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Re: Guns N' Roses to tour in Australia and New Zealand in 2021
Quote from: Ginger King on November 19, 2020, 01:07:24 PM
Are you starting your wish list? I have a long list of wishes for GNR but I'll just go with the important one, that everybody makes it through this and we're together again.
but the train's got its brakes on
and the whistle is screaming: TERRAPIN
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Quote from: Executioner on November 19, 2020, 12:02:17 PM
Quote from: allwaystired on November 18, 2020, 04:17:46 PM
Not on social media to announce a tour it hasn't, there is no reason that they couldn't be involved the gap between the last leg of the tour and this one is huge so calls could have been made bridges mended and rehearsals arranged.
Well then go right ahead and assume Izzy and Adler are back. You've got nearly a year to speculate on that one. Just don't get mad when you inevitably see Fortus and Frank up there.
Not in this lifetime did anyone forsee Slash rejoining GnR so anything is possible and Axl and Izzy were closer than anyone in the band so it's not beyond the realms of possibles that he could reach out to him again and talked him round ,I don't see any major barriers in him getting back on board unless of course he doesn't want to.
Speculate away then! Don't let us stop you.
Personally I won't be wasting one second thinking Izzy and Adler are back based on the use of one classic logo in an advert.
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Good for those fans, frankly.
Living on the far side of the world like they do, they get the short end of a lot of band's tours. Years between stops.
So I hope the shows come off for them.
I Can Finally Say I Saw Guns N' Roses Without Any Caveats, Qualifiers, Or Preambles. And It Was GLORIOUS. Best Concert Of My Life.
We play rock n roll to kick your ass.
Personally I won't be wasting one second thinking Izzy and Steven are back based on the use of one classic logo in an advert.
I wouldn't assume that either. Wishful thinking at best.
By the way, yahoo also posted the tour news.....which also includes the cross photo. That cross does look great though! Snazzy and colorful.
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/guns-n-roses-announce-first-204653517.html
Why exactly is it beyond a possibility ? again Slash and Axl reconciling was never something anyone thought would happen all it takes is a few phone calls and a contract put on the table and it's game on . I reckon Gnr will have to pull something special out of the hat next year to sell those gigs as most people have seen the reunion tour either a new album or getting Izzy and Adler back on board.
If you're reading this, you've just wasted valuable time!
I think the point made is that obviously anything's possible. But if you're buying a ticket because you saw the promotional material feature the AFD cross and expect that to be the line up at the show you got a ticket for, maybe you're putting too much faith into the artwork used?
Others are merely saying that unless there's an actual announcement that so and so will be back with the band for the first time in decades, maybe it's smarter not to expect it?
/jarmo
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I don't think no one is expecting Adler and Izzy to be back for those shows. You made that assumption.
To me, the AFD cross was a strange choice to promote a tour. I don't recall the band has ever used that cross to promote anything other than AFD box-set or anything that's related to the members of that era.
To me, the AFD cross was an odd choice to promote a tour. I don't recall the band has ever used that cross to promote anything other than AFD box-set or anything that's related to the members of that era.
I'm old now, probably one of most veterans here, as Axl would say "I been around this track a couple o' times" so I don't hold my breath expecting the unexpected when it comes to GNR, but if I see something that seems odd, we should be able to talk about here...otherwise..what's the point?
In any case, I told my fiancee we are going to Australia next year to see GNR and she's very excited. She's more into Flamenco type of music, so this will be her first real ROCK show. Should I be honest about the duration of a typical GNR show? haha
I ain't pinning my hopes on it but just pointing out it's not something that cannot happen especially with the gap in the touring schedule and Izzy seems to be the guy in the band that they all got on with and bear no grudges against ,he's played with all of them over the years since he left in the 90s so who knows what's going on in the background.
Quote from: jarmo on November 20, 2020, 01:01:26 PM
Yep, that's exactly my point really. Don't expect it at all. But some will....then they'll get angry when it doesn't happen, even though it was never announced.
It would be an astonishingly haphazard promoter that failed to mention on their advertising and promotional material that for the first time in decades Izzy and Adler were back in the band, as it would surely be a big selling point!
Worth pointing out one more time that the AFD cross was used on much of the NITL tour material previously, including t-shirts that said 'NITL tour' on them, local posters and other promotional items including some of the show lithos. People keep saying it hasn't.....but it certainly has, especially on the more recent shows.
The official GnR account has never used the AFD cross with all 5 original members to announce a tour and it's led to a lot of speculation on social media something that hasn't happened before .OK maybe it's not implying anything on the other hand maybe it is the tour is a long way off so who knows what they have planned but they need to shake things up a bit and inject something fresh and new, hopefully with new music either way I'll go see them in Marlay Park in June. ⚡
Quote from: Executioner on November 21, 2020, 10:15:20 AM
Well if people want to speculate....they can go right ahead then. It'll keep them amused for a bit I'm sure. Then they can complain later. That will keep them busy too!
Worth also pointing out the AFD cross was used heavily to promote the Sirius XM Apollo show too. I've no idea if any of those posters were put on the official GNR account, but it really is splitting hairs if you only give that one source credence and ignore it being used regularly elsewhere in an official capacity in the NITL tour though.
If people choose to though.....let's go for the Vienna show as one clear example, which used the AFD cross in it's promotion. And was featured on the official GNR accounts.
Still, no matter how many times myself or anyone else point out the AFD cross has been used throughout the NITL tour, it's not going to convince people, so it's a bit of a waste of my time repeating the same thing over and over again.
The speculators might want to let Frank know though he's out of a job......he's shared on his Instagram that he's looking forward to heading to Australia. Someone should let the promoters know to mention it too, as they're missing a rather large trick when it comes to ticket sales!
To be fair, it was not advertised by promoters that Adler would join them in Argentina. I think that would be the most likely possibility, that Izzy might join on a song or two.
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Maybe they're gonna play AFD in its entirety.
