Random Thoughts II - Page 99

Haydos · 8th October 2008, 13:21

And that still remains the same point of view - only a fucking retard needs empirical evidence to understand violent crime rates are rising, but empirical evidence exists none the less.

caffiend · 8th October 2008, 14:02

I just saw what appeared to be a perfectly real, red Lamborghini Countach LP500S cruising down Willis St. It had the number plate IL TORO, and sounded the business as well.

Made my frickin' day that did.

Cyberbob · 8th October 2008, 14:04

It was a watch wasn't it!

http://www.watchesshop.com/products/...ition-602.html

caffiend · 8th October 2008, 14:33

Jebus, a £3k watch? I know that's nothing compared to some platinum plated, diamond encrusted Rolex... but I wonder how much of the £3k is paying for the Lambo badge...

A bit like the Ferrari ones by Girard Perregaux. Or Porsche bicycles. Or Ferrari laptops. Aston Martin neck-ties etc...

For douchebags only.

Reformed_Quint · 8th October 2008, 15:31

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Originally Posted by caffiend

For very rich douchebags only.

Fixed

Redneck · 8th October 2008, 15:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haydos

And that still remains the same point of view - only a fucking retard needs empirical evidence to understand violent crime rates are rising, but empirical evidence exists none the less.

So you're saying watching the news and reading newspapers is sufficient?

caffiend · 8th October 2008, 15:39

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Originally Posted by Reformed_Quint

Fixed

Nah... it's people who are probably fairly well off, but can't afford the actual cars.

dylan · 8th October 2008, 15:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by caffiend

I just saw what appeared to be a perfectly real, red Lamborghini Countach LP500S cruising down Willis St. It had the number plate IL TORO, and sounded the business as well.

Made my frickin' day that did.

I've seen it twice in 2 days. Each time have had to stop myself from veering wildly into another lane so I can follow it and get close enough to drool all over it

Madniz · 8th October 2008, 16:02

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Originally Posted by dylan

I've seen it twice in 2 days. Each time have had to stop myself from veering wildly into another lane so I can follow it and get close enough to drool all over it

Mark up another sighting - in Porirua yesterday afternoon. No photographic evidence though

Lightspeed · 8th October 2008, 16:45

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Originally Posted by Redneck

So you're saying watching the news and reading newspapers is sufficient?

Well where else could you get information from? The media only reports the facts.

chiQ · 8th October 2008, 16:59

I'm not sure if anyone has posted about the mailgoggles from Google:

http://www.stuff.co.nz/4720177a28.html

Kind of silly, but maybe not so stupid.

caffiend · 8th October 2008, 17:08

^^^ Similar to my idea of having a breathalyzer lock on cell-phones preventing text messages when you're pissed. I could've saved myself some embarrassment with one of those.

BloodDonor · 8th October 2008, 17:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by caffiend

^^^ Similar to my idea of having a breathalyzer lock on cell-phones preventing text messages when you're pissed. I could've saved myself some embarrassment with one of those.

im sure Vodafone and Telecom wouldnt like that, itd cost them Millions a year in lost revenue lol

chiQ · 8th October 2008, 17:51

Contact Energy emailed me today for their 'annual reminder to let us know if you are a vulnerable or medically dependent customer'. This is the first time they've done this. Gee, I wonder what brought that on...

CCS · 8th October 2008, 17:58

Tell them your cancer has AIDS and your rheumatism has colic, therefore you're highly dependent on electricity and please don't cut us off, ever. EVAR!

That's what I intend to do, anyway.

Cereal Killar · 8th October 2008, 18:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by caffiend

I just saw what appeared to be a perfectly real, red Lamborghini Countach LP500S cruising down Willis St. It had the number plate IL TORO, and sounded the business as well.

Made my frickin' day that did.

Carjam says it's a Replica:
http://www.carjam.co.nz/car/?plate=IL+TORO&search=Check

MadMax · 8th October 2008, 18:42

remember that story about some dude banking a sample readers digest type winner notification cheque? well my dad did just that - with around $US200,000.

turns out the bank(s?) automatically 'clear' the funds from the balance -> available funds after 5 days. not quite sure how it's all going so far but from what i understand the bank has put it into some investment thing, and they're fully aware of what's going on. the bank asked him at one point "are you used to handling this much money, sir?"

i guess it's too bad if the scammers that sent dad the cheque actually have those funds available for transfer?

my dad has a lot of spare time on his hands, and actively goes through spam in his hotmail looking for things like this. although he's stupid enough to actually do this, he knows not to hand out his bank account # or send money etc. it was only a matter of time before someone slipped up and sent him a cheque like this.

CCS · 8th October 2008, 18:44

Let us know how it goes.

MadMax · 8th October 2008, 18:45

oh and the bank rang me about the money my wife found at the money machine - they're investigating it, apparently.

CCS · 8th October 2008, 20:16

C'mon man, it's the twenty first fricken century! Where's my fricken OLED screen?! I want to wear a tv on my t-shirt! Where's my e-paper, mothafucka?!

