Bits & Bobs 44

Bamba · **Joined:** 25th Jul, 2010 **Posts:** 11128

Someone I'm not friends with has just wandered into a Facebook discussion thread that was mildly slagging off homeopathy to defend it by saying, "Science has proven sugar pills to be far more effective than pharmaceutical drugs, there was a beeb program about it." No one's replied because I suspect we're all just too stunned to even know where to start. Apparently her other reason for believing it is because it works on her dogs whereas pharmaceutical drugs kill off older dogs by damaging their liver and kidneys. I...just...what?

myp · **Posted:** Thu Mar 12, 2015 16:32

People are foolish.

Bobbyaro · **Joined:** 18th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 11844

I work with two people with PhDs, one in physics, one in chemistry, both believe homeopathy works.

edit, also Google dictionary doesn't accept homeopathy as a word!!

Bobbyaro · **Joined:** 18th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 11844

Also, Bamba:
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfre ... s-placebos

Bamba · **Joined:** 25th Jul, 2010 **Posts:** 11128

Bobbyaro wrote:

Also, Bamba:
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfre ... s-placebos

Yeah, the reason the entire discussion started was someone posting a different Guardian article about that same study.

myp · **Posted:** Thu Mar 12, 2015 19:43

Bobbyaro wrote:

I work with two people with PhDs, one in physics, one in chemistry, both believe homeopathy works.

edit, also Google dictionary doesn't accept homeopathy as a word!!

Finally Google does something right.

Goddess Jasmine · **Posted:** Thu Mar 12, 2015 19:44

Mimi · **Joined:** 27th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 25619

This story is tragic, but surely provides more wuestions than answers? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-31848359

Kern · **Posted:** Fri Mar 13, 2015 7:04

One day of work to go and then I'm off on holiday.
Packed last night: main bag has all my ACW gear; daysack has one change of modern clothing. Getting excited.

MaliA · **Posted:** Fri Mar 13, 2015 7:40

http://m.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/11853382.Saltaire_and_Skipton_named_among_UK_s_top_50_towns_and_suburbs/ Middle class smug goes up a notch [/]. I dislike these "best places" pieces. Too trendy.

MaliA · **Posted:** Fri Mar 13, 2015 12:14

Kern wrote:

One day of work to go and then I'm off on holiday.
Packed last night: main bag has all my ACW gear; daysack has one change of modern clothing. Getting excited.

Full day?

Kern · **Posted:** Fri Mar 13, 2015 12:15

Bicester, whilst now the Garden City of North-East Oxon(TM), has also just been demoted from 'town' to 'village'.

Kern · **Posted:** Fri Mar 13, 2015 12:17

MaliA wrote:

Kern wrote:

One day of work to go and then I'm off on holiday.
Packed last night: main bag has all my ACW gear; daysack has one change of modern clothing. Getting excited.

Full day?

Yes, then heading over to an airport hotel this evening (most likely after beer and food with friends). Flight is tomorrow lunchtime, but getting to airports from anywhere in the Shire is a real pain and I'm tired of getting up at stupid-o'clock.

Was tempted to save weight and wear uniform on the plane, but realised that fellow passengers might not appreciate 7 years' worth of accumulated smoke, sweat, and powder smells.

Kern · **Posted:** Fri Mar 13, 2015 12:29

Germany court orders measles sceptic to pay 100,000 euros

BBC wrote:

A German biologist who offered €100,000 (£71,350; $106,300) to anyone who could prove that measles is a virus has been ordered by a court to pay up.

Moral: do some research before placing bets.

Trousers · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 3073

I got a CV in today for an admin role I am advertising for.

Under "Personal Interests" there is a lot of comedy gold but I think the following verbatim quote is the best thing I have ever seen on a CV

Quote:

I also play Piano, up to grade 3 and have considered learning the ukulele

MaliA · **Posted:** Fri Mar 13, 2015 16:04

Birmingham on Monday. 5-30 start. Joys.

Mimi · **Joined:** 27th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 25619

Trousers wrote:

I got a CV in today for an admin role I am advertising for.

Under "Personal Interests" there is a lot of comedy gold but I think the following verbatim quote is the best thing I have ever seen on a CV

Quote:

I also play Piano, up to grade 3 and have considered learning the ukulele

One of the guys that sent in a CV for a job on my team noted that he had 'a great interest in the care of aquatic pets'. Further questioning lead to the fact that he had a solitary goldfish.

It didn't go down too well with the people holding the interview, but I kind of admired the humour and expressive wording. I think both are skills in themselves especially in a job where sometimes you have to manage the conveyance of negative results, and also speak to managers/area managers in a way that undermines them without making them feel undermined.

Grim... · **Posted:** Fri Mar 13, 2015 16:16

Saying that I could drive a JCB and used to be a DJ got me in the door for my current job (which was a Junior Web Developer).

