KidKruger

I'd bet Americans mainly, due to the volume that would likely type such a question.

Best thread I've ever seen on EDF.

Living in Charlottenburg, Berlin when I was a kid we also spent a few months a year stationed in the Mission House at Potsdam, a UK Govt facility, whilst Daddy went off to do his thing, ensuring we were in safe hands if owt happened to him (I didn't know that then or I would have freaked). We used to be driven around Postdam in a staff car and it was the first time I'd seen old ladies (perhaps they weren't THAT old but they sure looked it !) using pneumatic drills on roadworks and so so many beggars. Dad was always getting hauled in for 1-2 hours at Checkpoint Charlie and other checkpoints and my Mum would be worried sick but couldn't tell me why. The Mission House was a luxurious mansion but outside was pretty desperate.

Could We ?

Yes, there is obviously a convenience perspective.

yeah that is a myth, they used to say it for lights, radios and stereo systems. It may be valid for valve-based technologies like vintage guitar amplifiers where the depth in the sounds comes fromthe 'warmed-up' valves.

I turn of the plugged-in things I am not using if they burn power when left plugged-in.

I strolled through the collection of instruments a couple of weekends ago and it was a wonder to see the crazy thingamyjigs that folks, over the years, have bashed sounds out of. Probably a comment for the 'what is it to be human ?' thread (or whatever it's called). They had live music a couple of Sundays ago in the bandstand near the goats. Was great to see locals hanging out and kids hassling for the ace ice cream. I like the 'main hall' of the museum, it's easy to diss it for being old-fashioned but i bet there's not too many examples of that kind of set-up around these days. Not only are the exhibits still interesting (where ELSE can you see such a collection, let alone on our doorstep !), the entire hall is a snapshot of what 'seeing' the world's animals was for a couple of generations of people. That was it, no gap-year to travel the world, no documentaries. The zoo may have had a few of the exhibits live, but not all. Extraordinary place, for me. One thing I really appreciate there is no synthetic sounds, just people. No beeps and buzzes and whirrs from eye-catching machines and 'interactive' devices aimed at 'educating' (except in the kids area by the bees anyway).

I strolled through the collection of instruments a couple of weekends ago and it was a wonder to see the crazy thingamyjigs that folks, over the years, have bashed sounds out of. Probably a comment for the 'what is it to be human ?' thread (or whatever it's called). They had live music a couple of Sundays ago in the bandstand near the goats. Was great to see locals hanging out and kids hassling for the ace ice cream. I like the 'main hall' of the museum, it's easy to diss it for being old-fashioned but i bet there's not too many examples of that kind of set-up around these days. Not only are the exhibits still interesting (where ELSE can you see such a collection, let alone on our doorstep !), the entire hall is a snapshot of what 'seeing' the world's animals was for a couple of generations of people. That was it, no gap-year to travel the world, no documentaries. The zoo may have had a few of the exhibits live, but not all. Extraordinary place, for me. One thig I really appreciate there is no synthetic sounds, just people. No beeps and buzzes and whirrs from eye-catching machines and 'interactive' devices aimed at 'educating' (except in the kids area by the bees anyway).

Yes it's a bit disappointing isn't it. There were rumours of this the last few weeks. it'd be easier to swallow if you knew the details ie. no other fights available due to other commitments of potential opponents, money/purse issues, wanting to keep busy (well for half a round anyway !!) while waiting for a 'bigger' fight, etc. The cynical side of me suspects Haye is waiting for the Klitschkos to 'age'. An extra 12-24 months is a lot when you're in your mid-late 30's compared to when you're in your 20s/early 30s. If Haye really does want to retire at 31 it leaves precious little time to 'unify' the belts given how long fights can take to line up. I'd say it's not possible now unless they are lined-up for him like ducks, which is unlikely. BUT.. On an entirely brighter note it was most refreshing to see Ricky Burns trounce the feared Sergio Martinez for the WBO SuperFeatherweight world title on Ssaturday evening in Glasgow. burns was dropped inthe 1st round with a decent right and but got up (IMO far too) quickly to try and indicate he was OK. However he dominated the fight, keeping Martinez (fearsome puncher) at length with jabs then mixing it up close in bursts. Burns moved well and could predict his opponent's intentions, which, on occasion were telegraphed almost with the use of huge neon billboards. He got the decision which remarkably was split. Considering the odds were stacked massively against him, Ricky has done Scotland/UK proud. Next big nights for me are Sat 18th Sept when Frank Warren is laying on an exceptional (for THESE days) card, this has De Gale, Cleverly and other well known UK boxers and not against pussies either. 6pm start, a whole night of domestic boxing - top hole ! I think the Vladimir Klitshcko v Samuel Peter contest will be a foregone conclusion, since Peter's been beaten by both brothers previously. However I think (may well be wrong) Peter MAY have dropped Vladimir a couple of times when they met before. He was beaten on points by Vladimir I think and withdrew against Vitali when Vitali was making his 'come back' fight 2/3 years ago from injury (knee/leg ?). Plus of course Froch v Abraham who are both coming off losses and need a win to stay in contention of the Super Six.

sounds sh!t !