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Dizzy and Frank posted the AFD cross advertisement picture to their Instagram accounts. So either they are expecting to be doing their regular shtick in the band or they already got their tickets to watch Izzy and Steven re-replace Richard and Matt.
dizzyfnreed
Can't wait to be with everyone again!
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Good on ya Mate !!!
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Quote from: PermissionToLand on November 21, 2020, 06:10:01 PM
People are choosing to speculate though that the promoters ARE advertising this by using that cross image.....but then choosing not to mention it in the accompanying written promotional material. Which would make no sense whatsoever.
It's just an image folks. It's been used throughout the NITL tour, it's being used again.
If people choose to speculate, they should go right ahead....but claiming the use of this picture is out of the ordinary, or that it hasn't been used before, is simply not true and ignoring the facts.
Quote from: allwaystired on November 22, 2020, 05:04:59 AM
The actual reunion was first advertised by cryptic videos of crowds put in random movie theaters. I wouldn't necessarily take it as a sign but GNR are known for cryptic messages.
TEG's Geoff Jones Talks Guns 'N Roses Stadium Tour: 'Australia and New Zealand Can Lead The Way'
By Lars Brandle
The dream of full-scale touring is inching closer to a reality in Australia.
Thanks to a combination of strict quarantine protocols, testing, contact tracing and the rollout of vaccinations from this week for the first time, Australia's live industry is optimistic for a prompt return to business.
TEG is ready. The live entertainment and tech giant tested the waters with a pair of socially-distanced shows at Sydney's Qudos Bank Arena late last year, under the banner Greatest Southern Nights. Those concerts, co-promoted with Live Nation, and with support from NSW Government and Destination NSW, were the first arena dates post-pandemic.
Several tours have since been announced, including the Guns N' Roses stadium trek, presented by TEG Dainty and slated to kick off Nov. 6 at Metricon Stadium on the Gold Coast.
As far as statements go, few can top a GNR jaunt in a pandemic.
Strong sales to see the classic line-up of Axl Rose, Slash and Duff McKagan and other tours have "proved to us, if we had any doubt, that fans have cabin fever and can't wait to get out and share unbeatable live experiences in a safe environment," says Geoff Jones, CEO of TEG, parent company of Ticketek, TEG Dainty and Qudos Bank Arena.
Billboard caught up with Jones for a glimpse at Australia's live market and an early look at the Guns 'N Roses tour, which is all set to be the first Australasian stadium run since COVID-19 grounded flights and closed borders in March 2020.
Billboard: The Guns N' Roses stadium tour sets the bar, globally. The rest of the world has noticed. Was that the plan when the announcement was made?
Geoff Jones: We wanted to try to provide impetus to the live industry, which had been frozen due to COVID restrictions. We see that Australia and New Zealand have a great opportunity to lead the world in bringing back live international music at scale, and what better band to lead that charge than the ultimate rock 'n' roll stadium act, Guns N' Roses.
We have also put tours on sale from the likes of Keith Urban, Amy Shark, Delta Goodrem, Guy Sebastian and Jim Steinman's Bat Out Of Hell (The Rock Musical) and we held the first arena shows since COVID before Christmas (Greatest Southern Nights) for the same reason, as a circuit breaker.
Strong sales for Guns N' Roses and these other tours have proved to us, if we had any doubt, that fans have cabin fever and can't wait to get out and share unbeatable live experiences in a safe environment.
Is it conceivable that the band and crew will go through a two-week quarantine when they hit these shores?
No. But we know that Australia and New Zealand are in a far better position health and safety-wise than almost every other developed economy. We also have a massive vaccine roll-out about to begin, a Trans-Tasman travel bubble and we will have a leaner touring entourage and shows with COVID marshals and all of the requisite safety measures.
Why is Australia in such a strong position compared with the rest of the world?
Australia and New Zealand have done a very good job of managing the virus, through a combination of policy, geography and culture - Australians and Kiwis tend to play by the rules. Artists have always loved touring Down Under for the fans, the weather, the safety and the reception and we have a wonderful opportunity to make that possible for them and get them back out playing to fans in a safe environment.
It must be frustrating to see sports and the classical arts playing to fuller rooms than the capacity for concerts. Is LEIF (the Live Entertainment Industry Forum) bringing this argument to government? Are they listening?
Yes, it is a bit frustrating but we have to get our industry's narrative out there more as it has been truly devastated by COVID. Sport has done a great job in Australia, but the live music and sport industries are very closely intertwined and together employ more than 122,000 people in normal times.
New figures from EY suggest that up to 86% of jobs supported by live music and shows have already gone and so we are seeking further support for our industry through the pandemic.
We were delighted that the New South Wales Government backed the Greatest Southern Nights shows at Qudos Bank Arena at reduced capacities. The reality is that we need 100% capacities as promoters to make a tour profitable – unlike major sports, which already carry broadcast rights and revenues - and that is one of many things LEIF is working with governments on.
With your experience across ticketing, venues, promoting and more, are you confident the protocols in 2021 will get Aus/NZ over the hump first?
I'm confident that Australia and New Zealand can lead the way in returning blockbuster international acts to the world of live music. We are proceeding cautiously and carefully and the safety of our fans, artists and our people remains our number one priority but the signs are good.
We have noticed that the film industry here has been able to get international talent in and across borders so that is one area in which we looking for a level playing field for live music.
https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9529217/teg-geoff-jones-guns-n-roses-stadium-tour/
Just watching the Australian Open the past 2 weeks, I heard McEnroe say they haven't had a COVID death there since last October.
Pretty amazing.
ITARocker
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Quote from: D-GenerationX on February 22, 2021, 10:22:26 AM
Sure Australia's population density is 3.3 people per square kilometre plus they have non-sense hyper restrictive covid rules . If only 1 people of the gnr crew will be tested positive I'd like to see axl & co stuck there forever . AO lost 70 milions of dollars this year ...truly a model to follow, really "amazing"
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Quote from: ITARocker on February 22, 2021, 11:28:09 AM
... so you're saying that restrictions WORK.
