Tag: Houses

That Time We Burned Down Players’ Houses in Ultima Online

Ultima Online is celebrating its 25th anniversary! You know what that means, right? Story time! In the spirit of #gamedev and inspired by the classic UO postmortem video by Raph Koster, et al, I thought it’d be fun to share a few stories from the middle years of Ultima Online betw...

The Rise of “Mondrian” Houses

I was at Yishun the other day, and I captured some footage in one of its neighbourhoods. The buildings there exude a certain cheeriness, reminiscent of adding rainbow sprinkles to a vanilla soft serve. These structures are mostly white, adorned with splashes of blue, red, yellow, and green...

Prospecting LA’s Backyard Houses with Machine Learning

This project looks at how to influence housing in Los Angeles (because I really would like to rent/buy a house soon) with a tool powered by data science. Many LA Homeowners have the question: Should I build a backyard house? LA Mayor Garcetti recently signed into law many measures to...

THE 12 BEST PHOTOSHOOT LOCATION HOUSES IN MELBOURNE

With its artistic urban influence and unmistakable character, Melbourne has long kept its finger on the creative pulse. With a diverse range of homes featuring impeccable style and alluring architecture, Melbourne is a popular destination for brands and creative agencies to shoot imaginative content...

The Sydney Opera House

If you travel to Sydney, there is no avoiding this incredible piece of modern architecture (and why would you want to???). She is a beauty, in all of her ways, shapes and forms. During my visit, I was fortunate enough to go on a one hour backstage tour in order to learn about her creation and how sh...

House Sparrows: You Know Them, Should You Hate Them?

Even the Audubon Society online field guide describes their chirps as “shrill, monotonous, noisy” …rather value-loaded descriptors, huh? Even for the purportedly unbiased world of science, there is always a socio-cultural context, and in the North American birding world,...

Buying a House in Denmark as Expat (2023): All You Need to Know

Hi, I’m Mario — I’m from Argentina and I’ve been living in Copenhagen for more than ten years. I work in Maersk, where I’m buying things professionally — think of ports, ships, fleets of trucks, etc. Big things. I bought my first apartment in Copenhag...

Pluto conjunct Natal Moon Transit: Impact on Houses

When Pluto conjuncts the Natal Moon in an astrological transit, it signifies a highly transformative and emotionally intense period in an individual’s life. The Moon represents our emotions, instincts, and innermost feelings, while Pluto is associated with deep, profound change and transformat...

Venus in Gemini— How the Placement in each House Influences You

In astrology, Venus in Gemini is a placement that combines the qualities of the planet Venus, which represents love, beauty, and values, with the communicative and versatile characteristics of the zodiac sign Gemini. Venus in Gemini individuals tend to approach love and relationships with curiosity,...

Part (Lot) of Spirit in Houses in Astrology

The Part of Spirit, also known as the Lot of Spirit or Daimon, is a point in astrology that is derived from the positions of the Sun and the Moon in a natal chart. It is calculated as the distance between the Sun and the Moon, added to the position of the Ascendant. The Part of Spirit is a...

Pluto opposite Natal Venus Transit: Impact on Houses

When Pluto opposes Natal Venus in an astrological transit, it signifies a period of intense challenges and potential upheaval in matters related to love, relationships, values, and aesthetics. This aspect can bring profound changes to your romantic life, personal values, and how you relate to others...

Part (Lot) of Spirit in Houses in Astrology

The Part of Spirit, also known as the Lot of Spirit or Daimon, is a point in astrology that is derived from the positions of the Sun and the Moon in a natal chart. It is calculated as the distance between the Sun and the Moon, added to the position of the Ascendant. The Part of Spirit is a...

8th House Ruler

In astrology, the 8th house is associated with transformation, shared resources, deep intimacy, and uncovering hidden truths. The planet that rules your 8th house, often referred to as the 8th house ruler, plays a significant role in shaping your approach to power, shared assets, and your capacity f...

House Sparrows: You Know Them, Should You Hate Them?

Even the Audubon Society online field guide describes their chirps as “shrill, monotonous, noisy” …rather value-loaded descriptors, huh? Even for the purportedly unbiased world of science, there is always a socio-cultural context, and in the North American birding world,...