Are we running out of space then?Not running out of space, but often during a day I have these random useless thoughts and I thought I could just shamelessly vent them here. ;D
(I also think Guitar Hero songs would make an excellent thread on its own!)
Another: Store names with bad grammar annoy me. I mean, in Dutch, we append the letter s without an apostrophe (if possible) to show property, like "Berts Winkel" to show that it's a shop (winkel) owned by Bert. But, suffering from over Anglicization perhaps, often it will turn into "Bert's Winkel". The thing that bothers me is not only that the owner didn't know the correct form, but also roughly 80% of the people think it's correct!
Pfft, I'm still waiting for Muse to come to Rock Band.
(Yes, I know Hysteria is part of the Europe Pack DLC, and the fact that it's one of the best songs in the game only makes me want Muse more.)
I just want to carry a red pen and mark out every wrong apostrophe I see. Plural =/=> Apostrophe
Pfft, I'm still waiting for Muse to come to Rock Band.
I wish I could find a job where I get paid to manipulate Excel tables. I love playing around with Excel formulas and tweaking the data to do amazing things.
Someday, I'd like to dissect one of those Hero Lab Excel spreadsheets that are used to make D&D characters and just marvel at how intricate the spreadsheet is.
Another: Store names with bad grammar annoy me. I mean, in Dutch, we append the letter s without an apostrophe (if possible) to show property, like "Berts Winkel" to show that it's a shop (winkel) owned by Bert. But, suffering from over Anglicization perhaps, often it will turn into "Bert's Winkel". The thing that bothers me is not only that the owner didn't know the correct form, but also roughly 80% of the people think it's correct!
Pfft, I'm still waiting for Muse to come to Rock Band.
Too bad they cancelled their concert that would take place in Stockholm tomorrow. :( At least I get a refund.
(I think of how most people use Excel (or Photoshop) as like sitting in a Lamborghini and listening to the radio.)
What are your absolute favourite pokemon?
What are your absolute favourite pokemon?
Is that what these animated sig lines are for? I've been seeing them around, but I have no idea how this trend got started.
(I think of how most people use Excel (or Photoshop) as like sitting in a Lamborghini and listening to the radio.)
Heh, fitting enough analogy.
Back when it was important for me at the time, I got myself certified as a Microsoft Office User Specialist for Word and Excel. I got the advanced certification, and I was shocked at how little of Excel the advanced test covered. Sure, it handled things like formatting, charts, and pivot tables, but it didn't even touch on VLOOKUP, which is probably my favorite formula (I'm sure SUMPRODUCT would be my favorite, but for some reason I don't always see that as a solution). I think it covered SUM and that was it.
Another: Store names with bad grammar annoy me. I mean, in Dutch, we append the letter s without an apostrophe (if possible) to show property, like "Berts Winkel" to show that it's a shop (winkel) owned by Bert. But, suffering from over Anglicization perhaps, often it will turn into "Bert's Winkel". The thing that bothers me is not only that the owner didn't know the correct form, but also roughly 80% of the people think it's correct!
Another: Store names with bad grammar annoy me. I mean, in Dutch, we append the letter s without an apostrophe (if possible) to show property, like "Berts Winkel" to show that it's a shop (winkel) owned by Bert. But, suffering from over Anglicization perhaps, often it will turn into "Bert's Winkel". The thing that bothers me is not only that the owner didn't know the correct form, but also roughly 80% of the people think it's correct!
There's a similar thing in Germany, we call it the "Deppenapostroph". However the Duden, which is the reference for what is correct in German language allows this in case it's necessary to separate the base of the word from the rest.
So one day I was walking towards the train station in my home town and saw a sign saying "ERO'S BAR". I was happy to see someone use this rule in the correct way and making clear this was not an Eros bar, but a bar owned by a guy called Ero.
Then I got passed the tree covering half the sign and noticed it was in fact JERO'S bar and thus wrong.
Im sure the average person whom reads this does'nt even now what they could of done differently. Extraneous apostrophe's are just so prevalent; there everywhere. Ya'll should be more empathic.
Watching American real life shows or documentaries, I always wonder how much is scripted.
I mean, when I watch "Hardcore Pawn" (love the pun) which seems to be set in the Detroit area, there are always a lot of stereotypical African American women raising a scene: "This engagement ring isn't pure gold? You cheap-ass son of a ....." Now I tend to believe that it's not that far from the truth, but I think there's someone outside paying them to raise a scene, no?
Another: Store names with bad grammar annoy me. I mean, in Dutch, we append the letter s without an apostrophe (if possible) to show property, like "Berts Winkel" to show that it's a shop (winkel) owned by Bert. But, suffering from over Anglicization perhaps, often it will turn into "Bert's Winkel". The thing that bothers me is not only that the owner didn't know the correct form, but also roughly 80% of the people think it's correct!
To me, the worst is when people unnecessarily put things in "quotes" (http://www.unnecessaryquotes.com/). WTF are you doing?
On the other hand, it's pretty annoying having trimmed your nails and having to use them to open something.Again another golden days. Of all of my own mind and in what sense has entirely abandoned the remarkable sense of the pain and that I have received, so that if poisoning may eat bread, very beautiful belly of the muscle. Me in a festival of our Lord one thousand six thirty and I made a calculation that everything is made of the whole of my years in time, the situation in the river thirty, and he went down with me, however, that the right to walk on in the mouth.
For me it's becoming a father and going to bed around 9 am and setting an alarm for 11 am to feed him his evening/night bottle.
One of the BBSes I frequented in the 90s had a forum called "Non Sequitur." You literally had to post something that had nothing to do with the previous posts.
Another: Store names with bad grammar annoy me. I mean, in Dutch, we append the letter s without an apostrophe (if possible) to show property, like "Berts Winkel" to show that it's a shop (winkel) owned by Bert. But, suffering from over Anglicization perhaps, often it will turn into "Bert's Winkel". The thing that bothers me is not only that the owner didn't know the correct form, but also roughly 80% of the people think it's correct!
To me, the worst is when people unnecessarily put things in "quotes" (http://www.unnecessaryquotes.com/). WTF are you doing?
I've never had persimmons. We bought some the other day, but we haven't tore into them yet. I have no idea the best way to eat them. My wife seems certain, but she's been too busy to prepare them.This is about the most difficult to eat Dutch delicacy I can think of:
So I stare at them on the countertop, looking like little weird tomatoes. Soon, my little persimmons, soon.
SUMIF is great. And VLOOKUP. But frankly, most situations now where I could use VLOOKUP it's quick just to make a workaround, though when I was doing actuarial work, that was definitely not the case. SUMIF is crucial.(I think of how most people use Excel (or Photoshop) as like sitting in a Lamborghini and listening to the radio.)
Heh, fitting enough analogy.
Back when it was important for me at the time, I got myself certified as a Microsoft Office User Specialist for Word and Excel. I got the advanced certification, and I was shocked at how little of Excel the advanced test covered. Sure, it handled things like formatting, charts, and pivot tables, but it didn't even touch on VLOOKUP, which is probably my favorite formula (I'm sure SUMPRODUCT would be my favorite, but for some reason I don't always see that as a solution). I think it covered SUM and that was it.
VLOOKUP and SUMIF I think are the two most key functions in terms of power multiplied by usefulness. If you forced me to choose, I guess VLOOKUP is more essential than SUMIF, but I use SUMIF basically all the time.
SUMIF is great. And VLOOKUP. But frankly, most situations now where I could use VLOOKUP it's quick just to make a workaround, though when I was doing actuarial work, that was definitely not the case. SUMIF is crucial.(I think of how most people use Excel (or Photoshop) as like sitting in a Lamborghini and listening to the radio.)
Heh, fitting enough analogy.
Back when it was important for me at the time, I got myself certified as a Microsoft Office User Specialist for Word and Excel. I got the advanced certification, and I was shocked at how little of Excel the advanced test covered. Sure, it handled things like formatting, charts, and pivot tables, but it didn't even touch on VLOOKUP, which is probably my favorite formula (I'm sure SUMPRODUCT would be my favorite, but for some reason I don't always see that as a solution). I think it covered SUM and that was it.
VLOOKUP and SUMIF I think are the two most key functions in terms of power multiplied by usefulness. If you forced me to choose, I guess VLOOKUP is more essential than SUMIF, but I use SUMIF basically all the time.
COUNT.
It's simple, easy to use an does exactly what it says.
COUNT.CHOCULA.
It's simple, easy to use an does exactly what it says.
I've never had persimmons. We bought some the other day, but we haven't tore into them yet. I have no idea the best way to eat them. My wife seems certain, but she's been too busy to prepare them.This is about the most difficult to eat Dutch delicacy I can think of:
So I stare at them on the countertop, looking like little weird tomatoes. Soon, my little persimmons, soon.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/39/Tom_Pouce_is_difficult_to_eat.JPG/220px-Tom_Pouce_is_difficult_to_eat.JPG)
When you press down on the top, the cream in the middle comes out.
Apropos of the recent age discussion, I've thought about making a list of "realizing you are old" moments.For me, it was two things:
For me, it was when I realized what people meant when they said that birthdays do not matter as much as they once did.
Or when you go to the doctor and can't just draw a line through all the "NO" boxes any more.
Or when you realize that professional athletes are younger than you (or worse, when an athlete younger than you is "over the hill"). Robert Griffin III was born in 1990 (!).
I've never had persimmons. We bought some the other day, but we haven't tore into them yet. I have no idea the best way to eat them. My wife seems certain, but she's been too busy to prepare them.This is about the most difficult to eat Dutch delicacy I can think of:
So I stare at them on the countertop, looking like little weird tomatoes. Soon, my little persimmons, soon.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/39/Tom_Pouce_is_difficult_to_eat.JPG/220px-Tom_Pouce_is_difficult_to_eat.JPG)
When you press down on the top, the cream in the middle comes out.
Looks like a clear case of "Eat with your fingers" to me.
COUNT.CHOCULA.
It's simple, easy to use an does exactly what it says.
It's plain, so easy to use a child can do it, and it is what is says.
Two atoms are walking down the street.
One of them says, "Crap, I just lost an electron."
The second atom asks, "Are you sure?"
The first atom replies, "Dude, if you're not going to help look, then get out of my face."
http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=4584.msg103229#msg103229
If it's anything like the vanilla slice* it resembles, then using hands is the way to go but you're still going to have the same problem, but you can then rotate it to get at the filling that's come out.I've never had persimmons. We bought some the other day, but we haven't tore into them yet. I have no idea the best way to eat them. My wife seems certain, but she's been too busy to prepare them.This is about the most difficult to eat Dutch delicacy I can think of:
So I stare at them on the countertop, looking like little weird tomatoes. Soon, my little persimmons, soon.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/39/Tom_Pouce_is_difficult_to_eat.JPG/220px-Tom_Pouce_is_difficult_to_eat.JPG)
When you press down on the top, the cream in the middle comes out.
Looks like a clear case of "Eat with your fingers" to me.
I think it's best to remove the top and eat the cream first.If it's anything like the vanilla slice* it resembles, then using hands is the way to go but you're still going to have the same problem, but you can then rotate it to get at the filling that's come out.I've never had persimmons. We bought some the other day, but we haven't tore into them yet. I have no idea the best way to eat them. My wife seems certain, but she's been too busy to prepare them.This is about the most difficult to eat Dutch delicacy I can think of:
So I stare at them on the countertop, looking like little weird tomatoes. Soon, my little persimmons, soon.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/39/Tom_Pouce_is_difficult_to_eat.JPG/220px-Tom_Pouce_is_difficult_to_eat.JPG)
When you press down on the top, the cream in the middle comes out.
Looks like a clear case of "Eat with your fingers" to me.
* There seem to be two main kinds of vanilla slice in Australia - the "real" kind, which features a stiff, yellow vanilla custard in between two pieces of puff pastry, topped with passionfruit icing (or occasionally something heretical like the pink icing in the photo), and the "French vanilla slice", also known as a Napoleon, or a mille-feuille, which usually has an extra middle layer of pastry, a whiter, creamier custard, and is topped with either icing sugar or a kind of streaky mix of white and chocolate icings.
So I went to the opticians today and she told me "Good news! The Astigmatism in your left eye is getting better"
Thats not good news, I didn't even know I had one!!
If you haven't read "Ready Player One," you really ought to.
(http://i.imgur.com/VVD8c.png)
"Only" around 1650 points to 50.
But it takes so much of my life :(Understood, and agreed with, AND we miss you. I miss you.
Also I just tried to start an account on TwitchTV, and was disappointed to find that Tables had been taken as a username. First time that's happened, and hardly surprising, but was disappointed.It's actually really surprising to me that so common a word as 'Tables' hasn't ever been taken from you before.
Eating tables is nothing to be ashamed about, i am partial to a bit of carpet munching myself
I hate when I've just finished updating the Through the Ages spreadsheets and feel like I can Excel pretty hard but then I come here and theory and Kuildeous Excel harder than I can and I feel like I can't Excel very hard after all :(
I hate when I've just finished updating the Through the Ages spreadsheets and feel like I can Excel pretty hard but then I come here and theory and Kuildeous Excel harder than I can and I feel like I can't Excel very hard after all :(
This is always the informative question for me: "What's a pivot table?"
I hate when I've just finished updating the Through the Ages spreadsheets and feel like I can Excel pretty hard but then I come here and theory and Kuildeous Excel harder than I can and I feel like I can't Excel very hard after all :(
I was a total Excel noob until fairly recently. Then, I wanted to do X, and it seemed like the only way to do X was some really stupid laborious way. Turns out there is a function that will do X easily and efficiently. Repeat.
Excel only needs to be learned through necessity. If you don't need VLOOKUP, you don't need to know it exists. The only quality you need is tremendous laziness, in that you would rather Google a problem than brute-force a dumb solution.
I hate when I've just finished updating the Through the Ages spreadsheets and feel like I can Excel pretty hard but then I come here and theory and Kuildeous Excel harder than I can and I feel like I can't Excel very hard after all :(
I was a total Excel noob until fairly recently. Then, I wanted to do X, and it seemed like the only way to do X was some really stupid laborious way. Turns out there is a function that will do X easily and efficiently. Repeat.
Excel only needs to be learned through necessity. If you don't need VLOOKUP, you don't need to know it exists. The only quality you need is tremendous laziness, in that you would rather Google a problem than brute-force a dumb solution.
Incidentally, I do know VLOOKUP, and I've actually used HLOOKUP on occasion. SUMIF is totally new to me mind you.
And pivot tables. I know roughly how to do them, could probably work it out again given a few minutes.
I love IFERROR. Cleans up presentation like nobody’s business.
A useful way to learn the coolest Excel functions at the time that you need to know them is to go ask at http://www.experts-exchange.com/. There are some awe-inspiring experts there that can turn your spreadsheet into a three-ring circus.
Although, most of the time, you should be able to get away with Googling it.
I hate when I've just finished updating the Through the Ages spreadsheets and feel like I can Excel pretty hard but then I come here and theory and Kuildeous Excel harder than I can and I feel like I can't Excel very hard after all :(
I was a total Excel noob until fairly recently. Then, I wanted to do X, and it seemed like the only way to do X was some really stupid laborious way. Turns out there is a function that will do X easily and efficiently. Repeat.
Excel only needs to be learned through necessity. If you don't need VLOOKUP, you don't need to know it exists. The only quality you need is tremendous laziness, in that you would rather Google a problem than brute-force a dumb solution.
Incidentally, I do know VLOOKUP, and I've actually used HLOOKUP on occasion. SUMIF is totally new to me mind you.
And pivot tables. I know roughly how to do them, could probably work it out again given a few minutes.
I love IFERROR. Cleans up presentation like nobody’s business.
A useful way to learn the coolest Excel functions at the time that you need to know them is to go ask at http://www.experts-exchange.com/. There are some awe-inspiring experts there that can turn your spreadsheet into a three-ring circus.
Although, most of the time, you should be able to get away with Googling it.
Ah, ExpertsExchange. Former owners of the funniest unintentionally risque domain name since the Mole Station Nursery.
I love IFERROR. Cleans up presentation like nobody’s business.
A useful way to learn the coolest Excel functions at the time that you need to know them is to go ask at http://www.experts-exchange.com/. There are some awe-inspiring experts there that can turn your spreadsheet into a three-ring circus.
Although, most of the time, you should be able to get away with Googling it.
Ah, ExpertsExchange. Former owners of the funniest unintentionally risque domain name since the Mole Station Nursery.
Every time I see liopoil post something, I think "Huh. Now we have two palindrome bards."
Although I guess liopoil might not be a bard.
Speaking of which, why is your name Drab Emordnilap? It's not a palindrome in itself so writing it backwards doesn't make a huge lot of sense to me...
My other language pet peeve is "I could care less".
EXCUSE ME YOU JUST SAID THE COMPLETE OPPOSITE OF WHAT YOU WANTED TO SAY!
Hey, anyone like wrestling? Like WWE. Also, Tables, why is your name Tables? From where was that inspired?
Hey, anyone like wrestling? Like WWE. Also, Tables, why is your name Tables? From where was that inspired?
Hey, anyone like wrestling? Like WWE. Also, Tables, why is your name Tables? From where was that inspired?
Went on a date today, went badly, so went to the pub and I still can't find THAT BLOODY DRINKING THREAD!
Unfortunately, bad date in this case also reads as 'dullest' date
You mean like:
"I sit around pretending I am in the mafia with a group of people I don't know and talk about hypothetical cases that could come up within a cardset"
The trouble for me, is meeting a girl who matches my high standards, who has low enough standards to go out with me!
The trouble for me, is meeting a girl who matches my high standards, who has low enough standards to go out with me!
You need to lower your standards, then. :p
I'm sorry. The point is to freak them out. Not draw them in and actually make it a productive date.She's good at freaking people out. and dating....but especially the first part...
I shall give you dating lessons. Do not worry.
I'm sorry. The point is to freak them out. Not draw them in and actually make it a productive date.She's good at freaking people out. and dating....but especially the first part...
I shall give you dating lessons. Do not worry.
Oh you know exactly what my point is. Don't even try this.I'm sorry. The point is to freak them out. Not draw them in and actually make it a productive date.She's good at freaking people out. and dating....but especially the first part...
I shall give you dating lessons. Do not worry.
Excuse me, sir. Your point?
I just watched The Runaway Bride for the first time and really, really hated it.
Luckily I was able to mock it throughout, which made for a much more enjoyable experience.
I get annoyed by the TV show, "Bones." Mainly because the main character is just as annoying as Sheldon from "The Big Bang Theory," except that she's not written as a caricature. Well, I would think that she wasn't, but then I hear this exchange:Like Data when he makes a pronouncement about how igniting a petroleum product on a starship is not wise in "All Good Things...". And when it's pointed out that this is an expression, he asks a question that is so favourite to me - "What is the etymology of that idiom?"
"Burning the midnight oil?"
"Oil hasn't been used as a light source for hundreds of years."
I mean, who talks like that? I'll accept that someone new to the English language and all its idioms could make that mistake.
I get annoyed by the TV show, "Bones." Mainly because the main character is just as annoying as Sheldon from "The Big Bang Theory," except that she's not written as a caricature. Well, I would think that she wasn't, but then I hear this exchange:I read somewhere (probably TVTropes) that the Brennan character has gotten more and more stereotypically Aspie (or something) as the show goes on - in early seasons she was just withdrawn and maybe a bit nerdy, but now she has the emotional and intellectual depth of a non-Spock Vulcan.
"Burning the midnight oil?"
"Oil hasn't been used as a light source for hundreds of years."
I mean, who talks like that? I'll accept that someone new to the English language and all its idioms could make that mistake.
I get annoyed by the TV show, "Bones." Mainly because the main character is just as annoying as Sheldon from "The Big Bang Theory," except that she's not written as a caricature. Well, I would think that she wasn't, but then I hear this exchange:
"Burning the midnight oil?"
"Oil hasn't been used as a light source for hundreds of years."
I mean, who talks like that? I'll accept that someone new to the English language and all its idioms could make that mistake.
I've never played an FF game, but I thought FFVII was the classic one?
I've been rewatching The Simpsons, seasons 1-9. I'm not a everything-past-9-is-garbage snob, but for me, seasons 4-9 are absolute gold.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIpLd0WQKCY
Similarly, I love the Dragon Quest series, since Dragon Warrior/Quest I was the first RPG I've ever played.I've never played an FF game, but I thought FFVII was the classic one?
Most people I know like FFVII better than FFVIII... they also will say that FFVI (III in US) is better. I personally disagree... maybe it's because FFVIII was my first FF (my first RPG, really). But I just so fell in love with the game when I first played it, and then after I finished it I went to play VII... I just couldn't get into it at all. Likely because the graphics and story of VIII are so "real" (keeping in mind it's still PS1).
I've never played an FF game, but I thought FFVII was the classic one?
Most people I know like FFVII better than FFVIII... they also will say that FFVI (III in US) is better. I personally disagree... maybe it's because FFVIII was my first FF (my first RPG, really). But I just so fell in love with the game when I first played it, and then after I finished it I went to play VII... I just couldn't get into it at all. Likely because the graphics and story of VIII are so "real" (keeping in mind it's still PS1).
Why is 6 afraid of 7?heh
BECAUSE 7 ATE 9 LOL
Anything I've posted is vital. Everything else can be skipped.
You can't.
Just writing yearly performance reviews for my team.
I wonder how Teachers manage to do this on a frequent basis, I am struggling and I only need to do it once a year!
Why do I find the need to watch every school closing until mine comes up when I already know they don't have school??
Quoted from a friend:When scheduling employees, I tend to look at calendar school closing days. It is surprisingly difficult to find that information for K-12 schools. It's a bit easier for colleges and universities.QuoteWhy do I find the need to watch every school closing until mine comes up when I already know they don't have school??
I just have to wonder why people still rely on watching scrolling school closings on television in the age of the internet. Somebody is doing something weird.
When scheduling employees, I tend to look at calendar school closing days. It is surprisingly difficult to find that information for K-12 schools. It's a bit easier for colleges and universities.
Quoted from a friend:When scheduling employees, I tend to look at calendar school closing days. It is surprisingly difficult to find that information for K-12 schools. It's a bit easier for colleges and universities.QuoteWhy do I find the need to watch every school closing until mine comes up when I already know they don't have school??
I just have to wonder why people still rely on watching scrolling school closings on television in the age of the internet. Somebody is doing something weird.
He's talking about inclement weather closings, not scheduled closings.
I understand that, but the information is not as readily available as it could be.Quoted from a friend:When scheduling employees, I tend to look at calendar school closing days. It is surprisingly difficult to find that information for K-12 schools. It's a bit easier for colleges and universities.QuoteWhy do I find the need to watch every school closing until mine comes up when I already know they don't have school??
I just have to wonder why people still rely on watching scrolling school closings on television in the age of the internet. Somebody is doing something weird.
He's talking about inclement weather closings, not scheduled closings.
I just spent 10 hours writing Connect-Four in C involving forks and pipes, and I can't even play it; it's only a simulation. X_XC is a tad more difficult than most languages you're likely to actually program.
Man, programming is hard.
I made a Java applet that drew Mandelbrot-pictures and had a zoom-function back in university.I just spent 10 hours writing Connect-Four in C involving forks and pipes, and I can't even play it; it's only a simulation. X_XC is a tad more difficult than most languages you're likely to actually program.
Man, programming is hard.
Connect four sounds a lot more fun than anything I did when I first learned programming.
Prelude> let primes = sieve [2..] where sieve (x:xs) = x : sieve [y | y <- xs, y `mod` x /= 0]
Prelude> take 20 primes
[2,3,5,7,11,13,17,19,23,29,31,37,41,43,47,53,59,61,67,71]
Haskell is beautiful:When I took the functional programming course we had a customized version of Haskell called Helium.Code: [Select]Prelude> let primes = sieve [2..] where sieve (x:xs) = x : sieve [y | y <- xs, y `mod` x /= 0]
Prelude> take 20 primes
[2,3,5,7,11,13,17,19,23,29,31,37,41,43,47,53,59,61,67,71]
My hair dryer just died. It was the greatest hair dryer I have ever known. RIP hair dryer.
Also the wire is really short on mine so I can't be on my laptop and dry my hair at the same time. This just gets worse and worse :'(
Also the wire is really short on mine so I can't be on my laptop and dry my hair at the same time. This just gets worse and worse :'(
Haskell is beautiful:When I took the functional programming course we had a customized version of Haskell called Helium.Code: [Select]Prelude> let primes = sieve [2..] where sieve (x:xs) = x : sieve [y | y <- xs, y `mod` x /= 0]
Prelude> take 20 primes
[2,3,5,7,11,13,17,19,23,29,31,37,41,43,47,53,59,61,67,71]
I was so used to imperative programming that I thought "meh, how good can this be"?
But then I learned the beauty of the mathematical statements and easy recursion with head and tail functionality, oh the elegance.
I'm almost a bit sad that in my day job I still use C# and Java most of the time. If only I could work on a project which used F# for instance.
Today's wonderful amazing incredible song of the day
Carly Rae Jepsen & NIN -- Call Me A Hole (Call Me Maybe / Head Like a Hole)
GROUP A (Select 1 Driver) GROUP D (Select 3 Drivers)
ALONSO (Ferrari) GROSJEAN (Lotus)
VETTEL (Red Bull) MALDONADO (Williams)
CHOICE PEREZ (McLaren)
A PIC (Caterham)
RICCIARDO (Toro Rosso)
SUTIL (Force India)
VERGNE ( Toro Rosso)
GROUP B (Select 2 Drivers) CHOICE
BUTTON (McLaren) D1
HAMILTON (Mercedes) CHOICE
MASSA (Ferrari) D2
RAIKKONEN (Lotus) CHOICE
WEBBER (Red Bull) D3
CHOICE
B1
CHOICE GROUP E (Select 2 Drivers)
B2 BIANCHI (Marussia)
BOTTAS (Williams)
CHILTON (Marussia)
GROUP C (Select 1 Driver) GUTIERREZ (Sauber)
DI RESTA (Force India) VAN DER GARDE (Caterham)
HULKENBERG (Sauber) CHOICE
ROSBERG (Mercedes) E1
CHOICE CHOICE
C E2
CONSTRUCTORS
GROUP F (Select 1 Team) GROUP H (Select 1 Team)
FERRARI SAUBER
MCLAREN TORO ROSSO
RED BULL WILLIAMS
CHOICE CHOICE
F H
GROUP G (Select 1 Team) GROUP I (Select 1 Team)
FORCE INDIA CATERHAM
LOTUS MARUSSIA
MERCEDES CHOICE
CHOICE I
G
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eh-72yBP7sw
Pentatonix -- awesome a capella group
but when they add in instruments... one of them played by Lindsey Stirling...
:o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eh-72yBP7sw
Pentatonix -- awesome a capella group
but when they add in instruments... one of them played by Lindsey Stirling...
:o
Lindsey Stirling rocks. I'll gladly take her before Joshua Bell or similar prima donnas.
This is the greatest Euro game I have ever seen (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO0Wy7Zof90)
(and by "greatest" I mean "greatest" and by "Euro" I mean "comes from Europe" and by "game" I mean "what is this I don't even")
I have to admit that I'm glad kuroishin showed up (http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=6282.0 (http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=6282.0)). This place was getting boring. I think I'm addicted to internet drama. :-[
I have to admit that I'm glad kuroishin showed up (http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=6282.0 (http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=6282.0)). This place was getting boring. I think I'm addicted to internet drama. :-[
You were the one who complained first...
Level 50 on Kong.
I'd say I'm done with it, but I'm pretty sure I told myself that at level 40 too...
Level 50 on Kong.
I'd say I'm done with it, but I'm pretty sure I told myself that at level 40 too...
Oh man, I'm only, like, level 36.
Super Duck Punch!!!!
Level 50 on Kong.
I'd say I'm done with it, but I'm pretty sure I told myself that at level 40 too...
Oh man, I'm only, like, level 36.
Super Duck Punch!!!!
I am sad, because all my PBF games are currently waiting on someone else.
Although, I haven't finished reading the rules to Mage Knight, so I'm not upset that MKII hasn't started yet.
ahhh, classic Project Manager who buts his nose in when its not needed / Developer who doesn't think he needs management situation!
Being able to program is one of the most useful skills ever. I'm trying to learn Japanese, and I just wrote a program that would randomize Japanese characters and output them into a .txt file.I can relate to this whole post. I'm not a great 1337haxxor, but knowing the basics sure comes in handy every now and then.
In cribbage that's 6 double posts.
Random thought for the day: milk does not mix well with the taste of mouthwashNo, probably not.
I always thought it was pronounced "SUH-gee".
I always thought it was pronounced "SUH-gee".The g not being hard.
I was just using my program to help me read Japanese, and I just read "すじ" which is spelled in English as "suji" (have no idea what that actually means in Japanese yet) which is pronounced "soojee" just like my username...
I always thought it was pronounced "SUH-gee".
EVERYBODY DOES!!!!! >:(
I always thought it was pronounced "SUH-gee".
EVERYBODY DOES!!!!! >:(
Well, after all, only one English word (and its derivatives) pronounces -udg- with an -oo- sound, the word is only 50 years old, and some people regard it as a misspelling with a d that shouldn't be there. Meanwhile, English words with an -ooj- sound invariably contain -ug- without the d.
So... yeah. The orthography of sudgy is such that it ought to rhyme with pudgy, fudgy, and budgie.
I always thought it was pronounced "SUH-gee".
EVERYBODY DOES!!!!! >:(
Well, after all, only one English word (and its derivatives) pronounces -udg- with an -oo- sound, the word is only 50 years old, and some people regard it as a misspelling with a d that shouldn't be there. Meanwhile, English words with an -ooj- sound invariably contain -ug- without the d.
So... yeah. The orthography of sudgy is such that it ought to rhyme with pudgy, fudgy, and budgie.
What word has -udg- as an -oo- sound? Perhaps I need to go to bed because I am having trouble even thinking of an English word with an -ooj- sound regardless of spelling...
I was just using my program to help me read Japanese, and I just read "すじ" which is spelled in English as "suji" (have no idea what that actually means in Japanese yet) which is pronounced "soojee" just like my username...
http://www.csse.monash.edu.au/~jwb/cgi-bin/wwwjdic.cgi?1E
Also, greatest website ever for Japanese study.
Also also, it isn't "soojee" actually. The "su" is short, so it's more like the "su" in suit + the letter G. If you want soojee, you'd go with: すうじ
http://www.csse.monash.edu.au/~jwb/cgi-bin/wwwjdic.cgi?1F
I was just using my program to help me read Japanese, and I just read "すじ" which is spelled in English as "suji" (have no idea what that actually means in Japanese yet) which is pronounced "soojee" just like my username...
http://www.csse.monash.edu.au/~jwb/cgi-bin/wwwjdic.cgi?1E
Also, greatest website ever for Japanese study.
Also also, it isn't "soojee" actually. The "su" is short, so it's more like the "su" in suit + the letter G. If you want soojee, you'd go with: すうじ
http://www.csse.monash.edu.au/~jwb/cgi-bin/wwwjdic.cgi?1F
I've always imagined the "oo" being short. I always say it as "oo" because some people, when they think of "u", think of the upside down e (I don't know how to type that). Also, the links don't work for me...
Axxle is pronounced wumpus just so yall know. /mightbealie
I have been reading it as すっじ all the time.I always thought it was pronounced "SUH-gee".
EVERYBODY DOES!!!!! >:(
I have been reading it as すっじ all the time.I always thought it was pronounced "SUH-gee".
EVERYBODY DOES!!!!! >:(
Though, the anal-retentive part of me had issues with just how fluid sentence structure was.I suggest not learning Finnish. We don't have a sentence structure.
Though, the anal-retentive part of me had issues with just how fluid sentence structure was.I suggest not learning Finnish. We don't have a sentence structure.
I always thought it was pronounced "SUH-gee".
EVERYBODY DOES!!!!! >:(
Well, after all, only one English word (and its derivatives) pronounces -udg- with an -oo- sound, the word is only 50 years old, and some people regard it as a misspelling with a d that shouldn't be there. Meanwhile, English words with an -ooj- sound invariably contain -ug- without the d.
So... yeah. The orthography of sudgy is such that it ought to rhyme with pudgy, fudgy, and budgie.
What word has -udg- as an -oo- sound? Perhaps I need to go to bed because I am having trouble even thinking of an English word with an -ooj- sound regardless of spelling...
It is not a common word outside hackerspace, engineering, and the military. A free +1 to the first person who knows it.
I was just using my program to help me read Japanese, and I just read "すじ" which is spelled in English as "suji" (have no idea what that actually means in Japanese yet) which is pronounced "soojee" just like my username...
http://www.csse.monash.edu.au/~jwb/cgi-bin/wwwjdic.cgi?1E
Also, greatest website ever for Japanese study.
Also also, it isn't "soojee" actually. The "su" is short, so it's more like the "su" in suit + the letter G. If you want soojee, you'd go with: すうじ
http://www.csse.monash.edu.au/~jwb/cgi-bin/wwwjdic.cgi?1F
I've always imagined the "oo" being short. I always say it as "oo" because some people, when they think of "u", think of the upside down e (I don't know how to type that). Also, the links don't work for me...
The word in question is "kludge." Many instead spell it "kluge," and quite a few people think the form with the d ought to rhyme with fudge.
Captain Teemo o-o-on duty. Yes sir! Hup-two-three-four, never underestimate the power of the Scout's code.
Captain Teemo o-o-on duty. Yes sir! Hup-two-three-four, never underestimate the power of the Scout's code.
Oh good, I was worried we'd gone off on an organized tangent.
Never underestimate the power of the Scout's code.Wait what
Radnom
onmdRaRadnom
Rock, Paper, Scissors? Shoot.Who?
Ozle.Rock, Paper, Scissors? Shoot.Who?
Is that three lives remaining now?I believe. Ooohhh run everyone, crazy Morg has gun!
So, turns out I can fly to New York for next weekend and stay cheaper than the same of trip to Athens!
So, turns out I can fly to New York for next weekend and stay cheaper than the same of trip to Athens!
Isn't NYC closer to Tuvalu anyway?
-shakespeare-I see you driving
Every time I see Titandrake's name, it parses in my mind as tit and rake. Probably could be used as a pervert test.What do you mean, it's a common bird and a tool. Nothing perverted there.
This Fridays Holiday approved at 10am
Holiday to Barcelona booked at 11am
Wooo
Hey Ozle, whats an Ozle?
This Fridays Holiday approved at 10am
Holiday to Barcelona booked at 11am
Wooo
Today I am a sad Ozle!
Got phoned up last night to tell me there was a problem with my booking and that I dont actually have flights + Hotel booked
And to do it again today the price has gone up £100!
Hohoho, seems Annonymous have taken over Westboro Baptist Church.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Westboro-Baptist-Church/400347320041300
Casually speedrunning the game VVVVVV. After several attempts, managed to get 23:54 minutes + 59 deaths. Going to try to get some levels more consistent.
(For perspective, the current world record is 13:18, so I'm not doing that good.)
Also a question. Does anyone know if there's a (sensible) way to make Powerpoint give a random number generator? It would be useful for a club I do AV at.What's AV? I can only think of Adult Video and that's probably not it.
Casually speedrunning the game VVVVVV. After several attempts, managed to get 23:54 minutes + 59 deaths. Going to try to get some levels more consistent.
(For perspective, the current world record is 13:18, so I'm not doing that good.)
Ooh, you're a speedrunner? VVVVVV is a fun game for speedrunning, or at least it looks it.
I've been Speedrunning You Have to Win the Game (http://speeddemosarchive.com/YouHaveToWinTheGame.html) recently, that's quite a fun indie game. My record is 5:23 (1 unintentional death), WR is 4:58. Once the WR gets optimised with the current route it should go down to about 4:50. I contributed to the current route, cut about 20 seconds off the old route.
Also a question. Does anyone know if there's a (sensible) way to make Powerpoint give a random number generator? It would be useful for a club I do AV at.
Lesson: there are too many academics playing Dominion.You could always play base octopus.
Lovatz
Lovatz
(Lovász)
Hungarian pronunciation guide:
s is "sh"
z is ... "z"
zs is "zh", like "jeu" in French
sz is the one that actually sounds like "s"
Disclaimer: I only speak mathematician's Hungarian.
Random Stuff =/= disruptive and non-contributory posting
Got it! New PB, 20:14. (http://imgur.com/FPIMsy6)
Wasn't expecting it, since the run felt so terrible. I was expecting something more like 25 minutes or so. Just 14 more seconds.
Got it! New PB, 20:14. (http://imgur.com/FPIMsy6)
Wasn't expecting it, since the run felt so terrible. I was expecting something more like 25 minutes or so. Just 14 more seconds.
Is that your personal best for running a marathon?
77.67 to 77.83 mphSounds right to me.
Got it! New PB, 20:14. (http://imgur.com/FPIMsy6)
Wasn't expecting it, since the run felt so terrible. I was expecting something more like 25 minutes or so. Just 14 more seconds.
Is that your personal best for running a marathon?
http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=marathon+%2F+%281214+seconds%29Quote77.67 to 77.83 mphSounds right to me.
Nice job.
Probably a good way to cut those seconds off is to work out where you struggle most, and improve it.
I just saw over at BGG that Tables plays Netrunner and I nearly cheered in delight.
I just saw over at BGG that Tables plays Netrunner and I nearly cheered in delight.
Dude... someone presented the oppertunity for me to do maths. I don't need to play a game to do that.
(I don't play netrunner. Well, not really. I've played with a few friends, but don't have any sets myself. I have a zany Jinteki deck idea I want to try out at some point though... even though I'm about 75% sure it won't work as intended)
I have a zany Jinteki deck idea
So I'm currently working my way through [CREME EGGS] which I got when I visited my family a couple of weeks ago. They were 5p each in Waitrose, so we bought 2 boxes. When they were counted at the till it turned out we had 107 between us, but then my brother went back for an extra box and we ended up with 157 Creme Eggs. I only brought 1 of the boxes back to York with me, and I have my fiancee to help me, but the box still looks practically untouched and I am a bit sick of them now. I've had at least 1 a day for the past week.
I watched a video (possibly by Rahdo) about Netrunner to see what the big deal was. It looked pretty bland and linear. Why is it such a big deal?
wert3 :: Either ([Int],Bool) Bool
wert3 = Left ([4,6..], True)
the site woks for a while and then gives me an error message that roughly translates to:Time Out!They didn't tell me the value needed to be finite. EDGE CASED!
Either the system is overloaded or your solution leads to very comprehensive calculations.
All exercises are made in a way so they can be processed in short time.
You should rework your solution or resubmit it later.
Thanks for understanding.
I just saw over at BGG that Tables plays Netrunner and I nearly cheered in delight.
Dude... someone presented the oppertunity for me to do maths. I don't need to play a game to do that.
(I don't play netrunner. Well, not really. I've played with a few friends, but don't have any sets myself. I have a zany Jinteki deck idea I want to try out at some point though... even though I'm about 75% sure it won't work as intended)
You troll the forums of games you don't play very often just looking for chances to do math? :P
A supermarket chain has been forced to withdraw bags of nuts - for failing to declare they may contain peanuts.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-22308165QuoteA supermarket chain has been forced to withdraw bags of nuts - for failing to declare they may contain peanuts.
I... ummmm..... Really?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-22308165QuoteA supermarket chain has been forced to withdraw bags of nuts - for failing to declare they may contain peanuts.
I... ummmm..... Really?
This makes a lot more sense when you consider that a) They're labelled as a particular type of nuts, not e.g. assorted nuts and b) Peanuts aren't nuts (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peanut)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-22308165QuoteA supermarket chain has been forced to withdraw bags of nuts - for failing to declare they may contain peanuts.
I... ummmm..... Really?
This makes a lot more sense when you consider that a) They're labelled as a particular type of nuts, not e.g. assorted nuts and b) Peanuts aren't nuts (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peanut)
But the particular type of nut that they are labelled as is monkey nuts, which you'd hope everyone (or at least those with an allergy to peanuts) knows is another name for peanuts.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-22308165QuoteA supermarket chain has been forced to withdraw bags of nuts - for failing to declare they may contain peanuts.
I... ummmm..... Really?
This makes a lot more sense when you consider that a) They're labelled as a particular type of nuts, not e.g. assorted nuts and b) Peanuts aren't nuts (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peanut)
But the particular type of nut that they are labelled as is monkey nuts, which you'd hope everyone (or at least those with an allergy to peanuts) knows is another name for peanuts.
@ehalc, the queens face makes that.
Happy news: Got my copy of the Anniversary Edition of Galaxy Trucker. It is so beautiful. And so big. I can't wait to whip that bad boy out in mixed company.
Sad news: I have to wait to bring it out. And I can't even play it at my place, as my table isn't large enough to handle it. Sorry, fella, on the shelf you go.
Happy news: Got my copy of the Anniversary Edition of Galaxy Trucker. It is so beautiful. And so big. I can't wait to whip that bad boy out in mixed company.
Sad news: I have to wait to bring it out. And I can't even play it at my place, as my table isn't large enough to handle it. Sorry, fella, on the shelf you go.
You clearly have dreams of being taken out of context. Luckily, your wish is my command.
@ehalc, the queens face makes that.
Isn't that a Bishop? :P
And that's why they surrender.@ehalc, the queens face makes that.
Isn't that a Bishop? :P
Assuming that is close enough to cause checkmate that has to be a queen, if it was a bishop the king could move forward/backward.
I just learnt a method for finding cube roots of numbers between 1,000 and 1,000,000 with integer cube roots, and it's pretty easy.
Roughly: Look at the last digit of your number, that determines the second digit of your cube root
Divide by 1,000 and round down, then find the next cube below that number. The cube root of that is the 10's digit.
E.g. 389,017.
A 7 at the end can only be caused by a units digit of 3
389 is larger than 343 (but smaller than 512), which is 7 cubed.
So this is 73^3
This is why I have an English/Creative Writing degree.
This is why I have an English/Creative Writing degree.
How did you get it?
@ehalc, the queens face makes that.
Isn't that a Bishop? :P
Assuming that is close enough to cause checkmate that has to be a queen, if it was a bishop the king could move forward/backward.
Happy news: Got my copy of the Anniversary Edition of Galaxy Trucker. It is so beautiful. And so big. I can't wait to whip that bad boy out in mixed company.
Sad news: I have to wait to bring it out. And I can't even play it at my place, as my table isn't large enough to handle it. Sorry, fella, on the shelf you go.
You clearly have dreams of being taken out of context. Luckily, your wish is my command.
Happy news: Got my copy of the Anniversary Edition of Galaxy Trucker. It is so beautiful. And so big. I can't wait to whip that bad boy out in mixed company.
Sad news: I have to wait to bring it out. And I can't even play it at my place, as my table isn't large enough to handle it. Sorry, fella, on the shelf you go.
You clearly have dreams of being taken out of context. Luckily, your wish is my command.
Well, really, I often do take conversations and purposefully spin them into something dirty. It's just not a party if I don't spout off innuendos at least 10 times in the night.
I wasn't expecting a quote in that thread, since it wasn't innocuous to begin with, but I'll gracefully accept any attention drawn to the fact that I have the anniversary edition of Galaxy Trucker. Now we just need to schedule a game night with it.
Dear Random Q. Student:yup. this exactly.
The final is scheduled for a certain day at a certain time. That day and time has been on the academic calendar since, at the latest, May 2012. When you sign up for classes, consider looking at your personal calendar in advance. If you are planning to leave the state for the summer on Tuesday of finals week, consider signing up for a course that does not have a final on Thursday. For that matter, if you're planning to leave on the Tuesday of finals week, consider not signing up for courses at all.
Either way, don't ask me three weeks before the end of the semester if you can take the final early.
Just noticed a new user with 0 posts named "magicfuck." Let's see how long before that account gets deleted (maybe he's a nice guy and Dominion champion).
Just noticed a new user with 0 posts named "magicfuck." Let's see how long before that account gets deleted (maybe he's a nice guy and Dominion champion).That guy was around all the time on iso - you never saw him?
I have to say, with all frankness, I am being totally serious here - I was actually a bit afraid I'd get paired up with him while doing a video.
Well, it was only a bit, and I would have - I really don't like declining though.I have to say, with all frankness, I am being totally serious here - I was actually a bit afraid I'd get paired up with him while doing a video.
I narrowly avoided playing a game with him today by pressing the "decline" button. It was tough, though.
Dear Random Q. Student:yup. this exactly.
The final is scheduled for a certain day at a certain time. That day and time has been on the academic calendar since, at the latest, May 2012. When you sign up for classes, consider looking at your personal calendar in advance. If you are planning to leave the state for the summer on Tuesday of finals week, consider signing up for a course that does not have a final on Thursday. For that matter, if you're planning to leave on the Tuesday of finals week, consider not signing up for courses at all.
Either way, don't ask me three weeks before the end of the semester if you can take the final early.
Yesterday, I was expecting to do almost nothing today, sit at home play at games etc.. I forgot I had a lecture... which means 4 mile round trip of walking... and also laser quest which including playing that (four games of 20 minutes) means I ended doing approximately 13 miles of walking/running today. Slightly more than my planned zero.
And it was awesome.
Yesterday, I was expecting to do almost nothing today, sit at home play at games etc.. I forgot I had a lecture... which means 4 mile round trip of walking... and also laser quest which including playing that (four games of 20 minutes) means I ended doing approximately 13 miles of walking/running today. Slightly more than my planned zero.
And it was awesome.
OMG I want to go play laser tag!
Should magically fix itself when you least suspect it.
What kind of program are you creating? Are you using source control? On really tough problems in complicated systems I usually just revert back my changes to before the bug happened and that usually indicates where the bug is.
This is the most hilarious thing I have read this week.
http://www.buzzfeed.com/hnigatu/29-candid-reflections-from-a-stay-at-home-dad
(Sorry that it's Buzzfeed.)
On the upside, someone else is getting into speedrunning this game and they're better than me. I'm excited to hopefully see the time get pushed as low as it can humanly go.
You can't TAS PC games, in general. What I did was really about as close as it gets.
You can't TAS PC games, in general. What I did was really about as close as it gets.
http://tasvideos.org/3343S.html
Ran into Jack Black and the rest of Tenacious D on the street yesterday.
Ran into Jack Black and the rest of Tenacious D on the street yesterday.
What
You can't TAS PC games, in general. What I did was really about as close as it gets.
http://tasvideos.org/3343S.html
Please note the words 'in general'. Specific games can be done, but only if bespoked software is available for them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ZNM0ENUCO5I
This made me smile.
And for the three of you who haven't seen it, Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield singing Space Oddity in the first music video recorded in space:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaOC9danxNo
both the ISS and the US highway system are used for things other than making music videos.[citation needed]
We need some real (http://xkcd.com/1210/) random stuff here.
QuoteI give you a new random and likely irrational number
I feel like this is going to be hard to implement
I only wish that this is not from a closed thread; I'd post this there instead.QuoteQuoteI give you a new random and likely irrational number
I feel like this is going to be hard to implement
This is an easy task.
Roll a 4-sided die.
If 1, choose e
If 2, choose pi
If 3, choose square root of 2
If 4, choose 1
Most likely, you'll randomly get an irrational number.
Roll 2d6. Multiply the numbers together. Take the square root.
1 * 1 = 1, square root is 1. HA!Roll 2d6. Multiply the numbers together. Take the square root.(http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/Themes/core/images/dice_warn.gif) This dice roll may have been tampered with!
Rolled 2d6 : 1, 1, total 2
But if you get a perfect square, then you are left with a rational number.
I suppose you could generate a random integer and then run an algorithm.
If square root is rational, then use cube root. If cube root is rational, then…
Of course, you're screwed if your random integer happens to be 0 or 1. Negative numbers could cause problems too, but you can error-trap that.
if num == 0 or num == 1
num = num + 2
But if you get a perfect square, then you are left with a rational number.
I suppose you could generate a random integer and then run an algorithm.
If square root is rational, then use cube root. If cube root is rational, then…
Of course, you're screwed if your random integer happens to be 0 or 1. Negative numbers could cause problems too, but you can error-trap that.
Fine: Roll 4d6. Put the digits in numerical order. Take the cube root. There, always irrational.Roll d6, multiply with 7, square root.
Fine: Roll 4d6. Put the digits in numerical order. Take the cube root. There, always irrational.But being likely irrational is enough.
Get integer randomly. Multiply with irrational number.Fine: Roll 4d6. Put the digits in numerical order. Take the cube root. There, always irrational.Roll d6, multiply with 7, square root.
Get integer randomly. Multiply with irrational number.Fine: Roll 4d6. Put the digits in numerical order. Take the cube root. There, always irrational.Roll d6, multiply with 7, square root.
doesn't work. 0 is an integer., but 0*i=0 isn't irrational for any irriational number i.Get integer randomly. Multiply with irrational number.Fine: Roll 4d6. Put the digits in numerical order. Take the cube root. There, always irrational.Roll d6, multiply with 7, square root.
Stupid zero ruining everything.doesn't work. 0 is an integer., but 0*i=0 isn't irrational for any irriational number i.Get integer randomly. Multiply with irrational number.Fine: Roll 4d6. Put the digits in numerical order. Take the cube root. There, always irrational.Roll d6, multiply with 7, square root.
Get integer randomly. Add irrational number.
Like I said, zero ruining everything, even my comment about it ruining everything.Get integer randomly. Add irrational number.
This works for zero.
Exercise: show that there exist irrationals a and b such that ab is rational.
eln(2) = 2Exercise: show that there exist irrationals a and b such that ab is rational.
Let a be any irrational number. Choose ab to be a2 + 1. Then, b must be irrational. QED.
If this were actually a math assignment question, I'd add a bit more formal logic, but this isn't, so I won't. You can probably see the idea though.
eln(2) = 2
Exercise: show that there exist irrationals a and b such that ab is rational.Not as elegant as your solution:
eln(2) = 2The trouble then is to show that log 2 is irrational. You'd be amazed if it wasn't, but it's not obvious.
eln(2) = 2The trouble then is to show that log 2 is irrational. You'd be amazed if it wasn't, but it's not obvious.
If you know e is transcendent it's clear, but of course that proof isn't easy.
Don't understand. But another one:eln(2) = 2The trouble then is to show that log 2 is irrational. You'd be amazed if it wasn't, but it's not obvious.
If you know e is transcendent it's clear, but of course that proof isn't easy.
If you want to start with proof that e is transcendent, you need to invent the universe first.
This proof (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAISUDbjXj0) is the most elegant I have ever seen. Guy's a genius.
eln(2) = 2
The trouble then is to show that log 2 is irrational. You'd be amazed if it wasn't, but it's not obvious.
There's a fun argument that gives existence easily, but isn't constructive.
First you try √2√2. If it's rational, you're done. If it's irrational, then (√2√2)√2 = (√2)2 = 2.
eln(2) = 2
The trouble then is to show that log 2 is irrational. You'd be amazed if it wasn't, but it's not obvious.
There's a fun argument that gives existence easily, but isn't constructive.
First you try √2√2. If it's rational, you're done. If it's irrational, then (√2√2)√2 = (√2)2 = 2.
Actually, (√2√2)√2 is NOT the same thing as (√2)2. You want √2(√2√2)
Or maybe that's the thing you intended - but the parentheses placement is important here.
Hrmm, 'course he's right. How did I read that as the other thing. Probably just a mis-wired brain.eln(2) = 2
The trouble then is to show that log 2 is irrational. You'd be amazed if it wasn't, but it's not obvious.
There's a fun argument that gives existence easily, but isn't constructive.
First you try √2√2. If it's rational, you're done. If it's irrational, then (√2√2)√2 = (√2)2 = 2.
Actually, (√2√2)√2 is NOT the same thing as (√2)2. You want √2(√2√2)
Or maybe that's the thing you intended - but the parentheses placement is important here.
No, qmech is right.
(√2√2)√2=√2√2*√2=2.
But you are correct that parenthesis placement is important.
Exercise: show that there exist irrationals a and b such that ab is rational.
You are now breathing manually.
Have fun for the next minute or so.
You are now aware that when you swallow, there is a popping sound in your ears.
You are now breathing manually.
Have fun for the next minute or so.
You are now aware that when you swallow, there is a popping sound in your ears.
You now know how heavy your head is.
You now know that you can see your nose.
This proof (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAISUDbjXj0) is the most elegant I have ever seen. Guy's a genius.
This proof (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAISUDbjXj0) is the most elegant I have ever seen. Guy's a genius.
I thought that nice man was going to get to the proof eventually, but after a whole hour he didn't! I don't think your link is correct, tinas. There wasn't much in the way of mathematical proof there in that presentation, elegant or otherwise.
Posit: the best part of the 11th Doctor's action theme is the swingy oboe riff that sounds completely out of place in a minor key but fits anyway. Discuss.
You saw an audio play?
Robz seems like the only one who would appreciate this...???
http://en.akinator.com/
It did identify Blitzcrank. Beep boop.Stumped by Trogdor.
It did identify Blitzcrank. Beep boop.Stumped by Trogdor.
It didn't get Donald X or lespeutere.
I mean he *eventually* got it, but it took 30 or so questions and a misguess.It did identify Blitzcrank. Beep boop.Stumped by Trogdor.
That's kinda pathetic. Trogdor is iconic.
I mean he *eventually* got it, but it took 30 or so questions and a misguess.It did identify Blitzcrank. Beep boop.Stumped by Trogdor.
That's kinda pathetic. Trogdor is iconic.
He's finds a specific professor from my uni. I knew of him for quite long, haven't tested him recently though.
Got an okayish run of 22:53 for VVVVVV 100%. I also tried recording it, which was generally a success. The video is up at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrlVBCDL1-Q
This video is private.
Sorry about that.
Got an okayish run of 22:53 for VVVVVV 100%. I also tried recording it, which was generally a success. The video is up at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrlVBCDL1-QQuoteThis video is private.
Sorry about that.
While walking through a footpath that had overgrown, my housemate (yes, that one) decided we should trash the footpath so we could draw a card. I groaned.
I MAY choose no action card from my hand? I decline. I don't choose no action card from my hand, therefore, I do choose an action card for my hand. I play it three times. So hey, this is just like king's court!But this is actually way better than King's Court, since it doesn't say you can choose only one card.
I MAY choose no action card from my hand? I decline. I don't choose no action card from my hand, therefore, I do choose an action card for my hand. I play it three times. So hey, this is just like king's court!
I MAY choose no action card from my hand? I decline. I don't choose no action card from my hand, therefore, I do choose an action card for my hand. I play it three times. So hey, this is just like king's court!
Objection! Being given the option to choose no action doesn't imply that you also have the option to choose more than one.
I think that there's an analog of Godwin's law for all Dominion-related threads on f.ds, but instead of nazi comparisons it's edgecases.
Iso is shutting down??!!??!!??!!I think that there's an analog of Godwin's law for all Dominion-related threads on f.ds, but instead of nazi comparisons it's edgecases.
At one time this was Rrenaud's law. With Iso closed now, though, that's obviously no longer the case. I think "Edge Cases" is the new "Iso is Shutting Down!"
But then where will we play Innovation??!!??!!??!!Iso is shutting down??!!??!!??!!I think that there's an analog of Godwin's law for all Dominion-related threads on f.ds, but instead of nazi comparisons it's edgecases.
At one time this was Rrenaud's law. With Iso closed now, though, that's obviously no longer the case. I think "Edge Cases" is the new "Iso is Shutting Down!"
But then where will we play Innovation??!!??!!??!!Iso is shutting down??!!??!!??!!I think that there's an analog of Godwin's law for all Dominion-related threads on f.ds, but instead of nazi comparisons it's edgecases.
At one time this was Rrenaud's law. With Iso closed now, though, that's obviously no longer the case. I think "Edge Cases" is the new "Iso is Shutting Down!"
"Innovate" is a word?!?!?!?!?!!But then where will we play Innovation??!!??!!??!!Iso is shutting down??!!??!!??!!I think that there's an analog of Godwin's law for all Dominion-related threads on f.ds, but instead of nazi comparisons it's edgecases.
At one time this was Rrenaud's law. With Iso closed now, though, that's obviously no longer the case. I think "Edge Cases" is the new "Iso is Shutting Down!"
What's Innovation??!??!??
There will be no sunset tonight!
Finland, luckily south enough that the "nightless night" lasts for just one night.There will be no sunset tonight!
Where are you?
I spent a few summer weeks in Alaska when I was younger. So strange for it to be 10pm and yet still have enough daylight for it to be 3 in the afternoon.Finland, luckily south enough that the "nightless night" lasts for just one night.There will be no sunset tonight!
Where are you?
I wouldn't consider that lucky. Man Finland is just absolutely gorgeous during the summer.Finland, luckily south enough that the "nightless night" lasts for just one night.There will be no sunset tonight!
Where are you?
Reading the Utah Drivers Licence handbook. Boring.
But I'm gonna get my permit in a month or so!
I think in this case, it's more that mail-mi is one of the youngest members of this forum.Check the "how old are you" topic. There's a lot of yungun's like me.
I can get my permit in September. I'm taking Driver's Ed right now, which is quite possibly the boringest class ever.
List of young people, young to still pretty young (roughly):
StrongRhino
mail-mi
sudgy
Archetype
heron
Awaclus
Titandrake
The middle three I am guessing for.
Vermillion is younger than SR and sudgy is indeed older than me.
I haven't taken drivers Ed yet, but I don't really want to. I'm in walking distance of a convenient store, the high school, movie theatre, church, and the majority of my friends' houses. So I don't really feel the need to get my license, but I'll get around to it eventually.
Is it similar over there? The way you're all talking about a "Driver's Ed class" makes it sound like you just go to school and get taught some stuff and then all of a sudden you can drive.
I'm not sure Vermillion is actually 12, even though he seems a tad immature.Eh, yeah. He is. After watching one of his Dominion Videos, he could pass as a 12 year old. I didn't see him on there, but brokoli is 17.
I don't know about other states of the USA, but in California, here's how it goes.This sounds a lot like how it is in Idaho. Its certainly not as strict as European driving tests, but it's not like you can just watch "Cars", fill out a bubble sheet, and they'll hand you your license.
At 15.5 years old, you are allowed to take the written test. I believe it's not required to take a course, but I'm not sure. If you pass the written test, you get a permit, which lasts for a year. That permit lets you drive as long as you have a parent in the car with you. After you have your permit for a minimum of 6 months, you are eligible to take the driving test. It's about as strict as Thisisnotasmile says (you're allowed a few minor offenses, but 1 major offense is auto fail.) If you pass that, then you get your license. (This is why the permit is allowed at 15 and a half; it means you can get a full license right when you turn 16.)
In Oregon, you take a written test at at least 15, get a permit, and when you are 16, have had your permit for at least half a year, an have 100 hours of driving experience (or 50 if you took Driver's Ed), you can take another written test and a driving test and then you have your license. At younger ages, you can only drive family, six months later three other passengers, six months later anybody.
In Oregon, you take a written test at at least 15, get a permit, and when you are 16, have had your permit for at least half a year, an have 100 hours of driving experience (or 50 if you took Driver's Ed), you can take another written test and a driving test and then you have your license. At younger ages, you can only drive family, six months later three other passengers, six months later anybody.
Woah woah are you in Oregon? (I am in Oregon even though I've never filled in my spot in the member's map)
In Oregon, you take a written test at at least 15, get a permit, and when you are 16, have had your permit for at least half a year, an have 100 hours of driving experience (or 50 if you took Driver's Ed), you can take another written test and a driving test and then you have your license. At younger ages, you can only drive family, six months later three other passengers, six months later anybody.
Woah woah are you in Oregon? (I am in Oregon even though I've never filled in my spot in the member's map)
Haha, I haven't filled in my spot either... Yeah, I'm in Oregon.
What do you actually have to do to get a driving license in the US of A? Over here you have to get a provisional license when you are 17, then take 1 to 1 lessons (in a car) with an instructor. You have to pass a "theory test" which is basically in an exam room with questions like "what does this road sign mean" and also has a video part where you have to identify potential hazards as early as possible. Once you pass your theory test you are permitted to take a "practical test" within 2 years, in which you go out in a car with an examiner. They tell you where to go and you do it, and they mark you (quite strictly) on it. You fail for committing 14 "minor offenses" (like not checking your mirrors enough) or even a single "major offense" (speeding, pulling out without looking, etc.)
Is it similar over there? The way you're all talking about a "Driver's Ed class" makes it sound like you just go to school and get taught some stuff and then all of a sudden you can drive.
In Maryland, you can get a permit at 15.75 after taking a written test; you can get a provisional license at 16.67 if you pass a written test and a driving test, have taken 30 hours of Driver's Ed, have 60 hours of driving with your parents or whoever, and 6 hours of driving with a certified instructor. After 151 days with your provisional license, you may drive passengers who are under 18. You may get a full license at 18, as long as you haven't received a ticket or something.
Wow. Letting 16 year olds loose on the road with 0 experience is the worst thing I could possibly think of.
What do you actually have to do to get a driving license in the US of A? Over here you have to get a provisional license when you are 17, then take 1 to 1 lessons (in a car) with an instructor. You have to pass a "theory test" which is basically in an exam room with questions like "what does this road sign mean" and also has a video part where you have to identify potential hazards as early as possible. Once you pass your theory test you are permitted to take a "practical test" within 2 years, in which you go out in a car with an examiner. They tell you where to go and you do it, and they mark you (quite strictly) on it. You fail for committing 14 "minor offenses" (like not checking your mirrors enough) or even a single "major offense" (speeding, pulling out without looking, etc.)
Is it similar over there? The way you're all talking about a "Driver's Ed class" makes it sound like you just go to school and get taught some stuff and then all of a sudden you can drive.
What you describe is very similar to what Ohio does. The Driver Ed course is a bonus requirement for those under 18, and it includes the one on one instruction. At 18, though, you don't have to do anything but pass the tests.
Wow. Letting 16 year olds loose on the road with 0 experience is the worst thing I could possibly think of.
Worse than letting 14 year olds loose on the road with 0 experience?
Your long lost twin brotherWhat do you actually have to do to get a driving license in the US of A? Over here you have to get a provisional license when you are 17, then take 1 to 1 lessons (in a car) with an instructor. You have to pass a "theory test" which is basically in an exam room with questions like "what does this road sign mean" and also has a video part where you have to identify potential hazards as early as possible. Once you pass your theory test you are permitted to take a "practical test" within 2 years, in which you go out in a car with an examiner. They tell you where to go and you do it, and they mark you (quite strictly) on it. You fail for committing 14 "minor offenses" (like not checking your mirrors enough) or even a single "major offense" (speeding, pulling out without looking, etc.)
Is it similar over there? The way you're all talking about a "Driver's Ed class" makes it sound like you just go to school and get taught some stuff and then all of a sudden you can drive.
What you describe is very similar to what Ohio does. The Driver Ed course is a bonus requirement for those under 18, and it includes the one on one instruction. At 18, though, you don't have to do anything but pass the tests.
First, we are the same person in the age thread. Now, an Ohio connection? Who ARE you?
What do you actually have to do to get a driving license in the US of A? Over here you have to get a provisional license when you are 17, then take 1 to 1 lessons (in a car) with an instructor. You have to pass a "theory test" which is basically in an exam room with questions like "what does this road sign mean" and also has a video part where you have to identify potential hazards as early as possible. Once you pass your theory test you are permitted to take a "practical test" within 2 years, in which you go out in a car with an examiner. They tell you where to go and you do it, and they mark you (quite strictly) on it. You fail for committing 14 "minor offenses" (like not checking your mirrors enough) or even a single "major offense" (speeding, pulling out without looking, etc.)
Is it similar over there? The way you're all talking about a "Driver's Ed class" makes it sound like you just go to school and get taught some stuff and then all of a sudden you can drive.
What you describe is very similar to what Ohio does. The Driver Ed course is a bonus requirement for those under 18, and it includes the one on one instruction. At 18, though, you don't have to do anything but pass the tests.
First, we are the same person in the age thread. Now, an Ohio connection? Who ARE you?
What do you actually have to do to get a driving license in the US of A? Over here you have to get a provisional license when you are 17, then take 1 to 1 lessons (in a car) with an instructor. You have to pass a "theory test" which is basically in an exam room with questions like "what does this road sign mean" and also has a video part where you have to identify potential hazards as early as possible. Once you pass your theory test you are permitted to take a "practical test" within 2 years, in which you go out in a car with an examiner. They tell you where to go and you do it, and they mark you (quite strictly) on it. You fail for committing 14 "minor offenses" (like not checking your mirrors enough) or even a single "major offense" (speeding, pulling out without looking, etc.)
Is it similar over there? The way you're all talking about a "Driver's Ed class" makes it sound like you just go to school and get taught some stuff and then all of a sudden you can drive.
What you describe is very similar to what Ohio does. The Driver Ed course is a bonus requirement for those under 18, and it includes the one on one instruction. At 18, though, you don't have to do anything but pass the tests.
First, we are the same person in the age thread. Now, an Ohio connection? Who ARE you?
What do you actually have to do to get a driving license in the US of A? Over here you have to get a provisional license when you are 17, then take 1 to 1 lessons (in a car) with an instructor. You have to pass a "theory test" which is basically in an exam room with questions like "what does this road sign mean" and also has a video part where you have to identify potential hazards as early as possible. Once you pass your theory test you are permitted to take a "practical test" within 2 years, in which you go out in a car with an examiner. They tell you where to go and you do it, and they mark you (quite strictly) on it. You fail for committing 14 "minor offenses" (like not checking your mirrors enough) or even a single "major offense" (speeding, pulling out without looking, etc.)
Is it similar over there? The way you're all talking about a "Driver's Ed class" makes it sound like you just go to school and get taught some stuff and then all of a sudden you can drive.
What you describe is very similar to what Ohio does. The Driver Ed course is a bonus requirement for those under 18, and it includes the one on one instruction. At 18, though, you don't have to do anything but pass the tests.
First, we are the same person in the age thread. Now, an Ohio connection? Who ARE you?
I'm.... right behind you!
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Where in OH are you? I'm in Toledo.
You don't even know how right you are. I have been preparing to be a crotchety old man since I was born.Wow. Letting 16 year olds loose on the road with 0 experience is the worst thing I could possibly think of.
Worse than letting 14 year olds loose on the road with 0 experience?
I get the sense Shraeye was closer to 41 when he was 14.
I guess I need to work on my empathy skills.Story unrelated?
I guess I need to work on my empathy skills.Story unrelated?
I was trying to explain that I can't imagine a restaurant serving goat and passing it as chicken (I can kind of see beef). Apparently, it was a big deal to her that her friend has a pet goat, so talking about purposefully eating goat didn't sit well with her.Still don't see why that should make you need to work on your empathy skills. To me, it sounds like she's just being way too empathic.
I hope she doesn't know anyone with a pot-bellied pig, because that's definitely not going to stop me from ordering bacon.
http://pokemon.alexonsager.net/27/83
I never realized that Bald Eagles actually sound adorable (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlq2kcYQcLc). The piercing scream that they always use in movies and television is actually the cry of a red tailed hawk.My life is a lie.
I'm Chinese. Not sure if I've ever tried goat. Is it like lamb?
Actually, "goat" and "sheep" are called the same thing in Chinese... hm.
I'm Chinese. Not sure if I've ever tried goat. Is it like lamb?
Actually, "goat" and "sheep" are called the same thing in Chinese... hm.
I one read in a travel guide that while Chinese are quite liberal when it comes to eating habits, goat is not among their favourites. Have never seen goat meat in a Chinese restaurant either.
I'm Chinese. Not sure if I've ever tried goat. Is it like lamb?
Actually, "goat" and "sheep" are called the same thing in Chinese... hm.
I one read in a travel guide that while Chinese are quite liberal when it comes to eating habits, goat is not among their favourites. Have never seen goat meat in a Chinese restaurant either.
I'm Chinese. Not sure if I've ever tried goat. Is it like lamb?
Actually, "goat" and "sheep" are called the same thing in Chinese... hm.
I one read in a travel guide that while Chinese are quite liberal when it comes to eating habits, goat is not among their favourites. Have never seen goat meat in a Chinese restaurant either.
Sure you have... They just called it something else like "beef" or "chicken" or "pork".
I am enjoying Robot Unicorn Attack 2 more than any grown man should.
I just realized that the question "What is the square root of 16?" is really misleadingly worded.
Yeah, I hadn't looked back on that comic for a while. I have to admit I was very much not expecting the Mediterranean Salinity Crisis to pop up.
Man, this (http://homestuck.bandcamp.com/track/english) song is hard to transribe...
Man, this (http://homestuck.bandcamp.com/track/english) song is hard to transribe...I've never had to transcribe songs. What purpose does it serve?
Man, this (http://homestuck.bandcamp.com/track/english) song is hard to transribe...I've never had to transcribe songs. What purpose does it serve?
Man, this (http://homestuck.bandcamp.com/track/english) song is hard to transribe...
You could check the one in http://www.mspaforums.com/showthread.php?24618-Homestuck-Sheet-Music and see how accurate it is. Unless you're transcribing for your own benefit.
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/16948609/understand.png)Well, say there's a whole song that has no sheet music and you want to play it. So you transcribe it. Also, you could transcribe songs for others (or groups of others) to play as well.Man, this (http://homestuck.bandcamp.com/track/english) song is hard to transribe...I've never had to transcribe songs. What purpose does it serve?
Man, this (http://homestuck.bandcamp.com/track/english) song is hard to transribe...
Man, this (http://homestuck.bandcamp.com/track/english) song is hard to transribe...
What instrument to do transcribe for? Guitar is way easier than others.
Man, this (http://homestuck.bandcamp.com/track/english) song is hard to transribe...
What instrument to do transcribe for? Guitar is way easier than others.
Piano.
Man, this (http://homestuck.bandcamp.com/track/english) song is hard to transribe...
What instrument to do transcribe for? Guitar is way easier than others.
Piano.
On but off topic, but random nonetheless, have you see this guy (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3S1HK7LQY2I)? Derek Paravacini is blind and autistic, taught himself to play with karate chops and elbows until Dr. Ockleford met him when he was four. 30 years later, and he's at TED. Incredible.
Man, this (http://homestuck.bandcamp.com/track/english) song is hard to transribe...
What instrument to do transcribe for? Guitar is way easier than others.
Piano.
On but off topic, but random nonetheless, have you see this guy (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3S1HK7LQY2I)? Derek Paravacini is blind and autistic, taught himself to play with karate chops and elbows until Dr. Ockleford met him when he was four. 30 years later, and he's at TED. Incredible.
No, I haven't heard of him. Also, it doesn't matter if it's on topic in this thread...
http://justgetflux.com/It really sucks when your computer reminds you that the sun is rising and you still haven't gone to sleep, though.
This thing is amazing. When you're using a computer/phone/etc at night, it like doesn't hurt your eyes anymore.
http://justgetflux.com/
This thing is amazing. When you're using a computer/phone/etc at night, it like doesn't hurt your eyes anymore.
http://justgetflux.com/
This thing is amazing. When you're using a computer/phone/etc at night, it like doesn't hurt your eyes anymore.
It's been revealed that Fennekin can use a move called "Glow Punch". GameFreak be trolling.I like it.
Eh, it's the one game I can get my non-gaming friends to play, so I have a soft spot for it.It's been revealed that Fennekin can use a move called "Glow Punch". GameFreak be trolling.I like it.
Speaking of Flux(x): That game sounded a lot better than it actually is.
http://justgetflux.com/
This thing is amazing. When you're using a computer/phone/etc at night, it like doesn't hurt your eyes anymore.
Anyone else try this? It seems neato, but I'm always inherently skeptical of things.
EDIT 2: And I just accidentally turned off my computer. Oh well.
EDIT 2: And I just accidentally turned off my computer. Oh well.
I'm very impressed that you managed to post this in those circumstances.
http://justgetflux.com/
This thing is amazing. When you're using a computer/phone/etc at night, it like doesn't hurt your eyes anymore.
Anyone else try this? It seems neato, but I'm always inherently skeptical of things.
Installed it yesterday. Already highly recommend it.
EDIT 2: And I just accidentally turned off my computer. Oh well.
I'm very impressed that you managed to post this in those circumstances.
Well, I turned it back on...
EDIT 2: And I just accidentally turned off my computer. Oh well.
I'm very impressed that you managed to post this in those circumstances.
Well, I turned it back on...
And those inconsistencies don't mean much nowadays.
I realized that I have five powerful computers in my household. I have a desktop, a laptop, a tablet, my phone, and my wife's phone.
And if I sat down to figure it out, I could probably post from my PS3 or my Wii. Hell, I wouldn't be surprised if I could surf the web on my microwave.
Yeah, I'm a bit concerned about it fiddling with my screen when I'm gaming and such; I really only want it to change if I'm just messing around on the internet, and let my game settings continue as I prefer. Does it have this option?http://justgetflux.com/Wait someone want to explain what this does? I am infront of a computer for 8 hours a day at work and then I go home and (would like to) game heavily. I have looked into buying Gunnar's which are a highly sponsored brand in the league of legends community but I don't know the legitimacy of them nor do I trust young pro gamers to have any say in who they are sponsored by. So anything that helps reduce eye strain from a computer would be great.
This thing is amazing. When you're using a computer/phone/etc at night, it like doesn't hurt your eyes anymore.
Hell, I wouldn't be surprised if I could surf the web on my microwave.
Hm. Ignoring machines that are old and unused, we have a total of seven devices that could be used to post to the web
Yes, let's get all kitchen appliances to be web-connected. Toasters, blenders, can openers...this is brilliant!
Oh, I guess I could have done that thing called reading.
Theory, you say you've used it, how does it work with league? I don't mind lag during the switch, but does it still look nice and does it actually reduce eye strain?
Also if it's a math test then suggesting that means you are probably going to fail anyway.
Oh dear, it's time for me to have the talk.
I always hate the talk. They get so confused about it, and I need to ensure that they follow the right path. They must not be led astray. It's such a confusing time, and they need to know that there is hope, but they must look in the right place.
Time to explain to people that raising the scores of each individual question does not give students higher pass rates when they need a 90% to pass.
Oh dear, it's time for me to have the talk.
I always hate the talk. They get so confused about it, and I need to ensure that they follow the right path. They must not be led astray. It's such a confusing time, and they need to know that there is hope, but they must look in the right place.
Time to explain to people that raising the scores of each individual question does not give students higher pass rates when they need a 90% to pass.
Gravity Falls is so good.
Gravity Falls is so good.
Agreed.
Gravity Falls is so good.
Agreed.
Agreed.
Gravity Falls is so good.No way. Totally topped by Phineas and Ferb.
Gravity Falls is so good.No way. Totally topped by Phineas and Ferb.
Gravity Falls is so good.No way. Totally topped by Phineas and Ferb.
Phineas and Ferb is cool but Gravity Falls has continuity and tons of easter eggs. Ciphers, ciphers everywhere.
Does anyone know of a website where I can input 10 < X < 30 known values, and have it create an equation to give an also known result using each of the values at least once. Multiple uses of the same value are fine.
e.g. (on a smaller, simpler scale) I input A=3, B=2, C=5, D=10. Z=158.
And it outputs D*A*C + B^A = Z
Input values will likely all be integers with max 4 digits. Output will be a 15 digit integer. Being able to limit it to 'simple' functions (e.g. +,-,*,/,^,sqrt) is a benefit but not neccessary.
@above, you don't need to make it so complicated with 2s and 3s. Just A/A = 1 is enough. :P
Did everyone here this news (http://boardgamegeek.com/thread/1014678/doom-lives-anew)? Pretty incredible move by Cryptozoic Entertainment.
I dont really understand the appeal to this game (or why it got so much money thrown at it), but then again I'm not a big H.P. Lovecraft fan. Still, Cryptozoic did a very generous gesture here.
I dont really understand the appeal to this game (or why it got so much money thrown at it), but then again I'm not a big H.P. Lovecraft fan. Still, Cryptozoic did a very generous gesture here.
I think the appeal is two-fold: one, it's an inversion/aversion of Monopoly, a game we all love to hate; second, it's the draw of the people doing the writing, art, design, and sculpts. Keith Baker, Lee Moyer, and Paul Komoda are pretty big names.
That makes so much sense! And now I know what an MRI looks like....35 translations later, Bing gives us:
Translation:
From English: That makes so much sense! And now I know what an MRI looks like.
To Latvian: Kas padara tik daudz nozīmē! Un tagad es zinu, kā izskatās MRI.
Back to English: That makes so much sense! And now I know how it looks like MR.
To Finnish: On niin paljon järkeä! Ja nyt tiedän, miltä se näyttää kuin MR.
Back to English: There is so much sense! And now I know how it looks like MR.
To Korean: 거기에 너무 많은 의미가입니다! 그리고 지금 난 어떻게 씨 처럼 보이는.
Back to English: There is so much sense! And now I know how it looks like Mr.
To German: Es gibt so viel Sinn! Und jetzt weiß ich, wie es Herr aussieht.
Back to English: There is so much sense! And now I know how it is Mr.
To Japanese: ので、あまり意味がある !今どのようにそれが氏を知っています。
Back to English: Because there is too much sense! Now it know how.
To Arabic: لأن هناك شعور بالكثير! الآن أنها تعرف كيف.
Back to English: Because there is so much! Now she knows how.
To Italian: Perché c'è così tanto! Ora lei sa come.
Back to English: Why is there so much! Now she knows how.
To French: Pourquoi y a-t-il tellement de choses ! Maintenant, elle sait comment.
Back to English: Why is there so much! Now, she knows how.
To Polish: Dlaczego jest tak wiele! Teraz, ona wie jak.
Back to English: Why are there so many! Now, she knows how.
To Greek: Γιατί υπάρχουν τόσα πολλά! Τώρα, ξέρει πώς.
Back to English: Because there are so many! Now, he knows how.
To Lithuanian: Nes yra tiek daug! Dabar, jis žino, kaip.
Back to English: Because there are so many! Now, he knows how.
To Romanian: Deoarece există atât de multe! Acum, el stie cum.
Back to English: Because there are so many! Now he knows how.
To Norwegian: Fordi det er så mange! Nå han vite hvordan.
Back to English: Because there are so many! Now he knows how.
To Chinese Traditional: 因為有那麼多人 !現在他知道如何。
Back to English: Because there are so many people! Now he knows how.
To Portuguese: Porque existem tantas pessoas! Agora ele sabe como.
Back to English: Because there are so many people! Now he knows how.
To Hebrew: כי יש כל כך הרבה אנשים! עכשיו הוא יודע כמה.
Back to English: Because there are so many people! Now he knows how.
To Russian: Потому что есть так много людей! Теперь он знает, как.
Back to English: Because there are so many people! Now he knows how.
To Turkish: Çünkü o kadar çok insanlar! Şimdi o bilir nasıl.
Back to English: Because so many people! Now he knows how.
To Chinese Simplified: 因为如此,许多人 !现在他知道如何。
Back to English: Because of this, many people! Now he knows how.
To Vietnamese: Bởi vì điều này, nhiều người! Bây giờ anh ta biết làm thế nào.
Back to English: Because of this, many people! Now he knows how.
To Hungarian: Emiatt sokan! Most már tudja, hogyan.
Back to English: As a result, a lot of people! Now you know how.
To Slovak: Ako výsledok, veľa ľudí! Teraz viete ako.
Back to English: As a result, a lot of people! Now you know how.
To Indonesian: Akibatnya, banyak orang! Sekarang Anda tahu bagaimana.
Back to English: As a result, a lot of people! Now you know how.
To Ukranian: У результаті, багато людей! Тепер ви знаєте, як.
Back to English: As a result, a lot of people! Now you know how.
To Haitian Creole: Kòm yon rezilta, anpil moun yon kote! Koulye a, ou konnen jan.
Back to English: As a result, are a lot of people around. And now, see, John.
To Spanish: Como resultado, son un montón de gente alrededor. Y ahora, ver, John.
Back to English: As a result, they are a lot of people around. And now, see, John.
To Swedish: Som ett resultat, är de en massa människor runt. Och nu, se, John.
Back to English: As a result, they are a lot of people around. And now, behold, John.
To Danish: Som et resultat, er de en masse mennesker omkring. Og se nu, John.
Back to English: As a result, they are a lot of people around. And now behold, John.
To Thai: เป็นผล จะมากสถาน และเดี๋ยวนี้ เถิด จอห์น
Back to English: As a result, the very place and now let us John.
To Dutch: Als een resultaat, de plaats en nu laten we John.
Back to English: As a result, the place and now let's John.
To Slovenian: Kot rezultat, kraj in zdaj let's John.
Back to English: As a result, the place, and now John's years.
To Catalan: Com a resultat, el lloc i ara de John anys.
Back to English: As a result, and now John.
To Czech: Jako výsledek a nyní John.
Back to English: As a result, and now John.
To Bulgarian: Като резултат и сега Джон.
Back to English: As a result and now John.
I was almost literally rolling on the floor laughing when this John person made his appearance in the translation. ;D
From English: Someone else has to implement their features for them, and then they can't even type the URL correctly
To Vietnamese: Ai đã thực hiện các tính năng của họ cho họ, và sau đó họ không thể thậm chí nhập URL chính xác
Back to English: Who made their features for them, and then they cannot even enter the correct URL
To Catalan: Qui va fer la seva característiques per a ells, i llavors fins i tot no es pot introduir l'adreça URL correcta
Back to English: Who made their features for them, and then even cannot enter the correct URL
To Turkish: Kim onların özellikleri onlar için yapılmış ve o zaman bile doğru URL'yi giremezsiniz
Back to English: Who made for them, their properties, and even then I can not enter the correct URL
To Polish: Kto się do nich, ich właściwości, i nawet wtedy nie można wprowadzić poprawny adres URL
Back to English: Who to them, their properties, and even then you can't enter the correct URL
To Czech: Kdo na ně, jejich vlastnosti a dokonce pak nelze zadat správnou adresu URL
Back to English: To them, their properties, and even then, you cannot specify the correct URL
To Danish: Til dem, deres egenskaber, og selv da, kan ikke du angive den korrekte webadresse
Back to English: To them, their properties, and even then, may not enter the correct URL
To Latvian: Pareizs URL nedrīkst ievadīt tos, to īpašības un pat tad,
Back to English: Correct URL may not enter them, their properties and even
To Hungarian: Megfelelő URL-címet nem adja meg őket, azok tulajdonságait, és még
Back to English: Correct URL does not specify them, their properties, and more
To Finnish: Oikea URL-osoite ei määritä niitä, niiden ominaisuudet ja enemmän
Back to English: The correct URL is not set up for them, their properties, and more
To Hebrew: כתובת ה-URL הנכונה אינה מוגדרת עבור אותם, את המאפיינים שלהם, ועוד
Back to English: The URL is not defined correctly for them, their properties, and more
To German: Die URL ist für sie, ihre Eigenschaften und mehr nicht richtig definiert.
Back to English: The URL is not properly defined for them, their properties, and more.
To Greek: Η διεύθυνση URL δεν έχει οριστεί σωστά για τους, τις ιδιότητές τους, και πολλά άλλα.
Back to English: The URL is not set correctly for them, their properties, and much more.
To Haitian Creole: Adrès entènèt la pa fikse kòrèkteman pou yo la a, se pwopwiyete yo, ak pa bezwen mande.
Back to English: Address the Internet not set correctly to, their property, and much.
To Portuguese: Endereço da Internet não está definido corretamente para, sua propriedade e muito.
Back to English: The Internet address is not set correctly to your property and.
To Arabic: لم يتم تعيين عنوان إنترنت للممتلكات الخاصة بك بشكل صحيح و.
Back to English: The Internet address is not set for your property correctly.
To Indonesian: Alamat Internet tidak diatur untuk properti Anda dengan benar.
Back to English: The Internet address is not set correctly for your property.
To Bulgarian: Интернет адресът не е настроен правилно за вашия имот.
Back to English: The Internet address is not set up correctly for your property.
To Japanese: インターネット アドレスが設定されていない正しくあなたの財産のため。
Back to English: Positive Internet address is not set for your property.
To Ukranian: Позитивні Інтернет-адреса не налаштовано для вашої власності.
Back to English: Positive Internet address is not configured for your property.
To Thai: ที่อยู่อินเทอร์เน็ตบวกไม่ได้กำหนดค่าสำหรับคุณสมบัติของคุณ
Back to English: Positive Internet address is not configured for your property.
To Lithuanian: Teigiamas interneto adresas nėra sukonfigūruota savo turtą.
Back to English: Positive Internet address is not configured in your property.
To Norwegian: Positiv Internett-adresse er ikke konfigurert i din bolig.
Back to English: Positive Internet address is not configured in your property.
To Chinese Traditional: 積極的互聯網位址未配置在您的財產。
Back to English: Positive Internet address is not configured in your property.
To Slovak: Pozitívne internetová adresa nie je nakonfigurovaná vo vašom vlastníctve.
Back to English: Positive Internet address is not configured in your possession.
To Romanian: Pozitiv adresa de Internet nu este configurat în posesia dumneavoastră.
Back to English: Positive Internet address is not configured in your possession.
To Slovenian: Pozitivno internetni naslov ni konfigurirana v vaši lasti.
Back to English: Positive Internet address is not configured in your possession.
To Swedish: Positiva Internetadressen är inte konfigurerad i din ägo.
Back to English: Positive Internet address is not configured in your possession.
To Russian: Позитивные Интернет-адрес не настроен в вашем распоряжении.
Back to English: Positive Internet address is not configured in your possession.
To Dutch: Positieve Internet-adres is niet geconfigureerd in uw bezit.
Back to English: Positive Internet-address is not configured in your possession.
To Korean: 긍정적인 인터넷 주소 보유에 구성 되어 있지 않습니다.
Back to English: The Internet address is not configured to keep positive.
To Estonian: Interneti-aadress on konfigureeritud hoida positiivset.
Back to English: The Internet address is configured to keep positive.
To French: L'adresse Internet est configuré pour rester positif.
Back to English: The Internet address is configured to remain positive.
To Chinese Simplified: 互联网地址配置保持积极。
Back to English: Configure the Internet address stay positive.
To Spanish: Configurar la dirección de Internet sé positivo.
Back to English: Configure the Internet address be positive.
Although, Elder Sign is fun. And Mansions of Madness, though it is kind of limited in replayability, but it's mostly a storytelling game anyway.
I was almost literally rolling on the floor laughing when this John person made his appearance in the translation. ;DJohn is pretty much the same, a tradition here on Earth.
From English: I was almost literally rolling on the floor laughing when this John person made his appearance in the translation.
To Bulgarian: Аз почти буквално се търкаляше на пода се смее, когато този Джон човек прави появата си в превод.
Back to English: I almost literally rolling on the floor laughing when this John guy made its appearance in translation.
To Catalan: Jo gairebé literalment rodant pel terra rient quan aquest tipus de John fet la seva aparició en la traducció.
Back to English: I almost literally rolling on the floor laughing when this type of John made its appearance in the translation.
To Chinese Simplified: 几乎是逐字地轧地板笑时这种类型的约翰翻译中作出它的外观。
Back to English: Almost literally rolling floor laughing in the translation of this type when John made its appearance.
To Czech: Téměř doslova válcování podlaze smíchy v překladu tohoto typu, když John dělal jeho vzhled.
Back to English: Almost literally rolling the floor with laughter in this type of translation, when John made his appearance.
To Chinese Traditional: 約翰做了他出現的時候幾乎是逐字地在這種類型的翻譯,滾動在地板上的有笑聲。
Back to English: When John did, and he appeared almost literally in this type of translation, rolling on the floor with laughter.
To Japanese: ジョンは、彼はほとんど文字通りこの種類の翻訳、笑いと床に転がりに登場します。
Back to English: John is he almost literally appeared on rolling in this type of translation, the laughter and the floor.
To Danish: John er næsten bogstaveligt talt optrådte han på rullende i denne form for oversættelse, latteren og gulvet.
Back to English: John is almost literally he appeared on rolling in this type of translation, the laughter and the floor.
To Dutch: John is bijna letterlijk dat hij verscheen op rollen in dit soort vertaling, de lach en de vloer.
Back to English: John is almost literally that he appeared on roles in this type of translation, the laughter and the floor.
To Estonian: John on peaaegu sõna-sõnalt, et ta ilmus rolli seda tüüpi tõlge, naeru ja põrandale.
Back to English: John is almost word for Word, that he appeared in the role of this type of translation, the laughter and the floor.
To Slovenian: John je skoraj dobesedno, da je nastopil v vlogi te vrste prevajanja, smeh in tla.
Back to English: John is almost literally that, he appeared in the role of this type of translation, the laughter and the floor.
To Haitian Creole: John se pwèske mo pou mo sa a, li te parèt nan wòl sa a jan de tradiksyon, Ri a ak atè a.
Back to English: John is nearly Word for this word, he appeared in this role kind of tradition, Ri and on the floor.
To Romanian: John este aproape de cuvânt pentru acest cuvânt, el a apărut în acest tip de rol de tradiţie, Ri şi pe podea.
Back to English: John is almost word for Word, he appeared in the role of tradition, the Ri and on the floor.
To Finnish: John on lähes sanasta sanaan, hän esiintyi perinne, Ri roolissa lattialle.
Back to English: John is almost word for Word, he appeared in the role of tradition in Ri on the floor.
To Greek: John είναι σχεδόν ταυτόσημο, εμφανίστηκε στο ρόλο της παράδοσης στο Ri στο πάτωμα.
Back to English: John is almost identical, appeared in the role of tradition in Ri on the floor.
To Hebrew: ג'ון הוא כמעט זהה, הופיע בתפקיד של מסורת רי על הרצפה.
Back to English: John is almost the same, the role of tradition here on the floor.
To German: John ist fast das gleiche, die Rolle der Tradition hier auf dem Boden.
Back to English: John is almost the same, the role of tradition here on the ground.
To French: John est presque la même, le rôle de la tradition ici sur le terrain.
Back to English: John is almost the same, the role of tradition here on the ground.
To Lithuanian: John yra beveik tas pats, tradicija čia žemėje vaidmenį.
Back to English: John is pretty much the same, a tradition here on Earth.
To Norwegian: John er pen mye det samme, en tradisjon her på jorden.
Back to English: John is pretty much the same, a tradition here on Earth.
To Ukranian: Джон є досить так само, за традицією тут, на землі.
