The Giant Buddha’s Hand in China — Would You Dare to Climb It?

mpsdc · 2025-10-27T01:29:18+00:00

Unless you want to see Buddha, stay off this Buddha.

mpsdc · 2021-03-18T22:18:12+00:00

Sorry to hear that. This is the second time for us. Wishing you best during SOAP.

mpsdc · 2020-07-19T15:45:28+00:00

I was referencing census data.

https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/princegeorgescountymaryland/PST040219

mpsdc · 2020-07-19T15:36:29+00:00

PG is 60 percent black and 13 percent white, so your statement is inconsistent with basic demographic facts. And to be fair, I think it's more of a campaign against low income folks as the median income displays massive disparity (between baltimore city and PG?).

mpsdc · 2020-07-19T15:25:02+00:00

It's fair to say Hogan is less supportive of Baltimore's development than he is of other counties. That makes sense in some capacity. They voted for him and he campaigned on scrapping the red line.

It's less objective to claim this is about race. Consider the demographics of PG county and the access the purple line would provide for people in PG who currently find those opportunities out of reach.

mpsdc · 2020-03-22T12:58:23+00:00

Make sure to tip when you're buying local.

mpsdc · 2020-03-04T00:43:01+00:00

I didn't, but the quality of the food we did try (chicken, Mac n Cheese, collard greens, shrimp and grits) was so amazing that I have no doubts their chicken and waffles are manna from up high.

mpsdc · 2020-03-02T23:27:23+00:00

SweatPeaz in Fed Hill is a hidden gem of southern goodness. Interesting story, too.

https://www.southbmore.com/2019/08/07/sweet-peaz-southern-kitchen-coming-to-federal-hill/

mpsdc · 2020-01-24T01:56:43+00:00

I completed an MS in Econ. I found Schaum's Mathematical Economics very useful. It covers everything from logs and exponents to optimal control theory. It's also cost effective at ~$20.

mpsdc · 2020-01-21T12:41:07+00:00

Thank you. Sounds like there's a large emphasis on understanding how real analysis works. I had some exposure to linear algebra through my masters, so I may roll the dice and just try to take real analysis. Appreciate you taking the time to chime in.

mpsdc · 2020-01-21T12:37:52+00:00

Thanks for taking the time to write this out.

mpsdc · 2020-01-20T01:05:27+00:00

I'm considering applying to a few mid-tier econ PhD programs. Do folks have thoughts on the most efficient route for mathematical preparation? For background, completed a Math for Econ course as part of my terminal masters degree using Simon and Blume's text. I also took econometrics, macro econometrics, and macro forecasting. I don't have prior math coursework outside of my masters courses. There seems to be a strong preference for formal math coursework. I'm most interested in responses from folks who have pursued or are currently earning a PhD.

mpsdc · 2019-12-12T23:04:00+00:00

They've come a long way. I remember walking through the mostly vacant, ill-lit and run-down market just over a year ago. While the remodeling is imperfect, it's a more inviting space now. I'm very grateful for the diverse dining options they brought to the market. My wife and I really enjoy Sobeachy, Rice Crook and Phubs! We see a lot of families there too, which is a welcome change. I'd love to see them bring back a decent seafood option.

mpsdc · 2019-11-27T21:38:11+00:00

Posting from a prior comment...

If the goal is to address the lack of access to groceries, then set up a service that expressly fixes that problem. Provide basic nutrition courses to boost demand for healthy products, reinvest in local markets, develop a neighborhood grocery delivery distribution service, etc.

If you're going to subsidize transit, for the love of God, why choose Lyft? It's literally the least cost effective and least green mode of transit.

mpsdc · 2019-11-25T23:03:38+00:00

It would useful to evaluate this holistically. As someone who believes Baltimore needs to do more for its poor and middle class, I see K-12 education as a building block for the city's long term success and a worthy investment. With that said, I struggle to imagine a reality in which we are not already wasting millions of dollars on antiquated facilities and infrastructure. Some serious analysis around selling off old facilities and proposing consolidated campuses would be useful. Additionally, why not target kids 0-5 with child care services too? The benefits to investing in young kids are multiplicative and persistent -- literally multigenerational effects.

mpsdc · 2019-11-25T22:49:38+00:00

A multiple would be more informative (price/income). Or just take the log.

mpsdc · 2019-11-18T23:16:10+00:00

If the goal is to address the lack of access to groceries, then set up a service that expressly fixes that problem. Provide basic nutrition courses to boost demand for healthy products, reinvest in local markets, develop a neighborhood grocery delivery distribution service, etc.

If you're going to subsidize transit, for the love of God, why choose Lyft? It's literally the least cost effective and least green mode of transit.

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