Off Topic Thread 3.0

swiwi_ · 11-12-2016 08:43PM

http://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/circuit-court/army-therapist-loses-60-000-claim-over-fall-in-long-dress-and-heels-1.2899624?ref=yfp

This system is a blight on Ireland IMHO. At least this case was thrown out. It's impossible in NZ to sue in such circumstances - but if you have a genuine injury your health costs (including covering most of your salary if you can't work) are covered by accident assurance. If there is genuine negligence, than health & safety can take remedial action against the company.

People just get paid ridiculous sums at time...people never break any bones etc, it's always that unquantifiable situation of "pain and distress".

CatFromHue · 11-12-2016 08:46PM

It's a massive blight.

You read the case, that's currently being appealed, where a lady sued and won after she tripped and cut her knee on the wooden sleepers they use as a walkway on a part of the Wicklow Way?

Genuinely sickening that she could think she had a case, find legal people to take the case, and then a judge would give her an award of 60K!!!!

swiwi_ · 11-12-2016 08:49PM

CatFromHue wrote: »

It's a massive blight.

You read the case, that's currently being appealed, where a lady sued and won after she tripped and cut her knee on the wooden sleepers they use as a walkway on a part of the Wicklow Way?

Genuinely sickening that she could think she had a case, find legal people to take the case, and then a judge would give her an award of 60K!!!!

Ah yeah I read that one alright. There is a word for it "bludger". I'm surprised there is not a bigger industry in Ireland (I guess most people are decent enough not to take the piss). It seems like the success rate is at least 50%+.

I suppose when you lose, you have legal costs, which will not be cheap.

A simple solution would be bringing in the death penalty for unsuccessful claims - that would see only the genuine cases brought forward

CatFromHue · 11-12-2016 09:29PM

Well you've got my vote anyway Swiwi

The only problem is that a lot of cases that are complete piss takes are actually successful.

awec · 11-12-2016 10:01PM

The x factor final is on and all the rejects are on doing their bit and I swear I have heard better in the pub at 3am.

kuang1 · 11-12-2016 10:32PM

awec wrote: »

The x factor final is on and all the rejects are on doing their bit and I swear I have heard better in the pub at 3am.

Ah awec...x factor?

You think you know a fella...

awec · 11-12-2016 10:33PM

kuang1 wrote: »

Ah awec...x factor?

You think you know a fella...

This is literally the first episode I have watched this year.

Stheno · 11-12-2016 10:37PM

awec wrote: »

This is literally the first episode I have watched this year.

You watched it last year too

Youre in good company im sure mfceiling is also glued to it

awec · 11-12-2016 10:38PM

Stheno wrote: »

You watched it last year too

Youre in good company im sure mfceiling is also glued to it

mfceiling texts me with live updates.

"Yer wan has a great set of lungs on her"

"Not sure about this song, think he needs something a little more tenor"

"Her dress is fabulous!"

Stheno · 11-12-2016 10:40PM

awec wrote: »

mfceiling texts me with live updates.

"Yer wan has a great set of lungs on her"

"Not sure about this song, think he needs something a little more tenor"

"Her dress is fabulous!"

Thats ridiculous.

I know you are only watching it to keep your new wife happy, and same last year it was a nod to the new fiance.

Mfceiling has no such excuse

irishbucsfan · 11-12-2016 10:41PM

Stheno wrote: »

Thats ridiculous.

I know you are only watching it to keep your new wife happy, and same last year it was a nod to the new fiance.

Mfceiling has no such excuse

Awec has watched every season and owns all the compilations on DVD

awec · 11-12-2016 10:43PM

Little Mix are on right now.

What can I say? The years have been kind to those girls.

Stheno · 11-12-2016 10:45PM

awec wrote: »

Little Mix are on right now.

What can I say? The years have been kind to those girls.

Are they the group that had one member who was always talking about the grief she got about her weight

awec · 11-12-2016 10:48PM

Stheno wrote: »

Are they the group that had one member who was always talking about the grief she got about her weight

I think so.

They look very different to when they were in the X Factor. Perrie Edwards (the one who used to go with that guy from One Direction) is lethal.

mfceiling · 11-12-2016 11:10PM

I'm on the 3rd episode of peaky blinders here...Jesus it's good.

b.gud · 11-12-2016 11:24PM

mfceiling wrote: »

I'm on the 3rd episode of peaky blinders here...Jesus it's good.

