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I have a current two year life plan which eventually leads to applying to a few structural engineering PhD programs. It is probably important to note that I am currently wrapping up my SE MS degree ATM and have previously taken the GRE with scores of 800math and 380 verbal. All of the top schools I am interested in require a 500 verbal score at a minimum.

Have any of you had success in preparing and raising this score? Atm it seems pretty daunting since my vocab is awful. Post any tips you may have.


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I'd like to offer 2-10 hours (to my discretion based on how much I think you'd "need" ) of free coaching, no strings attached. This is only for people who are playing 25 or 50nl and can't beat either 25, 50, or 100nl for their life despite lots of trying. Anyone that I talk on a daily basis via skype/msn/aim is also exempt from this, I'd like it to be someone whose game I have 0 understanding of atm. 6max players only.

I play primarily 2/4 and 3/6 6max, and I place an emphasis on making poker easy on yourself, as well as emotional control.

If interested, please post your poker background, the more detailed the better (i.e. how many hands, results at the stakes you're trying to beat, etc.) in the comments (or pm me) and I'll choose someone (or even 2 and just split the hours between them). I'm busy for the rest of the month so it'll start in October.

gl


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im an sc2 hater so im shit out of luck with regards to sc's imminent demise . ive already accepted it and jsut wanna watch the remainder of games available if any, then quit following rts games. anyone here still in touch with infos and schedules for pro sc games to be played? i really hope there's still some till the year ends


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Just really quickly though, showed him stacking Annie Duke

Wheres the cardrunners gear at sir?!


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HALO REACH, AWESOME GAME

BUT...

WTF, SWAT TEAM SLAYER, AND TEAM SNIPERS. OK LET'S ALL SPAWN WITH SNIPERS/DMR'S WITH INIFINITE AMMO WITH NO INCENTIVE TO MOVE AROUND WHAT SO EVER. FUCKING DUMBEST GAME MODES DESIGNED FOR THE GAYEST CAMPERS.

FAWK.


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I've become infatuated with this girl but this pic is too low-def for my monitor. Anyone got a high def version? I'd give my left testicle for a night alone with her.

http://www.liquidpoker.net/user_pictures/db24b26decd2867317e03655ef15bb66.jpg

Additional pics of said angel also welcome


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Working out + dieting is going well (down 8 lbs in 15 days)
Working @ work is pretty awesome (hitting bonus')
Working @ my own business is going well (business plan almost completed)

Doing work this weekend in Eau Claire @ Pickefest

Doors open at 9am
keg + breakfast at my friends house until then.

I just hope I don't pass out at the bar... It will be a true test (plus a -50 dollar get drunk penalty) of my determination.


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PokerStars Game #49705557215: Tournament #311791507, $55.00+$2.50 USD Holdem No Limit - Match Round I, Level I (10/20) - 2010/09/16 14:07:12 AT [2010/09/16 13:07:12 ET]
Table 311791507 1 2-max Seat #2 is the button
Seat 1: Hero (2940 in chips)
Seat 2: Behelit (60 in chips)
Behelit: posts small blind 10
Hero: posts big blind 20

Holecards
Dealt to Hero
Behelit: raises 40 to 60 and is all-in
Hero: calls 40

Flop (Pot : $120.00)

   

Turn (Pot : $120.00)

   

River (Pot : $120.00)

   

Showdown
Hero: shows (a pair of Jacks)
Behelit: shows (a pair of Jacks - Ace+King kicker)
Behelit collected 120 from pot

Summary
Total pot 120 | Rake 0
Board  
Seat 1: Hero (big blind) showed and lost with a pair of Jacks
Seat 2: Behelit (button) (small blind) showed and won (120) with a pair of Jacks

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PokerStars Game #49705571993: Tournament #311791507, $55.00+$2.50 USD Holdem No Limit - Match Round I, Level I (10/20) - 2010/09/16 14:07:31 AT [2010/09/16 13:07:31 ET]
Table 311791507 1 2-max Seat #1 is the button
Seat 1: Hero (2880 in chips)
Seat 2: Behelit (120 in chips)
Hero: posts small blind 10
Behelit: posts big blind 20

Holecards
Dealt to Hero
Hero: raises 120 to 140
Behelit: calls 100 and is all-in
Uncalled bet (20) returned to Hero

Flop (Pot : $360.00)

   

