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sodawater
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December 3rd, 2018 at 4:55:22 PM permalink
Zcore,

How's he going to drive for Lyft given that his tires are subject to continual vandalism and sabotage? Truly, no one has ever encountered problems of this magnitude before.

Have some compassion.
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December 3rd, 2018 at 6:58:58 PM permalink
Reading between the lines, it is clear that the self-proclaimed king of zen (Ha! As if) is unhappy in Las Vegas.

I expect he'll soon return to the comforts of home in NJ, letting his mom cook, clean, and pamper him.

With luck she may not have rented out his room to a paying boarder; otherwise he'll just have to hot bunk it.

There is no shame in trying and failing, but portraying oneself as a dapper know it all when in fact the emperor has no clothes is indeed shameful.
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December 3rd, 2018 at 7:50:13 PM permalink
Nah. I think ZenKing just had a bit of a rough start in Vegas due to his paranoia, probably a bit of negative variance, and overall that caused him to play less. No one wants to put in the hours when they think the casino is cheating and are losing. The difference between the way "we" view ZK's cheating allegations is different than him, because to us it is, for lack of better words, pure absurdity, whereas to ZK it is (or was?) completely real.

I have confidence that ZK will be successful in the coming months and getting the hours in, putting his nose to the grindstone, as the Ancient Hawaiians used to say. That is, of course, on condition that ZK forgets about all this 'cheating' stuff and just goes out and does it. There are really only two options....1) Go out and play, whatever happens, happens. IF you fail, which you shouldn't, then tough luck, at least you gave it a good earnest effort. Or 2) Quit, which would be the only logical thing to do IF they're cheating. There is no in-between....you can't believe they are cheating AND play. As someone much more enlightened than I once said, "That's like hanging a chicken from your ballsack n walking over an alligator; you're just asking for it."
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December 4th, 2018 at 8:49:30 AM permalink
Quote: RS

"That's like hanging a chicken from your ballsack n walking over an alligator; you're just asking for it."



I'm surprised they didn't do, film, and then air that on the TV program "Jackass."

Heck, maybe they did and I just missed it.
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December 4th, 2018 at 9:01:23 AM permalink
Quote: RS

There is no in-between....you can't believe they are cheating AND play.

This ^^^ Absolutely.
Quote: RS

As someone much more enlightened than I once said, "That's like hanging a chicken from your ballsack n walking over an alligator; you're just asking for it."

Hmmmm.
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December 4th, 2018 at 11:24:26 AM permalink
Quote: MrV

I'm surprised they didn't do, film, and then air that on the TV program "Jackass."

Heck, maybe they did and I just missed it.



I think they kind of ziplined over a gator with a chicken around their waist.
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December 4th, 2018 at 3:22:04 PM permalink
Quote: OnceDear

This ^^^ Absolutely.
Hmmmm.
Thanks for adding yet another inexplicable entry into my google search history.


I'll give you a free internet point if you can figure out who said it.
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December 4th, 2018 at 3:49:48 PM permalink
From AMEX website:

“Premium Roadside Assistance

Premium Roadside Assistance provides the following services, where eligible, at no additional cost up to 4 times per calendar year: towing up to 10 miles, winching, jump starts, flat tire change when Card Member has a workable spare, lockout service when key is in vehicle and delivery of up to 2 gallons of fuel. “



Sure sucks to be a droned out Credit Card holder.
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OnceDear
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December 4th, 2018 at 4:13:48 PM permalink
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I'll give you a free internet point if you can figure out who said it.

Don't know, but I found this...
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December 4th, 2018 at 4:41:37 PM permalink
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I'll give you a free internet point if you can figure out who said it.



Kanye about Kim? :!
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December 4th, 2018 at 5:32:43 PM permalink
Maybe we can make THIS thread the unofficial Zenking's Corner. ;) It has a lot of traction...;)
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December 4th, 2018 at 5:57:08 PM permalink
Quote: Nathan

Maybe we can make THIS thread the unofficial Zenking's Corner. ;) It has a lot of traction...;)

You need to get back in your own corner !@#$%.


Don't get your panties all in a bunch(I would direct that to BBB, but I'm sure OD wears panties as well) this was all just an endearing razzing
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
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December 4th, 2018 at 6:05:53 PM permalink
Quote: Nathan

Maybe we can make THIS thread the unofficial Zenking's Corner. ;) It has a lot of traction...;)

I think it should be called ZenKing's Dungeon, and not a corner. A corner is your think, plus a dungeon implies he is being punished, and implies he will also punish you with his thoughts,complaints, etc. It's true, because he also doesn't take much feedback and ignores the sensible advice. Come to think of it, you two are much alike, are you sure you're not ZK?
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December 4th, 2018 at 6:07:28 PM permalink
Quote: AxelWolf

You need to get back in your own corner !@#$%.


Don't get your panties all in a bunch(I would direct that to BBB, but I'm sure OD wears panties as well) this was all just an endearing razzing

You need your own corner and a pimp.
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December 4th, 2018 at 8:33:29 PM permalink
Quote: RS

There is no in-between....you can't believe they are cheating AND play. As someone much more enlightened than I once said, "That's like hanging a chicken from your ballsack n walking over an alligator; you're just asking for it."



How about if someone claims they are cursed and continue to play games of chance? Do they only lose because the curse forces them to play? Or is any losing them being as stupid as someone who dangles their testicles over a very large and hungry reptile?
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December 4th, 2018 at 10:10:11 PM permalink
Quote: AxelWolf

You need to get back in your own corner !@#$%.


Don't get your panties all in a bunch(I would direct that to BBB, but I'm sure OD wears panties as well) this was all just an endearing razzing



Nothing endearing about it.

People having corners hasn't kept them in them so far. Nothing endearing about those, either.

