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Get a mid-grade Kryptonite U-lock and lock the frame (not wheels) to something solid. If you have quick-release wheels, either replace the skewers with bolted versions and/or use a cable to lock the wheels to your U-lock. Note that smaller/more compact U-locks are safer because they're more difficult to cut or break.

As long as your bike isn't super valuable (> $1000) and it isn't the easiest one to steal in the vicinity, this should make theft really unlikely.

EDIT: Also I recommend replacing your seat post clamp with a bolted version if it is quick release. Seat posts and saddles are annoyingly expensive and it takes one second to steal them if you have a quick release clamp.

The closest one I could find on Android was: GoGaucho

Don't know how good it is as I've never been to campus, but at least it's something.

I present to you one of the unique aspects of our odd little census-designated place: https://twitter.com/sbcfiredispatch - Santa Barbara County fire dispatch summaries are auto-posted to Twitter, which means that when you hear a siren, you can check that page and you'll usually see a tiny note about what's happening - couch fire? medical emergency? etc. It's pretty neat.

You actually can on a computer! To be able to do it, go to your Zoom settings online (you'll need to login with SSO, if it asks for the company domain just type in "ucsb"). Once you're logged in, you can find a setting titled "Join different meetings simultaneously on desktop". Turn that on and you're set for future meetings!

I'd like to see this thread stick to serious questions that have some thought about the complexities of IV. Despite IV's problems, I love it so much - its liveliness, walkable density, uniqueness, surprising amounts of diversity, the beautiful parks and interesting buildings and hidden pieces of street art - and it deserves a better question than this.

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Your only options are from the bus loop to Elings and vice versa. As of my last information (two years ago) the 24x, 27, 28, and 15x serve that leg, but you gotta make sure it's the one going the direction you want (and not outta UCSB) because both stops serve both directions.

The Santa Barbara MTD tracker was very accurate for telling you which way busses are going. (Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gov.sbmtd.bustime.app.SANTABARBARAMTD )

Replace "an hour of running every day" with "an hour of attempting to run for more than five minutes at a time but mostly ending up fast-walking, a couple times a week" and I'd join you...

To make up for being lame, here are two running loops I recommend. Suggestions welcome - we could all make a collaborative map of good paths.

Many routers have a built-in Channel Scanner (if you have the manual it should have instructions on how-to).

If yours does not, try something like this wi-fi scanner.

Find a channel with less traffic, should at least help with stability (may not necessarily do much for speed). Again, you will need to change it on the router (not in the Scanner).

Hope this helps!

No it really isn't. Honestly it's one of the best providers there is, it's just a little too expensive and their nodes get slowed down during peak hours, but compared to ISPs like Comcast, and At&T who repeatedly take advantage of their customers we should be thanking our lucky stars that we have Cox here.

Professor Belding is a woman. She was the co-author of an influential paper on ad hoc networks: http://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=3G79TTEAAAAJ&citation_for_view=3G79TTEAAAAJ:WA5NYHcadZ8C

15,500 citations is ridiculous; that has to be one of the most cited papers ever written by a UCSB prof. And she has an h-index of 47, which is above average.

http://issuu.com/ucsbrec/docs/ucsb_directoryfall2015

https://essrclass.sa.ucsb.edu/Activities/ActivitiesAdvSearch.asp

Barcode search on the left: 8209

Or, Category/Sub-category > Gaucho REC > Martial Arts and Self Defense

there's a setting on zoom that allows you to cut out background noise while having your microphone and camera on. Heres a link that might help: https://krisp.ai/blog/zoom-noise-reduction/

Good luck!!

I don't think they have a class that teaches SQL for non-CS majors. However, it's one of the easiest languages to learn.

Some resources:
http://sqlzoo.net/wiki/SQL_Tutorial
http://sol.gfxile.net/galaxql.html

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I would recommend getting resistance bands, ab rollers, elevated pushup handle bar thingies, etc.

Resistance bands aren't as effective (or as satisfying) as a gym workout of course, but they can be used for a wide range of muscle groups and you can still get a lot out of it if you push yourself!

Here's a few links for cheap stuff on Amazon you can get to give you a few ideas: Resistance Bands Ab roller + push up handles

Or you could just go Diary of a Wimpy Kid style, but I wouldn't personally recommend that. XD

You can get 25 test strips via Amazon Prime for $8.

