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Originally posted by ArmaniJeans View PostPolitics is the biggest stumbling block of a successful Irish only bid.
Its a competition which is going to come to these islands once in every 3 or 4 competitions max from now on, as South Africa and Australia are soon going to consider it their 'turn' again whilst USA/Canada and Italy are able to make a good case for getting their first shot at it.
So the IRB representatives from Scotland, Wales (and possibly England and France) would only support a bid if it was a joint bid, as a sole Irish event would effectively mean they wouldn't be host for 30+ years.
Though a joint bid would negate the need for Croke Pk, as Ireland would then only need the Aviva, Thomond, Ravenhill and one other (RDS?) as the Millenium is the obvious choice for a semi and the final.
It could certainly be done with Wales and Scotland hosting a group each and us hosting two groups. We should try very hard to leave the french and english out of it.‘IF YOU had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you.” Genghis Khan
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I met our Greek friend again last night V
he made a superhuman fold with AA on a very dry board against a single fishy opponent, tossed him a fiver and called his hand correctly (top set)
mind you he then also folded the second nuts against the same fish who had 9 high
swings and roundabouts"We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View Postpresent company included
I actually decided to treat myself to an Il Segreto early bird menu last night (one needed to cheer oneself up after the budget and a hectic few days). That place is just very classy and the Bang twins (real name Stokes) certainly know how to look after their customers.‘IF YOU had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you.” Genghis Khan
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Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View PostI met our Greek friend again last night V
he made a superhuman fold with AA on a very dry board against a single fishy opponent, tossed him a fiver and called his hand correctly (top set)
mind you he then also folded the second nuts against the same fish who had 9 high
swings and roundabouts
Brilliant. That guy is much too nitty. Tbh I thnk he might be pretending to be greek just to try and generate action for himself!!
No one could believe that a greek would be that weak tight. It's a bit like Ionapaul emphasising his Irishness when he's playing cards abroad. We all know why Paul!‘IF YOU had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you.” Genghis Khan
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Originally posted by V for Vendetta View PostLOL!!!
Brilliant. That guy is much too nitty. Tbh I thnk he might be pretending to be greek just to try and generate action for himself!!
No one could believe that a greek would be that weak tight. It's a bit like Ionapaul emphasising his Irishness when he's playing cards abroad. We all know why Paul!Is that how you crash a wedding? yes it is, Bionic Barry, yes it is.
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Originally posted by Emmet View PostLeinster -4 v Bath this weekend is an absolute rock.
Bath really struggled to win at home in the last round and apart from a good fly half in Donald didn't impress me too much.‘IF YOU had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you.” Genghis Khan
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Originally posted by V for Vendetta View PostMore importantly was the restaurant decent?
I've been here for nearly two weeks and still haven't been to a decent eaterie
did go to Babylon on Sunday with the family, amazing views all over London and a magician at the table which was cool
Magician: my name is Mr Magic, what's your name little girl?
Daughter: you're a silly man.
Gauchos tonight though."We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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Originally posted by V for Vendetta View PostLeinster to win with a bonus point I reckon. They were in a maximum of 3rd gear on Friday night versus Cardiff and looked mean and hungry.
Bath really struggled to win at home in the last round and apart from a good fly half in Donald didn't impress me too much.
From the rugby betting thread
Originally posted by Emmet View PostLeinster -4 v Bath is free money.
Leinster form
W W W D W W W W W
Bath Form
L L W L L W W
Leinster beat Glasgow in the HC by 25 points, a team that has beaten Bath this season by 5 in the same competition.
The result against Montpellier (should've been a loss) was simply down to Montpellier turning in one of the finest defensive displays ever in the competition. Unfortunately for them, it turned out to leave them with a horrible hangover which left them vulnerable the following weekend when they lost narrowly to Bath.
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Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View Postthe Revenue might have a thing or two to say about that‘IF YOU had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you.” Genghis Khan
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Originally posted by RasTa View PostMan I'm still locked, Thai chick just left to go to work, poor girl ended up paying for the taxi back to my place and bought me two buckets. Rich Thai girls are where it;s at!!Official Head Marshall of Waterford Gay Pride Festival 2015
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Originally posted by V for Vendetta View PostAh that's just Irish begrudgery for you!! I say if they want to work their arses off in a new restaurant venture - let them. I guess since they don't qualify for the dole they had little choice.Is that how you crash a wedding? yes it is, Bionic Barry, yes it is.
