8th amendment march is going to be passing my window soon. Regret not getting around to getting a repeal the 9th sign made to hang outside. Post brexit, fuck uk citizens imo.
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Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View PostWatching u-10 soccer here (entertaining 4-4 draw).
5 obese kids, we are losing the war.
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Originally posted by Sickpuppy View PostIt's scary like kids having a bit of weight is fine but you can see young lads with tits. Csnt blame the kids the bloody parents have a lot to answer for. Saw an old school photo from 1987 every kid is slim normal was only one fat kid in our class. It's a ticking time bomb with the associated detrimental health problems. In stead of saying being fat is not nice show them a black gangrenous limb from diabetes even better give them a smell of it. Can you smell that.airport, lol
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Originally posted by Opr View PostFYLL, dying with the cold and felt so bad yesterday that I couldn't go last night
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Originally posted by brady23 View PostI was looking across at Flyefit in Ranelagh 10 mins ago too but some sort of salmon and avocado on the plate. Pretty jealous of that sandwich
Originally posted by Denny Crane View PostManaged to meet a few people out that have never heard of LCD. Kinda presume that means they haven't been to a house party in the last ten years.
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Originally posted by Sickpuppy View PostIt's scary like kids having a bit of weight is fine but you can see young lads with tits. Csnt blame the kids the bloody parents have a lot to answer for.
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Originally posted by Lao Lao View PostMrs Lao Lao's mate came to the gig last night as she had a spare ticket. She had never heard of LCD before, not a clue. Her husband was playing a few of their tunes for her before she left the house and none registered. She came out of the gig raving about them. There's all sorts of people out there.
I got the new album yesterday and it's as good as all the reviews claim. Standard-setting punk-funk from masters at work.
Shame on me for being cynical about James Murphy being cynical. Still have the memories of Tripod in 2010 and it was a top 5 of all time show. They know thing or two about sound those guys.
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Originally posted by Denny Crane View Post
Headline - Leprechaun economics pushes Ireland's EU bill up by €2bn
First line - Ireland's annual price for European Union membership shot up to €2bn last year, a 20pc hike thanks to the so-called Leprechaun Economics phenomenon.
Also enjoy the 'Stock Picture' description.
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Originally posted by Emmet View PostGood quality control at IT.
Headline - Leprechaun economics pushes Ireland's EU bill up by €2bn
First line - Ireland's annual price for European Union membership shot up to €2bn last year, a 20pc hike thanks to the so-called Leprechaun Economics phenomenon.
Also enjoy the 'Stock Picture' description.
I was thinking as I was watching a personal trainer getting paid to count to ten that that's an industry ripe for automation. Imagine a robot that tailored workouts based on HR, respiration and history. With sensors that detect any misalignment. And it instantly keeps abreast of the latest research into fitness. And shows you pictures of a fitter healthier you to motivate you through that final set.
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Originally posted by Denny Crane View PostThe sooner robots take over the better. They do a better job at writing earning reports.
I was thinking as I was watching a personal trainer getting paid to count to ten that that's an industry ripe for automation. Imagine a robot that tailored workouts based on HR, respiration and history. With sensors that detect any misalignment. And it instantly keeps abreast of the latest research into fitness. And shows you pictures of a fitter healthier you to motivate you through that final set.
Now there are humans behind the scenes developing the overall plan.. but the workouts are tailored to the ability of the user through semi-regular testing.May you live in interesting times!
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Originally posted by Emmet View PostHeadline - Leprechaun economics pushes Ireland's EU bill up by €2bn
First line - Ireland's annual price for European Union membership shot up to €2bn last year, a 20pc hike thanks to the so-called Leprechaun Economics phenomenon.
On an unrelated note. Does any one think it's ridiculous that wanky barmen will charge some over the top for an old fashioned whiskey (whiskey, sugar, bitters) just because it's his wanky cocktail list.
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Originally posted by Mellor View Post
On an unrelated note. Does any one think it's ridiculous that wanky barmen will charge some over the top for an old fashioned whiskey (whiskey, sugar, bitters) just because it's his wanky cocktail list.
