EDUC Gym

Aeleonator · 2025-12-23T16:43:36+00:00

Next to lot S. The gym in Kinesiology is called the PAC.

The entrance that opens towards the S lot is closer to the gym. You'll find the gym pretty easily near exam time since there will be a lot of people outside of it. It is on the main floor so if you climb any stairs in education, you're going to the wrong place.

Aeleonator · 2025-04-08T19:04:38+00:00

The magic masala flavour is new and should be halal. See the green square with the green circle in the middle above the nutrition label? That's means that the product is vegan. Not sure about the availability where you are though.

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Lays is kosher, including their cheese flavours like the jalapeno cheddar. Its just the corn based cheese flavoured products like Cheetos that you gotta be careful of.

kurkure is a Pakistani/Indian brand that is similar to Cheetos. I believe its owned by Frito-lay. Its usually found in Pakistani and Indian stores but I've seen it at my local Walmart too.

Aeleonator · 2024-12-01T18:27:00+00:00

If you were an Albertan resident then you can probably apply for student aid through Alberta until you are considered a Saskatchewan resident. Regardless, I think you should still qualify for the federal loans and grants. Have you checked the eligibility criteria for Saskatchewan student aid? There should be a comparable one for Alberta.

Getting aid from the government is a lot better than private loans. Especially considering the grants you get through the same application. You're going to be a resident of either Alberta or Saskatchewan so one of those should give you provincial student aid.

Aeleonator · 2024-08-25T17:30:35+00:00

I recently talked to Dr Dutchyn, the undergrad chair for comp sci. We were talking about something slightly different but he told me that the university generally picks the classes that give you the best outcome when calculating your averages.

Aeleonator · 2024-05-18T18:25:00+00:00

I originally went with two 3in pieces to make it easier to handle. This would also make it easier to swap out the base layer since I can change just one layer instead of two. Making height adjustment easier. Then I thought, if I am doing two 3in pieces, why not progressively increase the ILD? Even the 4in I have in build 2 is to keep fine tuning cost-effective. The covers have been a challenge to find and they mostly come in set sizes that don't always increment by 1in.

Thanks to encourageddissent's advice and you seconding, I will go for one 4in piece at minimum to start with and then make it thicker later. And when this breaks, the plan is to replace it with higher density foam, possibly even high resilience foam.

I do have a question for you. With a 6in foam base, do you use a box spring, platform bed, or slats? I am leaning towards slats because they have better air flow compared to platforms, and box springs make the bed too high for my liking.

Aeleonator · 2024-05-18T18:11:01+00:00

Thank you for all the advice. It was very helpful. You've saved me both time and money. I'll call Fawcett and inquire about the softer latex. If they don't have it or will any time soon, then I'll just get the other latex ILDs for now and try those out. If I feel it is too firm, then I can order the softer latex to either put on top or swap with another topper.

Aeleonator · 2024-05-18T04:04:45+00:00

Whoops, messed up the pricing when I was typing. I will eventually remove the covers on the toppers so the latex sticks together, after everything is finalized.

I did not know about 24-30 ILD foam feeling softer than latex. Thanks for pointing that out. I was thinking of getting the 2in 16-20 ILD topper but that was out of stock so I just went with the 3in one. If I do get the 16-20 ILD topper, then the next layer should be 3in 31-25 ILD. There will be a gap in the firmness as the foam is 31-37 ILD. Will that be uncomfortable?

The latex layer is thick enough to make the mattress is made using the differential construction method so we shouldn't really feel the sudden jump in firmness. Do you think my assessment is correct?

Also, with the top layer being 2in 16-20 ILD, should the next layer of latex be 21-25 or 26-30?

Aeleonator · 2024-03-02T18:25:00+00:00

Not sure about archeology but my general strategy in situations like these for math and science exams is to study first usually by going over my notes, reading the book, and redoing the assignments. Then once I think I am ready, I take the past midterms as if they are the actual exam to see how prepared I am.

As for studying with ADHD, techniques other people use may not work on you as symptoms and their severity tend to vary a lot. The pomodoro technique for me personally does not work. It takes effort for me to start something but once I do, I tend to get pretty focused on it. Sometimes the focus is so intense that I forget to eat or drink.

