Bad beat/Moaning/Venting thread - Wordle Gummidge

[Raoul Duke III]

Three doctors have fallen out of hospital windows recently.

I hope you're not suggesting anything other than awful coincidence in this untimely spate of defenestrations?

[Denny Crane]

Is there anywhere to get Augustiner Helles at anything approaching a reasonable price?

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[rounders123]

Is there anywhere to get Augustiner Helles at anything approaching a reasonable price?

McHughs

[Raoul Duke III]

Is there anywhere to get Augustiner Helles at anything approaching a reasonable price?

That's coincidental as I've recently decided it's my favourite beer. €3.89 from McHughs which is obviously pricey.

Which has prompted me to wonder how much it costs at home.....hmmm....according to this, a box of 20 is <€20.

Wonder if there is some Tar beer version of Tar's wine site?

[Denny Crane]

Yeah I paid about .70 a bottle over there, maybe 3 in a nightclub

[Raoul Duke III]

The idea that complaining results in a hit squad is almost comical in its misunderstanding of Russia. There has never been a more complaining nation in history. There wouldn't be anyone left.

You're right. Just look at how this woman was efficiently and humanely dealt with. And she only had some trivial complaint like her husband being entombed at the bottom of the Baltic while the government pretended it hadn't happened.

https://youtu.be/jFBOfIiqW0o

Or indeed protestors of any kind who are generally benevolently treated by the organs of State Security.

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[ComradeCollie]

A comment intending to imply how much absolute guesswork goes into uni prof grading approaches, has instead been interpreted as fulsome praise for how great uni profs are. Was it not clear? It seems clear.

Nothing is clear nowadays. Even in real life verbal face to face conversations, you have to be careful when joking about flat earthism, anti-vaxinnation stuff, and the fake moon landings.

[hotspur]

Myself and a few friends completed the 20 min Harrison Career Guide Questionnaire over the last couple of days. It gives, among other things, a huge list of careers and % extent to which you're suited for them. Seems very accurate according to our different results.

https://www.harrisoncareerguide.com/

Careers in order of likely level of enjoyment

96% Social Worker
94% Counselling Psychologist
93% Clinical Psychologist
92% Careers Adviser
91% Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist
91% University Psychology Lecturer
90% Social Worker
90% Family and Couples Counsellor
88% Youth Worker
88% Social Psychologist
86% Occupational Therapist
86% Director of Religious Activities
86% Adult Education Teacher
85% University Social Science Lecturer Other than Psychology
85% University Education Related Subject Lecturer
84% Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner
84% Psychiatric Nurse

[Opr]

A comment intending to imply how much absolute guesswork goes into uni prof grading approaches, has instead been interpreted as fulsome praise for how great uni profs are. Was it not clear? It seems clear.

Yeah, but everyone knows the game in that situation in colleges. I haven't been following the story too closely since it broke but the disparity between how a teacher thinks someone might perform and how they do perform could be massive based on the fact the kids didn't know the rules of the games from the outset. If you told students from the outset two years ago that the teacher was going to be the one judging their ability with no exam you would have ended up with many people playing the game very differently which is where the disparity lies for lots of students. The goal of showing ability to your teacher and doing well in the end exam may be aligned in some sense but they aren't the same goal and one can be done without the other.

Opr

[Opr]

Elon back on Joe. Only about half an hour in so far. He can be hard going at times but the stuff around the neuralink is interesting.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcYjXbSJBN8

Opr

[Lazare]

Where's Murdrum?

[gorrrr72]

Myself and a few friends completed the 20 min Harrison Career Guide Questionnaire over the last couple of days. It gives, among other things, a huge list of careers and % extent to which you're suited for them. Seems very accurate according to our different results.
https://www.harrisoncareerguide.com/

Nailed it




Likely Enjoyment Shortlist Career Title View Description 84%
DJ
83%
Media Presentation Specialist
81%
Actor
80%
Musician
77%
Bartender
77%
Tour Guide
77%
Music Director
76%
Director of Religious Activities
73%
Customer Service Specialist
72%
Film/Television Director
72%
Customer Service and Sales Specialist
72%
Salesperson with Closing Emphasis
72%
Auctioneer
72%
Hotel Desk Clerk
71%
Producer
71%
Call Centre Services Specialist
71%
University Social Science Lecturer Other than Psychology

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[oleras]

Myself and a few friends completed the 20 min Harrison Career Guide Questionnaire over the last couple of days. It gives, among other things, a huge list of careers and % extent to which you're suited for them. Seems very accurate according to our different results.
https://www.harrisoncareerguide.com/

You seem to have had significant trouble focusing on the questionnaire. It may be better if you try at a later time when you are sure you won't have any interruptions. You may try again on 2020-05-10 15:06:39.

