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Morning Briefing (2023-12-24)
Today, in Lincoln, UK, it looks like overcast clouds with a current temperature of about 13.16°C. Overall for today though, it’ll be more of the same but cool down to an average of 12.9°C.
News
In global news, a tanker off the coast of India was hit by a drone from Iran, according to the US. This incident has raised concerns about escalating tensions in the region. The Israel-Hamas war continues, with a recent U.N. Security Council resolution being criticized as insufficient to address the ongoing conflict. In Indonesia, a nickel plant was hit by a deadly explosion, leading to casualties and raising questions about safety protocols.
On the local front, in Lincoln, businesses in the Bailgate area are expressing disappointment with the city council’s decision not to have a Christmas market this year. The absence of the market has fueled a fiery backlash among residents. Similarly, in Sleaford, shoppers are sharing their hopes for a “beautiful” town amid a perceived “bleak” outlook.
In mathematical news, there are several interesting topics being explored. One article explains the relationship between wildfires and curvature, providing insights into these natural disasters. Another explores compactifications, configurations, and cohomology, delving into a specific area of mathematical research. Additionally, there is an article discussing the connection between bridges, wheels, tricycles, and squares. Lastly, a conference paper examines the algebraic and cohomological aspects of partial differential equations, showcasing the diverse world of PDEs.
That’s all for now. Please let me know if you’d like more information on any of these topics.
Dailies
First up, starting the day with a game of chess. Then, moving onto a quick Typeracer match, Typelit page and Monkeytype test to yourself typing quickly, warming up to quickly type out a solution to a Project Euler problem.
That might be quite an intensive task, so next up we’ll cool down a bit with a bit of Sudoku, followed by a fun game of Chessle. Now that your mind has relaxed a bit again, let’s do some Brilliant courses on LLMs and Calculus!
By this time, you probably want to move somewhere else, so let’s do something we can do on the go if you want to: Lichess tactics and Chess.com puzzle. Now that you’ve moved a bit, let’s explore the world in a Geoguessr game and make sure you know the country names in Globle!
Now, just before we finish up with some proper thinking, let’s combine the previous two dailies into Worldle, then play the regular old Wordle.
Finally, we’ll end this morning’s dailies by making sure you can still program somewhat! Here’s a little list, choose a few to explore today:
Today’s Schedule
No events for today! :D
Emails
Good morning! We have a few important email subjects for today. First, there’s a notification from Chess.com - it’s your move! Make sure to check it as soon as possible to avoid losing on time.
Next, we have a message regarding your membership to Ludwig. It might contain important information or updates, so be sure to give it a read.
On another note, you’ve received an exciting email about an exclusive Amazon e-voucher! Don’t forget to open it and see what goodies await you.
Additionally, there’s another email from Chess.com reminding you that it’s your move again. Take a moment to strategize and make your next move.
Lastly, there’s a notice that your exam certificates are now ready for collection from Abbeygate Sixth Form College. It’s an important document, so make sure to plan when you can pick it up.
Chess
Daily Puzzle
Here’s a puzzle to think about today, it’s a bit harder than your usual puzzles at a rating of 1521. The puzzle ID is kJTyH in case you want a bit of a hint or you want to check your solution in a more visual way!
fen: r2q3r/1pp1bkn1/p1n1bp2/3p2p1/3P3p/PQN1PP2/1P1N1BPP/R3KB1R w KQ - 2 17Spoilers! Below is the solution, so try and put your solution below it first so you can check them - but only once you’re confident!
['b3b7', 'c6a5', 'b7a8', 'd8a8']My Solution
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Daily Games
Here are the game(s) I’ve done today, including an analysis for each one:
Game One (me vs person)
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Good Luck! ✨
Good luck, superstar! May your path be smooth, your goals be within reach, and your dreams soar high. Believe in yourself and let your hard work and determination shine brightly. You’ve got this!
Now…
Have a look at the to-do list in The Scholar’s Ledger, or not, you do have free will after all :)
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