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obiwanobiwan (248 D)
03 Oct 13 UTC
NFL Week 5: Pick 'em--Wherein, Hey, There Are Actually a Lot of Good/Interesting Games!
So we kick off the week tonight with a game which looked like crap at the beginning of the year and now...looks slightly less like crap with the Bills and Browns going at it. Seattle meets Indy, the Niners and Texans square off on Sunday Night, the Raiders and Chargers play a LATER Sunday Night game no one outside California will watch, Pats/Bengals, Lions/Packers, and so on...so, once again, we ask you to...PICK 'EM!
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krellin (80 DX)
02 Oct 13 UTC
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Federal Education Spending
We'll starting cutting the budget here...No more Dept of "Education"

http://www.cato.org/blog/should-americas-ceos-listen-ed-sec-arne-duncan?utm_content=buffer44265&utm_source=buffer&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Buffer
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Hamilton Brian (811 D(B))
07 Oct 13 UTC
Openings for a learning game
I enjoyed both the School of War and Dojo of War experiences this summer. Doing both at the same time was idiocy on my part, and I still owe an EoG for Dojo. However, the amount of learning was good, and humbling. I am proposing another learning game.
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steephie22 (182 D(S))
05 Oct 13 UTC
Best way to make more money out of money?
So there's a bunch of money I'm not planning to spend for at least 2 years. Can I best keep it on a bank account as usual or are there more lucrative options that have about the same risk level as a bank account (practically none, since in this case the government returns the money if the bank goes boom)?
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Yonni (136 D(S))
07 Oct 13 UTC
Advice on building a media server
Figure there must be some expertise on this forum...
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tendmote (100 D(B))
06 Oct 13 UTC
When is it OK to start watching basketball again?
I stopped watching basketball altogether after the LeBron James "Decision" and strike-shortened season turned the NBA into a soap opera telenovela. Is the nonsense over yet? Are people playing basketball again? Like they mean business? Is there a new Bill Laimbeer out there fouling out and taking a bow before a booing crowd?
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redhouse1938 (429 D)
07 Oct 13 UTC
Interesting Poll
What would happen if during an election between two candidates for a political office a poll was held, where instead of preference for either candidate, people could "mix" the candidates, assigning percentages to each..? That should yield interesting and data on your electorate distribution..
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semck83 (229 D(B))
07 Oct 13 UTC
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Interview with Antonin Scalia
I thought this was a very interesting interview. I'm sure many here hate the man, but irrespective of that, he's always interesting. So I thought I'd post this for y'all.

http://nymag.com/news/features/antonin-scalia-2013-10/
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NigeeBaby (100 D(G))
07 Oct 13 UTC
Why is John Kerry a twat?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-24424933
"I think it's a credit to the Assad regime, frankly. It's a good beginning and we welcome a good beginning."
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MadMarx (36299 D(G))
29 Sep 13 UTC
Anonymous/Blind GR Challenge Tournament
If you post in this thread, you will be automatically disqualified from participating, you must PM me your interest. More info within.
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bo_sox48 (5202 DMod(G))
29 Sep 13 UTC
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Okay, guess I'm out.
MadMarx (36299 D(G))
30 Sep 13 UTC
ANONYMOUS (obviously), Classic, WTA, 36 hour phases, 143 point bet.

**** Do NOT discuss if you are joining/playing in this Tournament with anyone (other than me), PLEASE!!!! ****

I will accept interest via PM only, for at least one full week. I will play in *at least* 50% of the games (though I may play in them all!), and in at least two games.

All of my games will be relatively equally competitive, meaning that if those ranked GR #2, #3, #4 and #5 are in the tournament, and I'm playing two games, then two of them will be in one game and two of them in the other.

If there are six total games, and I'm in three, then I will be playing against the 18 highest GR ranked that sign up, all three games being relatively equally competitive.

Questions/Comments/Concerns? PM me and I will respond, and post in this thread if it seems appropriate.

Let's do this, three months is a long time for me to not play!! ;-)
MadMarx (36299 D(G))
30 Sep 13 UTC
bo_sox, and anyone else not interested, feel free to bump this thread throughout the next week, thanks!!
Draugnar (0 DX)
30 Sep 13 UTC
Seeing as I don't have the points to play, I will keep it bumped up for you MadMarx.
jmo1121109 (3812 D)
30 Sep 13 UTC
I wish I had the time to play in one of these. And good to see you back to playing games after your 3 month break MM!
MadMarx (36299 D(G))
30 Sep 13 UTC
Sorry, Draugnar, and thanks!

jmo, I think I'm jumping the gun by about a month, but what's a guy to do?
MadMarx (36299 D(G))
30 Sep 13 UTC
FYI's:

We'll use October's overall GR.