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Originally posted by Denny Crane View PostThe sooner robots take over the better. They do a better job at writing earning reports.
I was thinking as I was watching a personal trainer getting paid to count to ten that that's an industry ripe for automation. Imagine a robot that tailored workouts based on HR, respiration and history. With sensors that detect any misalignment. And it instantly keeps abreast of the latest research into fitness. And shows you pictures of a fitter healthier you to motivate you through that final set.
I'm using an free app for my current program. Smolov Jr Bench
Tells me what to lift, how and sets and reps, and the timer on my phone tells me when to go. Fuck human interactions.
Originally posted by bp_me View PostI use https://www.trainerroad.com/
Now there are humans behind the scenes developing the overall plan.. but the workouts are tailored to the ability of the user through semi-regular testing.
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Toughest run of my life this morn.
Set off to do 20 miles in a bad frame of mind, normally buzzing setting out. Felt light headed after only 2km, horsed a gel into me which sorted it out, but it was 3 hours 20 mins of torture. It's amazing the power of your mind. Did 19 miles a few weeks ago and was buzzing the whole way.
Even setting off 100% on the big day itself the last 6 miles are going to be some mental battle.I hold silver in tit for tat, and I love you for that
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Originally posted by Trippie View PostWhat you're buying is the experience, the anticipation of the drink, watching him go through every step with care and panache.
I'm buying a drink. The experience is the exact same as it was 30mins ago when I had the last one. The elaborate cocktails are a bit of effort for the barman, so I can kinda see the price tag there verses a pint of beer.
But a cocktail that is ice+whiskey+sugar+bitters in a glass is about as much effort, steps and anticipation as a vodka and coke with a slice of lemon.
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Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View PostSent an email about 30 minutes ago to an adjunct prof who delivers some classes for my module (there's about ten adjunct profs as we have a thousand students and only put 45 students per class) telling him politely to stop speaking fucking french in what is meant to be an english-delivered class. Loads of his students are non-French on exchanges so have no idea what he is saying. Fast forward to 5 minutes ago when the phone rings from an unknown number:
Him: [no introduction, so it took me a while to catch on who it was on the phone] "I'm going to make two points." [he seemed like he was about to break in two from fury as his voice was trembling] "First, I am French and this is France and the French constitution allows me to speak French. Second ..."
Me: [keen to note that despite the constitution he had signed a legal contract to deliver a course in English]. "Hang on a minute, lets not get onto the second point if its going to be as stupid as the first point"
Him: "No, your going to listen to me, and SECONDLY ..."
Yeah, so I hung up on him at that point so didn't get to hear the rest of his genius. Kinda hoping he turns up next week as we need him as much of a fuckup as he is.
Noticed this tempermental attitude with the French a lot, they're a highly strung nation. There was a meeting recently where an American colleague told a French colleague to 'not get up on his high horse' about something and I heard him muttering away for the next two hours of the meeting about how he wasn't on a high anything and if anyone was on a high horse it was the american who was ruining his country with her lack of culture."We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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Originally posted by Mellor View PostI've had a few whiskeys at this point, so I possibly missing the really obvious. But what exactly is the issue with the first two lines?
On an unrelated note. Does any one think it's ridiculous that wanky barmen will charge some over the top for an old fashioned whiskey (whiskey, sugar, bitters) just because it's his wanky cocktail list.
Originally posted by Mellor View PostGTFO
I'm buying a drink. The experience is the exact same as it was 30mins ago when I had the last one. The elaborate cocktails are a bit of effort for the barman, so I can kinda see the price tag there verses a pint of beer.
But a cocktail that is ice+whiskey+sugar+bitters in a glass is about as much effort, steps and anticipation as a vodka and coke with a slice of lemon.Last edited by Denny Crane; 30-09-17, 15:31.
