Mathematics

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Mar 9, 2024 13:15
It is given that $0 < q < 1$ though.
Mar 9, 2024 13:12
Sorry everyone, I have a very small question.

How do you write "q is not too close to 1"? Like $q \not\lesssim 1$? or $1-q\gg \epsilon$?
Apr 20, 2023 21:09
Really? I usually go for $\arclog()$
Apr 20, 2023 20:45
@XanderHenderson No no, I agree. But still a lot of people just skim reads a paper so the expression should still make sense without the definition, in case people miss it
Apr 20, 2023 20:43
@XanderHenderson Makes perfect sense. Maybe not universal, but everyone would understand that.
Apr 20, 2023 20:40
Maybe I might declare a math operator, like $\exp2$. Numpy has exp2, so why shouldn't Latex have it?
Apr 20, 2023 20:35
Does anyone know if there is a good way to express exponentiation if the base is not e? I mean, when the base is e, we can write $\exp(-------------)$ and everybody understands that, regardless of how long the power expression is. What to do if the base is 2?
 

 The Litter Box

General discussion for pets.stackexchange.com. Pet pictures an...
Feb 7, 2023 17:02
@trondhansen Yeah, this was my idea too. If you think there is nothing actionable at this point, I am happy as a clam
Feb 7, 2023 11:37
I just wanted to bring this to the squad's attention, to check if it bothered someone else here
Feb 7, 2023 11:36
@Stephie Well, it is also entirely plausible that I didn't assume good faith on his behalf
Feb 7, 2023 00:34
I VTCed the questions that don't fit here. Normally, I am very pro leave-open, but not this time :)
Feb 7, 2023 00:30
Have a good day!
Feb 7, 2023 00:30
I am about to end my day now, it is 03:30 AM here
Feb 7, 2023 00:30
@JourneymanGeek I am sorry for that man
Feb 7, 2023 00:29
He doesn't have any answers. He has questions where he mentions possible home remedies. His questions also attract other home remedy comments
Feb 7, 2023 00:27
Except that some of the questions might have his home remedies that someone else might try for their own animals, thinking if it is on SE, it is good enough
Feb 7, 2023 00:26
Anyway, this looks fishy to me but I can't say he causes any problem here
Feb 7, 2023 00:25
But you can just remove those info
Feb 7, 2023 00:25
I only combed the cat questions, so this is entirely new to me
Feb 7, 2023 00:24
PII?
Feb 7, 2023 00:24
No photo of a vet report, no photo of a prescriition
Feb 7, 2023 00:23
There is just one post with a photo
Feb 7, 2023 00:22
Maybe I am paranoid
Feb 7, 2023 00:21
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Q: What is this on stray cat’s skin?

rbhatThis is a stray cat that I already neutered. He doesn’t live in my building, but I feed him whenever he’s around. These are some pictures of his skin. I have no idea what it is, but it’s spreading. Is there anything I can give him to stop that from spreading? It looks like some type of nasty infe...

Feb 7, 2023 00:21
A bit unrelated but still "can't take to vet" theme is visible:
Feb 7, 2023 00:20
There is a disconnect here
Feb 7, 2023 00:20
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Q: Doxycycline tablet to suspension?

rbhatI took my cat to the vet yesterday and she prescribed Doxycycline 100mm/ml Susp. #6mls. Unfortunately, the hospital that prescribed it doesn't sell it. I've called several other vets and they only sell the tablet form. The only hospital vet that has the suspension is quite a long drive from wher...

Feb 7, 2023 00:20
And we have this:
Feb 7, 2023 00:19
The story doesn't make sense
Feb 7, 2023 00:19
Start from here
Feb 7, 2023 00:19
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Q: What can I give my cat for a blood clot? Please read before judging

rbhatBefore judging, here's the background story. Two months ago, my cat fell and fractured a hind leg. I took him to the only specialized vet in a 200-mile radius, and an orthopedist operated on him. The bill was $2,800 which I gladly paid. He was improving, but then he suddenly became ill; he's drag...

Feb 7, 2023 00:16
I am not sure if this is alright to chat here, if not, please remove it
Feb 7, 2023 00:16
And there is never a vet around, but for different reasons
Feb 7, 2023 00:16
He seems to care for a fantastically varying animals
Feb 7, 2023 00:15
This guy attracted my attention before. As soon as I saw this question, I knew this was him
Feb 7, 2023 00:15
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Q: Flea/tick treatment for senior female cat?

rbhatI brought a new male kitty to our apartment, and now my senior citizen female cat has fleas and/or ticks. What do you recommend for a senior cat? I don't want to use anything harsh that may harm her (ie. secondary side effects). I'd prefer some drops.

Feb 7, 2023 00:15
Guys, I wonder what you think of rbhat?
Feb 7, 2023 00:13
@Stephie We all have seasonal problems in life, I am sure it is nothing
Feb 7, 2023 00:12
That looks like a panther :)
Feb 7, 2023 00:12
@trondhansen Is that a kitten?
Feb 5, 2023 21:40
How is it going guys?
Oct 26, 2022 15:11
I had a friend who works as an interior architect. They made him light up and clean the water boilers for 3 months. It doesn't make much sense to do that :)
Oct 26, 2022 15:10
Or keep it shorter :)
Oct 26, 2022 15:09
We saw in the Russian invasion that having numerical superiority with conscripts is still not outdated, but if you aim to get a large number, at least give them some proper training
Oct 26, 2022 15:08
That is a waste of resources
Oct 26, 2022 15:08
Yup, your refreshment training was a break but I talk about the Turkish system. They conscript you for 5.5 months and make you do 12 rounds of shooting :)
Oct 26, 2022 15:03
@JourneymanGeek It might make military sense but pulling people off their regular work and make them do nothing doesn't make fiscal sense
Oct 26, 2022 14:53
Turkish army now works with professional groups, but for some reason they still keep conscription too
Oct 26, 2022 14:53
In Turkish military service, my friends fired their rifles for 12 times in total :) That was all the shooting training. No specialty training whatsoevere
Oct 26, 2022 14:52
Oh, that makes sense!