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Changes in R 4.6.0 Bug Fixes:
The internal ‘cwilcox’ function used in computations for the Wilcoxon distribution is now based on an implementation of a formula by Andreas Löffler provided by Andreas Löffler, Aidan Lakshman, and Ivan Krylov, substantially reducing the memory complexity of the original implementation (PR#18655).
https://developer.r-project.org/blosxom.cgi/R-devel/NEWS/2026/04/02

Dr. Robert M Flight 12h ago

Lightfighter 22h ago

This is a very accurate graph of anything in my lifetime in the US.

Dr. Robert M Flight 15h ago

Adam Shostack

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Dr. Robert M Flight 16h ago

Mike Taylor 🦕22h ago

"We have centuries of accumulated pedagogical wisdom telling us that the attempt, including the failed attempt, is where the learning lives. And yet, somehow, when it comes to AI agents, we've collectively decided that maybe this time it's different."

https://ergosphere.blog/posts/the-machines-are-fine/

The machines are fine. I'm worried about us.

On AI agents, grunt work, and the part of science that isn't replaceable.

Dr. Robert M Flight 16h ago

Jasper 19h ago

Happy #caturday 🐯🧡 #FosterKittens #cats #CatsOfMastodon

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Dr. Robert M Flight 19h ago

But then you have things like DreamCloud, Nectar, and one more mattress/ sleep comlany that all have one company behind them. The bed frames all have the same name on them, but the mattress and pillow sets have different branding.

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Dr. Robert M Flight 19h ago

So I buy from the website, check the other one, which gives me a price about $10 USD total than the first, which I expect because 🤷‍♂️.

Then I look for other search results about "charm.com" which imply it's a full on scam, similar to the 90% off Lego websites.

So who knows at this point. /3

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Dr. Robert M Flight 19h ago

I check the website, it's something "charm.com", but some of that kind of thing has become pretty common.

Don't think about it, bras say they are on sale for 8 min, at 80% off, which is also normal to make it feel like a deal.

Search for the brand / type of bra, this website is top result. Branded website looks identical, so go with first one. Walmart and Amazon use weird sizing options for the "same" product, and it's hard for spouse to figure out sizes. /2

Dr. Robert M Flight 19h ago

I hate that as a society, we seem to have created this insane need for shoppers to feel like they are getting a deal, and legitimate companies using it to help sell their products, and scammers imitating legit websites.

I may or may not have fallen prey to a scam website to buy new bras for spouse. They want a particular style, that has been coming up in advertisements on their mobile games. /1

Dr. Robert M Flight 1d ago

muesli 1d ago

Spreadsheets, but for people who use CSV and Ctrl+C 😍

"Sheets", a terminal based spreadsheet tool by @maaslalani

Check out the demo, this is pretty amazing!

https://github.com/maaslalani/sheets

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