be grown outside of the body in a culture dish. To you, this seems a perfect method to test endostatin and its affects on tumor cells. By having the tumor cells and blood vessels isolated in a culture dish you can easily control the environmental conditions. Based on this information, design an experiment to test whether endostatin affects blood vessel growth with tumor cells.

[Paul]

Can't really concentrate right now, so thoughts on this one

"AIDS drugs can extend a life span. Their high cost puts them out of reach of most developing countries, which urgently need them. Should the United States goverment offer incentives to American drug companies to sell AIDS drugs to developing countries at a discount? What about AIDS patients at home? Who actually ends up paying? "

[CJSchneider]

The American tax-payer. These pharmaceutical companies would just raise the price on non-AIDS related medications to compensate for what they didn't make in the AIDS related sales.

[Paul]

Alright an easy accounting question, that I'm having a tiny bit of trouble with.

A company makes a partial payment of $100 on a $3200 account.

the way I have it so far is:

Debit: Cash - $100
Credit: Accounts Rec. - $100

Do I have to worry about the the other $3100 at all? Do I have to make a another journal entry for it?

[MetSox17]

If i'm not mistaken, you also have a T account for Liabilities, where you have the 3200, correct?

[Paul]

correct.....

[MetSox17]

Hm, i'm a little rusty, but you might have to credit Accounts Receivable and debit Liabilities as well. Or backwards. Not entirely sure.

[Todd Bertuzzi]

Alright an easy accounting question, that I'm having a tiny bit of trouble with.

A company makes a partial payment of $100 on a $3200 account.

the way I have it so far is:

Debit: Cash - $100
Credit: Accounts Rec. - $100

Do I have to worry about the the other $3100 at all? Do I have to make a another journal entry for it?

I think you've got it, but I'm fairly rusty.

[B-Dawk]

ok i know we have a lot of math people on here so im looking for some help generating formulas with n given inputs and outputs. a2=a^2 to make it easier.

n= 1
b

n=2
ac+2b

n=3
3ac+3b


n=4
6ac+4b

n=5
10ac+5b



n= 1
b

n=2
ab+bd

n=3
a2b + abd + bd2


n=4
a3b + a2bd + abd2 + bd3

[wogitalia]

"AIDS drugs can extend a life span. Their high cost puts them out of reach of most developing countries, which urgently need them. Should the United States goverment offer incentives to American drug companies to sell AIDS drugs to developing countries at a discount? What about AIDS patients at home? Who actually ends up paying? "

Not to mention, as horrible as this sounds, but the AIDS actually is helping to control the overpopulation in Africa which in a sick way is helping the environment. Also, can certainly be argued that by extending their lives, you also extend their opportunity to breed and worsen the epidemic. Horrible situation where really no one wins though.

A company makes a partial payment of $100 on a $3200 account.

the way I have it so far is:

Debit: Cash - $100
Credit: Accounts Rec. - $100

Do I have to worry about the the other $3100 at all? Do I have to make a another journal entry for it?

Spot on assuming that the original treatment of the $3,200 was correct. So assuming it is a company paying you(which isn't how I read the original statement) either way, flip it to accs payable if it isnt...

Originally when the sale was made(account created) should have had the following -

DR Accounts Receivable - 3200
CR Sales - 3200

Then there is the additional journal now to acknowledge the receipt of cash.

DR Cash at Bank - 100
CR Accounts Receivable - 100

If you have to bring in the original amount then just merge the two journals.

Also, I post that assuming there are no discount conditions on their payment, if so adding the discount makes things a bit more fun.

Let me know if you need any more clarification.

[DoughBoy]

Damn I wish I knew this thread was here before..... prepare to have the dumbest questions ever asked on monday.

[bhaarat316]

I need some help with the economics problems, I don't know why engineers have to take this class its a waste.

John deposits $1000 in a saving account that which pays 12% per year compounded monthly. 2 years later, he deposits $2000 but now the interest rate pays 15% compounded quarterly. 1 year later, he decides to buy a car and he retires half of the amount that is in the savings account, and place the rest into an account that pays interest at a rate of 12% compounded continuously for a period of 5 years. How much would be in the account at the end of the investment period?

If you can do this in excel it would help, I'll send you how much i have done so you can help me check it.

[Snorlax1]

I need some help with the economics problems, I don't know why engineers have to take this class its a waste.

John deposits $1000 in a saving account that which pays 12% per year compounded monthly. 2 years later, he deposits $2000 but now the interest rate pays 15% compounded quarterly. 1 year later, he decides to buy a car and he retires half of the amount that is in the savings account, and place the rest into an account that pays interest at a rate of 12% compounded continuously for a period of 5 years. How much would be in the account at the end of the investment period?

If you can do this in excel it would help, I'll send you how much i have done so you can help me check it.

Really? You are an engineer and cant do a simple compounding interest problem? Must be civil engineering.

[Brent]

By the way, if any of you ever want a paper proofed or need some sort of input, I am always available. I wont write your paper, but I enjoy helping edit/proof papers. Also, I can give any input you may want on any thing you write.

[CJSchneider]

By the way, if any of you ever want a paper proofed or need some sort of input, I am always available. I wont write your paper, but I enjoy helping edit/proof papers. Also, I can give any input you may want on any thing you write.

You took one look at that economics problem and said "Damn, I'm glad I teach English!"

[The_Dude]

I looked at it and said "damn, i hope that i never have to teach econ"

I almost failed an intro to econ class.... after i had already earned my BA in History. It was embarrassing. :(

[Gay Ork Wang]

I need some help with the economics problems, I don't know why engineers have to take this class its a waste.

John deposits $1000 in a saving account that which pays 12% per year compounded monthly. 2 years later, he deposits $2000 but now the interest rate pays 15% compounded quarterly. 1 year later, he decides to buy a car and he retires half of the amount that is in the savings account, and place the rest into an account that pays interest at a rate of 12% compounded continuously for a period of 5 years. How much would be in the account at the end of the investment period?

If you can do this in excel it would help, I'll send you how much i have done so you can help me check it.
ill give it a try.

1000$ * (1+ 0.12/12)^24 is for the first 2 years.

After that you add 2000 and it should be

(1000$ * (1+ 0.12/12)^24 + 2000$) * (1 + 0.15/4)^4

after that u take half of it so

((1000$ * (1+ 0.12/12)^24 + 2000$) * (1 + 0.15/4)^4)/2 * e^(5*0.12)


I hope thats correct. Im not sure though since i only know the german terms

[bhaarat316]

Really? You are an engineer and cant do a simple compounding interest problem? Must be civil engineering.

No mechanical. This is simple?

[Gay Ork Wang]

check above

[bhaarat316]

okay, I guess it works. I'll have more question soon.

