Things that don't deserve their own thread

[tabascoboy]

I saw the shower at first, and thought, yeah, that's not so bad, who cares... then I noticed the toilet at the end of the bed! Not worried about turning the lights on, but taking a shit in the middle of your bedroom doesn't seem that great...

Exactly, the room is just too small to be partitioned, but someone thought "Well fuck it, let's put a khazi here anyway"

[Raggs]

I saw the shower at first, and thought, yeah, that's not so bad, who cares... then I noticed the toilet at the end of the bed! Not worried about turning the lights on, but taking a shit in the middle of your bedroom doesn't seem that great...

Exactly, the room is just too small to be partitioned, but someone thought "Well fuck it, let's put a khazi here anyway"

I've been in much tinier hotel rooms with actual partitions for the toilet, they could easily have done it!

[tabascoboy]

I saw the shower at first, and thought, yeah, that's not so bad, who cares... then I noticed the toilet at the end of the bed! Not worried about turning the lights on, but taking a shit in the middle of your bedroom doesn't seem that great...

Exactly, the room is just too small to be partitioned, but someone thought "Well fuck it, let's put a khazi here anyway"

I've been in much tinier hotel rooms with actual partitions for the toilet, they could easily have done it!

Well you probably could, if you're OK with very little space to get around the bed and with jamming your knees up against the partition while shitting. I mean it would be better though than the bog being in the open room like that! Just have a single bed in there and it's good

[Raggs]

Exactly, the room is just too small to be partitioned, but someone thought "Well fuck it, let's put a khazi here anyway"

I've been in much tinier hotel rooms with actual partitions for the toilet, they could easily have done it!

Well you probably could, if you're OK with very little space to get around the bed and with jamming your knees up against the partition while shitting. I mean it would be better though than the bog being in the open room like that! Just have a single bed in there and it's good

That corner with the rabbit and drawers etc could surely have been partitioned off, and that stuff moved to where the loo is etc.

[tabascoboy]

I've been in much tinier hotel rooms with actual partitions for the toilet, they could easily have done it!

Well you probably could, if you're OK with very little space to get around the bed and with jamming your knees up against the partition while shitting. I mean it would be better though than the bog being in the open room like that! Just have a single bed in there and it's good

That corner with the rabbit and drawers etc could surely have been partitioned off, and that stuff moved to where the loo is etc.

The house is a weird design, on the lower floor you have to go into bedroom 2 to get to the main bathroom - else go down to the basement or up into bedroom 1 to use the loo there

[inactionman]

The company who demolished the smouldering ruins of the Crooked House pub have been ordered to rebuild it.

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/202 ... rebuild-it

[Gumboot]

2/28

Facing up to history...

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/ ... nniversary

[Sandstorm]

2/28

Facing up to history...

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/ ... nniversary

Good luck getting an apology.

[Hal Jordan]

The "Where is Kate Middleton" Xhitter rabbit hole is quite entertaining.

[Uncle fester]

Tldr where is she?

[TB63]

[Biffer]

The colour he goes is fantastic

[Margin__Walker]

A personal fav of mine.

Perfect in every way. Brief, great setup and sublime payoff

[Tichtheid]

[inactionman]

My niece and nephew are both in Scottish national swimming squads, and the amount of training is indeed mental.

This covers England but I'm sure it's common across the board:

Swim England has apologised after a landmark report criticised the “toxic” culture in some clubs, with bullying going unchecked and parents fearful of complaining to the governing body due a perceived risk of retaliation.

The independent report, which was based on 3,500 responses from competitors, parents and coaches, also warns of the “excessive demands and pressure” of a “performance-first” system that expects top young athletes to keep training even when exhausted, stressed, or during busy exam periods.

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/ ... s-swimming

I would say that the dedication and discipline required in swimming has transferred over, my niece has got straight A grades despite not doing so well in mock exams.

I think a major shortfall is in recreational and adult swimming, where adult lessons are few and far between. I'm getting more into swimming but have close-to-zero technique and there's no-one (and I mean no-one) providing any easily accessible lessons.

