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Forum: Other Other Topics 10-06-2007, 01:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 133
Posted By Phaedrus
Re: learning chess

I was in the same position 3 years ago and I tried everything...

Best Books:
Logical Chess Move by Move by Chernev
Idiot's Guide to Chess by Wolfe (not the Dummies book!)
Amateur's Mind by...
Forum: EDF 04-26-2007, 01:50 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 1,192
Posted By Phaedrus
Re: Autism

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conspiracies involving dozens of people do not stay quiet or secret and do not exist.

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I did a lot of research on this topic when my son was born and it was quite an eye...
Forum: Internet Gambling 08-04-2006, 03:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 131
Posted By Phaedrus
Re: Pacific still worthwhile??

Pacific won't release a small cashout for me until I provide them with a photocopy of both sides of my credit card and driver's license. This really pisses me off.

I'm not playing there any more...
Forum: Internet Gambling 08-03-2006, 11:50 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 34
Posted By Phaedrus
Sending ID to Pacific Poker?

Pacific Poker has demanded a photocopy of my credit card (front and back)and of my driver's licence or passport in order for me to make a small cashout.

Is this legit? I'm not too happy about...
Forum: Other Other Topics 05-18-2006, 12:16 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 156
Posted By Phaedrus
Re: has anyone noticed this phenomenon?

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i want to mention that i'm not tailgating the guy. i hate that [censored]. i'm about 30 feet behind him.

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30 ft? That's about two car lengths. You can't get by him for 8...
Forum: Other Other Topics 05-13-2006, 11:39 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 173
Posted By Phaedrus
Re: Best way to open a beer without a bottle opener?

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Grip beer bottle tightly near the top of the neck. Place lighter under lid. Use the top of your index finger (still gripping the bottle) as a fulcrum, and pry the damn lid off.

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Forum: Other Other Topics 05-08-2006, 11:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 60
Posted By Phaedrus
Re: Writing a book

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I'm pretty sure the ending is going to be something like, the protagonist finally hunts down the antagonist, kills her, and then breaks down and realizes how far he has gone (become what...
Forum: Other Other Topics 05-07-2006, 07:18 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 338
Posted By Phaedrus
Re: How do I deal with LA street gangs?

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You should always follow the 30 foot rule.

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This is excellent advice. A little paranoia is a good thing sometimes. Just ask the OOT guy who got sucker punched in D.C. a...
Forum: Other Other Topics 05-01-2006, 03:41 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 359
Posted By Phaedrus
Re: famous lines that were never said

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another goood example is the popular belief that Al Gore claimed to have invented the internet.

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The actual Gore line is: "During my service in the United States Congress, I...
Forum: Other Other Topics 04-28-2006, 12:50 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 293
Posted By Phaedrus
Re: Help me bench 225 in a week

If your max is really 205 then you're toast. But you don't know that your max is 205. It could very well be 225+ already and you just need to do some of the things already mentioned in order to be in...
Forum: Other Other Topics 04-27-2006, 10:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 77
Posted By Phaedrus
Re: Consciously controlling your actions in dreams

I don't know if this is the same thing but on two occasions I have been having conversations with people I know in a dream when suddenly I remember that the person I'm talking to is dead.

At this...
Forum: Other Other Topics 04-26-2006, 06:49 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 355
Posted By Phaedrus
Re: Movie sequels you\'d like to see made but probably won\'t ever happen

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Forum: Other Other Topics 04-25-2006, 10:33 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 292
Posted By Phaedrus
Re: Neighbor has loud parties \'till 4 am... he\'s a [censored] cop

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I'd say just go over and talk to him next time, there's a chance that he could be pretty cool about it.

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What planet are you from?
Forum: Other Other Topics 04-24-2006, 07:16 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 342
Posted By Phaedrus
Re: Tips to avoid \'Ugly American\'-ness, please.

The fact that you asked the question means you'll be fine. Just be yourself.
Forum: Other Other Topics 04-24-2006, 11:51 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 208
Posted By Phaedrus
Re: Boarding Planes with Large Cash

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Large cash amounts being delcared in the Vegas airport are probably more common than they might be in other cities.

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Stay far away from Miami...
Forum: Other Other Topics 04-22-2006, 11:28 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 357
Posted By Phaedrus
Re: World\'s 50 best restaruants listed. Which ones have you been to?

Dumb question:

Why are these restaurants so inexpensive? (e.g. French Laundry is $125-150 (http://www.sterba.net/yountville/frenchlaundry/update/menu.html)/person for a full multi-course meal)
...
Forum: Other Other Topics 04-19-2006, 01:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 87
Posted By Phaedrus
Re: Hey old people (30+) .................drinking question

then: passed-out drunk several times a week

now: half bottle of wine at the end of the day several times a week

I think there are three main reasons for the change:

1. Doesn't feel as good...
Forum: Other Other Topics 04-12-2006, 05:33 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 313
Posted By Phaedrus
Re: My Very Bad Trip to DC Trip Report (Rather Long, One Ugly Pic)

Why include all the irrelevant details (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaggy_dog_story) about the drive?
Forum: Other Other Topics 04-12-2006, 02:43 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 898
Posted By Phaedrus
Re: uncircumcised men...how to tell women

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I'm circumsized. If I have a boy, I won't be having him circumsized. I just think it's pointless and painful to the baby.

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I found this an incredibly difficult decision...
Forum: Other Other Topics 04-09-2006, 07:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 137
Posted By Phaedrus
Re: Does anyone else in OOT really love math?

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On that note, any math grads know of any books that someone like me would enjoy AND be able to understand?

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The obvious answer:

Godel, Escher, Bach, Douglas Hofstadter...
Forum: Other Other Topics 04-09-2006, 04:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 64
Posted By Phaedrus
Beef Wellington?

I'm making a special birthday dinner and was thinking of Beef Wellington. Sounds like a winner but I've never had it before. Good idea?
Forum: Other Other Topics 04-07-2006, 11:45 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 416
Posted By Phaedrus
Re: Snakes on a Plane Trailer

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Poster Collection (http://finestdrops.livejournal.com/234837.html)


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Awesome
Forum: Other Other Topics 04-06-2006, 11:59 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 233
Posted By Phaedrus
Re: Tiffany

ABC
Forum: Other Other Topics 04-06-2006, 11:48 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 591
Posted By Phaedrus
Re: Best Speech in Movie History

Meatballs:

TRIPPER(Bill Murray): And even if we win, if we win, HAH! Even if we play so far above our heads that our noses bleed for a week to ten days; even if God in Heaven above points his hand...
Forum: Other Other Topics 04-06-2006, 03:41 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 239
Posted By Phaedrus
Re: My sister\'s quasi-fiance is a cheap $%@#*!

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It's LV for Pete's sake! Is that the place to worry about a lousy $100?

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I'm guessing you have your credit cards max'd out and are upside-down on your car loan. Maybe you...
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