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  • #7552
    PTH2009
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38,885 ✭✭✭✭PTH2009


    jaykhunter wrote: »
    What kind of stuff are u using it for that makes your life a bit easier?

    handy for turning on and off things without having to get up and to start playing music on spotify (amazon music for there customers). Few quiz games and stuff on it too

    Dont think my lighting setup would be able for Smart bulbs but imagine it would be handy for that


  • #7553
    gerrybbadd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,301 ✭✭✭✭gerrybbadd


    PTH2009 wrote: »
    handy for turning on and off things without having to get up and to start playing music on spotify (amazon music for there customers). Few quiz games and stuff on it too

    Dont think my lighting setup would be able for Smart bulbs but imagine it would be handy for that

    Handy for listening to the radio, stations from all over the world with Tunein as well.

    My wife loves Today FM, and you can create routines, so if i say, Alexa, Today - it will open Tunein and select Today FM.

    If i say Alexa, Living Room, it triggers my LED Ambilights to come on, surrounding the TV


  • #7554
    CastorTroy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,283 ✭✭✭✭CastorTroy


    For me it's a timer, alarm and Spotify player. Just has a bad habit of playing covers of songs you ask it to play or other songs by the same name. Have to specify the artist and even then it comes back with some instrumental version.


  • #7555
    JP Liz V1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 87,490 ✭✭✭✭JP Liz V1


    The Chosen One now at Spurs
    https://forumofgames.com/




  • #7556
    Omackeral
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,956 ✭✭✭✭Omackeral


    JP Liz V1 wrote: »
    The Chosen One now at Spurs

    Jeff Jarrett?


  • #7557
    PTH2009
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38,885 ✭✭✭✭PTH2009


    So what's the Christmas jumper of choice for you this year???

    Ordered a 'firefly fire house' one today and have another wwe one and a star wars one


  • #7558
    Omackeral
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,956 ✭✭✭✭Omackeral


    PTH2009 wrote: »
    So what's the Christmas jumper of choice for you this year???

    Legitimately ordered this the other day in a hoodie version :pac:

    Woman-Yelling-at-Cat-Meme-Ugly-Christmas-Sweater-T-Shirt.jpg


  • #7559
    Cherry_Cola
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,951 ✭✭✭Cherry_Cola


    Nice! Where did you pick that up? My buddy would love that!


  • #7560
    Furious-Red
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 15,133 Mod ✭✭✭✭Furious-Red


    Cherry_Cola wrote: »
    Nice! Where did you pick that up? My buddy would love that!

    I also want one :pac:


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  • #7561
    Lithium93_
    Registered Users Posts: 48,990 ✭✭✭✭Lithium93_


    So this has come and gone, and I'm still on a proverbial Cloud 9.
    Lithium93_ wrote: »
    Exam results were excellent today, ticket punched for graduating from NUIG in November.


  • #7562
    sky88
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,689 ✭✭✭sky88


    Lithium93_ wrote: »
    So this has come and gone, and I'm still on a proverbial Cloud 9.

    fair play lithium


  • #7563
    Pentecost
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,866 ✭✭✭Pentecost


    Lithium93_ wrote: »
    So this has come and gone, and I'm still on a proverbial Cloud 9.

    Fair play dude. I graduated from there too a good while ago.

    It's all downhill from here ;)


  • #7564
    PTH2009
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38,885 ✭✭✭✭PTH2009


    Philips Hue White and Colour Ambiance Starter Kit: Smart Bulb 3x Pack LED [E27 Edison Screw] Includes, Bridge (Works with Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple HomeKit) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01K1WP7Z4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_CjZ1DbS5DDFNV

    Can anyone explain the concept of smart bulbs like these ??

    Do they just work by connecting these bulbs to the bulb socket and using the app. Do u need a receiver plugged in to a power socket

    Do they have anything to do with houses power sockets and the switches for non smart bulbs


  • #7565
    Agent Coulson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 60,880 ✭✭✭✭Agent Coulson


    PTH2009 wrote: »
    Philips Hue White and Colour Ambiance Starter Kit: Smart Bulb 3x Pack LED [E27 Edison Screw] Includes, Bridge (Works with Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple HomeKit) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01K1WP7Z4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_CjZ1DbS5DDFNV

    Can anyone explain the concept of smart bulbs like these ??

