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Mathematics for the Digital Age and Programming in Python by Maria Litvin and Gary Litvin
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Statistics In Plain English by Timothy C. Urdan
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- Practical Machine Learning in R by Fred Nwanganga, Mike Chapple
- Statistical Inference via Data Science: A ModernDive into R and the Tidyverse by Chester Ismay and Albert Y. Kim
- The Nature of Code by Daniel Shiffman
- Story: Substance, Structure, Style and the Principles of Screenwriting by Robert McKee
- The Red Queen: Sex and the Evolution of Human Nature by Matt Ridley
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Author Archives: Robert S. Robbins
Boston Vacation Day Five
On Wednesday I began my exploration of Cambridge, a separate city from Boston which is easy to reach using public transportation. At around 8:30 a.m. I took the Silver Line to South Station and transferred to the Red Line. I … Continue reading
Boston Vacation Day Four
On the fourth day of my vacation in Boston I decided to concentrate on the Seaport District area which was where my hotel was located. At 10:00 a.m. I went to the Institute of Contemporary Art just as it opened. … Continue reading
Boston Vacation Day Two
Since YOTEL does not offer a complimentary breakfast I walked to a nearby Caffe Nero at 7:30 a.m. and had a Cafe au lait, a yogurt, and a Kouign Amman croissant. They gave me a loyalty card which will come … Continue reading
Posted in General, Travel
Tagged Acorn Street, Beacon Hill, Boston, Louisburg Square, Museum of Fine Arts, Post Office Square
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Boston Vacation Day Three
On Monday I started my day with breakfast at Caffé Nero. This became my routine and I almost always ordered the same thing; after grabbing a yogurt parfait I also got a croissant and a medium cup of café au … Continue reading
Posted in General, Theater, Travel
Tagged Brattle Book Shop, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
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Irish Repertory Theatre New York City Trip
Yesterday I made my first bus trip to New York City for 2018. The main goal on this trip was to see The Seafarer at the Irish Repertory Theatre. But I also visited some minor museums and did some shopping. … Continue reading
The Gaspipe One Act Play Fest 2018 Review
On Sunday April 22, 2018 I drive down to Lewisburg to see the Gaspipe One Act Play Festival for 2018. I chose this date to avoid driving home in the dark and to give myself a little time in Lewisburg. … Continue reading
Posted in Pennsylvania, Theater, Writing
Tagged Gaspipe One Act Play Festival 2018, Lewisburg
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Vanya and Sonia and Marsha and Spike Review
On Friday evening, April 20, I saw Vanya and Sonia and Marsha and Spike by Christopher Durang at the Community Theatre League’s Moyer Studio. I have read this play so I already knew the story. Christopher Durang is a famous … Continue reading
Studying Artificial Intelligence
Since at least April 2017 I have been studying artificial intelligence. So far this has been an idle line of research since I have not found any practical use of artificial intelligence software, but it remains a fascinating subject. I’ve … Continue reading
New Plays – Why Theaters Produce New Plays
If you are an aspiring playwright, it is important to analyze, as objectively and dispassionately as possible, why any theater company should want to produce a new play. After all, producing a new play carries considerable risk. It takes a … Continue reading
Posted in Theater, Writing
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Chicago Vacation – Day Seven – Friday
My final day in Chicago was mostly spent at the Museum of Science and Industry. This museum is far south of the downtown Loop so I had to use the Metra system to get there, the trains for suburban commuting. … Continue reading
Posted in General, Travel
Tagged Museum of Science and Industry, Robot Revolution, U-505 submarine
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Chicago Vacation – Day Six – Thursday
I spent almost an entire day at the Field Museum of Natural History. The Field Museum is one of Chicago’s most famous museums and it is huge. I was planning on also visiting the Adler Planetarium and the Shedd Aquarium … Continue reading
Chicago Vacation – Day Five – Wednesday
I began the fifth day of my vacation with a complimentary breakfast at my hotel. Today they served omelets, French toast sticks, and Canadian bacon. I then went to the Walgreens on State Street but their ATM was not working … Continue reading
Chicago Vacation – Day Four – Tuesday
Tuesday marked the point in my vacation where I had definite plans which eliminated the need to find something to do. For breakfast, we were offered turkey sausage and scrambled eggs. I spent most of day at the Art Institute … Continue reading
Posted in Art, General, Theater, Travel
Tagged Art Institute of Chicago, Steppenwolf Theatre Company
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Chicago Vacation – Day Three – Monday
On the first weekday of my vacation I still didn’t have anything major planned so I decided to explore the Wicker Park neighborhood. For breakfast I had an omelet and a cheesy muffin. I went to Walgreens at 8:41 a.m. … Continue reading
Posted in General, Travel, Writing
Tagged Chicago Dramatists, Myopic Books, Poetry Foundation, Reckless Records, Wicker Park
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Chicago Vacation – Day Two – Sunday
The second day of my vacation began with breakfast at the hotel. Then I went to the Walgreens on State Street at 8:56 a.m. and bought a little notebook, a set of scissors, and blister band-aids. I needed a little … Continue reading
Posted in General, Travel
Tagged Centennial Wheel, Chicago, Grant Park, Museum of Contemporary Photography, Navy Pier, Willis Tower Skydeck
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Chicago Vacation – Day One – Saturday
I decided to visit Chicago for my vacation this year because it is the third largest city in the United States. Chicago is also a very important city in the country’s theater community with hundreds of storefront theaters and production … Continue reading
Posted in General, Travel
Tagged American Writers Museum, Chicago, Chicago River, Cloud Gate, Millennium Park, O'Hare International Airport, Pizano's
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New York City Trip In September 2017
Yesterday I made yet another trip to New York City. The first thing I did on this trip was take a tour of Radio City Music Hall. But since I arrived in the city an hour before the tour started … Continue reading
Artistic Destiny
The concept of a personal destiny is unpopular in our culture. We like to think that people forge their own destiny, that you can be a self-made man. We also like to think that everyone has an equal chance of … Continue reading
Posted in General, Writing
Tagged aesthetic appreciation, artists, creativity, talent
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NYC Trip – NBC, Koreatown, Blondie, Dear Jane
Yesterday was my monthly New York City day trip. Ever since April I have been going to New York City once a month this year. I’m going back next month too in September. The fact is that I’m still finding … Continue reading
Posted in General, Theater, Travel
Tagged Blondie, Clurman Theatre, Dear Jane, Koreatown, Rockefeller Center, Seoul Garden, Strand Bookstore, The Tour at NBC Studio
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