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| May-19-17 | | technical draw: You know my cousin the art expert? Well he's between jobs and now works as a virtual patient. That's right, he is placed in a hospital and given certain symptoms to give to medical students, Then he evaluates their bedside manners and diagnosis. He says most of the medical students he sees are Indian or Pakistani. Now that's a good job, being in bed all day and complaining of fictitious ailments. Beats tending bar. |
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| May-19-17 | | thegoodanarchist: < technical draw: <thegoodanarchist> <Unemployed? hehe. nice try) <WannaBe> . I want to input my opinion on net neutrality but no matter how much I read about it I can't decide if I'm for or against it. You're my go to man on things technical. So what is it yes NN or no NN?> >That is SO MUCH PRESSURE!!
I am in favor of net neutrality.
I cannot say any more than that, sir. Otherwise, I will be stuck on here arguing with the crazies for 38 months. |
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| May-19-17 | | technical draw: I think I'll go pro net neutrality. Thanks tga. |
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May-22-17
 | | WannaBe: So, it all started with FIDE Grand Prix Moscow (2017) and then I did some research into this Fries/Chips/Crisps, which led me to something called Angels/Devils on Horsebacks. Tonight, I made Angels on Horsebacks with scallops. Still alive, I am. Must have not screwed up too bad(ly). |
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| May-22-17 | | technical draw: Big surprise seeing <WannaBe> on the leader board in the chess bookie game. Congratulations. I hope you stay there and don't become a cellar dweller like me. |
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May-22-17
| | WannaBe: <TD> Don't worry, I will fall out of the top, just a matter of when... Always happens. |
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May-22-17
| | WannaBe: I had no idea today's Bitcoin pizza day.
http://www.investopedia.com/news/bi... If you had bought $100 of Bitcoin 7 years ago, you would have $75M (That's right, Millions) today. Provide that you didn't get hacked, or lost it (Mt. Gox) http://www.cnbc.com/2017/05/22/bitc... If you had spend the same $100, bought FaceBook (FB) when it went IPO in 2012 you would have $260.35 as of today. Here are some of the (considered hot) companies that went IPO in 2010, same year as first Bitcoin transaction: MCP, HSFT, RP, YOKU, BSFT, QLIK, CIS, VRA, OAS, MMYT, ENV, FTM, MOTR, JKS, NOR, KH, HTHT, LEDS, DANG, ONE, SFUN, IPHI, ST, AMRS, FNGN https://www.fool.com/investing/gene... |
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May-27-17
| | WannaBe: Triple Header day, Ucla@Oregon, Cubs@LAD, ATL@SFG to wrap up the evening. =)) |
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May-27-17
| | WannaBe: So far so good, Ucla won at Eugene (U. of Oregon), LAD won at home vs Cubs. Now onto the SFG game. =)) |
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| May-29-17 | | thegoodanarchist: <Provide that you didn't get hacked, or lost it (Mt. Gox)> These are the very reasons I didn't buy bitcoin when it came out. In order not to get my $100 hacked, I lost out on $75M! Except I probably would have bout $1000 or more of it. And spent most of it. And sold out the rest, when it doubled. |
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| May-29-17 | | thegoodanarchist: "bought" not "bout" |
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May-29-17
| | WannaBe: Time for some Memorial Day afternoon bees-ball!! Ucla made it to the NCAA tournament (just barely...) will be playing in the Long Beach Regional. |
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May-31-17
| | WannaBe: Memo to self, next time car won't start, jiggle/turn the steering wheel first. |
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| Jun-03-17 | | Abdel Irada: ∞
<WannaBe: I know I am in the super minority here, but Java 1.8 Update 131 have just been confirmed (by me) to work with Chess Viewer Deluxe.> This is intended to be helpful, so please don't take offense. In your sentence above, "Java 1.8 Update 131" is singular, not plural, so it should be followed by "...<has> just been confirmed...." ∞ |