[bhaarat316]

alright here is one more

Many Chemicals Unlimited purchases a computer-controlled filter for $100,000. Half of the purchase price is borrowed from a bank at 15% compounded annually, and the rest will be financed with owns company money (still need to be included in the cash flow). The loan is to be paid back with 5 equal annual payments over a 5-year period. The filter is expected to last 10 years, at which time it will have a salvage value of $10,000. Over the 10-year period operating and maintenance costs are anticipated to equal $20,000 year; however, by making the investment, annual fines of $50,000 for pollution will be avoided. The firm expects to earn 12% on its investments. Determine each of the following measures of investment worth and state whether or not the filter purchase was economically sound.
Find
Present worth
Annual worth
Future worth
Internal rate of return
External rate of return

[Snorlax1]

No mechanical. This is simple?

Compared to differential equations that is required of all engineers at my school, yes simple algebra is simple.

*** Ork Wang is right on the first question. Answers $3451.52.

[wogitalia]

Compared to differential equations that is required of all engineers at my school, yes simple algebra is simple.

That isn't even simple algebra, that is just plug the numbers you are given into the standard compound interest formula, doesn't even have to solve anything.

I used to be able to do the last economics and still could with the formulas, but really, how hard is it for you to grab the formula's and put in the numbers, that question is one of the first things you will see in introduction to finance and even has all the required information. Both IRR and ERR are a formula, Net Present Value and its related equations will give you the rest.

[McGahee]

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[Xonraider]

I know there is a homework thread but it barely gets any looks and I need some mad help with this homework.

Its a business class homework where I have 15,000 dollars and have to buy stocks for 5 companies (in the NYSE) and will keep track of them for 3 weeks. Now I can't seem to find a list for stocks and the NYSE website truly sucks. Can anyone help me?

[kwilk103]

google?????

[fischbowl]

Your newspaper should publish the daily stock values everyday. If you know if they are in the Dow Jones, Nasdaq, or S&P 500, you should be able to search by the company name, which is usually abbreviated

[GB12]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Companies_listed_on_the_New_York_Stock_Ex change

Google and Wikipedia really aren't that hard to use.

And you could have just posted in the other thread. Or if you were that worried about lack of viewing there posted a like to it in the RDT.

[Rosebud]

:rolleyes:

seriously? i googled "stock symbols" and found literally THOUSANDS of results.

i'm actually disappointed that anyone offered any help. if you're this lazy, you deserve to fail.

I think you meant http://lmgtfy.com/?q=stock+symbols

[Xonraider]

Awesome help njx9! You're so awesome!

and I'm not even failing I'm simply trying to get exempt for my business final, but whatever I guess I do deserve to fail because you say so :S

[Xonraider]

did you even TRY? the yahoo finance website has a spot where you just TYPE IN THE COMPANY NAME and it tells you the ticker symbol and whether it's on NYSE or not. it's not a remotely difficult thing to figure out.

realistically, it's akin to asking for help with a take home spelling test.

Well to be honest I did looked for the NYSE website and it sucked and then I really don't want to look just for 5 companies I know are good, I wanted to check some with cheap stocks but looked to be on the rise, and make some sort of risk, of course I couldn't find any list but now I've found it and realistically it was looking for Stock Symbols, lol.

[7-11]

alright here is one more

Many Chemicals Unlimited purchases a computer-controlled filter for $100,000. Half of the purchase price is borrowed from a bank at 15% compounded annually, and the rest will be financed with owns company money (still need to be included in the cash flow). The loan is to be paid back with 5 equal annual payments over a 5-year period. The filter is expected to last 10 years, at which time it will have a salvage value of $10,000. Over the 10-year period operating and maintenance costs are anticipated to equal $20,000 year; however, by making the investment, annual fines of $50,000 for pollution will be avoided. The firm expects to earn 12% on its investments. Determine each of the following measures of investment worth and state whether or not the filter purchase was economically sound.
Find
Present worth
Annual worth
Future worth
Internal rate of return
External rate of return

If you can't do that, you aren't going to pass the subject. That's a pretty simple npv question and if it's anything like the subject i did last semester, it'll get plenty harder.

[djp]

got it thanks

[dolphinfan2k5]

Alright I need help with a formula for excel. What I'm trying to do is compute the common size income statement. To do this I have to divide each item on the statement by a single item on the statement (sales revenue). I could do them all one by one, but I need to know how to write the formula where I can just drag it down the entire C column. Here is a screenshot:

http://img686.imageshack.us/img686/7374/acct.jpg

So basically what I need to do is divide all the numbers in the B column by the B11 cell and put that percentage in the C column. The 100% is the first one which I did without a formula. I'm sure there's a formula for this, hopefully one of you will know it :up:

Thanks for any help.

[tjsunstein]

Are there any Psychology buffs out there? I'm looking all over the internet for 5 professional journal articles within the last 5 years and have found 2. It seems as if I can't gain access to just about everything else. Anyone know any good sites?

*When I say professional journal articles I mean including method, abstract, etc,.

[thefalconer]

i have my first college final with an essay tomorrow and was wondering just how long you're supposed to write for an in-class essay. the final is three hours long and there is a short answer section so the entirety of the final isn't the essay but just wondering cause i'm not such a great timed writer.

[CJSchneider]

Most courses make you buy one of those "blue-book" essay documents for finals. 1-2 pages should be decent unless it really is an in depth topic. I always used the "write until you think you adequately answered the question" rule of thumb. Don't write to little, but don't make an extra page from fluff and BS.

[CashmoneyDrew]

Anyone an expert on Russian politics? lol

[bhaarat316]

Most courses make you buy one of those "blue-book" essay documents for finals. 1-2 pages should be decent unless it really is an in depth topic. I always used the "write until you think you adequately answered the question" rule of thumb. Don't write to little, but don't make an extra page from fluff and BS.

Damn CJ you had to buy those. They give these to us now for free during the finals. Man its been a long time since you left school..things have changed.

[CashmoneyDrew]

Damn CJ you had to buy those. They give these to us now for free during the finals. Man its been a long time since you left school..things have changed.

We have to buy them as well. They're only like a quarter though.

[thefalconer]

We have to buy them as well. They're only like a quarter though.

i paid $.59 for one today. ******* private universities.

[CJSchneider]

Damn CJ you had to buy those. They give these to us now for free during the finals. Man its been a long time since you left school..things have changed.

I don't think things have changed that much in a decade.

[MetSox17]

You can go to this organization in our Uni where they'll give you free pencils and scantrons and blue books. But **** walking all the way over there. Just buy the damn .50 cent book at the Union.

[djp]

Just a comment on school in general. I am a junior in college and this Screenwriting class is the hardest god damned class I have took in college so far. I thought it was going to be fun and semi-easy but this stuff is hard.. definitely makes you think in a different way you are used to.

Anyone take a course that was way harder than they thought it was going to be?

[George Lippard]

Any creative writing/screenwriting class is going to be a lot harder than you anticipate. And they're all ******* worthless! I ******* hated those teachers.

[Kramer]

I hate writing essays on books you haven’t read, ugh, I always manage to get it done though, thank you sparknotes.