    Do they just work by connecting these bulbs to the bulb socket and using the app. Do u need a receiver plugged in to a power socket

    Do they have anything to do with houses power sockets and the switches for non smart bulbs

    They work over wifi you need a hub you plug in and it connects to all the bulbs which when connected work as smart bulbs and if not connected just work at bulbs.

    I have them all over the house I find them great for creating atmosphere via changing colours, dimming or even a simple thing like connecting to them away from the house so I can turn them on or off via the app if I'm away and it looks like someone is in the house


  • #7566
    PTH2009
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38,885 ✭✭✭✭PTH2009


    Agent Coulson wrote: »
    They work over wifi you need a hub you plug in and it connects to all the bulbs which when connected work as smart bulbs and if not connected just work at bulbs.

    I have them all over the house I find them great for creating atmosphere via changing colours, dimming or even a simple thing like connecting to them away from the house so I can turn them on or off via the app if I'm away and it looks like someone is in the house

    I'm thinking of taking up that black friday offer but unsure of what style too buy (I have attached pics of my current bulb)

    Would having the light switch on the whole time be dangerous??. Obv use alexa or the app to turn off the actual bulb ??

    Edit Went with this one which doesn't include a hub but cost a lot less and hopefully a good way to start. Got it on a lightning deal for just under €30 delivered

    Smart LED Light Bulb WiFi B22 Bayonet Dimmable and Multicolor Works with Phone, Google Home and IFTTT, No Hub Required, TECKIN A19 60W Equivalent RGB Bulb 7.5W, with Schedule Function, 2 Pack https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07K1J1RDS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_h901Db7TNZE14


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  • #7567
    Agent Coulson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 60,880 ✭✭✭✭Agent Coulson


    10 years ago tonight is when Tiger Woods ex found out he was cheating chased him down the road and he crashed his car under the influence and his career when down the tubes for the guts of those 10 years.


  • #7568
    PTH2009
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38,885 ✭✭✭✭PTH2009


    Agent Coulson wrote: »
    10 years ago tonight is when Tiger Woods ex found out he was cheating chased him down the road and he crashed his car under the influence and his career when down the tubes for the guts of those 10 years.

    Jesus having a wife looking like that

    The one he done was dirt with must be of been something else


  • #7569
    Agent Coulson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 60,880 ✭✭✭✭Agent Coulson


    PTH2009 wrote: »
    Jesus having a wife looking like that

    The one he done was dirt with must be of been something else

    There was a lot more than one more like one in every town, city and Country he played in.


  • #7570
    Lithium93_
    Registered Users Posts: 48,990 ✭✭✭✭Lithium93_


    And his shenanigans wound up being used/mentioned by Steel Panther in their song Just Like Tiger Woods off their 2011 album Balls Out.


  • #7571
    Agent Coulson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 60,880 ✭✭✭✭Agent Coulson


    ET returns to Elliot



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  • #7572
    sky88
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,689 ✭✭✭sky88


    Am i the only one who thinks ET is one of the most overrated movies of all time


  • #7573
    SureYWouldntYa
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,772 ✭✭✭SureYWouldntYa


    Preparing an answer for an exam around doing business ethically, lecturer is mad for us to use our own examples so I'll be using WWE in Saudi Arabia as an example of how not to do business :pac:

    Between that and the Stephanie quote about how philanthropy is the future of marketing, my paper will be distinct at least


  • #7574
    Lithium93_
    Registered Users Posts: 48,990 ✭✭✭✭Lithium93_


    SureYWouldntYa wrote: »
    Preparing an answer for an exam around doing business ethically, lecturer is mad for us to use our own examples so I'll be using WWE in Saudi Arabia as an example of how not to do business :pac:

    Between that and the Stephanie quote about how philanthropy is the future of marketing, my paper will be distinct at least

    That would be an interesting read, at least from the lecturers point of view...


  • #7575
    SureYWouldntYa
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,772 ✭✭✭SureYWouldntYa


    Lithium93_ wrote: »
    That would be an interesting read, at least from the lecturers point of view...

