@Hitch, Accommodation sorted for the Mrs after she does you in. ..http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centr...aire_de_Rennes
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She left Rennes after a bad end to a relationship with an immature eejit
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Nicholas Nassem Taleb
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Nonlinearity of Progress and the S curve.
I once had to choose for a post-conference dinner between a lively Greek Taverna and a high-high class restaurant with Michelin Star etc. I was voted down in favor of the high class restaurant, where I had to suffer through the "experience" of eating complicated tiny stuff (very very complicated) with paired wine, etc., while listening to some bullshit by the sommelier and faking that I was not bored. Other customers in the room seemed, as we say in Lebanese, to have a cork stuck in their behind (all men wore ties). The meal cost the organizers ~$200 per person.
After the meal (I was still starving), I drove to my favorite pizza place and got 2 slices of Nick's Pizza for $6.95. I was furious, feeling hoodwinked by some constructed story that everyone was buying.
Now let us discuss constructed preferences vs natural ones: if I had a choice: between paying $200 for a pizza or $6.95 for the French complicated experience, I would pay $200 for the pizza, plus $9.95 for a bottle of Malbec wine. Actually I would pay to not have the Michelin experience.
There exists a sophistication that has negative utility. This tells us something about wealth & GDP growth in society: the presence an "S" curve beyond which you get incremental harm. It is detectable only if you get rid of constructed preferences.
Now societies have been getting wealthier and wealthier, many beyond the positive part of the "S" curve. And I am certain that if pizza were priced at $200, the people with a cork in their behind would be lining up for it. But it is too easy to produce so they opt for the costly, and pizza will be always cheaper than the complicated crap.
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Is Airbnb any use?Comment
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Urm, it's very good at helping you find spare rooms you can stay in... The quality of the place you stay is not guaranteed. I've used it a few times and have yet to have a bad experience, but there are plenty of horror stories out there.Originally posted by coillcam View Post"I can’t find anyone who agrees with what I write or think these days, so I guess I must be getting closer to the truth." - Hunter S. ThompsonComment
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It's class. Have used it in NY, LA, London and a good few other cities and have yet to have a bad experience. Generally you can tell how good the place is by the pictures and reviews. I've always ticked 'Entire Home' rather than a room in a place as I prefer to have my own space. This can be a little more expensive but it's down to personal preference and I'm sure the shared places are fine too. It's great for big groups too if you're somewhere for a few nights for a weekend etc. Couldn't recommend it enough.Originally posted by coillcam View PostComment
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..."We're not f*cking Burundi" - Big PhilComment
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On the issue of child abuse Pope draws the line at facials!Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View PostComment
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In hestons perfectionist cafe in Heathrow atm, damn good Reuben sambo must sayLow fee Euro/UK money transfer, 1st transfer free through my referral
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Fuckin airports
Ehonda... Are you messing with me? Got bumped from my flightSPOILERand next flight out (which I got on) has been delayed by an hour. What evil powers do you have to affect my flights in LAX
WP son, WP!
Kinda remind me of that esipode from Only Fools and Horses with del boy stealing the satellite dish from the airport.No beast so fierce but knows some touch of pity, but I know none, therefore am no beast.Comment
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Will be in Tullamore tonight in the heart of biffodom. Best pub for a late social(or anti who cares) beer ?
In Finland they have a moral code to never slap a hungry child.. I guess if they are feeding their face you can slap them elsewhere for some parental non-humiliating justice.Comment
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"Once I got off the call with you I tried to re-organise a talk/meeting/travel plans (something else), as I would really have enjoyed going on the show, but was unable to do so.Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View Post
Also, stop saying yes to go on TV totally unprepared!
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Say nothing for the lols... Just go to work the next day and say it was all bullshit and you made it up to get on the show with Dumphy as you got a man crush on him. Spin it out for a few months and then casually say I'm off to France fuckers...Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View PostNo beast so fierce but knows some touch of pity, but I know none, therefore am no beast.Comment
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Not real advise obv.... Just something I wish I had the guts to do.Originally posted by pokerhand View PostNo beast so fierce but knows some touch of pity, but I know none, therefore am no beast.Comment
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Birdman kinda disappeared up its own hole for me.Originally posted by Denny Crane View Post"We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."Comment
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Someone who thinks William Tell wrote Hamlet went on Pointless... WTF
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Enjoying todays episode SP?Originally posted by Strewelpeter View PostSomeone who thinks William Tell wrote Hamlet went on Pointless... WTFComment
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Hmm... Another hour delay. Ehonda... You just made an unpowerful enemy
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Get home, make a cup of tea, no fucking milk. Not happy. Was looking forward all day to a nice cup of tea, twirl and a sit down.
X can be anything, any number, that is what’s CRAZY about X.
Because X doesn’t roll like that, because X can’t be pinned down!
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How many hours would it take to resaddle the horse to get back to the big city ?Originally posted by Lord Sir Business View Post
Townies...
This too shall pass.Comment
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Wotchu on bout m8. Where you live?Originally posted by oleras View PostHow many hours would it take to resaddle the horse to get back to the big city ?
Townies...X can be anything, any number, that is what’s CRAZY about X.