[hobbes2053]

Has anyone read King Leopold's Ghost? Sad I know, but I am in dire need of assistance for a paper :(

[derza222]

Just a comment on school in general. I am a junior in college and this Screenwriting class is the hardest god damned class I have took in college so far. I thought it was going to be fun and semi-easy but this stuff is hard.. definitely makes you think in a different way you are used to.

Anyone take a course that was way harder than they thought it was going to be?

Modern Algebra...I ended up doing pretty well in that class, but I couldn't tell you a damn thing about what we covered, now or when I was talking the class. I was just absolutely lost the entire time.

[wordofi]

Anyone taken Women Studies?

[Hawk]

I have a paper due tomorrow. I'm supposed to write an editorial style paper (500-1000 words) on any topic. I just can't think of a topic. I wanted to do something sports related but I couldn't think of anything I could argue about. Any suggestions?

[hobbes2053]

I have a paper due tomorrow. I'm supposed to write an editorial style paper (500-1000 words) on any topic. I just can't think of a topic. I wanted to do something sports related but I couldn't think of anything I could argue about. Any suggestions?

Be sure to mention the Tom Brady was a 6th round draft pick out of Michigan multiple times when you argue why the draft matters.

[Chucky]

I have a paper due tomorrow. I'm supposed to write an editorial style paper (500-1000 words) on any topic. I just can't think of a topic. I wanted to do something sports related but I couldn't think of anything I could argue about. Any suggestions?

Should governments give public funding to their countries olympic programs.

[dabears10]

I have a paper due tomorrow. I'm supposed to write an editorial style paper (500-1000 words) on any topic. I just can't think of a topic. I wanted to do something sports related but I couldn't think of anything I could argue about. Any suggestions?

How about the ability of coaches to leave schools with no repercussions, but a student-athlete must stay out at least a year. Possible solutions, a student athlete with a new coach can transfer with sit out rule or something done to the coach at a new school.

[Hawk]

How about the ability of coaches to leave schools with no repercussions, but a student-athlete must stay out at least a year. Possible solutions, a student athlete with a new coach can transfer with sit out rule or something done to the coach at a new school.

I think it would be easier to argue against that. Because they are a student first and they shouldn't choose because of a coach but rather because of the school. Most student athletes don't turn professional.

[Bosanac01]

What grade level are you in?

[Hawk]

What grade level are you in?

none, haha

I'm in college. Which is kind of sad that I have to ask SWDC, but I've got big time writer's block.

[dabears10]

none, haha

I'm in college. Which is kind of sad that I have to ask SWDC, but I've got big time writer's block.

Salary cap issue of your choice: MLB should have it, NBA hard cap, NFL soft cap/luxury tax.

I like issues that are harder to debate, but I think its more enjoyable to write about.

[Bosanac01]

talk about the drinking age.

[tjsunstein]

Steroids in baseball.

[CJSchneider]

Discuss your opinion on the newly proposed OT rules.

[Bosanac01]

I have to write an argumental essay for lit as well. I might do that. Any other suggestions?

[Wally03]

Given that you aren't allowed to use a calculator, my assumption would be the following:

a.) 7i^69+5i^94-3=7i+5(-1)-3=7i-8
b.)(7+3i^7)(4i-6i^2)=(7+3i)(4i-6(-1))=(7+3i)(4i+6)=28i+42+12i^2+18i=28i+42+12(-1)+18i=46i+30

Essentially these problems just test to see if you understand the concept that i raised to an even number becomes -1, i raised to an odd number is i, and i raised to 0 is 1.

[yo123]

Given that you aren't allowed to use a calculator, my assumption would be the following:

a.) 7i^69+5i^94-3=7i+5(-1)-3=7i-8
b.)(7+3i^7)(4i-6i^2)=(7+3i)(4i-6(-1))=(7+3i)(4i+6)=28i+42+12i^2+18i=28i+42+12(-1)+18i=46i+30

Essentially these problems just test to see if you understand the concept that i raised to an even number becomes -1, i raised to an odd number is i, and i raised to 0 is 1.


Thanks, I knew it wasn't as hard as I was making it.

[CJSchneider]

Probably best as it could have easily led to arguing rather than discussing/debating.

[KCJ58]

Food manufacturers often set up tables in grocery stores where customers can sample featured products. The goal of this type of promotion is to influence the ________ component of attitude.

a. behavioral
b. rational
c. cognitive
d. affective

[FuzzyGopher]

Can someone help me convert the equation y=17.816e^0.1539x from y=ae^lnx to y=ab^x?

[UKfan]

Can someone help me convert the equation y=17.816e^0.1539x from y=ae^lnx to y=ab^x?

I can't be bothered to write out the solution, but the key to this is going to be that ln(x) is the inverse of e^x and so e^ln(x) is just x and similarly ln(e^x) is just x as well.

edit: http://www.sparknotes.com/math/calcab/logs/section2.rhtml will help too

[FuzzyGopher]

:( I still on't get it. I can do y=ab^x to y=ae^lnx but I don't know how to do it the other way.

[yourfavestoner]

Ok, so I have to write a definition paper on an abstract word (like art, terrorism, happiness, etc).

Anybody got any interesting ideas? Due to the massive blowup of social networking in the past five years, I think I'm gonna go with "friend."

[BuckeyeDan17]

Any philosophy majors that are familiar with symbolic logic?

If satan taught a class, this would be it. It's the class from hell.

[BuckeyeDan17]

How about life stoner?

[Bosanac01]

So basically you have to define a word in an essay? How bout nfldraftcountdown?

On a serious note, I think you could do well with friend.

[CJSchneider]

Ok, so I have to write a definition paper on an abstract word (like art, terrorism, happiness, etc).

Anybody got any interesting ideas? Due to the massive blowup of social networking in the past five years, I think I'm gonna go with "friend."

Love would be my choice.

[CashmoneyDrew]

So, what are some differences between men and women when it comes to how they spend their time? Factually speaking of course. Who sleeps longer on average? Who spends more time at work, etc.

Any good sites for info on this?

[The Unseen]

Any philosophy majors that are familiar with symbolic logic?

If satan taught a class, this would be it. It's the class from hell.

Me. I am a major and took the class last semester. what do you need to know.

also yfs depending on your teacher they might not consider "friend" abstract.

[aLARGEtopHat]

Ok, so I have to write a definition paper on an abstract word (like art, terrorism, happiness, etc).

Anybody got any interesting ideas? Due to the massive blowup of social networking in the past five years, I think I'm gonna go with "friend."

resonance.

[njx9]

i like the idea of friend. but then i'd end up off-topic, ranting about the general idiocy of facebook and twitter. then i'd be more likely to pick 'table' and generally refuse to write about the assigned topic.

[Bosanac01]

I need to read a book, it has to be about US History. Something about colonization, wars, slavery. **** along those lines.

Any suggestions?

[aLARGEtopHat]

I need to read a book, it has to be about US History. Something about colonization, wars, slavery. **** along those lines.

Any suggestions?

