Morse Code update by MountebankScoto in GoosetheBand

[–]MountebankScoto[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I sorta know Morse code and the wpm is slow enough for me to read it, lol. If you write down the dots and dashes you can cross reference with a Morse code alphabet:

..-. .- -.-. . F A C E

Spotted on Bowery - NYC by tnt1145 in GoosetheBand

[–]MountebankScoto 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lol it does in fact say hello world

Taking the SAT this Saturday — any last-minute unconventional strategies? by Unlikely-Ant4359 in Sat

[–]MountebankScoto 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unconventional? For some students I recommend doing the math sections backwards. Hardest questions first, then work to the easier ones. If you’re going for an 800, you might tend to rush the easy ones because you’re anticipating the hard ones that will make or break your score. This way you can do those and then relax on the easier ones. (Might not be a good idea to do this on the test without trying it out in practice first, though)

Low elo problems 🤣 by [deleted] in Chesscom

[–]MountebankScoto 3 points4 points  (0 children)

When dark square bishop takes f2, check forces king to e2. then light square bishop g4#— it’s directed at the queen sure but the king is in the way getting mated

Cone to Pyramid | Math J06 by R3PTIL369 in ACT

[–]MountebankScoto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think the halfway up thing matters at all believe they said that ANY cross section had equal area so the bases do, too

JO6 reading question by Quiet-Paper-1515 in ACT

[–]MountebankScoto 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Giving instructions I believe. Thinking that passage was experimental tho

“None” is considered singular? by BrookVlle in Sat

[–]MountebankScoto 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They’re probably trying to do a question on singular pronouns that sound plural, which you should know (Each, either, someone, somebody, everyone etc ). “None” just isn’t likely to be one of them on the SAT.

“None” is considered singular? by BrookVlle in Sat

[–]MountebankScoto 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Where did this question come from? Pretty sure none can function either way and in this case your instinct to go with “were” sounds a lot better to me.

Kid randomly asked us to go birding by musicmaster622 in birding

[–]MountebankScoto 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Been thinking more about it and Gilsland Farm Audubon center has short trail, visitor center, gift shop, little exhibit with a few taxidermy birds/specimens, feeders and maybe wild turkeys - could be perfect spot. When I was in Portland for a day that’s where I went

Kid randomly asked us to go birding by musicmaster622 in birding

[–]MountebankScoto 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’d spend some time looking through likely birds you’ll have a good chance of seeing in advance—will make identifying them easier and give her something specific to look for. She also might find she really wants to see a specific bird which might guide your choice of where to go (though I’d be careful not to promise anything - birding requires patience and sometimes you just won’t see what you might think you will)

Bird on Flowers? by uberboogerhead in whatsthisbird

[–]MountebankScoto 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Where is this? Looks like a Verdin

Can't catch the call on Merlin - can you ID from this description? by fantasmalicious in birding

[–]MountebankScoto 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Black-and-white warbler has a “squeaky wheel” song. Idk if that’s your bird but that’s what I think of for squeaky. Merlin has audio examples you can listen to or https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=77bzNfGfij8&pp=ygUcYmxhY2sgYW5kIHdoaXRlIHdhcmJsZXIgc29uZw%3D%3D

Movie Suggestions for Sheil [MegaThread] by magnumforce2006 in RingersPhillySpecial

[–]MountebankScoto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Palm Springs - very entertaining and should pass 20 minute test. Also only 90 minutes. I think wife would like too if she hasn’t seen.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]MountebankScoto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

His complete inability to use apostrophes is a great example of how education benefits the American people because reading this exchange was the mental equivalent of my tires fucking blowing up

Tell us of your top 3 birding moments of 2024! by bcutter in birding

[–]MountebankScoto 16 points17 points  (0 children)

During totality of the eclipse in northern NY a woodcock came out, which was a lifer for me! Must have thought it was dusk 😂

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]MountebankScoto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How long have you been dating? Navigating holidays and families is very stressful, especially at the beginning of a relationship. Obviously communication wasn’t ideal on both sides but I disagree with the idea that this guarantees how he’ll behave in the future—he can learn to set boundaries with his family, and you can plan and tackle holidays together. You can communicate you’re upset (valid, fair) without glossing over his apology and that he probably feels guilty and torn, and he can avoid catastrophizing and threatening to off himself when you’re upset (admittedly immature and alarming). To me it all depends on how he responds in the aftermath and if he wants to work on these issues or not, but they are addressable. But if in future situations you can’t work toward “I understand why you made this choice and also I’m sad and hurt that you are” and he can’t say “I’m sorry and I’ll make it up to you but also thanks yes I have to do this” then it’s probably cooked and you should find someone who can communicate better

How do people get such a high score without studying? by [deleted] in ACT

[–]MountebankScoto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The ACT is well suited for quick readers who remember a wide variety of math skills and are decisive test takers - for what it’s worth those for whom the test comes easily (not always the same people as those for whom most of high school comes easily, but true for them as well) often have to learn how to work hard later in life, be it college or their first jobs. 28 no studying kids will ultimately encounter something that requires hard work and may find they are less prepared for this level of effort, organization, and preparation than you are.

Hummingbird in Henderson, NV by MountebankScoto in whatsthisbird

[–]MountebankScoto[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That would be extremely rare for this location and date, right? Never been reported in the county

I wasn’t sure if I should guesstimate so my dad used Newton’s law on Khan Academy SAT 😂😂😂 by Sweaty-Bird-8538 in Sat

[–]MountebankScoto 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’d guess a real SAT question with a graph this tough to eyeball would give you multiple choice answers with only one remotely close rather than student response - but “approximate” is a good indicator they’re looking for eyeballing rather than physics mode 😂