NHL Mega-Mock Draft Reboot - Discussion / Draft Thread – SUPER PEJORATIVE BEDARDED PHASE TWENTY-SIX!
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BiggE
SELL THE DAMN TEAM
Very sorry for your loss, Jojo
JojoTheWhale
"You should keep it." -- Striiker
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Allow me to introduce you to the M.A.D. Cats’ Official Team Scientist, Whitfield Diffie.
Sometimes people are so brilliant that they break the system. His grades sucked. But his test scores were so high that he was admitted into MIT’s math program anyway as a non-legacy from Jamaica, Queens. During those undergrad years, he also worked for MITRE where he was one of the early pioneers behind MATHLAB. After graduation, Diffie went to work at the Stanford AI lab. That is where his lifelong interest in cryptography extended to computers. But 50+ years ago, almost all quality research was classified. So Diffie "went around doing one of the things I am good at, which is digging up rare manuscripts in libraries, driving around, visiting friends at universities."
While meeting with a friend at IBM Research Headquarters, it was suggested to Diffie that he meet with an electrical engineering prof from Stanford named Martin Hellmann. Long story short, Diffie-Hellmann key exchanges and the resulting 1976 paper are the backbone of public computer cryptography. You don’t have a functioning modern internet without him.
He’s got a laundry list of career accomplishments ranging from being the Chief Security Officer at the monolith that was peak Sun Microsystems for 3 decades to being an exec for ICANN (the non-profit that essentially regulates internet domains). So many of the most accomplished computer scientists of that era look worse as people as the years go by. But not this one. As a mutual friend once told me, “Whit is the exact same person he was in the 70s. He just has nicer suits now.” So every time you make a transaction or log into a website, think of how this is only an option for you because of a guy who was tossed out of grad school at Stanford because he didn’t feel like taking a physical.
Sometimes people are so brilliant that they break the system. His grades sucked. But his test scores were so high that he was admitted into MIT’s math program anyway as a non-legacy from Jamaica, Queens. During those undergrad years, he also worked for MITRE where he was one of the early pioneers behind MATHLAB. After graduation, Diffie went to work at the Stanford AI lab. That is where his lifelong interest in cryptography extended to computers. But 50+ years ago, almost all quality research was classified. So Diffie "went around doing one of the things I am good at, which is digging up rare manuscripts in libraries, driving around, visiting friends at universities."
While meeting with a friend at IBM Research Headquarters, it was suggested to Diffie that he meet with an electrical engineering prof from Stanford named Martin Hellmann. Long story short, Diffie-Hellmann key exchanges and the resulting 1976 paper are the backbone of public computer cryptography. You don’t have a functioning modern internet without him.
He’s got a laundry list of career accomplishments ranging from being the Chief Security Officer at the monolith that was peak Sun Microsystems for 3 decades to being an exec for ICANN (the non-profit that essentially regulates internet domains). So many of the most accomplished computer scientists of that era look worse as people as the years go by. But not this one. As a mutual friend once told me, “Whit is the exact same person he was in the 70s. He just has nicer suits now.” So every time you make a transaction or log into a website, think of how this is only an option for you because of a guy who was tossed out of grad school at Stanford because he didn’t feel like taking a physical.
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BernieParent
In misery of redwings of suckage for a long time
I'm so sorry to hear, Jojo. Peace and comfort to you all as you mourn her loss and take care of the material necessities.
He sounds like a good guy, so I won't blame him for Automatic Repair.
We start the day with @ajgoal on the clock, @Strawberry Fields on deck, @BiggE on the lido deck, and pit on the lido afterdeck. And Biff, obviously.
"EXchange" is really heating up now. I wouldn't blame you if you waited until it was over to start watching, which is what I should have done, but you have no one to blame but yourself if you miss it entirely. Unless you are a robot, it will touch you and move you and whatnot.
We start the day with @ajgoal on the clock, @Strawberry Fields on deck, @BiggE on the lido deck, and pit on the lido afterdeck. And Biff, obviously.
"EXchange" is really heating up now. I wouldn't blame you if you waited until it was over to start watching, which is what I should have done, but you have no one to blame but yourself if you miss it entirely. Unless you are a robot, it will touch you and move you and whatnot.
BiggE
SELL THE DAMN TEAM
If my pick comes up after 4pm, just skip me and I’ll pick tomorrow. I’m running sound for a big Beatles tribute show tonight, plus my duo, along with a guest lead guitarist, bassist, keyboardist and drummer, are kicking off the show. Gonna be a busy, but very fun, night!
Beef Invictus
Revolutionary Positivity
Allow me to introduce you to the M.A.D. Cats’ Official Team Scientist, Whitfield Diffie.
Sometimes people are so brilliant that they break the system. His grades sucked. But his test scores were so high that he was admitted into MIT’s math program anyway as a non-legacy from Jamaica, Queens. During those undergrad years, he also worked for MITRE where he was one of the early pioneers behind MATHLAB. After graduation, Diffie went to work at the Stanford AI lab. That is where his lifelong interest in cryptography extended to computers. But 50+ years ago, almost all quality research was classified. So Diffie "went around doing one of the things I am good at, which is digging up rare manuscripts in libraries, driving around, visiting friends at universities."