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Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View Postfuck that, they should be in jail
Daddy bailed them out. Class enemies Zod!!Is that how you crash a wedding? yes it is, Bionic Barry, yes it is.
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Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View Postwas just wine, there may have been a platter of stuff at some point
I've been here for nearly two weeks and still haven't been to a decent eaterie
did go to Babylon on Sunday with the family, amazing views all over London and a magician at the table which was cool
Magician: my name is Mr Magic, what's your name little girl?
Daughter: you're a silly man.
Gauchos tonight though.
You've educated your daughter well I see!!‘IF YOU had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you.” Genghis Khan
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Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View Postfuck that, they should be in jail
Daddy bailed them out. Class enemies Zod!!‘IF YOU had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you.” Genghis Khan
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Originally posted by V for Vendetta View PostHow is my taxes paying to host them in jail a better idea then having them work pretty hard offering me good value meals with a nice ambience (and even going so far as to call me a young man!)??Is that how you crash a wedding? yes it is, Bionic Barry, yes it is.
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Originally posted by Zod View Postpersonally have a bit of admiration for the pair of them and their plan (and it has to be a plan, noone can be that inept) to destroy the fine dining emporiums of the Bourgoisie.
they literally stole money (by witholding payment to the Revenue) to fund their lifestyles
to the wall with them Comrade Zod!"We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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Originally posted by V for Vendetta View PostHow is my taxes paying to host them in jail a better idea then having them work pretty hard offering me good value meals with a nice ambience (and even going so far as to call me a young man!)??
we've far too much tolerance for thievery in this country as it is
don't get me started on the long list of prominent people who should be locked up"We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View Postme and Zod agreeing heartily on things
strange day indeed, I expect to see some porcine aviators any minute nowIs that how you crash a wedding? yes it is, Bionic Barry, yes it is.
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RDIII have you any views on the property stimulus yesterday?
I read in the papers today that the increased mortgage interest relief is worth 5k a year but I thought the limits were now €6k in interest for a couple so 25% of that would be €1500p.a. Perhaps I'm confusing myself with the sop to the negative equity peeps which is retarded in the extreme.
Personally I feel sorry for anyone who bought in Janaury 2009 believing the VIs that things were about to bounce back. Proper fucked they are. No backhanders from the govt, a nice chunk of negative equity and a standard variable mortgage to contend with. Future buyers beware....‘IF YOU had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you.” Genghis Khan
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Originally posted by V for Vendetta View PostRDIII have you any views on the property stimulus yesterday?
I read in the papers today that the increased mortgage interest relief is worth 5k a year but I thought the limits were now €6k in interest for a couple so 25% of that would be €1500p.a. Perhaps I'm confusing myself with the sop to the negative equity peeps which is retarded in the extreme.
Personally I feel sorry for anyone who bought in Janaury 2009 believing the VIs that things were about to bounce back. Proper fucked they are. No backhanders from the govt, a nice chunk of negative equity and a standard variable mortgage to contend with. Future buyers beware....Is that how you crash a wedding? yes it is, Bionic Barry, yes it is.
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Got a taxi this morning cos I was way late for work. When he stopped the taxi, I had the money ready to pay, but when he pressed the button to stop the meter the fare went up by a euro. Am I right in thinking he ripped me off? He picked me up off the street and it was just me so can't imagine there'd be any extra charges.
That's the second time this has happened to me and I didn't say anything as I wasn't really sure. Not that I care about the extra euro, but it really pisses me off for some reason that they could be pulling this scam 20 times a day.
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Originally posted by Zod View Postactually, would buying at the end of 2012 to take advantage of the mortgage interest relief be a terribe thing? Granted, 2013 will see a further drop in prices but you'd be buying at close to the (estimated) bottom of the curve.‘IF YOU had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you.” Genghis Khan
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Originally posted by V for Vendetta View PostRDIII have you any views on the property stimulus yesterday?
Apart from scratching the backs of the various property VIs who even now have not taken the hint, fucked off and died.
we shoudl be embracing the crash. Permanent low-low property prices will, in the very long run, be a great thing. Capital might actually get diverted into useful sectors, daft idea and all as that may be.