[Tichtheid]

My niece and nephew are both in Scottish national swimming squads, and the amount of training is indeed mental.

This covers England but I'm sure it's common across the board:

Swim England has apologised after a landmark report criticised the “toxic” culture in some clubs, with bullying going unchecked and parents fearful of complaining to the governing body due a perceived risk of retaliation.

The independent report, which was based on 3,500 responses from competitors, parents and coaches, also warns of the “excessive demands and pressure” of a “performance-first” system that expects top young athletes to keep training even when exhausted, stressed, or during busy exam periods.

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/ ... s-swimming

I would say that the dedication and discipline required in swimming has transferred over, my niece has got straight A grades despite not doing so well in mock exams.

I think a major shortfall is in recreational and adult swimming, where adult lessons are few and far between. I'm getting more into swimming but have close-to-zero technique and there's no-one (and I mean no-one) providing any easily accessible lessons.

Yeah I suppose "easily accessible" is the key term there, when I was a member at David Lloyd you could book swimming lessons as an adult, but I haven't been part of that for a long time now.

Incidentally, I had crap technique, I was very slow due to my legs and torso creating a lot of drag because I was swimming at almost a 45 degree angle in the water. I changed that by using a float locked between my thighs and using mainly arms - it's a strange feeling when you suddenly go really quickly through the water. I watched a lot of YouTube coaching on it.

[vball]

Very similar story. My daughter swam and was in regional and sometimes Scottish setup.
Most mornings, some nights .. sometimes both on the same day. Huge amount of time and dedication. She got straight A's, went to Edinburgh Uni and got 1st class in Maths. She told me she also got Valedictorian but I had no idea what the hell that was until my wife (a PhD dude) told me. Mighty impressed. She has gone on to start training as an actuary and is progressing really well .. and getting large salary increases too. She is so well organised. Is this down to the swimming? Quite possibly is. From age of about 12, getting up early, getting this done to plan, making best use of the time available, etc. Certainly set her right.
My son did some swimming at regional level but found he could not keep going as rugby was taking more and more time. While not at the same level as his big sister, he is also organised, plans and gets things done.

Both of them drink and party like nutters too ......

[inactionman]

My niece and nephew are both in Scottish national swimming squads, and the amount of training is indeed mental.

This covers England but I'm sure it's common across the board:

Swim England has apologised after a landmark report criticised the “toxic” culture in some clubs, with bullying going unchecked and parents fearful of complaining to the governing body due a perceived risk of retaliation.

The independent report, which was based on 3,500 responses from competitors, parents and coaches, also warns of the “excessive demands and pressure” of a “performance-first” system that expects top young athletes to keep training even when exhausted, stressed, or during busy exam periods.

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/ ... s-swimming

I would say that the dedication and discipline required in swimming has transferred over, my niece has got straight A grades despite not doing so well in mock exams.

I think a major shortfall is in recreational and adult swimming, where adult lessons are few and far between. I'm getting more into swimming but have close-to-zero technique and there's no-one (and I mean no-one) providing any easily accessible lessons.

Yeah I suppose "easily accessible" is the key term there, when I was a member at David Lloyd you could book swimming lessons as an adult, but I haven't been part of that for a long time now.

Incidentally, I had crap technique, I was very slow due to my legs and torso creating a lot of drag because I was swimming at almost a 45 degree angle in the water. I changed that by using a float locked between my thighs and using mainly arms - it's a strange feeling when you suddenly go really quickly through the water. I watched a lot of YouTube coaching on it.

I was a member at Newhaven for a few years, great facilities but they never offered adult swim - the only classes were kids lessons and some aquafit things which were more jogging in water.

I did have a few lessons at Scottish Government in Victoria Quay but my contract ended before the course was complete - a real disappointment as the coach was excellent, he went right back to basics and I felt I was really 'pulling' through the water. I've not managed to get the same sensation again so I'm clearly doing something wrong.

