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Forum: Other Other Topics 11-21-2007, 04:27 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 1,625
Posted By MtDon
Re: getting fast cars in automatic....

You are not a tool.

Maybe a bit of a wimp to ask. /images/graemlins/smile.gif

BTW, I have a Subaru Impreza sedan, with the sports pack, with an automatic transmission. I have a hard time...
Forum: Probability 11-13-2007, 07:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 79
Posted By MtDon
Re: The Unsinkable Titanic Thompson. Question about odds on page 142

Is the section you quote a quote of what Thompson said, or is it the author's explanation of the corrsct odds?

If it is a quote of what Thompson said, then some of the odds should be incorrect, in...
Forum: Brick and Mortar 11-04-2007, 06:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 64
Posted By MtDon
Re: NL games in Montana?

I live in Billings, MT, which is on the other side of the state, so don't have details on games near I-15.

But there are lots of small card rooms in Montana. All are small stakes because by law...
Forum: Poker Theory 10-12-2007, 03:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 97
Posted By MtDon
Re: ft of a $55 rebuy player tell.

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Again is the word I was looking for. Sorry I posted this on my iPhone. Didnt realize my spelling meant more then the poker qustieon at hand.....

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Hey, I acually thought...
Forum: Science, Math, and Philosophy 10-12-2007, 02:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 84
Posted By MtDon
Re: Excel noob needs help w/ titration graph

I think all you need to do is use the "XY scatter plot."

I have the 2003 version of Excel, and all I needed to do was insert a chart, select "XY scatter plot," then select the three columns as the...
Forum: Other Other Topics 09-28-2007, 07:43 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 589
Posted By MtDon
Re: People who should be more famous than they are

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Leo Szilard
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le%C3%B3_Szil%C3%A1rd

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Totally. It always bugged me when kids would do projects on Einstein's involvement with the...
Forum: Psychology 09-27-2007, 03:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 195
Posted By MtDon
Re: Speech play

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I play live a lot, and was wondering how to interpret a lot of the common forms of speech play that occur. In particular, these statements:

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1) "Do you want me...
Forum: Brick and Mortar 07-21-2007, 05:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 67
Posted By MtDon
Re: Ethical question

In my opinion, what you did was a bit unethical, since you lied. It could be considered a VERY mild angle shoot.

The thing is, since action took place after you, all you needed to say was "No,...
Forum: Small Stakes Limit 06-18-2007, 05:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 58
Posted By MtDon
Re: Average Rake Low Limit B&M vs. My Local Cardhouse (?)

In answer to how it compares to other B&M games:

Most places I've played at take a percentage of the pot , up to a maximum rake.

Usually 10%, $4 max. Some places $5 max, a very few $3 max. ...
Forum: Other Other Topics 06-18-2007, 12:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 44
Posted By MtDon
Re: (x-post from BF&I) If you would be so kind...investing, the essentials

As a poker player, you need to be objective. Same in investing.

You can either gamble for high returns with the odds against you, or invest for moderate returns with the odds in your favor.
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Forum: Other Other Topics 06-17-2007, 10:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 83
Posted By MtDon
Re: responsibily question

Zero, nada, nothing.
Forum: Science, Math, and Philosophy 06-05-2007, 06:28 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 269
Posted By MtDon
Re: The Bent Coin

David writes: [ QUOTE ]
I don't think this discussion will have legs because I don't think jason's esoteric comments about probability interest many people here. But I do want to give a precise...
Forum: Other Other Topics 05-23-2007, 08:17 PM
Replies: 702
Views: 2,867
Posted By MtDon
Re: Prs to be making me less broke? Financial Follies

You say you like construction.

Try to get a job in heavy construction, such as highway construction or industrial plant construction. Even better, a job in an oil field.

Try going directly to...
Forum: Probability 05-21-2007, 04:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 62
Posted By MtDon
Re: royal flop odds??

Another way of determining it:

The first card dealt must be either an A, K, Q, J, or T: 20 out of 52.

If the first card makes a royal flush possible, then the next card needs to be one of the...
Forum: Psychology 05-16-2007, 03:29 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 481
Posted By MtDon
Re: Things you can say to tilt people

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One guy on another thread said when he sucks out on a huge pot against someone he can't stand, he says "pass the sherbert, herbert". That cracked me up.

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That's...
Forum: Probability 05-15-2007, 03:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 89
Posted By MtDon
Re: assumming......

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youre a break even player
what are the chances
of losing 60 sessions in a row?

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I don't know off hand how to calculate that.

But, I'm pretty certain that more...
Forum: EDF 05-13-2007, 06:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 429
Posted By MtDon
Re: So my dad gave me some investing books

A MUST READ for investing in stocks is "The Intelligent Asset Allocator," by William Bernstein. Shows the reasons for investing in low fee index mutual funds and how to build a diversified portfolio...
Forum: Brick and Mortar 05-10-2007, 04:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 106
Posted By MtDon
Re: Casinos (with poker) between Dallas and Las Vegas?

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there are casinos w/poker near albuquerque, nm.

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West side of ABQ is Route 66 casino, with poker. That is on I-40, you'll pass it on your way. If you want to...
Forum: Probability 05-10-2007, 02:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 150
Posted By MtDon
Re: Simple Probabilty Question

I need some clarification.

What is meant by the "probability distribution of P"?

Do you mean "What is the best estimate of the probability P?"

Or do you mean "What is the best function f(p)...
Forum: Probability 05-10-2007, 01:07 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 150
Posted By MtDon
Re: Simple Probabilty Question

I haven't studied probability since college, so I guess I must be missing something.

You have a set of 100 data points of 0's and 1's.

It is known that 0 and 1 are the only values that can...
Forum: Brick and Mortar 12-09-2006, 03:36 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 291
Posted By MtDon
Re: Frat Boy Chip Shuffle

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The coolest thing live is watching the frat boy chip shuffle. Very intimidating...

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Is this different from a regular chip shuffle?

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Forum: Science, Math, and Philosophy 11-29-2006, 07:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 55
Posted By MtDon
Re: My Brother\'s New Religion: Categorize

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He's an Gnostic Christian.

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The OP doesn't mention what his brother believes about Jesus, only that his brother is an ex- Catholic. You can not infer that he is a...
Forum: Poker Theory 10-26-2006, 07:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 83
Posted By MtDon
Re: Analysing an unfamilar poker game.

I didn't really want to get into the specifics of the Shanghai game being offered. I've run into other seldom played games and have wondered about how to analyse them too.

But since you asked, it...
Forum: Poker Theory 10-26-2006, 06:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 83
Posted By MtDon
Analysis of an unfamilar poker game.

I am posting this because a poker room I like to play in is now offering a (new to me) game called "Shanghai." Shanghai is a holdem variant where everyone gets dealt 2 hole cards, betting, flop is 2...
Forum: Poker Theory 10-26-2006, 05:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 76
Posted By MtDon
Re: Live Straddle

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how do straddles work really? Do you have to announce it to the dealer or do you just put it out there?

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Where I play, you just have to put the chips out there. But it...
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