While meeting with a friend at IBM Research Headquarters, it was suggested to Diffie that he meet with an electrical engineering prof from Stanford named Martin Hellmann. Long story short, Diffie-Hellmann key exchanges and the resulting 1976 paper are the backbone of public computer cryptography. You don’t have a functioning modern internet without him.
He’s got a laundry list of career accomplishments ranging from being the Chief Security Officer at the monolith that was peak Sun Microsystems for 3 decades to being an exec for ICANN (the non-profit that essentially regulates internet domains). So many of the most accomplished computer scientists of that era look worse as people as the years go by. But not this one. As a mutual friend once told me, “Whit is the exact same person he was in the 70s. He just has nicer suits now.” So every time you make a transaction or log into a website, think of how this is only an option for you because of a guy who was tossed out of grad school at Stanford because he didn’t feel like taking a physical.
Yeah math people like him frighten me. Brains shouldn't be able to brain this way. High level cryptography and physics? Those people think in a way foreign to me. It triggers my fight-or-flight...and I'm not good at running anymore.
ajgoal
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I don't have a photo for my next pick, I'll have to wait until I get home to upload one. @Strawberry Fields can go.
Beef Invictus
Revolutionary Positivity
So. There is a chance I'll pick a player today. Only a chance. I'm going to be doing two (2) jobs (work) today. If a guy gets me what I need.
Beef Invictus
Revolutionary Positivity
Allow me to introduce you to the M.A.D. Cats’ Official Team Scientist, Whitfield Diffie.
Sometimes people are so brilliant that they break the system. His grades sucked. But his test scores were so high that he was admitted into MIT’s math program anyway as a non-legacy from Jamaica, Queens. During those undergrad years, he also worked for MITRE where he was one of the early pioneers behind MATHLAB. After graduation, Diffie went to work at the Stanford AI lab. That is where his lifelong interest in cryptography extended to computers. But 50+ years ago, almost all quality research was classified. So Diffie "went around doing one of the things I am good at, which is digging up rare manuscripts in libraries, driving around, visiting friends at universities."
While meeting with a friend at IBM Research Headquarters, it was suggested to Diffie that he meet with an electrical engineering prof from Stanford named Martin Hellmann. Long story short, Diffie-Hellmann key exchanges and the resulting 1976 paper are the backbone of public computer cryptography. You don’t have a functioning modern internet without him.
He’s got a laundry list of career accomplishments ranging from being the Chief Security Officer at the monolith that was peak Sun Microsystems for 3 decades to being an exec for ICANN (the non-profit that essentially regulates internet domains). So many of the most accomplished computer scientists of that era look worse as people as the years go by. But not this one. As a mutual friend once told me, “Whit is the exact same person he was in the 70s. He just has nicer suits now.” So every time you make a transaction or log into a website, think of how this is only an option for you because of a guy who was tossed out of grad school at Stanford because he didn’t feel like taking a physical.
I'm circling back to this again. I spent an entire weekend trying to understand the math behind a D-H key exchange. I didn't come close. My brain doesn't work that way. All I can do is accept that it works because my betters have made it work. I'm not going to be the person poking holes in it or improving the process.
For funsies I grabbed every available Corps of Engineers map of my current hometown that I could find available in the archives. These aren't exact things, they're rough depictions for a quick reference. All of them were different because they highlight different things, which seems a stupid way to map stuff but presumably any commanders of note would have had the complete set handy, and probably better maps not yet digitized and still hidden in some box. I was able to use local terrain knowledge and my own observations of remaining earthworks that weren't mapped to rough out in Google Maps a reproduction of the extensive Civil War fortifications built here by both sides. I knocked this out in under and hour and based on info I've seen available, I think I am in the top percentile for actually understanding what the situation on the ground here was. This was easy.
Math? lol. Absolute lol. Taxes are essentially one big set of 6th grade word problems where you go to prison if you get them wrong and that gives me a panic attack. Understanding the deep magic of cryptography and why physics works? No.
Yosh.
We start the day with @ajgoal on the clock, @Strawberry Fields on deck, @BiggE on the lido deck, and pit on the lido afterdeck.
Yosh.
We start the day with @ajgoal on the clock, @Strawberry Fields on deck, @BiggE on the lido deck, and pit on the lido afterdeck.
Yosh.
Beef Invictus
Revolutionary Positivity
Yosh.
We start the day with @ajgoal on the clock, @Strawberry Fields on deck, @BiggE on the lido deck, and pit on the lido afterdeck.
Yosh.
I haven't picked
BiggE
SELL THE DAMN TEAM
This phase is moving slower than Tortorella’s thought processes.
Only one more week until Daylight Savings Time, or the end of it. Enjoy it while you can.
Umm ...
"We start the day with @ajgoal on the clock, @Strawberry Fields on deck, @BiggE on the lido deck, and pit on the lido afterdeck."
