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Monthly Archives: June 2014
Smarter way to cut a cake
Taught by Francis Galton, the mathematician and polymath. Cut a slice across the entire cake, not a triangular pie. This keeps the cut side from drying.
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Leon Battista Alberti, the Earlier Übermensch
A man can do all things if he will. - Alberti the polymath
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The Science of Prediction
My journey in the mathematics of prediction started with chaos theory. Now I have cliodynamics by Peter Turchin (predicting history of civilizations). Then there is Econophysics - using food prices as a variable to predict instability. Then there's meteorology.
Posted in Mathematics, Projects
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Differentiating PCA & PCUSA
Not a bad dissection between the two denomination/religion.
Posted in Theologization
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Kipkay's laser trip wire
The best motion sensor project I've seen thus far. The other DIY (Do it yourself) versions found online are more confusing.
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Mouth Ulcer/sore
Other than 西瓜霜, the mouth ulcer (口瘡) is said to be cured by kiwi (獼猴桃) within 2 days.
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Ligonier Class: Christian Worldview
Lesson 1: Secularism Monolithic culture vs. melting pot (pluralistic). Pre-christian culture = paganism; Post-Christian culture = secularism. Secularism: Humanism, existentialism, positivism (pragmatism), hedonism, pluralism (relativism). *ism - philosophize something. Secularism from Saeculum (world as in this time). Mundus (world as … Continue reading
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Ligonier Class: Philosophy I
Western Philosophy was birthed on May 28th 585 B.C. by Thales' solar eclipse. Outline: Pre-socratic - Thales - The question of "One and the Many - the quest for mono-arche = monarchy" / relationship btw "unity & diversity" (results in … Continue reading
Posted in Projects, Questions
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Kale
A couple days ago, my wife cooked some kale. I looked it up. It contains sulforaphane, which has potent anti-cancer properties (when chopped/minced, not broiled but stir fried/microwaved/steamed) like broccoli. It has rich calcium as well. I am blessed with … Continue reading
Posted in Botany, Vocabularies
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Pleasure in Evil Conduct
Pro 10:23 It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom. Pro 10:23 A fool finds pleasure in evil conduct, but a man of understanding delights in wisdom. Pro 10:23 愚妄人以行恶为戏耍；明哲人却以智慧为乐。
Posted in Memory Verses, Reflection
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