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ilkchs suggested a public vote on wether or not we should keep the theme or add a new one. I guess my vote will be to have a new one. How about you?

Hi, do you guys know if there is an easy way of checking if an opponent is using a chess program to play the best moves? What I thought of was using a computer analysis of the game to see if he always makes the best moves. But from my experience the analysis in chess.com worries more about your moves than those of your opponent. The thing is, a friend of mine has just started using chess.com and he skyrocketed from 1200 to 1700 in less than 20 games. After a first game where he made a lot of stupid mistakes, he has never lost a game and somehow the mistakes never happened again. I've played him face to face and I'm sure he's not that good... This is nothing official, I just want to rub it in his face when he starts bragging about how good he is... :P

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This was inspired by Fun in the News 6. I saw the bit about telemarketers and I decided to share a trick I use: How to deal with Telemarketers? A telemarketer calls, and he is looking for a sale! Here's what happens: Victim: Hello, is _______ available right now? You: I am him/her! Victim: I am ____ calling from _____ about our amazing ______... You: Wow hold on there! My time is very valuable. However, I am willing to make a deal. *Bold, interruptive tone* You: *Checks to see if telemarketer is still on the line* You: Okay. I am going to ask you 5 questions. You don't have to answer any questions, but then I will just hang up. (Assertive, pressuring the victim). The questions will be on various topics such as geography, sports, pop, literature, art, politics, and more. If you can answer 3 of the 5 questions correctly, I will hear your entire sales pitch and decide whether or not I want to purchase your product. If you can answer all 5 questions correcltly, I will purchase your product! You will have 10 seconds to answer. Are you ready for the 1st question? At this point, the telemarketer (victim) will probably hang up or say "thank you for your time." However, if they are still on the line, it's time to have some fun. (Note: 10 seconds to answer is so that the telemarketer cannot quickly find the answer on the internet. Make it 5 seconds if you wish.) (Note: Be assertive! This is a win-win for you. If the telemarketer leaves, he/she loses a potential sale. If they stay, you can confuse them thuroughly and waste their time!) Now remember! You don't want to ACTUALLY buy their product, and you probably don't want to waste time listening to their sales pitch either. Then ask them some questions so hard, they will never get 3/5 correct! You: Okay. The questions will progressively increase in difficulty. First question: What is the capital of Belarus? A: Minsk To start out ask 2 questions about politics or geography and stuff like that. If they get close to your 3/5, then start asking them impossible questions: You: Question _: What did I eat for breakfast this morning? This way, you can confuse them with questions but you don't need to buy their product or listen to their sales pitch! Try this on a telemarketer and tell me how it goes! -Ark

Today's Reading is about ........ Friends This was enjoyable reading. Hope you think so too. Have a good day either way. If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day, so I never have to live without you." --- Winnie the Pooh "True friendship is like sound health; the value of it is seldom known until it be lost." ---Charles Caleb Colton "A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out." "Friendship is one mind in two bodies." ---Mencius "Friends are God's way of taking care of us." "If you should die before me, ask if you could bring a friend." ---Stone Temple Pilots "I'll lean on you and you lean on me and we'll be okay." ---Dave Matthew's band "If all my friends were to jump off a bridge, I wouldn't jump with them, I'd be at the bottom to catch them." "Everyone hears what you say. Friends listen to what you say.Best friends listen to what you don't say." "We all take different paths in life, but no matter where we go, we take a little of each other everywhere." --- Tim McGraw "My father always used to say that when you die, if you've got five real friends, then you've had a great life." ---Lee Iacocca "Hold a true friend with both your hands." ---Nigerian Proverb "A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words." ---unknown

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4th of July Facts: The 4th of July was not declared a national holiday until 1941. When the United States became a country in 1776, there were approximately 2.5 million people living in the country. This Fourth of July 2013, the population is around 313.2 million. The youngest signer of the Declaration of Independence was 26-year-old Edward Rutledge. The oldest signer was Benjamin Franklin. He was 70. Most of the signers were in their 30s and 40s. The American flag was adopted on June 14, 1777. Funny Jokes: Teacher: “True or False? The Declaration of Independence was written in Philadelphia.” Student: “False. It was written in ink.” Where was the Declaration of Independence signed? On the bottom. Why did the British soldiers wear red coat? So they could hide in the tomatoes. What did one flag say to the other flag? Nothing. It just waved. What’s red, white, blue, and ugly? The Revolutionary Warthog. How was the good at the Fourth of July picnic? The hot dogs were bad, but the brats were the wurst! Why did Paul Revere ride from Boston to Lexington? Because the horse was too heavy to carry. What was General Washington’s favorite tree? The infantry. What’s red, white, blue, and green? A patriotic pickle. Why is the Liberty Bell like a dropped Easter egg? They’re both cracked. What is Uncle Sam’s favorite snack? Fire-crackers. What’s red, white, blue and green? A seasick Uncle Sam! Why did the duck say, “Bang”? He was a fire-quacker. What happened as a result of the Stamp Act? The Americans licked the British. What kind of tea did the American colonists thirst for? Liberty. What did King George think of the American colonist? He thought they were revolting! How did American colonists’ dogs protest against England? The Boston Flea Party. What do you call an American revolutionary who draws cartoons? Yankee Doodler. Father William, the old priest, made it a practice to visit the parish school one day a week. He walked into the 4th grade class, where the children were studying the states, and asked them how many states they could name. They came up with about 40 names. Father William jokingly told them that in his day students knew the names of all the states. One lad raised his hand and said, Yes sir, but in those days there were only 13 states.

