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Quote: RS....EvenBob has 10k posts over there???
If you can imagine ten thousand pieces of chalk screeching across a chalkboard. Aw, the memories, they are memorable.
Quote: billryanI had a customer in Jackson Heights that befriended a prisoner upstate, somehow. After several years, she mentioned how he had found an investigator who could clear him but he needed $7,000 to hire him. everyone told her it was a scam but she did it anyway. To our complete surprise, she came in one day and said he was about to be freed. Not only was he freed, but in short order he collected almost a million dollars from the state because the prosecutor withheld evidence that would have cleared him, or something like that. They get married and a month later he overdoses in some flop house and she inherits the money. Couple months later, she blows her heart out doing cocaine, but as she lives alone no one knows. Two weeks or so pass before the super lets the cops in and her two French poodles had eaten almost all of her legs. She had no relatives so the money went back to the state.
This sounds like it could be the plot to a Guy Ritchie movie. There has to be some twist in there at the end how the private investigator somehow ends up with the million, though.
Quote: billryanI had a customer in Jackson Heights that befriended a prisoner upstate, somehow. After several years, she mentioned how he had found an investigator who could clear him but he needed $7,000 to hire him. everyone told her it was a scam but she did it anyway. To our complete surprise, she came in one day and said he was about to be freed. Not only was he freed, but in short order he collected almost a million dollars from the state because the prosecutor withheld evidence that would have cleared him, or something like that. They get married and a month later he overdoses in some flop house and she inherits the money. Couple months later, she blows her heart out doing cocaine, but as she lives alone no one knows. Two weeks or so pass before the super lets the cops in and her two French poodles had eaten almost all of her legs. She had no relatives so the money went back to the state.
As the song goes;
She'd been lyin' there for two or three weeks
The neighbors said they never heard a squeak
While hungry eyes that could not speak
said even little doggies have got to eat
O.M.G.
Insane story.
Quote: TigerWuA few times while playing pai gow, I heard some Chinese people say what sounded like "Yao la" or "Yo la" while the dealer was setting his/her hand. Anybody know what that means?
"PaiGow" in Chinese means "nine" in some way that relates to the tiles game, not "nothing". But a "paigow" in the card game has come to mean "nothing", which is not literally correct.
So the Asians say "lahp lahp (phonetic)" with a very soft "p" ,which does mean "nothing", I think in Cantonese. They say it either hopefully as the dealer hand is opened, or happily as they see it is one. I've heard this same phrase all over the country from them, so I'm pretty sure that's what you heard as well.
While you definitely hear lahp lahp or lop lop,you also hear mo la or yo laQuote: beachbumbabs"PaiGow" in Chinese means "nine" in some way that relates to the tiles game, not "nothing". But a "paigow" in the card game has come to mean "nothing", which is not literally correct.
So the Asians say "lahp lahp (phonetic)" with a very soft "p" ,which does mean "nothing", I think in Cantonese. They say it either hopefully as the dealer hand is opened, or happily as they see it is one. I've heard this same phrase all over the country from them, so I'm pretty sure that's what you heard as well.
Also.Perhaps one of our Chinese members could answer this.Mr.Casinogames this is your chance .
Quote: beachbumbabs"PaiGow" in Chinese means "nine" in some way that relates to the tiles game, not "nothing". But a "paigow" in the card game has come to mean "nothing", which is not literally correct.
So the Asians say "lahp lahp (phonetic)" with a very soft "p" ,which does mean "nothing", I think in Cantonese. They say it either hopefully as the dealer hand is opened, or happily as they see it is one. I've heard this same phrase all over the country from them, so I'm pretty sure that's what you heard as well.
Maybe it has to do with 9 high being the worst hand.
Buffalo Bill is probably his hero if those dudes aren't Buffalo Bill's heroes having surpassed him.Quote: RSThat dude's my hero.
And why the face....EvenBob has 10k posts over there???
So yesterday a ride in Ohio flew apart at killed 1 and injured orhers. This happens to be the same type of ride that she didn't like in AC. Now she thinks she is nostradamus
The one in Atlantic City probably was safe though, states like Ohio are the ones whoring out to make a few extra dollars. It does look scary, it's possible there is a design flaw, but I doubt it.Quote: GWAEWe were in atlantic city last week and on the pier they have an amusement park. My wife wouldn't let the boys go on a ride because she said she doesn't trust it. We ride rides all the time and it is the first time she has ever said that. I told her that it is fine and accidents so rarely happen.