Originally posted by V for Vendetta View PostI read in the papers today that the increased mortgage interest relief is worth 5k a year but I thought the limits were now €6k in interest for a couple so 25% of that would be €1500p.a. Perhaps I'm confusing myself with the sop to the negative equity peeps which is retarded in the extreme.
we were just about to pay a big chunk off our mortgage but might now be disincentivised from doing so!
Originally posted by V for Vendetta View PostPersonally I feel sorry for anyone who bought in Janaury 2009 believing the VIs that things were about to bounce back. Proper fucked they are. No backhanders from the govt, a nice chunk of negative equity and a standard variable mortgage to contend with. Future buyers beware....
Someone who bought in '06 is way more fucked!"We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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Originally posted by V for Vendetta View PostWell it's 1500 in less interest for 7 years by my reading of it. If you were determined to buy anyway it's got to influence your thinking. Probably worth <5% of your total spend on a house (capital plus interest over the lifetime of a mortgage) so it could be wiped out with three months worth of market falls. Don't let the tail wag the dog would be my view.Is that how you crash a wedding? yes it is, Bionic Barry, yes it is.
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Originally posted by Zod View Postactually, would buying at the end of 2012 to take advantage of the mortgage interest relief be a terribe thing? Granted, 2013 will see a further drop in prices but you'd be buying at close to the (estimated) bottom of the curve.
"We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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Originally posted by oleras View PostBoss spolier/elephant in the room
SPOILERIts not a biggie but when are they going to tell Emma she is adopted ? " whiter than white patents and she is hispanic...she could actually play a part on the cosby show.
Originally posted by V for Vendetta View PostLOL!!!
No one could believe that a greek would be that weak tight. It's a bit like Ionapaul emphasising his Irishness when he's playing cards abroad. We all know why Paul!
Originally posted by Kayroo View PostBusiness people are not the bad guys. They take all the risk when they start a business and deserve their rewards yet they are so often vilified for doing so. I'm not saying that you're doing this by the way but it is a common tactic of certain groups to speak about employers as exploiters or glutinous villains yet the HUGE HUGE majority of Irish companies are small to medium enterprises owned and operated by families for the most part. They are the real engine of local employment in particular and making things harder for them is counter productive to the point of being ridiculous. We need to make it as easy for them to do business as possible rather than continually ask them to carry the can for social benefit dependent people (for whatever reason, good or bad) when they themselves qualify for no social welfare payments despite paying into the social welfare system for their entire lives.
There is a long and tedious point to be made but in a nutshell there isn't really much difference between the guy who opens a take away and Alan Sugar. All sorts of twists in circumstances and luck play a much bigger role than personality in the level of success achieved. If it was just down to entrepreneurship and willingness to work hard then Uganda would be the richest country on the planet. Its all about the social contract, how much those who are willing and able to work hard are willing to pay for the bureaucracy that provides part of the infrastructure that allows them to do business and to provide a level of support for those who are unable to work.Turning millions into thousands
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Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View Postcrime and punishment
we've far too much tolerance for thievery in this country as it is
don't get me started on the long list of prominent people who should be locked up
Their business is all about the show. Spending money looking sucessful is very important in that sort of game. If there was reckless trading then the Office of the Director of Corporate enforcement has a job to do. Are they much different then other entrepreneurs who went bust without paying pension contributions or taxes??
I think it's easy for a judge to look down smugly on what they did given the nature of the expenditures in their business but trying to appear sucessful to attract sucess was fundamental to their business model.
Btw all of their old staff are still working for them and they seem to run a good operation. We do have limited liability for companies for a reason....
Let he who is without sin cast the first stone I say....‘IF YOU had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you.” Genghis Khan
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Originally posted by V for Vendetta View Post
Their business is all about the show. Spending money looking sucessful is very important in that sort of game. If there was reckless trading then the Office of the Director of Corporate enforcement has a job to do. Are they much different then other entrepreneurs who went bust without paying pension contributions or taxes??
Let he who is without sin cast the first stone I say....Last edited by Zod; 07-12-11, 10:38.Is that how you crash a wedding? yes it is, Bionic Barry, yes it is.
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Originally posted by Zod View Postwhy look at the 3 months of falls if you have 7 years to make it back up?
You are mixing the CGT change with the mortgage interest relief for first time buyers.
I'm talking about the impact of the MIR in terms of someones decision to buy a home in 2012 compared to buying in 2013 or 2014. The issue of CGT doesn't arise on a principal private residence. Speculating on the developer/corporate side of things is better left to gurus like Swaaaaaar!‘IF YOU had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you.” Genghis Khan
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Its Mosconi Cup time, the so-called Ryder Cup of 9-ball pool.
