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by wd4gdz
Thu Jul 23, 2009 1:46 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Walden Three at Chicago Open, 7/26/09
Replies: 29
Views: 3318

Re: Walden Three at Chicago Open, 7/26/09

It's going to be nearly identical to the one that happened last year! How prophetic! I didn't see you stepping up to help and finish CO. Uh, nobody asked? I had no idea it need help to be finished? All reports I remember hearing from Kwartler were that things were going fine. I'd be glad to do at l...
by wd4gdz
Thu Jul 23, 2009 8:00 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Walden Three at Chicago Open, 7/26/09
Replies: 29
Views: 3318

Re: Walden Three at Chicago Open, 7/26/09

millionwaves wrote:It's going to be nearly identical to the one that happened last year!
How prophetic!
by wd4gdz
Wed Jul 22, 2009 5:55 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Walden Three at Chicago Open, 7/26/09
Replies: 29
Views: 3318

Re: Walden Three at Chicago Open, 7/26/09

I am a free agent for this.
by wd4gdz
Mon Jul 20, 2009 9:05 pm
Forum: New High School Teams
Topic: Books "for Quizbowl"
Replies: 217
Views: 224598

Re: Books "for Quizbowl"

by wd4gdz
Sat Jul 18, 2009 2:39 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: CO Lit announcement
Replies: 80
Views: 29887

Re: CO Lit announcement

Matt Lafer and I are playing this together.
by wd4gdz
Sun Jul 05, 2009 5:42 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: CO Lit announcement
Replies: 80
Views: 29887

Re: CO Lit announcement

Duos Auroni Gupta & Mike Cheyne Graham Moyer & Ike Jose Greg Peterson & Donald Taylor Evan Adams & Will Butler Tommy Casalaspi & Guy Tabachnick Eric Kwartler & Chris Ray Brendan Byrne & Jacob Durst Rom Masrour & Tim Hartman Billy Beyer & Jonathan Magin? Free Ange...
by wd4gdz
Mon Jun 29, 2009 2:36 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: CO Lit announcement
Replies: 80
Views: 29887

Re: CO Lit announcement

I plan to play this. I am currently listening to Magin read Kafka's "The Burrow," so what more could you want in a potential teammate?!
by wd4gdz
Sat Jun 27, 2009 3:30 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: ANNOUNCEMENT: ACF Nationals (4/17/2010)
Replies: 82
Views: 37743

Re: ANNOUNCEMENT: ACF Nationals (4/17/2010)

I really like this date, and I think many other teams in the southeast will as well, because it isn't right in the middle of final exams. Thank you Maryland Day extravaganza, whatever the heck that is.
by wd4gdz
Wed Jun 24, 2009 12:34 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: HSAPQ: Fall Tournaments Sets Available
Replies: 150
Views: 29809

Re: HSAPQ: Fall Tournaments Sets Available

If I am underestimating the difficulty, I am sorry, I just feel that this is true. I think you are underestimating the difficulty. You are a very, very, very good high school player, and in getting to that level, you might have read college -level packets like EFT 2008 and/or ACF Fall 2008. Both of...
by wd4gdz
Tue Jun 23, 2009 9:24 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: HSAPQ: Fall Tournaments Sets Available
Replies: 150
Views: 29809

Re: HSAPQ: Fall Tournaments Sets Available

master15625 wrote: an increase in difficulty is needed to distinguish teams as a tournament moves along.
This is exactly what I believe, although there's definitely not a consensus about it. Actually, I think most people disagree with this, unfortunately.
by wd4gdz
Sun Jun 14, 2009 4:11 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Writing science questions for science players
Replies: 56
Views: 15763

Re: Writing science questions for science players

I can't wait for Ryan Westbrook's tossup on the Autler-Townes effect.
by wd4gdz
Mon Jun 08, 2009 9:42 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: ANNOUNCEMENT: Chicago Open (Weekend of July 25th, 2009)
Replies: 153
Views: 50773

Re: ANNOUNCEMENT: Chicago Open (Weekend of July 25th, 2009)

Nothing safer and less scary than the Garfield station late at night.
by wd4gdz
Mon Jun 08, 2009 11:31 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Player Poll 3.0
Replies: 33
Views: 9987

Re: Player Poll 3.0

No Aaron Kashtan on the list....not even in the honorable mention list?!
by wd4gdz
Wed Jun 03, 2009 12:38 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Prelim. announcement: NAQT HS NCT Open Mirror at UTC 6/20/09
Replies: 20
Views: 4240

