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This probably is irrelevant to your situation, but for all those taking AP Calc tests: Most of the problems are multi-step problems. Say a problem has three steps, and each consecutive step builds upon the next (aka. answer from step 1 is used in step 2. answer for step 2 is used in step three, and so on). If you know how to do steps 2 and 3 but not one, don't fret! Signify a random number or relevant answer as the answer to step 1 (doesn't even have to be nearly the correct answer). Use this number for steps 2 and 3 and you will get full credit for those parts, even if you final answers are wrong. It's key, though, to show that you are forcing the value of a certain piece of information. This is especially useful for problems where, for part one, you have absolutely no idea what the answer is. Say you're trying to find out a rate in part 1, which you will use in parts 2 and 3 to get different quantities. If you brain fart and blank out on how to find this rate, just show "so-and-so rate" = 20 cm^2/s (or whatever units are correct) and finish the problem using this rate. Also, write units wherever you can. If you don't know an answer at all, just write the units down. You get credit for that. Seems obvious, but many people actually don't think that works on the AP tests. Not bragging, seriously, but just for credibility's sake, I got a 5 on the AP Calc test. Probably doesn't mean much, but I just wanted everyone to know that this isn't coming outta my arse.

Emma Watson is soooo adorable. :3 Her little smirk makes me want to pick her up in my arms and swing her around romantically.

Up All Night - Blink-182. It's their new single, what the [bleep] else would I be listening to? :P

I'm so nervous about this album. I [bleep]ing love Blink so much, so I hope it turns out great. This song really eases a lot of that nervousness. Stoked to see them in concert at the beginning of September. You can definitely hear an Angel's & Airwaves sound to it, especially cause of Tom's voice.

Gonna get that discussion sesh (number 2) this weekend. Asked her if she had time, and she said she wasn't busy at all. Just have to keep telling myself to focus on the issue. No sidetracks; though I really like just hearing about what she's been up to. Wish me luck, boys [and girls].

I don't think I'll be huge into a lot of sliding, though. It looks fun, but I'd really like to get good at just the fluid dance moves. I've read a little bit on both the dervish and the tan tien, and it seems like the dervish is better for dancing, while the tan tien is better suited for sliding. Why, in your opinion, would you get the tan tien over the dervish?

Oh, you want a taste of my ice cream? If I wanted half of a blizzard, I would have bought half of one...

Grapevine Fires - Death Cab for Cutie

Edating over games where you can't physically see the other person I find to be sketchy. Let's face it, how attractive a person is physically (no matter what the hell guys/girls say) is a huuuge part of a relationship with someone. People can be pretty attractive over the internet with their written language. Doesn't mean they're attractive to you physically (this also goes for those 40 or whatever year old internet predators, especially of the same gender (unless you roll that way, but you get the gist)). But hey, if it works out for ya, I have nothing wrong with it. Caution is key, though.

That whole "herp derp," meme, "u mad bro" kinda stuff. It definitely does a lot to destroy any kind of respect I have for whoever said/did/posted it.

Lordy, what keyboard costs $120? :o

Going to be on a tour of this nuclear facility site (now decommissioned, mind you :grin: ) with a load of other interns I don't know. I've already seen half that [cabbage] when I go on site walks with my supervisor. Should be boring. Gets me outta the office though, so I shouldn't be complaining.

Definitely.

I think we can all agree that beer may not be very bad for you, but it definitely isn't good for you. Pretty sure it's just wine, not beer, that can be good for you. Beer is just a can of calories. :P

What? Which reminds me, when talking with a friend, look at the top of their head. Then try and continue the conversation normally. Haha! I've done this to my siblings and friends, and it's sooo freakin' funny. Either the top of their head, or make it even more obvious and look at the space above their head and carry on the conversation and act like you don't notice anything different. Classic.

Btw, I wasn't asking cause I felt I had lied/kept a secret. Was....pondering. :P I do see what both of you (Ginger, Tripsis) mean, though.

Watch the World - Box Car Racer

Guess it's similar to the whole, "If a tree falls but no one is around to hear it, does it really make a sound" type thing. I guess what I meant was, can you call it a secret if you aren't really hiding it from anyone (as in no one is 'searching' for it).... Uhhh, like, could I be classified as in hiding if no one is actually looking for me? I dunno. Was dumb. Sorry. Just something that came to my mind.

Looks cool. My only comment is that the pendulum swings farther to the left than it does to the right. Kinda irkin' me. :P

Was think more along the lines of looking cross-eyed at them (i.e. making faces). :P But yah, makes sense.

I had a teacher that did that in high school. :\ Well, if we're talking about symbolic of perhaps what the author is feeling/his lifestyle/experiences, that's very true. It could be subconscious. But that kind of symbolism that concerns an actual character's feelings (assuming the character does not represent a person in the author's real life) is a different case. imo

Brilliant, haha :thumbsup:

Is something a secret if no one is trying to uncover it? :o

Definitely interesting, and in instances is probably true. What surprised me most was the between the eyes = feeling of superiority.

What I want to know is how much the author expected the reader to see in his/her writing. I think it'd be funny if you went back in time and talked with such an author who responded with, "Hell no, symbolism? I was just writing a fun story!"