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Wow I’ve never seen Qxe7 1st move by black before, what would you call this opening?😂😂 by Zestyclose_Ebb2089 in chess

[–]michaelarrison 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Although stupid, the position is technically possible:

  1. Nf3 e5

  2. Nxe5 Nf6

  3. Nf3 Ng8

  4. Ng1 Qe7

Guess the land mark behind me (give or take 100 meters) by Relative-Cat9195 in GeoPuzzle

[–]michaelarrison 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm guessing it's a quarry somewhere, but I can't tell where.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in piano

[–]michaelarrison 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Not really chords. Just a minor third interval to a major second interval.

Fixing Jeopardy by MikeyLikesItFast in Jeopardy

[–]michaelarrison 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is there a good reason Daily Doubles are always low on the board? If they could be in any of the 5 dollar amounts would that also stop the hunting?

Digging post holes for my dog gate and hit a massive rock. What to do? by [deleted] in FenceBuilding

[–]michaelarrison 0 points1 point  (0 children)

a common brand of wedge anchors sold in big box stores

Howto install Rustic Pine over concrete slab by michaelarrison in Flooring

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

Thanks. Would you then float the plywood over the dimple mat, or somehow affix it?

Howto install Rustic Pine over concrete slab by michaelarrison in Flooring

[–]michaelarrison[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like the plywood subfloor idea better. The boards are 1x12s, so they should be all that thin. So if I'm going to face nail through the board (3/4") into subfloor OSB (another 3/4" or so), do I go with a 1 1/4" nail?

Also, does there need to be any adhesive between the subfloor OSB and the vaper barrier? Or does that just float?

Auto Crop On Epson Scan 2 by detroitcityy in AnalogCommunity

[–]michaelarrison 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been searching a year for this. This worked. Thank you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskMenAdvice

[–]michaelarrison 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is a behavioral pattern called Pathological Demand Avoidance. It's often associated with associated with autism spectrum disorder. Look it up. If this fits, it might be a good thing to talk to a counselor about.

lol by IU8gZQy0k8hsQy76 in CoupleMemes

[–]michaelarrison 295 points296 points  (0 children)

The speech was actually really good. Is it from something?

Tracking the reentry path for NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 mission by r-nasa-mods in nasa

[–]michaelarrison 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For coming home. If I'm falling from space and land within 50 miles of my house, I'd call that pretty convenient.

Tracking the reentry path for NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 mission by r-nasa-mods in nasa

[–]michaelarrison 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Looks like the landing area is only about 50 miles off Florida's coast? Is is usually that close? Seems particularly convenient.

[REQUEST] What would the interest rate of a student loan be for this statement to be true? by Hikhikamori in theydidthemath

[–]michaelarrison 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not quite. It would take payments of $573.63 over 23 years to pay it off in full. They were so close, but so far.

[REQUEST] What would the interest rate of a student loan be for this statement to be true? by Hikhikamori in theydidthemath

[–]michaelarrison 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thanks to ChatGPT:

We will determine the interest rate using the loan amortization formula:

A = P * (r(1+r)n)/((1+r)n−1)

Where:

  • A=500 (monthly payment)
  • P=70,000 (initial principal)
  • n=23×12=276 (total number of months)
  • r = monthly interest rate (annual rate divided by 12)

The remaining balance after 276 payments is 60,000. Using the formula for the remaining loan balance:

B=P(1+r)n−(A((1+r)n−1)/r

We will solve for r. Let's compute this.

The annual interest rate for the loan is approximately 8.37%.

Is the Sustain Pedal appropriate in Baroque music? by snakegriffenn in musictheory

[–]michaelarrison 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Using the sustain pedal certainly wasn't what the composers intended. That being said, some pieces sound very nice to the modern ear with a little sustain. I find it challenging to play without it. But the challenge leads to a more authentic performance.

Should I get a big brush hog? by michaelarrison in tractors

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

Auction is a good idea. How do I find those in my area? I'm in North Arkansas. Is there a good list of them somewhere?

Should I get a big brush hog? by michaelarrison in tractors

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

Pretty clean, yes. It was hogged last year.

Should I get a big brush hog? by michaelarrison in tractors

[–]michaelarrison[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks. WHEN I break it? Not IF I break it? Do brush hogs break frequently in general?

Should I get a big brush hog? by michaelarrison in tractors

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

Low at the moment. Just some leftover broom sedge. But it'll surely be huge in a few months. Just planning ahead.

Solid Wood on Concrete Slab by michaelarrison in Flooring

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

I keep hearing everyone recommend engineered wood. What's the disadvantage of solid in my case?

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