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Security Checklist
Be safe on the internet.
An open source checklist of resources designed to improve your online privacy and security. Check things off to keep track as you go.
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SecurityCheckli.st
I'm pretty impressed with this resource. It's a little US-centric and I would have put the suggestions into a different order, … -
Posted a note for GC5J655 GO Active Cutteslowe and Sunnymead Park
This checkin to GC5J655 GO Active Cutteslowe and Sunnymead Park reflects a geocaching.com log entry. See more of Dan's cache logs.
CO hasn't logged in in almost 3 years.
Long string of DNFs.
No finds in 8 months.
During that time I've repeatedly tried to contact CO both through this site … -
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. Came past here the other day while some work was being done on the island. The entire area around the GZ has been torn-up and it seems likely that the cache has been muggled …
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The most unexpected answer to a counting puzzle
3Blue1Brown (YouTube)
Summary: if an idealised weight slides into another, bouncing it off a wall then back into itself, how many times will the two collide? If the two weights are the same then the answer is 3: the first collision imparts all of the force of the first into the second, the second … -
The Mystery
BriTANicK (YouTube)
Brian and Nick are back for the first time in, like, forever. Do you remember what happened before this? It was The Faux Pas, two years ago. And before that? And before that? And before that? The short of it is that it's been a long time since your mom's butthole was … -
Geohashing expedition 2019-01-08 51 -1
This checkin to geohash 2019-01-08 51 -1 reflects a geohashing expedition. See more of Dan's hash logs. Location
A34 near Peartree Interchange, Oxford.
Participants
Dan Q (whose birthday it is!)
Plans
It's my birthday on YYYY-01-08 (Birthday geohash achievement, here I come!), and even though I have to go into work … -
Geohashing expedition 2019-01-08 51 -1 (video)
On the morning of my 38th birthday I set out on an expedition to the geohashpoint in my graticule as a diversion from my way to work: read my full hash log for details (or on the geohashing wiki). Inspired by a spot near the hashpoint, I also hid a geocache ("2019-01-08 51 -1, 09:19", … -
There's lots of ugliness in the world right now, so I think it's important to share these photos...
There's lots of ugliness in the world right now, so I think it's important to share these photos of what happened when my friend Marvin called me & said: "I'm getting married & we can only invite 100 people. You didn't make the cut. But you can come if you come … -
Note OK045C The Fairy Elevator
This checkin to OK045C The Fairy Elevator reflects an opencache.uk log entry. See more of Dan's cache logs. Dropped by to perform routine maintenance to discover that this cache has been partially muggled: the lifting mechanism has been cut and the pencils have been removed. However the cache itself is otherwise functional. As a stop-gap …
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Performed maintenance for GC7R0HB The Fairy Elevator
This checkin to GC7R0HB The Fairy Elevator reflects a geocaching.com log entry. See more of Dan's cache logs. Dropped by to perform routine maintenance to discover that this cache has been partially muggled: the lifting mechanism has been cut and the pencils have been removed. However the cache itself is otherwise functional. As a stop-gap …
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Review of Oxy Oriental
This review of Oxy Oriental originally appeared on Google Maps. See more reviews by Dan. Oxy Oriental, 6, Ozone Leisure Park, Grenoble Rd, Oxford OX4 4XP, United Kingdom. Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
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Review of Ben Nevis Inn & Bunkhouse
This review of Ben Nevis Inn & Bunkhouse originally appeared on Google Maps. See more reviews by Dan. Ben Nevis Inn & Bunkhouse, Achintee Rd, Achintee, Fort William PH33 6TE, United Kingdom. Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Iraq's Post-ISIS Campaign of Revenge
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The next suspect insisted that he had been arrested by mistake—that his name was similar to that of someone in ISIS. A private defense lawyer explained that his client had confessed to ISIS affiliation under torture—he had a medical examination to prove it—but none of the judges appeared to be listening. As the lawyer spoke, … -
Toddler Feelings Helpline
Hello, you have reached the Toddler Feelings Helpline. Please choose from the following options:
— If Mama went to the store for a minute but you are pretty sure she’s never coming back, please mash all of the keys but mostly 1.
— If you still feel pretty messed up about how they were just going to … -
Ungulation
Oglaf