I've seen nothing above to suggest people are being taken on REGARDLESS of their skills and REGARDLESS of the likelihood of their ability to blend withthe existing staff. Often, knowing or knowing OF someone can pre-empt potential issues such as interpersonal conflicts / hiring a difficult person or understanding actual ability (not ALWAYS easy in interviews because interviewers are not always qualified / experienced enough to conduct objective interviewing [in itself a huge issue in my mind, tantamount to Brendan's concerns]). The implication of following a 'due process' for recruitment is that it's expertly done, by people who know what they're doing, and totally understand the business's needs. Far from always the case in IMO. Not saying that's the only reason to recruit personal contacts, but, besides saving on agency and middle-man fees, it's another advantage of using that approach. You know (have an idea of) what you're getting. I have actually interviewed people in the past, had suspicions about their stories and (after checking with contacts at other organisations) discovered disasters waiting to happen. These people were politely omitted from my search, never knowing that I became aware of their deceit. Some of these interviewees were favoured by others on the interview panel because of their demeanour or warmness, absolute disasters waiting to happen (assuming success of the company is your objective). We'd have had to prove their failures and wrap a lot of time and money around their exit, then start the search all over again. Some people roam company to company doing shite work, taking the money AND the p!ss. A company needs to keep it's business running and the huge costs for recruitment and recuitment mistakes are tough to swallow at best of times.

Will have to try Al-Jazeera, sounds mature. Any news channel focussing on people being naughty while playing bat and ball in preference to broadcasting useful and meaningful news (some of which has been outlined above) means I need to look elsewhere. If that also means there's no cheating footballers or 'who slept with who' stories I'm alomost sold !

Sounds really interesting, will this include the topographical content which (I think) you requested support on ? KK

CocoC: "Is it just an urban myth that drugs get sold out of ice cream vans?!" It is difficult to tell. However if you watch the film "Going Off Big Time" about Scouse gangsters and drug-dealing, you may appreciate the scene where 4x bored CID officers sat in an unmarked car on a rough council estate, remarking at the size of the queue at the ice cream van, send one of the juniors out to get 4 x 'Oysters' from said van. The junior officer walks to front of queue and cockily requests the oysters and implies he could do them 'for health an safety violations' if he actually has to pay for his Oyster ice creams. The guv'nor in the van turns to his assistant saying 'give them "the works"' following which E's are crushed up and sprinkled on the ice creams. The other customers simply get their E's dropped into the botto of a cone before the ice cream is splodged on top of the cone. Later, back in the car, the junior officer leans forward from the back seat to turn-off the police radio and switch on the car stereo - as the others start nodding gently to the music. Closing scene is the CID officers, shirts off, dancing around and on top of the car, music pumped up full volume, arms in the air, shirts off, big grins and hugs with each other, as the sun goes down and grannies and kids watch from the common balcony walkways of the estate buildings. There may be some grounds for the myth.

Well, what date/time was EDF brought on-line ? Surely THAT was the commencement of civilisation and from that point your calculations should be quite accurate.

Hong Kong Garden - Siouxie & The Banshees

Sainsbury's do like 12x balloons for about ?1. Also try the card shop on LL.

Night Time Is The Right Time - Roosevelt Sykes

who cares who William Hague, his staff or anybody else f*cks 'ooh he's gay' / 'ooh he's straight'

Yeah I think the term 'bed' was being used most generously, it certainly wasn't 33x double divans with matching headboards and footboards. Just basic roll mats to insulate the miners from the ground when they're sleeping. It'll be a terrific day to see these chaps bank upstairs in time for Christmas.

From the people I've known since teenage years I think the proportion of those who've managed to give up smoking cigarettes (for EVER) is less than the proportion who've managed to give up heroin. On the surface that's a scary (to me, anyway) result. I've never smoked (or jacked-up..) but it sure seems a tough call to give up smoking !

no because it's not 'Slough' the place.

JRussel baby will you tell us when you 'publish' your 'article' ? Also, forgive me, what in heaven's name is a 'troll' ? I just got my head around what a 'WUM' is. Is a 'troll' a kind of 'WUM' ? Please just advise me, I don't need any grief !

Spike Milligan also: Myxomatosis =========== Baby rabbit with eyes full of pus, This is the work of scientific us.