Back to English: John is pretty much the same, by tradition here on Earth.
To Indonesian: Yohanes adalah hampir sama, oleh tradisi di sini di bumi.
Back to English: John is pretty much the same, by tradition here on Earth.
To Polish: John jest ładny dużo ten sam, przez tradycję, tutaj na ziemi.
Back to English: John is pretty much the same, by tradition, here on Earth.
To Russian: Джон является довольно много это же, по традиции, здесь на земле.
Back to English: John is pretty much the same, according to the tradition, here on Earth.
To Spanish: John es prácticamente el mismo, según la tradición, aquí en la tierra.
Back to English: John is practically the same, according to the tradition, here on Earth.
To Korean: 존은 실질적으로 동일, 전통, 여기 지구에.
Back to English: John is practically the same, tradition, here on Earth.
To Italian: John è praticamente la stessa, tradizione, qui sulla terra.
Back to English: John is pretty much the same, tradition, here on Earth.
To Slovak: John je skoro rovnaká, tradícia, tu na zemi.
Back to English: John is pretty much the same, a tradition here on Earth.
To Portuguese: John é praticamente o mesmo, uma tradição aqui na terra.
Back to English: John is pretty much the same, a tradition here on Earth.
To Turkish: John hemen hemen aynı, yeryüzünde bir gelenek olduğunu.
Back to English: John is almost the same, it's a tradition on Earth.
To Hungarian: John szinte azonos, ez a hagyomány, a földön.
Back to English: John, this is almost identical to the tradition, on the ground.
To Swedish: John, detta är nästan identisk med traditionen, på marken.
Back to English: John, this is almost identical to the tradition, on the ground.
To Vietnamese: John, đây là gần như giống hệt nhau để truyền thống, trên mặt đất.
Back to English: John, this is almost identical to the tradition, on the ground.
To Latvian: John, tas ir gandrīz identisks tradīciju, uz zemes.
Back to English: John, this is almost identical to the tradition, on the ground.
To Thai: จอห์น นี้จะเกือบเหมือนกับประเพณี บนพื้นดิน
Back to English: This is almost identical to John tradition on the ground.
That's a bit extreme.Code: [Select]rolling the floor with laughter
The Pokemon World TCG and VG Championships happened last weekend in Vancouver.Good luck!
The next one is in Washington DC so I might actually go, even if just to try to grind in.
The Pokemon World TCG and VG Championships happened last weekend in Vancouver.
The next one is in Washington DC so I might actually go, even if just to try to grind in.
Oh, I have a thing that reads my mind. It types for me.
Oh, I have a thing that reads my mind. It types for me.Why don't you just use your hands? (http://youtu.be/qfgyKPQO9g8?t=50s)
Oh, I have a thing that reads my mind. It types for me.Why don't you just use your hands? (http://youtu.be/qfgyKPQO9g8?t=50s)
From English: With this post, this thread passes "Decline of Civility on Isotropic?" on the post count list.
To Bulgarian: С този пост тази нишка минава Спад на цивилизоваността на Isotropic? на списъка публикация граф.
Back to English: With this post this thread passes the decline of civility of Isotropic? on the post list count.
To Catalan: Amb aquest post aquest fil passa el declivi del civisme de l'Isotropic? el comte de llista de correu.
Back to English: With this post this thread goes the decline of civility in the Isotropic? the count of mailing list.
To Chinese Simplified: 这篇文章与此线程去 Isotropic 在文明的衰落吗?邮件列表中的计数。
Back to English: This article and this thread is Isotropic in the decline of civilization do? Count in the message list.
To Chinese Traditional: 這篇文章和這個執行緒中做文明的衰落是 Isotropic 嗎?在消息清單中的計數。
Back to English: This article and this thread do the decline of civilization is Isotropic in it? Count in the message list.
To Czech: Tento článek a to vlákno úpadek civilizace je v něm Isotropic? Počítejte v seznamu zpráv.
Back to English: This article and this thread the decline of civilization is Isotropic in it? Note in the message list.
To Danish: Denne artikel og denne tråd tilbagegangen i civilisation er Isotropic i det? Bemærk i meddelelseslisten.
Back to English: This article and this thread the decline of civilization is Isotropic in it? Note in the message list.
To Dutch: In dit artikel en deze draad de achteruitgang van de beschaving is Isotropic daarin? Opmerking in de lijst met berichten.
Back to English: This article and this thread the decline of civilization is Isotropic in it? Note in the list of messages.
To Estonian: Käesoleva artikli ja seda teemat Õhtumaa tsivilisatsiooni Isotropic see on? Ja sõnumiloendi tähele.
Back to English: The provisions of this article and this thread, this is The civilization of the Isotropic? And note the message list.
To Finnish: Säännökset tämän artikkelin ja tätä säiettä, tämä on sivistystä Isotropic? Ja viestiluettelon.
Back to English: The provisions of this article and this thread, this is the culture of the Isotropic? And the message list.
To French: Les dispositions du présent article et de ce fil, c'est la culture de l'isotrope ? Et la liste des messages.
Back to English: The provisions of this article and this thread, it is the culture of the isotropic? And the list of messages.
To German: Die Bestimmungen dieses Artikels und dieser Thread, es ist die Kultur der isotropen? Und die Liste der Nachrichten.
Back to English: The provisions of this article and this thread, it's the culture of the isotropic? And the list of messages.
To Greek: Οι διατάξεις του παρόντος άρθρου και αυτό το νήμα, είναι η κουλτούρα της το ισοτροπικό; Και η λίστα μηνυμάτων.
Back to English: The provisions of this article and this thread, is the culture of the isotropic? And the message list.
To Haitian Creole: Les dispositions de atik sa a ak rad sa a, se kilti a de matériaux a? Et lis mesaj la.
Back to English: The dispositions of this article this dress, is culture two matériaux? And list of the message.
To Hebrew: רופאים של מאמר זה השמלה הזאת, היא תרבות שני matériaux? ורשימה של ההודעה.
Back to English: Doctors of this dress, it other matériaux culture? And a list of the message.
To Hungarian: Az orvosok ezt a ruhát, hogy más matériaux kultúra? És az üzenet listája.
Back to English: The doctors in this dress, it other matériaux culture? And the message list.
To Indonesian: Para dokter dalam gaun ini, itu budaya matériaux lain? Dan daftar pesan.
Back to English: The doctors in this dress, it other matériaux culture? And the message list.
To Italian: I medici in questo vestito, e altra cultura matériaux? E l'elenco dei messaggi.
Back to English: Doctors in this dress, and other culture materials? And the list of messages.
To Japanese: このドレスと他文化資料医師ですか?メッセージの一覧。
Back to English: This dress and other cultural material doctor? The list of messages.
To Korean: 이 드레스와 다른 문화 소재 의사? 메시지의 목록입니다.
Back to English: These dresses and other cultural material the doctor? This is a list of the message.
To Latvian: Šīs kleitas un citu kultūras materiālu ārsts? Šis ir saraksts ar ziņojumu.
Back to English: These dresses and other cultural materials the doctor? This is a list of the message.
To Lithuanian: Šios suknelės ir kitų kultūrinę medžiagą gydytojas? Tai yra pranešimas, sąrašą.
Back to English: These dresses, and other cultural materials the doctor? This is a message to the list.
To Norwegian: Disse kjoler og andre kulturelle materialer legen? Dette er en melding til listen.
Back to English: These dresses and other cultural materials the doctor? This is a message to the list.
To Polish: Te sukienki i inne materiały kultury lekarz? To jest wiadomość do listy.
Back to English: These dresses and other cultural materials the doctor? This is a message to the list.
To Portuguese: Esses vestidos e outros materiais culturais o médico? Esta é uma mensagem para a lista.
Back to English: These dresses and other cultural materials the doctor? This is a message to the list.
To Romanian: Aceste rochii şi alte materiale culturale medicul? Acesta este un mesaj la lista.
Back to English: These dresses and other cultural materials the doctor? This is a message to the list.
To Russian: Эти платья и других культурных материалов доктор? Это сообщение в список.
Back to English: These dresses and other cultural materials the doctor? This is a message to the list.
To Slovak: Tieto šaty a iných kultúrnych materiálov lekár? To je posolstvo do zoznamu.
Back to English: These dresses and other cultural materials the doctor? It is a message to the list.
To Slovenian: Te obleke in drugih kulturnih materialov zdravnik? To je sporočilo na seznam.
Back to English: These suits and other cultural materials. This is a message to the list.
To Spanish: Estos trajes y otros materiales culturales. Este es un mensaje a la lista.
Back to English: These costumes and other cultural materials. This is a message to the list.
To Swedish: Dessa dräkter och andra kulturella material. Detta är ett meddelande i listan.
Back to English: These costumes and other cultural materials. This is a message to the list.
To Thai: เครื่องแต่งกายเหล่านี้และอื่น ๆ วัสดุทางวัฒนธรรม นี่คือข้อความในรายการ
Back to English: These costumes and other cultural materials. Here is the text in the list.
To Turkish: Bu kostüm ve diğer kültürel malzemeler. Listede metin burada.
Back to English: This costume and other cultural materials. The text in the list here.
To Ukranian: Цей костюм та інших культурних матеріалів. Текст у списку тут.
Back to English: This costume and other cultural materials. The text in the list here.
To Vietnamese: Trang phục này và các tài liệu văn hóa khác. Các văn bản trong danh sách dưới đây.
Back to English: This costume and other cultural materials. The text in the list below.
You look different than you do on your picture.
You have hands! And they can play the piano really well!You look different than you do on your picture.
You can't even see my face...
(here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKqAzeqrH4E) is a link to the video)You're pretty good, but Bakemonogatari is better than Clannad.
(here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKqAzeqrH4E) is a link to the video)You're pretty good, but Bakemonogatari is better than Clannad.
Yeah, twice.(here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKqAzeqrH4E) is a link to the video)You're pretty good, but Bakemonogatari is better than Clannad.
Have you ever seen Clannad?
Yeah, twice.(here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKqAzeqrH4E) is a link to the video)You're pretty good, but Bakemonogatari is better than Clannad.
Have you ever seen Clannad?
No, I'm not saying that Another is better than Clannad. Clannad is a solid 9/10, Another is something like 7/10.Yeah, twice.(here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKqAzeqrH4E) is a link to the video)You're pretty good, but Bakemonogatari is better than Clannad.
Have you ever seen Clannad?
Well then, you're the second person I know that has seen it and said that another show is better.
No, I'm not saying that Another is better than Clannad. Clannad is a solid 9/10, Another is something like 7/10.Yeah, twice.(here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKqAzeqrH4E) is a link to the video)You're pretty good, but Bakemonogatari is better than Clannad.
Have you ever seen Clannad?
Well then, you're the second person I know that has seen it and said that another show is better.
We're talking about the anime here, right? The VN is indeed a 10/10, but the anime is clearly worse.No, I'm not saying that Another is better than Clannad. Clannad is a solid 9/10, Another is something like 7/10.Yeah, twice.(here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKqAzeqrH4E) is a link to the video)You're pretty good, but Bakemonogatari is better than Clannad.
Have you ever seen Clannad?
Well then, you're the second person I know that has seen it and said that another show is better.
I (and most people I know) say Clannad is at least a 10/10.
We're talking about the anime here, right? The VN is indeed a 10/10, but the anime is clearly worse.No, I'm not saying that Another is better than Clannad. Clannad is a solid 9/10, Another is something like 7/10.Yeah, twice.(here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKqAzeqrH4E) is a link to the video)You're pretty good, but Bakemonogatari is better than Clannad.
Have you ever seen Clannad?
Well then, you're the second person I know that has seen it and said that another show is better.
I (and most people I know) say Clannad is at least a 10/10.
I'm talking about Clannad + After Story. I consider them the same show.Yeah, me too. Also, the first season is the better one.
I'm talking about Clannad + After Story. I consider them the same show.Yeah, me too. Also, the first season is the better one.
Is bakemonogatari a Ghost Story? Cause that's the best translation I can make out of that.It's been translated as "Ghostory".
Technically, you didn't specify positive or negative ...But you are such a nice guy you decided to go with positive anyways?
In three weeks I get to officiate another friend's wedding. He's helped me with some of my computer woes, so it's the least I could do.
This (http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?action=search2;params=eJwtj0uOwkAMBe_CZja1iO3ufE4ThY4lZhQIagKjkXL4cRC7culZz57m13QrPu9fe7Of9nM9KCsZ62ixBkF7dEAyMpAMS_RIS4ciQYIFKGqoIB0WsViNUbEWSaSebGQhD2hiIIdusIy2pIYkpOiMUokjHpf1dyzr9b745nHOoZ7nHy_buN6Wv49Z6xZUffH3Bx81zt819OyPchifarm8Yy9f_gHkKkR0) is a rather amusing search. It really revels a rather interesting keyword we've invented for Dominion.
There are times when, rather than reveal my Moat, I revel in the knowledge that the incoming attack will benefit me.
My hand: Silver Gold Gold Moat Tunnel
Opponent plays Militia.
I discard Moat and Tunnel 8)
There are times when, rather than reveal my Moat, I revel in the knowledge that the incoming attack will benefit me.
My hand: Silver Gold Gold Moat Tunnel
Opponent plays Militia.
I discard Moat and Tunnel 8)
I play Torturer
There are times when, rather than reveal my Moat, I revel in the knowledge that the incoming attack will benefit me.
My hand: Silver Gold Gold Moat Tunnel
Opponent plays Militia.
I discard Moat and Tunnel 8)
I play Torturer
I'll take a Curse.
This (http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?action=search2;params=eJwtj0uOwkAMBe_CZja1iO3ufE4ThY4lZhQIagKjkXL4cRC7culZz57m13QrPu9fe7Of9nM9KCsZ62ixBkF7dEAyMpAMS_RIS4ciQYIFKGqoIB0WsViNUbEWSaSebGQhD2hiIIdusIy2pIYkpOiMUokjHpf1dyzr9b745nHOoZ7nHy_buN6Wv49Z6xZUffH3Bx81zt819OyPchifarm8Yy9f_gHkKkR0) is a rather amusing search. It really revels a rather interesting keyword we've invented for Dominion.
This is a wonderful read for any parents out there.
http://magicalchildhood.wordpress.com/2010/08/31/what-should-a-4-year-old-know/
I randomly found my mom on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqDBpnCMQFc). She's singing in the opera choir.
I randomly found my mom on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqDBpnCMQFc). She's singing in the opera choir.
(Insert childish joke about randomly finding your mom)
I've just discovered I'm addicted to mashups:
Kirby Like it's Hot (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXzg0D-cKds)
Call Me a Hole (https://soundcloud.com/pomdeterrific/pomdeter-call-me-a-hole)
Oppa Spacejam Style (https://soundcloud.com/jhlodin/oppa-spacejam-style)
I've just discovered I'm addicted to mashups:
Kirby Like it's Hot (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXzg0D-cKds)
Call Me a Hole (https://soundcloud.com/pomdeterrific/pomdeter-call-me-a-hole)
Oppa Spacejam Style (https://soundcloud.com/jhlodin/oppa-spacejam-style)
you should listen to some girl talk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqOgJrvnJvg).
"If you have a cube, you find the area of it by multiplying it by three, right?"
That sounds like a a calculation done by Goko.
I just spelled "aneurysms" correctly on the first try without consulting anything so where is my awardYou get a +1 from me
I just spelled "aneurysms" correctly on the first try without consulting anything so where is my awardYou get a +1 from me
Just noticed my respect is currently a nice round number. Sweet.
(http://i40.tinypic.com/mk975e.png)
Just noticed my respect is currently a nice round number. Sweet.
(http://i40.tinypic.com/mk975e.png)
This is a random question (fits with the thread though!) and I might not even use the answer, but could someone tell me a website where you can upload a program of some sort for people to download, preferably with things like a section for bug reports and stuff? Something like github, but I don't think that would work because things are open source there...
Why does Tables have two respect counts?What the... oh, one of them is his tag line.
Why does Tables have two respect counts?
This is a random question (fits with the thread though!) and I might not even use the answer, but could someone tell me a website where you can upload a program of some sort for people to download, preferably with things like a section for bug reports and stuff? Something like github, but I don't think that would work because things are open source there...
...I guess nobody likes me? :'(
This is a random question (fits with the thread though!) and I might not even use the answer, but could someone tell me a website where you can upload a program of some sort for people to download, preferably with things like a section for bug reports and stuff? Something like github, but I don't think that would work because things are open source there...
...I guess nobody likes me? :'(
Where's that "nobody likes me everybody hates me I'm gonna go eat worms" song?
This is a random question (fits with the thread though!) and I might not even use the answer, but could someone tell me a website where you can upload a program of some sort for people to download, preferably with things like a section for bug reports and stuff? Something like github, but I don't think that would work because things are open source there...
...I guess nobody likes me? :'(
This is a random question (fits with the thread though!) and I might not even use the answer, but could someone tell me a website where you can upload a program of some sort for people to download, preferably with things like a section for bug reports and stuff? Something like github, but I don't think that would work because things are open source there...
...I guess nobody likes me? :'(
Google for "github private alternative" or "github closed source". You could try Bitbucket or pay for a private git repo or run git off of dropbox.
More generally, do you really have to have it private?
As an aside I just looked at my user stats. Almost 10% of the posts in non-mafia games were made by me. That's kind of scary.4% for me. I don't think it's all too surprising - not that many people post in that forum.
Agh, I hate the sound of my voice...Did you just record yourself speaking/singing or do you hate your actual voice?
http://www.adamhorton.com/files/WTIRPMO.doc
Disclaimer: not a virus.
Warning: strong language.
Complexity?
More > 7 Wonders
Less > Dominion
QuoteComplexity?
More > 7 Wonders
Less > Dominion
Dominion has way more complexity IMO.
I feel a pressing need to redo that flowchart.Can we please? TTA needs to be on there too. And Innovation...
Agh, I hate the sound of my voice...Did you just record yourself speaking/singing or do you hate your actual voice?
I love how you get to Cribbage on there.Agh, I hate the sound of my voice...Did you just record yourself speaking/singing or do you hate your actual voice?
I started taking voice lessons and my teacher records the lesson and me practicing is me listening to the lesson, doing whatever I did during the lesson. My singing voice is okay, but not my speaking voice... I sound really stupid when recorded...
I love how you get to Cribbage on there.Agh, I hate the sound of my voice...Did you just record yourself speaking/singing or do you hate your actual voice?
I started taking voice lessons and my teacher records the lesson and me practicing is me listening to the lesson, doing whatever I did during the lesson. My singing voice is okay, but not my speaking voice... I sound really stupid when recorded...
Solution: never stop singing.
In other news, of all the new starter evolutions, I only really like Froakie. Here's hoping that Chespin has an amazing final stage.
I started taking voice lessons and my teacher records the lesson and me practicing is me listening to the lesson, doing whatever I did during the lesson. My singing voice is okay, but not my speaking voice... I sound really stupid when recorded...So, maybe your voice just sounds stupid, but I used to have the exact same problem. Nobody else ever seemed to think that my voice sounded stupid, though, and I got rid of the problem when I started recording my voice with an AKG P170 instead of the mic of my camera. And others I know have had similar experiences. Therefore, I believe that 1) what sounds stupid is not you, but the recording and 2) even if the recording sounds stupid, you're the only one who notices it because it's your own voice.
I started taking voice lessons and my teacher records the lesson and me practicing is me listening to the lesson, doing whatever I did during the lesson. My singing voice is okay, but not my speaking voice... I sound really stupid when recorded...So, maybe your voice just sounds stupid, but I used to have the exact same problem. Nobody else ever seemed to think that my voice sounded stupid, though, and I got rid of the problem when I started recording my voice with an AKG P170 instead of the mic of my camera. And others I know have had similar experiences. Therefore, I believe that 1) what sounds stupid is not you, but the recording and 2) even if the recording sounds stupid, you're the only one who notices it because it's your own voice.
(I hate nothing more than the sound of my recorded voice, despite the fact that I've been singing at a high level for years)
(I hate nothing more than the sound of my recorded voice, despite the fact that I've been singing at a high level for years)
Would that high level be C?
(I hate nothing more than the sound of my recorded voice, despite the fact that I've been singing at a high level for years)
Would that high level be C?
And sometimes a little higher. :P
(I hate nothing more than the sound of my recorded voice, despite the fact that I've been singing at a high level for years)
Would that high level be C?
And sometimes a little higher. :P
Are you that blonde girl from School of Rock?
Argh, why can't I remember the name of the thingy that says that if you take a number, and if it's odd you multiply it by 3 and add one, and if it's even you divide by two, you always reach one...Collatz conjecture
I recently found this comic (http://corpseruncomics.com/corpse-run-295-well-in-hand/) featuring Dominion. I don't think any other ones involve the game, especially judging from the text below the comic, and it's the age old joke but still.
And this one. (http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=5271.msg128540#msg128540) (Although I can't get the image to load on that page so I'm not sure it's still visible.)I recently found this comic (http://corpseruncomics.com/corpse-run-295-well-in-hand/) featuring Dominion. I don't think any other ones involve the game, especially judging from the text below the comic, and it's the age old joke but still.
There's this one too.
http://threepanelsoul.com/2013/05/13/on-gaming-pros/
I just equalled the WR in You Have to Win the Game (4:56). I'm not actually 100% certain that is the fastest run - I still feel like there's a 4:52 out there somewhere, but it feels good. The run is, however, definitely improvable. If I can get another second or two off I might upload it to YT, and/or Submit to SDA.
I just equalled the WR in You Have to Win the Game (4:56). I'm not actually 100% certain that is the fastest run - I still feel like there's a 4:52 out there somewhere, but it feels good. The run is, however, definitely improvable. If I can get another second or two off I might upload it to YT, and/or Submit to SDA.
http://speeddemosarchive.com/YouHaveToWinTheGame.html
How come it says that the fastest time is 5:17?
Also it turns out Ibldedibble has a 4:51 run, meaning it's still 5 seconds from the WR. That's a really solid run, I don't think I can match that.
Reclining airplane seats are some of the worst things in existence.
Also it turns out Ibldedibble has a 4:51 run, meaning it's still 5 seconds from the WR. That's a really solid run, I don't think I can match that.
This is why I am semi-glad the VVVVVV world record is so untouchable. For perspective, the time is 13:04 (or 13:05) and it's almost 30 seconds faster than the next fastest time. My PB is 13:57, and I pretty much know there's no way I can challenge the WR, so I don't have incentive to try to keep playing if I get tired of the game.
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/50ef07d6a1d08be792886c70f715285b/tumblr_mt6j2vy2B31r3o0ulo1_500.jpg)
Is this true? :o
Improve the site layout by providing extra skin colours
and throwing z's into every other word
Improve the site layout by providing extra skin colours
I didn't read your whole post but colors is the correct spelling of that pluralization.
Add Americanisations onto an autocorrect list: For the benefit of my other UK board users
(except Rabid, TINAS and Jack Rudd since they're probably getting banned by the above - sorry).
Pfft. What do the British know about English. How do you trust a nation that thinks Leicester and Chomondeley have only two syllables each?
Pfft. What do the British know about English. How do you trust a nation that thinks Leicester and Chomondeley have only two syllables each?
Pfft. What do the British know about English. How do you trust a nation that thinks Leicester and Chomondeley have only two syllables each?
Pfft. What do the British know about English. How do you trust a nation that thinks Leicester and Chomondeley have only two syllables each?
I can't imagine a pronounciation of Leicester that has not two syllables. Like, what do you say? Lay-ses-ter? Lie-ses-ter?
Happy Talk Like A Pirate Day!Yar.
That strange moment when your toddler is having constipation troubles, and your wife quotes Austin Powers to you. "Who does Number Two work for?"
If you can finish it and provide evidence, I will personally mail you a Jimmy Dean breakfast sandwich as a prize.
I felt that this probably didn't deserve it's own thread:...
7.) Would you believe that the uncompressed file was 1 KB above the maximum attachment size for this forum?? I guess rules are rules. So here it is in a zip folder.
Let me know if you have any questions or feedback! Anybody else ever dabble in anything like this?
Roosters are leading at halftime.
Roosters are leading at halftime.
Don't get too cocky.
The US state of Wyoming has only two escalators.No idea what this means, but I'm sure it be would hilarious if I did, so +1.
The US state of Wyoming has only two escalators.No idea what this means, but I'm sure it be would hilarious if I did, so +1.
No.The US state of Wyoming has only two escalators.No idea what this means, but I'm sure it be would hilarious if I did, so +1.
Do you live in Wyoming?
Roosters are leading at halftime.
Don't get too cocky.
The Binding of Isaac is pretty fun, in an exploration/learning about the game rules way. Maybe I'll try out Nethack sometime, except from my understanding Nethack runs take a lot longer than Isaac runs.Ever play FTL?
The Binding of Isaac is pretty fun, in an exploration/learning about the game rules way. Maybe I'll try out Nethack sometime, except from my understanding Nethack runs take a lot longer than Isaac runs.
The Binding of Isaac is pretty fun, in an exploration/learning about the game rules way. Maybe I'll try out Nethack sometime, except from my understanding Nethack runs take a lot longer than Isaac runs.
Nethack is a very special sort of game, insofar as it is an RPG that doesn't happen in real time. It is also very, very unforgiving. I strongly recommend not playing unspoiled, unless you get a kick out of that sort of thing.
Watch out, fuzzy little dude.yes
http://imgur.com/gallery/IPD81sZ
I've never seen a supercar in this color but suddenly I wish all supercars were this color:
[Car]
Yo, I found this game Manufactoria. Have you guys seen this?
http://www.kongregate.com/games/PleasingFungus/manufactoria
It's basically Turing Machines: The Game. Kind of maddening, but in a good sort of way, and I liked it so much I played through the whole thing. I thought that the algorithmically-minded crowd around here might appreciate it.
Yo, I found this game Manufactoria. Have you guys seen this?
http://www.kongregate.com/games/PleasingFungus/manufactoria
It's basically Turing Machines: The Game. Kind of maddening, but in a good sort of way, and I liked it so much I played through the whole thing. I thought that the algorithmically-minded crowd around here might appreciate it.
Not nearly as good as the various stuff from Zachtronics:
http://www.kongregate.com/games/krispykrem/the-codex-of-alchemical-engineering
http://www.kongregate.com/games/krispykrem/kohctpyktop-engineer-of-the-people
And those are just his two free ones. Spacechem is long and very well-done:
http://www.spacechemthegame.com/
I haven't yet played Ironclad Tactics, but all indications are that it's good.
Does it have to sound good? ;)
Does anybody here know how to consistently sing in falsetto?MineMint only works half the time.
Does anybody here know how to consistently sing in falsetto?MineMint only works half the time.
What do you mean it only works half the time? Like, half the time no sound comes out, or half the time you can't, I guess for lack of a better term, "remember" how to go into your falsetto? Also, are you trying to hit extremely high notes, notes just above your usual range, or somewhere in the middle?
Ppe: ok, I see what you mean. Hmm. Maybe if you know you'll be using your falsetto, warm up with those notes too. Try to do similar exercises but like an octave up. Disclaimer: I'm not a professional or anything, but I do sing often, including with my falsetto.
Does anybody here know how to consistently sing in falsetto?MineMint only works half the time.
Why do onions hate us so much they make us cry?
(Can anyone guess what I was just doing?)
Does anybody here know how to consistently sing in falsetto?Speaking of Mint, I've found that drinking mint tea before singing helps with singing in falsetto. I pretty much always can start singing in falsetto, but sometimes it starts sounding bad after a while and mint tea delays this effect. Maybe the effect is purely psychological, but it still works. At least half the time.MineMint only works half the time.
Does anybody here know how to consistently sing in falsetto?Speaking of Mint, I've found that drinking mint tea before singing helps with singing in falsetto. I pretty much always can start singing in falsetto, but sometimes it starts sounding bad after a while and mint tea delays this effect. Maybe the effect is purely psychological, but it still works. At least half the time.MineMint only works half the time.
Does anybody here know how to consistently sing in falsetto?Speaking of Mint, I've found that drinking mint tea before singing helps with singing in falsetto. I pretty much always can start singing in falsetto, but sometimes it starts sounding bad after a while and mint tea delays this effect. Maybe the effect is purely psychological, but it still works. At least half the time.MineMint only works half the time.
So half the time, you are able to sing for an above average length of time?
source?
Here's (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ) the source.
So yay, a formula for the distance from a point to a line. This is way easier than the long method. I think I deserve extra math points for figuring this out on paper, and not making any mistakes. And, the sad thing is, this is probably pretty easy compared to more advanced stuff...
So yay, a formula for the distance from a point to a line. This is way easier than the long method. I think I deserve extra math points for figuring this out on paper, and not making any mistakes. And, the sad thing is, this is probably pretty easy compared to more advanced stuff...
Nicely done. I once did the same thing for finding the generic quadratic of the form y=ax2+bx+c which went through three given points (all having different x values). That one took a little while, I ended up sitting at my cousin's 18th birthday party scrawling notes on the back of a paper plate as I worked it out, but I did get it to work. I'm sure with my improved knowledge of maths nowadays I could simply my solution.
So yay, a formula for the distance from a point to a line. This is way easier than the long method. I think I deserve extra math points for figuring this out on paper, and not making any mistakes. And, the sad thing is, this is probably pretty easy compared to more advanced stuff...
Nicely done. I once did the same thing for finding the generic quadratic of the form y=ax2+bx+c which went through three given points (all having different x values). That one took a little while, I ended up sitting at my cousin's 18th birthday party scrawling notes on the back of a paper plate as I worked it out, but I did get it to work. I'm sure with my improved knowledge of maths nowadays I could simply my solution.
Isn't that the quadratic formula? My math book explained the whole way of doing that then made me do it for several lessons afterwards...
Also, I didn't think about that for the x and y. That's a good idea.
Suppose you'd like to find a parabola passing through (a,u), (b,v), and (c,w) where a, b, and c are distinct.
We do this by writing our parabola as a sum of three other parabolas y = y1 + y2 + y3, where the latter parabolas pass through the following points
y1: (a,u) (b,0) (c,0)
y2: (a,0) (b,v) (c,0)
y3: (a,0) (b,0) (c,w)
Let's start with y1. We can get a parabola passing through (b,0) and (c,0) by just taking (x-b)(x-c). Now to get it through (a,u) we just need to rescale it to take on the value u at x=a.
y1 = u*[ (x-b)(x-c) ]/[ (a-b)(a-c) ]
Then do the same for the other two:
y2 = v*[ (x-a)(x-c) ]/[ (b-a)(b-c) ]
y3 = w*[ (x-a)(x-b) ]/[ (c-a)(c-b) ]
Anyone here read Flatland? Seems like a book f.dsers would like.
Anyone here read Flatland? Seems like a book f.dsers would like.
Anyone here read Flatland? Seems like a book f.dsers would like.I watched it in math once.
This is directed at the user "pingpongsam":
Your name reminds me of the intro song to one of the Strong Bad emails where he sings, "My name is not Email Sam, ooh aah, so please don't call me Email Sam, ooh aah." It even works because your name isn't Email Sam. It's pingpongsam.
Just thought you should know.
read 'Shape of Space' by Jeffery Weeks. It's flatland-like
Nope, just math; I wrote a knot theory thesis about some of his thinkings.read 'Shape of Space' by Jeffery Weeks. It's flatland-like
Is it still a satirical piece of social commentary, or is just some geeky geometry thing?
Yo, I found this game Manufactoria. Have you guys seen this?I got a question about this. I'm working on my programs, cool and good. I succeed from time to time. When I fail, the program gives me a clear indication of precisely the type of string I'm judging incorrectly. However...when I succeed, the program shows me a single bot moving around, but gives like 3 or more ticker-tapes that I'm 'reading'. It seems to only follow the first. What the hell are the second/third guys about? What is the Simon Says symbol that jumps from tape to tape?
http://www.kongregate.com/games/PleasingFungus/manufactoria
It's basically Turing Machines: The Game. Kind of maddening, but in a good sort of way, and I liked it so much I played through the whole thing. I thought that the algorithmically-minded crowd around here might appreciate it.
well yeah, I did get the answers. I didn't think of them like a sentence though...
Yo, I found this game Manufactoria. Have you guys seen this?I got a question about this. I'm working on my programs, cool and good. I succeed from time to time. When I fail, the program gives me a clear indication of precisely the type of string I'm judging incorrectly. However...when I succeed, the program shows me a single bot moving around, but gives like 3 or more ticker-tapes that I'm 'reading'. It seems to only follow the first. What the hell are the second/third guys about? What is the Simon Says symbol that jumps from tape to tape?
http://www.kongregate.com/games/PleasingFungus/manufactoria
It's basically Turing Machines: The Game. Kind of maddening, but in a good sort of way, and I liked it so much I played through the whole thing. I thought that the algorithmically-minded crowd around here might appreciate it.
I am normally pretty strong with grammar rules, but writing the following threw me for a loop, and I still have no idea if it's correct:
"Quick to undermine others' confidence in their reads"
Obviously it's a fragment, but if it were part of a sentence ("He was quick to undermine others' confidence in their reads."), would it be correct/read properly?
I am normally pretty strong with grammar rules, but writing the following threw me for a loop, and I still have no idea if it's correct:
"Quick to undermine others' confidence in their reads"
Obviously it's a fragment, but if it were part of a sentence ("He was quick to undermine others' confidence in their reads."), would it be correct/read properly?
I don't understand what it is trying to say.
I baked my first lasagna last night. I feel pretty proud. I even did it from scratch. Well, mostly scratch. I had canned marinara sauce, and it's not like I made the cheese myself, but I did blend the cheeses together, and I seasoned the meat sauce using ground beef instead of Italian sausage.
Man, I knew that lasagna was a lot of work, but now I know firsthand. And it was expensive, but this batch will last us at least three meals.
I'm just grateful for this little food processor. I would have been hours chopping up the garlic, onion, oregano, basil, and parsley. !
It's like a blender with a flat bottom and blades allegedly better at mincing ingredients but in reality are just better at forming and rolling balls of the ingredients along the sides of the container. Rarely is a food processor worth the cleanup time to actually use.
It's like a blender with a flat bottom and blades allegedly better at mincing ingredients but in reality are just better at forming and rolling balls of the ingredients along the sides of the container. Rarely is a food processor worth the cleanup time to actually use.
You need to buy a better food processor.
Did you make the pasta? I have always wanted to make my own pasta.
Did you make the pasta? I have always wanted to make my own pasta.
Alas, I did not. The pasta was store-bought. I had an uncomfortable moment where I set the pasta to boil and then realized that I forgot the marinara. So, the pasta just sat there after boiling. Fortunately, I did boil it with some oil in there, so the noodles did not stick together nearly as badly, but after sitting there for about an hour, it was definitely not ideal. I still made it work, and I had more pasta than I needed, so I was able to fill in any gaps when noodles got destroyed.
Did you make the pasta? I have always wanted to make my own pasta.
Alas, I did not. The pasta was store-bought. I had an uncomfortable moment where I set the pasta to boil and then realized that I forgot the marinara. So, the pasta just sat there after boiling. Fortunately, I did boil it with some oil in there, so the noodles did not stick together nearly as badly, but after sitting there for about an hour, it was definitely not ideal. I still made it work, and I had more pasta than I needed, so I was able to fill in any gaps when noodles got destroyed.
You put noodles in your lasagne? :o
Yup, longer tapes are split into multiple lines. No idea how I didn't see that before.Yo, I found this game Manufactoria. Have you guys seen this?I got a question about this. I'm working on my programs, cool and good. I succeed from time to time. When I fail, the program gives me a clear indication of precisely the type of string I'm judging incorrectly. However...when I succeed, the program shows me a single bot moving around, but gives like 3 or more ticker-tapes that I'm 'reading'. It seems to only follow the first. What the hell are the second/third guys about? What is the Simon Says symbol that jumps from tape to tape?
http://www.kongregate.com/games/PleasingFungus/manufactoria
It's basically Turing Machines: The Game. Kind of maddening, but in a good sort of way, and I liked it so much I played through the whole thing. I thought that the algorithmically-minded crowd around here might appreciate it.
I wouldn't use the food processor for the vegetable, just for making cheese. I would soak cashews over night, then blend them with spices to make a veggie ricotta. If I were feeling ambitious I would blend in some raw sauerkraut and allow it to ferment a few days.
I talked to a coworker the other day who had no idea you could peel bulbed garlic to get the same cloves you buy pre-peeled at the store.
My head swam for a while cogitating how removed we can be from our food.
I've seen it in the supermarkets, but generally I've either been lazy enough to get the pre-minced or un-lazy enough to get the whole bulb, so I've never even thought of buying it.I talked to a coworker the other day who had no idea you could peel bulbed garlic to get the same cloves you buy pre-peeled at the store.
My head swam for a while cogitating how removed we can be from our food.
Where the hell does one get pre-peeled garlic? I've seen pre-minced, but... wow.
Oh, going back to my formula, it sometimes gives a negative answer. Getting the absolute value of the numerator/the whole answer at the end works, but I'm not sure what caused it...
Oh, going back to my formula, it sometimes gives a negative answer. Getting the absolute value of the numerator/the whole answer at the end works, but I'm not sure what caused it...
Now, let's simplify that a bit, taking the x part:
(ay + x - ab)/(a2 + 1) - x
ay + x - ab - a2x - x
(a2x + ay - ab)/(a2 + 1)
And the y part:
(a2y + ax + b)/(a2 + 1) - y
a2y + ax + b - a2y - y
(ax + b - y)/(a2 + 1)
Curtains!
(http://i.imgur.com/cxjOqQv.gif)
Seeing the square, I was wondering how to get a square wave, but realized you would have to use some non-euclidean geometry for that.
Seeing the square, I was wondering how to get a square wave, but realized you would have to use some non-euclidean geometry for that.
Seeing the square, I was wondering how to get a square wave, but realized you would have to use some non-euclidean geometry for that.
You would want to replace the blue square with a pair of (infinitely long) parallel lines.
I've been wasting a bunch of time on this: http://orteil.dashnet.org/cookieclicker/
I've been wasting a bunch of time on this: http://orteil.dashnet.org/cookieclicker/oh man, me too...
I've been wasting a bunch of time on this: http://orteil.dashnet.org/cookieclicker/I played it for three days, got bored when there were no new upgrades available. I don't think you can really call this a game, as there isn't a goal.
I've been wasting a bunch of time on this: http://orteil.dashnet.org/cookieclicker/I played it for three days, got bored when there were no new upgrades available. I don't think you can really call this a game, as there isn't a goal.
I've been wasting a bunch of time on this: http://orteil.dashnet.org/cookieclicker/I played it for three days, got bored when there were no new upgrades available. I don't think you can really call this a game, as there isn't a goal.
Whenever someone talks about Cookie Clicker, I always get reminded of this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cD69PAIqiYo)
My computer went into sleep mode over night :(
My computer went into sleep mode over night :(
My brother turned off sleep mode just for it.
I don't understand the appeal of this "game" at all.
Yet here I am with 50 billion cookies and 20 antimatter compressors.
"Moist cookies."
-Grandma
I'm at almost 500 trillion cookies and 63 antimatter condensers... and I haven't turned off sleep mode.
I'm at almost 500 trillion cookies and 63 antimatter condensers... and I haven't turned off sleep mode.
So you've hit the grandmapocolypse, right?
I'm at almost 500 trillion cookies and 63 antimatter condensers... and I haven't turned off sleep mode.
So you've hit the grandmapocolypse, right?
I JUST researched One Mind...trying to decide whether to take the leap.
I'm at almost 500 trillion cookies and 63 antimatter condensers... and I haven't turned off sleep mode.
So you've hit the grandmapocolypse, right?
I JUST researched One Mind...trying to decide whether to take the leap.
Just keep watching the background as you research more...
I'm at almost 500 trillion cookies and 63 antimatter condensers... and I haven't turned off sleep mode.
So you've hit the grandmapocolypse, right?
I JUST researched One Mind...trying to decide whether to take the leap.
Just keep watching the background as you research more...
Is it even worth it though??
hit AND ended it.I'm at almost 500 trillion cookies and 63 antimatter condensers... and I haven't turned off sleep mode.
So you've hit the grandmapocolypse, right?
hit AND ended it.I'm at almost 500 trillion cookies and 63 antimatter condensers... and I haven't turned off sleep mode.
So you've hit the grandmapocolypse, right?
I'd go for it Dsell.
pledge. Yes, I know it ends, but renewing it over and over again is cheaper than the -5% cps from the Covenant.hit AND ended it.I'm at almost 500 trillion cookies and 63 antimatter condensers... and I haven't turned off sleep mode.
So you've hit the grandmapocolypse, right?
I'd go for it Dsell.
Did you use the Elder Pledge or the Elder Covenant?
I did it! I just got my first red cookie.did you click on it?
I did it! I just got my first red cookie.did you click on it?
pledge. Yes, I know it ends, but renewing it over and over again is cheaper than the -5% cps from the Covenant.hit AND ended it.I'm at almost 500 trillion cookies and 63 antimatter condensers... and I haven't turned off sleep mode.
So you've hit the grandmapocolypse, right?
I'd go for it Dsell.
Did you use the Elder Pledge or the Elder Covenant?
I did it! I just got my first red cookie.did you click on it?
Yep! It was Lucky! (And so was I, I'm sure.)
I know, it does now.pledge. Yes, I know it ends, but renewing it over and over again is cheaper than the -5% cps from the Covenant.hit AND ended it.I'm at almost 500 trillion cookies and 63 antimatter condensers... and I haven't turned off sleep mode.
So you've hit the grandmapocolypse, right?
I'd go for it Dsell.
Did you use the Elder Pledge or the Elder Covenant?
It costs 4 trillion after a while...
Woah, I've never gotten that. what is it? might be something you can only get from red cookies, as I've only clicked on a red cookie a couple times.I did it! I just got my first red cookie.did you click on it?
Yep! It was Lucky! (And so was I, I'm sure.)
Got another one! Elder Frenzy. THAT was helpful.
Woah, I've never gotten that. what is it? might be something you can only get from red cookies, as I've only clicked on a red cookie a couple times.I did it! I just got my first red cookie.did you click on it?
Yep! It was Lucky! (And so was I, I'm sure.)
Got another one! Elder Frenzy. THAT was helpful.
Woah, I've never gotten that. what is it? might be something you can only get from red cookies, as I've only clicked on a red cookie a couple times.I did it! I just got my first red cookie.did you click on it?
Yep! It was Lucky! (And so was I, I'm sure.)
Got another one! Elder Frenzy. THAT was helpful.
It multiplied my clicking by 666 for 13 seconds and it MAY have multiplied by cps by the same. I am not totally sure, but my cookies really jumped when I got it.
I think that, on average, red cookies are better than golden cookies.whaaaat? no way. if that was the case, why would you want to end it?
Woah, I've never gotten that. what is it? might be something you can only get from red cookies, as I've only clicked on a red cookie a couple times.It's CpS x666 for 6 seconds I think.
I think that, on average, red cookies are better than golden cookies.
I think that, on average, red cookies are better than golden cookies.whaaaat? no way. if that was the case, why would you want to end it?
I realised earlier today that I miss having Qvist in the community. Qvist, if you're reading this, know that we want you back. And this isn't just a thinly veiled attempt to get extra respect
http://cookieclicker.wikia.com/wiki/Red_Cookiehah, I was just about to post that link too. here's the one to golden cookies: http://cookieclicker.wikia.com/wiki/Golden_Cookie
Red Cookies have a much higher chance of starting a cookie chain, and can give you 666xcps
It has negative effects a little over half the time, though.
I doubt any are ignorable... because they all get more pricy, eventually the one you are ignoring will be comparatively cheap and then worth it. Some are more helpful than others though...
Selling is probably never a good idea. You are going to end up re-purchasing them eventually, so what's the point?
also, my pledge just ran out, and I got a red cookie... because of this discussion I figured what the heck, I'll click on it... and I lost 3 trillion cookies...
Selling is probably never a good idea. You are going to end up re-purchasing them eventually, so what's the point?
And also, selling 10 cursors and 5 grandmas is not going to give you enough cookies for a portal... unless you've already spent a really long time getting cookies with your grandmas and cursors. probably optimal to buy farms/mines/factories at some point.
Hmmm, that does seem to work (and actuallly be a good idea even if not going for achievements). However, I think this is a bit of an edge case - it only helps early in the game, and probably only once or twice.
(http://i.imgur.com/cxjOqQv.gif)
for i in {1..100000}; do xdotool mousemove 200 400 click 1; done
More here (http://moldylox.tumblr.com/post/63892023722/math-is-the-cooliest).
"And Mints! And a whole lot of other cards!"More here (http://moldylox.tumblr.com/post/63892023722/math-is-the-cooliest).
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"And what you fail to realize is my ship is dragging mines!"
Those damn cookies are strangely compelling. Thankfully I only lost part of this afternoon; the usual trick worked to get me off the hook:Code: [Select]for i in {1..100000}; do xdotool mousemove 200 400 click 1; done
If you're addicted and use Windows, I'm afraid it's beyond my powers to save you.
You may think your attack is full of grimness and storminess, but it is counter-mined by your obvious state of delusional dreaminess
For some reason, I decided to play Cookie Cliker. It's now perpetually running in the background, or in the foreground as I do something else like playing Pokemon. I got Speed Baking I on my first play, is that normal? Seems pretty easy to get.
Perhaps it's because I'm a mathematician, but I made a spreadsheet to calculate stuff for me. At first I just input data and got some useful results on what was cost efficient, but then I added and added and now it pretty much tells me what to buy next (although it does use a few approximations, and doesn't realise that e.g. saving up for 2 hours to buy something isn't as good as upgrading something with a slightly lower efficiency but cheaper cost).
Something fun I realised is that, due to upgrades to cursors, cookies and kittens, while each Farm might only increase my CPS by 80, the overall CPS increase is over 9000*
*Actually over 30,000, but you know, 9K sounds better.
Also, I've just had three clots in a row, followed by a ruin and then another clot. My resolve to not Pledge until after a Cookie Chain/Elder Frenzy/Clicking Frenzy is being tested, but I think that's still probably the best way of doing things.
Edit: And then another clot. According to the wiki and crunching some numbers, after getting a bad red cookie there's a 56.5% chance of getting something good after a bad cookie. Eh, I guess that's not too unreasonable.
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/e829a18961367c45baf1c2dcbcea47a0/tumblr_mu9ubo1AHY1rhuwfao1_500.gif)
The dots are only moving in straight lines.
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/e829a18961367c45baf1c2dcbcea47a0/tumblr_mu9ubo1AHY1rhuwfao1_500.gif)
The dots are only moving in straight lines.
I finally got around to writing out a mathematical proof that those really are straight lines.
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/e829a18961367c45baf1c2dcbcea47a0/tumblr_mu9ubo1AHY1rhuwfao1_500.gif)
The dots are only moving in straight lines.
I finally got around to writing out a mathematical proof that those really are straight lines.
What would it look like if the balls weren't sinusoid-ing back and forth, but instead moved with constant speed?
What if the radius of the inner "circle" were not exactly equal to half that of the outer? How would that affect the paths the balls would take? Some sort of weird cycloid or something?
I finally got around to writing out a mathematical proof that those really are straight lines.
I finally got around to writing out a mathematical proof that those really are straight lines.
I must be really lazy, because instead of writing a proof, I just isolated the lines and verified visually that the balls just move back and forth on a straight line.
I finally got around to writing out a mathematical proof that those really are straight lines.
I must be really lazy, because instead of writing a proof, I just isolated the lines and verified visually that the balls just move back and forth on a straight line.
I finally got around to writing out a mathematical proof that those really are straight lines.
I must be really lazy, because instead of writing a proof, I just isolated the lines and verified visually that the balls just move back and forth on a straight line.
Let me rephrase this then. I verified that they really are rotating around a center which is itself rotating, where each rotation has the same radius and speed, but opposite direction.
I finally got around to writing out a mathematical proof that those really are straight lines.
I must be really lazy, because instead of writing a proof, I just isolated the lines and verified visually that the balls just move back and forth on a straight line.
Let me rephrase this then. I verified that they really are rotating around a center which is itself rotating, where each rotation has the same radius and speed, but opposite direction.
I'm not entirely certain which amuses me more: the fact that I can also verify this by eye (if you spin the entire figure counterclockwise, the whole thing works like two gears and the inner circle will stay in place), or the fact that I have no idea how proving that also proves that the points are moving along straight lines.
I don't mean that it proves that they move in straight lines. This animated image is sort of like an optical illusion, but not really. There is not an apparent contradiction involved, but rather a coincidence. At least for me, my mind sees the circular motion immediately, and it is only with the visual aid of the beads on rods that I see the linear motion. The coincidence that both are occurring simultaneously is unexpected and jarring. The resolution that I was looking for, then, is either a proof that the circular motion results in the linear motion, or that the linear motion results in the circular motion.
I don't mean that it proves that they move in straight lines. This animated image is sort of like an optical illusion, but not really. There is not an apparent contradiction involved, but rather a coincidence. At least for me, my mind sees the circular motion immediately, and it is only with the visual aid of the beads on rods that I see the linear motion. The coincidence that both are occurring simultaneously is unexpected and jarring. The resolution that I was looking for, then, is either a proof that the circular motion results in the linear motion, or that the linear motion results in the circular motion.
When I look at it I see a circle rotating and the intersections of the circle with the (fixed) lines highlighted. It's as if the circle is made of light and rotating behind a disc with radial slits in—the dots are the bright points where the light shines through. In that model there isn't any straight line motion to be explained.
The '60s called...
(http://designobserver.com/images/spirograph.gif) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spirograph)
Let's imagine that there is a big blue dot right in the middle of the "circle" of white dots. Then in your model it is clear that the blue dot moves in a circle and that the white dots move on straight lines. What isn't immediately clear is the emergent behavior that the white dots rotate around the blue dot. That circular motion is not obvious until you see the animation (or carefully analyze some equations).
Here's another image of linearly moving dots.
Here's another image of linearly moving dots.
Somewhat humorously, when I first saw that image I saw that the dots moved in lines, but it took ~15 seconds to see the pattern.
Maybe a tiny bit? My wikipediaing brought up the ishihara color blindness test, which I had no problems with. However, on the red-green test images, I could see the numbers that should be seen if I have red-green color blindness, they were just less contrasted than the normal vision ones.Here's another image of linearly moving dots.
Somewhat humorously, when I first saw that image I saw that the dots moved in lines, but it took ~15 seconds to see the pattern.
Are you at all colour blind? I imagine that the colour really helps with the illusion, so being even partially colour blind might weaken the effect.
Here's another image of linearly moving dots.
Somewhat humorously, when I first saw that image I saw that the dots moved in lines, but it took ~15 seconds to see the pattern.
also, as for cookie clicker, 2.203 quadrillion baked all time...since Sept 25th when I was unfortunately introduced to this; yay for insignificant achievements!
excuse me, I meant quintillion
That reminds me, I was going to try and finish off getting the 100 of everything achievement, at which point I'd have all the normal achievements except the final CpS one (which just seems stupidly hard to achieve, I'm like 5% of the way there and thanks to the exponentially increasing costs... ugh).
That reminds me, I was going to try and finish off getting the 100 of everything achievement, at which point I'd have all the normal achievements except the final CpS one (which just seems stupidly hard to achieve, I'm like 5% of the way there and thanks to the exponentially increasing costs... ugh).
I've got 100 of everything except the Antimatter Condensers now...
Tables, for the CpS, did you try an Elder Frenzy? x666 production helps a lot
There has to be a market out there for a Candy Box or Cookie Clicker style game, but with beer.
Photos taken during and after a blackout, showing the impact of light pollution on the night sky in a small Canadian town:Well, "small" is relative. It doesn't look that small to me, judging from the amount of light pollution.
I've been wasting a bunch of time on this: http://orteil.dashnet.org/cookieclicker/
Same...I've been wasting a bunch of time on this: http://orteil.dashnet.org/cookieclicker/
I hate you all for introducing me to this. Sitting at 300,000,000 cps, 39 Antimatter condensers.
Same...I've been wasting a bunch of time on this: http://orteil.dashnet.org/cookieclicker/
I hate you all for introducing me to this. Sitting at 300,000,000 cps, 39 Antimatter condensers.
Except 25,000,000,000 and 70 antimatter condensers...
So now that I've discovered that you can hack the Javascript; I had a few minutes of fun looking through the code to find stuff to change; and now I'm done with the game for good. Just seems pointless if you can just give yourself all achievements and more with a simple hack.
Earlier than that :PSame...I've been wasting a bunch of time on this: http://orteil.dashnet.org/cookieclicker/
I hate you all for introducing me to this. Sitting at 300,000,000 cps, 39 Antimatter condensers.
Except 25,000,000,000 and 70 antimatter condensers...
When did you start? I just started this Friday evening...
Basketball with bad British commentary. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxYikubciDE#t=143)
Also,I feel like they just put the cookie on a pressure plate under those pieces of paper... but still, pretty cool.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aFUEevbLPI&feature=youtu.be
Two things. First, I reached one quintillion cookies today.
Second, this is really interesting:
http://bit-player.org/2013/the-keys-to-the-keydom
Some group gathered millions of public RSA keys from around the internet (each of which is the product of two large primes), and after discarding duplicates they ran the Euclidean algorithm on them to find pairs which shared a factor. Out of the 5.8 million unique public keys gathered, they found that about 64,000 -- around 0.05% -- shared factors. That makes them useless for security purposes. It is unfathomable that this could be the result of chance, and so excluding conspiracy theories, it appears to indicate serious flaws in our pseudorandom number generators.
Finding primes is a difficult business. The first step is running a huge batch of numbers through a sieve designed to detect "probable primes", and there are one or two fairly common ones in use. After that, you have to pick a subset of your probable primes and test each one for true primality, which is a slow and painful process. Given that they're all searching in the same general space of numbers (for N-bit security, presumably the vicinity of 2^(N/2)), to have a few collisions is probably as much the result of the birthday paradox (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birthday_paradox) as it is poor design of their prime number finding algorithms.
Isn't the fact that the NSA has some kind of backdoor to commonly used encryption techniques more than a conspiracy theory?
http://www.theverge.com/2013/9/20/4751364/rsa-tells-developers-to-stop-using-encryption-with-suspected-nsa-backdoor
Oh god, in the most recent Cookie Clicker update the Grandmapocalypse is at least 8x more terrifyingtrue, but you know If you look at how they work, when you pop the wrinklers you get more cookies than you lost (it says with interest) so instead of making it worse, the grandmapocalypse is better! WOOO!
wiki and reddit are both saying that you 110% of what they ate. No exponential growth after all.Somehow I missed that (well, I'm not a redditor). Anywho, I just hit 100 anti-matter condensers... what do I do next?
wiki and reddit are both saying that you 110% of what they ate. No exponential growth after all.Somehow I missed that (well, I'm not a redditor). Anywho, I just hit 100 anti-matter condensers... what do I do next?
It is definitely worth popping wrinklers for the achievements/milk. After that, I'm unsure. With ten wrinklers sucking on your cookies, you get an effective x6 multiplier. The cps nerf dampens the effects of both Ruin and Lucky, but the effective x6 stacks with Elder Frenzy, giving you x3996 for 12 seconds (!). That is about 13 hours 20 minutes worth of production over a 12 second period, But that is comparable to a Frenzy + Click Frenzy combo.
English: A dog.Whoever wrote this, forgot the -kin, -han, -kinhan, -kinko, -kohan and -pa forms, though (and it's possible that I'm not remembering them all, either). So the last list of words should be like 3 times as long.
Swedish: What?
English: The dog.
English: Two dogs.
Swedish:
Swedish:
Swedish: En hund, hunden.
Swedish: Två hundar, hundarna.
German:
English: No, go away.
Swedish: No one invited you.
German: Der Hund.
English: I said go away.
German: Ein Hund, zwei Hunde.
Swedish: Stop it.
German: Den Hund, einen Hund, dem Hund, einem Hund, des Hundes, eines Hundes, den Hunden, der Hunden.
Finnish: Sup.
English: NO.
Swedish: NO.
German: NO.
Finnish:
English:
German:
Swedish:
Finnish: Koira, koiran, koiraa, koiran again, koirassa, koirasta, koiraan, koiralla, koiralta, koiralle, koirana, koiraksi, koiratta, koirineen, koirin.
German:
Swedish:
Finnish:
English:
Finnish: Aaaand... koirasi, koirani, koiransa, koiramme, koiranne, koiraani, koiraasi, koiraansa, koiraamme, koiraanne, koirassani, koirassasi, koirassansa, koirassamme, koirassanne, koirastani, koirastasi, koirastansa, koirastamme, koirastanne, koirallani, koirallasi, koirallansa, koirallamme, koirallanne, koiranani, koiranasi, koiranansa, koiranamme, koirananne, koirakseni, koiraksesi, koiraksensa, koiraksemme, koiraksenne, koirattani, koirattasi, koirattansa, koirattamme, koirattanne, koirineni, koirinesi, koirinensa, koirinemme, koirinenne.
English:
Swedish:
German:
Finnish: Wait! then theres koirakaan, koirankaan, koiraakaan, koirassakaan, koirastakaan, koiraankaan, koirallakaan, koiraltakaan, koirallekaan, koiranakaan, koiraksikaan, koirattakaan, koirineenkaan, koirinkaan, koirako, koiranko, koiraako, koirassako, koirastako, koiraanko, koirallako, koiraltako, koiralleko, koiranako, koiraksiko, koirattako, koirineenko, koirinko, koirasikaan, koiranikaan, koiransakaan, koirammekaan, koirannekaan, koiraanikaan, koiraasikaan, koiraansakaan, koiraammekaan, koiraannekaan, koirassanikaan, koirassasikaan, koirassansakaan, koirassammekaan, koirassannekaan, koirastanikaan, koirastasikaan, koirastansakaan, koirastammekaan, koirastannekaan, koirallanikaan, koirallasikaan, koirallansakaan, koirallammekaan, koirallannekaan, koirananikaan, koiranasikaan, koiranansakaan, koiranammekaan, koiranannekaan, koiraksenikaan, koiraksesikaan, koiraksensakaan, koiraksemmekaan, koiraksennekaan, koirattanikaan, koirattasikaan, koirattansakaan, koirattammekaan, koirattannekaan, koirinenikaan, koirinesikaan, koirinensakaan, koirinemmekaan, koirinennekaan, koirasiko, koiraniko, koiransako, koirammeko, koiranneko, koiraaniko, koiraasiko, koiraansako, koiraammeko, koiraanneko, koirassaniko, koirassasiko, koirassansako, koirassammeko, koirassanneko, koirastaniko, koirastasiko, koirastansako, koirastammeko, koirastanneko, koirallaniko, koirallasiko, koirallansako, koirallammeko, koirallanneko, koirananiko, koiranasiko, koiranansako, koiranammeko, koirananneko, koirakseniko, koiraksesiko, koiraksensako, koiraksemmeko, koiraksenneko, koirattaniko, koirattasiko, koirattansako, koirattammeko, koirattanneko, koirineniko, koirinesiko, koirinensako, koirinemmeko, koirinenneko, koirasikaanko, koiranikaanko, koiransakaanko, koirammekaanko, koirannekaanko, koiraanikaanko, koiraasikaanko, koiraansakaanko, koiraammekaanko, koiraannekaanko, koirassanikaanko, koirassasikaanko, koirassansakaanko, koirassammekaanko, koirassannekaanko, koirastanikaanko, koirastasikaanko, koirastansakaanko, koirastammekaanko, koirastannekaanko, koirallanikaanko, koirallasikaanko, koirallansakaanko, koirallammekaanko, koirallannekaanko, koirananikaanko, koiranasikaanko, koiranansakaanko, koiranammekaanko, koiranannekaanko, koiraksenikaanko, koiraksesikaanko, koiraksensakaanko, koiraksemmekaanko, koiraksennekaanko, koirattanikaanko, koirattasikaanko, koirattansakaanko, koirattammekaanko, koirattannekaanko, koirinenikaanko, koirinesikaanko, koirinensakaanko, koirinemmekaanko, koirinennekaanko, koirasikokaan, koiranikokaan, koiransakokaan, koirammekokaan, koirannekokaan, koiraanikokaan, koiraasikokaan, koiraansakokaan, koiraammekokaan, koiraannekokaan, koirassanikokaan, koirassasikokaan, koirassansakokaan, koirassammekokaan, koirassannekokaan, koirastanikokaan, koirastasikokaan, koirastansakokaan, koirastammekokaan, koirastannekokaan, koirallanikokaan, koirallasikokaan, koirallansakokaan, koirallammekokaan, koirallannekokaan, koirananikokaan, koiranasikokaan, koiranansakokaan, koiranammekokaan, koiranannekokaan, koiraksenikokaan, koiraksesikokaan, koiraksensakokaan, koiraksemmekokaan, koiraksennekokaan, koirattanikokaan, koirattasikokaan, koirattansakokaan, koirattammekokaan, koirattannekokaan, koirinenikokaan, koirinesikokaan, koirinensakokaan, koirinemmekokaan, koirinennekokaan.
Swedish:
German:
English: Okay, now you're just making things up!
Finnish:
Finnish: And now the plural forms...
Finnish: And now the plural forms...
So, should I or should I not get the elder covenant?
Got to love my language:QuoteFinnish: Wait! then theres koirakaan, koirankaan, koiraakaan, koirassakaan, koirastakaan.....
It is definitely worth popping wrinklers for the achievements/milk. After that, I'm unsure. With ten wrinklers sucking on your cookies, you get an effective x6 multiplier. The cps nerf dampens the effects of both Ruin and Lucky, but the effective x6 stacks with Elder Frenzy, giving you x3996 for 12 seconds (!). That is about 13 hours 20 minutes worth of production over a 12 second period, But that is comparable to a Frenzy + Click Frenzy combo.
If you're looking for a useful pseudo-game, try HabitRPG (https://habitrpg.com/). You tell it what you need to do, and it rewards and punishes your character based on your performance at your real-life tasks.
If you're looking for a useful pseudo-game, try HabitRPG (https://habitrpg.com/). You tell it what you need to do, and it rewards and punishes your character based on your performance at your real-life tasks.
Related:
http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2007/07/20
I referenced that xkcd in a presentation at work a couple of weeks ago, so I don't even need to check which one it is.If you're looking for a useful pseudo-game, try HabitRPG (https://habitrpg.com/). You tell it what you need to do, and it rewards and punishes your character based on your performance at your real-life tasks.
Related:
http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2007/07/20
Also:
http://xkcd.com/189/
If you're looking for a useful pseudo-game, try HabitRPG (https://habitrpg.com/). You tell it what you need to do, and it rewards and punishes your character based on your performance at your real-life tasks.
Related:
http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2007/07/20
Also:
http://xkcd.com/189/
If you're looking for a useful pseudo-game, try HabitRPG (https://habitrpg.com/). You tell it what you need to do, and it rewards and punishes your character based on your performance at your real-life tasks.
Related:
http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2007/07/20
Also:
http://xkcd.com/189/
This makes me think of Final Fantasy II.
I wish I could find a job where I get paid to manipulate Excel tables. I love playing around with Excel formulas and tweaking the data to do amazing things.
Someday, I'd like to dissect one of those Hero Lab Excel spreadsheets that are used to make D&D characters and just marvel at how intricate the spreadsheet is.
I wish I could find a job where I get paid to manipulate Excel tables. I love playing around with Excel formulas and tweaking the data to do amazing things.
Someday, I'd like to dissect one of those Hero Lab Excel spreadsheets that are used to make D&D characters and just marvel at how intricate the spreadsheet is.
There are plenty of analyst jobs as you describe.. Almost any job with the job title that has the word "analyst" in it requires heavy excel usage..
And I didn't get black cat's paw... Or any of the hidden achievements...
I have all normal achievements and no hidden ones.
I think that after I reach my current goal, I'm gonna go for speedrun level 3 (1M in 15 minutes) without using a Golden Cookie. Might require some clever planning, and a lot of clicking.
I'm never going to be able to read "lol" the same ever again, now that I see it as a guy raising his hands in the air...
Heard about your grandma. LOL
I bet it is probably possibly with ~7 clicks per second and optimal purchase strategy. (which is quite difficult to figure out).
how does true neverclick work? None of the golden cookies give cookies if you can't click and have no cookies and no cps.
A lucky cookie gives 1200 time CpS or 10% of your current cookies, whichever is lower, plus 13.oh. That means that you need two of them though... man that's slow.
I reset recently, and probably in 15-20 red cookies, I've gotten 5 Elder Frenzies...
I reset recently, and probably in 15-20 red cookies, I've gotten 5 Elder Frenzies...
And 7-8 Cookie Chains...
Is there a way to get more elder frenzies? Or are they just random?
I'm never going to be able to read "lol" the same ever again, now that I see it as a guy raising his hands in the air...
Then there's the segment of population who read it as "lots of love".
I'm never going to be able to read "lol" the same ever again, now that I see it as a guy raising his hands in the air...
Then there's the segment of population who read it as "lots of love".
And then there's "Lucifer our Lord."
I like chocolate chip cookies. Real ones.Me too. Actually, Chocolate chip cookies is the working title of one of my songs.
My friend just rad only came up with a formula to find prime numbers:
For whole numbers 3 and up:
sqrt(numbernumber-2). If it is irrational, it's prime. If it's rational, it's not prime.
Nooooooo! Are there any more? 25 is rational, and so is thirty, and I think 45 works.My friend just rad only came up with a formula to find prime numbers:
For whole numbers 3 and up:
sqrt(numbernumber-2). If it is irrational, it's prime. If it's rational, it's not prime.
Counterexample: 15
Never mind. However, if it is rational it is definitely not prime.Nooooooo! Are there any more? 25 is rational, and so is thirty, and I think 45 works.My friend just rad only came up with a formula to find prime numbers:
For whole numbers 3 and up:
sqrt(numbernumber-2). If it is irrational, it's prime. If it's rational, it's not prime.
Counterexample: 15
Nooooooo! Are there any more? 25 is rational, and so is thirty, and I think 45 works.My friend just rad only came up with a formula to find prime numbers:
For whole numbers 3 and up:
sqrt(numbernumber-2). If it is irrational, it's prime. If it's rational, it's not prime.
Counterexample: 15
Yeah, just figured that out. If it's even it'll be rational and if it's odd it has to be a perfect square. Sigh.Nooooooo! Are there any more? 25 is rational, and so is thirty, and I think 45 works.My friend just rad only came up with a formula to find prime numbers:
For whole numbers 3 and up:
sqrt(numbernumber-2). If it is irrational, it's prime. If it's rational, it's not prime.
Counterexample: 15
Huh? If n = 2k+1 this is just n^(k-1)*sqrt(n). This is irrational whenever n is not a perfect square... 15 is the first odd composite non-perfect square.
Yeah, just figured that out. If it's even it'll be rational and if it's odd it has to be a perfect square. Sigh.Nooooooo! Are there any more? 25 is rational, and so is thirty, and I think 45 works.My friend just rad only came up with a formula to find prime numbers:
For whole numbers 3 and up:
sqrt(numbernumber-2). If it is irrational, it's prime. If it's rational, it's not prime.
Counterexample: 15
Huh? If n = 2k+1 this is just n^(k-1)*sqrt(n). This is irrational whenever n is not a perfect square... 15 is the first odd composite non-perfect square.
Yeah, just figured that out. If it's even it'll be rational and if it's odd it has to be a perfect square. Sigh.Nooooooo! Are there any more? 25 is rational, and so is thirty, and I think 45 works.My friend just rad only came up with a formula to find prime numbers:
For whole numbers 3 and up:
sqrt(numbernumber-2). If it is irrational, it's prime. If it's rational, it's not prime.
Counterexample: 15
Huh? If n = 2k+1 this is just n^(k-1)*sqrt(n). This is irrational whenever n is not a perfect square... 15 is the first odd composite non-perfect square.
Empirical induction is fun. Our maths professor once introduced the Coaster Theorem to us, which states that when you mark a round coaster (well, a circle) with equidistant points on the perimeter, and you draw lines between each pair of points and cut the coaster along these lines, you obtain 2n-1 pieces. Works for n=0 to n=5 but is short by two on n=6.
Yeah, just figured that out. If it's even it'll be rational and if it's odd it has to be a perfect square. Sigh.Nooooooo! Are there any more? 25 is rational, and so is thirty, and I think 45 works.My friend just rad only came up with a formula to find prime numbers:
For whole numbers 3 and up:
sqrt(numbernumber-2). If it is irrational, it's prime. If it's rational, it's not prime.
Counterexample: 15
Huh? If n = 2k+1 this is just n^(k-1)*sqrt(n). This is irrational whenever n is not a perfect square... 15 is the first odd composite non-perfect square.
Empirical induction is fun. Our maths professor once introduced the Coaster Theorem to us, which states that when you mark a round coaster (well, a circle) with equidistant points on the perimeter, and you draw lines between each pair of points and cut the coaster along these lines, you obtain 2n-1 pieces. Works for n=0 to n=5 but is short by two on n=6.
That doesn't work for n = 5 either... I count 11.
Number theory is full of conjectures where the smallest counterexample is quite a large number.
Here's a math overflow thread:
http://mathoverflow.net/questions/15444/the-phenomena-of-eventual-counterexamples
Number theory is full of conjectures where the smallest counterexample is quite a large number.This is exactly something I was looking for; I'm teaching infinite series right now, and students will say "oh look here's a pattern that's true twice. This sequence is decreasing." They don't understand why they should rigorously PROVE decreasing, like with a negative derivative or something.
Here's a math overflow thread:
http://mathoverflow.net/questions/15444/the-phenomena-of-eventual-counterexamples
Number theory is full of conjectures where the smallest counterexample is quite a large number.
Here's a math overflow thread:
http://mathoverflow.net/questions/15444/the-phenomena-of-eventual-counterexamples
I think that's misleading. An integer with 15 digits only seems like "quite a large number" because our everyday experience is with numbers less than 100.
Meanwhile, my cookie count has more than 15 digits.
Number theory is full of conjectures where the smallest counterexample is quite a large number.
Here's a math overflow thread:
http://mathoverflow.net/questions/15444/the-phenomena-of-eventual-counterexamples
I think that's misleading. An integer with 15 digits only seems like "quite a large number" because our everyday experience is with numbers less than 100.
Meanwhile, my cookie count has more than 15 digits.
I was thinking about it more in the empirical induction sense mentioned earlier. It's large because your first guess for a lot of these is to prove by induction, so let's test some cases, starting with the base case. n=1? n=2?..... n= 15 digit number? is a lot of cases to check before coming across a counterexample....
The following conjecture doesn't have a large counterexample in the same sense because you don't start checking n=1? n=2?... -- it's easy to "see" the counterexample.
Conjecture: All natural numbers are less than 1,000,000,000,000,000.
(http://i1.wp.com/flowingdata.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/monty_hall.png?fit=625%2C9999)
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Question: Should I do a cover of Chocolate Rain, as I can make my voice sound really deep?Yeah!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywWBy6J5gz8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywWBy6J5gz8
I watched it once, and a few things struck me
1) Hungarians are crazy
2) It took 6:55 minutes!! Thats not quick!
3) They all had numbers on thier chests, pretty sure they could have just looked at each other and just stood in the right place
4) If I dont own a hat does this mean I cannot do quicksort?
5) See No.4 but if I cant dance
2) It took 6:55 minutes!! Thats not quick!
2) It took 6:55 minutes!! Thats not quick!
Quicksort is only fast on average; it can be rather slow inworst-case situationsedge cases, like when your data is performing a traditional hungarian dance.
Maths question thats just come up between me and a colleague.
5! is 5x4x3x2x1 and is called factorial
What is the sign/name for 5+4+3+2+1?
I cannot seem to find it on my limited internet search and remembered you were all maths whizzes
Can we have the answer without any Cossacks please.
or is it only multiplcation that has a short handy format, and in which case...why?
I personally use bucket sort for sorting students' papers.
or is it only multiplcation that has a short handy format, and in which case...why?
The reason for this probably comes down to a few factors. Firstly there's no easy formula for factorials. The gamma function does give you factorials, but it's a hideous formula to use. In comparison, 1+2+...+n = n(n-1)/2, which is both easy enough to remember and very quick to calculate. Secondly, factorials come up a lot in some branches of mathematics, such as combinatorics, analysis and algebra. While triangle numbers do also come up a lot, it's rarely an issue to just use the formulaic version.
I think that dressing your students up in costumes and having them dance a sorting algorithm isunethicalawesome.
or is it only multiplcation that has a short handy format, and in which case...why?
The reason for this probably comes down to a few factors. Firstly there's no easy formula for factorials. The gamma function does give you factorials, but it's a hideous formula to use. In comparison, 1+2+...+n = n(n-1)/2, which is both easy enough to remember and very quick to calculate. Secondly, factorials come up a lot in some branches of mathematics, such as combinatorics, analysis and algebra. While triangle numbers do also come up a lot, it's rarely an issue to just use the formulaic version.
I think that dressing your students up in costumes and having them dance a sorting algorithm isunethicalawesome.
I think you misspelled something.
or is it only multiplcation that has a short handy format, and in which case...why?
The reason for this probably comes down to a few factors. Firstly there's no easy formula for factorials. The gamma function does give you factorials, but it's a hideous formula to use. In comparison, 1+2+...+n = n(n-1)/2, which is both easy enough to remember and very quick to calculate. Secondly, factorials come up a lot in some branches of mathematics, such as combinatorics, analysis and algebra. While triangle numbers do also come up a lot, it's rarely an issue to just use the formulaic version.
1+2+3+...+n = n(n+1)/2
or is it only multiplcation that has a short handy format, and in which case...why?
The reason for this probably comes down to a few factors. Firstly there's no easy formula for factorials. The gamma function does give you factorials, but it's a hideous formula to use. In comparison, 1+2+...+n = n(n-1)/2, which is both easy enough to remember and very quick to calculate. Secondly, factorials come up a lot in some branches of mathematics, such as combinatorics, analysis and algebra. While triangle numbers do also come up a lot, it's rarely an issue to just use the formulaic version.
1+2+3+...+n = n(n+1)/2
No, I'm pretty sure that 1+2=1.
or is it only multiplcation that has a short handy format, and in which case...why?
The reason for this probably comes down to a few factors. Firstly there's no easy formula for factorials. The gamma function does give you factorials, but it's a hideous formula to use. In comparison, 1+2+...+n = n(n-1)/2, which is both easy enough to remember and very quick to calculate. Secondly, factorials come up a lot in some branches of mathematics, such as combinatorics, analysis and algebra. While triangle numbers do also come up a lot, it's rarely an issue to just use the formulaic version.
1+2+3+...+n = n(n+1)/2
No, I'm pretty sure that 1+2=1.
And that 1=0.
Does Le Havre rhyme with Brett Favre? Or is it some other pronunciation?Oooh, I got this. Since it's French, you don't pronounce the H. So it sounds more like Le ahhve. Except after the v, there's an r, and the French make this sound in the back of their throats that I can't do and so I sound stupid when I try to say "Le Havre". So, I usually go "Le hervareverdeh" and my friends know what I'm talking about
Does Le Havre rhyme with Brett Favre? Or is it some other pronunciation?It certainly rhymes with Lucien Favre. So you may be on to something. I pronounce it [lə'ʔɑ:vʁ].
Does Le Havre rhyme with Brett Favre? Or is it some other pronunciation?
I have watched an embarrassing amount of the show Baggage (http://www.guidebox.com/#!GSN/Baggage/full-episodes/35/watch/197426) this weekend. It's a super ridiculous dating gameshow where all the contestant's air their worst "baggage" (I only bathe once every two weeks! I wear a tiara ALL of the time! I am 150k in debt and jobless! I scream in my sleep!) that they're bringing to the relationship. And it's HILARIOUS. Extra ridiculousness points for being hosted by Jerry Springer.
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The people who run my county's maths meets have now officially had a wrong answer 2 out of 4 meets. I am extremely annoyed by this.
I am also really annoyed that they decided that maths questions don't need proper grammar. They said to find the length of this segment, and there were two possible lengths, so it's ambiguous whether you should put both or put the length which makes their diagram to scale.
I am also mildly annoyed by the fact that 2 of the 6 questions on today's meet were basically the same thing; they both require the power of the point theorem for points outside of the circle.
I am also mildly annoyed by the fact that the first question of the five questions on a different maths competition I did today can be solved in 10 seconds. Since you had 2 hours for the 5 questions, I think that they should all take about 24 minutes to solve.
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So, yeah, pretty annoyed right now.
I believe they receive some funding by the state (which I believe was cut in half this year) but there are also many volunteers.
Edit: The funding, not the state, was cut in half.
This is today:I believe they receive some funding by the state (which I believe was cut in half this year) but there are also many volunteers.
Edit: The funding, not the state, was cut in half.
Haha, nice edit addition!
Ahh well yes if they are publically funded then they should get it right. I agree, Morons.
http://findtheinvisiblecow.com/this is so pointless...
5546; too many.
http://findtheinvisiblecow.com/>Currently, the only supported browsers are Chrome, Firefox, Opera, and Safari.
I just noticed that the artwork Kirian chose for Retort (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/8930421/dominion/retort.png) from rinkwork's mini-set contest is the same artwork Orteil used from Alchemy Labs in Cookie Clicker Classic (http://orteil.dashnet.org/experiments/cookie/).
I just noticed that the artwork Kirian chose for Retort (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/8930421/dominion/retort.png) from rinkwork's mini-set contest is the same artwork Orteil used from Alchemy Labs in Cookie Clicker Classic (http://orteil.dashnet.org/experiments/cookie/).
Whoa. Cool!!
http://findtheinvisiblecow.com/
http://findtheinvisiblecow.com/this is so pointless...
I just received my driver's licence!
A license = permission to that which is otherwise illegal.
Marbury vs Madison cemented the constitutional right to freedom of travel.
What about travel is illegal, then?
Why do you need a license?
Welcome to slavery.
A license = permission to that which is otherwise illegal.
Marbury vs Madison cemented the constitutional right to freedom of travel.
What about travel is illegal, then?
Why do you need a license?
Welcome to slavery.
You require a license because you registered your vehicle and thusly the privilege to use it comes with restrictions according to the terms of your voluntary contract.
http://freedom-school.com/travel/no-law-requires-you-to-record-pledge-your-private-automobile.pdf
You require a license because you registered your vehicle and thusly the privilege to use it comes with restrictions according to the terms of your voluntary contract.
http://freedom-school.com/travel/no-law-requires-you-to-record-pledge-your-private-automobile.pdf
http://freedom-school.com/travel/no-law-requires-you-to-record-pledge-your-private-automobile.pdf
We have a new player, I just introduced a coworker.But everyone is already playing the game, there are just some people who never lose it because they don't know about it.
We have a new player, I just introduced a coworker.But everyone is already playing the game, there are just some people who never lose it because they don't know about it.
We have a new player, I just introduced a coworker.But everyone is already playing the game, there are just some people who never lose it because they don't know about it.
I don't play the game. I used to, but not anymore.
We have a new player, I just introduced a coworker.But everyone is already playing the game, there are just some people who never lose it because they don't know about it.
I don't play the game. I used to, but not anymore.
People say that, not you are playing. Unfortunately its not a choice...
We have a new player, I just introduced a coworker.But everyone is already playing the game, there are just some people who never lose it because they don't know about it.
I don't play the game. I used to, but not anymore.
People say that, not you are playing. Unfortunately its not a choice...
The way you win is by realizing how you can win.
The statement is true: there is no way to win, thus, you can't realize how you can win, thus, there is no way to win.We have a new player, I just introduced a coworker.But everyone is already playing the game, there are just some people who never lose it because they don't know about it.
I don't play the game. I used to, but not anymore.
People say that, not you are playing. Unfortunately its not a choice...
The way you win is by realizing how you can win.
I've just lost the game....I hate you.
I just wrote one of those programs that take ages to finish. I'm curious what it's thinking right now...
(http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/anti_mind_virus.png) (http://www.xkcd.com/391/)On the topic of xkcd and games (especially cookie clicker): http://castle.chirpingmustard.com
well, they're clearly not pure random, because 0 repeats a lot and they are all in the range of -199 to 199 it appears, but I doubt there is a pattern. More likely random w/weird probabilities for values... how were these numbers generated?
well, they're clearly not pure random, because 0 repeats a lot and they are all in the range of -199 to 199 it appears, but I doubt there is a pattern. More likely random w/weird probabilities for values... how were these numbers generated?
hmmm, so the terms are clearly related to the previous terms... perhaps the previous term(s) just changes the probability of each value ocurring?well, they're clearly not pure random, because 0 repeats a lot and they are all in the range of -199 to 199 it appears, but I doubt there is a pattern. More likely random w/weird probabilities for values... how were these numbers generated?
Nah, that's very unlikely... far too much structure and things defying probability. For example given a term is 0 and the previous term was non-zero, there's a ~79% chance the next term is also 0, while the rate of getting 0 overall is only ~57%. While given the current and previous term are zero and the term before that is also zero, the chance the next term is zero is only ~44%, well below what should be ~57%. Last 3 were zero and one before them wasn't? 31% chance the next is zero. And there are still hundreds of strings of four or more zeros, so there's plenty of data points to look at.
I can't see anything else obvious I can say about the numbers, unfortunately.
well, they're clearly not pure random, because 0 repeats a lot and they are all in the range of -199 to 199 it appears, but I doubt there is a pattern. More likely random w/weird probabilities for values... how were these numbers generated?
Oops, I missed your question at the end there. It was related to the collatz conjecture.
I wasn't wanting to say too much about it because the people who knew what it was would just find it preposterous to look for a pattern, but oh well. I'm pretty sure that if there is a pattern to the sequence the Collatz Conjecture is true.
I wasn't wanting to say too much about it because the people who knew what it was would just find it preposterous to look for a pattern, but oh well.
And, that's why I didn't want to say why it was in the first place because now everybody gives up...
I wasn't wanting to say too much about it because the people who knew what it was would just find it preposterous to look for a pattern, but oh well.And, that's why I didn't want to say why it was in the first place because now everybody gives up...
It's normal for people with mathematical minds to pretend from time to time that the simple, unsolved problems of mathematics are within their grasp. If enough people keep pretending that, those problems won't stay unsolved forever.
(http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/anti_mind_virus.png) (http://www.xkcd.com/391/)On the topic of xkcd and games (especially cookie clicker): http://castle.chirpingmustard.com
Math.ceil(Math.PI) castles
196 sand of 377 needed
0 sand/mNP
I still don't understand what your sequence is doing... in particular can you clarify this?
"So if we can find a pattern in how much difference there is from an even number to the next odd number, that means we can keep using that to get all natural numbers. The difference from each even number to the next odd number is this"
I still don't understand what your sequence is doing... in particular can you clarify this?
"So if we can find a pattern in how much difference there is from an even number to the next odd number, that means we can keep using that to get all natural numbers. The difference from each even number to the next odd number is this"
There could be easier ways, but that sequence that I made just looks so uniform that I feel it has to have something...
That's not an error. Cool smileys are part of the domain.
Finally hit 1 trillion cookies per second, although I already had the achievement from the olden days when Elder Frenzy triggered it.
As of today: I have a handlebar moustache
Well, I started back in October, so it had been going for 2 months. But basically yes :PAs of today: I have a handlebar moustache
Shave off your no-shave November beard?
seems like this thread just keeps coming back to fractals :P
seems like this thread just keeps coming back to fractals :P
It turns out the contents of this thread are governed by iterating a certain topic-generating function.
seems like this thread just keeps coming back to fractals :P
seems like this thread just keeps coming back to fractals :P
In the end, everything comes back to fractals...
Papa??
Papa??
I just sent an attachment that was 24,996 KB. The max 25 MB...
Papa??
I thought for sure someone was going to create a WalrusMcFishJr account and reply "Nope." I am not into making multiple accounts, so I will leave that as another exercise for Ozl-- I mean,EeveeWanderingWinder.
I just sent an attachment that was 24,996 KB. The max 25 MB...
Then you weren't very close, were you? :P
I just sent an attachment that was 24,996 KB. The max 25 MB...
Then you weren't very close, were you? :P
I just sent an attachment that was 24,996 KB. The max 25 MB...
Then you weren't very close, were you? :P
24,996 KB == 24.4102 MB
assuming the comma isn't meant to be a decimal point.
Question: Should I do a cover of Chocolate Rain, as I can make my voice sound really deep?
As of today: I have a handlebar moustacheAnd now it's gone
As of today: I have a handlebar moustacheAnd now it's gone
Seriously..As of today: I have a handlebar moustacheAnd now it's gone
The problem with having a handlebar moustache is that you keep getting taken for a ride.
That sucks. You'll figure it out though!
That sucks. You'll figure it out though!
He could move to Finland and crash with you!
Is anbody watching lions vs eagles ?
Ive never seen a game played in such a blizzard!
Is anbody watching lions vs eagles ?
Ive never seen a game played in such a blizzard!
Well, the blizzard must balance things out; eagles would normally have a huge advantage thanks to flight.
http://distractify.com/fun/fails/dogs-who-are-shamelessly-proud-of-what-they-just-did/
This is just about the most hilarious thing I've read in months.
http://distractify.com/fun/fails/dogs-who-are-shamelessly-proud-of-what-they-just-did/
This is just about the most hilarious thing I've read in months.
*note to self*
Must try harder....
http://distractify.com/fun/fails/dogs-who-are-shamelessly-proud-of-what-they-just-did/
This is just about the most hilarious thing I've read in months.
*note to self*
Must try harder....
I never read anything that you write.
assuming the comma isn't meant to be a decimal point.
assuming the comma isn't meant to be a decimal point.
The designators for the decimal and thousands across nations bug me. I wish we could agree on one standard and use it. Being American, I'd prefer the decimal point...
hat scientific community uses that many digits anyway?
1.233*10^7
hat scientific community uses that many digits anyway?
1.233*10^7
I don't have any ideas for the mechanics of this game, but I've managed to think up the concept of a board game. It's called Malpractice Mania, and the idea is that you play incompetent surgeons trying to get away with 'accidentally' killing patients for as long as possible.I don't know, I'd play it
I'm sure this is a terrible idea, but oh well.
I don't have any ideas for the mechanics of this game, but I've managed to think up the concept of a board game. It's called Malpractice Mania, and the idea is that you play incompetent surgeons trying to get away with 'accidentally' killing patients for as long as possible.
I'm sure this is a terrible idea, but oh well.
I don't have any ideas for the mechanics of this game, but I've managed to think up the concept of a board game. It's called Malpractice Mania, and the idea is that you play incompetent surgeons trying to get away with 'accidentally' killing patients for as long as possible.
I'm sure this is a terrible idea, but oh well.
It's called Malpractice Mania, and the idea is that you play incompetent surgeons trying to get away with 'accidentally' killing patients for as long as possible.
I don't have any ideas for the mechanics of this game, but I've managed to think up the concept of a board game. It's called Malpractice Mania, and the idea is that you play incompetent surgeons trying to get away with 'accidentally' killing patients for as long as possible.
I'm sure this is a terrible idea, but oh well.
I don't have any ideas for the mechanics of this game, but I've managed to think up the concept of a board game. It's called Malpractice Mania, and the idea is that you play incompetent surgeons trying to get away with 'accidentally' killing patients for as long as possible.I'd play!
I'm sure this is a terrible idea, but oh well.
What hand do you use to type B?Left hand with my pointer finger. Granted, I tried pressing it with different fingers to figure out which one felt right.
Is using left hands thumb bad?
Left thumb there as well it seems.Is using left hands thumb bad?
Probably not bad if you're used to it. Weird though, I think. My thumbs only ever hit the space bar. I use left pointer for B, like theory.
Which hand do you use for the space bar? I think I alternate, but I'm actually not sure. Every time I try to pay attention while typing, it feels weird on either hand. :P
I use my left hand for B, right hand for H, both for Y (most likely left hand if it's a capital Y, right hand if it's a small y since I never use the left shift). Sometimes I might use right hand for B if I'm typing something like "base", or left hand for H if I'm typing something like "HP".
Also, I thought I was using both thumbs for space bar, but apparently it's just my right thumb. The left thumb is just laying on top of the space bar doing nothing.
The split for my hand is 5-t-g-b for my left hand and 6-y-h-n for my right.
Has anybody type Dvorak? Anybody tried? I have some friends who use it, just to be different. :P
Two one-handed keyboards might be the fastest way to type of all. Every word could be completely alternated between hands. Man would that ever be hard to learn though.Has anybody type Dvorak? Anybody tried? I have some friends who use it, just to be different. :P
I've not used a non-QWERTY keyboard.
I did experiment with a one-handed keyboard. It was interesting. It was a demo for some portable keyboard that you could attach to your….man, I can't remember what it was. I'm thinking PDA because this predated smart phones.
The demo only allowed you to type keys on one half of the keyboard (which half depends on your handedness). You hold down a new key with your thumb to flip the keyboard so that L and S are interchangeable, as are I and E.
It was remarkably easy to type one-handedly. There was some stumbling, but it felt natural after a while. Obviously still slower, but it'd be interesting to see if someone could type just as quickly. I'm guessing not just because there is that split second between fingers on opposite hands that just make the letters appear near-simultaneous.
http://www.digitalchestnut.com/merryclickmas/
Here you go, cookie-heads.
http://www.digitalchestnut.com/merryclickmas/Does this actually end when you have 1 present for each person currently alive?
Here you go, cookie-heads.
http://www.digitalchestnut.com/merryclickmas/After about 7 minutes
Here you go, cookie-heads.
http://www.digitalchestnut.com/merryclickmas/
Here you go, cookie-heads.
Damn you.
Answer to my own question: Looking at the source code, apparently it ends when you have exactly 7.1 billion presents wrapped.http://www.digitalchestnut.com/merryclickmas/Does this actually end when you have 1 present for each person currently alive?
Here you go, cookie-heads.
http://www.digitalchestnut.com/merryclickmas/
Here you go, cookie-heads.
Damn you.
My favorite part is the decorations.
My favorite part is the decorations.