Jonas Undrawing · 8th October 2008, 20:25

is it wrong or is it right ... ahem ..if i timeline my own mother? She just emailed me that Murder Burger vacancy ad.

Torka · 8th October 2008, 21:18

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Welcome to our newest member, NatashaSexy

Incoming spam

StN · 8th October 2008, 21:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by chiQ

I'm not sure if anyone has posted about the mailgoggles from Google:

http://www.stuff.co.nz/4720177a28.html

Kind of silly, but maybe not so stupid.

Well, it was before the Haydos/Lightspeed strokefest...

crocos · 8th October 2008, 22:33

The trouble with being able to actually tie a tie well is that it's actually not uncomfortable, thus you tend to forget you're wearing it until something occurs to remind you. In this case a cat launched himself at me in an attempt to grab my tie.

Juju · 8th October 2008, 23:08

Meh, Im 26 and have worn a tie maybe three times in my life? And once of those was for fancy dress.
Wouldn't have a clue on how to tie one.

I hate the things.

Asriel · 8th October 2008, 23:28

Me too, for job interviews, though I want to be able to tie more than just a half windsor in the future.

crocos · 9th October 2008, 00:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Asriel

Me too, for job interviews, though I want to be able to tie more than just a half windsor in the future.

Full Windsor for fat-necked bastards like crocos:

All loops done anti-clockwise, and you need to tie it fairly firmly.

Get tie.

Drape around neck with about 2-3" of the small end below the tying point.

Once around, then around the back.

Up through the hole, down, once around the knot, back over through the hole.

Make sure the above are firm

Once around loose-ish, over and through the loop you just made, tighten.

Done.

Skinnier necked or shorter bastards just start with a longer "short piece"

If using a small-ish tie, you can omit the very first loop and still get an acceptable knot.

leadinjector · 9th October 2008, 01:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by crocos

The trouble with being able to actually tie a tie well is that it's actually not uncomfortable, thus you tend to forget you're wearing it until something occurs to remind you. In this case a cat launched himself at me in an attempt to grab my tie.

never worn a tie in my life, never plan to. my dad hasnt so i dont see why i should >_<

crocos · 9th October 2008, 01:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by leadinjector

never worn a tie in my life, never plan to. my dad hasnt so i dont see why i should >_<

It would be fair to say we are in considerably different industries

Sp0nge · 9th October 2008, 08:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lightspeed

Well where else could you get information from? The media only reports the facts.

tv and newspapers put their own spin on "facts"
and often their editing means that what they are showing are not facts at all.

if you want to be more informed
you can often look directly at the source of where the news came from.

crocos · 9th October 2008, 08:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sp0nge

if you want to be more informed
you can often look directly at the source of where the news came from.

In many cases the source is Reuters, and the papers directly print the Reuters article. Reuters is chronic for adding spin.

StN · 9th October 2008, 08:32

Bugger me - a bureaucrat being sensible about a situation rather than applying nanny state oppression, medical intervention or building code violations:

Quote:

City councillor Ray Ahipene-Mercer said the council was aware of the cave and lean-to but would not stop Mr Collins using it.

"He lives his life the way he wishes to and is not causing any harm or damage. We should be relaxed about it."

He's old, stuffed and not hurting anyone, so we'll leave him alone. Fair enough.

Sp0nge · 9th October 2008, 08:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by crocos

In many cases the source is Reuters, and the papers directly print the Reuters article. Reuters is chronic for adding spin.

true that
but when i say source, i mean the original source if possible.

so if reuters reports that some study said "this"
find the study and check that it didnt actually say "this if this other thing"

if someone is reported as having said something
find video or recording of the actual full interview.

...at the very least, get your news from multiple sources
as you'll often spot differences in whats being reported that way.

StN · 9th October 2008, 08:46

One time, at band camp...

crocos · 9th October 2008, 09:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by StN

One time, at band camp...

Awesome

sv · 9th October 2008, 10:17

yeah, bumming out the guy in front of his 9 year old daughter... good times.

caffiend · 9th October 2008, 10:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cereal Killar

Carjam says it's a Replica:
http://www.carjam.co.nz/car/?plate=IL+TORO&search=Check

Bah. That's why I hedged my bets by saying 'appeared to be a perfectly real Lamborghini'. Damn nice replica though. Although in saying that it's completely killed the dream and I will now laugh, point and spit at the douchebag.

Oh, and yes - it has the 'Bull' shield and proper looking badges.

cEvin · 9th October 2008, 10:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by leadinjector

never worn a tie in my life, never plan to. my dad hasnt so i dont see why i should >_<

how could you never wear a tie? that's like saying you never plan on wearing underwear in your life.

Haydos · 9th October 2008, 10:52

lol, What sort of tit buys a replica car.

Asriel · 9th October 2008, 10:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by crocos

Full Windsor for fat-necked bastards like crocos:

Awesome

Cheers

8th October 2008, 16:59	#3931
chiQ Frag-muff	I'm not sure if anyone has posted about the mailgoggles from Google: http://www.stuff.co.nz/4720177a28.html Kind of silly, but maybe not so stupid. __________________ Gaming/phone/computing platforms are not indicative of groinal/physical/cognitive impressiveness.