GFYH

[Solksjaer!]

I can only assume that video, which I haven't watched, shows a woman being assassinated, as otherwise, it doesn't fully support your point about complaining = assassination. Although you might instead be going off on a classic Raoul-tangent based on the most recent Le Carre novel you read.

They sedated her mid rant. A grieving mother . Nice way to do business

[Ed]

It's needlessly risky that they're doing it but jeebus i'm looking forward to the UFC this weekend

Aaand one of the fighters (Jacare) and two of his corner men have tested positive

[Raoul Duke III]

They sedated her mid rant. A grieving mother . Nice way to do business

And any dissent (which I guess counts as complaining) routinely results in at best harrassment, at worst murder.

Human Rights Watch and Amnesty will tell you all you need to know.

I really don't get why Hitch is ever-ready to leap to the defence of Putin and the Russian regime. Yes, his wife is Russian, I've met her and she's lovely. Surely we can separate criticism of a regime (Russia, China - two horrible dictatorships) from the people (just as fine as people anywhere)?

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[Emmet]

Crushed it

Likely Enjoyment Shortlist Career Title
99% Statistician
97% Mathematician
97% Actuary
95% Financial Analyst
95% Insurance Underwriter
94% Procurement Engineer
94% Price Analyst
94% Cost Estimator
94% Construction Cost Estimator
93% Patent Examiner
92% Utilities Estimator/Draughtsman

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[Solksjaer!]

Crushed it

Likely Enjoyment Shortlist Career Title
99% Statistician
97% Mathematician
97% Actuary
95% Financial Analyst
95% Insurance Underwriter
94% Procurement Engineer
94% Price Analyst
94% Cost Estimator
94% Construction Cost Estimator
93% Patent Examiner
92% Utilities Estimator/Draughtsman

I got porn industry actor , and I only typed in my 1st name

[Solksjaer!]

It's classic Raoul progression.


Claim 1: Do you know the KGB now push doctors out of windows?

Claim 2: Well 20 years ago they sedated a woman.

Claim 3: I heard they once tickled a baby. Those bastards.

At each weakening of the supporting evidence he won't loosen his grip on the original implication.

The drove Liam Lawlor off the road

[ComradeCollie]

[Emmet]

www.irishpokerboards.com is dead
www.irishpokerboards.com/forum/ is alive.

Can whoever does the bits that links the stuff to the other stuff with the computers sort it?

[pokerhand]

www.irishpokerboards.com is dead
www.irishpokerboards.com/forum/ is alive.

Can whoever does the bits that links the stuff to the other stuff with the computers sort it?

Neither works for me. I have to go through old links in order to assess the site.

[Raoul Duke III]

You read this and thought it sounded like a defense of Russia???

You were saying that the KGB were going around pushing complaining doctors out of windows.

I'm sorry that the bounds between a novel and reality are so blurred for you when it comes to popular fictional enemies.

Well, let's start from a simple premise. Does the Russian state routinely murder people?

[Tar.Aldarion]

Physics students do these things?

Reminds me of my ex doing her physics masters in Amsterdam. At break time her classmates would just whip out some physics books and read them quietly. And oh lord the idea of talking to a girl.

[V for Vendetta]

99% casino manager. Initially thought that’s a bit off but then it kind of made sense.



Lol if only...

[Dice75]

Anyone on facebook should really be following this group. Has it all.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1612798628867653/

[Raekwon]

Anyone on facebook should really be following this group. Has it all.


https://www.facebook.com/groups/1612798628867653/

Thanks for that very entertaining. My favourite is the video of the Aussie woman using her child as a human shield against the cops.

[6starpool]

www.irishpokerboards.com is dead
www.irishpokerboards.com/forum/ is alive.

Can whoever does the bits that links the stuff to the other stuff with the computers sort it?

Both work for me most of the time. I've spent ages trying to sort it out, but I think a recent server upgrade of software fecked up a few things, but not in a consistent manner something things work for some people all the time, for others none of the time, and for others some of the time.