My favourite sporting event of the year.
Quite a lot of changes from last year with Karl Boyes and Mika Immonen gone from Europe, and no Dennis Hatch or Corey Deuel for USA. Added to Earl the Pearls continued absense, the cunt quotient on the USA team has been dramtically reduced this year.
Europe : Darren Appleton, Niels Feijen, Ralf Souqet, Nick Van Der Berg, Chris Melling.
USA : Johnny Archer, Rodney Morris, Shane Van Boening, Shawn Putnam, Mike Deschaine.
Live Sky Sports Thurs-Sun evenings from the MGM Las Vegas.
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Flushdraw, info on Melling and Deschaine?
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Originally posted by V for Vendetta View PostJust to present another viewpoint on this.....
Their business is all about the show. Spending money looking sucessful is very important in that sort of game. If there was reckless trading then the Office of the Director of Corporate enforcement has a job to do. Are they much different then other entrepreneurs who went bust without paying pension contributions or taxes??
I think it's easy for a judge to look down smugly on what they did given the nature of the expenditures in their business but trying to appear sucessful to attract sucess was fundamental to their business model.
Btw all of their old staff are still working for them and they seem to run a good operation. We do have limited liability for companies for a reason....
Let he who is without sin cast the first stone I say....
then tell me it's either:
(1) the biggest pile of unexpurgated bullshit committed to virtual paper today
or
(2) you are trying to wind me up
just because you drive a Beemer to look flash for clients doesn't mean it would be OK to mug old ladies to pay for it"We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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Just got my rug in front of the fire place cleaned, He looked for 40 quid, finally after lots of haggling mangaged to get him down to 35.
FFs 35 quid for 20 mins work
Although have to say it looks spotless, I was tempted to throw it out, but I did pay 280 for it in the good timesHer sky-ness
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Originally posted by V for Vendetta View Post
You are mixing the CGT change with the mortgage interest relief for first time buyers.
Well it's 1500 in less interest for 7 years by my reading of it.Is that how you crash a wedding? yes it is, Bionic Barry, yes it is.
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Originally posted by michelle SatNav View PostJust got my rug in front of the fire place cleaned, He looked for 40 quid, finally after lots of haggling mangaged to get him down to 35.
FFs 35 quid for 20 mins work
Although have to say it looks spotless, I was tempted to throw it out, but I did pay 280 for it in the good timesHappiness is not a goal; it is a by-product. ~Eleanor Roosevelt
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Originally posted by ArmaniJeans View PostIts Mosconi Cup time, the so-called Ryder Cup of 9-ball pool.
My favourite sporting event of the year.
Quite a lot of changes from last year with Karl Boyes and Mika Immonen gone from Europe, and no Dennis Hatch or Corey Deuel for USA. Added to Earl the Pearls continued absense, the cunt quotient on the USA team has been dramtically reduced this year.
Europe : Darren Appleton, Niels Feijen, Ralf Souqet, Nick Van Der Berg, Chris Melling.
USA : Johnny Archer, Rodney Morris, Shane Van Boening, Shawn Putnam, Mike Deschaine.
Live Sky Sports Thurs-Sun evenings from the MGM Las Vegas.
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Flushdraw, info on Melling and Deschaine?
looked like live maybe they were showing last years.Turning millions into thousands
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Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View Postread this again
then tell me it's either:
(1) the biggest pile of unexpurgated bullshit committed to virtual paper today
or
(2) you are trying to wind me up
just because you drive a Beemer to look flash for clients doesn't mean it would be OK to mug old ladies to pay for it
I'm just trying to find out where the line is for you!!
One of the partners was over from London yesterday and he asks which car in the car park is mine. I point mine out and the first words out of his mouth are "A nicer car then the boss has. I like it". Worth every cent!Last edited by V for Vendetta; 07-12-11, 11:10.‘IF YOU had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you.” Genghis Khan
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Originally posted by ArmaniJeans View PostIts Mosconi Cup time, the so-called Ryder Cup of 9-ball pool.
My favourite sporting event of the year.
Quite a lot of changes from last year with Karl Boyes and Mika Immonen gone from Europe, and no Dennis Hatch or Corey Deuel for USA. Added to Earl the Pearls continued absense, the cunt quotient on the USA team has been dramtically reduced this year.
