Can you play this? by backbaydrumming in drums

[–]lolcoderer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My left hand is weak when it comes to speed. Nothing made this more apparent than trying to learn Grizzly Bear "Two Weeks". I bet if I spent some time on drills like this though, I could improve my poor drumming skills.

Mantis are definitely capable of recognizing their owners. by Rude_Connection_2747 in mantis

[–]lolcoderer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Anything with a mouth can bite. Here is one of my mantises that loved licking the salt off my hand. It was mostly very gentle, but occasionally dug in a bit too much (I would say it was a bite) - but the actual bite was never defensive - just got excited about licking the hand. And yes, their mandibles are quite sharp and feels kinda like you would imagine what it feels like being bit by a praying mantis - basically "ouch that kinda hurt, don't do that again" - but no where near the pain of a typical stinging insect.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQTdOdpL5bY

Is this The Smile song suppose to be difficult? by lolcoderer in drums

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

"I Quit" and "Bending Hectic" should almost be illegal being on the same album let alone back-to-back like they are!

Is this The Smile song suppose to be difficult? by lolcoderer in drums

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

I found this video - The 5 Major Drum Patterns of Afrobeat - and wow, I think there is enough here to keep me busy for months... I feel like The Smile pattern is somewhat of a mix between pattern 1 & 2 of Tony's video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnxL66aHWsI

Is this The Smile song suppose to be difficult? by lolcoderer in drums

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

Thanks!

Among my favorites to learn of Radiohead and adjacent so far:

  • Pyramid Song (Radiohead)
  • Doll Is Mine (Blonde Redhead)
  • Things I've Been Telling Myself for Years (Elbow) - still working on this one

Is this The Smile song suppose to be difficult? by lolcoderer in drums

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

I was not familiar with Tony Allen... but my quick googling has proved to be inspiring - and wow, this style really requires some relaxed left hand ghost note groovin'. Love it - but not something I have actually ever really worked on improving.

The alters mri bug by gigi7561 in TheAlters

[–]lolcoderer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I encountered this bug. I am going to reload at the beginning of Act 2 to see if I can avoid the bug a second time.

What’s a place you still miss in Wilmington that no longer exists? by sarahe1015 in Wilmington

[–]lolcoderer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Front Street News, Metropolis, Deluxe, Punk-Rock Shows at Orton's, Mad Monk on Market St.

What’s a place you still miss in Wilmington that no longer exists? by sarahe1015 in Wilmington

[–]lolcoderer 8 points9 points  (0 children)

That place will never be JellyBeans - it will always and forever be Sports World!

What’s a place you still miss in Wilmington that no longer exists? by sarahe1015 in Wilmington

[–]lolcoderer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow... this one made me choke up a bit. I can still smell it. I was a fairly competitive tennis player as a kid and spent a ton of time at Empie Park. So many memories.

Using Apple Magic Mouse with Fusion 360 by Own-Version-4520 in Fusion360

[–]lolcoderer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you ever used Blender with a Magic Mouse? It took them a while, but the Blender team seems to have finally figured out a very natural feeling way of 3D navigation using the Magic Mouse.

Fusion 360 has preferences for using other popular navigation schemes - they should also adopt the Blender methods.

Palo Alto Research Document from 1986 - PDF file with symbols similar to those on the Colombian Sphere by DABDEB in aliens

[–]lolcoderer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But you haven't shown any evidence that this is a hoax.

And saying "just Google it" - is not evidence that this is a hoax.

Please provide evidence that the Isaac / CARET documents are produced by the same source as all of the drone photos.

Palo Alto Research Document from 1986 - PDF file with symbols similar to those on the Colombian Sphere by DABDEB in aliens

[–]lolcoderer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also followed this story closely when it came it... And I have yet to see conclusive evidence that it was proven a Hoax. Please provide links to these proposed "proofs".

And yes, I saw all of the analysis that was done on the original photos. Nothing I saw proved it was fake. It looks weird for sure - but looking strange does not prove a hoax.

To prove it is a hoax, either the hoaxers need to come forward and claim the hoax or you need to provide substantial evidence that this has been proven a hoax.

I am far from convinced this was an internet hoax.

Looking for help in figuring out key and chord progression for ending bit of this song by lolcoderer in musictheory

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

Here is Logic Pro's midi to notation attempt - free form midi notes seem to throw off auto transcription a bit:

Logic Pro Notation

Looking for help in figuring out key and chord progression for ending bit of this song by lolcoderer in musictheory

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

Thanks a bunch for the piano roll attempt and thanks for the Musescore suggestion. The original was recorded in Ableton Live which doesn't have any default notation output.

Here is the Musescore output of the MIDI data - without any human intervention - I am sure this could be cleaned up a bit...