It's pretty neat. I've got28decorations so far. Anyone want to share suggestions? I realise a lot of people won't so... spoiler tags.
a Christmas tree
tinsel
baubles
a star
an angel
a fairy
Christmas lights
mistletoe
holly
Christmas presents
wrapping paper
candy canes
chocolate decorations
a nativity scene
a figure of Mary
a figure of Joseph
a figure of Jesus
shepherd figures
wise men figures
a robin decoration
a reindeer decoration
a santa decoration
an elf decoration
a Christmas pudding decoration
a turkey decoration
a snowman
snow decoration
santa hats
If you're interested SirPeebles, the only ones I have that you don't are:
A Christmas sack
Shepherd figures
A Robin decoration
Ribbons
Also, I've noticed that the Reindeers don't seem to speed up delivery time. That's thrown a wrench into my optimisation...
This is so awesome:
If it's a capella, why are there instruments in the video?
If it's a capella, why are there instruments in the video?
Everything "a capella" has instruments now. How, I have no idea.
That transition into Africa was most certainly among the best things ever.And it's so hard! C major into 6 sharps. I'm in our school choir, and we did this for the school concert. The best part was, that after the "Dradle, dradle" part, I was the one who stopped the soloist, but instead of going to "on the twelfth day..." the guys went to the second verse of this song (the part that's solely about Tetris) and halfway through the director and ladies got "annoyed" then we went into Africa.
If it's a capella, why are there instruments in the video?
Everything "a capella" has instruments now. How, I have no idea.
7+2*1 = 9, sqrt(9) = 3, half-life 3 confirmed!
7+2*1 = 9, sqrt(9) = 3, half-life 3 confirmed!
Amusing nit-pick: Though Valve uses the Greek letter lambda for its Half-Life games, in physics, that symbol is used for the decay constant, not the half-life.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7KswC9wCSYSpeaking of which...
Speaking of which...
(Illusions)
The colors are actually different.Speaking of which...
Wut.
Why did that need to be a video and also who hasn't seen that before?
I found this pretty funny.
http://www.policymic.com/articles/76777/paul-rudd-has-been-playing-the-same-hilarious-joke-on-conan-o-brien-for-years
So, when I play dominion, I usually put cards into a trash pile, but since I consider myself a serious gamer, I'm wondering whether this approach is the one I should be taking:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5tVoxblETY#t=36 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5tVoxblETY#t=36)
Could anyone give me any advice?
So, when I play dominion, I usually put cards into a trash pile, but since I consider myself a serious gamer, I'm wondering whether this approach is the one I should be taking:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5tVoxblETY#t=36 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5tVoxblETY#t=36)
Could anyone give me any advice?
So, when I play dominion, I usually put cards into a trash pile, but since I consider myself a serious gamer, I'm wondering whether this approach is the one I should be taking:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5tVoxblETY#t=36 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5tVoxblETY#t=36)
Could anyone give me any advice?
The video's long... what's this about?
Then went to see a second, different agent, was a nice place right where I wanted. As we were leaving the agent says "Oh, they will apparently need to evict the tennant though...that will take 6 months to a year"
....
Then went to see a second, different agent, was a nice place right where I wanted. As we were leaving the agent says "Oh, they will apparently need to evict the tennant though...that will take 6 months to a year"
....
Aww, but I liked Tennant as the Doctor :(.
Then went to see a second, different agent, was a nice place right where I wanted. As we were leaving the agent says "Oh, they will apparently need to evict the tennant though...that will take 6 months to a year"
....
Aww, but I liked Tennant as the Doctor :(.
That's what why I took him in in the first place, but it's always nothing but excuses: "I swear I'll have paid you by last week."
Started looking at houses again this weekend...awful
One of them had chunks missing out of the plaster, and the bedroom had a massive sagging ceiling with a crack down the middle!!
What, did the agent not think we would notice that
"Oh, dont worry about that, that was a previous problem that has been sorted"
"A) I AM going to worry about that, and B) It doesnt look like its been sorted!
Then went to see a second, different agent, was a nice place right where I wanted. As we were leaving the agent says "Oh, they will apparently need to evict the tennant though...that will take 6 months to a year"
....
Started looking at houses again this weekend...awful
One of them had chunks missing out of the plaster, and the bedroom had a massive sagging ceiling with a crack down the middle!!
What, did the agent not think we would notice that
"Oh, dont worry about that, that was a previous problem that has been sorted"
"A) I AM going to worry about that, and B) It doesnt look like its been sorted!
Then went to see a second, different agent, was a nice place right where I wanted. As we were leaving the agent says "Oh, they will apparently need to evict the tennant though...that will take 6 months to a year"
....
:o
Is this partly a result of the price range and locations you are giving the agent?
Started looking at houses again this weekend...awful
One of them had chunks missing out of the plaster, and the bedroom had a massive sagging ceiling with a crack down the middle!!
What, did the agent not think we would notice that
"Oh, dont worry about that, that was a previous problem that has been sorted"
"A) I AM going to worry about that, and B) It doesnt look like its been sorted!
Then went to see a second, different agent, was a nice place right where I wanted. As we were leaving the agent says "Oh, they will apparently need to evict the tennant though...that will take 6 months to a year"
....
:o
Is this partly a result of the price range and locations you are giving the agent?
No, well, partly.
There are decent houses out there for my budget and location, but unfortunately they go so so quickly generally anything good gets an offer within a week. The house I was going to buy was excellent and within budget.
Whats left is the crap that has been there for months that they can't shift (For reasons such as stated above), so they show you the photos of the good parts of the house and then when you get there.....its awful.
In the vain hope that I dont know, you fall in love with the rotting walls and dead dogs outside.
Basically, Estate agents are useless wankers who do not care about anything. Especially at the moment where houses are pretty much selling themselves and it doesnt take any skill on thier part to find buyers
Some real gems in here: http://distractify.com/fun/fails/test-answers-that-are-totally-wrong-but-still-genius/
Some real gems in here: http://distractify.com/fun/fails/test-answers-that-are-totally-wrong-but-still-genius/
Some real gems in here: http://distractify.com/fun/fails/test-answers-that-are-totally-wrong-but-still-genius/
I love how #8 is marked correct.
I've never heard of checkmrks indictaing that something is wrong.
Some real gems in here: http://distractify.com/fun/fails/test-answers-that-are-totally-wrong-but-still-genius/
I love how #8 is marked correct.
Though, one thing that is nearly universal is that teachers tend to not mark correct answers, so there's that.
Though, one thing that is nearly universal is that teachers tend to not mark correct answers, so there's that.
This was absolutely not the case when I was in school (based on personal experience at 4 or 5 schools in the UK).
I've never heard of checkmrks indictaing that something is wrong.
Depends on the teacher. It may also be a cultural thing, but I don't know enough of teachers in other countries to say otherwise. Like I said, it's pretty obvious which questions are wrong by how your teacher marks them. Just viewing a single question with no knowledge of the teacher's style isn't enough to tell you if the red checkmark is supposed to be right or wrong.
Though, one thing that is nearly universal is that teachers tend to not mark correct answers, so there's that.
But I think it's the comments that are slaying me. Why did I even read them?
There are hundreds of comments devoted to whether or not the teacher was wrong in responding to #1. Some "gems":
"nope your wrong the number "pie" or "3.14...." doesnt end therefore it cant be divided at all"
"1, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 29, 31, 37, 41, 43, and 47.... all the prime numbers less than 50"
"So I can divide 1 by 2?? Wow... you must have been a super duper student..."
"Inanimate objects don't carry an apostrophe when dealing with ownership."
Plus a multitude of people saying the teacher sucked for not properly defining an even number while forgetting that this was likely a test for a freakin' first-grader who really does only need to know that a larger number can be determined to be odd or even by looking at the ones digit.
Although, #7 could have been answered by a Dominion pro.
Tara Paisley 0 is not divisible by 2. If you have nothing you cannot half it, it is simple common sense. However, even as i'm saying this I know somebody will most likely comment back, but if we were actually children looking at these questions without trying to disprove every single person that was looking at them before us, or trying to find any way of making the answer incorrect do you honestly believe you would have come up with any of these fun carefree answers?
Though, one thing that is nearly universal is that teachers tend to not mark correct answers, so there's that.
Although, #7 could have been answered by a Dominion pro.
Although, #7 could have been answered by a Dominion pro.
I don't see what should be wrong with #7 anyway?
Although, #7 could have been answered by a Dominion pro.
I don't see what should be wrong with #7 anyway?
Yeah, #7 should totally be correct, as well. I mean, it's clear what the question should be, but that's not what it is.
Although, #7 could have been answered by a Dominion pro.
I don't see what should be wrong with #7 anyway?
Yeah, #7 should totally be correct, as well. I mean, it's clear what the question should be, but that's not what it is.
About a month ago I had an economics test, where one of the questions was something like "blah blah blah is less than which of the following? A. 1, B. 2, C. 3, D. 4". I was about 95% sure that whatever it was was less than 1 (or whatever the actual numbers were, don't remember) so clearly that's what you were supposed to put, but I was really tempted to choose D since it was guaranteed to be technically correct (assuming at least one answer was correct).
but in this case all the answers are equally correct. you could argue that d is the "most correct" because blah blah blah is the more less than 4 than it is 3, 2, and 1.Although, #7 could have been answered by a Dominion pro.
I don't see what should be wrong with #7 anyway?
Yeah, #7 should totally be correct, as well. I mean, it's clear what the question should be, but that's not what it is.
About a month ago I had an economics test, where one of the questions was something like "blah blah blah is less than which of the following? A. 1, B. 2, C. 3, D. 4". I was about 95% sure that whatever it was was less than 1 (or whatever the actual numbers were, don't remember) so clearly that's what you were supposed to put, but I was really tempted to choose D since it was guaranteed to be technically correct (assuming at least one answer was correct).
I think MC tests usually tell you to choose the answer that is "most correct", to cover situations where it seems like there are no correct answers or, as in your scenario, multiple correct answers. Of course, "most correct" is not necessarily well defined.
Although, #7 could have been answered by a Dominion pro.
I don't see what should be wrong with #7 anyway?
Yeah, #7 should totally be correct, as well. I mean, it's clear what the question should be, but that's not what it is.
About a month ago I had an economics test, where one of the questions was something like "blah blah blah is less than which of the following? A. 1, B. 2, C. 3, D. 4". I was about 95% sure that whatever it was was less than 1 (or whatever the actual numbers were, don't remember) so clearly that's what you were supposed to put, but I was really tempted to choose D since it was guaranteed to be technically correct (assuming at least one answer was correct).
I think MC tests usually tell you to choose the answer that is "most correct", to cover situations where it seems like there are no correct answers or, as in your scenario, multiple correct answers. Of course, "most correct" is not necessarily well defined.
but in this case all the answers are equally correct. you could argue that d is the "most correct" because blah blah blah is the more less than 4 than it is 3, 2, and 1.
No good test writer leaves a multiple-choice question open to the possibility of more than one correct answer. Unless of course the question is worded "Choose one or more of the following."
Cookie clicker update
I'm still waiting for that reindeer/Elder combo...
hmmmm, any idea if the reindeer is based on your withered rate, or your non-withered rate?
Also, I just got my first chain that went up to 66Qa! I'm not sure when I crossed that threshhold, because I haven't run in red-mode in fooorrreevvver.
got the elder-reindeer. Day complete. you know, except for all this grading.
got the elder-reindeer. Day complete. you know, except for all this grading.
that fresh coffee smell is always the best. I get whole beans in vacuum-sealed packages, and when you cut them open....geeeeeez.I've never really liked coffee, but I'm really into tea. Anyone really like tea? My favorite one is a white ginger pear that I got for Christmas last year... also, just plain silver needle Whits tea is really good too
Coffee is probably one o' my favorite things; currently we get from Roger's Family Company, the San Fran Bay Coffee label. Make it with a french press.
gotta try coffee. Seriously. And if you don't like it, try better coffee. Get raerae to help.well, you gotta try tea. Seriously. And if you don't like it, try better tea.
Anyone really like tea? My favorite one is a white ginger pear that I got for Christmas last year... also, just plain silver needle Whits tea is really good tooMe! My favorites are Lapsang Souchong for black tea, Honyama Sencha for green tea and Tian Shan Yin Hao for white tea. I haven't really gotten into other kinds of teas yet, though.
I dislike both Coffee and Tea. Hot Chocolate is about the only hot drink I drink.
gotta try coffee. Seriously. And if you don't like it, try better coffee. Get raerae to help.Why though? Serious question, I've pretty much never tried coffee and it seems like a terrible
gotta try coffee. Seriously. And if you don't like it, try better coffee. Get raerae to help.Why though? Serious question, I've pretty much never tried coffee and it seems like a terrible
habit to learn.
The local convention I'm attending is having a Dominion tournament. Hooray!
"Depending on turnout, tournament matches with be anywhere from 3 to 6 players." :/
The local convention I'm attending is having a Dominion tournament. Hooray!(http://www.joeydevilla.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/why-would-you-do-that.jpg)
"Depending on turnout, tournament matches with be anywhere from 3 to 6 players." :/
I dislike both Coffee and Tea. Hot Chocolate is about the only hot drink I drink.
There are many different kinds of teas. Are you sure you dislike them all?I dislike both Coffee and Tea. Hot Chocolate is about the only hot drink I drink.
Me too. I've tried both coffee and tea, and dislike them both.
There are many different kinds of teas. Are you sure you dislike them all?I dislike both Coffee and Tea. Hot Chocolate is about the only hot drink I drink.
Me too. I've tried both coffee and tea, and dislike them both.
I mean, I might be way too much into teas, but I totally think that you should try at least any white tea, any gunpowder tea, any sencha or maccha, any African green tea, Lapsang Souchong and either Ceylon, Darjeeling or Keemun before deciding that you dislike tea. Also, make sure that they are properly prepared, and try adding milk to Ceylon and Darjeeling, and sugar or honey to all of these. Oh, and avoid Lipton at all costs.There are many different kinds of teas. Are you sure you dislike them all?I dislike both Coffee and Tea. Hot Chocolate is about the only hot drink I drink.
Me too. I've tried both coffee and tea, and dislike them both.
All the types I've tried (and sniffed), I haven't liked. They all seem to have some taste I don't like.
I've been making a conscious effort to be less of a dick online recently. I find that it's very easy to rip apart words someone has written, but I've been trying to remember they represent someone else's thoughts, beliefs, ideas, things resulting from cat walking on keyboard, questions, problems or otherwise. And so rather than giving snarky or rude replies to dumb questions, ludicrous ideas or implausible beliefs I've been more careful about how I word things. And it's a little less fun, maybe, but I think it makes a positive difference.
My Grandma was British, so making black tea correctly for me consists of boiling water in a kettle, brewing it strong* in a tea pot and putting milk in the teacup BEFORE pouring the tea. One lump of sugar or a few drops of honey on special occasions.
Tea made in a Mug > Milk After > adding milk reduces the brewing temperature.
Tea in a pot > Milk in Cup first
I dislike both Coffee and Tea. Hot Chocolate is about the only hot drink I drink.
Everything is so much simpler if you just drink Chinese tea without milk.
* I've noticed that American branded pre-bagged teas are almost always portioned to brew weak tea. Which is strange for a country that likes our coffee strong....
Topic intent: Every little random tidbit that doesn't deserve its own topic can be posted here.
Especially posts that don't warrant a lengthy discussion.
I'll start with: Tsunami Bomb - Take The Reigns would make a great song for Guitar Hero.
* I've noticed that American branded pre-bagged teas are almost always portioned to brew weak tea. Which is strange for a country that likes our coffee strong....
I've been to America once. I had coffee. It was VERY watered down. Seriously. Come to Sweden and we'll show you how to make nice and strong coffee.
Topic intent: Every little random tidbit that doesn't deserve its own topic can be posted here.
Especially posts that don't warrant a lengthy discussion.
I'll start with: Tsunami Bomb - Take The Reigns would make a great song for Guitar Hero.
60 pages in and look where we are now!* I've noticed that American branded pre-bagged teas are almost always portioned to brew weak tea. Which is strange for a country that likes our coffee strong....
I've been to America once. I had coffee. It was VERY watered down. Seriously. Come to Sweden and we'll show you how to make nice and strong coffee.
Like the cookie cutter thing, its big enough to have its own thread.
Like the cookie cutter thing, its big enough to have its own thread.
How dare you insult Cookie Clicker by calling it "cookie cutter"...
We need to do something about this...
*calls an assassin*
Does anyone else wonder if Tables knows Chairs in real life?
I only like my coffee latte'd, macchiato'd, frappucino'd, or otherwise drowned in sugar and cream.
I only like my coffee latte'd, macchiato'd, frappucino'd, or otherwise drowned in sugar and cream.
You must not be getting served a macchiato but some starbucks, americo-bastardized lecherous incantation that has usurped the the name macchiato. There is no sugar nor cream in a macchiato.
I only like my coffee latte'd, macchiato'd, frappucino'd, or otherwise drowned in sugar and cream.
You must not be getting served a macchiato but some starbucks, americo-bastardized lecherous incantation that has usurped the the name macchiato. There is no sugar nor cream in a macchiato.
*caramel macchiato'd. :P Or mocha'd.
I'm not a big fan of Starbucks, but I'm definitely only familiar with mainstream American coffee trends.
Uh, house number maybe? Like he needs $1/digit?
Edit: spoilers just in case
Uh, house number maybe? Like he needs $1/digit?
Edit: spoilers just in case
Yeah, this is it
Darn, where were you guys when I was tkaing the test! :P
(http://i.imgur.com/59Nmaub.gif)the "Shakespeare, Hamlet, Act 1, Scene 1" really makes this
I personally got Pandemic, Power Grid, and Apples to Apples!
Sadly serious on that last one.
Is Tsuro the path making game? It's a nice fun quick game, although I wouldn't want to play it to any degree of competitiveness.
tell me how tsuro is.Its a really fun, quick, and simple game. Easy to learn, too.
tell me how tsuro is.Its a really fun, quick, and simple game. Easy to learn, too.
Although, for party games, I like games like Kill the Overlord or Nanuk.
Cards Against Humanity.I've been playing a lot of Cards Against Megukas online lately. It's super fun. I imagine you would have to be pretty drunk to be able to enjoy it with people you actually know, though.
Although, for party games, I like games like Kill the Overlord or Nanuk.
Wait, someone else knows about Kill the Overlord? I'm friends with the publisher; I was the demo monkey at GenCon 2012.
I find Apples to Apples frustrating because at any given time, out of the seven cards in my hand, I tend to have only 2-3 such that I actually know what they are. It's a like an exciting, rare event when I actually get to play a card from my hand that at least kind of matches the description, I feel like the majority of rounds are me just throwing celebrities I haven't heard of into the pile and hoping they happen to match the description.
I find Apples to Apples frustrating because at any given time, out of the seven cards in my hand, I tend to have only 2-3 such that I actually know what they are. It's a like an exciting, rare event when I actually get to play a card from my hand that at least kind of matches the description, I feel like the majority of rounds are me just throwing celebrities I haven't heard of into the pile and hoping they happen to match the description.
Interesting, I don't know celebrity names, either. I remember winning a game with the word belt-buckle. The question was something along the lines of "a few of my favorite things". I was the only person in the crowd who knew they had a belt buckle fetish and of course the only one with that card in my hand. Surely you know what a belt-buckle is.
Interesting, I don't know celebrity names, either. I remember winning a game with the word belt-buckle. The question was something along the lines of "a few of my favorite things". I was the only person in the crowd who knew they had a belt buckle fetish and of course the only one with that card in my hand. Surely you know what a belt-buckle is.
Is there maybe a rule I haven't heard of about discarding and drawing seven new cards? If that doesn't exist it definitely should. I may suggest that next time I play.
I find Apples to Apples frustrating because at any given time, out of the seven cards in my hand, I tend to have only 2-3 such that I actually know what they are. It's a like an exciting, rare event when I actually get to play a card from my hand that at least kind of matches the description, I feel like the majority of rounds are me just throwing celebrities I haven't heard of into the pile and hoping they happen to match the description.
Interesting, I don't know celebrity names, either. I remember winning a game with the word belt-buckle. The question was something along the lines of "a few of my favorite things". I was the only person in the crowd who knew they had a belt buckle fetish and of course the only one with that card in my hand. Surely you know what a belt-buckle is.
Yeah, my post was a bit of an exaggeration. The problem is that I don't like playing cards that I don't know what they are, so over time my hand fills up with people I haven't heard of (I'm also a little scared of playing a card that I don't know that happens to offend someone), and then I'm stuck playing from only a few cards left that I know. I don't think Apples to Apples is an awful game, and I've certainly had some fun times with it, it's just that sometimes it drags on for several rounds without me feeling like I can contribute anything.
Is there maybe a rule I haven't heard of about discarding and drawing seven new cards? If that doesn't exist it definitely should. I may suggest that next time I play.
You worked that booth and Greater Than Games? Busy man.
I also do not know celebrities or certain people from history. I have no problems chucking cards in at random. The problem I have is judging who the most Suave is out of 6 people I have never heard of.
I remember one time it was "Virtuous" in Apples to Apples, and he threw in Fidel Castro because he didn't know who he was.
I remember one time it was "Virtuous" in Apples to Apples, and he threw in Fidel Castro because he didn't know who he was.
Those who know nothing of history are doomed to repeat it...
Happy new year!
Happy New Year everyone!
It's New Years Eve...
It's been 2014 for ages, there even are HD videos of the midnight fireworks in YouTube already.Happy new year!Happy New Year everyone!
It's New Years Eve...
I find Apples to Apples frustrating because at any given time, out of the seven cards in my hand, I tend to have only 2-3 such that I actually know what they are. It's a like an exciting, rare event when I actually get to play a card from my hand that at least kind of matches the description, I feel like the majority of rounds are me just throwing celebrities I haven't heard of into the pile and hoping they happen to match the description.
Interesting, I don't know celebrity names, either. I remember winning a game with the word belt-buckle. The question was something along the lines of "a few of my favorite things". I was the only person in the crowd who knew they had a belt buckle fetish and of course the only one with that card in my hand. Surely you know what a belt-buckle is.
Yeah, my post was a bit of an exaggeration. The problem is that I don't like playing cards that I don't know what they are, so over time my hand fills up with people I haven't heard of (I'm also a little scared of playing a card that I don't know that happens to offend someone), and then I'm stuck playing from only a few cards left that I know. I don't think Apples to Apples is an awful game, and I've certainly had some fun times with it, it's just that sometimes it drags on for several rounds without me feeling like I can contribute anything.
Is there maybe a rule I haven't heard of about discarding and drawing seven new cards? If that doesn't exist it definitely should. I may suggest that next time I play.
I also do not know celebrities or certain people from history. I have no problems chucking cards in at random. The problem I have is judging who the most Suave is out of 6 people I have never heard of.
Sissy's Magical Ponycorn Adventure (http://www.ponycorns.com/game.html)
I have a 10€ amazon voucher that expires today and can't figure out what to spend it on. It's not valid for stuff not sold by amazon.de directly or books. Any suggestions?
Sissy's Magical Ponycorn Adventure (http://www.ponycorns.com/game.html)
Sissy's Magical Ponycorn Adventure (http://www.ponycorns.com/game.html)
I cant believe I just went through that whole thing. Thankfully you can click through the dialogue
Sissy's Magical Ponycorn Adventure (http://www.ponycorns.com/game.html)
I cant believe I just went through that whole thing. Thankfully you can click through the dialogue
Why would you play that game if not for the dialogue?
This one is pretty cool. See what you can create starting from the four elements. I don't appear to be very good at it.
Little Alchemy (http://littlealchemy.com/)
This one is pretty cool. See what you can create starting from the four elements. I don't appear to be very good at it.
Little Alchemy (http://littlealchemy.com/)
This game is either a rip-off of Doodle God, or vice versa. Either way, I think I prefer Doodle God...I played it originally on my iPhone.
http://www.kongregate.com/games/badim/doodle-god
There's also Doodle Devil, which is the same thing but with a more sinful angle...
On the subject of Meh.....just watch Hunger Games 1.....meh, i've seen better survival/Arena films starring JCVD than that, just with less production values.
When it gets this cold in the morning, I spend the last 2 minutes of my commute, breathing hard onto my badge. That way when I scan my badge at the gate, I don't freeze my nipple off when I slide it into my shirt pocket.
I don't know if there's a support group for me. I don't know if I'm the only person who does that.
On the subject of Meh.....just watch Hunger Games 1.....meh, i've seen better survival/Arena films starring JCVD than that, just with less production values.
I found Battle Royale to be interesting, though it has an even more ludicrous premise than Hunger Games. I found it more interesting just because the kids all knew each other (or of each other) beforehand so there was quite a bit of interaction between the participants.
Swiss tournaments make me think of Swiss cheese and that makes me hungry.Swiss cheese makes me think of Swiss cymbals and that makes me want to play the drums.
Wow, so I spent the better part of a day in my life to complete Little alchemy and there is no sort of congratulatory ending. I mean, it indicates 450/450 but otherwise the game continues as if nothing happened there. Very disappointing. I really pressed through those last 50 just for some sort of ending besides that. WTF is wrong with game designers these days?They can add new elements (it's even possible to suggest for them), so the game isn't necessarily over yet.
Wow, so I spent the better part of a day in my life to complete Little alchemy and there is no sort of congratulatory ending. I mean, it indicates 450/450 but otherwise the game continues as if nothing happened there. Very disappointing. I really pressed through those last 50 just for some sort of ending besides that. WTF is wrong with game designers these days?
Wow, so I spent the better part of a day in my life to complete Little alchemy and there is no sort of congratulatory ending. I mean, it indicates 450/450 but otherwise the game continues as if nothing happened there. Very disappointing. I really pressed through those last 50 just for some sort of ending besides that. WTF is wrong with game designers these days?
Wow, so I spent the better part of a day in my life to complete Little alchemy and there is no sort of congratulatory ending. I mean, it indicates 450/450 but otherwise the game continues as if nothing happened there. Very disappointing. I really pressed through those last 50 just for some sort of ending besides that. WTF is wrong with game designers these days?
Now I feel guilty for enabling you to waste a day of your life.
P.S.
100 quintillion cookies.
Wow, so I spent the better part of a day in my life to complete Little alchemy and there is no sort of congratulatory ending. I mean, it indicates 450/450 but otherwise the game continues as if nothing happened there. Very disappointing. I really pressed through those last 50 just for some sort of ending besides that. WTF is wrong with game designers these days?
Now I feel guilty for enabling you to waste a day of your life.
P.S.
100 quintillion cookies.
For penance make sure when you write a game you give the player some milestone congratulations even if the overall game is open-ended.
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After watching the Christmas special of Grimm, I have say that there needs to be some more motherfucking Krampus on television.
(http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18vuf724v9cwtgif/ku-medium.gif)
As the husband of a severe arachnophobe, I can appreciate this, but the placement of the guy's mouth made me think he was wearing a mask. I was wondering why the guy coming out of the shower had to be a surgeon.
This one is pretty cool. See what you can create starting from the four elements. I don't appear to be very good at it.
Little Alchemy (http://littlealchemy.com/)
This game is either a rip-off of Doodle God, or vice versa. Either way, I think I prefer Doodle God...I played it originally on my iPhone.
http://www.kongregate.com/games/badim/doodle-god
There's also Doodle Devil, which is the same thing but with a more sinful angle...
You're right. I just switched over to playing doodle god.
This one is pretty cool. See what you can create starting from the four elements. I don't appear to be very good at it.
Little Alchemy (http://littlealchemy.com/)
This game is either a rip-off of Doodle God, or vice versa. Either way, I think I prefer Doodle God...I played it originally on my iPhone.
http://www.kongregate.com/games/badim/doodle-god
There's also Doodle Devil, which is the same thing but with a more sinful angle...
You're right. I just switched over to playing doodle god.
Not the same, but it reminds me of other old flash games I played long ago. Have you ever gone through the various Grow games?
http://www.eyezmaze.com/
Thanks,
Ozle
Ozle Events
So, I have found, if when I send an email enquiring about events im organising for my friends, if I subtly change my email signiture to say:QuoteThanks,
Ozle
Ozle Events
Not only do I tend to get really fast responses, but all kinds of better offers.
Just organised my friends birthday party at a Casino, saw the stated packed they had on offer, sent them an email with that signature (nothing in the body of the email about Ozle events at all) and all of a sudden my friend has a free bottle of champagne thrown in)
Its funny because originally it was an in joke between my friends and I because I organised everything and so they used to call them Ozle Events, then I left it on my email once when forwarding something to a company...
Do your friends actually call you Ozle or is that a placeholder?
So I've been playing a fair amount of Europa Universalis IV lately. Currently I have a game going as the Mamluks, i.e. Egyptians, about a century in. Things have been going relatively well but currently we are in a state of decline, mostly due to the expansion of the nefarious Ottoman Empire. I was not pleased when we lost Judea and Damascus in the most recent war, for example. My plan is to develop our Ethiopian holdings and maybe escape to Australia.
Anyway my distaste with the Ottomans led me to discover this amusing historical tidbit:
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reply_of_the_Zaporozhian_Cossacks
It's quite humorous but also rather vulgar, so be warned if you are offended by historical vulgarity!
If you like Tower Defense games and Pokemon, I highly suggest you try this out if you haven't: Pokemon Tower Defense. (http://samdangames.blogspot.com/p/play-ptd_16.html)
I played Pokémon once. This description sounds like my experience...If you like Tower Defense games and Pokemon, I highly suggest you try this out if you haven't: Pokemon Tower Defense. (http://samdangames.blogspot.com/p/play-ptd_16.html)
I like both Tower Defence and Pokemon, but really dislike the PTD game. It's a boring grind fest for the most part.
If you like Tower Defense games and Pokemon, I highly suggest you try this out if you haven't: Pokemon Tower Defense. (http://samdangames.blogspot.com/p/play-ptd_16.html)
I like both Tower Defence and Pokemon, but really dislike the PTD game. It's a boring grind fest for the most part.
I played Pokémon once. This description sounds like my experience...If you like Tower Defense games and Pokemon, I highly suggest you try this out if you haven't: Pokemon Tower Defense. (http://samdangames.blogspot.com/p/play-ptd_16.html)
I like both Tower Defence and Pokemon, but really dislike the PTD game. It's a boring grind fest for the most part.
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I want.
I just realized something you can do in math that is amazing... I had to simplify the expression (2 tan x)/(1 - tan2 x). I realized that I could factor out the tangent from the bottom by making it (tan x)((1/tan x) - tan x). I never thought about factoring something in that way...
I just realized something you can do in math that is amazing... I had to simplify the expression (2 tan x)/(1 - tan2 x). I realized that I could factor out the tangent from the bottom by making it (tan x)((1/tan x) - tan x). I never thought about factoring something in that way...
I think you mean 2/(1/tanx - tanx). But, what other way of factoring is there? Factoring is just reverse distribution.. if you believe that a(b+c) = ab+ac, then you should also believe that ab+ac = a(b+c).
I just realized something you can do in math that is amazing... I had to simplify the expression (2 tan x)/(1 - tan2 x). I realized that I could factor out the tangent from the bottom by making it (tan x)((1/tan x) - tan x). I never thought about factoring something in that way...
I think you mean 2/(1/tanx - tanx). But, what other way of factoring is there? Factoring is just reverse distribution.. if you believe that a(b+c) = ab+ac, then you should also believe that ab+ac = a(b+c).
I was just saying the denominator. I didn't really say that. And I've never thought about factoring something like 2 out of 1 + 4 to make 2(1/2 + 2). I'm talking about factoring something when it isn't divisible by it.
If I'm not mistaken, you can also factor (1 - tan^2 x) as (1 + tan x) * (1 - tan x)
If I'm not mistaken, you can also factor (1 - tan^2 x) as (1 + tan x) * (1 - tan x) right?
(2 tan x)/(1 - tan2x) = (2 sin x cos x)/(cos2x - sin2x) = sin(2x) / cos(2x) = tan(2x)
(2 tan x)/(1 - tan2x) = (2 sin x cos x)/(cos2x - sin2x) = sin(2x) / cos(2x) = tan(2x)
Actually, the original problem was to turn tan(2x) into 2/(cot x - tan x)
Such crawl
How Yendor
Dogue
Wow
Many ascii
Edit: The link to the Youtube page (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-I6XTVZXww) because reading the comments is the funny part.You can just click the embedded player to be linked to YouTube.
Edit: The link to the Youtube page (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-I6XTVZXww) because reading the comments is the funny part.You can just click the embedded player to be linked to YouTube.
Does anyone have an explanation for that series that doesn't make it seem like the universe is patronizing me?
Does anyone have an explanation for that series that doesn't make it seem like the universe is patronizing me?
Thanks! That's as good an explanation as I've yet seen. It still feels bothersome that adding together only positive numbers would give you a negative. But I guess if we're dealing with infinity and the complex plane then all bets are off for ordinary intuition.
I like the explanation with generating functions. It makes things more tangible.
http://www.amazon.com/Haribo-Gummy-Candy-Sugarless-5-Pound/dp/B000EVQWKC/ref=cm_rdp_product
Oh god, the reviews.
Because I know you are all addicted to clicking game:
http://dhmholley.co.uk/civclicker.html
You mean they added new achievements to civ clicker? I haven't played it for months. Sigh...
When you first posted that I thought it said CV Clicker, and assumed it was some sort of parody of academia.
involves upside-down As and reversed Es
and some 2003 Yong Pin Hao "Yin Hao Tuo" pu'erh tea.This, by the way, is absolutely amazing.
Man, this (http://homestuck.bandcamp.com/track/english) song is hard to transribe...
Man, this (http://homestuck.bandcamp.com/track/english) song is hard to play (after I transribed it)...
(https://31.media.tumblr.com/eaa4755b3eb46414aca90b477ce434ba/tumblr_n04k79CkZc1st4bmvo1_500.gif)The quality gives it away immediately.
If you play CK2, play it with the Game of Thrones mod.
If you play CK2, play it with the Game of Thrones mod.
If you play CK2, play it with the Game of Thrones mod.
Must..resist...
Haha, you can probably expect a few false starts before you get something truly majestic. My first Scandinavian game saw me unable to pay my mercenaries, and I had to cede half of my land to the "Finnish Band"
I've not yet played the GoT mod, so I don't know about your particular problem. Did you check the succession laws? Sometimes Gavelkind succession leads to some annoying situations.
Haha good thing you had some kids first I guess!
Honestly I have more fun when I lose games, I think.
Honestly I have more fun when I lose games, I think.
Have you played Dwarf Fortress by any chance?
Honestly I have more fun when I lose games, I think.
Have you played Dwarf Fortress by any chance?
I have heard of it, but never played.
Are we giving up on cookie clicker already? I just hit 250 quintillion.I exchanged it for sandcastle builder (http://castle.chirpingmustard.com/castle.html). That game is a lot slower, but also a lot deeper (takes a lot more time to get everything. I started 3 days ago, and I'm still at the very beginning). It's not as slow as it initially looks though: there are some crazy upgrades out there.
I'm not giving up on cookie clicker! on my next reset I'll hit 6000 heavenly chips.I stopped playing for a while and just checked today... My cookies were deleted :(
Quick, somebody +1 me, I have 666 respect!I'm 6'6.6" >:)
...or don't, being evil is kind of cool I guess.
Quick, somebody +1 me, I have 666 respect!I'm 6'6.6" >:)
...or don't, being evil is kind of cool I guess.
Quick, somebody +1 me, I have 666 respect!I'm 6'6.6" >:)
...or don't, being evil is kind of cool I guess.
Really? Because I am also 6'6.6"
I started this yesterday, and it's pretty fun.Are we giving up on cookie clicker already? I just hit 250 quintillion.I exchanged it for sandcastle builder (http://castle.chirpingmustard.com/castle.html). That game is a lot slower, but also a lot deeper (takes a lot more time to get everything. I started 3 days ago, and I'm still at the very beginning). It's not as slow as it initially looks though: there are some crazy upgrades out there.
For your viewing pleasure: The Russian Police Choir.I guess that trumps trololo: http://deadspin.com/opening-ceremony-features-trololo-song-1518342095
Performing Get Lucky.
At the Olympics.
Boys and girls, it doesn't get much more ridiculous than this.
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/russian-police-choir-sings-get-lucky-at-olympics-opening-ceremony-20140207
http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/russian-police-choir-performs-get-lucky-opening-ceremony?ctx=top-moments
Are we giving up on cookie clicker already? I just hit 250 quintillion.I still go; I'm at 255 quint.
I just realized that Tuvalu is a real country. :o
I just realized that Tuvalu is a real country. :o
You thought Ozle was making up his homeland??
In case any of you are still thinking about that 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + ... = -1/12 thing, I've been reading up more on number theory and quantum field theory lately, and it is looking like the main crux is in defining the determinant of a linear operator on your infinite dimensional Hilbert space. Physicists give a rather sloppy definition involving path integrals which result in divergent sums. Mathematicians have given a definition which is analogous to the finite dimensional case where the determinant is just the product of eigenvalues and the trace is the sum of the eigenvalues. The idea is to define an analogue of the Riemann Zeta function on the the eigenvalues by considering traces of powers of your operator. Then the product of the eigenvalues could be thought of as exponentiating a derivative at zero of the Zeta function. Of course, the Zeta function would generally diverge at 0 (since you'd be taking the trace of the identity operator on an infinite dimensional space, which would be infinite), so it is defined via analytic continuation.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Functional_determinant
tl;dr: string theory - where everything's made up and the maths dont matter.
tl;dr: string theory - where everything's made up and the maths dont matter.
Well, it shows up in quantum field theory, which is relatively concrete.
tl;dr: string theory - where everything's made up and the maths dont matter.
Well, it shows up in quantum field theory, which is relatively concrete.
Much in the same way that being stabbed in the eye is relatively painless.
tl;dr: string theory - where everything's made up and the maths dont matter.
Well, it shows up in quantum field theory, which is relatively concrete.
Much in the same way that being stabbed in the eye is relatively painless.
Well it is pretty nice for explaining how atoms larger than, say, hydrogen can exist.
Hey guys, got a little question for you. School is cancelled for the too-manyith time here and shraeye is looking for a way to teach his students without being in the office. I suggested he still hold office hours via some sort of chat service room type thing. Does anybody know any reputable but free service like that?
tl;dr: string theory - where everything's made up and the maths dont matter.
Well, it shows up in quantum field theory, which is relatively concrete.
tl;dr: string theory - where everything's made up and the maths dont matter.
Well, it shows up in quantum field theory, which is relatively concrete.
Yay, someone got the pun :D
Also, I found this at the scientific american blog and had to post it here given the conversation.
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ugh!"X-Color text with Y-Color outline can be read on any color background, where X-Color text can be read on Y-Color background."
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Why ugh, theory?
Why ugh, theory?
I think he was commenting on the Lucille meme I linked to.
Cookie clicker update! new building :)Someone noticed you: http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=10420.0
Edit: I'm now up to 80 trillion cookies per second o_O
I always thought "I can't even" was a negative thing.Me too.
I always thought "I can't even" was a negative thing.Me too.
Has anyone gotten speed baking III? I've managed II, but III seems absurdly hard.
Has anyone gotten speed baking III? I've managed II, but III seems absurdly hard.
See, I'm focusing more on getting the 150 Prisms achievement at the moment.
Has anyone gotten speed baking III? I've managed II, but III seems absurdly hard.I think the creator said that this is impossible without cheating.
Has anyone gotten speed baking III? I've managed II, but III seems absurdly hard.I think the creator said that this is impossible without cheating.
I got super close two resets ago, I crossed 1million sometime between 15 and 16 minutes. Reindeer cookies help.Has anyone gotten speed baking III? I've managed II, but III seems absurdly hard.I think the creator said that this is impossible without cheating.
What is this?
TwitchPlaysPokemon is a social experiment, it is a stream of the Gameboy version of Pokemon Red (151 romhack) running on an emulator. An IRC bot translates buttons said in chat into keypresses (simulated in software, no fancy typist robots).
How do I play?
Say the button you want pushed in chat (a, b, start select, up, down, left, right), please be aware that there is considerable input lag (see below) and will take awhile before your inputs are registered.
Only one button per message is accepted, there's no combos or holds.
This is so hilarious.
However there seem to be some people spamming stupid commands to screw things up.
They have cut and just it used it to cut a bush to get to the ledge again. Apparently the plan is to get to the cave tunnel - but they don't have flash, which won't make that easier.I doubt it'll make it much harder either.
They managed to get out of the tunnel and into the next gym.
After nearly getting fainted tehre, there was a very interesting episode: Some people wanted to go back to the Pokecenter to heal, which would have required cutting down a tree, others thought suiciding was easier. Furst time I've seen people trying to go in opposite directions at the same time.
Yeah I saw that. I believe it managed to leave itself with nothing but a Magikarp who couldn't attack.I heard about that, too.
They don't currently have a slot for it, because they caught an Oddish i think.
They released Charmeleon? Oh man, that's too good. Sounds like they've not made much progress overnight :P.I blame Eevee.
They released Charmeleon? Oh man, that's too good. Sounds like they've not made much progress overnight :P.I blame Eevee.
So... where did my reasoning go wrong? Or is it solid, and the information the game gave perhaps wrong?
For some reason, the Twitchplayspokemon stream now has users vote on the next step instead of executing all commands. Not nearly as cool :(
For some reason, the Twitchplayspokemon stream now has users vote on the next step instead of executing all commands. Not nearly as cool :(
For some reason, the Twitchplayspokemon stream now has users vote on the next step instead of executing all commands. Not nearly as cool :(
Yeah, this has almost certainly killed my interest in it. Worst thing to wake up to.
I am utterly appalled that anyone would want to give up and change things now after we've already made it so far. The uncontrollable chaos is the point of this run. If we're just going to sit here and slowly tally up votes so that every step is carefully planned, we might as well be watching a goddamn Let's Play.
We haven't even been on this maze as long as we spent on the ledge. Be fucking patient, as long as there's no failure state we can eventually make it through sheer brute force. There's no time limit, so relax and quit whining.
Come on folks, do you really want to surrender now? That's what Dome wants!
More eloquently put, courtesy of a reddit user:Quote from: 1338h4xI am utterly appalled that anyone would want to give up and change things now after we've already made it so far. The uncontrollable chaos is the point of this run. If we're just going to sit here and slowly tally up votes so that every step is carefully planned, we might as well be watching a goddamn Let's Play.
We haven't even been on this maze as long as we spent on the ledge. Be fucking patient, as long as there's no failure state we can eventually make it through sheer brute force. There's no time limit, so relax and quit whining.
Come on folks, do you really want to surrender now? That's what Dome wants!
Well if it's so bad it'll be taken away.
So here's something interesting. I played a game earlier today. Don't remember the name. The basic idea is that there's some cards, each with 8 objects on, and for each possible pair of cards, exactly one object is on both cards, which players are trying to find.
Here are the numbers the rulebook gives: 55 cards, 8 objects on each card, 50 objects total. So naturally, as a mathematician, I decided to try and calculate an upper bound on the possible number of cards (and from there intended to see if I could narrow it down to an actual maximum. And I got 43 as an upper bound, which... well, obviously slightly worried me.
My method was this: One card has eight objects. That means, for any possible pair of two objects on that card, that pair can't appear on another card (or it'd have two objects in common with the first card). As there are eight objects, that means there are (8C2) = 28 different pairs of objects covered, none of which are shared with another card. There are 50 objects total. That means there are (50C2) = 1225 total pairs of objects. So now as every card has 28 unique pairs, we can obtain an upper bound by taking (total no. of object pairs) / (pairs on each card) = 1225/28 = 43.75, and since that's an upper bound we can take the integer part of 43.
So... where did my reasoning go wrong? Or is it solid, and the information the game gave perhaps wrong? By my calculation, with at least 55 objects this method gives an upper bound of 55, so it's possible the game's statement of '50 objects' really meant 'over 50'.
The stream may be incapable of beating the game, that's part of the fun.
The point wasn't to figure out how to successfully navigate the game, It was to hook the game up to a stream and see what happens. If the end result is 15 days in the arrow maze, so fucking be it, that's the way it went.
Changing the system to be more stable, predictable and controlled defeats the entire novel idea.
Obviously single player is the best way, and pure anarchy is the worst way to progress.
But that's why it's so mind-boggling to make progress, because you made progress despite it being the worst fucking way possible to make progress.
Too many controls in place and it becomes a boring collective let's play, the game gets beat and everyone talks about how amazing it was BEFORE they rigged it for success.
A vote for democracy is a vote to end the original experiment and admit defeat.
I'd rather this stream die in the arrow maze a month from now than to progress through the rest of the game successfully with a different system in place.
For some reason, the Twitchplayspokemon stream now has users vote on the next step instead of executing all commands. Not nearly as cool :(
Yeah, this has almost certainly killed my interest in it. Worst thing to wake up to.
I don't think they would have gotten through silph co though. There's just too many dead ends in those pusher mazes. Even with the voting they haven't progressed at all since last night. Like, at all.
Was democracy mode a choice made by the viewers or by the creator of the stream?
I'm surprised it hasn't been changed over to sub mode only chat by this point, that's how he'll really rake in the money.
For some reason, the Twitchplayspokemon stream now has users vote on the next step instead of executing all commands. Not nearly as cool :(
Yeah, this has almost certainly killed my interest in it. Worst thing to wake up to.
I don't think they would have gotten through silph co though. There's just too many dead ends in those pusher mazes. Even with the voting they haven't progressed at all since last night. Like, at all.
Well, from the creator's point of view, I kind of get it. Yeah it's a cop out, but I'm sure, from his point of view, maintaining the maximum amount of viewers is of utmost importance. The inability to get past silph would create a large drop in viewers after a day or two.
I'm surprised it hasn't been changed over to sub mode only chat by this point, that's how he'll really rake in the money.
rrenaud hosted "RobCon" this past weekend. It was a huge success and if any of you in your gaming group is a natural event planner, you should look into it. Rent a house in a nice location for a weekend, have people bring games, play games nonstop for a few days, divide up the costs. It's a ton of fun.
I'm surprised it hasn't been changed over to sub mode only chat by this point, that's how he'll really rake in the money.
Huh?
Well, from the creator's point of view, I kind of get it. Yeah it's a cop out, but I'm sure, from his point of view, maintaining the maximum amount of viewers is of utmost importance. The inability to get past silph would create a large drop in viewers after a day or two.
I'm surprised it hasn't been changed over to sub mode only chat by this point, that's how he'll really rake in the money.
I'm not convinced by that. They were stuck on Route 9 for much longer and viewership only increased.
Switching to sub-only would probably drop interest and push people to switch to the free clones.
Subscribers
Subscribers do not get to bypass the slow mode restrictions on chat. The reason for this is because unlike most Twitch streams the chat is an critical component of the content. I think it's best if everyone has the same capacity of input.
I've previously considered enabling sub-only mode for short moments to overcome difficult sections but I've cooled off on that idea and doubt I will consider it again.
Please don't subscribe with the expectation of special treatment. Please subscribe with the expectation of supporting something you like.
I don't want to add emotes because that would give favoritism to particular memes, hindering the growth of new memes and causing stagnation.
Yeah...what I said should be ignored...I had no idea it was up to 100k viewers, I thought it was still hovering at 50-60k.
rrenaud hosted "RobCon" this past weekend. It was a huge success and if any of you in your gaming group is a natural event planner, you should look into it. Rent a house in a nice location for a weekend, have people bring games, play games nonstop for a few days, divide up the costs. It's a ton of fun.
How many people did you end up with?
whoa. That sounds awesome.
They're ripping through everything on democracy mode now. The soul of the thing is dead, gone, trampled, eaten, spit out, pointless.
They're ripping through everything on democracy mode now. The soul of the thing is dead, gone, trampled, eaten, spit out, pointless.
They seem firmly set in Anarchy for now. The Google doc says that the current goal is to get to Giovanni in Rocket HQ and they are currently wandering the streets. What did they rip through in Democracy mode?
I think the main problem now is that too many people are busy typing democracy/anarchy instead of spamming button inputs. But it's hard to tell...
They're ripping through everything on democracy mode now. The soul of the thing is dead, gone, trampled, eaten, spit out, pointless.
They seem firmly set in Anarchy for now. The Google doc says that the current goal is to get to Giovanni in Rocket HQ and they are currently wandering the streets. What did they rip through in Democracy mode?
I think the main problem now is that too many people are busy typing democracy/anarchy instead of spamming button inputs. But it's hard to tell...
5d20h4m: The maze is complete on democracy mode.
Who wants to bet that this is someone's Ph.D. thesis in social psychology?
I was hoping that this (twitch plays pokemon) would be what people were talking about in this thread. I just heard about this yesterday and it's most majestic thing I've ever seen.Too bad you didn't see the part when it was even more awesome.
Who wants to bet that this is someone's Ph.D. thesis in social psychology?
Seems more like a Master's thesis to me.
Who wants to bet that this is someone's Ph.D. thesis in social psychology?
Seems more like a Master's thesis to me.
M.S., Science: The highest academic credential most frequently held by plaintiffs' expert witnesses on medical causation issues in mass tort litigation. (http://books.google.com/books?id=x1gjXcLLS1cC&pg=PA56&lpg=PA56&#v=onepage&q&f=false)
5d:23h:30m With TPP back outside, the black bar now slowly creeps towards Democracy. It appears that anarchy is only favored for battles.
So if it hits the 3/4 mark, it switches to Democracy and then you need 3/4 to switch back to Anarchy? OK.
rrenaud hosted "RobCon" this past weekend. It was a huge success and if any of you in your gaming group is a natural event planner, you should look into it. Rent a house in a nice location for a weekend, have people bring games, play games nonstop for a few days, divide up the costs. It's a ton of fun.
How many people did you end up with?
20 or so
We also hired a chef. Makes each meal cost ~$20pp but it meant amazing food and ability to satisfy everyone's food desires/restrictions, as opposed to pizza for every meal which is maybe $5pp. Plus this chef happened to play Magic and participated in cube draft.whoa. That sounds awesome.
It was super awesome. Played a whole bunch of long games you otherwise don't really get a chance to play. Logistics suck a little bit but not enough to dissuade us from doing it again.
I don't think much progress is going to be made until Democracy is completely removed. But in an ironic way, that's kind of just as inefficient as the system once was.
http://happyplace.someecards.com/29431/a-dad-posted-a-picture-of-his-baby-on-facebook-and-then-his-friend-turned-it-into-a-huge-new-meme
(http://static.happyplace.com/assets/images/2014/02/5304df735a27b.jpg)
How can we dominion-ify the Business Baby meme?
http://happyplace.someecards.com/29431/a-dad-posted-a-picture-of-his-baby-on-facebook-and-then-his-friend-turned-it-into-a-huge-new-meme
(http://static.happyplace.com/assets/images/2014/02/5304df735a27b.jpg)
How can we dominion-ify the Business Baby meme?
I was there for basically the whole Lavender event. Sadly, we almost hit Democracy during it. Fortunately, we didn't.
I was there for basically the whole Lavender event. Sadly, we almost hit Democracy during it. Fortunately, we didn't.
I was there for basically the whole Lavender event. Sadly, we almost hit Democracy during it. Fortunately, we didn't.
The percentages have apparently been changed though. 80% to get into Democracy mode, but in that mode you only need like 50% to get back? Not sure.
Edit: Yeah, 80/50. They are in Demo mode now. I'm OK with it for this particular juncture, because they plan to go through safari zone. They are not IN the safari though, so this is very annoying.
Edit: And back to Anarchy almost immediately. :)
http://www.twitch.tv/rngplayspokemon"RNGPlaysPokemon playing Pokémon Red/Blue "
Also, i would have preferred the option of disabling the step counter which was talked about.
What are they trying to do right now?
Also, i would have preferred the option of disabling the step counter which was talked about.
What are they trying to do right now?
The current major goal is Silph Co. Minor goal is to level up Drowzee without evolving it so that it will learn Psychic earlier (and have a second chance at Psychic as Hypno if it isn't learned the first time). They'll also want to get Lapras while in Silph Co. and they actually have a free space in their party right now. They just have to avoid filling it.
Also, i would have preferred the option of disabling the step counter which was talked about.
What are they trying to do right now?
The current major goal is Silph Co. Minor goal is to level up Drowzee without evolving it so that it will learn Psychic earlier (and have a second chance at Psychic as Hypno if it isn't learned the first time). They'll also want to get Lapras while in Silph Co. and they actually have a free space in their party right now. They just have to avoid filling it.
I thought they went through Silph co. Or did they just leave and not finish it?
So when is Twitch going to play Dominion?
So when is Twitch going to play Dominion?Play: Copper
THEY DID IT!!!! THEY GOT LAPRAS!!! It's nickname is AIIIIIIIIIRR
Oxford comma: yes or no?
yes; it's correct, clear, and stylish.
Yes.
Back to TPP, they just released 12 pokemon earlier today.
From what I heard a different streamer is trying to get his followers to sabotage it using democracy.Yes.
Back to TPP, they just released 12 pokemon earlier today.
I've heard the event is already being called Black Sunday. I'm not really sure how they managed it.
Oxford comma: yes or no?
From what I heard a different streamer is trying to get his followers to sabotage it using democracy.Yes.
Back to TPP, they just released 12 pokemon earlier today.
I've heard the event is already being called Black Sunday. I'm not really sure how they managed it.
Yes.
Back to TPP, they just released 12 pokemon earlier today.
I've heard the event is already being called Black Sunday. I'm not really sure how they managed it.
Do they need cut anymore? They can always try to grab a nidoran from the pc though that might get another bloody day.Yes.
Back to TPP, they just released 12 pokemon earlier today.
I've heard the event is already being called Black Sunday. I'm not really sure how they managed it.
I heard it was Bloody Sunday. It was mostly unused ones, but Cabbage, DUX, and DigRat were released. DigRat I already had a love/hate relationship with anyway, Cabbage wasn't really used much (although my brother liked him), but DUX is the main one that hurt. Now they have nobody with Cut.
Do they need cut anymore? They can always try to grab a nidoran from the pc though that might get another bloody day.Yes.
Back to TPP, they just released 12 pokemon earlier today.
I've heard the event is already being called Black Sunday. I'm not really sure how they managed it.
I heard it was Bloody Sunday. It was mostly unused ones, but Cabbage, DUX, and DigRat were released. DigRat I already had a love/hate relationship with anyway, Cabbage wasn't really used much (although my brother liked him), but DUX is the main one that hurt. Now they have nobody with Cut.
Oxford comma: yes or no?Depends on the list!
Oxford comma: yes or no?
I'm not a man with very many strong convictions. I understand that people come from many different backgrounds and believe many different things and I'm willing to let a lot of things slide when I disagree with someone because we are all part of this strange, frustrating, wonderful human race living in this mixed up world. But if you tell me you are against the oxford comma, I will find out where you live, come to your houSE ANd burn it to the ground with you and everything and everyone you care about still inside.
The thing I hate about Oxford comma apologists is that they always imply or explicitly say that the Oxford comma removes ambiguity (and it often comes across a bit obnoxious or pretentious). It's happened in this very thread. But the thing is, it's untrue. There are situations where the Oxford comma helps, but there are also plenty of situations where using it creates ambiguity. Formal writing should always seek to minimize ambiguity and therefore it should use or omit the Oxford comma as necessary.
In the case where the Oxford comma makes no different, I usually prefer to leave it out. If it doesn't remove ambiguity, it's just useless ornamentation.
Also, there are some people who take it too far and use the Oxford comma in lists of two. Gross.
The thing I hate about Oxford comma apologists is that they always imply or explicitly say that the Oxford comma removes ambiguity (and it often comes across a bit obnoxious or pretentious). It's happened in this very thread. But the thing is, it's untrue. There are situations where the Oxford comma helps, but there are also plenty of situations where using it creates ambiguity. Formal writing should always seek to minimize ambiguity and therefore it should use or omit the Oxford comma as necessary.
In the case where the Oxford comma makes no different, I usually prefer to leave it out. If it doesn't remove ambiguity, it's just useless ornamentation.
Also, there are some people who take it too far and use the Oxford comma in lists of two. Gross.
We should have simply designed a language where all lists are comma-delimited and their and/or aspect is determined at the start of the list, like:
\/(a_i, i=1..n) [i.e., OR a_1, a_2, ..., a_n]
/\(a_i, i=1..n) [i.e., AND a_1, a_2, ..., a_n]
no need for confusion or ambiguities.
The thing I hate about Oxford comma apologists is that they always imply or explicitly say that the Oxford comma removes ambiguity (and it often comes across a bit obnoxious or pretentious). It's happened in this very thread. But the thing is, it's untrue. There are situations where the Oxford comma helps, but there are also plenty of situations where using it creates ambiguity. Formal writing should always seek to minimize ambiguity and therefore it should use or omit the Oxford comma as necessary.
In the case where the Oxford comma makes no different, I usually prefer to leave it out. If it doesn't remove ambiguity, it's just useless ornamentation.
Also, there are some people who take it too far and use the Oxford comma in lists of two. Gross.
We should have simply designed a language where all lists are comma-delimited and their and/or aspect is determined at the start of the list, like:
\/(a_i, i=1..n) [i.e., OR a_1, a_2, ..., a_n]
/\(a_i, i=1..n) [i.e., AND a_1, a_2, ..., a_n]
no need for confusion or ambiguities.
The thing I hate about Oxford comma apologists is that they always imply or explicitly say that the Oxford comma removes ambiguity (and it often comes across a bit obnoxious or pretentious). It's happened in this very thread. But the thing is, it's untrue. There are situations where the Oxford comma helps, but there are also plenty of situations where using it creates ambiguity. Formal writing should always seek to minimize ambiguity and therefore it should use or omit the Oxford comma as necessary.
In the case where the Oxford comma makes no different, I usually prefer to leave it out. If it doesn't remove ambiguity, it's just useless ornamentation.
Also, there are some people who take it too far and use the Oxford comma in lists of two. Gross.
We should have simply designed a language where all lists are comma-delimited and their and/or aspect is determined at the start of the list, like:
\/(a_i, i=1..n) [i.e., OR a_1, a_2, ..., a_n]
/\(a_i, i=1..n) [i.e., AND a_1, a_2, ..., a_n]
no need for confusion or ambiguities.
No trying to turn English into Lojban.
The thing I hate about Oxford comma apologists is that they always imply or explicitly say that the Oxford comma removes ambiguity (and it often comes across a bit obnoxious or pretentious). It's happened in this very thread. But the thing is, it's untrue. There are situations where the Oxford comma helps, but there are also plenty of situations where using it creates ambiguity. Formal writing should always seek to minimize ambiguity and therefore it should use or omit the Oxford comma as necessary.You put a comma between the first and second objects in the list, it makes sense to put it between the last and second to last. That might just be my slight OCD talking though.
In the case where the Oxford comma makes no different, I usually prefer to leave it out. If it doesn't remove ambiguity, it's just useless ornamentation.
Also, there are some people who take it too far and use the Oxford comma in lists of two. Gross.
The thing I hate about Oxford comma apologists is that they always imply or explicitly say that the Oxford comma removes ambiguity (and it often comes across a bit obnoxious or pretentious). It's happened in this very thread. But the thing is, it's untrue. There are situations where the Oxford comma helps, but there are also plenty of situations where using it creates ambiguity. Formal writing should always seek to minimize ambiguity and therefore it should use or omit the Oxford comma as necessary.You put a comma between the first and second objects in the list, it makes sense to put it between the last and second to last. That might just be my slight OCD talking though.
In the case where the Oxford comma makes no different, I usually prefer to leave it out. If it doesn't remove ambiguity, it's just useless ornamentation.
Also, there are some people who take it too far and use the Oxford comma in lists of two. Gross.
The thing I hate about Oxford comma apologists is that they always imply or explicitly say that the Oxford comma removes ambiguity (and it often comes across a bit obnoxious or pretentious). It's happened in this very thread. But the thing is, it's untrue. There are situations where the Oxford comma helps, but there are also plenty of situations where using it creates ambiguity. Formal writing should always seek to minimize ambiguity and therefore it should use or omit the Oxford comma as necessary.You put a comma between the first and second objects in the list, it makes sense to put it between the last and second to last. That might just be my slight OCD talking though.
In the case where the Oxford comma makes no different, I usually prefer to leave it out. If it doesn't remove ambiguity, it's just useless ornamentation.
Also, there are some people who take it too far and use the Oxford comma in lists of two. Gross.
That's fair. I don't really mind when people use the Oxford comma. I'm actually a bit inconsistent with it when the sentence is clear either way. I just don't like it when people say that it's always right, because it isn't. Bringing up examples of ambiguity without it (like that popular strippers picture you posted) is a pet peeve of mine because there are also examples where adding the Oxford comma creates ambiguity.
The thing I hate about Oxford comma apologists is that they always imply or explicitly say that the Oxford comma removes ambiguity (and it often comes across a bit obnoxious or pretentious). It's happened in this very thread. But the thing is, it's untrue. There are situations where the Oxford comma helps, but there are also plenty of situations where using it creates ambiguity. Formal writing should always seek to minimize ambiguity and therefore it should use or omit the Oxford comma as necessary.You put a comma between the first and second objects in the list, it makes sense to put it between the last and second to last. That might just be my slight OCD talking though.
In the case where the Oxford comma makes no different, I usually prefer to leave it out. If it doesn't remove ambiguity, it's just useless ornamentation.
Also, there are some people who take it too far and use the Oxford comma in lists of two. Gross.
I went to the restaurant with Santa Claus, my son, and Miles Davis.The thing I hate about Oxford comma apologists is that they always imply or explicitly say that the Oxford comma removes ambiguity (and it often comes across a bit obnoxious or pretentious). It's happened in this very thread. But the thing is, it's untrue. There are situations where the Oxford comma helps, but there are also plenty of situations where using it creates ambiguity. Formal writing should always seek to minimize ambiguity and therefore it should use or omit the Oxford comma as necessary.You put a comma between the first and second objects in the list, it makes sense to put it between the last and second to last. That might just be my slight OCD talking though.
In the case where the Oxford comma makes no different, I usually prefer to leave it out. If it doesn't remove ambiguity, it's just useless ornamentation.
Also, there are some people who take it too far and use the Oxford comma in lists of two. Gross.
That's fair. I don't really mind when people use the Oxford comma. I'm actually a bit inconsistent with it when the sentence is clear either way. I just don't like it when people say that it's always right, because it isn't. Bringing up examples of ambiguity without it (like that popular strippers picture you posted) is a pet peeve of mine because there are also examples where adding the Oxford comma creates ambiguity.
Such as? I do agree with you, but i can't think of an example.
The thing I hate about Oxford comma apologists is that they always imply or explicitly say that the Oxford comma removes ambiguity (and it often comes across a bit obnoxious or pretentious). It's happened in this very thread. But the thing is, it's untrue. There are situations where the Oxford comma helps, but there are also plenty of situations where using it creates ambiguity. Formal writing should always seek to minimize ambiguity and therefore it should use or omit the Oxford comma as necessary.You put a comma between the first and second objects in the list, it makes sense to put it between the last and second to last. That might just be my slight OCD talking though.
In the case where the Oxford comma makes no different, I usually prefer to leave it out. If it doesn't remove ambiguity, it's just useless ornamentation.
Also, there are some people who take it too far and use the Oxford comma in lists of two. Gross.
That's fair. I don't really mind when people use the Oxford comma. I'm actually a bit inconsistent with it when the sentence is clear either way. I just don't like it when people say that it's always right, because it isn't. Bringing up examples of ambiguity without it (like that popular strippers picture you posted) is a pet peeve of mine because there are also examples where adding the Oxford comma creates ambiguity.
Such as? I do agree with you, but i can't think of an example.
Honestly serial vs nonserial commas this seems to be more of a problem with using comma to clarify an object ("my mother, Ayn Rand, and God") instead of using something else like "my mother — Ayn Rand — and God" or "my mother (Ayn Rand) and God"*. That's where the confusion lies.The thing I hate about Oxford comma apologists is that they always imply or explicitly say that the Oxford comma removes ambiguity (and it often comes across a bit obnoxious or pretentious). It's happened in this very thread. But the thing is, it's untrue. There are situations where the Oxford comma helps, but there are also plenty of situations where using it creates ambiguity. Formal writing should always seek to minimize ambiguity and therefore it should use or omit the Oxford comma as necessary.You put a comma between the first and second objects in the list, it makes sense to put it between the last and second to last. That might just be my slight OCD talking though.
In the case where the Oxford comma makes no different, I usually prefer to leave it out. If it doesn't remove ambiguity, it's just useless ornamentation.
Also, there are some people who take it too far and use the Oxford comma in lists of two. Gross.
That's fair. I don't really mind when people use the Oxford comma. I'm actually a bit inconsistent with it when the sentence is clear either way. I just don't like it when people say that it's always right, because it isn't. Bringing up examples of ambiguity without it (like that popular strippers picture you posted) is a pet peeve of mine because there are also examples where adding the Oxford comma creates ambiguity.
Such as? I do agree with you, but i can't think of an example.
The classic example is
"To my mother, Ayn Rand, and God."
It's ambiguous whether Ayn Rand is the mother or one of three in the dedication. The wikipedia page goes into it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serial_comma.
The thing I hate about Oxford comma apologists is that they always imply or explicitly say that the Oxford comma removes ambiguity (and it often comes across a bit obnoxious or pretentious). It's happened in this very thread. But the thing is, it's untrue. There are situations where the Oxford comma helps, but there are also plenty of situations where using it creates ambiguity. Formal writing should always seek to minimize ambiguity and therefore it should use or omit the Oxford comma as necessary.You put a comma between the first and second objects in the list, it makes sense to put it between the last and second to last. That might just be my slight OCD talking though.
In the case where the Oxford comma makes no different, I usually prefer to leave it out. If it doesn't remove ambiguity, it's just useless ornamentation.
Also, there are some people who take it too far and use the Oxford comma in lists of two. Gross.
That's fair. I don't really mind when people use the Oxford comma. I'm actually a bit inconsistent with it when the sentence is clear either way. I just don't like it when people say that it's always right, because it isn't. Bringing up examples of ambiguity without it (like that popular strippers picture you posted) is a pet peeve of mine because there are also examples where adding the Oxford comma creates ambiguity.
Oxford comma: yes or no?
I'm not a man with very many strong convictions. I understand that people come from many different backgrounds and believe many different things and I'm willing to let a lot of things slide when I disagree with someone because we are all part of this strange, frustrating, wonderful human race living in this mixed up world. But if you tell me you are against the oxford comma, I will find out where you live, come to your houSE ANd burn it to the ground with you and everything and everyone you care about still inside.
The thing I hate about Oxford comma apologists is that they always imply or explicitly say that the Oxford comma removes ambiguity (and it often comes across a bit obnoxious or pretentious). It's happened in this very thread. But the thing is, it's untrue. There are situations where the Oxford comma helps, but there are also plenty of situations where using it creates ambiguity. Formal writing should always seek to minimize ambiguity and therefore it should use or omit the Oxford comma as necessary.You put a comma between the first and second objects in the list, it makes sense to put it between the last and second to last. That might just be my slight OCD talking though.
In the case where the Oxford comma makes no different, I usually prefer to leave it out. If it doesn't remove ambiguity, it's just useless ornamentation.
Also, there are some people who take it too far and use the Oxford comma in lists of two. Gross.
That's fair. I don't really mind when people use the Oxford comma. I'm actually a bit inconsistent with it when the sentence is clear either way. I just don't like it when people say that it's always right, because it isn't. Bringing up examples of ambiguity without it (like that popular strippers picture you posted) is a pet peeve of mine because there are also examples where adding the Oxford comma creates ambiguity.
I don't know of anyone who argues that the oxford comma is always right. But the times where it is more ambiguous than not using it in real language are really quite rare.
The thing I hate about Oxford comma apologists is that they always imply or explicitly say that the Oxford comma removes ambiguity (and it often comes across a bit obnoxious or pretentious). It's happened in this very thread. But the thing is, it's untrue. There are situations where the Oxford comma helps, but there are also plenty of situations where using it creates ambiguity. Formal writing should always seek to minimize ambiguity and therefore it should use or omit the Oxford comma as necessary.You put a comma between the first and second objects in the list, it makes sense to put it between the last and second to last. That might just be my slight OCD talking though.
In the case where the Oxford comma makes no different, I usually prefer to leave it out. If it doesn't remove ambiguity, it's just useless ornamentation.
Also, there are some people who take it too far and use the Oxford comma in lists of two. Gross.
You put the word "and" between the last and second to last objects in the list, it makes sense to put it between the first and second.
I went to the restaurant with Santa Claus, my son, and Miles Davis.
Helix fossil plush: http://silkencat.deviantart.com/art/Helix-Fossil-Plush-436109308
Helix fossil plush: http://silkencat.deviantart.com/art/Helix-Fossil-Plush-436109308
I... don't get it.
The ambiguities that are created by its use are almost exclusively because of parentheticals which can be very easily re-punctuated or moved around in a sentence.
The ambiguities that are created by its use are almost exclusively because of parentheticals which can be very easily re-punctuated or moved around in a sentence.
The same thing can be said about ambiguities created by omitting the Oxford comma.
Helix fossil plush: http://silkencat.deviantart.com/art/Helix-Fossil-Plush-436109308
I... don't get it.
f.DS : scout jokes : : twitch plays pokemon : helix fossil jokes
Helix fossil plush: http://silkencat.deviantart.com/art/Helix-Fossil-Plush-436109308
I... don't get it.
f.DS : scout jokes : : twitch plays pokemon : helix fossil jokes
Ah, I see. I think. Are there ammonite pokemon?
The ambiguities that are created by its use are almost exclusively because of parentheticals which can be very easily re-punctuated or moved around in a sentence.
The same thing can be said about ambiguities created by omitting the Oxford comma.
The point is that there are more ambiguities from not using the Oxford commas in addition to parentheticals (esp. items with "and" in them) that are not so easily dealt with. So I agree with jonts that there are "more" cases of ambiguity to be resolved by not using the comma.
Helix fossil plush: http://silkencat.deviantart.com/art/Helix-Fossil-Plush-436109308
I... don't get it.
f.DS : scout jokes : : twitch plays pokemon : helix fossil jokes
Ah, I see. I think. Are there ammonite pokemon?
The Helix fossil turns into one.
Ah, I see. I think. Are there ammonite pokemon?The helix fossil gets "restored" into an Omanyte, so yes, of a sort.
Ah, I see. I think. Are there ammonite pokemon?The helix fossil gets "restored" into an Omanyte, so yes, of a sort.
Ah, I see. I think. Are there ammonite pokemon?The helix fossil gets "restored" into an Omanyte, so yes, of a sort.
That may be the least creative pokemon name I've heard.
Watching American real life shows or documentaries, I always wonder how much is scripted.I pretty much assume all reality TV series are scripted until I'm told otherwise.
I mean, when I watch "Hardcore Pawn" (love the pun) which seems to be set in the Detroit area, there are always a lot of stereotypical African American women raising a scene: "This engagement ring isn't pure gold? You cheap-ass son of a ....." Now I tend to believe that it's not that far from the truth, but I think there's someone outside paying them to raise a scene, no?
A former coworker was on House Hunters a while back, looking to "buy" the houseboat he bought 5 months prior.Watching American real life shows or documentaries, I always wonder how much is scripted.I pretty much assume all reality TV series are scripted until I'm told otherwise.
I mean, when I watch "Hardcore Pawn" (love the pun) which seems to be set in the Detroit area, there are always a lot of stereotypical African American women raising a scene: "This engagement ring isn't pure gold? You cheap-ass son of a ....." Now I tend to believe that it's not that far from the truth, but I think there's someone outside paying them to raise a scene, no?
but there are also plenty of situations where using it creates ambiguity.
but there are also plenty of situations where using it creates ambiguity.
Can you give an example?
In short: Gen 1 was pretty bad with names. A lot of it's pokemon were pretty bland too. Later gens have had their fair share of bad pokemon but still.
In short: Gen 1 was pretty bad with names. A lot of it's pokemon were pretty bland too. Later gens have had their fair share of bad pokemon but still.
I've always thought Gen 1 names were pretty good! Rapidash, Snorlax, Zapdos...
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Also, there are some people who take it too far and use the Oxford comma in lists of two. Gross.
Is anyone else bothered by the pokemon being named Articuno rather than Arcticuno?Seel.. but I know what you mean.
Articuno
Zapdos
Moltres
Illuminati.
Another follow up on the -1/12 thing.
I've been watching some lectures online by the physicist Leonard Susskind. Last week I watched the series on super symmetry and grand unification, now this week I'm going through the lectures on string theory and M theory. In the lecture I just watched, he went through the -1/12 argument to deduce a 26 dimensional spacetime. Some of you might find it interesting to watch physicists fumble through math ;)
The discussion begins at about 1:04:00
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-I7PjKyCnI0
Another follow up on the -1/12 thing.
I've been watching some lectures online by the physicist Leonard Susskind. Last week I watched the series on super symmetry and grand unification, now this week I'm going through the lectures on string theory and M theory. In the lecture I just watched, he went through the -1/12 argument to deduce a 26 dimensional spacetime. Some of you might find it interesting to watch physicists fumble through math ;)
The discussion begins at about 1:04:00
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-I7PjKyCnI0
I've only watched part of it.. this all strikes me as something that is somehow tangential to "correct" but not complete. Like they're doing computations that are kind of right but they're not using the right language. The playing around and absorbing of infinities just doesn't sit right.
He's really going through some amazing hoops to do the sum of -1/12 thing.. though the pulling out an "infinite constant" thing is interesting. But this is why I was never satisfied in my physics classes. Things are never justified, just kind of.. done.
Right but.. could not a similar argument be made to make the sum A(x) + B, where A(x) goes to infinity and B is any number? That epsilon seems arbitrary.. you could write 1/epsilon^2 as [1/epsilon^2 - k]+k for any constant k.
This is a semi-old puzzle, but I recently both remembered it and found out the solution, so I might as well share it.
You and a partner have a deck of cards, and want to show off a neat trick. First, a third person chooses 5 cards from the deck of 52. You look at those cards, remove 1 of them, and place the other 4 on the table in any order. (You must place all 4 cards, I believe the puzzle is much easier if you don't have to.) Your partner must then say what card you removed from the 5.
Come up with a scheme that makes this trick possible.
Kirian has a good method for the suit.
For the rank, there's enough ways to play the cards that you can assign a rank to 13 ways of playing out the cards.
Say 1 is the left most spot, 2 is next left most, etc., you can do something like:
1234 = 2
1243 = 3
1324 = 4
1342 = 5
1423 = 6
1432 = 7
A lot of memorization but possible.
Not sure of a way yet if you need to play them all in the same location.
Edit: you could use the position from your hand just as easily as the position on the table.
Couldn't you just do the same with the ranks of the cards? The order you play them from lowest to highest can be substituted for left and right?
Ie, if you go lowest, second lowest, third lowest, highest, that can signal one rank, while going lowest, third lowest, second lowest, highest signals another rank.
Couldn't you just do the same with the ranks of the cards? The order you play them from lowest to highest can be substituted for left and right?It works if you also assign value to suits, but then Kirian's way of indicating suit doesn't work.
Ie, if you go lowest, second lowest, third lowest, highest, that can signal one rank, while going lowest, third lowest, second lowest, highest signals another rank.
Couldn't you just do the same with the ranks of the cards? The order you play them from lowest to highest can be substituted for left and right?It works if you also assign value to suits, but then Kirian's way of indicating suit doesn't work.
Ie, if you go lowest, second lowest, third lowest, highest, that can signal one rank, while going lowest, third lowest, second lowest, highest signals another rank.
Ah yes, I missed the wrapping around as well, I was going with my start on suits, and following that with OK, what you we do with 4 of a kind, full house, etc. Then I got down to pairs and realized it was starting to fall apart.
Do it at a bar with random people and just guess a random card, you'll be right 1/52 times and you'll be a mindreader.
Do it at a bar with random people and just guess a random card, you'll be right 1/52 times and you'll be a mindreader.
(http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/psychic.png) (https://xkcd.com/628/)
On the topic of random stuff, my respect is actually somehow approaching a 1:1 ratio with my post count, which is... kinda surprising for me actually. I mean I get a lot of respect from jokes and stuff but still, it'd be nice if I could actually hit that ratio I suppose.
You can do a lot better than 1% if you start keeping track of the patterns in what numbers people pick.69, dudes!
You can do a lot better than 1% if you start keeping track of the patterns in what numbers people pick.69, dudes!
You can do a lot better than 1% if you start keeping track of the patterns in what numbers people pick.69, dudes!
Whoa.
This is a semi-old puzzle, but I recently both remembered it and found out the solution, so I might as well share it.Wrote up a solution to this before reading Tables's solution. It's pretty much the same idea, but doesn't use suits.
You and a partner have a deck of cards, and want to show off a neat trick. First, a third person chooses 5 cards from the deck of 52. You look at those cards, remove 1 of them, and place the other 4 on the table in any order. (You must place all 4 cards, I believe the puzzle is much easier if you don't have to.) Your partner must then say what card you removed from the 5.
Come up with a scheme that makes this trick possible.
Is it possible to do with fewer cards? If not, what if you're allowed to not play all of them, for extra information?Using the original rules, it isn't possible even you're given 3 cards and need to remove one. In that case,
Such a strange mixture of emotions. There is a math problem that I've been working on for years. I think I may have now solved it, which is exciting, but there is still that worry that I have a gap, like every other time I've thought I solved it.
Such a strange mixture of emotions. There is a math problem that I've been working on for years. I think I may have now solved it, which is exciting, but there is still that worry that I have a gap, like every other time I've thought I solved it.
Reply 2000!
I haven't watched any of the string series videos, but I took modern physics last year in college (being a mechanical engineer, not necessary) and I walked out of every day with my mind blown... It was great
sudgy: Take physics in high school. If your class is anything like mine, your teacher will still go over some of the special relativity things and touch on some more modern physics. You'll walk away mind blown sometimes :)
The maths in special relativity corresponds roughly to high school algebra, so you should be able to follow the derivations for it without too much effort. A lot of the maths in quantum mechanics (at least up to around Schrodinger's equation or so) needs 1st-2nd year university calculus, but it's worth trying to follow along. General relativity uses differential geometry, which in university I did in 3rd and Honours (4th) year ... and still don't think I followed most of it. Which shouldn't be considered a discouragement, but don't be surprised if you have no idea what's going on, and if you do wind up studying it formally cross your fingers and hope you have a good lecturer.sudgy: Take physics in high school. If your class is anything like mine, your teacher will still go over some of the special relativity things and touch on some more modern physics. You'll walk away mind blown sometimes :)
I'm taking physics and advanced physics in high school already :) I understand the concepts of special and general relativity, and quantum mechanics, but I just don't know the math behind it. I think in the advanced physics course I saw some questions regarding special relativity (like the math), so that should be nice.
Reply 2000!
I haven't watched any of the string series videos, but I took modern physics last year in college (being a mechanical engineer, not necessary) and I walked out of every day with my mind blown... It was great
Though at the rate we're currently going, it will eventually happen.
Though at the rate we're currently going, it will eventually happen.
Not likely. Factorials are bigger than you think.
https://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=2000!
Every single human on the planet generating one post per femtosecond from now until the heat death of the universe doesn't even make the start of a dent in 10^5735.
I tried to work out 2000! on a calculator and got an error message. I conclude that no numbers are that big.
I tried to work out 2000! on a calculator and got an error message. I conclude that no numbers are that big.
My calculator returned "A Suffusion of Yellow."
I request assistance. Over in the puzzles forum, Nik posted a riddle (http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=10532.msg349273#msg349273). The answer was immediately obvious to me, but nobody else seems to understand it. I repeatedly tried to explain what is completely intuitive to me but I'm failing. Am I just crazy?Well, I agree with you, but don't have any extra explanations to add. So I just +1ed all your posts instead.
I request assistance. Over in the puzzles forum, Nik posted a riddle (http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=10532.msg349273#msg349273). The answer was immediately obvious to me, but nobody else seems to understand it. I repeatedly tried to explain what is completely intuitive to me but I'm failing. Am I just crazy?
I tried to work out 2000! on a calculator and got an error message. I conclude that no numbers are that big.
My calculator returned "A Suffusion of Yellow."
Well, I used Stirling's formula, so I didn't get the exact answer.
I request assistance. Over in the puzzles forum, Nik posted a riddle (http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=10532.msg349273#msg349273). The answer was immediately obvious to me, but nobody else seems to understand it. I repeatedly tried to explain what is completely intuitive to me but I'm failing. Am I just crazy?
I tend to agree more with the others. I think we just have different conceptions of what Throne Room does. I think we both agree that it plays another action in your hand. But then you appear to think of the Throne Room as fishing out a second virtual copy of the action to play. I instead think of the Throne Room itself as mimicking or morphing into a second copy of the action. Of course, neither of these are accurate. It simply plays that single card from your hand twice.
I request assistance. Over in the puzzles forum, Nik posted a riddle (http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=10532.msg349273#msg349273). The answer was immediately obvious to me, but nobody else seems to understand it. I repeatedly tried to explain what is completely intuitive to me but I'm failing. Am I just crazy?
I tend to agree more with the others. I think we just have different conceptions of what Throne Room does. I think we both agree that it plays another action in your hand. But then you appear to think of the Throne Room as fishing out a second virtual copy of the action to play. I instead think of the Throne Room itself as mimicking or morphing into a second copy of the action. Of course, neither of these are accurate. It simply plays that single card from your hand twice.
You can think of it morphing into a second copy of the other action as well. But in that way of thinking about it, you still get a phantom +1 action. It's the same kind of phantom +1 action that you get from Cultist (which only works for another Cultist) or Herald (which only works for an action card on top of your deck).
he said "at the rate we're currently going" which assumes that despite the end of the universe and the extinction of all life or anything else that could theoretically impede the thread's progress, it will continue at the same rate.I chose my wording carefully :P
The interesting thing is that thinking of Cultist's phantom +1 action as a +1 action is pretty much never useful, while thinking of Throne Room's phantom +1 action as a +1 action is useful whenever you're Throning another Throne and thinking of Herald's phantom +1 action as a +1 action is useful pretty much always.I request assistance. Over in the puzzles forum, Nik posted a riddle (http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=10532.msg349273#msg349273). The answer was immediately obvious to me, but nobody else seems to understand it. I repeatedly tried to explain what is completely intuitive to me but I'm failing. Am I just crazy?
I tend to agree more with the others. I think we just have different conceptions of what Throne Room does. I think we both agree that it plays another action in your hand. But then you appear to think of the Throne Room as fishing out a second virtual copy of the action to play. I instead think of the Throne Room itself as mimicking or morphing into a second copy of the action. Of course, neither of these are accurate. It simply plays that single card from your hand twice.
You can think of it morphing into a second copy of the other action as well. But in that way of thinking about it, you still get a phantom +1 action. It's the same kind of phantom +1 action that you get from Cultist (which only works for another Cultist) or Herald (which only works for an action card on top of your deck).
The interesting thing is that thinking of Cultist's phantom +1 action as a +1 action is pretty much never useful, while thinking of Throne Room's phantom +1 action as a +1 action is useful whenever you're Throning another Throne and thinking of Herald's phantom +1 action as a +1 action is useful pretty much always.I request assistance. Over in the puzzles forum, Nik posted a riddle (http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=10532.msg349273#msg349273). The answer was immediately obvious to me, but nobody else seems to understand it. I repeatedly tried to explain what is completely intuitive to me but I'm failing. Am I just crazy?
I tend to agree more with the others. I think we just have different conceptions of what Throne Room does. I think we both agree that it plays another action in your hand. But then you appear to think of the Throne Room as fishing out a second virtual copy of the action to play. I instead think of the Throne Room itself as mimicking or morphing into a second copy of the action. Of course, neither of these are accurate. It simply plays that single card from your hand twice.
You can think of it morphing into a second copy of the other action as well. But in that way of thinking about it, you still get a phantom +1 action. It's the same kind of phantom +1 action that you get from Cultist (which only works for another Cultist) or Herald (which only works for an action card on top of your deck).
It's not, because you'll still have Ruins. Better to think of Cultist as a card whose effect gets more powerful the more copies you have.The interesting thing is that thinking of Cultist's phantom +1 action as a +1 action is pretty much never useful, while thinking of Throne Room's phantom +1 action as a +1 action is useful whenever you're Throning another Throne and thinking of Herald's phantom +1 action as a +1 action is useful pretty much always.I request assistance. Over in the puzzles forum, Nik posted a riddle (http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=10532.msg349273#msg349273). The answer was immediately obvious to me, but nobody else seems to understand it. I repeatedly tried to explain what is completely intuitive to me but I'm failing. Am I just crazy?
I tend to agree more with the others. I think we just have different conceptions of what Throne Room does. I think we both agree that it plays another action in your hand. But then you appear to think of the Throne Room as fishing out a second virtual copy of the action to play. I instead think of the Throne Room itself as mimicking or morphing into a second copy of the action. Of course, neither of these are accurate. It simply plays that single card from your hand twice.
You can think of it morphing into a second copy of the other action as well. But in that way of thinking about it, you still get a phantom +1 action. It's the same kind of phantom +1 action that you get from Cultist (which only works for another Cultist) or Herald (which only works for an action card on top of your deck).
Cultist +action is useful to think of in a BM game.
The maths in special relativity corresponds roughly to high school algebra, so you should be able to follow the derivations for it without too much effort. A lot of the maths in quantum mechanics (at least up to around Schrodinger's equation or so) needs 1st-2nd year university calculus, but it's worth trying to follow along. General relativity uses differential geometry, which in university I did in 3rd and Honours (4th) year ... and still don't think I followed most of it. Which shouldn't be considered a discouragement, but don't be surprised if you have no idea what's going on, and if you do wind up studying it formally cross your fingers and hope you have a good lecturer.sudgy: Take physics in high school. If your class is anything like mine, your teacher will still go over some of the special relativity things and touch on some more modern physics. You'll walk away mind blown sometimes :)
I'm taking physics and advanced physics in high school already :) I understand the concepts of special and general relativity, and quantum mechanics, but I just don't know the math behind it. I think in the advanced physics course I saw some questions regarding special relativity (like the math), so that should be nice.
I just watched so many of this guy's videos.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaK6dD6A7Qo
It's actually "gimme choco" and not "gimme chocolate." Stuff like that unnecessarily annoys me-me.
http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/78798597332/youve-said-before-that-you-dislike-multiplayerHe's referenced it a couple times: https://www.google.com/search?q=dominion+site%3Amarkrosewater.tumblr.com
Mark Rosewater, lead designer of Magic: the Gathering, has at least heard of Dominion!
http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/78798597332/youve-said-before-that-you-dislike-multiplayer
Mark Rosewater, lead designer of Magic: the Gathering, has at least heard of Dominion!
When people do that thing with a verbal acronym where they end with a word from the acronym (e.g. "what's your ETA time") I call that an ancronym-nym or just nym-nym for short.
When people do that thing with a verbal acronym where they end with a word from the acronym (e.g. "what's your ETA time") I call that an ancronym-nym or just nym-nym for short.
When people do that thing with a verbal acronym where they end with a word from the acronym (e.g. "what's your ETA time") I call that an ancronym-nym or just nym-nym for short.
In the US, the most egregious nym-nym is SSN number.
When people do that thing with a verbal acronym where they end with a word from the acronym (e.g. "what's your ETA time") I call that an ancronym-nym or just nym-nym for short.
In the US, the most egregious nym-nym is SSN number.
PIN number!
When people do that thing with a verbal acronym where they end with a word from the acronym (e.g. "what's your ETA time") I call that an ancronym-nym or just nym-nym for short.
PHP is a scipting language which stands for PHP: hypertext preprocessor.
GNU is an operating system which stands for GNU's not Unix.
Computer people love recursive acronyms.
I love doing that thing, and often do it intentionally in IRL.Quoted QFT
Somehow none of you have yet posted this viral weirdness:
Somehow none of you have yet posted this viral weirdness:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIKqgE4BwAY
When people do that thing with a verbal acronym where they end with a word from the acronym (e.g. "what's your ETA time") I call that an ancronym-nym or just nym-nym for short.
I prefer referring to it as Recursive Acronym Syndrome, or RAS Syndrome.
xkcd did a rather painful strip on the modern genocide.
http://xkcd.com/1338/
I'm partial to most work done by Demetori myself, don't know if that's because I'm biased from liking Touhou or if it's genuinely good.It is genuinely pretty good, I haven't really gotten into Touhou and I still find it nice. I wish the drum sounds were better though.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OS5QZio9CU0
Another rare, on-topic post.
http://j2kun.svbtle.com/how-can-you-tell-whats-random
Another horrible word usage, cheese quesadilla.
Another horrible word usage, cheese quesadilla.
Another horrible word usage, cheese quesadilla.
¿Qué so?
http://www.dropatitan.com/
Just beat Super Hexagon!
Then I realized there are 5 more levels...
I was enjoying some weird al videos the other day, but then ran into this one, which is deeply disturbing and hurting my mind.
NSFW
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtMU8nvZzOs&feature=kp
(https://24.media.tumblr.com/13d3eb5878bb4c12f44226698701c789/tumblr_n0ubqhDw701qdlh1io1_400.gif)
Another horrible word usage, cheese quesadilla.
¿Qué so?
The TTP Project.When people do that thing with a verbal acronym where they end with a word from the acronym (e.g. "what's your ETA time") I call that an ancronym-nym or just nym-nym for short.
In the US, the most egregious nym-nym is SSN number.
PIN number!
The TTP Project.When people do that thing with a verbal acronym where they end with a word from the acronym (e.g. "what's your ETA time") I call that an ancronym-nym or just nym-nym for short.
In the US, the most egregious nym-nym is SSN number.
PIN number!
Also, TIARA is a recursive acronym.
The TTP Project.When people do that thing with a verbal acronym where they end with a word from the acronym (e.g. "what's your ETA time") I call that an ancronym-nym or just nym-nym for short.
In the US, the most egregious nym-nym is SSN number.
PIN number!
Also, TIARA is a recursive acronym.
In the search for gravitational waves, there is a nested acronym
LSC -- LIGO Scientific Collaboration
LIGO -- Laser Inferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory
LASER -- Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation
http://existentialcomics.com/comic/19That was fantastic
6180; very fun.Booo :P
6180; very fun.5.6k indeed.
Can someone explain lambda?
Can someone explain lambda?
Nerd! How about you get yourself a full-life, Kirian!
