Daily Archives: 10 September 2011

Bobby Fischer against the world

Posted on 10 September 2011 by Austin

In which I am reminded that once stuff is in your brain somewhere cluttering it up, it can be pretty hard to get it out. Random bits of chess knowledge included. It is probably another of those middle-aged things, but … Continue reading →

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Now I Can Retire: the measure of all things

Posted on 10 September 2011 by Steve Caplan

Generally speaking, scientists do not appear to be happy people. And by scientists, I refer to those actively doing research at academic institutions. No hard feelings for those who are not–I have no experience with industry, and my impression is … Continue reading →

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Start of Year Shenanigans

Posted on 10 September 2011 by Athene Donald

Having returned from a few days of holiday, I am feeling frivolous. So here is a sketch representing the Start of the Academic Year at the Department of Paintballing The main characters in this sketch are described in a previous … Continue reading →

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