I recently read Daniel Vickers Two Centuries of Work in Essex County, Massachusetts, hoping he could give me some insight into the evolution of the market economy in the early colonies. My contention was that prior to the Revolutionary War the economic modalities especially of the southern colonies could most aptly be characterized as a agrarian pre-revolutionary utopia with the capital-forming effects of military mobilization based on my reading of Wood. But I now tend to feel Wood drastically underestimates the impact of social distinction as predicated upon wealth, especially inherited wealth.


Also there is A People's History of the United States by Zinn if you haven't read that.

[Werowance]

I need to read a book, it has to be about US History. Something about colonization, wars, slavery. **** along those lines.

Any suggestions?

The three I've had to read are:
Narrative of the life of Henry Box Brown
-Henry runs away and he struggles for his freedom.
For Cause and Comrades
-Why men fought in the Civil War.
Roanoke, The Abandoned Colony
-About the development of Roanoke, how it came to be and why it failed.

[Bosanac01]

The three I've had to read are:
Narrative of the life of Henry Box Brown
-Henry runs away and he struggles for his freedom.
For Cause and Comrades
-Why men fought in the Civil War.
Roanoke, The Abandoned Colony
-About the development of Roanoke, how it came to be and why it failed.

All those look like an interesting read. Thanx

[CJSchneider]

I recently read Daniel Vickers Two Centuries of Work in Essex County, Massachusetts, hoping he could give me some insight into the evolution of the market economy in the early colonies. My contention was that prior to the Revolutionary War the economic modalities especially of the southern colonies could most aptly be characterized as a agrarian pre-revolutionary utopia with the capital-forming effects of military mobilization based on my reading of Wood. But I now tend to feel Wood drastically underestimates the impact of social distinction as predicated upon wealth, especially inherited wealth.



Wood drastically underestimates the impact of social distinctions predicated upon wealth, especially inherited wealth. You got that from Vickers, Work in Essex County, page 98, right? Yeah, I read that one too. Were you gonna plagiarize the whole thing for us? Do you have any thoughts of your own on this matter?

[Bosanac01]

It's from amazon customer book review.

[Giantsfan1080]

Go with The Killer Angels by Micheal Shaara. It's about the Battle of Gettysburg. Such a great book and a fun read.

[The Unseen]

Wood drastically underestimates the impact of social distinctions predicated upon wealth, especially inherited wealth. You got that from Vickers, Work in Essex County, page 98, right? Yeah, I read that one too. Were you gonna plagiarize the whole thing for us? Do you have any thoughts of your own on this matter?

this reminds me of Good Will Hunting

[CJSchneider]

Does it? Does it really?

[B-Dawk]

anybody any good with group theory here?

[jballa838]

can one of you proofread a paper for me? preferrably an english nazi, but i'll settle for someone who is good with philosophy.

[Bosanac01]

can one of you proofread a paper for me? preferrably an english nazi, but i'll settle for someone who is good with philosophy.

I could do it, but you probably want someone more qualified. I think CJ is like an English teacher.

[jballa838]

alright i'll pm it to you, or do you want me to email u the document?

[CJSchneider]

You can e-mail me the document and I'll take a look at it. I'll PM you my e-mail address. When do you need this by?

[jballa838]

it's due at 12 MST tomorrow, but I would really like to print it off before 9:30 my time tomorrow morning. i sent the email. thanks man!

[The Unseen]

I'm a philosophy major, so I could help with any problems you have with ideas. But CJ would be better than I for proofreading and writing skills.

[jballa838]

I'm a philosophy major, so I could help with any problems you have with ideas. But CJ would be better than I for proofreading and writing skills.
are you familiar with the idealogy of Socrates and his apology?

[Brent]

are you familiar with the idealogy of Socrates and his apology?
I am. what are you questions?

[The Unseen]

no, actually.

[Brent]

no, actually.
I majored in rhetoric, 90% of my studying involved Socrates. I think I got a handle on him. Also, I already helped jballa. So, I win, ******.

[The Unseen]

**** you bro :(

[Brent]

**** you bro :(
if you want help on your papers/essays, I'm here to help!

[jballa838]

and in 3-4 years when i'm an accountant I'll do your guys' taxes like oprah gives out cars.

[descendency]

Ok, so I have to write a definition paper on an abstract word (like art, terrorism, happiness, etc).

Abstract is a great choice of word, though it may piss the teacher off.

[Brent]

and in 3-4 years when i'm an accountant I'll do your guys' taxes like oprah gives out cars.
check your email, I sent my notes.

[CJSchneider]

Also, I already helped jballa. So, I win, ******.

Good, because my power went out due to a storm last night (No BS, ask TT)

[Bosanac01]

My power went out too. :(

[umphrey]

I can help people with their math.....finished the minor last year through calculus, differential equations, statistics, etc.

[Vikes99ej]

I have a question regarding American history

How did the "partisan press" after the American Revolution lead to the death of Federalist Alex Hamilton at the hands of rival Aaron Burr? I can't figure this **** out.

[aLARGEtopHat]

I have a question regarding American history

How did the "partisan press" after the American Revolution lead to the death of Federalist Alex Hamilton at the hands of rival Aaron Burr? I can't figure this **** out.

Well their are really only two logical options here:

1) The partisan press slandered Alexander Hamilton in which case he was construed worse than he was, and people believed it. E.G Fox news talking about the democratic party to the tea party.

2) The partisan press slandered Aaron Burr in which case they tried to make him appear worse than he really was yet it back fired, because no one believes it. Eg. Fox News talking about the democratic party to undecideds.

50% chance at getting it right.

[bhaarat316]

I can help people with their math.....finished the minor last year through calculus, differential equations, statistics, etc.

hello friend. As an engineering major I have plenty of math questions.

[Bosanac01]

I have a question regarding American history

How did the "partisan press" after the American Revolution lead to the death of Federalist Alex Hamilton at the hands of rival Aaron Burr? I can't figure this **** out.

I'm not really 100% on this but I hope to lead you in the right direction.

Newspapers were the main source of getting news at that time period. I believe it was Thomas Jefferson who used the papers against Hamilton. People bought it and therefore Hamilton was defeated. Hamilton tried using the same tactics against Aaron Burr (vice-president of Jefferson) but it backfired. Burr called him out on it and challenged him to a duel. Burr ended up wounding Hamilton in the duel, which eventually killed him.

My memory is not perfect, I could embarrass myself here. But if it's any help I'm glad I could provide it. Source: Took a lot of history

[Vikes99ej]

Thanks for the help guys.

[V.I.P]

I wish i knew about this site when i was in schol. haha

[Bosanac01]

Thanks for the help guys.

Let me know if I'm right. Im taking American History this semester, we're talking about the Revolution right and all the battles right now. I think we'll get into this like next week. I remember the stuff from high school though.

[GB12]

I need a good quote about the need to belong to a group. I've looked through so many online and have nothing still.

[CJSchneider]

I sent you a PM.