So basically he just needs to buy Half-Life 2.Nerd! How about you get yourself a full-life, Kirian!
Is this a half-life pun?
So basically he just needs to buy Half-Life 2.Nerd! How about you get yourself a full-life, Kirian!
Is this a half-life pun?
So basically he just needs to buy Half-Life 2.Nerd! How about you get yourself a full-life, Kirian!
Is this a half-life pun?
Tried once, 512... apparently I suck at this.
Nerd! How about you get yourself a full-life, Kirian!
Is this a half-life pun?
Welp, my roommate just got the 2048 block and won with a score of 20380.
Nerd! How about you get yourself a full-life, Kirian!
Is this a half-life pun?
I should certainly hope not; lambda is the decay constant, not the half-life. Half-life is t1/2.
Nerd! How about you get yourself a full-life, Kirian!
Is this a half-life pun?
I should certainly hope not; lambda is the decay constant, not the half-life. Half-life is t1/2.
can't let others get ahead; 7456
can't let others get ahead; 7456
7457 here
can't let others get ahead; 7456
7457 here
I was like woa...oh it's ozzle
Oh, I didn't even see the score thingy.
6480 then. I'm pretty good actually
*confidence in self restored*
Seriously. I got a 1024 block and was so sad to read about all these higher numbers (and was also vaguely discomfited by the fact that I didn't really think many of them were powers of 2 ...)
Seriously. I got a 1024 block and was so sad to read about all these higher numbers (and was also vaguely discomfited by the fact that I didn't really think many of them were powers of 2 ...)
You're playing the beginner version where everything is a power of 2. We're all playing the advanced version where everything is a power of 1.1873953
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iUh_CSjaSwI enjoyed the video but it skips over a couple things that do make pi special. One is that it's a transcendental number (unlike sqrt(2)). Sure, almost all real numbers are transcendental, but there aren't that many that actually get used day-to-day: that'd be pi and e, and that's about it. Another special thing about pi is that it sometimes shows up in places that you didn't initially expect to be related to circles or periodicity.
(I can't explain why pi gets so much more love than e, though. Maybe it's just that geometry is more intuitive than calculus.)
(I can't explain why pi gets so much more love than e, though. Maybe it's just that geometry is more intuitive than calculus.)
I think part of it is that more people know about pi than e. Pi is taught in elementary geometry, while e is taught in calculus.
(I can't explain why pi gets so much more love than e, though. Maybe it's just that geometry is more intuitive than calculus.)
I think part of it is that more people know about pi than e. Pi is taught in elementary geometry, while e is taught in calculus.
(I can't explain why pi gets so much more love than e, though. Maybe it's just that geometry is more intuitive than calculus.)
I think part of it is that more people know about pi than e. Pi is taught in elementary geometry, while e is taught in calculus.
Plus pi is a lot easier to understand. Anyone can understand why pi is cool: every single circle in the universe obeys the same rule about its size.
Try describing e, on the other hand: e is defined as where e to the power of x is its own derivative. What's exponentiation? What's a derivative? Why is this special?
Try describing e, on the other hand: e is defined as where e to the power of x is its own derivative. What's exponentiation? What's a derivative? Why is this special?Invest $1 at 100% interest compounded daily. After a year, you'll have almost $e.
Also, she says that in calculus you deal with "infinities 2 levels deeper than" countably infinite. I assume that she means with this the cardinality beth-2, which is 2^c (where c is the continuum), but how often do you deal with that when doing calculus? I think never. There are c real numbers, c continuous functions, c differentiable functions, c complex numbers, c open subsets of R^n. What thing has cardinality 2^c when doing calculus?
When typing this up, I was thinking how many topologies there are on an infinite set X. Is it 2^(|X|) or 2^(2^(|X|))?
You guys are proving my point, in that none of those explanations for why e is special is something sensible to a layman or middle schooler. Pi is always going to be more special than e, and there shouldn't be anything wrong with that.
11,472 on my third try. I figured out an algorithm, got the 1024 block, then messed it up.I've found this works, but you also need to not get in a situation where it forces you to hit down, which I have had a hard time doing...
I was trying to keep my largest # in a corner (say top right), then next largest blocks around it, etc. Condense towards the top so largest blocks are in top row, increasing left to right. Then in second row focus on getting a big enough number all the way to the left to be able to condense up again.
I had gotten to a point where I was always moving left, right, or up. Then I accidentally hit down :'(.
When typing this up, I was thinking how many topologies there are on an infinite set X. Is it 2^(|X|) or 2^(2^(|X|))?
11,472 on my third try. I figured out an algorithm, got the 1024 block, then messed it up.I've found this works, but you also need to not get in a situation where it forces you to hit down, which I have had a hard time doing...
I was trying to keep my largest # in a corner (say top right), then next largest blocks around it, etc. Condense towards the top so largest blocks are in top row, increasing left to right. Then in second row focus on getting a big enough number all the way to the left to be able to condense up again.
I had gotten to a point where I was always moving left, right, or up. Then I accidentally hit down :'(.
32760, with a 2048 and a 1024.
Someone just shared a video called "Funny FROG Video EVER Seen" with me on YouTube.Seeing random words written in all caps IS a minor Internet pet PEEVE of mine.
Maybe FROG is an acronym for something?Someone just shared a video called "Funny FROG Video EVER Seen" with me on YouTube.Seeing random words written in all caps IS a minor Internet pet PEEVE of mine.
New challenge: Get the lowest score you can. My submission: 120Were you trying for it?
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Dunkin Donuts just opened up near me in San Diego, the line has been an hour and a half to two hours long all day, everyday, all week http://www.10news.com/news/dunkin-donuts-opens-in-downtown-san-diego
Dunkin Donuts just opened up near me in San Diego, the line has been an hour and a half to two hours long all day, everyday, all week http://www.10news.com/news/dunkin-donuts-opens-in-downtown-san-diego
SadlyLuckily, I grew up in Dunkin Donuts' hometown. The entire Northeast is devoid of quality coffee housesbecauseexcept forofDunkin Donuts :(
SadlyLuckily, I grew up in Dunkin Donuts' hometown. The entire Northeast is devoid of quality coffee housesbecauseexcept forofDunkin Donuts :(
Fixed.
SadlyLuckily, I grew up in Dunkin Donuts' hometown. The entire Northeast is devoid of quality coffee housesbecauseexcept forofDunkin Donuts :(
Fixed.
Seriously? They smell funny, the seating is general rather poor, and until recently many tended not to even have decent wifi. I also remember them not offering soy milk and insisting upon serving coffee in Styrofoam cups even when I ordered it "for here".
Still can't getFTFYabove 8,000over 9000. ???
The original Japanese.Still can't getFTFYabove 8,000over 9000over 8000. ???
Worm was great. Tattletale OP.
Is the 4096 thing legit, or is it shopped? How is that even possible?
Is the 4096 thing legit, or is it shopped? How is that even possible?
No, it's legit.
Is the 4096 thing legit, or is it shopped? How is that even possible?
No, it's legit.
How is it even possible though? My game ends immediately upon getting a 2048 block, and blocks don't double collapse. If I have four 2s in a row, collapsing them gives me two 4s next to each other, not a single 8.
Is the 4096 thing legit, or is it shopped? How is that even possible?
No, it's legit.
How is it even possible though? My game ends immediately upon getting a 2048 block, and blocks don't double collapse. If I have four 2s in a row, collapsing them gives me two 4s next to each other, not a single 8.
It gives you the option of continuing.
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“We’ve found the smoking gun evidence for inflation and we’ve also produced the first image of gravitational waves across the sky.”
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/gravity-waves-cmb-b-mode-polarization/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
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“We’ve found the smoking gun evidence for inflation and we’ve also produced the first image of gravitational waves across the sky.”
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/gravity-waves-cmb-b-mode-polarization/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
Damn, read the comments section.
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“We’ve found the smoking gun evidence for inflation and we’ve also produced the first image of gravitational waves across the sky.”
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/gravity-waves-cmb-b-mode-polarization/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
Damn, read the comments section.
Surely it needs to be confirmed by more experiements, but I'm not as negative as that comment. I think that there is still a reasonable chance that magnetic monopole exist. Also, the possibility of an inflaton field certainly feels a hell of a lot more likely after the confirmation of the Higgs field. After all, the Higgs field is a fundamental scalar field just like the inflaton field. And the Higgs field was invented ad hoc to explain perplexing phenomena in a way not terribly unlike the inflaton field.
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“We’ve found the smoking gun evidence for inflation and we’ve also produced the first image of gravitational waves across the sky.”
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/gravity-waves-cmb-b-mode-polarization/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
Damn, read the comments section.
Surely it needs to be confirmed by more experiements, but I'm not as negative as that comment. I think that there is still a reasonable chance that magnetic monopole exist. Also, the possibility of an inflaton field certainly feels a hell of a lot more likely after the confirmation of the Higgs field. After all, the Higgs field is a fundamental scalar field just like the inflaton field. And the Higgs field was invented ad hoc to explain perplexing phenomena in a way not terribly unlike the inflaton field.
Well I was referring less to the content or merit of the comments, but more to their inflammatory nature.
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“We’ve found the smoking gun evidence for inflation and we’ve also produced the first image of gravitational waves across the sky.”
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/gravity-waves-cmb-b-mode-polarization/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
Damn, read the comments section.
Surely it needs to be confirmed by more experiements, but I'm not as negative as that comment. I think that there is still a reasonable chance that magnetic monopole exist. Also, the possibility of an inflaton field certainly feels a hell of a lot more likely after the confirmation of the Higgs field. After all, the Higgs field is a fundamental scalar field just like the inflaton field. And the Higgs field was invented ad hoc to explain perplexing phenomena in a way not terribly unlike the inflaton field.
Well I was referring less to the content or merit of the comments, but more to their inflammatory nature.
Eh, sounds like a known crackpot being a crackpot and nothing more.
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“We’ve found the smoking gun evidence for inflation and we’ve also produced the first image of gravitational waves across the sky.”
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/gravity-waves-cmb-b-mode-polarization/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
Damn, read the comments section.
Surely it needs to be confirmed by more experiements, but I'm not as negative as that comment. I think that there is still a reasonable chance that magnetic monopole exist. Also, the possibility of an inflaton field certainly feels a hell of a lot more likely after the confirmation of the Higgs field. After all, the Higgs field is a fundamental scalar field just like the inflaton field. And the Higgs field was invented ad hoc to explain perplexing phenomena in a way not terribly unlike the inflaton field.
Well I was referring less to the content or merit of the comments, but more to their inflammatory nature.
Eh, sounds like a known crackpot being a crackpot and nothing more.
Quite probably, I didn't really look into it. But he got called out pretty hard on it :)
Anyhow, today's announcement was pretty much the best evidence to date that universes beyond our own exist.
Anyhow, today's announcement was pretty much the best evidence to date that universes beyond our own exist.
I missed this. Not all inflation models propose multiple universes, right?
Can someone explain a bit more about this B-mode polarization stuff? Is that similar to like, circular polarization? Why would inflation induce a curl on the CMB's polarization? Or is that just because of rotating massive objects like Kerr black holes, causing "refraction" in the gravitational waves due to off-diagonal elements in the stress-energy tensor blah blah I don't really know what I'm talking about?
http://doge2048.com/
wow. such game. very blocks.
First Tryhttp://doge2048.com/
wow. such game. very blocks.
I lost because I couldn't tell which of two was my biggest block...
Is "doges" "dogs" in another languages?
Is "doges" "dogs" in another languages?
Is "doges" "dogs" in another languages?
The meme involves misspelled words.
Doge was the title given to leaders in medieval Venice, if that helps.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjbPszSt5Pc
Is "doges" "dogs" in another languages?
I have been wasting so much time playing Osu. I think I've finally found a rhythm game that has a reasonable enough difficulty curve to get me hooked. (As in you construct your own difficulty curve, and the ratings tend to be pretty accurate.)
I think DOGE is "doggie". Dog + "E", get it? :P
I think DOGE is "doggie". Dog + "E", get it? :P
It's debatable (http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2013/11/15/doge_pronunciation_how_do_you_pronounce_the_name_of_the_shibe_doge_meme.html). It seems that most people pronounce it "dohj". That's how I pronounce it as well.
For me it's always been "dohg", with a long 'o' and hard 'g'. Is this included in that dialect map survey thing?
For me it's always been "dohg", with a long 'o' and hard 'g'. Is this included in that dialect map survey thing?
You pronounce it such that it rhymes with vogue, right? That's the second most common in the survey I linked.
Nice to see a poll. I pronounce it like rogue. Interesting to see such a close race between dogue and dohj.I think DOGE is "doggie". Dog + "E", get it? :P
It's debatable (http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2013/11/15/doge_pronunciation_how_do_you_pronounce_the_name_of_the_shibe_doge_meme.html). It seems that most people pronounce it "dohj". That's how I pronounce it as well.
People here (f.DS) need to post faster, I've read everything interestingDidn't you just say that you can't read?
People here (f.DS) need to post faster, I've read everything interestingDidn't you just say that you can't read?
Nice to see a poll. I pronounce it like rogue. Interesting to see such a close race between dogue and dohj.I think DOGE is "doggie". Dog + "E", get it? :P
It's debatable (http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2013/11/15/doge_pronunciation_how_do_you_pronounce_the_name_of_the_shibe_doge_meme.html). It seems that most people pronounce it "dohj". That's how I pronounce it as well.
Edit: Can anyone make it where it can just be seen and doesn't have to be downloaded?
Edit: Can anyone make it where it can just be seen and doesn't have to be downloaded?
Upload it to imgur (http://imgur.com) then embed it here using [ img ] http://address.of.image.jpg [/ img ] (without the spaces). You can get the address of the image by right clicking and selecting "copy image location" (in Firefox; other browsers should be similar).
(http://i.imgur.com/nmkBTBR.jpg)
But that's not doge gramma!
If you could ride to work on an Elephant one day a week.....would you?Hmm, might make it easier to get past everyone else still on kangaroos ...
"At this point in the movie, Emperor Palpatine sends a radio message to contact Darth Vader, and Vader instructs Admiral Piett to move out of the asteroid field so they can get a 'clear signal'. So one could perhaps deduce that Palpatine's signal was kind of broken up and blotchy, similar to bad phone reception in a tunnel or something.Because the team putting it together apparently found a way to make comedy-by-committee work. I wonder whether the recursion's continued since I last checked it.
Only when they move out of the field and Vader takes the call, it's still messed up and dropping in and out. I guess that's science fiction for you. They can travel faster than light at the drop of a hat, but still use non-error-correcting low bandwidth analogue radio signals."
Omg why is Darths and Droids so good.
I spent way too much time this week playing this little game called 2048 (http://gabrielecirulli.github.io/2048/). It is kind of addicting. It took me several tries to finally beat it, and my high score is 21220.
I spent way too much time this week playing this little game called 2048 (http://gabrielecirulli.github.io/2048/). It is kind of addicting. It took me several tries to finally beat it, and my high score is 21220.
This game was already mentioned. Or is that why you were playing it?
I spent way too much time this week playing this little game called 2048 (http://gabrielecirulli.github.io/2048/). It is kind of addicting. It took me several tries to finally beat it, and my high score is 21220.
This game was already mentioned. Or is that why you were playing it?
I missed its previous mention. What can I say, I don't always read every post. I saw it through facebook
I spent way too much time this week playing this little game called 2048 (http://gabrielecirulli.github.io/2048/). It is kind of addicting. It took me several tries to finally beat it, and my high score is 21220.
This game was already mentioned. Or is that why you were playing it?
I missed its previous mention. What can I say, I don't always read every post. I saw it through facebook
I spent way too much time this week playing this little game called 2048 (http://gabrielecirulli.github.io/2048/). It is kind of addicting. It took me several tries to finally beat it, and my high score is 21220.
This game was already mentioned. Or is that why you were playing it?
I missed its previous mention. What can I say, I don't always read every post. I saw it through facebook
In this case, it's more like not reading every page. It's been pretty solidly discussed for 100+ posts now, give or take.
In this case, it's more like not reading every page. It's been pretty solidly discussed for 100+ posts now, give or take.
Isotropic is going down?!?!
AFAIK, jimmmmm still holsd the f.ds high score for 2048.Let's change that. My score is 58176.
http://louhuang.com/2048-numberwang/
And I suppose that was inevitable, wasn't it?
http://louhuang.com/2048-numberwang/
And I suppose that was inevitable, wasn't it?
The awesome thing is that this is still playable.
http://louhuang.com/2048-numberwang/
And I suppose that was inevitable, wasn't it?
The awesome thing is that this is still playable.
OK well, it is mostly playable. The scoring system seems different and the big blocks sometimes collapse into smaller blocks somehow. Not sure if it's random or if it just wraps around.
It's the same exact game, but the displayed numbers are randomized instead of what they should be.OK well, it is mostly playable. The scoring system seems different and the big blocks sometimes collapse into smaller blocks somehow. Not sure if it's random or if it just wraps around.
I was just wangernumbed. It just went up and down and it seems random when the big ones collapse onto the smaller ones.
It's the same exact game, but the displayed numbers are randomized instead of what they should be.OK well, it is mostly playable. The scoring system seems different and the big blocks sometimes collapse into smaller blocks somehow. Not sure if it's random or if it just wraps around.
I was just wangernumbed. It just went up and down and it seems random when the big ones collapse onto the smaller ones.
It's the same exact game, but the displayed numbers are randomized instead of what they should be.OK well, it is mostly playable. The scoring system seems different and the big blocks sometimes collapse into smaller blocks somehow. Not sure if it's random or if it just wraps around.
I was just wangernumbed. It just went up and down and it seems random when the big ones collapse onto the smaller ones.
It's not. It's mostly like that, but sometimes the big ones break down. I had a bright yellow (512 or 1024, not sure which) collapse into a red (64), for example. Sometimes I had oranges (16 or 32) collapse into whites (2).
The scoring is also modified.
Hello everyone, I just registered here and I hope that I will learn more about dominion. In my country(Poland) we don't have big community and I cant share my opinion there.
Hello everyone, I just registered here and I hope that I will learn more about dominion. In my country(Poland) we don't have big community and I cant share my opinion there.
I need to finish my diploma thesis. So I announce that I won't be playing Dominion until 10th of April (deadline). Only exception will be my GokoDom matches.
Hope this public announcement helps... Dominion is always one click away...
HelenOS VFS-FUSE connectorI need to finish my diploma thesis. So I announce that I won't be playing Dominion until 10th of April (deadline). Only exception will be my GokoDom matches.
Hope this public announcement helps... Dominion is always one click away...
What is your topic?
I seem to have spent all evening packing yet I have only got 3 half full boxesIf you have 2 boxes of the same thing, you can combine them to one heaver box that takes up half the space. Make sure they're next to each other first though.
I think I am trying to be too ordered, making sure every box is the same sort of thing!
I seem to have spent all evening packing yet I have only got 3 half full boxes
I think I am trying to be too ordered, making sure every box is the same sort of thing!
This is old, but I just found it for the first time.
http://www.onemorelevel.com/game/cursor_invisible
Personal record is 208 at the moment.
This is old, but I just found it for the first time.
http://www.onemorelevel.com/game/cursor_invisible
Personal record is 208 at the moment.
I'm feeling lied to. Way back when I first learned special relativity, I was taught that general relativity was necessary to resolve the Twin Paradox because one of the twins is accelerating. This month I finally got around to learning the basics of general relativity; when I decided to think about the Twin Paradox I realized that you don't need general relativity at all since the spacetime is completely flat. You just need to compute the lengths of the twins' respective world lines.
What in the hell are iLovers smoking?
My employer inflicted me with an iPad yesterday. What a total piece of shit. What in the hell are iLovers smoking? I am trying to figure out how to politely give this thing back.I love my ipad, what's your issue with it? I pretty much exclusively use it to watch dominion videos or basketball in bed, but I feel that's easily enough as I've had it for almost 3 years now and I use it for those purposes almost every day.
http://mentalfloss.com/article/30155/9-regular-people-who-became-memes
(http://giant.gfycat.com/ContentWildArmyworm.gif)I'm feeling lied to. Way back when I first learned special relativity, I was taught that general relativity was necessary to resolve the Twin Paradox because one of the twins is accelerating. This month I finally got around to learning the basics of general relativity; when I decided to think about the Twin Paradox I realized that you don't need general relativity at all since the spacetime is completely flat. You just need to compute the lengths of the twins' respective world lines.
Well, what you previously thought was correct was...
(http://jennelala.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/david_caruso_sunglasses.jpg)
...relatively true.
Mostly weed.
For what's it worth, I also like weed./size]
http://m.tickld.com/x/25-signs-made-funnier-by-people-number-7-is-priceless
Well, if you use all that stuff for work then its not a very good choice.
Ipads pro's are its simple and easy to use, but the cost of that is customisability, which sounds like its important to you. Me, i never use all that stuff on my tablet or phone.
http://m.tickld.com/x/25-signs-made-funnier-by-people-number-7-is-priceless
Coming from Android their is a distinct lack of control, customization or even utility.Yes, if you value control and customization, then an iPad is the wrong choice and an Android tablet is the right choice. That has nothing to do with the quality of the device, just that it's the wrong device for your needs.
Any tablet will let you surf in bed. Why pay $900 for the Apple tablet to do that?This just makes me think you're being obtuse, though. The only way to even spend $900 on an iPad is to include absolutely every option (Cellular, 128GB, latest model), which does come out to $929. That's overkill for surfing in bed.
Ipads pro's are its simple and easy to use, but the cost of that is customisability and moneyFTFY
The phrase "if you think [whatever], you've got another thing coming" was originally "another think coming".
Coming from Android their is a distinct lack of control, customization or even utility.Yes, if you value control and customization, then an iPad is the wrong choice and an Android tablet is the right choice. That has nothing to do with the quality of the device, just that it's the wrong device for your needs.QuoteAny tablet will let you surf in bed. Why pay $900 for the Apple tablet to do that?This just makes me think you're being obtuse, though. The only way to even spend $900 on an iPad is to include absolutely every option (Cellular, 128GB, latest model), which does come out to $929. That's overkill for surfing in bed.
The phrase "if you think [whatever], you've got another thing coming" was originally "another think coming".
Classic; "I could care less". Good for you because I couldn't so you keep dealing with it. That always confuses them.
Also, the misuse of the word ironic. 99% of the time what they meant to say was coincidental and .5% of the time they meant undesirable. I blame Alanis Morrisette.
Non-English speakers, since we have a bunch here: do you have the same problems in your language, where people hear something wrong, then keep repeating it incorrectly, even now in the age of print? Should I give up on English, or are other languages basically the same?
The phrase "if you think [whatever], you've got another thing coming" was originally "another think coming".
What do you mean "originally"? I believe "thing" has always been considered incorrect.
(Looks at grammarist)
WTF? What is wrong with people these days?? I guess we can't speak or write correctly any longer.
Non-English speakers, since we have a bunch here: do you have the same problems in your language, where people hear something wrong, then keep repeating it incorrectly, even now in the age of print? Should I give up on English, or are other languages basically the same?
http://www.gdriv.es/derivclicker/game.htmlany idea what the formula is for how mathematicians affect ticks? I'm trying to build spreadsheets, because my alternative is doing work :)
Non-English speakers, since we have a bunch here: do you have the same problems in your language, where people hear something wrong, then keep repeating it incorrectly, even now in the age of print? Should I give up on English, or are other languages basically the same?I don't think mishearing things is a big problem in Finnish since the pronunciation of Finnish words is so simple. However, we have a different but similar problem: people hear a word correctly, but don't know what it means and assume its meaning wrong, usually because they are familiar with a similar English word which has a different meaning. For example, it is pretty common to see "pateettinen" (epic, pompous, melodramatic) being used as the equivalent of pathetic.
Classic; "I could care less". Good for you because I couldn't so you keep dealing with it. That always confuses them.
Also, the misuse of the word ironic. 99% of the time what they meant to say was coincidental and .5% of the time they meant undesirable. I blame Alanis Morrisette.
I could care less about what you think of my use of the phrase "I could care less".
I'm bothered that "I could care less" and "I couldn't care less" have the same meaning.
Kind of like "I'm up for that" and "I'm down with that"
Non-English speakers, since we have a bunch here: do you have the same problems in your language, where people hear something wrong, then keep repeating it incorrectly, even now in the age of print? Should I give up on English, or are other languages basically the same?I don't think mishearing things is a big problem in Finnish since the pronunciation of Finnish words is so simple. However, we have a different but similar problem: people hear a word correctly, but don't know what it means and assume its meaning wrong, usually because they are familiar with a similar English word which has a different meaning. For example, it is pretty common to see "pateettinen" (epic, pompous, melodramatic) being used as the equivalent of pathetic.
Non-English speakers, since we have a bunch here: do you have the same problems in your language, where people hear something wrong, then keep repeating it incorrectly, even now in the age of print? Should I give up on English, or are other languages basically the same?I don't think mishearing things is a big problem in Finnish since the pronunciation of Finnish words is so simple. However, we have a different but similar problem: people hear a word correctly, but don't know what it means and assume its meaning wrong, usually because they are familiar with a similar English word which has a different meaning. For example, it is pretty common to see "pateettinen" (epic, pompous, melodramatic) being used as the equivalent of pathetic.
Oh yes, we have that too, called "anglicisme". One that is particularly noteworthy is "assume". People are now using the French verb "assumer" with the English meaning (instead of using "présumer" or "supposer"), when what it actually means is... well, a little hard to translate, but has nothing to do with "assume". The best translation I could come up with is "taking responsibility for your actions". So yeah, that's quite a leap.
http://www.gdriv.es/derivclicker/game.htmlI can almost deal with the fact that I have more Mathematicians than there are people in the world, but having 10 000 Kurt Gödels is pretty mindblowing.
I'm bothered that "I could care less" and "I couldn't care less" have the same meaning.
Kind of like "I'm up for that" and "I'm down with that"
Non-English speakers, since we have a bunch here: do you have the same problems in your language, where people hear something wrong, then keep repeating it incorrectly, even now in the age of print? Should I give up on English, or are other languages basically the same?I don't think mishearing things is a big problem in Finnish since the pronunciation of Finnish words is so simple. However, we have a different but similar problem: people hear a word correctly, but don't know what it means and assume its meaning wrong, usually because they are familiar with a similar English word which has a different meaning. For example, it is pretty common to see "pateettinen" (epic, pompous, melodramatic) being used as the equivalent of pathetic.
Oh yes, we have that too, called "anglicisme". One that is particularly noteworthy is "assume". People are now using the French verb "assumer" with the English meaning (instead of using "présumer" or "supposer"), when what it actually means is... well, a little hard to translate, but has nothing to do with "assume". The best translation I could come up with is "taking responsibility for your actions". So yeah, that's quite a leap.
http://www.gdriv.es/derivclicker/game.htmlI can almost deal with the fact that I have more Mathematicians than there are people in the world, but having 10 000 Kurt Gödels is pretty mindblowing.
Learned about a board game called Oneupmanship. It... might be a satire? But it's also being sold for $50 so... I don't know.
Go look it up. It's incredible. Spoilers:
It's like a monopoly clone gone wrong.
There's a rule that says you can declare bankruptcy at any time... and force all other players to also go bankrupt. And the game doesn't end.
The game comes with a bottle of pills. That you are supposed to take. With no indication of what those pills actually are. I am not making this up.
Learned about a board game called Oneupmanship. It... might be a satire? But it's also being sold for $50 so... I don't know.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18b0XYf05tA
Go look it up. It's incredible. Spoilers:
It's like a monopoly clone gone wrong.
There's a rule that says you can declare bankruptcy at any time... and force all other players to also go bankrupt. And the game doesn't end.
The game comes with a bottle of pills. That you are supposed to take. With no indication of what those pills actually are. I am not making this up.
Well, this is a phrase where the original was intentionally incorrect, grammatically. Whereas "thing" fits grammatically and makes sense. I'd never heard or read the phrase with "think" instead, until recently.
Well, this is a phrase where the original was intentionally incorrect, grammatically. Whereas "thing" fits grammatically and makes sense. I'd never heard or read the phrase with "think" instead, until recently.
It's not unheard of to use a word as a noun. It's like saying, "Don't I get a say in the matter?" I think that's probably the closest example to "another think coming." There are also things like, "Giving the dog a wash," and, "Going for a drive," though I think that those words are designed to be nouns as well.
Although, according to dictionary.com, "think" is also a noun, so it's not wrong at all.
And I do feel that it makes more sense to say, "you've got another think coming," since you start off with, "if you think that way…" So why wouldn't you follow it up with "think"? "Thing" is just so vague, while "think" is really focusing on what was said earlier.
I'm trying to disabuse people of spelling, "Just desserts," but that is a quixotic attempt. But now I'm in the mood for some French silk pie.
Also, the misuse of the word ironic. 99% of the time what they meant to say was coincidental and .5% of the time they meant undesirable. I blame Alanis Morrisette.
FWIW, one English definition of assume matches your definition for assumer.
I love that Dsell just used "literally" correctly when defending the broad use of "ironic". So meta !"Literarily" is literally not "literally".
I found the function. On the plus side, this exercise has perhaps taught me some things about coding?http://www.gdriv.es/derivclicker/game.htmlany idea what the formula is for how mathematicians affect ticks? I'm trying to build spreadsheets, because my alternative is doing work :)
FWIW, one English definition of assume matches your definition for assumer.
It does ? I guess that's not very surprising, but I've never heard it used that way in English.
Learned about a board game called Oneupmanship. It... might be a satire? But it's also being sold for $50 so... I don't know.[Vasel Review]
Go look it up. It's incredible. Spoilers:
It's like a monopoly clone gone wrong.
There's a rule that says you can declare bankruptcy at any time... and force all other players to also go bankrupt. And the game doesn't end.
The game comes with a bottle of pills. That you are supposed to take. With no indication of what those pills actually are. I am not making this up.
Learned about a board game called Oneupmanship. It... might be a satire? But it's also being sold for $50 so... I don't know.[Vasel Review]
Go look it up. It's incredible. Spoilers:
It's like a monopoly clone gone wrong.
There's a rule that says you can declare bankruptcy at any time... and force all other players to also go bankrupt. And the game doesn't end.
The game comes with a bottle of pills. That you are supposed to take. With no indication of what those pills actually are. I am not making this up.
So I decided, because I have a lot of morbid curiosity about things, to take a look around the rest of their website. And... I just don't know what to say other that this:
The people who created this game are the pinnacle of the word "douchebro." They fit the frat-boy stereotype to a T. They are rich: their headquarters is in one of the richest towns in the richest state in the US, where the median household income tops $200,000. As classist elites, many of their jokes seem to be founded on the belief that those at the top of the income scale are the best no matter how that money came about.
For all appearances, this isn't satire. They actually, truly believe this is an amazing product, and that we should be basking in the glow of their awesomeness.
I love that Dsell just used "literally" correctly when defending the broad use of "ironic". So meta !"Literarily" is literally not "literally".
So I decided, because I have a lot of morbid curiosity about things, to take a look around the rest of their website. And... I just don't know what to say other that this:
The people who created this game are the pinnacle of the word "douchebro." They fit the frat-boy stereotype to a T. They are rich: their headquarters is in one of the richest towns in the richest state in the US, where the median household income tops $200,000. As classist elites, many of their jokes seem to be founded on the belief that those at the top of the income scale are the best no matter how that money came about.
For all appearances, this isn't satire. They actually, truly believe this is an amazing product, and that we should be basking in the glow of their awesomeness.
[Tom Vasel review]
Coming from Android their is a distinct lack of control, customization or even utility.Yes, if you value control and customization, then an iPad is the wrong choice and an Android tablet is the right choice. That has nothing to do with the quality of the device, just that it's the wrong device for your needs.QuoteAny tablet will let you surf in bed. Why pay $900 for the Apple tablet to do that?This just makes me think you're being obtuse, though. The only way to even spend $900 on an iPad is to include absolutely every option (Cellular, 128GB, latest model), which does come out to $929. That's overkill for surfing in bed.
I think I see what you are saying. The average bed surfer gets the $400 model that is somewhat competitive with the top end Android devices on price but not features. It still makes no sense. Why not spend $150 for the equally equipped Android? And price comparisons aside, what about Apple devices is attractive over Android? I'll give you that money is no object and you have no desire to control or customize. What makes you choose Apple then?
As for being obtuse, no, I just understand how technology works and see no point in buying anything less than the most fully equipped model of whatever it is unless I really am looking to solve a very specific problem where no overkill is needed. The overkill today just barely makes spec next week for whatever it is you want to do. My employer insisted I have the top model in this device. I should note my primary use here is 3D model manipulation and toting full sets of CAD DWGs onto remote job sites. Cellular is mandatory and 128GB is approaching paltry. Wonder how this thing will stack up in a year?
No expandable storage is another head scratcher here.
Can an Android tablet run iOS apps? That's all I need a tablet to do.
iOs doesn't have a wider audience, only an audience that is more willing to pay money.I'm calling the audience fat.
iOs doesn't have a wider audience, only an audience that is more willing to pay money.
I found the function. On the plus side, this exercise has perhaps taught me some things about coding?http://www.gdriv.es/derivclicker/game.htmlany idea what the formula is for how mathematicians affect ticks? I'm trying to build spreadsheets, because my alternative is doing work :)
I love that Dsell just used "literally" correctly when defending the broad use of "ironic". So meta !
http://www.sewingandembroiderywarehouse.com/embtrb.htm
http://www.sewingandembroiderywarehouse.com/embtrb.htm
"Garment is hooped to loosley"?
I verb'd a new word today when describing packing efficiently and saying i totally tetris'd all my stuff in my room
http://www.sewingandembroiderywarehouse.com/embtrb.htm
"Garment is hooped to loosley"?
You are focusing on the wrong damn thing.
http://www.sewingandembroiderywarehouse.com/embtrb.htm
"Garment is hooped to loosley"?
You are focusing on the wrong damn thing.
http://www.sewingandembroiderywarehouse.com/embtrb.htm
"Garment is hooped to loosley"?
You are focusing on the wrong damn thing.
How can that happen on accident? Honest question.
How can that happen on accident? Honest question.
Don't ask me! My roommate's examining the script and he said something about nesting fonts, and not previously knowing that that was possible. Or something. All I know is it's hilarious.
Who wants to take the challenge of reading the last sentence?
These are some of the normal problems you may experience during the embroidery process.
I verb'd a new word today when describing packing efficiently and saying i totally tetris'd all my stuff in my room
I've been using Tetris as a verb for years so...this is my first direct proof that you're me, too.
Because each of us is Wandering Winder.I verb'd a new word today when describing packing efficiently and saying i totally tetris'd all my stuff in my room
I've been using Tetris as a verb for years so...this is my first direct proof that you're me, too.
There's a little bit of Ozle in each of us.
I verb'd a new word today when describing packing efficiently and saying i totally tetris'd all my stuff in my room
I've been using Tetris as a verb for years so...this is my first direct proof that you're me, too.
There's a little bit of Ozle in each of us.
For all appearances, this isn't satire. They actually, truly believe this is an amazing product, and that we should be basking in the glow of their awesomeness.
For all appearances, this isn't satire. They actually, truly believe this is an amazing product, and that we should be basking in the glow of their awesomeness.
So this might be the board game equivalent of FATAL?
If you're not familiar with FATAL, it has been deemed one of the worst RPGs, in part because it's so awful and politically incorrect yet seemingly published with sincerity.
You can download it for free, but it's a terrible read. Reading the review on rpg.net is a much more productive (and humorous) use of your time.
Anything that makes Synnibar sound sane is a force to be reckoned with.
I think that qualifies as worse than this board game.
http://www.gdriv.es/derivclicker/game.htmlI can almost deal with the fact that I have more Mathematicians than there are people in the world, but having 10 000 Kurt Gödels is pretty mindblowing.
I'm glad they included him Gödel the game; it would have felt incomplete without him.
Wiles isnt all that exceptional... Godel's contributions are fundamental and revolutionary philosophically, but don't have much practical impact... Riemann is absolutely amazing though.
(http://img1.etsystatic.com/022/0/7033288/il_570xN.479275323_38b4.jpg)
I want this more than anything I have ever wanted in my entire life...
{insert random subject here}Now the pressure's off, and you can post your Bone Flute joke without the weight of it being your first post.
{insert random subject here}
Anyway, just game here to report my new house now has a games cupboard!!
Happy Mothers day to all the mothers here on F.DS (do we have any?)??? Mother's Day is May
Also happy clocks going forward day. I feel like a zombie. Urghh....
Mother's Day is celebrated at different times in different countries. Tables is in the UK, where it's celebrated on the Fourth Sunday of Lent (which is today). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother's_Day#Dates_around_the_worldHappy Mothers day to all the mothers here on F.DS (do we have any?)??? Mother's Day is May
Also happy clocks going forward day. I feel like a zombie. Urghh....
Mother's Day is celebrated at different times in different countries. Tables is in the UK, where it's celebrated on the Fourth Sunday of Lent (which is today). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother's_Day#Dates_around_the_worldHappy Mothers day to all the mothers here on F.DS (do we have any?)??? Mother's Day is May
Also happy clocks going forward day. I feel like a zombie. Urghh....
Can we stop changing our clocks? Is this still a thing that has any value?
As for DST, the main benefit is more sunshine, which has a non-negligible effect on certain parts of the economy. No idea whether it's a net help or loss.Except that people can actually just shift the time they do things in the day....
Can we stop changing our clocks? Is this still a thing that has any value?
Given the increase in medical and traffic issues occurring twice a year, I'm pretty certain it has negative value.
As for DST, the main benefit is more sunshine, which has a non-negligible effect on certain parts of the economy. No idea whether it's a net help or loss.Except that people can actually just shift the time they do things in the day....
End Daylight Savings. But even beyond this, just get rid of time zones altogether.
time zones causes all sorts of problems.ftfy
Can we stop changing our clocks? Is this still a thing that has any value?
Given the increase in medical and traffic issues occurring twice a year, I'm pretty certain it has negative value.
Increase in medical and traffic issues?
Abolishing time zones would be great except for one big problem, which is having the date switch in the middle of the day. It'd make it really awkward to say, for example, "Friday" and have the listener know what you mean. It's already confusing enough when you're awake at midnight and the date rolls over, and it'd be much much worse if it flipped during standard work hours.
Abolishing time zones would be great except for one big problem, which is having the date switch in the middle of the day. It'd make it really awkward to say, for example, "Friday" and have the listener know what you mean. It's already confusing enough when you're awake at midnight and the date rolls over, and it'd be much much worse if it flipped during standard work hours.
Clearly we should be abolishing dates too. My love life already has a significant head start there.
Abolishing time zones would be great except for one big problem, which is having the date switch in the middle of the day. It'd make it really awkward to say, for example, "Friday" and have the listener know what you mean. It's already confusing enough when you're awake at midnight and the date rolls over, and it'd be much much worse if it flipped during standard work hours.
Abolishing time zones is akin to abolishing relative directions in favor of cardinal directions. Both are useful. If I say that it's noon, that immediately gives you a picture of the time of day although it doesn't tell you what time it is in another part of the world. OTOH, using exclusively local times for flight information always drives me nuts because I always have to do all kinds of timezone conversions. People should use UTC more frequently, but abolishing local time entirely seems extreme.
Abolishing time zones would be great except for one big problem, which is having the date switch in the middle of the day. It'd make it really awkward to say, for example, "Friday" and have the listener know what you mean. It's already confusing enough when you're awake at midnight and the date rolls over, and it'd be much much worse if it flipped during standard work hours.I sometimes do the 28 h/6 days week, I don't think that's confusing at all.
Abolishing time zones would be great except for one big problem, which is having the date switch in the middle of the day. It'd make it really awkward to say, for example, "Friday" and have the listener know what you mean. It's already confusing enough when you're awake at midnight and the date rolls over, and it'd be much much worse if it flipped during standard work hours.
Clearly we should be abolishing dates too. My love life already has a significant head start there.
What do you use instead? Figs? Apricots? Kiwis?
Abolishing time zones would be great except for one big problem, which is having the date switch in the middle of the day. It'd make it really awkward to say, for example, "Friday" and have the listener know what you mean. It's already confusing enough when you're awake at midnight and the date rolls over, and it'd be much much worse if it flipped during standard work hours.I sometimes do the 28 h/6 days week, I don't think that's confusing at all.
Can we stop changing our clocks? Is this still a thing that has any value?
Given the increase in medical and traffic issues occurring twice a year, I'm pretty certain it has negative value.
Increase in medical and traffic issues?
http://www.slate.com/blogs/business_insider/2014/03/08/when_is_daylight_saving_time_it_starts_march_9_and_it_s_bad_for_your_health.html
Increased rate of heart attacks the week after DST starts (though a decreased risk at the fall switch). Decreased productivity after both DST switches. Major sleep issues for a large percentage of the population.
Large spike in traffic fatalities the Monday after both DST changes (though fewer accidents during DST).
Most research says we should actually be going to year-round DST, at least in the US.
Most research says we should actually be going to year-round DST, at least in the US.This is illogical to me. Shouldn't it just be that people should get up an hour sooner? I mean, seriously, the whole thing is just a psychological trick (though I don't mean 'trick' to have any devious connotations here).
Most people don't and just say "Standard time" or "EST/CST/MST/PST" (per applicable) regardless of which it is, leading to great personal frustration for me.Can we stop changing our clocks? Is this still a thing that has any value?
Given the increase in medical and traffic issues occurring twice a year, I'm pretty certain it has negative value.
Increase in medical and traffic issues?
http://www.slate.com/blogs/business_insider/2014/03/08/when_is_daylight_saving_time_it_starts_march_9_and_it_s_bad_for_your_health.html
Increased rate of heart attacks the week after DST starts (though a decreased risk at the fall switch). Decreased productivity after both DST switches. Major sleep issues for a large percentage of the population.
Large spike in traffic fatalities the Monday after both DST changes (though fewer accidents during DST).
Most research says we should actually be going to year-round DST, at least in the US.
How do you know which one is DST and which one is not DST?
Most research says we should actually be going to year-round DST, at least in the US.This is illogical to me. Shouldn't it just be that people should get up an hour sooner? I mean, seriously, the whole thing is just a psychological trick (though I don't mean 'trick' to have any devious connotations here).
Most research says we should actually be going to year-round DST, at least in the US.This is illogical to me. Shouldn't it just be that people should get up an hour sooner? I mean, seriously, the whole thing is just a psychological trick (though I don't mean 'trick' to have any devious connotations here).Most people don't and just say "Standard time" or "EST/CST/MST/PST" (per applicable) regardless of which it is, leading to great personal frustration for me.Can we stop changing our clocks? Is this still a thing that has any value?
Given the increase in medical and traffic issues occurring twice a year, I'm pretty certain it has negative value.
Increase in medical and traffic issues?
http://www.slate.com/blogs/business_insider/2014/03/08/when_is_daylight_saving_time_it_starts_march_9_and_it_s_bad_for_your_health.html
Increased rate of heart attacks the week after DST starts (though a decreased risk at the fall switch). Decreased productivity after both DST switches. Major sleep issues for a large percentage of the population.
Large spike in traffic fatalities the Monday after both DST changes (though fewer accidents during DST).
Most research says we should actually be going to year-round DST, at least in the US.
How do you know which one is DST and which one is not DST?
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As it is now, with timezones, you could have some major event happen in, say China, early morning of March 31, and then people here in the US are responding to that afterwards, in the evening of March 30.
I feel like a zombie. Urghh....So yeah I don't feel too dumb about it.
As it is now, with timezones, you could have some major event happen in, say China, early morning of March 31, and then people here in the US are responding to that afterwards, in the evening of March 30.But without timezones, imagine some unfortunate part of the world where the date flips at what's currently (with time zones) 6am, so "early morning of March 31" could refer to two different mornings. Not much better.
Wow, what did I start? (random stuff is the answer I guess).
Yeah I realised after leaving for church that, whoops, the US celebrates mothers day at another time of year. And the US clocks do change, but do it at a slightly different time. But I draw everyone's attention back to this statement:I feel like a zombie. Urghh....So yeah I don't feel too dumb about it.
Most research says we should actually be going to year-round DST, at least in the US.This is illogical to me. Shouldn't it just be that people should get up an hour sooner? I mean, seriously, the whole thing is just a psychological trick (though I don't mean 'trick' to have any devious connotations here).
Most research says we should actually be going to year-round DST, at least in the US.This is illogical to me. Shouldn't it just be that people should get up an hour sooner? I mean, seriously, the whole thing is just a psychological trick (though I don't mean 'trick' to have any devious connotations here).
Daylight and darkness affect traffic fatalities. The evening commute starts after sunset here (Toledo, OH) for most of November and January; moving to year-round DST would mean sunset is never earlier than 1800 here. And on the Eastern seaboard where the sun starts setting as early as 1600 in winter, the effect would be even more dramatic.
No.Abolishing time zones would be great except for one big problem, which is having the date switch in the middle of the day. It'd make it really awkward to say, for example, "Friday" and have the listener know what you mean. It's already confusing enough when you're awake at midnight and the date rolls over, and it'd be much much worse if it flipped during standard work hours.I sometimes do the 28 h/6 days week, I don't think that's confusing at all.
Yes, but is it confusing to your mom?
http://xkcd.com/320/
So, I was playing derivative clicker that someone posted. I realized you can sell things by saying you want to buy -1 of them at once. I was wondering what would happen if you sold something that you had none of... You can sell it, get -1 of it, and get money for selling it. I decided to sell a nonexistant Georg Riemann and got a lot of money for it. I started buying other stuff, then realized that because I had -1 Georg Riemann, I started getting negative Kurt Godels (I don't feel like getting the special o...), which ended with negative mathematicians, which ended with my tick length being NaN. The game interpreted that as 0 or something, and was constantly updating, giving me a lot of money and proofs. But I couldn't buy anything... I had to restart...
Wow, what did I start? (random stuff is the answer I guess).
Yeah I realised after leaving for church that, whoops, the US celebrates mothers day at another time of year. And the US clocks do change, but do it at a slightly different time. But I draw everyone's attention back to this statement:I feel like a zombie. Urghh....So yeah I don't feel too dumb about it.
No worries. I saw plenty of American friends on facebook freak out when they saw their British friends posting about Mothers Day, worried that they'd forgotten. Same thing happens every year. It would be easier if we just abbreviated them to Mum's Day and Mom's Day.
So, I was playing derivative clicker that someone posted. I realized you can sell things by saying you want to buy -1 of them at once. I was wondering what would happen if you sold something that you had none of... You can sell it, get -1 of it, and get money for selling it. I decided to sell a nonexistant Georg Riemann and got a lot of money for it. I started buying other stuff, then realized that because I had -1 Georg Riemann, I started getting negative Kurt Godels (I don't feel like getting the special o...), which ended with negative mathematicians, which ended with my tick length being NaN. The game interpreted that as 0 or something, and was constantly updating, giving me a lot of money and proofs. But I couldn't buy anything... I had to restart...
I've been watching the new Cosmos series each week and enjoying it, but last night's episode seemed rather off the mark in its discussion of black holes.
I've been watching the new Cosmos series each week and enjoying it, but last night's episode seemed rather off the mark in its discussion of black holes.
Is this good?
Just about to start over here in the uk
I've been watching the new Cosmos series each week and enjoying it, but last night's episode seemed rather off the mark in its discussion of black holes.
Is this good?
Just about to start over here in the uk
The first two episodes were quite good. I haven't had the chance to watch Eps 3 and 4.
So, I was playing derivative clicker that someone posted. I realized you can sell things by saying you want to buy -1 of them at once. I was wondering what would happen if you sold something that you had none of... You can sell it, get -1 of it, and get money for selling it. I decided to sell a nonexistant Georg Riemann and got a lot of money for it. I started buying other stuff, then realized that because I had -1 Georg Riemann, I started getting negative Kurt Godels (I don't feel like getting the special o...), which ended with negative mathematicians, which ended with my tick length being NaN. The game interpreted that as 0 or something, and was constantly updating, giving me a lot of money and proofs. But I couldn't buy anything... I had to restart...
Haha. I saw this and was like, well why don't I just sell something that doesn't effect the others, so I sold 2B High Schoolers. This made my multiplier for 1st level buildings go to -4M, and all the level 1 things cost -money which I can't spend because I now have 18.86 Oc$. Hahaha. This is hilarious and totally gameable I think.
Edit: Yup. Once you're tired of clicking (this happens pretty early on for me), you can essentially take out an interest free loan by heavily negatively investing in Postdocs, grads, undergrads, and high schoolers. If you don't click, these never make you negative money or anything, so you can just buy derivatives and mathematicians to jump start your economy and pay back the loan when it costs you basically nothing.
http://www.gdriv.es/derivclicker/game.html
In other news, there is a My Little Pony CCG. I'm uncertain how to feel about this. I guess I'll be able to introduce my girls to CCGs early?I think Hasbro is having trouble understanding how to market MLP outside of pink pony toys, so they've decided to avoid doing any of it in-house. For further amusement, the show's Japanese distributor is Bushiroad, who also happen to be the publisher of a large number of CCGs, although I don't think there's any plan for them to release the MLP CCG in Japanese.
What's interesting to me, though, is the chain of ownership. Magic is of course owned by WOTC, which in turn is owned by Hasbro. Hasbro also owns My Little Pony. Yet the CCG is produced by someone else entirely. Strange.
In other news, there is a My Little Pony CCG. I'm uncertain how to feel about this. I guess I'll be able to introduce my girls to CCGs early?I played a demo during gencon last year. It was decent, the mechanic of needed to work with your opponent to achieve goals seemed a bit weird to me so I wouldn't play it but if your girls like the show I imagine they'd be more willing to play it and have fun with it.
What's interesting to me, though, is the chain of ownership. Magic is of course owned by WOTC, which in turn is owned by Hasbro. Hasbro also owns My Little Pony. Yet the CCG is produced by someone else entirely. Strange.
Found a cool solution to the bad sliders from Betrayal at House on the Hill:
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(Edit: smaller image)
kla-da-boem :)
(http://i.imgur.com/C4VsiIp.jpg)
In other news, there is a My Little Pony CCG. I'm uncertain how to feel about this. I guess I'll be able to introduce my girls to CCGs early?I played a demo during gencon last year. It was decent, the mechanic of needed to work with your opponent to achieve goals seemed a bit weird to me so I wouldn't play it but if your girls like the show I imagine they'd be more willing to play it and have fun with it.
What's interesting to me, though, is the chain of ownership. Magic is of course owned by WOTC, which in turn is owned by Hasbro. Hasbro also owns My Little Pony. Yet the CCG is produced by someone else entirely. Strange.
This was 1v1, so your friend is also your only opponent.In other news, there is a My Little Pony CCG. I'm uncertain how to feel about this. I guess I'll be able to introduce my girls to CCGs early?I played a demo during gencon last year. It was decent, the mechanic of needed to work with your opponent to achieve goals seemed a bit weird to me so I wouldn't play it but if your girls like the show I imagine they'd be more willing to play it and have fun with it.
What's interesting to me, though, is the chain of ownership. Magic is of course owned by WOTC, which in turn is owned by Hasbro. Hasbro also owns My Little Pony. Yet the CCG is produced by someone else entirely. Strange.
Yeah, it's really difficult to make friendship based mechanics work in a CCG, because even choosing a friend immediately introduces politics of who you ally with.
This was 1v1, so your friend is also your only opponent.In other news, there is a My Little Pony CCG. I'm uncertain how to feel about this. I guess I'll be able to introduce my girls to CCGs early?I played a demo during gencon last year. It was decent, the mechanic of needed to work with your opponent to achieve goals seemed a bit weird to me so I wouldn't play it but if your girls like the show I imagine they'd be more willing to play it and have fun with it.
What's interesting to me, though, is the chain of ownership. Magic is of course owned by WOTC, which in turn is owned by Hasbro. Hasbro also owns My Little Pony. Yet the CCG is produced by someone else entirely. Strange.
Yeah, it's really difficult to make friendship based mechanics work in a CCG, because even choosing a friend immediately introduces politics of who you ally with.
...I get to be the first on Page 100! w00t!!!!
99 pages of pure randomness.
middle of 248 for me...I get to be the first on Page 100! w00t!!!!
99 pages of pure randomness.
Only if you display 25 posts per page. You haven't even finished page 50 for me.
...I get to be the first on Page 100! w00t!!!!i don't think that means what you think it means
99 pages of pure randomness.
Shortest answer? It has a laugh track. Those tend to correlate well with other things I hate about shows (yes, I looked beyond that obviously but it is the shortest way to communicate what I am saying).I agree with the correlation, and opinion.
Just watched the last episode of HIMYM. What a ride.
Anybody else following it? Have to say, I teared up at the most unexpected scene -- where Barney meets his daughter for the first time. Did not expect that at all. NPH is amazing.
And that ending... part of it was already kind of known but the very, very end was pretty unexpected. Not sure how I feel about it either. I mean, it makes sense, and I suppose it was a long time coming in a sense, but it still felt weirdly rushed. I don't know.
I completely caught the "the mom wasn't a big part of it" (and the "it was a short story" stuff) and honestly I groaned.
Shortest answer? It has a laugh track. Those tend to correlate well with other things I hate about shows (yes, I looked beyond that obviously but it is the shortest way to communicate what I am saying).Seinfeld also has a laugh track. I think it depends a lot on how it's used.
Shortest answer? It has a laugh track. Those tend to correlate well with other things I hate about shows (yes, I looked beyond that obviously but it is the shortest way to communicate what I am saying).Seinfeld also has a laugh track. I think it depends a lot on how it's used.
I wasn't a fan of the finale, but I think the show had a really good run overall. I did enjoy this final season overall.
So much effort was put this season and last into the Barney-Robin relationship, and I felt very sad that it ended just like that. It was so sudden. Once it happened, the ending was pretty inevitable, but I was dissatisfied that it didn't work out in the end.
Robin-Ted wasn't inevitable, and although they spent the first several seasons building up to that finale...that's not what I expected or saw as the most fitting ending (and in feel-good comedies, the most fitting ending is a good thing to me, even if it's nothing special). The show wasn't about Robin-Ted anymore, especially not in the last few seasons, and it was a very sudden pivot to the ending. It feels like they wrote the ending years ago and then decided to stick with it anyways.
The mother was so perfect for him and it worked and while her dying wasn't necessarily a bad thing, it kinda seems like a stop rather than the destination, which was disappointing. It was made pretty clear over and over that Robin was not "The one" (something that was HUGELY important to Ted) so to find out that "oh wait, maybe she is" was pretty disorienting.
Still, the show had a good run. I don't think it fell off as much as people claim (it dragged on a bit but it was never anywhere near unwatchable, and still always had its moments), and I felt a huge connection and investment in all of the characters. I'll be sad to see it go.
Shortest answer? It has a laugh track. Those tend to correlate well with other things I hate about shows (yes, I looked beyond that obviously but it is the shortest way to communicate what I am saying).Seinfeld also has a laugh track. I think it depends a lot on how it's used.
Benecio del Toro is Keyser Soze
The Cosby show, live laugh track, strange isolated guffaws at inopportune times. The good ole days.
Shortest answer? It has a laugh track. Those tend to correlate well with other things I hate about shows (yes, I looked beyond that obviously but it is the shortest way to communicate what I am saying).Seinfeld also has a laugh track. I think it depends a lot on how it's used.
From what I've seen, laugh tracks are always terrible. It just depends on whether or not the show can grab my attention in spite of the laugh track.
I enjoyed Seinfeld and That 70s Show (at first anyway), even though they had laugh tracks. But in general I really hate for a TV show to tell me when something is funny. If it's funny, I'll laugh on my own terms, thanks. And if there is raucous laughter in response to a joke I didn't find all that funny (which I presume falls under what you mean by how it's used, Theory), then it really grates on my nerves. Married…with Children is a really bad example of the laugh track. On a bright note, Married's laugh track at least was spoofed nicely on Simpsons and Futurama.
When I find a comedy without a laugh track, I take note. This allows for more subtle humor to be inserted, because how do you handle a laugh track for a subtle joke? I really enjoy Malcolm in the Middle and Arrested Development. These shows had some great comedic moments that weren't marred by a laugh track.
I didn't realize how much I hated laugh tracks until I was watching a Friends episode in a plane. Those cheap-ass headphones just pipe the sound down a tunnel, and that distortion made the laugh track exceptionally tinny. It drove me nuts.
Shortest answer? It has a laugh track. Those tend to correlate well with other things I hate about shows (yes, I looked beyond that obviously but it is the shortest way to communicate what I am saying).Seinfeld also has a laugh track. I think it depends a lot on how it's used.
Shortest answer? It has a laugh track. Those tend to correlate well with other things I hate about shows (yes, I looked beyond that obviously but it is the shortest way to communicate what I am saying).Seinfeld also has a laugh track. I think it depends a lot on how it's used.
From what I've seen, laugh tracks are always terrible. It just depends on whether or not the show can grab my attention in spite of the laugh track.
I enjoyed Seinfeld and That 70s Show (at first anyway), even though they had laugh tracks. But in general I really hate for a TV show to tell me when something is funny. If it's funny, I'll laugh on my own terms, thanks. And if there is raucous laughter in response to a joke I didn't find all that funny (which I presume falls under what you mean by how it's used, Theory), then it really grates on my nerves. Married…with Children is a really bad example of the laugh track. On a bright note, Married's laugh track at least was spoofed nicely on Simpsons and Futurama.
When I find a comedy without a laugh track, I take note. This allows for more subtle humor to be inserted, because how do you handle a laugh track for a subtle joke? I really enjoy Malcolm in the Middle and Arrested Development. These shows had some great comedic moments that weren't marred by a laugh track.
I didn't realize how much I hated laugh tracks until I was watching a Friends episode in a plane. Those cheap-ass headphones just pipe the sound down a tunnel, and that distortion made the laugh track exceptionally tinny. It drove me nuts.
I think that not every comedy is meant to be like Arrested Development. AD would be horrible with a laugh track; Seinfeld is perfect with one. Laugh tracks provide pacing and slow the show down a little bit, which is great for a show built around jokes instead of just wry humor. HIMYM is closer to Seinfeld than AD, in my view; the laugh track isn't crucial to the show but it's not a show that abuses the laugh track like Big Bang Theory. Good laugh track shows are built around the track; they provide a small pause to let the audience rest a little bit before moving on.
Laugh tracks always seem condescending to me
I know what I find funny thanks.
Also, it kind of implies that the jokes don't hold up well enough on their own. I can't think of a British comedy that uses them, is it just an American thing?
I actually don't even notice the laugh track. Unless someone points it out. If we weren't talking about it and I never heard anyone bring it up, I wouldn't be able to tell you if How I Met Your Mother had a laugh track or not, even though I've watched the entire series. The same with other shows.
Ohmygod SportsNight didn't originally have a laugh track? I need to give it another shot. I apparently unintentionally watched that version and didn't know it wasn't the original.
Also, it kind of implies that the jokes don't hold up well enough on their own. I can't think of a British comedy that uses them, is it just an American thing?
Ah yes, Big Bang Theory: a nerd blackface minstrel show with a side of "Asperger Syndrome is hilarious."
Monty Python was filmed in front of a live audience, no laugh track except for the skits that incorporated one really obviously.
Laugh tracks always seem condescending to me
I know what I find funny thanks.
Also, it kind of implies that the jokes don't hold up well enough on their own. I can't think of a British comedy that uses them, is it just an American thing?
"Keeping Up Appearances" I believe...I was just watching it on Netflix
Laugh tracks always seem condescending to me
I know what I find funny thanks.
Also, it kind of implies that the jokes don't hold up well enough on their own. I can't think of a British comedy that uses them, is it just an American thing?
"Keeping Up Appearances" I believe...I was just watching it on Netflix
Seriously?!
Out of all the great British comedies there are out there, you are watching Keeping Up Appearences?!?
10/10 would glub glub.
Didn't Fawlty Towers have a laugh track/audience ?
Ahh Python.
Are you taking about flying circus?
Didn't realise it was live
Guys. Guys. Go to xkcd (http://xkcd.com/1350/) now.
Laugh tracks always seem condescending to me
I know what I find funny thanks.
Also, it kind of implies that the jokes don't hold up well enough on their own. I can't think of a British comedy that uses them, is it just an American thing?
"Keeping Up Appearances" I believe...I was just watching it on Netflix
Seriously?!
Out of all the great British comedies there are out there, you are watching Keeping Up Appearences?!?
You asked for a counterexample! My roommate had it on and it didn't seem too awful...certainly no Monty Python or Jeeves and Wooster, but passable to my boorish American sensibilities
Guys. Guys. Go to xkcd (http://xkcd.com/1350/) now.
Wow. And there goes the rest of today. Just like that.
(room mate or house mate? Do you share a room? Is that a too personal question?)
(room mate or house mate? Do you share a room? Is that a too personal question?)
Americans say "room mate" for both categories. At least I do and so does everyone here I have ever met.
(room mate or house mate? Do you share a room? Is that a too personal question?)
Americans say "room mate" for both categories. At least I do and so does everyone here I have ever met.
Good news guys! If you've ever been interested in creating a viral meme, Youtube is now accepting user submissions!Robz that's awe...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YUbYohGMOg&list=PLbpi6ZahtOH5ShB5yIpSWNLp2Sln58j_4
(room mate or house mate? Do you share a room? Is that a too personal question?)
Americans say "room mate" for both categories. At least I do and so does everyone here I have ever met.
As an aside, I've always found it weird how sharing rooms is so common in the US. In the UK, it's pretty rare to have two strangers share a room, but in US it seems to be the usual university setup. I guess part of it is due to us Brits valuing privacy more than you lot in the US, but even so I couldn't imagine having to go to uni and sharing my room with someone I've never met.
(room mate or house mate? Do you share a room? Is that a too personal question?)
Americans say "room mate" for both categories. At least I do and so does everyone here I have ever met.
As an aside, I've always found it weird how sharing rooms is so common in the US. In the UK, it's pretty rare to have two strangers share a room, but in US it seems to be the usual university setup. I guess part of it is due to us Brits valuing privacy more than you lot in the US, but even so I couldn't imagine having to go to uni and sharing my room with someone I've never met.
Isn't it quite common at lower education levels, though? At least for those who go to boarding schools?
Sharing a dorm room is pretty standard in the US at the university level, though, yes. Sharing a room outside of the dorm is less common, though splitting an apartment or house among N people is incredibly common.
I saw on Facebook a friend of a friend commenting with Every Single Word Capitalized Throughout His Entire Post.
Someone else called him out on it, and he claimed that it's because he's European. He's always typed that way. I have never heard of a standard where someone types every word capitalized. And the Europeans on here don't do it. Has anyone run into someone using this "standard"?
I'm thinking this may have been an April Fool's prank. I would say that it took a lot of effort to pull off, but then again not really. You just type your response in Word, select all, and press Shift+F3.
Also, you have to be rich/posh to go to boarding schools.
I'm neither if those , tables is a northerner to my knowledge so is unlikely to have done so either. And well Tinas is clearly a chav!
Ohhh are we starting he LoL vs Dtoa discussion again!DotA vs LoL
I have always found LoL has more humour
I feel like there is at least a certain amount of integrity when the laugh track comes from a live studio audience.Yep. I loathe pre-recorded laugh tracks, but I like live studio audience laughter. It makes a huge difference that people are laughing at what actually is funny rather than what the show creators want to be funny. That said, I've been in a live studio audience once, and I vaguely recall some laughter being added in post-production for jokes that fell flat with the live audience.
I feel like there is at least a certain amount of integrity when the laugh track comes from a live studio audience.Yep. I loathe pre-recorded laugh tracks, but I like live studio audience laughter. It makes a huge difference that people are laughing at what actually is funny rather than what the show creators want to be funny. That said, I've been in a live studio audience once, and I vaguely recall some laughter being added in post-production for jokes that fell flat with the live audience.
Red Dwarf is another UK show that used a live studio audience for laughter, though I haven't seen it since I was a kid so I don't know whether I'd like it today.
Basically copying a mode that has been in DotA forever doesn't sound particularily creative to me.
Ohmygod SportsNight didn't originally have a laugh track? I need to give it another shot. I apparently unintentionally watched that version and didn't know it wasn't the original.
Also, you have to be rich/posh to go to boarding schools.
I'm neither if those , tables is a northerner to my knowledge so is unlikely to have done so either. And well Tinas is clearly a chav!
Did anyone else see this amazing April Fool's joke?That's actually a real thing. See the FAQ:
http://www.goat-simulator.com/ (http://www.goat-simulator.com/)
Q: bro are u srs
A: Yes.
Did anyone else see this amazing April Fool's joke?That's actually a real thing. See the FAQ:
http://www.goat-simulator.com/ (http://www.goat-simulator.com/)QuoteQ: bro are u srs
A: Yes.
I was trying to make a joke, but I guess on the internet it's hard to get what people mean sometimes. Whatever.Did anyone else see this amazing April Fool's joke?That's actually a real thing. See the FAQ:
http://www.goat-simulator.com/ (http://www.goat-simulator.com/)QuoteQ: bro are u srs
A: Yes.
I know its real. It was also released on April 1st. It is a joke, despite being serious.
Also, you have to be rich/posh to go to boarding schools.
I'm neither if those , tables is a northerner to my knowledge so is unlikely to have done so either. And well Tinas is clearly a chav!
1) My name is a name, it has a capital letter in it :(
2) Nope, southern. My hometown is south of Cambridge even. That said I didn't go to a boarding school.
I stumbled upon this website today: http://www.kleinbottle.com/index.htm
If you want to buy a real Klein Bottle (immersed (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immersion_(mathematics)) into three dimensions) made from glass, check this website out! If you don't, but want a good laugh, also check it out.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/679059551/oneupmanship-mines-bigger-alpha-males-only
Their kickstarter claims it's satire. After watching the videos there, I think they don't know what satire is.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/679059551/oneupmanship-mines-bigger-alpha-males-only
Their kickstarter claims it's satire. After watching the videos there, I think they don't know what satire is.
This just came onto my radar on YT, and I think this just about sums it up:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=18b0XYf05tA#t=914 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=18b0XYf05tA#t=914)
From there for about 40 seconds. Yeah...
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/679059551/oneupmanship-mines-bigger-alpha-males-only
Their kickstarter claims it's satire. After watching the videos there, I think they don't know what satire is.
This just came onto my radar on YT, and I think this just about sums it up:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=18b0XYf05tA#t=914 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=18b0XYf05tA#t=914)
From there for about 40 seconds. Yeah...
This (https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=18b0XYf05tA#t=857) is still the part I find most hilarious/scary.
Schrodinger's USB drive:
http://imgur.com/gallery/yyEwOHK
Schrodinger's USB drive:
http://imgur.com/gallery/yyEwOHK
[smut]
Schrodinger's USB drive:
http://imgur.com/gallery/yyEwOHK
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/a316dd567959e32f16b6905b8ccc63d5/tumblr_n2plilwyhB1qljj91o1_500.gif)
https://imgur.com/gallery/ubCLKSchrodinger's USB drive:
http://imgur.com/gallery/yyEwOHK
I'm going to upvote your post once the plug goes in.
https://imgur.com/gallery/ubCLKSchrodinger's USB drive:
http://imgur.com/gallery/yyEwOHK
I'm going to upvote your post once the plug goes in.
So cool! How to calculate 6 + 4 using 10,000 dominoes.
So cool! How to calculate 6 + 4 using 10,000 dominoes.
Someone subscribes to Numberphile... :P
So cool! How to calculate 6 + 4 using 10,000 dominoes.
Someone subscribes to Numberphile... :P
The video actually wasn't posted on Numberphile...
So cool! How to calculate 6 + 4 using 10,000 dominoes.
So cool! How to calculate 6 + 4 using 10,000 dominoes.
Damn you, Common Core!
So cool! How to calculate 6 + 4 using 10,000 dominoes.
Damn you, Common Core!
Careful, if you start insulting common core you'll have Robz coming down on you, he loves it
I've been watching the new Cosmos series each week and enjoying it, but last night's episode seemed rather off the mark in its discussion of black holes.
Is this good?
Just about to start over here in the uk
The first two episodes were quite good. I haven't had the chance to watch Eps 3 and 4.
Episode 3 is my favorite thus far. My biggest complaint about Episode 4 is that they made it seem like crossing the event horizon of a black hole is some dramatic and sudden experience. I don't know of a single physicist who believes that. Also, there was some rather wild speculation of what is across the black hole. There is already so much interesting stuff to say about black holes with better established physics.
I've been watching the new Cosmos series each week and enjoying it, but last night's episode seemed rather off the mark in its discussion of black holes.
Is this good?
Just about to start over here in the uk
The first two episodes were quite good. I haven't had the chance to watch Eps 3 and 4.
Episode 3 is my favorite thus far. My biggest complaint about Episode 4 is that they made it seem like crossing the event horizon of a black hole is some dramatic and sudden experience. I don't know of a single physicist who believes that. Also, there was some rather wild speculation of what is across the black hole. There is already so much interesting stuff to say about black holes with better established physics.
I finally got a chance to watch Episode 3 tonight.
I want to reach through my screen and nut-punch Alan Silvestri and the entire sound-editing crew. Turn the damned music down, if I want soaring music with my space I'll go watch Wrath of Khan again.
Anyone here play FTL? And if you do, how awesome is the advanced edition?there's an advanced edition?
I've been watching the new Cosmos series each week and enjoying it, but last night's episode seemed rather off the mark in its discussion of black holes.
Is this good?
Just about to start over here in the uk
The first two episodes were quite good. I haven't had the chance to watch Eps 3 and 4.
Episode 3 is my favorite thus far. My biggest complaint about Episode 4 is that they made it seem like crossing the event horizon of a black hole is some dramatic and sudden experience. I don't know of a single physicist who believes that. Also, there was some rather wild speculation of what is across the black hole. There is already so much interesting stuff to say about black holes with better established physics.
I finally got a chance to watch Episode 3 tonight.
I want to reach through my screen and nut-punch Alan Silvestri and the entire sound-editing crew. Turn the damned music down, if I want soaring music with my space I'll go watch Wrath of Khan again.
Yeah, do you have trouble hearing all the spoken words? I have to turn the TV up to hear everything clearly, but then the background sound/music dominates and is too loud at other times.
I have a similar problem with Hannibal, and some other TV shows. I thought maybe it was just my TV or the settings, but I'm having a hard time hearing the spoken word clearly in Cosmos and other shows.
Came out ThursdayAnyone here play FTL? And if you do, how awesome is the advanced edition?there's an advanced edition?
http://www.stefanom.org/spc/
What is FTL? I keep reading it as For The Loss!
What is FTL? I keep reading it as For The Loss!
Isn't there a trailer in the same post that just mentioned it?
Can't view YouTube from here but looks like it
What is FTL? I keep reading it as For The Loss!
Isn't there a trailer in the same post that just mentioned it?
Can't view YouTube from here but looks like it
I assume all links in the thread are rick rolls.
I just wanted to know what it stands for. Fabulous Table Linens?
What is FTL? I keep reading it as For The Loss!
Isn't there a trailer in the same post that just mentioned it?
Can't view YouTube from here but looks like it
I assume all links in the thread are rick rolls.
I just wanted to know what it stands for. Fabulous Table Linens?
Board 50.0 is from 2011 and discusses how Horse Traders neuters Minion.
Board 50.0 is from 2011 and discusses how Horse Traders neuters Minion.
Don't you listen to ashersky, my minions. I'm never gonna give you up.
What is FTL? I keep reading it as For The Loss!
Isn't there a trailer in the same post that just mentioned it?
Can't view YouTube from here but looks like it
I assume all links in the thread are rick rolls.
I just wanted to know what it stands for. Fabulous Table Linens?
Board 50.0 is from 2011 and discusses how Horse Traders neuters Minion.
Don't you listen to ashersky, my minions. I'm never gonna give you up.
Board 50.0 is from 2011 and discusses how Horse Traders neuters Minion.
http://www.stefanom.org/spc/
4.3M after a few tries...
Board 50.0 is from 2011 and discusses how Horse Traders neuters Minion.
Don't you listen to ashersky, my minions. I'm never gonna give you up.
Rickroll level: Superior. Would be ultimate if that thread had an embedded Rickroll video.
Hints, in increasing order of helpfulness:
Think about which strategy awards the most points.
Try to make a stable system with a dwarf star.
Don't try to place two dwarf stars. 3-body problems are chaotic and will never(?) be stable.
You also want 12 bodies to increase your multipliers.
To make a system with a dwarf star stable(-ish), try to let it have an almost constant influence on your other planets.
Your other bodies should be earths to minimize their gravitational effects
Put your dwarf star right next to the central star (you can click on top of the star to place it right next to it).
Place your Earths in the habitable zone after you've placed your dwarf star, to make their orbit (initially) circular.
Your initial planet should be somewhere around the habitable zone. To keep its orbit circular, place the dwarf star at point X such that - viewed from the central star - the angle between X and the initial planet is 90 degrees.
Character customization
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TP4L1vHfpk
So 4 people tought the Russians had taken over a place in central america....
So 4 people tought the Russians had taken over a place in central america....
There are also like a dozen dots in various oceans, a disturbing number in Greenland and Canada... and even some in Alaska? Wait, there are 5 dots in the middle of continental USA? Uhhhh...
...just because you do a Bing search...
...just because you do a Bing search...
People use Bing?
If you join Bing Rewards you can get some free stuff by searching. Or you could use a bot, like I do ::)...just because you do a Bing search...
People use Bing?
Just had a conversation with Robert Picardo, best known perhaps for his portrayal of the holodoctor from Star Trek: Voyager
Just had a conversation with Robert Picardo, best known perhaps for his portrayal of the holodoctor from Star Trek: Voyager
It's Woolsey!
This is for you, Awaclus.
http://9gag.com/gag/aM1WXNG?ref=fb.s
Just had a conversation with Robert Picardo, best known perhaps for his portrayal of the holodoctor from Star Trek: Voyager
It's Woolsey!
Next time you see him, can you see if they have a way of making decent sized image posts in the future?
Just had a conversation with Robert Picardo, best known perhaps for his portrayal of the holodoctor from Star Trek: Voyager
It's Woolsey!
Just had a conversation with Robert Picardo, best known perhaps for his portrayal of the holodoctor from Star Trek: VoyagerPro tip: you can do this to make the image smaller.
(http://i.imgur.com/g0FoqZg.jpg)
i love protips
i love protips
So you would say that you're proprotip?
i love protips
So you would say that you're proprotip?
That's an ugly word though. Guess that makes me antiproprotip?
i love protips
So you would say that you're proprotip?
That's an ugly word though. Guess that makes me antiproprotip?
I sure am proantiproprotip.
i love protips
So you would say that you're proprotip?
That's an ugly word though. Guess that makes me antiproprotip?
I sure am proantiproprotip.
I find your lack of hyphens disturbing.
i love protips
So you would say that you're proprotip?
That's an ugly word though. Guess that makes me antiproprotip?
I sure am proantiproprotip.
I find your lack of hyp-hens disturbing.
Dominion is currently losing to 7 Wonders on the BGG Geek Madness. Personally I think both are fantastic games, but I prefer Dominion, so... anyone want to throw it a thumb from here?
http://www.boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/172235/item/3173590#item3173590
Dominion is currently losing to 7 Wonders on the BGG Geek Madness. Personally I think both are fantastic games, but I prefer Dominion, so... anyone want to throw it a thumb from here?
http://www.boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/172235/item/3173590#item3173590
It looks like Dominion already lost to Agricola, no? :o
Lunar eclipse tonight: http://www.iflscience.com/space/total-lunar-eclipse-tetrad-begins-april-15
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfA_L_zfqiU
http://blog.fooducate.com/2012/07/04/hot-dogs-10-weird-facts/
Edit:
Here is a mug.
(https://31.media.tumblr.com/95569dddd246538ee05e711488bcd93d/tumblr_n2bddeHC2A1qb5gkjo9_500.jpg)
My weekend:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNpTOoQjD0o
Ace of SpadesYep! And Slash came out for it!
Heh, I got an infraction on another forum for using the phrase, "beer and skittles."
I'm all for moderation where needed (especially in a video game forum with a bunch of kids), but getting an infraction for "beer and skittles"? I had much rolling of eyes.
Is there some other meaning that I'm missing? Like the vegan family who was denied the license plate "I [heart] TOFU"
Going way back to definitions of e, my favorite is lim(x->∞) (1 + 1/x)^x = e (I have no idea how you are supposed to write limits in horizontal form :P)
True randomness doesn't take past results into account.
(I have no idea how you are supposed to write limits in horizontal form :P)
Haven't that one been posted in this thread before?
Also, hey, what did you guys think of the series finale of HIMYM?
Also, hey, what did you guys think of the series finale of HIMYM?
Gee, thanks, now I won't be able to keep reading this thread for fear of spoilers :P
Also, hey, what did you guys think of the series finale of HIMYM?
Gee, thanks, now I won't be able to keep reading this thread for fear of spoilers :P
People usually use the spoiler tag in cases like this.
Spoiler tags also don't work if you put color tags inside
My smiley wasn't included in the [ spoiler ] ? Great, now I've ruined HIMYM forever for pacovf. Sorry :(
Yo dawg, I heard you like spoilers, so I spoiled spoilers and...Spoiler tags also don't work if you put color tags inside
Dude, you just spoiled spoiler tags.
Yo dawg, I heard you like spoilers, so I spoiled spoilers and...Spoiler tags also don't work if you put color tags inside
Dude, you just spoiled spoiler tags.
somebody help me out here, I know there's a meme in it.
Apparently, gorillas are much less intimidating when they stand up.
Dude I can never draw zetas and xis right. My thermo exams looked like a 4-year-old wrote them
Dude I can never draw zetas and xis right. My thermo exams looked like a 4-year-old wrote themMy personal favourite was something like capital Xi over Xi with an overbar. Written quickly, it's just 8 horizontal lines of random length.
Dude I can never draw zetas and xis right. My thermo exams looked like a 4-year-old wrote them
I had one math professor who would always write one Greek letter as just a bunch of random squiggles, I could never figure out what letter it was supposed to be so whenever I needed to write it on my homework I always just tried to copy his squiggle patterns.
I once had a sadistic examiner who set partial differential equations in the variables xi and eta. The very first line of my answer was "Let X = xi and Y = eta."
Mathematics and physics: teaching you the Greek alphabet without you even realizing it.
Seriously, I read an equation somewhere for the first time and recognized all three or four Greek letters in it.
Going way back to definitions of e, my favorite is lim(x->∞) (1 + 1/x)^x = e (I have no idea how you are supposed to write limits in horizontal form :P)
LaTeX~
\lim_{x -> \infty} (1+1/x)^x = e
(or \rightarrow instead of ->).....use \to
Going way back to definitions of e, my favorite is lim(x->∞) (1 + 1/x)^x = e (I have no idea how you are supposed to write limits in horizontal form :P)
Going way back to definitions of e, my favorite is lim(x->∞) (1 + 1/x)^x = e (I have no idea how you are supposed to write limits in horizontal form :P)
I write them the same way you did, since it is more legible than TeX.
As a minor nitpick, I would say e = lim(n->∞)(1+1/n)^n. The reason is because the variable n is implicitly assumed to be a whole number, while x is implicitly assumed to be an arbitrary real number. While both statements are true, defining irrational powers is a bit subtle. In fact, one common approach is to first define exp(x) and ln(x) without reference to irrational exponents, and then define a^x = exp(x ln(a)).
Heh, I got an infraction on another forum for using the phrase, "beer and skittles."
I'm all for moderation where needed (especially in a video game forum with a bunch of kids), but getting an infraction for "beer and skittles"? I had much rolling of eyes.
Is there some other meaning that I'm missing? Like the vegan family who was denied the license plate "I [heart] TOFU"
Edit: Ah, apparently it is an old idiom. And here I thought that the candy company invented the word skittles.
"beer and skittles" is a phrase that roughly means "fun and games". Skittles is a game similar to bowling. Skittles doesn't mean anything naughty, the fact that Kuildeous mentioned the word beer in a forum with a bunch of underage people despite the context used is what got him the infraction, hence why it's so ridiculous.Heh, I got an infraction on another forum for using the phrase, "beer and skittles."
I'm all for moderation where needed (especially in a video game forum with a bunch of kids), but getting an infraction for "beer and skittles"? I had much rolling of eyes.
Is there some other meaning that I'm missing? Like the vegan family who was denied the license plate "I [heart] TOFU"
Edit: Ah, apparently it is an old idiom. And here I thought that the candy company invented the word skittles.
I get that TOFU is the beginning of a phrase. But skittles? Wikipedia has nothing naughty on it. Can someone explain the joke, thereby making it funnier?
"beer and skittles" is a phrase that roughly means "fun and games". Skittles is a game similar to bowling. Skittles doesn't mean anything naughty, the fact that Kuildeous mentioned the word beer in a forum with a bunch of underage people despite the context used is what got him the infraction, hence why it's so ridiculous.Heh, I got an infraction on another forum for using the phrase, "beer and skittles."
I'm all for moderation where needed (especially in a video game forum with a bunch of kids), but getting an infraction for "beer and skittles"? I had much rolling of eyes.
Is there some other meaning that I'm missing? Like the vegan family who was denied the license plate "I [heart] TOFU"
Edit: Ah, apparently it is an old idiom. And here I thought that the candy company invented the word skittles.
I get that TOFU is the beginning of a phrase. But skittles? Wikipedia has nothing naughty on it. Can someone explain the joke, thereby making it funnier?
Why do people still labor under the impression that "all of the above" makes for a good selection in multiple-choice questions?
In one question bank, I have 42 questions where "all of the above" is an option. In 36 of them, that is actually the correct answer. So there are 36 questions that are easier to guess than the others.
Multiple response questions are a much better indicator of knowledge retention. Sure, you still have the issue of computerized testing instead of someone evaluating your answers, but it's less likely to be guessed.
Why do people still labor under the impression that "all of the above" makes for a good selection in multiple-choice questions?
In one question bank, I have 42 questions where "all of the above" is an option. In 36 of them, that is actually the correct answer. So there are 36 questions that are easier to guess than the others.
Multiple response questions are a much better indicator of knowledge retention. Sure, you still have the issue of computerized testing instead of someone evaluating your answers, but it's less likely to be guessed.
I once had a final exam that had multiple correct choices for its multiple choice questions, but because it was being corrected by an old scantron, you either got full marks or no marks on the question. Missing just one of the correct answers or being incorrect about an option being true led to a mark of zero on that question. Combined with the topic of the exam being the professional code, the exam was absolutely brutal.Why do people still labor under the impression that "all of the above" makes for a good selection in multiple-choice questions?
In one question bank, I have 42 questions where "all of the above" is an option. In 36 of them, that is actually the correct answer. So there are 36 questions that are easier to guess than the others.
Multiple response questions are a much better indicator of knowledge retention. Sure, you still have the issue of computerized testing instead of someone evaluating your answers, but it's less likely to be guessed.
I often put in a section with "For these questions, between zero and four of the choices are correct. Choose all answers that are correct; if none are correct, write 'none'."
This sort of question must be graded as if it were n true/false questions, where n is the number of choices.
Being homeschooled, I have to take a test every to make sure I'm still learning. It's multiple choice, but I like in the math section they have four answers, then another one that is "none of these". It rarely is the answer, but you still have to check to make sure.
Being homeschooled, I have to take a test every to make sure I'm still learning. It's multiple choice, but I like in the math section they have four answers, then another one that is "none of these". It rarely is the answer, but you still have to check to make sure.
You're gonna love the SAT. No "none of these" option means that oftentimes you can eliminate all but one of the answers before you've actually figured out the solution. Test-taking strategies ftw!
Being homeschooled, I have to take a test every to make sure I'm still learning. It's multiple choice, but I like in the math section they have four answers, then another one that is "none of these". It rarely is the answer, but you still have to check to make sure.
You're gonna love the SAT. No "none of these" option means that oftentimes you can eliminate all but one of the answers before you've actually figured out the solution. Test-taking strategies ftw!
When I was studying for the physics GRE I was able to "solve" a very large number of the multiple choice problems even for topics I'd never learned, just by considering symmetries or limiting cases. At the time it felt like a sham, but in retrospect that is one of the more important skills the exam measured.
Being homeschooled, I have to take a test every to make sure I'm still learning. It's multiple choice, but I like in the math section they have four answers, then another one that is "none of these". It rarely is the answer, but you still have to check to make sure.
You're gonna love the SAT. No "none of these" option means that oftentimes you can eliminate all but one of the answers before you've actually figured out the solution. Test-taking strategies ftw!
When I was studying for the physics GRE I was able to "solve" a very large number of the multiple choice problems even for topics I'd never learned, just by considering symmetries or limiting cases. At the time it felt like a sham, but in retrospect that is one of the more important skills the exam measured.
Measuring reasoning skills (which apply themselves as test-taking skills and shortcuts) is one of the most important features of standardized testing, imo. A lot of people complain that the material on the SAT, for example, does not match up with what students are being taught. While this is a legitimate concern and can introduce bias in some cases, I think the far more important point that those people overlook is that measuring specific knowledge is not really the goal; rather, the SAT measures the effective use of basic concepts and reasoning to come to the "most correct" answer.
Of course, you can get tutors and what-have-you to help you with test-taking strategies, but a lot of what they help you with (from my understanding) is basic reasoning and wrong answer elimination, which are actually important skills beyond standardized tests.
Also, did everyone hear that they're redesigning the SAT (https://www.collegeboard.org/delivering-opportunity/sat/redesign) for 2016?
I'm not entirely aware why Common Core is controversial, aside from it being an easy target that conservatives can pick on to skewer Obama.
I'm not entirely aware why Common Core is controversial, aside from it being an easy target that conservatives can pick on to skewer Obama.
X \wedge Y
produces the smash product of X and Y.X \vee Y
Latex is strange:Code: [Select]X \wedge Y
produces the smash product of X and Y.
If you want the wedge sum, you need to doCode: [Select]X \vee Y
I think I usually substituted t with something else because I couldn't distinguish it from +.
That's why I drop the "+" sign entirely and only use a Plus(x,y) function.
Latex is strange:Code: [Select]X \wedge Y
produces the smash product of X and Y.
If you want the wedge sum, you need to doCode: [Select]X \vee Y
Speaking of math symbols, I am grading a stack of exams at the moment and really wish my students would write lower case t with the little serif at the bottom. Also, cross their z.
Latex is strange:Code: [Select]X \wedge Y
produces the smash product of X and Y.
If you want the wedge sum, you need to doCode: [Select]X \vee Y
Speaking of math symbols, I am grading a stack of exams at the moment and really wish my students would write lower case t with the little serif at the bottom. Also, cross their z.
I always serif my t... But I think crossing the z is a non-US thing. I know a few who do it but not many. However it's easy to make the 2 obviously different.
I made the decision to cross my "z"s and serif my "t"s in, I think, 8th grade math (I'd been crossing my "7"s for a while already at that point).
Arrrrggg. I feel you. I have plenty of students who write their x's without crossing them. It ends up looking like )(. This is fine in some cases. But during an exam, students apparently rush a bit. And it starts to look like ) (. Now we have wonderful statements like.Latex is strange:Code: [Select]X \wedge Y
produces the smash product of X and Y.
If you want the wedge sum, you need to doCode: [Select]X \vee Y
Speaking of math symbols, I am grading a stack of exams at the moment and really wish my students would write lower case t with the little serif at the bottom. Also, cross their z.
Well I no longer care what they are, because I want to gauge my eyes out.
By serif, I mean that little bend at the bottom. Exactly like in the lower case t you see in the font you are reading right now.Definitely don't necessarily have a serifed font on your browser....
By serif, I mean that little bend at the bottom. Exactly like in the lower case t you see in the font you are reading right now.
Edit: After looking around on the web, it seems that the little hook isn't considered a serif. Anyone know what it is called?
I cross nothing. Let chaos reign!!
Are you still crossed?I cross nothing. Let chaos reign!!
By saying that, you just crossed me, so now you're a liar.
I cross nothing. Let chaos reign!!
I cross nothing. Let chaos reign!!
But then your quantum mechanics is ambiguous by a factor of 2pi :'(
I cross nothing. Let chaos reign!!
But then your quantum mechanics is ambiguous by a factor of 2pi :'(
Zpi? You're not making any sense, Peebles.
I cross nothing. Let chaos reign!!
But then your quantum mechanics is ambiguous by a factor of 2pi :'(
Zpi? You're not making any sense, Peebles.
I cross nothing. Let chaos reign!!
But then your quantum mechanics is ambiguous by a factor of 2pi :'(
Zpi? You're not making any sense, Peebles.
That's, right, Z. Stick that in your function and iterate it. You chaotic monster!
Zee or Zed?I cross nothing. Let chaos reign!!
But then your quantum mechanics is ambiguous by a factor of 2pi :'(
Zpi? You're not making any sense, Peebles.
That's, right, Z. Stick that in your function and iterate it. You chaotic monster!
Zee or Zed?I cross nothing. Let chaos reign!!
But then your quantum mechanics is ambiguous by a factor of 2pi :'(
Zpi? You're not making any sense, Peebles.
That's, right, Z. Stick that in your function and iterate it. You chaotic monster!
Tset.Zee or Zed?I cross nothing. Let chaos reign!!
But then your quantum mechanics is ambiguous by a factor of 2pi :'(
Zpi? You're not making any sense, Peebles.
That's, right, Z. Stick that in your function and iterate it. You chaotic monster!
Tset.Zee or Zed?I cross nothing. Let chaos reign!!
But then your quantum mechanics is ambiguous by a factor of 2pi :'(
Zpi? You're not making any sense, Peebles.
That's, right, Z. Stick that in your function and iterate it. You chaotic monster!
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/54/Tsetsemeyers1880.jpg/220px-Tsetsemeyers1880.jpg)Tset.Zee or Zed?I cross nothing. Let chaos reign!!
But then your quantum mechanics is ambiguous by a factor of 2pi :'(
Zpi? You're not making any sense, Peebles.
That's, right, Z. Stick that in your function and iterate it. You chaotic monster!
I write in print, no cursive. My cursive is illegible. My print is very good though never straight at the bottom. My print used to be illegible and I only wrote in cursive until I went to engineering school.
http://www.newamericancursive.com/learncursive
http://www.newamericancursive.com/learncursive
Citation needed for most of the rest.
