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Originally posted by jack90210 View PostWhy would you expect it to be any different doesn't matter the award show it's the same. And it isn't just "jokes" about President Trump that has people tuning out I imagine.You are technically correct...the best kind of correct
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Originally posted by dobby View PostNah. Palace the better team for 60 minutes. Would have taken the draw at half time. Haunted
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Originally posted by jack90210 View PostRich celebrities virtue signalling would be my guess.
Much more likely to reflect a long term trend of TV viewership declining as a whole and not virtue signalling by celebrities.You are technically correct...the best kind of correct
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Anyone interested in the topic of happiness, I have found Stanford's Encyclopedia of Philosophy entry on it to be a very good overview of the field of study:
I won't say much because I'm not interested in the field of positive psychology anymore (and I want to read another chapter of Jordan Peterson's book, and listen to a Buddhist talk for my study group tomorrow before sleep).
Originally posted by pokerhand View PostAm sure I do... still prefer to keep the leg.
It is not a great example, after 5 years of winning the lotto your happiness would go back to the level it was before, sure. But after losing a leg, your level of happiness would go back to the same level... nope, personally I don't accept that. You would come to terms with it and you probably would bullshit to your family/friends that life still great, but part of you would probably never get over it.
This is wrong, the study did not find that, they were less happy. It has been misreported by people ever since. Dan Gilbert is partly at fault as he famously misreported it in a Ted talk.
Originally posted by Tar.Aldarion View PostThe bit about it that was curious to me was that it said that there are those that can attain Nirvana but don't as they wish to help others that suffer. Begs the question about the others, how useful a way of thinking is if it can let you feel perfectly content and not care about the rest of the world.
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Originally posted by Kayroo View PostYeah... that's complete nonsense.
Much more likely to reflect a long term trend of TV viewership declining as a whole and not virtue signalling by celebrities.
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Originally posted by jack90210 View PostYour first sentence is very definite in its wording but your second indicates uncertainty.
Your position (virtue signalling celebs being the cause) is based on your own ideological position and has no reasonable basis. Therefore I can call it out as the manure of a male bull.
My position on the other hand has a factual grounding however I express it, as anyone sensible would do, with equivocation because nothing has one singular cause and I am not an expert in parsing Nielsen ratings. However, as the data shows a 5-year trend in declining viewership of television generally (combined effect of streaming and other media taking market share) then it's certainly more likely that the decline in Oscar ratings is related to industry trends as a whole as opposed to Jessica Chastain making reference to the Me Too movement.
But, you know, facts.You are technically correct...the best kind of correct
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Originally posted by Kayroo View PostDeclaratory in response to bullshit, more nuanced in stating objectively provable facts open to interpretation.
Your position (virtue signalling celebs being the cause) is based on your own ideological position and has no reasonable basis. Therefore I can call it out as the manure of a male bull.
My position on the other hand has a factual grounding however I express it, as anyone sensible would do, with equivocation because nothing has one singular cause and I am not an expert in parsing Nielsen ratings. However, as the data shows a 5-year trend in declining viewership of television generally (combined effect of streaming and other media taking market share) then it's certainly more likely that the decline in Oscar ratings is related to industry trends as a whole as opposed to Jessica Chastain making reference to the Me Too movement.
But, you know, facts.
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A rather lowbrow reason for the decline of award ceremonies could be attributed to the surge in visibility of the day to day lives of said celebs via their social media accounts. Whereas previously seen as a chance to glimpse into the lives of the rich beautiful creatures, now there is no need as they'll live stream their shop run and selfie themselves on the shitter 24/7People say I should be more humble I hope they understand, they don't listen when you mumble
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Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View PostA slightly controversial opinion but Martin Skreli aka 'pharma bro' seems to be facing 5-10 years in jail at the moment primarily because of being a dick rather than an actual criminal. Not sure it's a great idea to be sending people to jail because you don't like them.
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Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View PostPresume most people have face-unlock on their phone now (think it's part of most recent Android update)? Have rapidly gone from feeling sorry for the poor saps who need to type a code to access their phone, to feeling sorry for the poor saps who need to go to the effort of placing their finger on their phones.