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Joke #1: One day, a French spy received a coded message from an American spy claiming it came directly from President Bush. It read: S370HSSV-0773H. The spy was stumped, so he sent it to his boss at the agency. His boss was stumped too, so he sent it to the Russians for decoding. The Russians couldn't solve it either, so they asked the Germans. The Germans, having received this same message during WWII from the Americans, suggested turning it upside down.

Hello everyone! From now one, there will be every week a puzzle forum, in which you can add your own puzzles, post comments on these puzzles and it will be pinned (so it will stay on the top of the forums) until next week arrives. Please don't spam so it's easier to search for certain puzzles and show us all your knowledge in puzzles!

Father's Day is celebrated on different dates worldwide and involves gift-giving, merrymaking and other family activities. It is a time to rejoice with your dad and show him that you care. . Humorous Jokes on Dads Who is the Winner? The father of five children had won a toy at a raffle. He called his kids together to ask which one should have the present. "Who is the most obedient?" he asked. "Who never talks back to mother? and "Who does everything mother says?" Five small voices replied in unison. "Okay daddy! You get the toy." The Joy Ride Bob was 16 and finally got hold of his driver's license. In order to celebrate the special day, the whole family went out to the driveway and climbed into the car to enjoy his first official drive. However, dad went to the back seat, where he sat right behind his boy. When Bob saw his dad he said "Dad, you must be fed up of the front seat after teaching me how to drive all these days Right?" "Nope!", came the quick reply from the dad. "I'm going to sit back here and kick the back of your seat while you drive, just like you've been doing to me for the last sixteen years!" Magic Penny After putting their three-year-old child Brian in bed, his parents heard muffled sobs coming from his room one night. Rushing back in, they found that the child was crying hysterically when he saw them. He told his parents that he had accidentally swallowed a penny and was sure that he would die now. The father, in an attempt to sober him down, took out a penny from his pocket and pretended to pull it out from Brian's ear. The child was really thrilled and stopped crying at once. In a flash, he snatched the penny from his dad's hand, swallowed it, and then cheerfully demanded, "Do it again, Dad!" Long-haired David After getting his driving license, David visited home during vacation and asked his dad for the family car. His dad agreed, but put forwarded three conditions - good grades in school, a neat room and a decent haircut. After several months, David came home again. He had followed the three things that he had promised his dad, except getting his hair cut. When the father saw that his son had disobeyed him, he asked for an explanation. David smartly said, "Hey dad, even Jesus had long hair." His Father was not someone to be taken for a ride and smilingly replied, "Yes, son, you're absolutely right. And Jesus also walked everywhere he went." Who's the Boss? While having their evening dinner together, a little girl looked up at her father and asked, "Daddy, you're the boss in our family, right?" The father was very pleased to hear it and confidently replied, "Yes my little princess." The girl then continued, "That's because mommy put you in charge, right?" The Little Beach Bum A father was enjoying with his five-year-old son in the beach. Suddenly, the boy pointed to a dead bird and asked his father "Dad, what happened to this chap?" The dad coolly replied "Oh this? He just died and went to Heaven," The little boy thought for a moment and then said, "Oh My, Did God throw him back down?" Glass of Water A small boy came up to his dad and meekly said "Daddy, Daddy, can I have another glass of water please?" The dad replied "But I've given you 10 glasses of water already son!" The little boy then said, "Oh yes daddy, but the bedroom is still on fire!" Final Touch What do you call two people who do not hesitate to embarrass you in front of your friends? Mum and Dad!!

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Today's Chess Puzzle!! Black to move and mate in three!!!