Citation needed for most of the rest.
It clearly says the reasons are well documented. I'm not sure what more you could be asking for...
New American cursive looks harder than when I learned cursive in school... I mean, they made capital T and F and Z easier, but really they're just print...
I use cursive when I'm writing letters (yeah, I still do that. LDR) because I think it works nice in that format. But that's about it.
I actually use a weird print-cursive hybrid when I write. It's more legible than any cursive I know and much faster to write. My signature might as well just be scribbles though.
I actually use a weird print-cursive hybrid when I write. It's more legible than any cursive I know and much faster to write. My signature might as well just be scribbles though.
I learned cursive in elementary school. Once I got the hang of it, life was great. Legible handwriting was never my strong point, but at least with cursive I could easily tell where one word ended and another started. With print writing, you had to find spaces that were slightly larger than the spaces between letters. Lame.
In recent years, print-writing has corrupted my autopilot. I swear I've caught myself switching from cursive to print or vice-versa mid sentence. Luckily, pretty much the only time I'm handwriting is when taking personal notes in class. There is a major shift towards digitization.
Interestingly enough, in Canada they want to stop teaching cursive. Here's a starter link that I couldn't be bothered to read more than a paragraph of:
http://www.todaysparent.com/family/education/cursive-writing-in-schools/ (http://www.todaysparent.com/family/education/cursive-writing-in-schools/)
You know what else they tried teaching in my elementary school? How to type without looking at the keyboard, index fingers on F and J style. Never got the hang of that. I type so much faster when I look at the keyboard and type freestyle, mostly with my index fingers.
Does anyone here type without looking at the keyboard?
Does anyone here type without looking at the keyboard?
Does anyone here type without looking at the keyboard?
Typing while looking at the keyboard just feels so clunky to me. Touch typing is much faster. Thanks to muscle memory, my fingers move faster than my eyes could follow.
I often print my capital letters while using cursive for the rest.
Also, mathematicians and physicists sometimes explicitly use cursive for the names of certain variables. It is usually called "script". For instance, the Lagrangian density is denoted by script L. In cosmology, Pensrose diagrams are used to draw the spacetime geometry of black holes, and along the boundary you have "future light-like infinity" and "past light-like infinity" which are denoted script I+ and script I-. In fact, in conversation they pronounce script I as the abbreviated "scry".
Typing while looking at the keyboard just feels so clunky to me. Touch typing is much faster. Thanks to muscle memory, my fingers move faster than my eyes could follow.
I hybrid type. I probably look for about 50% of the typing I do. I have no training I have just been using a keyboard so long that I really just kind of point my eyeballs at it and touch type. I often realize I am typing while looking at the screen and suddenly start making mistakes where I was not before. I cannot consciously touch type. My eyes do not identify each key press but definitely keep spatial orientation though I am definitely not looking at each letter pressed. Oh, yeah, I type about 110 wpm with occasional errors and around 80 wpm with zero errors. I can use a number pad entirely without looking, though.
So, does anyone look at the mouse when they are clicking it?Sometimes :(
Does anyone here type without looking at the keyboard?
Does anyone here type without looking at the keyboard?Yes. I have to look at the keyboard for the print screen key, but pretty much everything else I do without looking at it. I look at the MIDI keyboard when I'm using that, though.
I just did a random typing test from the first hit on Google (http://www.typingtest.com/). I got 95 wpm with 1 error, 94 wpm adjusted. Second attempt, 104 wpm with 1 error. Third try, 101 wpm with no errors.I'm getting something between 105 and 110 from this test with 1-4 errors every time. It would be nice if I didn't have to read a text while typing.
I rearranged my keyboard to be slightly off what it should be to foil any keyboard lookers that try to use it:Ach, my muscle memory!
qwertyiupo
adsfhgjlk
xzbcvmn
I correct half my mistakes without having to look at the screen though. Sometimes, you just know that what you just typed was wrong.Does anyone here type without looking at the keyboard?
I type without looking at sthe scroeen and correcting my mistakes.
I correct half my mistakes without having to look at the screen though. Sometimes, you just know that what you just typed was wrong.Does anyone here type without looking at the keyboard?
I type without looking at sthe scroeen and correcting my mistakes.
Are you supposed to write the integral symbol from bottom to top or top to bottom? This has been bugging me for ages (more specifically, since my first time writing it, like a week or two ago).
I always write it from top to bottom. Just like an "S". I mean.. it is an "S".. for sum. Writing from bottom to top feels like writing backwards.
I always go top to bottom
This is basically me tooTyping while looking at the keyboard just feels so clunky to me. Touch typing is much faster. Thanks to muscle memory, my fingers move faster than my eyes could follow.
I hybrid type. I probably look for about 50% of the typing I do. I have no training I have just been using a keyboard so long that I really just kind of point my eyeballs at it and touch type. I often realize I am typing while looking at the screen and suddenly start making mistakes where I was not before. I cannot consciously touch type. My eyes do not identify each key press but definitely keep spatial orientation though I am definitely not looking at each letter pressed. Oh, yeah, I type about 110 wpm with occasional errors and around 80 wpm with zero errors. I can use a number pad entirely without looking, though.
I rearranged my keyboard to be slightly off what it should be to foil any keyboard lookers that try to use it:
qwertyiupo
adsfhgjlk
xzbcvmn
I always go top to bottom
I felt my dirty context
Switch the f key with the g key and the k key with the j key for guaranteed barrels of pain.I want it to be subtle enough that people won't notice. Plus if I switch out the J or F anywhere else then I would have trouble typing since I can't find the home row as easily.
I thought the point was to foil touch typers. Messing with the keys you use to find it is a great way to do that.Switch the f key with the g key and the k key with the j key for guaranteed barrels of pain.I want it to be subtle enough that people won't notice. Plus if I switch out the J or F anywhere else then I would have trouble typing since I can't find the home row as easily.
I thought the point was to foil touch typers. Messing with the keys you use to find it is a great way to do that.Switch the f key with the g key and the k key with the j key for guaranteed barrels of pain.I want it to be subtle enough that people won't notice. Plus if I switch out the J or F anywhere else then I would have trouble typing since I can't find the home row as easily.
Yeah this.I thought the point was to foil touch typers. Messing with the keys you use to find it is a great way to do that.Switch the f key with the g key and the k key with the j key for guaranteed barrels of pain.I want it to be subtle enough that people won't notice. Plus if I switch out the J or F anywhere else then I would have trouble typing since I can't find the home row as easily.
Apple touch types. He switches the physical keys, which are still mapped to their usual output. The swapped keysdon't bother him because he doesn't need correct labels.
Autocorrect on phone made your name Apple. OK. :PI fortunately do not keep the doctor away.
2048 hard mode
http://sztupy.github.io/2048-Hard/
strategy discussion from the numberphile guys
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OO4tA5i7X9g&src_vid=TXys0aHASFE&feature=iv&annotation_id=annotation_118767247
Haven't watched the video but is that James Grime in the preview screen? Completely irrelevant and off-topic (which makes it on-topic), but he was my lecturer before he got a job at Cambridge and became famous. One of the best guys I've ever known.
I often print my capital letters while using cursive for the rest.Oh indeed. I would never ever ever use the variable 'l'. Always use \ell (cursive l)
Also, mathematicians and physicists sometimes explicitly use cursive for the names of certain variables. It is usually called "script". For instance, the Lagrangian density is denoted by script L.
Are you supposed to write the integral symbol from bottom to top or top to bottom? This has been bugging me for ages (more specifically, since my first time writing it, like a week or two ago).As a math instructor, the method of writing is irrelevant, as long as you integrate correctly.
I look at the keyboard for number symbols I rarely use (eg #,$,%,^,&) but other than that I type without looking.That game was awesome
Thanks Mario Teaches Typing!
Are you supposed to write the integral symbol from bottom to top or top to bottom? This has been bugging me for ages (more specifically, since my first time writing it, like a week or two ago).As a math instructor, the method of writing is irrelevant, as long as you integrate correctly.
SUMIF is great. And VLOOKUP. But frankly, most situations now where I could use VLOOKUP it's quick just to make a workaround, though when I was doing actuarial work, that was definitely not the case. SUMIF is crucial.(I think of how most people use Excel (or Photoshop) as like sitting in a Lamborghini and listening to the radio.)
Heh, fitting enough analogy.
Back when it was important for me at the time, I got myself certified as a Microsoft Office User Specialist for Word and Excel. I got the advanced certification, and I was shocked at how little of Excel the advanced test covered. Sure, it handled things like formatting, charts, and pivot tables, but it didn't even touch on VLOOKUP, which is probably my favorite formula (I'm sure SUMPRODUCT would be my favorite, but for some reason I don't always see that as a solution). I think it covered SUM and that was it.
VLOOKUP and SUMIF I think are the two most key functions in terms of power multiplied by usefulness. If you forced me to choose, I guess VLOOKUP is more essential than SUMIF, but I use SUMIF basically all the time.
Come for the board game strategy, stay for the Excel function rankings.
SUMIF is great. And VLOOKUP. But frankly, most situations now where I could use VLOOKUP it's quick just to make a workaround, though when I was doing actuarial work, that was definitely not the case. SUMIF is crucial.(I think of how most people use Excel (or Photoshop) as like sitting in a Lamborghini and listening to the radio.)
Heh, fitting enough analogy.
Back when it was important for me at the time, I got myself certified as a Microsoft Office User Specialist for Word and Excel. I got the advanced certification, and I was shocked at how little of Excel the advanced test covered. Sure, it handled things like formatting, charts, and pivot tables, but it didn't even touch on VLOOKUP, which is probably my favorite formula (I'm sure SUMPRODUCT would be my favorite, but for some reason I don't always see that as a solution). I think it covered SUM and that was it.
VLOOKUP and SUMIF I think are the two most key functions in terms of power multiplied by usefulness. If you forced me to choose, I guess VLOOKUP is more essential than SUMIF, but I use SUMIF basically all the time.
Come for the board game strategy, stay for the Excel function rankings.
I want to talk about how happy I am about the new Google Spreadsheets. Adding in COUNTIFS, SUMIFS, and AVERAGEIF(S) makes me so happy. I am happy. Complicated functions that used to involve lots of "COUNTA(FILTER(loremipsum))" is now simple and intuitive and happy.
http://www.crazygames.com/game/2584-fibonacci
Had to find it after it was mentioned in the video. This is so confusing though. Very easy to accidentally combine the nth number with the (n-1)th instead of the (n+1)th.
I thought it was easier. I tried it once yesterday, I was tired and not really paying a lot of attention to the game and I beat my 2048 high score.http://www.crazygames.com/game/2584-fibonacci
Had to find it after it was mentioned in the video. This is so confusing though. Very easy to accidentally combine the nth number with the (n-1)th instead of the (n+1)th.
Ooh, I kinda like this one, though I'm not totally convinced it's harder, since for any tile there are two possible other types you can combine it with. I wish it let you play on like 2048 does.
(http://i.picresize.com/images/2014/04/23/fAO4n.jpg)
I thought it was easier. I tried it once yesterday, I was tired and not really paying a lot of attention to the game and I beat my 2048 high score.http://www.crazygames.com/game/2584-fibonacci
Had to find it after it was mentioned in the video. This is so confusing though. Very easy to accidentally combine the nth number with the (n-1)th instead of the (n+1)th.
Ooh, I kinda like this one, though I'm not totally convinced it's harder, since for any tile there are two possible other types you can combine it with. I wish it let you play on like 2048 does.
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HAHA
I wrote this using the above nomenclature, but I maintain that any version of lol/haha/whatever written in caps should be taken to mean the writer is mentally ill.
I think in principle Fibonaccis is easier than exponentials. This game here is longer because it starts with 1s and not with 2s as default tile, so you really have to join the 2584 tiles to get to the 2584, while for 2048 you only need 1024 tiles. You have to be a bit more careful, as tiles might more easily join unexpected compared to 2048, but the fact that you can correct errors from both sides, and especially can free trapped spots behind a Fib_n block by only going to Fib_{n-1} helps a lot.I thought it was easier. I tried it once yesterday, I was tired and not really paying a lot of attention to the game and I beat my 2048 high score.http://www.crazygames.com/game/2584-fibonacci
Had to find it after it was mentioned in the video. This is so confusing though. Very easy to accidentally combine the nth number with the (n-1)th instead of the (n+1)th.
Ooh, I kinda like this one, though I'm not totally convinced it's harder, since for any tile there are two possible other types you can combine it with. I wish it let you play on like 2048 does.
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OK, just finished it. I definitely feel that 2048 is easier. 2548 has far more steps so the game is so much longer. Also came close to getting filled up with a bunch of tiles that were all the same.
Another 2048
http://newbrict.github.io/Fe26/
edit: but that's not that hard, got 5 iron_56
Another 2048
http://newbrict.github.io/Fe26/
edit: but that's not that hard, got 5 iron_56
I didn't see the chart below and didn't remember my nuclear chemistry well enough, so I kept getting stuck at Magnesium. But yeah, once you manage to line up two Oxygens for Silicon, the rest of the game is trivial.
Another 2048
http://newbrict.github.io/Fe26/
edit: but that's not that hard, got 5 iron_56
I didn't see the chart below and didn't remember my nuclear chemistry well enough, so I kept getting stuck at Magnesium. But yeah, once you manage to line up two Oxygens for Silicon, the rest of the game is trivial.
Damn it Beryllium-7, who invited you?
That's the first 2048-alike I've completed. I feel I learnt something. Did I learn true things?
Ah, so this explains why stars naturally evolve into enormous balls of magnesium over the course of their lifetime. Nature is so beautiful.
I got 4 Iron 56s in one game, compare to in 2048 where that would be a 8192 tile, while I haven't come remotely close to doing. I like how in this game you can't just mash the arrow keys and do well.
Another 2048
http://newbrict.github.io/Fe26/
edit: but that's not that hard, got 5 iron_56
I didn't see the chart below and didn't remember my nuclear chemistry well enough, so I kept getting stuck at Magnesium. But yeah, once you manage to line up two Oxygens for Silicon, the rest of the game is trivial.
Damn it Beryllium-7, who invited you?
That's the first 2048-alike I've completed. I feel I learnt something. Did I learn true things?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicon_burning_process
Seems pretty accurate. I think the main problem is that the radioactive decays should produce a He-4 as well, but I can see why that was ignored.
(https://31.media.tumblr.com/e72248c3ae0e201575ebf6d70f08a0c7/tumblr_n4ie9osggp1qkpnlko1_250.gif)65536.
http://flappy2048.com/
What're you talking about?It was a typo.
Huh? Oh, there were typos in your post. Didn't notice.I correct half my mistakes without having to look at the screen though. Sometimes, you just know that what you just typed was wrong.Does anyone here type without looking at the keyboard?
I type without looking at sthe scroeen and correcting my mistakes.
Yeah, I know what you mean. When I made that post I was intentionally just typing faster than I actually can, so when I didn't know which button to press next I just pressed something and let it stick.
Also, 75 WPM adjusted to 73 WPM. I don't touch type, but I can at least type at a pace which is reasonably fast. I think also two of the errors in there were kinda unfair, I put a full stop at the end of a sentence that didn't have one, but ehh.
Recently, I noticed that when I pour hot water into my tea cup, the water level quickly drops a bit. At first, I thought maybe the tea bag was absorbing the water, but why that would make the height of the water in the cup draw was beyond me. But then, I noticed that the height of the hot water still dropped even when there was no tea bag.That's why you should warm the cup before pouring the final hot water into it.
What I was witnessing must have been the water decreasing in volume as it quickly cooled and contracted once in the cup. Go material science! Or does material science only care about solids? Whatever, that's the domain of physics it reminded me of.
Recently, I noticed that when I pour hot water into my tea cup, the water level quickly drops a bit. At first, I thought maybe the tea bag was absorbing the water, but why that would make the height of the water in the cup draw was beyond me. But then, I noticed that the height of the hot water still dropped even when there was no tea bag.Are you sure it wasn't the cup expanding due to heat? That seems much more likely to me. Water is essentially incompressible...
What I was witnessing must have been the water decreasing in volume as it quickly cooled and contracted once in the cup. Go material science! Or does material science only care about solids? Whatever, that's the domain of physics it reminded me of.
Recently, I noticed that when I pour hot water into my tea cup, the water level quickly drops a bit. At first, I thought maybe the tea bag was absorbing the water, but why that would make the height of the water in the cup draw was beyond me. But then, I noticed that the height of the hot water still dropped even when there was no tea bag.Are you sure it wasn't the cup expanding due to heat? That seems much more likely to me. Water is essentially incompressible...
What I was witnessing must have been the water decreasing in volume as it quickly cooled and contracted once in the cup. Go material science! Or does material science only care about solids? Whatever, that's the domain of physics it reminded me of.
Ah right right... My bad. How about glass? My tea cup is made of glass.Recently, I noticed that when I pour hot water into my tea cup, the water level quickly drops a bit. At first, I thought maybe the tea bag was absorbing the water, but why that would make the height of the water in the cup draw was beyond me. But then, I noticed that the height of the hot water still dropped even when there was no tea bag.Are you sure it wasn't the cup expanding due to heat? That seems much more likely to me. Water is essentially incompressible...
What I was witnessing must have been the water decreasing in volume as it quickly cooled and contracted once in the cup. Go material science! Or does material science only care about solids? Whatever, that's the domain of physics it reminded me of.
Water may be incompressible, but it, like a solid, still changes volume as temperature changes. Back of the envelope calculation says that 250 mL of boiling water will lose about 6 mL of volume in dropping to 60 °C. The volumetric expansion of a ceramic is in the range of 30 ppm/K, or about 0.1% going from 20 °C to 60 °C. So the cup expands by ~0.25 mL.
It's me drinking it with a secret straw...So you're the famous straw man who always appears in the arguments of the people who I disagree with! I should have known it!
It's me drinking it with a secret straw...So you're the famous straw man who always appears in the arguments of the people who I disagree with! I should have known it!
I'm not sure what the intersection is between people who like complexity theory and people who play Dominion, but this is pretty good if you're in that intersection.
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What're you talking about?It was a typo.
My plan was to get exactly 2048 respect, post about it, get someone +1 that just to make the statement untrue, edit the post and claim that it was a typo, and gain enough +1s by writing other posts to hide the fact that the +1 I received from that post was my 2049th +1. That way I could earn a free +1 and nobody would notice anything suspicious! Muahahahaha!What're you talking about?It was a typo.
No, it wasn't, I +1'd you immediately. I had planned, once you noticed, to then go back and un-upvote posts so you were back at 2047 as well. Sadly the moment seems to have passed, and the joke went unnoticed.
Every time I open this thread, and only this thread, the second newest post is where I start, and I always have to scroll up to read the post above it, which is always new to me.
Is this some sort of long-con joke too?
conspiracy Theory.
conspiracy Theory.
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but, that'sthe bestgoko's way to write code...
Every time I open this thread, and only this thread, the second newest post is where I start, and I always have to scroll up to read the post above it, which is always new to me.Yeah, this is happening to me, and also, if I click a link to a last post on a page (if it was quoted in another post, for example), it gives me the next page instead.
Is this some sort of long-con joke too?
Watching John Oliver's new show makes me miss the laughter of a studio audience.
That is hilarious. I'm assume this is from a Québecois TV show ? They are just insane.
I'm usually the last person to say, "This needs a remake," but hear me out…
Next year, there needs to be a movie or series of movies about a plucky teen whose best friend is a mad scientist. This scientist steals plutonium from the North Koreans to power a time machine in a Prius. During the firefight, the plucky teen accidentally gets 88 mpg and pilots the time machine to 1985 where he inadvertently stops his parents from falling in love, so he has to go to the Who Ya Gonna Call dance so his mother and father can finally meet, though his father needs persuasion from a ghostly image shown on an iPhone. The teen's musical aptitude is put to the test when he has to fill in after an injury befalls the keytar player.
I call it: Back to the Electric Boogaloo.
I'm usually the last person to say, "This needs a remake," but hear me out…
Next year, there needs to be a movie or series of movies about a plucky teen whose best friend is a mad scientist. This scientist steals plutonium from the North Koreans to power a time machine in a Prius. During the firefight, the plucky teen accidentally gets 88 mpg and pilots the time machine to 1985 where he inadvertently stops his parents from falling in love, so he has to go to the Who Ya Gonna Call dance so his mother and father can finally meet, though his father needs persuasion from a ghostly image shown on an iPhone. The teen's musical aptitude is put to the test when he has to fill in after an injury befalls the keytar player.
I call it: Back to the Electric Boogaloo.
Going back to this again:Recently, I noticed that when I pour hot water into my tea cup, the water level quickly drops a bit. At first, I thought maybe the tea bag was absorbing the water, but why that would make the height of the water in the cup draw was beyond me. But then, I noticed that the height of the hot water still dropped even when there was no tea bag.Are you sure it wasn't the cup expanding due to heat? That seems much more likely to me. Water is essentially incompressible...
What I was witnessing must have been the water decreasing in volume as it quickly cooled and contracted once in the cup. Go material science! Or does material science only care about solids? Whatever, that's the domain of physics it reminded me of.
Water may be incompressible, but it, like a solid, still changes volume as temperature changes. Back of the envelope calculation says that 250 mL of boiling water will lose about 6 mL of volume in dropping to 60 °C. The volumetric expansion of a ceramic is in the range of 30 ppm/K, or about 0.1% going from 20 °C to 60 °C. So the cup expands by ~0.25 mL.
Also, I would love to have a car that gets 88 mpg.
Going back to this again:Recently, I noticed that when I pour hot water into my tea cup, the water level quickly drops a bit. At first, I thought maybe the tea bag was absorbing the water, but why that would make the height of the water in the cup draw was beyond me. But then, I noticed that the height of the hot water still dropped even when there was no tea bag.Are you sure it wasn't the cup expanding due to heat? That seems much more likely to me. Water is essentially incompressible...
What I was witnessing must have been the water decreasing in volume as it quickly cooled and contracted once in the cup. Go material science! Or does material science only care about solids? Whatever, that's the domain of physics it reminded me of.
Water may be incompressible, but it, like a solid, still changes volume as temperature changes. Back of the envelope calculation says that 250 mL of boiling water will lose about 6 mL of volume in dropping to 60 °C. The volumetric expansion of a ceramic is in the range of 30 ppm/K, or about 0.1% going from 20 °C to 60 °C. So the cup expands by ~0.25 mL.
I just realized I see this happen in my cup too, but I don't think it's due to any expansion/contraction. I use loose-leaf tea and the infuser I have sits on top of my cup and covers the whole cup so the only way air can escape is through the holes in the infuser. What I have found is that surface tension keeps water in the infuser higher than the level of the water in the cup, until the pressure head is too high and whoosh, the level in the infuser equalizes with the level of the water in the cup, giving it the appearance of losing volume as you pour and look from the top. Well, at least I'm pretty sure that's what's happening in my cup...
I was assuming most normal people just use tea bags like the rest of us. (I don't drink tea unless sick, and even then only herbal.)Tea bags are probably the reason why you don't drink tea unless sick.
I was assuming most normal people just use tea bags like the rest of us. (I don't drink tea unless sick, and even then only herbal.)Tea bags are probably the reason why you don't drink tea unless sick.
I was assuming most normal people just use tea bags like the rest of us. (I don't drink tea unless sick, and even then only herbal.)Tea bags are probably the reason why you don't drink tea unless sick.
Well, I generally dislike hot drinks anyway except for hot cocoa. And I dislike bitter anything. An 8 oz cup of tea needs about 2 tbsp of sugar to be palatable for me, and there isn't enough sugar in the world to make coffee palatable.
I was assuming most normal people just use tea bags like the rest of us. (I don't drink tea unless sick, and even then only herbal.)Tea bags are probably the reason why you don't drink tea unless sick.
Well, I generally dislike hot drinks anyway except for hot cocoa. And I dislike bitter anything. An 8 oz cup of tea needs about 2 tbsp of sugar to be palatable for me, and there isn't enough sugar in the world to make coffee palatable.
And I dislike bitter anything.Yep, it's the tea bags.
I also have a couple of close friends who are tea snobs and would tell you that there are a bunch of teas that aren't bitter and don't need sugar to be tasty.I guess you could call me a tea snob, and I put sugar in all teas and milk in Indian ones. I don't do it because the teas are bitter though, I do it because I'm used to it. If a tea is bitter, I assume that I didn't prepare it correctly.
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I have no idea what webcomic this is from, if any. Anybody know?
oglaf.com
It's very NSFW.
Most of the comics involve sex/masturbation/nudity (and are graphic about it unlike, say, cyanide and happiness). This is one of the few SFW ones. Just fair warning.oglaf.com
It's very NSFW.
How is it NSFW?
I have plenty of green or white teas that are not bitter at all. Harney and Son's Hot Cinnamon spice (comes loose or in sachets (fancy tea bags)) and green hot cinnamon are both naturally sweet from the cinnamon.I was assuming most normal people just use tea bags like the rest of us. (I don't drink tea unless sick, and even then only herbal.)Tea bags are probably the reason why you don't drink tea unless sick.
Well, I generally dislike hot drinks anyway except for hot cocoa. And I dislike bitter anything. An 8 oz cup of tea needs about 2 tbsp of sugar to be palatable for me, and there isn't enough sugar in the world to make coffee palatable.
Normal tea, milk, sugar if you need it.Don't know what you consider to be "normal" tea, but I think it would be a very bad idea to put milk in, say, sencha. Or anything from the East Asia, really.
Fact
Normal tea, milk, sugar if you need it.Don't know what you consider to be "normal" tea, but I think it would be a very bad idea to put milk in, say, sencha. Or anything from the East Asia, really.
Fact
I think it's a bad idea to put milk in anything but that's just me. Although the human digestive system agrees with me.
"Normal tea" is Earl Grey, right ?
Those are blends. Earl Grey even has non-tea stuff in it. Certainly less normal than sencha."Normal tea" is Earl Grey, right ?I think it's English Breakfast, actually.
I think it's a bad idea to put milk in anything but that's just me. Although the human digestive system agrees with me.
"Normal tea" is Earl Grey, right ?
I think it's a bad idea to put milk in anything but that's just me. Although the human digestive system agrees with me.
"Normal tea" is Earl Grey, right ?
There are so many different milks. My go to is cashew, my ex preferred coconut. Surely you could find one that you can digest well.
I think it's a bad idea to put milk in anything but that's just me. Although the human digestive system agrees with me.
"Normal tea" is Earl Grey, right ?
I think it's a bad idea to put milk in anything but that's just me. Although the human digestive system agrees with me.
"Normal tea" is Earl Grey, right ?
There are so many different milks. My go to is cashew, my ex preferred coconut. Surely you could find one that you can digest well.
He isnt saying he cant digest it, i believe he is saying all humans cant digest it properly....
I did a quick search on Wikipedia, and apparently cow milk has numerous health benefits, although research has indicated it might slightly increase the prevalence of a few diseases. So I dunno.
I think it's a bad idea to put milk in anything but that's just me. Although the human digestive system agrees with me.
"Normal tea" is Earl Grey, right ?
There are so many different milks. My go to is cashew, my ex preferred coconut. Surely you could find one that you can digest well.
I did a quick search on Wikipedia, and apparently cow milk has numerous health benefits, although research has indicated it might slightly increase the prevalence of a few diseases. So I dunno.It depends on whether you can still produce lactase or not as an adult, thus whether you can digest it.
I think it's a bad idea to put milk in anything but that's just me. Although the human digestive system agrees with me.
"Normal tea" is Earl Grey, right ?
There are so many different milks. My go to is cashew, my ex preferred coconut. Surely you could find one that you can digest well.
Also, and i nearly missed this......how the fuck do you milk a cashew?! Thats gotta be some tiny udders!
I think it's a bad idea to put milk in anything but that's just me. Although the human digestive system agrees with me.
"Normal tea" is Earl Grey, right ?
There are so many different milks. My go to is cashew, my ex preferred coconut. Surely you could find one that you can digest well.
Also, and i nearly missed this......how the fuck do you milk a cashew?! Thats gotta be some tiny udders!
The same way most plant milks are produced. You soak the cashews in water until soft, then you mash/puree them, and pour through a strainer.
I think it's a bad idea to put milk in anything but that's just me. Although the human digestive system agrees with me.
"Normal tea" is Earl Grey, right ?
There are so many different milks. My go to is cashew, my ex preferred coconut. Surely you could find one that you can digest well.
Also, and i nearly missed this......how the fuck do you milk a cashew?! Thats gotta be some tiny udders!
The same way most plant milks are produced. You soak the cashews in water until soft, then you mash/puree them, and pour through a strainer.
Do you have to do it this way because thier udders are so small?
Thank heavens cows have large udders
But coconuts are not even native to these parts.
My go to is cashew, my ex preferred coconut.
cashewGesundheit
But coconuts are not even native to these parts.
Most of the comics involve sex/masturbation/nudity (and are graphic about it unlike, say, cyanide and happiness). This is one of the few SFW ones. Just fair warning.oglaf.com
It's very NSFW.
How is it NSFW?
But coconuts are not even native to these parts.
I'm not sure where you live, but I'd wager cows aren't native either.
But coconuts are not even native to these parts.
It could have been carried there by a swallow...
Disappointed this has now gone 4 posts without anybody continuing the Monty Python reference
I am disappointed in all of you
Disappointed this has now gone 4 posts without anybody continuing the Monty Python reference
I am disappointed in all of you
Mine counted!
Yeah, your mom does carry a lot of weight around here.But coconuts are not even native to these parts.
I'm not sure where you live, but I'd wager cows aren't native either.
There's a "your mom" joke in here, but I don't want to get banned :(
Disappointed this has now gone 4 posts without anybody continuing the Monty Python reference
I am disappointed in all of you
Mine counted!
Happy Walpurgisnacht!
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This is cute and all, but the fact that she felt the need to sign the thing like it's a priceless work of art...obnoxious.
Well you *do* need a signature...
This is cute and all, but the fact that she felt the need to sign the thing like it's a priceless work of art...obnoxious.Given the tendency of people on the internet to post things like the Oatmeal comics on image sharing websites without even trying to attribute the correct author (and in some cases deliberately removing or obscuring the copyright lines and other parts of the image that help identify its origins), I can see why she did it.
...This is now my desktop.
...This is now my desktop.
1 pound-foot is worth 2 clap-hands, which in turn is worth 8 snap-fingers.
AndrewFTTW probably could tell you more.
1 pound-foot is worth 2 clap-hands, which in turn is worth 8 snap-fingers.
AndrewFTTW probably could tell you more.
1 pound-foot is worth 2 clap-hands, which in turn is worth 8 snap-fingers.
AndrewFTTW probably could tell you more.
Damned old style units and their weird conversions. In metric, 1 hand clap is 10 finger snaps, just like you would expect it to be.
1 pound-foot is worth 2 clap-hands, which in turn is worth 8 snap-fingers.
AndrewFTTW probably could tell you more.
Damned old style units and their weird conversions. In metric, 1 hand clap is 10 finger snaps, just like you would expect it to be.
I would expect 1 hand clap to be 10 finger bangs..... oh wait.
One causes the other.1 pound-foot is worth 2 clap-hands, which in turn is worth 8 snap-fingers.
AndrewFTTW probably could tell you more.
Damned old style units and their weird conversions. In metric, 1 hand clap is 10 finger snaps, just like you would expect it to be.
I would expect 1 hand clap to be 10 finger bangs..... oh wait.
Nah, those units measure different things.
If I ever get a labtop, I might also make that my background....This is now my desktop.
It's the most beautiful thing I've ever seen :')
If I ever get a labtop, I might also make that my background....This is now my desktop.
It's the most beautiful thing I've ever seen :')
Guess what the fan expansion of Cosmic Encounter is called?
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Don't forget the subtitle: ⌐ v ⊓ ⋀ ◣| ᓕ | ⊓ ◣|Guess what the fan expansion of Cosmic Encounter is called?
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Osmic Domino?
Shatner doesn't…use Shatner…commas. He…uses…Shatner…ellipses….like….a boss.
Osmic DominIoGuess what the fan expansion of Cosmic Encounter is called?
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Osmic Domino?
I'm a few posts behind in this thread
Guess what the fan expansion of Cosmic Encounter is called?
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1 pound-foot is worth 2 clap-hands, which in turn is worth 8 snap-fingers.
AndrewFTTW probably could tell you more.
Hey guys, I totally passed out at the doctor's office after having blood drawn and now my girlfriend has to come pick me up. So much fun.
Pretty sure I'm about to throw out my entire cd collection.
It's only about 50 CDs but I never listen to them anymore and my only CD player is in the car, so I have kept some of the best to put in there and will never listen too (can connect my iphone to radio in car anyway)
Hey guys, I totally passed out at the doctor's office after having blood drawn and now my girlfriend has to come pick me up. So much fun.
Possibly the least manly thing I have heard all day!
Hope you are ok though!
Pretty sure I'm about to throw out my entire cd collection.
It's only about 50 CDs but I never listen to them anymore and my only CD player is in the car, so I have kept some of the best to put in there and will never listen too (can connect my iphone to radio in car anyway)
It's definitely ugly, but lines 2, 3 and 4 are equivalent to each other, so they are demonstrating what you are asking.
If I really wanted to do it this way for some reason, I'd say "let's assume that 2 is a solution (line 2). Equivalently, we have (line 3). Which is equivalent to 2=2, which is always right. Hence, our assumption was right."
I guess you would rather see "x^2 - x - 4/x = ... = 0" ?
Most of what they have written is correct, eg 2 really equals 2...It's definitely ugly, but lines 2, 3 and 4 are equivalent to each other, so they are demonstrating what you are asking.
If I really wanted to do it this way for some reason, I'd say "let's assume that 2 is a solution (line 2). Equivalently, we have (line 3). Which is equivalent to 2=2, which is always right. Hence, our assumption was right."
I guess you would rather see "x^2 - x - 4/x = ... = 0" ?
It's not just ugly. They are not demonstrating what is asked, unless perhaps they were to explicitly indicate lines 2, 3, and 4 are equivalent. Unless the student indicates otherwise, the convention is that they are indicating that line 1 implies line 2, line 2 implies line 3, and so forth. One student even put a "therefore" symbol in the last line, which is especially egregious.
What I would like to see is
x^2 - x = 2^2 - 2 = 4 - 2 = 2
4/x = 4/2 = 2
Therefore x^2 - x = 4/x when x=2.
But what they have written is most certainly not correct, and I don't know where this habit comes from.
Most of what they have written is correct, eg 2 really equals 2...It's definitely ugly, but lines 2, 3 and 4 are equivalent to each other, so they are demonstrating what you are asking.
If I really wanted to do it this way for some reason, I'd say "let's assume that 2 is a solution (line 2). Equivalently, we have (line 3). Which is equivalent to 2=2, which is always right. Hence, our assumption was right."
I guess you would rather see "x^2 - x - 4/x = ... = 0" ?
It's not just ugly. They are not demonstrating what is asked, unless perhaps they were to explicitly indicate lines 2, 3, and 4 are equivalent. Unless the student indicates otherwise, the convention is that they are indicating that line 1 implies line 2, line 2 implies line 3, and so forth. One student even put a "therefore" symbol in the last line, which is especially egregious.
What I would like to see is
x^2 - x = 2^2 - 2 = 4 - 2 = 2
4/x = 4/2 = 2
Therefore x^2 - x = 4/x when x=2.
But what they have written is most certainly not correct, and I don't know where this habit comes from.
Seriously. I think the habbit comes from, they do it like that in school (with equivalences), and then at university you tell them they should not use equivalences...It's definitely ugly, but lines 2, 3 and 4 are equivalent to each other, so they are demonstrating what you are asking.
If I really wanted to do it this way for some reason, I'd say "let's assume that 2 is a solution (line 2). Equivalently, we have (line 3). Which is equivalent to 2=2, which is always right. Hence, our assumption was right."
I guess you would rather see "x^2 - x - 4/x = ... = 0" ?
It's not just ugly. They are not demonstrating what is asked, unless perhaps they were to explicitly indicate lines 2, 3, and 4 are equivalent. Unless the student indicates otherwise, the convention is that they are indicating that line 1 implies line 2, line 2 implies line 3, and so forth. One student even put a "therefore" symbol in the last line, which is especially egregious.
What I would like to see is
x^2 - x = 2^2 - 2 = 4 - 2 = 2
4/x = 4/2 = 2
Therefore x^2 - x = 4/x when x=2.
But what they have written is most certainly not correct, and I don't know where this habit comes from.
It's definitely ugly, but lines 2, 3 and 4 are equivalent to each other, so they are demonstrating what you are asking.
If I really wanted to do it this way for some reason, I'd say "let's assume that 2 is a solution (line 2). Equivalently, we have (line 3). Which is equivalent to 2=2, which is always right. Hence, our assumption was right."
I guess you would rather see "x^2 - x - 4/x = ... = 0" ?
It's not just ugly. They are not demonstrating what is asked, unless perhaps they were to explicitly indicate lines 2, 3, and 4 are equivalent. Unless the student indicates otherwise, the convention is that they are indicating that line 1 implies line 2, line 2 implies line 3, and so forth. One student even put a "therefore" symbol in the last line, which is especially egregious.
What I would like to see is
x^2 - x = 2^2 - 2 = 4 - 2 = 2
4/x = 4/2 = 2
Therefore x^2 - x = 4/x when x=2.
But what they have written is most certainly not correct, and I don't know where this habit comes from.
It's definitely ugly, but lines 2, 3 and 4 are equivalent to each other, so they are demonstrating what you are asking.
If I really wanted to do it this way for some reason, I'd say "let's assume that 2 is a solution (line 2). Equivalently, we have (line 3). Which is equivalent to 2=2, which is always right. Hence, our assumption was right."
I guess you would rather see "x^2 - x - 4/x = ... = 0" ?
It's not just ugly. They are not demonstrating what is asked, unless perhaps they were to explicitly indicate lines 2, 3, and 4 are equivalent. Unless the student indicates otherwise, the convention is that they are indicating that line 1 implies line 2, line 2 implies line 3, and so forth. One student even put a "therefore" symbol in the last line, which is especially egregious.
What I would like to see is
x^2 - x = 2^2 - 2 = 4 - 2 = 2
4/x = 4/2 = 2
Therefore x^2 - x = 4/x when x=2.
But what they have written is most certainly not correct, and I don't know where this habit comes from.
Algebra as taught to HS students (in the US) uses the format you presented first. And all of calculus that I remember (a year of high school, plus a year of college including differential equations) also used that general format. Similarly in all my engineering classes.
Is the problem that they are supposed to be showing a formal proof, and are instead working the algebra? What you've given as preferred seems to be shorthand notation for a proof.
I work at a board game store now!
Let the equation be x - 1 = sqrt(x+5). Show x=4 is a solution. They would writeWhy would they write 9 = 9 and 4 = 4? In what you wrote first, they're inserting x=2 into the equation and then verifying that it's true, which does prove that x=2 is a solution to the original equation unless I'm mistaken. In these examples, they're doing the same thing until the last line where they just pull some random numbers out of their asses.
x - 1 = sqrt(x + 5)
4 - 1 = sqrt(4 + 5)
3 = sqrt(9)
9 = 9
Big checkmark
On the other hand, if they wanted to verify that x= -1 is a solution, they would write
x - 1 = sqrt(x + 5)
-1 - 1 = sqrt(-1 + 5)
-2 = sqrt(4)
4 = 4
Big checkmark
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What would verifying mean if not to prove it? Those two terms are synonymous. And it's not an issue of a preferred format. What I wrote first simply does not verify the statement. Here's another example.
Let the equation be x - 1 = sqrt(x+5). Show x=4 is a solution. They would write
x - 1 = sqrt(x + 5)
4 - 1 = sqrt(4 + 5)
3 = sqrt(9)
9 = 9
Big checkmark
On the other hand, if they wanted to verify that x= -1 is a solution, they would write
x - 1 = sqrt(x + 5)
-1 - 1 = sqrt(-1 + 5)
-2 = sqrt(4)
4 = 4
Big checkmark
So, I don't really understand your problem in the original example. Could you tried to explain it in a way that, say, a high school math student who was taught to do this would understand?
x^2 - x = 4/x
2^2 - 2 = 4/2
4 - 2 = 2
2 = 2
It's definitely ugly, but lines 2, 3 and 4 are equivalent to each other, so they are demonstrating what you are asking.
If I really wanted to do it this way for some reason, I'd say "let's assume that 2 is a solution (line 2). Equivalently, we have (line 3). Which is equivalent to 2=2, which is always right. Hence, our assumption was right."
I guess you would rather see "x^2 - x - 4/x = ... = 0" ?
It's not just ugly. They are not demonstrating what is asked, unless perhaps they were to explicitly indicate lines 2, 3, and 4 are equivalent. Unless the student indicates otherwise, the convention is that they are indicating that line 1 implies line 2, line 2 implies line 3, and so forth. One student even put a "therefore" symbol in the last line, which is especially egregious.
What I would like to see is
x^2 - x = 2^2 - 2 = 4 - 2 = 2
4/x = 4/2 = 2
Therefore x^2 - x = 4/x when x=2.
But what they have written is most certainly not correct, and I don't know where this habit comes from.
It's definitely ugly, but lines 2, 3 and 4 are equivalent to each other, so they are demonstrating what you are asking.
If I really wanted to do it this way for some reason, I'd say "let's assume that 2 is a solution (line 2). Equivalently, we have (line 3). Which is equivalent to 2=2, which is always right. Hence, our assumption was right."
I guess you would rather see "x^2 - x - 4/x = ... = 0" ?
It's not just ugly. They are not demonstrating what is asked, unless perhaps they were to explicitly indicate lines 2, 3, and 4 are equivalent. Unless the student indicates otherwise, the convention is that they are indicating that line 1 implies line 2, line 2 implies line 3, and so forth. One student even put a "therefore" symbol in the last line, which is especially egregious.
What I would like to see is
x^2 - x = 2^2 - 2 = 4 - 2 = 2
4/x = 4/2 = 2
Therefore x^2 - x = 4/x when x=2.
But what they have written is most certainly not correct, and I don't know where this habit comes from.
You have not been clear that you are expecting a higher level of formality when presenting answers. And you should be clear that the point of these stupid questions is to practice writing in a higher level of formality, not to review basic high school algebra.
What the students write down makes clear that they plugged in numbers and did enough calculations that they convinced themselves that 2 is a solution. They have not formally written out the verification process, though. It's scratch work, not proof. The "bad habit" comes from not having to write out formal proofs for stupid things.
I think the problem is that they haven't done things like you think they have when they haven't.
Peebles is right, and it's a much bigger problem with trig identities, where you may be motivated to manipulate both sides. So students are asked to show P=Q and they goI'd like to see an example of this, just to convince myself.
P=Q
[Do some manipulations]
...
P=Q
So P=Q because P=Q. And it can actually be false that P=Q, but everything else was correct, so the argument is valid, given the (untrue) start. So they "proved" something that is false to be true.
And yes, they get taught this in high school and possibly by informal college teachers.
I think the problem is that they haven't done things like you think they have when they haven't.
The don't think it be like it is, but it do.
I work at a board game store now!
Nice!
Please hide all of thier copies of Fluxx in a fire outside
I don't think any Twitch Plays Pokemon stuff needs its own thread anymore.saltybet + tpp = ??
I checked in on the stream, and it seems like right now they're playing Platinum. However, there's also a side game of Pokemon Stadium 2. Everyone starts with $1000, it shows 2 teams of Pokemon, you place a bet, and then they randomly fight. Only restriction is that if you would go below $100, you stay at $100 instead.
This might be the only reason I watch the stream now.
Bah, enough of that math stuff. Here are some jokes. And to make them funnier some British guy interrupts to explain them.
He probably meant to type "brutish", it's an easy mistake to make since U and I are right next to each other on the keyboard. By the way, I just realized that the last part of my previous sentence sounds a lot more romantic than I intended when you read it out loud.Bah, enough of that math stuff. Here are some jokes. And to make them funnier some British guy interrupts to explain them.
People from Australia are referred to as "British" now?
Bah, enough of that math stuff. Here are some jokes. And to make them funnier some British guy interrupts to explain them.
People from Australia are referred to as "British" now?
I work at a board game store now!
Nice!
Please hide all of thier copies of Fluxx in a fire outside
Hey! I collect Fluxx!*
*by collect I mean, I drunkenly lost my girlfriend's base game**, with tons of rare promos and the original versions of many cards, back when they were promos first, and have dedicated myself to re-creating the lost deck with the original versions of these cards. Anybody have the promo version of Final Card Random from 3.0?
**she doesn't actually care that this happened
It's definitely ugly, but lines 2, 3 and 4 are equivalent to each other, so they are demonstrating what you are asking.
If I really wanted to do it this way for some reason, I'd say "let's assume that 2 is a solution (line 2). Equivalently, we have (line 3). Which is equivalent to 2=2, which is always right. Hence, our assumption was right."
I guess you would rather see "x^2 - x - 4/x = ... = 0" ?
It's not just ugly. They are not demonstrating what is asked, unless perhaps they were to explicitly indicate lines 2, 3, and 4 are equivalent. Unless the student indicates otherwise, the convention is that they are indicating that line 1 implies line 2, line 2 implies line 3, and so forth. One student even put a "therefore" symbol in the last line, which is especially egregious.
What I would like to see is
x^2 - x = 2^2 - 2 = 4 - 2 = 2
4/x = 4/2 = 2
Therefore x^2 - x = 4/x when x=2.
But what they have written is most certainly not correct, and I don't know where this habit comes from.
You have not been clear that you are expecting a higher level of formality when presenting answers. And you should be clear that the point of these stupid questions is to practice writing in a higher level of formality, not to review basic high school algebra.
What the students write down makes clear that they plugged in numbers and did enough calculations that they convinced themselves that 2 is a solution. They have not formally written out the verification process, though. It's scratch work, not proof. The "bad habit" comes from not having to write out formal proofs for stupid things.
But it really does matter. Like for verifying trig identities
The example I gave here was just for illustration. The problem I gave them asked them to show that a certain function is a solution to a given differential equation.
But this is what you have to teach. Why it matters. And convince them that the extra work it takes to formally write it out is sometimes needed. Because often, it's not.
But this is what you have to teach. Why it matters. And convince them that the extra work it takes to formally write it out is sometimes needed. Because often, it's not.
There's a limit to what you can teach someone in one semester. I did teach them what solutions to differential equations are. I did numerous examples. I taught them about solutions to linear systems of algebraic equations and to linear systems of differential equations. I taught them about eigenvectors, eigenvalues, Laplace transforms and so on. How much time am I supposed to devote to explain why circular arguments are not valid? They've already taken half a dozen other math classes at university in addition to years of math classes in high school. Plus just everyday experience and logic, including in other courses. If they don't already grasp that circular reasoning is flawed, what am I supposed to do about it?
sqt(9) ?=? 3
Are they equal? I don't know. It's not obvious. Hmmm. I don't know how to take the square root of 9. Let's square both sides, instead. If the square is equal the square root must be equal, right?
9 ?=? 9
YES! So, I can start with 9 = 9 and go up the page to what we were asked to verify. BIG CHECKMARK.
sqt(9) ?=? 3
Are they equal? I don't know. It's not obvious. Hmmm. I don't know how to take the square root of 9. Let's square both sides, instead. If the square is equal the square root must be equal, right?
9 ?=? 9
YES! So, I can start with 9 = 9 and go up the page to what we were asked to verify. BIG CHECKMARK.
I agree with most of what you're saying, as I would certainly verify a solution by plugging it in and rearranging to get 0=0. But this example of SirPeebles' is very different, as the squaring is irreversible. I'd happily accept the first example, but wouldn't accept a "verification" that lost information by squaring.
But this is what you have to teach. Why it matters. And convince them that the extra work it takes to formally write it out is sometimes needed. Because often, it's not.
There's a limit to what you can teach someone in one semester. I did teach them what solutions to differential equations are. I did numerous examples. I taught them about solutions to linear systems of algebraic equations and to linear systems of differential equations. I taught them about eigenvectors, eigenvalues, Laplace transforms and so on. How much time am I supposed to devote to explain why circular arguments are not valid? They've already taken half a dozen other math classes at university in addition to years of math classes in high school. Plus just everyday experience and logic, including in other courses. If they don't already grasp that circular reasoning is flawed, what am I supposed to do about it? Maybe I'm just an awful teacher.
I work at a board game store now!
Nice!
Please hide all of thier copies of Fluxx in a fire outside
Hey! I collect Fluxx!*
*by collect I mean, I drunkenly lost my girlfriend's base game**, with tons of rare promos and the original versions of many cards, back when they were promos first, and have dedicated myself to re-creating the lost deck with the original versions of these cards. Anybody have the promo version of Final Card Random from 3.0?
**she doesn't actually care that this happened
Oh dear.
I have removed the +1 I gave you and will be withholding future +1's until you learn the error of your ways.
I think (at least what I would think they are thinking) is "If P is true, and I use that in a situation, I should be able to get another statement which is obviously true."
[checking this]
"P is true because when you assume P is true you get another statement which is true."
If P wasn't true, then 2 != 2, or such nonsense.
I think (at least what I would think they are thinking) is "If P is true, and I use that in a situation, I should be able to get another statement which is obviously true."
[checking this]
"P is true because when you assume P is true you get another statement which is true."
If P wasn't true, then 2 != 2, or such nonsense.
PSA: I bought some lupini beans on a whim at an imported foods shop. I soaked them overnight and started cooking them. After tasting one or two I decided to check online to see how long they are supposed to take. Apparently there is an extensive two week soaking process that they must go through or else they are toxic! I looked into things a bit more, and apparently I purchased "sweet" lupini beans, which have less of the toxin. Hopefully I don't die. I'm just going to toss these beans and go get a veggie burger at a pub.
So, I don't really understand your problem in the original example. Could you tried to explain it in a way that, say, a high school math student who was taught to do this would understand?Quotex^2 - x = 4/x
2^2 - 2 = 4/2
4 - 2 = 2
2 = 2
I would point to line 2 and asked them why that is true. Probably they will say "I just plugged in x=2". I would ask them if 3^2 - 3 = 4/3 is also true since it is just plugging in x=3. Hopefully they would say that it isn't, so I would ask them again why it is true for x=2. At this point they would probably either say that they don't know, or they would say it is because 4 -2 really does equal 4/2. After they explain that, I would tell them that that it what I wanted them to say in the first place.
Now, it is true that one can treat a statement like 3^2 - 3 = 4/3 more abstractly as an object with a truth value. Then you can string together a chain of logical equivalences, ultimately resulting in a true statement being equivalent to the statement "x=2 is a solution". But that is quite abstract and subtle. Better to just tell them not to include a statement in their argument if they have not yet demonstrated that it is true.
The example I gave here was just for illustration. The problem I gave them asked them to show that a certain function is a solution to a given differential equation.A completely equivalent question is literally on the Calc II final that I'm giving my students tomorrow. A solution similar to the one you wrote would get full points. I beseech you to give your students full points. There's a point in teaching how mathematical formality should work and I mention this in many of my classes. But I wouldn't expect a student in a general class to be assessed on mathematical formality. If your class was titled "Methods of Proof", and the formality was the main issue, then sure, mark off. But if your class hit a wide range of topics, then the main take-away is that they understand what it means to be a solution to a differential equation, and properly substitute the terms y' and y.
So, I don't really understand your problem in the original example. Could you tried to explain it in a way that, say, a high school math student who was taught to do this would understand?Quotex^2 - x = 4/x
2^2 - 2 = 4/2
4 - 2 = 2
2 = 2
I would point to line 2 and asked them why that is true. Probably they will say "I just plugged in x=2". I would ask them if 3^2 - 3 = 4/3 is also true since it is just plugging in x=3. Hopefully they would say that it isn't, so I would ask them again why it is true for x=2. At this point they would probably either say that they don't know, or they would say it is because 4 -2 really does equal 4/2. After they explain that, I would tell them that that it what I wanted them to say in the first place.
Now, it is true that one can treat a statement like 3^2 - 3 = 4/3 more abstractly as an object with a truth value. Then you can string together a chain of logical equivalences, ultimately resulting in a true statement being equivalent to the statement "x=2 is a solution". But that is quite abstract and subtle. Better to just tell them not to include a statement in their argument if they have not yet demonstrated that it is true.
The students' method is perfectly valid. Mentally, they're doing the exact same work that I do when I verify solutions. Basically, treat every equality as a symbol which is "=?" (meaning, "these possibly be equal"...at the last line, with their checkmark, they have verified that equality holds at all lines).
This is a perfectly valid method of verifying a solution, assuming each step is reversible. I would use it in papers. And take serious issue with any referee who objects.The example I gave here was just for illustration. The problem I gave them asked them to show that a certain function is a solution to a given differential equation.A completely equivalent question is literally on the Calc II final that I'm giving my students tomorrow. A solution similar to the one you wrote would get full points. I beseech you to give your students full points. There's a point in teaching how mathematical formality should work and I mention this in many of my classes. But I wouldn't expect a student in a general class to be assessed on mathematical formality. If your class was titled "Methods of Proof", and the formality was the main issue, then sure, mark off. But if your class hit a wide range of topics, then the main take-away is that they understand what it means to be a solution to a differential equation, and properly substitute the terms y' and y.
It isn't a level of formality thing though. I'm not looking for anything particularly formal or precisely worded. But the underlying logical structure of what they've written down is
"I want to prove P. If P is true, then 2=2. 2=2 is true, therefore P is true."
Maybe that's not what the reasoning in their head is saying, but I'm not sure. Maybe it is clear to you, but many students approach these things quite mechanically and are unable to articulate the reasoning when pressed. All I can go by is what is written down. Again, I am not looking for any fancy notation or style. But the underlying structure of the written argument needs to be valid. It's not a trick question or anything. Nor is about level of formality.
Honestly I'm rather taken aback by the resistance I've found here.
And by the way, I'm just marking them wrong on one problem. It's not like I'm failing them and petitioning that they be expelled from the university or anything. Sometimes a student needs the concreteness of their answer being marked wrong before they really start questioning what they think they already know. I can go on in lecture as much as I want about the proper way of verifying solutions, but I find that students have this issue ingrained already and just zone out during such lectures, assuring themselves that they already know how to solve equations.
Also: How many college instructors do we have in this thread, anyway? I count at least three specifically declared (me, Peebles, shraeye). Anyone else?
1. Assume that x = 2 is a solution
2. If assumption 1 is true, both sides of the equation will evaluate to the same number when x = 2
3. Both sides of the equation evaluate to 2 when x = 2
4. Therefore assumption 1 is true.
1) Assume -3=3.That's why you check if both sides are non-negative before squaring them.
2) Then (-3)^2 = (3)^2
3) 9 = 9
4) Statement (3) is true, therefore the assumption (1) is true.
1) Assume -3=3.That's why you check if both sides are non-negative before squaring them.
2) Then (-3)^2 = (3)^2
3) 9 = 9
4) Statement (3) is true, therefore the assumption (1) is true.
1) Assume -3=3.That's why you check if both sides are non-negative before squaring them.
2) Then (-3)^2 = (3)^2
3) 9 = 9
4) Statement (3) is true, therefore the assumption (1) is true.
Quote1. Assume that x = 2 is not a solution
2. If assumption 1 is true, both sides of the equation will evaluate to different numbers when x = 2
3. Both sides of the equation evaluate to 2 when x = 2
4. Therefore (not assumption 1) is true.
So, looking at the problem you've presented, the method of solution the students used, and the method of solution you want, I'm going to say that this most definitely is a level of formality thing. The solution the students present follow a logical flow for a conditional proof:
1. Assume that x = 2 is a solution
2. If assumption 1 is true, both sides of the equation will evaluate to the same number when x = 2
3. Both sides of the equation evaluate to 2 when x = 2
4. Therefore assumption 1 is true.
So, looking at the problem you've presented, the method of solution the students used, and the method of solution you want, I'm going to say that this most definitely is a level of formality thing. The solution the students present follow a logical flow for a conditional proof:
1. Assume that x = 2 is a solution
2. If assumption 1 is true, both sides of the equation will evaluate to the same number when x = 2
3. Both sides of the equation evaluate to 2 when x = 2
4. Therefore assumption 1 is true.
This is not valid reasoning, which is precisely my objection.
This stuff is totally not random.
x^2 - Zx = 4/x - (Z-1)x
In other words, it is not sufficient to deduce a true statement as a consequence of my hunch. Rather, I need to deduce my hunch as a consequence of some true statement.Wouldn't deducing your hunch as a consequence of a some true statement be the equivalent of ignoring the fact that we already know that x = 2 and just solving the equation normally?
By the way, I am giving them partial credit and lots of it. 80% of the points if they wrote down what I've been complaining about. They certainly have demonstrated an understanding of much of what I'm testing. But even though they've hit most of the key ideas, they did not put these ideas together into a well reasoned argument.
And this is not just a math thing. Surely the same shows up when a student does a lab report for a chem class. They take the data properly and do the correct calculations for analysis, but when it comes to determining the conclusions their reasoning is shaky. Hell, maybe they reached the correct conclusions, but you can see that their reasoning is incorrect. You don't give them an F, but you don't give them an A+ either.
Nor is this just for science. A student could be writing a feminist analysis of a novel for a literature class, or writing a paper about the economic causes of World War 2 for a history class. They may hit upon lots of salient points, but if they flounder when collecting these points together into a well reasoned and articulated argument then they'll get what, a B? Certainly not an A+. And no one would dismiss this as "literary formality" or question whether history instructor specified that reasoning had to be valid.
No, solving a third order equation is not that much fun without looking up formulas. On the other hand, the sequence:In other words, it is not sufficient to deduce a true statement as a consequence of my hunch. Rather, I need to deduce my hunch as a consequence of some true statement.Wouldn't deducing your hunch as a consequence of a some true statement be the equivalent of ignoring the fact that we already know that x = 2 and just solving the equation normally?
- If both sides evaluate to the same number, the Assumption is true
- Both sides evaluate to 2
is checked quite easily.
I think maybe we're all talking around each other?Never, this is the internet after all...
I think part of the problem may be the phrasing of my proof. Consider without any assumptions:
(1) x = 2 is a solution of Eqn. A iff both sides of Eqn. A will evaluate to the same number when x is set to 2.
(2) Both sides of Eqn. A evaluate to 2 when x = 2. (Demonstrated)
(3) Therefore, x = 2 is a solution of Eqn. A.
I think the problem is I wasn't using the biconditional, and I'm almost certain the biconditional applies to solutions of equations. Now, it's reasonable to question whether what the student presented satisfies as a demonstration of (2). And using the wrong reasoning to demonstrate (2) is certainly cause for deduction of points.
T1 S1
= =
T2 S2
= =
... ...
= =
Tn = Sn
...
Also: How many college instructors do we have in this thread, anyway? I count at least three specifically declared (me, Peebles, shraeye). Anyone else?
I taught undergrad courses while I was doing my PhD, but I went into industry instead of academia.
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Vote: Axxle
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Vote: Axxle
If Axxle is a substitute teacher I'm looking at you next.
vote: Axxle
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Vote: Axxle
If Axxle is a substitute teacher I'm looking at you next.
vote: Axxle
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Vote: Axxle
If Axxle is a substitute teacher I'm looking at you next.
vote: Axxle
Oh gosh as of tomorrow, I'm a substitute teacher (no really, this is actually true IRL), but please don't vote me!
Everything I know about British schools comes from Harry Potter (for secondary school) and Connie Willis's Fire Watch universe (for colleges).
(https://31.media.tumblr.com/aebd3fe929947c4bfe5aabd9acde868e/tumblr_n4zd4d99lc1ro5xweo1_400.gif)
I don't watch baseball. Can someone explain what's happening here?
The post had this additional context:
"This double play was officially scored: 4-3-3-6-3-4-3-4-5-2."
I can't tell exactly from the meme but there are two rundowns and I think the guy going for home is tagged out while the guy who was won first gets to to third. Maybe there were runners on first and second, somebody flied out and the runners tagged? There's probably a full video somewhere.
(https://31.media.tumblr.com/aebd3fe929947c4bfe5aabd9acde868e/tumblr_n4zd4d99lc1ro5xweo1_400.gif)
I don't watch baseball. Can someone explain what's happening here?
The post had this additional context:
"This double play was officially scored: 4-3-3-6-3-4-3-4-5-2."
I can't tell from the gif exactly what's up, but the number notation at the bottom indicates who had the ball during the play, with 3 = 1st base, 4 = 2nd base, 5 = shortstop, 6 = 3rd base, and 2 = catcher.
I don't watch baseball either, but I'd love to see the video so I can tell what's going on.
Should've been a dom.Also: How many college instructors do we have in this thread, anyway? I count at least three specifically declared (me, Peebles, shraeye). Anyone else?Claim: third party, neither professor nor student
Vote: Axxle
If Axxle is a substitute teacher I'm looking at you next.
vote: Axxle
Oh gosh as of tomorrow, I'm a substitute teacher (no really, this is actually true IRL), but please don't vote me!
A sub? Dude, you're so screwed...
Yeah. That.
So here's an observation I've made from driving into Baltimore almost every week for the past ten years or so:
Without fail, the first person you see when driving into Baltimore will be a crackhead. Just try and prove me wrong.
That was DC. He also liked prostitutes.
That was DC. He also liked prostitutes.
Okay, but they're kind of close, and I wanted to make the joke, so let's just pretend it works.
Yeah. That.
I don't know if all this helped me understand it at all. :P
Python library
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Vote: Axxle
If Axxle is a substitute teacher I'm looking at you next.
vote: Axxle
Oh gosh as of tomorrow, I'm a substitute teacher (no really, this is actually true IRL), but please don't vote me!
A sub? Dude, you're so screwed...
...or maybe kids in Britain aren't as troublesome as kids in the US?
(http://i.lvme.me/qh93ssh.jpg)None of the teachers at my school do that, they all just sit down and use PowerPoint presentations.
This stuff is totally not random.
There was this adult-oriented cartoon show called Bromwell High. I'm guessing the school you subbed at was better than the school portrayed in that show.Also: How many college instructors do we have in this thread, anyway? I count at least three specifically declared (me, Peebles, shraeye). Anyone else?Claim: third party, neither professor nor student
Vote: Axxle
If Axxle is a substitute teacher I'm looking at you next.
vote: Axxle
Oh gosh as of tomorrow, I'm a substitute teacher (no really, this is actually true IRL), but please don't vote me!
A sub? Dude, you're so screwed...
...or maybe kids in Britain aren't as troublesome as kids in the US?
Depends on thekingdomschool. The one I was at is kinda interesting - it's in a fairly deprived area of the city, so it gets a lot of intake of troublesome children, but that same area is also where a lot of students from the university live, and a moderate number stay in the area, have kids and they eventually go to this school, meaning you end up with some real troublemakers who just won't listen, and some kids who are exceptional.
As for my first day working, it went pretty well. I enjoyed it. I may or may not be back there tomorrow.
Or Abbey Grove.Just wanted to let you know you had 666 respect. Here, have a +1.
Or Abbey Grove.Just wanted to let you know you had 666 respect. Here, have a +1.
I think I'm just going to reply to innocuous statements with, "You're such a racist."
"I don't like drinking milk."
"You're such a racist."
"That asshole just cut me off."
"You're such a racist."
"I love discarding my opponent's Sea Hag with my own."
"You're such a racist."
Or Class of Nuke 'Em High.
I think I'm just going to reply to innocuous statements with, "You're such a racist."
"I don't like drinking milk."
"You're such a racist."
"That a****** just cut me off."
"You're such a racist."
"I love discarding my opponent's Sea Hag with my own."
"You're such a racist."
I'm going to append all of my statements with, "Is that racist?"
Is that racist?
Or Class of Nuke 'Em High.
Troma?
\newcommand{\QR}[2]{
\raisebox{1ex}{\ensuremath{#1}}
\ensuremath{\mkern-3mu}\bigg/\ensuremath{\mkern-3mu}
\raisebox{-1ex}{\ensuremath{#2}}}
\begin{document}
Seien $W$ und $Z$ wegzusammenhängende Räume mit nichtdegerierten Basispunkten $w_0$ beziehungsweise $z_0$. Dann sind $\QR{\Sigma W \times Z}{\{w_0\}\times Z}$ und $\Sigma (W\vee(W\wedge Z))$ schwach homotopieäquivalent.
\end{document}
However, this causes an ugly looking larger distance between lines at this point, but I don't want to put it into it's own line either.With all the mathematicians around here, there's surely someone who can help me with a Latex problem. I'm trying to nicely put a quotient space into a lemma, but I have a hard time making that look nice. What I'm currently using is this:Nichtdegeriert -> Nichtdegeneriert?Code: [Select]\newcommand{\QR}[2]{
However, this causes an ugly looking larger distance between lines at this point, but I don't want to put it into it's own line either.
\raisebox{1ex}{\ensuremath{#1}}
\ensuremath{\mkern-3mu}\bigg/\ensuremath{\mkern-3mu}
\raisebox{-1ex}{\ensuremath{#2}}}
\begin{document}
Seien $W$ und $Z$ wegzusammenhängende Räume mit nichtdegerierten Basispunkten $w_0$ beziehungsweise $z_0$. Dann sind $\QR{\Sigma W \times Z}{\{w_0\}\times Z}$ und $\Sigma (W\vee(W\wedge Z))$ schwach homotopieäquivalent.
\end{document}
Any suggestions on how to make this visually appealing?
\documentclass{minimal}
\usepackage{amsmath}
\usepackage{xfrac}
\begin{document}
Seien $W$ und $Z$ wegzusammenhängende Räume mit nichtdegerierten Basispunkten $w_0$ beziehungsweise $z_0$. Dann sind $\sfrac{\Sigma W \times Z}{\{w_0\}\times Z}$ und $\Sigma (W\vee(W\wedge Z))$ schwach homotopieäquivalent.
\end{document}
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I'd just use $(\Sigma W \times Z)/(\{w_0\}\times Z)$. You can even leave out the parentheses, the meaning should still be clear (technically it is ambiguous, but it was done in the lecture notes (http://www.math.ru.nl/~mgroth/teaching/htpy13/Section02.pdf) from which I learned homotopy theory, see e.g. Definition 9 and Example 10).The author of the book I'm working with did this (without parentheses). It confused me to no end why he was collapsing single points.
Dann besteht eine schwache Homotopieäquivalenz
\[\QR{\Sigma W\times Z}{\{w_0\}\times Z}\to\Sigma(W\vee(W\wedge Z)).\]
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Baby is due May 7th.
I'd just use $(\Sigma W \times Z)/(\{w_0\}\times Z)$. You can even leave out the parentheses, the meaning should still be clear (technically it is ambiguous, but it was done in the lecture notes (http://www.math.ru.nl/~mgroth/teaching/htpy13/Section02.pdf) from which I learned homotopy theory, see e.g. Definition 9 and Example 10).The author of the book I'm working with did this (without parentheses). It confused me to no end why he was collapsing single points.
I think I found a solution I like, going withCode: [Select]Dann besteht eine schwache Homotopieäquivalenz
\[\QR{\Sigma W\times Z}{\{w_0\}\times Z}\to\Sigma(W\vee(W\wedge Z)).\]
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Utah: where you can have all 4 seasons in one day.
That being said, I wouldn't expect it to be implemented quickly, assuming it's more on the order of Black Market and Stash (rather than Envoy, Walled Village, and Governor). Basically, if it needs a new interface to do its thing, I expect it to take awhile.Here's a secret about the promo that perhaps it's time to reveal:
LastFootnote playtested the promo.
Utah: where you can have all 4 seasons in one day.
There are 4 seasons? I only know of 2.
http://benjaminlmoore.wordpress.com/2014/03/06/most-common-rng-seeds-r-github/If it's something I'm going to have to debug, I set the seed to something recognisable but unusual - like a few digits of pi, or a nice big power of 2 - so that I can rule out unusual results from the RNG fairly early on as a potential source of error. Then I will sometimes drop the seed for production runs, although not always because I'm lazy like that.
Perfect for this thread: A blog post I randomly found about the seeds programmers random use for their pseudo-random number generators. (Spoiler: Everyone just uses 1. Seems legit.)
Aside: In the far past when I've done programming and needed random, I usually seeded using microtime(). Anyone else do some variant of that?
Utah: where you can have all 4 seasons in one day.
There are 4 seasons? I only know of 2.
Eh, Utah really slowed down around season 3, season 4 isn't even worth watching
It's always nice to finally understand why something I knew was true. For instance, I learned a while ago that e^(i*pi) is equal to -1, but I never knew why. In a calculus textbook I was reading, he went off on a random tangent (not a sine (but now I might be going off on a cotangent mentioning this)) about imaginary exponents, and I realized what was going on while it was happening.
It's always nice to finally understand why something I knew was true. For instance, I learned a while ago that e^(i*pi) is equal to -1, but I never knew why. In a calculus textbook I was reading, he went off on a random tangent (not a sine (but now I might be going off on a cotangent mentioning this)) about imaginary exponents, and I realized what was going on while it was happening.
And now you know why all of those trigonometry formulae work too!
It's always nice to finally understand why something I knew was true. For instance, I learned a while ago that e^(i*pi) is equal to -1, but I never knew why. In a calculus textbook I was reading, he went off on a random tangent (not a sine (but now I might be going off on a cotangent mentioning this)) about imaginary exponents, and I realized what was going on while it was happening.I think that's a big reason people don't like math early on, everything just seems so arbitrary. It's when you get into the reasons behind why formulas work the way they work when it clicks.
It's always nice to finally understand why something I knew was true. For instance, I learned a while ago that e^(i*pi) is equal to -1, but I never knew why. In a calculus textbook I was reading, he went off on a random tangent (not a sine (but now I might be going off on a cotangent mentioning this)) about imaginary exponents, and I realized what was going on while it was happening.
And now you know why all of those trigonometry formulae work too!
I hate teaching trig in classes that don't yet have Euler's formula. Well, that's not true; I still enjoy trig. But it is so much more elegant with Euler's formula.
Can you elaborate on the tangent being the length of some tangent line?
I haven't heard of that and am quite intrigued to hear.
Can you elaborate on the tangent being the length of some tangent line?
I haven't heard of that and am quite intrigued to hear.
Draw a unit circle and an angle (say, in the first quadrant) in the standard way, draw the tangent to the circle at the obvious point, and look at the length of the line segment joining the unit circle to the x-axis. It is the tangent of the original angle.
(http://www.mathnstuff.com/math/spoken/here/2class/330/gif/pyth4x.gif)
The tangent and cotangent are both segments tangent to the circle; the secant and cosecant are both segments secant to the circle.
Note this diagram also shows all the Pythagorean identities.
(http://www.mathnstuff.com/math/spoken/here/2class/330/gif/pyth4x.gif)
The tangent and cotangent are both segments tangent to the circle; the secant and cosecant are both segments secant to the circle.
Note this diagram also shows all the Pythagorean identities.
Wait, that isn't even the line segment I was talking about for tangent. The one from the point-of-interest to the x-axis tangent to the circle is also tangent, isn't it?
Did you try the xfrac package?
Did you try the xfrac package?
You made that word up, or stole it from Battlestar Galactica or something. That's not a real think you can do to a package.
http://benjaminlmoore.wordpress.com/2014/03/06/most-common-rng-seeds-r-github/
Perfect for this thread: A blog post I randomly found about the seeds programmers random use for their pseudo-random number generators. (Spoiler: Everyone just uses 1. Seems legit.)
Aside: In the far past when I've done programming and needed random, I usually seeded using microtime(). Anyone else do some variant of that?
RANDOMIZE TIME
WHILE NOT FINISHED
Wait, that isn't even the line segment I was talking about for tangent. The one from the point-of-interest to the x-axis tangent to the circle is also tangent, isn't it?
This is an awesome diagram though. I like how it shows all of the identities.
Just draw a unit circle (or any circle, and use the radius as your unit of measurement for lengths).isn't that just the definition of the unit circle - that the radius is your unit of measurement?
Just draw a unit circle (or any circle, and use the radius as your unit of measurement for lengths).isn't that just the definition of the unit circle - that the radius is your unit of measurement?
Wait, that isn't even the line segment I was talking about for tangent. The one from the point-of-interest to the x-axis tangent to the circle is also tangent, isn't it?
This is an awesome diagram though. I like how it shows all of the identities.
You might prefer a coordinate-free description. Just draw a unit circle (or any circle, and use the radius as your unit of measurement for lengths). Then draw two rays coming out from the center where they meet at some angle. Each of these rays meets the circle at one point; choose either one of them and draw the tangent line to the circle through that point. The tangent line has a bounded segment between the two rays, and the length of this segment is the tangent of the angle.
Kirian's diagram and the one you envision differ only by which of the two points you drew the tangent line through. They are of course equivalent by symmetry.
Today I learned that vader is Dutch for father. As in, Darth Vader.were you watching pitch perfect?
Today I learned that vader is Dutch for father. As in, Darth Vader.were you watching pitch perfect?
a movie. they mention that fact in it.Today I learned that vader is Dutch for father. As in, Darth Vader.were you watching pitch perfect?
Nope. I don't know what that is.
(https://31.media.tumblr.com/1aadca97fb8d64b42e4fb9d5a9cf248b/tumblr_n5bon1CA0k1qcn4i6o1_500.png)
Science is scary.
More correlations here. (http://tylervigen.com/)
I got my nails painted for the first time today :)
I got my nails painted for the first time today :)
And by two girls together, no less.
Today I learned that vader is Dutch for father. As in, Darth Vader.
pronounced differently. "Both the Dutch 'vader' and the German 'Vater' are pronounced with the 'a' as in 'far', instead of the 'a' as in 'later'."Today I learned that vader is Dutch for father. As in, Darth Vader.
Which brings the question : how the hell did people not figure this out back then ? Well maybe they did ? I mean anyone speaking Dutch or German (Vater) should have seen it coming.
also the V is more prounounced like in "father" instead like in "Vader". (at least in German, not sure about the Dutch. I would guess it's a bit inbetween for Dutch)pronounced differently. "Both the Dutch 'vader' and the German 'Vater' are pronounced with the 'a' as in 'far', instead of the 'a' as in 'later'."Today I learned that vader is Dutch for father. As in, Darth Vader.
Which brings the question : how the hell did people not figure this out back then ? Well maybe they did ? I mean anyone speaking Dutch or German (Vater) should have seen it coming.
It sounds like F in Heidevolk songs.also the V is more prounounced like in "father" instead like in "Vader". (at least in German, not sure about the Dutch. I would guess it's a bit inbetween for Dutch)pronounced differently. "Both the Dutch 'vader' and the German 'Vater' are pronounced with the 'a' as in 'far', instead of the 'a' as in 'later'."Today I learned that vader is Dutch for father. As in, Darth Vader.
Which brings the question : how the hell did people not figure this out back then ? Well maybe they did ? I mean anyone speaking Dutch or German (Vater) should have seen it coming.
also the V is more prounounced like in "father" instead like in "Vader". (at least in German, not sure about the Dutch. I would guess it's a bit inbetween for Dutch)pronounced differently. "Both the Dutch 'vader' and the German 'Vater' are pronounced with the 'a' as in 'far', instead of the 'a' as in 'later'."Today I learned that vader is Dutch for father. As in, Darth Vader.
Which brings the question : how the hell did people not figure this out back then ? Well maybe they did ? I mean anyone speaking Dutch or German (Vater) should have seen it coming.
But it's entirely possible the German dub used a different name I guess. In France, he's called Dark Vador, for some reason.
I got my nails painted for the first time today :)
And by two girls together, no less.
This is how it always happens, in my experience.
Guys I need help. I'm playing at a mother's day brunch with a ridiculous buffet and I can't stop eating! Ohhh cheesecake!
Guys I need help. I'm playing at a mother's day brunch with a ridiculous buffet and I can't stop eating! Ohhh cheesecake!
Think of the cows!
Long term cookie goal accomplished :)
(http://i.imgur.com/0IDDOeX.png)
Long term cookie goal accomplished :)
You are officially nerdier than I had previously thought. Well done!
What's special about that number?http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avogadro_constant
Guys I need help. I'm playing at a mother's day brunch with a ridiculous buffet and I can't stop eating! Ohhh cheesecake!
Think of the cows!
What's special about that number?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mvxe04wGmTw
What's special about that number?http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avogadro_constant
Quick story:
I was traveling across the country recently and my phone completely died. I was in Akron OH when I decided to walk into some ghetto ass used phone store and overpay for a Droid Razr Maxx. That night I try to activate it and it doesn't work no matter what Verizon tries. The next day is Easter so I can't return the phone and I'm also leaving town so I'm stuck with this broken phone. The day after that I call the place and they tell me to send them the phone and they'll send a new one back, so I do it. Almost a month later, I still don't have that replacement phone. So I called Chase today and told them this story and they gave me all my money back. So in conclusion, fuck you Akron and your dumbass phone scams! I'm gonna go eat a sandwich.
OK!
Quick story:
I was traveling across the country recently and my phone completely died. I was in Akron OH when I decided to walk into some ghetto ass used phone store and overpay for a Droid Razr Maxx. That night I try to activate it and it doesn't work no matter what Verizon tries. The next day is Easter so I can't return the phone and I'm also leaving town so I'm stuck with this broken phone. The day after that I call the place and they tell me to send them the phone and they'll send a new one back, so I do it. Almost a month later, I still don't have that replacement phone. So I called Chase today and told them this story and they gave me all my money back. So in conclusion, fuck you Akron and your dumbass phone scams! I'm gonna go eat a sandwich.
Okay in the past 5 minutes my computer security system has blocked over three dozen "intrusion attempts." All I have open online are this, goko, quicktopic, wikipedia, mafiascum wiki, gmail, google drive, and a document. WHAT IS HAPPENING?!?!?!
Okay in the past 5 minutes my computer security system has blocked over three dozen "intrusion attempts." All I have open online are this, goko, quicktopic, wikipedia, mafiascum wiki, gmail, google drive, and a document. WHAT IS HAPPENING?!?!?!
Disable it, please. I'm THIS CLOSE to hacking your everything but your stupid computer security is stopping my attempts.
> ich hab kein bock so zu hacken wenn der wie ein mädchen sich fire wall versteckt
> elch mach deine scheis wall aus!
Okay in the past 5 minutes my computer security system has blocked over three dozen "intrusion attempts." All I have open online are this, goko, quicktopic, wikipedia, mafiascum wiki, gmail, google drive, and a document. WHAT IS HAPPENING?!?!?!
Okay in the past 5 minutes my computer security system has blocked over three dozen "intrusion attempts." All I have open online are this, goko, quicktopic, wikipedia, mafiascum wiki, gmail, google drive, and a document. WHAT IS HAPPENING?!?!?!
M-E-S-S W-I-T-H T-H-E B-E-S-T
D-I-E L-I-K-E T-H-E R-E-S-T
It's from Hackers, but written like this it'SOkay in the past 5 minutes my computer security system has blocked over three dozen "intrusion attempts." All I have open online are this, goko, quicktopic, wikipedia, mafiascum wiki, gmail, google drive, and a document. WHAT IS HAPPENING?!?!?!
M-E-S-S W-I-T-H T-H-E B-E-S-T
D-I-E L-I-K-E T-H-E R-E-S-T
What is that from? Hackers?
It's from Hackers, but written like this it'SOkay in the past 5 minutes my computer security system has blocked over three dozen "intrusion attempts." All I have open online are this, goko, quicktopic, wikipedia, mafiascum wiki, gmail, google drive, and a document. WHAT IS HAPPENING?!?!?!
M-E-S-S W-I-T-H T-H-E B-E-S-T
D-I-E L-I-K-E T-H-E R-E-S-T
What is that from? Hackers?
http://xkcd.com/1337/
It's from Hackers, but written like this it'SOkay in the past 5 minutes my computer security system has blocked over three dozen "intrusion attempts." All I have open online are this, goko, quicktopic, wikipedia, mafiascum wiki, gmail, google drive, and a document. WHAT IS HAPPENING?!?!?!
M-E-S-S W-I-T-H T-H-E B-E-S-T
D-I-E L-I-K-E T-H-E R-E-S-T
What is that from? Hackers?
http://xkcd.com/1337/
Yep, a little of both. Such an awful movie.
So I have dispatched my team to the disaster recovery sites and am now sitting here in an empty office with poor phone signal and no internet connections
Can I talk about Dominion in this thread?
So I have dispatched my team to the disaster recovery sites and am now sitting here in an empty office with poor phone signal and no internet connections
Wait a minute...
So I have dispatched my team to the disaster recovery sites and am now sitting here in an empty office with poor phone signal and no internet connections
Wait a minute...
I set up a special database connection to Ozle's brain recently, so he doesn't need Internet in order to access the forum. In fact, most of these posts are just imagined thoughts in his head.
I've always been under the assumption that Ozle and f.ds are the same entity.
I've always been under the assumption that Ozle and f.ds are the same entity.
I've always been under the assumption that Ozle and f.ds are the same entity.
SkyNet would have taken over the world by now, but we've kept it trapped in this little forum thinking continuously about Dominion.
Ozle is like Johnny Depp basically
Ah, thought it was a hint you were Celestial Chameleon (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1192628/).Ozle is like Johnny Depp basically
Yeah, in the edward scissorhands days though unfortunately!
At a rehearsal today, I tripped on my own house. It was the most spectacular trip ever, as it was big, loud, and didn't hurt a bit.
Ah, thought it was a hint you were Celestial Chameleon (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1192628/).Ozle is like Johnny Depp basically
Yeah, in the edward scissorhands days though unfortunately!
So, what Internet browsers do you guys use? This is being posted on Opera Coast, which is a really cool and somewhat different browser for mobile devices (iOS only, sorry Android). I use Opera on PC when I can, otherwise Firefox (though I hate the redesign), then Chrome. On Mac I'll just use Safari.I usually use Firefox and then Chrome if Firefox isn't available. And then Safari on iOS. I usually don't care, but I've clicked on Firefox so often that it has slowly grown to become my default browser.
Chrome. Most of the browsers now have the features that Chrome has, but it works well with my gmail and stuff.This.
What's worse, that I've never seen an episode of Breaking Bad or that I really want to see the new Godzilla with that guy from Breaking Bad?
So, what Internet browsers do you guys use? This is being posted on Opera Coast, which is a really cool and somewhat different browser for mobile devices (iOS only, sorry Android). I use Opera on PC when I can, otherwise Firefox (though I hate the redesign), then Chrome. On Mac I'll just use Safari.Opera 12 for most stuff, Chrome for whatever doesn't work on Opera, Firefox for stuff that needs add-ons that only exist for Firefox and sometimes TOR browser for various reasons.
At a rehearsal today, I tripped on my own house. It was the most spectacular trip ever, as it was big, loud, and didn't hurt a bit.
Im not surprised it was spectacular if you tripped over a house!
Internet Explorer.
lol jk
What's the most unusual tune you can play on the drums?Probably this (or another oraalid0nitsi song):
What's the most unusual tune you can play on the drums?Probably this (or another oraalid0nitsi song):
Just download that to your mobile phone, place it on your drums and press the play button.
Then it's the most unusual tune you can play on your recorder.What's the most unusual tune you can play on the drums?Probably this (or another oraalid0nitsi song):
Just download that to your mobile phone, place it on your drums and press the play button.
I dont have any drums, will placing it on my Recorder have the same effect?
Then it's the most unusual tune you can play on your recorder.What's the most unusual tune you can play on the drums?Probably this (or another oraalid0nitsi song):
Just download that to your mobile phone, place it on your drums and press the play button.
I dont have any drums, will placing it on my Recorder have the same effect?
Well this is happening near me.
http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Brush-Fire-Carlsbad-Palomar-Airport-San-Diego-Cal-Fire-259251301.htmlWell this is happening near me.
WTF?
http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Brush-Fire-Carlsbad-Palomar-Airport-San-Diego-Cal-Fire-259251301.htmlWell this is happening near me.
WTF?
I live in San Diego. The fires aren't too near downtown where I'm at but they're still destroying people's homes.
Holy crap.
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/cat-saves-boy-vicious-dog-attack-article-1.1791876
I'm not usually a cat guy, but give that one a medal.
Panda dogs are a thing.
(http://egotvonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/panda-dog-pic-getty-774983705.jpg)
Panda dogs are a thing.
(http://egotvonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/panda-dog-pic-getty-774983705.jpg)
Too bad I can't ask you guys to come see the musical I'm in now...
Too bad I can't ask you guys to come see the musical I'm in now...
I don't know how he does it, but according to the song, he can laugh, so probably singing is possible too.Too bad I can't ask you guys to come see the musical I'm in now...
Musical? You don't even have a mouth.
Too bad I can't ask you guys to come see the musical I'm in now...
Post a video!
Too bad I can't ask you guys to come see the musical I'm in now...
How we compare explosions got revolutionised 3 years ago and I didn't even know it.
[explosions]
does anyone know how many cards there are total in all dominon expansions + base + intrigue?205 unique kingdom cards.
dont wanna open a thread for that
mh... that's not what i was asking. how many physical cards are there including everything (spoils, victory cards, copper, etc)does anyone know how many cards there are total in all dominon expansions + base + intrigue?205 unique kingdom cards.
dont wanna open a thread for that
500 for base, Intrigue, Dark Ages; 300 for Seaside, Prosperity, Hinterlands; 150 for Alchemy, Cornucopia, Guilds. Then you have to decide whether or not to subtract blanks, extra treasures/VP/Curses/Ruins for more players, and/or randomizers; and whether to add the alternate art Base Cards product and/or promos.mh... that's not what i was asking. how many physical cards are there including everything (spoils, victory cards, copper, etc)does anyone know how many cards there are total in all dominon expansions + base + intrigue?205 unique kingdom cards.
dont wanna open a thread for that
500 for base, Intrigue, Dark Ages; 300 for Seaside, Prosperity, Hinterlands; 150 for Alchemy, Cornucopia, Guilds. Then you have to decide whether or not to subtract blanks, extra treasures/VP/Curses/Ruins for more players, and/or randomizers; and whether to add the alternate art Base Cards product and/or promos.mh... that's not what i was asking. how many physical cards are there including everything (spoils, victory cards, copper, etc)does anyone know how many cards there are total in all dominon expansions + base + intrigue?205 unique kingdom cards.
dont wanna open a thread for that
Then you could add foreign versions.
Apart from the part where he mentions the promos right?
Apart from the part where he mentions the promos right?He only mentioned the alternate art promos.
what did i ever do to deserve to have this ozle creature tortuting me all through eternity? just seems really arbitrary and unfair!
My facebook wall is full of politics and it makes me sad. I'm just going to avoid Facebook for about 36 hours until the election is over and we can get back to being in a state where nothing has really changed.
My facebook wall is full of politics and it makes me sad. I'm just going to avoid Facebook for about 36 hours until the election is over and we can get back to being in a state where nothing has really changed.
My facebook wall is full of politics and it makes me sad. I'm just going to avoid Facebook for about 36 hours until the election is over and we can get back to being in a state where nothing has really changed.
Election season in Britain?
http://arxiv.org/pdf/1404.6596v1.pdfI watched a whole bunch of her videos yesterday for the first time and became a huge fan. What a weird coincidence!
Vi Hart is awesome as always.
I finally got around to watching all the videos on her main channel that I hadn't seen before. Now I'm going through her secondary channel, and yes, I'm watching the microwave videos. Very slowly.http://arxiv.org/pdf/1404.6596v1.pdfI watched a whole bunch of her videos yesterday for the first time and became a huge fan. What a weird coincidence!
Vi Hart is awesome as always.
I was helping my mom set up her first smart phone. When I went into the Play Store to update things, I saw recommendations for apps based on apps I had +1'd. Except, I had never seen these apps before. What are you doing, Google?
I was helping my mom set up her first smart phone. When I went into the Play Store to update things, I saw recommendations for apps based on apps I had +1'd. Except, I had never seen these apps before. What are you doing, Google?
They're apps you will +1 in the future
This raised all sorts of questions, like, who are "They"?
what happens if you get a lot of +1s, that would be cool right, it would probably improve your credit rating.
Down with the Fives! (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/App_Development_and_Condiments)
Playing D&D for the first time tomorrow. Gonna be a druid, about to choose a race. Any suggestions for me?
Playing D&D for the first time tomorrow. Gonna be a druid, about to choose a race. Any suggestions for me?
Playing D&D for the first time tomorrow. Gonna be a druid, about to choose a race. Any suggestions for me?
Update: I am a wilden druid wearing leather and wielding a sling. I can talk to fish and summon thousands of tiny forest spirits to lay out bed rolls and cook us a hot meal. Oh yeah.
Update: I am a wilden druid wearing leather and wielding a sling. I can talk to fish and summon thousands of tiny forest spirits to lay out bed rolls and cook us a hot meal. Oh yeah.
That sounds exploitative :-P
Playing D&D for the first time tomorrow. Gonna be a druid, about to choose a race. Any suggestions for me?Goliath is fun (I assume 4e?)
Update: I am a wilden druid wearing leather and wielding a sling. I can talk to fish and summon thousands of tiny forest spirits to lay out bed rolls and cook us a hot meal. Oh yeah.
On a whim, I did a search, and no one here has talked about the glories of Frog Fractions yet.
http://twinbeard.com/frog-fractions
(For people who do play, my one request is that you spoiler your comments. It's better that way.)
I watched a whole bunch of her videos yesterday for the first time and became a huge fan. What a weird coincidence!
On a whim, I did a search, and no one here has talked about the glories of Frog Fractions yet.
http://twinbeard.com/frog-fractions
(For people who do play, my one request is that you spoiler your comments. It's better that way.)
On a whim, I did a search, and no one here has talked about the glories of Frog Fractions yet.
http://twinbeard.com/frog-fractions
(For people who do play, my one request is that you spoiler your comments. It's better that way.)
I loved it. It renewed my unending obsession with fractions.
I finished the game a while ago, but made the mistake of leaving the Palace or whatever before exploring it, at the end, and couldn't muster the will to get there again. Was there anything interesting to do there?
Playing D&D for the first time tomorrow. Gonna be a druid, about to choose a race. Any suggestions for me?
