Random Thoughts II

[Cyberbob]

Originally Posted by Ab

The only people who use the term "computer literate" are people who know nothing about computers. By proclaiming yourself to be computer literate you are simultaneously demonstrating that you're not.

See also, professional, and expert

If you're calling yourself either of those, you're neither.

[Juju]

I'm a Professional Professional. I profession the professions of Professionals.

[TnT]

Originally Posted by Ab

I am Katrina Shanks

That'd be funny, if she wasn't in a position to you know actually make laws on the very thing she has 'no idea' about.

[?>Superman]

http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/smal...g-dealing-game

[TnT]

I wonder how far away from the toy guns it is?

It's in a box now? It used to be packaged in a hemp bag...

[Saladin]

Heh that hemp bagged version was a hit at my high school 20 years ago; many a lunchtime spent playing in the 7th form common room.

AFAIK none of the players grew up to be drug dealers; the pupils that did were too busy smoking dope at lunchtime to be playing cards.

[xor]

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/ar...ectid=10884357

One rumour about this bozo is that he was taxing too much from some of dealers and they decided they didn't wanna get taxed no more.

lol irl

[Golden Teapot]

Originally Posted by Cyberbob

See also, professional, and expert

If you're calling yourself either of those, you're neither.

The modern definition of "professional" includes everyone who is trying hard and so a quite a few people are worthy of this designation.

An "expert" is simply someone with an opinion that another is willing to quote.

[Lightspeed]

Originally Posted by Pimp-X

I wrote a very long and very well worded post in response to this but decided I wasn't going to air it.

Okay. I guess I will continue to live in fear of the ban hammer, since no one is able to enlighten me as to my fault that is so intolerable in this place where so much else is tolerated.

[Lightspeed]

Originally Posted by MadMax

Obliviation

Maybe I do get it. I can be super dense sometimes. It would be nice if I was playing dumb, but sometimes I'm just plain dumb.

[p-b]

Hmmm, wonder why this is the most viewed article on stuff.co.nz...

[CCS]

Originally Posted by Lightspeed

Okay. I guess I will continue to live in fear of the ban hammer, since no one is able to enlighten me as to my fault that is so intolerable in this place where so much else is tolerated.

You've been told plenty of times.

[Ab]

Originally Posted by p-b

Hmmm, wonder why this is the most viewed article on stuff.co.nz...

Linked text on the homepage: LESBIAN TEEN'S SEX something something didn't read any further

[Lightspeed]

Originally Posted by CCS

You've been told plenty of times.

Funny story, I was talking to some work colleagues today, job I just started with some folk I haven't seen for some time. I mentioned how I got a bit OTT recently and got grilled by the boss. (Referring to NZG, these guys at least used to be readers.)

One of the guys laughed and asked how could I tell. That is how could I tell the signal from the noise? Referring to the fact that there's usually someone having a go at me.

[Lightspeed]

I'm probably being egotistical, it might be closer to there's always someone having a go at someone.

[CCS]

And in saying that, you've said absolutely nothing at all.

[fixed_truth]

[CCS]

[MadMax]

why did i just get sent a prepaid visa card?

[chubby]

“Freedom is something you assume, then you wait for someone to try to take it away. The degree to which you resist is the degree to which you are free.”

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Utah_Phillips

[Cyberbob]

I have an all day workshop on a floor of this building that I don't regularly have access to, and anyone that could give me access is currently not answering their phone.

I feel like I'm being tested.

[pxpx]

Shoulder charge the door to let people know you're serious.

[Golden Teapot]

Most buildings are fitted with a bell / siren that you can activate if you need to draw attention to yourself.

[pxpx]

The ones where you need to break the glass first are generally the best at getting said attention.

[p01s0n]

post on the internet about it

[Lightspeed]

TIL Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring was first performed 100 years ago today, something which resulted in a small riot in Paris.

[CCS]

Fucken french.

[StN]

Atari, can you dig it?

The return of ET.

[Cyberbob]

If you fancy a mid-game piss, try to make sure there aren't any TV cameras pointed at you.

[StN]

http://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/875479...lence-big-mess

Originally Posted by Stuff

Cross said crew members quickly checked passengers for injuries and cleaned up the mess. The flight was met at Heathrow by paramedics and passengers were given a box of chocolates as they left.

Cross told ABC News he didn't receive any injuries during the flight - only a bit of his neighbour's sausage down his shirt.

Oh-err...

[aR Que]

See you guys in a few months.
http://www.northernadvocate.co.nz/ne...while/1895441/

[p01s0n]

So I was standing in a rather large line at my local Wal-Mart today behind a couple families that I know from when I went to church with my family in year younger. It was the only register open so there wasn't much of another option to get my 12 pack of Mountain Dew for a party I was heading to. I was wondering why the line was going nowhere when I decided to poke my head up front to see what the holdup was. It was a little old lady who didn't have enough for her groceries and she was trying to talk the cashier into letting her get away with being short. This struck me as odd until I found out she was a mere $0.21 short of her purchase. Now all these families were just staring and there was even two making fun of her. I walked up and handed my soda to the cashier, handed him a $5 and told her to keep the change. One of the middle aged women (I knew these people, so I also knew that they all make over 6 digits) grabbed her kid and yelled very loudly, "See that man? He's acting just like Jesus wants us to." For some reason this set me off, so I turned around. I haven't shaved in awhile so I'm rocking some nice scruff, a Slayer shirt, and gym shorts, so it must have been a nice sight. Very loudly, I said "Like Jesus? Ma'am I'm an atheist who makes minimum wage and I was the one who stepped up to help her? Your hypocritical Christianity is an inspiration to us all." As I stormed out, a couple of the cart boys started to whistle and cheer, soon shoppers joined in and even the cashier. I gave a wave and went off with a feeling of accomplishment.

[CCS]

BLACK JESUS SAVES!

[p01s0n]

i am my own worst anime

[xor]

tl;dr wall of text

[Ab]

http://www.themercury.com.au/article...ofjustice.html

A MAN who set up a video camera to capture paranormal activity in his kitchen instead recorded evidence of his partner engaging in a sexual relationship with his 16-year-old son, the Supreme Court heard today.

At first I was all "lol Tasmania" but it doesn't really count because she's not his biological mother.

[xor]

Glenn Frey, GET THE FUCK OUT OF MY HEAD

[Cyberbob]

Not that he hangs around here anymore, but Happy 40th birthday Pitty.

[fidgit]

Originally Posted by p01s0n

12 pack of Mountain Dew

A 12 pack of Mountain Dew for less than $5? Damnit is anything in this country not overpriced compared to every where else??? :/!

[Pitmonster]

Cheers Bob

Still hang around........ just more lurking at mo