The A/R Off Topic Thread

RacoonQueen

Brianderunner wrote: »

We may be witnessing the finest performance in irish sporting history from mcilroy in the us open, and rte show the gaa first on the sports news :rolleyes:

Probably because golf isn't a real sport.

Brianderunner

thetonynator wrote: »

Wish RTE would spend some of the licence fee on the rights to the majors instead of on Ryan Tubridy's salary. :mad:

http://www.fromsportcom.com/v-2/8/142/v-294302.html

There you go, don't blame me if your wrecked tomorrow

thetonynator

copacetic wrote: »

That would cost in the region of 100 times his salary. Prob not great value.

Ah I'd say it'd be worth it occasionally!

Brianderunner wrote: »

http://www.fromsportcom.com/v-2/8/142/v-294302.html

There you go, don't blame me if your wrecked tomorrow

You sir, are a legend.

Pherekydes

RacoonQueen wrote: »

Probably because golf isn't a real sport.

There's "Sports" Star of the Year award right there.

Pisco Sour

Can any computer geeks out there (Robinph maybe?) tell me how I can input a photo into a post on boards.ie? Anytime I try to do it I can only get links to the photos in my posts. How can I do it that the actual photo is seen in the post?

RayCun

You need to use the IMG tag in the same way as you use the for bold text etc

You must use the direct link to the image file (ie. the URL you enter must end in a .jpg or .bmp or .png, etc etc.)

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Pisco Sour

RayCun wrote: »

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If you want to input a photo from your computer so it is seen in the post can this be done? Or does it only work for photos that are already on the internet and have a link?

RayCun

04072511 wrote: »

If you want to input a photo from your computer so it is seen in the post can this be done? Or does it only work for photos that are already on the internet and have a link?

Have to be on the net, I think, otherwise you can only add as an attachment

Brianderunner

04072511 wrote: »

If you want to input a photo from your computer so it is seen in the post can this be done? Or does it only work for photos that are already on the internet and have a link?

Get a free account with photobucket, that's what i do.

Krusty_Clown

04072511 wrote: »

If you want to input a photo from your computer so it is seen in the post can this be done? Or does it only work for photos that are already on the internet and have a link?

You can add a photo as an attachment (see the [Manage Attachments] button when writing a post). After uploading the photo and before clicking [Submit Reply] in the Attachment not found.


But it will also have an 'attached images' table, like this \/

Pisco Sour

Brilliant stuff Krusty. That seems to work. Now what is a quick pain free way of making a photo smaller in size so that when I input it into my posts on boards it comes out at a reasonable size rather than enormous?

Krusty_Clown

04072511 wrote: »

Brilliant stuff Krusty. That seems to work. Now what is a quick pain free way of making a photo smaller in size so that when I input it into my posts on boards it comes out at a reasonable size rather than enormous?

It depends on your Operating system. If you're using Windows XP, I would just use the Windows XP PowerToy Image resizer. If you're using Vista/Win7, someone has created an equivalent tool: Image Resizer. Once installed, you can just right click any image in Explorer and choose the size you wish to resize the image to.

Alternatively, you could upload the Image to a service like pix.ie or Flickr, and then from the interface choose the size of photo you want to share, and copy the appropriate URL.

Pisco Sour

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

It depends on your Operating system. If you're using Windows XP, I would just use the Windows XP PowerToy Image resizer. If you're using Vista/Win7, someone has created an equivalent tool: Image Resizer. Once installed, you can just right click any image in Explorer and choose the size you wish to resize the image to.

Alternatively, you could upload the Image to a service like pix.ie or Flickr, and then from the interface choose the size of photo you want to share, and copy the appropriate URL.

Thanks.

Actually came across this site.

http://www.shrinkpictures.com/

Quick and painless. Just what I was looking for me. Does the job anyway.

Woddle

I really hope Kirilenko makes it to the next round

gerard65

Woddle wrote: »

I really hope Kirilenko makes it to the next round

I had to google 'Kirilenko' to see who she is! So I assume its her tennis ability your supporting:pac:

donothoponpop

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

You can add a photo as an attachment (see the [Manage Attachments] button when writing a post). After uploading the photo and before clicking [Submit Reply] in the Attachment not found.


But it will also have an 'attached images' table, like this \/

Woddle wrote: »

I really hope Kirilenko makes it to the next round

Thank you Krusty, thank you Woddle. After years this forum finally proves its worth.

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gerard65

I'd love to see her playing tennis in that outfit. If fact, if all ladies tennis was played in that kind of outfit it would be actually worth watching:pac:

Krusty_Clown

I don't see what all these picture of Kirilenko have to do with running?






Wait, here's a picture of her running:

shels4ever

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

I don't see what all these picture of Kirilenko have to do with running?






Wait, here's a picture of her running:

Nice....ehhh form....

Woddle

Woddle wrote: »

I really hope Kirilenko makes it to the next round

She lost

Woddle

I thought I'd be in bed by now but Cold play are just rocking it, never really had alot of time for them before.

moondrizzle

TheRoadRunner wrote: »

Anybody elses hayfever kicking the crap out of them?

This actually works:

Start the day with a Xyzal before breakfast (or whatever other antihistamine you feel works a little).

Wait a little and then wash one Actifed tablet down with 2 or 3 spoons of Benylin Cough Medicne (Not the non-drowzy!) It should contain Diphenhydramine hydrochloride as the main ingredient. These are both available over the counter without prescription. These two can be taken again later if symptoms return.


Nasal sprays are dirty and they make my symptoms wild and unpredictable, so I avoid them.

The old reliable injection works well for about two weeks and then symptoms come rushing back full-force. Plus the risks involved with this treatment are too great so this should also be avoided.

When it comes to the eyes, I know it's hard but just don't ****ing rub them!!! If they get itchy or sore relieve them by wiping them with a cold, wet tissue or something like that, just not toilet paper! and not too hard! just wipe the edges of the eylids from the inside out.
And when you do rub your eyes with your hands and they get big and sore, bathe them with cotton-wool soaked in hot water mixed with a pinch of salt. Do this at least twice a day if the eyes get bad!

I know that there are many different types of hayfever, and all this could be useless to someone else, but for me this is a lifesaver and it at least worth a try.

ecoli

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

I don't see what all these picture of Kirilenko have to do with running?

Wait, here's a picture of her running:

Its the Off topic thread ya dont need her running



But very much approve none the less:D

gerard65

College exam results out this morning. Four distinctions, three merits and a pass.
WAHOO:D:D
I even got a merit in maths.:eek: How I don't know.

copacetic

Well done that man...

opus

Have to admit I'm somewhat embarrassed to come from the same county as these boyos

Healy-Rae won TV show after 3600 dail calls

tHE vAGGABOND

Have to admit I'm somewhat embarrassed to come from the same county as these boyos

I can really see him throwing a fit, like the girl in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory..

"But I want to win the competition Daddy, and I want it NOW!"

TFBubendorfer

opus wrote: »

Have to admit I'm somewhat embarrassed to come from the same county as these boyos

Healy-Rae won TV show after 3600 dail calls

Tell me about it, I still live in the same constituency. :mad::(:eek:

ThisRegard

Did you hear him this morning on Newstalk, talk about a brass neck, but the sad thing is some people will think he's great because of it, how else can you explain he and his familys popularity.

couerdelion

ThisRegard wrote: »

Did you hear him this morning on Newstalk, talk about a brass neck, but the sad thing is some people will think he's great because of it, how else can you explain he and his familys popularity.

What did he say? I was in work before the interview came on.