[yourfavestoner]

I have a question regarding American history

How did the "partisan press" after the American Revolution lead to the death of Federalist Alex Hamilton at the hands of rival Aaron Burr? I can't figure this **** out.

**** Alexander Hamilton.

That is all.

[aLARGEtopHat]

I need a good quote about the need to belong to a group. I've looked through so many online and have nothing still.

"Please accept my resignation. I don’t care to belong to any club that will have me as a member"

[OSUGiants17]

I need help with this poem:

Ambition over Adversity by Tupac Shakur

Take ones adversity
Learn from their misfortune
Learn from their pain
Believe in something
Believe in yourself
Turn adversity into ambition
Now blossom into wealth


I need 2 literary elements. I know the line "Now blossom into wealth" is a lit element, but idk what element. Please help me out. +rep for answers. BTW, this is due tommorow so please help me ASAP

[CJSchneider]

I need help with this poem:

Ambition over Adversity by Tupac Shakur

Take ones adversity
Learn from their misfortune
Learn from their pain
Believe in something
Believe in yourself
Turn adversity into ambition
Now blossom into wealth


I need 2 literary elements. I know the line "Now blossom into wealth" is a lit element, but idk what element. Please help me out. +rep for answers. BTW, this is due tommorow so please help me ASAP


I would use Tone and Allusion.

[OSUGiants17]

what does he allude to?

[CJSchneider]

His own life. Do a bit of research on the family he was born into. "The lines "Learn from their misfortune". and "Believe in something" could easily be a reflection of the state his parents were in and what he say growing up.

[OSUGiants17]

His own life. Do a bit of research on the family he was born into. "The lines "Learn from their misfortune". and "Believe in something" could easily be a reflection of the state his parents were in and what he say growing up.

Thank you CJ. I got it now. I finished a few minutes ago. +rep for you

EDIT: Gotta spread rep first

[thefalconer]

i have to write a short two page paper for international politics. prompt: what factors explain the ability of north korea to continue to resist the demands of the united states, china, japan, and other powerful countries?

[Chucky]

Guys...I desperately need help working my TI-83 calculator. I need to make a graph that has two variables on it...how would I go about doing that? +rep and such

[Brent]

i have to write a short two page paper for international politics. prompt: what factors explain the ability of north korea to continue to resist the demands of the united states, china, japan, and other powerful countries?
what trade is conducted between North Korea and any of the countries listed?

it's all about economics

[njx9]

what trade is conducted between North Korea and any of the countries listed?

it's all about economics

well that and that they have enough artillery staged near the border to utterly annihilate south korea, plus enough people in their army to clean up any stragglers. they might be a 3rd world country, but they back themselves up with some teeth.

Guys...I desperately need help working my TI-83 calculator. I need to make a graph that has two variables on it...how would I go about doing that? +rep and such

aren't all the ti-83 graphs basically y=$x in the normal mode? i think there's another mode where you can place x and y on the same side (i.e. x^2+y^2=z), but it's been like, 15 years since i last did any programming on one of those.

[descendency]

Guys...I desperately need help working my TI-83 calculator. I need to make a graph that has two variables on it...how would I go about doing that? +rep and such

2-independent variables?

Or just two variables? Because y=x is two variables (1 dependent and 1 independent). If this is what you are looking for there is a blue button with white lettering that says Y=. Hit that. Type in what you need then hit the blue graph button. (sorry if this is obviously wrong)

The TI-89 (I own one) was the first TI calculator to provide 3D (2 independent variables, 1 dependent ie z = f(x,y)) graphing. It's very very different from an TI83.

You might be able to use "Parametric" mode (don't know if it has one - honestly, I haven't used one in ~10 years), but your equations have to be parameterized.

[Bosanac01]

You must be a real nerd to have to buy a TI-89. Those things are complicated as hell.

[CJSchneider]

Guys...I desperately need help working my TI-83 calculator. I need to make a graph that has two variables on it...how would I go about doing that? +rep and such

http://www.prenhall.com/divisions/esm/app/graphing/ti83/

[Mr. Goosemahn]

Anyone here good at calculus?

[njx9]

1, 2, or 3?

[Mr. Goosemahn]

1, 2, or 3?

Calc 2

10 chars

[njx9]

ugh. i used to know my integrals, but i'm probably pretty rusty. what's the problem?

[Mr. Goosemahn]

It's this:

Find exact coordinates of the centroid of the region bounded by the given curves.
y = 3sin(x)
y = 3cos(x)
x = 0, x = π/4

edit: we're studying moments Mx and My, as well as center of mass of systems.

[yourfavestoner]

Ew, math. Humanities ftw.

[njx9]

It's this:

Find exact coordinates of the centroid of the region bounded by the given curves.
y = 3sin(x)
y = 3cos(x)
x = 0, x = π/4

edit: we're studying moments Mx and My, as well as center of mass of systems.

ugh.

yeah, rusty.

do you have any of the basic parts done? i'm coming up with really hideous values along the lines of

n = (8 tan^(-1)(1-sqrt(2)))/(8 pi-1)

which doesn't 'feel' right (or seem logical). it gives a general value of -0.13.

edited to add: are you guys doing multiple integration? that should make it easier, but i really can't remember that well enough.

[derza222]

It's this:

Find exact coordinates of the centroid of the region bounded by the given curves.
y = 3sin(x)
y = 3cos(x)
x = 0, x = π/4

edit: we're studying moments Mx and My, as well as center of mass of systems.

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100224155807AAjGmzy

Yahoo answers is clutch. I can help you out if some of it doesn't make sense, but that should help.

[njx9]

yeah, that's much better.

as a sidenote, this page may also be helpful, though without the actual answers.

http://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=249248

[wogitalia]

Ew, math. Humanities ftw.

Ew, math. Commerce ftw. We avoid any real math and get a real job at the end ;)

[njx9]

Ew, math. Commerce ftw. We avoid any real math and get a real job at the end ;)

bah. i'm with yfs. i didn't have to do math or spend my time looking at spreadsheets.

[Mr. Goosemahn]

I've got to take Calc 3 and technically that's that last math course I'm taking, though I'll be using it for a long time. Not very complicated math though.

[descendency]

Ew, math. Humanities ftw.

Humanities are awesome until you need a job.

[njx9]

Humanities are awesome until you need a job.

myth. all you need is a piece of paper. the only benefit to any degree are the connections you get.

[derza222]

Guys...I desperately need help working my TI-83 calculator. I need to make a graph that has two variables on it...how would I go about doing that? +rep and such

Like descendency asked, 2 independent variables (x, y, z) or just 2 variables (x, y)? Makes a huge difference. Pretty sure you can't do it with 3 total variables on the TI-83, but I'm sure a few people could walk you through it with 2.

myth. all you need is a piece of paper. the only benefit to any degree are the connections you get.

Definitely easier to get your foot in the door and get specific jobs with certain degrees, but yeah I generally agree with this.

[wogitalia]

myth. all you need is a piece of paper. the only benefit to any degree are the connections you get.

