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SOA Preliminary Exam Study Guides

I have found that this company cuts out the bull, and makes studying for these crazy exams as straightforward as (possibly) can be. Here is the link: http://www.bpptraining.com/ . For each topic within an exam, you get a high level introductory online lecture, course notes that summarize everything on the syllabus, end of chapter textbook questions that are intentionally easy, an online multiple choice test with intermediate level questions, then a binder of old exam questions along with new exam style questions. The point is to start easy, then work your way up to exam style questions. They also provide a practice test that will be as close to mimicking a real exam as you can get. This is the deluxe study package, you can easily omit the lectures and online MC test (and additional flashcards) by purchasing the standard study package. I’ve compared this to ACTEX and other study programs, and I find this is by far the most helpful.

Author: Matt
Posted: Jacklyn

Review: Ronzoni Bistro

While I was at Fry's this week I noticed that Ronzoni Bistro Meals were on sale and I had a coupon :) So I figured I would give them a try. The bags are 8 oz and only 210 calories. They would make a good lunch for the days that I was too lazy to prepare a lunch (or so I thought). So today I tried my 1st one (Penne with Chicken and Broccoli) and I have to say I'm highly disappointed. I know that they were going to have to put a lot of preservative in that bag to make it safe but it's really not tasty. Eatable? Yes.

Overall I give this product a 1/5 due to the fact that it was easy to prepare. I will be eating the other 3 pouches that I bought because it is eatable, but I will definitely never buy this product again.

As a note there is a red sauce meal as well that I will not be trying but it may be better.

~Jacklyn

Actuarial Tables

Most people gives us blank stares when we tell them we're actuaries. So we tell them we're in risk management, or that we make pretty charts. Now we can tell them something new. We predict the death of childhood heros. :)

Actuarial

~Jacklyn

Goodbye Christine :(

After 4 years, Christine is leaving AMC. Here is the slideshow that was played at her going-away party.

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Kim's last day

Better late than never...

The Amazing Appearance of the Jean Monster!!

So here we are just minding our own business working away when the light clicks on. "Oh Matt is here" we all think. But then !Bam! It's not Matt!! It's Matt being eaten alive by the Jean Monster!!! After we got over the initial scare of this new creature we found it to be relaxed and nice. We hope to see you someday again Jean Monster!

A scared observer quickly snapped this phone photo to preserve the appearance of this rare being!

Welcome Lydia!

Highlights from the Welcome Lydia Fest!

AMC Tie Dye Day Awards!

Here is the awards ceremony.

How Alison learned to love the Blog!

It was Wednesday, warma and drya. Alison had tears streaming down her face. Her joy was almost uncontainable (well, actually, since she was crying, "almost" isn't really correct).....Her joy was overwhelming. What was the cause of this sheer bliss that she was experiencing?

Alison had just been introduced to Mr. Gnome, SpiderTom, and Jacklyn's poetry. The Blog had literally brought her to tears. Alison is going to love working here! I believe I even heard her whisper, "AMC Rocks!"

That is all. Welcome to the blog Alison!

After witnessing this heavenly occurence, Lydia told the press, "It was beautiful! Like a sunset in the tropics"

Totally Groovy Tie-Dye Day!

What happens when you mix a bunch of actuaries and cool t-shirts?

Program Mangement Meeting

I brought my camera in hopes of documenting our entire trip for the blog. However, amidst the hustle-bustle of everything, I only took a few photos. Here's what I've got.

I also have this little shout-out to Ashleigh...

Presenting Privacy Glass

Dancin Fools - a blast from the past!

To celebrate Jacklyn and Stephen's 8 month and 1 day anniversary, I thought I'd share some of the fine videography from their wedding. Enjoy!

While Karen was at PMM...

We had leftover window film and an empty window... really, what choice did we have?

(Due to our efforts to not disturb the other employees, this clip is a bit on the quiet side.)

Gnome Nonsense

The gnome has struck again, this time managing to wedge himself between the pages of Dan's notes. How did he do it? Unbeknownst to the gnome, he was caught in the act and the answer to this question is surprisingly simple. He just made use a typical office photocopier.

Some might be inclined to reduce his actions to a typical office prank, the antics of a mischievous gnome. We at this blog, however, feel it can be better described as the embodiment of a new standard of sneakiness.

Reporting live for EverydayActuary.blogspot.com this is Kim Shill signing off.

Follow-up to the above article:
Seeing as the gnome is a statue and does not have the ability to walk, he enlisted a little help from Ashleigh and I in getting over to Dan's cubicle on Tuesday afternoon. We waited anxiously to hear Dan's surprised reaction upon finding the gnome, but we heard nothing of the sort. In fact, as of this morning, we were wondering if Dan had even found the gnome yet. "Honestly, had Dan not looked through all his notes yet" we wondered. Then, in the exact moment we were pondering the question, Ashleigh happened to look over and see this...

Touche' Dan!

Jon's Birthday Celebration

Happy Birthday Jon!

A good time was had by all at the latest AMC Phoenix Birthday Bash. We had the now traditional ice cream cake and good conversation. It also gave us a chance to reflect on Jon's contribution to our office. We're all glad you're here Jon!

Jacklyn's Graduation Surprise!

Our office wanted to let Jacklyn know that we are happy for her accomplishment. Here's how...

2 min

David Feinberg is my Hero...

I love poetry and I love math how much better can this get :)
~Jacklyn

“The Square Root of Three”
by David Feinberg

I’m sure that I will always be
A lonely number like root three

The three is all that’s good and right,
Why must my three keep out of sight
Beneath the vicious square root sign,
I wish instead I were a nine

For nine could thwart this evil trick,
with just some quick arithmetic

I know I’ll never see the sun, as 1.7321
Such is my reality, a sad irrationality

When hark! What is this I see,
Another square root of a three

As quietly co-waltzing by,
Together now we multiply
To form a number we prefer,
Rejoicing as an integer

We break free from our mortal bonds
With the wave of magic wands

Our square root signs become unglued
Your love for me has been renewed

Where's Jacklyn?!

Office calendar and set up before the official release




Where's Jacklyn: The Making Of




Blooper Reel