Forum: Computer Technical Help
12-06-2005, 07:03 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 80
Digital video recorder, computer, or both?
I would like to enter the world of digital video recording. More specifically, I would like to get a TIVO-like device to replace my VCR, and transfer the content of my VHS tapes to DVDs. Before...
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Forum: Brick and Mortar
11-13-2005, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 91
Let\'s see Pink Floyd in Vegas 11/20
Actually, its the"Australian Pink Floyd" show, a Pink Floyd tribute band with an excellent reputation. Due to unexpected circumstances, I have an extra ticket to their 11/20 show (7:30pm Sunday) at...
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Forum: Brick and Mortar
11-13-2005, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 230
Re: Need help with Vegas shows
I saw George Wallace during my last Vegas visit and enjoyed the show. I also recommend the afternoon comedy/magic show of Mac King.
Regards,
MJS
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Forum: Brick and Mortar
06-06-2005, 04:12 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 185
Re: Good Food in Vegas
My favorite cheap buffet is the Orleans...crawfish and gumbo for lunch!
I also enjoyed the Aladdin buffet, which is a step up in price and quality. I was a bit disappointed there was no Indian...
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Forum: Televised Poker
06-04-2005, 09:07 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 133
Re: WSOP 2005 Rant...
I certainly agree that they are diminishing the special aura of the "World Series" by eliminating the less popular poker forms in favor of the one that attracts the most participants. No longer will...
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Forum: Televised Poker
06-04-2005, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 84
My RIO WSOP Adventure
Being a casino employee, and having finished in the money in the first WSOP event last year, I decided to make the trip again this year. I started the morning of the tournament by walking the strip...
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Forum: Internet Gambling
04-01-2005, 12:08 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 117
Newer is not necessarily better
I just discovered it is sometimes better to downdate than to update. When I first got my computer, I was able to multitable at PartyPoker without the program crashing within 10 minutes. At some...
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Forum: Internet Gambling
03-31-2005, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 117
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Forum: Internet Gambling
03-31-2005, 06:15 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 117
Re: Looking for Help with Computer Problem
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Flashing the BIOS didn’t fix it? Or you didn’t flash it? You must flash it or the memory will not work.
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Are you sure the memory will not work without flashing the BIOS? ...
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Forum: Internet Gambling
03-30-2005, 11:54 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 117
Re: Looking for Help with Computer Problem
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...you're gonna have to have a decent test done on the memory, either from a tech company with the capability, or with expensive specialized software (not microsoft or norton).
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Forum: Internet Gambling
03-29-2005, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 117
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Forum: Internet Gambling
03-29-2005, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 117
THE ANSWER and another question
My search for information on Norton's Diagnostic program revealed that it is known to provide false positive results (i.e., falsely detect errors) on systems with more than 256mb of RAM. [In my...
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Forum: Internet Gambling
03-29-2005, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 117
UPDATE: memtest86 results
I ran the memtest86 program for several hours using its standard default set of tests. No memory errors were found. I also tried running the tests with the ECC option turned on and again the...
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Forum: Internet Gambling
03-29-2005, 08:05 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 117
Re: Looking for Help with Computer Problem
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Before you buy new RAM test it first with this:
http://www.memtest86.com/
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Since I have not yet received any advice from the computer forums in which I posted, and since...
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Forum: Internet Gambling
03-28-2005, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 117
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Forum: Internet Gambling
03-28-2005, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 117
Re: Looking for Help with Computer Problem
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PC800 will be able to downstep fine to PC600
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At the time I purchased my computer, PC800 RDRAM was the preferred RAM for the system but I got a good deal on a refurb...
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Forum: Internet Gambling
03-28-2005, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 117
Re: Looking for Help with Computer Problem
My machine is more than adequately speedy and upgradable for my needs. It is Pentium 4 with four drives installed and room for a 5th drive. I may try to upgrade the OS to Win XP though.
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Forum: Internet Gambling
03-28-2005, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 117
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Forum: Internet Gambling
03-28-2005, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 117
Looking for Help with Computer Problem
My internet poker activity is being interrupted by my badly behaving computer. The problem (and my attempts to cope) involves Win ME, possibly defective RDRAM, the Norton Diagnostics program, and...
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Forum: Internet Gambling
12-29-2004, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 26
PlanetPoker Down?
I was just playing on PlanetPoker when the game froze. I tried re-starting the program but I can't reconnect. Not sure if the problem is on my computer or theirs. Anyone able to connect?
Thx
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Forum: Internet Gambling
12-14-2004, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 73
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Forum: Mid- and High-Stakes Hold'em
12-09-2004, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 67
Re: oh my
I agree with Rick that your hand is a fold on the flop, though I'm not sure it is not a close decision.
If I called and was check-raised on the turn as you were, I would be inclined to payoff. ...
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Forum: Mid- and High-Stakes Hold'em
12-09-2004, 07:33 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 67
Re: oh my
Hi Rick!
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BB non fish has to virtually know you can't have a flush given no flop raise...
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If this is true, then a good player could achieve excellent deception by...
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Forum: Mid- and High-Stakes Hold'em
12-05-2004, 11:43 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 164
Re: A Hand With Andy Fox
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you're usually better off betting than check-calling, since more hands will call than bet. the only time checking is right is if you think you can pick off a bluff.
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Forum: Beginners Questions
12-05-2004, 11:19 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 175
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