Now that Breaking Bad is over, what new show should I begin watching?
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October 2nd, 2013 at 8:01:29 PM
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The title pretty much says it all.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
October 2nd, 2013 at 8:04:18 PM
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One show I really liked was the Shield. It was on FX and ended a couple of years ago. I would put that show up there with a Soprano's and Breaking Bad. Michael Chiklis as a dirty cop. Great TV IMO. Not on the list but I think you should give it a look.
October 2nd, 2013 at 8:06:16 PM
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Quote: WizardThe title pretty much says it all.
Mad Men is the best, but it's last season is coming.
You can see the past seasons on Netflix, well
worth the $7.99 a month if you don't already have
it. I watch a movie on Netflix every day, it's a
fantastic bargain. Take your notebook or tablet
to bed and use your headphones. You'll want
to be Don Draper, he's defined cool in a whole
new way.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
October 2nd, 2013 at 8:07:01 PM
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I'll just stick with reruns of Columbo. You do know Lt. Columbo's first name, don't you ?
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
October 2nd, 2013 at 8:44:07 PM
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If you have HBO, both seasons of The Network are online, wiith Jeff Daniels, written by Aaron Sorkin. It was slightly uneven but really interesting. Total commitment about 20 hours.
I do know Columbo's first name. It's a famous trivia question that was indirectly involved in a 300 million dollar lawsuit from, of all people, a former air traffic controller.
I do know Columbo's first name. It's a famous trivia question that was indirectly involved in a 300 million dollar lawsuit from, of all people, a former air traffic controller.
If the House lost every hand, they wouldn't deal the game.
October 2nd, 2013 at 8:45:40 PM
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DUHHIIIIIIIII HEARD THAT!
October 2nd, 2013 at 8:47:29 PM
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Quote: BuzzardI'll just stick with reruns of Columbo. You do know Lt. Columbo's first name, don't you ?
Frank. Classic trivia!
Beware of all enterprises that require new clothes - Henry David Thoreau. Like Dealers' uniforms - Dan.
October 2nd, 2013 at 8:57:08 PM
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Quote: beachbumbabs
I do know Columbo's first name.
Is it Christopher? Christopher Columbo.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
October 2nd, 2013 at 9:27:02 PM
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Not on your list, but definitely Homeland.
Oscar
Oscar
October 2nd, 2013 at 11:05:47 PM
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Game of Thrones
normally I get board with this type of stuff, Game of Thrones is definitely different
khaleesi One of the main characters = hot IMO
Absolutely a great show, definitely the best of that genre
normally I get board with this type of stuff, Game of Thrones is definitely different
khaleesi One of the main characters = hot IMO
Absolutely a great show, definitely the best of that genre
♪♪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♪♪
October 3rd, 2013 at 6:19:13 AM
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Quote: BuzzardI'll just stick with reruns of Columbo. You do know Lt. Columbo's first name, don't you ?
Columbo is the greatest. I have all the DVD's and watch them often. Really pisses off my wife.
Columbo never actually reveals his first name, but there is one episode where he flashes his badge. I paused the machine and the name displayed is Frank. Many of you probably already know this.
There is another episode when he is directly asked "What is your first name?"
Columbo replies "Lieutenant."
Talent hits a target no one else can hit; genius hits a target no one else can see.
October 3rd, 2013 at 6:39:00 AM
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Ok Wizard. In an attempt to repay you for that awesome piece on NFL Parlays, I give you:
Rectify
http://www.amazon.com/Rectify/dp/B00C1LIZMQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1380807160&sr=8-2&keywords=rectify
Rectify
http://www.amazon.com/Rectify/dp/B00C1LIZMQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1380807160&sr=8-2&keywords=rectify
Talent hits a target no one else can hit; genius hits a target no one else can see.
October 3rd, 2013 at 7:05:39 AM
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Quote: AxelWolfGame of Thrones
normally I get board with this type of stuff, Game of Thrones is definitely different
khaleesi One of the main characters = hot IMO
Absolutely a great show, definitely the best of that genre
GoT is the best series I've ever seen. Not just for the gratuitous violence and nudity, nor for the medievalness of it all, but it's just a damn good drama.
