Dec 31, 2016, 11:30 am
Last edit by: tcook052
This new annual thread has been carved out of the previous thread in an effort to reduce the number of megathreads on the AC forum. For those interested previous versions are the original 2004 - 2014 thread , 2015 edition , and 2016 edition.
The original thread started by accident but quickly became a popular place to come and discuss off topic things such as hockey, new movies, or almost anything that wouldn't fit into existing AC forum threads. More Air Canada or Aeroplan topics such as flight feedback, in-flight services issues or mileage earning/redemption are all topics that should go into existing AC forum threads so others can benefit from this information. Topics about hotels or airlines and/or their loyalty programs or should be posted elsewhere on FT as should topics better suited to other forums such as Travel Products for questions about luggage or Travel Photography for discussion about cameras.
While the conversation is more relaxed as it would be in a lounge that doesn't mean however that the FT rules don't apply her as they definitely do so please refrain from controversial topics such as politics or religion, avoid profanities and treat other lounge patrons with the same respect you expect.
Sean Peever
FT Poster
The original thread started by accident but quickly became a popular place to come and discuss off topic things such as hockey, new movies, or almost anything that wouldn't fit into existing AC forum threads. More Air Canada or Aeroplan topics such as flight feedback, in-flight services issues or mileage earning/redemption are all topics that should go into existing AC forum threads so others can benefit from this information. Topics about hotels or airlines and/or their loyalty programs or should be posted elsewhere on FT as should topics better suited to other forums such as Travel Products for questions about luggage or Travel Photography for discussion about cameras.
While the conversation is more relaxed as it would be in a lounge that doesn't mean however that the FT rules don't apply her as they definitely do so please refrain from controversial topics such as politics or religion, avoid profanities and treat other lounge patrons with the same respect you expect.
Sean Peever
FT Poster
The Forum Lounge Thread (2017)
Dec 27, 2017, 4:03 pm
#3661
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i have several boxes of university course notes. I'm thinking of getting rid of them. Scanning them all would take a lot of time and I'm not willing to pay anyone to do it for me. Although I'm working in my field of study, i have yet to review my notes and haven't had a need to, especially since the interwebs can usually answer my questions.
do any of you keep your University/college notes? Why do you or don't you?
do any of you keep your University/college notes? Why do you or don't you?
The only thing I have left now is stuff from language courses in case I need to brush up on my Italian, German or Spanish, since it's harder to find good language instruction for free online than to find something like basic economics or finance information.
I do still have my CFA textbooks, but I'm thinking it might be time to start getting rid of those too. Thankfully I keep them at the office, so they're not wasting precious space at home.
Dec 27, 2017, 4:28 pm
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i have several boxes of university course notes. I'm thinking of getting rid of them. Scanning them all would take a lot of time and I'm not willing to pay anyone to do it for me. Although I'm working in my field of study, i have yet to review my notes and haven't had a need to, especially since the interwebs can usually answer my questions.
do any of you keep your University/college notes? Why do you or don't you?
do any of you keep your University/college notes? Why do you or don't you?
Especially stuff that had clever techniques/manipulations that I wouldn't be able to find online.
Dec 27, 2017, 4:33 pm
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I made a bonfire and threw my notes in soon after graduation. Drank cheap crappy beer as it burned.
Dec 27, 2017, 4:36 pm
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Dec 27, 2017, 5:18 pm
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Just some Matlab lines that made my life easier.
Like ways to eliminate loops for code efficiency, or how to deal with some multidimensional matrices.
Not that it'll necessarily be used, but when you havent done it in a while, it's nice to have a fully built example.
(For those curious, matlab for loops are just horrible. Though I think the latest updates have significantly increased the speed. Still doesn't compete with matrix form though.)
Like ways to eliminate loops for code efficiency, or how to deal with some multidimensional matrices.
Not that it'll necessarily be used, but when you havent done it in a while, it's nice to have a fully built example.
(For those curious, matlab for loops are just horrible. Though I think the latest updates have significantly increased the speed. Still doesn't compete with matrix form though.)
Dec 27, 2017, 5:23 pm
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But at that point, I guess it's no different than just keeping work for reuse at later time. Just happens some of it is school work.
Dec 27, 2017, 8:38 pm
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I guess we're paying for a balmy first half of Dec. as Environment Canada has issued an extreme cold warning as with wind chill mercury dropping to minus 43 tonight. 
Going to stay this cold until Sun. when the thaw comes but can't come fast enough.
Going to stay this cold until Sun. when the thaw comes but can't come fast enough.
Dec 27, 2017, 8:39 pm
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Stay safe out there to all my YEG friends
Dec 27, 2017, 9:39 pm
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Dec 27, 2017, 9:43 pm
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Speaking as a professional engineer, I originally did keep my notes and texts for a couple of years after graduating, then realized my actual job in engineering did not require any of that fundamentally theoretical course information. Obviously YMMV but I never did need my notes after graduating
I still keep the notes around though -- saved me a.ss 4 years ago when I was interviewing for my current position. They're also useful for me to pull out questions to
I feel for you on B&M not carrying sizes. I can never find a suit size off the rack that fit's me in length and shoulder. I'm not a tall or large guy, but I have broad shoulders and I can never buy a t-shirt, let alone a dress shirt/suit, without getting it tailored or trying it on at the very least.
Dec 27, 2017, 9:44 pm
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Dec 27, 2017, 11:27 pm
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I've heard about the Indochino hype, definitely want to take a look when I have a chance! Pretty crazy value for custom
And I haven't lived in YEG since like 3 cities ago LOL :P just too many moves this year to keep changing name haha
And I haven't lived in YEG since like 3 cities ago LOL :P just too many moves this year to keep changing name haha
Dec 28, 2017, 4:41 am
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Oh wait, I'm in sunny Barbados
Stay warm