Works VERY differently over here. If you don't have the degree that are prerequisites then you aren't even getting a call. You aren't working in any job that is really worth it without a degree. The only exception being teaching at universities, which whilst technically is teaching, actually only requires the degree you are teaching in...

But yeah, you aren't working as a geologist, engineer, accountant, in finance, medical, teaching, veterinary or anything of the likes without the degree in that subject. You don't need a degree if you want to work in fast food, labouring or driving a truck but if you want any of the really good paying jobs then you need a degree.

[aLARGEtopHat]

myth. all you need is a piece of paper. the only benefit to any degree are the connections you get.

Statement only holds true if you go to a college in which all degrees are considered worthless. Otherwise completely false.

[njx9]

Statement only holds true if you go to a college in which all degrees are considered worthless. Otherwise completely false.

demonstrably untrue. otherwise, i'd be doing the same thing brent and cj are doing. beyond the fact that i went, not a single interviewer has ever cared what i actually did in college for my major, given what i could demonstrate ability doing.

[aLARGEtopHat]

demonstrably untrue. otherwise, i'd be doing the same thing brent and cj are doing. beyond the fact that i went, not a single interviewer has ever cared what i actually did in college for my major, given what i could demonstrate ability doing.

And you also work in sales/tech support... Please find me some humanity majors that are working in desirable positions. Lets say analyst positions at investment banks, management consulting, and engineering firms. At my school most of these positions are only on the engineering or business job boards, which are restricted from everyone else.

[CJSchneider]

demonstrably untrue. otherwise, i'd be doing the same thing brent and cj are doing. beyond the fact that i went, not a single interviewer has ever cared what i actually did in college for my major, given what i could demonstrate ability doing.

If you are going to use my name in an argument, you have to capitalize it; that's only fare.

[yourfavestoner]

If you are going to use my name in an argument, you have to capitalize it; that's only fare.

WTF is this ****, English teacher? ;)

[njx9]

If you are going to use my name in an argument, you have to capitalize it; that's only fare.

i'll edit it in when you tell me what this has to do with buying tickets/entrance...

[CJSchneider]

http://antonylowe.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/fml.png

Besides, I am allowed to make a few extra mistakes this year as I am not teaching English, but Robotics.

[wogitalia]

Besides, I am allowed to make a few extra mistakes this year as I am not teaching English, but Robotics.

How quickly it goes!

I'd be interested what jobs you applied for njx in which they threw out any prerequisite degrees, it just seems unreal to me that it could be that different in the USA to Australia that the degree just doesn't matter?

[aLARGEtopHat]

How quickly it goes!

I'd be interested what jobs you applied for njx in which they threw out any prerequisite degrees, it just seems unreal to me that it could be that different in the USA to Australia that the degree just doesn't matter?

The only difference in the job markets is that Australia enjoys 10 page resumes, and America throws yours away if it is over a page.

[wogitalia]

The only difference in the job markets is that Australia enjoys 10 page resumes, and America throws yours away if it is over a page.

Would love it cleared up whether they just throw it out and don't even call or if they just assume it will be good and call... either way, can't see say an accounting firm hiring someone with a humanities degree or even an engineering degree for that matter.

Now whether the degree should matter is another issue, I know I basically had forgotten everything I learned when I started and I honestly think that my degree requiring job could be done by a well trained monkey if one was so inclined but I know I don't get it without the degree for sure.

[Shahin]

Yo,

I have an essay to write, What are the Pros and Cons of Living in Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. WTF kind of subject is that? I can think of plenty of cons, but pros? Damn.


You can see the stars better at night? ****

[CJSchneider]

No smog
You never have to shovel snow
You get to party with King Tut

[MichaelJordanEberle (sabf)]

And according to the Bible, you got a big wang.

[FuzzyGopher]

No technology so you're forced to communicate face to face and actually pay attention to people, we become more mechanical and thus lazier with more technology. Con of no technology is no child porn.

[MichaelJordanEberle (sabf)]

Really though, I think it would help to look at the question from a perspective of as a contemporary, what would be the pros and cons, rather than, as a guy living in 2010, what would be the pros and cons.

[MichaelJordanEberle (sabf)]

Con of no technology is no child porn.

Tell that to the Greeks.

[Shahin]

And according to the Bible, you got a big wang.

that's in the Bible?

No smog
You never have to shovel snow
You get to party with King Tut

lol.

Really though, I think it would help to look at the question from a perspective of as a contemporary, what would be the pros and cons, rather than, as a guy living in 2010, what would be the pros and cons.

I think im going to do half of the paper from a contemporary point of view, and half from a modern-day POV!

[MichaelJordanEberle (sabf)]

19 Yet she became more and more promiscuous as she recalled the days of her youth, when she was a prostitute in Egypt. 20 There she lusted after her lovers, whose genitals were like those of donkeys and whose emission was like that of horses. 21 So you longed for the lewdness of your youth, when in Egypt your bosom was caressed and your young breasts fondled.

[njx9]

pros: after leading my people out of egypt, we're all in pretty good shape. also, YHWH killed a bunch of dudes i didn't like.

cons: pyramids. pharaoh. our single language got mixed up. floods. YHWH keeps killing us.

mesopotamia actually has a fair number of pluses for a bronze age society. see: enki, mythology. 'first' civilization.

[Chucky]

pros: after leading my people out of egypt, we're all in pretty good shape. also, YHWH killed a bunch of dudes i didn't like.

cons: pyramids. pharaoh. our single language got mixed up. floods. YHWH keeps killing us.

mesopotamia actually has a fair number of pluses for a bronze age society. see: enki, mythology. 'first' civilization.

Are you a member of the Tribe?

[njx9]

Are you a member of the Tribe?

yes, but i've never been to cleveland.

[Bosanac01]

Yo,

I have an essay to write, What are the Pros and Cons of Living in Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. WTF kind of subject is that? I can think of plenty of cons, but pros? Damn.


You can see the stars better at night? ****

This is a very easy subject to write about, but I have taken like 7 history classes sooo, anyway.

Some pros in living in Ancient Egypt is definitely the Nile river and the fertile land around it. Also a huge pro is there is basically no threat of an invasion. No would could survive walking a month of a dessert to attack someone. This and the Nile are two huge reasons why they survived for so long. They also had a lot of gold which they basically used to decorate their Pharaohs.

Cons would be the weather. Of course it's the dessert, never ******* rains. Also a con would be really strict rituals.

Mesopotamia pros are the two rivers, Tigris and Euphrates. They served as transportation, food, and an easy trade route. Pros would also be a very innovative environment that have made **** we still use today. Pros are also that you could be the world's first literate person and first one with a religion. A big pro would be that you would be living in a very advanced place at that time, first government, good technology.

Cons would be that if you're a woman, you're useless in society besides from cleaning and cooking. Also a con would be that you were not going to get educated, unless you're really rich.