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Originally posted by bp_me View PostI use https://www.trainerroad.com/
Now there are humans behind the scenes developing the overall plan.. but the workouts are tailored to the ability of the user through semi-regular testing.Originally posted by Mellor View PostMost PTs are useless though. The robot would only highlight how useless than are once a person knows how to move. Thus they'd make themselves obsolete
I'm using an free app for my current program. Smolov Jr Bench
Tells me what to lift, how and sets and reps, and the timer on my phone tells me when to go. Fuck human interactions.
With cardio based stuff I imagine it gets drastically easier to automate.
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Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View PostThis is how wars startLast edited by Denny Crane; 30-09-17, 15:44.
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Originally posted by Denny Crane View PostHohum. I always thought paying cocktail prices for a Tom Collins was ridic, but never considered that I'm paying 2x for a sugar cube and lots of stiring. Great. They're ruined for me now.
I can stir it myself.
Ah now that's not true at all. I usually order two at a time because it takes them about as long to make them as it does for me to drink.
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Originally posted by Flushdraw View PostWhat was the verdict on the Leftovers in here?
Season 1: Very Good
Season 2: Good
Season 3: Crap and almost gave up after Ep.3 but stuck with it, and have enjoyed eps 4,5,6 which is where i am now.
Its all great but...
1 All about the potential, Lindelof makes a great job of a not very good book.
2 Improves on the concept of the book and develops the characters and situations brilliantly.
3 Just awesome TV from start to finish
Was out for a long walk today listening to the soundtrack, excelent stuff.Last edited by Strewelpeter; 30-09-17, 16:26.Turning millions into thousands
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Originally posted by Mellor View PostOn an unrelated note. Does any one think it's ridiculous that wanky barmen will charge some over the top for an old fashioned whiskey (whiskey, sugar, bitters) just because it's his wanky cocktail list.Originally posted by Denny Crane View PostHohum. I always thought paying cocktail prices for a Tom Collins was ridic, but never considered that I'm paying 2x for a sugar cube and lots of stiring. Great. They're ruined for me now.
I usually order two at a time because it takes them about as long to make them as it does for me to drink.
Can't really argue with 2 cocktails for €8 at the top end, and there's one place down near the beach that serve nearly all of their cocktails in pint glasses or just a little smaller which is pretty deadly, as opposed to other places that serve them in the smallest glass they can find
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Originally posted by Flushdraw View PostWhat was the verdict on the Leftovers in here?
Season 1: Very Good
Season 2: Good
Season 3: Crap and almost gave up after Ep.3 but stuck with it, and have enjoyed eps 4,5,6 which is where i am now.
Absolutely adored it.This too shall pass.
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Originally posted by Mellor View PostMost PTs are useless though. The robot would only highlight how useless than are once a person knows how to move. Thus they'd make themselves obsolete
I'm using an free app for my current program. Smolov Jr Bench
Tells me what to lift, how and sets and reps, and the timer on my phone tells me when to go. Fuck human interactions.
With cardio based stuff I imagine it gets drastically easier to automate.
There's no real technology reason these things cant be applied to anything though. Sure free weights are a bit tougher as there's no correction method other than providing visual feedback to the person about what they are doing wrong... but entirely possible.
Originally posted by Denny Crane View PostYeah but does the app show you pictures of your ex to hate get you through the set?May you live in interesting times!
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Originally posted by Flushdraw View PostWhat was the verdict on the Leftovers in here?
Season 1: Very Good
Season 2: Good
Season 3: Crap and almost gave up after Ep.3 but stuck with it, and have enjoyed eps 4,5,6 which is where i am now.Originally posted by Strewelpeter View PostOh no, other way around IMO
Its all great but...
1 All about the potential, Lindelof makes a great job of a not very good book.
2 Improves on the concept of the book and develops the characters and situations brilliantly.
3 Just awesome TV from start to finish
Was out for a long walk today listening to the soundtrack, excelent stuff.
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Originally posted by shrapnel View Postwhat a finish to the rugby. was shocked to see Aus as a 2/1 dog for this test, but game delivered and another draw 27 a piece. that's 160 minutes where they just cannot differentiate each other.
