Here is an article that has a great explanation about qubits and quantum computing:
One takeaway is that reading a quantum state is tricky, and will make superposition collapse. There is an algorithm called Shor’s that makes this possible (we should read up in that).
The 8th day of Hawaii I spent the day doing snorkeling activities. This is a good read to remember what I learned:
http://travel.johnmatienzo.com/?p=1276
Also, one additional tip is if you want to take pictures underwater, it would have been good to invest in this (this is what Janie did): https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Cell-Phone-Dry-Bags/zgbs/wireless/17875443011
In terms of snorkeling while you’re on a Kayak, you can easily go on and off without actually tipping the kayak over. For going off, put your snorkeling mask on first properly and tightly (remember to wash your face from the sunscreen), and then quickly “sit” on the edge and slide off. Then put your flippers while you’re in the water. Note, if you want to wear a life jacket, put it on and tighten it before you get into the water. Personally, the mobility is extremely limited with a life jacket, but it does make it easier/less tiring if you’re out for a long time.
Went to Makalei Golf Course in Kona, Hawaii (first time on a golf course), and here are some things I learned.
A golf course in general:
About clubs/irons themselves:
Posture and swinging the clubs
Some other things:
In terms of comparing the various Intimidator lines with Chauvet, here is a good video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmHrRQJHaX0
For an explanation between spot, wash, beams and characteristics under each of the aforementioned, this video does a good job in explaining: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vsn8vK3oe-E
For comparing Chauvet DJ intimidator’s line of 375z, Hybrid 140SR, and 475z, look at this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAtGG-Ez6Y4
In terms of comparing boards, look at (although they do not have the ChamSys QuickQ line, only the Magic line): https://www.learnstagelighting.com/should-i-use-grand-ma3-vista-hog-chamsys-or-onyx/
Various effects with 3-in-1 movers (any mover we get should do most of these, preferably all): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BZ-n6RON3s
Great posts to know which lighting companies to consider (and which movers):
An interesting forum regarding the differences between LED and Lamps/HMI: https://www.controlbooth.com/threads/discharge-hri-lamps.39381/
For the mover, it came down to these three, but eventually found the BSW 300:
For selling calls, you want to make this contract when you think the stock price is going to go down. Again, like selling puts, the only money the seller (of the call) makes is from the premium from the call buyer. When you enter into this contract as a call seller, you agree to allow the call buyer to buy a stock at a certain price (called the strike price). Obviously if the price goes above the strike price, the call buyer will execute (since they will be taking the stocks from you at a lower price than the market). Of course if the stock price remains below the strike price, the call buyer wouldn’t execute the contract since buying the stock from the market makes more sense since the price is cheaper.
Some notes: In some cases you actually don’t own the stock the call buyer has the right to buy from you. This is called a naked call. So if the call buyer executes, you need to actually buy the stock from someone else (which obviously is more risky for the call seller than if this were not a naked call. If the call seller already has the stock, it’s called a covered call).
Some questions:
-does the contract have to start when the stock price is below the strike price?
Resources: https://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/06/sellingoptions.asp
In terms of selling puts, you would want to enter a contract if you think a give stock price will go up. When you enter a contract as a seller, you agree to buy a stock at a certain price from the put buyer (called the strike price). The buyer ALWAYS has control if the contract will get executed. The put buyer will obviously exercise the contract if the price starts to fall from the strike price (as the seller will be buying the price from the put buyer at a price higher than the market value). The put buyer will obviously not execute if the stock price if higher than the strike price (since they put buyer would rather sell their stock in the market). For the put seller, the only money he/she will make is from the premium the buyer pays (that is it).
NOTE: When selling puts, you should be selling puts of a stock you probably want to own (with makes sense since if you are selling puts, you think the price will go up of that company, so you you probably have confidence in that company)
Resources: https://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/06/sellingoptions.asp
A couple of questions:
-is there an expiry date for the contract (which would I guess be in the put seller’s eventual benefit)?
-when the contract is made, does the stock price have to be higher than the strike price (for the reasons the contract gets executed automatically when it falls below the strike price?)?
Preparing for Whistler
-To pack, this is what I did (and it worked well).
-pack waterproof gloves, long socks (I packed the really long grey ones that go almost to your knees, plus the long grey ones that go to your calves) and goggles for snowboarding, but rent everything else
-bring a waterproof and wind resistant winter jacket (remember you’re a size x-small), but you also need to bring your inner cloth jacket
-Bring boots (with socks that go above the height of the boots)
-pack ear muffs and scarf
-pack small, non waterproof gloves
-for regular clothes, I brought a light weight hoodie (the grey express one), and a heavier one the black roots hoodie). I also brought a couple of black inner shirts, thermal underwear, one nice shirt and one not so thick outer layer.
-should also pack an umbrella, thermal underwear,
-next time bring a small flask for the mountain 🙂
Getting up to Whistler
-driving up and down with an all wheel drive car rental was fine (but there wasn’t really snow on the roads. But black ice could exist). Although none of the cars rented were verified for winter tires (I think next time just calling the rental place is easiest to see if they have winter tires)
-the other alternative I did not try was epicrides.ca. I bought a ticket, but didn’t end up needing to take the bus
Rentals in Whistler
-you can rent a jacket, pants, helmet, boots and board. Gloves and goggles you can’t (so bring them!). For boots, remember to get the ones with the laces
Getting Around Whistler
-there wasn’t any Uber or Lyft drivers up there (even though there were some in Vancouver). I ended up either getting rides, or calling a taxi: +1 (604) 938-1515
-Parking is interesting. Under the village (most convenient) it was $40 for 6 hours. Also the space under there is pretty tight. Above ground, 7 minute walk from the village, it’s only $10
Gondola’s in Whistler
-there’s a difference between the chair lifts and Gondola/. Gondolas are better since you don’t have to have one of your snowboards already strapped
Mountains in Whistler
-Blackmomb’s easiest Green is far easier than Whistler’s (and shorter). I would start off on that mountain for training
Snowboarding
-Fresh powder makes turning and controlling your board easier. It also hurts WAY less when you fall
-doing a “falling leaf” is good practice for controlling your board, but it’s really only using your heals (which means you’ll never get good if you only do that since you’re not using your toes for control). For falling leafs, always have your board popping out away from the mountain, while you have your weight on your heals
-falling leaf is also good for practicing breaking also
-in general for turning, always have your weight TOwARDS the mountain, and the board slightly up away from the mountain
-stance is really important. Always be relaxed (not tensed up with your legs). It’s less tiring that way, and it’s easier to control your board
-having a shot really helped, since it made me less afraid, and more able to go with it (should bring a flask up there!)
-not sure if I’m a goofy or regular. I sorta kept switching with falling leaf. But this I think I primarily stayed as a regular
-goggles were fogging up often when using them. I think I should get ones with more vents, or just stick to sunglasses
Here’s a really good document describing the different series and the various paybacks you have to give to your investors for each round:
https://blog.ycombinator.com/how-to-raise-a-seed-round/
Here is a lighter document describing the purpose of each investment round with respect to what the company should be doing:
http://www.startupfreak.com/what-does-series-a-series-b-series-c-funding-mean-in-startups/
https://www.facebook.com/JayShettyIW/videos/1946267742354348/
A really good cheat sheet for what gear to be on a bike (depending if you’re on a flat, downhill or uphill road):
https://www.bicycling.com/training/a20004265/how-to-shift/
Basically from that site, you learn that: