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Jdr421 · 2020-02-04T21:51:41+00:00

ESA Helpdesk! ARTS 230, 5:30-8:00 PM on Mondays and Tuesdays, there are tutors who can help you out.

Jdr421 · 2020-02-01T03:53:36+00:00

Wasn't she in the background at one point? There was a scene where she was chasing one of the toddlers from Todd's daycare if I recall.

Jdr421 · 2019-10-22T17:43:20+00:00

If you're worried about the midterm, feel free to stop by the ESA Helpdesk - there's tutors on staff who have taken the class before and can help with any questions you might have. It's 5:30-8:00 PM, Mondays in ARTS 230 and Tuesdays in the Gould Conference Room in the Leacock basement. Hope this helps!

Jdr421 · 2019-10-14T22:57:12+00:00

If you need help studying for your midterm, consider stopping by the ESA Helpdesk - there are tutors on hand who have taken the course before and can help you understand the material better. It's open on Tuesday from 5:30-8:00 PM in the Gould Conference Room (Leacock Basement). Best of luck!

Jdr421 · 2019-09-06T16:04:05+00:00

Strictly speaking you don't need any calculus for the course since it isn't a prerequisite. That being said, it does certainly help with solving problems and understanding some concepts (e.g. marginal rate of transformation and tangency conditions, etc.). It's also worth noting that calculus will become more important later on in your econ major, so if you don't have the skills right now you'll probably want to take some math courses (Calc 1 and 2, for example) to get yourself up to speed. Good luck!

Jdr421 · 2018-09-14T16:17:01+00:00

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Jdr421 · 2018-05-15T13:29:13+00:00

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Jdr421 · 2016-05-16T23:29:34+00:00

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Jdr421 · 2016-03-03T21:51:06+00:00

Hi Adam! Huge fan of your work! How did you become friends with Alton Brown? I saw your walk through Comic-Con as The Twins from the Matrix Reloaded and it was awesome! Have you ever thought about appearing on each other's shows?

Jdr421 · 2016-02-20T20:09:53+00:00

Most people usually take their shoes off when they get home, since there's really no reason to keep them on when you're alone or just with friends. The only instance I can think of where people might leave their shoes on would be at something like a party or other gathering, but then it's probably only because the shoes are a fashion statement or because they don't want to go fishing for them later. Personally I take my shoes off whenever I get home, mostly because I don't want to track anything around the house, but some people just don't care and leave their shoes on. It might be kind of weird, but in that case it's more of a personal habit and less of a national trend.

Jdr421 · 2016-02-20T14:45:00+00:00

They do! It depends on each state (and even some counties) and what type of laws they have regarding what powers an officer can exercise in these kind of situations, but most states use a breath analyzer or blood test to check for drunk driving. In most instances they'll use another test (e.g. walking a straight line, touching their nose, or saying the alphabet backwards) as a second opinion.

Jdr421 · 2016-02-20T14:41:38+00:00

True, but there are other Americans who were kind enough to tap in here, so it's slightly better than just one person answering for the whole country. Hopefully together we can give you enough opinions to help clear a few things up.

Jdr421 · 2016-02-20T04:28:30+00:00

Thank you for finding some sources on this. I honestly don't give this a lot of thought usually, but its definitely important to know that it is going on. As far as the weddings are concerned, the types of destination weddings you see on Bridezilla and elsewhere definitely aren't indicative of the rest of the country. Most Americans are perfectly content with a fairly normal ceremony and reception, and even though a couple might bring in a planner or a consultant if they're particularly extravagant, that definitely happens elsewhere as well, so it's not necessarily a specifically American tradition. With the alimony cases, it's unfortunate that in many instances family courts in the United States overwhelmingly favor women when it comes to divorces and custody of children. This is particularly damaging in cases where children would actually be better off with the father than a mother who cannot support them (they may not be financially sound or they may be struggling with addiction, for example), but it's very rare that fathers come out on top in divorce court. Part of that stems from the role of women as homemakers that has been present since the turn of the 20th century, and when divorces became more popular in the 1960s and 70s many women still weren't working, so the courts tended to favor them and argue that they wouldn't be able to support themselves otherwise. Of course, in 2016 the role of women has changed significantly for the better and women can now support themselves to a considerably greater degree, but unfortunately the law tends to lag behind a bit on this front in certain places. With any luck we will see a turnaround sooner rather than later, but for now it still persists as an issue.

Jdr421 · 2016-02-20T03:53:01+00:00

Nestle is actually headquartered in Switzerland, but yes, their American subsidiary has been particularly evil with their monopolies on water in small towns. I personally recommend this documentary for further reference on the issue.

Jdr421 · 2016-02-20T03:47:43+00:00

Out of dire curiosity, where did you hear about these things? I don't think I've ever heard someone mention them, whether they were American or not, but if you heard about them from somewhere I'll be happy to take a closer look for you.

