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Forum: Other Other Topics 12-01-2005, 02:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 33
Posted By captswifty
Re: TradeWars

I used to play so much LORD and TradeWars back in the early nineties. I think I usually logged on to 10-12 BBSes every day to play both. Yeah, I was a dork, but this sure brings back some memories.
Forum: Other Other Topics 11-25-2005, 02:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 38
Posted By captswifty
Re: \"HDTV compatible\"

Yeah, I'm not sure if it does. Mine doesn't have an HD tuner, but it's three years old. I looked at the specs and it didn't say anything about a built-in HD tuner. In my experience that doesn't...
Forum: Other Other Topics 11-25-2005, 02:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 38
Posted By captswifty
Re: \"HDTV compatible\"

I have a 3 year old model of that TV, and I like it a lot. The really nice thing is the stretch modes of the TV. If you're watching a non-HD program in 4:3, there are several modes to stretch the...
Forum: Other Other Topics 11-19-2005, 04:06 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 157
Posted By captswifty
Re: What would be your baseball entrance theme?

Guns 'N Roses - Welcome to the Jungle
Forum: Other Other Topics 11-19-2005, 04:05 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 102
Posted By captswifty
Re: lasik recovery time

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Lasik is destructive surgery.

My father (who is a eye surgeon in the uk) says you want to be slightly shortsighted before age 40 because your vision will get worse with age, typically...
Forum: Other Other Topics 11-18-2005, 05:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 26
Posted By captswifty
Re: Product Serivce/Replacement Plans +EV or -EV

I bought a $3500 rear projection HDTV from Best Buy about three years ago. The service plan was $299, so I figured that it would be worth it at less than 10% of the cost. Two months ago, I had one of...
Forum: Other Other Topics 11-16-2005, 11:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 79
Posted By captswifty
Re: If I don\'t care about HDTV, is this a good deal?

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Off topic slightly, how many shows are in HDTV over there?

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Most non-reality primetime shows, plus most NFL games, NASCAR, some baseball, hockey, and basketball. There are...
Forum: Other Other Topics 11-16-2005, 02:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 26
Posted By captswifty
Re: Last Call

Last call about 1:30 - 1:45 and kick everyone out about 2:15 - 2:30.
Forum: Other Other Topics 11-16-2005, 03:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 22
Posted By captswifty
Re: If anyone has a book summary of

Did you try www.clancyfaq.com (http://www.clacyfaq.com/) ?
Forum: Brick and Mortar 11-15-2005, 02:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 148
Posted By captswifty
Re: Vegas NL game question

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I'm pretty sure if that happened to me I'd have spent the night in jail after throwing my chair at Laak.

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Yes.
Forum: Brick and Mortar 11-11-2005, 05:48 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 234
Posted By captswifty
Re: Do you get $1 chips for a 3/6 game at a casino?

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If I win several big pots, people tend to need to rebuy so I sell them their chips back for cash.

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The casino allows you to sell your chips to other players if you're not...
Forum: Other Other Topics 11-10-2005, 11:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 229
Posted By captswifty
Re: No hot water

I agree with you. Most states have tenants rights laws that specify things like being able to heat the property above 65 degrees and having 110 degree water. Explain to them politely that you can't...
Forum: Other Other Topics 11-10-2005, 08:25 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 150
Posted By captswifty
Re: Rate These New(er) Primetime Sitcoms

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I've seen this show and I'm pretty sure the name is the only thing the same.

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There is some stuff based off of what's in the book, but you're right - most of the stuff is...
Forum: Other Other Topics 11-10-2005, 08:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 236
Posted By captswifty
Re: Purchasing a dvr without the monthly fee

Get the DVR from DirecTV. If you get one right now, they're still TiVo boxes with TiVo software (that will change in a couple of months). The $6 per month is totally worth it. It doesn't seem like...
Forum: Other Other Topics 11-10-2005, 02:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 64
Posted By captswifty
Re: asia carrera

I can't speak for everyone, but I knew most of it.
Forum: Other Other Topics 11-10-2005, 01:48 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 150
Posted By captswifty
Re: Rate These New(er) Primetime Sitcoms

I'm a fan of Kitchen Confidental on Fox. I think it comes back from a hiatus because of baseball next week. I started watching it because I liked Anthony Bourdain's book of the same name, and that's...
Forum: Other Other Topics 11-10-2005, 01:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 54
Posted By captswifty
Re: Looking for a web designer.

You're probably going to get one of the worst websites in the world if you're only looking to spend that much. Web designers usually charge anywhere from $50-$120 per hour, depending on their skill...
Forum: Brick and Mortar 11-04-2005, 04:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 138
Posted By captswifty
Re: Vegas Free Wi-Fi?

I'm posting this right now from Krispy Kreme on Fremont Street. I'm sure they want you to buy a doughnut or something, but it's free.
Forum: Other Other Topics 10-28-2005, 03:20 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 256
Posted By captswifty
Re: What do you do in the shower?!

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I passed out in the shower when I laid down for a second.

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this is awesome. "I'll, i'll... just rest here for a minute, on the floor of my...
Forum: Other Other Topics 10-28-2005, 01:49 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 156
Posted By captswifty
Re: Working at Coke and drining Pepsi

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It used to be worse though. Before they didn't want their employees drinking anything but pepsi products whether they were working or not. He told me that a manager saw an employee...
Forum: Other Other Topics 10-28-2005, 01:32 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 419
Posted By captswifty
Forum: Other Other Topics 10-28-2005, 01:28 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 419
Posted By captswifty
Re: A quick question for college students about encouragment

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the instructor gave you a very good note and let you know exactly what you have to do to excel in his class. That's his job. Holding your hand, is not.

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Does no one read...
Forum: Home Poker 10-26-2005, 11:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 83
Posted By captswifty
Re: Home Tourney Chip Count/Denominations

Just give everyone T1000 chips, and add a 5/10 round at the begining. Each player starts off with 100 times the big blind. If you want the tournament to last a little longer, you can always make the...
Forum: Home Poker 09-25-2005, 02:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 171
Posted By captswifty
Re: How do deal with this guy

I wouldn't worry about it. In the long run, this guy is going to lose much more than he wins with that strategy. He'll never win more than $40, but he can lose $100 each session.

As for taking...
Forum: Brick and Mortar 08-08-2005, 09:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 366
Posted By captswifty
Re: You make the call

Did the chips go in front of your cards? If they did, then it's pretty fair to rule it a call.
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