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| Jun-03-17 | | thegoodanarchist: < WannaBe: Memo to self, next time car won't start, jiggle/turn the steering wheel first.> Yes, but will you remember to go onto cg.com when it doesn't start? |
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Jun-03-17
| | WannaBe: <Abdel Irada> But I checked all 131 updates, plural. =))) No, seriously, I have hard time with noun/plural agreements and time tenses... And I insist on turning off spelling and grammar check so I will learn. Stupid English language. |
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| Jun-03-17 | | Abdel Irada: ∞
<WannaBe: <Abdel Irada> But I checked all 131 updates, plural. =)))No, seriously, I have hard time with noun/plural agreements and time tenses... And I insist on turning off spelling and grammar check so I will learn. Stupid English language.>
The English language isn't exactly stupid, but it's also not very logical. That's probably because language is the product of history rather than methodical planning, and English appeared from a particularly long and complex history. Subject-verb agreement can confound even native speakers, but I've noticed that it's particularly troublesome to people whose first language originates in east Asia. That, I suppose, is because the grammar in those languages is very different from that in English. There is no shame in finding English challenging. Keep working on the parts that give you trouble. But also realize that, although imperfect, your English is not at all bad. ∞ |
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| Jun-04-17 | | WinKing: Hi WannaBe,
Less than 2 days till Norway Chess!
Countdown to Norway...
https://www.timeanddate.com/countdo... Altibox Norway Chess 2017
♘Altibox♘Norway Chess 2017♗Altibox♗
This tournament will run from Jun. 6th thru Jun. 16th 2017. (9 Rounds) Participants include Anand, Aronian, Carlsen, Caruana, Giri, Karjakin,
Kramnik, Nakamura, So & Vachier-Lagrave
Average rating: 2797.05 - Category: XXII *****
*****
<<> Altibox Norway Chess 2017 <>> http://norwaychess.no/en
< 3 Prediction Contests: (Win virtual medals - Gold, Silver & Bronze) > *** User: lostemperor - Predict the
order the players will finish. Run & hosted by <lostemperor>.
(3 categories to medal in) ***
**User: Golden Executive -
Predict the result 1-0, 1/2, or 0-1. Run & hosted by <Golden Executive>.
(3 categories to medal in)
This year will be the 11th Anniversary for this contest!
(from 2007 to 2017 - 11 years running)**
*User: OhioChessFan - Predict
the result 1-0, 1/2, or 0-1 & the number of moves. (4 categories to medal
in). This contest is run by <chessmoron> & hosted by <OhioChessFan>.* *****
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Also, don't forget about <chessgames> ChessBookie game for this event.
He can't wait to take some or all of your chessbucks. ;) ChessBookie Game
Don't miss out on the fun for this Super Event!!! |
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Jun-07-17
| | WannaBe: OneLogin hacked:
http://www.zdnet.com/article/onelog... |
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Jun-09-17
| | WannaBe: More gory details from Uber and inner management and CEO. (Juicy read!!) https://finance.yahoo.com/news/uber... Along with Theranos, this is an interesting company to follow (news-wise). |
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Jun-11-17
| | WannaBe: LAD put up a 6 spot at the bottom of the 8th!! Wheeeeeeee. =) |
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Jun-12-17
| | WannaBe: Potentially big, big bomb shells coming tomorrow at Uber: http://www.sfgate.com/business/arti... Stay tuned. |
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Jun-12-17
| | WannaBe: Emil Michael, Senior Vice President at Uber is out. http://money.cnn.com/2017/06/12/tec... Methinkth the fun is just getting started at Uber. Stay tuned. |
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Jun-13-17
| | WannaBe: Travis Kalanik of Uber will take a leave of absence!! http://www.sfgate.com/business/arti... |
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| Jun-14-17 | | Robin01: <WannaBe> Did not get to do Derby Day this year. Just too busy I guess. I plan to next year. Sorry it took so long to get back to you. Hope you are doing well. |
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