gigonaut
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Comment · 2 years ago
Not sure if this is relevant or not, but it might be worth adding that the little dipper is not visible from the southern hemisphere.
Comment · 2 years ago
The list of films that use that song are (at least according to IMDB):
https://www.imdb.com/list/ls072864571/
I guessed "dazed and confused" and was told that was incorrect. From the hint it would appear as though they were looking for "gone in 60 seconds"
Comment · 7 years ago
Probably the most interesting representation anything related to this I've seen is the stalk-eyed fly[1]. Their compound eyes are at the end of long stalks, and apparently the primary reason for this is to attract a mate.
Comment · 9 years ago
I'll also +1 this, it is a great read. Has to be top 5 interesting books I have read over the years.
Comment · 9 years ago
actually I believe that was "Calculus for the Practical Man" by J.E. Thompson and it is also an excellent read.
Comment · 9 years ago
Bachelor Graphic Design, Bachelor Business, Minor in Architecture.
Started programming at around the age of 10 on an Apple II.
As others have mentioned, one of the most valuable aspects is critique and all the benefits of being able to be critical of what you see as well as what you make in a constructive way.
The other useful bit of knowledge that I employ rather often is frequently referred to as the creative process. The process of starting with a rough exploration and refining it iteratively, or moving quickly through many explorations until you find one you'd like to refine. Basically, a toolset that enables you to go from nothing to something regardless of the tools you are using.
Comment · 9 years ago
Haskell for an assorted collection of command line tools.
Comment · 12 years ago
reminds me of this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZe5J8SVCYQ
Comment · 12 years ago
looks like that is where it goes for auto updates.
Comment · 13 years ago
$('#TB_window, #TB_overlay').hide()
Comment · 14 years ago
the quiche is a lie...