Ahhhh! I forgot to finish this (really, start) yesterday. But it's because I was busy bowling. And playing Kubb. It's an awesome game from Sweden, or something. Go read the Wikipedia page if you really care. But I made a set out of wood, with the help of some people who have access to big woodworking tools. I've only lost once to my Dad. That being said, I've only played him twice.
In any case, I've also discovered (sort of rediscovered), and subsequently modified, geohashing. The problem I had with it is that the area where the random point could appear is so large. But I found that if instead of using an entire degree in either direction, I use a tenth of a degree, the location is much closer, easier to get to, yet still probably somewhere I've never been to before. I think it would be awesome to do this on Saturdays with friends, if anyone else is up for it.
And, Happy Birthday, Danny!
21 April 2012
13 April 2012
Harvard and BYU
Well, this blank page is intimidating. It reminds me of the white space everyone's talking about on Google+. I guess I better fill it.
Finals are this week. Even though this is my first time taking finals at the end of Winter semester, there are some thing I've already noticed that I don't like. First of all, I don't really mind that finals week begins on Saturday and ends on Thursday. I understand the need to accommodate graduation, and that no one's parents will want to come on a Monday or Tuesday for commencement. And the testing center is only open until 3 on Saturday, so that's okay. There's still 4 whole days to take a test. But wait! The testing center closes at 2 on Thursday for graduation. But that's not where it ends. Most of my tests aren't even in the testing center on Thursday for some crazy "new testing center policy." Is the policy to not offer finals during finals week? This honestly doesn't make any sense to me, and cuts down my test taking possibilities to 3 1/2 days. And I have 5 finals I have to take! I just wish someone would think about these things before they happen.
Lastly, I thought this article was really interesting. I wish something like this would happen at BYU to spice things up. But I don't think we have enough dining halls to declare war on another housing unit. And everyone lives off-campus, so I don't think that would work either. And deep down inside, I have an inkling that the Honor Code Office would find a way to get involved.
Editor's Note: The Testing Center has decided to have normal weekday hours in all locations on Saturday, somewhat invalidating my argument above.
Finals are this week. Even though this is my first time taking finals at the end of Winter semester, there are some thing I've already noticed that I don't like. First of all, I don't really mind that finals week begins on Saturday and ends on Thursday. I understand the need to accommodate graduation, and that no one's parents will want to come on a Monday or Tuesday for commencement. And the testing center is only open until 3 on Saturday, so that's okay. There's still 4 whole days to take a test. But wait! The testing center closes at 2 on Thursday for graduation. But that's not where it ends. Most of my tests aren't even in the testing center on Thursday for some crazy "new testing center policy." Is the policy to not offer finals during finals week? This honestly doesn't make any sense to me, and cuts down my test taking possibilities to 3 1/2 days. And I have 5 finals I have to take! I just wish someone would think about these things before they happen.
Lastly, I thought this article was really interesting. I wish something like this would happen at BYU to spice things up. But I don't think we have enough dining halls to declare war on another housing unit. And everyone lives off-campus, so I don't think that would work either. And deep down inside, I have an inkling that the Honor Code Office would find a way to get involved.
Editor's Note: The Testing Center has decided to have normal weekday hours in all locations on Saturday, somewhat invalidating my argument above.
06 April 2012
Easter
Easter is this weekend. Take the time to go to www.mormon.org/easter and share your thoughts about Jesus Christ, and read what others have said. Jesus is the Christ and the Son of God. If you want to feel His influence even more in your life, read the Book of Mormon, listen to the words of His living prophets.
And it snowed again today. In April. But I guess that's average for Utah weather.
In other news, Real Salt Lake has been doing exceptionally well this season, and I'm looking forward to watching their game on Saturday against the Colorado Rapids.
And it snowed again today. In April. But I guess that's average for Utah weather.
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