Europe : Darren Appleton, Niels Feijen, Ralf Souqet, Nick Van Der Berg, Chris Melling.
USA : Johnny Archer, Rodney Morris, Shane Van Boening, Shawn Putnam, Mike Deschaine.
Live Sky Sports Thurs-Sun evenings from the MGM Las Vegas.
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Flushdraw, info on Melling and Deschaine?
Melling is an animal. Twice English 8 ball World Champion and European ranked number 1 at 9 ball this year despite not playing the game a massive amount previously.
Sound bloke aswell. Not short on confidence ever, don't miss a minute of him playing, excitement guaranteed.
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Originally posted by The Hurricane View PostMelling is an animal. Twice English 8 ball World Champion and European ranked number 1 at 9 ball this year despite not playing the game a massive amount previously.
Sound bloke aswell. Not short on confidence ever, don't miss a minute of him playing, excitement guaranteed.
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Originally posted by ArmaniJeans View PostIts Mosconi Cup time, the so-called Ryder Cup of 9-ball pool.
My favourite sporting event of the year.
Quite a lot of changes from last year with Karl Boyes and Mika Immonen gone from Europe, and no Dennis Hatch or Corey Deuel for USA. Added to Earl the Pearls continued absense, the cunt quotient on the USA team has been dramtically reduced this year.
Europe : Darren Appleton, Niels Feijen, Ralf Souqet, Nick Van Der Berg, Chris Melling.
USA : Johnny Archer, Rodney Morris, Shane Van Boening, Shawn Putnam, Mike Deschaine.
Live Sky Sports Thurs-Sun evenings from the MGM Las Vegas.
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Flushdraw, info on Melling and Deschaine?
Who are we backing?
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Originally posted by Flushdraw View PostHaven't followed pool at all this year so not familair with some of the new names. I do know that Melling is a class act but not sure what he's done this year on the circuit.
Who are we backing?
I usually just sit back and enjoy it bet-free, whilst keeping an eye on you doing another hilarious mugging of Starvin Marvin.
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Originally posted by ArmaniJeans View PostI usually just sit back and enjoy it bet-free, whilst keeping an eye on you doing another hilarious mugging of Starvin Marvin.
I like Shane Van Boening top American at 11/4 and Darren Appleton top European at 13/5.
Might have a flutter on both of them and Europe to win, aswel as having the compulsory bet with Starvin Marvin
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Originally posted by Sledgejammer View PostChampions league always delivers, the end to Dortmund Marseille was just fantastic. Have to feel for Olympiakos...
Originally posted by hotspur View PostThere's an old man rant from Strewelpeter about how milk has been rubbish since 1977.
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Originally posted by ArmaniJeans View PostIts Mosconi Cup time, the so-called Ryder Cup of 9-ball pool.
My favourite sporting event of the year.
Quite a lot of changes from last year with Karl Boyes and Mika Immonen gone from Europe, and no Dennis Hatch or Corey Deuel for USA. Added to Earl the Pearls continued absense, the cunt quotient on the USA team has been dramtically reduced this year.
Europe : Darren Appleton, Niels Feijen, Ralf Souqet, Nick Van Der Berg, Chris Melling.
USA : Johnny Archer, Rodney Morris, Shane Van Boening, Shawn Putnam, Mike Deschaine.
Live Sky Sports Thurs-Sun evenings from the MGM Las Vegas.
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Flushdraw, info on Melling and Deschaine?
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After 5 years of good service my Dell is beginning to pack up, so I'm in the market for a new laptop.
I don't have a desktop or a smartphone so my laptop is my main computer, but having said that I don't use it for anything particularly special.
I basically just use it for internet, poker, watching films and tv series, basically the usual.
What are people's recommendations?
I've seen Toshiba, Lenovo and Samsung get praise in other quarters, are these generally considered to be among the best?
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Originally posted by carlop View PostAfter 5 years of good service my Dell is beginning to pack up, so I'm in the market for a new laptop.
I don't have a desktop or a smartphone so my laptop is my main computer, but having said that I don't use it for anything particularly special.
I basically just use it for internet, poker, watching films and tv series, basically the usual.
What are people's recommendations?
I've seen Toshiba, Lenovo and Samsung get praise in other quarters, are these generally considered to be among the best?
Her sky-ness
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