Year: 2015
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"MarI/O" - how an evolutionary neural network learned to play Mario
Seth Bling -
Is it possible to 'blow' a whistle or other wind/brass instrument underwater? How?
Wind and brass instruments (which I've just learned are collectively 'aerophones') work because since characteristic of their shape causes the air that is pushed or drawn through them to vibrate at particular frequencies. They work in air whether you're down a mine or at the top of a mountain, so there's clearly some tolerance … -
Guess where I woke up this morning, MegaMasons?
So yeah: that's not entirely pleasant. A couple of days ago I was diagnosed with what was supposed to be a minor bladder infection and given antibiotics. Then yesterday I became feverish and collapsed. And now I'm in hospital.
But on the upside, they've spent all night pumping me full of some kind of … -
[x-post /r/MegaMegaMegaLounge] [Graph] Tracking 'engagement' across the MegaLounges. Why are some Megas more-active than others? (interpretation in comments)
In /u/10_9_'s recent thread about gilding trends, /u/razerxs made an interesting observation: that the huge 'drop offs' in membership of MegaLounges after /r/MegaMegaMegaLounge does not correlate with their expectations, based upon the level of activity in /r/MegaLoungeV. /u/razerxs
observed that e.g. /r/MegaLoungeV is a highly-active sub, which isn't necessarily what you'd expect if the activity level … -
Supermarket "price match" deals are marketing genius
Almost five years ago, Sainsbury's supermarkets started giving you vouchers to the value of how much cheaper your shopping might have been elsewhere. That's a win for the consumer, right? Not even remotely, says Dan.
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Welcome to the planets, new astronauts!
I just wanted to give a wave to our three new astronauts, freshly arrived here in the planets just over the course of this last week. They are:
/u/dystopika (who's already set a course for the next planet)
/u/ninjabarbie79 (who's leading the way there)
/u/AllAboutLove (who missed the rocket ship... perhaps … -
Welcome to Opal, new gems
I just wanted to wave a welcome to the new folks joining us in the gemstones over the last seven days - they are:
/u/bg-j38
/u/jonandkaylatoler (who's busily carrying on up)
/u/dangermond
/u/ULTIMATUM7
/u/kyle8998
/u/Silfax
Welcome all!
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Welcome new members of MegaLoungeV!
New folks joining us this last week are:
/u/george_the_7th (who's proceeding to rocket on through to higher lounges still)
/u/j0be
/u/sh2nn0n
/u/brainiac555
/u/D0m1nator
/u/kurokitsune91
Welcome!
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Found GLHV13K6 Pre-Raphaelites in Oxford #1
This checkin to GLHV13K6 Pre-Raphaelites in Oxford #1 reflects a geocaching.com log entry. See more of Dan's cache logs. Wonderful location for an urban cache, and a nice easy lunchtime find! TFTC, FP awarded.
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Found GLHR2MNY Alleyways of Oxford - Lamb and Flag Passage
This checkin to GLHR2MNY Alleyways of Oxford - Lamb and Flag Passage reflects a geocaching.com log entry. See more of Dan's cache logs. Rediscovered this cache while leading a party on their first geocaching expedition. The new container and hiding place are a huge improvement, but the description and hint are now inaccurate! For the …
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Found GLHR2KZM Oxford University - Wellington Square
This checkin to GLHR2KZM Oxford University - Wellington Square reflects a geocaching.com log entry. See more of Dan's cache logs. Found this one when it was in its old location, but revisited today while introducing a group of folks from the University to the sport. Like the new container, but the old hiding place was …
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Posted a note for GC54KVD Oxford Medical History #2: Grey matter
This checkin to GC54KVD Oxford Medical History #2: Grey matter reflects a geocaching.com log entry. See more of Dan's cache logs. Performed maintenance on behalf of CO. Cache is now back in place after a recent muggling. And until the fresh summer growth come through, it should be slightly easier to find than previously owing …
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Off into surgery: wish me luck!
Apparently when I had wisdom teeth removed, ooh, a little over 25 years ago, the dentist who did so fucked up and managed to leave fragments of tooth embedded in my gum, which might have been harmless except that they've lately become infected with something and are may ultimately threaten my jawbone.
So, yeah. In … -
I'm "doing an avapoet" again - I'm upgilding EVERYONE in /r/MegaLoungeOpal!
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Woke up this morning to a pleasant surprise in my bank account. ALL OF THE GOLD!