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    Note to new readers

    Webster Online take: http://www.webster.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=alright&x=0&y=0
    Post by: DrPuffy, Sep 27, 2005 in forum: Off-Topic Discussions
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    For those considering a PhD or career in academia...

    Don't cry too much for the academics. I'm a program manager at one of the federal funding agencies. I was discussing the starting pay issue with...
    Post by: DrPuffy, Aug 25, 2005 in forum: General Distance Learning Discussions
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    Where to get a master's in mathematics?

    Here's a site that lists OR degrees worldwide. Doesn't break the DL ones out, but you can find them with a little browsing....
    Post by: DrPuffy, Aug 12, 2005 in forum: General Distance Learning Discussions
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    ABD or Candidate on Resume

    One point about ABD vs candidate. In some circles, the term "Ph.D. candidate" is used to describe someone still slaving away on their...
    Post by: DrPuffy, Aug 3, 2005 in forum: General Distance Learning Discussions
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    Operations Research (OR)

    Applications of mathematical programming are used in all sorts of places. Airlines use it for aircraft and crew scheduling. The military...
    Post by: DrPuffy, Apr 16, 2005 in forum: General Distance Learning Discussions
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    Help with Degree Planning

    I'd recommend following your MSCS with a Ph.D. in Operations Research or Management Science. By implementing ops research methods where you work,...
    Post by: DrPuffy, Mar 22, 2005 in forum: General Distance Learning Discussions
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    Opinions on SCUPS?

    You may take the D.C. bar exam if you've completed a DL law degree and 26 hours from an ABA accredited school. The 26 hours has to be in...
    Post by: DrPuffy, Mar 5, 2005 in forum: General Distance Learning Discussions
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    Why not LLB [U]AND[/U] JD?

    I've definitely thought about the CA D/L route....Northwestern Cal specifically. By membership in the bar counting for half a JD, are you...
    Post by: DrPuffy, Feb 15, 2005 in forum: General Distance Learning Discussions
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    Why not LLB [U]AND[/U] JD?

    I've actually been considering the LLB and JD combo. I'm an evening student right now at Georgetown--in the middle of my second semester of 1E....
    Post by: DrPuffy, Feb 15, 2005 in forum: General Distance Learning Discussions
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    100% coursework PhD online

    A Ph.D. without a dissertation seems worthless. A great deal of the satisfaction in getting a Ph.D. is knowing you've slugged through the process...
    Post by: DrPuffy, Dec 23, 2004 in forum: General Distance Learning Discussions
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    I need Math help!

    <<This calculation does not make allowance for the number of teams and possible pairings.>> It does not need to. Reread the language of the...
    Post by: DrPuffy, Nov 17, 2004 in forum: Off-Topic Discussions
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    I need Math help!

    There are 2^14 = 16,384 possible combinations of Home Wins and Losses for the 14 games. Think about it for the case of 3 games. Let H = Home...
    Post by: DrPuffy, Nov 17, 2004 in forum: Off-Topic Discussions
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    Helpful info about Math PhD...? Anyone?

    I notice you're from the Washington D.C. area. If you're willing to drop the DL requirement, and attend evening classes on campus, I'd suggest...
    Post by: DrPuffy, Jun 27, 2004 in forum: General Distance Learning Discussions
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    Questions about Concord/NWCU

    <I recommend that, if there is any way to go ABA at your STATE school, DO IT! Even if the program is full time day, you should seriously consider...
    Post by: DrPuffy, Feb 3, 2004 in forum: General Distance Learning Discussions