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Originally posted by Solksjaer! View PostSeems da engerlish wimmin commentators are every bit as bad as the mens . However, calling the defeender Maldiniesque is a bit too far . sound off .
Will you ever fuck off with that shite... you are easily one of the worst posters on here for this-Pokerhand
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Originally posted by zuutroy View PostKerbdog?People say I should be more humble I hope they understand, they don't listen when you mumble
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Originally posted by MysteryGuest View PostWhy is Sabina Higgins getting roasted? Genuinely do not understand?"We're not f*cking Burundi" - Big Phil
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Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View PostElectrician wasn't joking when he said the house would be in shite. Dust everywhere. Good job we stuck pretty much everything in the shed.
On the plus side the builder kindly built me a wine cave under the stairs."We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View Post
Its fundamentally wrong that the bad side will win, or will see gains. Unfortunately that's whats going to happen. Not a real win obv, Russia has lost many times more than any feasible gain. But it still galls. What Sabina suggested was recognising that reality. Don't think it will have the slightest effect, as seen by the response. Its not healthy for society when we think there's only one correct solution to complex problems. Meh.
seems to me like Russia’s revenge for sanctions is going to cripple Western Europe far harder than anything we’ve done to them. Assume Zelensky will get thrown to the wolves at some stage when that sinks inWill you ever fuck off with that shite... you are easily one of the worst posters on here for this-Pokerhand
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Originally posted by MysteryGuest View Post
Are Russia even losing that much? I have no idea what’s going on over there which makes me at least as well informed as anyone obsessively reading about it in likes of Irish Times/New York times/Washington post
seems to me like Russia’s revenge for sanctions is going to cripple Western Europe far harder than anything we’ve done to them. Assume Zelensky will get thrown to the wolves at some stage when that sinks in"We're not f*cking Burundi" - Big Phil
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Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View Post
ah they are. They're now stuck in a Chinese orbit for the long term and there's no way they will be anything other than a minor partner in that relationship. High oil and gas prices are covering up for the fact that a huge number of their young talent has left - the very people who could build modern industries and modern thinking. They've long-term destroyed themselves."We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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Originally posted by MysteryGuest View PostJMG knocking it out of the park again https://www.ecosophia.net/the-end-of...ndustrial-age/
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Originally posted by Hectorjelly View Post
That's post is actually embarrassing. He literally has zero clue about oil or commodities. It's pretty crazy to criticize people for reading the NYT about Ukraine and then post the mad ramblings of an eco warrior. There is an almost infinite supply of energy held in the earth. The problems OPEC have with increasing supply quickly aren't because there isn't much oil yet, it's because they (and no-one) has invested the time or effort into drilling new wells because the price has been subdued for a long time and there was a massive overexpansion in the supply during the shale revolution.
keep on denying - shale revolution
there is a good chunk of fossil fuels left I’m the earth no doubt but the easy to reach stuff is tapped and the stuff that’s left becomes more and more uneconomical to extract- it will take a net energy loss to extract it long before we actually anywhere near actually exhausting it.
it’s crazy how scientifically illiterate people are, a decent secondary schools chemistry and physics foundation should be enough for people to get this but instead you have a bunch of dreamers who believe all the green revolution nonsense.
also a decent historical education would alert people to the fact that many advanced civilisations have declined in the past due to overshooting their resources- only difference this time is scale.
actually was a brilliant example of this on Irish radio during the week where they were discussing U2s proposed vegas residency and how it points to a more sustainable way of doing things instead of bands carting all their gear around the world in artic lorries etc. no mention of how all the audience will make their way to the gigs or the fact that vegas will not have water in the near future due to what’s being called a drought but is actually just a return to normality for that area of the US.
Elon musk and the rest of the spoofers don’t have any solutions for it either I’m afraid.
i hacrually have more respect for people who flat out deny that climate change /resource depletion is happening at all versus people who think we will innovate our way out.Last edited by MysteryGuest; 01-08-22, 16:04.Will you ever fuck off with that shite... you are easily one of the worst posters on here for this-Pokerhand
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Originally posted by Hectorjelly View Post
That's post is actually embarrassing. He literally has zero clue about oil or commodities. It's pretty crazy to criticize people for reading the NYT about Ukraine and then post the mad ramblings of an eco warrior. There is an almost infinite supply of energy held in the earth. The problems OPEC have with increasing supply quickly aren't because there isn't much oil yet, it's because they (and no-one) has invested the time or effort into drilling new wells because the price has been subdued for a long time and there was a massive overexpansion in the supply during the shale revolution."We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View Post
Its fundamentally wrong that the bad side will win, or will see gains. Unfortunately that's whats going to happen. Not a real win obv, Russia has lost many times more than any feasible gain. But it still galls. What Sabina suggested was recognising that reality. Don't think it will have the slightest effect, as seen by the response. Its not healthy for society when we think there's only one correct solution to complex problems. Meh.
Will you ever fuck off with that shite... you are easily one of the worst posters on here for this-Pokerhand
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Oh God. I made the mistake of clicking through that guy's site a bit.
He has some interesting thoughts (that make the stuff HJ linked seem comparatively sane):
werewolves are, or at least in early modern France were, not merely a matter of fables and delusions. People saw them, chased them, killed them and were killed by themIt is quite well documented that under some circumstances, certain people can project a phantasm of themselves far away from their actual, physical location, and this phantasm can be seen and spoken to by other people"We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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Arrived in Dublin on thurs, it’s now Monday and still no sign of a bag appearing. Ironically, the reason it’s lost is because Aerlingus wouldn’t let me board my connection as the time was too short for baggage transfer. Then the flight was delayed to pull my bag off. And I go on standby, where the bag has zero chance of making it.
but I’m a glutton for punishment. Currently sat in airport bar. Flight to Kerry delayed, standard.
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Originally posted by MysteryGuest View Post
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keep on denying - shale revolution
there is a good chunk of fossil fuels left I’m the earth no doubt but the easy to reach stuff is tapped and the stuff that’s left becomes more and more uneconomical to extract- it will take a net energy loss to extract it long before we actually anywhere near actually exhausting it.
it’s crazy how scientifically illiterate people are, a decent secondary schools chemistry and physics foundation should be enough for people to get this but instead you have a bunch of dreamers who believe all the green revolution nonsense.
We're talking about fossil fuels, so this has nothing to do with green revolution nonsense. (Which isn't nonsense in any case - look at the UKs carbon emissions over time).
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Originally posted by Hectorjelly View Post
This is hilarious. Talk to people in the industry about it, because you are being 100% scientifically illiterate.
We're talking about fossil fuels, so this has nothing to do with green revolution nonsense. (Which isn't nonsense in any case - look at the UKs carbon emissions over time).Will you ever fuck off with that shite... you are easily one of the worst posters on here for this-Pokerhand
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Ryanaer are some joke. Plane is empty. Two people on the booking. Seated in row 8 and 33. Row 8 is empty other than me. Has to be intentional sabotage to scalp €6 to pick a seat.
And trying to charge me a tenner to use the empty overhead locker above my seat. I’ll put my bag where I want thanks, it costs you nothing.
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Originally posted by MysteryGuest View Post
Got ya- so she committed a thought crime.
Like she's clearly entitled to her opinion, and also entitled to express it in the Irish Times, her blog or on the BBV thread.
But once she puts it on something official from the Aras, then it blurs the line between being just her opinion and being the official position of the Irish government.
And when it actually is totally against the government position as in this case, then it's problematical.
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People say I should be more humble I hope they understand, they don't listen when you mumble
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Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View Post
Did your brother in law get out in the end? (and, if not, is he not living in fear of being dispatched to join the glorious ranks of patriotic youth participating in ths Special Military Operation?)"We're not f*cking Burundi" - Big Phil
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Originally posted by Mellor View PostArrived in Dublin on thurs, it’s now Monday and still no sign of a bag appearing. Ironically, the reason it’s lost is because Aerlingus wouldn’t let me board my connection as the time was too short for baggage transfer. Then the flight was delayed to pull my bag off. And I go on standby, where the bag has zero chance of making it.
but I’m a glutton for punishment. Currently sat in airport bar. Flight to Kerry delayed, standard.
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My current expected pension (excluding state pension, I hope) is €30,000 per annum. Thats dramatically less than what I was thinking it might be, having never thought about pensions before now. I guess that's €30,000 in today's money, rather than €30,000 in future money's worth. There's also a lump sum attached to the pension. I can pay an extra after-tax cost of €730 a month (until retirement) to increase the annual pension to €42,000. I'm flummoxed as to whether that is good or not? It doesn't seem cheap, but maybe it is?"We're not f*cking Burundi" - Big Phil
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Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View PostMy current expected pension (excluding state pension, I hope) is €30,000 per annum. Thats dramatically less than what I was thinking it might be, having never thought about pensions before now. I guess that's €30,000 in today's money, rather than €30,000 in future money's worth. There's also a lump sum attached to the pension. I can pay an extra after-tax cost of €730 a month (until retirement) to increase the annual pension to €42,000. I'm flummoxed as to whether that is good or not? It doesn't seem cheap, but maybe it is?
State pension isnt means tested as far as I know so that's another €188 per week in today's money.
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Originally posted by dinekes View PostState pension isnt means tested as far as I know so that's another €188 per week in today's money.
As assumptions go, that one qualifies as 'heroic'.
You could of course say the same about public sector pensions...."We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View PostCheers. Could never understand the system. Just looking at those pension numbers I posted - I wonder do they make sense. €9,000 per year now, to get €12,000 per year at the age of 65 (in 20 years or so). Don't know anything about pension maths though.
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Hitchhiker's Guide To... I just read your article.
I don’t know the ins & outs of the financials of French education nor the length of time required to complete a management course for an esoteric business like a bike shop but I totally disagree with your position that what is required is more courses focused on niche areas which specific additional education.
I think courses need more flexibility and more worryingly there are too many courses in Ireland that falsely claim flexibility but leave people unnecessarily pigeon holed (it happened me).
You consistently read things like “Former students of AgScience from the University of Craggy Island have gone on to pursue roles as Astronauts & Unicorns” but it’s all bluster because you more often than not need to pursue additional education to claim entry level positions.
For me, it’s less emphasis on immediate immersion into 3rd level courses, but greater flexibility within 3rd level courses when in there.
Also, institutions which are actually technical allowing for immersion into the work force with decently paid work experience.
Trades people are often afterthoughts in Irish education systems, letter from Fas to say you’re going to Shannon for Phase 2, Carlow for Phase 4, Dundalk for Phase 6. That needs to be improved and centralised to allow for closer parity with 3rd level institutions.
There are roles which need specific training such as Trades people but you can’t sell me on the idea that someone who wants to run a bike shop needs to re-educate themselves in “Bike Shop Management”.
Why not “Business Management” and then some specific modules on physical inventory rather than virtual inventory.Last edited by Murdrum; 02-08-22, 10:28.
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Originally posted by Murdrum View PostHitchhiker's Guide To... I just read your article.
I don’t know the ins & outs of the financials of French education nor the length of time required to complete a management course for an esoteric business like a bike shop but I totally disagree with your position that what is required is more courses focused on niche areas which specific additional education.
I think courses need more flexibility and more worryingly there are too many courses in Ireland that falsely claim flexibility but leave people unnecessarily pigeon holed (it happened me).
You consistently read things like “Former students of AgScience from the University of Craggy Island have gone on to pursue roles as Astronauts & Unicorns” but it’s all bluster because you more often than not need to pursue additional education to claim entry level positions.
For me, it’s less emphasis on immediate immersion into 3rd level courses, but greater flexibility within 3rd level courses when in there.
Also, institutions which are actually technical allowing for immersion into the work force with decently paid work experience.
Trades people are often afterthoughts in Irish education systems, letter from Fas to say you’re going to Shannon for Phase 2, Carlow for Phase 4, Dundalk for Phase 6. That needs to be improved and centralised to allow for closer parity with 3rd level institutions.
There are roles which need specific training such as Trades people but you can’t sell me on the idea that someone who wants to run a bike shop needs to re-educate themselves in “Bike Shop Management”.
Why not “Business Management” and then some specific modules on physical inventory rather than virtual inventory."We're not f*cking Burundi" - Big Phil
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Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View Post
Dust problem largely eradicated. Now to solve the 'how to feed a family for 10 days until new kitchen is installed' problem.
They started at 7:30am (!) and by 7:50 we had no ceiling or kitchen.
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Not sure if posting pictures of meat is still a thing here, but had a Uruguayan brisket from Higgins' in Sutton as the last supper in the old kitchen. Freaking stupendous. By far the best butcher in the country. I got a Japanese Wagyu A5 steak for my birthday earlier in the year and it was a definite contender for the nicest thing I've ever eaten anywhere.
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Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View Post
Cheers. Actually it was business management he was doing - just that he could apply it, through assignments, to bike shop management. So he viewed it as a degree in bike shop management. Its a nice idea imo - we have the same where I work for aviation management - its essentially business management, but the students view it through a lens of aviation management. So, its general, but the student mentally creates the specialism.
My issue is the immediate specialisation that the Irish system creates. It’s particularly evident in IT’s or TUI’s.
Type in management or business for example into searches and you can comfortably pick out up to 10 courses in each institution that could be offered as generic courses which people can practically specialise in rather than being married to a specialist degree they chose straight out of school.
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Originally posted by Murdrum View Post
That’s fair enough. I suspect most courses allow you to do assignments on specific businesses/areas of interest.
My issue is the immediate specialisation that the Irish system creates. It’s particularly evident in IT’s or TUI’s.
Type in management or business for example into searches and you can comfortably pick out up to 10 courses in each institution that could be offered as generic courses which people can practically specialise in rather than being married to a specialist degree they chose straight out of school.
Plus, and this is a different point, disagreeing with your overall premise. I'm not sure we don't already have a huge level of specialism in Springboard courses - its just that the specialism is in areas unrelated to the needs of most students. We offer one, for example, on green technology. A very valid area, just one that is unrelated to the sectors where people need to be lifted out of minimum wagedom."We're not f*cking Burundi" - Big Phil
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Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View PostMy current expected pension (excluding state pension, I hope) is €30,000 per annum. Thats dramatically less than what I was thinking it might be, having never thought about pensions before now. I guess that's €30,000 in today's money, rather than €30,000 in future money's worth. There's also a lump sum attached to the pension. I can pay an extra after-tax cost of €730 a month (until retirement) to increase the annual pension to €42,000. I'm flummoxed as to whether that is good or not? It doesn't seem cheap, but maybe it is?
My understanding is that for current PS DB schemes the numbers quoted include the state pension. So you get the state pension and your pension scheme makes up the difference to get you to 30k.
Buying service on PS DB schemes is generally seen as +EV.Happiness is not a goal; it is a by-product. ~Eleanor Roosevelt
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Originally posted by Wombatman View Post
You should be given a Pension Benefit Statement every year with your latest numbers.
My understanding is that for current PS DB schemes the numbers quoted include the state pension. So you get the state pension and your pension scheme makes up the difference to get you to 30k.
Buying service on PS DB schemes is generally seen as +EV."We're not f*cking Burundi" - Big Phil
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Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View Post
I've no idea of the numbers, but it doesn't *seem* great value - €9,000 from net pay every year for 20 years to gain €12,000 per year from 65 until an uncertain end point. As in, you seem to be given up approximately the same amount now with a certainty, for a future, not too dissimilar, return.
There is a big risk with the pension age moving out. You end up paying more and getting less.Happiness is not a goal; it is a by-product. ~Eleanor Roosevelt
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Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View Post
The issue though is that it will be taught as a generic business course in Ireland - those 10 course. While in France you have curated learning according to your area of interest. So to the student it seems like bike shop management. Its the same resource implication for the institution, but we don't allow students flexibility, or tailor delivery towards their specific learning goals. That then leads to a student disconnect, where what they are learning in the class doesn't chime with what they realise they need to know. Probably why Springboard courses have such massive dropout rates. You and me might be grand with drawing the linkages between generic learning and how to translate that into the workforce, but we already have a decent level of education. For the people it matters to, they don't always have those skills.
Plus, and this is a different point, disagreeing with your overall premise. I'm not sure we don't already have a huge level of specialism in Springboard courses - its just that the specialism is in areas unrelated to the needs of most students. We offer one, for example, on green technology. A very valid area, just one that is unrelated to the sectors where people need to be lifted out of minimum wagedom.
This in turn perpetuates the problem for many families.
My point is the fundamental issue with the Irish system is the lack of flexibility straight out of school.
In order to achieve what France does would require a major change in the Irish system.
Their system appears to me to be generic, yet flexible with seamless specialisation.
I agree that’s what we need.
Where we seem to differ is how to address the issues in the Irish system and the ramifications for people being educated in the Irish system.
Your solution appears to be greater specialisation, perhaps via short specialised courses. That seems fine to me but the pitfalls if not done properly are worse for many with many being misled.
I agree with you that fundamentally greater flexibility across the board would be hard achieved and perhaps that would cause some disillusionment but I still think that for example a generic business undergrad is the lesser of two evils when compared to what we have today for many.
Compare that to current system whereby you are 3-4 years into an undergrad degree which is specialised from the outset and may have little relevant job prospects.
Take Business & Sport Management which is in 3-4 TUI in Ireland with approx 80 students entering per year. Ball park it as 40% graduate rate, do we need around 100 students a year graduating who are trained most specifically to run Leisure Centre facilities?
How disillusioned would you be(as a parent or child) a couple of years into your degree if you knew that you could be a fitness instructor if you complete a 6-week fetac course and immediately begin to earn. You are on the same path as the person who has completed a 4 year degree.
I think specialisation via short term job related training seems like a good idea.
My primary issue is the volume is specialised undergrad courses in institutions across the country which people take on for 3-4 years and are then faced with little relevant job prospects.
They and their parents have exhausted much of their financial & mental resources only to be left with few opportunities.
That is what my primary concern is when I read calls for greater specialisation especially for lower income people as I believe specialisation out the gate is actually problematic given many of those specialised courses have been around decades yet the nature of jobs have changed quite significantly.
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Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View Post
I've no idea of the numbers, but it doesn't *seem* great value - €9,000 from net pay every year for 20 years to gain €12,000 per year from 65 until an uncertain end point. As in, you seem to be given up approximately the same amount now with a certainty, for a future, not too dissimilar, return.
I know I'm not bestowing any new facts on you here, but if you don't need it now (and your comments about the wife's income sounds like you don't) then stuff it away for future you.
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Originally posted by Wombatman View Post
You are buying years of reckonable service right? The years you buy will also feed into your lump calculation. If you move up the scale or get promoted the years are worth more.
There is a big risk with the pension age moving out. You end up paying more and getting less.
Well, also have two years in the UK, and five years in France, but don't really know what those will end up as.
5stars point does make sense. Might be worth just stacking it away."We're not f*cking Burundi" - Big Phil
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