    It should differentiate my script from the other 120 anyway. Another good point to be made on the independent contractor situation as well


  • #7576
    PTH2009
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38,885 ✭✭✭✭PTH2009


    Following the boxing on my phone

    Is this a revival of sorts for the sport or just the usual hype when theres a big fight on ???


  • #7577
    Agent Coulson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 60,880 ✭✭✭✭Agent Coulson


    It's time for Die Hard!


  • #7578
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 24,974 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    Agent Coulson wrote: »
    It's time for Die Hard!

    Great Christmas movie


  • #7579
    JP Liz V1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 87,490 ✭✭✭✭JP Liz V1


    Agent Coulson wrote: »
    It's time for Die Hard!

    yippee-ki-yay.jpg

    Hope ye all have a great Christmas

    tenor.gif?itemid=10612911
    https://forumofgames.com/




  • #7580
    Nerdkiller1991
    Registered Users Posts: 3,999 ✭✭✭Nerdkiller1991


    If you want REAL Christmas movies, might I suggest Eyes Wide Shut?


  • #7581
    PTH2009
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38,885 ✭✭✭✭PTH2009


    Happy Christmas to all here

    https://youtu.be/aV-eP8K6bhw

    Has to be the most cringy song ever and written by a grown man


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  • #7582
    JP Liz V1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 87,490 ✭✭✭✭JP Liz V1


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYIVYxZOWwo


    maxresdefault.jpg
    https://forumofgames.com/




  • #7583
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 24,974 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    JP Liz V1 wrote: »
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYIVYxZOWwo


    maxresdefault.jpg

    Happy Christmas to you too Liz.


  • #7584
    PTH2009
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38,885 ✭✭✭✭PTH2009


    The Big 30 today

    Jesus time is flying and I just can't get my head around I lived my 20s and now its onto the next chapter. Hopefully more successful and lucky in some of lifes tough aspects. My gig bucket list was emptied almost entirely during my 20s but for whomever I didnt see it will surely be carried over to the 30s+ lol


  • #7585
    sky88
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,689 ✭✭✭sky88


    PTH2009 wrote: »
    The Big 30 today

    Jesus time is flying and I just can't get my head around I lived my 20s and now its onto the next chapter. Hopefully more successful and lucky in some of lifes tough aspects. My gig bucket list was emptied almost entirely during my 20s but for whomever I didnt see it will surely be carried over to the 30s+ lol

    Happy birthday good sir

    It’s mad I’m 31 now and I’m still feel like 22 was yesterday and when I hear people say there 33 or something I’m like there way older than me but then I remember


  • #7586
    Cherry_Cola
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,951 ✭✭✭Cherry_Cola


    Turn 32 in a little over a week and 2020 is gonna be a great one hopefully!

    Moving to the US at the start of Feb, releasing an album with my band just before I go also and we signed a nice deal with a Netflix show where a main character will be wearing our shirt, should be interesting to see how that drums up some interest for us when it launches :D


  • #7587
    JP Liz V1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 87,490 ✭✭✭✭JP Liz V1


    PTH2009 wrote: »
    The Big 30 today

    Jesus time is flying and I just can't get my head around I lived my 20s and now its onto the next chapter. Hopefully more successful and lucky in some of lifes tough aspects. My gig bucket list was emptied almost entirely during my 20s but for whomever I didnt see it will surely be carried over to the 30s+ lol

    Happy Birthday
    https://forumofgames.com/




  • #7588
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 24,974 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    PTH2009 wrote: »
    The Big 30 today

    Jesus time is flying and I just can't get my head around I lived my 20s and now its onto the next chapter. Hopefully more successful and lucky in some of lifes tough aspects. My gig bucket list was emptied almost entirely during my 20s but for whomever I didnt see it will surely be carried over to the 30s+ lol

    Happy birthday man. You don’t look a day over 21.