I missed that f***ing game again last night. I'm so worried about finding something tolerable to put on the TV in the background while I watch my laptop that I sometimes just lose my train of thought. I did enjoy a nice comedy from 2017, "Midnight Runners," about two guys in the police university who witness a kidnapping and try to solve it themselves. I didn't, however, get to enjoy a new ep of "I Am SOLO" this weekend, because the lazy bastards didn't upload it yet, so I had to settle for two eps of "I Am SOLO: Love Forever," which is not as good at the moment, as I'm sure you all know.
So that's my story. Consider yourselves updated. You're welcome.
Umm ...
"We start the day with @ajgoal on the clock, @Strawberry Fields on deck, @BiggE on the lido deck, and pit on the lido afterdeck."
I missed that f***ing game again last night. I'm so worried about finding something tolerable to put on the TV in the background while I watch my laptop that I sometimes just lose my train of thought. I did enjoy a nice comedy from 2017, "Midnight Runners," about two guys in the police university who witness a kidnapping and try to solve it themselves. I didn't, however, get to enjoy a new ep of "I Am SOLO" this weekend, because the lazy bastards didn't upload it yet, so I had to settle for two eps of "I Am SOLO: Love Forever," which is not as good at the moment, as I'm sure you all know.
So that's my story. Consider yourselves updated. You're welcome.
BiggE
SELL THE DAMN TEAM
You might want to skip the next game too. The risk of seeing Tippet’s grotesque ginger mug alongside the warped aardvark monstrosity of Hayes is something to be avoided.
ajgoal
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Sorry. It's been a weekend.
We have biology, chemistry, physics. But there's a distinct need to make sure that any planet we decide to land on isn't going to kill us with plate tectonics or volcanism. Plus, knowing whether there are useful minerals around is something that will be hugely beneficial.
So we need a geologist. Fortunately, this geologist is available. Not only is her enthusiasm for the subject infectious, she also knows how to deal with potentially hazardous issues ranging from earthquakes to poisonous chemicals in the water.
Team Scientist: Mrs. AJ
@Strawberry Fields
We have biology, chemistry, physics. But there's a distinct need to make sure that any planet we decide to land on isn't going to kill us with plate tectonics or volcanism. Plus, knowing whether there are useful minerals around is something that will be hugely beneficial.
So we need a geologist. Fortunately, this geologist is available. Not only is her enthusiasm for the subject infectious, she also knows how to deal with potentially hazardous issues ranging from earthquakes to poisonous chemicals in the water.
Team Scientist: Mrs. AJ
@Strawberry Fields
I'm very confident that @Beef Invictus will pick at some point. Very, VERY confident. And I haven't even had a shower yet.
We start the day with @Strawberry Fields on the clock, @BiggE on deck, pit on the lido deck, and Magua on the lido afterdeck.
I started watching season five of the Chinese dating show "Summer Love" last night. The last season bored me half to death, but I am going to give this a try again. You have to have something to watch, innit.
We start the day with @Strawberry Fields on the clock, @BiggE on deck, pit on the lido deck, and Magua on the lido afterdeck.
I started watching season five of the Chinese dating show "Summer Love" last night. The last season bored me half to death, but I am going to give this a try again. You have to have something to watch, innit.
I woke up an hour late. Well, later than usual. I'm out of it.
We start the day with @Strawberry Fields on the clock, @BiggE on deck, pit on the lido deck, and Magua on the lido afterdeck. And @Beef Invictus hasn't picked, obviously.
I had a local blackout last night, so I had to go search out a stream, which was easy enough. I was born to be a pirate, and I will be the pirate king. But I'm not going to sit here like a homeless and watch f***ing hockey without having something else on - I'm not crazy - and since I couldn't just put it on the TV in the background, I ended up missing almost all of it. Again. I did see a replay of that mangy c*** motherf***er's cheap-ass dogshit goal. Who needs that in their life? F*** that and f*** him.
We start the day with @Strawberry Fields on the clock, @BiggE on deck, pit on the lido deck, and Magua on the lido afterdeck. And @Beef Invictus hasn't picked, obviously.
I had a local blackout last night, so I had to go search out a stream, which was easy enough. I was born to be a pirate, and I will be the pirate king. But I'm not going to sit here like a homeless and watch f***ing hockey without having something else on - I'm not crazy - and since I couldn't just put it on the TV in the background, I ended up missing almost all of it. Again. I did see a replay of that mangy c*** motherf***er's cheap-ass dogshit goal. Who needs that in their life? F*** that and f*** him.
BiggE
SELL THE DAMN TEAM
Beef Invictus
Revolutionary Positivity
"I did my best
But I guess my best wasn't good enough
'Cause here we are back where we were before
Seems nothin' ever changes
We're back to bein' strangers
Wonderin' if we ought to stay
Or head on out the door
"Just once
Can we figure out what we keep doin' wrong?"
BiggE
SELL THE DAMN TEAM
This should be on the wall in the Flyers executive offices
DancingPanther
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Believe it or not, I have an actual hockey player ready to pick
I'm just kidding
I'm just kidding
This is crazy, but I just found out that this episode of "Saved By The Bell" I am watching originally came out on my 21st birthday.
DancingPanther
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Cap, I've never heard anything crazier. Holy SHIT
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