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I thought about my life latey and I am starting today with my New Year resolutions.

* Improve my english

* Learn math - I have graduated only high school and I have been scared of math my whole life. Time to change it!

* Learn as much as I can about data mining. - After reading http://guidetodatamining.com, I found it really interesting.

* Learn Python.

* Improve work/fun time management.

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In support of point 1, point 2 should be "learn more maths". Use of the abbreviated, antiquated adjective 'mathematic' as a plural is a peculiarity of American English and is probably not something you want to emulate. Have fun :)

Thanks

I believe the grandparent's comment was a bit misleading if not wrong. (http://xkcd.com/386/ ..)

In most dialects of English (notably British English), the short form of the subject is "maths". In North American English, it is "math". In all dialects, the full form is "mathematics". In all dialects, both the short and full forms are singular and accept singular verbs. For example, "mathematics IS the study of numbers and patterns".

If you like to tailor to your audience, you may consider using "maths" for a British audience and "math" for an American audience.

Thank you for detailed explanation

Ah I forgot, I will skip this New Year party (I will sit at home and learn instead of drinking). I will party next year but only if I manage to keep my resolutions.

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