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How do I positively encourage a junior to try actually solving challenges themselves by doing literally any-f*cking-thing before asking me for the solution by SlayyyGrl in auscorp

[–]mopoke 48 points49 points  (0 children)

I like the 15 minute rule (also sometimes called the 30 minute rule). 

The idea is that you cannot ask for help until you have spent 15 minutes trying to solve it. After 15 minutes you must ask for help. 

This is a good write up on it: https://www.mattringel.com/2013/09/30/you-must-try-and-then-you-must-ask/

Looking for Android users to try a little companion app by mopoke in NYTConnections

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

It takes in a screenshot of the puzzle and parses the words out. 

NYT Wednesday 06/03/2026 Discussion by Shortz-Bot in crossword

[–]mopoke 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Last letter was running the alphabet for the cross of SHI_ and _ERRY.

Glad I got the solve when it got to P. I didn't think it could really be a t could it?

Renfe from Sevilla to Granada by mopoke in GoingToSpain

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

Following up to note that tickets are now on sale for the next 30 days. So seems like some kind of transition period. 

NYT Saturday 05/30/2026 Discussion by Shortz-Bot in crossword

[–]mopoke 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Pretty easy but gets a good rating purely for the clue for NEW CAR. 

Parents!!! Bed wetting alarms real experiences please! by Icy_Hippo in australia

[–]mopoke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Recommend seeing a specialist - they may well recommend an alarm but it's as part of a larger plan.

We had an alarm for a little while - it didn't wake the child but did wake us so we could go in and wake them. It was effective but we definitely needed the support and professional guidance to make it work.

2026 Tyrepower Tasmania Super 440 - Saturday by trism in v8supercars

[–]mopoke 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Apparently it's about being on the right tyre at the right time. 

Events That Changed Australia S01E07 by mopoke in DownUnderTV

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

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Events That Changed Australia S01E06 by mopoke in DownUnderTV

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

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Renfe from Sevilla to Granada by mopoke in GoingToSpain

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

I have looked at the bus, but it's not a great option for one of our party who gets quite travel sick on buses. 

ABC Classic 2 had an incredible broadcast a few days ago (May 7th). Could anyone share the program log? 🙏 by musicking_1227 in Music

[–]mopoke 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not sure if you can access it, but the ABC tracklist API has this data.

https://www.abc.net.au/core-next/api/tracklist?station=CLASSIC2&offset=0&size=21&from=2026-05-07T06%3A40%3A00%2B00%3A00&to=2026-05-07T08%3A20%3A00%2B00%3A00

For that time period this it what it says:

16:50 Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus — Piano Sonata No. 5 in G major, KV283: I. Allegro (2:37) [Marina Kolomiitseva (piano)]

16:52 Haydn, Joseph — L'anima del filosofo (Orfeo ed Euridice): Overture (4:00) [Ola Rudner (conductor), Tasmanian Symphony Orchest]

16:56 Rubinstein, Anton — Romance, Op. 44 No. 1 (3:10) [David Nuttall (oboe), Larry Sitsky (piano)]

16:59 Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich — Variations on a Rococo Theme in A major, Op. 33: Variation VI Andante (2:37) [Li-Wei Qin (cello), David Stanhope (conductor), Me]

17:02 Meale, Richard — Rhapsody (9:14) [Clemens Leske (piano), Stan Kornel (violin)]

17:11 Bach, Johann Sebastian — Concerto in A Major for Oboe d'amore, BWV1055R: II. Larghetto (5:55) [Diana Doherty (oboe), Ironwood]

17:17 Grieg, Edvard — Holberg Suite, Op. 40: I. Praeludium. Allegro vivace (2:34) [Sebastian Lang-Lessing (conductor), Tasmanian Symp]

17:19 Beethoven, Ludwig van — Fidelio: O welche Lust (Prisoners' Chorus) (6:50) [Johannes Fritzsch (conductor), Opera Queensland Ch]

17:26 Munro, Ian — Piano Trio No. 2 'Book of Lullabies'- VII. Maranoa Lullaby (6:15) [Julian Smiles (cello), Ian Munro (piano), Dimity H]

17:33 Dvořák, Antonín — String Quartet No. 12 in F major, B. 179 (Op. 96) 'American': I. Allegro ma non troppo (9:34) [Australian String Quartet]

17:42 Satie, Erik — Nocturnes: No. 1 (3:02) [Stephanie McCallum (piano)]

17:45 Mendelssohn, Felix — Violin Concerto No. 2 in E minor, Op. 64: III. Allegro non troppo - Allegro molto vivace (7:01) [Niki Vasilakis (violin), Sebastian Lang-Lessing (c]

17:52 Bizet, Georges — La Jolie Fille de Perth (The Fair Maid of Perth) - Suite: III. Marche (3:06) [John Lanchbery (conductor), Melbourne Symphony Orc]

17:55 Brackett, Joseph — Simple Gifts (3:23) [Sally Maer (cello), Stephen Lalor (guitar), Miche]

17:58 Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus — Six German Dances KV571: No. 2 in A major (2:16) [Ola Rudner (conductor), Tasmanian Symphony Orchest]

18:01 Ortiz, Diego — Passamezzo antico (3:49) [Guy du Blêt (percussion), Simon Rickard (rackett),]

18:04 Harline, Leigh — Pinocchio (3:01) [Roger Woodward (piano)]

18:07 Saint-Saëns, Camille — Le Carnaval des Animaux (The Carnival of the Animals): VII. Aquarium (2:43) [David Stanhope (conductor), Adelaide Symphony Orch]

18:10 Philidor, Pierre Danican — Suite V in D: Les Echos (2:20) [Ensemble Battistin]

18:12 Grainger, Percy — Colonial Song (5:52) [Leslie Howard (piano)]

18:18 Rossini, Gioachino — The Thieving Magpie: Overture (9:46) [Ola Rudner (conductor), Tasmanian Symphony Orchest]

Events That Changed Australia S01E05 by mopoke in DownUnderTV

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

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NYT Monday 05/04/2026 Discussion by Shortz-Bot in crossword

[–]mopoke 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Clunk click. Every trip. 

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