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World Championships 2013 - Las Vegas
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Another one starts dreaming...
Dene
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Wake up to reality; not a single chance in the world... literally.
cmhardw
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Wow, Worlds was such an incredible experience! I've never done a DYK, so here goes. First time for everything 
DYKs
that I'm so excited that my fiancée Katie got to go to Worlds and meet so many wonderful cubers?
that this was Katie's first competition?
that now she can solve the 5x5x5?
that we did a 5x5x5 team solve in the airport on the way home and got some crazy looks from nearby passengers?
that this was my first time competing in a world championship and not being on the podium?
that it feels a little weird to be past your prime?
that it feels amazing to know that I still love cubing after 15 years?
that Marcell is one of the best cubers of all time?
that he is a huge inspiration to keep going in BLD since we all now know what is possible?
that it really is hard to write a DYK list?
that this was my first time competing in 3x3x3 MultiBLD?
that other than a couple two 3x3x3 cube attempts, I've only ever done 4x4x4 MultiBLD?
that my best result in 4x4x4 MultiBLD is 3/3, but I also had a 3/4?
that Vegas is way more fun when you're older than 21 than when you're 12?
that I went to Vegas when I was 12, and this is not a comment about younger cubers?
that a friend of mine from High school was in Hungary for a math conference in honor of what would have been Paul Erdös' 100th birthday, and he bought me a Meffert's challenge from a local puzzle shop?
that I got Uwe Meffert to sign it?
that my friend will have an Erdös number of 2 in just a couple months?
that the US organizational team really knows how to organize an amazingly efficient and AWEsome tournament?
that Andrea is really fun to hang out with during a 3x3 final round?
that I'm on team Henrik for 3x3 feet?
that I was really happy that Breandan made it to 3x3 finals this year?
that I was sad that Michal did not make 3x3 finals?
that I hope Michal will make it to 3x3 finals in 2015?
that Katie and I are already planning to come to Worlds 2015?
that the 5 of us who have each been to 6 world championships are so far all planning to go to Worlds 2015?
that we stood in the same order for our photo this year as we did in 2011?
that this is now a tradition that we will repeat every two years?
that the 3x3 finals showdown between Mats and Feliks was easily as awesome as the 5x5x5 finals showdown between Yu Nakajima, Dan Cohen, and Feliks at Worlds 2011?
that those two rounds I mentioned are by far the best rounds of cubing I have ever seen?
that I think it will be tough to beat the excitement the crowd felt in both those rounds, but definitely not impossible?
that Doug Li was at Worlds?
that he was not there for cubing, but ended up cubing anyway?
that the Indian restaurant in the food court was actually really good?
that the talent show was really fun, even though I couldn't stay the whole time?
that Katie was really excited to meet Ravi Fernando?
that Ravi Fernando's juggling videos were incredibly famous among non-cubers in the area where I live?
that Katie is in Mensa?
that we met because I was asked by the Central Florida Mensa group to give a talk at their regional gathering about the Rubik's cube?
that Katie didn't see my talk and we actually met in the game room playing board games?
that the Central Florida Mensa group where she joined has a traveling owl sculpture?
that whenever a Mensa member from central Florida travels that they are given this owl to take cool or unique pictures with where they go?
that shortly after the 3x3 finals we got a picture of us with Feliks holding the owl?
that Feliks is awesome for letting us take this picture, even though it must have seemed strange that we made a big deal out of wanting him to hold an owl sculpture while taking a picture with him?
that I'm writing this list when it's way too late and I should be sleeping?
that now I'm going to go to bed?
Katie and I had an absolute blast at worlds! It was so great to see so many old friends again, and to meet so many new cubers! We can't wait for Worlds 2015!
DYKs
that I'm so excited that my fiancée Katie got to go to Worlds and meet so many wonderful cubers?
that this was Katie's first competition?
that now she can solve the 5x5x5?
that we did a 5x5x5 team solve in the airport on the way home and got some crazy looks from nearby passengers?
that this was my first time competing in a world championship and not being on the podium?
that it feels a little weird to be past your prime?
that it feels amazing to know that I still love cubing after 15 years?
that Marcell is one of the best cubers of all time?
that he is a huge inspiration to keep going in BLD since we all now know what is possible?
that it really is hard to write a DYK list?
that this was my first time competing in 3x3x3 MultiBLD?
that other than a couple two 3x3x3 cube attempts, I've only ever done 4x4x4 MultiBLD?
that my best result in 4x4x4 MultiBLD is 3/3, but I also had a 3/4?
that Vegas is way more fun when you're older than 21 than when you're 12?
that I went to Vegas when I was 12, and this is not a comment about younger cubers?