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You could try Codecademy, which is more focused on web development, or Rosalind, which is bioinformatics focused but will teach you some big data/statistics.

http://www.ratemyprofessors.com/ShowRatings.jsp?tid=748114 I took Geog 5 and GOLD said that the course was being taught by Lopez-Carr but some Puerto Rican chick taught it instead. The class was super easy though.

Yes! There's Naked Voices and The Daily Nexus. The newspaper is good, although only as reliable as a school newspaper could be.

You can sign up for various recreational classes at the Rec Cen. The program used to be called Leisure Review, but now it's called the Directory. There should be a couple of different martial art styles with beginning to advanced level classes. Also, the classes are usually pretty small (depending) and usually the person teaching can devote class time to focus on you.

For classes available this quarter: http://issuu.com/ucsbrec/docs/ucsb_directoryfall2015

More Directory info: https://recreation.sa.ucsb.edu/directory/default.aspx

And if none of that sounds appealing, there certainly is Judo club. I think there's also a MMA club, but I don't know how active they are.

Not sure if you are serious. But if you are, june can be pretty foggy in Santa Barbara. So its usually pretty nice weather, but there are quite a few days where there isn't much sun.

As far as temperatures go, I've lived here my whole life, and its usually on average about mid to high 70's during the summer, the hot days getting into the 80's and every once in a while a day above 90. Here are the monthly averages https://www.currentresults.com/Weather/California/Places/santa-barbara-temperatures-by-month-average.php

info is shown a bit better here: https://weatherspark.com/y/1443/Average-Weather-in-Santa-Barbara-California-United-States-Year-Round

Based off his booking dates here and that Extravaganza is usually around mid-May, it doesn't seem that it will be him as he is scheduled for to be in Vegas the majority of May.

This is a survey for my social science writing class, you must be a current UCSB student or faculty to take it, and the survey is about your perception of UCSB.

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i've been struggling to implement CC in my Zoom lessons-- mostly because we don't have "admin privileges" on our Zoom accounts, so we have to go through a bunch of administrative garbage & file tickets with like 3 different office to be able to use services like otter.ai. it's ridiculous that these aren't automatically enabled.

one "stopgap" measure i've taken is uploading recordings of my lessons as unlisted videos on Youtube and then using their auto-captions. It captions everything pretty much flawlessly for me (except for "gauchospace," lol).

On macOS the setting is called Night Shift, and on Windows it's called Night light, but both "warm" the screen colors so there's less blue light. It's very easy to turn on worth a shot to see if it helps you! (If you want to try more complex settings, you can also download f.lux, which is free and has been around longer than the built-in OS settings)

think front white light for your own vision and rear red light for people seeing you is important at night. the majority of car-bike crashes are cars turning right when biker is next to them/in front of them slightly to the right. if you are ever entering, crossing, or riding on roads at night, i 100% suggest buying even a cheap light just to make it easier for drivers to see you. i got a USB-rechargable one that is super low profile, cheap, and easy to use.

https://www.amazon.com/CECO-USA-Headlight-Brightest-Rechargeable-Available/dp/B07M5PS1DR/

I have this book that says that. Also, I searched it up online and I saw the same thing.

I would like to commend you for this post. It’s important to uphold our integrity by paying our fair share. I would like to add that nobody, whatsoever, should visit https://z-lib.org/, who has every textbook on the planet. They can shamefully be downloaded for free. Tsk-tsk. It is un-American to think we should be paying less than astronomical prices on books.

Use google maps to get transit directions. You can enter your to and from locations, desired arrival or depature time, and it shows you different lines and where to catch them. Very handy! I am an SB local and use this all the time.

Link to directions for your situation:

That being said... if you're moving in, spend $8-20 on a cab. Request a minivan cab if you have a lot of stuff. Totally worth it, especially since the bus will get you no closer than ~10 minute walk from Santa Cruz hall, where as a cab can drop you off right out side.

And OP; good luck! UCSB is a very special place to be. Savor every minute of it. As a recent graduate, I'd be happy to answer further questions for you. PM me.

Hi there! Please take this advice with a grain of salt since I'm neither in social sciences nor in undergrad. I'm using my best judgment but I'd love to hear what other people have to say. Maybe u/pconrad0 can add some more insight. Also, full disclosure, I'm a graduate CS student and Data Scientist at a tech company. I see lots of social scientists going into Data Science because of skill overlap, so I have some idea of what might be useful.

