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Planned books:
None
Current books:
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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
Recent books:
- 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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Tag Archives: Pennsylvania
Bob Webber Trail
On Memorial Day I decided to finish the extended weekend with a grueling hike. I was a bit reluctant to hike the Bob Webber Trail because I knew it would be an ordeal. However, I saw photos online where someone … Continue reading
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Tagged Bob Webber Trail, Golden Eagle Trail, hiking trail, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, Waterville Tavern
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Indian Caverns and Lincoln Caverns
I spent the second day of the Labor Day weekend in caves. It was raining on Sunday but this does not matter if you are going to be inside caves. But I don’t like driving in the rain. For this … Continue reading
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Tagged Indian Caverns, Lincoln Caverns, Pennsylvania, Woolrich Original Outlet Store
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Indian Echo Caverns
On Saturday I visited Indian Echo Caverns, one of Pennsylvania’s many caves which are open to the public. I can barely remember visiting a cave when I was a boy. I remember that we bought Indian blankets and an Indian … Continue reading
Weekend In The Poconos
Today I finally made a trip to Stroudsburg PA. I have been interested in Stroudsburg for quite some time because it is as close as you can get to New York City while still being in Pennsylvania. Stroudsburg might be … Continue reading
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Tagged East Stroudsburg, Frazetta Art Museum, Mom's Dutch Kitchen, New York City, Pennsylvania, Poconos, Stroudsburg
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Longwood Gardens Bus Trip
Yesterday I went on a bus trip to a hidden gem in the Philadelphia area, Longwood Gardens. This was my second trip with Sherry Ault Tours, an independent travel agent. I’m keeping an eye out for bus trips. It may … Continue reading
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Tagged Brandywine, Longwood Gardens, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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Memorial Day In A Cave
It was another gorgeous day and I had off for Memorial Day so I decided to visit Penn’s Cave today instead of next week as planned. Show caves are a popular tourist attraction in Pennsylvania. My number one goals for … Continue reading
Day Trip To Selinsgrove PA
Today I continued my exploration of Central PA by visiting Selinsgrove PA. Selinsgrove is another town that I usually just drive pass on my way to Harrisburg because Route 15 bypasses their downtown. For this trip I took Interstate 180 … Continue reading
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Tagged Conrad Weiser, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania German, Selinsgrove
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Day Trip To Lewisburg PA
Today I went to Lewisburg PA. Lewisburg is only a 30 minute drive from Williamsport so it is considered to be part of the area. However, today was the first time that I ever ventured into downtown Lewisburg. Usually I … Continue reading
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Tagged Amish, antiques, Central PA, Lewisburg, Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania, Roller Mills, Street of Shops
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Mifflinburg Oktoberfest 2010
I’ve just returned from the Oktoberfest celebration held in Mifflinburg PA. It was a beautiful day with clear skies and crisp fall weather. The sun was bright and you could get hot in the sun but the air was cool. … Continue reading
Looking For More Freelance Work
I’ve allowed my client list to dwindle down to just one but now I need to look for more freelance work. Pennsylvania has not passed a budget for the 2010 fiscal year and instead of issuing IOUs like California, they … Continue reading
Posted in Business, General, Web
Tagged buget imapsse, freelancing, lay-offs, Pennsylvania, Storefront
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