I'll have a look - well, try to monitor - my body angle, as I'm usually relatively flat but I'm sure it could be improved. It's something a coach could easily spot, along with myriad other flaws I'm blissfully unaware of. I do think my stroke rate is too slow, as the coach at SG said it's more about gripping the water than just splashing through it, and it's better to do length in fewer strokes (fnar fnar) than complete a length more quickly but with more strokes. He probably just meant whilst working up techniques but I've noticed I stall in the water a bit on the breath.

[Biffer]

Very similar story. My daughter swam and was in regional and sometimes Scottish setup.
Most mornings, some nights .. sometimes both on the same day. Huge amount of time and dedication. She got straight A's, went to Edinburgh Uni and got 1st class in Maths. She told me she also got Valedictorian but I had no idea what the hell that was until my wife (a PhD dude) told me. Mighty impressed. She has gone on to start training as an actuary and is progressing really well .. and getting large salary increases too. She is so well organised. Is this down to the swimming? Quite possibly is. From age of about 12, getting up early, getting this done to plan, making best use of the time available, etc. Certainly set her right.
My son did some swimming at regional level but found he could not keep going as rugby was taking more and more time. While not at the same level as his big sister, he is also organised, plans and gets things done.

Both of them drink and party like nutters too ......

This is why people who are college athletes in the US are heavily recruited. If you have NCAA athlete on your CV, it’s very well respected and will open doors.

[SaintK]

They start yung in N Yorkshire

Police who stopped a black BMW X5 towing a suspected stolen caravan along the M1 have admitted to being stunned by the identity of the driver: an 11-year-old schoolboy.
A spokesperson for North Yorkshire police said officers were “staggered” by the incident, which took place on Thursday.
The force said they received a call that a caravan had been stolen from a holiday site near the market town of Thirsk. The caller said it was being towed by a black BMW.
Officers managed to track the vehicle, which was using cloned registration plates, travelling south on the A1. The car was followed as it joined the M1 at the Hook Moor interchange near Garforth and was then stopped by police, 45 minutes after the caravan was first stolen.
“Nothing prepared us for finding the schoolboy sat at the wheel,” said the spokesperson. “A search of the car also revealed equipment typically used by suspects to carry out thefts and a selection of vehicle registration plates.”

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/20 ... -along-m1

[fishfoodie]

Probably does deserve a thread really !

Production of Duvel beer hit by cyber-attack

Production at four breweries owned by Belgian beer firm Duvel has ground to a halt after a cyber-attack.

The company says it fell victim to the suspected ransomware attack "during the night from Tuesday to Wednesday."

Initially, five of its production facilities were shut down - one has since come back online.

Duvel said it was currently unable to give further details "as the investigation into the cause of the cyber-attack is ongoing."

"The built-in command systems and alarms in the IT-system worked well, so our IT department was immediately informed of the attack," the company said in a statement.

.. let them fuck with multi-nationals, let them fuck with celeb "influencer" wankers, let them fuck with Social media; but if you fuck with my beer supply, & I will come for you, & I have a very special set of skills you script kiddie wankers, & I will burn you to the ground

[fishfoodie]

Residents of a city in western Japan have been warned to stay away from a cat after it fell into a tank of poisonous chemicals.

The warning comes after a factory worker found yellow paw prints leading away from the container.

Security footage was then reviewed and the cat could been seen running away, leaving a trail of paw prints.

Officials in Fukuyama have asked the public to stay away from the animal and report any sightings to the police.

It is thought the curious feline had been in a vat of hexavalent chromium, a highly acidic and carcinogenic chemical which is orange and brown in colour.

A member of staff found the paw marks when they arrived for work yesterday at the Nomura Plating Fukuyama Factory, according to news website Asahi.

Fukuyama city's environmental team warned the public not touch "a cat that seems abnormal" but also said the animal might have died as a result of the incident.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-68547839

Fucking hell !

