Are there any math wiz's on this site?
November 16th, 2015 at 10:38:01 AM
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i am trying to determine what the number of roulette spins would be the "break even" point mathematically (or as close to .5 as possible) for spins without a 0 or 00 showing (or without any 2 given numbers showing i suppose)...can anyone help?
thanks, tom "home runs are sometimes boring" p
thanks, tom "home runs are sometimes boring" p
"You can't EXPECT to win. But you CAN play Tough"...tom p, 1974
November 16th, 2015 at 10:45:45 AM
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Let n be the answer.
0.5 = (36/38)^n
Log(0.5) = n*log(36/38)
n = log(0.5)/log(36/38)
n = 12.82
Rounding up, the probability of no 0 or 00 in 13 spins is (36/38)^13 = 49.52%.
Question: What is the correct plural of wiz?
0.5 = (36/38)^n
Log(0.5) = n*log(36/38)
n = log(0.5)/log(36/38)
n = 12.82
Rounding up, the probability of no 0 or 00 in 13 spins is (36/38)^13 = 49.52%.
Question: What is the correct plural of wiz?
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
November 16th, 2015 at 10:53:33 AM
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Quote: WizardQuestion: What is the correct plural of wiz?
not whizzes!
Quote: from googling it
whiz
(h)wiz/
verb
3rd person present: whizzes
...
2.
informal
urinate.
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November 16th, 2015 at 11:05:16 AM
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Quote: Wizard
Question: What is the correct plural of wiz?
I thought about it for far too long and decided that it is wizs.
A falling knife has no handle.
November 16th, 2015 at 12:28:20 PM
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I would say "wizzes." Although as I type this, Chrome's spellcheck is disagreeing with me!Quote: WizardWhat is the correct plural of wiz?
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November 16th, 2015 at 12:40:23 PM
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Wheeze. A gaggle of wheeze.
Or weese.
Or weese.
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November 16th, 2015 at 1:47:02 PM
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Council.Quote: WizardQuestion: What is the correct plural of wiz?
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November 16th, 2015 at 2:00:52 PM
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People who should know better than ask.Quote: WizardQuestion: What is the correct plural of wiz?
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November 16th, 2015 at 2:04:59 PM
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As in, "a council of wizzes?" I like it! Very LoTR.Quote: teliotCouncil.
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November 16th, 2015 at 2:10:49 PM
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Quote: JoemanAs in, "a council of wizzes?" I like it! Very LoTR.
I think, as in a council of wizards.
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November 16th, 2015 at 2:18:47 PM
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Actually, according to Wiktionary, the collective term for wizards is an argument. So, it would be an argument of wizards. It does not list a term for wizzes. I still like council.
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November 16th, 2015 at 2:27:59 PM
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A few places on the internet suggest an argument - but other words are mentioned.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witches_%28Discworld%29
https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Appendix:Glossary_of_collective_nouns_by_collective_term
https://realruth.wordpress.com/2014/12/07/passing-parade-3/an-argument-of-wizards-small/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witches_%28Discworld%29
https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Appendix:Glossary_of_collective_nouns_by_collective_term
https://realruth.wordpress.com/2014/12/07/passing-parade-3/an-argument-of-wizards-small/
November 16th, 2015 at 2:41:32 PM
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There are not many nouns that end in a z, but one that does is kibbutz. According to en.wiktionary.org, the plural of kibbutz is kibbutzim or kibbutzes.
By that logic, the plural of wiz might be wizim or wizes.
By that logic, the plural of wiz might be wizim or wizes.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
November 16th, 2015 at 2:47:13 PM
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https://en.m.wiktionary.org/wiki/wiz
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November 16th, 2015 at 3:00:19 PM
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It would be "wizzes".
November 16th, 2015 at 3:27:35 PM
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Quote: RSIt would be "wizzes".
That leads us to another fun trivia time! Where was this picture taken?
What language do they speak in Belgium?
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
November 16th, 2015 at 3:29:40 PM
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Quote: WizardThat leads us to another fun trivia time! Where was this picture taken?
What language do they speak in Belgium?
main restroom near cashier cage, at Formerly Hilton/LVH. The ladies were removed when Westgate took over.
November 16th, 2015 at 3:32:23 PM
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Quote: teliotCouncil.
Man I was looking for the like button for that one.
A falling knife has no handle.
