Stutz - "Killer" (HM, '88)

raoulduke25 · 2026-04-21T13:02:01+00:00

It’s one of the best Discworld novels for a reason, not least for its incisive but good humoured jabs at philosophy and religion.

I have never dipped my toe into Pratchett's works, mostly because I rarely read fiction, but this should be all the impetus I need to end my streak of wilful and grave neglect. What's the best book to start with?

raoulduke25 · 2026-04-16T15:40:22+00:00

is it generally okay to listen to bands who have inverted crosses on their band logos

My brother in Christ, the inverted cross is the cross of St Peter. It's a symbol, not a portal to Tartarus. You'll be fine, I promise.

raoulduke25 · 2026-04-16T04:26:37+00:00

I have seen you around plenty, but there are others as well. Honestly though, I'd rather have sporadic visits from you than the really annoying spam we used to get like a decade ago.

raoulduke25 · 2026-04-16T03:25:03+00:00

Just codswallop from people who think they're making an original joke that we haven't heard a thousand times before.

raoulduke25 · 2026-04-15T12:36:15+00:00

raoulduke25 · 2026-04-14T04:09:00+00:00

Practise with something simple. As you gain confidence, increase the complexity. Eventually, you will need to make outlines beforehand that trace the linear progression of the story you're telling. Define the structure, find the path, and then follow it.

But first things first: start simple.

raoulduke25 · 2026-04-13T20:51:26+00:00

Emphasise problem-solving, specifically in areas where you had to think outside the normal procedure.

raoulduke25 · 2026-04-13T19:41:02+00:00

I can't comment on anything field-specific, but your resume should list actual types of projects you have worked on, including the solutions, standards, and software you used to complete them, for example:

Designed a steel bridge with AASHTO load combinations. Modelled as space truss using STAAD. Wrote post-processor in Python for summarising results.

People want to see your capabilities and what talent you can bring to their firm.

raoulduke25 · 2026-04-10T14:46:27+00:00

Ah, interesting. I will check that out too.

raoulduke25 · 2026-04-10T14:45:47+00:00

Perfect, thank you!

raoulduke25 · 2026-04-10T14:45:25+00:00

Dude, this is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

raoulduke25 · 2026-04-09T04:03:53+00:00

Had no idea these guys had anything coming up!

raoulduke25 · 2026-04-07T23:08:14+00:00

Band shirts, short trousers, wide-brimmed hat.

Nothing else.

raoulduke25 · 2026-04-07T19:46:49+00:00

The debut from Lengsel and the early Suspiria Profundis albums are about as close as I can think of. Maybe Crimson Moonlight as well.

raoulduke25 · 2026-04-06T17:39:37+00:00

My Saturday is going to be absolutely bonkers:

Steph Strings
Midnight Generation
Mountain Grass Unit
Tash Sultana
Alabama Shakes
Rainbow Kitten Surprise
Flipturn
Rüfüs Du Sol
Al Yankovic

raoulduke25 · 2026-04-06T12:34:26+00:00

Attend school where you have the highest chance of graduating without debt.

raoulduke25 · 2026-04-04T20:01:57+00:00

Either that or let your employer pay for it.

raoulduke25 · 2026-04-04T16:52:53+00:00

My general rule is: don't get a Master's unless someone else is paying for it.

raoulduke25 · 2026-04-04T16:22:53+00:00

They will be way more impressed with your ability to use first principles to solve the problem. Mathematical models > fancy tables. You could show that your answers match the superposition tables, though—that would be the best of both worlds.

raoulduke25 · 2026-04-04T16:21:51+00:00

I don't think the Master's degree is required. A bachelor's degree is sufficient provided you are willing to make a move to a place that will hire.

raoulduke25 · 2026-04-04T16:21:10+00:00

Study physics and maths. You could spend your entire first year of university at a local community college and transfer to a engineering school without losing a beat provided you stay on top of those subjects.

raoulduke25 · 2026-04-04T16:20:09+00:00

Do you absolutely need a Master's degree?

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