Turn (Pot : $360.00)

   

River (Pot : $360.00)

   

Showdown
Behelit: shows (a flush, Ace high)
Hero: shows (two pair, Aces and Threes)
Behelit collected 240 from pot

Summary
Total pot 240 | Rake 0
Board  
Seat 1: Hero (button) (small blind) showed and lost with two pair, Aces and Threes
Seat 2: Behelit (big blind) showed and won (240) with a flush, Ace high

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PokerStars Game #49705664100: Tournament #311791507, $55.00+$2.50 USD Holdem No Limit - Match Round I, Level I (10/20) - 2010/09/16 14:09:24 AT [2010/09/16 13:09:24 ET]
Table 311791507 1 2-max Seat #2 is the button
Seat 1: Hero (2730 in chips)
Seat 2: Behelit (270 in chips)
Behelit: posts small blind 10
Hero: posts big blind 20

Holecards
Dealt to Hero
Behelit: raises 250 to 270 and is all-in
Hero: calls 250

Flop (Pot : $900.00)

   

Turn (Pot : $900.00)

   

River (Pot : $900.00)

   

Showdown
Hero: shows (a pair of Threes)
Behelit: shows (a pair of Queens)
Behelit collected 540 from pot

Summary
Total pot 540 | Rake 0
Board  
Seat 1: Hero (big blind) showed and lost with a pair of Threes
Seat 2: Behelit (button) (small blind) showed and won (540) with a pair of Queens

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PokerStars Game #49705859729: Tournament #311791507, $55.00+$2.50 USD Holdem No Limit - Match Round I, Level II (15/30) - 2010/09/16 14:13:25 AT [2010/09/16 13:13:25 ET]
Table 311791507 1 2-max Seat #1 is the button
Seat 1: Hero (2455 in chips)
Seat 2: Behelit (545 in chips)
Hero: posts small blind 15
Behelit: posts big blind 30

Holecards
Dealt to Hero
Hero: raises 30 to 60
Behelit: raises 485 to 545 and is all-in
Hero: calls 485

Flop (Pot : $1,990.00)

   

Turn (Pot : $1,990.00)

   

River (Pot : $1,990.00)

   

Showdown
Behelit: shows (a straight, Nine to King)
Hero: shows (a straight, Eight to Queen)
Behelit collected 1090 from pot

Summary
Total pot 1090 | Rake 0
Board  
Seat 1: Hero (button) (small blind) showed and lost with a straight, Eight to Queen
Seat 2: Behelit (big blind) showed and won (1090) with a straight, Nine to King

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PokerStars Game #49706004753: Tournament #311791507, $55.00+$2.50 USD Holdem No Limit - Match Round I, Level III (25/50) - 2010/09/16 14:16:26 AT [2010/09/16 13:16:26 ET]
Table 311791507 1 2-max Seat #1 is the button
Seat 1: Hero (1880 in chips)
Seat 2: Behelit (1120 in chips)
Hero: posts small blind 25
Behelit: posts big blind 50

Holecards
Dealt to Hero
Hero: raises 100 to 150
Behelit: raises 970 to 1120 and is all-in
Hero: calls 970

Flop (Pot : $4,230.00)

   

Turn (Pot : $4,230.00)

   

River (Pot : $4,230.00)

   

Showdown
Behelit: shows (a pair of Tens)
Hero: shows (a pair of Eights)
Behelit collected 2240 from pot

Summary
Total pot 2240 | Rake 0
Board  
Seat 1: Hero (button) (small blind) showed and lost with a pair of Eights
Seat 2: Behelit (big blind) showed and won (2240) with a pair of Tens

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PokerStars Game #49706361863: Tournament #311791507, $55.00+$2.50 USD Holdem No Limit - Match Round I, Level IV (50/100) - 2010/09/16 14:23:54 AT [2010/09/16 13:23:54 ET]
Table 311791507 1 2-max Seat #2 is the button
Seat 1: Hero (2070 in chips)
Seat 2: Behelit (930 in chips)
Behelit: posts small blind 50
Hero: posts big blind 100

Holecards
Dealt to Hero
Behelit: calls 50
Hero: checks

Flop (Pot : $4,430.00)

   
Hero: checks
Behelit: bets 100
Hero: raises 1000 to 1100
Behelit: calls 730 and is all-in
Uncalled bet (270) returned to Hero

