Damn women are easy to figure out Options

[Oasis]

I have to admit if I found out a guy acquaintance came across a lot of money through gambling, I would be the girl staying far far away. There is something just so damn sexy about a guy who works really hard for their money...physically and mentally. Quick money fixes just don't catch my attention at all.

You are a fucking idiot.

As usual, you make a comment without knowing what you're talking about. Then again, I'm pretty sure your only experience with investing was dumping $40 into whatever company Lance used to work for on the advice of people from Techsans, so it's at least understandable that you're completely clueless

I didn't keep records and data for the first 2-3 weeks of the season because I had no idea that they'd be relevant and useful later in the season. But since Week 3, I've spent 185 hours researching and 129 hours analyzing. Research includes watching highlights, game film, reading articles, injury reports, weather, time changes, flight delays, etc. The usual shit. Analyzation includes comparing how teams match up, how well Eli Manning plays when the temperature is below 40, compiling data, comparing and analyzing trends, trying to figure out which trends are legitimate and which ones are due to more or less random occurence, etc. I also like to take definitive data (statistics, etc) and use ratios, graphs, pie charts, etc to see if certain percentages and figures are relevant and can be used to gain an edge in determining who will win. I like taking certain player statistics to see if their performance is relevant to their team's success. For example, Vince Young has three 300 yard passing games in his career. Now common sense tells me that if a qb throws for 300 yards, there's a good chance his team is gonna win. Completely opposite in Tennessee's case. They're 0-3 in games where VY passes for 300 yards. The Titans are a running team who use play action to set up open receivers. If Vince is throwing for 300 yards in a game, that means they're losing and he's gotta pass them back into the game (because obviously, moving the ball through the air takes less time off the clock than moving it on the ground). If he's doing that, odds are they'll lose, because Vince Young is a pretty lousy thrower. That piece of information itself is enough for me to wager on the Chargers when they play Tenn. The Chargers always score early. They outscored their opponents 81-0 in the first quarter. Tennessee sucks playing from behind.

I also like taking all kinds of data (both publicly available and data I compiled myself) and plugging different combinations of data sets into formulas, making charts, etc, and using the compiled data to try to pick games; then subsequently using those results to try to see if there are any valid trends that can be applied and used to pick games. Some of the results were lousy, some were pretty good indicators. Of course, I won't know till a few years down the line when I plug the formulas into future games. So far I have about 150 games to support or refute random hypotheses. I'll probably need another 400-500 more before making any guesses as to whether the theories hold any water.

I have a private website that I've been using to store my data. One person knows how to access it, and he paid me $500 for the rights to use my research and picks. I don't know how much he was using my information but I know he made about $2500 and he was betting smaller ($50-$100) wagers. I'll probably keep the website running for a few years because I'd like to keep my old data from previous seasons for comparison purposes

The hours spent do not include actually going up to Fowler's with a laptop and two notepads, watching 5 games at once, and trying to take notes over each one. That was actually the most boring part. The fun part was plugging in various numbers and trying new things. The watching the games part was more like work than fun

My point is this: There's a reason I gamble on sports, yet have never participated in a cash poker game or gone to Vegas to play slot machines or blackjack or whatever else. I don't buy lottery tickets. I refuse to even play those Super Bowl squares games where you pick a few numbers and hope the team scores that amount (or whatever the rules are). I rarely ever make futures bets either because their are too many variables throughout the course of a season (suspensions, injuries, front office issues, etc) to accurately predict. I bet on absolutely nothing that I see is based more on chance and luck than actual skill and research.