Every account comes with a blog. I don't have to read blogs. Mostly. So I'd rather the silly stuff went into a blog. Easy enough to ignore.
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December 4th, 2018 at 10:39:03 PM permalink
Quote: beachbumbabs

Quote: AxelWolf

You need to get back in your own corner !@#$%.


Don't get your panties all in a bunch(I would direct that to BBB, but I'm sure OD wears panties as well) this was all just an endearing razzing



Nothing endearing about it.

People having corners hasn't kept them in them so far. Nothing endearing about those, either.

Every account comes with a blog. I don't have to read blogs. Mostly. So I'd rather the silly stuff went into a blog. Easy enough to ignore.



Are the forum rules the same for what people are allowed to say in blogs as they are in posts here?

I wonder how many people read the blogs as compared to read the message board.

In 8 years I’ve never looked at a single blog here
OnceDear
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December 5th, 2018 at 2:29:07 AM permalink
Quote: michael99000


Are the forum rules the same for what people are allowed to say in blogs as they are in posts here?

I'm not aware of any separate rules. So as far as I'm concerned, pretty much.
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I wonder how many people read the blogs as compared to read the message board.
In 8 years I’ve never looked at a single blog here

I wonder too. Some are as rich as the site's 'Articles', many of which we don't visit. But I concur that blogs don't seem very popular. IMHO, they are not very easy to read and the comment flow is pretty tricky.
Take a look though, you may be surprised.
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December 5th, 2018 at 3:23:41 AM permalink
I don't think I even know where to find any of these wretched "blogs". I've probably clicked on some before, I think I have actually, and didn't seem too interesting.


Should I start a blog? It'd probably be just straight 100% dank memes. Or I can make a cookin' blog, yeah? I enjoy cooking sometimes. How else would I make sure my smoke detectors are working?
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April 2nd, 2021 at 11:59:18 PM permalink
I think the title is obviously not true, but here we are:

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/confirmed-we-live-in-a-simulation/

They're onto the speed of light I have mentioned before. but I don't remember where my idea came from.
Consciousness is discussed, as ZK has mentioned being trolled, for the purpose to be to experience our experience literally.
ZK might be trolled, but we all are. I don't find it worthwhile to continuously think about the illusion, but sometimes to attempt to lessen pain like he has. Trolled in another sense, not intentional and personal(though possible always), but in the manner we all exist to benefit someone else.

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April 3rd, 2021 at 1:07:34 AM permalink
I have no idea why this thread was bumped, even after reading Onenickel's post a few times, but it gave me the opportunity to look over a thread from during my hiatus. I'll say this. I wish there was a way for ZenKing to participate here. Despite his extreme paranoia, and pretty extreme venting when losing, he is actually a success story, near as I can tell from a far. He has been in Vegas for what 5 years? arrived with 50k bankroll. Supported himself for 5 years and last time I spoke with him on a forum he still had that bankroll. That means he is supporting himself via his winnings which is what he came to Vegas to do. :)

Now maybe there is an expectation problem, as in his expectation where too high. I can't say for sure because I don't know how much he plays (rounds per year). I'll just say again, for all the crap he takes, he has succeeded! And his venting is even useful to other players. He vents because he loses sometimes. Sometimes it is soo bad it 'seems' like you must be getting cheated. THAT is the way card counting works, so that venting is a good example of that for aspiring players.

I don't know how the deal works with assigning a member their own corner. has that possibility been looked into or are we beyond that? Just seems like there ought to be a way to have his experiences be beneficial to other members.

On the other hand, maybe he is better off the way things are. I am told he is doing well. If you are reading, continued success Zenking. And don't be so hard on yourself, allow yourself to see that you ARE succeeding.
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April 3rd, 2021 at 4:42:57 AM permalink
Quote: onenickelmiracle

I think the title is obviously not true, but here we are:

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/confirmed-we-live-in-a-simulation/

They're onto the speed of light I have mentioned before. but I don't remember where my idea came from.
Consciousness is discussed, as ZK has mentioned being trolled, for the purpose to be to experience our experience literally.
ZK might be trolled, but we all are. I don't find it worthwhile to continuously think about the illusion, but sometimes to attempt to lessen pain like he has. Trolled in another sense, not intentional and personal(though possible always), but in the manner we all exist to benefit someone else.

We all have our stories, cannot grade them until our chapters are finished and we cease to be written about.



Hard to trust the titles of articles published on April 1.
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April 3rd, 2021 at 10:55:52 AM permalink
Quote: unJon

Hard to trust the titles of articles published on April 1.



Agreed. However, As President Reagan used to say, "Trust, but verify." So, don't flush the toilet just yet.

This article, Against April Fools' in Science Journalism -- also posted with a 1-Apr-2021 date -- claims Scientific American had no April Fool articles this year. According to the author, Lee Billings (senior editor for space and physics at Scientific American):

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This April Fools’ Day, Scientific American will be free of knowingly false and misleading content. I hope other outlets will join us in upholding the responsibility of cultivating public trust.



As Dunning-Kruger reminds us, the "fools" may not be certain days, but rather people. Recent research into consciousness -- and its broader implications for society -- have really rocked my roller coaster view of science. I increasingly agree with Donald Hoffman's proposition that consciousness is "fundamental," even more fundamental than space, time, and matter:

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You cannot start with unconscious ingredients and somehow "boot up" consciousness.



Not sure about the old thread, but I sure appreciate OneNickelMiracle pointing it out. Of course, ymmv. Wheee!
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April 3rd, 2021 at 12:16:22 PM permalink
oh your brain is for sure combining - or simulating - all inputs such as sight and hearing into ONE experience. YOU think you are you but you are billions of cells working in UNISON
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