You are such a showoff Hitch!
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Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View Postbtw we were going to watch Shape of Water last night but the acquired copy was fairly shite, so switched to Three Billboards. Is there a decent copy of Shape out, or they're all a bit dodgy? (needs to not be dodgy on 100inch projector magnificence, not sure if screener copies are generally weak on that front).
There is a lot better out there
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Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View Postsigh. They encouraged the overthrowing of a Russian-friendly but fully democractically elected president in Ukraine.
Ukrainian elections follow the template set by Putin. 'Democratic' is not the word (especially when you consider that Yanukovych then had dozens of unarmed protestors murdered). He fully deserved to be ousted. As does Putin, the old monster."We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View PostPresume most people have face-unlock on their phone now (think it's part of most recent Android update)? Have rapidly gone from feeling sorry for the poor saps who need to type a code to access their phone, to feeling sorry for the poor saps who need to go to the effort of placing their finger on their phones.
Also hate the way the s8 moved finger scanner to the back of the phone.Her sky-ness
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Originally posted by CourierCollie View PostJust had my pacing wires removed. Wasn't even aware they were a thing, nevermind having them.
How good was that first crap ?This too shall pass.
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Originally posted by SatNav View PostMine is a disaster... I wear brown contact lenses. When I remove lenses facial recognition doesn't work. When I put my glasses on won't recognise either so no good to me
Also hate the way the s8 moved finger scanner to the back of the phone.
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Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View Postbtw we were going to watch Shape of Water last night but the acquired copy was fairly shite, so switched to Three Billboards. Is there a decent copy of Shape out, or they're all a bit dodgy? (needs to not be dodgy on 100inch projector magnificence, not sure if screener copies are generally weak on that front).
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Originally posted by oleras View PostHow did everything go ? Are you doing the physio, walking around ? Dont be in any rush to get discharged, you will wish you had longer in there in a few months.
How good was that first crap ?Gone full 'Glinner' since June 2022.
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Tickets for Bill Burr in Dublin go on sale Friday. http://3arena.ie/index.php/artist/bill-burr/2299Gone full 'Glinner' since June 2022.
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Originally posted by Keane View PostDoes Peaky Blinders get better after season 1? Finding it ok but could take it or leave it after four or five episodes.airport, lol
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Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View PostThat's the surface bit, all right. But really what's happened is they've trawled through every decision he ever made and found something to cling a prosecution to. The thing he has actually been convicted off is generally viewed as 'normal practice, just don't get caught' in the hedge fund world.
It wasn't a Ponzi scheme, and no investors lost money.
Don't mind him going to jail because of who he is, but it's quite an overreach by prosecutors imo.
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Originally posted by Hooch View PostAnybody have an idea when tickets for the UFC in Dublin will go on sale??
Originally posted by Ed View PostHas it been officially announced anywhere?
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Originally posted by ArmaniJeans View PostAny news on the middleweight div, I'll be annoyed if this Whitaker guy gets through the year without a title fight and spoils the multi-sport competition.
He'll fight Yoel Romero before the year is out most likely. Wouldn't fancy Romero's chances given how the last fight went
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Originally posted by CourierCollie View PostTickets for Bill Burr in Dublin go on sale Friday. http://3arena.ie/index.php/artist/bill-burr/2299
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Originally posted by Keane View PostDoes Peaky Blinders get better after season 1? Finding it ok but could take it or leave it after four or five episodes.
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Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View PostAh the classic rewriting of history post. Yanukovych was fully democratically elected. The attempts to seriously overthrow him were well before the killing of protestors and supported by US, because he disagreed on making steps to become closer to EU. But it was his choice as President to decide that, while overthrowing a government through violence is hardly pro-democratic.
Putin sent in snipers, with the full conniving of Yanukovych, to murder unarmed protestors.
You have gone off the deep end here."We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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Originally posted by oleras View PostDead babies in a septic tank.