You lucky b**tard you've got 15 more episodes of excellent TV ahead of you

Yeah_Right · 11-12-2016 11:26PM

Awec - I thought your fetish for turds on your chest was the low point but X Factor!?! Now I've lost all respect for you

b.gud · 11-12-2016 11:34PM

TICKLE_ME_ELMO wrote: »

Good restaurants in Galway City for steak? Any ideas.

Not sure if it's too late and I have to say that I haven't been out specifically for a steak in a good while but I'm a big fan of Kai, http://kaicaferestaurant.com

TICKLE_ME_ELMO · 11-12-2016 11:41PM

b.gud wrote: »

Not sure if it's too late and I have to say that I haven't been out specifically for a steak in a good while but I'm a big fan of Kai, http://kaicaferestaurant.com

Not too late, I'm thinking about getting someone a voucher for Christmas, one very fussy person who only eats steak when out, so need somewhere that does a good steak.

Thanks for the recommendation. I'll have a look.

pickarooney · 11-12-2016 11:49PM

Am I thick or is something wrong with Netflix?
I installed it on a tablet and searched for a few things but tapping on the results brings up other stuff.

For example I type in True Romance and down the left are
true romance
True romance director's cut
Cracker: true romance

No matter which one I select it bring up pulp fiction and Jackie brown and a load of irrelevant stuff

Also, the picture quality is pretty poor, about 480p

TICKLE_ME_ELMO · 11-12-2016 11:52PM

pickarooney wrote: »

Am I thick or is something wrong with Netflix?
I installed it on a tablet and searched for a few things but tapping on the results brings up other stuff.

For example I type in True Romance and down the left are
true romance
True romance director's cut
Cracker: true romance

No matter which one I select it bring up pulp fiction and Jackie brown and a load of irrelevant stuff

It's because True Romance, and the other ones listed beside it, are not on Netflix, so it gives you a list of "similar" things that are available.

b.gud · 11-12-2016 11:56PM

TICKLE_ME_ELMO wrote: »

Not too late, I'm thinking about getting someone a voucher for Christmas, one very fussy person who only eats steak when out, so need somewhere that does a good steak.

Thanks for the recommendation. I'll have a look.

http://kirwanslane.com is another one to look at. It's a Seafood restaurant but they do Steaks and stuff as well and it's very nice

pickarooney · 12-12-2016 12:02AM

TICKLE_ME_ELMO wrote: »

It's because True Romance, and the other ones listed beside it, are not on Netflix, so it gives you a list of "similar" things that are available.

But why does it have the cracker episode listed at all? I didn't ask for it and they don't have it...

Aah, how about Cheddar?

O: Well, we don't get much call for it around here, sir.

C: Not much ca--It's the single most popular cheese in the world!

O: Not 'round here, sir.

C: (slight pause) and what IS the most popular cheese 'round hyah?

O: 'Illchester, sir.

C: IS it.

O: Oh, yes, it's staggeringly popular in this manusquire.

C: Is it.

O: It's our number one best seller, sir!

C: I see. Uuh... 'Illchester, eh?

O: Right, sir.

C: All right. Okay. 'Have you got any?' He asked, expecting the answer 'no'.

O: I'll have a look, sir.. nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnno.

TICKLE_ME_ELMO · 12-12-2016 12:04AM

pickarooney wrote: »

But why does it have the cracker episode listed at all? I didn't ask for it and they don't have it...

Because they give you anything that has the words you typed in. Say you can't remember the full title of what it is you want to search for, it gives you all the possible options, even the ones they don't have. It does seem rather pointless, but that's how it is.

Zzippy · 12-12-2016 12:54AM

b.gud wrote: »

Not sure if it's too late and I have to say that I haven't been out specifically for a steak in a good while but I'm a big fan of Kai, http://kaicaferestaurant.com

TICKLE_ME_ELMO wrote: »

Not too late, I'm thinking about getting someone a voucher for Christmas, one very fussy person who only eats steak when out, so need somewhere that does a good steak.

Thanks for the recommendation. I'll have a look.

What's your budget? Kai is amazing IMO, had a fantastic steak there last week, but it's pricy. Blakes on the Corner also do great steaks and are more budget-friendly if that's a consideration.

TICKLE_ME_ELMO · 12-12-2016 01:02AM

Zzippy wrote: »

What's your budget? Kai is amazing IMO, had a fantastic steak there last week, but it's pricy. Blakes on the Corner also do great steaks and are more budget-friendly if that's a consideration.

I think I was looking at Blakes.... or something on the Corner.... They have steak section on their menu and you can choose cut, how it's cooked, sauces, sides etc.etc.
I would probably be looking at covering a decent meal for 2 so maybe €50-75ish.