Re: Prelim. announcement: NAQT HS NCT Open Mirror at UTC 6/20/09

Your Genial Quizmaster wrote: As for Sunday 6/21… we’ll either be mirroring a pre-existing trash tournament, or barring that we may just play the remaining HS NCT rounds. Stay tuned for further bulletins.
That wouldn't be too different from a trash tournament, amirite?
by wd4gdz
Sun May 31, 2009 12:21 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2009 NAQT HSNCT
Replies: 349
Views: 102408

Re: 2009 NAQT HSNCT

quantumfootball wrote:The biggest surprise of the day, in my opinion, was that Ransom Everglades went 8-2.
This is not surprising at all. They played great last year and had wins over some very good teams. I'm pretty sure they returned most if not all of their best players this year.
by wd4gdz
Wed May 27, 2009 10:34 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: ANNOUNCEMENT: EFT 4 at Brown (Saturday, October 3)
Replies: 97
Views: 30983

Re: ANNOUNCEMENT: EFT 4 at Brown (Saturday, October 3)

That somewhat recent episode of House with the ballet dancer opened with String Quartet No. 2 (Company): II, which I found to be a pretty cool piece.
by wd4gdz
Fri May 15, 2009 2:20 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Prelim. Announcement: Sun 'n Fun X July 11, 2009
Replies: 44
Views: 13359

Re: Prelim. Announcement: Sun 'n Fun X July 11, 2009

So, I don't think it's going to change the minds of anyone outside the state regarding travel, but due to ridiculous room-reservation rules at USF, Ahmad tells me that he'll be hosting the Florida SnF at Valencia in Orlando. So if you want to get a cheap flight down, we'll be happy to have you. If ...
by wd4gdz
Sun May 10, 2009 10:58 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Tyrone Slothrop Literature Singles, 7/12/09
Replies: 20
Views: 3959

Re: Maryland Sun 'n Fun Side Event

theMoMA wrote:I think I speak for the Minnesota mirror when I say we would enjoy mirroring this.
What he said, but substitute MN for Florida.
by wd4gdz
Thu Apr 30, 2009 7:10 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Call for Science Co-Editor(s) in Mid/Late Fall
Replies: 14
Views: 2094

Re: Call for Science Co-Editor(s) in Mid/Late Fall

I'm always up for writing bio and chem, but no so much for those other categories.
by wd4gdz
Mon Apr 27, 2009 1:09 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: ACF Nationals discussion
Replies: 151
Views: 30953

Re: ACF Nationals discussion

Maybe this is just my sour grapes talking too, but it does seem to me that anyone who watched the final game though can understand what I mean when I say that the performance of most teams who weren't in the top bracket on this set really ended up just kind of devolving to luck based on whether you...
by wd4gdz
Mon Apr 27, 2009 12:54 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: ACF Nationals discussion
Replies: 151
Views: 30953

Re: ACF Nationals discussion

Maybe this is just my sour grapes talking too, but it does seem to me that anyone who watched the final game though can understand what I mean when I say that the performance of most teams who weren't in the top bracket on this set really ended up just kind of devolving to luck based on whether you...
by wd4gdz
Mon Apr 20, 2009 5:01 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Announcement: Ferdinand Tönnies Memorial Trash Tournament
Replies: 116
Views: 31787

Re: Announcement: Ferdinand Tönnies Memorial Trash Tournament

Coral Gardens and Their Magin wrote:Out of curiosity, how much meta will there be?
Not enough!
by wd4gdz
Tue Apr 07, 2009 10:29 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: ANNOUNCEMENT: Harvard International - 4/11/09
Replies: 84
Views: 26985

Re: ANNOUNCEMENT: Harvard International - 4/11/09

If someone can spare a bed, or couch, or floor space, etc, I'd be much appreciated.
by wd4gdz
Tue Apr 07, 2009 10:23 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: KLEE: HI Fine Arts (4/11/09)
Replies: 40
Views: 7277

Re: KLEE: HI Fine Arts (4/11/09)

Adamantium Claws wrote:Put me down as a free agent for this.
Play with me?
by wd4gdz
Thu Apr 02, 2009 6:12 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: KLEE: HI Fine Arts (4/11/09)
Replies: 40
Views: 7277