Two of my friends also started this season with $1k to wager with. One guy ended up with about $3700. The other guy got down to about $80 and said fuck it and blew the rest at the bar. I ended up with $33,500. I also did many, many hours more researching before making picks than they did. It paid off


I might have made money in a somewhat unorthodox way, but I worked my ass off for nearly four months, spent more time working and researching, and was far more successful and made far more money (both total and in terms of profit vs initial investment) than anyone else I know in that or any other similar timeframe. And this was all done while having a full time 40 hour a week job. The only downside is my sleep schedule is fucked. All in all I think I worked about 14 hours a day total. Stressful as hell and I probably missed a lot of opportunities to make new friends and have a social life, but it paid off and I'm now making up for lost time. So don't you dare imply that I didn't bust my ass. It's a bit more complex than reading lines in the sunday paper, circling the teams you think will win, and calling your bookie and placing bets. Those are the quick money fix guys, and those are the guys who end up gambling themselves into financial hell. I love those guys. Those are the dipshits who make stupid bets and keep Vegas from doing too much research into setting accurate betting lines, and the guys like me use that to outsmart and out research Vegas and win money.

Damn that was long

[FORSAKENR320]

didn't read because my give-a-fuck meter is broke. it was still a guess, no matter how much research you did. cunt

[Oasis]

I have absolutely ZERO desire for a woman with wealthy parents. At least, not one with wealthy parents who doesn't herself make good money and/or pay for everything on her own.

I fucking hate people who have a free ride and think they're better than everyone else for something they lucked in to. Hell, I used to be one of those people until I realized I was just a lazy unmotivated idiot waiting for my mom to hand me over the oil company. People with no motivation suck.

A few weeks ago my mom was writing out her will. I told her to write me out of anything involving being given any part of her corporation. Fuck that shit, I didn't do anything to deserve being given a free multi million dollar business. Let me do my own thing and make my own money to start my own business.

[impala454]

Well I don't mind if the person is wealthy by inheritance ("hey daddy-in-law I'd love a new Z06 for Christmas"), but what I don't want is someone who still has the parental money umbilical cord attached, because they'll most likely just detatch it from them and attach it to you.

[schwab]

You are a fucking idiot.

As usual, you make a comment without knowing what you're talking about. Then again, I'm pretty sure your only experience with investing was dumping $40 into whatever company Lance used to work for on the advice of people from Techsans, so it's at least understandable that you're completely clueless

I didn't keep records and data for the first 2-3 weeks of the season because I had no idea that they'd be relevant and useful later in the season. But since Week 3, I've spent 185 hours researching and 129 hours analyzing. Research includes watching highlights, game film, reading articles, injury reports, weather, time changes, flight delays, etc. The usual shit. Analyzation includes comparing how teams match up, how well Eli Manning plays when the temperature is below 40, compiling data, comparing and analyzing trends, trying to figure out which trends are legitimate and which ones are due to more or less random occurence, etc. I also like to take definitive data (statistics, etc) and use ratios, graphs, pie charts, etc to see if certain percentages and figures are relevant and can be used to gain an edge in determining who will win. I like taking certain player statistics to see if their performance is relevant to their team's success. For example, Vince Young has three 300 yard passing games in his career. Now common sense tells me that if a qb throws for 300 yards, there's a good chance his team is gonna win. Completely opposite in Tennessee's case. They're 0-3 in games where VY passes for 300 yards. The Titans are a running team who use play action to set up open receivers. If Vince is throwing for 300 yards in a game, that means they're losing and he's gotta pass them back into the game (because obviously, moving the ball through the air takes less time off the clock than moving it on the ground). If he's doing that, odds are they'll lose, because Vince Young is a pretty lousy thrower. That piece of information itself is enough for me to wager on the Chargers when they play Tenn. The Chargers always score early. They outscored their opponents 81-0 in the first quarter. Tennessee sucks playing from behind.

I also like taking all kinds of data (both publicly available and data I compiled myself) and plugging different combinations of data sets into formulas, making charts, etc, and using the compiled data to try to pick games; then subsequently using those results to try to see if there are any valid trends that can be applied and used to pick games. Some of the results were lousy, some were pretty good indicators. Of course, I won't know till a few years down the line when I plug the formulas into future games. So far I have about 150 games to support or refute random hypotheses. I'll probably need another 400-500 more before making any guesses as to whether the theories hold any water.

