So, I want to learn some things and I thought that the dope would be a great place to get advice and tips. Then it made me think about this idea for a thread. Anyone should feel free to post something they want to learn more about or learn how to do and other posters can then come along and post links, explainations etc so we all learn something.
The things I want to learn are how to get a better score at bowling. I know I don’t go often enough, but does anyone have tips on how to increase my average score (currently stands at about 100. My highest score to date is about 160)? Also, how do I get the ball to curve and is that beneficial?
Second thing I want to learn (well, know, I guess) is; when playing pool should I be looking at the cue ball or the ball I am trying to pot? I can never remember.
Neither of these are earth shattering things, just stuff I want to know. If anyone can link to any sites with explainations and such that would be great.
Here is an article which discusses the differences between straight and hook bowling, including advantages and disadvantages of each. It also describes briefly how to hook the ball. FTR, I’m a straight bowler. I’ve tried many times to hook, and have only been partially successful, and was never able to fully control the hook. Best game ever was a 220.
I just want a clarification on something, is that ok?
This year is only the second year I’ll be using the 1040a instead of 1040ez. I’m ashamed to admit that I’m not entirely sure what deductions are even though I claimed one last year for my student loan interest and had no problems.
Does a deduction mean that they subtract (whatever you’re allowed on it) from how much you earned? Like if you hypothetically earned $30,000 and could claim $3,000 in deductions, does that mean they tax you on $27,000? I know I should know this, but…understanding things math related is a weakness of mine.
Elfkin, First IANAA (accountant), but you are essentially correct on the math part: All or (usually) a percentage of your deductable expenses are not taxed. However, if you are filing form 1040A (Short Form), then you will be simply claiming the Standard Deduction. This is an average of the usual tax-exempt expenses that you have already paid through the year, like sales tax, excise tax, loan interest expense, etc. If you have more deductions than the standard, you have to itemize them on the Form 1040 (and several other forms as well).
Your situation is not exactly a deduction, but I forget the actual term (adjustment, maybe?). Having adjustments, like childcare or education expense has an added benefit over just not paying taxes, it reduces your tax rate overall. Our tax structure is graduated, the theory being that the more you earn, the greater your tax percentage. I think the max is around 35% this year. So in your example, a person making $30,000 per year with no adjustments would be taxed at 10% (or whatever) and would owe $3000 in taxes. If that same person had a $3000 adjustment, then their income would only be $27,000 and they would get taxed at 9% (or whatever). So instead of owing $2700, they would owe $2430 in taxes.
This is extremely simplified, might even be wrong in a few places and should not be used on any actual tax forms. I’m sure one of the boards’ CPAs will be along shortly to rap my knuckles with a ruler
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Well, first, and this is very important and not always done right by many players, is line the cue up so that it passes under your chin and makes a straight line from chin to cue ball to object ball. A lot of people are careless about the cue placement and have it wide out to the side, which may be necessary at times, but is not optimal. Think of it like siting a gun. Then you’re looking down the gun, over the top of the cue ball at the object ball. So my answer is, more or less, both at once. Determine where you want to strike the cue ball, and see that the cue is aligned to that spot. Take a few “strokes” without connecting. Another important thing here is that these practice strokes should be at the same speed as you intend to take the shot. Make sure that your gaze is still aligned, then shoot. Most importantly, don’t focus on the firm butt or ample cleavage of your opponent. You’ll almost always miss when you’re distracted. One final, unasked for, bonus piece of advice. Try to always hit the ball exactly hard enough so that it will just go in the pocket, and, if you know what your doing, the cueball travels exactly the distance that you intend. In other words, don’t knock the hell out of the ball just because you can or you think it looks impressive. It’s all about placement, control and leave. You should be always be able to predict where the cue is going to end up. And if you’re playing eight ball then, if you miss, you want your balls to stay in or near the pockets.
Q.E.D.
“A 3-phase balanced delta source is connected to two parallel balanced wye loads with an impedance of z. The line impedance is z. If the phase voltage is V, calculated all values in the circuit.”
If they provide a diagram than its easy. But when I have to figure it just from the words, then I’m lost.
A delta configuration is a three-wire balanced system arranged as a triangle (delta shape), with the wires connected to the vertices and the loads or sources on the edges, like the diagram on the left.
A Wye (Y) configuration is (usually) a four-wire unbalanced system in a “Y” shape, with the load wires on the ends of the Y and a common neutral in the middle, like the diagram on the right in the above. Sometimes the neutral is not present.
Lot’s of fun three-phase math here too, including basic delta-wye transfromations.
well RickQ, I think this is a great idea for a thread - thanks for thinking of it!
Probably more for UK dopers, but, I’d really like help with trying to figure out how funding for medical affiliated degrees / diplomas works? Do you have to pay course fees; do you qualify for a “bursary” - what exactly is a bursary, and what does that mean in terms of hard cash?
Also: is it possible for someone who has a blank on maths, to learn how to read and play music?
