Is The Wizard of Odds on Twitter?
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May 20th, 2014 at 11:32:38 AM
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Or is it a prank or a dupe account? https://twitter.com/Wizard0fOdds
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May 20th, 2014 at 12:06:43 PM
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Quote: JSTATOr is it a prank or a dupe account? https://twitter.com/Wizard0fOdds
That's me! I just spent some time with the gal who runs Vegas Aces who is going to help me get more active in Social Media. It is part of my Great Leap Forward to get my revenue up to where it was two years ago.
Regarding Twitter "Wizard of Odds" was already taken, so I substituted a zero for the o in "of."
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
May 20th, 2014 at 12:08:43 PM
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Hmmmm...
Based upon the profile photo, who he's following, and the single tweet, I'd say that really his account.
But I STILL wish I knew what the point of twitter is...
Edit: Sigh, timing is everything...
Based upon the profile photo, who he's following, and the single tweet, I'd say that really his account.
But I STILL wish I knew what the point of twitter is...
Edit: Sigh, timing is everything...
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May 20th, 2014 at 12:11:44 PM
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Quote: DJTeddyBearBut I STILL wish I knew what the point of twitter is...
If you figure it out, let me know. Same goes for the location of the Cloud.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
May 20th, 2014 at 12:14:25 PM
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The point of Twitter is the same as the point of this forum -- to talk to people.
May 20th, 2014 at 12:16:01 PM
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Quote: WizardIf you figure it out, let me know. Same goes for the location of the Cloud.
I thought the "Cloud" was a bunch of servers in a big warehouse somewhere.
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May 20th, 2014 at 12:20:11 PM
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Quote: DJTeddyBearI STILL wish I knew what the point of twitter is...
somebody recently told me you understand better if you have a smart phone.
that could be wrong, I have neither a smart phone or a twitter account
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May 20th, 2014 at 12:23:23 PM
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Quote: CroupierI thought the "Cloud" was a bunch of servers in a big warehouse somewhere.
That's pretty much correct. One of my friends who has been in software dev since the 90s likes to make fun of the cloud. "Remember when The Cloud was called servers?"
Now, there are a lot more applications and services these days that let you store your data on those remote services, and to a certain extent, do work on them. That is kind of the point of the marketing juggernaut behind "THE CLOUD."
But at the end of the day, it's just a bunch of servers in a big warehouse somewhere.
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May 20th, 2014 at 12:23:36 PM
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Quote: WizardThat's me! I just spent some time with the gal who runs Vegas Aces who is going to help me get more active in Social Media. It is part of my Great Leap Forward to get my revenue up to where it was two years ago.
Regarding Twitter "Wizard of Odds" was already taken, so I substituted a zero for the o in "of."
The first thing you need to do is to follow me:) Additionally, place your Wizard of Odds and Wizard of Vegas links on your Twitter page to lead users to your sites. Welcome aboard!!!
Casino reporter, enjoys blackjack/baccarat card counting, Bay Area poker pro, JSTAT@Casino_Examiner on Twitter
May 20th, 2014 at 12:30:23 PM
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Quote: AcesAndEightsThat's pretty much correct. One of my friends who has been in software dev since the 90s likes to make fun of the cloud. "Remember when The Cloud was called servers?"
Now, there are a lot more applications and services these days that let you store your data on those remote services, and to a certain extent, do work on them. That is kind of the point of the marketing juggernaut behind "THE CLOUD."
But at the end of the day, it's just a bunch of servers in a big warehouse somewhere.
The "accessible from anywhere" part of it (preferably through a thin light-weight client) is really the point.
The idea is that, not only is the data stored on the server, but all the processing is also done there, so you can access it easily from anywhere with readily available tools (like a web browser).
Consider the difference between something like gmail or yahoo mail, and the "old way" of doing things (downloading your mail through POP or IMAP or something, so you can read it with your favorite mail reader). In both cases, the data is stored remotely, but in the case of web-based mail, it is also processed remotely, allowing it to be accessed through a thin web client or app. In the "old way" of doing things, the bulk of the processing would be done on your end, so you would need to re-download ALL YOUR MAIL every time you wanted to access it on a new computer or device.
May 20th, 2014 at 12:57:18 PM
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Quote: AcesAndEightsThat's pretty much correct. One of my friends who has been in software dev since the 90s likes to make fun of the cloud. "Remember when The Cloud was called servers?"
That was in the 90s. Like, literally, in another century!
XXIst century technology is much more sophisticated. Today your data is dissasembled bit by bit and sent ehereally through the ether to an ethereal place where it waits but for your command to spring into action.
Seriously, all that's changed is that more epople carry devices with an internet connection, except in Las Vegas.
Donald Trump is a fucking criminal
May 20th, 2014 at 1:19:40 PM
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Is the could just for storing stuff or do you run programs off the cloud as well? Does this make your device useless if you don't have internet access?
I like the idea of storing everything in one spot and accessing it anywhere. I don't know how many CD's I lost, broke or just can't find.
Are chrome books any good? How do they work with software programs? Or it it all done with apps? What would I do with all my programs I have on CD's.
I like the idea of storing everything in one spot and accessing it anywhere. I don't know how many CD's I lost, broke or just can't find.