that a friend of mine from High school was in Hungary for a math conference in honor of what would have been Paul Erdös' 100th birthday, and he bought me a Meffert's challenge from a local puzzle shop?
that I got Uwe Meffert to sign it?
that my friend will have an Erdös number of 2 in just a couple months?
that the US organizational team really knows how to organize an amazingly efficient and AWEsome tournament?
that Andrea is really fun to hang out with during a 3x3 final round?
that I'm on team Henrik for 3x3 feet?
that I was really happy that Breandan made it to 3x3 finals this year?
that I was sad that Michal did not make 3x3 finals?
that I hope Michal will make it to 3x3 finals in 2015?
that Katie and I are already planning to come to Worlds 2015?
that the 5 of us who have each been to 6 world championships are so far all planning to go to Worlds 2015?
that we stood in the same order for our photo this year as we did in 2011?
that this is now a tradition that we will repeat every two years?
that the 3x3 finals showdown between Mats and Feliks was easily as awesome as the 5x5x5 finals showdown between Yu Nakajima, Dan Cohen, and Feliks at Worlds 2011?
that those two rounds I mentioned are by far the best rounds of cubing I have ever seen?
that I think it will be tough to beat the excitement the crowd felt in both those rounds, but definitely not impossible?
that Doug Li was at Worlds?
that he was not there for cubing, but ended up cubing anyway?
that the Indian restaurant in the food court was actually really good?
that the talent show was really fun, even though I couldn't stay the whole time?
that Katie was really excited to meet Ravi Fernando?
that Ravi Fernando's juggling videos were incredibly famous among non-cubers in the area where I live?
that Katie is in Mensa?
that we met because I was asked by the Central Florida Mensa group to give a talk at their regional gathering about the Rubik's cube?
that Katie didn't see my talk and we actually met in the game room playing board games?
that the Central Florida Mensa group where she joined has a traveling owl sculpture?
that whenever a Mensa member from central Florida travels that they are given this owl to take cool or unique pictures with where they go?
that shortly after the 3x3 finals we got a picture of us with Feliks holding the owl?
that Feliks is awesome for letting us take this picture, even though it must have seemed strange that we made a big deal out of wanting him to hold an owl sculpture while taking a picture with him?
that I'm writing this list when it's way too late and I should be sleeping?
that now I'm going to go to bed?
Katie and I had an absolute blast at worlds! It was so great to see so many old friends again, and to meet so many new cubers! We can't wait for Worlds 2015!
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lordblendi
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IamWEB
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So happy to see that. I aspire to feel this same way some day. Just 10 more years to get there. :O
Very nice & impressive DYK, especially for a first-timer. :tu
ToastyKen
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I've posted a video with final round of both Mats and Feliks, combining both my footage and Lucas's. Thread here, to consolidate: http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?43274-Mats-Valk-and-Felix-Zemdegs-3x3-Finals-Worlds-2013&p=882381
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AvGalen
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No, just casual
(good luck people with dyslexia)
FatBoyXPC
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Oh, so you mean like Rowe's 4x4 29.xy NAR that nobody seemed to notice?
AvGalen
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DYK that that is an awesome DYKWow, Worlds was such an incredible experience! I've never done a DYK, so here goes. First time for everything
DYKs
that I'm so excited that my fiancée Katie got to go to Worlds and meet so many wonderful cubers?
that this was Katie's first competition?
that now she can solve the 5x5x5?
that we did a 5x5x5 team solve in the airport on the way home and got some crazy looks from nearby passengers?
that this was my first time competing in a world championship and not being on the podium?
that it feels a little weird to be past your prime?
that it feels amazing to know that I still love cubing after 15 years?
that Marcell is one of the best cubers of all time?
that he is a huge inspiration to keep going in BLD since we all now know what is possible?
that it really is hard to write a DYK list?
that this was my first time competing in 3x3x3 MultiBLD?
that other than a couple two 3x3x3 cube attempts, I've only ever done 4x4x4 MultiBLD?
that my best result in 4x4x4 MultiBLD is 3/3, but I also had a 3/4?
that Vegas is way more fun when you're older than 21 than when you're 12?
that I went to Vegas when I was 12, and this is not a comment about younger cubers?
that a friend of mine from High school was in Hungary for a math conference in honor of what would have been Paul Erdös' 100th birthday, and he bought me a Meffert's challenge from a local puzzle shop?
that I got Uwe Meffert to sign it?
that my friend will have an Erdös number of 2 in just a couple months?
that the US organizational team really knows how to organize an amazingly efficient and AWEsome tournament?
that Andrea is really fun to hang out with during a 3x3 final round?