I also seen him here, in the Iveagh Gardens and enjoyed it but for people's partners or whoever accompanied them he doesn't live up to the ticket.
Very Americanised in use of his sports analogy and language. Not sure a ticket price for the 3 Arena would be worth it for a non fan.
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Hey.. Just wondering if anyone could help me out. I'm looking to buy a decent enough desktop computer. My son has decided he wants to be a 'YouTuber' and has been saving up for a while. He's got about €900 saved so far, so I guess it's time I started trying to figure out what we need and where's a good site to buy from. Not even sure if it's realistic to get anything decent within that budget as he'll be needing all the accessories (monitors etc) too, but I can throw in a few quid extra if needs be. I guess I can pick up all that kinda stuff on Amazon anyway.
Anyone got any idea where to look to buy something that would be capable of playing a game and obviously recording simultaneously. I've literally no idea, so I'll be looking to just buy it rather than build it. Any help with regards to what specs I need for this would be appreciated!
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Originally posted by KK82 View PostHey.. Just wondering if anyone could help me out. I'm looking to buy a decent enough desktop computer. My son has decided he wants to be a 'YouTuber' and has been saving up for a while. He's got about €900 saved so far, so I guess it's time I started trying to figure out what we need and where's a good site to buy from. Not even sure if it's realistic to get anything decent within that budget as he'll be needing all the accessories (monitors etc) too, but I can throw in a few quid extra if needs be. I guess I can pick up all that kinda stuff on Amazon anyway.
Anyone got any idea where to look to buy something that would be capable of playing a game and obviously recording simultaneously. I've literally no idea, so I'll be looking to just buy it rather than build it. Any help with regards to what specs I need for this would be appreciated!
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Originally posted by KK82 View PostHey.. Just wondering if anyone could help me out. I'm looking to buy a decent enough desktop computer. My son has decided he wants to be a 'YouTuber' and has been saving up for a while. He's got about €900 saved so far, so I guess it's time I started trying to figure out what we need and where's a good site to buy from. Not even sure if it's realistic to get anything decent within that budget as he'll be needing all the accessories (monitors etc) too, but I can throw in a few quid extra if needs be. I guess I can pick up all that kinda stuff on Amazon anyway.
Anyone got any idea where to look to buy something that would be capable of playing a game and obviously recording simultaneously. I've literally no idea, so I'll be looking to just buy it rather than build it. Any help with regards to what specs I need for this would be appreciated!May you live in interesting times!
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Originally posted by ArmaniJeans View PostAny news on the middleweight div, I'll be annoyed if this Whitaker guy gets through the year without a title fight and spoils the multi-sport competition.
Originally posted by 5starpool View PostIt'd teach you not to include it next year.
Feather or Lightweight were much more open imo.
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Originally posted by Tar.Aldarion View PostIf you use the boards pc upgrade forum they will pick out all the parts for you and one of them would even put it together for you as they love that stuff.
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Originally posted by Mellor View PostThat would work. There will be a clear champ in a given division on the 31st next year. HW would probably be less open than other divisions though. There's only really 4 possibilities and 2 would be much more likely.
Featherweight, Lightweight, Welterweight and Middle would be more open imo.Originally posted by Mellor View PostIt's a good sport for a year long tipping comp. But it was probably the wrong division.
Feather or Lightweight were much more open imo.
Good to know there'll likely be at least one title fight anyway.
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Originally posted by KK82 View PostThanks.. I put up something on boards a while ago, but didn't get much feedback. Would building something be better than just buying something pre assembled?
You'll get loads for 900e for what you're describing unless it's very high-end gaming, provided you source the parts yourself.
I'd put up a thread saying my son wants XYZ including accessories for your budget, probably worth stating you want an operating system included in the price.
They recommend the parts and as Tar said ask a reputable member/mod could they recommend anyone to build or find a local computer store to build it.
Alternatively, I know a few sellers on adverts build to spec so it could be worth looking there.
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Originally posted by ArmaniJeans View PostI randomly chose one from your original 'good' list, so all your fault
Good to know there'll likely be at least one title fight anyway.
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