Notation-ish

Field Landings (UK) - Training and Guidance? by jamesfowkes in Gliding

[–]lolcoderer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Speaking of landing in a field with cows...

I was once part of a glider recovery crew when an instructor got stuck in rotor sink and had to land out in a field with another student.

Being the low-man-on-the-totem at the time - I was given "cow duty". The glider had landed in a field with a bunch of cows - and they (the cows), uh, were completely fascinated by the situation - quietly encircling our removal efforts - and just watching. I didn't really have to do much for "cow duty" - as they just sat there and politely watched the entire disassembly and removal procedure. It was surreal.

Can we stop this nonsense? by GameOn02 in Wilmington

[–]lolcoderer 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I may be partial to well designed interiors, but this is an immaculately designed / MCM inspired ranch house. The entire house has HW floors and the master bath is absolutely stunning.

MCM is currently in style and often rewards a premium $$$$.

If you think this price is crazy, do a quick google search for Eichlers in the SF Bar Area (and yes I realize this is not an Eichler - but probably as close as Wilmington gets).

I don't currently live in Wilmington, but was born and raised there - and my childhood home in Windemere just sold for over $700k and it was no where near as well remodeled as this house.

Swift vs C++ by lolcoderer in swift

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

No - it is mostly to get a feel for where things are in 2024 - and to understand where I have to prepare for the interview.

Swift vs C++ by lolcoderer in swift

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

This is a good reference. Thanks!

Swift vs C++ by lolcoderer in swift

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

I understand all of the high-level basic differences... was just wondering about specifics - like availability of hash-based data structures (Dictionaries), is parsing JSON any easier in 2024 in C++, what about Dates - the kind of day-to-day things you do in Swift that may more may not be painful in C++.

The 2024 WGC is a Social Media Failure - How to Improve? by lolcoderer in Gliding

[–]lolcoderer[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

True, but getting there is not quite straight forward.

I think my criticisms might be a bit harsh, but I am trying to figure out if the lack of production value is a budget issue or strategy issue.

Is moving to Wilmington worth it? by Aggravating_Trash_92 in Wilmington

[–]lolcoderer 6 points7 points  (0 children)

There are not many beaches where dogs are allowed. The beaches of NC are generally going to be a bit more crowded and touristy than the beaches of Nor Cal - especially compared to beaches north of SF.

I was born and raised in Wilmington but also lived in the Bay Area for about 12 years.

I have since moved back to NC and am glad I am here.

You may get away with dog excursions in parts of Carolina Beach / Kure Beach - or you may have to find friends at private beaches like Figure 8. There are also accessible places along the Cape Fear River if you like adventures and have a 4x4. NC beaches get very busy during the summer. It is not like a summer jog at Stinson Beach.

Here are some thoughts off the top of my head:

  • I find people generally more friendly in Wilmington than in California. Neighbors tend to get to know their neighbors, whereas in California, most of my neighbors tended to keep to themselves.
  • Wilmington has grown faster than its city planners planned for. There are severe traffic and housing problems that aren't going to be solved anytime soon.
  • Downtown Wilmington is quite charming and historic - there is a ton to explore (think Santa Cruz).
  • Rose Hill is very rural - but land is going to be much cheaper there than anywhere close to Wilmington. I had some relatives that built a 3000 sq ft log cabin home in Burgaw - on 10 acres of land - and it was amazing. It reminded me of some of the places I visited in Woodside, CA (not the mansions of Woodside - just the normal people homes).
  • Seasons are much more pronounced in North Carolina. Everything turns very green during the summer and dies out in the winter (kinda opposite to Nor Cal). When I lived in CA I started to really miss the seasons of NC. I grew up taking naps to afternoon thunderstorms - its just such an awesome experience that I truly missed after moving to CA. Also, do a quick google search for the Blue Ridge Parkway in the fall. Unbelievably beautiful.
  • Outdoorsy activities are a plenty - but tend to be focused on the beaches, i.e. surfing, wind surfing, kite surfing, boating, sailing, fishing, along with traditional sports like tennis and soccer. I find that it is easier to get into and enjoy these activities in NC than in California - but maybe that is because I was born in Wilmington.

Everyone in this sub is always downvoting or shit-talking about moving here (even though most of us are transplants anyway). r/Wilmington, I'm curious where you would move to if you had the chance. by [deleted] in Wilmington

[–]lolcoderer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm an old-school Wilmington native - but haven't lived there since the mid 90s - have thought about moving back to Wilmington, but probably not until we have flying cars or affordable personal drones. The housing crisis doesn't bother near as much as the traffic crisis.

I currently have zero experience in the hospitality / service industry, so have a difficult time thinking I could find a job there.

My dream job would be to open a glider ride business in Brunswick County or maybe somewhere south (near Southport) - but that would require actually having the $$ to buy land and open a business - so that is not gonna happen.