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  1. Alternative view on Proving 0.999... Is Equal To 1 · · Score: 1

    dx=an infinitesimally small number that is greater than 0, as would be defined for a function f(x). If you subtract dx from 1 you should have a number that is less than 1 but as close as possible. dx approaches 0, but dx never gets there. If dx was 0, you would not be able to calculate the slope of a line, dy/dx. In fact 0.999... should be equal to 1-dx

  2. Take the city's side on this one on Alaskan Cyclotron - Not in My Backyard! · · Score: 2, Insightful

    This guy's running a business. If he's using industrial equipment, he should be in an industry-zoned location. Why would he be running it out of his house? Save money on a building? Avoid paying property taxes? Avoid OSHA regulation? Not so noble. It's not like he's a weekend inventor with contraptions in his basement that likely would only hurt himself. This is heavy-duty equipment (20T) that will be used by a (presumably) for-profit company.

  3. Re:Jumping to conclusions? on Free Wi-fi Prompts BellSouth to Withdraw Donation · · Score: 1

    Maybe Bill Oliver is still upset that Biff Loman stole his pen?