that I'm on team Henrik for 3x3 feet?
that I was really happy that Breandan made it to 3x3 finals this year?
that I was sad that Michal did not make 3x3 finals?
that I hope Michal will make it to 3x3 finals in 2015?
that Katie and I are already planning to come to Worlds 2015?
that the 5 of us who have each been to 6 world championships are so far all planning to go to Worlds 2015?
that we stood in the same order for our photo this year as we did in 2011?
that this is now a tradition that we will repeat every two years?
that the 3x3 finals showdown between Mats and Feliks was easily as awesome as the 5x5x5 finals showdown between Yu Nakajima, Dan Cohen, and Feliks at Worlds 2011?
that those two rounds I mentioned are by far the best rounds of cubing I have ever seen?
that I think it will be tough to beat the excitement the crowd felt in both those rounds, but definitely not impossible?
that Doug Li was at Worlds?
that he was not there for cubing, but ended up cubing anyway?
that the Indian restaurant in the food court was actually really good?
that the talent show was really fun, even though I couldn't stay the whole time?
that Katie was really excited to meet Ravi Fernando?
that Ravi Fernando's juggling videos were incredibly famous among non-cubers in the area where I live?
that Katie is in Mensa?
that we met because I was asked by the Central Florida Mensa group to give a talk at their regional gathering about the Rubik's cube?
that Katie didn't see my talk and we actually met in the game room playing board games?
that the Central Florida Mensa group where she joined has a traveling owl sculpture?
that whenever a Mensa member from central Florida travels that they are given this owl to take cool or unique pictures with where they go?
that shortly after the 3x3 finals we got a picture of us with Feliks holding the owl?
that Feliks is awesome for letting us take this picture, even though it must have seemed strange that we made a big deal out of wanting him to hold an owl sculpture while taking a picture with him?
that I'm writing this list when it's way too late and I should be sleeping?
that now I'm going to go to bed?
Katie and I had an absolute blast at worlds! It was so great to see so many old friends again, and to meet so many new cubers! We can't wait for Worlds 2015!
DYK that Katie is one lucky girl (marry her already, will ya!)
DYK that your 444mbld is identical to my 333mbld (I am afraid that our times will be similar as well)
BlueDevil
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Did anybody happen to find a speedstacks timer with two Lubix stickers on the front (purple and green) and with the little cover over the reset button peeled off? I believe I left it in the room on Saturday, and I'd like to get it back if possible.
Mikel
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International Cube Relay (Team Australia) 51.75
Splits:
Jay McNeill - 10.50
Cameron Stollery - 12.75
Zane Carney - 19.30
Feliks Zemdegs - 9.20
Splits:
Jay McNeill - 10.50
Cameron Stollery - 12.75
Zane Carney - 19.30
Feliks Zemdegs - 9.20
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Zane_C
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Woah... What an experience that was. As with any WCA competition, this went much further than being just a 'competition'. We were provided with a fantastic opportunity to finally meet up with long missed friends, meet new ones, exchange knowledge and conversations (either cubing related or not), and have an all-round good time 
. I would like to give an absolutely massive thanks to all the organizers and staff who selflessly donated so much of their time to ensure that this World Championship was without question, one of the most perfectly executed competitions in WCA history. You guys and girls are the reason why everybody else (both competitors and spectators) had such a wonderful and pleasant experience, thanks again!
Big congratulations to all you winners, podium placers (especially Feliks, Mats and Sebastian), those who snagged official records, those who persisted through so many rounds, and those who broke official PBs, or just simply achieved results that you're happy with
. I feel kind of weird mentioning names due to the inevitability of me leaving people out 
, but I will once again congratulate Feliks for finally getting what you've worked so hard for over many years, I can't imagine how much pressure must have been on you, and you pulled it off . Congratulations Cameron for landing the 2x2 title that you so massively deserve, this is a truly awesome accomplishment (and also congrats on your first BLD success on the plane back to LA, in the form of speed BLD in 9.80s ). I will also congratulate Marcell for taking home the titles of all BLD events, you are incredible! And of course I will mention Hays for his domination of the big cube events. Oh crap, I'm leaving so many names out, don't take it personal , refer to the first sentence of this paragraph.
I kind of feel like I should write a DYK list, but if I was to make a list it would never be quite complete, and so I won't start. Even though myself and a few others copped some bad luck getting ill on the first couple days of competition, the atmosphere of this memorable weekend made it impossible for a bit of sickness to even come close to ruining my time. I left in quite a rush and didn't get a chance to say a goodbye to many (and for those who I didn't meet in the first place, I hope to meet you another time!), I look forward to seeing you all again!