A good first step should be an intro to CS type of class. The ideal is getting acquainted with the whole idea of what it is to develop a computer program, developing a computational 'intuition' and getting hands-on experience with your first programming language. For CS majors, that is CS8. As a plus, it is taught in Python, which is a super flexible programming language, used in many domains, including lots of data analysis. Unfortunately, CS classes (CS8 specifically) are pretty brutal to get in if you aren't in the major. I'm not the best person to recommend alternatives within UCSB, but with enough discipline, good introductory courses exist online and can be extremely helpful.

After getting some familiarity with programming, I'd go into the data analysis relevant skills. A good course for that at UCSB is PSTAT 134, focused on learning how to manipulate, analyse and visualize data, and to turn it into reproducible reports. This is extremely valuable for any type of research. Unfortunately, that class is pretty small with a big waitlist. There are many courses online that focus on data analytics, which you could take instead.

Anyway, that's my 2 cents. Sorry if it wasn't more encouraging. I'm gonna end it here since this reply is already too long, but feel free to reach out if you have any follow-up questions!

I felt the same way about the second midterm as well. I ended up making a bunch of silly mistakes from not reading some of the questions fully. I mainly read the text book, since it goes into more detail than the lectures do. The only problem with that is there's a bunch of filler material in there. So I try to get the main concepts of what the professors want in lecture then go and read it in the textbook for further clarity. I also try to keep a badass notebook with a bunch of illustrations on top of my regular notes, it really helped for the first midterm since a lot of the material makes a lot more sense when you can rationalize things spatially. Also helped with visualizing mitosis when you draw out the processes. But I definitely felt that the second midterm was much harder, and it'll be interesting to see what kind of problems will be from the third professor, since its not just straight memory questions.

Usually in these cases the extension comes from some shady software you have installed. Check out here for some examples of what software that could be: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-coupondropdown

In the past I had great results with malwarebytes.org for removing bad stuff. No idea if this works for extensions though...

I get you, I'm also fully vaccinated and still don't want to catch Covid. My #1 tip is to wear a well-fitted high-quality mask when you have to be indoors, ideally N95 or KN95 or equivalent. These are my favorite N95 masks, and they're not expensive. You can re-wear each one a bunch of times, like about once a week (depending on what you're doing).

Don't buy router through them! See this link for some good ones depending on your budget (I have ASUS RT-AC68U) CNET

Get the modem from them and if not make sure you buy a DOCSIS 3.0 which is modern technology, see my previous answer to thread

I took it back when it was just es15, not a and b. For the BA, we had to do chem 1a/al then had the option of chem 1b or es15. Chem 1B is undoubtedly harder in content, but omg I hated es15 so much. I can't stand Gardner - she's all over the place, used(maybe still does?) a fucking OneNote document to dictate all her notes instead of a powerpoint or the chalkboard, had favorites, and we had stupid quizzes every week in section. I'm someone who hated classes w pointless sections and her style just really didn't work for me. In comparison, chem 1a w Kunkel was definitely tough (I didn't do AP chem in hs) and a lot of people on my floor (bio and ES majors) failed it and had to retake it. However I loved her teaching style (clear, direct, no nonsense) and I learned so much chem that quarter. Learned nothing w Helene. It was so hard to get through class.

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So that's my take on that. Will you get better grades in the 15 series? Probably. Is it worth it? Um, maybe? She has pretty good ratings on rate my professor (http://www.ratemyprofessors.com/ShowRatings.jsp?tid=1602527) so maybe I'm in the minority.

As someone on the same boat, I think it's just the phenomena known as the "COVID Blues," which is literally documented to have similar effects to those in house arrest and in jail. If you think about it, some of the effects noted in the Stanford Jail Experiment also resonate with the current state of mind many are facing. It's okay to feel this way; in fact, it should probably be expected within normal people that stick to proper COVID guidelines, since humans are naturally drawn to other human contact due to us being social creatures. It's really like expecting a computer to work after removing one of its two RAM sticks: sure, it can function, but not as well as it could be.

I think one way I dealt/am dealing with this is by justifying the quarantine using both imaginative and very real situations. For example, my dad is a smoker and many of my friends live with an elderly family member. Even if we met with all the right precautions, there is still a chance that we could become a carrier of the virus, and potentially infect the vulnerable. Even if there is a reduced chance, it's never zero, and if probability was not on our side, it could even result in the death of that family member. And of course, this would not be just for us, as many also live under similar/exact circumstances. My friends and I decided that, despite not being able to meet in person for the sake of others and our families, we would still hang out online. We used to walk all over town, so we built our town in Minecraft, and built our own villages with our own houses and whatnot. I met people from my classes, went on Discord chats and played skribbl.io and Jackbox with them, and I think it's part of the only reason why I didn't go completely insane by now.

