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If it wasn't for this thread, I'd have no idea that Who Wants to be a Millionaire was still a thing.
Nope nope nopeOne more hour until I hit the road for the airport. I hope the weather here in TX isn't an issue for my 5:30 flight. Looks like I should be able to take off, but might be bumpy for a bit. I just hope my incoming airplane isn't delayed (or cancelled)
Nice twist - you can use the counteroffer once
They tape now at Universal Orlando
If it wasn't for this thread, I'd have no idea that Who Wants to be a Millionaire was still a thing.
I was shocked that the Banker accepted the counteroffer - the fair value was about $466K, and that's ignoring any value you assign to safety. The banker always offers a fraction of the expected value/mean (usually starting fairly low, like 20% of fair value, and increasing to as much as 90-95% at the end), which is actually a reasonable proposition. If you offered me 90 cents for free, or a coin flip for 200 cents, it's a no brainer - flip. If you offer me $90K, or a coin flip for $200K, it's also a no brainer...safety.
I'm impressed that she managed to basically squeeze the value of a new car out of the banker. If I were on, I'd be tempted to be a jerk and counter $999,999 after the first round (assuming the million was still in play), thinking that they'd never take a "bad" offer...but after seeing that you can get over 100% of your value, I'd probably be nice.
I was shocked that the Banker accepted the counteroffer - the fair value was about $466K, and that's ignoring any value you assign to safety. The banker always offers a fraction of the expected value/mean (usually starting fairly low, like 20% of fair value, and increasing to as much as 90-95% at the end), which is actually a reasonable proposition. If you offered me 90 cents for free, or a coin flip for 200 cents, it's a no brainer - flip. If you offer me $90K, or a coin flip for $200K, it's also a no brainer...safety.
I'm impressed that she managed to basically squeeze the value of a new car out of the banker. If I were on, I'd be tempted to be a jerk and counter $999,999 after the first round (assuming the million was still in play), thinking that they'd never take a "bad" offer...but after seeing that you can get over 100% of your value, I'd probably be nice.
Someone drove a truck through my friends living room yesterday. Tracy was sleeping on the couch at the time. Truck missed her by about 2 feet and a support beam fell and missed her by 6 inches. No one was hurt, but, the important stuff: a brand new amplifier and at least 1 guitar were demolished!
Truck crashes through house in Templeton; no injuries
Someone drove a truck through my friends living room yesterday. Tracy was sleeping on the couch at the time. Truck missed her by about 2 feet and a support beam fell and missed her by 6 inches. No one was hurt, but, the important stuff: a brand new amplifier and at least 1 guitar were demolished!
Truck crashes through house in Templeton; no injuries
Well Im officially out of work now on holiday until Jan 7.
Cant wait for my kids to come for Christmas.
Thats all I want.
Nice, enjoy the time, we told my son we`d be more than happy to fly him out to Victoria for the big day but he seemed less than enthusiastic so....put his gifts in the mail and that`s all we can do. We are both a touch disappointed but...
KFC firelog that smells just like its fried chicken sells out in hours
Just in time for winter, KFC is bringing the heat.
Kentucky Fried Chicken doesn't have a new spicy sandwich but rather a firelog that smells like its fried chicken.
The limited edition 11 Herbs & Spices Firelog costs $18.99 and is available while supplies last at www.kfcfirelogs.com. The price includes tax, shipping and handling.
KFC firelog that smells just like its fried chicken sells out in hours
Someone drove a truck through my friends living room yesterday. Tracy was sleeping on the couch at the time. Truck missed her by about 2 feet and a support beam fell and missed her by 6 inches. No one was hurt, but, the important stuff: a brand new amplifier and at least 1 guitar were demolished!
Truck crashes through house in Templeton; no injuries
I'm feeling a little of that. this will be the first Christmas where I don't get to spend at least some time with my kids. I knew that would be something to deal with when we moved, but it's still hard.Nice, enjoy the time, we told my son we`d be more than happy to fly him out to Victoria for the big day but he seemed less than enthusiastic so....put his gifts in the mail and that`s all we can do. We are both a touch disappointed but...
I'm feeling a little of that. this will be the first Christmas where I don't get to spend at least some time with my kids. I knew that would be something to deal with when we moved, but it's still hard.
I need a LOVE button for this picture...View attachment 165211 Captain Jack’s first Christmas.