Re: KLEE: HI Fine Arts (4/11/09)

everyday847 wrote:
wd4gdz wrote:Sign me up. I'd prefer a teammate who strength is painting, but will gladly play with anyone.
You're coming to HI? FSU hasn't registered, dude.
Regarding HI proper, Magin and I have plans to play together. Hopefully that is still the case.
by wd4gdz
Thu Apr 02, 2009 3:03 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: KLEE: HI Fine Arts (4/11/09)
Replies: 40
Views: 7277

Re: KLEE: HI Fine Arts (4/11/09)

Sign me up. I'd prefer a teammate who strength is painting, but will gladly play with anyone.
by wd4gdz
Thu Mar 26, 2009 6:16 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: A word of caution when ordering HSAPQ questions...
Replies: 43
Views: 7696

Re: Do not use HSAPQ for your tournament!!!

Robbie Ram wrote:All of your speculation as to how long it would take to print packets is beside the point. I needed to know by 2:30 today whether or not I *had* questions so that I could meet other deadlines in terms of facilities logistics and staffing.
I wish I had known about this.
by wd4gdz
Thu Mar 26, 2009 5:41 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: RAQIT I @ Robinson SS, Fairfax, VA -- cancelled
Replies: 117
Views: 29214

Re: RAQIT I @ Robinson SS, Fairfax, VA -- POSTPONED INDEFINITELY

Unfortunately, there's no way of knowing when writers will have family medical emergencies come up that prevent them from writing.
by wd4gdz
Thu Mar 26, 2009 5:34 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: RAQIT I @ Robinson SS, Fairfax, VA -- cancelled
Replies: 117
Views: 29214

Re: RAQIT I @ Robinson SS, Fairfax, VA -- POSTPONED INDEFINITELY

Caesar Rodney HS wrote:Then why did they promise to send them earlier at all? If you're not going to do something you promise to do at a certain time/date, then how can you be trusted fully?
No promises were made, only statements akin to we'll try our best.
by wd4gdz
Thu Mar 26, 2009 5:33 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: RAQIT I @ Robinson SS, Fairfax, VA -- cancelled
Replies: 117
Views: 29214

Re: RAQIT I @ Robinson SS, Fairfax, VA -- POSTPONED INDEFINITELY

According to an email just received, this tournament will regretfully NOT be happening this Saturday. sympathizes with all of the teams who were looking forward to another great HSAPQ tournament.
by wd4gdz
Thu Mar 26, 2009 5:09 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: RAQIT I @ Robinson SS, Fairfax, VA -- cancelled
Replies: 117
Views: 29214

Re: RAQIT I @ Robinson SS, Fairfax, VA -- POSTPONED INDEFINITELY

I have no reason to believe this tournament won't happen this Saturday.
by wd4gdz
Thu Mar 26, 2009 4:55 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: RAQIT I @ Robinson SS, Fairfax, VA -- cancelled
Replies: 117
Views: 29214

Re: RAQIT I @ Robinson SS, Fairfax, VA -- POSTPONED INDEFINITELY

I totally agree. I hopes he will respond to either my email messages or phone calls.
by wd4gdz
Thu Mar 26, 2009 3:29 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: RAQIT I @ Robinson SS, Fairfax, VA -- cancelled
Replies: 117
Views: 29214

Re: RAQIT I @ Robinson SS, Fairfax, VA -- POSTPONED INDEFINITELY

Caesar Rodney HS wrote:Wow...

Screw HSAPQ. What the heck is wrong with them?
You're joking, right?

edit = clarification
by wd4gdz
Tue Mar 17, 2009 1:40 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: GUERRILLA - 4//3/09 or 4/4/09 - Dallas, TX
Replies: 73
Views: 11058

Re: GUERRILLA - 4//3/09 or 4/4/09 - Dallas, TX

Bentley Like Beckham wrote:
wd4gdz wrote:Ahmad Ragab and I are seeking two other teammates. We currently plan to write a Chris Borglum dream packet, although this is subject to change.
Andy and I will join your team. I'll set up a Google Doc soon.
Sounds like a plan.
by wd4gdz
Mon Mar 16, 2009 11:30 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: GUERRILLA - 4//3/09 or 4/4/09 - Dallas, TX
Replies: 73
Views: 11058

