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WTT my Laptop for a Playing Cue - 15.6" LG Gram Intel Core i7-1360p (12 Core) 32GB DDR5 1TB NVMe SSD Windows 11

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I am without a pool cue, and curious if anyone out there has something nice that you would be willing to trade me for my laptop.

I have a lot of well known (in the pool cue trading world) references on Facebook, who could speak about my honesty, when trading, if you might be interested in a trade.

The laptop is an LG Gram Business class touchscreen laptop, and probably the lightest 15" laptop that was ever made, at only 2.5 lbs in weight.

It was a top of the line business class laptop, in 2023, and retailed for $1799.

Even today, it is still a very powerful machine, considering it's 13th Gen (12 Core) Intel Core i7 processor, 32GB DDR5 of ram, and 1tb Samsung NVMe SSD.

The laptop is in perfect working condition, and I have not had any issues with it, but it's cosmetic condition is not very good.

There are a few pressure marks on the kcd screen, and a few other very small purely cosmetic issues with the screen, but the issues are purely cosmetic, and do not affect the function of the screen. The screen works just fine, and I have not had any issues with it.

The rest of the body is in fairly rough condition too.

But, if you do not mind the purely cosmetic issues, then what you would have here, is a very powerful, and very portable (ultra light) touchscreen laptop.

This would also make a great gift for a student, who could use a very powerful, ultra light weight laptop.

There is one issue, but it is not really an issue though, in my opinion.

The bios can't be accessed (Unknown password), but the thing is, that I do not see any reason that you woukd ever need to access the bios, because with the current bios settings, you can press f10, if you ever needed to change the boot options (like if you needed to reinstall windows on a new SSD for example, or if you ever wanted to maybe install Linux for example). You can press f10 when starting, and change the boot options. So, I really do not see any other reason why you woukd ever need to access the bios, other then to change the boot options, which you can do without access to the bios, by pressing the f10 key, on start up.

I know this, because I had to reinstall Windows 11, using a USB flash drive, and was able to boot to a Windows 11 USB flash drive, and install Windows 11 on the 1tb SSD.

Oh, and by the way, there are 2 NVMe SSD slots on the motherboard, so you can install up to 2 NVMe SSD's on the motherboard.

So, for example, you could install a 2nd NVMe SSD, and install Linux on that drive if you wanted (or whatever OS you wanted), and then you coukd gave 2 sepperate operating systems, on 2 sepperate SSD's, and then just press the f10 button on start up, to choose between them.

Anyways, hope you understand.

I am just really wanting a nice cue.

I really do not care about the specs, or it's condition, just so it is fairly straight, and playable.

I also do not have cash to add, so it would need to be an even trade.

I am located in Austin TX, so can meet locally if you are local. Or, I can ship the laptop.

The laptop comes with a non original (generic / compatible) 90 watt USB C AC adapter. / battery charger, and the power cord for it.

Thanks for looking, and thanks a lot for any trade offers.
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RAXX Pool Room????

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George the Greek said:
There was a RAAX bar/poolroom in Kingston Ontario that was a nice place to play in. I'm not sure if it's still going as that was some time ago since I was there. They had a raised bar/restaurant, plenty of 9ft tables and awesome food and nice looking waitresses. It was a stand a lone building with 25K sq ft and at the time the owner was paying $2,50/sq ft.
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Great side note. :unsure:
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RAXX Pool Room????

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There was a RAAX bar/poolroom in Kingston Ontario that was a nice place to play in. I'm not sure if it's still going as that was some time ago since I was there. They had a raised bar/restaurant, plenty of 9ft tables and awesome food and nice looking waitresses. It was a stand a lone building with 25K sq ft and at the time the owner was paying $2,50/sq ft.
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Top players for Texas 10 Ball Open

easy-e
Jude Rosenstock said:
Thanks! I guess my commentary style isn't for everyone. I know that most of the audience is smart enough to know about cueing so I usually try to focus on what the shooter is trying to accomplish instead. As well, we try to be entertaining, bringing attention to key moments, especially when a difficult shot is in the forecast.

Anyway, I'm planning on doing more commentary so if there's something you guys think I should work on, please let me know. I can take it.
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I thought your commentary was really good. People like to complain...
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Funny pic/gif thread...

jasonlaus
NevadaP said:
In the mining industry, it's MSHA, which has even more rules and more restrictions than OSHA. While working at a gold mine, I recall at least two instances where employees were fired for posting photos taken inside the mine site on social media. The company was absolutely paranoid about some form of MSHA violation being incidentally exposed via photograph.
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Nuke industry isnt too fond of posted pics either
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Putting Education on the Table

easy-e
middleofnowhere said:
Here it is in case no one actually read it. It's a real word salad

The Issue​

Dear [School Board Members / Superintendent / Principal / Athletic Director],

I am writing to formally propose the introduction of Billiards/Pool as both an elective course and a varsity sport within our schools under the initiative titled Putting Education on the Table (P.E.T.).

Billiards is far more than a recreational pastime—it is a strategic, inclusive, and academically enriching activity that supports cross-curricular learning while promoting focus, discipline, and sportsmanship.

Why Billiards Belongs in Schools

Cross-Curricular Learning

Mathematics: Geometry (angles of incidence and reflection), physics (momentum, friction), statistics, and probability.
Physics & Engineering Concepts: Force transfer, spin dynamics, energy conservation.
Psychology & SEL: Emotional regulation, patience, resilience, and decision-making.
Business & Entrepreneurship: Tournament organization, event marketing, budgeting, and sponsorship management.
Inclusive & Accessible
Billiards is an all-inclusive sport that welcomes students of varying physical abilities, learning styles, and athletic backgrounds. It offers competitive and recreational pathways without the physical barriers found in many traditional sports.
Mental Performance & Academic Benefits
Participation enhances concentration, strategic thinking, pattern recognition, and long-term planning—skills directly transferable to academic success.
Varsity & Scholarship Opportunities
Competitive billiards is a growing field with structured leagues and scholarship pathways. Establishing a varsity program would position our school as a leader in innovative athletic programming.
Safe & Structured Environment
With proper equipment standards and supervision, billiards programs can be safely implemented in designated school spaces with minimal risk compared to many contact sports.
Proposed Implementation

Pilot elective course integrating math and physics applications.
After-school club transitioning into junior varsity and varsity teams.
Partnerships with local billiards organizations and community sponsors.
Hosting inter-school tournaments to build community engagement.
Putting Education on the Table (P.E.T.) is more than a sports proposal—it is an opportunity to modernize extracurricular offerings while reinforcing academic skills in an engaging and innovative way.

I respectfully request that the board review this proposal and consider forming a committee to explore feasibility, budgeting, and pilot program development.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss this initiative further.

Sincerely,
Jerry Mister

razingjessica@yahoo.com

PBIA certified pool instructor
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Jerry Mister
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As a PBIA certified instructor, I think he'd benefit by creating a more professional email address. I had a lady apply for a job with me once and her resume was put together very well. It was tough to get over the header though because her contact info was "flipflopsarefun@yahoo.com".
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