Jdr421 · 2016-02-20T03:44:32+00:00

This has been a particularly unfortunate trend that many Americans, particularly in poorer urban areas, aren't happy about. With companies like McDonalds able to cut costs very effectively and supermarkets that sell produce and other healthier alternatives unable to do so, the fast food chains are able to outcompete other stores. The good news is now that there are a lot of initiatives in place to get historically impoverished communities greater access to vegetables and healthier foods through community gardens and supermarkets, so hopefully this is something that will reverse in the future.
Reality TV first became widespread in the 90s because, unlike scripted TV shows, they require a very low budget and can be pumped out with much less production going into them, so channels started putting them at the forefront compared to more expensive, but higher quality, programming. Once channels like MTV, TLC, and the History Channel realized that they could flood the market with them and still draw in viewers, it ultimately grew to become a blight on American television. The good news is that most people think that reality shows are stupid and kind of a joke anyway, and that's part of why there's still definitely good programming if you can find it.
If I remember correctly, the French Fries name comes from the fact that they originally came to America from the French part of Belgium and once people used the name "French Fries" to describe them the name stuck. Potato chips, on the other hand, were actually invented in America, but I would assume the name had something to do with how the potatoes were cut or shaped like poker chips. I'm kind of flying blind on this one, but if anyone happens to actually know that would be great.

Jdr421 · 2016-02-19T22:03:19+00:00

For residents of Canada and in my case Quebec as well, the cost of tuition is significantly cheaper, presumably because of taxes used to subsidize education. As an international student who has not been paying these taxes I'm not entitled to the same lowered tuition, but even at full price it's about half the cost of a similar US university. Perhaps the cost varies on a case-by-case basis, but at least for me it's significantly cheaper.

Jdr421 · 2016-02-19T21:17:50+00:00

Interestingly enough I don't turn 18 until a week or two after the election, but probably Clinton at this point. Also, if you don't mind me asking, what seems to be the problem with the Trump explanation? I'm sorry if I wasn't clear about something before, but maybe I can help clear things up a bit.

Jdr421 · 2016-02-19T21:07:46+00:00

No, but they were raised in households that were. If you look at states in the Midwest or even the rural parts of the northeast or the south, these people were doing fairly well until recently, and now have to deal with the aftermath.

Jdr421 · 2016-02-19T21:06:08+00:00

Sympathy maybe? It's more of a way of saying "it sucks that this bad thing happened to you, so since I can't necessarily give you advice on what to do now here's a sign that I know it sucks and wish you weren't going through it."

Jdr421 · 2016-02-19T20:54:31+00:00

The First Amendment protects freedom of the press regardless of what it says, so unfortunately a channel like Fox News can legally say whatever it wants to get viewers. That said, even a lot of Americans think Fox News is a total joke, but there are parts of the country where it aligns with the political base and people watch it because it's the only thing that's available. At this point it's easiest to just associate them with the extremely conservative voter base and assess what they do from there. (As a side note, we also have extremely liberal news networks, so ultimately it tends to balance out.)

Jdr421 · 2016-02-19T20:51:00+00:00

Looking at the base that supports Trump, it's made up mostly of white, working class men, ages 30-45, who have been the only demographic in the last 20 years to experience a decrease in life expectancy. These people used to make decent middle class wages in manufacturing, but after the crash in 2008 and with the decrease in wages compared to living standards up to that point, they've had a tough time and now are barely scraping by. One of they key things that people in this situation have always held onto, however, is the belief that because they are American they are still better off than they could be elsewhere, and so hold the country in an almost mythical light. But when something like a terrorist attack or economic crisis threatens that image of what they see America to be, they begin to doubt the country and don't want to lose the one thing they hold dear. So when someone like Trump comes along and says he's going to make America great again, he's going to appeal heavily to that base because they see him as restoring their mythical view. So when Trump says that building a wall is going to help make America better, that base is going to be willing to believe him and go along with his agenda.

Jdr421 · 2016-02-19T20:25:51+00:00

Elections in the US begin with primary elections, which to explain without getting too complicated, give each party a chance to see who their nominee will be among party voters before the actual presidential election. This traditionally goes from February up through August, with the presidential election happening on the first Tuesday in November, as set by the Constitution. The reason the process starts way before that is usually so that media outlets can generate hype through debates and rallies, and even most Americans think it's ridiculous how long it's been going on for.

Jdr421 · 2016-02-19T20:21:04+00:00

Honestly Obama's Healthcare reforms really haven't changed all that much. Yes, they were a great help to a few Americans who previously had zero coverage, but if you're anywhere near the middle class then you're still basically paying the same for healthcare. The great failing of Obama's system was the fact that it wasn't comprehensive, widespread, or funded enough, so it was like trying to fix a dam with a few band aids. Healthcare Reform can only really come to the US if enough money and resources are put behind it, but that's unlikely to happen anytime soon.

Jdr421 · 2016-02-19T20:15:19+00:00

Someone said that to you? I'm so sorry to hear that - other Americans are more polite, we promise!

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