People who are bad at math
July 11th, 2013 at 6:30:46 AM
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Use a lot of ellipses when they post on forums. That is all.
Wisdom is the quality that keeps you out of situations where you would otherwise need it
July 11th, 2013 at 7:05:58 AM
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Hey! You son of a... :-)
"So as the clock ticked and the day passed, opportunity met preparation, and luck happened." - Maurice Clarett
July 11th, 2013 at 10:45:06 AM
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"People who are bad at math":
Jethro Bodine
Homer Simpson
and John Patrick
Jethro Bodine
Homer Simpson
and John Patrick
July 11th, 2013 at 11:26:14 AM
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Quote: rdw4potusHey! You son of a... :-)
So this...
Ellipses are a very bad habit of mine to be honest when posting, but I am also more math-oriented than the average poster. I have been trying to cut back...I swear. :P
July 11th, 2013 at 11:40:01 AM
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I'm guessing people that are good at math are extremely poor gamblers. Too busy tripping over their slide rules and digging through pockets looking for coupons. Well all know that plenty of AP's go bust.
Each day is better than the next
July 11th, 2013 at 12:00:37 PM
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Quote: treetopbuddyI'm guessing people that are good at math are extremely poor gamblers.
Traditionally this is very true. Casinos welcome math people
with open arms because they are usually very bad gamblers.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
July 11th, 2013 at 12:21:47 PM
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Quote: dwheatleyUse a lot of ellipses when they post on forums. That is all.
Actually, the correct term is "ellipsis" ...
"What, me worry?"
July 11th, 2013 at 12:26:45 PM
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Quote: MrVActually, the correct term is "ellipsis" ...
That's the singular, anyway... :-)
"So as the clock ticked and the day passed, opportunity met preparation, and luck happened." - Maurice Clarett
July 11th, 2013 at 12:27:59 PM
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Is that like when the moon blocks the sun ?
Shed not for her
the bitter tear
Nor give the heart
to vain regret
Tis but the casket
that lies here,
The gem that filled it
Sparkles yet
July 11th, 2013 at 12:34:42 PM
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Quote: rdw4potusThat's the singular, anyway... :-)
Ah, got it.
Google shows some variations as to the correct plural form of the word.
"What, me worry?"
July 11th, 2013 at 12:35:00 PM
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If an ellipsis is used at the end of a sentence,
it should look like this: ... .
Who in hell does that?
it should look like this: ... .
Who in hell does that?
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
July 11th, 2013 at 12:57:18 PM
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I do, all the time actually. I often quote from sources where the ellipsis is meant to indicate an omission through the end of a sentence, so I use syntax like:
NRS 463.0152 defines "gambling game" as "any game played with cards ... for money ... including ... blackjack ...."
Note that there is no space between the three periods in the ellipsis and the sentence-ending period.
NRS 463.0152 defines "gambling game" as "any game played with cards ... for money ... including ... blackjack ...."
Note that there is no space between the three periods in the ellipsis and the sentence-ending period.
"In my own case, when it seemed to me after a long illness that death was close at hand, I found no little solace in playing constantly at dice."
-- Girolamo Cardano, 1563
July 11th, 2013 at 1:04:27 PM
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Quote: MathExtremist
Note that there is no space between the three periods in the ellipsis and the sentence-ending period.
At some point, Word stopped auto-formatting that situation with a space. Now I always have to squint and count the periods when I write.
"So as the clock ticked and the day passed, opportunity met preparation, and luck happened." - Maurice Clarett
July 11th, 2013 at 1:23:11 PM
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Quote: MathExtremistI do, all the time actually. I often quote from sources where the ellipsis is meant to indicate an omission through the end of a sentence, so I use syntax like:
NRS 463.0152 defines "gambling game" as "any game played with cards ... for money ... including ... blackjack ...."
Note that there is no space between the three periods in the ellipsis and the sentence-ending period.
I have often quoted posts here, where I will leave out the first irrelevant sections. I indicate this by starting with "...blah blah blah".
Is this proper and acceptable use?
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July 11th, 2013 at 1:30:38 PM
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Quote: RaleighCrapsI have often quoted posts here, where I will leave out the first irrelevant sections. I indicate this by starting with "...blah blah blah".
Is this proper and acceptable use?
yadda yadda yadda
Shed not for her
the bitter tear
Nor give the heart
to vain regret
Tis but the casket
that lies here,
The gem that filled it
Sparkles yet
July 12th, 2013 at 2:18:01 AM
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Quote: Keyser"People who are bad at math":
Jethro Bodine
He owns (or owned?) Bodine's Casino in Carson City. So, yes he would fit this category! lol
It’s a dog eat dog world.
…Or maybe it’s the other way around!
July 12th, 2013 at 4:12:20 AM
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Quote: Keyser"People who are bad at math":
Jethro Bodine
Homer Simpson
and John Patrick
Where is LarryS when we need him???
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