. I would like to give an absolutely massive thanks to all the organizers and staff who selflessly donated so much of their time to ensure that this World Championship was without question, one of the most perfectly executed competitions in WCA history. You guys and girls are the reason why everybody else (both competitors and spectators) had such a wonderful and pleasant experience, thanks again! Big congratulations to all you winners, podium placers (especially Feliks, Mats and Sebastian), those who snagged official records, those who persisted through so many rounds, and those who broke official PBs, or just simply achieved results that you're happy with
. I feel kind of weird mentioning names due to the inevitability of me leaving people out , but I will once again congratulate Feliks for finally getting what you've worked so hard for over many years, I can't imagine how much pressure must have been on you, and you pulled it off . Congratulations Cameron for landing the 2x2 title that you so massively deserve, this is a truly awesome accomplishment (and also congrats on your first BLD success on the plane back to LA, in the form of speed BLD in 9.80s ). I will also congratulate Marcell for taking home the titles of all BLD events, you are incredible! And of course I will mention Hays for his domination of the big cube events. Oh crap, I'm leaving so many names out, don't take it personal , refer to the first sentence of this paragraph. I kind of feel like I should write a DYK list, but if I was to make a list it would never be quite complete, and so I won't start
. Even though myself and a few others copped some bad luck getting ill on the first couple days of competition, the atmosphere of this memorable weekend made it impossible for a bit of sickness to even come close to ruining my time. I left in quite a rush and didn't get a chance to say a goodbye to many (and for those who I didn't meet in the first place, I hope to meet you another time!), I look forward to seeing you all again!
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AustinReed
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1.) I was solving 4x4 when that happened.
2.) I know this because I heard people clapping/cheering for it.
rowehessler
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I really hope this was filmed btw. If it wasn't I'll be pissed.
That70sShowDude
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Montage w/ stuff I filmed. The first 11 minutes are random clips, the rest are finals entrances.
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AJ Blair
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DYK?
John Brechon - "Who are you?" to Mats Valk
John shouldn't lose his schedule?
Can he or Carn he? That's an inZane joke!
You have to be under the age of 12 to drink apple juice
Zhanchi and Shenshou sound very similar when Mats Valk says it
Free lanyards? Awesome! We have yards and yards of LAN!
Noah - "Its like Price, but spelled with a Y" Me - "P R I C E Y?"
Jackson Warley went the entire weekend with out saying the letter Z, but instead said Zed?
Zed Perm?
Ned Perm?
Ted Perm?
It's time for Bed perm?
Puraminx?
You can restore, You can restore!
Odder is funny?
I couldn't find a decent solution for the second round of FMC, so I just wrote "R U F U S" and "U S E L E S S" over and over again as my solution?
How long is it? WEI LONG!
Everyone is shorter than they look on the internet?
Ron Van Bruchem stole my pringles?
Sucking up to the event organizer practically guarantees a victory for your mosaic team?
I had tonsillitis during the entire competition?
John Brechon - "Who are you?" to Mats Valk
John shouldn't lose his schedule?
Can he or Carn he? That's an inZane joke!
You have to be under the age of 12 to drink apple juice
Zhanchi and Shenshou sound very similar when Mats Valk says it
Free lanyards? Awesome! We have yards and yards of LAN!
Noah - "Its like Price, but spelled with a Y" Me - "P R I C E Y?"
Jackson Warley went the entire weekend with out saying the letter Z, but instead said Zed?
Zed Perm?
Ned Perm?
Ted Perm?
It's time for Bed perm?
Puraminx?
You can restore, You can restore!
Odder is funny?
I couldn't find a decent solution for the second round of FMC, so I just wrote "R U F U S" and "U S E L E S S" over and over again as my solution?
How long is it? WEI LONG!
Everyone is shorter than they look on the internet?
Ron Van Bruchem stole my pringles?
Sucking up to the event organizer practically guarantees a victory for your mosaic team?
I had tonsillitis during the entire competition?
janelle
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DYK
...Cubers United won the mosaic in spirit?
...I'm not the shortest?
...The shorter Andrea is freaking awesome?
...She wanted to take a picture with a bunch of female cubers?
...And then decided to ask someone to announce it over the mic?
...Suddenly there were more girls gathered around to take a picture than we expected?
...Cubers United won the mosaic in spirit?
...I'm not the shortest?
...The shorter Andrea is freaking awesome?
...She wanted to take a picture with a bunch of female cubers?
...And then decided to ask someone to announce it over the mic?
...Suddenly there were more girls gathered around to take a picture than we expected?
hcfong
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vcuber13
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have any of the seminars been posted?
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