Posts by Steve Barnes
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Meanwhile, back on the ranch slider with a side of blubber...
The oily one is implicatedQuestions also remained over why the SIS released the material (to Slater) with such urgency - four working days after receiving the request under the Official Information Act. Most requests are either rejected outright or take at least three weeks to action.
Like I mentioned earlier this is part of a dirty tricks campaign by the usual suspects.
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Hard on the heels of tales of woe, of homes lost and businesses destroyed it's good to know that NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club will not lose out when it comes to demolish the public grandstand at Addington, the structure was insured for close to $13 million and used only on two days a year.
A bit of a windfall at the races eh?. -
Are we really surprised that Adidas want their pound of flesh? The NZRU were the ones to dump CCC, who, just by chance, seem to have a sale on, 60% off
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Hard News: Science: it's complicated, in reply to James Bremner,
far more money has been spent on the agw side of the argument than by those who doubt the science behind agw. I have repeatedly seen the figure of $50 billion as the amount of money that has been spent on agw research over time.
Several things here. Denial is cheap, you let someone else do all the work and all you have to say is "I don't believe it" From your statement it seems that we have to spend much more before you guys take your heads out of the sand.
When your Mum said "Look at the mess you kids have made, clear it up" I guess you just sat back and said "It wasn't me, it was like that when I got here" not very grown up, eh?
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Hard News: The Orcon Great Blend 2011 in…, in reply to BenWilson,
Yup, much the same as actual dope. Price warring did seem to be beginning, just before it was canned.
So what interest has Hair Dunne got in the cashflow of gangs for him to be so determined to protect their patch?
Was he so impressed with the product he bought the company?. Shades of Victor Kiam?He first made his fortune as the President and CEO of Remington Products, which he famously purchased after his wife bought him his first electric shaver.
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Field Theory: All Blacks v South Africa…, in reply to Rob S,
I would like to see the drop goal devalued to either 1 or 2 points to turn it into a tie breaker and not an attacking option.
I would like to see the rules changed so you can't run with the ball or use your hands and play the game as God intended.
As for the jersey thing, it is all about greed, the same greed that killed the game as far as I am concerned.
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Yes, a great night out, I've had worse
As have these poor souls...
The worst gig we ever played: musicians on their on-stage lowsI don't think anyone in Shrewsbury was familiar with our work. There were four of us on stage, and four people in the audience, including the promoter, who was crying.
Ed Nash, Bombay Bicycle Club
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Hard News: An open thread while I'm down…, in reply to Rich of Observationz,
Fairly sure these ones are both gay, though.
Published just in time then.
Be sure to get them to confer their sexual preferences as soon as they arrive and make a note of it in the margin of your address book for future reference. -
I threw a Porcupine at a dart board once.
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4. 3 am is not the best time to throw a dinner party, especially after a hard night out.
5. When reaching for little used kitchen implements on top of the cupboard be sure to use a stepladder or some form of scaffolding.
6. When falling try to avoid sharp corners and animals.
7. When peeling vegetables always cut away from yourself.
8. If you ever have the occasion to call an ambulance try to remember to use a telephone, not a frying-pan full of hot oil.
9. Polished floors can be hazardous when covered in oil and blood.
(see tip 6)10. Beware of dogs displaying teeth, they may not be smiling.