So yesterday a ride in Ohio flew apart at killed 1 and injured orhers. This happens to be the same type of ride that she didn't like in AC. Now she thinks she is nostradamus
Lets be kind and say the "mechanics" that work the carnival circuit aren't the best of the lot.
Quote: billryanThe difference is the ride is Ohio is one that is broken down and reassembled numerous times in a year, while the one in AC is permanent.
Lets be kind and say the "mechanics" that work the carnival circuit aren't the best of the lot.
Yeah I never trust those rides. They are supposedly inspected but how well are these inspections actually done?
The article says the ride was last in NJ a few weeks ago. One thing that is interesting is all the people injured were adults. Hints at possible weight overload.
CHINESE BOLTS
Everything is fine until it is not.
Counterfeit fasteners are a serious problem. Actually rides that are disassembled and reassembled should be safer due to there being so many opportunities to see wear and tear. If its the same crew doing the work they should have learned by now how to do it.Quote: MaxPenCHINESE BOLTS.
Many times a bolt or pin is 'in' but not fully inserted and such a state may not be obvious
This does not appear to be adequately described in news reports as to whether passengers were ejected and therefore a restraint bar failed or entire seats became separated.
Company says more people injured in bowling and barbeques than circus rides.
Quote: FleaStiffWow. A 2007 safety bulletin about fatigue cracks in the swing arm.
Company says more people injured in bowling and barbeques than circus rides.
That is probably true. I tore my bicep while bowling. You only hear maybe 1 or 2 accidents a year and there are probably millions upon millions of actual rides a year so the percentage is low. Only problem is when they go bad they go very bad. Like that kid that had his head cut off last year on the water slide.
I'm sure that 18 year old guy who just enlisted in the marines would have preferred to suffer a torn bicep than to land on his head fifty feet away from the ride.
Quote: MaxPen
Holy sh**!!
I don't care how fun those things are I'm never riding a roller coaster ever again. Idc if that's logical or not. No way José!
Quote: FleaStiffHadn't heard of any decapitations; most water slide accidents are impatient and uncaring kids who slide down and kick someone in the kidney because they are still at the bottom of the slide.
I'm sure that 18 year old guy who just enlisted in the marines would have preferred to suffer a torn bicep than to land on his head fifty feet away from the ride.
http://nypost.com/2017/05/04/family-of-boy-decapitated-on-waterslide-settles-for-20m/
Quote: MaxPenTwo words regarding carnival rides.
CHINESE BOLTS
Everything is fine until it is not.
Do those come from the same factory that makes the rigged Chinese devil cards or whatever ZK calls them lol?
Quote: PokerGrinderDo those come from the same factory that makes the rigged Chinese devil cards or whatever ZK calls them lol?
Well since Zk stopped the use of rigged Chines decks the chinese prisoners had to switch to making defective bolts☺
Quote: GWAEDoes anyone watch gong show? Do you think the judges know that the host is Mike Myers?
It wasn't a well kept secret.
Quote: IbeatyouracesIt wasn't a well kept secret.
It wasn't after the filming for sure but I wonder about while they filmed it.
Quote: PokerGrinderDo those come from the same factory that makes the rigged Chinese devil cards or whatever ZK calls them lol?
Probably. Everyone has a side gig. One day you're stacking decks so American casinos can rape their customers and the next you're selling the factory next door all the extra high value cards, you removed, to bulk up their steel mix. Sounds logical to me. ;-)
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Quote: GWAERide or die with Qdoba.
i just ate qdoba's breakfast burrito. cost just $4.00. what a deal!!! i got it with eggs, potatoes, sausage, (chicken or bacon also available), corn, salsa, sauce, and sour cream on the side. it had to weigh more than a pound. i'm full and i'm a happy camper.
Quote: lilredroosteri just ate qdoba's breakfast burrito. cost just $4.00. what a deal!!! i got it with eggs, potatoes, sausage, (chicken or bacon also available), corn, salsa, sauce, and sour cream on the side. it had to weigh more than a pound. i'm full and i'm a happy camper.
