Bad beat/Moan/Venting Thread - BBV Archive 1

[shano_88]

Yup. Got to Heathrow though. Thank fuck for that.

No sleep for me, gona get a hotel then go mad.

woop woop

Theres always a way. Things worked out pretty much perfectly on the way.

Lets hope I can say the same for the way back!

[chips1234]

So, two Friday nights in a row I've been introduced to someone I don't know, have said hello and shook their hand - and they've instantly remarked on how "weak" my handshake is. The girl last night likened it to a "dead fish". Not good, right?

rip there fucking arm off next time lloyd

[DAMO72]

A little help here lads.

A mate is trying to win a competition for his nephew Kyle on Sportstracker. You have to post a pic with a famous sports person and the picture with the most likes wins.

Kyle won 2 Gold Medals and a Silver at the special Olympics this year so it would be nice if he shipped the €200

If you have 2 minutes and could like the picture David Norton posted up it would be great.

Done

[The Situation]

So, two Friday nights in a row I've been introduced to someone I don't know, have said hello and shook their hand - and they've instantly remarked on how "weak" my handshake is. The girl last night likened it to a "dead fish". Not good, right?

No that really isn't good.

Are you left or right handed? I'm left and hate the way the right handed handshake is the norm. Not fair because my left hand is obv stronger and the right doesn't do me justice!

[LuckyLloyd]

No that really isn't good.

Are you left or right handed? I'm left and hate the way the right handed handshake is the norm. Not fair because my left hand is obv stronger and the right doesn't do me justice!

I'm right handed and a big, imposing looking lad. I guess people expect me to shake their arms out of their sockets or something.

[Zod]

GL man

Any idea when there monthly sunday game is on?

Or any idea when the Barry's one is on.

they're having a big big game on the 26th, 25k starting stack, €45 +5

details aren't finalised, but will be along these lines. no idea about the Barries one.

[mocata]

I cant see the "Like" Button??

edit: NVM, i had to "Like" sportstracker first , duh!

[max_power]

Is 'The Untouchables' worth a watch?

[Icarus152]

Is 'The Untouchables' worth a watch?

It's superb,how have you not seen it by now?

Worth watching for Morricone's soundtrack alone.

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3C82Q5I80U[/ame]

[Morihei]

So, two Friday nights in a row I've been introduced to someone I don't know, have said hello and shook their hand - and they've instantly remarked on how "weak" my handshake is. The girl last night likened it to a "dead fish". Not good, right?

Absolutely not good. Get a grip man!

[max_power]

Have it on now thanks, I'm definitely guilty of not having seen a lot of 'must sees'. TV over here is great for showing movies actually, always something on on the weekend.

[pgodkin]

So, two Friday nights in a row I've been introduced to someone I don't know, have said hello and shook their hand - and they've instantly remarked on how "weak" my handshake is. The girl last night likened it to a "dead fish". Not good, right?

latest victim? she will be missed....

[chips1234]

The Aviva!!

[pgodkin]

The Aviva!!

that's pretty cool

[Emmet]

Absolutely fantastic article on Naked Capitalism today, a concise and thoughtful disembowelment of the EFSF and IMF plan. Written for the majority of people too. Think it sums up adequately all the doom and gloom, without actually being a downbeat article. Simply realistic


link

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Barry Eichengreen: Ireland’s rescue package – Disaster for Ireland, bad omen for the Eurozone

By Barry Eichengreen, Professor of Economics and Political Science at the University of California, Berkeley; and formerly Senior Policy Advisor at the International Monetary Fund. Cross posted from VoxEU

Irish interest spreads did not fall and contagion continues. Here one of the world’s leading international economists explains why. Short-sighted, wishful thinking by EU and German leadership designed a package that is not economically feasible in the long run (it would trigger a vicious debt deflation spiral) and it is not politically sustainable in the short run. The Eurozone had better have a Plan B for when the new Irish government rejects the package next year and imposes a haircut on Irish bank bondholders.*

The Irish “rescue package” finalised over the weekend is a disaster. You can say one thing for the European Commission, the ECB, and the German government – they never miss an opportunity to make things worse.

It pains me to say this. I’m probably the most pro-euro economist on my side of the Atlantic. Not because I think the Eurozone is the perfect monetary union, but because I have always thought that a Europe of scores of national currencies would be even less stable. I’m also a believer in the grand European project. But given this weekend’s abject failure of EU and German leadership, I am going to have to rethink my position.

A solvency problem postponed is a problem made intractable

The Irish “programme” solves exactly nothing – it simply kicks the can down the road. A public debt that will now top out at around 130% of GDP has not been reduced by a single cent. The interest payments that the Irish sovereign will have to make have not been reduced by a single cent, given the rate of 5.8% on the international loan.