Turn (Pot : $6,090.00)

   

River (Pot : $6,090.00)

   

Showdown
Hero: shows (two pair, Nines and Threes)
Behelit: shows (two pair, Nines and Threes - Jack kicker)
Behelit collected 1860 from pot

Summary
Total pot 1860 | Rake 0
Board  
Seat 1: Hero (big blind) showed and lost with two pair, Nines and Threes
Seat 2: Behelit (button) (small blind) showed and won (1860) with two pair, Nines and Threes

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PokerStars Game #49706410837: Tournament #311791507, $55.00+$2.50 USD Holdem No Limit - Match Round I, Level IV (50/100) - 2010/09/16 14:24:56 AT [2010/09/16 13:24:56 ET]
Table 311791507 1 2-max Seat #2 is the button
Seat 1: Hero (1390 in chips)
Seat 2: Behelit (1610 in chips)
Behelit: posts small blind 50
Hero: posts big blind 100

Holecards
Dealt to Hero
Behelit: raises 1510 to 1610 and is all-in
Hero: calls 1290 and is all-in
Uncalled bet (220) returned to Behelit

Flop (Pot : $7,210.00)

   

Turn (Pot : $8,870.00)

   

River (Pot : $8,870.00)

   

Showdown
Hero: shows (high card Ace)
Behelit: shows (three of a kind, Sevens)
Behelit collected 2780 from pot
Hero finished the tournament in 2nd place
Behelit wins the tournament and receives $110.00 - congratulations!

Summary
Total pot 2780 | Rake 0
Board  
Seat 1: Hero (big blind) showed and lost with high card Ace
Seat 2: Behelit (button) (small blind) showed and won (2780) with three of a kind, Sevens

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PokerStars Game #49705962300: Tournament #311791630, $55.00+$2.50 USD Holdem No Limit - Match Round I, Level II (15/30) - 2010/09/16 14:15:33 AT [2010/09/16 13:15:33 ET]
Table 311791630 1 2-max Seat #2 is the button
Seat 1: De_Vries10 (550 in chips)
Seat 2: Hero (2450 in chips)
Hero: posts small blind 15
De_Vries10: posts big blind 30

Holecards
Dealt to Hero
Hero: raises 60 to 90
De_Vries10: raises 460 to 550 and is all-in
Hero: calls 460

Flop (Pot : $1,100.00)

   

Turn (Pot : $1,100.00)

   

River (Pot : $1,100.00)

   

Showdown
De_Vries10: shows (two pair, Aces and Fives)
Hero: shows (two pair, Tens and Fives)
De_Vries10 collected 1100 from pot

Summary
Total pot 1100 | Rake 0
Board  
Seat 1: De_Vries10 (big blind) showed and won (1100) with two pair, Aces and Fives
Seat 2: Hero (button) (small blind) showed and lost with two pair, Tens and Fives

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PokerStars Game #49705980035: Tournament #311791630, $55.00+$2.50 USD Holdem No Limit - Match Round I, Level II (15/30) - 2010/09/16 14:15:55 AT [2010/09/16 13:15:55 ET]
Table 311791630 1 2-max Seat #1 is the button
Seat 1: De_Vries10 (1100 in chips)
Seat 2: Hero (1900 in chips)
De_Vries10: posts small blind 15
Hero: posts big blind 30

Holecards
Dealt to Hero
De_Vries10: calls 15
Hero: raises 90 to 120
De_Vries10: raises 420 to 540
Hero: raises 930 to 1470
De_Vries10: calls 560 and is all-in
Uncalled bet (370) returned to Hero

Flop (Pot : $3,300.00)

   

Turn (Pot : $3,300.00)

   

River (Pot : $3,300.00)

   

Showdown
Hero: shows (two pair, Jacks and Tens)
De_Vries10: shows (a full house, Jacks full of Fives)
De_Vries10 collected 2200 from pot

Summary
Total pot 2200 | Rake 0
Board  
Seat 1: De_Vries10 (button) (small blind) showed and won (2200) with a full house, Jacks full of Fives
Seat 2: Hero (big blind) showed and lost with two pair, Jacks and Tens