On a whim, I did a search, and no one here has talked about the glories of Frog Fractions yet.
http://twinbeard.com/frog-fractions
(For people who do play, my one request is that you spoiler your comments. It's better that way.)
Playing D&D for the first time tomorrow. Gonna be a druid, about to choose a race. Any suggestions for me?
First time doing any tabletop RPG or D&D in general?
I have my fair share of D&D, but I think I'll use 13th Age as a way to introduce people. It has some crunchy rules too, but it encourages players to be pretty creative in the character. Not to say you can't be creative in D&D, but some GMs can't think outside the box, so it can be a pretty uninspiring time. I guess that's true for any game, though.
Playing D&D for the first time tomorrow. Gonna be a druid, about to choose a race. Any suggestions for me?
First time doing any tabletop RPG or D&D in general?
I have my fair share of D&D, but I think I'll use 13th Age as a way to introduce people. It has some crunchy rules too, but it encourages players to be pretty creative in the character. Not to say you can't be creative in D&D, but some GMs can't think outside the box, so it can be a pretty uninspiring time. I guess that's true for any game, though.
Any RPG! I just finished playing, it was great! And in case anyone wants to put on their robe and wizard hat, I'm a level 2 druid.
Any RPG! I just finished playing, it was great! And in case anyone wants to put on their robe and wizard hat, I'm a level 2 druid.
The game goes on a lot longer than that... keep playing. I'm stuck on the text adventure. Where do I get perfume?
The game goes on a lot longer than that... keep playing. I'm stuck on the text adventure. Where do I get perfume?
How much longer? I played through two different typing tests and had bought the first seven upgrades. The eighth upgrade requires 25k fruit, which seems a long ways away. I didn't pay much attention to how many waves of bugs I had to endure, but there were at least 10 waves with only the typing test as something different. Oh, and the bugs shot at me when I got the dragon, so that's a little different.
And I still don't see how it's teaching fractions.
The game goes on a lot longer than that... keep playing. I'm stuck on the text adventure. Where do I get perfume?
How much longer? I played through two different typing tests and had bought the first seven upgrades. The eighth upgrade requires 25k fruit, which seems a long ways away. I didn't pay much attention to how many waves of bugs I had to endure, but there were at least 10 waves with only the typing test as something different. Oh, and the bugs shot at me when I got the dragon, so that's a little different.
And I still don't see how it's teaching fractions.
You can move more than left and right. Also how is it not teaching fractions. Look at all these fractions everywhere.
A thing that people may have missed -- Buy the uninstall upgrade for the targeting system. Reinstall it. Uninstall it again. And so on...
I played the fraction game a long time ago, but I am pretty sure I did everything I could.
Playing for a couple minutes, then reading through the spoilers, it appears the Fraction Frogs game is another Mao-style game.
Frog Fractions is also a beautiful surreal experience that I wish I could experience again.
Frog Fractions is also a beautiful surreal experience that I wish I could experience again.
It was fun and hilarious, and I suppose it is surreal, but I don't think I'd call it beautiful. I mean, consider the theme of the mini-game in the last stage. Not exactly my idea of beauty.
I've played through to the text adventure, and gotten thoroughly bored now I'm there. It's an interesting idea, but at this point my desire to do something more fun is outweighing my desire to solve the puzzle with the can and spigot.
@Yeah, figured it out now. I tried to put the goop in the cup (even before I read this) but there wasn't enough floating around. It didn't occur to me to put it under the spigot...Dsellliopoil
Did you check out the machine?
Bacon smells good, doesn't it?
I think it would make a good perfume.
If only you could take the goop.
If only you had a way to carry the goop.
I've played through to the text adventure, and gotten thoroughly bored now I'm there. It's an interesting idea, but at this point my desire to do something more fun is outweighing my desire to solve the puzzle with the can and spigot.
It's pretty much just what it looks like. Put the can on the spigot and pull the lever.
I've played through to the text adventure, and gotten thoroughly bored now I'm there. It's an interesting idea, but at this point my desire to do something more fun is outweighing my desire to solve the puzzle with the can and spigot.
It's pretty much just what it looks like. Put the can on the spigot and pull the lever.
I haven't touched the game since earlier today but... what lever? I don't recall ever finding one.
I've played through to the text adventure, and gotten thoroughly bored now I'm there. It's an interesting idea, but at this point my desire to do something more fun is outweighing my desire to solve the puzzle with the can and spigot.
It's pretty much just what it looks like. Put the can on the spigot and pull the lever.
I haven't touched the game since earlier today but... what lever? I don't recall ever finding one.
look at the machine
I win, AdamH.(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Vg4n4higI8SLybZ5MA7OtAyAEPpf23_Xfo8Dvp4rOrg=w209-h220-no)
(http://i.imgur.com/0no2I8r.png)
And now (at time of posting this) I lose the 1:1 ratio :(.
I win, AdamH.
(http://i.imgur.com/0no2I8r.png)
And now (at time of posting this) I lose the 1:1 ratio :(.
You disappointment me, Canada.
You disappointment me, Canada.Are you saying that because you don't eat meat products?
(https://24.media.tumblr.com/130d0854e292dc5fd471bc8ab19afd1f/tumblr_n4fj3ucEhh1rk39pjo1_500.png)
Hoax or no, I'd still probably eat one...
Reading an article about this... this is a quite obvious hoax (satire?) for publicity.
Hoax or no, I'd still probably eat one...
Same here...I have a major weakness for food other people think looks disgusting. Those burgers with grilled cheese sandwiches for buns are like my favorite thing in the world, the waffle taco at Taco Bell is delicious. Next on my list of things to try is the double down.
Hoax or no, I'd still probably eat one...
Same here...I have a major weakness for food other people think looks disgusting. Those burgers with grilled cheese sandwiches for buns are like my favorite thing in the world, the waffle taco at Taco Bell is delicious. Next on my list of things to try is the double down.
I have some places to take you in Tokyo...
Hoax or no, I'd still probably eat one...
On my most recent trip to Trader Joe's I discovered they have frozen Steak and Ale Pies(!)(?). Don't know if they're new or I just never noticed. I'm heating one up for dinner now, hopefully it will be delicious.
Hoax or no, I'd still probably eat one...
On my most recent trip to Trader Joe's I discovered they have frozen Steak and Ale Pies(!)(?). Don't know if they're new or I just never noticed. I'm heating one up for dinner now, hopefully it will be delicious.
Steak and ale pies is a standard pub meal in Britain...
Hoax or no, I'd still probably eat one...
On my most recent trip to Trader Joe's I discovered they have frozen Steak and Ale Pies(!)(?). Don't know if they're new or I just never noticed. I'm heating one up for dinner now, hopefully it will be delicious.
Steak and ale pies is a standard pub meal in Britain...
Oh I'm aware of steak and ale pies haha. I like to consider myself something of a meat pie enthusiast...there was a period where I asked for a meat pie for my birthday dinner every year. I was expressing my surprise that it was available in such a convenient format, and that I hadn't noticed them before!
It was pretty good! I am consistently impressed by the quality of Trader Joe's frozen meals, they're mostly better than what I could cook. The crust was particularly pleasant, nice and crusty
Hoax or no, I'd still probably eat one...
On my most recent trip to Trader Joe's I discovered they have frozen Steak and Ale Pies(!)(?). Don't know if they're new or I just never noticed. I'm heating one up for dinner now, hopefully it will be delicious.
Steak and ale pies is a standard pub meal in Britain...
Oh I'm aware of steak and ale pies haha. I like to consider myself something of a meat pie enthusiast...there was a period where I asked for a meat pie for my birthday dinner every year. I was expressing my surprise that it was available in such a convenient format, and that I hadn't noticed them before!
It was pretty good! I am consistently impressed by the quality of Trader Joe's frozen meals, they're mostly better than what I could cook. The crust was particularly pleasant, nice and crusty
Lomdon, Emgland?Don't be silly. It's obviously Lomdon, Tuvalu.
Lomdon, Emgland?
Lomdon, Emgland?
I read this hours ago and didn't think twice; I just figured that Lomdon was a town in England. Just a few moments ago it dawned on me that he meant London. I did a google search to make sure, and after laughing at some #lomdon instagram photos I decided to come back here and respond by saying "not Lomdon, England. It's Lomdon, Emgland." But when I quoted you I saw you already made the Emgland joke. I am having an off day.
But when I quoted you I saw you already made the Emgland joke.
Lomdon, Emgland?
I read this hours ago and didn't think twice; I just figured that Lomdon was a town in England. Just a few moments ago it dawned on me that he meant London. I did a google search to make sure, and after laughing at some #lomdon instagram photos I decided to come back here and respond by saying "not Lomdon, England. It's Lomdon, Emgland." But when I quoted you I saw you already made the Emgland joke. I am having an off day.
Well, I didn't realize he said Emgland until your second-to-last sentence.
But when I quoted you I saw you already made the Emgland joke.
I dom't get it.
[irrelevant]But when I quoted you I saw you already made the Emgland joke.
I dom't get it.
I have a major weakness for food other people think looks disgusting.
That sounds really good.I have a major weakness for food other people think looks disgusting.
Update: I just ate a peanut butter chocolate banana fried pie. Yum!
That sounds really good.I have a major weakness for food other people think looks disgusting.
Update: I just ate a peanut butter chocolate banana fried pie. Yum!
Have you ever tried toasted english muffin with cream cheese and nutella? So good.
mh, both of my pokemon just fainted... which, in the mode I'm playing in, means that they're dead and have to be freed, and since i allso ran out of pokemon, i am dead too and have to delete my saveNuzlocke? :'(
well it was nice while it lasted :(
mh, both of my pokemon just fainted... which, in the mode I'm playing in, means that they're dead and have to be freed, and since i allso ran out of pokemon, i am dead too and have to delete my saveNuzlocke? :'(
well it was nice while it lasted :(
I've done one run with it. I'll post in a sec. It hurt so much.
There are some cool ones here! http://s7.zetaboards.com/Nuzlocke_Forum/forum/3014649/mh, both of my pokemon just fainted... which, in the mode I'm playing in, means that they're dead and have to be freed, and since i allso ran out of pokemon, i am dead too and have to delete my saveNuzlocke? :'(
well it was nice while it lasted :(
I've done one run with it. I'll post in a sec. It hurt so much.
is that how its called? i got the idea from a friend
well at least this time it was pretty early. last time i tried it, i died in the last arena, that sucked
wow i had no idea it was that popularIt's the internet. Even My Little Pony is popular ;)
Basically I completely wiped on my rival in Pokemon: Sapphire right after the Houhou tower (whatever its called). Devastated, lost my starter and all the guys I cared about. All I had left was a Magikarp and a Zubat. Damn. But how I came to love that Zubat. When it turned into Crobat I was ecstatic! <3
I was able to slowly rebuild my team. But then half my team got wiped by a silly Sudowodo (who I didn't know was rock type, it looks like a plant!) and the deer pokemon (had some cheesy stomp move that critted everything). Damn.
Luckily I still had my Crobat and I forget if I had the magikarp from before or caught a new one. But I grinded and battled and made my way to the dragon gym. I was stupid and drunk and decided that my Gyarados with Ice Fang would be able to take out all the dragons even though he was a bit underleveled. I was half right. Then the gym leader threw out their highest level poke, Kingdra. FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF. Water + Dragon meant that the icefang wasn't super effective anymore. I wiped. Saddest week.
Quotewow i had no idea it was that popular
It's the internet. Even My Little Pony is popular ;)
I have a major weakness for food other people think looks disgusting.
Update: I just ate a peanut butter chocolate banana fried pie. Yum!
wow i had no idea it was that popularIt's the internet. Even My Little Pony is popular ;)
I watched the first two episodes and it seemed pretty good, but not as good as its popularity would suggest. Does it get significantly better later?
There are some decent YTPs made of it, though.
Shockingly my four and three year old girls don't really distinguish between the good and bad episodes of MLP.That's probably the reason why the bad episodes are there.
Shockingly my four and three year old girls don't really distinguish between the good and bad episodes of MLP.
if you do, or don't do, anything because stereotypes demand it, you already have my sympathiesShockingly my four and three year old girls don't really distinguish between the good and bad episodes of MLP.*highlights the people who should be watching Mlp*
Shockingly my four and three year old girls don't really distinguish between the good and bad episodes of MLP.
if you do, or don't do, anything because stereotypes demand it, you already have my sympathiesShockingly my four and three year old girls don't really distinguish between the good and bad episodes of MLP.*highlights the people who should be watching Mlp*
no decent plot, no violence, no romance story, so plot twists.That sounds familiar.
Do you take that stance with everyone that disagrees with you?you didn't just "disagree" with me. disagreeing with me would be saying "i think the show is bad because of XXX". what you said was "only little girls should watch mlp", which is dumb.
there's nothing there for adults, no decent plot, no violence, no romance story, so plot twists.and that's wrong
I'm not debating that people think it's fun.Well, MLP is (or at least originally was, they must be aware of their older fans at this point) aimed at prepubescent children, I was just saying that the characteristics you listed also describe a lot of shows that aren't.
Just that's it's aimed at prepubescent children.
QuoteDo you take that stance with everyone that disagrees with you?you didn't just "disagree" with me. disagreeing with me would be saying "i think the show is bad because of XXX". what you said was "only little girls should watch mlp", which is dumb.Quotethere's nothing there for adults, no decent plot, no violence, no romance story, so plot twists.and that's wrong
I've considered watching MLP before, having heard good things, but I'm pretty hesitant to do so at this point because of my knowledge of the toxic adult male fandom. Yes, yes, not all bronies are bad people, but some really are. I don't like that MLP is potentially an unsafe search term and the fetishization of ponies is just... ugh.
But I have nothing against MLP itself, nor fans of the show in general, nor the idea of enjoying media that is primarily targeted to children. I'm a huge fan of ATLA, which is also a children's program.
I've considered watching MLP before, having heard good things, but I'm pretty hesitant to do so at this point because of my knowledge of the toxic adult male fandom. Yes, yes, not all bronies are bad people, but some really are. I don't like that MLP is potentially an unsafe search term and the fetishization of ponies is just... ugh.
Then you went on to insult my reasoning and character because I dared have a differing opinion to yours, rather than putting forward an objective case. Far easier to insult the man (especially when it's Ozle, easy target because I'm a bit of a goof) than the statement I guess
Haha yes let's not forget the whole Mlp thing came about because of its ironic use by 4chan. (Or b3ta)
Could you recommend a couple seminal episodes to watch if I wanted to get into it, if not the beginning? I enjoy plenty of other cartoon shows but have never even seen an episode of MLP.
Today I went to the UK Games Expo and was recognised while wandering around by Qmech. Not by the fact my hoodie has a Dominion related quote and the name "Tables" on it, but by my face, which was posted in that thread a while back. I was pretty impressed.
Today I went to the UK Games Expo and was recognised while wandering around by Qmech. Not by the fact my hoodie has a Dominion related quote and the name "Tables" on it, but by my face, which was posted in that thread a while back. I was pretty impressed.
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Today I went to the UK Games Expo and was recognised while wandering around by Qmech. Not by the fact my hoodie has a Dominion related quote and the name "Tables" on it, but by my face, which was posted in that thread a while back. I was pretty impressed.
I generally find it safest not to read things written on people's chests.
If any of the 16 entrants in tomorrow's Dominion tournament are around, you have my sympathies for an afternoon of 4p Base games.
Today I went to the UK Games Expo and was recognised while wandering around by Qmech. Not by the fact my hoodie has a Dominion related quote and the name "Tables" on it, but by my face, which was posted in that thread a while back. I was pretty impressed.
The one with the party hats? I liked that photo. :D
I'm not debating that people think it's fun.
Just that's it's aimed at prepubescent children.
I've considered watching MLP before, having heard good things, but I'm pretty hesitant to do so at this point because of my knowledge of the toxic adult male fandom. Yes, yes, not all bronies are bad people, but some really are. I don't like that MLP is potentially an unsafe search term and the fetishization of ponies is just... ugh.
it's called clop.
mh... i'm trying really hard to avoid it, but I don't think it's a bad thing. a very close friend of mine consumes it occasionally, and also uses it to... y'know, and I don't really see an objective reason why that's bad. i mean, you don't hurt anyone else, as long as you keep it private and put it in spoilers if you post it somehwere. and since I pretty much manage not to see any of it despite the huge amounts of it that are out there, I'd say people are doing a fine job.
it's also fair to mention that there is "fetishization" of everything that has a big enough fandom, not just mlp. simpsons and south park are two good examples.
(https://24.media.tumblr.com/966aab56ceeae2b126cba5162d1b1075/tumblr_n66599PVmv1rspzoyo1_400.gif)
If it's not hurting anyone else, sure. But the criticism with the MLP fandom is that stuff was rampant enough that parents had to worry about their kids searching up content on their favourite cartoon show. I haven't heard about this becoming as big an issue with other such shows. Maybe the problem is no longer as big as it once was?
Well... You had rootbeer in the mix. I think that might be the problem.
And on another note, I'm just on my way home from a house party that was mainly filled with ravers, not my usual thing by a loooong shot, but the host was a friend of line and it was his birthday
I spent 20 minutes queing for what I thought was the toilet, turned out it was a line to take lines...... Awwwwwkward
Well... You had rootbeer in the mix. I think that might be the problem.
Yeah. You should keep the root beer on its own and not taint it with cranberry juice.
Anyone ever watch Serial Experiments: Lain?I started watching it before Madoka Magica The Movie Part 3: The Rebellion Story was released on BD, but that kind of interrupted it. Seemed interesting, I'm definitely going to try again later.
Anyone ever watch Serial Experiments: Lain?I started watching it before Madoka Magica The Movie Part 3: The Rebellion Story was released on BD, but that kind of interrupted it. Seemed interesting, I'm definitely going to try again later.
More generally speaking, if MLP is mostly slice of life then I probably won't dig into it much. I prefer stories with twisting plots and a huge mythos to discover.
I'm definitely trying that. Crazy combos are the best.Well... You had rootbeer in the mix. I think that might be the problem.
Yeah. You should keep the root beer on its own and not taint it with cranberry juice.
Actually, root beer + milk tastes really good.
Chocolate + pizza is the best.I'm definitely trying that. Crazy combos are the best.Well... You had rootbeer in the mix. I think that might be the problem.
Yeah. You should keep the root beer on its own and not taint it with cranberry juice.
Actually, root beer + milk tastes really good.
Chocolate + pizza is the best.I'm definitely trying that. Crazy combos are the best.Well... You had rootbeer in the mix. I think that might be the problem.
Yeah. You should keep the root beer on its own and not taint it with cranberry juice.
Actually, root beer + milk tastes really good.
"Oh, I don't like this present that pony gave me, I think I'll re-gift it..." x4 or however many main ponies there are. Guess what happens next. A moral about honesty with your friends.
I'm a bit late, but also doing a Nuzlocke. I'm playing Soul Silver, I'm done with 4 gyms, and have already lost my starter. My current team is an Exeggcute, a Geodude, a Gyarados, a Crobat, a Dragonair, and a Ampharos.
Quote"Oh, I don't like this present that pony gave me, I think I'll re-gift it..." x4 or however many main ponies there are. Guess what happens next. A moral about honesty with your friends.
but... there is no episode with that premise ???
With MLP, people usually refer to My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, especially in the context where adults are watching it.Quote"Oh, I don't like this present that pony gave me, I think I'll re-gift it..." x4 or however many main ponies there are. Guess what happens next. A moral about honesty with your friends.
but... there is no episode with that premise ???
Is there more than one mlp? This had the ponies that can talk and look like the toys. It was some holiday like Christmas where gifts were exchanged. There was a book for the studious one, I recall. Maybe a hairbrush for one? One of the ponies had a Texan accent.
Actually, my mistake. I take back my comment above, and re-aim it at Strawberry Shortcake.
Actually, my mistake. I take back my comment above, and re-aim it at Strawberry Shortcake.
Actually, my mistake. I take back my comment above, and re-aim it at Strawberry Shortcake. The episode "Happy First Frost" is what I was referring to.It's entirely possible one of the older generations of the show had that kind of premise. The latest version of MLP toned down a lot of the tea-parties-and-pink-dresses style and went for something a little closer to more boy-focused or gender-neutral cartoons, where the characters are a lot more varied in personality and are just as likely to go on adventures as have a slumber party. I enjoy the show, and some parts of the fandom (generally the music and the comics), and I'm glad it exists, but I'm also aware that it's not the greatest thing ever for everyone.
I've seen part of a mlp where they go into a cave, but don't recall anything else.
My current bucketlist of shows to try out is some superset of Game of Thrones, Adventure Time, Madoka, FMA: Brotherhood, Code Geass, Evangelion...When you say Evangelion, are you talking about the original series or the reboot movies? I still haven't gotten around to the new movies, but the old series was definitely one of the original WTF shows of its time. Worth watching to see the creator's psyche collapse made evident through the characters.
When you say Evangelion, are you talking about the original series or the reboot movies? I still haven't gotten around to the new movies, but the old series was definitely one of the original WTF shows of its time. Worth watching to see the creator's psyche collapse made evident through the characters.You have seen End of Evangelion, right?
Oh man, End of Evangelion. I actually preferred the ending of the original anime series to that movie. End of Evangelion had too many extended scenes of pointlessly symbolic events. I remember hearing that the creator wasn't excited about making it just so the fans have the closure they felt they needed.When you say Evangelion, are you talking about the original series or the reboot movies? I still haven't gotten around to the new movies, but the old series was definitely one of the original WTF shows of its time. Worth watching to see the creator's psyche collapse made evident through the characters.You have seen End of Evangelion, right?
If you aren't already watching Orphan Black, you should be.
If you aren't already watching Orphan Black, you should be.
If you aren't already watching Orphan Black, you should be.
Are there two versions, like a British one and an American one?
So in today's local Metro newspaper, they ran a little fluff piece about Canadian English. I don't know the accuracy, but apparently "washroom" and "pencil crayons" are almost exclusively Canadian terms. I had no idea.
So in today's local Metro newspaper, they ran a little fluff piece about Canadian English. I don't know the accuracy, but apparently "washroom" and "pencil crayons" are almost exclusively Canadian terms. I had no idea.
I've heard "washroom" used in America before.
Pencil crayons is a term I'm not familiar with.
It's just more polite to call them pencil crayons.
The article says that the rest of the world calls them "coloured pencils".
It's just more polite to call them pencil crayons.
Not sure if race joke or Canadian politeness joke. :P
I always make sure to keep my colored pencils separated from my regular ones.It's just more polite to call them pencil crayons.
Not sure if race joke or Canadian politeness joke. :P
It's just more polite to call them pencil crayons.
Not sure if race joke or Canadian politeness joke. :P
I was in Canada once. When we got back to the USA we immediately went to a bar and ordered burgers and pitchers of beer and were so happy we weren't in Canada anymore.Sorry to disturb you. Can you please not say things that will make people not want to come to Canada? I'd really appreciate it. Thanks, eh.
The article says that the rest of the world calls them "coloured pencils".
Not in the US.
I just noticed; a thread has finally caught up with Homage in terms of page count!It just took a thread about literally everything to do so.
I just noticed; a thread has finally caught up with Homage in terms of page count!
Sorry to disturb you. Can you please not say things that will make people not want to come to Canada? I'd really appreciate it. Thanks, eh.http://harkavagrant.com/index.php?id=250
So in today's local Metro newspaper, they ran a little fluff piece about Canadian English. I don't know the accuracy, but apparently "washroom" and "pencil crayons" are almost exclusively Canadian terms. I had no idea.
"Pencil crayons" always confused me. "Crayons" always meant wax crayons, and my school happened to have wax crayons in the shape of pencils (which are awesome, by the way, and such fun to sharpen).
I'm glad someone's keeping track. I totally forgot what my first post on this thread was.I just noticed; a thread has finally caught up with Homage in terms of page count!
Hey, welcome aboard silverne!
You do realise now you have posted here thats it, you are stuck here.
Just ask markusin, he only came to talk about hus exam results, now he is stuck here talking gibberish like the rest of them!
Pastels are just bright colors in Sweden.
Well, they aren't just bright. But also, not very saturated. But they are bright.
I saw it at the official Australian release, which was pretty cool. Also a little weird, since I'd watched the whole series dubbed (twice over thanks to our national multicultural broadcaster) but when the EoE screening offered both options I went for the sub.When you say Evangelion, are you talking about the original series or the reboot movies? I still haven't gotten around to the new movies, but the old series was definitely one of the original WTF shows of its time. Worth watching to see the creator's psyche collapse made evident through the characters.You have seen End of Evangelion, right?
I don't know what version they're playing now, but apparently TPP caught a shiny Xatu.I think they're still on the randomised HeartGold. At least, that's what they were on last I checked.
https://www.yahoo.com/movies/new-video-alphabetizes-every-single-word-in-star-wars-87722635597.html
Someone please explain this phenomenon to me:
Wearing a Yankees jersey to a Nationals/Phillies game.
Someone please explain this phenomenon to me:
Wearing a Yankees jersey to a Nationals/Phillies game.
Yankees fans are terrible.
(Although, to be fair, so are Phillies fans.)
Someone please explain this phenomenon to me:
Wearing a Yankees jersey to a Nationals/Phillies game.
Yankees fans are terrible.
(Although, to be fair, so are Phillies fans.)
Someone please explain this phenomenon to me:
Wearing a Yankees jersey to a Nationals/Phillies game.
Yankees fans are terrible.
(Although, to be fair, so are Phillies fans.)
Well yeah I agree (besides my girlfriend, who is a Phillies fan). But I'm just curious in general why people wear clothes representing a team that isn't even playing. It's obnoxious.
Someone please explain this phenomenon to me:
Wearing a Yankees jersey to a Nationals/Phillies game.
Yankees fans are terrible.
(Although, to be fair, so are Phillies fans.)
Well yeah I agree (besides my girlfriend, who is a Phillies fan). But I'm just curious in general why people wear clothes representing a team that isn't even playing. It's obnoxious.
That does seem like the person's asking to get smacked. More fun would be to wear, say, a (NY) Rangers jersey to a Nats/Phillies game, just to make everyone scratch their heads.
Someone please explain this phenomenon to me:
Wearing a Yankees jersey to a Nationals/Phillies game.
Yankees fans are terrible.
(Although, to be fair, so are Phillies fans.)
Well yeah I agree (besides my girlfriend, who is a Phillies fan). But I'm just curious in general why people wear clothes representing a team that isn't even playing. It's obnoxious.
Someone please explain this phenomenon to me:
Wearing a Yankees jersey to a Nationals/Phillies game.
Yankees fans are terrible.
(Although, to be fair, so are Phillies fans.)
Well yeah I agree (besides my girlfriend, who is a Phillies fan). But I'm just curious in general why people wear clothes representing a team that isn't even playing. It's obnoxious.
Someone please explain this phenomenon to me:
Wearing a Yankees jersey to a Nationals/Phillies game.
Yankees fans are terrible.
(Although, to be fair, so are Phillies fans.)
Well yeah I agree (besides my girlfriend, who is a Phillies fan). But I'm just curious in general why people wear clothes representing a team that isn't even playing. It's obnoxious.
"I'm at a baseball game, I own one jersey, I'm wearing it." I don't really have a problem with it
Someone please explain this phenomenon to me:
Wearing a Yankees jersey to a Nationals/Phillies game.
Yankees fans are terrible.
(Although, to be fair, so are Phillies fans.)
Well yeah I agree (besides my girlfriend, who is a Phillies fan). But I'm just curious in general why people wear clothes representing a team that isn't even playing. It's obnoxious.
"I'm at a baseball game, I own one jersey, I'm wearing it." I don't really have a problem with it
If it's a Jay Buhner Mariners jersey or a Frank Robinson Orioles jersey, fine. But Yankees fans...you can't even know if they are a real fan.
I wear my Mariners Griffey jersey to Reds games (as a Reds fan) sometimes, although not so much now given he's so old.
Someone please explain this phenomenon to me:
Wearing a Yankees jersey to a Nationals/Phillies game.
Yankees fans are terrible.
(Although, to be fair, so are Phillies fans.)
Well yeah I agree (besides my girlfriend, who is a Phillies fan). But I'm just curious in general why people wear clothes representing a team that isn't even playing. It's obnoxious.
"I'm at a baseball game, I own one jersey, I'm wearing it." I don't really have a problem with it
If it's a Jay Buhner Mariners jersey or a Frank Robinson Orioles jersey, fine. But Yankees fans...you can't even know if they are a real fan.
I wear my Mariners Griffey jersey to Reds games (as a Reds fan) sometimes, although not so much now given he's so old.
Yeah but he was with the Reds for eight years. But there's no reason for someone to wear a Ryan Zimmerman jersey to a SF/Houston game, for example.
What if they were a Yankees fan? You bought the jersey, and what's a better time to wear a baseball jersey than at a baseball game? It's certainly more appropriate than just wearing it around Philadelphia, right?
What if they were a Yankees fan? You bought the jersey, and what's a better time to wear a baseball jersey than at a baseball game? It's certainly more appropriate than just wearing it around Philadelphia, right?
I disagree. I'll often wear fan gear (shirts, hats, jerseys, jumpers) around the town to show my support/fandom.
The post office just charged me $15 to take my picture. Need I say more?
I'd have done it for $12
I'd have done it for $12
Yeah but at the post office I didn't have to take my shirt off.
Sports by Huey Lewis and the News video
Has anyone here played One Tap Quest? I just beat it.
http://shimage.net/one-tap-quest/
16400 beat that chumps
Edit: 20700
Depends on the pickups yeah. Blue random teleports, yellow shoots damaging spell in diagonal directions, beer gets a party, not sure about shield and sword seem to just level you?Has anyone here played One Tap Quest? I just beat it.
http://shimage.net/one-tap-quest/
Just tried. Game clear, 14400. I have no idea what happened. Why did my guy suddenly turn into 3 guys? Why did he teleport a couple of times? I am confused. Cute concept though.
Edit: Just did it again. 14800 this time. OK, the blue map teleports you back randomly?
Am I missing something? How are you guys getting such ridiculous scores?
Am I missing something? How are you guys getting such ridiculous scores?
Are you strategizing? That's all I'm doing.
I'm not arguing about being allowed to watch. I'm arguing about wearing gear of a team not involved in the game you're going to. I guess it's just a pet peeve of mine but I can't think of a good reason to do it.
I'm not arguing about being allowed to watch. I'm arguing about wearing gear of a team not involved in the game you're going to. I guess it's just a pet peeve of mine but I can't think of a good reason to do it.
I was told to turn my Dominion shirt inside out at a Seven Wonders tournament once.
Somebody went and recreated Cones of Dunshire (http://www.cephalofair.com/2014/06/chronicles-dunshire.html).
Have you read the book?
Somebody went and recreated Cones of Dunshire (http://www.cephalofair.com/2014/06/chronicles-dunshire.html).
Soooo we're gonna play this right?
Just had Lords of Waterdeep delivered....quite looking forward to playing it
Just had Lords of Waterdeep delivered....quite looking forward to playing it
Lords of Waterdeep is pretty good, but I recommend against getting the expansion unless you want to double the game length for no good reason and stop anyone wanting to play with you.
hnnnnnng
http://www.gokosalvager.com/static/logprettifier.html?/20140607/log.518171c5e4b00de2f7e3ac32.1402198770410.txt
I just did the best comeback I've ever done in a Dominion game. On turn 11, my opponent got 3 Provinces from Horn of Plenty. On turn 12, I draw my deck for the first time, gaining a Province from a HoP and buying a Mint. On turn 13, I manage to draw my deck again, but don't have 8 uniques because I actually needed that Copper I trashed to get there. We both stall for a turn. On his last turn he's exactly one buy away from winning with a 3 pile, and on my last turn I get 8 uniques and gain the remaining Provinces and enough Duchies to win.
I bought RPGMaker in the last humble bundle. I'm gonna make some seriously mediocre SNES era RPG's once I figure out how this program even works.
Who's down for a game of monopsony (http://www.smbc-comics.com/?id=3383#comic)?
Who's down for a game of monopsony (http://www.smbc-comics.com/?id=3383#comic)?
Who's down for a game of monopsony (http://www.smbc-comics.com/?id=3383#comic)?Hmmm, could this be turned into an actual board game?
Does anyone want to build a website for me? Super simple thing with a menu at the top, a couple photos and music samples. I'll mail you a pop tart or something.
Does anyone want to build a website for me? Super simple thing with a menu at the top, a couple photos and music samples. I'll mail you a pop tart or something.
Did you manage to convince a sucker to do this for you?
I really want to build the google maps challenges into a website....but i'm either too stupid or lazy to build one...
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Maybe it's just me but I feel like this could actually work as a Wii/Kinect game.
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Maybe it's just me but I feel like this could actually work as a Wii/Kinect game.
How long until we really do get a face controller for Wii/Kinect, etc?
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Maybe it's just me but I feel like this could actually work as a Wii/Kinect game.
I had a dream that someone got 700+ respect for a post!inb4 theory makes that actually happen
I had a dream that someone got 700+ respect for a post!
Gasp, my dream came true!I had a dream that someone got 700+ respect for a post!
http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=5727.msg285310#msg285310
My girlfriend and I are moving out of the basement and into a sweet ass apartment! Now I just have to pack up my CD collection:
(http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/AndrewisFTTW/Mobile%20Uploads/20140610_164435_zpsakukrexy.jpg) (http://s96.photobucket.com/user/AndrewisFTTW/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140610_164435_zpsakukrexy.jpg.html)
My girlfriend and I are moving out of the basement and into a sweet ass apartment! Now I just have to pack up my CD collection:
(http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/AndrewisFTTW/Mobile%20Uploads/20140610_164435_zpsakukrexy.jpg) (http://s96.photobucket.com/user/AndrewisFTTW/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140610_164435_zpsakukrexy.jpg.html)
I heard they're coming out with a way to have music on your personal computer soon. That might help.
C-C-Combobreaker!My girlfriend and I are moving out of the basement and into a sweet ass apartment! Now I just have to pack up my CD collection:
(http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/AndrewisFTTW/Mobile%20Uploads/20140610_164435_zpsakukrexy.jpg) (http://s96.photobucket.com/user/AndrewisFTTW/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140610_164435_zpsakukrexy.jpg.html)
I heard they're coming out with a way to have music on your personal computer soon. That might help.
Smartass.
The main reason I'm quoting this post however is to start a quote chain with that massive image. Let's go.
C-C-Combobreaker!My girlfriend and I are moving out of the basement and into a sweet ass apartment! Now I just have to pack up my CD collection:
(http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/AndrewisFTTW/Mobile%20Uploads/20140610_164435_zpsakukrexy.jpg) (http://s96.photobucket.com/user/AndrewisFTTW/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140610_164435_zpsakukrexy.jpg.html)
I heard they're coming out with a way to have music on your personal computer soon. That might help.
Smartass.
The main reason I'm quoting this post however is to start a quote chain with that massive image. Let's go.
C-C-Combobreaker!My girlfriend and I are moving out of the basement and into a sweet ass apartment! Now I just have to pack up my CD collection:
(http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/AndrewisFTTW/Mobile%20Uploads/20140610_164435_zpsakukrexy.jpg) (http://s96.photobucket.com/user/AndrewisFTTW/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140610_164435_zpsakukrexy.jpg.html)
I heard they're coming out with a way to have music on your personal computer soon. That might help.
Smartass.
The main reason I'm quoting this post however is to start a quote chain with that massive image. Let's go.
thanks for resizing the picture
CD's?!?
I thought real musicians only had Vinyls!!
Oh wait, I forget.... Drummer
Oh wait, I forget.... Drummer
Oh wait, I forget.... Drummer
You are so jealous of my drumming abilities and it's hilarious.
Oh wait, I forget.... Drummer
You are so jealous of my drumming abilities and it's hilarious.
This is true
I cannot even hum in tune.....
I can hum and whistle in tune at the same time!Oh wait, I forget.... Drummer
You are so jealous of my drumming abilities and it's hilarious.
This is true
I cannot even hum in tune.....
I do wish people would keep up, I don't live in Tuvalu now!
What's the point of making up a hilarious back story if people don't pay attention!
I do wish people would keep up, I don't live in Tuvalu now!Your story has surpassed the storyteller and become legend.
What's the point of making up a hilarious back story if people don't pay attention!
I do wish people would keep up, I don't live in Tuvalu now!
What's the point of making up a hilarious back story if people don't pay attention!
I refuse to believe you left Tuvalu for London. That's just... no.
I iried to fly there once.....but my arms got tired
I had a dream I was eating a giant marshmallow.....I dreamed I was working in a factory making giant marshmallows. When I woke up, I had an extra pillow.
I did, there was an unfortunate incident with the chieftains daughter, several coconuts, a vine and the village goat that made it in my best interests to slip away quietly.I know this one. The trick is, you swing across the river on the vine holding the goat and the coconuts... and then you bring the goat back, you just leave the coconuts. Then you bring the chieftain's daughter across and bring the coconuts back; then finally you bring the goat and the coconuts again. So neither of them gets a chance to eat the coconuts, and the chieftain's daughter doesn't run off with the goat.
On Tuvalu you NEVER leave your coconuts unguarded.
What's the point of making up a hilarious back story if people don't pay attention!
Fun fact.... I wrote a proper story/ book thing once
Thousand monkeys, thousand typewriters, etc.Fun fact.... I wrote a proper story/ book thing once
Fun fact: I am illiterate.
Bingi.Thousand monkeys, thousand typewriters, etc.Fun fact.... I wrote a proper story/ book thing once
Fun fact: I am illiterate.
I did, there was an unfortunate incident with the chieftains daughter, several coconuts, a vine and the village goat that made it in my best interests to slip away quietly.I know this one. The trick is, you swing across the river on the vine holding the goat and the coconuts... and then you bring the goat back, you just leave the coconuts. Then you bring the chieftain's daughter across and bring the coconuts back; then finally you bring the goat and the coconuts again. So neither of them gets a chance to eat the coconuts, and the chieftain's daughter doesn't run off with the goat.
As a cover supervisor in schools (aka supply teacher), I've found the most frequent question I'm asked is, "Sir, what's your favourite football team." It's... interesting.I have never heard of a football team called "interesting". Are they good?
As a cover supervisor in schools (aka supply teacher), I've found the most frequent question I'm asked is, "Sir, what's your favourite football team." It's... interesting.I have never heard of a football team called "interesting". Are they good?
Choosing between Ozle and a goat kinda reminds me of when Homer had to choose between Mountain Dew and crab juice.
I did, there was an unfortunate incident with the chieftains daughter, several coconuts, a vine and the village goat that made it in my best interests to slip away quietly.I know this one. The trick is, you swing across the river on the vine holding the goat and the coconuts... and then you bring the goat back, you just leave the coconuts. Then you bring the chieftain's daughter across and bring the coconuts back; then finally you bring the goat and the coconuts again. So neither of them gets a chance to eat the coconuts, and the chieftain's daughter doesn't run off with the goat.
With the same assumptions:I did, there was an unfortunate incident with the chieftains daughter, several coconuts, a vine and the village goat that made it in my best interests to slip away quietly.I know this one. The trick is, you swing across the river on the vine holding the goat and the coconuts... and then you bring the goat back, you just leave the coconuts. Then you bring the chieftain's daughter across and bring the coconuts back; then finally you bring the goat and the coconuts again. So neither of them gets a chance to eat the coconuts, and the chieftain's daughter doesn't run off with the goat.
I think that's the variant where Ozle has three arms. If Ozle only has two arms[citation needed], then we should assume that either the goat or the chieftan's daughter are not interested in the coconuts, or not interested in each other.
Did you try clicking on the blue text? Didya?
Did you try clicking on the blue text? Didya?No, because the cursor didn't change.
If you are assuming that both the goat and the chieftain's daughter want to eat the coconuts, and that the chieftain's daughter wants to run away with the goat (please keep fanfiction in RSP), then your solution doesn't work, because the chieftain's daughter eats the coconuts after step one.Some problems don't have solutions. I learned that in my differential equations class. I was just following the meta of this problem.
Actually, there is no solution, because any pair of "items" leads to defeat, and you can only carry one of them at the same time. That's why you need to rule in that there is one pair of items that doesn't lead to a loss.
EDIT: To keep in line with the current F.DS meta, I had a 1:1 respect to post ratio for thirty minutes. It felt pretty great while it lasted, would definitely do it again.
I did, there was an unfortunate incident with the chieftains daughter, several coconuts, a vine and the village goat that made it in my best interests to slip away quietly.I know this one. The trick is, you swing across the river on the vine holding the goat and the coconuts... and then you bring the goat back, you just leave the coconuts. Then you bring the chieftain's daughter across and bring the coconuts back; then finally you bring the goat and the coconuts again. So neither of them gets a chance to eat the coconuts, and the chieftain's daughter doesn't run off with the goat.
I did, there was an unfortunate incident with the chieftains daughter, several coconuts, a vine and the village goat that made it in my best interests to slip away quietly.I know this one. The trick is, you swing across the river on the vine holding the goat and the coconuts... and then you bring the goat back, you just leave the coconuts. Then you bring the chieftain's daughter across and bring the coconuts back; then finally you bring the goat and the coconuts again. So neither of them gets a chance to eat the coconuts, and the chieftain's daughter doesn't run off with the goat.
Donald X could just come here and remind us every few months that, "Hey, I made Dominion," and maintain a 3:1 respect:post ratio, but instead he gives us gems like this.
The dude that made Monopoly wouldn't be making these kinds of posts.
I did, there was an unfortunate incident with the chieftains daughter, several coconuts, a vine and the village goat that made it in my best interests to slip away quietly.I know this one. The trick is, you swing across the river on the vine holding the goat and the coconuts... and then you bring the goat back, you just leave the coconuts. Then you bring the chieftain's daughter across and bring the coconuts back; then finally you bring the goat and the coconuts again. So neither of them gets a chance to eat the coconuts, and the chieftain's daughter doesn't run off with the goat.
Donald X could just come here and remind us every few months that, "Hey, I made Dominion," and maintain a 3:1 respect:post ratio, but instead he gives us gems like this.
The dude that made Monopoly wouldn't be making these kinds of posts.
To be fair to whoever made Monopoly, he/she was likely long dead by the time the Internet was invented. That's somewhat of a obstacle to making funny posts on it.
I did, there was an unfortunate incident with the chieftains daughter, several coconuts, a vine and the village goat that made it in my best interests to slip away quietly.I know this one. The trick is, you swing across the river on the vine holding the goat and the coconuts... and then you bring the goat back, you just leave the coconuts. Then you bring the chieftain's daughter across and bring the coconuts back; then finally you bring the goat and the coconuts again. So neither of them gets a chance to eat the coconuts, and the chieftain's daughter doesn't run off with the goat.
Donald X could just come here and remind us every few months that, "Hey, I made Dominion," and maintain a 3:1 respect:post ratio, but instead he gives us gems like this.
The dude that made Monopoly wouldn't be making these kinds of posts.
To be fair to whoever made Monopoly, he/she was likely long dead by the time the Internet was invented. That's somewhat of a obstacle to making funny posts on it.
I said that earlier! Well I said she was called Elizabeth.Báthory?
"Dude" is gender-neutral!Since when? Even "bro" is more gender-neutral than "dude", at least based on my experience with those words.
I know at least females that call other people "dudes", regardless of gender, and I have referred to them with "dude".I think my sister and her friend refer to each other as "dudes", or maybe "bros". Can't remember, but probably not "bro" now that I think about it. "Bro" was used by some other group of friends.
I know at least females that call other people "dudes", regardless of gender, and I have referred to them with "dude".I think my sister and her friend refer to each other as "dudes", or maybe "bros". Can't remember, but probably not "bro" now that I think about it. "Bro" was used by some other group of friends.
I feel like I haven't contributed enough randomness to this thread. I haven't even posted one picture.
"Bro" is lame. Could you imagine Big Lebowski if he was "The Bro"? Movie woulda sucked, dude!
Wait is that a real thing?
Wait is that a real thing?
Which thing? The trailer is official; it's on nick.com. Episodes really did get leaked; the creators blogged about it (http://bryankonietzko.tumblr.com/post/88395248462/howdy-friends-as-you-have-likely-already-heard).
Wait is that a real thing?
Which thing? The trailer is official; it's on nick.com. Episodes really did get leaked; the creators blogged about it (http://bryankonietzko.tumblr.com/post/88395248462/howdy-friends-as-you-have-likely-already-heard).
Oh. Because the link I followed led to a weird clip of a fake Korra dating show. Very much hyping Book 3, though!
Epic! When does Legend of Korra start airing?
I'm betting they announce the date at SDCC.Epic! When does Legend of Korra start airing?
If you haven't watched it before, seasons 1 and 2 have already aired. I don't think there is a date set for season 3 yet, but it should be pretty soon. As I understand it, the leaked episodes came from someplace Spanish where they were getting dubbed. The season is already fully animated and they're actually working on season 4 now.
Epic! When does Legend of Korra start airing?
If you haven't watched it before, seasons 1 and 2 have already aired.
Epic! When does Legend of Korra start airing?
If you haven't watched it before, seasons 1 and 2 have already aired.
This is also the case even if florrat has watched it before.
If you haven't watched it before, seasons 1 and 2 have already aired. I don't think there is a date set for season 3 yet, but it should be pretty soon. As I understand it, the leaked episodes came from someplace Spanish where they were getting dubbed. The season is already fully animated and they're actually working on season 4 now.Ok, thanks. Yeah, I've already watched the first two seasons, and I'm looking forward to the third. That was the major thing I was hoping to see in the trailer. Unfortunately it only showed me that the third season would be awesome, but I already knew that (almost surely). :)
You all entered the football score World Cup predictor yet?
Also, is anybody NOT excited by the imminent World Cup?
You all entered the football score World Cup predictor yet?
Also, is anybody NOT excited by the imminent World Cup?
You all entered the football score World Cup predictor yet?
Also, is anybody NOT excited by the imminent World Cup?
I'm not excited. I'm also in Canada.
You all entered the football score World Cup predictor yet?
Also, is anybody NOT excited by the imminent World Cup?
Me!
Also, is anybody NOT excited by the imminent World Cup?I'm not excited either. I'm also in Finland.
Also, is anybody NOT excited by the imminent World Cup?I'm not excited either. I'm also in Finland.
Also, is anybody NOT excited by the imminent World Cup?
(And despite being Canadian, I'm not that excited by the Stanley Cup either.)Wait, you're Canadian? Good to know.
Also, is anybody NOT excited by the imminent World Cup?
You all entered the football score World Cup predictor yet?
Also, is anybody NOT excited by the imminent World Cup?
I'm not excited. I'm also in Canada.
Those two facts are related. Not enough ice in the game I expect
You all entered the football score World Cup predictor yet?
Also, is anybody NOT excited by the imminent World Cup?
I'm not excited. I'm also in Canada.
Those two facts are related. Not enough ice in the game I expect
I never said they werent related. I'm not excited about hockey either. Is that for the same reason?
And possibly moose/bears
You all entered the football score World Cup predictor yet?
Also, is anybody NOT excited by the imminent World Cup?
I'm not excited. I'm also in Canada.
Those two facts are related. Not enough ice in the game I expect
I never said they werent related. I'm not excited about hockey either. Is that for the same reason?And possibly moose/bears
Kii flow? Swiftkey does.
You all entered the football score World Cup predictor yet?
Also, is anybody NOT excited by the imminent World Cup?
Kii flow? Swiftkey does.
Kii has swipe option, yes. One thing Kii has that I can't find on SwiftKey is an arrows-only keyboard layout (that you switch into like you would the numbers or symbols layouts), with handy buttons for copy and paste. Another difference is that Kii has customizable ascii emoticons and an optional emoji plugin whereas SwiftKey has emoji by default (and I can't find a way to switch to ascii instead).
Edit: nevermind, SwiftKey has tabs in the emoji layout that includes a tab ascii emoticons. I don't know if it's customizable, but I don't customize anyway. Still searching for the arrows only layout. Here's an example from Kii, with handy shortcuts for selecting text and cut/copy/paste:
(https://lh5.ggpht.com/Pnr6AiMyXkUXgTwbZ6l8jIV3pQSkAbdGumKbFqU670ZG9pWGr-rnYLy-3qOsKw_hSqQ=h900)
You all entered the football score World Cup predictor yet?
Also, is anybody NOT excited by the imminent World Cup?
I'm not. Looking forward to England getting knocked out so people will shut up about this stupid sport.
You all entered the football score World Cup predictor yet?
Also, is anybody NOT excited by the imminent World Cup?
I'm not excited. I'm also in Canada.
Those two facts are related. Not enough ice in the game I expect
I never said they werent related. I'm not excited about hockey either. Is that for the same reason?
Get off at each station. If it's where you need to be keep going, otherwise get on the next train.
Give someone in your train car 5 pounds and tell them you'll give them 5 more if they tell you when your stop is.
Get off at each station. If it's where you need to be keep going, otherwise get on the next train.
The Google Play Store has a paid app called the Hodor Keyboard. It costs $1.08 ($1 USD, I guess) and all it has is one button that types the word "hodor". That's all. I get that it's a joke keyboard for GoT, but it has 500+ downloads. That's $500 this thing earned for the dev. Just... wow.Well they don't get 100% of the sales, but yeah.
The Google Play Store has a paid app called the Hodor Keyboard. It costs $1.08 ($1 USD, I guess) and all it has is one button that types the word "hodor". That's all. I get that it's a joke keyboard for GoT, but it has 500+ downloads. That's $500 this thing earned for the dev. Just... wow.Well they don't get 100% of the sales, but yeah.
Does it have achievements? Can you send your hodor messages to people?
It's a dollar. People probably get as much joy from it as, say, a candy bar. And candy bars are pretty useless.
Why not both? I use tasker to apply the preferred keyboard for the respective app. I have 3 different keyboards but I only use them for specific apps.
The Google Play Store has a paid app called the Hodor Keyboard. It costs $1.08 ($1 USD, I guess) and all it has is one button that types the word "hodor". That's all. I get that it's a joke keyboard for GoT, but it has 500+ downloads. That's $500 this thing earned for the dev. Just... wow.Well they don't get 100% of the sales, but yeah.
Does it have achievements? Can you send your hodor messages to people?
It's just a keyboard, so you would use it in conjunction with your messaging app or whatever. No achievements as far as I am aware. One feature in the paid app that isn't in the free "lite" version is that you can long-press "for maximum hodor" which I think just means that the word is all-caps.
It's funny! I'm just surprised that so many people have actually paid for something so useless.
So pretty much like most status symbols?The Google Play Store has a paid app called the Hodor Keyboard. It costs $1.08 ($1 USD, I guess) and all it has is one button that types the word "hodor". That's all. I get that it's a joke keyboard for GoT, but it has 500+ downloads. That's $500 this thing earned for the dev. Just... wow.Well they don't get 100% of the sales, but yeah.
Does it have achievements? Can you send your hodor messages to people?
It's just a keyboard, so you would use it in conjunction with your messaging app or whatever. No achievements as far as I am aware. One feature in the paid app that isn't in the free "lite" version is that you can long-press "for maximum hodor" which I think just means that the word is all-caps.
It's funny! I'm just surprised that so many people have actually paid for something so useless.
At least it's not as bad as the "I'm Rich" app that used to be out. Costs $1000. Does nothing, except signify you can spend $1000 on nothing. People bought it.
The Google Play Store has a paid app called the Hodor Keyboard. It costs $1.08 ($1 USD, I guess) and all it has is one button that types the word "hodor". That's all. I get that it's a joke keyboard for GoT, but it has 500+ downloads. That's $500 this thing earned for the dev. Just... wow.Well they don't get 100% of the sales, but yeah.
Does it have achievements? Can you send your hodor messages to people?
It's just a keyboard, so you would use it in conjunction with your messaging app or whatever. No achievements as far as I am aware. One feature in the paid app that isn't in the free "lite" version is that you can long-press "for maximum hodor" which I think just means that the word is all-caps.
It's funny! I'm just surprised that so many people have actually paid for something so useless.
At least it's not as bad as the "I'm Rich" app that used to be out. Costs $1000. Does nothing, except signify you can spend $1000 on nothing. People bought it.
Why not both? I use tasker to apply the preferred keyboard for the respective app. I have 3 different keyboards but I only use them for specific apps.
Missed this from earlier. I can't think of any specific app where I would prefer one keyboard over the other. As I said, I now prefer the aesthetics of Swiftkey, and I can only find one function that Kii has over SwiftKey. That function isn't something I use that often anyway, but it's also something that could potentially be used in any app. If I ever really want to switch keyboards, I can do that from the notification area.
I'm curious which keyboard apps you have installed and what you use each of them for.
So this is cool:
http://imgur.com/gallery/NzMjP
Guy makes real swords based on video games. (Lots are FFVII and FFX I think?)
So this is cool:
http://imgur.com/gallery/NzMjP
Guy makes real swords based on video games. (Lots are FFVII and FFX I think?)
Is that a different guy than the YouTube guy?
So this is cool:
http://imgur.com/gallery/NzMjP
Guy makes real swords based on video games. (Lots are FFVII and FFX I think?)
Is that a different guy than the YouTube guy?
I believe it's the same.. some of the comments link a YouTube page, though I didn't check it out. Was it mentioned on this board already?
Heh, there seems to have been an anti-ozle thread spring up! Surprised it took this long!I thought the same thing.
Heh, there seems to have been an anti-ozle thread spring up! Surprised it took this long!I thought the same thing.
Is it ok to eat oatmeal as a snack?
Wow, when you fall down the rabbit hole of fanfiction, you don't come back.The only fanfiction I enjoy is this masterpiece. (http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=10809.msg363315#msg363315)
On a related note, would recommend fanfiction/web fiction in general. Usually not as well written as an actual book. Often still pretty good, with a lot more ridiculously awesome moments, if you keep your quality standards pretty high.
I tend to put cinnamon/brown sugar in there to sweeten it up. I'm wondering if other people use oatmeal than more than just a breakfast food. Maybe we could even swap recipes.Is it ok to eat oatmeal as a snack?
It's pretty dull...
Is it ok to eat oatmeal as a snack?
It's pretty dull...
Wow, when you fall down the rabbit hole of fanfiction, you don't come back.
On a related note, would recommend fanfiction/web fiction in general. Usually not as well written as an actual book. Often still pretty good, with a lot more ridiculously awesome moments, if you keep your quality standards pretty high.
Wow, when you fall down the rabbit hole of fanfiction, you don't come back.The only fanfiction I enjoy is this masterpiece. (http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=10809.msg363315#msg363315)
On a related note, would recommend fanfiction/web fiction in general. Usually not as well written as an actual book. Often still pretty good, with a lot more ridiculously awesome moments, if you keep your quality standards pretty high.
Wow, when you fall down the rabbit hole of fanfiction, you don't come back.
On a related note, would recommend fanfiction/web fiction in general. Usually not as well written as an actual book. Often still pretty good, with a lot more ridiculously awesome moments, if you keep your quality standards pretty high.
I highly recommend Worm. Also, Pact, by the same author.
Wow, when you fall down the rabbit hole of fanfiction, you don't come back.The only fanfiction I enjoy is this masterpiece. (http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=10809.msg363315#msg363315)
On a related note, would recommend fanfiction/web fiction in general. Usually not as well written as an actual book. Often still pretty good, with a lot more ridiculously awesome moments, if you keep your quality standards pretty high.
you could just toast the oats, and put them over yogurt. Or you could make a full-on snack-bar thing. We have a recipe for one with oats, flax, quinoa, pistachios, cranberries...and...other stuff? chocolate and honey are up in that mix. But you've gotta prep it before hand, it's not just a throw together and munch sorta thing.I tend to put cinnamon/brown sugar in there to sweeten it up. I'm wondering if other people use oatmeal than more than just a breakfast food. Maybe we could even swap recipes.Is it ok to eat oatmeal as a snack?
It's pretty dull...
(http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/Themes/core/images/dice_warn.gif) This dice roll may have been tampered with!
Rolled 1d2 : 1, total 1
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Rolled 1d3 : 2, total 2
(http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/Themes/core/images/dice_warn.gif) This dice roll may have been tampered with!
Rolled 1d5 : 3, total 3
(http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/Themes/core/images/dice_warn.gif) This dice roll may have been tampered with!
Rolled 1d7 : 5, total 5
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Rolled 1d11 : 6, total 6
(http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/Themes/core/images/dice_warn.gif) This dice roll may have been tampered with!
Rolled 1d13 : 2, total 2
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Rolled 1d17 : 16, total 16
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Rolled 1d19 : 18, total 18
Here's a question for everyone: Let's suppose you roll 1dX, where X is some positive integer. If you roll a 1, you stop. Otherwise, you repeat, but replace X with whatever number you roll.
What's the expected number of dice rolls before you roll a 1?
My mathematician intuition says the way to construct the answer is by induction in some way, but I dunno. Haven't really thought about it yet.
Here's a question for everyone: Let's suppose you roll 1dX, where X is some positive integer. If you roll a 1, you stop. Otherwise, you repeat, but replace X with whatever number you roll.
What's the expected number of dice rolls before you roll a 1?
My mathematician intuition says the way to construct the answer is by induction in some way, but I dunno. Haven't really thought about it yet.
Here's a question for everyone: Let's suppose you roll 1dX, where X is some positive integer. If you roll a 1, you stop. Otherwise, you repeat, but replace X with whatever number you roll.
What's the expected number of dice rolls before you roll a 1?
My mathematician intuition says the way to construct the answer is by induction in some way, but I dunno. Haven't really thought about it yet.
My stats is a bit rusty, but this sounds like a stochastic process? Would a Markov chain be appropriate?
My stats is a bit rusty, but this sounds like a stochastic process? Would a Markov chain be appropriate?
Stop the math questions! Come back to reality! To spare you guys from the boredom of math, let me post this video to get your mind off math.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=I3MsZjx1K8k
Apologies for any hurt ribs from laughing to hard or if it's been posted on here already.
Stop the math questions! Come back to reality! To spare you guys from the boredom of math, let me post this video to get your mind off math.
Why not both? I use tasker to apply the preferred keyboard for the respective app. I have 3 different keyboards but I only use them for specific apps.
Missed this from earlier. I can't think of any specific app where I would prefer one keyboard over the other. As I said, I now prefer the aesthetics of Swiftkey, and I can only find one function that Kii has over SwiftKey. That function isn't something I use that often anyway, but it's also something that could potentially be used in any app. If I ever really want to switch keyboards, I can do that from the notification area.
I'm curious which keyboard apps you have installed and what you use each of them for.
Interesting! I'm not a big fan of yogurt, but I don't think I've ever had toasted oatmeal. I'll have to try that - thanks!you could just toast the oats, and put them over yogurt. Or you could make a full-on snack-bar thing. We have a recipe for one with oats, flax, quinoa, pistachios, cranberries...and...other stuff? chocolate and honey are up in that mix. But you've gotta prep it before hand, it's not just a throw together and munch sorta thing.I tend to put cinnamon/brown sugar in there to sweeten it up. I'm wondering if other people use oatmeal than more than just a breakfast food. Maybe we could even swap recipes.Is it ok to eat oatmeal as a snack?
It's pretty dull...
Here's a question for everyone: Let's suppose you roll 1dX, where X is some positive integer. If you roll a 1, you stop. Otherwise, you repeat, but replace X with whatever number you roll.Here's a derivation without using the recursion.
What's the expected number of dice rolls before you roll a 1?
My mathematician intuition says the way to construct the answer is by induction in some way, but I dunno. Haven't really thought about it yet.
Now that's just cold!0
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I don't get posts #3763 to #3768 (with the possible exception of #3767). Anyone care to make them funnier?
I don't get posts #3763 to #3768 (with the possible exception of #3767). Anyone care to make them funnier?
Phew, got the first two (wikipedia helped with the first one). I'm still at a loss for the other three, though (unless the "dangerous" comment was a reference to dihydrogen monoxide?). All this is too subtle for me!
who likes tetris? (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/29970540/tetris.jar)noone? I'm deeply hurt :'(
its a great game though. lots of skill, just the right amount of luck and always tense
Phew, got the first two (wikipedia helped with the first one). I'm still at a loss for the other three, though (unless the "dangerous" comment was a reference to dihydrogen monoxide?). All this is too subtle for me!
Yes, that's dangerous.
Still don't get the peep one.
When did this thread become a cryptic clue puzzle thread?3763
Bonus: This might actually be a cryptic clue in itself. Good luck.
When did this thread become a cryptic clue puzzle thread?
Bonus: This might actually be a cryptic clue in itself. Good luck.
its a great game though. lots of skill, just the right amount of luck and always tense
I prefer Dr. Mario.
You all entered the football score World Cup predictor yet?
Also, is anybody NOT excited by the imminent World Cup?
You all entered the football score World Cup predictor yet?
Also, is anybody NOT excited by the imminent World Cup?
There's a World Cup happening? I have been led to believe the only sporting event happening right now is some French bike race... but I guess that's to be expected when I live in the famous French province of Yorkshire...
You all entered the football score World Cup predictor yet?
Also, is anybody NOT excited by the imminent World Cup?
There's a World Cup happening? I have been led to believe the only sporting event happening right now is some French bike race... but I guess that's to be expected when I live in the famous French province of Yorkshire...
You all entered the football score World Cup predictor yet?
Also, is anybody NOT excited by the imminent World Cup?
There's a World Cup happening? I have been led to believe the only sporting event happening right now is some French bike race... but I guess that's to be expected when I live in the famous French province of Yorkshire...
It's in Switzerland, just so you know.
I'm watching a Season 6 Simpsons episode that I haven't seen before! And I thought I'd seen them all!
I'm watching a Season 6 Simpsons episode that I haven't seen before! And I thought I'd seen them all!
Which one?
What are some of the best Simpsons episodes? I've seen every single one I think, but I never liked it that much (but I know it's very highly acclaimed).
Fwiw, I absolutely love Family Guy.
I'm watching a Season 6 Simpsons episode that I haven't seen before! And I thought I'd seen them all!
Which one?
It's called Homer Badman, when the town accuses Homer of sexually harassing the babysitter. It's not a very good episode but it does have a couple laugh out loud moments.
http://phoboslab.org/ztype/It would be nice if the words were readable and if I had to type them in the order they fall, since now it's taking me like five seconds to realize that I'm not misspelling the word I'm thinking I'm supposed to spell but that I'm supposed to spell another word instead, and search for the correct one. I'm getting about 60 words per minute here, compared to the 100-115 that I usually get from typing tests.
http://phoboslab.org/ztype/It would be nice if the words were readable and if I had to type them in the order they fall, since now it's taking me like five seconds to realize that I'm not misspelling the word I'm thinking I'm supposed to spell but that I'm supposed to spell another word instead, and search for the correct one. I'm getting about 60 words per minute here, compared to the 100-115 that I usually get from typing tests.
You all entered the football score World Cup predictor yet?
Also, is anybody NOT excited by the imminent World Cup?
There's a World Cup happening? I have been led to believe the only sporting event happening right now is some French bike race... but I guess that's to be expected when I live in the famous French province of Yorkshire...
http://phoboslab.org/ztype/It would be nice if the words were readable and if I had to type them in the order they fall, since now it's taking me like five seconds to realize that I'm not misspelling the word I'm thinking I'm supposed to spell but that I'm supposed to spell another word instead, and search for the correct one. I'm getting about 60 words per minute here, compared to the 100-115 that I usually get from typing tests.
I assumed that was happening when I'd accidentally hit the first letter of a word other than the one I was going for. I got the word I wanted a lot more often than I would expect if the order was prescribed.
If you have seen season 1-9 then you have probably seen series 16 onwards as well.
They really seemed to run out of ideas, every time I saw a new episode it felt like a rehashed version of a previous one.
Oh look, sideshow bobs escaped again......
In entirely separate news, I'm just going to leave this here:
http://phoboslab.org/ztype/
(there's something really satisfying about the sound effects)
In entirely separate news, I'm just going to leave this here:
http://phoboslab.org/ztype/
(there's something really satisfying about the sound effects)
In expert mode:
Final score: 001811
Accuracy: 91.2%
WPM: 62.8
Is that any good?
In entirely separate news, I'm just going to leave this here:
http://phoboslab.org/ztype/
(there's something really satisfying about the sound effects)
In expert mode:
Final score: 001811
Accuracy: 91.2%
WPM: 62.8
Is that any good?
Better than I did. Only got about 1400 and have that in WPM.
Congrats to the Blues for ending the Maroons streak! Go Blues!!!
For Futurama fans:
http://imgur.com/gallery/ti5Wx
Congrats to the Blues for ending the Maroons streak! Go Blues!!!
That's rugby right? State of Origin?
Dude!
Any Aussie rules fans want to fill me in on the latest Essendon drugs scandal news?
In entirely separate news, I'm just going to leave this here:
http://phoboslab.org/ztype/
(there's something really satisfying about the sound effects)
In expert mode:
Final score: 001811
Accuracy: 91.2%
WPM: 62.8
Is that any good?
Better than I did. Only got about 1400 and have that in WPM.
How many levels do you have to go through? I got bored and stopped after 20
I just realized I didn't learn how to properly construct stuff in school.
I'm pretty sure we just assumed a compass could just take the length of a line segment and draw a circle of taht length around any point.
Stuck at lvl 20 :(
Is anyone here good with STATA?
Did anyone else find level 18 has mechanical issues? The simplest way to do it seems to be scuppered by the translate tool not working properly. You need to draw three circles tangential to each other all with radius AB. The obvious starting move is to translate AB to the point B, giving circle centered at C. But you can't translate AB onto the point B, forcing you to do something slightly more convoluted to get what should be a simple point.
It's not really too hard to work around, but it's a little annoying. Just finished the game, took about 70 minutes, which considering I should really have been in bed around 70 minutes ago, I don't think is too bad. Thanks a lot, Kirian.
Did anyone else find level 18 has mechanical issues? The simplest way to do it seems to be scuppered by the translate tool not working properly. You need to draw three circles tangential to each other all with radius AB. The obvious starting move is to translate AB to the point B, giving circle centered at C. But you can't translate AB onto the point B, forcing you to do something slightly more convoluted to get what should be a simple point.
Did anyone else find level 18 has mechanical issues? The simplest way to do it seems to be scuppered by the translate tool not working properly. You need to draw three circles tangential to each other all with radius AB. The obvious starting move is to translate AB to the point B, giving circle centered at C. But you can't translate AB onto the point B, forcing you to do something slightly more convoluted to get what should be a simple point.
If you go look at Level 8 where you get the translate tool, the construction given done in that level wouldn't work to do the translation you're trying to do. But that translation is quicker to do by extending segment AB into a line, then drawing the circle of the same radius centered on B.
I'm still having difficulty with 20, though I hadn't even gotten through level 6 when I first posted it... had to work around making time for other stuff!
Stuck at lvl 20 :(
Hint, although there is a faster solution in the comments in that site:
Some judicious use of Thales/similitudes should help you find out where the outer tangents intersect each other, and then you just have to draw the tangent to the circle through that point. The same applies for the inner tangents, although the picture does get more crowded.
20 is the last level. I found 11 (or was it 13? The one where you have to trisect a distance) and 19 interesting too
Inb4 Ozle posts more cryptic puzzles.
Stuck at lvl 20 :(
Hint, although there is a faster solution in the comments in that site:
Some judicious use of Thales/similitudes should help you find out where the outer tangents intersect each other, and then you just have to draw the tangent to the circle through that point. The same applies for the inner tangents, although the picture does get more crowded.
20 is the last level. I found 11 (or was it 13? The one where you have to trisect a distance) and 19 interesting too
Inb4 Ozle posts more cryptic puzzles.
Is there a better way to solve 19 than using the properties of the centroid of a triangle? I had to reach deep into my lost geometry knowledge for that one haha
Happy birthday!
Hey, walrus seems to be giving free respect for everybody saying happy birthday to him, so...
Happy birthday!
Hey, walrus seems to be giving free respect for everybody saying happy birthday to him, so...
Happy birthday!
Hey, walrus seems to be giving free respect for everybody saying happy birthday to him, so...
Happy birthday!
If he's the only one giving respect for a post, then that post doens't help your post to respect ratio to pass 1:1, though you will see a small increase in the actual ratio if your ratio is less than 1:1, but it will be a small decrease if your ratio is above 1:1. Given this analysis, since I'm greater than 1:1, just posting happy birthday would be a net loss for my respect ratio. That's why I have to post some upvote analysis in addition to just saying happy birthday.
Also, Happy Birthday!
Hey, walrus seems to be giving free respect for everybody saying happy birthday to him, so...
Happy birthday!
If he's the only one giving respect for a post, then that post doens't help your post to respect ratio to pass 1:1, though you will see a small increase in the actual ratio if your ratio is less than 1:1, but it will be a small decrease if your ratio is above 1:1. Given this analysis, since I'm greater than 1:1, just posting happy birthday would be a net loss for my respect ratio. That's why I have to post some upvote analysis in addition to just saying happy birthday.
Also, Happy Birthday!
Well, I have less than 1:1...
Hey, walrus seems to be giving free respect for everybody saying happy birthday to him, so...
Happy birthday!
If he's the only one giving respect for a post, then that post doens't help your post to respect ratio to pass 1:1, though you will see a small increase in the actual ratio if your ratio is less than 1:1, but it will be a small decrease if your ratio is above 1:1. Given this analysis, since I'm greater than 1:1, just posting happy birthday would be a net loss for my respect ratio. That's why I have to post some upvote analysis in addition to just saying happy birthday.
Also, Happy Birthday!
Well, I have less than 1:1...
Sad.
Hey, walrus seems to be giving free respect for everybody saying happy birthday to him, so...
Happy birthday!
If he's the only one giving respect for a post, then that post doens't help your post to respect ratio to pass 1:1, though you will see a small increase in the actual ratio if your ratio is less than 1:1, but it will be a small decrease if your ratio is above 1:1. Given this analysis, since I'm greater than 1:1, just posting happy birthday would be a net loss for my respect ratio. That's why I have to post some upvote analysis in addition to just saying happy birthday.
Also, Happy Birthday!
Well, I have less than 1:1...
Sad.
i don't even know how much respect i have...
but if i were to guess I think it's a lot lower than 1:1
Today I was walking at the park and I saw a box turtle riding on a snapping turtle:
hm my freshly hatched baby lapras accidently killed her mother using surfer in a 2n2 match. that's kind of cruel...
My bad, I got a D in 10th grade turtle classification :P
Turtle classification is science though?My bad, I got a D in 10th grade turtle classification :P
This is what's wrong with the society nowadays. So much money is spent on math and science but nobody pays any mind to turtle classification. It's sad. It's really sad.
i like the respect system overall, I think it's a good thing that you can only upvote not downvote posts, and it's very good that the upvotes aren't anonymus. however, the respect ratio makes only sense for post, not for users. once people start giving the user-ratio-thing any relevance it starts becoming problematic
dont want to name any users but uh
i like the respect system overall, I think it's a good thing that you can only upvote not downvote posts, and it's very good that the upvotes aren't anonymus. however, the respect ratio makes only sense for post, not for users. once people start giving the user-ratio-thing any relevance it starts becoming problematic
dont want to name any users but uh
There's not much reason to put stock in a high respect:post ratio, because it usually just means that the user makes good memes. Granted, sometimes it means that you are an awesome developer making sweet apps and extensions. Sometimes it means that you are Donald X. Sometimes it means you are a Celestial Chameleon.
Edit: also, seeing that turtle-on-turtle action is an awesome birthday gift. Happy birthday, Mr. McFisher.
If you don't like big numbers, you are a communist!
There's not much reason to put stock in a high respect:post ratio, because it usually just means that the user makes good memes.
Turtle classification is science though?My bad, I got a D in 10th grade turtle classification :P
This is what's wrong with the society nowadays. So much money is spent on math and science but nobody pays any mind to turtle classification. It's sad. It's really sad.
i like the respect system overall, I think it's a good thing that you can only upvote not downvote posts, and it's very good that the upvotes aren't anonymus. however, the respect ratio makes only sense for post, not for users. once people start giving the user-ratio-thing any relevance it starts becoming problematic
dont want to name any users but uh
There's not much reason to put stock in a high respect:post ratio, because it usually just means that the user makes good memes. Granted, sometimes it means that you are an awesome developer making sweet apps and extensions. Sometimes it means that you are Donald X. Sometimes it means you are a Celestial Chameleon.
Edit: also, seeing that turtle-on-turtle action is an awesome birthday gift. Happy birthday, Mr. McFisher.
But there's this number next to my username, and when people give me respect it gets bigger! If you don't like big numbers, you are a communist!
So maybe "Respect earned" and "Respect given" should both be listed? Maybe instead of post count...
So maybe "Respect earned" and "Respect given" should both be listed? Maybe instead of post count...
i'd rather have the respect count not shown. it can make people respect the wrong people, or respect the right people for wrong reasons
Speaking of respect, I just realized that I have +1'ed more posts than anyone else. And it's not even close. I'm like 1000 above the next closest.
There's not much reason to put stock in a high respect:post ratio, because it usually just means that the user makes good memes. Granted, sometimes it means that you are an awesome developer making sweet apps and extensions. Sometimes it means that you are Donald X. Sometimes it means you are a Celestial Chameleon.Aren't all of those something that means the user is making this forum a better place in a way or another?
There's not much reason to put stock in a high respect:post ratio, because it usually just means that the user makes good memes. Granted, sometimes it means that you are an awesome developer making sweet apps and extensions. Sometimes it means that you are Donald X. Sometimes it means you are a Celestial Chameleon.Aren't all of those something that means the user is making this forum a better place in a way or another?
I mean, I don't really like overused memes. They are like saying "Hey, I got a fun joke here, but I can't make it entertaining enough on my own so I'll use this template which is funny because The Internet says it's funny so people will laugh at it in order to fit in", but well, that's just my opinion. If the majority of users likes them, why not have this system that encourages people to make them?
There's not much reason to put stock in a high respect:post ratio, because it usually just means that the user makes good memes. Granted, sometimes it means that you are an awesome developer making sweet apps and extensions. Sometimes it means that you are Donald X. Sometimes it means you are a Celestial Chameleon.Aren't all of those something that means the user is making this forum a better place in a way or another?
I mean, I don't really like overused memes. They are like saying "Hey, I got a fun joke here, but I can't make it entertaining enough on my own so I'll use this template which is funny because The Internet says it's funny so people will laugh at it in order to fit in", but well, that's just my opinion. If the majority of users likes them, why not have this system that encourages people to make them?
There's not much reason to put stock in a high respect:post ratio, because it usually just means that the user makes good memes. Granted, sometimes it means that you are an awesome developer making sweet apps and extensions. Sometimes it means that you are Donald X. Sometimes it means you are a Celestial Chameleon.Aren't all of those something that means the user is making this forum a better place in a way or another?
I mean, I don't really like overused memes. They are like saying "Hey, I got a fun joke here, but I can't make it entertaining enough on my own so I'll use this template which is funny because The Internet says it's funny so people will laugh at it in order to fit in", but well, that's just my opinion. If the majority of users likes them, why not have this system that encourages people to make them?
Or that person could be thinking "there's a meme that is especially applicable here and it'd be kinda funny." Is there something wrong with that?
(http://en.meemi.info/images/3/3c/Sneb_sanb.png)There's not much reason to put stock in a high respect:post ratio, because it usually just means that the user makes good memes. Granted, sometimes it means that you are an awesome developer making sweet apps and extensions. Sometimes it means that you are Donald X. Sometimes it means you are a Celestial Chameleon.Aren't all of those something that means the user is making this forum a better place in a way or another?
I mean, I don't really like overused memes. They are like saying "Hey, I got a fun joke here, but I can't make it entertaining enough on my own so I'll use this template which is funny because The Internet says it's funny so people will laugh at it in order to fit in", but well, that's just my opinion. If the majority of users likes them, why not have this system that encourages people to make them?
Please post your opinions in the form of a meme.
There's not much reason to put stock in a high respect:post ratio, because it usually just means that the user makes good memes. Granted, sometimes it means that you are an awesome developer making sweet apps and extensions. Sometimes it means that you are Donald X. Sometimes it means you are a Celestial Chameleon.Aren't all of those something that means the user is making this forum a better place in a way or another?
I mean, I don't really like overused memes. They are like saying "Hey, I got a fun joke here, but I can't make it entertaining enough on my own so I'll use this template which is funny because The Internet says it's funny so people will laugh at it in order to fit in", but well, that's just my opinion. If the majority of users likes them, why not have this system that encourages people to make them?
Sure. But you can also get a lot of respect just by announcing that it's your birthday, or that you are getting married, or that your kid was just born. Or that your post:respect ratio is approaching 1:1. Those are all awesome things and I'll +1 them to say "that's awesome!" but it doesn't mean that the person is making the forum a better place.But you can be pretty sure that a high respect count doesn't tell you that a user is having birthdays often, getting married often, or approaching a 1:1 post:respect ratio all the time.
Conversely, there are also people who make the forum a better place by being great participants in the forum games board, but they receive no +1s because it's disabled there and they don't post much on the regular boards.
I don't put much stock in the actual respect count because it's such a generic measure. It doesn't tell me if you are especially funny, or if you are really good at Dominion. I suppose you can get some info out of the measure, but I already know those things just by interacting with the people in the forums and reading their content myself.
forum.dominionstrategy.com, where we argue about everything, even the respect system.
It's not an argument, it's just contradiction.forum.dominionstrategy.com, where we argue about everything, even the respect system.
We don't argue about everything!
I was just reading something on another forum, and people were saying "Mine did this" and "Mine did that", and the first thing I thought was "I wonder how long it will be before someone makes a mint/mine joke..."
I was just reading something on another forum, and people were saying "Mine did this" and "Mine did that", and the first thing I thought was "I wonder how long it will be before someone makes a mint/mine joke..."
You're cheating on f.ds with another forum? How DARE you!
If I'm posting on three different forums, does that give me $2 and 2 VP?I was just reading something on another forum, and people were saying "Mine did this" and "Mine did that", and the first thing I thought was "I wonder how long it will be before someone makes a mint/mine joke..."
You're cheating on f.ds with another forum? How DARE you!
That word... I do not think it means what you think it means.If I'm posting on three different forums, does that give me $2 and 2 VP?I was just reading something on another forum, and people were saying "Mine did this" and "Mine did that", and the first thing I thought was "I wonder how long it will be before someone makes a mint/mine joke..."
You're cheating on f.ds with another forum? How DARE you!
That word... I do not think it means what you think it means.If I'm posting on three different forums, does that give me $2 and 2 VP?I was just reading something on another forum, and people were saying "Mine did this" and "Mine did that", and the first thing I thought was "I wonder how long it will be before someone makes a mint/mine joke..."
You're cheating on f.ds with another forum? How DARE you!
I do not think I think it means what you think I think it means.That word... I do not think it means what you think it means.If I'm posting on three different forums, does that give me $2 and 2 VP?I was just reading something on another forum, and people were saying "Mine did this" and "Mine did that", and the first thing I thought was "I wonder how long it will be before someone makes a mint/mine joke..."
You're cheating on f.ds with another forum? How DARE you!
Ah wait, now I think it means what we both think it means, and I think what I thought you thought when you made that post was not what you thought when you made that post. Thanks for clearing that up.I do not think I think it means what you think I think it means.That word... I do not think it means what you think it means.If I'm posting on three different forums, does that give me $2 and 2 VP?I was just reading something on another forum, and people were saying "Mine did this" and "Mine did that", and the first thing I thought was "I wonder how long it will be before someone makes a mint/mine joke..."
You're cheating on f.ds with another forum? How DARE you!
Ah wait, now I think it means what we both think it means, and I think what I thought you thought when you made that post was not what you thought when you made that post. Thanks for clearing that up.I do not think I think it means what you think I think it means.That word... I do not think it means what you think it means.If I'm posting on three different forums, does that give me $2 and 2 VP?I was just reading something on another forum, and people were saying "Mine did this" and "Mine did that", and the first thing I thought was "I wonder how long it will be before someone makes a mint/mine joke..."
You're cheating on f.ds with another forum? How DARE you!
Legend of Korra premiers next Friday. Three episodes!
And I'm going to be out of town for the weekend and probably unable to watch. :'(
Stuck at lvl 20 :(
Hey so I'm having some troubles--the "Other" category on my iPhone is taking up like 2.6 GB of space. Does anyone know how to get rid of some of the stuff in this category?
Hey so I'm having some troubles--the "Other" category on my iPhone is taking up like 2.6 GB of space. Does anyone know how to get rid of some of the stuff in this category?
Yes, throw away the phone and get something that isn't Apple.
Hey so I'm having some troubles--the "Other" category on my iPhone is taking up like 2.6 GB of space. Does anyone know how to get rid of some of the stuff in this category?
Yes, throw away the phone and get something that isn't Apple.
-_- okay but seriously, how?
Hey so I'm having some troubles--the "Other" category on my iPhone is taking up like 2.6 GB of space. Does anyone know how to get rid of some of the stuff in this category?
Yes, throw away the phone and get something that isn't Apple.
-_- okay but seriously, how?
Does anybody have even a remotely serious answer for mail-mi?Yes, I'm pretty sure that somebody does.
Does anybody have even a remotely serious answer for mail-mi?Yes, I'm pretty sure that somebody does.
Hey so I'm having some troubles--the "Other" category on my iPhone is taking up like 2.6 GB of space. Does anyone know how to get rid of some of the stuff in this category?
Yes, throw away the phone and get something that isn't Apple.
-_- okay but seriously, how?
I'm sure he's finding the discussion on the lack of utility of his answers useful.
I'm sure he's finding the discussion on the lack of utility of his answers useful.
Why are you going out of your way to make posts like this?
So here's my point:
A nonserious response does not preclude the existence of a serious response. Your complaining about people not answering his problem did nothing in the way of providing him a useful answer. If you were so concerned, you could have researched the issue and found an answer.
People generally come to this forum to joke around with each other.
And clearly no one was insulting Mail-Mi for having an IPhone in any serious way. No post was designed to make him feel dumb. Mine was just an "Apple sucks!" joking response, and Awaclus' post was on the premise that misinterpreting an ambiguous but obvious statement in the nonobvious way as if it was seriously what the person meant is funny.
Hey so I'm having some troubles--the "Other" category on my iPhone is taking up like 2.6 GB of space. Does anyone know how to get rid of some of the stuff in this category?
So here's my point:
A nonserious response does not preclude the existence of a serious response. Your complaining about people not answering his problem did nothing in the way of providing him a useful answer. If you were so concerned, you could have researched the issue and found an answer.
People generally come to this forum to joke around with each other.
And clearly no one was insulting Mail-Mi for having an IPhone in any serious way. No post was designed to make him feel dumb. Mine was just an "Apple sucks!" joking response, and Awaclus' post was on the premise that misinterpreting an ambiguous but obvious statement in the nonobvious way as if it was seriously what the person meant is funny.
All you had to do was at the end of your post say "But no, I don't know what's wrong with your phone. It's apple and I Apple products make me vomit"
It's sort of sarcastic-y in nature but actually also informs him that you don't know the answer.
hey guys it's fine. i knew what coming to this thread would do, i was prepared :P
hey guys it's fine. i knew what coming to this thread would do, i was prepared :P
So here's my point:
A nonserious response does not preclude the existence of a serious response. Your complaining about people not answering his problem did nothing in the way of providing him a useful answer. If you were so concerned, you could have researched the issue and found an answer.
People generally come to this forum to joke around with each other.
And clearly no one was insulting Mail-Mi for having an IPhone in any serious way. No post was designed to make him feel dumb. Mine was just an "Apple sucks!" joking response, and Awaclus' post was on the premise that misinterpreting an ambiguous but obvious statement in the nonobvious way as if it was seriously what the person meant is funny.
All you had to do was at the end of your post say "But no, I don't know what's wrong with your phone. It's apple and I Apple products make me vomit"
It's sort of sarcastic-y in nature but actually also informs him that you don't know the answer.
Hey so I'm having some troubles--the "Other" category on my iPhone is taking up like 2.6 GB of space. Does anyone know how to get rid of some of the stuff in this category?
Hey so I'm having some troubles--the "Other" category on my iPhone is taking up like 2.6 GB of space. Does anyone know how to get rid of some of the stuff in this category?
Have you hooked your phone up to Itunes and looked there? It's much easier to get a breakdown of what's on your phone in itunes than it is on your phone.
Hey so I'm having some troubles--the "Other" category on my iPhone is taking up like 2.6 GB of space. Does anyone know how to get rid of some of the stuff in this category?
Have you hooked your phone up to Itunes and looked there? It's much easier to get a breakdown of what's on your phone in itunes than it is on your phone.
It's on iTunes that I have this large other category.
The lack of a serious answer already implies that he doesn't know.that's the only argument I really buy into
QuoteThe lack of a serious answer already implies that he doesn't know.that's the only argument I really buy into
The others were designed to make him feel dumb for purchasing an Iphone in the first place.
QuoteThe lack of a serious answer already implies that he doesn't know.that's the only argument I really buy into
Man, I just wanted to make a funny "Apple sucks!" post :(
QuoteThe lack of a serious answer already implies that he doesn't know.that's the only argument I really buy into
Man, I just wanted to make a funny "Apple sucks!" post :(
I'm on your side! I've got nothing against the jokes.
QuoteThe lack of a serious answer already implies that he doesn't know.that's the only argument I really buy into
Man, I just wanted to make a funny "Apple sucks!" post :(
I'm on your side! I've got nothing against the jokes.
I'm on a third side which says you can make the jokes and Iphones suck, but also be helpful when the person asks for some help.
argh!! there has to be some kind of thing that the gender is determined by the pokemon holding an everstone or..
e: oh it's only 12,5% female. that explains it. urrgg :-[
that's still f(x) = 1-(7/8)^8; f( 8 ) = 65,6% chance though
so for 5 i get... barely 50%...
QuoteThe lack of a serious answer already implies that he doesn't know.that's the only argument I really buy into
Man, I just wanted to make a funny "Apple sucks!" post :(
I'm on your side! I've got nothing against the jokes.
I'm on a third side which says you can make the jokes and Iphones suck, but also be helpful when the person asks for some help.
QuoteThe lack of a serious answer already implies that he doesn't know.that's the only argument I really buy into
Man, I just wanted to make a funny "Apple sucks!" post :(
I'm on your side! I've got nothing against the jokes.
I'm on a third side which says you can make the jokes and Iphones suck, but also be helpful when the person asks for some help.
Well my point was that if you can't be helpful (due to lack of knowledge or whatever), jokes are OK, at least when the issue isn't something super serious.
QuoteThe lack of a serious answer already implies that he doesn't know.that's the only argument I really buy into
Man, I just wanted to make a funny "Apple sucks!" post :(
I'm on your side! I've got nothing against the jokes.
I'm on a third side which says you can make the jokes and Iphones suck, but also be helpful when the person asks for some help.
Well my point was that if you can't be helpful (due to lack of knowledge or whatever), jokes are OK, at least when the issue isn't something super serious.
Every issue is super serious and deserves debate.
And now I'd like to begin the debate on whether or not every issue serious or not deserves debate. I say yes.
And now I'd like to begin the debate on whether or not every issue serious or not deserves debate. I say yes.
I say we need to debate whether of not we should be debating about debating. Did that makes sense? I don't know. We can debate it.
And now I'd like to begin the debate on whether or not every issue serious or not deserves debate. I say yes.
I say we need to debate whether of not we should be debating about debating. Did that makes sense? I don't know. We can debate it.
And now I'd like to begin the debate on whether or not every issue serious or not deserves debate. I say yes.
I say we need to debate whether of not we should be debating about debating. Did that makes sense? I don't know. We can debate it.
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And now I'd like to begin the debate on whether or not every issue serious or not deserves debate. I say yes.
I say we need to debate whether of not we should be debating about debating. Did that makes sense? I don't know. We can debate it.
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I'd +1 this, but I see no helpful IPhone information in the meme.
And now I'd like to begin the debate on whether or not every issue serious or not deserves debate. I say yes.
I say we need to debate whether of not we should be debating about debating. Did that makes sense? I don't know. We can debate it.
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I'd +1 this, but I see no helpful IPhone information in the meme.
By saying there's no helpful IPhone information in the meme you're not providing any helpful IPhone information. BAM! Winning!
http://www.clickhole.com/article/stick-butter-left-out-room-temperature-you-wont-be-368
This stick of butter was left out at room temperature. You won't believe what happens next!
And now I'd like to begin the debate on whether or not every issue serious or not deserves debate. I say yes.
I say we need to debate whether of not we should be debating about debating. Did that makes sense? I don't know. We can debate it.
I accept your debate challenge. Prepare to be debated.
And now I'd like to begin the debate on whether or not every issue serious or not deserves debate. I say yes.
I say we need to debate whether of not we should be debating about debating. Did that makes sense? I don't know. We can debate it.
I accept your debate challenge. Prepare to be debated.
You guys are great at this. You're master debaters.
http://www.clickhole.com/article/stick-butter-left-out-room-temperature-you-wont-be-368
This stick of butter was left out at room temperature. You won't believe what happens next!
'Other' files will be non standard types that iPhone doesn't recognise.I had ringtone maker, but it was deleted and wasn't taking up a lot of space anyway.
For example, files within applications.
Do you something that either stores or loads files?
On mine I have cloudreader comic book reader, if I transfer files into that, because they are stored in the phones memory and are lot apps, they show up as 'other'
A non standard book reader or file depository would do the same.
Could also be files you saved onto you iphone via dropping them in the user directory.
Somewhere to check on iTunes would be the apps page at the bottom, if you have a section whereby you could load files in, chances are it would be there.
Give me a shout of this doesn't help and I'll have a look deeper
Ozle
'Other' files will be non standard types that iPhone doesn't recognise.
For example, files within applications.
Do you something that either stores or loads files?
On mine I have cloudreader comic book reader, if I transfer files into that, because they are stored in the phones memory and are lot apps, they show up as 'other'
A non standard book reader or file depository would do the same.
Could also be files you saved onto you iphone via dropping them in the user directory.
Somewhere to check on iTunes would be the apps page at the bottom, if you have a section whereby you could load files in, chances are it would be there.
Give me a shout of this doesn't help and I'll have a look deeper
Ozle
I mean, Ozle's being the reasonable person in this discussion. That itself should scare you straight.