And Brisbane is about 900 people per square km BTW. And somehow the midwest is not immune to covid, and in fact has had serious flare-ups. It's almost like you're deliberately ignoring information that doesn't suit your pre-existing bias...
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Professor Benjamin believes that, too often, mathematics is taught as nothing more than a collection of facts or techniques to be mastered without any real understanding. But instead of relying on formulas and the rote manipulation of symbols to solve problems, he explains the logic behind every step of his reasoning, taking you to a deeper level of understanding that he calls "the real joy and mastery of mathematics."
Dr. Benjamin is unusually well qualified to guide you to this more insightful level, having been honored repeatedly by the Mathematical Association of America for his outstanding teaching. And for those who wish to take their studies even further, he has included additional problems, with solutions, in the guidebook that accompanies the course.
With these rich and rewarding lectures, Professor Benjamin equips you with logical thinking skills that will serve you well in your daily life—as well as in any future math courses you may take.
What Is Discrete Mathematics?
In this introductory lecture, Professor Benjamin introduces you to the entertaining and accessible field of discrete mathematics. Survey the main topics you'll cover in the upcoming lectures—including combinatorics, number theory, and graph theory—and discover why this subject is off the beaten track of the continuous mathematics you studied in high school. x
Basic Concepts of Combinatorics
Combinatorics is the mathematics of counting, which is a more subtle exercise than it may seem, since the question "how many?" has at least four interpretations. Investigate factorials as well as the binomial coefficient, n choose k, which shows the number of ways that k things can be chosen from n objects. x
The 12-Fold Way of Combinatorics
As an overview of combinatorial concepts, explore 12 different interpretations of counting by asking how many ways x pieces of candy can be distributed among b bags. The answers depend on such factors as whether the candies and bags are distinguishable, and how many candies are allowed in each bag. x
Pascal's Triangle and the Binomial Theorem
Devised to calculate the payout in games of chance, Pascal's triangle is filled with beautiful mathematical patterns, all based on the binomial coefficient, n choose k. Professor Benjamin demonstrates some of the triangle's amazing properties. x
Advanced Combinatorics—Multichoosing
How many ways can you choose three scoops of ice cream from 31 flavors, assuming that flavors are allowed to be repeated? Using the method of "stars and bars," you find 5,456 possibilities if the order of flavors does not matter. The technique also works for counting endgame positions in backgammon. x
The Principle of Inclusion-Exclusion
Learn how the principle of inclusion-exclusion allows you to solve problems such as these: What is the probability that a five-card poker hand has at least one card in each suit? If homework papers are randomly distributed among students for grading, what are the chances that no student gets his or her own homework back? x
Proofs—Inductive, Geometric, Combinatorial
Proofs by induction are a fundamental tool in any discrete mathematician's toolkit. This lecture guides you through several inductive proofs and then introduces geometric proof, also known as proof without words, and combinatorial proof. You see how all three techniques can prove properties of Pascal's triangle and Fibonacci numbers. x
Linear Recurrences and Fibonacci Numbers
Investigate some interesting properties of Fibonacci numbers, which are defined using the concept of linear recurrence. In the 13th century, the Italian mathematician Leonardo of Pisa, called Fibonacci, used this sequence to solve a problem of idealized reproduction in rabbits. x
Gateway to Number Theory—Divisibility
Starting the section of the course on number theory, explore some key properties of numbers, beginning with what you know intuitively and working toward surprising properties such as Bezout's theorem. You also prove several important theorems relating to divisibility and prime factorization. x
The Structure of Numbers
Study the building blocks of integers and how numbers can be created additively or multiplicatively. For example, every integer can be expressed as the sum of distinct powers of 2 in a unique way. Similarly, every integer is the product of a unique set of prime numbers. x
Two Principles—Pigeonholes and Parity
Explore fascinating examples of two ideas: the pigeonhole principle, which can be used to prove that a mathematical situation is inevitable, such as that there must be a power of 3 that ends in the digits 001; and the parity principle, which is useful for proving that certain outcomes are impossible. x
Modular Arithmetic—The Math of Remainders
Introducing the important tool of modular arithmetic, Professor Benjamin uses the example of a clock to show how practically everyone is already adept with mod 12 arithmetic. Among the technique's many applications are the ISBN codes found on books, which use mod 11 for error detection. x
Enormous Exponents and Card Shuffling
Exploring more applications of modular arithmetic, examine the Chinese remainder theorem, used in ancient China as a fast way to count large numbers of troops. Also learn about password protection, the mathematics behind the "perfect shuffle," and the "seed planting" technique for raising big numbers to big powers. x
Fermat's "Little" Theorem and Prime Testing
Use modular arithmetic to investigate more properties of prime numbers, leading to a practical way to test if an integer is prime. At the same time, meet two important figures in the history of number theory: Pierre de Fermat and Leonhard Euler. x
Open Secrets—Public Key Cryptography
The idea behind public key cryptography sounds impossible: The key for encoding a secret message is publicized for all to know, yet only the recipient can reverse the procedure. Learn how this approach, widely used over the Internet, relies on Euler's theorem in number theory. x
The Birth of Graph Theory
This lecture introduces the last major section of the course, graph theory, covering the basic definitions, notations, and theorems. The first theorem of graph theory is yet another contribution by Euler, and you see how it applies to the popular puzzle of drawing a given shape without lifting the pencil or retracing any edge. x
Ways to Walk—Matrices and Markov Chains
Use matrices to answer the question, How many ways are there to "walk" from one vertex to another in a given graph? This exercise leads to a discussion of random walks on graphs and the technique used by many search engines to rank web pages. x
Social Networks and Stable Marriages
Apply graph theory to social networks, investigating such issues as the handshake theorem, Ramsey's theorem, and the stable marriage theorem, which proves that in any equal collection of eligible men and women, at least one pairing exists for each person so that no extramarital affairs will take place. x
Tournaments and King Chickens
Discover some interesting properties of tournaments that arise in sports and other competitions. Represented as a graph, a tournament must contain a Hamiltonian path that visits each vertex once; and at least one "king chicken" competitor who has either beaten every opponent or beaten someone who beat that opponent. x
Weighted Graphs and Minimum Spanning Trees
When you call someone on a cell phone, you can think of yourself as a leaf on a giant "tree"—a connected graph with no cycles. Trees have a very simple yet powerful structure that make them useful for organizing all sorts of information. x
Planarity—When Can a Graph Be Untangled?