Are chrome books any good? How do they work with software programs? Or it it all done with apps? What would I do with all my programs I have on CD's.
♪♪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♪♪
May 20th, 2014 at 1:38:38 PM
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I have an old Chromebook. It only runs one thing -- the Google Chrome Web browser. You cannot install any other programs or applications, unless you hack the OS, of course.
It boots up in about 5 seconds, wakes from sleep instantly, and is very fast for doing everyday Web things like watching movies. Having a real keyboard is nice for e-mail and chatting with friends.
All files are saved on your Google ("cloud") drive. There is an option to save files locally, but you have to have an Internet connection to do pretty much anything.
The only downside is its display is terrible, but that's what you get for $200 more than a year ago.
It's the perfect travel computer.
It boots up in about 5 seconds, wakes from sleep instantly, and is very fast for doing everyday Web things like watching movies. Having a real keyboard is nice for e-mail and chatting with friends.
All files are saved on your Google ("cloud") drive. There is an option to save files locally, but you have to have an Internet connection to do pretty much anything.
The only downside is its display is terrible, but that's what you get for $200 more than a year ago.
It's the perfect travel computer.
May 20th, 2014 at 2:36:02 PM
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Actually, I prefer Twitter over internet forums, chat rooms, Facebook, etc.
May 20th, 2014 at 5:03:01 PM
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I like to describe Twitter as a "Virtual Bar." Or even a "Virtual Sports Bar." You make comments yourself, and reply to others comments. Basically like what would happen if you were at a bar with some buddies.
May 20th, 2014 at 5:10:18 PM
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Quote: WizardIf you figure it out, let me know.
I don't use it, though I have an account. But from what I've seen in the news, its purpose is to get people hoisted by their own petard. This applies for the most part to famous people, but someitmes obscure personages acquire infamy quickly.
Donald Trump is a fucking criminal
May 20th, 2014 at 5:31:04 PM
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Welcome to Twitter Mike. If you need any help let me know.
May 20th, 2014 at 5:37:32 PM
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Quote: AxelWolfIs the could just for storing stuff or do you run programs off the cloud as well? Does this make your device useless if you don't have internet access?
For some cloud applications, yes. The beauty of the cloud (or servers) is it is a big amorphous blob. You can replicate servers around the world, the data can be replicated into several locations, harder, intensive tasks can be sent to the cloud for processing and sent back when you have an answer (which can be fast).
On the flip side, many cloud applications do -all- the work on the remote servers, making some interactions more painful than stabbing forks between by toe webbings.
Quote:I like the idea of storing everything in one spot and accessing it anywhere. I don't know how many CD's I lost, broke or just can't find.
Dropbox and other cloud storage solutions are very useful... though you need to pay for space for big stacks of data like music and images. DropBox is real good for document sharing.
Quote:Are chrome books any good? How do they work with software programs? Or it it all done with apps? What would I do with all my programs I have on CD's.
All web applications, and only 16Gb internal storage (enough for some personal stuff but not masses). Great for travel and your standard email/write short docs/browse web stuff/read books. Though there are some online development environments now, so you could even do heavy lifting of code on one for some application development.
"Then you can admire the real gambler, who has neither eaten, slept, thought nor lived, he has so smarted under the scourge of his martingale, so suffered on the rack of his desire for a coup at trente-et-quarante" - Honore de Balzac, 1829
May 21st, 2014 at 8:00:05 AM
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DUHHIIIIIIIII HEARD THAT!
May 21st, 2014 at 8:53:57 AM
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Welcome to twitter, I still don't know what it's good for.
Using a 0 instead of an O is clever, but too clever. No one will ever get it. Try using The_Wizard_of_Odds or something that people can remember and type correctly.
Using a 0 instead of an O is clever, but too clever. No one will ever get it. Try using The_Wizard_of_Odds or something that people can remember and type correctly.
May 21st, 2014 at 9:06:35 AM
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Quote: ChampagneFireballThe_Wizard_of_Odds or something that people can remember and type correctly.
You're not allowed to use non-alphanumerical characters. I tried.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
May 21st, 2014 at 9:24:17 AM
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As far as what twitter is good for, a major feature is that you are required to keep stuff you say short.
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May 21st, 2014 at 7:30:16 PM
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If you are looking to add followers, I would...
#1 Request tweets @youraccount when you are quoted or interviewed.
#2 Ask people that you know to refer their followers to you. For example, Dr. Schwartz at UNLV (who you may know) has roughly 4.5k followers. Twoplustwo forums has 17k+ and you are frequently quoted there, albeit by users, not owners.
#3 Reply (subtweet) to other Vegas related tweets.
#4 Link to your Twitter on each of your pages.
but what do I know? I'm a finance guy.
#1 Request tweets @youraccount when you are quoted or interviewed.
#2 Ask people that you know to refer their followers to you. For example, Dr. Schwartz at UNLV (who you may know) has roughly 4.5k followers. Twoplustwo forums has 17k+ and you are frequently quoted there, albeit by users, not owners.
#3 Reply (subtweet) to other Vegas related tweets.
#4 Link to your Twitter on each of your pages.
but what do I know? I'm a finance guy.