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PokerStars Game #49706242355: Tournament #311791630, $55.00+$2.50 USD Holdem No Limit - Match Round I, Level III (25/50) - 2010/09/16 14:21:25 AT [2010/09/16 13:21:25 ET]
Table 311791630 1 2-max Seat #2 is the button
Seat 1: De_Vries10 (2470 in chips)
Seat 2: Hero (530 in chips)
Hero: posts small blind 25
De_Vries10: posts big blind 50

Holecards
Dealt to Hero
Hero: raises 480 to 530 and is all-in
De_Vries10: calls 480

Flop (Pot : $4,360.00)

   

Turn (Pot : $4,360.00)

   
Hero said, "lol J"

River (Pot : $4,360.00)

   
Hero said, "or 6"

Showdown
De_Vries10: shows (a straight, Six to Ten)
Hero: shows (a pair of Queens)
Hero said, "]yeah"
De_Vries10 collected 1060 from pot
Hero finished the tournament in 2nd place
De_Vries10 wins the tournament and receives $110.00 - congratulations!

Summary
Total pot 1060 | Rake 0
Board  
Seat 1: De_Vries10 (big blind) showed and won (1060) with a straight, Six to Ten
Seat 2: Hero (button) (small blind) showed and lost with a pair of Queens

Scariest part is 90% of the matches are like this, INCLUDING the ones I win (except that the ones I won I get sucked out 5 times and chip up without showdown until I finally hold a 70/30).

Some nice ones that happened today too, I could post these all day:
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I just learned that you can set 3-key combos to open any windows shortcut (ctrl + shift/alt + 'x', 'y', 'Z', etc....) by right-clicking each and going into its properties.

For instance....Crtl + Shft + 'P' for Pokerstars, 'H' for HEM, 'I' for i-tunes, 'M' for My Documents, and so on.

It's only supposed to work for shortcuts located on your desktop but this seems to also include programs w/in the start menu. For such a basic feature it goes a long way in making things more efficient.
If you know of any other tips or software suggestions, please share.


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Hello.So I've jsut realised that it's 500FTP fot each 20$ you get from the bonus, which meand that actually I need 7500points to get it all.I just madde the first 500pts and I can say it's really hard.Sorry for the stupid question, but after i get however FTP points what actually can do with them?And is 7500 such a big deal or it's me playing too litlle at stakes and #tables?
Thanks
LSD


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love it or hate it. its out 2nd episode so far




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Hi everyone.So I get this 300$ bonus from FTP which I have to clear for the next 15 days, making total of 5000FPP.I wanted to know which would be the best way to get my full bonus(i.e5000FPP), having in mind that i'm not willing to play even medium stakes where, obv you can collect FPP very fast, but no mening in risking 100$ for getting 300$ especially when you are not sure of youself, so - what do you think is reasonale limit, time per day, # of tables for clearing this bonus without risking too much money?


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So durrr is getting raped in every single HUNL game he sits, is he on life tilt or sick bad variance or just idk but anyways I hope it is all a show otherwise Jungleman will break him for many millions. I wonder if jungleman will be able to get ilsidurrr levels of money from him:

Over Under on how much Jungleman will take from this match including $1.5mill prop?

http://www.liquidpoker.net/userpoll/draw.php?poll_id=1097
Poll: How much does Jungleman Win?
(Vote): Under < 0
(Vote): Even - $1.5mill
(Vote): $2.5mill < x < $4mill
(Vote): $4mill < x





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i miss stars

even though i went 700k hands there running 200bi under ev not making more then FPP dollarsh

and im + 30k$ since i left stars on other sites on only 100k hands

i still miss stars whats wrong with me?


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haven't played all month really. thought run bad would run out/be over.

http://i51.tinypic.com/t69cwh.jpg


see u in october


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Looking to trade my $95 on stars for paypal


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Sittin on about 39k VPPS, goin for supernova. Highest VPP's I have ever gotten in 1 month is about 8k. Need roughly 15k per month including this month. Shouldnt be that bad, I plan on grinding PLO. Will most likely 12 table 50 PLO and then put in some big sessions of 16 tabling .5/1 50bb PLO purely for VPP's. Ill keep this updated to motivate myself.

Total bonuses over the next 3 months will be worth about $3100


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Been thinking about taking students, purely based on profit sharing and it will be a very high % (not sure what yet). Thinking about a few key things, mainly I want the students who apply to be able to move to Sydney, which will help you learn and also help me keep you honest about winnings.

leave a comment to express interest, post ur stakes and ptr links and anything else relevant.


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