I have a private website that I've been using to store my data. One person knows how to access it, and he paid me $500 for the rights to use my research and picks. I don't know how much he was using my information but I know he made about $2500 and he was betting smaller ($50-$100) wagers. I'll probably keep the website running for a few years because I'd like to keep my old data from previous seasons for comparison purposes

The hours spent do not include actually going up to Fowler's with a laptop and two notepads, watching 5 games at once, and trying to take notes over each one. That was actually the most boring part. The fun part was plugging in various numbers and trying new things. The watching the games part was more like work than fun

My point is this: There's a reason I gamble on sports, yet have never participated in a cash poker game or gone to Vegas to play slot machines or blackjack or whatever else. I don't buy lottery tickets. I refuse to even play those Super Bowl squares games where you pick a few numbers and hope the team scores that amount (or whatever the rules are). I rarely ever make futures bets either because their are too many variables throughout the course of a season (suspensions, injuries, front office issues, etc) to accurately predict. I bet on absolutely nothing that I see is based more on chance and luck than actual skill and research.

Two of my friends also started this season with $1k to wager with. One guy ended up with about $3700. The other guy got down to about $80 and said fuck it and blew the rest at the bar. I ended up with $33,500. I also did many, many hours more researching before making picks than they did. It paid off
I might have made money in a somewhat unorthodox way, but I worked my ass off for nearly four months, spent more time working and researching, and was far more successful and made far more money (both total and in terms of profit vs initial investment) than anyone else I know in that or any other similar timeframe. And this was all done while having a full time 40 hour a week job. The only downside is my sleep schedule is fucked. All in all I think I worked about 14 hours a day total. Stressful as hell and I probably missed a lot of opportunities to make new friends and have a social life, but it paid off and I'm now making up for lost time. So don't you dare imply that I didn't bust my ass. It's a bit more complex than reading lines in the sunday paper, circling the teams you think will win, and calling your bookie and placing bets. Those are the quick money fix guys, and those are the guys who end up gambling themselves into financial hell. I love those guys. Those are the dipshits who make stupid bets and keep Vegas from doing too much research into setting accurate betting lines, and the guys like me use that to outsmart and out research Vegas and win money.

Damn that was long

i was about to ask if you had a full time job to go along with that. Congrats on your winnings, just dont start throwing more money than you can afford into it.

[Psykopath]

3 words:: MRS. degree

[2wolUTT]

I think Will likes posting on techsans.

[Psykopath]

So, Will....how many different threads/posts have to be made that center around those gambling winnings before you're satisfied all 11 regular posters here have read about it?

[Mommy]

You are a fucking idiot.

As usual, you make a comment without knowing what you're talking about. Then again, I'm pretty sure your only experience with investing was dumping $40 into whatever company Lance used to work for on the advice of people from Techsans, so it's at least understandable that you're completely clueless

I didn't keep records and data for the first 2-3 weeks of the season because I had no idea that they'd be relevant and useful later in the season. But since Week 3, I've spent 185 hours researching and 129 hours analyzing. Research includes watching highlights, game film, reading articles, injury reports, weather, time changes, flight delays, etc. The usual shit. Analyzation includes comparing how teams match up, how well Eli Manning plays when the temperature is below 40, compiling data, comparing and analyzing trends, trying to figure out which trends are legitimate and which ones are due to more or less random occurence, etc. I also like to take definitive data (statistics, etc) and use ratios, graphs, pie charts, etc to see if certain percentages and figures are relevant and can be used to gain an edge in determining who will win. I like taking certain player statistics to see if their performance is relevant to their team's success. For example, Vince Young has three 300 yard passing games in his career. Now common sense tells me that if a qb throws for 300 yards, there's a good chance his team is gonna win. Completely opposite in Tennessee's case. They're 0-3 in games where VY passes for 300 yards. The Titans are a running team who use play action to set up open receivers. If Vince is throwing for 300 yards in a game, that means they're losing and he's gotta pass them back into the game (because obviously, moving the ball through the air takes less time off the clock than moving it on the ground). If he's doing that, odds are they'll lose, because Vince Young is a pretty lousy thrower. That piece of information itself is enough for me to wager on the Chargers when they play Tenn. The Chargers always score early. They outscored their opponents 81-0 in the first quarter. Tennessee sucks playing from behind.

