sidcow Posted November 4, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted November 4, 2020 Are Americans all on drugs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 18 minutes ago, sidcow said: Are Americans all on drugs? Pretty much. Have you seen their tv adverts? Seems like 90% medication based. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's Your Round Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 29 minutes ago, sidcow said: Are Americans all on drugs? There’s a massive opioid crisis with millions of people hooked on prescription opioids and synthetics like fentanyl. Just adds further fuel to the inferno that is the U S of A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted November 4, 2020 Moderator Share Posted November 4, 2020 On 23/10/2020 at 16:43, HanoiVillan said: hth I think it's amazing that even though they lived millions of years ago, we know what they were called. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted November 4, 2020 Author VT Supporter Share Posted November 4, 2020 9 hours ago, A'Villan said: That's why businesses today practice the teachings found in writings by ancients, like Miyamoto Musashi the samurai, or Sun Tzu the ancient Chinese general In the fantasies of management theorists. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A'Villan Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 3 minutes ago, mjmooney said: In the fantasies of management theorists. I'll be honest I'm not sure I'm grasping your message as it's intended. It kind of irks me that business is envisioned through the eyes of combat and warfare philosophy. I liked the post because one of the best responses to someone projecting a misled interpretation onto someone else I've heard is.. "That's your fantasy, not mine" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted November 4, 2020 Author VT Supporter Share Posted November 4, 2020 I studied management theory for my MSc. All that Sun Tzu stuff. Utter twaddle. The entire pseudo-discipline is one that I despise (almost as much as universities having departments dedicated to theology). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A'Villan Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 3 hours ago, mjmooney said: I studied management theory for my MSc. All that Sun Tzu stuff. Utter twaddle. The entire pseudo-discipline is one that I despise (almost as much as universities having departments dedicated to theology). Well I'll be. Theories about best practice for management strategy as a science subject? Not that I assume to know your reasoning, but I don't really blame you for being disinterested by it all, it's hardly a guide to leading a fulfilling and meaningful existence. That said, it's not really a pseudo discipline, his rules and instructions are fairly sound in holding true to their purpose. Rules for warfare and engaging enemies. Obviously they are not all encompassing and can't cover all strategies to adopt and pitfalls to avoid, they are merely his musings on how one can navigate conflict. I've personally never held Sun Tzu in as high esteem as he's given by many people who've read his work, but Miyamoto Musashi definitely changed my life attitude and outlook. As for theology, I can't really relate to your disapproval. At worst it's storytelling which is all too frequently misconstrued and taken out of context. That's a fault of the people who misrepresent it and who do atrocious and absurd things as a consequence, rather than theology itself being a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 People go on about the cost of football matches, or video games, but fireworks must has by far the worst cost to entertainment ratio by a mile. Why do people bother? If you really want to see some you can probably look at the window and watch someone else’s, or go for a little drive to high ground. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 Why can't the bake off contestants change clothes? This week's episode they were sweating like mad on day one but had to wear the same gear on day two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 4 minutes ago, Genie said: People go on about the cost of football matches, or video games, but fireworks must has by far the worst cost to entertainment ratio by a mile. Why do people bother? If you really want to see some you can probably look at the window and watch someone else’s, or go for a little drive to high ground. In the smoky, cold light of the morning, I might calm down, but right now I feel like all of my neighbours that have been letting them off for about 3 hours straight should be executed. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 1 minute ago, Davkaus said: In the smoky, cold light of the morning, I might calm down, but right now I feel like all of my neighbours that have been letting them off for about 3 hours straight should be executed. I’m very lucky that my dog really doesn’t give a shit about the noise. In fact he’s positively nonplussed. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seat68 Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 9 minutes ago, Davkaus said: In the smoky, cold light of the morning, I might calm down, but right now I feel like all of my neighbours that have been letting them off for about 3 hours straight should be executed. They, and my neighbours, are all words removed. My dog is close to throwing up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted November 5, 2020 Author VT Supporter Share Posted November 5, 2020 8 minutes ago, Genie said: I’m very lucky that my dog really doesn’t give a shit about the noise. In fact he’s positively nonplussed. We've had several cats over the years, and none of them were ever particularly bothered. In fact one of them actually liked to sit in the window and watch the fireworks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheltenham_villa Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 When people speak multiple languages, what language do they dream in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's Your Round Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 18 minutes ago, cheltenham_villa said: When people speak multiple languages, what language do they dream in? Generally the dominant language, at least that’s what I’ve been told from multilingual colleagues. It’s a disappointing answer really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's Your Round Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 1 hour ago, mjmooney said: We've had several cats over the years, and none of them were ever particularly bothered. In fact one of them actually liked to sit in the window and watch the fireworks. My cats have been fairly relaxed about it all tonight, as long as I’m around they seem to feel safe. Walk off into a different room and they follow me though. They don’t like them, but seem to know there’s no threat. Me on the other hand, I wonder why fireworks are still legal in 2020. They scare animals, pollute the environment, they’re dangerous and put even more pressure on A&E departments. And for what? A disappointing squeal, bang and some colours for a few seconds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 It would be good if someone invented minature fireworks, so you could have a fireworks' display in a model village. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 1 hour ago, cheltenham_villa said: When people speak multiple languages, what language do they dream in? The wife says she can dream in both but dreaming in English freaks her out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC_Hitz Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 7 hours ago, villa4europe said: The wife says she can dream in both but dreaming in English freaks her out My missus regularly dreams in English when it's to do with me or my family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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