Re: GUERRILLA - 4//3/09 or 4/4/09 - Dallas, TX

Ahmad Ragab and I are seeking two other teammates. We currently plan to write a Chris Borglum dream packet, although this is subject to change.
by wd4gdz
Fri Mar 13, 2009 3:28 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Fake ICT 2 Mirror at UIUC - March 21st
Replies: 106
Views: 21731

Re: Fake ICT 2 Mirror at UIUC - March 21st

So, what's the deal with Fake Trashionals? In theory, I suppose it can't be canceled if it was never actually announced. Any suggestions for what I can do in scenic Urbana until 730pm on Sunday night?
by wd4gdz
Wed Mar 11, 2009 7:00 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: ANNOUNCEMENT: Gaddis Experiment II
Replies: 98
Views: 56342

Re: ANNOUNCEMENT: Gaddis Experiment II

theMoMA wrote:I'm of the mind that these types of tournaments should be about showing the amount of cool stuff that you know, and having a format like that rewards guessing would seriously hinder my enjoyment.
What he said.
by wd4gdz
Sat Mar 07, 2009 11:20 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: ICT and Friday night games
Replies: 23
Views: 4425

Re: ICT and Friday night games

I generally agree with what Dan said. Also, in my previous experiences, it's easier (and cheaper) to fly in the morning.
by wd4gdz
Thu Mar 05, 2009 8:00 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Georgia 2008-2009
Replies: 224
Views: 43194

Re: Georgia 2008-2009

hookemhorns10 wrote:Mr. Barry, who no longer posts here,
I wonder why...
by wd4gdz
Thu Mar 05, 2009 12:57 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Prison Bowl Discussion
Replies: 82
Views: 11682

Re: Prison Bowl Discussion

aestheteboy wrote:World map is really not an unusual or a peculiar answer line.
:w-hat:
by wd4gdz
Wed Mar 04, 2009 1:37 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Bad Negs Again
Replies: 494
Views: 113915

Re: Bad Negs Again

This is from Round 1 of Cardinal Classic:

My Answer: Katy Peters
Right Answer: Katy Perry
by wd4gdz
Thu Feb 12, 2009 4:10 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: ANNOUNCEMENT: Cardinal Classic XVIII (2/14/09) at Stanford
Replies: 63
Views: 34264

Re: ANNOUNCEMENT: Cardinal Classic XVIII (2/14/09) at Stanford

Eärendil wrote:The team meeting will be at 10 am in room 200 of the Old Union.
That's my guess.
by wd4gdz
Sun Feb 08, 2009 9:34 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: NAQT SCT Southeast @ UGA (2/7/09)
Replies: 40
Views: 15185

Re: NAQT SCT Southeast @ UGA (2/7/09)

UGA, as usual, ran a great tournament. I have no idea how Div2 went, but Div1 had great readers, and I appreciate them coming and helping out. Anyone who has to put up with Aaron Kasthan making multiple protests in a single half and screaming I HATE NAQT after a mere three questions in Round 1 deser...
by wd4gdz
Sun Feb 08, 2009 9:31 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: NAQT SCT Southeast @ UGA (2/7/09)
Replies: 40
Views: 15185

Re: NAQT SCT Southeast @ UGA (2/7/09)

Good job Tim. That 29.35.1 stat line is quite impressive. It is clear you did a lot of studying in those two weeks after Penn Bowl, where you went 1.11.9 and averaged 7ppg. I hope everyone else is inspired by this, and sees how easy it is to improve as a player. All one has to do is read packets...a...
by wd4gdz
Sun Feb 08, 2009 8:57 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: SCT Private Discussion Forum
Replies: 129
Views: 22681

Re: SCT Private Discussion Forum

Account created.
by wd4gdz
Fri Feb 06, 2009 5:42 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: The Experiment II
Replies: 54
Views: 13395

Re: The Experiment II

I will take any excuse to stay at the Super 8 in Rantoul. I just need to decide whether to stay in the Tahitian or Caesars Suite this time.
by wd4gdz
Fri Feb 06, 2009 5:25 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: FSU High School Tournament (02/28/09) - Interest Check
Replies: 0
Views: 795

FSU High School Tournament (02/28/09) - Interest Check

Florida State is thinking of hosting a HS Brain Bowl tournament on February 28th. We would use HSAPQ questions, specifically ACF-format #3. Would you perhaps be interested in attending? The only other free Saturday for us is April 18th, but that seems kind of late in the year. Thoughts? Thanks, Bill...