November 16th, 2015 at 3:43:32 PM
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Quote: kewljmain restroom near cashier cage, at Formerly Hilton/LVH. The ladies were removed when Westgate took over.
Correct!
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
November 16th, 2015 at 3:48:24 PM
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Quote: WizardQuote: kewljmain restroom near cashier cage, at Formerly Hilton/LVH. The ladies were removed when Westgate took over.
Correct!
It actually says it in the image description, but I knew it before I read that, being a regular at that location and a big fan of the $2 breakfast buffet price for locals (reg price 16.99). The girls always made me 'nervous'. (especially the one that was pointing). lol
November 16th, 2015 at 3:53:36 PM
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Quote: kewljThe girls always made me 'nervous'. (especially the one that was pointing). lol
What was the mean number of extra seconds it took to get a stream going before the pointing woman? It was probably about five in my case. While I appreciated the sense of humor, it did always freak me out a little. Never did get used to it.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
November 16th, 2015 at 3:54:15 PM
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Quote: kewlj...It actually says it in the image description, but I knew it before I read that, being a regular at that location and a big fan of the $2 breakfast buffet price for locals (reg price 16.99). The girls always made me 'nervous'. (especially the one that was pointing). lol
You've talked about it here before. I'm sure the picture is still in one of those threads.
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November 16th, 2015 at 3:55:13 PM
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My friend pooped in one of the urinals there, at the restroom near the sports book and the entrance/exit.
November 16th, 2015 at 3:59:04 PM
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Quote: RSMy friend pooped in one of the urinals there, at the restroom near the sports book and the entrance/exit.
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November 16th, 2015 at 4:01:12 PM
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Quote: WizardWhat was the mean number of extra seconds it took to get a stream going before the pointing woman? It was probably about five in my case. While I appreciated the sense of humor, it did always freak me out a little. Never did get used to it.
I actually started using the stalls. You are right...even though just pictures, it was a little freaky and distracting.
Quote: IbeatyouracesYou've talked about it here before. I'm sure the picture is still in one of those threads.
I knew I posted about it somewhere a couple years ago. I wasn't sure if it was here or not. I don't think I posted a picture though. I would be a little nervous about taking pictures in the men's room. That's the kind of thing that can lead to fisty-cuffs. lol Apparently Mike isn't as concerned with that.
November 16th, 2015 at 4:47:52 PM
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i like wizzes best so far...can i change my thread title? >/:^)
"You can't EXPECT to win. But you CAN play Tough"...tom p, 1974
November 16th, 2015 at 5:53:23 PM
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Quote: WizardThere are not many nouns that end in a z, but one that does is kibbutz. According to en.wiktionary.org, the plural of kibbutz is kibbutzim or kibbutzes.
By that logic, the plural of wiz might be wizim or wizes.
For what it's worth, the plural of "fez" is either "fezzes" or "fezes."
You could go with "Wizardrim" but that's only plural if you're thinking Hebrew. If you were thinking Lord of the Rings, "Wizardrim" would mean "the men from Wizard." See e.g., Haradrim or Rohirrim.
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November 16th, 2015 at 7:25:21 PM
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Quote: RSMy friend pooped in one of the urinals there, at the restroom near the sports book and the entrance/exit.
Tell him next time
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November 16th, 2015 at 7:28:48 PM
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The collective term isn't the plural of a word, except maybe facetiously.Quote: JoemanActually, according to Wiktionary, the collective term for wizards is an argument. So, it would be an argument of wizards.
Of course, not; as I pointed out.Quote: JoemanIt does not list a term for wizzes.
Why not? http://harrypotter.wikia.com/wiki/Wizards'_Council .Quote: JoemanI still like council.
For the word wiz, the actual plural sounds with es, and requires another z to avoid the (obsolete) adjective wize. No big deal. Certainly no need to seek out other languages. Who knows where that might lead. Oh, wait, on to urinals. Lol.
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November 16th, 2015 at 7:36:27 PM
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Quote: Wizard
Question: What is the correct plural of wiz?
We are not in Kansas anymore. ..... Shacklefords, Virginia
Question: What is the correct plural of wiz?
We are not in Kansas anymore. ..... Shacklefords, Virginia
November 16th, 2015 at 7:55:48 PM
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Could be.Quote: muleyvoiceWe are not in Kansas anymore. ..... Shacklefords, Virginia
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