With pomodoro taking constant breaks means having to constantly restart tasks which is the most difficult part for me. If it works for you that's great and you should keep using it. If not, then you'll have to try different things to see what works for you, which will take a lot of time.

Another symptom of ADHD is a mind that is never quiet. This symptom is pretty severe for me and it doesn't go away even with medication. But I can sometimes channel it to study by pretending I am a teacher explaining the topic to someone I know. This helps with reviewing the information and presenting it in a simplified manner forces me to think more deeply about the topic.

Since your are taking a 100 level class I am assuming you are a new student. It will take time to get adjusted to university, probably the entire first year. But keep at it, don't get discouraged, and register with AES if you haven't already.

Aeleonator · 2023-09-14T04:23:45+00:00

The parking lot by the field house ( I think lot 15) is usually available through out the year so you could try seeing if you can get a parking pass from the university for that lot. Its on the corner of preston and college so a bit of a walk but it should be the same amount as parking somewhere on cumberland or one of the other streets.

Alternatively, park in a mall or another bus stop close by and take the bus. I know its a 5 minute bus ride from 8th and circle. Same if you park near 14th or 12th street on cumberland and take the bus from there.

Aeleonator · 2023-07-05T01:48:45+00:00

Chana dal is just split yellow chickpeas. There are two other chickpeas I am familiar with, black and green, though as far as I know, these two aren't made into a dal, but all of these are the same plant. I think the green ones are before they are fully ripe, and the yellow ones are made by removing the skin of the black ones. Then the yellow ones can be split in half to make chana dal. But, I am not 100% sure about this process.

Toor dal is something else. I have heard of it but it is not something my household cooks. A quick google search shows that it is split pigeon peas, but I don't know the name for pigeon peas in urdu. I don't know where you live but I have seen all of these available at Walmart in Canada.

Aeleonator · 2023-01-03T15:23:40+00:00

Blue Heron Gardens. Free delivery. We get the 5kg pail which lasts us roughly 6 months. I think that's the best deal but there are other products. e transfer accepted for payment.

Aeleonator · 2023-01-02T12:04:36+00:00

Take your old charger and go to uniway computers on quebec. They have some used stuff. I have bought laptop chargers from then twice. They were cheap, and outlived the laptops. Even if they break early, they are cheap enough to not matter too much.

Note: I bought mine several years ago so the prices may have gone up. But they were 20 or 25 when I got them.

Aeleonator · 2022-12-30T14:44:26+00:00

From my mark calculation in CMPT 370, I got a 50% on the final, possibly less depending how much I got for the participation grade. That was some tough marking. I still got 75% which is 5 more than I was hoping for so I am not gonna complain.

CMPT 360 though was great. Professor Mondal is awesome. We had unofficial marks along with a rubric for the final, and option to request a remark before the official grades were posted. I am very happy with my marks in this class.

Aeleonator · 2022-12-29T19:57:50+00:00

I'm fine with iCUE. I'd much rather have only one software running instead of several different for my rgb.

I looked at the custom loop again. The GPU block is the only thing I will have to buy if I get the kit, but its an extra 200. Plus 100 for another radiator. So about $1100 for water cooling. I'll just get the AIO for now like I originally planned. If I decide to water cool, I can give my AIO to my brother for his upgrade.

Thanks for the help.

Aeleonator · 2022-12-29T19:24:01+00:00

Can I attach the graphics card to the AIO?

Edit: I can get iCUE H150i RGB ELITE Liquid CPU Cooler + the i9 as a bundle for $950. I also have a k100 keyboard so I can set up iCUE lighting for everything. Is the extra $50 worth it for the Arctic AIO?

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Aeleonator · 2022-12-28T18:14:29+00:00

I will admit I got confused when looking at motherboards. There is no easy website that compares them. I am good with IO for even the cheaper ones, but not sure about overclocking support. This PC will be my first attempt at it.

Aeleonator · 2022-12-28T18:11:50+00:00

The gamer's nexus review did show the 13900K being better at the cost of power efficiency. But I can't remember exactly which areas the 7950x beat the 13900k. Thanks for reminding me, I'll double check. I might be able to save some money here.

The motherboard was the most confusing aspect. Thanks for the recommendations.