Hexavalent chromium is a horrific chemical, & having it stored in such a way that a cat can get in contact with it, means to me that this plant should be shutdown, & they remain closed until the secure this shit !

The fact that theres a dead cat somewhere with enough of it on it's paws to wipe out the entire town should make that easy to understand.

[Sandstorm]

Residents of a city in western Japan have been warned to stay away from a cat after it fell into a tank of poisonous chemicals.

The warning comes after a factory worker found yellow paw prints leading away from the container.

Security footage was then reviewed and the cat could been seen running away, leaving a trail of paw prints.

Officials in Fukuyama have asked the public to stay away from the animal and report any sightings to the police.

It is thought the curious feline had been in a vat of hexavalent chromium, a highly acidic and carcinogenic chemical which is orange and brown in colour.

A member of staff found the paw marks when they arrived for work yesterday at the Nomura Plating Fukuyama Factory, according to news website Asahi.

Fukuyama city's environmental team warned the public not touch "a cat that seems abnormal" but also said the animal might have died as a result of the incident.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-68547839

Fucking hell !

Hexavalent chromium is a horrific chemical, & having it stored in such a way that a cat can get in contact with it, means to me that this plant should be shutdown, & they remain closed until the secure this shit !

The fact that theres a dead cat somewhere with enough of it on it's paws to wipe out the entire town should make that easy to understand.

Same shit in that Erin Brockowich film.

[Tichtheid]

[Slick]

That is fucking brilliant

[Guy Smiley]

'a succulent Chinese meal'... and 'Democracy manifest'. It's something of an urban legend in Australia and has enjoyed something of a resurgence lately. If you can find it, there's a clip of the arresting officer recounting the tale long after the event.

It's hilarious... he just went off on an impromptu rant.

[Tichtheid]

Wasn't it a case of mistaken identity too?

He was supposed to be some international fraudster or money launderer or something.

[Kiwias]

'a succulent Chinese meal'... and 'Democracy manifest'. It's something of an urban legend in Australia and has enjoyed something of a resurgence lately. If you can find it, there's a clip of the arresting officer recounting the tale long after the event.

It's hilarious... he just went off on an impromptu rant.

Then suddenly his penis was limp!!!

[Guy Smiley]

Wasn't it a case of mistaken identity too?

He was supposed to be some international fraudster or money launderer or something.

No... from memory, watching the interview with the cop involved, he knew they were coming to arrest him and had agreed already to go with them. Apparently, he just launched into the whole thing out of the blue.

Fucking marvelous.

[TB63]

[Tichtheid]

very good.

[Guy Smiley]

[inactionman]

Ouch.

There's road rage and then there's road rage



https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/202 ... -road-rage

BMW, obviously.

[fishfoodie]

Ouch.

There's road rage and then there's road rage



https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/202 ... -road-rage

BMW, obviously.

I thought all the worst cunts had moved over to Audi ?

[Kiwias]

Outstanding!!
Both TB63 and the road rage one.

[laurent]

Ouch.

There's road rage and then there's road rage



https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/202 ... -road-rage

BMW, obviously.

I thought all the worst cunts had moved over to Audi ?

Same level really.

[Guy Smiley]

[BnM]

[Tichtheid]

Tater Salad and the Bear are

[inactionman]

In a previous life I was interested in tools to capture and represent engineering information, and I remember looking into the tools Autonomy were putting together. These always seemed to promise a lot but actually do very little, in the rare cases I saw it used.

It turns out that it probably always just do very little, and the clusterfuck purchase by HP made Mike Lynch a very rich boy but left HP with a bit of a pup on their hands.

Allegedly Lynch and Autonomy employed some pretty cheeky accounting practices, and although HP really didn't do their due diligence there is a lot of talk about fraudulent reporting to up the sale price (e.g. counting RFPs a sales).

Anyway, 13 years later, the case finally comes to trial, and allegations of a lot more shady behaviour is coming out of woodwork.
.
https://www.theguardian.com/business/20 ... y-software

Might be of interest to anyone in IT.