  • #7589
    Pentecost
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,866 ✭✭✭Pentecost


    sky88 wrote: »
    Happy birthday good sir

    It’s mad I’m 31 now and I’m still feel like 22 was yesterday and when I hear people say there 33 or something I’m like there way older than me but then I remember

    I'm rapidly heading for 40 so I keep telling myself there's no major difference between 30 and 40. Except you start to get fatter and slower despite your best efforts :p


  • #7590
    Lithium93_
    Registered Users Posts: 48,990 ✭✭✭✭Lithium93_


    Pentecost wrote: »
    I'm rapidly heading for 40 so I keep telling myself there's no major difference between 30 and 40. Except you start to get fatter and slower despite your best efforts :p

    Life begins at 40 or so I've been told over the years.

    But then it's all ahead of me, might as well make the most of what's left of my 20's :pac:


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  • #7591
    CastorTroy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,283 ✭✭✭✭CastorTroy


    Watching The Longest Yard. Weird seeing Khali running and just moving in general


  • #7592
    JP Liz V1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 87,490 ✭✭✭✭JP Liz V1


    All the best for 2020
    https://forumofgames.com/




  • #7593
    Lithium93_
    Registered Users Posts: 48,990 ✭✭✭✭Lithium93_


    Kinda wish I hadn't opened Twitter this morning

    https://twitter.com/RTE2fm/status/1214456676910276609
    We are deeply saddened to announce the death of our dear friend & colleague Larry Gogan. RIP Larry x


  • #7594
    JP Liz V1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 87,490 ✭✭✭✭JP Liz V1


    Lithium93_ wrote: »
    Kinda wish I hadn't opened Twitter this morning

    https://twitter.com/RTE2fm/status/1214456676910276609

    Gaybo, Marion and now Larry :( RIP
    https://forumofgames.com/




  • #7595
    Lithium93_
    Registered Users Posts: 48,990 ✭✭✭✭Lithium93_


    JP Liz V1 wrote: »
    Gaybo, Marion and now Larry :( RIP

    Once in a generation/lifetime talents, you gotta wonder who's coming through as the old school either call it a day, or sadly shuffle off this mortal coil.

    Surely there's got to be some diamonds in the rough waiting to be discovered. Then again, radio is a different beast these days compared to when Gaybo, Marion & Larry were in their prime.


  • #7596
    PTH2009
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38,885 ✭✭✭✭PTH2009


    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=112285254#post112285254

    started this thread in Rock & Metal and it might be of interest to some here. Memories of the golden days of music channels like Kerrang, Scuzz, MTV2 etc


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  • #7597
    Lord TSC
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 42,602 Mod ✭✭✭✭Lord TSC


    I'm trying to get my head around shares and stuff. Just for some fun, nothing serious.

    And since WWE's stock dropped 25% last night, but Mania season is coming, I thought "**** it, why not". I don't really know a lot about stock, and I'm only playing round with €90.

    But long story short, I now own a part of WWE :P I don't expect to make much (hell, I could make a loss) but I find it hilarious I know am a very, very, very, very small part-owner of the company I've followed for 25 years :D


  • #7598
    PTH2009
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38,885 ✭✭✭✭PTH2009


    Lord TSC wrote: »
    I'm trying to get my head around shares and stuff. Just for some fun, nothing serious.

    And since WWE's stock dropped 25% last night, but Mania season is coming, I thought "**** it, why not". I don't really know a lot about stock, and I'm only playing round with €90.

    But long story short, I now own a part of WWE :P I don't expect to make much (hell, I could make a loss) but I find it hilarious I know am a very, very, very, very small part-owner of the company I've followed for 25 years :D

    Vince is your boss ha

    Going to Hamburg next Thursday for 3 days for a stag and then the day after I get back I'm going to Tenacuous D in the 3arena


  • #7599
    Lithium93_
    Registered Users Posts: 48,990 ✭✭✭✭Lithium93_


    Would he not be Vince's boss? As far as my knowledge goes, isn't he's held accountable/held to account by stockholders/his board of directors.


  • #7600
    PTH2009
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38,885 ✭✭✭✭PTH2009


    Jesus the prices for superbowl tickets is insane
    Average price is $10000 or something


  • #7601
    Cherry_Cola
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,951 ✭✭✭Cherry_Cola


    I've been offered corp box seats at an XFL game in Seattle in two weeks. Never been a fan of the stop/start nature of American football but might give it a go. Moving in just over a week, apartment sorted right next to the Space Needle so I'm super excited :D Tonnes to sort before then though!


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