I also like taking all kinds of data (both publicly available and data I compiled myself) and plugging different combinations of data sets into formulas, making charts, etc, and using the compiled data to try to pick games; then subsequently using those results to try to see if there are any valid trends that can be applied and used to pick games. Some of the results were lousy, some were pretty good indicators. Of course, I won't know till a few years down the line when I plug the formulas into future games. So far I have about 150 games to support or refute random hypotheses. I'll probably need another 400-500 more before making any guesses as to whether the theories hold any water.

I have a private website that I've been using to store my data. One person knows how to access it, and he paid me $500 for the rights to use my research and picks. I don't know how much he was using my information but I know he made about $2500 and he was betting smaller ($50-$100) wagers. I'll probably keep the website running for a few years because I'd like to keep my old data from previous seasons for comparison purposes

The hours spent do not include actually going up to Fowler's with a laptop and two notepads, watching 5 games at once, and trying to take notes over each one. That was actually the most boring part. The fun part was plugging in various numbers and trying new things. The watching the games part was more like work than fun

My point is this: There's a reason I gamble on sports, yet have never participated in a cash poker game or gone to Vegas to play slot machines or blackjack or whatever else. I don't buy lottery tickets. I refuse to even play those Super Bowl squares games where you pick a few numbers and hope the team scores that amount (or whatever the rules are). I rarely ever make futures bets either because their are too many variables throughout the course of a season (suspensions, injuries, front office issues, etc) to accurately predict. I bet on absolutely nothing that I see is based more on chance and luck than actual skill and research.

Two of my friends also started this season with $1k to wager with. One guy ended up with about $3700. The other guy got down to about $80 and said fuck it and blew the rest at the bar. I ended up with $33,500. I also did many, many hours more researching before making picks than they did. It paid off


I might have made money in a somewhat unorthodox way, but I worked my ass off for nearly four months, spent more time working and researching, and was far more successful and made far more money (both total and in terms of profit vs initial investment) than anyone else I know in that or any other similar timeframe. And this was all done while having a full time 40 hour a week job. The only downside is my sleep schedule is fucked. All in all I think I worked about 14 hours a day total. Stressful as hell and I probably missed a lot of opportunities to make new friends and have a social life, but it paid off and I'm now making up for lost time. So don't you dare imply that I didn't bust my ass. It's a bit more complex than reading lines in the sunday paper, circling the teams you think will win, and calling your bookie and placing bets. Those are the quick money fix guys, and those are the guys who end up gambling themselves into financial hell. I love those guys. Those are the dipshits who make stupid bets and keep Vegas from doing too much research into setting accurate betting lines, and the guys like me use that to outsmart and out research Vegas and win money.

Damn that was long

*snore*... read the part with the numbers. So, you make $33,500 and you consider yourself "rich" now... pshhh ok. I dont know where what I said warranted this long of a response... and so rude of one, but ok. I was simply saying I like guys who earn a LEGITIMATE living

[chook]

I know someone who makes good money playing poker in Vegas, if it works well Will do it, I'd keep your mom's company for a backup.

Some girls don't care too much about money, I call them engineers.

[Spectatrix]

Some girls don't care too much about money, I call them engineers.

Why care about money when you make bucket-loads of it yourself? That having been said, it's still really nice being an engineer dating another engineer. Similar interests AND incomes.

[impala454]

Yeah, just too bad the women engineers are few and far between

[cupcake]

I am friends with this hot-hot broad who has her master's in accounting from tech. she banks of her own accord. as well...she's dating a nice, but broke, guy who works at a pool hall.