If all else fails, you could take up a wacky new hobby to distract yourself, like candle-making or building model kits in glass bottles.

While this tournament has ended, you can still follow California Intercollegiate Chess League on Facebook as well as join the chess.com group for updates on future events!

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I got an email from the econ department that it will go as an elective class.

There's another option that's pricier than just buying a really long Ethernet cable but is good to know about: powerline networking!

If the owner can help you identify an outlet near the first floor router and in your room that are on the same circuit, you can use a powerline networking adapter set ($40) to make the electrical lines into an Ethernet cable for you. Then you can plug your laptop into the adapter in your room, or you can plug the adapter into a new wifi router that serves the upstairs area.

It's the actual book we're using.

Here's the link for the book.

We just don't get an access code, but I'm sure it's not a big deal.

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We'll see haha the exact wording of the problem has slipped my mind. Here is it in the slides, super tiny like I said. Only remembered because I thought it was somewhat interesting. https://snipboard.io/oDN6HZ.jpg

The meetings are every Friday from 8-10pm now. I don't know why the club president changed it since it used to be on Tuesdays last year. As for the meetings, we just watch the latest shows from Japan and we vote as a club if we want to watch something weekly. More info here

I agree, the colors are a bit on the intense side. I went with what was here and I saw that the other college subreddits used bold colors as well:

http://www.ucsb.edu/webguide/graphic-identity.shtml

As for gradients: sure, but I'll need to reimplement the gradient mixin in Compass to pass cssfilter.py. Also, I'm considering how it looks for IE people as well since it doesn't support CSS gradients: http://caniuse.com/css-gradients.

I personally don't know of any classes at UCSB that fill a similar role, but there are a TON of resources online for people interested in coding online.

For coding basics, I've heard good things about Harvard's CS50 course, which is free here: https://www.edx.org/course/cs50s-introduction-to-computer-science

For web development, I personally used The Odin Project (https://www.theodinproject.com/) which is also free and aimed towards beginners.

These are not the only resources available, just some courses that I've heard good things about.

This comment responds to that kind of idea:

> Branding exercises for companies are the organizational equivalent of psychotherapy, and the resulting guidelines are just the visible result of an internal deliberation about what the organization means and what it’s for. That’s why the resulting documents are full of design psychobabble, and it’s also why you don’t want to hand the whole delicate process off to some undergrad with a copy of Adobe Illustrator. Simon Fraser U’s “red box” might be a perfectly fine outcome for a $250K project, if it reflects a stable outcome for the University.

> Generally when an organization gets a new logo, it’s because there’s something else going on inside. New leadership, acrimonious departures, mergers, acquisitions, etc. All things that happen to individuals that make them take up/give up smoking, join a new club, dress differently or make new friends.

Definitely Leisure Review. The Fall class started two weeks ago, but IIRC you can start them at any time, but either way there's still next quarter.

Matte is best, keeps the pencil from sliding around the screen unless you get rubber pencil tips. Here’s the one I recommend: iCarez Matte Screen Protector for 10.2 iPad 9/8 / 7 (2021/2020 / 2019), 2-Pack Anti-glare Paper Like Feeling https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XL4SPH9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_DV44KRP24F5WBW4FPKHM?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

My heart goes out to you! I was in a super similar situation my freshman year. I was lucky enough to get a single room due to my disability, but I was right next to the lounge and the elevator on my floor, super difficult to sleep through.

I’d recommend ear plugs, a white noise machine, & and an under the door blocker.

I know this is kinda pricey but I literally bet my life on this noise machine. You can also Google “therapy noise cancelling machine” because therapists have great noise canceling devices for patient privacy. This is my fav tho https://www.google.com/shopping/product/10181924848441947041?q=Noise+cancelling+machine+for+therapy+office&client=safari&hl=en-us&biw=375&bih=749&tbs=vw:l,ss:44&prmd=sinxv&prds=eto:17110261197019653355_0,cdl:1,prmr:1,cs:1

Also here’s an under the door silencer: https://www.amazon.com/Holikme-Stopper-Weather-Stripping-Adjustable/dp/B082W6F8DJ/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=door+muffler&qid=1634942936&qsid=134-3556474-4599943&sr=8-3&sres=B082W6F8DJ%2CB07MSM6G9R%2CB08YNQB395%2CB07GKSGW...