GazChap · **Posted:** Fri Mar 13, 2015 16:17

Quote:

I also play Piano, up to grade 3 and have considered learning the ukulele

Am I missing something? What's wrong with that?

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49232

I considered learning the ukulele but didn't isn't really what you could call an 'interest'.

Mimi · **Joined:** 27th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 25619

Cras wrote:

I considered learning the ukulele but didn't isn't really what you could call an 'interest'.

He's a dreamer, not a do-er.

Which probably isn't the best thing for a CV.

MaliA · **Posted:** Fri Mar 13, 2015 16:26

Shit. They are 'Nees' biscuits and not 'Nice' biscuits.

Trooper · **Joined:** 4th Mar, 2010 **Posts:** 22285

Plus grade 3 piano is basically chopsticks.

GazChap · **Posted:** Fri Mar 13, 2015 16:52

Cras wrote:

I considered learning the ukulele but didn't isn't really what you could call an 'interest'.

Fair enough. Although I took it to basically mean "Music is an interest of mine - here's why"

Mimi · **Joined:** 27th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 25619

Are you having a bad day?

I've just had this text from my little brother.

EDIT: I have spoilered it as it is a picture with swear words in. Does that need spoilering for potential NSFW?

ZOMG Spoiler! Click here to view!

Attachment:

text.jpg

Grim... · **Posted:** Fri Mar 13, 2015 17:29

Ah, the old "this other guy"...

Mimi · **Joined:** 27th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 25619

Mr Dave · **Posted:** Fri Mar 13, 2015 17:30

Why was your brother watching him for 7 minutes?

Grim... · **Posted:** Fri Mar 13, 2015 17:31

He's begging for acceptance, Meems. Tell him it's okay.

MrChris · **Joined:** 1st Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 30498

Mr Dave raises a valid point that you should text to your brother.

Mimi · **Joined:** 27th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 25619

I did mention that - he said he left the changing room three times, guy was still there when he came back. I asked if it was an old crumbly man (as I think they are the usual ones who like to air themselves at changing rooms), but he said he looked more like 'Brock Lesnar' (I Googles this and it is a scary fake muscle type chap).

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49232

Some days you just gotta blowdry your johnson.

MrChris · **Joined:** 1st Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 30498

The thing I get disconcerted by at our gym (because we have no johnson blow dryers) is the number of people who are clearly on steroids, given the wicked acne, and particularly backne, they have.

Grim... · **Posted:** Fri Mar 13, 2015 19:37

And the girls with massive clits.

MrChris · **Joined:** 1st Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 30498

Mr Dave · **Posted:** Fri Mar 13, 2015 20:05

Grim... likes chicks with dicks.

Mimi · **Joined:** 27th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 25619

Grim... wrote:

And the girls with massive clits.

Is thaT a thing?

I think it makes willies either smaller or look smaller, too.

And steroids for body building make people look un-human. I don't understand it.

Bamba · **Joined:** 25th Jul, 2010 **Posts:** 11128

My Journey print thing turned up this morning.

Kern · **Posted:** Sat Mar 14, 2015 11:02

Holiday beer at the airport.
See you when I get back!

Dr Zoidberg · **Joined:** 15th Oct, 2010 **Posts:** 5181

Now *that's* a big drink...

Grim... · **Posted:** Sat Mar 14, 2015 12:36

Mimi wrote:

Grim... wrote:

And the girls with massive clits.

Is thaT a thing?

I belive it is.

myp · **Posted:** Sat Mar 14, 2015 14:13

Bamba wrote:

My Journey print thing turned up this morning.

Love it!

MaliA · **Posted:** Sat Mar 14, 2015 16:43

Bamba wrote:

My Journey print thing turned up this morning.

That is really nice

Satsuma · **Joined:** 20th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14364

Bamba wrote:

My Journey print thing turned up this morning.

Very nice. What are the dimensions?

Trooper · **Joined:** 4th Mar, 2010 **Posts:** 22285

Saturnalian wrote:

Bamba wrote:

My Journey print thing turned up this morning.

Very nice. What are the dimensions?

2D

Bamba · **Joined:** 25th Jul, 2010 **Posts:** 11128

Saturnalian wrote:

Bamba wrote:

My Journey print thing turned up this morning.

Very nice. What are the dimensions?

Framed Art Print / Scoop Black MEDIUM (Gallery) 26" x 20"
Paper size 24" x 18". Printed area 17" x 12".

MaliA · **Posted:** Sat Mar 14, 2015 20:24

Pi day should be 22nd July.

Curiosity · **Posted:** Sat Mar 14, 2015 20:35

MaliA wrote:

Pi day should be 22nd July.

*like*

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49232

31st April, surely?!

myp · **Posted:** Sun Mar 15, 2015 0:34

Cras wrote:

31st April, surely?!

Good luck with that.

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