According to the deal, not just interest but also principal is supposed to begin to be repaid after a couple of years. At that point, Ireland will be transferring nearly 10% of its national income as “reparations” to the bondholders, year after painful year.

The inevitable populist backlash

This is not politically sustainable, as anyone who remembers Germany’s own experience with World War I reparations should know. A populist backlash is inevitable. The Commission, the ECB, and the German Government have set the stage for a situation where Ireland’s new government, once formed early next year, rejects the budget negotiated by its predecessor.

Do Mr Trichet and Mrs Merkel have a contingency plan for this?

Infeasibility of a wage-cutting exit plan

Nor is the situation economically sustainable. Ireland is told to reduce wages and costs. It must engage in “internal devaluation” because the traditional option of external devaluation is not available to a country that lacks its own national currency.

But the more successful it is at reducing wages and costs, the heavier will be its inherited debt load.

Public spending then has to be cut even more deeply. Taxes have to rise even higher to service the debt of the government and its wards such as the banks.

This in turn implies the need for yet more internal devaluation, which further heightens the burden of the debt in a vicious spiral. This is the phenomenon of “debt deflation” about which the Yale economist Irving Fisher wrote in a famous article at the nadir of the Great Depression.

What should have been done

For internal devaluation to work, therefore, the value of debts, expressed in euros, has to be reduced. This would have been particularly easy in the Irish case.

A bright red line could have been drawn between the third of the government debt that guarantees the obligations of the banks, on the one hand, and the rest of the government’s debt, on the other hand.
The third representing the debts of the Irish banking system could have been restructured.

Bondholders could have been offered 20 cents on the euro, assuming that the Irish banks still have some residual economic value.

If those banks are insolvent, the bondholders could – and should – have been wiped out.

Irish public debt would then have topped out at maybe 100% of GDP. And the Irish programme would have had a hope of working. As it is, the programme will have to be revisited, perhaps as soon as next year. Investors know this, which is why Irish spreads have barely budged.

In fact, this is exactly the policy that the IMF, which at least knows how to add, has been pushing for over the last week. But the Fund was unable to overcome the objections of the Commission, the ECB, and the German government.

Why the mistakes?

One can interpret the intransigence of the German government and its EU allies in two ways.

First, they understand neither economics nor politics. As Tallyrand said of the Bourbons, “They have learned nothing, and they have forgotten nothing.”

Second, policymakers in Germany – and in France and Britain – are scared to death over what Ireland restructuring its bank debt would do to their own banking systems.

If the second interpretation is correct, the appropriate response is not to lend to Ireland – to pile yet more debt on the country’s existing debt – but to properly capitalise the French, German, and British banking systems so that they can withstand the inevitable Irish restructuring.

But European officials are scared to death not just by their banks but by their public who don’t want to hear that public money is required for bank recapitalisation. It’s safer, in their view, to kick the can down the road in the hope that something good will turn up – to rely on “the luck of the Irish.”

As John Maynard Keynes – who knew about matters like reparations – once said, leadership involves “ruthless truth telling.” In Europe today, as recent events make clear, such leadership is in short supply.

* I really like this bit

[GrangeUtd]

The Aviva!!

Great pic. Looks as if the aliens have landed.

[Strewelpeter]

So, two Friday nights in a row I've been introduced to someone I don't know, have said hello and shook their hand - and they've instantly remarked on how "weak" my handshake is. The girl last night likened it to a "dead fish". Not good, right?

Very bad IMO.

Quite surprised too because I assume I would have shook your hand a number of times over the year and if I had noticed such a low grade shake I would have you written off clearly labelled as such, Dead Fish being the second lowest rung on the handshake ladder just above the utterly despicable Wet Fish.
This leaves open the appalling vista that you are an unintentionally dynamic shaker varying the pressure in response to cues taken from your perception of the shakee and the environment.
Strong and firm every time unless of course you are repulsed by the shakee in which case you are allowed deploy the deadest wettest fish you can muster.

Also what sort of a pschyo comments on the handshake instead of just storing it as the private information it is?

[Iago]

Very bad IMO.

Quite surprised too because I assume I would have shook your hand a number of times over the year and if I had noticed such a low grade shake I would have you written off clearly labelled as such, Dead Fish being the second lowest rung on the handshake ladder just above the utterly despicable Wet Fish.
This leaves open the appalling vista that you are an unintentionally dynamic shaker varying the pressure in response to cues taken from your perception of the shakee and the environment.
Strong and firm every time unless of course you are repulsed by the shakee in which case you are allowed deploy the deadest wettest fish you can muster.

Also what sort of a pschyo comments on the handshake instead of just storing it as the private information it is?

This^^^^^^

Unless it was a mate I wouldn't comment on it at all, but a weak handshake definitely gives a perception of the person giving it. Should always be firm, but not squeezing, you might lighten it a tad when shaking hands with a woman, but it shouldn't be noticeable.


On reflection, I've probably put way to much thought into this.

[thedini]

@ The C Kid, how many goals did you say Heskey would get?

[Guest]

So, two Friday nights in a row I've been introduced to someone I don't know, have said hello and shook their hand - and they've instantly remarked on how "weak" my handshake is. The girl last night likened it to a "dead fish". Not good, right?

I wouldn't worry about it
It is some rubbish that has hung around from oldie days Greece or the likes

2 choices:
1, laugh at them and ask them why they want strangers hurting their hands

2, if you can do lazy charm, wink-smile combo, offer the hand again and ask them which knuckle they would like broken

[Morihei]

Also what sort of a pschyo comments on the handshake instead of just storing it as the private information it is?

The kind of psycho who takes offence at being offered a dead hand to shake. When this happens, point it out every time. That way they'll know you're on to them.

[Guest]

I hope you're not this guy....

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Puke!

Nope.

My SN is MrSinister111

My 10 10 cracked his JJ on the river.

Fish!

[MegaSin]

Puke!



Fish!

Lol ended up finishing 3rd with your chips so i'm happy

[Zod]

The Aviva!!

George Hook will claim this as proof the sun shines out of BO'D's ass.

[Denny Crane]

So, two Friday nights in a row I've been introduced to someone I don't know, have said hello and shook their hand - and they've instantly remarked on how "weak" my handshake is. The girl last night likened it to a "dead fish". Not good, right?

Yeah I've noticed that.

I'm right handed and a big, imposing looking lad. I guess people expect me to shake their arms out of their sockets or something.

Yeah but under that exterior you're really a big girl with your fruity beers and pina coladas!

[Lord Sir Banter]

Stumbled upon this book the other day

Jebus,how does anyone buy The Daily Mail in this country? Yesterday's frontpage "headlines" include such gems as

Liam,58,and his amazingly young face.

and

Why won't anyone grit the pavement?

Shocking.

Do you have a link for this? Curious now and can't find it anywhere.

[Icarus152]

Stumbled upon this book the other day





Do you have a link for this? Curious now and can't find it anywhere.

Na,picked it up in work.Reference is to Liam Neeson.

[Strewelpeter]

Pin thread on Swiss bank accounts, some peeps on here may find it to be of interest

What happened to that thread?

[Keane]

Took the BBV's advice last night and drank a shitload of random beers.
assassinate
My head hurts

[Zod]

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQOeDYDOCKc&NR=1[/ame]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8cNHCP3juQ&feature=youtu.be

[Lord Sir Banter]

What happened to that thread?

assassinate imo.

[Icarus152]

assassinate imo.

What?

[Lord Sir Banter]

Ruffling some feathers.

[BlindLimper]

The Aviva!!

Was there for a christmas party lastnight, some kinda carnival thing with bumping cars and fairground games. Was actually really really good. Good band, savage meal and class spot.

[LuckyLloyd]

This leaves open the appalling vista that you are an unintentionally dynamic shaker varying the pressure in response to cues taken from your perception of the shakee and the environment.

I'm not sure I fully understand this?

Also what sort of a pschyo comments on the handshake instead of just storing it as the private information it is?

Well, I thought that too obviously.

[carlop]

Some anti-Barca ammo to cheer up Lloyd.

Spanish air traffic controllers are on strike so essentially Spanish airspace is closed. Barca are supposed to be playing away to Osasuna in Pamplona, which is about 450km or so. A high-speed train could take them most of the way, and then they'd have to slum it in a luxury coach the rest of the way.

Sporting Gijon are playing against Espanyol in Barcelona. It's a trip of over 900km and there's no high speed train service. It would basically be all by bus.

Obviously Gijon are playing the match while Barca are refusing and are saying they will only play when they can fly.

[Gholimoli]

went out last night ,with the girl i live with it and one of her mates.

after her promising me that her friend is stunning and single and up for it.

even though i knew it was all too good to be true ,i thought maybe i will run good.

this chick was so freaking ugly Cillit Bang would not bang her. FML

[Icarus152]

went out last night ,with the girl i live with it and one of her mates.

after her promising me that her friend is stunning and single and up for it.

even though i knew it was all too good to be true ,i thought maybe i will run good.

this chick was so freaking ugly Cillit Bang would not bang her. FML

Cut the shit,did you tap dat ass or not?