Didn't know they did breakfast. I don't think they do in around here.
Quote: lilredroosteri just ate qdoba's breakfast burrito. cost just $4.00. what a deal!!! i got it with eggs, potatoes, sausage, (chicken or bacon also available), corn, salsa, sauce, and sour cream on the side. it had to weigh more than a pound. i'm full and i'm a happy camper.
Huh? Your post is confusing. You didn't include the part where you threw away your nasty Qdoba "burrito" and went to Chipotle instead.
Quote: RSwent to Chipotle instead.
Never again. By girlfriend and I chipotle at the Venetian and got disgustingly sick for several days. Turns out that they had a norovirus outbreak.
Quote: gamerfreakNever again. By girlfriend and I chipotle at the Venetian and got disgustingly sick for several days. Turns out that they had a norovirus outbreak.
The entire thing is worth the watch, but for you, particularly 2:25.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dok7x-mUcvM&feature=youtu.be&t=145
Quote: IbeatyouracesBoth of those places suck.
which places don't suck?
Quote: lilredroosterwhich places don't suck?
I believe the proper question would be which place is least suckiest.
on pass it's 1.41%
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Quote: lilredroosterwhich places don't suck?
Yeah, that would be a short list.
I'm not big on Mexican food. I like subs, preferably with lots of fresh veggies.
Dis she plant a big one on the doorman in appreciation?Quote: SOOPOOI am 56. My Gf just got proofed at a bar. Life is good..... (She is 48)
Quote: lilredroosterwhich places don't suck?
It's possible to eat non-fast food.
Leave your home and start throwing rocks. After you start many fights and cause many accidents, a rock will eventually hit a locally owned mexican restaurant. This restaurant will be much better than chipotle or qzbddle. For example, they will have hot sauce, salsa and limes.
A less entertaining method is to look on yelp.
Quote: RigondeauxIt's possible to eat non-fast food.
Leave your home and start throwing rocks. After you start many fights and cause many accidents, a rock will eventually hit a locally owned mexican restaurant. This restaurant will be much better than chipotle or qzbddle. For example, they will have hot sauce, salsa and limes.
A less entertaining method is to look on yelp.
about 80% of the time i've eaten in pricier restaurants it's been a disappointment. a waiter wearing a white shirt and a bow tie isn't going to fool me into thinking the food is great. so i've kind of given that up or limited it greatly. but you're right, i really haven't tried with mexican food.
Quote: RigondeauxIt's possible to eat non-fast food.
Leave your home and start throwing rocks. After you start many fights and cause many accidents, a rock will eventually hit a locally owned mexican restaurant. This restaurant will be much better than chipotle or qzbddle. For example, they will have hot sauce, salsa and limes.
A less entertaining method is to look on yelp.
A real Mexican restaurant, like Del Taco, am I right?
Quote: lilredroosterabout 80% of the time i've eaten in pricier restaurants it's been a disappointment. a waiter wearing a white shirt and a bow tie isn't going to fool me into thinking the food is great. so i've kind of given that up or limited it greatly. but you're right, i really haven't tried with mexican food.
These discussions continually surprise me.
Here in the Southwest, this it is more intense. However, I'm fairly well traveled and it seems that most of the country has a fair portion of Mexican eateries and that it is obvious at a glance that there are no waiters with bow ties inside of them.
If you go to a decent one, the food will be better because... well, let's say you get a pastor taco. They will have bought fresh pork, marinated the pork in awesome stuff, cooked it on a spit and cut it off of the spit and put it directly onto your taco. This, instead of buying meat that was rejected by the prison system weeks eariler, pumping it full of chemicals and cooking it in a factory, dehydrating and freezing it, then dehydrating and microwaving it before serving it to you atop a tortilla that is 75% preservatives.
Similar principals apply to many other types of food.
I'm fascinated by the idea of grown ups who never really try non-fast food or non-chain restaurants. ESPECIALLY in the age of the internet. Why not? What is the barrier that prevents you from exploring the possibility that somebody might make a better sandwich than Subway? Is this not a regular topic of conversation among people around you, and in local papers? Am I breaking news by mentioning sites like Yelp?
Also, by people like Bill, who do try the non-chain stuff, but still strongly prefer Del Taco.
