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The Nature of Code by Daniel Shiffman
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Statistical Inference via Data Science: A ModernDive into R and the Tidyverse by Chester Ismay and Albert Y. Kim
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Mathematics for the Digital Age and Programming in Python by Maria Litvin and Gary Litvin
Recent books:
- 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
- How The Mind Works by Steven Pinker
- The Idea of the Holy by Rudolf Otto
- Fire In The Head by Tom Cowan
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Category Archives: Travel
Macbeth in New York City
Yesterday I made yet another bus trip to New York City to see a professional production of Macbeth. This was my first day trip after spending a full week in New York City for vacation last month. We arrived in … Continue reading
New York City Vacation – Day Eight
Saturday, September 28, 2019 was the final day of my historic New York City vacation. However, there was a slight problem. An invoice from the hotel was slipped under my door which indicated that I needed to check out that … Continue reading
New York City Vacation – Day Six
On the sixth day of my vacation I gave a day to Brooklyn. I probably should have spent more time in Brooklyn since I’ve done Manhattan to death, but I did not have enough time to do extensive research. I … Continue reading
New York City Vacation – Day Five
Having explored the Upper East Side the previous day, my goal on the fifth day of my vacation was to explore the Upper West Side. I had rarely ventured into the Upper West Side on previous trips so there were … Continue reading
New York City Vacation – Day Four
On the fourth day of my vacation in New York City, September 24, 2019, I began my practice of having breakfast at the Pret a Manger near my hotel. I liked eating there because it was affordable and convenient. You … Continue reading
New York City Vacation – Day Three
The third day of my vacation in New York City began with breakfast at Applebees on West 42nd Street. We don’t have an Applebees in Williamsport but there is one in Lewisburg. I like West 42nd Street even though it … Continue reading
Posted in General, New York City, Travel
Tagged Daniela Trattoria, Dudley's, Iridum Jazz Club, Lower East Side, Tenement Museum, Tinkersphere
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New York City Vacation – Day Two
The second day of my vacation in New York City began with breakfast at Bond 45, an expensive restaurant just down the street from my hotel. This was a Sunday, September 22, 2019. I had a gooey cheese omelet and … Continue reading
Posted in General, New York City, Travel
Tagged Battery Park, Museum of the American Indian, Quest Bookshop
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New York City Vacation – Day One
I finally decided to spend an entire week in New York City for my vacation. The main purpose of this trip was to check out the night life, since all of my day trips end at 8:00 p.m. I have … Continue reading
Posted in New York City, Theater, Travel
Tagged Brasserie Athénée, Chick-fil-A, Ripley's Believe It or Not!
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New York City in August 2019
Yesterday I made another inspiring trip to New York City. The main goal on this trip was to see a Broadway play. This was not my original intention but now I receive flyers and postcards in the mail for major … Continue reading
The Arboretum at Penn State
I visited the Arboretum at Penn State on July 27, 2019. Also known as the H.O. Smith Botanic Gardens, this is the only botanic garden in the region. I enjoyed the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond Virginia so it … Continue reading
Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts 2019
Yesterday I went back to State College for the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts. Since I was just there last week I was able to concentrate on the festival and spent less time exploring the town. On my very … Continue reading
Exploring State College and Penn State University
On Saturday, July 6, 2019, I explored State College and the Penn State University. I had only been there once before, in 2015 for the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts. That is not an ideal time for visiting the … Continue reading
Posted in Pennsylvania, Theater, Travel, Writing
Tagged Beaver Avenue Parking Garage, Cozy Thai Bistro, Eisenhower Auditorium, Fraser Centre, Nittany Lion Shrine, Palmer Museum of Art, Pasquerilla Spiritual Center, Paterno Library, Pattee Mall, Penn State Downtown Theatre Center, Penn State University, State College, State Theatre, The Nittany Lion Inn, Webster's Bookstore Cafe, Westgate Building
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Jim Thorpe in June 2019
On June 22, 2019 I visited my favorite small town in Pennsylvania, Jim Thorpe. My last trip to Jim Thorpe was on September 16, 2017 and a few things had changed since then. It now costs $10.00 to park at … Continue reading
Richmond Virginia Vacation – Friday
The final day of my vacation was spent on a road trip. I got to see some rural areas of Virginia including a plantation instead of just the city of Richmond. The road trip was to the Northern Neck, a … Continue reading
Richmond Virginia Vacation – Thursday
On the fifth day of my vacation, my sister had to volunteer at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden so we went there. While my sister did her volunteer work I strolled around the gardens. First I explored the conservatory which … Continue reading
Richmond Virginia Vacation – Wednesday
On the fourth day of my vacation, my sister took me to the Agecroft Hall. Agecroft Hall is a Tudor manor in Richmond. It looks like some place Shakespeare would have lived in so it is used for the Richmond … Continue reading
Richmond Virginia Vacation – Monday
On the second day of my vacation in Richmond Virginia my sister drove me to the Virginia State Capitol for a free tour of this government complex on a hill in downtown Richmond. Richmond is the state capitol of Virginia. … Continue reading
Posted in General, Travel
Tagged Crossroads Art Center, Science Museum of Virginia, Virginia State Capitol
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Richmond Virginia Vacation – Sunday
My vacation actually began on Saturday with a drive down to Harrisburg PA to catch an Amtrak train to Richmond. I made it to Harrisburg without incident and managed to get across the bridge, but I did have some trouble … Continue reading
New York City Theater Trip
Yesterday I went on yet another bus trip to New York City. This trip went perfectly and I found it to be exceptionally inspiring and invigorating. As I’ve mentioned before, New York City makes a very powerful impression upon me. … Continue reading