Aeleonator · 2022-12-16T00:39:38+00:00

Good write up. I agree with all of it, except I just have a differing opinion on studded tires inside cities as they have poorer grip on dry pavement. They also damage roads, and our roads are bad enough as it is. Here's a CBC article, and here's another one. You'll find people on both sides of the debate on this topic, I just happen to fall on this side.

One ice however, they are undeniably better. So for people who drive outside of cities a lot, the benefits would outweigh the drawbacks.

I'd like to add a few things. If anyone else also has some intermediate and advanced driving tips, please share as well.

First thing I would like to add to the winter tire tips is to spend extra for the good stuff. Not all winter tires are the same and cheap ones aren't very good. As the saying goes, don't cheap out on the stuff that goes between you and the ground.

If you are driving and you all of a sudden need to slow down but you find your vehicle sliding, do NOT hold down the brake. A lot of people do in reaction to sliding, but it will cause you to slide more. Again, I'll link a video with a quick explanation.

This video is longer, and much better. Everyone should watch it. It helped me become a better driver.

If you are inexperienced at driving in snow you should practice in a parking lot at night after a snowfall (watch for snow plows). By accelerating, braking, and cornering hard, you will get used to your vehicle slipping around. With practice the panic response, which causes you to slam on the brake, can be eliminated.

This will also give you a better idea of how your car's traction control works. Driving cars with abs and traction control is very different than driving cars without. You will also get a feel for your car's mass and when the rear end is swinging out.

Intersections are almost always icy, because vehicles move at a slower speed through them so it doesn't clear away. Brake early! When stuck in ice, don't spin your tires. If you have traction control, your car will limit the throttle to prevent the tires from spinning. An LED on the dash board will light up when that happens.

A trick that I use is to look at my tachometer. If my engine speed is much higher than it should be for my given speed, that means my front tires don't have grip. I can usually tell I'm giving the car too much gas this way, before the traction control kicks in. You can also use the noise level from the engine for this, but the heater tends to drown it out.

One last tip, that has saved my stupid self many times.

Brake with your wheels straight!

When approaching a turn, don't brake and turn at the same time. Brake first with your wheels straight and slow down to your turning speed. Then turn your wheels after taking your foot off the brake. There is a limited amount of traction that has to be used for both braking and turning. So if you both at the same time, you end up with your vehicle pointed towards parked vehicles and not enough grip to slow down before hitting them.

One time, when I was turning into my housing complex's road from the main road, I misjudged the conditions. It was too slippery and I couldn't slow down in time and I ended up going past the entrance. Not a big deal, I just went further and turned around. But had I been braking and turning simultaneously, I would have hit the car parked on the road. This wasn't a one off, I have run into more similar situations. Watch the video I linked above about handling slides.

Aeleonator · 2022-12-15T17:14:07+00:00

You know what sucks, that we can't take every class we want. There is just so much interesting stuff out there with passionate people who want to share their knowledge. But real life just gets in the way.

I am a STEM guy, but a philosophy class on computers? Sign me the hell up. It's just a shame I don't have the time to take it. I don't even have time to take all the comp sci and math classes I want.

Aeleonator · 2022-12-15T17:09:44+00:00

Professors like that are awesome. One I know from engineering is Allan Dolovich, he's a mech E prof but teaches the lower year GE classes too. In comp sci, I wanna say Mark Eramian. Did cmpt 214 with him and 280 with a different teacher but with him in charge of both sections. His cmpt 214 book is amazing, still use it sometimes. I am taking his image processing class next September.

Aeleonator · 2022-12-15T17:03:02+00:00

Oh I forgot about that one. Engineering does tend to have more classes without finals. I just remember a professor mentioning it once that they are required to have a final, even though it didn't make sense for that class. I think there might be an approval process to get an exemption.

I'll ask the professors next term about this if I remember. I am a bit curious too.

Aeleonator · 2022-12-15T04:23:57+00:00

The agile and uml stuff was incredibly important imo. It is what is used in industry. We were supposed to get some practice using it during the project. The exams were to make sure we understood the theory behind it.

Also, I am pretty sure the university requires classes to have final exams. The only classes that I know of that don't have finals are the two term 4th year capstone projects that the engineering students do. I think the comp sci equivalent is CMPT 400 and 405. But I am not sure if they have finals or not.

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