I'd have given 5/1 about yer man with the dodgy haircut getting that last kick, he'd just got a right bang and you could see him wilting under the pressure of the moment.Turning millions into thousands
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Originally posted by Flushdraw View PostLast week it was Neymar refusing to shake hands with the Cetlic kid, and this time his buddy Dani Alves helps him steal a free-kick from Cavani, and then he tries to take the penalty away from the same player!
If looks could kill though....
SPOILER
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Originally posted by Denny Crane View PostWandered down to the march. Sure if there's anywhere to get the ride, an abortion march has to be a good spot .
Walked passed Ruth CoppingerGone full 'Glinner' since June 2022.
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Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View PostWhats the English word for these and what do they do in a car? Google Translate is telling me its car candles ('bougies' in French), and that obviously isn't the right word
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Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View PostWhats the English word for these and what do they do in a car? Google Translate is telling me its car candles ('bougies' in French), and that obviously isn't the right word
Gone full 'Glinner' since June 2022.
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Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View PostCan that be a thing? That different stations mix petrol differently and it can have a major impact? Had assumed all petrol was exactly the same
to ask you what's your issue with Providence Resources? They seem to be finding off shore water, deep underground. Bound to be worth something someday.Gone full 'Glinner' since June 2022.
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Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View PostCame across something interesting yesterday to do with cars. There's an Irish company called Applegreen that I'd say most drivers are familiar with as they have petrol stations all around the country. They just joined the stock market yesterday, so was looking into them.
Anyway, theres a decent few threads on boards (such as this one, but there's quite a few others) arguing that they sell dodgy fuel. That it doesn't maybe have the same additives as e.g. Maxol, maybe in order to save money, and so it gives less mileage and engine problems.
Boardsies were divided as to whether that was a conspiracy theory of the highest order and others finding the same thing.
Can that be a thing? That different stations mix petrol differently and it can have a major impact? Had assumed all petrol was exactly the same
Would be surprised if they actually break cars tho
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...Last edited by Hitchhiker's Guide To...; 30-09-17, 22:23."We're not f*cking Burundi" - Big Phil
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Originally posted by RichieM View PostOne of the big stations has signs up saying you will get extra miles per tank. Not sure but I think it's statoil. No way they would be let have such blatant false advertisement.
Would be surprised if they actually break cars tho
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Originally posted by Mike Bullocks View PostProbably no interest/consolation/or motivation to you at all Sam but ..
The missus rang me in tears yesterday after visiting a friend of ours in a Hospice. He suffered from depression all his life , some of his family attributed it to him being gay and struggling with it but no he embraced who he was in that regard
He and his other half lit up our wedding in 2010 in Helsinki with their broad smiles and zealous social bee personalities. I often said to the missus that ‘P’* was the epitome of contentedness.
Little did I know of his struggles with depression , even less did I understand it. He had tried many times to take his own life but his worry about how others might take it kept him alive for them but dead inside for himself.
I was stunned to hear of this. If you met him you’ve be bowled over by his friendliness and his apparent joy???
This year we found out he had a tumor in his Brain that was terminal. He is refusing further treatment for quality of life and will die very soon. It’s tragic and I know it’s a cliché when someone is dying to say but he actually is an amazingly wonderful guy
I furtively asked him about his illness (the depression) . How did you cope.***** His answer was. I didn’t cope did I?* I survived.** I convinced myself that the moments of where I could tolerate myself, I could then tolerate others.
I threw myself into my work to keep my mind busy and prepared myself for the depths of despair by holding on to the possibility it would not last as long as the previous time. ***The times when I felt human was when I was entertaining others and giving to others. His only thoughts now are for other people and it gives him peace to think that way.
The only conclusion/lesson I get from this very sad life of his was that ‘to give’* gives you purpose and meaning for others when you can’t find it for yourself.
Hope you experience some longer periods of remission but maybe perhaps against the tried and mental weariness of your current condition you could consider helping others in some form or other.
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