Forum: Books and Publications
11-29-2007, 09:41 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 165
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Forum: EDF
08-24-2007, 01:44 AM
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Replies: 120
Views: 589
Re: Showtime\'s \"Califronication\"
Love the nakedness. One of the funniest shows on right now. But I agree with a couple of other posters who think they would run out of jokes. At some point his life will have to move forward and...
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Forum: EDF
08-24-2007, 01:34 AM
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Replies: 93
Views: 302
Re: What would you do if you didn\'t need money?
I'd try to earn more money. I know it sounds silly to some people, but I don't really care about money. I care about the game of acquiring it. That's what's fun to me. That's what I live for.
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Forum: EDF
08-12-2007, 11:57 PM
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Replies: 76
Views: 286
Re: A lifetime of must reads
"Gödel, Escher, Bach, an Eternal Golden Braid by Douglas Hofstadter"
He didn't ask for books that take a lifetime to read.
Seriously,
I am Charlotte Simmons Tom Wolfe
Angela's Ashes ...
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Forum: EDF
08-07-2007, 09:49 AM
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Replies: 60
Views: 243
Re: London visit advice
Yeah, I'm here now. Staying at a small place in Chelsea called Sydney House.
So far I've seen Winchester Palace (Parliament building), Winchester Abbey, the Churchill Museum and Cabinet War...
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Forum: EDF
08-03-2007, 02:22 AM
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Replies: 216
Views: 1,450
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Forum: Travel
08-02-2007, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 130
Re: Driving across the U.S.
I-70 through Utah, then North to Grand Canyon Best scenery in the country IMO.
The Arch in St. Louis has a great Louis and Clark Museum at the base. I also recommend the Budweiser Brewery tour....
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Forum: EDF
08-02-2007, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 60
Views: 243
Re: London visit advice
Thanks samsdmf and Analyst, those great. I never mind saving money, and like you guessed, I couldn't even name a current production, let alone have my heart set on one.
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Forum: EDF
08-02-2007, 06:15 AM
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Replies: 60
Views: 243
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Forum: EDF
08-01-2007, 03:12 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 243
Re: London visit advice
"What are you interested in, museums, historical sites, architecture, etc? Most stuff will have some tourists, but some things are less touristy than others. "
I'm a big history buff, but I'm also...
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Forum: EDF
07-31-2007, 10:15 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 243
London visit advice
I'll be in London for 3 days next week. First time. What can I see that won't be crowded with tourists? More importantly, where should I eat? I'll be alone and don't care about price. I'm...
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Forum: EDF
07-25-2007, 01:16 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 206
Re: Romantic things to do in Vegas...
Not sure if this was mentioned, but Lake Las Vegas is very nice. And different. A couple of casinos, a few fine restaurants, and a very nice lake for a romantic walk. It's also about 10 degrees...
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Forum: EDF
07-23-2007, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 174
Views: 2,017
Re: What will make you happy?
I've seen many parts of the world. The happiest people, by far, are in Thailand. This is because 90% of them are Buddhists, I think. Buddhism teaches that wanting things, desires, and having...
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Forum: EDF
07-17-2007, 03:22 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 137
Re: INS marriages
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exactly, it's easy to get a visa for canada/western europe/australia, but almost impossible to get legal residency. it's harder to get a visa for the usa, but much easier to get...
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Forum: EDF
07-17-2007, 03:20 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 137
Re: INS marriages
I think these stats are incomplete without knowing the number of people who would like to apply for a visa or residency. To determine how difficult it is to gain permanent residency somewhere, you...
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Forum: EDF
07-17-2007, 01:43 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 137
Re: INS marriages
"(also, whoever said that the US has the toughest immigration policy in the world is simply talking crap - it is one of the most accepting of migrants. it is really only the anglo-western nations...
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Forum: EDF
07-16-2007, 03:45 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 111
Re: Ugh proposal dilemma
Why don't you take her to a nice but not over-the-top restaurant and ask her what she wants. You said she's been expecting it so much that you're very hesitant to put it off, so you wouldn't have...
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Forum: EDF
07-13-2007, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 137
Re: INS marriages
"do you have any sort of real evidence to back this claim up?"
No, and I should have included more of a disclaimer than "I believe". The information came unsolicited from the mouth of an...
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Forum: EDF
07-13-2007, 05:28 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 137
Re: INS marriages
I believe that more people legally immigrate to the USA than all other countries combine, despite the USA being the toughest country to immigrate to.
"The interesting thing is that almost everyone...
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Forum: EDF
07-13-2007, 05:22 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 234
Re: suzzer\'s S.E. Asia story (part 1?)
"Her favorite cute quote though was "I love you too much""
For those who don't know, "too much" simmply means "very much". She's not implying she wishes she loved him less.
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Forum: High Stakes Limit
05-22-2007, 05:31 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 382
Re: possibly standard 1-2 hand @ bellagio
"Two reasons:
1. There is no guarantee the turn will get bet, especially when you happen to have the best hand.
2. You can fade a raise on the flop easily because it could just be a flush draw,...
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Forum: High Stakes Limit
05-22-2007, 02:52 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 382
Re: possibly standard 1-2 hand @ bellagio
Why does everyone always want to raise this hand on the flop? Not only will you get more fold equity from hands you want out (2 overs, A4, A5) by calling the flop and raising on the turn, but...
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Forum: EDF
05-08-2007, 12:53 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 260
Re: Things to do in Vancouver
I forgot about the aquarium. Went there too, but only spent 20 minutes or so. Children everywhere. Could hardly walk.
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Forum: EDF
05-07-2007, 08:03 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 260
Re: Things to do in Vancouver
I enjoyed Joe Forte's (seafood). I think its on Robson near everything else.
There's a sky deck down near the water that was cool.
Capsilano (sp?) Bridge was crowded, touristy, and cheesy.
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Forum: EDF
04-27-2007, 11:09 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 253
Re: Stuff to do in Las Vegas
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Sorry if this hijacks, but I value your guys' opinions.
I'm taking my mom to Vegas for Mother's Day.
La Reve vs O
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Bellagio Champagne Brunch vs Wynn's.
Any thoughts?
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