Professor Benjamin introduces the concept of a planar graph, which is a graph that can be drawn on a sheet of paper in such a way that none of its edges cross. Then, encounter the two simplest nonplanar graphs, at least one of which must be contained within any nonplanar graph. x
Coloring Graphs and Maps
According to the four-color theorem, any map can be colored in such a way that no adjacent regions are assigned the same color and, at most, four colors suffice. Learn how this problem went unsolved for centuries and has only been proved recently with computer assistance. x
Shortest Paths and Algorithm Complexity
Examine more problems in graph theory, including the shortest path problem, the traveling salesman problem, and the Hamiltonian cycle problem. Some problems can be solved efficiently, while others are so hard that no simple solution has yet been found. x
The Magic of Discrete Mathematics
In his final lecture, Professor Benjamin reviews areas where combinatorics, number theory, and graph theory overlap. Then he looks ahead at topics that build on the course's solid foundation in discrete mathematics. He closes with a flourish of mathematical magic, including the "four-ace surprise." x
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Discrete Mathematics is rated 4.7 out of 5 by 54.
Rated 5 out of 5 by FFAB from Discrete Math: Excellent Course Discrete Math course is excellent. Professor Benjamin's enthusiasm for the material is contagious and his presentation is both very clear and interesting. He is also funny on occasion and always presents the material in down to earth understandable ways. It is a course that can be "mind twisting" and requires effort to absorb, but is well worth the effort.
Rated 4 out of 5 by 2pen16 from a good brain stretcher i have many or most of the great courses math series. i am finding this a bit daunting because a lot of new to me vocabulary and teacher stays almost entirely in numbers, nouns and formulas. he does not tie things to concepts apart from the numbers themselves very much. he also speaks extremely fast. i recognize a number of things from the other courses. i will replay the series over and over until i am comfortable or more so with speaking almost entirely in a kind of short hand. the course is not what i expected but i chose it for stretching my brain and it is going to do that and, yes.....i would recommend it to others interested in math or interested in some of the applications like secure numbers on bank codes etc. an important field of thinking much of which is new ideas for me thank you
Rated 5 out of 5 by iknowclaude from What a superb lecturer I have been studying Physics and Mathematics now for over 50 years and not too old to actually be able to teach it. The most striking aspect of this course is the lecturer. - Professor Benjamin in so enthusiastic, clearly spoken (even a Brit can understand him!), not rigidly following a teleprompter, and even has a few jokes up his sleeve. This factor makes this course outstanding!!. Now I can't claim to understand more than bits of the maths he is teaching but he is such a wonderful presenter that I feel carried along - I intend to go back and make notes next time. The maths is not straightforward but I would have been disappointed with The Great Courses if it had been easy - its certainly mind stretching. All in all a wonderful experience, well worth the money. I would love to have Professor Benjamin as a dinner guest - he would thrill all my guests. Well done The Great Courses/ .
Rated 5 out of 5 by JrLoh from Filled with outstanding elaborations. Thumb Up!! Having graduated from university with degree of computer science for almost a decade, Mathematic never been my favorite subject, I'd learned all that in the way of dull if not wars :). I am always having a thought to revisit to certain subjects which I'd learned earlier that shown rusted today. Dr. Arthur Benjamin undoubtedly brought the subject into the level of brand new and it fulfilled my learning objectives, much like his mental mathematics courses, it filled with outstanding elaborations. A big thumb up!! I wish there will be a HD remaster. :)
Rated 5 out of 5 by marioacuario from The 12-fold way of combinatorics and the Candy Man This is a superb course on mathematics. The three main topics: combinatorics, number theory and graph theory are explained in a very nice and congruent way. I was impressed by the lecture entitled the 12-fold way of combinatorics where Professor Benjamin summarized in about 30 minutes the essence of the main problems in combinatorics in very didactic way. I would like to have a course like that on Group Theory by Professor Benjamin.
Rated 5 out of 5 by LoCo NoVA from Computer science math, you can count on it! Computer math is combinatorics, recurrence relations, number theory, graph theory, matrix operations, proofs (for algorithm construction), complexity, and generic algorithms (for a start). The architecture and design and development, of computer systems and programs, is strongly enhanced by exactly this mathematics offering. I should know, I taught this stuff (before the Rosen text), and I wish I'd had material resources this organized and complete. Be forewarned however, Benjamin rates Knuth's "Concrete Mathematics" as "Intermediate difficulty". Oh my, the horror! Benjamin's offering covers very similar terrain, providing a deep overview beyond the needs of the dilettante. I wish Benjamin had included the same web Resources found in "Joy of Math", but discretely/ concretely skewed. One resource recommended was the "Algorithms and Complexity" text by Wilf, which I obtained. In any case, Rosen, Knuth, and Wilf are my recommended "next steps", especially for problems to solve and academic work to do.
Rated 3 out of 5 by LiveLongandProsper from This course is more challenging because it is more advanced and geared towards students majoring in mathematics in college, but professor Benjamin does a good job of breaking it down into small manageable parts and makes the material easier to understand. This course is useful in computer science and cryptography/code breaking.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Sebastian54111112 from Fantastic Arthur Benjamin rea!ly knows his stuff!! He presents every thing in a well organized and entertaining manner. I highly recommend.