If i weren't lazy, I would type it for you. If you need anything just PM me. I could add a whole bunch more for you.

[wogitalia]

Cons would be that if you're a woman, you're useless in society besides from cleaning and cooking.

I think you are forgetting one pretty major role ;) The kind of role that would make the internetz and it's greatest attribute irrelevant!

[FuzzyGopher]

This is a long shot, but I figured it's worth a try.

Calculate the OAR using the band of investment technique based on the following. Debt=65%, 25 year amortization 7 year call at 12% (assume annual payments) and the equity requirement is 16%.

[umphrey]

I have a minor in math and I've taken a number of classes out of the school of business but I've never heard of a band of investment technique or know wth OAR is

[FuzzyGopher]

OAR is overall capitalization rate. My professor is a douche, this is a principals of real estate class that I'm taking as an elective and I'm majoring in economics. I'm pretty sure he is making this class 10 times harder than it needs to be, he never even went over this stuff in his lectures, he taught it during an optional study session that I didn't attend.

[Bills2083]

I have a paper for my FYS class regarding whether or not the city of Buffalo can be revitalized and if not, what its future may look like.

Do any of you on SWDC know of other cities who turned around their economy and became a good city? Ex: Detroit and Buffalo were once great cities but have since fallen from that point and become bottom-dwellers. Are there any that went from bottom-dwellers to great city?

Thanks for any help, +rep

[princefielder28]

I have a paper for my FYS class regarding whether or not the city of Buffalo can be revitalized and if not, what its future may look like.

Do any of you on SWDC know of other cities who turned around their economy and became a good city? Ex: Detroit and Buffalo were once great cities but have since fallen from that point and become bottom-dwellers. Are there any that went from bottom-dwellers to great city?

Thanks for any help, +rep

this might help

http://www.forbes.com/2009/06/09/recession-economy-cities-business-beltway-recovery-cities.html

[Giantsfan1080]

NYC has had plenty of ups and downs throughout it's history.

[Bills2083]

this might help

http://www.forbes.com/2009/06/09/recession-economy-cities-business-beltway-recovery-cities.html

NYC has had plenty of ups and downs throughout it's history.

thanks a lot guys

[Giantsfan1080]

I was a little rushed earlier when I wrote that. Two more recent examples for NYC can be Robert Moses and his use of eminent domain to build highways, parks, and other public utilities throughout NYC and you can also use Giuliani and his gentrification of Times Square in the early 90's.

[nepg]

So...what would be a good topic for a Business Ethics paper? I'm completely stumped.

[umphrey]

My first thought would be about the NFL lockout. My primary focus would be the ethics of
-the owners asking for more money while refusing to make their financial data public (make sure to bring up the Packers as the only publicly owned team with open books)
-the owners pushing for a 18 game season with the recent concussion information coming to light
-the owners canceling health care after this season (not sure all the details on this)
-the NFL's recent outrageous fines for helmet to helmet hits but their extremely selective and limited support of former players

This is a slam dunk topic for a business ethics paper to me. If you're interested, I'll give you a sample thesis statement.

Another thought is Lebron James leaving Cleveland. There I would focus on
-the ethics of his "decision" (the event) where he made money at the expense of his home town fans
-how he devastated the economy there
-how he left without telling his team, and the backlash from his former GM (be sure to quote him)
-the ethics of the big 3 conspiring to play on the same team
-make sure to bring up the money he is saving on taxes in Florida

This is another great topic primarily because he screwed his home town that raised him and made a ton of money doing it...makes it a very emotional topic. Depending on your teacher you can put in a pic of a burning Cleveland Lebron jersey for extra affect.

[nepg]

NFL 18-game schedule is perfect. Don't know why I didn't think of that one. Thanks, umphrey.

[FuzzyGopher]

So...what would be a good topic for a Business Ethics paper? I'm completely stumped.

Enron would be really easy, I could probably write a 20 page paper on that in several hours with no problem.

[Bosanac01]

Damn man, umphrey just has a deal you can't pass up and he'll even throw in a free thesis statement.

[dolphinfan2k5]

I need help on this Chi-Squared test... How do I compute x2 without expected values? Any help?

"A local car dealer is attempting to determine which gifts would draw the most visitors in its showroom. Any individual who visits the showroom and takes a test drive is given the gift with no obligations. The dealer chose four gifts and offered each for one week. The results are as follows:

Week............... Gift.......................... Total Given Out
1....... Four-foot metal stepladder........ 425
2....... $50 savings bond...................... 610
3........ Dinner for four at Ruth Chris...... 510
4........ Six pink flamingos..................... 705

Using a chi-square test, what conclusions can you draw regarding the premiums? Please write out all steps:

H0 and HA, Calculation of Test Statistic, Find Table Value, Compare. Should we reject H0? What does that mean?"

[MidwayMonster31]

There has to be an expected value for all four of those things, since the formula is (observed-expected)^2 / expected. Rejecting H0 is just finding a table value much higher or lower than the expected value. The exact values should be in the book, and it should give a maximum and minimum for the null hypothesis (H0) to stand. If whatever you find is higher or lower than the max and min, then reject H0.

[dolphinfan2k5]

That's what I don't get. What I posted is the entire assignment. All the information I have is there.

[Wally03]

My thought is the book intends for you to assume that all four gifts are equally as desirable, so the expected value for each gift would be 562.5. This comes about simply because in total 2,250 customers came in and the odds of choosing any one of the gifts would 1/4. So the expected value of customers who would choose each gift would be 2,250 * 1/4.

[Bosanac01]

I got a 98 on my online chemistry class simply because I did nothing but ask questions on yahoo answers. Try it out there, there are a lot of professors and whatnots that are usually right.

[dolphinfan2k5]

My thought is the book intends for you to assume that all four gifts are equally as desirable, so the expected value for each gift would be 562.5. This comes about simply because in total 2,250 customers came in and the odds of choosing any one of the gifts would 1/4. So the expected value of customers who would choose each gift would be 2,250 * 1/4.

Yeah, that's probably what it is supposed to be, it's just weird because they don't really get to choose the gift because the trials were run over the course of four weeks, so people wouldn't really know all the options.

[wogitalia]

-the owners canceling health care after this season (not sure all the details on this)

Be careful on that, the stuff I have read has made it look awfully clear that the NFLPA made that up and that several league sources have said that absolutely wont happen as it would be against the law, if not for other reasons.

Yeah, that's probably what it is supposed to be, it's just weird because they don't really get to choose the gift because the trials were run over the course of four weeks, so people wouldn't really know all the options.

Yeah, that's probably what it is supposed to be, it's just weird because they don't really get to choose the gift because the trials were run over the course of four weeks, so people wouldn't really know all the options.

Haven't done anything like that in a long while, but it also obviously doesn't factor for repeat customers who have just come along for the free gifts!

[CashmoneyDrew]

Which of the following doesn't require an immediate response
from the recipient?
A. a search warrant
B. a subpoena

I'm leaning subpoena. Someone prove me stupid.