'Other' files will be non standard types that iPhone doesn't recognise.I had ringtone maker, but it was deleted and wasn't taking up a lot of space anyway.
For example, files within applications.
Do you something that either stores or loads files?
On mine I have cloudreader comic book reader, if I transfer files into that, because they are stored in the phones memory and are lot apps, they show up as 'other'
A non standard book reader or file depository would do the same.
Could also be files you saved onto you iphone via dropping them in the user directory.
Somewhere to check on iTunes would be the apps page at the bottom, if you have a section whereby you could load files in, chances are it would be there.
Give me a shout of this doesn't help and I'll have a look deeper
Ozle
I have a pending software update, I'm gonna see if that's taking up a lot of space by downloading it.
also: wow ozle being the helpful one...
Man, Ozle really let me down here.I did, and i deleted a lot of text history, which gave me ~half a gig of space.
Also, Mail-Mi, did you read that link? There's a decent chance it's app data, stuff like text messages, cookies, etc. I never used an IPhone, but I know on my Android devices the stored text messages would end up taking a ton of memory, and finding the right place to look to see how much space they took wasn't immediately obvious.
Man, Ozle really let me down here.I did, and i deleted a lot of text history, which gave me ~half a gig of space.
Also, Mail-Mi, did you read that link? There's a decent chance it's app data, stuff like text messages, cookies, etc. I never used an IPhone, but I know on my Android devices the stored text messages would end up taking a ton of memory, and finding the right place to look to see how much space they took wasn't immediately obvious.
Man, Ozle really let me down here.I did, and i deleted a lot of text history, which gave me ~half a gig of space.
Also, Mail-Mi, did you read that link? There's a decent chance it's app data, stuff like text messages, cookies, etc. I never used an IPhone, but I know on my Android devices the stored text messages would end up taking a ton of memory, and finding the right place to look to see how much space they took wasn't immediately obvious.
Have you also tried turning it off and on again?
Or giving it a wash in warm soapy water?
In other news, i got a promotion today. Not a new job, but moved up one level in the company hierarchy, which means better percentage based pay rises and bonuses, yay.
Technically its not good news as im now of the level of the job i have been doing for a year, but the recognition was nice. Especially as had to do a presentation for some of the company bigwigs
fDS fact of the day:Amazing! I would think that it would be well over 3/4 of the time. (assuming you meant "trash")
Approximately 3/4 of the time the word thrash is used on this forum, the author meant to say trash.
fDS fact of the day:
Approximately 3/4 of the time the word thrash is used on this forum, the author meant to say trash.
... lost all pokemon. i think i had over 40h playtime. thatsucks...How? Didn't you have a million male Eevees?
explosion too stronk
i had about 15, but not with me... lost all pokemon. i think i had over 40h playtime. thatsucks...How? Didn't you have a million male Eevees?
explosion too stronk
I don't know, I hear they can be pretty badass.i had about 15, but not with me... lost all pokemon. i think i had over 40h playtime. thatsucks...How? Didn't you have a million male Eevees?
explosion too stronk
plus they are all lvl 1, i doubt they would have made a difference
only the female ones.I don't know, I hear they can be pretty badass.i had about 15, but not with me... lost all pokemon. i think i had over 40h playtime. thatsucks...How? Didn't you have a million male Eevees?
explosion too stronk
plus they are all lvl 1, i doubt they would have made a difference
... lost all pokemon. i think i had over 40h playtime. thatsucks...
explosion too stronk
... lost all pokemon. i think i had over 40h playtime. thatsucks...
explosion too stronk
Nuzlocke?
You're probably a lot higher than Lvl 1 though.I don't know, I hear they can be pretty badass.i had about 15, but not with me... lost all pokemon. i think i had over 40h playtime. thatsucks...How? Didn't you have a million male Eevees?
explosion too stronk
plus they are all lvl 1, i doubt they would have made a difference
fDS fact of the day:How often are mine and mint misused?
Approximately 3/4 of the time the word thrash is used on this forum, the author meant to say trash.
fDS fact of the day:How often are mine and mint misused?
Approximately 3/4 of the time the word thrash is used on this forum, the author meant to say trash.
fDS fact of the day:
Approximately 3/4 of the time the word thrash is used on this forum, the author meant to say trash.
I've never understood this phenomenon. It seems like more than a typo, since people do it so frequently. Is thrash a word for trash in some other languages or something?
Maximum possible break in Snooker.
155, although everyone will think it's 147.
Wait you are allowed to breed in a Nuzlocke?... lost all pokemon. i think i had over 40h playtime. thatsucks...
explosion too stronk
Nuzlocke?
ya
In other news, i got a promotion today. Not a new job, but moved up one level in the company hierarchy, which means better percentage based pay rises and bonuses, yay.
Technically its not good news as im now of the level of the job i have been doing for a year, but the recognition was nice. Especially as had to do a presentation for some of the company bigwigs
Wait you are allowed to breed in a Nuzlocke?... lost all pokemon. i think i had over 40h playtime. thatsucks...
explosion too stronk
Nuzlocke?
ya
So peeps...... I'm having a party which I am throwin a quiz for.
And I'm doing a quiz.
And I decided the theme this time is going to be collaborative quiz, so I am asking different groups of people to set questions.
I have allocated 5 points worth of questions to FDS if you want them.
Wait you are allowed to breed in a Nuzlocke?... lost all pokemon. i think i had over 40h playtime. thatsucks...
explosion too stronk
Nuzlocke?
I don't think it's explicitly banned, but there are lots of ways to vary Nuzlocke. If you use the standard rule of "can only catch the first pokemon on each route, if you don't catch it you don't get a pokemon that route", then it's not very likely you'll get breedable pokemon anyways.
1st porn actress on film receiving a donkey punch.
In the card game dominion, what is the kingdom card most commonly regarded as the worst?Province
In the card game dominion, what is the kingdom card most commonly regarded as the worst?Province
I'm pretty sure Colony is not as commonly used as Province.In the card game dominion, what is the kingdom card most commonly regarded as the worst?Province
Colony
I'm pretty sure Colony is not as commonly used as Province.In the card game dominion, what is the kingdom card most commonly regarded as the worst?Province
Colony
I'm pretty sure Province and Colony aren't kingdom cards.
I'm pretty sure Province and Colony aren't kingdom cards.
I'm pretty sure you're right.
I'm pretty sure Province and Colony aren't kingdom cards.
I'm pretty sure you're right.
I'm pretty sure you're pretty sure.
I'm pretty.
I'm pretty.
Sure...
I'm pretty.
Sure...
dunno, he reminds me of the sc2 progamer idra, whom i really like. I think it's reasonable to call him pretty ::)
Yeah, I ragequit whenever Black Market is on the board. Actually that isn't true.I'm pretty.
Sure...
dunno, he reminds me of the sc2 progamer idra, whom i really like. I think it's reasonable to call him pretty ::)
Awaclus is a BM ragequitter?
I'm pretty.
Sure...
dunno, he reminds me of the sc2 progamer idra, whom i really like. I think it's reasonable to call him pretty ::)
Awaclus is a BM ragequitter?
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I don't think I've ever gotten more than 3 respect for a useful post. Oneliners and memes is where it's at (and fanfic and getting engaged, etc).
Aside from an overhaul of the respect system (something along the lines of splitting "respect" and plain "likes"), I don't think there's any way to make "respect" more tied to, well, anything relevant.
-> I don't think there's any way to check what your most respected post is, aside from keeping a running tally yourself.
I don't think I've ever gotten more than 3 respect for a useful post. Oneliners and memes is where it's at (and fanfic and getting engaged, etc).
Aside from an overhaul of the respect system (something along the lines of splitting "respect" and plain "likes"), I don't think there's any way to make "respect" more tied to, well, anything relevant.
-> I don't think there's any way to check what your most respected post is, aside from keeping a running tally yourself.
I'm quite pleased by the fact that I once held message of the week, for a serious Dominion post with no jokes or memes in it (or at least if there were it wasn't the main part of the post).
It was a bit of a freak incident, mind, but you know.
Edit: Post 2000! No, that ! is a piece of punctuation, I'm not claiming I've made 2000! posts, since I'm pretty sure that's magnitudes larger than the amount of electrons I'd need to write down the number of magnitudes larger that would be than the number of electrons in the universe. But still this is my 2,000th post, talking about one of my most respected posts, which is almost fitting.2000! is "only" about 10^6000
My most respected post got hundreds of upvotes. Theory did it in response to me saying it happened. My next was as how.
My most respected post got hundreds of upvotes. Theory did it in response to me saying it happened. My next was as how.
Finally! The real identity of that poster was keeping me awake at night! Now that this mistery was solved and that eHalcyon got his avatar back, I shall rest easy...
Oh yeah? Well I created an alt just to respect my most respected post!that's like respect masturbating
Edit: Post 2000! No, that ! is a piece of punctuation, I'm not claiming I've made 2000! posts, since I'm pretty sure that's magnitudes larger than the amount of electrons I'd need to write down the number of magnitudes larger that would be than the number of electrons in the universe. But still this is my 2,000th post, talking about one of my most respected posts, which is almost fitting.2000! is "only" about 10^6000
So peeps...... I'm having a party which I am throwin a quiz for.
And I'm doing a quiz.
And I decided the theme this time is going to be collaborative quiz, so I am asking different groups of people to set questions.
I have allocated 5 points worth of questions to FDS if you want them.
Can be 5 questions at one point each, one 5 point question or any mix.
It's a mixed group, male and female, 21 to 40 ages.
This post is my most respected post.
This post is my most respected post.
good try
This post is my least respected post.
This (http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=11083.msg378207#msg378207) and this (http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=3437.msg357112#msg357112) are [EDIT: no longer] tied for my most respected post, if I'm remembering correctly. One is an one-liner, the other is an equation.i never upvoted a mine/mint joke...
my most respected post is this (http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=10398.msg348807#msg348807)... ::)Mines probably still this (http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=1204.msg19508#msg19508) from the homage thead
Add me to the "doesn't get the mlp fandom" crowd. I'm a dad, I've seen a few. Drivel, annoying, terrible. "Oh, I don't like this present that pony gave me, I think I'll re-gift it..." x4 or however many main ponies there are. Guess what happens next. A moral about honesty with your friends.
Adventure Time, Regular Show, Gravity Falls, Stephen Universe, I like kids shows. But mlp is like Barney/Dora morality+education stuff.
Add me to the "doesn't get the mlp fandom" crowd. I'm a dad, I've seen a few. Drivel, annoying, terrible. "Oh, I don't like this present that pony gave me, I think I'll re-gift it..." x4 or however many main ponies there are. Guess what happens next. A moral about honesty with your friends.
Adventure Time, Regular Show, Gravity Falls, Stephen Universe, I like kids shows. But mlp is like Barney/Dora morality+education stuff.
So having read this a while back, I tried watching a couple of episodes of Adventure Time. Does it get better? Or at least does it start to make sense at some point? Surrealism for the sake of surrealism just isn't great as kids' TV...
I've spent the last week designing a board game and creating a playable prototype. I just played it for the first time tonight and our group loved it! This is the first game design that I've been excited enough about to take this far in the design process. I'm just so happy right now because everyone genuinely loved it (and made excellent suggestions for improvement) and there is like no better validation than someone enjoying something you created. :) :) :)
By the way, the game is called Apprentice and I'm hoping to run it as a forum game after I get a bit more playtesting in. Hopefully within a couple weeks!
I've spent the last week designing a board game and creating a playable prototype. I just played it for the first time tonight and our group loved it! This is the first game design that I've been excited enough about to take this far in the design process. I'm just so happy right now because everyone genuinely loved it (and made excellent suggestions for improvement) and there is like no better validation than someone enjoying something you created. :) :) :)
By the way, the game is called Apprentice and I'm hoping to run it as a forum game after I get a bit more playtesting in. Hopefully within a couple weeks!
Ooh, I want in! I won't steal all of your ideas and try and sell it on as my own, promise!
Watched the new LoK episodes. And I also went and watched the leaked episode 4-6 (in Spanish only, but with subtitles). I think this is the best season yet, and the story is as compelling as anything in ATLA. The Big Bad is very interesting despite how little has been revealed of him, and the overall concept for the group of villains is something I've wanted for a long time. Awesome, awesome stuff.
I've spent the last week designing a board game and creating a playable prototype. I just played it for the first time tonight and our group loved it! This is the first game design that I've been excited enough about to take this far in the design process. I'm just so happy right now because everyone genuinely loved it (and made excellent suggestions for improvement) and there is like no better validation than someone enjoying something you created. :) :) :)
By the way, the game is called Apprentice and I'm hoping to run it as a forum game after I get a bit more playtesting in. Hopefully within a couple weeks!
Ooh, I want in! I won't steal all of your ideas and try and sell it on as my own, promise!
I think, as an anti-piracy measure, I'll give each player 1/4 of the rules and let them figure it out from there.
(And I'll make sure you only get the setup instructions.)
Can you say what kind of game it is?
Watched the new LoK episodes. And I also went and watched the leaked episode 4-6 (in Spanish only, but with subtitles). I think this is the best season yet, and the story is as compelling as anything in ATLA. The Big Bad is very interesting despite how little has been revealed of him, and the overall concept for the group of villains is something I've wanted for a long time. Awesome, awesome stuff.
Glad to hear. I finished AtLA Book 2 yesterday. So I still have four books to go before I get to the new episodes.
Sorry, in Spanish, but I just got reminded of this:
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_RsgEKAWpMes/TObV2nuUlgI/AAAAAAAAAfU/2yrnJtm_Q1w/s1600/maf140a.png)
Anyone else love Mafalda?
I guess it works better if you know the characters. They are all young children that are uncharacteristically worried by grown-up stuff (although maybe that's always the case in the late 20th Argentina?).
Mafalda is worried about World politics and is always talking about that. Susanita only thinks about getting married and having children; her parents are kinda well-off. Felipe (the guy in the first strip) is more of a normal kid his age. Manolito (the last kid) is the son of a grocer, and wants to become a millionaire when he grows up.
The first strip just shows Susanita being shallow, as she conflates the way the US is portrayed in television with reality (American blue collar workers would all somehow be blonde, handsome, and have a car).
The second strip, the one I actually like, Manolito is concerned that Susanita is becoming a socialist because her comment kinda sounds like she's questioning why there are both poor people and rich people, and not only rich people, although that's obviously not what she meant.
For once, I feel like I am not actually making the joke funnier.
I've spent the last week designing a board game and creating a playable prototype. I just played it for the first time tonight and our group loved it! This is the first game design that I've been excited enough about to take this far in the design process. I'm just so happy right now because everyone genuinely loved it (and made excellent suggestions for improvement) and there is like no better validation than someone enjoying something you created. :) :) :)
By the way, the game is called Apprentice and I'm hoping to run it as a forum game after I get a bit more playtesting in. Hopefully within a couple weeks!
I've spent the last week designing a board game and creating a playable prototype. I just played it for the first time tonight and our group loved it! This is the first game design that I've been excited enough about to take this far in the design process. I'm just so happy right now because everyone genuinely loved it (and made excellent suggestions for improvement) and there is like no better validation than someone enjoying something you created. :) :) :)
By the way, the game is called Apprentice and I'm hoping to run it as a forum game after I get a bit more playtesting in. Hopefully within a couple weeks!
Congrats! The next hurdle is getting people who don't care about your emotional well-being to tell you they like it. That's a bigger challenge generally. :)
I have a major weakness for food other people think looks disgusting.
I have a major weakness for food other people think looks disgusting.
Relevant: http://m.today.com/food/we-tried-doritos-loaded-its-drunk-food-our-dreams-1D79873867
I have a major weakness for food other people think looks disgusting.
Relevant: http://m.today.com/food/we-tried-doritos-loaded-its-drunk-food-our-dreams-1D79873867
Well, I didn't need to keep dinner in anyway.
I have a major weakness for food other people think looks disgusting.
Relevant: http://m.today.com/food/we-tried-doritos-loaded-its-drunk-food-our-dreams-1D79873867
Well, I didn't need to keep dinner in anyway.
I'm going to take this to mean you're taking your whole family out to 7-11 for dinner tomorrow! ;D
I have a major weakness for food other people think looks disgusting.
Relevant: http://m.today.com/food/we-tried-doritos-loaded-its-drunk-food-our-dreams-1D79873867
I have a major weakness for food other people think looks disgusting.
Relevant: http://m.today.com/food/we-tried-doritos-loaded-its-drunk-food-our-dreams-1D79873867
For the last year or so, whenever I order pizza I usually order a custom pizza from Panago. I get mostly the same thing (varying the sauce and sometimes various meats) but the most important thing is that I get feta cheese instead of the usual (mozzarella, I think). Feta cheese on pizza looks disgusting, but it tastes SO good.
I have a major weakness for food other people think looks disgusting.
Relevant: http://m.today.com/food/we-tried-doritos-loaded-its-drunk-food-our-dreams-1D79873867
For the last year or so, whenever I order pizza I usually order a custom pizza from Panago. I get mostly the same thing (varying the sauce and sometimes various meats) but the most important thing is that I get feta cheese instead of the usual (mozzarella, I think). Feta cheese on pizza looks disgusting, but it tastes SO good.
Yes, alternative cheeses are great on pizza, but I have to disagree with you a bit. You need the base of mozzarella cheese, and then goat cheese as well. I am not a huge fan of feta, but goat cheese makes anything better. (Especially the quesadillas that make. I use a base of either monterey jack or colby-jack cheese, add portobello mushrooms, chicken, and some goat cheese. Peppers and onions are added by request even though I don't personally like them)
Feta cheeseon pizzalooks disgusting, but it tastes SOgooddisgusting.
I really love feta, but I could maybe try that once. Goat cheese is an option at Panago.
For the record, my complete custom pizza order is:
- feta cheese
- whatever sauce I'm in the mood for (usually 1 of: jalapeno white; chipotle cilantro; cheezy cheddar; sweet+smoky tropical)
- extra mushrooms
- tomatoes
- roasted garlic
- grilled chicken (cajun chicken if available)
- canadian ham
- potentially other meats (often spicy italian sausage)
I really love feta, but I could maybe try that once. Goat cheese is an option at Panago.
For the record, my complete custom pizza order is:
- feta cheese
- whatever sauce I'm in the mood for (usually 1 of: jalapeno white; chipotle cilantro; cheezy cheddar; sweet+smoky tropical)
- extra mushrooms
- tomatoes
- roasted garlic
- grilled chicken (cajun chicken if available)
- canadian ham
- potentially other meats (often spicy italian sausage)
I'm not convinced this is your "complete" pizza order.
You list "extra mushrooms" as a topping, but never list "mushrooms." How can you get extra if you don't have it to begin with?
+9001 for roasted garlic, though.
Book 2 was great because Toph (and, OK, also Azula) and Book 3 just gets increasingly more epic as you approach the end.
Book 2 was great because Toph (and, OK, also Azula) and Book 3 just gets increasingly more epic as you approach the end.
I think Book 2 is my favorite. It has Tales of Ba Sing Se and Appa's Lost days. Two episodes that I don't like that much. Aside from that it has Toph, Azula, interesting (although pretty slow) development of Zuko, less explaining than Book 1 (I don't think the exposition episodes in Book 1 are that enjoyable to rewatch), and more Iroh than Book 3.
Book 3 suffers from a bit too much hardships for the characters (in my opinion) and the story progressing at a very slow pace. But aside from those two points, it's a stellar season and it's still very much enjoyable.
Wait, are you just rewatching everything?
Book 3 has some of my favourite episodes. The 4 finale episodes are spectacular, of course, but there are also the various Zuko field trips. I also really like The Puppetmaster and the episode with the Roku backstory. Oh, and the space sword!
First book of Korra was decent but the end was really abrupt.
Second book got kind of crazy at the end. Not necessarily in a bad way, but in a weird way. Backstory for Wan was probably the best thing in that book. The primary two things that felt weird to me were spirit world info doesn't feel the same as it did in ATLA, though the info in ATLA was so sparse that I can't say that there are actual contradictions. It just wasn't what I'd been expecting; and waterbending's ability to calm spirits seems to come out of nowhere... why is waterbending so special now, when airbenders have always been called the most spiritual of the four nations?
But the third book feels best so far because the gang is travelling to new (and old!) locations, giving us that grander sense of exploration (note: this is barely a spoiler).
@Awaclus: Happy Birthday?Thanks!
I have a slice of cake in my profile! (http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/Themes/core/images/cake.png)
theory didn't know this happened? Are the forums becoming sentient?
I have a slice of cake in my profile! (http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/Themes/core/images/cake.png)
My dad and I were discussing things today, about the Olympics, and he suggested I should check the page for the athletes Tuvalu sent. So I have to wonder, Ozle, are you secretly my dad? Am I secretly half Tuvaluan?
My dad and I were discussing things today, about the Olympics, and he suggested I should check the page for the athletes Tuvalu sent. So I have to wonder, Ozle, are you secretly my dad? Am I secretly half Tuvaluan?
No, Tables... I am your father!
At first I didn't understand what you guys were talking about. But yeah, I watched the commercial for the next season and it looks really good. Personally, I was a little dissapointed with Season 2 of LoK. I feel like they may have taken things a little far. Still good though.Watched the new LoK episodes. And I also went and watched the leaked episode 4-6 (in Spanish only, but with subtitles). I think this is the best season yet, and the story is as compelling as anything in ATLA. The Big Bad is very interesting despite how little has been revealed of him, and the overall concept for the group of villains is something I've wanted for a long time. Awesome, awesome stuff.
Glad to hear. I finished AtLA Book 2 yesterday. So I still have four books to go before I get to the new episodes.
My dad and I were discussing things today, about the Olympics, and he suggested I should check the page for the athletes Tuvalu sent. So I have to wonder, Ozle, are you secretly my dad? Am I secretly half Tuvaluan?
No, Tables... I am your father!
Are you a tree?
My dad and I were discussing things today, about the Olympics, and he suggested I should check the page for the athletes Tuvalu sent. So I have to wonder, Ozle, are you secretly my dad? Am I secretly half Tuvaluan?
No, Tables... I am your father!
Are you a tree?
Well, Tables is short for "I eat Tables", which would make me... a beaver?
My dad and I were discussing things today, about the Olympics, and he suggested I should check the page for the athletes Tuvalu sent. So I have to wonder, Ozle, are you secretly my dad? Am I secretly half Tuvaluan?
No, Tables... I am your father!
Are you a tree?
Well, Tables is short for "I eat Tables", which would make me... a beaver?
Not any more. There only websites I still use I Eat Tables on are ones that don't allow me to change my username on and I've been on for too long to make a new account.
So long story short, on a holiday to Germany while 11, my and my siblings thought it was hilarious to say nonsensical german phrases to the natives. A particular favourite was "Ich esse Tisch," german for "I eat tables". A few months later, I was creating an account for a new website (Runescape IIRC) and didn't want to use my old username (because it was even more terrible), so decided I Eat Tables was amusing enough to start using. Fast forward to when I was about 18, and I shortened it to just Tables because it's generally nicer, it was what people who knew me from online were calling me anyway, and it was a bit less of an embarrassing 11 year olds screenname.
so decided I Eat Tables was amusing enough to start using. Fast forward to when I was about 18, and I shortened it to just Tables because it's generally nicer,
I shortened it to just Tables
EDIT: not exactly sure why I am defending that I am a beaver. Beavers are cool?
Can someone create the 1:1 post to respect ratio thread already?
Can someone create the 1:1 post to respect ratio thread already?I think we also need a 1:1 post to respect ratio [Serious] thread.
Can someone create the 1:1 post to respect ratio thread already?I think we also need a 1:1 post to respect ratio [Serious] thread.
I wouldn't mind being at 1:1. It would only take 333 users to get me there, and that's only like twelve and a half percent of the forum users. Easy. :P
I wouldn't mind being at 1:1. It would only take 333 users to get me there, and that's only like twelve and a half percent of the forum users. Easy. :PI remember having "trouble" staying over 0.5 when I had that many posts.
Ahh, yes, I think that is. The procession plays the island twice, because it doesn't need to know where it is to do that. However, when it goes to trash the island, it can't find it. Even though it couldn't trash the island, it still executes the rest of the card, and so gains a card costing 5. The procession can't find the island because it lost track of it when it was set aside.well than that's just a fancy way to say "exiled cards stay exiled." If that's really what the lose track rule means, then why are so many people making fuss over how complicated it is? ???
That isn't an example of the lose track rule, if I remember how it works correctly. However, I'm not sure I understand it correctly either, so I can't explain it to you. I think I've just memorized what interactions work and which don't...Let's nitpick a bit, shouldn't it be, though? The lose track rule applies when card A attempts to move card B from location X to location Y, but card B isn't in location X. Playing a card means moving it to the play area and doing what it says on the card. Whenever you Throne a Madman, the first time you play it, you return it to the Supply and everything works just fine. Then, Throne expects it to be in play but it isn't there, so it loses track of it, so it isn't moved to the play area. Then you get the +actions, but can't return it to the Supply again, because it's already there.
That isn't an example of the lose track rule, if I remember how it works correctly. However, I'm not sure I understand it correctly either, so I can't explain it to you. I think I've just memorized what interactions work and which don't...Let's nitpick a bit, shouldn't it be, though? The lose track rule applies when card A attempts to move card B from location X to location Y, but card B isn't in location X. Playing a card means moving it to the play area and doing what it says on the card. Whenever you Throne a Madman, the first time you play it, you return it to the Supply and everything works just fine. Then, Throne expects it to be in play but it isn't there, so it loses track of it, so it isn't moved to the play area. Then you get the +actions, but can't return it to the Supply again, because it's already there.
That isn't an example of the lose track rule, if I remember how it works correctly. However, I'm not sure I understand it correctly either, so I can't explain it to you. I think I've just memorized what interactions work and which don't...Let's nitpick a bit, shouldn't it be, though? The lose track rule applies when card A attempts to move card B from location X to location Y, but card B isn't in location X. Playing a card means moving it to the play area and doing what it says on the card. Whenever you Throne a Madman, the first time you play it, you return it to the Supply and everything works just fine. Then, Throne expects it to be in play but it isn't there, so it loses track of it, so it isn't moved to the play area. Then you get the +actions, but can't return it to the Supply again, because it's already there.
Let's nitpick even more: you can only move a card from location X to location Y if X and Y are different locations, so throne room doesn't try to move cards to the play area when it plays the card for the second time, since the card should already be there. However, I agree that madman still fails to return to the supply on second play, since it's already there.
That isn't an example of the lose track rule, if I remember how it works correctly. However, I'm not sure I understand it correctly either, so I can't explain it to you. I think I've just memorized what interactions work and which don't...Let's nitpick a bit, shouldn't it be, though? The lose track rule applies when card A attempts to move card B from location X to location Y, but card B isn't in location X. Playing a card means moving it to the play area and doing what it says on the card. Whenever you Throne a Madman, the first time you play it, you return it to the Supply and everything works just fine. Then, Throne expects it to be in play but it isn't there, so it loses track of it, so it isn't moved to the play area. Then you get the +actions, but can't return it to the Supply again, because it's already there.
Let's nitpick even more: you can only move a card from location X to location Y if X and Y are different locations, so throne room doesn't try to move cards to the play area when it plays the card for the second time, since the card should already be there. However, I agree that madman still fails to return to the supply on second play, since it's already there.
Let's nitpick just a bit more: Madman never returns to the supply, it returns to the Madman pile. Madman can never return to the supply because it wasn't in the supply in the first place.
That isn't an example of the lose track rule, if I remember how it works correctly. However, I'm not sure I understand it correctly either, so I can't explain it to you. I think I've just memorized what interactions work and which don't...Let's nitpick a bit, shouldn't it be, though? The lose track rule applies when card A attempts to move card B from location X to location Y, but card B isn't in location X. Playing a card means moving it to the play area and doing what it says on the card. Whenever you Throne a Madman, the first time you play it, you return it to the Supply and everything works just fine. Then, Throne expects it to be in play but it isn't there, so it loses track of it, so it isn't moved to the play area. Then you get the +actions, but can't return it to the Supply again, because it's already there.
Let's nitpick even more: you can only move a card from location X to location Y if X and Y are different locations, so throne room doesn't try to move cards to the play area when it plays the card for the second time, since the card should already be there. However, I agree that madman still fails to return to the supply on second play, since it's already there.
Let's nitpick just a bit more: Madman never returns to the supply, it returns to the Madman pile. Madman can never return to the supply because it wasn't in the supply in the first place.
Let's nitpick just a tiny bit more: why are we discussing Dominion in the Random Stuff thread?
Let's talk about something more interesting, AKA anything else. Oh, how about this?
Let's nitpick even more: you can only move a card from location X to location Y if X and Y are different locations, so throne room doesn't try to move cards to the play area when it plays the card for the second time, since the card should already be there. However, I agree that madman still fails to return to the supply on second play, since it's already there.Throne Room always tries to move cards to the play area, but it just always fails. Normally, it fails because the card is already there, but in Madman's case, it fails because of the lose track rule. Or does Throne Room know that the attempt would be pointless anyway since X = Y, therefore it gives up without even trying to put it into play, even when X != Y?
After finally watching the final episode of the incredibly long 7 seasons of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, I have moved on to other geekgasm shows that I missed the first time around. I have started watching the new Battlestar Galactica.
I have to say that the first few episodes are quite engaging and enjoyable. They're really laying thick the war-is-hell theme what with all the helpless people getting killed.
Also, it surprised me that they revealed the hidden Cylon so early. I was expecting one of those mysterious whodunit subplots where the big reveal is a plot twist. Nope, here is the Cylon at the end of episode 2 (or was it 3?). Since I was used to the unknown-traitor subplot, I found this to be a bit jarring at first but refreshing. Not every story needs to have artificial drama tacked on with a mysterious saboteur. And seeing how the story is progressing on the planet, I can see why it was necessary to have the Cylon's identity be revealed. Besides, it adds a different artificial drama when the audience knows who the Cylon is while the cast doesn't.
Thanks to signatures on here with the BSG game, I knew a couple of characters are mains, but that's not a huge spoiler. And just because they're important early on doesn't mean they can't die or be Cyloned or whatever.
Looking forward to finishing this one.
I was disappointed with the lack of Buffy related stuff in the last post...
That isn't an example of the lose track rule, if I remember how it works correctly. However, I'm not sure I understand it correctly either, so I can't explain it to you. I think I've just memorized what interactions work and which don't...Let's nitpick a bit, shouldn't it be, though? The lose track rule applies when card A attempts to move card B from location X to location Y, but card B isn't in location X. Playing a card means moving it to the play area and doing what it says on the card. Whenever you Throne a Madman, the first time you play it, you return it to the Supply and everything works just fine. Then, Throne expects it to be in play but it isn't there, so it loses track of it, so it isn't moved to the play area. Then you get the +actions, but can't return it to the Supply again, because it's already there.
Let's nitpick even more: you can only move a card from location X to location Y if X and Y are different locations, so throne room doesn't try to move cards to the play area when it plays the card for the second time, since the card should already be there. However, I agree that madman still fails to return to the supply on second play, since it's already there.
Orphan Black
I was disappointed with the lack of Buffy related stuff in the last post...
I'm all Buffyed out. I could start up Angel now that I'm done with Buffy, but I'm so tired of that show now. This wouldn't have happened if I followed it on a weekly basis rather than watch the episodes in a marathon. At approximately 22 episodes per season, that's a shit-ton of episodes to get through.
And while I love Whedon's writing style, it did get a bit tedious when it seemed like every character on the show spoke with the same whimsy. I did not see so much of this in his later works like Dollhouse and the Avengers, but I could even pick up a little bit of that redundancy in Firefly. Since Angel aired around the same time as Buffy, I fear I'm going to get saturated with even more Whedonisms, and I just need a break. BSG is considerably different in mood and style, and I'm basking in that difference right now.
However, being late to the Buffy party, it was interesting to see some of the same actors in other Whedon projects, notably Echo and Mal. But that's not too surprising. Directors have their favorite actors. Raimi and Burton come to mind quite easily.
It was good to watch Angel in tandem with Buffy at the appropriate seasons.
I'm in the minority, in that I ended up preferring Angel to Buffy overall. Probably because I preferred the Angel characters over Buffy's.
It was good to watch Angel in tandem with Buffy at the appropriate seasons.
I'm in the minority, in that I ended up preferring Angel to Buffy overall. Probably because I preferred the Angel characters over Buffy's.
I got the feeling while watching Buffy that they occasionally referred to events happening in Angel, so I missed out on that.
I'm kind of turned off by the notion of watching Angel, because he seems to me like what Edward from Twilight wants to be. I'm sure it's a silly reason. A break will do me good.
I need to stop playing GTA V before bed. I'm pretty sure Trevor is giving me nightmares.
As for shows to watch -- I feel like Justified doesn't get enough love. That is a great show.seconded.
Anyone for Fargo? I've only seen episodes here and there, but it looks good. My roommate watches Justified, and it looks good but I have to go back and start from the beginning.
Also, The Leftovers---I'm liking it a lot so far.
Anyone for Fargo? I've only seen episodes here and there, but it looks good. My roommate watches Justified, and it looks good but I have to go back and start from the beginning.
Also, The Leftovers---I'm liking it a lot so far.
Fargo is great. Allison Tollman is incredible.
The Leftovers... meh. I'm not liking it a whole lot, if the next episode isn't very good I'll probably drop it (and I hear it features more Christopher Eccleston, which, as a 9th Doctor fan, makes me very, very happy).
You guys watch American Horror Story? I just watched the first two seasons and I thought it was enjoyable
Umm, why is there a picture of something strange when the kickstarter is for potato salad?
This is what "Kartoffelsalat" looks like:
...
I've found the best thing on the internet: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/324283889/potato-salad?ref=discovery
I could go for some pizza tonight... Gonna go start a campaign, come donate!
I've found the best thing on the internet: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/324283889/potato-salad?ref=discovery
I've found the best thing on the internet: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/324283889/potato-salad?ref=discovery
That's going to be a lot of work, fulfilling the pledge promises.
I've found the best thing on the internet: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/324283889/potato-salad?ref=discovery
That's going to be a lot of work, fulfilling the pledge promises.
He can probably hire a team to take care of that for him.
I've found the best thing on the internet: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/324283889/potato-salad?ref=discovery
That's going to be a lot of work, fulfilling the pledge promises.
He can probably hire a team to take care of that for him.
I love the FAQ and matter-of-fact description.
Of course with math like this: "I know $40 isn't 4x $10" and comments like: "If we hit $3000, the whole internet is invited!" I am guessing he doesn't quite understand that his promises could scale quite badly.
EDIT: He's in Columbus, and that picture is definitely what most "regular" potato salad looks like in Ohio. Vinegar only (non-mayo) potato salads are usually qualified as German potato salad.
Haven't played Mario Kart 8, I have no idea what cosplay means, but this is still hilarious:
http://kotaku.com/luigi-death-stare-cosplay-terrorizes-convention-1601933143?utm_campaign=Socialflow_Kotaku_Facebook&utm_source=Kotaku_Facebook&utm_medium=Socialflow
Has anybody played Kerbal Space Program? I just got it several days ago.
Haven't played Mario Kart 8, I have no idea what cosplay means, but this is still hilarious:
http://kotaku.com/luigi-death-stare-cosplay-terrorizes-convention-1601933143?utm_campaign=Socialflow_Kotaku_Facebook&utm_source=Kotaku_Facebook&utm_medium=Socialflow
Cosplay is dressing up like characters from your favourite series. Essentially you feel a lot cooler than you look.
EDIT: And wow that was hilarious. Luigi don't give a damn.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4GB_NDU43Q
Was just playing Team Fortress two and pretty sure Trogdor the Burninator was on my team (he had that exact name).
An interesting discussion regarding Candy Box, Frog Fractions, etc.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptk93AyICH0
Frog Fractions is amazing. Go play it now before you even watch that video.lol. it's really great. I love how you just do some random shit and get thrown into an entire new setting
http://twinbeard.com/frog-fractions
tomorrow it is saturday
and sunday comes afterwards!!
i dont want this weekend to eeeend
tomorrow it is saturday
and sunday comes afterwards!!
i dont want this weekend to eeeend
These lyrics make Paul McCartney jealous.
partyin, partyin, yeahWorking 5pm-1am
partyin, partyin, yeah
fun, fun, fun, fun
lookin forward to the weekend
yesterday was thursday, thursday
today it is friday, friday,
we, we, we so excited
we so excited
we gonna have a baaaaaaaaaaaaaal today
tomorrow it is saturday
and sunday comes afterwards!!
i dont want this weekend to eeeend
tomorrow it is saturday
and sunday comes afterwards!!
i dont want this weekend to eeeend
These lyrics make Paul McCartney jealous.
Woke up, fell out of bed
Dragged a comb across my head
Found my way downstairs and drank a cup
And looking up I noticed I was late
Found my coat and grabbed my hat
Made the bus in seconds flat
Guess who just climbed through the bathroom window because my girlfriend locked us out? This guy.
Donald X. just tipped me on BGG. I guess this counts as an achievement?I have decided to tip for people answering rules questions for me (if they get it right obv.). This was a tricky case because the other guy beat you but your answer was better and his post had a quoting error. In the end the thread-poster rounded you both out, hooray.
http://www.boardgamegeek.com/article/16300615#16300615
Guess who just climbed through the bathroom window because my girlfriend locked us out? This guy.Were you protected by a silver spoon? (Especially given previous posts)
Guess who just climbed through the bathroom window because my girlfriend locked us out? This guy.DSHSB
Guess who just climbed through the bathroom window because my girlfriend locked us out? This guy.
Fun fact: My cat's name is Scout.
Fun fact: My cat's name is Scout.My dog's name is Scout.
Guess who just climbed through the bathroom window because my girlfriend locked us out? This guy.
You should have sent her instead, just so you could sing "She Came in Through the Bathroom Window" while she went in.
Fun fact: My cat's name is Scout.My dog's name is Scout.
Totes serious. We got it from the pound and it's name was Fritz, but my sister wanted to change it to Scout (she doesn't play Dominion). It was kind of expensive and ended up doing more harm than help, so Scout's an appropriate name.
Fun fact: My cat's name is Scout.My dog's name is Scout.
Totes serious. We got it from the pound and it's name was Fritz, but my sister wanted to change it to Scout (she doesn't play Dominion). It was kind of expensive and ended up doing more harm than help, so Scout's an appropriate name.
Fun fact: My cat's name is Scout.My dog's name is Scout.
Totes serious. We got it from the pound and it's name was Fritz, but my sister wanted to change it to Scout (she doesn't play Dominion). It was kind of expensive and ended up doing more harm than help, so Scout's an appropriate name.
If you are having trouble getting him to fetch, I'm pretty sure he can only retrieve green things.
Fun fact: My cat's name is Scout.
last night i dreamt of a girl i used to be in love with for years back in school, but haven't thought about much for over 5 years.
after i woke up, i got curious and looked if she's in facebook. she is. I wonder if I should create an account and send her a friend request...
last night i dreamt of a girl i used to be in love with for years back in school, but haven't thought about much for over 5 years.
after i woke up, i got curious and looked if she's in facebook. she is. I wonder if I should create an account and send her a friend request...
It would be strange if she were the only friend you add.haha yea it would be. but I don't use facebook, and I'm not going to start using it, it would just be for that cause
Depends on whether or not either of you are single.eh, I don't think it makes a difference. it was a very much a once sided love back in school. but she's not anyway.
eh, I don't think it makes a difference.
QuoteIt would be strange if she were the only friend you add.haha yea it would be. but I don't use facebook, and I'm not going to start using it, it would just be for that causeQuoteDepends on whether or not either of you are single.eh, I don't think it makes a difference. it was a very much a once sided love back in school. but she's not anyway.
The whole thing will look completely natural and not creepy at all, and you'll get another shot at winning her over!
How about staying in the "I don't do facebook" club.
I think I'll just do it. it's not like i can lose anything, worst case I'll pretty much be at the same position I was before I had the dream
I feel obligated to inform you that from an outside, unbiased perspective, creating a Facebook account just to contact a girl you once had a crush on is VERY CREEPY. I strongly advise you not do it.aww really? but that's the only way to contact her... I just want to talk a little bit about the old days, it's the only way to do it.
aww really? but that's the only way to contact her... I just want to talk a little bit about the old days, it's the only way to do it.
as a friendoh, we're friends? <3
I think posting pictures of her in a public (or any) forum is much more creepy.huh? it's on her facebook page. if you post picture on your facebook page, you obviously don't mind people seeing them. that's one of the reasons I don't want to do much with facebook.
Quoteas a friendoh, we're friends? <3QuoteI think posting pictures of her in a public (or any) forum is much more creepy.huh? it's on her facebook page. if you post picture on your facebook page, you obviously don't mind people seeing them. that's one of the reasons I don't want to do much with facebook.
QuoteI feel obligated to inform you that from an outside, unbiased perspective, creating a Facebook account just to contact a girl you once had a crush on is VERY CREEPY. I strongly advise you not do it.aww really? but that's the only way to contact her... I just want to talk a little bit about the old days, it's the only way to do it.
The point is she voluntarily put it on there; she didn't give permission to someone to take that picture and post it somewhere else.
QuoteI feel obligated to inform you that from an outside, unbiased perspective, creating a Facebook account just to contact a girl you once had a crush on is VERY CREEPY. I strongly advise you not do it.aww really? but that's the only way to contact her... I just want to talk a little bit about the old days, it's the only way to do it.
Dude, please kill the image, as described above.
Pre-edit: I was going to give advice, but no. Just... don't do this.
QuoteThe point is she voluntarily put it on there; she didn't give permission to someone to take that picture and post it somewhere else.
I don't get it... isn't facebook this thing where everyhting you do gets spread around to everyone and whenever you upload anything you lose any claim of pricavy about it?
i mean what if i just linked her fb page?
but I can delete it if you want...
well, sorry about the image anyway. I've linked similar images in other forums before, and noone had a problem with it.
QuoteI feel obligated to inform you that from an outside, unbiased perspective, creating a Facebook account just to contact a girl you once had a crush on is VERY CREEPY. I strongly advise you not do it.aww really? but that's the only way to contact her... I just want to talk a little bit about the old days, it's the only way to do it.
Dude, please kill the image, as described above.
Pre-edit: I was going to give advice, but no. Just... don't do this.
I think Kirian and I are some of the oldest members of the forum. Not the oldest, but we have life experience. We know what we're talking about.
/me shakes cane in agreement
Edit: Holy shit, the forum software supports emotes using "/em"
I say "especially a girl" above because (I'm pretty sure) girls are more likely to be stalked than men are. Just about every girl I know has some story of a guy acting creepy towards her at some point (many have many such stories), and some have become somewhat conditioned to be on the defensive. So this kind of behavior, while not done with any kind of malice intent, would set off red flags and worry a lot of people.
For what it's worth, I have no problem with the image. I just think the fact that you posted it shows that you are very much interested in a relationship with her. Which means that you aren't really trying to get in touch with her "just to chat". That's how it looks to me, anyway. Sorry if I'm putting words in your mouth.you're way too concerned about my feelings... but no, I'm absolutely not trying to do any of that stuff. It never even considered the idea. aside from everything else, I don't think she is the kind of person I could have a functioning relationship with.
would it be inappropriate to post her name?
btw... I still don't get the image thing. the image is on her fb page, so if posting an image is a problem, posting a link to the fb page must be a problem too. but I found her facebook page having zero information except her name. so her name must be private too. but man, it's a name. your name is like the least private thing you have, you get assigned one without your agreement and lots of people know him before you do. would it be inappropriate to post her name?
I feel like a kid being lectured :P but it's fine, I'll keep it in mind and act accordingly.
I don't agree with it though. It's stupid. You're uploading something on a site that everyone can visit, you shouldn't have any claims of privacy about the things you upload there. People may not be likely to find it, but they always could. You could always go to a facebook page of anyone you know, open a random thing they posted, read a random comment, go to the page of the person who posted the comment, repeat the same thing 10 times and you'll end up on the page of someone who has no connection whatsoever with the person whom you started with. and now it's not okay to post stuff about that person somewhere? really, that's dumb.
I think I'll just do it. it's not like i can lose anything, worst case I'll pretty much be at the same position I was before I had the dreamThe repeated attempts at contacting that girl, but ultimately failing every time because you wake up, is clearly symbolizing a situation where you want to do it, but the "reality" tells you that it's not a good idea. You have the website with the instructions, those are the key to opening the closed window.
the dream was weird btw, she looked differently and I can't recall much of what happened. but after i thought i woke up, i went to my pc and did the exact same thing (google her). i found a weird site that was sort of a summery of what to do when looking for that girl, but before I could do much with it, I realized that that was a dream too and I woke up (not really though, just part of the dream). I think I repeated a similar process ~2 more times before I woke up for real. but I also recall that the window was closed in my dream, which is very unusual because I usually don't close it during the night, and when I woke up it was really closed.
dreams are awesome :P
I think Kirian and I are some of the oldest members of the forum. Not the oldest, but we have life experience. We know what we're talking about.
/me shakes cane in agreement
Edit: Holy shit, the forum software supports emotes using "/em"
all of that stuff aside, seeing that picture is some sweet nostalgia. i used to spend countless hours in class just sitting there staring at her. other people would have done something, but I never did. just looking at her was way more interesting than class.
You could always go to a facebook page of anyone you know, open a random thing they posted, read a random comment, go to the page of the person who posted the comment, repeat the same thing 10 times and you'll end up on the page of someone who has no connection whatsoever with the person whom you started with.
Man, the oldest members of this forum are really in their thirties? We're a bunch of kids around here.
Anyone older than 50 around here (that wouldn't mind other member knowing that they are over 50)?
I think I'll just do it. it's not like i can lose anything, worst case I'll pretty much be at the same position I was before I had the dream
Danger! Danger, Will Robinson!
I feel obligated to inform you that from an outside, unbiased perspective, creating a Facebook account just to contact a girl you once had a crush on is VERY CREEPY. I strongly advise you not do it.
Man, the oldest members of this forum are really in their thirties? We're a bunch of kids around here.
Anyone older than 50 around here (that wouldn't mind other member knowing that they are over 50)?
42 here.
I believe SwitchedFromStarcraft is older, but I might be misremembering...in my old age.
@Kuildeous: Setting up an elaborate scheme like that sounds a lot more creepy to me then simply sending a message along the lines of "Hey, I thought about you recently, how are things these days?"
I've been blocked for "liking" too many posts by a "new" friend on FB. Someone I hadn't talked to in a while. I have very few friends so I see a LOT of what they post. I've also been blocked for complimenting people, because apparently compliment = infatuation in the world of Facebook.
I've been blocked for "liking" too many posts by a "new" friend on FB. Someone I hadn't talked to in a while. I have very few friends so I see a LOT of what they post. I've also been blocked for complimenting people, because apparently compliment = infatuation in the world of Facebook.
A certain friend of mine (who I won't name but he has an account on F.DS and was my housemate for about two years) I've got blocked permanently on Facebook because on three occasions he's reported posts of mine as bullying him, and Facebook has upheld it and sanctioned me for various periods - the most recent being a 3 day ban and being told that any further infringement will result in a permanent ban. What was I doing to bully him? Oh, things like saying that he did something innocuous and not me, like renaming a group, or tagging him in a generic photo he's in. I'm such a bully.
I'm actually fairly annoyed by the fact that people can tag you on photos without your consent, and then the picture appears on your page. Is there anyway for me to prevent that? I don't mind the tagging specifically (odds are, people_that_know_my_name == people_that_recognize_my_face), it's the fact that it appears on my page that bothers me.
I've been blocked for "liking" too many posts by a "new" friend on FB. Someone I hadn't talked to in a while. I have very few friends so I see a LOT of what they post. I've also been blocked for complimenting people, because apparently compliment = infatuation in the world of Facebook.
A certain friend of mine (who I won't name but he has an account on F.DS and was my housemate for about two years) I've got blocked permanently on Facebook because on three occasions he's reported posts of mine as bullying him, and Facebook has upheld it and sanctioned me for various periods - the most recent being a 3 day ban and being told that any further infringement will result in a permanent ban. What was I doing to bully him? Oh, things like saying that he did something innocuous and not me, like renaming a group, or tagging him in a generic photo he's in. I'm such a bully.
I've been blocked for "liking" too many posts by a "new" friend on FB. Someone I hadn't talked to in a while. I have very few friends so I see a LOT of what they post. I've also been blocked for complimenting people, because apparently compliment = infatuation in the world of Facebook.
I'm actually fairly annoyed by the fact that people can tag you on photos without your consent, and then the picture appears on your page. Is there anyway for me to prevent that? I don't mind the tagging specifically (odds are, people_that_know_my_name == people_that_recognize_my_face), it's the fact that it appears on my page that bothers me.
btw... I still don't get the image thing. the image is on her fb page, so if posting an image is a problem, posting a link to the fb page must be a problem too. but I found her facebook page having zero information except her name. so her name must be private too. but man, it's a name. your name is like the least private thing you have, you get assigned one without your agreement and lots of people know him before you do. would it be inappropriate to post her name?In this day and age, posting the image *is* giving us a link to the facebook page - I just go to google and search for that image. Then I make a facebook account and say I'm that creepy guy who stared at her in high school, and see what it gets me. But you took the image down :rage:
For the first time in a long time, I don't think I get today's SMBC comic:
(http://www.smbc-comics.com/comics/20140714.png)
Can somebody explain the joke?
Anyway my advice is, go out to eat. Try a different restaurant each night and after a few nights you will have found a cute waitress in the here and now that you can wish you had the guts to talk to, and can stop thinking about this girl from 5 years ago who after all is someone else now.if i were in a new relationship with the love of my live that I happened to meet a couple of months ago, my reaction to this would be the exact same. dunno how much clearer I can make it. I just feel like, if I was obsessed over someone for the better part of 5 years, from 5th to 9th grade, it would be sad if I never talked to that someone ever again. it's almost a quarter of my life! that's the reason. it has nothing to do with how things currently are.
It's possible that youngsters will have different attitudes towards this stuff, that they will think, of course everyone who wants to can find that naked picture of me that I sent on my phone to my special someone and that they posted after we broke up; everyone has one of those and there's no hiding them. Currently people aren't trying so much to shut down google's image-based search, but somehow they draw the line at it being part of a pair of glasses. I don't really know where things are headed but it's interesting.I don't get what your point is. this wasn't something she would be ashamed of people seeing it, it was her profile picture, something that she uploaded herself and also something that's completely harmless. I mean, I don't necessarily disagree with your post, but it doesn't really fit what has happened here.
In this day and age, posting the image *is* giving us a link to the facebook pagefine, I actually didn't know that. but I still don't get your point.
I'm actually fairly annoyed by the fact that people can tag you on photos without your consent, and then the picture appears on your page. Is there anyway for me to prevent that? I don't mind the tagging specifically (odds are, people_that_know_my_name == people_that_recognize_my_face), it's the fact that it appears on my page that bothers me.
I bet it's chairs.I've been blocked for "liking" too many posts by a "new" friend on FB. Someone I hadn't talked to in a while. I have very few friends so I see a LOT of what they post. I've also been blocked for complimenting people, because apparently compliment = infatuation in the world of Facebook.
A certain friend of mine (who I won't name but he has an account on F.DS and was my housemate for about two years) I've got blocked permanently on Facebook because on three occasions he's reported posts of mine as bullying him, and Facebook has upheld it and sanctioned me for various periods - the most recent being a 3 day ban and being told that any further infringement will result in a permanent ban. What was I doing to bully him? Oh, things like saying that he did something innocuous and not me, like renaming a group, or tagging him in a generic photo he's in. I'm such a bully.
That is just me commenting on the concept of "what will people's attitudes towards privacy be in this era of less privacy, especially people born into this era." It's not about you at all; it's strictly tangential.QuoteIt's possible that youngsters will have different attitudes towards this stuff, that they will think, of course everyone who wants to can find that naked picture of me that I sent on my phone to my special someone and that they posted after we broke up; everyone has one of those and there's no hiding them. Currently people aren't trying so much to shut down google's image-based search, but somehow they draw the line at it being part of a pair of glasses. I don't really know where things are headed but it's interesting.I don't get what your point is. this wasn't something she would be ashamed of people seeing it, it was her profile picture, something that she uploaded herself and also something that's completely harmless. I mean, I don't necessarily disagree with your post, but it doesn't really fit what has happened here.
My point with that sentence was just that: "isn't this interesting." And you didn't know it so I nailed that one.QuoteIn this day and age, posting the image *is* giving us a link to the facebook pagefine, I actually didn't know that. but I still don't get your point.
That's not someone you contact 5 years later.well, why not? at the beginning of fifth grade I was 10 and she was 8, when I changed schools after the end of ninth grade I was 15 and she was 13. now I'm 20. Maybe I'm overestimating how big of a difference that makes, but my feeling says that after such an amount of time, you can talk to someone pretty much regardless of what happened. yea I obsessed about her, but so what, we were kids. Dunno, that's my reasoning anyway. Whether or not you think it's weird ultimately depends on what kind of a person you are, maybe it would still be weird to most people.
It's not weird to want to catch up with someone you were friends with in high school. But when you say (digs up quote) "I have no idea what kind of a person she is," I think, what we have here is, a "stranger." Okay here: "i used to spend countless hours in class just sitting there staring at her. other people would have done something, but I never did." That's not someone you contact 5 years later. If you used to go skateboarding with her behind the safeway after school, but just never brought up the topic of romance, then sure, that's someone you can contact 5 years later.I had no idea what kind of people some of my Facebook friends were before I friended them. I'm pretty sure that most of my Facebook friends still have no idea what kind of a person I am.
It's not weird to want to catch up with someone you were friends with in high school. But when you say (digs up quote) "I have no idea what kind of a person she is," I think, what we have here is, a "stranger." Okay here: "i used to spend countless hours in class just sitting there staring at her. other people would have done something, but I never did." That's not someone you contact 5 years later. If you used to go skateboarding with her behind the safeway after school, but just never brought up the topic of romance, then sure, that's someone you can contact 5 years later.
QuoteThat's not someone you contact 5 years later.well, why not? at the beginning of fifth grade I was 10 and she was 8, when I changed schools after the end of ninth grade I was 15 and she was 13. now I'm 20. Maybe I'm overestimating how big of a difference that makes, but my feeling says that after such an amount of time, you can talk to someone pretty much regardless of what happened. yea I obsessed about her, but so what, we were kids. Dunno, that's my reasoning anyway. Whether or not you think it's weird ultimately depends on what kind of a person you are, maybe it would still be weird to most people.
Anyway, thanks for clearing stuff up. I'm glad the main thing was just me misunderstanding your post.
not because you obsessed but because there was no actual interaction between the two of you.but that's not true at all. there was stuff that happened, lots of stuff, really. by saying "i never did anything" i just meant I never actively tried to get into a relationship with her.
Quotenot because you obsessed but because there was no actual interaction between the two of you.but that's not true at all. there was stuff that happened, lots of stuff, really. by saying "i never did anything" i just meant I never actively tried to get into a relationship with her.
1. Did he make that report facetiously? Maybe he doesn't realize how serious Facebook takes reports like that.
2. Did he actually find your actions hurtful? You might have meant some things in good fun and they may seem harmless to you, but some little things may bother your friend a lot more than he'd care to let on.
Okay I'm kind of confused.. are you actually not on good terms with this person any more, or was this just a joking thing that ended up being taken seriously by Facebook?
Also, do Tables have more IRL friends that he used to live with here? Otherwise he might have just said it was Joseph from the beginning. ;)No he doesn't.
I thought I was being pretty obvious that I was referring to Joe but I guess not. And no, I wasn't complaining about him as much as I was complaining about FB's reporting system being dumb.
and I'm just going to do it, the nice thing about advise is that you can ignore it if you want to
I thought I was being pretty obvious that I was referring to Joe but I guess not. And no, I wasn't complaining about him as much as I was complaining about FB's reporting system being dumb.
I don't know when the "random stuff" thread adopted the "call-in show" format, but I am not complaining.
*Grabs more popcorn*
I don't know when the "random stuff" thread adopted the "call-in show" format, but I am not complaining.
*Grabs more popcorn*
I thought I was being pretty obvious that I was referring to Joe but I guess not. And no, I wasn't complaining about him as much as I was complaining about FB's reporting system being dumb.
Well then, I'm confused as to why you've blocked Joseph. If you are both still friends and know that Facebook is weird about reports, just make sure Joe doesn't report you for no reason again. As a friend, that's not too much to ask of him.
I thought I was being pretty obvious that I was referring to Joe but I guess not. And no, I wasn't complaining about him as much as I was complaining about FB's reporting system being dumb.
Well then, I'm confused as to why you've blocked Joseph. If you are both still friends and know that Facebook is weird about reports, just make sure Joe doesn't report you for no reason again. As a friend, that's not too much to ask of him.
Yeah, it shouldn't be, but considering that this already happened once (it wasn't a final warning that time, but I did tell him my account could be banned) and he reported stuff anyway, I don't really trust him to not do it again...
I thought I was being pretty obvious that I was referring to Joe but I guess not. And no, I wasn't complaining about him as much as I was complaining about FB's reporting system being dumb.
I thought I was being pretty obvious that I was referring to Joe but I guess not. And no, I wasn't complaining about him as much as I was complaining about FB's reporting system being dumb.
I don't get it -- isn't this facebook's reporting system working exactly as it should? It's not like their system can or should have any way to differentiate between a "joke" report and a "real" report.
is there a way to bookmark a thread so that it always jumps to the newest post, instead of always jumping to the post that was the newest at the time when you created the bookmark??
Try http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=5727.new#new That takes you to the first post new to you, not quite what you want but close?
I thought I was being pretty obvious that I was referring to Joe but I guess not. And no, I wasn't complaining about him as much as I was complaining about FB's reporting system being dumb.
I don't get it -- isn't this facebook's reporting system working exactly as it should? It's not like their system can or should have any way to differentiate between a "joke" report and a "real" report.
I thought I was being pretty obvious that I was referring to Joe but I guess not. And no, I wasn't complaining about him as much as I was complaining about FB's reporting system being dumb.
I don't get it -- isn't this facebook's reporting system working exactly as it should? It's not like their system can or should have any way to differentiate between a "joke" report and a "real" report.
In mine and facebook's defence, the first post I reported was Tables calling me (and another housemate stupid)- can't remember the exact details, but we let Tables do some strategy to win a boardgame, and then let him do exactly the same thing the next game (think it might have been us letting him get all the Science in 7 Wonders unopposed). So the first post could have been perceived as bullying etc.. The rest however were posts like "playing boardgames with Joseph" (with me tagged), and because I was tagged by Tables, they assumed he was bullying me.
I thought I was being pretty obvious that I was referring to Joe but I guess not. And no, I wasn't complaining about him as much as I was complaining about FB's reporting system being dumb.
I don't get it -- isn't this facebook's reporting system working exactly as it should? It's not like their system can or should have any way to differentiate between a "joke" report and a "real" report.
In mine and facebook's defence, the first post I reported was Tables calling me (and another housemate stupid)- can't remember the exact details, but we let Tables do some strategy to win a boardgame, and then let him do exactly the same thing the next game (think it might have been us letting him get all the Science in 7 Wonders unopposed). So the first post could have been perceived as bullying etc.. The rest however were posts like "playing boardgames with Joseph" (with me tagged), and because I was tagged by Tables, they assumed he was bullying me.
But why did you keep reporting Tables even after Facebook showed that they hate him?
I don't know when the "random stuff" thread adopted the "call-in show" format, but I am not complaining.
*Grabs more popcorn*
And our next guest is Kingzog3 who seems to have a problem using urinals in public restrooms. Please welcome... Kingzog3!
Like KingZog3 at a urinal, I had to be on my toes.I don't know when the "random stuff" thread adopted the "call-in show" format, but I am not complaining.
*Grabs more popcorn*
And our next guest is Kingzog3 who seems to have a problem using urinals in public restrooms. Please welcome... Kingzog3!
It's scary how much you can guess about me. I had this problem today trying to use a urinal, but it was one of those ones where the front sticks out waaaay to far. So I have to stand strangely (I'm short) in order to both pee into the urinal without touching it because it's disgusting, but also not flash everyone else in the washroom.
Maybe Tables is actually bullying Joseph and pressuring him to tell us otherwise?
Maybe Tables is actually bullying Joseph and pressuring him to tell us otherwise?
Why would Wandering Winder bully himself? Sounds like an unstable guy.
EDIT: Like literally every urinal problem stops when they have dividers. Why doesn't every washroom have these? Like, why?
EDIT: Like literally every urinal problem stops when they have dividers. Why doesn't every washroom have these? Like, why?
I question the overall lack of privacy involved with men's functions and hygiene. I don't know if this is an American thing or what, but I don't much care for piss troughs and shower rooms without walls.
Hey guys... where's Ozle?
EDIT: Like literally every urinal problem stops when they have dividers. Why doesn't every washroom have these? Like, why?
I question the overall lack of privacy involved with men's functions and hygiene. I don't know if this is an American thing or what, but I don't much care for piss troughs and shower rooms without walls.
Urinals have never really bothered me, nor locker rooms or other similar situations.
This. I avoid urinals to the point where I'll always walk the extra feet for a stall even if I'm 99% that no one will 'walk in on me'. I guess it's just the 1% chance that they will that scares me.EDIT: Like literally every urinal problem stops when they have dividers. Why doesn't every washroom have these? Like, why?
I question the overall lack of privacy involved with men's functions and hygiene. I don't know if this is an American thing or what, but I don't much care for piss troughs and shower rooms without walls.
Man, am I glad I'm not the only one. I hate urinals.
I'm more interested in knowing why it should be possibly awkward. I can eat in front of strangers and friends alike. Why should I not be able to relieve myself in the same manner?
I'm more interested in knowing why it should be possibly awkward. I can eat in front of strangers and friends alike. Why should I not be able to relieve myself in the same manner?I don't see what eating has to do with this. Would you feel comfortable having sex with a friend or stranger watching? Thought not.
I suspect it's some evolutionary hangover. Whilst using a urinal you're vulnerable in a way that you aren't when eating. Behind a locked door, or in your home, you're completely safe.
I don't see what eating has to do with this. Would you feel comfortable having sex with a friend or stranger watching? Thought not.
I have no problem with urinals nor have I ever before encountered anyone saying they do, but I guess it's not the type of thing that ever comes up. I'd imagine the popularity of private and public saunas has made finnish people more comfortable with being naked compared to say the american culture.
I guess I'm just wondering where that social anxiety comes from, it doesn't really occur to me to be bothered when someone else comes in or when I walk in on someone else. It's not like urinals are (usually, I suppose) super revealing, plus it's either going to be strangers who you'll never see again, or someone you know and presumably would trust not to make an awkward situation out of an ordinary bathroom break. I guess there could be that intersection of people you know who you also don't trust to not make it weird, but then that sounds like it'd be an uncomfortable interaction no matter the context.
I do, of course, observe the ubiquitous urinal rule. (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5DzrhCQZWi4/UFMcItMORTI/AAAAAAAAA6A/ECbyGWk0ezw/s1600/urinal.jpg)
Edit: I'm just genuinely surprised to find at least 5 people here (based on posts and +1's) who have issues or annoyances with urinals. I don't recall knowing of anyone in person with any serious aversion.
Eating in front of people is something most people are comfortable with.
Maybe Tables is actually bullying Joseph and pressuring him to tell us otherwise?
But that's the thing. Why do we think some acts are more private? Also, as I said, in Sweden not everyone is naked in a sauna. So there's some difference there. And what causes this difference?
If you trust the toilet seat, urinating while sitting down has lots of hygenic advantages. "Splash damage" and aiming issues are eliminated. It does take more time to use than a urinal, and it's always good to leave stalls available for those who really need them. I'd probably use a urinal if it was installed in my house, but it would probably taint the air around it and therefore be a bad idea to have one in your own home.I guess I'm just wondering where that social anxiety comes from, it doesn't really occur to me to be bothered when someone else comes in or when I walk in on someone else. It's not like urinals are (usually, I suppose) super revealing, plus it's either going to be strangers who you'll never see again, or someone you know and presumably would trust not to make an awkward situation out of an ordinary bathroom break. I guess there could be that intersection of people you know who you also don't trust to not make it weird, but then that sounds like it'd be an uncomfortable interaction no matter the context.
I do, of course, observe the ubiquitous urinal rule. (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5DzrhCQZWi4/UFMcItMORTI/AAAAAAAAA6A/ECbyGWk0ezw/s1600/urinal.jpg)
Edit: I'm just genuinely surprised to find at least 5 people here (based on posts and +1's) who have issues or annoyances with urinals. I don't recall knowing of anyone in person with any serious aversion.
In my case it's an aversion to standing up to urinate at all. The aversion is partly medical: after being catheterized for major surgery at a young age, I had extreme pain trying to urinate, and found that the only relief to be had was by sitting down. And then I realized all the advantages that had; The Oatmeal explains some of them here (http://theoatmeal.com/comics/peeing_sitting_down), though misses a few other hygienic reasons. Unlike him, I don't think that doing something "like a girl" is anything to be ashamed of (http://jezebel.com/always-ad-about-like-a-girl-taunt-will-make-you-cry-lik-1598187426).
So I suppose it's not urinals, technically, in my case. And obviously I dislike public restrooms more than most men, just as women do.
Maybe Tables is actually bullying Joseph and pressuring him to tell us otherwise?
Joseph upvoting this post confirms my suspicions. Let's all report Tables.
Maybe Tables is actually bullying Joseph and pressuring him to tell us otherwise?
Joseph upvoting this post confirms my suspicions. Let's all report Tables.
Waa! F.DS is bullying me!
Maybe Tables is actually bullying Joseph and pressuring him to tell us otherwise?
Joseph upvoting this post confirms my suspicions. Let's all report Tables.
Waa! F.DS is bullying me!
Maybe Tables is actually bullying Joseph and pressuring him to tell us otherwise?
Joseph upvoting this post confirms my suspicions. Let's all report Tables.
Waa! F.DS is bullying me!
Are you going to come up with a fan expansion to replace Alchemy next?
Maybe Tables is actually bullying Joseph and pressuring him to tell us otherwise?
Joseph upvoting this post confirms my suspicions. Let's all report Tables.
Waa! F.DS is bullying me!
Are you going to come up with a fan expansion to replace Alchemy next?
...I don't get it?
Just had a urinal situation happen at work that slightly weirded me out:
Both urinals were occupied (I was in using one of them), and both adjacent stalls were open. Third guy walks into the bathroom, and instead of using one of the open stalls to pee, decides instead to wait for a urinal to become unoccupied.
I get that urinals are slightly quicker and easier...but if they are both occupied why wouldn't you just use a stall? I can't say I enjoyed having someone standing behind me waiting for me to finish, I was slightly weirded out. Just use the stall if it's available!
I don't know if anyone has ever eaten raw garlic, but it's kind of like setting fire to your mouth, mind, and soul.
On a different topic:Raw Garlic
I have a cold. Sunday night I started getting congestion in the roof of my mouth and my throat felt kind of closed off. Couldn't move it no matter what I did. The trick of gargling salt water, which I have had work before, didn't help. Monday didn't get much better, and I found an interesting remedy of eating raw garlic. So I did that Monday night, two cloves. I don't know if anyone has ever eaten raw garlic, but it's kind of like setting fire to your mouth, mind, and soul. But, wow, it really opened up my throat and drained things. It didn't actually cure the cold, but it cleared me up for an hour or two and I think expedited the "junk stuck in my sinuses" stage to the "junk anxious to get out of my body" stage, which I suppose is a good thing.
And I think I have food poisoning. Fun.
And I think I have food poisoning. Fun.
Just throw up and you'll be fine
And I think I have food poisoning. Fun.
Just throw up and you'll be fine
No thanks. I prefer to suffer for a few days if I have a choice.
On a different topic:Afrin nasal spray. Worked wonders for me.
I have a cold. Sunday night I started getting congestion in the roof of my mouth and my throat felt kind of closed off. Couldn't move it no matter what I did. The trick of gargling salt water, which I have had work before, didn't help. Monday didn't get much better, and I found an interesting remedy of eating raw garlic. So I did that Monday night, two cloves. I don't know if anyone has ever eaten raw garlic, but it's kind of like setting fire to your mouth, mind, and soul. But, wow, it really opened up my throat and drained things. It didn't actually cure the cold, but it cleared me up for an hour or two and I think expedited the "junk stuck in my sinuses" stage to the "junk anxious to get out of my body" stage, which I suppose is a good thing.
I also learned why garlic is known as a bane to vampires. I definitely felt like all forms of evil were being purged from my body.
So, anyone willing to suffer to alleviate a different form of suffering, keep that trick in mind.
make sure to get into the spirit of gunpowder before reading the thread. you have to understand that you can't judge the cards without getting a grasp of the greater picture. that's why so many people thought bomb was a bad card, they just compared it to island without any context! that's a really narrow minded way to go about it.
On a different topic:Afrin nasal spray. Worked wonders for me.
I have a cold. Sunday night I started getting congestion in the roof of my mouth and my throat felt kind of closed off. Couldn't move it no matter what I did. The trick of gargling salt water, which I have had work before, didn't help. Monday didn't get much better, and I found an interesting remedy of eating raw garlic. So I did that Monday night, two cloves. I don't know if anyone has ever eaten raw garlic, but it's kind of like setting fire to your mouth, mind, and soul. But, wow, it really opened up my throat and drained things. It didn't actually cure the cold, but it cleared me up for an hour or two and I think expedited the "junk stuck in my sinuses" stage to the "junk anxious to get out of my body" stage, which I suppose is a good thing.
I also learned why garlic is known as a bane to vampires. I definitely felt like all forms of evil were being purged from my body.
So, anyone willing to suffer to alleviate a different form of suffering, keep that trick in mind.
Maybe Tables is actually bullying Joseph and pressuring him to tell us otherwise?
Joseph upvoting this post confirms my suspicions. Let's all report Tables.
Waa! F.DS is bullying me!
Are you going to come up with a fan expansion to replace Alchemy next?
...I don't get it?
http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=11402.0
Maybe Tables is actually bullying Joseph and pressuring him to tell us otherwise?
Joseph upvoting this post confirms my suspicions. Let's all report Tables.
Waa! F.DS is bullying me!
Are you going to come up with a fan expansion to replace Alchemy next?
...I don't get it?
http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=11402.0
Whew. Reading that thread was a blast!
Maybe Tables is actually bullying Joseph and pressuring him to tell us otherwise?
Joseph upvoting this post confirms my suspicions. Let's all report Tables.
Waa! F.DS is bullying me!
Are you going to come up with a fan expansion to replace Alchemy next?
...I don't get it?
http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=11402.0
Whew. Reading that thread was a blast!
Maybe Tables is actually bullying Joseph and pressuring him to tell us otherwise?
Joseph upvoting this post confirms my suspicions. Let's all report Tables.
Waa! F.DS is bullying me!
Are you going to come up with a fan expansion to replace Alchemy next?
...I don't get it?
http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=11402.0
Whew. Reading that thread was a blast!
It was clear that the discussion was going to blow out of proportion at any time.
I wasn`t interested in that thread when it was just about a fan expansion. I check back on it 4 pages later and "WHAAAA! How did this happen!?".Maybe Tables is actually bullying Joseph and pressuring him to tell us otherwise?
Joseph upvoting this post confirms my suspicions. Let's all report Tables.
Waa! F.DS is bullying me!
Are you going to come up with a fan expansion to replace Alchemy next?
...I don't get it?
http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=11402.0
Whew. Reading that thread was a blast!
It was clear that the discussion was going to blow out of proportion at any time.
Bomb sucks.
Maybe Tables is actually bullying Joseph and pressuring him to tell us otherwise?
Joseph upvoting this post confirms my suspicions. Let's all report Tables.
Waa! F.DS is bullying me!
Are you going to come up with a fan expansion to replace Alchemy next?
...I don't get it?
http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=11402.0
Whew. Reading that thread was a blast!
It was clear that the discussion was going to blow out of proportion at any time.
Bomb sucks.
...I wasn`t interested in that thread when it was just about a fan expansion. I check back on it 4 pages later and "WHAAAA! How did this happen!?".
If there was ever an appropriate time for the "well, that escalated quickly" meme, it was for that thread.
I'll be getting a Wii U when the new Smash Bros arrives. Mainly I want it for that and Bayonetta 2.
Well apparently I haven't bought a Wii U because my order got cancelled for some reason :P. So time to re-order it I suppose...
The new Thor will be a woman."Because Disney sees the popularity of the character, portrayed by Chris Hemsworth, among women." (But does not realize most women like men, and could care less about his super-hero status.)
(http://cdn3.vox-cdn.com/assets/4759616/MarvelThorWoman3.jpg)
Ah, well.. there could probably be a better joke made by someone that actually knows the culture and language.. plus, finding an American girl's name to rhyme with "Thor" was hard.
I just made the splash and bought a Wii U. I'm getting it with 3 games - Mario Kart 8, Pikmin 3 and Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze - all critically acclaimed games, and I only actually need to buy two of them (MK8 has a deal for a free game, which I've chosen Pikmin 3). I'm looking forward to getting it. Anyone here got a Wii U, and any games you'd recommend? I'm thinking of buying New Super Mario Bros. U and Super Mario 3D Land, primarily. I've also considered Wind Waker HD, but since I own Wind Waker I'm less convinced it's worthwhile.Mario Kart 8 is great, and the best Mario Kart game, but at the same time it's almost completely redundant with previous Mario Kart games. They just are not shaking up gameplay enough.
The thing about recent Donkey Kong games is they tend to be really cinematic and too hard. The Wii one was too hard. Tropical Freeze was way too hard. I would make these games so beating a level was easy but getting all the puzzle pieces or whatever was hard.
I"m thinking of getting a PS4 soon. But I really only like to play RPG's (a la Final Fantasy), so I think the tipping point for me will be FF15 coming out, or the PS3 FF games released for PS4. (I never had a PS4.)FWIW, I have an account on FF14, and it was my first MMO. I had fun with it, but haven't played it in a while (essentially since before the last major content update). It looks really good, it's got interesting story, and they seem to have worked out a half-decent way to avoid needing to run around spamming LFG messages if you want to run an instance. I also didn't feel it was too grindy for the first role, although once you start picking up a secondary there aren't so many easy quests to knock over. And if crafting is your thing, then you will love it, but otherwise it will drag and you will only do it as much as is necessary.
Is the new FFOnline worth looking into? I used to play MMORPG's (EQ, FFXI, WoW), but really could not afford the time sink and got a little tired of having to find groups/guilds.
So today on a math test, I was supposed to draw the graph of z = f(x,y) = x^2 + 9y^2 - 9So technically you drew the correct graph, just with a very limited range.
I drew the graph of 0 = x^2 + 9y^2 - 9 instead for unknown reasons, and noticed this immediately after turning the test in.
Probably the other people in the class were wondering why I thought turning my test in was so funny.
I like that the DKC games are so challenging, it's one of the things that makes them stand out from other platformers in my opinion (I haven't played Tropical Freeze yet, I'm planning to get it soon). I think there are already plenty of games that are easy to beat and hard to 100%, it's nice that there's also games that are hard to beat and super hard to 100%. Plus I think at least in DKC Returns you could skip parts of levels you were having trouble with, so it's not like you couldn't access all the content in the game just because you got stuck on one level (though I guess the game is no fun if you have to skip every level because every level is too hard).Getting to see most of the content I'm buying is not the kind of thing where I get sick of it and want something else for variety; it's a staple, something to be done endlessly. I do not imagine they are possibly raking in enough "hooray it's crazy hard" customers to make up for the "I didn't get to play this, so much for you guys" customers they're losing.
Rayman: Legends and Super Mario 3-D World are both fantastic platformers.
I do not imagine they are possibly raking in enough "hooray it's crazy hard" customers to make up for the "I didn't get to play this, so much for you guys" customers they're losing.
Woah just checked on this thread. Got to say, ITT: people going into other peoples business.
Personally, I am still waiting for *silverspawn's mission report.yea, hm, that. don't rush :x
* Of course I then played it with New Game+, which is significantly more challenging and that was great too. I've beaten both Prinny games so nothing much fazes me platforming-wise.
I never even knew this thread existed before. So, what should I talk about?Random stuff.
I never even knew this thread existed before. So, what should I talk about?Random stuff.
so what color furniture is the most appealing? Also, chairs, with cushions or without?I would ask this guy, (http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?action=profile;u=2186) he seems to know a lot about furniture.
All the colors! Chairs with cusions. Otherwise you'll get a sore butt if you sit down too long.
All the colors! Chairs with cusions. Otherwise you'll get a sore butt if you sit down too long.
This could be considered an advantage. Standing up every so often is healthy.
Woah just checked on this thread. Got to say, ITT: people going into other peoples business.
Personally, I am still waiting for Silverspawn's mission report.
Well-a well-a well-a Huh
Tell me more, tell me more...
Did you get very far?
Woah just checked on this thread. Got to say, ITT: people going into other peoples business.
Personally, I am still waiting for Silverspawn's mission report.
Well-a well-a well-a Huh
Tell me more, tell me more...
Did you get very far?
I hate Grease, and now that song is stuck in my head.
I never bothered to check.. does Goko have a reporting mechanism to report the general rude online jerks? Or just an ignore feature?
I never bothered to check.. does Goko have a reporting mechanism to report the general rude online jerks? Or just an ignore feature?
This is worse than rude behavior, since he threatened physical harm. I would absolutely report it.
I never bothered to check.. does Goko have a reporting mechanism to report the general rude online jerks? Or just an ignore feature?
This is worse than rude behavior, since he threatened physical harm. I would absolutely report it.
So for anyone who like Belle and Sebastian (which should be everyone, because they are fantastic), a teaser trailer for Stuart Murdoch's new movie God Help the Girl has been released:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jc2gHpNbyc
I can't wait for the movie. The album of the music was released years ago, and it's very good.
I think the second point is wrong. It specifically says "when you gain a card", which should only apply to whomever has it in play, not to opponents.
So for anyone who like Belle and Sebastian (which should be everyone, because they are fantastic), a teaser trailer for Stuart Murdoch's new movie God Help the Girl has been released:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jc2gHpNbyc
I can't wait for the movie. The album of the music was released years ago, and it's very good.
I am seeing them live in October. Can't wait. I'll probably catch the film whenever it surfaces online.
I think the second point is wrong. It specifically says "when you gain a card", which should only apply to whomever has it in play, not to opponents.
Should that say "whomever", or "whoever"?
A general mnemonic is that he = who and him = whom. But in this case --
"which should only apply to him"
"he has it in play"
I'm not sure how the grammar is supposed to parse here.
So it should say "whomever" here because you are using it in the objective case as the object of the preposition "to"I think the second point is wrong. It specifically says "when you gain a card", which should only apply to whomever has it in play, not to opponents.
Should that say "whomever", or "whoever"?
"apply to whomever it has in play."So it should say "whomever" here because you are using it in the objective case as the object of the preposition "to"I think the second point is wrong. It specifically says "when you gain a card", which should only apply to whomever has it in play, not to opponents.
Should that say "whomever", or "whoever"?
so what color furniture is the most appealing? Also, chairs, with cushions or without?
All the colors! Chairs with cusions. Otherwise you'll get a sore butt if you sit down too long.
Agreed. Cushions are required for Dominion.I do not know why you guys responded to the question that was clearly asked only to chairs. It was rude, and I refuse to listen to your answers.
Are you sure?"apply to whomever it has in play."So it should say "whomever" here because you are using it in the objective case as the object of the preposition "to"I think the second point is wrong. It specifically says "when you gain a card", which should only apply to whomever has it in play, not to opponents.
Should that say "whomever", or "whoever"?
Who has it in play? He has it in play, therefore it's whoever.
Any grammar experts willing to step in and clarify this?I'm there for you.
Any grammar experts willing to step in and clarify this?I'm there for you.
It's a living language. "Whom" and "whomever" are dying words, normally not used by English speakers except in very particular contexts. Don't cling to 'em, that's my advice; let 'em go. Consider how easy you find it not to use "ye."
Any grammar experts willing to step in and clarify this?I'm there for you.
It's a living language. "Whom" and "whomever" are dying words, normally not used by English speakers except in very particular contexts. Don't cling to 'em, that's my advice; let 'em go. Consider how easy you find it not to use "ye."
Blasphemy! I took thee for thy better.
if you want to specify a thing that is from another thing, but that thing is not a person, can you still use "whose"? f.e, is "a lake whose water..." correct? sounds wrong.
"apply to whomever it has in play."So it should say "whomever" here because you are using it in the objective case as the object of the preposition "to"I think the second point is wrong. It specifically says "when you gain a card", which should only apply to whomever has it in play, not to opponents.
Should that say "whomever", or "whoever"?
Who has it in play? He has it in play, therefore it's whoever.
My brother, as a linguistics graduate, says the same thing. I could have asked him about this, but he wasn't around.Any grammar experts willing to step in and clarify this?I'm there for you.
It's a living language. "Whom" and "whomever" are dying words, normally not used by English speakers except in very particular contexts. Don't cling to 'em, that's my advice; let 'em go. Consider how easy you find it not to use "ye."
Any grammar experts willing to step in and clarify this?I'm there for you.
It's a living language. "Whom" and "whomever" are dying words, normally not used by English speakers except in very particular contexts. Don't cling to 'em, that's my advice; let 'em go. Consider how easy you find it not to use "ye."
if you want to specify a thing that is from another thing, but that thing is not a person, can you still use "whose"? f.e, is "a lake whose water..." correct? sounds wrong.
bump. this was an actual question :)
if you want to specify a thing that is from another thing, but that thing is not a person, can you still use "whose"? f.e, is "a lake whose water..." correct? sounds wrong.
bump. this was an actual question :)
I don't think "whose" sounds wrong. You could also try "with", or go full awkward and say "a lake that contains water (that/which/whatever ....)"
if you want to specify a thing that is from another thing, but that thing is not a person, can you still use "whose"? f.e, is "a lake whose water..." correct? sounds wrong.
bump. this was an actual question :)
I don't think "whose" sounds wrong. You could also try "with", or go full awkward and say "a lake that contains water (that/which/whatever ....)"
I would use whose. Anthropomorphization ftw
Also, I assume that "f.e." stands for for "for example," but it's not an acronym I've seen anyone else use. "e.g." is the standard in English AFAIK (short for Latin Exempli Gratia)
if you want to specify a thing that is from another thing, but that thing is not a person, can you still use "whose"? f.e, is "a lake whose water..." correct? sounds wrong.
bump. this was an actual question :)
I don't think "whose" sounds wrong. You could also try "with", or go full awkward and say "a lake that contains water (that/which/whatever ....)"
I would use whose. Anthropomorphization ftw
Also, I assume that "f.e." stands for for "for example," but it's not an acronym I've seen anyone else use. "e.g." is the standard in English AFAIK (short for Latin Exempli Gratia)
orly? i use it all the time. but i've never seen anyone else using it, now that i think about it. thanks, that's probably a good thing to stop doing.
"Ye" is just an orthographical variant of "the". English used to use the letter "thorn" to denote the "th" sound. "y" looks a bit like an incomplete thorn and was used until eventually "th" won out leaving us with the."Ye" isn't "just" that; I was referring to "ye" as in "whom do ye trust?" We say "you" there now, although back then "you" was just the plural form of "thou."
if you want to specify a thing that is from another thing, but that thing is not a person, can you still use "whose"? f.e, is "a lake whose water..." correct? sounds wrong.
bump. this was an actual question :)
I don't think "whose" sounds wrong. You could also try "with", or go full awkward and say "a lake that contains water (that/which/whatever ....)"
I would use whose. Anthropomorphization ftw
Also, I assume that "f.e." stands for for "for example," but it's not an acronym I've seen anyone else use. "e.g." is the standard in English AFAIK (short for Latin Exempli Gratia)
Drew1023 as long as I make a game move every 5 minutes it will give you lots of time to reflect on what a pathetic ***** you are
Drew1023 how about this you are a pathetic piece of trash that spends all day playing an online card game
Drew1023 that's pretty sad
Drew1023 yeah and I am free to remark on just how sad and pathetic it is and that you are wasting limited resources of the earth existing in your sad and pathetic little life
Drew1023 if all you are doing with your pathetic little life is staying in your mommy's basement and playing an online card game than you are not contributing and simply deserve to not live. You are very lucky I don't know where you liv or I'd do the world a favor.
I thought he was referring to that with "being slow played", too, until the second post.Drew1023 as long as I make a game move every 5 minutes it will give you lots of time to reflect on what a pathetic ***** you are
Drew1023 how about this you are a pathetic piece of trash that spends all day playing an online card game
Drew1023 that's pretty sad
Drew1023 yeah and I am free to remark on just how sad and pathetic it is and that you are wasting limited resources of the earth existing in your sad and pathetic little life
Drew1023 if all you are doing with your pathetic little life is staying in your mommy's basement and playing an online card game than you are not contributing and simply deserve to not live. You are very lucky I don't know where you liv or I'd do the world a favor.
You would not believe how much I lol'd at this and then how disappointed I got when I realised it wasn't actually the Facebook stalking mission report.
I thought he was referring to that with "being slow played", too, until the second post.
Drew1023 as long as I make a game move every 5 minutes it will give you lots of time to reflect on what a pathetic ***** you are
Drew1023 how about this you are a pathetic piece of trash that spends all day playing an online card game
Drew1023 that's pretty sad
Drew1023 yeah and I am free to remark on just how sad and pathetic it is and that you are wasting limited resources of the earth existing in your sad and pathetic little life
Drew1023 if all you are doing with your pathetic little life is staying in your mommy's basement and playing an online card game than you are not contributing and simply deserve to not live. You are very lucky I don't know where you liv or I'd do the world a favor.
You won't believe what's in the smallest one!
(https://31.media.tumblr.com/2974d54f9f63515cff0a5b29f9fa35d2/tumblr_n8vhz0RJxs1qewacoo1_500.gif)
You won't believe what's in the smallest one!
anyone wanna see the previous conversation i had with a similar guy? that turned out a lot better though. i'm kind of proud.
anyone wanna see the previous conversation i had with a similar guy? that turned out a lot better though. i'm kind of proud.
Always up for some schadenfreude.
anyone wanna see the previous conversation i had with a similar guy? that turned out a lot better though. i'm kind of proud.
Always up for some schadenfreude.
it's here (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/29970540/konversation.txt). i saved it after it happened
It turned more civil than I expected from the opening. You have a lot more patience than I do. If someone calls me a pussy with specious reasoning, I pretty much ignore him.
I love how he name-drops. Hrn, hrn, I beat WW dozens of times. Yeah, good for you. Now shut up and play.
Opponent Wandering Winder SheCantSayNo Stef | Times played 15 9 8 | win % against 30 22 37 |
Opponent Wandering Winder SheCantSayNo Stef Andrew Iannacone HvBoedefeld Perry Green | Times played 9 0 4 29 85 7 | win % against 33 - 50 46 32 28 |
Opponent Wandering Winder SheCantSayNo Stef Andrew Iannacone HvBoedefeld Perry Green Silverspawn FTTW | Times played 5 4 0 11 15 11 10 82 | win % against 20 0 - 50 46 31 60 53 |
and haha silverspawn, I beat you 60% of the time :Pyea 6-4 ::)
KingZong
i never realized that he is spelled differently ???KingZong
i never realized that he is spelled differently ???KingZong
-- unrelated --
Last night i dreamt that I was making a post somewhere in this forum, in an area where you have only limited permissions or something, but I thought my post was completely fine. KingZong however reported me for it and temporarily banned my account for that specific area. I thought it was extremely unfair and so I pm'd him complaining. he answered that it wasn't actually this post, but "this whining here" why he banned me, referring to another post that I had made, in which I opened a thread, summarized a IRL game I had had, and asked for help. the post went something like
"so, hiuhiu, I had this rebuild game, and lots of junk was flying around, and I was building but I didn't get far, and in the end some guys just got Provinces at random {{I think it was via swindler peddler -> province}} and won, what could i do better?"
I was really angry about this, because I thought that i had played this game at ~4am, and after that I spend about an hour thinking about how to phrase the OP, because I didn't want it to sound arrogant, and of course I make myself look like a worse player there than I actually am, but {{something}} {{and also some other things I can't remember}}. I wanted to pm KingZong again telling him this, but I didn't get to it. (my thread never got any responses)
Then I woke up, and I thought about it, and I found it funny, because the first post in the restricted area never actually happened, and I only posted the Thread which didn't get any response for real, KingZong also never banned me. Then I woke up for real.
Also funny was that when I wrote down my dream (I always write down everything I dream) I started in german as normal, but I wrote my OP in english, because it happened in english in my dream, and then when I finished I realized that I had written everything up from the OP also in english without even noticing.Quoteand haha silverspawn, I beat you 60% of the time :Pyea 6-4 ::)
This reminds me of this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gODZzSOelss
i never realized that he is spelled differently ???KingZong
Then, is KingZog wrog?i never realized that he is spelled differently ???KingZong
KingZong is wrong.
well to be fair, I always thought you were called KingZong, and in my dream you were called KingZong, so it was correct in that context. i dreamt about KingZong, even if that's not you :P
well to be fair, I always thought you were called KingZong, and in my dream you were called KingZong, so it was correct in that context. i dreamt about KingZong, even if that's not you :P
Is your world shattered now? You finally actually read my username :P
well to be fair, I always thought you were called KingZong, and in my dream you were called KingZong, so it was correct in that context. i dreamt about KingZong, even if that's not you :P
Is your world shattered now? You finally actually read my username :P
what happened to KingZog1 and 2 anyway?
Great, now I want to create a fake account named KingZog2 and post, "Miss me, bitches?!"
Great, now I want to create a fake account named KingZog2 and post, "Miss me, bitches?!"
I want theory to create a new admin account named KingZong, from which he shall conduct all future user bans.
This reminds me of this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gODZzSOelss
Hingle McCringleberry.
That's stupid. Log should always mean natural log. Other bases are only used for edge cases, and of course they're simply a multiple anyway.I think log should never be used for natural log. If you want to use natural log, write ln, use log only if it doesn't matter e.g. ( O(log(n)) ) or if you specify the base
That's stupid. Log should always mean natural log. Other bases are only used for edge cases, and of course they're simply a multiple anyway.