Rated 5 out of 5 by reductio from Tough but rewarding There are some excellent detailed reviews here, so I don't have much to add. I just want to emphasize the clarity of Prof Benjamin's exposition. He is one of the clearest Great Courses presenters I've yet heard. Cancel that. He is one of the clearest presenters anywhere I've yet heard, on any subject. Added to his passionate-without-histrionics manner and you have a perfect guide. Warning: even with Prof Benjamin cracking jokes this is not "math-lite" - this course is demanding but there are excellent graphics, a very useful course book (with full solutions) and, most importantly, the replay button! There are lots of math goodies in here and even if you have some previous familiarity with the topic I'm sure you will pick up something new. If you aren't familiar with discrete math then be prepared for a challenging but eye-opening course.
Rated 5 out of 5 by JuniorDataScientist from Super Course, Super Instructor This was truly an amazing course. Dr. Benjamin is an incredibly gifted educator: a very dynamic, engaging, and clear speaker. I have a Computer Science and math background, so much of the material is relevant and useful to me. The examples were really well-chosen. I enjoyed the whole course. I had to replay some of the subtopics to understand them, but if I just re-viewed a challenging topic, it made sense. This course went above and beyond my expectations. I highly recommend this course and this instructor. Let's clone him!
Rated 5 out of 5 by MrNetTek from Just Amazing I would like to start by saying, I am no math major. I work as a computer systems engineer (pretty much self-taught), and I am always looking for integrating mathematics into my software. My main goal in watching lectures on mathematics is for the pure love and passion for math. While watching Professor Benjamin, I could see his passion for mathematics, and it is inspirational. He really knows what he's talking about; he isn't just reciting from some PowerPoint. The subject of Discrete Math is not for the weak of heart. I had to watch many of the videos multiple times to fully grasp what was going on. The professor made the material interesting, while still conveying the complexities of discrete math. I would definitely recommend this course. I'm actually going back through this course now, just as a refresher. For anyone out there who is undecided whether to purchase this course or not, buy it; and, be prepared to learn. Eddiejackson.net
Rated 5 out of 5 by greyelf57 from Solid resource for students et al College math students will find this course valuable as either a reinforcement of combinatorics, number theory, graph theory and proof skills or as a solid introduction for those whom calculus and algebra had been their primary focus. For the average learner this course will be a serious challenge but thanks to a well designed format reinforced by excellent examples and delivered by a gifted Professor the rewards are proportional to the amount of effort one wishes to put into the material. In any case this is one course which when reviewed multiple times always reaches a new level of understanding and appreciation for the lesson. Professor Benjamin employs all of his considerable entertainment skills in producing an enjoyable examination of a very difficult group of topics. I am not sure I would have been able to tackle them otherwise. I am not only appreciative but I am looking forward to more courses from this very talented intructor.
Rated 1 out of 5 by Ari0 from Simpler and clearer explanations elsewhere Simpler and clearer explanations (in my opinion,) for some of the formulas given in the first lectures can be found elsewhere. I returned the course before completing it. I received a refund from The Great Courses on the same day that I requested it. I was dissatisfied with this particular course, but very satisfied with the customer service of The Great Courses and how they handled my refund request.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Jon in DC from Great prof, hard course Professor Benjamin is as bright as a button and a pleasure to spend time with, which is a good thing, because the course was way over my head, and more often than not it seemed as though he was speaking in tongues. Discrete Mathematics is not for the math-phobic or algebra-deficient. But Professor Benjamin is so buoyant and charming, with such mirth in his eyes, that he seduces you into staying the course even if you realize, as I did, that you will not be acquiring Discrete Mathematics in this lifetime. For those who are truly comfortable with algebra, and willing to stop each lesson multiple times to work through the proofs, I think it would be possible to learn this material. For the rest of us, we can marvel at his cheerful brilliance and maybe, if we are diligent, pick up a magic trick or two.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Polymath from Excellent, but intense! This is certainly not one of those overview courses that you can watch and absorb with little effort. It's the real deal, discrete maths for people who want to explore and use the techniques. I had to watch some of the videos more than once to follow some of the proofs. The presenter is a joy to watch, his enthusiasm is contagious! Great course for those with a reasonably strong math background.
Rated 5 out of 5 by RicS from Great lecturer A great job of lecturing. I will have to listen to it several times to take it all in but Prof. Benjamin is a joy to listen to. I wish I had had math teachers half as good.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Avoirdupois from High-level maths with gifted teacher! An advanced, specialised course for those with a strong grounding in mathematics, especially algebra. Definitely not for everyone! Professor Benjamin presents and explains the intricacies of discrete mathematics in his usual energetic, joyful, entertaining manner ~~ with good sprinkles of humour! It's pretty obvious he lives and loves numbers! To illustrate his points, he uses examples which are readily familiar to all of us, such as flavours of ice cream and the probabilities of being dealt certain hands at card games. He expounds his proofs with careful clarity. Oh yes ~~ he also loves prestidigitation, so he introduces a touch of magic into some discussions. This young lecturer is a gem, and while I readily admit that this level of maths is certainly hard for me to try to follow, I happily recommend the course to those at this maths level who wish a challenging series of lectures by a gifted teacher. Each lecture gives a number of challenging questions, with answers supplied at the end of the guidebook which also contains a timeline, glossary, and bibliography. It is indeed a 5-star course for its target audience.
Rated 5 out of 5 by algorithmguy from Fun - (for the math savvy) As a retired engineer that specialized in structural dynamics and spectral analysis, I thought it fun to deal in the math world without decimal points! Even in areas that I felt "comfortable" with, there certainly was much to learn. I especially liked the prime number discussions and foray into encryption. The lessons on graph theory were completely new to me and well presented. I recommend this course to anyone with a better-than-average math background (and even appreciated the "bad" puns from the talented professor!) Good job.
Rated 5 out of 5 by reader123 from A Mental Workout I listened to this course while working out -- I am not sure if the physical workout was as challenging as the mental workout provided by Prof. Benjamin. Prof. Benjamin did a nice job reviewing the fundamentals of discrete math (combinatorics, number theory, and graph theory). He was "super enthusiastic," and I enjoyed his numerous mathematical puns. He provided a useful bibliography and selected the course material well. Although I sometimes became lost in the numerous mathematical proofs, I most enjoyed the real world applications of math. These applications included (among others): calculating the probability of various poker hands, various decision-making algorithms, and, even, magic tricks. I would recommend this course to those who are up to a challenging mathematical course complete with a number of proofs.