8th October 2008, 17:51	#3934
chiQ Frag-muff	Contact Energy emailed me today for their 'annual reminder to let us know if you are a vulnerable or medically dependent customer'. This is the first time they've done this. Gee, I wonder what brought that on... __________________ Gaming/phone/computing platforms are not indicative of groinal/physical/cognitive impressiveness.

8th October 2008, 17:58	#3935
CCS Stunt Pants	Tell them your cancer has AIDS and your rheumatism has colic, therefore you're highly dependent on electricity and please don't cut us off, ever. EVAR! That's what I intend to do, anyway. __________________ I just want to understand this, sir. Every time a rug is micturated upon in this fair city, I have to compensate the owner?

8th October 2008, 18:42	#3937
MadMax Stuff	remember that story about some dude banking a sample readers digest type winner notification cheque? well my dad did just that - with around $US200,000. turns out the bank(s?) automatically 'clear' the funds from the balance -> available funds after 5 days. not quite sure how it's all going so far but from what i understand the bank has put it into some investment thing, and they're fully aware of what's going on. the bank asked him at one point "are you used to handling this much money, sir?" i guess it's too bad if the scammers that sent dad the cheque actually have those funds available for transfer? my dad has a lot of spare time on his hands, and actively goes through spam in his hotmail looking for things like this. although he's stupid enough to actually do this, he knows not to hand out his bank account # or send money etc. it was only a matter of time before someone slipped up and sent him a cheque like this. __________________ My degree of sarcasm depends on your degree of stupidity. Last edited by MadMax : 8th October 2008 at 18:44.

8th October 2008, 18:44	#3938
CCS Stunt Pants	Let us know how it goes. __________________ I just want to understand this, sir. Every time a rug is micturated upon in this fair city, I have to compensate the owner?

8th October 2008, 13:21	#3921
Haydos	And that still remains the same point of view - only a fucking retard needs empirical evidence to understand violent crime rates are rising, but empirical evidence exists none the less.

8th October 2008, 14:02	#3922
caffiend	I just saw what appeared to be a perfectly real, red Lamborghini Countach LP500S cruising down Willis St. It had the number plate IL TORO, and sounded the business as well. Made my frickin' day that did. __________________ If ignorance is bliss, why is everyone so unhappy these days?

8th October 2008, 14:04	#3923
Cyberbob	It was a watch wasn't it! http://www.watchesshop.com/products/...ition-602.html __________________ ɹǝʌo sᴉ ǝɯɐƃ ʎɥʇ

8th October 2008, 14:33	#3924
caffiend	Jebus, a £3k watch? I know that's nothing compared to some platinum plated, diamond encrusted Rolex... but I wonder how much of the £3k is paying for the Lambo badge... A bit like the Ferrari ones by Girard Perregaux. Or Porsche bicycles. Or Ferrari laptops. Aston Martin neck-ties etc... For douchebags only. __________________ If ignorance is bliss, why is everyone so unhappy these days?

8th October 2008, 17:08	#3932
caffiend	^^^ Similar to my idea of having a breathalyzer lock on cell-phones preventing text messages when you're pissed. I could've saved myself some embarrassment with one of those. __________________ If ignorance is bliss, why is everyone so unhappy these days?

8th October 2008, 18:45	#3939
MadMax Stuff	updates ... oh and the bank rang me about the money my wife found at the money machine - they're investigating it, apparently.

8th October 2008, 20:16	#3940
CCS Stunt Pants	C'mon man, it's the twenty first fricken century! Where's my fricken OLED screen?! I want to wear a tv on my t-shirt! Where's my e-paper, mothafucka?! __________________ I just want to understand this, sir. Every time a rug is micturated upon in this fair city, I have to compensate the owner?

8th October 2008, 20:25	#3941
Jonas Undrawing	is it wrong or is it right ... ahem ..if i timeline my own mother? She just emailed me that Murder Burger vacancy ad.

8th October 2008, 22:33	#3944
crocos	The trouble with being able to actually tie a tie well is that it's actually not uncomfortable, thus you tend to forget you're wearing it until something occurs to remind you. In this case a cat launched himself at me in an attempt to grab my tie. __________________ Ξ √ Ω L U T ↑ ☼ N وكل يوم كنت تعيش في العبودية

8th October 2008, 23:08	#3945
Juju get to da choppa	Meh, Im 26 and have worn a tie maybe three times in my life? And once of those was for fancy dress. Wouldn't have a clue on how to tie one. I hate the things.

8th October 2008, 23:28	#3946
Asriel	Me too, for job interviews, though I want to be able to tie more than just a half windsor in the future.

9th October 2008, 08:46	#3954
StN I have detailed files	One time, at band camp...

9th October 2008, 10:17	#3956
sv simulationszeitalter	yeah, bumming out the guy in front of his 9 year old daughter... good times.

9th October 2008, 10:52	#3959
Haydos	lol, What sort of tit buys a replica car.