That's stupid. Log should always mean natural log. Other bases are only used for edge cases, and of course they're simply a multiple anyway.
I'm pretty sure that popular convention says that log(x) is base 10 unless otherwise specified. That's what I learned, that's what my calculators did, and that's what Google does with their online calculator.
That's stupid. Log should always mean natural log. Other bases are only used for edge cases, and of course they're simply a multiple anyway.
I'm pretty sure that popular convention says that log(x) is base 10 unless otherwise specified. That's what I learned, that's what my calculators did, and that's what Google does with their online calculator.
Depends on the field.
That's stupid. Log should always mean natural log. Other bases are only used for edge cases, and of course they're simply a multiple anyway.
I'm pretty sure that popular convention says that log(x) is base 10 unless otherwise specified. That's what I learned, that's what my calculators did, and that's what Google does with their online calculator.
Depends on the field.
That's stupid. Log should always mean natural log. Other bases are only used for edge cases, and of course they're simply a multiple anyway.
I'm pretty sure that popular convention says that log(x) is base 10 unless otherwise specified. That's what I learned, that's what my calculators did, and that's what Google does with their online calculator.
Depends on the field.
I've seen several people say this on this forum and I would love to know in what field(s) this is correct. Is it a mathematician thing, perhaps? Between degrees in chemistry, chemical engineering, and neuroscience, including two years of physics and two years of calculus, plus a decade and a half of various reading, I have never encountered this.
That's stupid. Log should always mean natural log. Other bases are only used for edge cases, and of course they're simply a multiple anyway.
I'm pretty sure that popular convention says that log(x) is base 10 unless otherwise specified. That's what I learned, that's what my calculators did, and that's what Google does with their online calculator.
Depends on the field.
I've seen several people say this on this forum and I would love to know in what field(s) this is correct. Is it a mathematician thing, perhaps? Between degrees in chemistry, chemical engineering, and neuroscience, including two years of physics and two years of calculus, plus a decade and a half of various reading, I have never encountered this.
I imagine that would be different as soon as you try to apply it to the "real" world.
That's stupid. Log should always mean natural log. Other bases are only used for edge cases, and of course they're simply a multiple anyway.
I'm pretty sure that popular convention says that log(x) is base 10 unless otherwise specified. That's what I learned, that's what my calculators did, and that's what Google does with their online calculator.
Depends on the field.
I've seen several people say this on this forum and I would love to know in what field(s) this is correct. Is it a mathematician thing, perhaps? Between degrees in chemistry, chemical engineering, and neuroscience, including two years of physics and two years of calculus, plus a decade and a half of various reading, I have never encountered this.
Mathematician here. When teaching calculus, log to me means base 10, and ln means base e. Beyond that level, I almost never say "natural log", I just say "log" and hope the listener assumes it's base e. I still might write ln though (with a cursive l, so it won't look like a 1).
In any case, mostly the constant multiple difference doesn't matter anyway in my experience. I imagine that would be different as soon as you try to apply it to the "real" world.
That's stupid. Log should always mean natural log. Other bases are only used for edge cases, and of course they're simply a multiple anyway.
I'm pretty sure that popular convention says that log(x) is base 10 unless otherwise specified. That's what I learned, that's what my calculators did, and that's what Google does with their online calculator.
Depends on the field.
I've seen several people say this on this forum and I would love to know in what field(s) this is correct. Is it a mathematician thing, perhaps? Between degrees in chemistry, chemical engineering, and neuroscience, including two years of physics and two years of calculus, plus a decade and a half of various reading, I have never encountered this.
Mathematician here. When teaching calculus, log to me means base 10, and ln means base e. Beyond that level, I almost never say "natural log", I just say "log" and hope the listener assumes it's base e. I still might write ln though (with a cursive l, so it won't look like a 1).
In any case, mostly the constant multiple difference doesn't matter anyway in my experience. I imagine that would be different as soon as you try to apply it to the "real" world.
Does nobody else pronounce ln as "lawn"? That's what we always did.
That's stupid. Log should always mean natural log. Other bases are only used for edge cases, and of course they're simply a multiple anyway.
I'm pretty sure that popular convention says that log(x) is base 10 unless otherwise specified. That's what I learned, that's what my calculators did, and that's what Google does with their online calculator.
Depends on the field.
I've seen several people say this on this forum and I would love to know in what field(s) this is correct. Is it a mathematician thing, perhaps? Between degrees in chemistry, chemical engineering, and neuroscience, including two years of physics and two years of calculus, plus a decade and a half of various reading, I have never encountered this.
Mathematician here. When teaching calculus, log to me means base 10, and ln means base e. Beyond that level, I almost never say "natural log", I just say "log" and hope the listener assumes it's base e. I still might write ln though (with a cursive l, so it won't look like a 1).
In any case, mostly the constant multiple difference doesn't matter anyway in my experience. I imagine that would be different as soon as you try to apply it to the "real" world.
That's stupid. Log should always mean natural log. Other bases are only used for edge cases, and of course they're simply a multiple anyway.
I'm pretty sure that popular convention says that log(x) is base 10 unless otherwise specified. That's what I learned, that's what my calculators did, and that's what Google does with their online calculator.
but why would you even want to use log for ln? just write ln. it's shorter and cleaner.
That's stupid. Log should always mean natural log. Other bases are only used for edge cases, and of course they're simply a multiple anyway.http://youtu.be/RTrAVpK9blw
I mean using "ln" is okay, that's not the point. The point is that ln = log.
Saying "log(x)" and meaning a base that is not e is misleading and should be avoided.
You're hardly ever going to need base 10 or base 2 or base pi, so in those cases just write log_10(x), log_2(x), log_pi(x). Easy.
I successfully got all three gta5 characters over $1.5b using the assassination missions and stock market.
but that's not true. you need ld. lots of sorting algorithms have ld(n) * n * c
More on logs:
For mathematicians, writing ln (or worse, trying to pronounce it) is seen as a bit gauche, and tends to get beaten out of you quite early.
In my experience from uni:
Mathematicians and (most) scientists use log to mean natural log
Engineers use log to mean base 10
Programmers and Computer Scientists use log to mean base 2
I don't know about other fields of study, but here in the UK you learn log is base 10 during A level and ln is base e (and most calculators are made the same way)
unless you like to measure earthquake intensities, log means base e.
Base 10 is silly. No one does that.
Mathematician here. When teaching calculus, and any math course, and anywhere throughout life
Drew1023 as long as I make a game move every 5 minutes it will give you lots of time to reflect on what a pathetic ***** you are
Drew1023 how about this you are a pathetic piece of trash that spends all day playing an online card game
Drew1023 that's pretty sad
Drew1023 yeah and I am free to remark on just how sad and pathetic it is and that you are wasting limited resources of the earth existing in your sad and pathetic little life
Drew1023 if all you are doing with your pathetic little life is staying in your mommy's basement and playing an online card game than you are not contributing and simply deserve to not live. You are very lucky I don't know where you liv or I'd do the world a favor.
In order to teach the concept, schools start off with base 10, which is reasonable since many students don't even know about the existence of e yet.
Conclusion: Mathematicians are out of touch with how math is actually used throughout life.
I mean using "ln" is okay, that's not the point. The point is that ln = log.
Saying "log(x)" and meaning a base that is not e is misleading and should be avoided.
You're hardly ever going to need base 10 or base 2 or base pi, so in those cases just write log_10(x), log_2(x), log_pi(x). Easy.
but that's not true. you need ld. lots of sorting algorithms have ld(n) * n * c
Conclusion: Mathematicians are out of touch with how math is actually used throughout life.
Oh please. In any reasonable definition of "real life", logarithms aren't used at all.
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I'm right!!!I mean using "ln" is okay, that's not the point. The point is that ln = log.
Saying "log(x)" and meaning a base that is not e is misleading and should be avoided.
You're hardly ever going to need base 10 or base 2 or base pi, so in those cases just write log_10(x), log_2(x), log_pi(x). Easy.
but that's not true. you need ld. lots of sorting algorithms have ld(n) * n * c
Conclusion: Mathematicians are out of touch with how math is actually used throughout life.
Oh please. In any reasonable definition of "real life", logarithms aren't used at all.
I use logs normally. My life is real.
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Like I said, bespoke interests. Not a natural definition at all.
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Like I said, bespoke interests. Not a natural definition at all.
Ha ha! So the reason that your default is the "natural" default is because you say so. Everybody else's extremely common uses of logarithms are strange edge cases to you. What?
In my experience from uni:
Mathematicians and (most) scientists use log to mean natural log
Engineers use log to mean base 10
Programmers and Computer Scientists use log to mean base 2
I don't know about other fields of study, but here in the UK you learn log is base 10 during A level and ln is base e (and most calculators are made the same way)
So basically it sounds like log is a general designation for logarithm that has different default bases depending on the field you're in.
In order to teach the concept, schools start off with base 10, which is reasonable since many students don't even know about the existence of e yet. Once you get into a field that uses logarithms, then people bypass the more wordy "log in base x" and just use "log" with the understanding that your colleague knows that it's in base x. Good to know.
Conclusion: Mathematicians are out of touch with how math is actually used throughout life.
Oh please. In any reasonable definition of "real life", logarithms aren't used at all.
Using logarithm base 10 is a lot like measuring angles in degrees. They sync up nicely with conventions that humans hit upon for convenience and are therefore often used when presenting results. But whether you are a mathematician, engineer, scientist, programmer, or financial analyst you are going to reach for logarithm base e and measure your angles in radians whenever you do any reasonably in depth analysis.
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Like I said, bespoke interests. Not a natural definition at all.
Ha ha! So the reason that your default is the "natural" default is because you say so. Everybody else's extremely common uses of logarithms are strange edge cases to you. What?
In my experience from uni:
Mathematicians and (most) scientists use log to mean natural log
Engineers use log to mean base 10
Programmers and Computer Scientists use log to mean base 2
I don't know about other fields of study, but here in the UK you learn log is base 10 during A level and ln is base e (and most calculators are made the same way)
So basically it sounds like log is a general designation for logarithm that has different default bases depending on the field you're in.
In order to teach the concept, schools start off with base 10, which is reasonable since many students don't even know about the existence of e yet. Once you get into a field that uses logarithms, then people bypass the more wordy "log in base x" and just use "log" with the understanding that your colleague knows that it's in base x. Good to know.
My textbook was talking about logs for the first time, and it first said you can use any base. It then instantly proceeded to say that log by itself is base 10, and that ln is base e (and that was the first time it introduced e, saying that it is an important number in calculus).
In my experience from uni:
Mathematicians and (most) scientists use log to mean natural log
Engineers use log to mean base 10
Programmers and Computer Scientists use log to mean base 2
I don't know about other fields of study, but here in the UK you learn log is base 10 during A level and ln is base e (and most calculators are made the same way)
So basically it sounds like log is a general designation for logarithm that has different default bases depending on the field you're in.
In order to teach the concept, schools start off with base 10, which is reasonable since many students don't even know about the existence of e yet. Once you get into a field that uses logarithms, then people bypass the more wordy "log in base x" and just use "log" with the understanding that your colleague knows that it's in base x. Good to know.
My textbook was talking about logs for the first time, and it first said you can use any base. It then instantly proceeded to say that log by itself is base 10, and that ln is base e (and that was the first time it introduced e, saying that it is an important number in calculus).
Most math textbooks will use log for base e once you get past high school/freshman level. In particular, your ODE and PDE books (Gilbarg and Trudinger, for one example).
Vector calculus is Freshman calculus.
Vector calculus is Freshman calculus.
They teach that whole book in freshman year, when my brother took several classes through multiple terms and only got about halfway through the book?
So far the best argument is the calculator one. Lets be honest, if you're using a tool like a calculator to solve logarithms then you will normally refer to the written form in the same way. Most calculators have ln and log, meaning natural log and common log, respectively.
As does Maple, Matlab, and pretty much every calculation tool. (http://www.mathworks.com/help/matlab/ref/log.html for reference)So far the best argument is the calculator one. Lets be honest, if you're using a tool like a calculator to solve logarithms then you will normally refer to the written form in the same way. Most calculators have ln and log, meaning natural log and common log, respectively.
Mathematica uses Log
- to mean natural log of x by default and that's the tool I use to do most of my calculating at this point.
As does Maple, Matlab, and pretty much every calculation tool. (http://www.mathworks.com/help/matlab/ref/log.html for reference)So far the best argument is the calculator one. Lets be honest, if you're using a tool like a calculator to solve logarithms then you will normally refer to the written form in the same way. Most calculators have ln and log, meaning natural log and common log, respectively.
Mathematica uses Log
- to mean natural log of x by default and that's the tool I use to do most of my calculating at this point.
That log refers to the natural logarithm is the obvious standard.
As does Maple, Matlab, and pretty much every calculation tool. (http://www.mathworks.com/help/matlab/ref/log.html for reference)So far the best argument is the calculator one. Lets be honest, if you're using a tool like a calculator to solve logarithms then you will normally refer to the written form in the same way. Most calculators have ln and log, meaning natural log and common log, respectively.
Mathematica uses Log
- to mean natural log of x by default and that's the tool I use to do most of my calculating at this point.
That log refers to the natural logarithm is the obvious standard.
...among people who use Matlab, Maple, and Mathematica. In other words, among mathematicians.
I'm bored of this already. Can we get back to Silverspawn's problems?
I saw an article that Weird Al apologized for using "spastic" in a song as a derogatory term. I did not realize that it was an offensive word. It makes sense now, but has the offense factor of this word recently escalated?
I agree let's hear more about Silverspawn's myriad of problems. A plethora, if you will. A cornucopia.
I agree let's hear more about Silverspawn's myriad of problems. A plethora, if you will. A cornucopia.
Would you say he has a plethora of problems?
I'm bored of this already. Can we get back to Silverspawn's problems?
I'm bored of this already. Can we get back to Silverspawn's problems?
I saw an article that Weird Al apologized for using "spastic" in a song as a derogatory term. I did not realize that it was an offensive word. It makes sense now, but has the offense factor of this word recently escalated?
For what it's worth, when I heard it in that song, I was surprised. Not personally offended, but surprised. I knew it wasn't politically correct.
EDIT: The Wikipedia article actually talks about this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spastic (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spastic)
I agree let's hear more about Silverspawn's myriad of problems. A plethora, if you will. A cornucopia.
Would you say he has a plethora of problems?
Judging by this:I'm bored of this already. Can we get back to Silverspawn's problems?
Yes.
I'm bored of this already. Can we get back to Silverspawn's problems?
That's a classic right? I should probably see that.Yes, silverspawn's problems are definitely a classic.
well i'll definitely remember posting other interesting stuff here when it happens to happen
I'm bored of this already. Can we get back to Silverspawn's problems?
I saw an article that Weird Al apologized for using "spastic" in a song as a derogatory term. I did not realize that it was an offensive word. It makes sense now, but has the offense factor of this word recently escalated?
For what it's worth, when I heard it in that song, I was surprised. Not personally offended, but surprised. I knew it wasn't politically correct.
EDIT: The Wikipedia article actually talks about this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spastic (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spastic)
So it's a US vs UK thing... interesting!
okay how about this. i can write smileys that aren't smileys
:)
i'm so special
okay how about this. i can write smileys that aren't smileys
:)
i'm so special
There's a "Don't use smileys" option if you press the "Attachments and other options" dropdown. :)
Silverspawn's problems are boring again. Let's argue about arcsin versus sin-1
Silverspawn's problems are boring again. Let's argue about arcsin versus sin-1
Silverspawn's problems are boring again. Let's argue about arcsin versus sin-1
:) :)that works too...
Silverspawn's problems are boring again. Let's argue about arcsin versus sin-1
that's easy, sin^-1 isn't arcsin, it's 1/sin, using it as arcsin is stupid. our physics teacher basically told us that doing it is a crime:) :)that works too...
Yea, but why is sin^-1 1/sin? Why is sin^2(x) the same as sin(x)^2? Wouldn't it make more sense to be consistent with our function notation and say sin^2(x) = sin(sin(x)) and sin^-1(x) = arcsin(x)?....... wow you're right. i've never thought about it that way. ahem. hm. dunno.
Now I know, if I want to start a flame war, ask whether log(x) means common log or natural log.
While I was doing all this trigonometry, I didn't like the symbols for sine, cosine, tangent, and so on. To me, "sin f" looked like s times i times n times f! So I invented another symbol, like a square root sign, that was a sigma with a long arm sticking out of it, and I put the f underneath. For the tangent it was a tau with the top of the tau extended, and for the cosine I made a kind of gamma, but it looked a little bit like the square root sign.
Now the inverse sine was the same sigma, but left-to-right reflected so that it started with the horizontal line with the value underneath, and then the sigma. That was the inverse sine, NOT sink f--that was crazy! They had that in books! To me, sin_i meant i/sine, the reciprocal. So my symbols were better.
I didn't like f(x)--that looked to me like f times x. I also didn't like dy/dx--you have a tendency to cancel the d's--so I made a different sign, something like an & sign. For logarithms it was a big L extended to the right, with the thing you take the log of inside, and so on.
I thought my symbols were just as good, if not better, than the regular symbols--it doesn't make any difference what symbols you use--but I discovered later that it does make a difference. Once when I was explaining something to another kid in high school, without thinking I started to make these symbols, and he said, "What the hell are those?" I realized then that if I'm going to talk to anybody else, I'll have to use the standard symbols, so I eventually gave up my own symbols.
Now I know, if I want to start a flame war, ask whether log(x) means common log or natural log.
there is a math thread (http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=11041.0)
Teach a man guitar and he'll play for a day. Give a man a guitar and today's gonna be the day that they're gonna give it back to you.
Teach a man guitar and he'll play for a day. Give a man a guitar and today's gonna be the day that they're gonna give it back to you.
Is that... some kind of commentary on Oasis?
I'm bored of this already. Can we get back to Silverspawn's problems?Can we get a ruling on whether it's silver's pawn or silver spawn? I think it's been mentioned but I have a shocking memory.
I saw an article that Weird Al apologized for using "spastic" in a song as a derogatory term. I did not realize that it was an offensive word. It makes sense now, but has the offense factor of this word recently escalated?It's definitely moving into the territory where it's considered offensive more often than not, I think. I know that it was just a generic insult when I was growing up, but I don't know how much of the change is in society and how much is just me becoming more aware of the context. Also, I heard somewhere that it was considered offensive in the UK first, and that opinion is still gaining traction in the US.
I'm bored of this already. Can we get back to Silverspawn's problems?Can we get a ruling on whether it's silver's pawn or silver spawn? I think it's been mentioned but I have a shocking memory.
Coffee, anyone? I'm a big fan.
Fine, no math.
Grand Unified Theories. Yea or nay? They certainly seem beautiful at first glance, but you need so many Higgs fields to break all that symmetry.
Fine, no math.
Grand Unified Theories. Yea or nay? They certainly seem beautiful at first glance, but you need so many Higgs fields to break all that symmetry.
Fine, no math.
Grand Unified Theories. Yea or nay? They certainly seem beautiful at first glance, but you need so many Higgs fields to break all that symmetry.
I can confidently say I don't know nearly enough about particle physics and high temperature physics to have an opinion one way or another.
I will suggest, however, that not all natural processes end up with simple, beautiful equations. Maxwell's Equations would be a lot simpler in such a universe; so would the Navier-Stokes equations.
Ugh... Navier-Stokes... I remember they were a pain, but as I recall very cool at the same time.Fine, no math.
Grand Unified Theories. Yea or nay? They certainly seem beautiful at first glance, but you need so many Higgs fields to break all that symmetry.
I can confidently say I don't know nearly enough about particle physics and high temperature physics to have an opinion one way or another.
I will suggest, however, that not all natural processes end up with simple, beautiful equations. Maxwell's Equations would be a lot simpler in such a universe; so would the Navier-Stokes equations.
I won't speak to Navier-Stokes, but Maxwell's equations are gorgeous.
Fine, no math.
Grand Unified Theories. Yea or nay? They certainly seem beautiful at first glance, but you need so many Higgs fields to break all that symmetry.
I can confidently say I don't know nearly enough about particle physics and high temperature physics to have an opinion one way or another.
I will suggest, however, that not all natural processes end up with simple, beautiful equations. Maxwell's Equations would be a lot simpler in such a universe; so would the Navier-Stokes equations.
I won't speak to Navier-Stokes, but Maxwell's equations are gorgeous.
today is a bad day...
today is a bad day...
When you talk about the measurements of an open-top box, do you think it's more natural to use height or depth?As an engineer...
When you talk about the measurements of an open-top box, do you think it's more natural to use height or depth?
Ah but depending on the method used to create said box, it could be referred to distance below a surfaceWhen you talk about the measurements of an open-top box, do you think it's more natural to use height or depth?
I would say height. Depth, to me, is reserved for (1) things below a surface or (2) wall-to-front distance of an appliance/cabinet.
When you talk about the measurements of an open-top box, do you think it's more natural to use height or depth?
I just had a pop-up ad telling me that my browser is outdated so it couldn't display the content. Opera 12 ftw!
because firefox is better?I just had a pop-up ad telling me that my browser is outdated so it couldn't display the content. Opera 12 ftw!
Why everyone isn't just using chrome is beyond me.
because firefox is better?I just had a pop-up ad telling me that my browser is outdated so it couldn't display the content. Opera 12 ftw!
Why everyone isn't just using chrome is beyond me.
because firefox is better?I just had a pop-up ad telling me that my browser is outdated so it couldn't display the content. Opera 12 ftw!
Why everyone isn't just using chrome is beyond me.
But Chrome is better?
I'm seriously considering switching off chrome. Sure, it's fast, but it uses all my computer's limited resourcesI just had a pop-up ad telling me that my browser is outdated so it couldn't display the content. Opera 12 ftw!
Why everyone isn't just using chrome is beyond me.
I'm seriously considering switching off chrome. Sure, it's fast, but it uses all my computer's limited resourcesI just had a pop-up ad telling me that my browser is outdated so it couldn't display the content. Opera 12 ftw!
Why everyone isn't just using chrome is beyond me.
So, hypothetically, if I hit the side of my head against something really hard, say, I don't know, some large bone belonging to another person, how long should it stay swollen and hurt before I start to worry?
So, hypothetically, if I hit the side of my head against something really hard, say, I don't know, some large bone belonging to another person, how long should it stay swollen and hurt before I start to worry?
Note: IANAD
24 hours, I'd say. Unless you're experiencing obvious neurological symptoms in addition to the swelling, e.g., dizziness, concentration difficulty, blurred vision, etc. In which case go NOW.
Note: IANAD
I'm seriously considering switching off chrome. Sure, it's fast, but it uses all my computer's limited resourcesI just had a pop-up ad telling me that my browser is outdated so it couldn't display the content. Opera 12 ftw!
Why everyone isn't just using chrome is beyond me.
Does it? Is it running lots of background stuff?
I am using Chrome for some stuff (whenever the compatibility issues are a problem). But it just isn't even nearly as good as Opera 12 for regular use. I also use Firefox for stuff that requires add-ons that are only available for Firefox, and sometimes TOR Browser for certain reasons. I also have the new Opera, but I don't use it, it's a lot worse than 12.I just had a pop-up ad telling me that my browser is outdated so it couldn't display the content. Opera 12 ftw!
Why everyone isn't just using chrome is beyond me.
This is why. Whenever you create a new tab, it opens a completely new process. Which is how chrome is so fast.I'm seriously considering switching off chrome. Sure, it's fast, but it uses all my computer's limited resourcesI just had a pop-up ad telling me that my browser is outdated so it couldn't display the content. Opera 12 ftw!
Why everyone isn't just using chrome is beyond me.
Does it? Is it running lots of background stuff?
Well, looking in the Task Manager, it has ten different processes going for some reason.
How resource intensive is it? well, I have 4 tabs open, so you tell me
(http://i.imgur.com/keJYABW.png)
And I don't have a beefy computer. I'm stuck with the free one my school gave me. I mean, I'm not complaining, it's free. But it also can't handle a ton
Huh. Didn't realize that, but maybe all this does have more to do with the plugins installed? I don't know. I just know my computer's fan runs all the time, which happens when it's being taxed and the only thing I almost always have up is chrome. Closing chrome usually turns the fan off. Also, I know I do need to get the fan blown out... Maybe that will improve my results moreHow resource intensive is it? well, I have 4 tabs open, so you tell me
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And I don't have a beefy computer. I'm stuck with the free one my school gave me. I mean, I'm not complaining, it's free. But it also can't handle a ton
To be fair to Chrome here, my Firefox is currently using more memory than that, even though it just shows up as one process.
Huh. Didn't realize that, but maybe all this does have more to do with the plugins installed? I don't know. I just know my computer's fan runs all the time, which happens when it's being taxed and the only thing I almost always have up is chrome. Closing chrome usually turns the fan off. Also, I know I do need to get the fan blown out... Maybe that will improve my results moreHow resource intensive is it? well, I have 4 tabs open, so you tell me
(picture)
And I don't have a beefy computer. I'm stuck with the free one my school gave me. I mean, I'm not complaining, it's free. But it also can't handle a ton
To be fair to Chrome here, my Firefox is currently using more memory than that, even though it just shows up as one process.
while we're at the topic: how much advise should you give others? it seems like a waste not to say something if your op is doing an obvious mistake, but it's also kind of weird to just give advise out of nowhere. you could ask "should i tell you something you did wrong", but that sounds kind of arrogant. what I'm currently doing is basically say something if it was an incredibly obvious mistake, like the pirate thing, and otherwise keep quiet. but I haven't really figured it out yet.
It's happening. Soon we will all get banned.
http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?action=profile;u=2737
And then you can discard their best card.while we're at the topic: how much advise should you give others? it seems like a waste not to say something if your op is doing an obvious mistake, but it's also kind of weird to just give advise out of nowhere. you could ask "should i tell you something you did wrong", but that sounds kind of arrogant. what I'm currently doing is basically say something if it was an incredibly obvious mistake, like the pirate thing, and otherwise keep quiet. but I haven't really figured it out yet.
You could ask, "Do you want some advice?" It doesn't sound as arrogant.
while we're at the topic: how much advise should you give others? it seems like a waste not to say something if your op is doing an obvious mistake, but it's also kind of weird to just give advise out of nowhere. you could ask "should i tell you something you did wrong", but that sounds kind of arrogant. what I'm currently doing is basically say something if it was an incredibly obvious mistake, like the pirate thing, and otherwise keep quiet. but I haven't really figured it out yet.
You could ask, "Do you want some advice?" It doesn't sound as arrogant.
It's happening. Soon we will all get banned.
http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?action=profile;u=2737
Ha yes!
It's happening. Soon we will all get banned.
http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?action=profile;u=2737
Ha yes!
Because of a conversation with my brother, I'm curious, to you who play video games, what do you look for in a video game? My brother makes a game for fun and says that his weakest parts, storytelling and map design, are what everybody looks for in a game. I would think good gameplay is what you should look for in a game. So, what do you look for in a game?
Because of a conversation with my brother, I'm curious, to you who play video games, what do you look for in a video game? My brother makes a game for fun and says that his weakest parts, storytelling and map design, are what everybody looks for in a game. I would think good gameplay is what you should look for in a game. So, what do you look for in a game?Hmm, I look for games that excel in multiple aspects (not necessarily the same ones each time), so I guess that translates to overall good "production values".
I guess it depends on the genre too. Good map design is a must for First-person shooters. Good enemy arrangement is a big deal for side-scrolling shooters.Because of a conversation with my brother, I'm curious, to you who play video games, what do you look for in a video game? My brother makes a game for fun and says that his weakest parts, storytelling and map design, are what everybody looks for in a game. I would think good gameplay is what you should look for in a game. So, what do you look for in a game?
Gameplay, but this it tied very much to the maps and levels. I don't know if you played Dishonored, but that game would be terrible if the maps were not as good as they are. Story is secondary and in fact, the only game ever to have a good story is Bioshock: Infinite. And by good story I mean one that is good for something other than a video game.
I didn't think of how different it is depending on genre... The case we were talking about is a puzzle-adventure game. And, while all of these things are important, I'm wondering what the number one thing is.
I didn't think of how different it is depending on genre... The case we were talking about is a puzzle-adventure game. And, while all of these things are important, I'm wondering what the number one thing is.
I didn't think of how different it is depending on genre... The case we were talking about is a puzzle-adventure game. And, while all of these things are important, I'm wondering what the number one thing is.
whenever you post serious posts I can't take you seriously because of your avatar :c
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I still think that everybody's avatar is silly until you know what it is.
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I still think that everybody's avatar is silly until you know what it is.
I've watched your linked video a while ago, but I don't think it changes much, in fact I don't think knowing where it comes from matters for me in general. i'll always associate your avatar with humor and funny stuff.
I didn't think of how different it is depending on genre... The case we were talking about is a puzzle-adventure game. And, while all of these things are important, I'm wondering what the number one thing is.Intuitive controls, and after that, interesting puzzles and a low enough learning curve.
If you just saw the link, then I could see why you would associate my avatar with humor and funny stuff. You would have to watch the whole show to see why it's so amazing.Just the first season though.
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I still think that everybody's avatar is silly until you know what it is.
I didn't think of how different it is depending on genre... The case we were talking about is a puzzle-adventure game. And, while all of these things are important, I'm wondering what the number one thing is.Intuitive controls, and after that, interesting puzzles and a low enough learning curve.If you just saw the link, then I could see why you would associate my avatar with humor and funny stuff. You would have to watch the whole show to see why it's so amazing.Just the first season though.
well I'll watch it (if it's good). but i doubt that it will change much.
well I'll watch it (if it's good). but i doubt that it will change much.
Just so you know, it takes a few episodes for anybody to start to like it. And, watch a sub, not the dub. They chose horrible voices for the dub.
well I'll watch it (if it's good). but i doubt that it will change much.
Just so you know, it takes a few episodes for anybody to start to like it. And, watch a sub, not the dub. They chose horrible voices for the dub.
well I'll watch it (if it's good). but i doubt that it will change much.
Just so you know, it takes a few episodes for anybody to start to like it. And, watch a sub, not the dub. They chose horrible voices for the dub.
Really? I thought the dub was actually pretty good for the most part. There are a few characters with annoying voices (Tomoyo, but I don't like her as a character anyway, and Sunohara, but his super-annoying voice fits his character really well I think, probably a couple others I'm forgetting). But the most important characters' voices are great I think.
I agree it takes a few episodes to get into, and also that the After Story is 330214284 times better than the first series.
well I'll watch it (if it's good). but i doubt that it will change much.
Just so you know, it takes a few episodes for anybody to start to like it. And, watch a sub, not the dub. They chose horrible voices for the dub.
Really? I thought the dub was actually pretty good for the most part. There are a few characters with annoying voices (Tomoyo, but I don't like her as a character anyway, and Sunohara, but his super-annoying voice fits his character really well I think, probably a couple others I'm forgetting). But the most important characters' voices are great I think.
I didn't think of how different it is depending on genre... The case we were talking about is a puzzle-adventure game. And, while all of these things are important, I'm wondering what the number one thing is.
whenever you post serious posts I can't take you seriously because of your avatar :c
Because of a conversation with my brother, I'm curious, to you who play video games, what do you look for in a video game? My brother makes a game for fun and says that his weakest parts, storytelling and map design, are what everybody looks for in a game. I would think good gameplay is what you should look for in a game. So, what do you look for in a game?It's hard to say. If you can figure out what (Group A) games do well, and (Group B) do poorly, then you may decipher what I look for in a video game.
Because of a conversation with my brother, I'm curious, to you who play video games, what do you look for in a video game? My brother makes a game for fun and says that his weakest parts, storytelling and map design, are what everybody looks for in a game. I would think good gameplay is what you should look for in a game. So, what do you look for in a game?It's hard to say. If you can figure out what (Group A) games do well, and (Group B) do poorly, then you may decipher what I look for in a video game.
Group A - Perfect Dark, Fallout 3, Portal, Skyrim, Dead Space, (GTA V)
Group B - Call of Duty, Halo, Dark Souls, Crackdown, GTA 3, Smash Bros
I haven't figured out a pattern yet.
I also didn't include PC games which is basically RCT & AoE vs everything else.
I do know that I immensely dislike online multiplayer anything. I will do split screen or LAN parties, but never like playing online. (I actually dislike Dominion online quite a bit as well.)
After Story is the most boring thing by Kyoto Animation ever. And I watched every single episode of Endless Eight. It is not recommended to expect too much of it, but the first season is definitely worth watching.well I'll watch it (if it's good). but i doubt that it will change much.
Just so you know, it takes a few episodes for anybody to start to like it. And, watch a sub, not the dub. They chose horrible voices for the dub.
And, the second season is what makes them really amazing.
Because of a conversation with my brother, I'm curious, to you who play video games, what do you look for in a video game? My brother makes a game for fun and says that his weakest parts, storytelling and map design, are what everybody looks for in a game. I would think good gameplay is what you should look for in a game. So, what do you look for in a game?
The last ground FPS I played was GoldenEye on N64... so nearly 20 years ago.
The last ground FPS I played was GoldenEye on N64... so nearly 20 years ago.
That wasn't ... crap. I feel old now. 1997 was 17 years ago.
To this day, I'd willing to replay the single player campaign. In case you're not aware, Perfect Dark for N64 is VERY similar to GoldenEye except it plays a lot smoother and features more dialog. Even the time-attack based unlocks follow the same difficulty pattern (med-hard-easy-med-hard-easy-etc).The last ground FPS I played was GoldenEye on N64... so nearly 20 years ago.
That wasn't ... crap. I feel old now. 1997 was 17 years ago.
The last I played was Halo. I recently got an N64 and Goldeneye and wow... it's not as good as I remembered.
It's strange. I always thought of myself as not caring about graphics, but there are some games where they really help with immersiveness. I would like to add that any RPG style game should have good map design. Dull map design is one of the things that ruined Xenogears for me, along with very slow scrolling dialog that as far as I know can't be sped up.Because of a conversation with my brother, I'm curious, to you who play video games, what do you look for in a video game? My brother makes a game for fun and says that his weakest parts, storytelling and map design, are what everybody looks for in a game. I would think good gameplay is what you should look for in a game. So, what do you look for in a game?
I may or may not be your target audience for this question... but I'll take a swing.
I play mostly strategy games. The last ground FPS I played was GoldenEye on N64... so nearly 20 years ago. I do enjoy space FPS; Freespace 2 is still one of my favorites, and I'm still salivating over Star Citizen. But most of my game play is either Grand Strategy (4X), RTS (this includes TD games), and Puzzle... which is a very broad category that includes Roguelikes, Engineering games (Spacechem), Portal, and even KOL, which is a social optimization game.
The main feature that connects these is gameplay, which necessarily includes level design. But nethack, KOL, Spacechem, and Civ 5 almost entirely ignore aesthetics and story in favor of gameplay, complexity, and in the case of KOL silly puns and pop culture references.
Similarly, I don't give a damn about the art in Dominion, Hearthstone, MTG, or any other physical game, as long as the art doesn't interfere with gameplay.
GoldenEye was the first FPS to introduce multiplayer on a split screen. That was a huge thing that meant we could overlook the awful graphics and mediocre gameplay.Graphics and overall gameplay are where I feel Perfect Dark improves on the recipe formulated by GE007.
A couple lines of code worth on changes can go a long way to improving the game experience.
Why would you use RPG Maker for anything that isn't an RPG? I think it would probably be easier to just learn how to program with a simple language that's designed for game creation, or Game Maker if programming is out of the question.A couple lines of code worth on changes can go a long way to improving the game experience.
Or, in my case, a bajillion lines of code... My brother uses RPG Maker to make the game (it isn't RPG though), and he doesn't know how to program, so when it comes to the extra programming, I have to do it all, and there's a lot he wants me to do...
Why would you use RPG Maker for anything that isn't an RPG? I think it would probably be easier to just learn how to program with a simple language that's designed for game creation, or Game Maker if programming is out of the question.A couple lines of code worth on changes can go a long way to improving the game experience.
Or, in my case, a bajillion lines of code... My brother uses RPG Maker to make the game (it isn't RPG though), and he doesn't know how to program, so when it comes to the extra programming, I have to do it all, and there's a lot he wants me to do...
doesn't like programming.Is this even possible?
You guys are all forgetting about the greatest game ever: FIFA
You guys are all forgetting about the greatest game ever: FIFA
You mean Baseball Stars, right? Because Baseball Stars.
You guys are all forgetting about the greatest game ever: FIFA
You mean Baseball Stars, right? Because Baseball Stars.
Pretty sure he meant Mutant League Football.
I candle handle
I candle handle
Can't you han't?
On the topic of video game graphics...His head is really in the game.
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On the topic of video game graphics...His head is really in the game.
basketball.jpg
I candle handle
Can't you han't?
Just call me the candle handler.
I candle handle
Can't you han't?
Just call me the candle handler.
Do you handle other people's candles?
I candle handle
Can't you han't?
Just call me the candle handler.
Do you handle other people's candles?
I'll skip the preamble. I only handle candles that belong to mandle-wearing-sandle-hating members of the Randell or Crandell scandal. Now go scramble into those brambles you vandal! It's time for some Campbells before I put on some George Frideric Handel.
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I was a huge fan of the Mr. Men.
Can someone explain to me why Jeopardy is a thing ? Theoretically the concept of finding a question through its answer is interesting, but it turns out to be just a normal quizz show with random phrasing that ends up having questions that make no sense, I just don't get it.I think maybe when it first started, quiz shows were more common and the answer/question reversal was Jeopardy's hook. But I don't think it's really any part of the show's current appeal. Really it's just the occasional gotcha when people forget to say, "What is…"
Can someone explain to me why Jeopardy is a thing ? Theoretically the concept of finding a question through its answer is interesting, but it turns out to be just a normal quizz show with random phrasing that ends up having questions that make no sense, I just don't get it.I think maybe when it first started, quiz shows were more common and the answer/question reversal was Jeopardy's hook. But I don't think it's really any part of the show's current appeal. Really it's just the occasional gotcha when people forget to say, "What is…"
Can someone explain to me why Jeopardy is a thing ? Theoretically the concept of finding a question through its answer is interesting, but it turns out to be just a normal quizz show with random phrasing that ends up having questions that make no sense, I just don't get it.I think maybe when it first started, quiz shows were more common and the answer/question reversal was Jeopardy's hook. But I don't think it's really any part of the show's current appeal. Really it's just the occasional gotcha when people forget to say, "What is…"
Or, "Who is Dankey Kang?"
Can someone explain to me why Jeopardy is a thing ? Theoretically the concept of finding a question through its answer is interesting, but it turns out to be just a normal quizz show with random phrasing that ends up having questions that make no sense, I just don't get it.I think maybe when it first started, quiz shows were more common and the answer/question reversal was Jeopardy's hook. But I don't think it's really any part of the show's current appeal. Really it's just the occasional gotcha when people forget to say, "What is…"
Or, "Who is Dankey Kang?"
*buzzes in*
Whom is Dankey Kang?
There are at least three separate standards for inserting mathematical equations into documents. As far as I can tell, only one of them (MS) is proprietary. Why the fuck did the people who created OOo not just use LaTeX?
There are at least three separate standards for inserting mathematical equations into documents. As far as I can tell, only one of them (MS) is proprietary. Why the fuck did the people who created OOo not just use LaTeX?
Probably a LaTeX allergy.
There are at least three separate standards for inserting mathematical equations into documents. As far as I can tell, only one of them (MS) is proprietary. Why the fuck did the people who created OOo not just use LaTeX?
Probably a LaTeX allergy.
I should have seen that coming.
However, I've now used far too much energy on trying to write equations in a program I don't normally use so that I can include equations in a document in a format I do normally use, so that the whole thing is readable in a third format that I don't normally use.
Did I say "equations?" I meant "equation."
What is OOo? It has a very difficult-to-google name (which is probably a mistake for anything that wants any kind of branding)
I think a bunch of you in this crowd would appreciate this "game"
http://orteil.dashnet.org/nested
I think a bunch of you in this crowd would appreciate this "game"
http://orteil.dashnet.org/nested
And presumably the whole thing is procedurally generated. That is fantastic, amusing, and pointless, wrapped in a mystery, covered in chocolate and deep-fried.
//This is the source-code. Use it wisely. (Better not use it without my permission though.)
//
//I made this when I was bored at work around 2011; I've been progressively adding stuff to it since.
//I am by no means a professional programmer (I do pixel-art and game-design), so please don't judge my code too harshly!
//
//Wikipedia was used extensively for this project. I am now aware of the composition of everything. *Everything*.
//
//(oh yeah, don't read all the code right now, it kind of ruins the surprise of finding things!)
The game we were playing had already been started by other people and the only cards I remember were wharf, bishop, and chapel. There were eleven Provinces left (I don't know why)
Had a weird dream that I was playing Dominion with LastFootnote irl. The game we were playing had already been started by other people and the only cards I remember were wharf, bishop, and chapel. There were eleven Provinces left (I don't know why) and I was wondering if I could transition into the golden deck (my deck was relatively thin). I think I ended up doing it.
Had a weird dream that I was playing Dominion with LastFootnote irl. The game we were playing had already been started by other people and the only cards I remember were wharf, bishop, and chapel. There were eleven Provinces left (I don't know why) and I was wondering if I could transition into the golden deck (my deck was relatively thin). I think I ended up doing it.
I believe it. I rarely spot Golden deck opportunities, so probably you could blindside me with it.
Did I look like me, or just some guy who said he was me?
Had a weird dream that I was playing Dominion with LastFootnote irl. The game we were playing had already been started by other people and the only cards I remember were wharf, bishop, and chapel. There were eleven Provinces left (I don't know why) and I was wondering if I could transition into the golden deck (my deck was relatively thin). I think I ended up doing it.
I believe it. I rarely spot Golden deck opportunities, so probably you could blindside me with it.
Did I look like me, or just some guy who said he was me?
Neither. He knew it was you because your turns appeared under the log.
Had a weird dream that I was playing Dominion with LastFootnote irl. The game we were playing had already been started by other people and the only cards I remember were wharf, bishop, and chapel. There were eleven Provinces left (I don't know why) and I was wondering if I could transition into the golden deck (my deck was relatively thin). I think I ended up doing it.
I believe it. I rarely spot Golden deck opportunities, so probably you could blindside me with it.
Did I look like me, or just some guy who said he was me?
Neither. He knew it was you because your turns appeared under the log.
You know you're dreaming when your IRL games have logs.
I don't know what you actually look like, but in my dream you looked like a sort of like Sirius Black.Had a weird dream that I was playing Dominion with LastFootnote irl. The game we were playing had already been started by other people and the only cards I remember were wharf, bishop, and chapel. There were eleven Provinces left (I don't know why) and I was wondering if I could transition into the golden deck (my deck was relatively thin). I think I ended up doing it.
I believe it. I rarely spot Golden deck opportunities, so probably you could blindside me with it.
Did I look like me, or just some guy who said he was me?
I don't know what you actually look like, but in my dream you looked like a sort of like Sirius Black.Had a weird dream that I was playing Dominion with LastFootnote irl. The game we were playing had already been started by other people and the only cards I remember were wharf, bishop, and chapel. There were eleven Provinces left (I don't know why) and I was wondering if I could transition into the golden deck (my deck was relatively thin). I think I ended up doing it.
I believe it. I rarely spot Golden deck opportunities, so probably you could blindside me with it.
Did I look like me, or just some guy who said he was me?
I don't know what you actually look like, but in my dream you looked like a sort of like Sirius Black.Had a weird dream that I was playing Dominion with LastFootnote irl. The game we were playing had already been started by other people and the only cards I remember were wharf, bishop, and chapel. There were eleven Provinces left (I don't know why) and I was wondering if I could transition into the golden deck (my deck was relatively thin). I think I ended up doing it.
I believe it. I rarely spot Golden deck opportunities, so probably you could blindside me with it.
Did I look like me, or just some guy who said he was me?
I know you're new to the forum so I'll give you this piece of advice. You see that "Post Your Picture" thread over there? I know it looks tempting but don't click it and sure as hell don't post in it. I managed to stay away from it but a photo of me still found its way onto the forum and now I'm ruined. I mean look at me! This morning I overcooked my eggs for christ's sake! I'm worthless! Once the people on this forum see who you truly are, they discard you like an estate. Like a no good dirty estate.
I don't know what you actually look like, but in my dream you looked like a sort of like Sirius Black.Had a weird dream that I was playing Dominion with LastFootnote irl. The game we were playing had already been started by other people and the only cards I remember were wharf, bishop, and chapel. There were eleven Provinces left (I don't know why) and I was wondering if I could transition into the golden deck (my deck was relatively thin). I think I ended up doing it.
I believe it. I rarely spot Golden deck opportunities, so probably you could blindside me with it.
Did I look like me, or just some guy who said he was me?
I don't know what you actually look like, but in my dream you looked like a sort of like Sirius Black.Had a weird dream that I was playing Dominion with LastFootnote irl. The game we were playing had already been started by other people and the only cards I remember were wharf, bishop, and chapel. There were eleven Provinces left (I don't know why) and I was wondering if I could transition into the golden deck (my deck was relatively thin). I think I ended up doing it.
I believe it. I rarely spot Golden deck opportunities, so probably you could blindside me with it.
Did I look like me, or just some guy who said he was me?
I know you're new to the forum so I'll give you this piece of advice. You see that "Post Your Picture" thread over there? I know it looks tempting but don't click it and sure as hell don't post in it. I managed to stay away from it but a photo of me still found its way onto the forum and now I'm ruined. I mean look at me! This morning I overcooked my eggs for christ's sake! I'm worthless! Once the people on this forum see who you truly are, they discard you like an estate. Like a no good dirty estate.
Hey you! What did I tell you about coming in here and messing with people? Get out! You're banned, you understand? Banned!
Ok seriously, who is Kingzong?
Pretty sure it's FTTW. Don't deny it!
why awaclusPretty sure it's FTTW. Don't deny it!
Sadly it's not. It's probably Awaclus or silverspawn.
Will the real King Zog please stand up?
why awaclusPretty sure it's FTTW. Don't deny it!
Sadly it's not. It's probably Awaclus or silverspawn.
http://newsoffice.mit.edu/2014/algorithm-recovers-speech-from-vibrations-0804
This is both really cool and pretty frightening. Researchers at MIT recorded a potato chip bag with a highspeed camera through soundproof glass. By analyzing the vibrations in the visual recording, they were able to reconstruct the human speech. They used a modified method to recover a decent approximation of the sound even with a commercial non-highspeed camera.
I wonder if this will be a common app for handheld devices within 10 or 20 years. Just record a video of a loose object from a distance/through glass, and then your app will be able to reconstruct the nearby voices.
I think I finally rid myself of a demonic browser extension/virus that's been plaguing me for days. The processes chromehelper.exe, iehelper.exe, and firefoxhelper.exe would reinstantiate themselves as soon as I terminated them, and it wouldn't let me delete them while they were still open. So I had to end them in task manager, then quickly delete them within a second before they reappeared.
I'm 100% sure there's an easier way to do it than that, foremost being I shouldn't have let my computer get to that state to begin with. But it was very satisfying, my browser runs like twice as fast now and it felt pretty badass ;D
I think I finally rid myself of a demonic browser extension/virus that's been plaguing me for days. The processes chromehelper.exe, iehelper.exe, and firefoxhelper.exe would reinstantiate themselves as soon as I terminated them, and it wouldn't let me delete them while they were still open. So I had to end them in task manager, then quickly delete them within a second before they reappeared.
I'm 100% sure there's an easier way to do it than that, foremost being I shouldn't have let my computer get to that state to begin with. But it was very satisfying, my browser runs like twice as fast now and it felt pretty badass ;D
I recommend running chromehelperhelper.exe
Caution: that is only a terrible joke. If such a file does exist, I do not endorse running it.
It checks outUsing that credit card you didn't even know you had!
i just had possibly my longest dominion game of all time, because my opponent build a terrible golem-advisor-cellar-trade route-monument-saboteur engine that didn't hit 8$ until his last turn, while i played a deck with golems and just monuments as other action cards and needed less than 10 second for each turn. and he also refused to resign even though he clearly could never catch up. he even insisted on playing advisors when there was one card left in his deck several times. .......
i just had possibly my longest dominion game of all time, because my opponent build a terrible golem-advisor-cellar-trade route-monument-saboteur engine that didn't hit 8$ until his last turn, while i played a deck with golems and just monuments as other action cards and needed less than 10 second for each turn. and he also refused to resign even though he clearly could never catch up. he even insisted on playing advisors when there was one card left in his deck several times. .......
Some people play like 5 tournaments in a row after I show a province. Dude, am I going to forget this time?
i just had possibly my longest dominion game of all time, because my opponent build a terrible golem-advisor-cellar-trade route-monument-saboteur engine that didn't hit 8$ until his last turn, while i played a deck with golems and just monuments as other action cards and needed less than 10 second for each turn. and he also refused to resign even though he clearly could never catch up. he even insisted on playing advisors when there was one card left in his deck several times. .......
Some people play like 5 tournaments in a row after I show a province. Dude, am I going to forget this time?
Edge cases: Peddler, Menagerie, draw to X, conspirator, Count, Horse Traders, Mandarin, Salvager (or any TFB that gives another bonus), Masquerade (or any draw then trash card that gives another bonus) with an empty deck, Shanty Town, Minion (if you don't want them in the shuffle), Island, multiple Schemes, and, of course, multiple Provinces
:-p
another fun story: i send the invite 2 days ago, but she didn't accept :(
another fun story: i send the invite 2 days ago, but she didn't accept :(
Should have sent a handwritten invitation, with roses.
another fun story: i send the invite 2 days ago, but she didn't accept :(
Should have sent a handwritten invitation, with roses.
and chocolate
And a message that reads "I named my vacuum cleaner after you."another fun story: i send the invite 2 days ago, but she didn't accept :(
Should have sent a handwritten invitation, with roses.
and chocolate
And mariachi band.
And a message that reads "I named my vacuum cleaner after you."another fun story: i send the invite 2 days ago, but she didn't accept :(
Should have sent a handwritten invitation, with roses.
and chocolate
And mariachi band.
Also, Silverspawn, I'm sorry to hear that. Sometimes people just change. Also, it might not be your fault, since Facebook does weird things. Ever since it was revealed that statuses weren't showing up not because of bad code but because of deliberate code, I don't take anything for granted. Hell, even before that happened, I knew that people were spontaneously being unfriended without notification. This can lead people to thinking the other person snubbed them unless they can talk with that person about it (which is how I learned that it happens).I just read up on this now. So what, about 4/5ths of your followers won't see a given status update unless you pay pet post to promote the message? Da hell is up with that? And now the mobile app moved personal chat to another app that can apparently hijack your phone if it wants?
Also, Silverspawn, I'm sorry to hear that. Sometimes people just change. Also, it might not be your fault, since Facebook does weird things. Ever since it was revealed that statuses weren't showing up not because of bad code but because of deliberate code, I don't take anything for granted. Hell, even before that happened, I knew that people were spontaneously being unfriended without notification. This can lead people to thinking the other person snubbed them unless they can talk with that person about it (which is how I learned that it happens).I just read up on this now. So what, about 4/5ths of your followers won't see a given status update unless you pay pet post to promote the message? Da hell is up with that? And now the mobile app moved personal chat to another app that can apparently hijack your phone if it wants?
Ugh, this all makes me want to use Facebook a lot less. I still need it to communicate with groups though.
The issue I was describing doesn't affect me in any way since I only send posts to close friends, for the reasons you describe. That doesn't mean no one else is being screwed over here. Any small business that relies on exposure to outsiders liking their pages loses lots of traffic. I assume most users like many different pages to follow their posts. They're expected to check the home page of those sites every time a new post might be there?Also, Silverspawn, I'm sorry to hear that. Sometimes people just change. Also, it might not be your fault, since Facebook does weird things. Ever since it was revealed that statuses weren't showing up not because of bad code but because of deliberate code, I don't take anything for granted. Hell, even before that happened, I knew that people were spontaneously being unfriended without notification. This can lead people to thinking the other person snubbed them unless they can talk with that person about it (which is how I learned that it happens).I just read up on this now. So what, about 4/5ths of your followers won't see a given status update unless you pay pet post to promote the message? Da hell is up with that? And now the mobile app moved personal chat to another app that can apparently hijack your phone if it wants?
Ugh, this all makes me want to use Facebook a lot less. I still need it to communicate with groups though.
Why would you be outraged at this? That's like being mad at Gmail for not sending your emails to random people in your address book, even people you didn't send it the email to.
If you want someone in particular to see your Facebook update, you can tag them in it. And if someone visits your profile, they will see all your updates. And even if neither are applicable, if the story is active or interesting enough, Facebook will move it up in your friends' News Feeds.
The issue I was describing doesn't affect me in any way since I only send posts to close friends, for the reasons you describe. That doesn't mean no one else is being screwed over here. Any small business that relies on exposure to outsiders liking their pages loses lots of traffic. I assume most users like many different pages to follow their posts. They're expected to check the home page of those sites every time a new post might be there?Also, Silverspawn, I'm sorry to hear that. Sometimes people just change. Also, it might not be your fault, since Facebook does weird things. Ever since it was revealed that statuses weren't showing up not because of bad code but because of deliberate code, I don't take anything for granted. Hell, even before that happened, I knew that people were spontaneously being unfriended without notification. This can lead people to thinking the other person snubbed them unless they can talk with that person about it (which is how I learned that it happens).I just read up on this now. So what, about 4/5ths of your followers won't see a given status update unless you pay pet post to promote the message? Da hell is up with that? And now the mobile app moved personal chat to another app that can apparently hijack your phone if it wants?
Ugh, this all makes me want to use Facebook a lot less. I still need it to communicate with groups though.
Why would you be outraged at this? That's like being mad at Gmail for not sending your emails to random people in your address book, even people you didn't send it the email to.
If you want someone in particular to see your Facebook update, you can tag them in it. And if someone visits your profile, they will see all your updates. And even if neither are applicable, if the story is active or interesting enough, Facebook will move it up in your friends' News Feeds.
It would explain why the daily posts of a restautant I follow don't show up every day. Of course. I don't follow much else, so I can check out the page myself.
It appears this is old news, as the article I found on it was dated 2012. Has the situation changed since then?
http://touch.dangerousminds.net/all/facebook_i_want_my_friends_back#1 (http://touch.dangerousminds.net/all/facebook_i_want_my_friends_back#1)
For the record, I think the messenger app will probably be fine enough in the end.
Also, Silverspawn, I'm sorry to hear that. Sometimes people just change. Also, it might not be your fault, since Facebook does weird things. Ever since it was revealed that statuses weren't showing up not because of bad code but because of deliberate code, I don't take anything for granted. Hell, even before that happened, I knew that people were spontaneously being unfriended without notification. This can lead people to thinking the other person snubbed them unless they can talk with that person about it (which is how I learned that it happens).I just read up on this now. So what, about 4/5ths of your followers won't see a given status update unless you pay pet post to promote the message? Da hell is up with that? And now the mobile app moved personal chat to another app that can apparently hijack your phone if it wants?
Ugh, this all makes me want to use Facebook a lot less. I still need it to communicate with groups though.
Why would you be outraged at this? That's like being mad at Gmail for not sending your emails to random people in your address book, even people you didn't send it the email to.
If you want someone in particular to see your Facebook update, you can tag them in it. And if someone visits your profile, they will see all your updates. And even if neither are applicable, if the story is active or interesting enough, Facebook will move it up in your friends' News Feeds.
Okay, that makes more sense. A result of Facebook's own popularity it seems. The result is that it's hard to follow all of your friends and liked pages, even if they're few in number. That encourages personal connection rather than broad connections for advertising/exposure purposes.The issue I was describing doesn't affect me in any way since I only send posts to close friends, for the reasons you describe. That doesn't mean no one else is being screwed over here. Any small business that relies on exposure to outsiders liking their pages loses lots of traffic. I assume most users like many different pages to follow their posts. They're expected to check the home page of those sites every time a new post might be there?Also, Silverspawn, I'm sorry to hear that. Sometimes people just change. Also, it might not be your fault, since Facebook does weird things. Ever since it was revealed that statuses weren't showing up not because of bad code but because of deliberate code, I don't take anything for granted. Hell, even before that happened, I knew that people were spontaneously being unfriended without notification. This can lead people to thinking the other person snubbed them unless they can talk with that person about it (which is how I learned that it happens).I just read up on this now. So what, about 4/5ths of your followers won't see a given status update unless you pay pet post to promote the message? Da hell is up with that? And now the mobile app moved personal chat to another app that can apparently hijack your phone if it wants?
Ugh, this all makes me want to use Facebook a lot less. I still need it to communicate with groups though.
Why would you be outraged at this? That's like being mad at Gmail for not sending your emails to random people in your address book, even people you didn't send it the email to.
If you want someone in particular to see your Facebook update, you can tag them in it. And if someone visits your profile, they will see all your updates. And even if neither are applicable, if the story is active or interesting enough, Facebook will move it up in your friends' News Feeds.
It would explain why the daily posts of a restautant I follow don't show up every day. Of course. I don't follow much else, so I can check out the page myself.
It appears this is old news, as the article I found on it was dated 2012. Has the situation changed since then?
http://touch.dangerousminds.net/all/facebook_i_want_my_friends_back#1 (http://touch.dangerousminds.net/all/facebook_i_want_my_friends_back#1)
For the record, I think the messenger app will probably be fine enough in the end.
The small business does not necessarily lose a lot of traffic, since without some filtering my feed would be so flooded that I likely wouldn't have seen the small business's post anyhow. Essentially, when I log onto facebook I'm going to read approximately X posts. If my friends and liked pages have posted more than X posts, then I am not going to see all of them. It is in facebook's own interest that the X posts I see are ones that I will enjoy enough to continue using facebook in the future.
It's an interesting problem of content curation that Facebook has to deal with here. From an individual perspective, I intuit that something I post publicly should be visible to all of my friends by virtue of us having "connected" on Facebook. That link is like a pipeline between us, my content should be shuttled to that other person, and vice versa. Perhaps a better analogy -- Facebook is like a bulletin board where I can post messages that I want all of my friends to see.
The fact that Facebook prevents this message from reaching all of my friends is akin to my posted message being torn down against my will. I posted it for everyone to see, but now you're not letting them see it? How dare you?
From a practical perspective, this is ludicrous. There are so many messages being posted that nobody will be able to see all of them. Some will inevitably be buried. Instead of letting it be an unchecked free-for-all, Facebook tries to bump up items that it thinks will interest you more. There are pros and cons to this, but I have armchaired enough for now.
This is only concerning the personal updates stuff. All the stuff with actual advertising fraud and like-click-farms is a whole other can of worms.
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If you always skip over Uncle Joe's Conspiracy Rants, it will start de-emphasizing his stories except for the ones that are extremely popular.
If you always skip over Uncle Joe's Conspiracy Rants, it will start de-emphasizing his stories except for the ones that are extremely popular.
There was one facebook friend that posted about 3845938 things a day, all of which I wasn't interested in. I was thinking that they would eventually fall to the bottom of my news feed, but they just kept on posting things, and it seemed to somehow get worse. That is the only person that I've unfollowed or whatever it's called.
There's an option to view your unfiltered, raw news feed. For obvious reasons, no one does that. It's just too much freakin' information.Facebook does seem to reset my news feed from "Most Recent" back to "Top Stories" quite frequently. I don't have very many friends/liked pages so it's pretty easy to follow things. I don't like Facebook telling me what I want to see.
Claiming Facebook censors posts from your friends is like claiming that Google censors some search results from you by burying them on page 2 or page 3. It "censors" them only in the sense that it must prioritize some stories and therefore deprioritize some others. As you interact with what you see, you educate its ranking systems and it will adapt accordingly -- if there's some small restaurant that you read every story of, it will start showing every post of that restaurant. If you always skip over Uncle Joe's Conspiracy Rants, it will start de-emphasizing his stories except for the ones that are extremely popular.
Anyone else seen this yet? http://www.twitch.tv/fishplayspokemon
It's just so insanely stupid, but I think it's really funny that he named his Charmander nearly the same as Twitch plays Pokemon did.
That fish won't live forever though.Anyone else seen this yet? http://www.twitch.tv/fishplayspokemon
It's just so insanely stupid, but I think it's really funny that he named his Charmander nearly the same as Twitch plays Pokemon did.
I think it's funnier he actually named it. I mean this is just random and will never end. Twitch plays pokemon was funny because it was an example of how a hive-mind can form and eventually accomplish something through chaos.
Anyone else seen this yet? http://www.twitch.tv/fishplayspokemon
It's just so insanely stupid, but I think it's really funny that he named his Charmander nearly the same as Twitch plays Pokemon did.
I think it's funnier he actually named it. I mean this is just random and will never end. Twitch plays pokemon was funny because it was an example of how a hive-mind can form and eventually accomplish something through chaos.
Fun fact of the week: Random Stuff backwards is ffutS modnaR.
I HAVE BEEN AWAKENED...Hey, is that avatar one of the giant creatures from the movie "The Mist" based on Stephen King's novel of the same name?
I HAVE BEEN AWAKENED...Hey, is that avatar one of the giant creatures from the movie "The Mist" based on Stephen King's novel of the same name?
8/8, let's celebrate!8-8? Guess it's Dallas Cowboys day today... :(
Happy Birthday Robz!!!
8/8, let's celebrate!8-8? Guess it's Dallas Cowboys day today... :(
Happy Birthday Robz!!!
WS: 143
WL: 54
LS: 42
LL: 86
WD: 4
LD: 1
others:
LB
LB
#fun story: I've always felt that luck in dominion comes in series, but it doesn't really make sense for that to be true, so I started writing something down after every game of dominion...
... WS if I played better and won because of it
... WL if I didn't play better but won anyway
... LS if I played worse and lost because of it
... LL if I played at least as good as my opponent but lost anyway
... DS if I played better, but was unfortunate to have a tie
... DL if I played worse, but was fortunate to have a tie
... WD If my opp disconnected
... LD if I disconnected
of course these are just personal evaluations, my opponent might have rated it differently.
here (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/29970540/Dominion.txt) is the .txt file. it really looks like series, which is very weird.
also stats, I wrote a java program to count:QuoteWS: 143
WL: 54
LS: 42
LL: 86
WD: 4
LD: 1
others:
LB
LB
I made one LB for "Lost Badmanner" when I played houroku who played all treasures individually and kept taking unnecessary amounts of time for trivial decisions, pretty sure that's the only reason I lost. don't remember the other one.
Hmm, it definitely makes sense for successive games to not be independent. For example, I play against bots, and if I lose a game because I did something stupid, got unlucky, or just made a stupid misclick/interface mistake, I'm much more likely to play poorly the next game. I'm on "tilt" and kind of want to just make up for the previous game. The effect is probably greater than against human components, because you take a lot more time to think things through against real players. (I play kind of speed games against bots.) I'm sure the effect is still there to some degree, though.
Now you can do a runs test and see if there really are streaks.
but I got 4 variables, not 2. and I can't just translate WS, LL into "no luck" and WL, LS into "luck", because I've been using WS also if i was lucky and played better, which happens quite often.
Are any of you trying out dnd 5th edition? What do you think of it? How does it compare with 3.5 or 4e?
Are any of you trying out dnd 5th edition? What do you think of it? How does it compare with 3.5 or 4e?
What's a pathfinder?Scout.
What's a pathfinder?Scout.
Non sarcastic response: A RPG that uses cards and is supposedly really, really fun.
Really? I thought the name was Pathfinder: Adventure Card Game. But maybe that's a spinoff.What's a pathfinder?Scout.
Non sarcastic response: A RPG that uses cards and is supposedly really, really fun.
It doesn't use cards as far as I know. Basically the old dnd team broke off and developed a "spiritual successor" to dnd 3.5 when fans were upset about dnd 4
Really? I thought the name was Pathfinder: Adventure Card Game. But maybe that's a spinoff.What's a pathfinder?Scout.
Non sarcastic response: A RPG that uses cards and is supposedly really, really fun.
It doesn't use cards as far as I know. Basically the old dnd team broke off and developed a "spiritual successor" to dnd 3.5 when fans were upset about dnd 4
5th edition is trying to become a little bit more narrative
but it's still trying to cater to those stuck in the early '80s.
has anyone ever noticed how great a mint/beggar opening is? you have a super thin deck with a terminal gold at the beginning of t3, it's even better than gold/chapel on a baker board. and the usual drawback of not having enough economy with a mint opening doesn't exist. i wonder why it isn't in the top10 best openings...
has anyone ever noticed how great a mint/beggar opening is? you have a super thin deck with a terminal gold at the beginning of t3, it's even better than gold/chapel on a baker board. and the usual drawback of not having enough economy with a mint opening doesn't exist. i wonder why it isn't in the top10 best openings...I don't get it. After two uses of Beggar, you have more Copper than you started with, plus two extra almost-dead cards. And the economy in a deck of two Coppers, one terminal Gold and four dead cards isn't super great. What's the point?
has anyone ever noticed how great a mint/beggar opening is? you have a super thin deck with a terminal gold at the beginning of t3, it's even better than gold/chapel on a baker board. and the usual drawback of not having enough economy with a mint opening doesn't exist. i wonder why it isn't in the top10 best openings...
yes it was, but i'm baffled that 3 different people all thought i was serious ???
yes it was, but i'm baffled that 3 different people all thought i was serious ???It doesn't look like a joke on its own, and there's no context.
Quotebut it's still trying to cater to those stuck in the early '80s.
To be fair, that's a significant chunk of their market.
maybe im just really bad at making jokes
thank you; you changed my life. I'll see you in my dreams :)maybe im just really bad at making jokes
To be fair, I thought it was mildly humorous.
thank you; you changed my life. I'll see you in my dreams :)maybe im just really bad at making jokes
To be fair, I thought it was mildly humorous.
thank you; you changed my life. I'll see you in my dreams :)maybe im just really bad at making jokes
To be fair, I thought it was mildly humorous.
I passed up an opportunity to play Dominion to play Wasabi instead. Does this make me a bad person?duh
I passed up an opportunity to play Dominion to play Wasabi instead. Does this make me a bad person?
Sorry to rain on the random stuff parade, but my girlfriend of three years and I broke up and since my avatar is a painting of a bridge she made, I think it's time for a new avatar... Probably Dominion themed. Anyone have any suggestions?
Sorry to rain on the random stuff parade, but my girlfriend of three years and I broke up and since my avatar is a painting of a bridge she made, I think it's time for a new avatar... Probably Dominion themed. Anyone have any suggestions?
Sorry to hear that, hope you're doing okay!
Isn't your avatar the Dominion Bridge?
Sorry to rain on the random stuff parade, but my girlfriend of three years and I broke up and since my avatar is a painting of a bridge she made, I think it's time for a new avatar... Probably Dominion themed. Anyone have any suggestions?Ruined Village? Survivors? Sea Hag? Madman? Rebuild?
Yeah, it's the card art, but she painted it. Note the tag line under the avatar ;)Sorry to rain on the random stuff parade, but my girlfriend of three years and I broke up and since my avatar is a painting of a bridge she made, I think it's time for a new avatar... Probably Dominion themed. Anyone have any suggestions?
Sorry to hear that, hope you're doing okay!
Isn't your avatar the Dominion Bridge?
Oh, I see it's not exactly the same.
Well if DXV suggests one, I guess I have to go with that one.Sorry to rain on the random stuff parade, but my girlfriend of three years and I broke up and since my avatar is a painting of a bridge she made, I think it's time for a new avatar... Probably Dominion themed. Anyone have any suggestions?Ruined Village? Survivors? Sea Hag? Madman? Rebuild?
Stache.You saw my post in the "Post your picture" thread didn't you...
Well if DXV suggests one, I guess I have to go with that one.Sorry to rain on the random stuff parade, but my girlfriend of three years and I broke up and since my avatar is a painting of a bridge she made, I think it's time for a new avatar... Probably Dominion themed. Anyone have any suggestions?Ruined Village? Survivors? Sea Hag? Madman? Rebuild?Stache.You saw my post in the "Post your picture" thread didn't you...
Thanks TA.
I changed it, I can't remember if anyone else is apothecary or not...
That's how I cropped it... I got the most of the card that I could. My last one wasn't square...Thanks TA.
I changed it, I can't remember if anyone else is apothecary or not...
But... why is it not square?
I am sorry to hear that news as well; I have not experienced enough of life to truly relate to you I think.
Well, I'm finally getting the butt surgery.
Someone is definitely already apothecary. I do not believe anyone has currently taken Prince, though.Ok, I don't think anyone is harvest though, right?
you don't have to look like a card yknow?Someone is definitely already apothecary. I do not believe anyone has currently taken Prince, though.Ok, I don't think anyone is harvest though, right?
you don't have to look like a card yknow?Someone is definitely already apothecary. I do not believe anyone has currently taken Prince, though.Ok, I don't think anyone is harvest though, right?
Oh come on, TA is Envoy and so is one other person. And I know there are some guilds people out there. and Lekkit is explorer I think. And I want to use a card because it helps remind me that it is indeed a dominion forum, even if that isn't really why I visit it much anymore...you don't have to look like a card yknow?Someone is definitely already apothecary. I do not believe anyone has currently taken Prince, though.Ok, I don't think anyone is harvest though, right?
You don't have to, but it is a dominion forum.
Also, no one has taken Chancellor, Envoy, any of the Guilds cards, Village, Worker's Village, Explorer, Bank....
Oh come on, TA is Envoy and so is one other person. And I know there are some guilds people out there. and Lekkit is explorer I think. And I want to use a card because it helps remind me that it is indeed a dominion forum, even if that isn't really why I visit it much anymore...you don't have to look like a card yknow?Someone is definitely already apothecary. I do not believe anyone has currently taken Prince, though.Ok, I don't think anyone is harvest though, right?
You don't have to, but it is a dominion forum.
Also, no one has taken Chancellor, Envoy, any of the Guilds cards, Village, Worker's Village, Explorer, Bank....
Apologies if this has been mentioned already, but whenever I check the new posts to this thread, my browser always scrolls down to the post just below the oldest post I haven't read, effectively skipping a post. I think it only happens in this thread. Does anybody else have this issue?This has been mentioned already. Apparently, everyone else has this issue as well. And it's not just new posts, but any link to a particular post (such as in a quote tag, or on the Show posts page of a user profile) does that if the post in question is the last post on a page.
Apologies if this has been mentioned already, but whenever I check the new posts to this thread, my browser always scrolls down to the post just below the oldest post I haven't read, effectively skipping a post. I think it only happens in this thread. Does anybody else have this issue?This has been mentioned already. Apparently, everyone else has this issue as well. And it's not just new posts, but any link to a particular post (such as in a quote tag, or on the Show posts page of a user profile) does that if the post in question is the last post on a page.
Apologies if this has been mentioned already, but whenever I check the new posts to this thread, my browser always scrolls down to the post just below the oldest post I haven't read, effectively skipping a post. I think it only happens in this thread. Does anybody else have this issue?This has been mentioned already. Apparently, everyone else has this issue as well. And it's not just new posts, but any link to a particular post (such as in a quote tag, or on the Show posts page of a user profile) does that if the post in question is the last post on a page.
I've seen that complaint multiple times and had no idea what people were on about: I'm always taken to the top of the page. It turns out you can click on the "new" tag.
I'm wondering if we link far enough back we can find the culprit post that's causing the issueApologies if this has been mentioned already, but whenever I check the new posts to this thread, my browser always scrolls down to the post just below the oldest post I haven't read, effectively skipping a post. I think it only happens in this thread. Does anybody else have this issue?This has been mentioned already. Apparently, everyone else has this issue as well. And it's not just new posts, but any link to a particular post (such as in a quote tag, or on the Show posts page of a user profile) does that if the post in question is the last post on a page.
I just made sub-par spaghetti.sub-parghetti?
I just made sub-par spaghetti.sub-parghetti?
I just made sub-par spaghetti.subpar is just a letter off from superb, you're close!
I just made sub-par spaghetti.subpar is just a letter off from superb, you're close!
I just made sub-par spaghetti.sub-parghetti?
No.
I just made sub-par spaghetti.sub-parghetti?
No.
Scout-ghetti?
Stop! It hurts!
Oh hey heron, I'll be in your neighborhood in a couple weeks.
Stop! It hurts!
Oh hey heron, I'll be in your neighborhood in a couple weeks.
Hurts? From laughter?
Stop! It hurts!
Oh hey heron, I'll be in your neighborhood in a couple weeks.
Hurts? From laughter?
His stomach hurts from the subparghetti.
Stop! It hurts!
Oh hey heron, I'll be in your neighborhood in a couple weeks.
Hurts? From laughter?
His stomach hurts from the subparghetti.
What hurts is you putting yourself in your signature... and my subparghetti. It wasn't so good.
Stop! It hurts!
Oh hey heron, I'll be in your neighborhood in a couple weeks.
Hurts? From laughter?
His stomach hurts from the subparghetti.
What hurts is you putting yourself in your signature... and my subparghetti. It wasn't so good.
You're just jealous because you're signatureless!
You know I didn't make up the word scumslip, right? It pre-dates me on this forum, even.
Also, the "a" is not capitalized.
You would want people to burn.You know I didn't make up the word scumslip, right? It pre-dates me on this forum, even.
Also, the "a" is not capitalized.
Oh burrrrnnnnn!
There is a baseball on my desk at work.
and Lekkit is explorer I think.
At my work, for a time, they gave baseballs as recognition for "knocking it out of the park". I have never been awarded one but when they laid off a guy who had received one I took his and put it on my desk.
There's a mine on pingpongsam's desk at work? How would you know this?There is a baseball on my desk at work.
Mine too! Actually, many baseballs.
There's a mine on pingpongsam's desk at work? How would you know this?There is a baseball on my desk at work.
Mine too! Actually, many baseballs.
Stop! It hurts!
Oh hey heron, I'll be in your neighborhood in a couple weeks.
Stop! It hurts!
Oh hey heron, I'll be in your neighborhood in a couple weeks.
That's cool. Are you playing music?
I just made sub-par spaghetti.sub-parghetti?
No.
Scout-ghetti?
Birdie-ghetti?
Eagle-ghetti?
I just made sub-par spaghetti.sub-parghetti?
No.
Scout-ghetti?
Birdie-ghetti?
Eagle-ghetti?
Sub-par: Good in golf, where the word originated, yet bad everywhere else.
super-par should be a term.I just made sub-par spaghetti.sub-parghetti?
No.
Scout-ghetti?
Birdie-ghetti?
Eagle-ghetti?
Sub-par: Good in golf, where the word originated, yet bad everywhere else.
Which isn't strange at all. Par is the expected amount or value. In golf you want to be under it, in life you want to be over it.
I just made sub-par spaghetti.sub-parghetti?
No.
Scout-ghetti?
Birdie-ghetti?
Eagle-ghetti?
Sub-par: Good in golf, where the word originated, yet bad everywhere else.
I just made sub-par spaghetti.sub-parghetti?
No.
Scout-ghetti?
Birdie-ghetti?
Eagle-ghetti?
Sub-par: Good in golf, where the word originated, yet bad everywhere else.
Probably has something to do with golf being a sub-par sport.
That was totally a knock-out punch. Clear connection to the chin forcing the cranium back and shocking the spinal column. So, that the guy went down with one lick is not really remarkable at all.
Remarkable things:
The victor was considerate enough to fix the mirror before he left the scene.
At least 8 people ignored the fact that a fellow human being might possibly might be dead or dying.
The person who did finally stop had a child with him.
Once an actual human being paid attention to the injured other people at least acted as if he existed.
That was totally a knock-out punch. Clear connection to the chin forcing the cranium back and shocking the spinal column. So, that the guy went down with one lick is not really remarkable at all.
Remarkable things:
The victor was considerate enough to fix the mirror before he left the scene.
At least 8 people ignored the fact that a fellow human being might possibly might be dead or dying.
The person who did finally stop had a child with him.
Once an actual human being paid attention to the injured other people at least acted as if he existed.
That was totally a knock-out punch. Clear connection to the chin forcing the cranium back and shocking the spinal column. So, that the guy went down with one lick is not really remarkable at all.
Remarkable things:
The victor was considerate enough to fix the mirror before he left the scene.
At least 8 people ignored the fact that a fellow human being might possibly might be dead or dying.
The person who did finally stop had a child with him.
Once an actual human being paid attention to the injured other people at least acted as if he existed.
Sounds like the bystander effect (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bystander_effect).
That was totally a knock-out punch. Clear connection to the chin forcing the cranium back and shocking the spinal column. So, that the guy went down with one lick is not really remarkable at all.
Remarkable things:
The victor was considerate enough to fix the mirror before he left the scene.
At least 8 people ignored the fact that a fellow human being might possibly might be dead or dying.
The person who did finally stop had a child with him.
Once an actual human being paid attention to the injured other people at least acted as if he existed.
Sounds like the bystander effect (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bystander_effect).
Which apparently I am immune to. There have been several instances in my life where drastic circumstances or crisis were underway (a person having a seizure under strobe lights, a person hit by a car, etc.) and I was the only one able to take action and actually break other people out of what appeared to be a trance. That Wikipedia article acts as if there is some excuse for being callous to humanity but I think it is indicative of deep societal psychosis.
Woah now... Golf is great. I would not call it a sport though, more of a game.I just made sub-par spaghetti.sub-parghetti?
No.
Scout-ghetti?
Birdie-ghetti?
Eagle-ghetti?
Sub-par: Good in golf, where the word originated, yet bad everywhere else.
Probably has something to do with golf being a sub-par sport.
Golf is indeed a sport requiring athletic ability, flexibility, and strength.I agree wholeheartedly, but as I have heard it, one of the definitions for a sport is the ability to play defensively. And well, that doesn't really exist in golf. Your actions (generally) don't impact the other players. Although, that doesn't really make it a game either....
Golf is indeed a sport requiring athletic ability, flexibility, and strength.I agree wholeheartedly, but as I have heard it, one of the definitions for a sport is the ability to play defensively. And well, that doesn't really exist in golf. Your actions (generally) don't impact the other players. Although, that doesn't really make it a game either....
Golf is indeed a sport requiring athletic ability, flexibility, and strength.I agree wholeheartedly, but as I have heard it, one of the definitions for a sport is the ability to play defensively. And well, that doesn't really exist in golf. Your actions (generally) don't impact the other players. Although, that doesn't really make it a game either....
Besides, plenty of other games are called sports that don't require much athletic ability or defense. NASCAR.
Golf is indeed a sport requiring athletic ability, flexibility, and strength.I agree wholeheartedly, but as I have heard it, one of the definitions for a sport is the ability to play defensively. And well, that doesn't really exist in golf. Your actions (generally) don't impact the other players. Although, that doesn't really make it a game either....
I think NASCAR is an American travesty but I hold no illusion that it takes anything less than a highly trained, extremely fit and tightly focused individual to compete in what is by all rights, albeit somewhat unfortunately, a sport.
Relevant:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4w7H48tBS8
It's not a sport if you don't use the word "training" and not "practicing" when you're trying to get better at it.Too... Many... Negatives... Does... Not... Compute...
Relevant:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4w7H48tBS8
This is the first time I watch part of a George Carlin routine. Is he supposed to be funny? This was pure demagogue's show. There's plenty of silly things in golf to make a stand-up comedy around it, no need to stay at the easy "rich people are silly" level.
Maybe that's a pet peeve of mine. I like the stand-up comedy format, and I pay to go see it. Please don't give me populist speeches on politics/social issues because you like the applause you get out of it; I could get that for free on TV if I wanted to, thanks.
Relevant:
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This is the first time I watch part of a George Carlin routine. Is he supposed to be funny? This was pure demagogue's show. There's plenty of silly things in golf to make a stand-up comedy around it, no need to stay at the easy "rich people are silly" level.
Maybe that's a pet peeve of mine. I like the stand-up comedy format, and I pay to go see it. Please don't give me populist speeches on politics/social issues because you like the applause you get out of it; I could get that for free on TV if I wanted to, thanks.
This is the first time I watch part of a George Carlin routine. Is he supposed to be funny? This was pure demagogue's show. There's plenty of silly things in golf to make a stand-up comedy around it, no need to stay at the easy "rich people are silly" level.
Maybe that's a pet peeve of mine. I like the stand-up comedy format, and I pay to go see it. Please don't give me populist speeches on politics/social issues because you like the applause you get out of it; I could get that for free on TV if I wanted to, thanks.
It's not a sport if you don't use the word "training" and not "practicing" when you're trying to get better at it.
It's not a sport if you don't use the word "training" and not "practicing" when you're trying to get better at it.
Ahh, the noble sport of Potty. Played worldwide, and almost every child plays it at some point in their lives. Most are just raring to go, though it takes a while before you get good at it. If only the Olympics would recognize this time honoured tradition.
Ahh, the noble sport of Potty. Played worldwide, and almost every child plays it at some point in their lives. Most are just raring to go, though it takes a while before you get good at it. If only the Olympics would recognize this time honoured tradition.that's signature stuff right there.
It's not a sport if you don't use the word "training" and not "practicing" when you're trying to get better at it.
It's not a sport if you don't use the word "training" and not "practicing" when you're trying to get better at it.
I'm pretty sure that's a language thing. Baseball/football/soccer/etc. sports practice in the United States, not train. It's training in the UK and Australia, though, for the same sports.
It's not a sport if you don't use the word "training" and not "practicing" when you're trying to get better at it.
I'm pretty sure that's a language thing. Baseball/football/soccer/etc. sports practice in the United States, not train. It's training in the UK and Australia, though, for the same sports.
This. That seems like a pretty poor definition to me.
Also, I really don't think it's productive to debate the classification of certain activities as sports or not. Why does it really matter whether we call it a sport? The only consistent consequence I see to these debates is that people who participate in or enjoy watching the sport/not sport under discussion get offended to varying degrees. I got in lots of these arguments both when I ran and when I rowed before eventually realizing that they weren't really getting anyone anywhere and I didn't care that much what the dissenters thought.
I'm fine saying that golf is a sport. Whatever, we can classify it as that. Like a number of other sports, I don't find it particularly interesting to watch or play, but that doesn't mean I need to challenge its categorization.
It's not a sport if you don't use the word "training" and not "practicing" when you're trying to get better at it.
I'm pretty sure that's a language thing. Baseball/football/soccer/etc. sports practice in the United States, not train. It's training in the UK and Australia, though, for the same sports.
This. That seems like a pretty poor definition to me.
Also, I really don't think it's productive to debate the classification of certain activities as sports or not. Why does it really matter whether we call it a sport? The only consistent consequence I see to these debates is that people who participate in or enjoy watching the sport/not sport under discussion get offended to varying degrees. I got in lots of these arguments both when I ran and when I rowed before eventually realizing that they weren't really getting anyone anywhere and I didn't care that much what the dissenters thought.
I'm fine saying that golf is a sport. Whatever, we can classify it as that. Like a number of other sports, I don't find it particularly interesting to watch or play, but that doesn't mean I need to challenge its categorization.
Let me get this straight, you were running and rowing and still got nowhere?
well, I lied now that I think about it. 8 more posts until post 5000, 9 until reply 5000
If we keep posting about how far it is until 5000, we'll get there soon enough!
I have 2 mutual friends (on FB) with one of this years Fields Medal winners.
I have 2 mutual friends (on FB) with one of this years Fields Medal winners.
I have 2 mutual friends (on FB) with one of this years Fields Medal winners.
Does that mean you have an Erdos number?
I have 2 mutual friends (on FB) with one of this years Fields Medal winners.
Does that mean you have an Erdos number?
Oh yeah, you could say I have a Bacon number of three, if you count friends as a way to get started. Someone I know knew Tom Hanks as a kid.
I have an Erdős number of 2. My Bacon number is infinite.Congrats with your Erdős number of 2. That's much more exclusive than my Erdős number of 4. ;)
The interesting people are those with large but finite Erdős number. The Erdős number project reckon that (http://www.oakland.edu/enp/trivia/) the record is 13, achieved by 5 people, which is much more exclusive than Erdős number 1.
In other golf-related news: Last weekend, I played and shot my worst round of this year (109). Which is really bad for me. Today, I played again and going into the 18th hole I needed a double bogey to break 90. (Context: I've only broken 90 twice before in my life, so it was a pretty good round) What do I do? Leave my double bogey putt 2 inches short and make a triple. Disappointing and frustrating way to end the round, but still very happy with it.
On a somewhat related topic, one of my grad school professors, who was also on my thesis committee, was a student of Niernberg. I was intimidating having him on my committee. When I gave him my thesis to look over and comment on, I thought he'd come back and say "well, this is all trivial and obvious, and all around unnecessary." When I talked to him after looking over it, instead of commenting on any of the mathematics or content, all he had to say was a suggestion about LaTeX formatting.
Okay so is there a minimum standard for the films involved, or the role a person played, for a Bacon number to count? Because if not my Bacon number is 3:
Kevin Bacon was in The Big Picture (1989) with John Cleese
John Cleese was in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) with my friend who was an extra
My friend who was an extra was in various mini-films made at our summer camp with me.
Okay so is there a minimum standard for the films involved, or the role a person played, for a Bacon number to count? Because if not my Bacon number is 3:
Kevin Bacon was in The Big Picture (1989) with John Cleese
John Cleese was in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) with my friend who was an extra
My friend who was an extra was in various mini-films made at our summer camp with me.
And you're in YouTube videos with NoMoreFun, Joseph, and RTT.
Okay so is there a minimum standard for the films involved, or the role a person played, for a Bacon number to count? Because if not my Bacon number is 3:
Kevin Bacon was in The Big Picture (1989) with John Cleese
John Cleese was in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) with my friend who was an extra
My friend who was an extra was in various mini-films made at our summer camp with me.
And you're in YouTube videos with NoMoreFun, Joseph, and RTT.
So all our Bacon numbers are 4, except tables which is 3?
Related song:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrFTR9fucr8
Well, the lyrics aren't related, just the song.Related song:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrFTR9fucr8
If I could understand what they were saying, maybe I'd know if it were related or not.
(http://i.imgur.com/VAfLNHd.gif) (http://imgur.com/gallery/VAfLNHd)
(http://i.imgur.com/VAfLNHd.gif) (http://imgur.com/gallery/VAfLNHd)
Seems like a (reversed) rip off of this to me.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EscOE4sSYOo
Pretty sure mine is also 3. My great uncle Wes Craven has a Bacon number of 2, through various ties.Okay so is there a minimum standard for the films involved, or the role a person played, for a Bacon number to count? Because if not my Bacon number is 3:
Kevin Bacon was in The Big Picture (1989) with John Cleese
John Cleese was in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) with my friend who was an extra
My friend who was an extra was in various mini-films made at our summer camp with me.
And you're in YouTube videos with NoMoreFun, Joseph, and RTT.
So all our Bacon numbers are 4, except tables which is 3?
I'm battling a fly for my breakfast right now. The fly is winning.
I'm battling a fly for my breakfast right now. The fly is winning.
That's very sad.
First post of page 200. I win the stuff.
First post of page 200. I win the stuff.
First post of page 200. I win the stuff.
....and we are still on page 100. Seriously, why doesn't everyone change their settings to 50 posts per page?
First post of page 200. I win the stuff.
....and we are still on page 100. Seriously, why doesn't everyone change their settings to 50 posts per page?
Why did you?
First post of page 200. I win the stuff.
....and we are still on page 100. Seriously, why doesn't everyone change their settings to 50 posts per page?
Why did you?
mafia
First post of page 200. I win the stuff.
....and we are still on page 100. Seriously, why doesn't everyone change their settings to 50 posts per page?
First post of page 200. I win the stuff.
....and we are still on page 100. Seriously, why doesn't everyone change their settings to 50 posts per page?
Why did you?
mafia
I actually like smaller pages for mafia, because if I'm reading a bunch of stuff and have to leave in the middle, it's easier to find where I was.
First post of page 200. I win the stuff.
....and we are still on page 100. Seriously, why doesn't everyone change their settings to 50 posts per page?
Why did you?
mafia
I actually like smaller pages for mafia, because if I'm reading a bunch of stuff and have to leave in the middle, it's easier to find where I was.
you probably fold the corners of your books for place markers too, instead of just memorizing where you are at.
that works. but now, back to randomness, this app is absolutely ridiculous. (ignoring all of the technical problems still facing the app)
http://ignorenomoreapp.com/
Alright, so Excel/Google Docs buffs, I need some help. I'm trying to upload some data onto a website - in particular a wiki. There's a spreadsheet that has all the data, so I've written some formulae that put it all into nice, easy to copy-paste cells which do everything like making the tables, inserting the relevant images, all that jazz nice and easily. I was pretty happy it was all lined up and ready to work perfectly, so I went to copy and paste the data in...
And for some reason, regardless of if I copy from Excel or Google Spreadsheets, the data gets extra quotation marks around each and every cell that I'm trying to paste. Which is a lot of them (in total it should come to around 1,000 or so, far too many to remove by hand). From a little looking online I gather it occurs due to having line breaks in the cells (kinda necessary for formatting). But I can't find a solution that works sensibly.
So the question: Does anyone know any way to stop automatically adding quote marks when pasting data that spans multiple lines in a single cell? Either an Excel or a docs solution is fine.
Try pasting into Word. For me, when I paste into Word it doesn't happen if I select the "Merge formatting" or "Source formatting" options.
Hey silverspawn, "RIP" stands for "rest in peace" and "piece" has a different meaning than "peace". For example:
Lemme get a piece of dat peace pie!
And
Imma bake some peace pie in dis piece!
I hope that clears things up.
Hey silverspawn, "RIP" stands for "rest in peace" and "piece" has a different meaning than "peace". For example:
Lemme get a piece of dat peace pie!
And
Imma bake some peace pie in dis piece!
I hope that clears things up.
I may be wrong, but I think what he has there is intentional.
Silverspawn's signature. So, any of them.Hey silverspawn, "RIP" stands for "rest in peace" and "piece" has a different meaning than "peace". For example:
Lemme get a piece of dat peace pie!
And
Imma bake some peace pie in dis piece!
I hope that clears things up.
I may be wrong, but I think what he has there is intentional.
What post are you two even referencing?
Speaking of signatures, I think Andrew is slowly making his way into all of ours.
Speaking of signatures, I think Andrew is slowly making his way into all of ours.
That's the plan! I think you should find a real quote of mine though.