The Luv Doc: Bonne Chance

The statistical probability of the Luv Doc taking another statistics class is 0.0

"...do have faith in the overall efficacy of statistical probability as it relates to a number of topics. For..."

March 18, 2022 Column by The Luv Doc

Teen Patti

In this Bollywood film, a reclusive math genius has an equation that could revolutionize probability theory and puts it into practice in the gambling dens of Mumbai.

"...reclusive math genius has an equation that could revolutionize probability theory, and another mathematician tries to put it into..."

Feb. 26, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Luv Doc: A Humbling Amount of Zeros

Wrap yourself in the healthy, comforting embrace of pragmatism.

"...be a minuscule chance … perhaps some remote mathematical probability that your co-worker is somehow testing your will and..."

July 15, 2022 Column by The Luv Doc

Hunting Cybersex

What Fourth Amendment?

"...Thus, the court wrote, there was still a "fair probability" that Perez was responsible for transmission of the alleged..."

Aug. 17, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...25%, or one in four. So to figure the probability of a repeated event we simply multiply the probabilities...."

Oct. 22, 2004 Column

One in 100 Chance It Will Flood Each Year

"...25%, or one in four. So to figure the probability of a repeated event we simply multiply the probabilities...."

Oct. 19, 2004 Postmarks

Reasonable Doubt

Did misleading DNA analysis land an innocent man on death row?

"...the ripped towel. Dawson-Brown's argument also benefited from cherry-picked probability statistics. DNA analysis concluded there was a one in..."

April 29, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Asteroid Conundrum

"...seriously revising his estimate: "I would agree that the probability of impact seems [catch that seems] smaller than it..."

April 3, 1998 Column by Michael Ventura

Be It Flood or Fire, Austin Is Preparing for Disasters to Come

Austin residents must be prepared for hell or high water

"..."We experienced a low-probability high-risk event with Winter Storm Uri," she continued. "We..."

May 27, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Riders of Justice

Mads Mikkelsen is out for revenge in this sweet, strange Danish tragicomedy

"...and sporadically violent meditation on obsession, vengeance, and statistical probability...."

May 21, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Luv Doc: He Doesn’t Listen

The Luv Doc keeps a list to help him remember the things he will soon forget

"...Well, first of all, Wofford is not even in..."

March 22, 2019 Column by The Luv Doc

The Spirits of Mexico Brings Tequila and Mezcal to Austin

Chefs create culinary pairings for agave-based spirits competition

"...is evaluated in six categories: aroma, finish, flavor, value, probability of re-purchasing, and probability of recommendation. While the judging..."

Oct. 10, 2017 Food Post by Reanna Zuniga

Convicted Killer Cites Inept Counsel

Arturo Diaz makes bid for new trial to avoid Sept. 26 execution date

"...the [defendant] must show that there is a reasonable probability that, but for counsel's unprofessional errors, the result of..."

Sept. 20, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

'The NFL Beat': Back To Reality

NFL playoff scenarios

"...good because Jason Garrett did not learn much about probability at Princeton, apparently. Icing your own kicker to lose..."

Dec. 29, 2011 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

The Express

The story of Ernie Davis, the first African-American Heisman Trophy winner, is full of heart-pumping stadium heroics and quiet acts of dignity.

"...worst.) Though The Express may stretch the limits of probability, holding up Davis as an athletic superman incapable of..."

Oct. 10, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

A Whacked-Out System

Inmate's lawsuit focuses on secret and unreasonable Texas paroles

"...numerical risk factor that in turn translates into the probability than an inmate will be released. The parole board..."

March 30, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

School for Scoundrels

Although it stars Billy Bob Thornton and Napoleon Dynamite's Jon Heder and is jam-packed with multitalented comedians and stars, School for Scoundrels is just not funny.

"...uncommon for Hollywood to completely defy the laws of probability, sometimes the absurdity of a misfire is so poignant..."

Sept. 29, 2006 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

Our Song

"...and dreams of being a famous poet despite the probability that she will spend her life chasing a paycheck..."

Aug. 3, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Topsy-Turvy

"...as Sullivan (Corduner) notes, “rich in human emotion and probability” and then subvert them with the trinkets and baubles..."

Feb. 4, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Anime, Activism, and Aerodynamics in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Arts and culture abound!

"...will be made by 9am Saturday morning if the probability of rain increases. Admission is free but parking will..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Visual Arts Review: Juan Cisneros’ “Tethered Ashes”

Physical and sound-based pieces offer a visceral sensory sensation in Co-Lab exhibit

"...paths. Who knows? This geographic investigation continues in Behavioral Probability Variables, where QWERTY keyboard innards create cybernetic maps against..."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Texas Senate Warms Up to Film Incentives After Taylor Sheridan's Testimony

Yellowstone franchise mastermind makes argument for funding

"...down to $88 million, which means there's a high probability that it will be turning applications away again before..."

Oct. 10, 2024 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Turkey Day Drama, a Red Hot Patriot, and Scares for the Season in Our Recommended Events

I scream, you scream, we all scream for the weekend!

"...there. Your journey, metaphorical in nature, will, in all probability, be transformational.   – Brant Bingamon The Texas Chain..."

Oct. 11, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Verde Report: If Austin FC Misses the Playoffs, Then What?

Anticipating changes in the roster

"...is head-and-shoulders more likely than the other. By a probability of 88%, PlayoffStatus.com has the Verde and Black missing..."

Sept. 13, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Austin ISD Budget Woes Take a Turn for the Worse

Hard decisions will have to be made, officials say

"...this out to you live on TV: What’s the probability down the road, knowing what we know about our..."

May 17, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Trial Over Murder of Mike Ramos Will Proceed in Austin, Judge Decides

Defendant didn’t prove too much prejudice in the county

"...“so pervasive and prejudicial as to create a reasonable probability that an impartial jury” could not be found in..."

Sept. 15, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Death Row Inmate Fights to Have His Childhood Abuse Considered by a Jury

Anibal Canales’ jury didn’t know him, only his crime

"...man before them, there is a more than reasonable probability that at least one would have found a lifetime..."

April 3, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

The Mayor’s Race Offers Clear Choices on How Austin Should Grow

Election marks a critical juncture on the way to Austin's future

"...30 years of high-profile public service, and in all probability more familiar to Austin voters (who tend to be..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Luv Doc: Hard on Leos

Maybe it’s time to ditch the astrolabe

"...homeowner … in Pflugerville. There is a really high-percentage probability he doesn't read this column. Touché. People who have..."

Aug. 12, 2022 Column by The Luv Doc

The Luv Doc: A One-Way Ticket to Johnson City

Are yuppies still a thing?

"...have to figure that there is a strong statistical probability that a certain number of women on West Sixth..."

July 8, 2022 Column by The Luv Doc

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