The Walking Dead is good in a masturbatory way, but midway through season 2 it sort of lost its way. It's still "good" (zombie apocalypses are always "good"), but it went away from a sort of unique survivalist horror and into regular TV cheese.
GoT did no such thing. All the way through season 3 it was still kicking strong, never jumped the shark, never got ridiculous. Without spoiling, I'll say two words to those in the know - Rob Stark. I was "disappointed" when the Leafs blew a 4-1 lead to Boston and got eliminated from the playoffs. I literally screamed at my TV during that particular section of GoT.
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October 3rd, 2013 at 11:55:11 AM
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Watch ALF
At my age, a "Life In Prison" sentence is not much of a deterrent.
October 3rd, 2013 at 11:56:44 AM
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DUHHIIIIIIIII HEARD THAT!
October 3rd, 2013 at 7:41:10 PM
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Elementary on CBS was all about math nerds tonight. It should be available for a week or two on their website; worth a look. p vs. np is the question.
If the House lost every hand, they wouldn't deal the game.
October 3rd, 2013 at 8:24:59 PM
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Quote: PaigowdanFrank. Classic trivia!
Well, at least you got something right this week !
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
October 3rd, 2013 at 8:31:39 PM
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Speaking of another Frank, Mr. Sinatra, what did that Frank and Kareem Abdul-Jabar have in common ? I would have NEVER guessed it.
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
October 3rd, 2013 at 8:44:10 PM
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Mork & Mindy
Dr. Who (2001 to date)
Those could keep you busy.
Dr. Who (2001 to date)
Those could keep you busy.
Some people need to reimagine their thinking.
October 9th, 2013 at 8:42:44 AM
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Quote: BuzzardSpeaking of another Frank, Mr. Sinatra, what did that Frank and Kareem Abdul-Jabar have in common ? I would have NEVER guessed it.
Nobody knows ? With all these Rat pack fans ?
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
October 9th, 2013 at 10:47:01 AM
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Quote: beachbumbabsElementary on CBS was all about math nerds tonight. It should be available for a week or two on their website; worth a look. p vs. np is the question.
I saw that one. It was fun explaining to my wife what a big deal it would be to be able to solve NP problems in P-time. Of course, that's one of the goals of quantum computing, though we're not close with the actual implementation yet. Here's an abstract from a 1994 paper:
Quote: Quantum computation and NP-complete problems, Takashi Mihara, Tetsuro Nishino
In this paper, we show that the Deutsch's universal quantum Turing machine can solve any NP-complete problem in polynomial time under a physical assumption that we can observe the existence of a specific physical state in a given superposition of physical states. This result establishes an interesting relationship between quantum physics and computational complexity theory.
"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
October 9th, 2013 at 11:55:50 AM
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Quote: BuzzardSpeaking of another Frank, Mr. Sinatra, what did that Frank and Kareem Abdul-Jabar have in common ? I would have NEVER guessed it.
Huge male genitalia?
October 9th, 2013 at 11:58:51 AM
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DUHHIIIIIIIII HEARD THAT!
October 9th, 2013 at 12:13:54 PM
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No but good guess this happened as a result of a man sleeping with a woman. But obviously more was going on than just sleeping.
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
October 14th, 2013 at 12:36:47 PM
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Both weighed in at a birth weight of 13 pounds.
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
October 14th, 2013 at 1:46:55 PM
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Not on the list but Hell On Wheels.
"Quit trying your luck and start trying your skill." Mickey Crimm
October 14th, 2013 at 2:51:03 PM
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You have good taste VERY GOOD SHOW, I LOVE IT. one small problem i have with it, Bohannan keeps getting out of some impossible situations. I love when he hung that kid, even tho he knew he was innocent, I didn't see that happening.Quote: mickeycrimmNot on the list but Hell On Wheels.
♪♪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♪♪
October 14th, 2013 at 8:32:20 PM
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Quote: AxelWolfYou have good taste VERY GOOD SHOW, I LOVE IT. one small problem i have with it, Bohannan keeps getting out of some impossible situations. I love when he hung that kid, even tho he knew he was innocent, I didn't see that happening.
I didn't see it happening either. Pretty good serial though with a little history to it. If Bohannan didn't keep getting out of those impossible situations they'd have to end the show.
"Quit trying your luck and start trying your skill." Mickey Crimm