Because X doesn’t roll like that, because X can’t be pinned down!
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Over 5km to the nearest shop, wheres your nearest cow juice outlet ?Originally posted by Lord Sir Business View PostThis too shall pass.Comment
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There is much more to it than Lottie revealed. Bad times.Originally posted by oleras View PostComment
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Probably 1k, I live in Dublin City mate.Originally posted by oleras View PostX can be anything, any number, that is what’s CRAZY about X.
Because X doesn’t roll like that, because X can’t be pinned down!
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Is 40€ per hour a bit steep for werewolf coaching considering I'll be using Skype and it will be a group, minimum 3 at the moment but likely more
I'm estimating 2/3 hours for basic stuff and 8/10 hours for all my secretsLast edited by Wesley Harms; 06-02-15, 18:18.Comment
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The walk will do you good, some night air. The tea will be more worthwhile after it, and maybe grab a bag of cans for the LLS too ?Originally posted by Lord Sir Business View PostThis too shall pass.Comment
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ah m8 listen here. I've been up since the crack of 9.30, 4 buses today, picked up a 4 pack of hoegarden. Didn't have a brew all day, just got in, plan was to have a cup of tea and a piroutte, then bust into the beers before heading later to meet a friend for a gig he has a +1 to that will quite likely be shit, in fact, a guy I mentioned it to said he played there recently and will never return (Opium rooms if anyone has milk spare).Originally posted by oleras View Post
So there you have it, I'm laying on the couch now, staring into the abyss that is my cup of black cold tea. And I'm <not> arsed with anything anymore.X can be anything, any number, that is what’s CRAZY about X.
Because X doesn’t roll like that, because X can’t be pinned down!
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Don't undersell yourself dude... I would go with 100€ per hour... After all you're awesomeOriginally posted by Kim Huybrechts View Post
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I used way too many fucking commas in that post. In fairness though, I'm upset and rightly so.X can be anything, any number, that is what’s CRAZY about X.
Because X doesn’t roll like that, because X can’t be pinned down!
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Arsehole clientele in opium rooms alright. And not a cheap drink to be hadairport, lolComment
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Dice bossing the deepstack BTW
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Regretting say yes now. And the l8 l8 is on too and CHD geared up for it.Originally posted by eamonhonda View PostX can be anything, any number, that is what’s CRAZY about X.
Because X doesn’t roll like that, because X can’t be pinned down!
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3 signed up at 40, can up price next time after the success of the first groupOriginally posted by pokerhand View PostDon't undersell yourself dude... I would go with 100€ per hour... After all you're awesomeComment
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Another 4 hours delay... Really Ehonda, really !?!?Originally posted by pokerhand View PostHmm... Another hour delay. Ehonda... You just made an unpowerful enemy
Edit: just changed my flight. Leave in two hours instead of 4... Take that Ehonda!!!No beast so fierce but knows some touch of pity, but I know none, therefore am no beast.Comment
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Skybet have City, Chelsea and Southampton enhanced to 3-1 at the moment on a price boost thing. It's around 2-1 shot normally. 25 max bet.
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Anyone here have any experience with Kolbe Analysis?
Hotspur? Or any of the finance heads?
Thoughts on it?This may or may not be an original thought of my own.
All efforts were made to make this thought original but with the abundance of thoughts in the world the originality of this thought cannot be guaranteed.
The author is not liable for any issue arising from the platitudinous nature of this post.Comment
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Strong stuff that BBV. Note to self - when someone 5 bets you on the flop & you have bottom pair with a mighty 3 kicker, he's probably ahead. 2.2 milly potOriginally posted by Flushdraw View Post
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...luckforsome almost looks normal now...Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View PostRandom thing.
Saved By the Bell was mentioned yesterday and don't think anyone mentioned the clusterfark that is the life of Lark Voorhies aka Screech's one true love:
She's apparently obsessed with commas and insists on adding them to everything for spiritual reasons. The below being an opener to one of her books:
So, you're, in, good, company...Comment
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Cardiff looks class. Considering England's injuries Wales should win but fancy England for some reason.Comment
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Come on the Welsh Dragon !This too shall pass.Comment
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Let's rugby.Comment
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Welsh doing a good job of firing the English up.Comment
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Murica.Comment
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Worth the admission alone that anthem.This too shall pass.Comment
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Originally posted by eamonhonda View PostOriginally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View PostRandom thing.
Saved By the Bell was mentioned yesterday and don't think anyone mentioned the clusterfark that is the life of Lark Voorhies aka Screech's one true love:
She's apparently obsessed with commas and insists on adding them to everything for spiritual reasons. The below being an opener to one of her books:
So, you're, in, good, company...
Should hook her up with luckforsome edit: Fuck ya Flushdraw
When are you coming for a pint luckforsome?Last edited by Lord Sir Banter; 06-02-15, 20:20.X can be anything, any number, that is what’s CRAZY about X.
Because X doesn’t roll like that, because X can’t be pinned down!
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This could embarrass the sweet chariot.This too shall pass.Comment
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What happens if it hits the post and comes back out on the pitch? Can the English boys leg it in and score another touchdown?Comment
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