I think part of the problem is that the version of vbulletin that we use stopped being supported by the needed extra software stuff years ago and it needs to be upgraded. If that happens though loads will complain about things looking and feeling different to what they do now. There is a financial cost too, but that can probably be covered, it is the time cost in installing and then customising where possible that would be the main problem given my current situation at home.

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[Raoul Duke III]

99% casino manager. Initially thought that’s a bit off but then it kind of made sense.



Lol if only...

Great excuse to buy a tailored tux...

[Raoul Duke III]

99% casino manager. Initially thought that’s a bit off but then it kind of made sense.



Lol if only...

Ah cool we've switched to an open-ended discussion that revolves around the word 'routine'. I'm not going down to your swamp, old man!! Your comment was about doctors being pushed out of windows.

Doctors. Lawyers too.

Get on the wrong side of the kleptocracy and nasty accidents happen.

[DeadParrot]

Myself and a few friends completed the 20 min Harrison Career Guide Questionnaire over the last couple of days. It gives, among other things, a huge list of careers and % extent to which you're suited for them. Seems very accurate according to our different results.
https://www.harrisoncareerguide.com/

that's really good

Careers in order of likely level of enjoyment

88% Computer Game Design Specialist
87% Network Security Analyst
86% Website Design Specialist
85% Web Software Engineer
85% Webmaster
84% Database Specialist
83% Computer Security Specialist
83% Firmware Engineer
82% Video Game Developer
82% Programmer
82% Software Analyst/Designer
82% Digital IC Design Engineer
82% Network Engineer

[DeadParrot]

Anyone on facebook should really be following this group. Has it all.


https://www.facebook.com/groups/1612798628867653/

I spend far too much time as it is arguing with idiots on facebook.
It's utterly pointless but I cannot seem to stop myself

[SatNav]

That was cool


Likely Enjoyment Shortlist Career Title View Description
93% Pets or Animals Salesperson
91% Call Centre Services & Sales Specialist
91% Salesperson with Closing Emphasis
91% Customer Service and Sales Specialist
90% Telemarketer
89% Salesperson with Prospecting and Closing Emphasis
89% Call Centre Services Specialist
88% Demonstrator/Promoter
88% Fundraiser
87% Customer Service Specialist
84% Bartender
83% Engineering Services Salesperson
83% Receptionist
82% Animal Care Worker
81% Careers Adviser
81% Usher
80% Salesperson with Customer Care Emphasis

[Raoul Duke III]

Pretty close tbf. Also got the nod for casino manager in there.

Dukey V's: the casino for the discerning degen...coming soon

95% Business Analyst
94% Cost Accountant
94% Property Contract Administrator
93% Tax Inspector
93% Foreign Affairs & Trade Officer
92% Financial Regulations Specialist
92% Wholesale and Retail Buyer
92% Insurance Fraud Investigator
92% Procurement Manager
92% Cost Estimator
91% Casino Manager
91% Construction Cost Estimator
91% Bank Manager
91% Managing Editor
91% Interior Design Estimator

[oleras]

Drool...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwYUEQT0OkM&feature=em-uploademail

[Tar.Aldarion]

that's really good

Needs work:

90% Agricultural Artificial Insemination Technician


#1 was 96% Forensic Crime Technician

[Lao Lao]

Strolled around to Host earlier as they are doing 'Host at Home' where you can pick up some of their best sellers that just need to be reheated / finished off at home.

Beat : Spent an hour in the queue to get in.

Brag: I now have chicken liver pate, beef shin ragu, fresh pasta, steak, salsa verde, duck fat roast spuds, salad and two desserts (cheesecake with cherry & chocolate pot with crumb) to devour for dinner.

Variance : I got a bit excited after eventually getting in and picked up a few other non essentials bits and dropped 95 quid in total. Apparently, I'm not allowed go buy food on my own anymore...

[NewApproach]

My #1 result was also Casino Manager, at 85%.

Actual job was 75%.

Post room manager was 82%

[Strewelpeter]

Anyone on facebook should really be following this group. Has it all.


https://www.facebook.com/groups/1612798628867653/

That's not even funny, it's the tragic outcome of society no longer stigmatising mental illness.

I spend far too much time as it is arguing with idiots on facebook.
It's utterly pointless but I cannot seem to stop myself

I'd happily pay a tenner a month for an app that set off an alarm any time I came within spitting distance of any cretin who has ever posted there.

[Keane]

All the COVID 19 ads on the tele are getting extremely tedious

[The Situation]

Hotspurs job thing is shockingly accurate.