In round one, anyone that PMs me will get at most one game.

At most, 5 people that PM me won't get a game, since I will create as many games as possible from those that PM me (if I have 6 left, I will play with those 6).

Round two will be voluntary (I will contact those that qualify via PM to see if they are interested in moving on), each person agreeing to play in round two will get at most one game, and a victor will be crowned based only on round two.
abgemacht (1076 D(G))
30 Sep 13 UTC
Wait, does this mean MM won't be playing? : )
MadMarx (36299 D(G))
30 Sep 13 UTC
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Hello, ab, I'm above the rules, even my own, you should know that, especially since you made the same joke two years ago!
abgemacht (1076 D(G))
30 Sep 13 UTC
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If you're going to keep making the same threads, I don't see why I shouldn't keep making the same comments.

Welcome back and enjoy your games!
MadMarx (36299 D(G))
30 Sep 13 UTC
You got me there, and thanks! :-)

With the inaugural Anonymous Blind Invitational, two years ago, I ended up starting 7 games at once... Which is why this time I said I'd play at least 50%, to give myself a bit of an out, don't think I can handle more than four, and two sounds ideal (knock on wood)...
MadMarx (36299 D(G))
30 Sep 13 UTC
Nice response so far, especially for late on a Sunday, keep the interest coming my way, we're going to have some great games!!
josunice (3702 D(S))
30 Sep 13 UTC
Almost got me thinking of joining a press game, again... no wait... not falling off the wagon... cold turkey on that painful experience... hope we can get you over to the darkside again soon (i.e. Gunboat)...
I just can't afford to be in a game now, sorry!
ghug (5068 D(B))
30 Sep 13 UTC
Highly recommend these. They usually make for some fun games.
MadMarx (36299 D(G))
30 Sep 13 UTC
All are welcome to sign up, and as ghug says, these are typically very fun games!
MadMarx (36299 D(G))
30 Sep 13 UTC
I'm currently filling a third game, keep the interest coming!
MadMarx (36299 D(G))
30 Sep 13 UTC
Quality competition awaits, if you're up for the Challenge...
Draugnar (0 DX)
01 Oct 13 UTC
Bumping for MadMarx.
MadMarx (36299 D(G))
01 Oct 13 UTC
Thanks, Draugnar!

Filling a fourth game now, let's go people, the more the merrier!!
MadMarx (36299 D(G))
01 Oct 13 UTC
If you're looking to increase your GR, give yourself the chance at a bigger payout by playing me, especially since I haven't won a press game for nearly two years!! ;-)
ghug (5068 D(B))
01 Oct 13 UTC
It's true, that dirty commie Marx believes in the equal distribution of GR resources to the people.

Evidence: My GR
Draugnar (0 DX)
01 Oct 13 UTC
Bumping yet again
MadMarx (36299 D(G))
01 Oct 13 UTC
We need more people, eight games is not too many, let's go people!!
Draugnar (0 DX)
01 Oct 13 UTC
bump
MadMarx (36299 D(G))
01 Oct 13 UTC
Game four almost full, let's keep it going...
MadMarx (36299 D(G))
02 Oct 13 UTC
Five more days to sign up, but the sooner the better...
Draugnar (0 DX)
02 Oct 13 UTC
bump
MadMarx (36299 D(G))
02 Oct 13 UTC
My wife may be pregnant any day now, and I'll hang it up for several years, let's play a game while I'm still around!
MadMarx (36299 D(G))
03 Oct 13 UTC
Lots of quality competition, if you're up for a Challenge, I have a game for you!