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WHAT'S SO IMPORTANT ABOUT PAWNS? Well, that's not a bad question, even if I ask myself...which I did. Think of a Pawn being another Queen. Is that important enough? Would you sacrifice a piece for a Queen Promotion? (yeah!) How can you sacrifice a piece (say a Bishop) for a Queen? Like this: So, I guess it's true, then, that a minor piece is worth about "two Pawns"? This is somewhat unusual of an example, but, it's meant to show that a sacrifice isn't always a sacrifice at all...(especially if you can nab a Queen on the way back) d=^))

Interesting. Didn't know half these things. Enjoy. The following list will give you sixty uses of salt, many of which you probably didn't realize lt. 1. Soak stained hankies in salt water before washing. 2. Sprinkle salt on your shelves to keep ants away. 3. Soak fish in salt water before descaling; the scales will come off easier. 4. Put a few grains of rice in your salt shaker for easier pouring. 5. Add salt to green salads to prevent wilting. 6. Test the freshness of eggs in a cup of salt water; fresh eggs sink; bad ones float. 7. Add a little salt to your boiling water when cooking eggs; a cracked egg will stay in its shell this way. 8. A tiny pinch of salt with egg whites makes them beat up fluffier. 9. Soak wrinkled apples in a mildly salted water solution to perk them up. 10. Rub salt on your pancake griddle and your flapjacks won't stick. 11. Soak toothbrushes in salt water before you first use them; they will last longer. 12. Use salt to clean your discolored coffee pot. 13 Mix salt with turpentine to whiten you bathtub and toilet bowl. 14. Soak your nuts in salt brine overnight and they will crack out of their shells whole. Just tap the end of the shell with a hammer to break it open easily. 15. Boil clothespins in salt water before using them and they will last longer. 16. Clean brass, copper and pewter with paste made of salt and vinegar, thickened with flour 17. Add a little salt to the water your cut flowers will stand in for a longer life. 18. Pour a mound of salt on an ink spot on your carpet; let the salt soak up the stain. 19. Clean you iron by rubbing some salt on the damp cloth on the ironing surface. 20. Adding a little salt to the water when cooking foods in a double boiler will make the food cook faster. 21 Use a mixture of salt and lemon juice to clean piano keys. 22. To fill plaster holes in your walls, use equal parts of salt and starch, with just enough water to make stiff putty. 23. Rinse a sore eye with a little salt water. 24 Mildly salted water makes an effective mouthwash. Use it hot for a sore throat gargle. 25 Dry salt sprinkled on your toothbrush makes a good tooth polisher. 26. Use salt for killing weeds in your lawn. 27. Eliminate excess suds with a sprinkle of salt. 28. A dash of salt in warm milk makes a more relaxing beverage. 29. Before using new glasses, soak them in warm salty water for awhile. 30. A dash of salt enhances the taste of tea. 31. Salt improves the taste of cooking apples. 32. Soak your clothes line in salt water to prevent your clothes from freezing to the line; likewise, use salt in your final rinse to prevent the clothes from freezing. 33. Rub any wicker furniture you may have with salt water to prevent yellowing. 34. Freshen sponges by soaking them in salt water. 35. Add raw potatoes to stews and soups that are too salty. 36. Soak enamel pans in salt water overnight and boil salt water in them next day to remove burned-on stains. 37. Clean your greens in salt water for easier removal of dirt. 38. Gelatin sets more quickly when a dash of salt is added. 39. Fruits put in mildly salted water after peeling will not discolor. 40. Fabric colors hold fast in salty water wash. 41. Milk stays fresh longer when a little salt is added. 42. Use equal parts of salt and soda for brushing your teeth. 43. Sprinkle salt in your oven before scrubbing clean. 44.. Soaked discolored glass in a salt and vinegar solution to remove stains. 45. Clean greasy pans with a paper towel and salt. 46. Salty water boils faster when cooking eggs. 47. Add a pinch of salt to whipping cream to make it whip more quickly. 48. Sprinkle salt in milk-scorched pans to remove odour. 49. A dash of salt improves the taste of coffee. 50. Boil mismatched hose in salty water and they will come out matched. 51. Salt and soda will sweeten the odor of your refrigerator. 52. Cover wine-stained fabric with salt; rinse in cool water later. 53. Remove offensive odors from stove with salt and cinnamon. 54. A pinch of salt improves the flavor of cocoa. 55. To remove grease stains in clothing, mix one part salt to four parts alcohol. 56. Salt and lemon juice removes mildew. 57. Sprinkle salt between sidewalk bricks where you don't want grass growing. 58. Polish your old kerosene lamp with salt for a brighter look. 59. Remove odors from sink drainpipes with a strong, hot solution of salt water. 60. If a pie bubbles over in your oven, put a handful of salt on top of the spilled juice. The mess won't smell and will bake into a dry, light crust which will wipe off easily when the oven has cooled.