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Rasputina Nicotine
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To Be a Mental Patient
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Variance from Statistics Book
"In statistical consulting, the first question frequently asked is: 'How large should the sample size be to estimate a mean?' In order to convince the inquirer that the answer will depend on the variation associated with the random variable under observation, the statistician could correctly respond, 'Only one observation, provided that the ( Read more... ) -
Gimp Image Rework
I decided to have this image printed in native resolution (about 4~ feet long in length) so I can hang it on the wall without tapestries. I decided to try my hand at fixing some things in Gimp Photoshop first:
New image:
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Wikileaks Iraq and Afghan War Leaks
Today, Medgar Evers was buried from the bullet he caught.
They lowered him down as a king.
But when the shadowy sun sets on the one
That fired the gun
He'll see by his grave
On the stone that remains
Carved next to his name
His epitaph plain:
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Caesar and the pirates
I was sitting at the bar; it was after work. I ordered nachos, Phillip ordered a scotch. I settled on the summer ale. I look to my left and there is a big ass grin and the following words came out ... "Well, you know what Caesar did to the pirates?" I quickly learned I did not know. So for those of you like me ( Read more... ) -
Did I mention, I love Seattle?
So last night we had a really awesome party. Dave cooked up fresh cinnamon rolls, 4 large Chicago style pizzas, cookies and French bread. It was a good time, and I'll always have enjoyed living with Dave. At one point I went for a walk down the block to see what was happening, and stood to watched as this one guy wearing a suit kept giving bums ( Read more... ) -
I love Seattle
Yesterday was absolutely ridiculous. I went to Mt. Rainier with my apartment co-habitant Dave, and one another business statistician Avet G. It was a very particular mix of people, definitely comical. The park there is absolutely gorgeous and a marvel to stare off into the peaks of Mount Rainer.
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View from the top
Today I moved in to my new apartment, right now I am enjoying the view from my balcony:
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Goodbye Awaits
I fly back to the states tomorrow. I'm excited for what awaits, but also so sad to be leaving this Italian country. Last night my friends gave me going away presents at the jazz club, some treats from Sicilia and a Vasco Rossi CD. Then it really hits me: I will not see them for a long time, and not a good feeling! After the club we drove to ( Read more... )