[GB12]

Unlike search warrants, subpoenas do not require an immediate response

***** *** in the ****************************** you *** ****

[Malaka]

This a god damn algebra 1 problem but I can't get it >.< please, please someone help me. I am ripping my hair out over here I must be missing a minuscule step but I don't know!

y^2 -4/y+3= 2 - y-2/y+3

Find y.

+rep and I will love you forever I have spent like 45 minutes on this freaking problem.

[Eaglez.Fan]

This a god damn algebra 1 problem but I can't get it >.< please, please someone help me. I am ripping my hair out over here I must be missing a minuscule step but I don't know!

y^2 -4/y+3= 2 - y-2/y+3

Find y.

+rep and I will love you forever I have spent like 45 minutes on this freaking problem.

on LS, is the y+3 on the denominator or just y? and same with RS. Please use brackets.

[Malaka]

on LS, is the y+3 on the denominator or just y? and same with RS. Please use brackets.

Sorry.

(y^2-4)/(y+3) = (2) - (y-2)/(y+3)

[Eaglez.Fan]

Sorry.

(y^2-4)/(y+3) = (2) - (y-2)/(y+3)

alrighty, first multiply both sides of the eqn by (y+3) to simplify. gives you-
(y^2 - 4) = 2(y + 3) - (y - 2)
simplify RS-
(y^2 - 4) = 2y + 6 - (y - 2)
(y^2 - 4) = y + 8
bring over to LS to factor
y^2 - y - 12 = 0
factor
(y+3)(y-4)=0
y= -3 or 4, but since -3 is a restriction, y=4.

[Malaka]

I am forever in your debt thank you so much. I feel very, very dumb.

[njx9]

y= -3 or 4, but since -3 is a restriction, y=4.

this is *******, i demand that you divide by zero.

[TheBuffaloBills]

Anyone have a definition paper saved on their computer? Looking for a paper that can be about anything, obesity, gun control, fast food, etc. Will rep back. Thanks

[Bosanac01]

Anyone have a definition paper saved on their computer? Looking for a paper that can be about anything, obesity, gun control, fast food, etc. Will rep back. Thanks

How bout something about economy? I might have a lot off that on my old computer.

[descendency]

Yo,

I have an essay to write, What are the Pros and Cons of Living in Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. WTF kind of subject is that? I can think of plenty of cons, but pros? Damn.


You can see the stars better at night? ****

Con: It's not the US.

Pro: It's not the US.

[TheBuffaloBills]

How bout something about economy? I might have a lot off that on my old computer.


Yeah man, that'd be awesome

[Bosanac01]

Yeah man, that'd be awesome

Alright man, I'll have to go find my old lap top, and it takes a while for it to boot up. just pm me your email address and I'll send an essay to you, how long do you want it?

edit: Will take about 20 mins.

[Nalej]

Anyone know anything about Mechanical Vibrations?
I'm only a couple weeks into the class so my questions are on the initial concepts

Equations of Motions... I get the concepts of getting the "equivalent" masses and K's but...
I just suck at starting the problems... still n00bing it up and it's annoying

[TitansCJftw]

I remember 10 years ago

[bhaarat316]

Anyone know anything about Mechanical Vibrations?
I'm only a couple weeks into the class so my questions are on the initial concepts

Equations of Motions... I get the concepts of getting the "equivalent" masses and K's but...
I just suck at starting the problems... still n00bing it up and it's annoying

Damn you are brave for taking Vibrations. I took Advance Thermo. DraftGuru might be able to help you.

Cramster.com?

[Tha Wootster]

I have vibrations next semester ugh

[Nalej]

Damn you are brave for taking Vibrations. I took Advance Thermo. DraftGuru might be able to help you.

Cramster.com?

They have an ME section but none of their textbooks (for HW help) are Vibrations. I searched a bit around but couldn't find anything.

I won't be taking advanced thermo but I'm taking Heat Xsfer and I'll probably go with Compressible Fluid Flow.
Fluid Flow wasn't too bad and it kept my attention. So we'll see.

[bhaarat316]

I'm going to be taking Heat Transfers as well. No compressible fluid flow, i hear its crazy. Fluid mechanics/flow, was pretty interesting, but then they like kick it up a few to many knotches since you have to work with a system of flow on something, like air hitting turbine blades and how they are shaped and what not, matrix lots of them.

I took random electives, like intro to bioengineering, photovolotic systems, advance thermo, HVAC(super easy class and very to the point of look up in table, find right equations combine). Still not sure what I want to do, might end up going for MBA in project management.

[Nalej]

Anyone know how to use the atan2 function in matlab?

In my mech vibration class, I figured out some angel using atan but apparently the correct angle is 180 degrees opposite on the unit circle.
My instructor told us to use the atan2 function but it's asking for a Y and X and some examples show inserting a range as well.
That's just too much for me to comprehend.... any help?

[bhaarat316]

You would be better off going to matlab or physics or engineering forum. Though sometimes they are rudy cool, and won't help unless you show them you did something or if it is hw this only drop hints. other times you get people that will help.

[broth223]

you try this thread?

http://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/newsreader/view_thread/151925

[Nalej]

Thanks fellas.

Broth, that link just went over my head. Cross and dot products of several vectors getting arctan'd ... I get all that buy my example is a simple equation.
It's not a vector or anything. I think that's why I'm so confused.
I can't find any examples that pertain to my situation.

All is well though. A friend of mine let me know how to make it work.
Not sure if it's the right way to do it but it's the only way I got it to work.

Thanks again.

[zachsaints52]

After you guys talking about bioengineering and all, anything normal seems useless to post in this.

[Tha Wootster]

Anyone good in microeconomics ?! I'm stuck at some basic problems but for some reasons I can't find the right goddamn answer.

[Razor]

Anyone good in microeconomics ?! I'm stuck at some basic problems but for some reasons I can't find the right goddamn answer.

Maybe I can help you. I'm mostly into macroeconomics and finance, but I do have some knowledge of microeconomics as well.

[Tha Wootster]

Check your inbox!

[Razor]

Check your inbox!

Jebus! I haven't seen anything like this for 4 years now. I'll have to check my notes or something, but I'll get back to you.

[Tha Wootster]

Jebus! I haven't seen anything like this for 4 years now. I'll have to check my notes or something, but I'll get back to you.

Thank you! Worst problem ever.

[Razor]

Thank you! Worst problem ever.

Check your inbox! :)

[jrdrylie]

Thank you! Worst problem ever.

I majored in Economics so I may be able to help.

[bhaarat316]

Wooty I'm need your help again I will draw it up, once i get home, fudge the train

[Tha Wootster]

I'll look at it!

[bhaarat316]

finally got around to it, my bad.

http://oi39.tinypic.com/2rfbx48.jpg

B=2*m*gamma*Wn
my''+by'+ky=bz'+kz

Get the transfer function H(s)=Y(Bar)/Z(bar)

[Tha Wootster]

Let me take a look at it I will try to come back with something !