Rated 5 out of 5 by KMan from Gentle, But Not Wimpy Prof. Benjamin presents the material in a very friendly, lively (even joyous), and easily understandable way. The lectures are accessible to just about anyone. But make no mistake - this is the real deal. By the end of this course (assuming you don't just passively listen, but take pencil to paper and work through it honestly as you go), you'll be ready to dig into any textbook to further explore the topics on your own. In addition to the beauty of the mathematics, this material also happens to be particularly relevant for algorithm/software people, as it hits just about all the key fundamental points. Excellent course.
Rated 4 out of 5 by matth from Great course with typos Professor Benjamin is an enthusiastic presenter of the mathematical material. The concepts are clearly presented and discussed. The public key inscription lecture was of particular interest. However there are typographical errors in a few on-screen slides and many in the accompanying book. This does slowdown the learning. Although most errors are easily identified, a course on mathematics desires a carefully editing so as to not to confuse a student unfamiliar with the material.
Rated 5 out of 5 by LifeLongStudent from Intellectual stimulation at its best! Discrete Mathematics is intellectual stimulation at its best! Professor Benjamin's passion for the subject, his clear presentation style and "punny" wit make for a delightful treat. I did not spend the time required to fully grasp the concepts of combinatorics, number theory and graph theory, but I did gain sufficient knowledge such that I have a new appreciaton for the number of possibilities resulting from choices, identification of prime numbers and factors (as they apply to cryptography), and finding the shortest path among many to a designated end-point. For me lectures 20-22 were tedious, but lecture 23 (Shortest Paths and Algorithm Complexity) made relevant all lectures on graph theory. As a physician (reproductive endocrinologist) I realized that physicians are trained in combinatorics and graph theory (but not through discrete mathematics) to make a differential diagnosis from the number of variables that must be consisdered. Despite my failure to maximize the content of the course, I completed it with a new appreciation for the variety of ways that discrete mathematics impacts my daily life. I highly recommend this course for anyone who wants to further their knowledge of mathematics, and enjoy the presentation skills of an excellent professor.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Bruce from Grand Slam!!! Prof. Benjamin has done it again -- upbeat , entertaining and mathematically satisfying. One lecture alone helped me to review my combinatorics in preparation for my National Board Certified Exams. This is my second course from Prof. Benjamin. A nice balance -- but thorough treatment -- of combinatorics, number & graph theory. Highly recommended!!
Rated 5 out of 5 by whitefork from Very clear presentation, challenging material Really challenging. I wanted to get a more in-depth treatment of number theory but this delivers considerably more than that. The lectures demand close attention and repeated viewing (for me anyway) and any lapse on the viewer's part generally leaves him scratching his head and saying "what just happened here?" The story of the emergence of public key cryptography from something as ancient and abstract as number theory is alone worth the price of the lectures. Graph theory as well, leading up to the four-color map theorem and related matters. Remarkable course, highly recommended.
Rated 5 out of 5 by DrStan from Discrete Mathematics What a pleasure to learn something new and more thoroughly than I thought I could. I had a great time listening and watching Dr, Benjamin present the material in a simple and delightful manner. Puns included. Stan
Rated 5 out of 5 by retiredscienceguy from Excellent and Rewarding The most difficult Teaching Co. course that I've taken but very rewarding. For those of us with a background in continuous math. this course offers a welcome expansion of math knowledge. Dr. Benjamin obviously knows the material and presents it in an upbeat and interesting manner., I recommend it.
Rated 5 out of 5 by HookedOnMath from Beyond Excellent To say that this course is excellent would be an understatement. I rate this course Excellent Plus. It is a pleasure to listen to Prof. Benjamin. His presentation is lively and clear, and full of helpful teaching aides that facilitate understanding of the material. The problems at the end of each lecture reinforced my understanding of the lecture. Referring to the carefully selected bibliography helped me delve deeper into the presented material. I am waiting for the next Teaching Company course by Prof. Benjamin.
Rated 5 out of 5 by ATM1 from Discerete Math Fun, enthusiastic and a joyous ride! One of the best Math presentations I have ever seen. It had me hooked all the way through.
Rated 5 out of 5 by jamonapi from Great material, enthusiastic presenter! Through work I have stumbled on Discrete math applications and so wanted to learn more about it. Professor Benjamin is enthusiastic and knowledgeable. He presents so many interesting facts you can't help but marvel at all the human mind has accomplished in discovering so many amazing patterns in seemingly simple topics. If I would have read the same material in a book I doubt it would have sunk in as much. Hearing and seeing a knowledgeable presenter made all the difference to me. Math is by no means boring and Professor Benjamin does a great job of showing what a fascinating surprising subject it really is. Keep up the good work!
Rated 5 out of 5 by lama from Discrete Mathematics Enthusiastic, cornily funny professor. Detailed subject matter is conducive to the rewind button. Material and concepts flow quickly, but are easily reviewed. Highly recommended.
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Tax Return deadline cut-off fines are likely to be issued by HMRC to between 500,000 to 1m late filers from today.
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New Tax Year to Herald a Number of Changes
The beginning of the new tax year tomorrow will see significant changes to both tax and benefits in time in time for the beginning of the 2012/13 tax year.
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This Tuesday is our ninth wedding anniversary! In my life, most folks I know never made it to their ninth anniversary, or their marriages were in such shambles that counting only made their prison sentence of a marriage seem that much longer. My mother was married twice, for eight and eleven years respectively. For all I witnessed, both of these marriages stretched almost any culture's definition of such. Not only was my mother not particularly happy. Between my alcoholic father and my borderline personality and obese ex-stepfather, my mother would've have been better off single and without any kids. These were nightmare marriages, the kind that practically will force a man or a woman into celibacy for the rest of their lives.