I hope things get better for you, so sorry! Have you contacted DSP? I was able to get a single room by working with them for housing accommodations. Not sure how it works with Covid and the housing crisis but it’s worth a shot!!

Not sure, I haven't done much surf fishing at all but the friend I had who did would go from the shore to the left of the pier as you face the ocean. He had it rigged up similar to this:
https://www.amazon.com/Bullet-Weights-Perch-Fishing-Rig/dp/B00AU5UF8M

They occasionally haul in monsters from the downtown pier and I've seen halibut and guitarfish caught off the Goleta pier. Sized looked questionable to me, but that's between them and the game warden I guess. AFAIK no license needed to fish off the piers.

I'd be more worried about an "upstanding member of the community" stealing it. Disc locks are a start, but it's not difficult for two people to load a bike into a van and worry about the lock later. For piece of mind, get a <em>serious</em> lock and lock it too something (though the frame, not a wheel).

You can find many inexpensive and decent longboards on amazon. I have the Playshion 39 inch longboard and I like it because it has large wheels (so it can roll over rocks and cracks easily) and it is low to the ground as well (less effort to push)

Used is cheapest. I’d post on free and for sale on FB or check FB marketplace. Amazon is cheapest for new, but bookstore works if you need it ASAP.

https://www.amazon.com/iClicker2-student-remote-iClicker/dp/1498603041

Cure Choice Large Electric Heating Pad for Back Pain Relief + Storage Pouch, Ultra Soft 12"x24" Heating pad for Muscle Cramps - Heated Pad with Adjustable Temperature Settings (Gray) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VMQ4CZC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_ekQ7Fb7XAA3FN?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1 This one specifically haha

you can rent the textbook from amazon for $25. i emailed the prof and he said we wouldnt need the owl version, atleast for van koppens class. here

You can always order them online if you're concerned about your health. It's not a bad idea to have a few extras hanging around for scenarios like wildfires or earthquakes. They're not even expensive. The ones I bought are currently $13.28 for a 10 pack on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002YKBV2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1

considering the workload you're suggesting, just getting something cheap around the $500-600 mark would work fine if it has a good screen. Could possibly check out this https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-VivoBook-Lightweight-WideView-Fingerprint/dp/B0795W86N3/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=thin%2Band%2Blight%2Blaptop&amp;qid=1568017482&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-8&amp;th=1

https://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-A320-Wireless-Speakers-Subwoofer/dp/B01HLSMVTQ

Looks small but honestly packs a huge punch, only downside is the battery doesn’t last so you kinda have to keep it plugged in

A lot of this stuff you can just do yourself. Doesn't need to be near UCSB, or anywhere really.

I would just get the OEM rubber inserts/replacements from ebay or amazon or something for the car you have. The OEM wipers tend to be most compatible so simply replacing the consumables is all that's needed. No need to pay someone to slide some rubber out and in.

I also usually keep something like these in the spare tire compartment.

https://www.amazon.com/Milton-S-921-Passenger-Tire-Gauge/dp/B0002SQYTG/ref=sr_1_5?s=automotive&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1523723162&amp;sr=1-5&amp;keywords=tire+pressure+gauge

https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Tire-Inflator-Pressure-Gauge/dp/B073VB41W3/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1523723021&amp;sr=8-16&amp;keywords=tire+pump

Working through Griffiths is a good idea, but I strongly suggest working through an abstract linear algebra book before you do anything else. It will make your life much better. Doing some of Griffiths in advance might make your homework a bit easier, but you'll be repeating material when you could be learning new things. And learning real linear algebra will benefit you in pretty much every class.

I recommend this book as your primary text and this one for extra problems and and a second opinion.

If the issue is that your constant clicking is driving her insane, it would be courteous to buy a quieter mouse. I forced a prior roommate to use this one and afterward I could finally sleep in our room without earplugs.

Howard leight are the best out there. Orange block almost everything but some people find they hurt their ears after awhile. Green are almost as good and very comfy.http://www.amazon.com/Howard-Leight-MAX-1-plugs-Uncorded/dp/B0033Z1RBU/ref=sr_1_9?s=hpc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1436928527&amp;sr=1-9&amp;keywords=howard+leight

Does paying for the pricier packages make a difference?

I have the cheapest package (Internet Essential $35/mo) and use ethernet with this modem. My peak throughput is 2Mbps and Cox claims it is 5Mbps down. I just got an email that my speeds have been upgraded to 15Mbps but there has been no difference. Is my math wrong or am I sensing a major discrepancy here?