But dont think it necessary finds what you're most suitable at or prob more importantly like doing. Can see how it would be helpful for like an 18 year old out of school. But otherwise it kinda just reaffirms the career path you've fallen into as you're going to rate the aspects of that job higher as most people become good and confident at things by repetition.

[Strewelpeter]

My #1 result was also Casino Manager, at 85%.

Actual job was 75%.

Post room manager was 82%

I got an astonishing almost uncanny match to my actual job description(s)

Found the format of the survey interesting.

[Strewelpeter]

All the COVID 19 ads on the tele are getting extremely tedious

No one else will pay for airtime at the moment.

[Lao Lao]

Mrs Lao Lao always gives out to me (in a nice way) about the fact that I wear clothes until they literally fall off me. I think it's very much a man v's a woman thing.

So, we're sitting out the balcony having a few pre dinner G&Ts in the sun and somehow the conversation turned to the t-shirt I was wearing. Herself was almost eye rolling as she said 'You've that since I've known you so it's probably at least 7 years old'

So I decide to tell her exactly how old it is

Me : I bought this in New York

Her : Not with me?

Me : No, when I went there pre you

Her : 2010, it's 10 years old?!?!?!?!?

Me : No before that

Her : WHAT? When?

Me : 1999

Her : It's twenty fucking one years old????

Me : Well, no

Her : What do you mean 'No'

Me : Well, I bought it in a second hand shop in 1999

Her : *Head explodes*


For the record, the t-shirt is still somehow in pretty much perfect condition, not frayed in any way at all, they obviously made them better in the 90's....or 80's or whenever it was made.

[DeeBrown]

That survey said I would be terrible as a Wardrobe Specialist.

Given the fact that she who must be obeyed strictly enforces a rule that I never shop for clothes unsupervised the survey seems to be on the right path.

However.

I've always thought that I would make a fortune selling my skills to any major clothing retailers purchasing department since any order I approved should be cancelled immediately with massive savings resulting.

Any time I spot something I like herself smiles indulgently and tells me to wait for the sales. My selections invariably fail to sell and ends up heavily discounted in the next sale.

Although I'm starting to realise she's simply stalling as I'm never allowed buy them in the sale either.

[shrapnel]

Mrs Lao Lao always gives out to me (in a nice way) about the fact that I wear clothes until they literally fall off me. I think it's very much a man v's a woman thing.

So, we're sitting out the balcony having a few pre dinner G&Ts in the sun and somehow the conversation turned to the t-shirt I was wearing. Herself was almost eye rolling as she said 'You've that since I've known you so it's probably at least 7 years old'

So I decide to tell her exactly how old it is

Me : I bought this in New York

Her : Not with me?

Me : No, when I went there pre you

Her : 2010, it's 10 years old?!?!?!?!?

Me : No before that

Her : WHAT? When?

Me : 1999

Her : It's twenty fucking one years old????

Me : Well, no

Her : What do you mean 'No'

Me : Well, I bought it in a second hand shop in 1999

Her : *Head explodes*


For the record, the t-shirt is still somehow in pretty much perfect condition, not frayed in any way at all, they obviously made them better in the 90's....or 80's or whenever it was made.

What's worrying for me is that it still fits 20 years later!

[ArmaniJeans]

There's a one-hour Twink special on RTE at the moment - it will be starting on RTE+1 in 10 minutes if anyone wants to have a watch party.

[Solksjaer!]

What's worrying for me is that it still fits 20 years later!

Thinly veiled brags used to be spotted a mile off .

[Solksjaer!]

Anyone on facebook should really be following this group. Has it all.


https://www.facebook.com/groups/1612798628867653/

Got kicked off the page for the below post.

Ooops sorry I thought this was a joke page. My mistake. It is .

[Solksjaer!]

This is porn to me. I need an ice bath.

https://www.facebook.com/199098633470668/posts/7145045192209276/

[Opr]

Got kicked off the page for the below post.

Ooops sorry, I thought this was a joke page. My mistake. It is.

Funny listening to Elon on Joe basically agreeing with much of what is on that page.

Opr

[Keane]

Survivor chat

Watching Island of the Idols while waiting for Winners at War to finish. Excellent season. Loads of camp stuff, strategy, relationships. Not very much idol hijinx. Serious controversy as well. Looking forward to finishing it so I can read about the fallout.

[Opr]

Reading the leaving cert thread on boards. The mocks were leaked online this year prior to the exam. So it can't even be considered in forming an opinion on what students should get as marks.

Opr