Not so with my marriage. There have been many highs and many lows. It's been an emotional roller-coaster ride at times, but somewhere between content and boring for most of the past nine years. But if all we had to settle for is a lack of domestic violence, cheating, chronic drunkenness and a relative sense of sanity, then our marriage would still be lacking. In compatibility, romance, a common vision, a sense of purpose and growth, and a sharing of affection, among other things. I'm happy to say that most of this has been there for most of these past nine years.
That hardly means that everything is hunky-dory in our world. The job market and my relative underemployment as a consultant and professor and aspiring memoir author hasn't exactly helped us financially, not that we're starving or something. Noah takes up so much of our time that all I look forward to most of the week is time to sleep. (They say that this gets better when the kid turns seven — we'll see.) My wife's in the process of applying for graduate school, which could mean major (and somewhat welcome) changes for all of us. Ours is a world of constant transition, of sometimes necessary and unnecessary drama, of having reaching a major crossroads in our lives.
Add to that an even more important feeling of restlessness. We've not only been married for nine years. We've been each other's significant other since December '95, friends since May '95, and acquaintances since April '90. We've been together for roughly one-third of our lives, and true to ourselves, we've changed in those years. And not always for the better. That doesn't mean that the marriage is in trouble or that I should find a basement room to rent somewhere in DC. It means that as much as we're changing as individuals, we need to evolve as a couple, too.
During the seven months between friendship and dating my eventual wife in '95, I dated another woman, one who was in graduate school at the University of Maryland. She was a Latin Americanist, as they called themselves, was fluent in Spanish and learning Portuguese. I fell head over heels in infatuation over her, even though we'd been acquaintances for a few years. It was a long distance relationship, with me in Pittsburgh and with her in Baltimore. It was made easier by my frequent travels to DC to do research for my doctoral thesis.
She was a dreamer, just like me, that's what I think attracted me to her in the first place. But as our dating relationship progressed during the fall of '95, I realized that I was doing with her some of the things I'd done with my past crushes/girlfriends. I was being too helpful, too in tune with her emotional swings. She was occasionally upset with her mother and one of her ex's, but not about typical issues. You see, she'd given birth to a daughter while in undergrad, and that kid was only two years old at the time. So in addition to dating, I was constantly giving her advice about her mother, her daughter, and stepping into a former relationship's ridiculously immature dynamics. It left me thinking about why I needed this kind of headache, especially with my thesis becoming an all-consuming writing project.
I eventually broke it off with the Baltimore girl after she stood me up for a date while I was in DC, in November '95. Previously, I had allowed women to break up with me or simply stopped calling them. But I realized I needed to be more mature, even if it meant crying, yelling, and gnashing of teeth in the process. Which it did.
In the midst of this, my soon-to-be-girlfriend, fiance and wife listened to my every complaint and burst of infatuation. I must've driven her nuts. It was a bit like Vanessa Williams' "Save The Best For Last" — where she goes, "All of the nights you came to me, when some silly girl had you free/You wondered how you'd make it through, I wondered what was wrong with you." 06 Save the Best for Last.m4p Even though my wife's not the biggest fan of this song, I'm sure that it had to be in her head in the weeks leading into our first date.
The fact that my eventual wife listened to me, was interested in more than my ability to sound intellectual or simply rolling around in bed with me was significant. That she really cared about what had happened in my family when I was growing up or about how I came to be a graduate student made me see her — and other women — in a different light. I became infatuated with a history graduate student in no small part because she was a history graduate student and funny. My wife was a good listener, had a unique view of life, and could be almost as sarcastic as I was. That she cared about the real me made it easy for me to see her as much more than a friend.
After thirteen and a half years of dating and marriage together, much of that hasn't changed. I have learned that like forgiveness and faith, marriage is a choice that we can't take for granted. It's something that we have to choose every day if it's ever going to stay fresh, even with the daily grind of routine. I do hold on to the hope that the best is yet to come for us, as individuals and as a family. I guess that helps to make a marriage a good one. Let's hope that hope and love remain enough in these difficult times.
Nine years is quite a milestone!
You are exceptionally transparent which is necessary for a good marriage. I'm on my 22nd year and it only gets better as long as you are forthcoming and brutally honest.
Be committed, that there is NO end to your marriage and it WILL survive through all adversity with God's help!


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How Obamacare Is Fueling the Gig Economy
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By Beth Braverman
The desire for autonomy and work-life balance is driving more workers into freelance roles, but at the same time there are growing incentives for companies to employ workers via contracts rather than hire them full-time.
Chief among those incentives is the cost of providing (or not providing) health care to workers under the Affordable Care Act. Nearly three-quarters of companies said that they would contract with more freelancers this year because of Obamacare, according to a new survey by online work platform Field Nation and executive development firm Future Workplace.
Related: Get Ready for Huge Obamacare Premium Hikes in 2017
Last year, companies spent an average of $12,591 on healthcare for workers with family coverage, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation; that's up 54 percent over the past 10 years. This year, companies with more than 50 employees face a penalty of at least $2,160 per worker if they don't provide adequate coverage.
As freelancers begin to make up a greater share of the workforce, companies are focused on having them work as seamlessly as possible with staffers. Employers cited teamwork as the most important skill they look for in freelancers, although about a third said freelancers often lacked that skill.
Businesses said that they evaluate their freelancers based on project results and teamwork, with rewards including bonuses and more money on future contracts.
Meanwhile, nearly three-quarters of freelancers say that they would now prefer to either freelance or own a small business rather than working in a traditional full-time job. Among the freelancers surveyed, 40 percent said they liked freelancing because it gave them more control over their time.
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Historic day as inclusive rugby team play their first ever match
A Lancashire Typhoons training session in January. Photo: Rob Lock.
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Published: 14:32 Monday 16 April 2018
Lancashire's newest gay-friendly and inclusive rugby team has played its first ever match in what has been labelled as an 'historic' event for the sports team.