[redzerdrog]

for anyone interested chelsea v everton is been shown on freeview on setanta as far as i known

[Lord Sir Banter]

Try to spot CHD.

[KevIRL]

What happened to that thread?

It was merged with the Eur wedge on the edge thread.

Absolutely dying today after work xmas party last night. Also it seems I dropped my lappy and the screen is fucked. Bah.

[The Aul Switcharoo]

He'll be the hooligan being dragged out...easy to spot imo

[tylerdurden94]

New show, only 3 episodes so far, some really nice looking chicks in the 3rd one !

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glory_Daze_%28TV_series%29

Also came across a great site, daily updates of the previous nights TV all in one place, all HF links also. No more searching pages and pages.

Yeah for new releases sometimes I just use oneddl for downloads just basically like that site you linked.

As for that show, its looks like an absolute load of bollox, Ive no idea it was on tv went and checked out a clip on YouTube and wasnt really liking it and then Brad Garrett turned up and I said "im defo not watching this fucking shite"

It will defo be a miss for me but I was checking the cast list and 1 name seemed familiar to me this chick Julianna Guill serious hot.

[NSFW="Bouncing!"]






[/NSFW]

Just finished third in the $18k g'teed on PPP for $2340.
Small beer to most on here, but my biggest payday in poker... so far.

A very happy chappy.

Congrats man well done

A little help here lads.

A mate is trying to win a competition for his nephew Kyle on Sportstracker. You have to post a pic with a famous sports person and the picture with the most likes wins.

Kyle won 2 Gold Medals and a Silver at the special Olympics this year so it would be nice if he shipped the €200

If you have 2 minutes and could like the picture David Norton posted up it would be great.

Done, let me know when its finished so I can unlike it.

went out last night ,with the girl i live with it and one of her mates.

after her promising me that her friend is stunning and single and up for it.

even though i knew it was all too good to be true ,i thought maybe i will run good.

this chick was so freaking ugly Cillit Bang would not bang her. FML

So you did right?

[The Situation]

Try to spot CHD.

Shouldn't be too too hard spotting a drooler at a football game. They should have filmed his trip there, would have made a cracking Sky 1 at two in the morning show, CHD hits London!

[tylerdurden94]

For those of you interested this was posted on Peter "Pistol Pete" Murphy's Facebook page, "Chipleader in UKIPT, 185k and 75 left. Time i won one of these things imo."

Doke still in with 38,500

Best of luck to all the lads left in play.

[Emmet]

Shouldn't be too too hard spotting a drooler at a football game. They should have filmed his trip there, would have made a cracking Sky 1 at two in the morning show, CHD hits London!

8/1 he gets arrested before kick off
6/1 he gets on TV
2/1 he gets in a fight
1/100 he posts drunken gibberish here in t-5 hours.

Quote to book, max €10

[Lord Sir Banter]

Maybe I'll film a fly on the wall reality show of CHD's life.
It'll be youtube sensation.

[Emmet]

Maybe I'll film a fly on the wall reality show of CHD's life.
It'll be youtube sensation.

A viral?

[mocata]

What a fab week this is turning into, saw PJ Gallagher last night in Newry, going to see the Stone Roses Experience tonight in Warrenpoint, then Arcade Fire+Vampire Weekend on monday in the o2, followed by Imelda May at the Nerve Centre in Derry this thursday coming. To hell with poverty!

[Lord Sir Banter]

A viral?

Who is that?
First episode will guest star Icarus.

Edit: Oh yea, apprentice.

[Gholimoli]

Cut the shit,did you tap dat ass or not?

Bang, and Gholi was done.

[Denny Crane]

[Denny Crane]

Started watching the uk apprentice. tv gold imo. and liz is teh hotness. no way that sausage scene wasn't deliberate!

[Laois Hammer]

that picture of the aviva is immense

[Gholimoli]

any one know where i can get updates on the UKIPT.

just wondering how Pillowtalk is getting on?

[sligoboi]

http://www.pokerstarsblog.com/ukipt/2010/ukipt-galway-day-2-level-12-updates-blin-076305.html

[chips1234]

any one know where i can get updates on the UKIPT.

just wondering how Pillowtalk is getting on?

think its just the pokerstars blog thats covering it

[Dice75]

any one know where i can get updates on the UKIPT.

just wondering how Pillowtalk is getting on?

Headin down from room shortly - whats his real name & i'll check for you.

1/10 on stars 109 turbo atm - 4.3k ftw & by god i'm due some cards!

[RoadSweeper]

Boom, and Gholi was done.

FYP

[sligoboi]

Have Everton finished with their lovely pink jerseys?