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The Fox (115 D)
06 Oct 13 UTC
1day 50pts WTA
I was looking for a fair paced standard diplomacy game to enter, but there were none, so here it is. Come one come all
gameID=127129
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blankflag (0 DX)
02 Oct 13 UTC
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reputation
i think you can get along fine until you pass a certain threshold of douchebaggery, then you get a reputation, and a flood of stories get brought up in everyday gossip and your cause is lost.

so does anybody have strategies for maximizing douchebaggery without losing reputation? i think the only hope is to conform. if you are a nonconformist, then any small thing will seem big because people will constantly hear of it because you are often talked about.
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redhouse1938 (429 D)
21 Sep 13 UTC
Mercilessness
for those responsible

http://edition.cnn.com/2013/09/21/world/africa/kenya-mall-gunbattle/index.html?hpt=hp_t1
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Putin33 (111 D)
06 Oct 13 UTC
European migration policy is a disgrace
http://www.dw.de/search-postponed-for-migrant-shipwreck-victims-in-lampedusa/a-17135414
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Crazy Anglican (1067 D)
06 Oct 13 UTC
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My first triathlon tomorrow
I'm 46. What am I thinking?
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zultar (4180 DMod(P))
06 Oct 13 UTC
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String theory, God particle, A Capella, Agent Based Modeling and YOU
My wife, who's learning agent based modeling --> which makes my brain hurts<--, found these videos that just made my day.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rjbtsX7twc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtItBX1l1VY
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krellin (80 DX)
05 Oct 13 UTC
Gov Shutdown? 83% Disagree...
http://washingtonexaminer.com/wheres-sense-of-crisis-in-a-17-percent-government-shutdown/article/2536862

That's right, 83% of Federal Spending is still flowing. Time to take the 17% that is "non-essential" and give it to the states where it belongs, or let private industry perform the same functions.
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LakersFan (899 D)
06 Oct 13 UTC
17/17 tournament thread
What happened to it? Did I mistakenly mute it or something?
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2ndWhiteLine (2606 D(B))
12 Sep 13 UTC
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Daily Big Lebowski Reading
For those of us who may not get as much from the Bible, but still like reading something every day.
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steephie22 (182 D(S))
04 Oct 13 UTC
Animal Day dilemma
This day makes me wonder: what's better for the animals? Buy biological meat instead of standard meat or donate the money you would otherwise pay extra to an organisation supporting animals? Discuss.
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philcore (317 D(S))
05 Oct 13 UTC
where are the stars?
The threads that I've posted on no longer have stars next to them. Did I miss a discussion about this? Did I even comment on said discussion and just can't find it because the star is gone?
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SantaClausowitz (360 D)
03 Oct 13 UTC
Place your bets
Who fired the shots at the capital?
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bo_sox48 (5202 DMod(G))
05 Oct 13 UTC
Tell Me This Isn't the Play of the Year
http://nesn.com/2013/10/smus-garrett-gilbert-completes-unbelievable-two-point-conversion-to-force-overtime-video/
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NigeeBaby (100 D(G))
04 Oct 13 UTC
Stop paying the politicians
Politicians keep paid to do a job. If they stop doing that job why not stop paying them ........ there won't so many tea parties then if they have no money.
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SantaClausowitz (360 D)
01 Oct 13 UTC
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Who else isn't allowed to work tomorrow?
… or get paid?
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obiwanobiwan (248 D)
28 Sep 13 UTC
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10 Years Ago...
Give 1 pop culture thing you liked 10 years ago you now like less/dislike, and then 1 pop culture thing you disliked/liked less 10 years ago that you now like.
Give 1 religious/political thought/stance you agreed with 10 years ago that you now disagree with, and 1 religious/political thought/stance you disagreed with that you now agree with.
And to cap it off--1 book that's risen in your estimation over the last 10 years, and 1 that's fallen.
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fulhamish (4134 D)
04 Oct 13 UTC
Isolationism
I don't know all that much about American history (self evident some might say), but I found this piece in the New York Review of Books challanged some of my preconceptions. The piece is a review of a recently published book on the New Deal. I found this section on isolationism as a function of US sectionalism particularly thought provoking -
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obiwanobiwan (248 D)
02 Oct 13 UTC
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LET'S GO PITTSBURGH PIRATES!
We have far more important things to worry about--I'll just leave the government shutdown talk for you all...you can probably guess who I back anyway--but for now, let's take a minute and unite in rooting the Pittsburgh Pirates on tonight! After *21 YEARS* of futility, they've FINALLY made it back to the postseason for this Wild Card Playoff against the Reds! The Mets were out of this before the season began...so let's all root for the Buccos (and their long-suffering fans!)
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bo_sox48 (5202 DMod(G))
03 Oct 13 UTC
Kill Your Neighbor for Bitcoins
THIS IS AWESOME.

http://news.yahoo.com/silk-road-website-dealt-drugs-guns-assassins-bitcoins-190640637--abc-news-topstories.html
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bo_sox48 (5202 DMod(G))
02 Oct 13 UTC
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RIP Tom Clancy
Legendary.
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