The Lancashire Typhoons, which operates under the International Gay Rugby organisation, started up in January to encourage quality and diversity in sport and encourage more LGBT people to take part in sport.
And Lawrence Howard, the chairman and founder of the team, is overwhelmed with the club playing its first match on Saturday against the Cheshire Centurions.
READ MORE: An all-inclusive LGBT-friendly rugby club is on its way to Lancashire
Speaking on Saturday, Lawrence said: "Today's game was an historic one where Lancashire's first inclusive rugby team played, and won.
"Many of the guys playing today hadn't played rugby before they started coming to training in January, so today shows just how far we have come as a team."
The team has been welcomed by their hosts at Preston Grasshoppers, where the team train each week.
Lawrence, from Preston, added said: "We have been made to feel so incredibly welcome by our hosts. Who have even gone so far as to offer their 1st team to support our pre-match training sessions."
He added: "We have been overwhelmed by the support we have received from our county, and this win reflects on all of us."
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A key part of Andrea's five point plan for Morley and Outwood is more help for mental health and helping to relieve stress for those in need will help to combat some of the issues relating to these conditions.
This was raised by residents who find themselves facing large numbers of forms to fill in, some duplicated many times for the same condition. This can cause immense stress when it is least needed and Andrea is asking the Government to review this issue.


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MERCH FROM '92
We've looked at WWF merchandise over the years ago, but what about WCW? The fine folks from Atlanta had lots of their own merch to hawk back in the day...
You remember Wrestling Buddies, right? In the late 1980's, the WWF created a whole series of pillow-like figures that you could pretend wrestle on the couch, pose menacingly or, if you were so inclined, snuggle up in bed with.
If I recall correctly, there was Hulk Hogan, Macho Man Randy Savage, The Ultimate Warrior, Million Dollar Man Ted DiBiase and (possibly) Ted Arcidi.
Well, WCW had their own version of Wrestling Buddies known as "Wrestling Champs", with fairly accurate portrayals of main characters Sting and Lex Luger, on sale in the WCW Merchandise Catalog for just $22 per.
The only knock on these knock-offs is that both Stinger and Lex look kind of.... bored. It's like they're saying "Yeah, kid; drop an elbow on me. Whatever. I don't give a crap."
Speaking of knock-offs and a bored looking Lex Luger... take a look at this satin jacket.
Devotees of wrestling around this time may recognize it as a complete ripoff of The Ultimate Warrior's satin jacket, which in itself was kind of a questionable fashion statement.
But dropping $44.95 for a bored-looking Luger wearing what I believe to be the WCW Television Title? I can't even see Lex wearing something like that.
This happy little fellow is described as a Sting Friction Toy, which sounds like some kind of sex device, but it's probably a small plasticky scorpion that someone found in the gumball machines at One CNN Center and decided to rebrand it as Sting's.
At $2, it's probably one of the biggest steals in this entire three-page "catalog", but I still can't imagine anyone actually sending away for this item via mail. Unless they're really horny.
WCW had several items of merchandise for sale for the extremely popular Steiner Brothers - Rick and Scott. One of the greatest tag teams of all time, it's no surprise that WCW would want to capitalize on their popularity.
Having said that, I'm not entirely sure why Scott doesn't appear to have legs or feet in this image - only Rick.
This also segues into a very popular theme for WCW merchandise at this time - cartoon-like images of the wrestlers rather than actual photos.
Lex Luger and Tom "Z Man" Zenk also got the cartoon t-shirt treatment this time around. And while neither rendering is particularly terrible, I have to wonder if this was truly the best job WCW could have done to sell their talents. A logo, perhaps? Oooh, Tom Zenk is trapped in a giant "Z" - that's gotta be worth 15 bucks.
One additional note: I don't recall ever seeing Luger wrestle in hot pink trunks and kneepads. Just saying is all.
Hey, look - it's a Johnny B. Badd t-shirt!
Not only does this shirt featue Badd's cartoony likeness, but it also has Teddy Long's! Can you imagine any other shirt ever being adorned by Theodore R.? Actually, I think there was also one from Doom back in the day, so I just answered my own question.
Still, with The Badd Man in his trademark frilly boa and his catchphrase "I'm a Bad Man!" written in cursive, I can't imagine WCW being able to keep this quality item in stock for very long.
I kid, I kid - but at least this has got to be the worst possible item in the entire catalog, right?
SERIOUSLY?!?
Come on now, no one liked The Rap Master P.N. News enough to drop $15 on him. Even his parents wouldn't want this!
I..... I'm sorry. I just can't get past the fact that World Championship Wrestling was suggesting that we wrestling fans enjoyed the wrestling (or rapping) of P.N. F'ng News enough that we would want to wear a cartoon rendering his clothing in public. Or in private.
Now THAT has to be the bottom line worst one!
WHAT THE HELL????
The York Foundation was an interesting little faction back in its day, but I'm struggling to understand the demand behind making Ricky "Richard" Morton (w/ mullet), Terry "Terrence" Taylor and Terri "Alexandra York" Runnels (w/ magical word processor) into a wearable item.
El Gigante was a complete and utter flop in WCW and reminding us of awkward and clumsy he was in the ring by stepping on the ring and breaking it, is a pretty good reminder of that.
The Freebirds were a cool team. But the poor illustration of Michael Hayes and Jimmy Garvin's heads probably didn't appeal to.... well, anyone.
As much as I appreciate his work now as Goldust, back around this time Dustin Rhodes was doing nothing by riding off his father's coattails, so he certainly wasn't "put asses in the seats" type draw the way this T-shirt predicts. Plus his face is screwed up. No, that's not the quality of my scanner, that's how his face looked in the picture!
True story - my brother once went to a WCW house show around this time and bought a Sting shirt in which three of the four faces were more or less scribbles. So he exchanged it for another one.
And a Big Josh T-shirt??? No comment.
In conclusion, I just have to ask: WHAT WAS WCW'S OBSESSION WITH CARTOON RENDERINGS??? YOU KNOW???
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