I will assassinate him.

[woody]

from craigslist (unknown if true)

worth the read

What am I doing wrong?

Okay, I’m tired of beating around the bush. I’m a beautiful (spectacularly beautiful) 25 year old girl. I’m articulate and classy. I’m not from New York. I’m looking to get married to a guy who makes at least half a million a year. I know how that sounds, but keep in mind that a million a year is middle class in New York City, so I don’t think I’m overreaching at all. Are there any guys who make 500K or more on this board? Any wives? Could you send me some tips? I dated a business man who makes average around 200 - 250. But that’s where I seem to hit a roadblock. 250,000 won’t get me to central park west. I know a woman in my yoga class who was married to an investment banker and lives in Tribeca, and she’s not as pretty as I am, nor is she a great genius. So what is she doing right? How do I get to her level? Here are my questions specifically:- Where do you single rich men hang out? Give me specifics- bars, restaurants, gyms-What are you looking for in a mate? Be honest guys, you won’t hurt my feelings

-Is there an age range I should be targeting (I’m 25)?

- Why are some of the women living lavish lifestyles on the upper east side so plain? I’ve seen really ‘plain jane’ boring types who have nothing to offer married to incredibly wealthy guys. I’ve seen drop dead gorgeous girls in singles bars in the east village. What’s the story
there?

- Jobs I should look out for? Everyone knows - lawyer, investment banker, doctor. How much do those guys really make? And where do they hang out? Where do the hedge fund guys hang out?

- How you decide marriage vs. just a girlfriend? I am looking for MARRIAGE ONLY

Please hold your insults - I’m putting myself out there in an honest way. Most beautiful women are superficial; at least I’m being up front about it. I wouldn’t be searching for these kind of guys if I wasn’t able to match them - in looks, culture, sophistication, and keeping a nice home and hearth.

*it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests

PostingID: 432279810
THE ANSWER
Dear Pers-431649184:

I read your posting with great interest and have thought meaningfully about your dilemma. I offer the following analysis of your predicament. Firstly, I’m not wasting your time, I qualify as a guy who fits your bill; that is I make more than $500K per year. That said here’s how I see it.

Your offer, from the prospective of a guy like me, is plain and simple a
cr@ppy business deal. Here’s why. Cutting through all the B.S., what you suggest is a simple trade: you bring your looks to the party and I bring my money. Fine, simple. But here’s the rub, your looks will fade and my money will likely continue into perpetuity…in fact, it is very likely that my income increases but it is an absolute certainty that you won’t be getting any more beautiful!

So, in economic terms you are a depreciating asset and I am an earning asset. Not only are you a depreciating asset, your depreciation accelerates! Let me explain, you’re 25 now and will likely stay pretty hot for the next 5 years, but less so each year. Then the fade begins in earnest. By 35 stick a fork in you!

So in Wall Street terms, we would call you a trading position, not a buy and hold…hence the rub…marriage. It doesn’t make good business sense to “buy you” (which is what you’re asking) so I’d rather lease. In case you think I’m being cruel, I would say the following. If my money were to go away, so would you, so when your beauty fades I need an out. It’s as simple as that. So a deal that makes sense is dating, not marriage.

Separately, I was taught early in my career about efficient markets. So, I wonder why a girl as “articulate, classy and spectacularly beautiful” as you has been unable to find your sugar daddy. I find it hard to believe that if you are as gorgeous as you say you are that the $500K hasn’t found you, if not only for a tryout. By the way, you could always find a way to make your own money and then we wouldn’t need to have this difficult conversation.

With all that said, I must say you’re going about it the right way. Classic “pump and dump.” I hope this is helpful, and if you want to enter into some sort of lease, let me know.

This post has been edited by woody: Jan 15 2008, 09:49 AM

[impala454]

That is pretty funny if its true.