It's PanDENmonium! [Off Topic Chat]

JamJamJamJam

This was posted in After Hours.. It's a video of a failed assassination attempt of a Bulgarian politician, Ahmed Dogan.

(A heads up - it's not that nice to watch, although there's nothing tooo bad in it)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfTnp39Xxw0

I know it sounds stupid because the guy just tried to kill a person, but I felt so uncomfortable watching him getting beaten up after. I'm also like that watching those police chase tv programmes too, y'know, when they catch the criminal that could easily have killed loads of people, and they fling them onto the bonnet of the car or whatever, I feel sorry for the criminal! I've really got to get my priorities in order...

jefreywithonef

I can see where you're coming from but it was hilarious to see the old man start whacking him with an umbrella just when things had calmed down a little. It was like something from a Simpsons episode.

Jamie Starr

Haha, it is more of a problem when people are wrongfully arrested and they try to resist arrest, because obviously no-one wants to be arrested when they've done nothing wrong, and usually get in a bit of a scrap as a result- the reason they had to rough up this fellow, (and I'm glad they did) was because he didn't want to be arrested and he also had two knives on him! He was out to do as much harm as he could, and there were no police around.

GoldFour4

What an absolutely awful assassin.

Cakes.

Two Door Cinema Club were amazing!

Wow!

Lightbulb Sun

I think the reaction of the security of bodyguards/politicians was understandable given the situation.

A major politician being assassinated isn't going to be taken to kindly and given the heat of the moment the aggression was a natural reaction. Not completely professional perhaps but I understand it.

It's too easy for some people to get too P.C about the situation watching from behind a computer screen.

degausserxo

jefreywithonef wrote: »

Bhuel!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3GJycgu-cs

Bhuel a Mhonz! S'been a while. How the hell are ya?

Robby91

Anyone up for some good, wholesome, mildly offensive* fun? If so, jump on IRC (how to, for the uninitiatied), and go to http://pyz.socialgamer.net/game.jsp - gimme a shout on IRC for game info.

*For those who don't know, it's an online version of Cards Against Humanity so mildly offensive may be stretching the truth :P

jefreywithonef

degausserxo wrote: »

Bhuel a Mhonz! S'been a while. How the hell are ya?

Táim go máith, et toi? (Been brushing up on my languages.)

wnolan1992

I'm having a problem with YouTube videos.

When I watch them embedded (like in STYA) there's no issue, but when I watch in YouTube proper they kind of stutter weirdly.

So far, I've tried clearing the cache, and disabling one version of Flash (for some reason I had 11 r31 and 11 r508 both active). This has made a little bit of difference, it's not as bad as it was, but it's still irritating...

Anyone any ideas?

Colm!

Maybe you're using YouTube's HTML5 player. Check http://www.youtube.com/html5 to see if you can disable it. If you're not, try the YouTube VLC addon for Chrome and see if that helps.

wnolan1992

Colm! wrote: »

Maybe you're using YouTube's HTML5 player. Check http://www.youtube.com/html5 to see if you can disable it. If you're not, try the YouTube VLC addon for Chrome and see if that helps.

Leaving the HTML5 trial sorted it out instantly.

You're a scholar and a gentleman.

Lightbulb Sun

What's the vlc yoke? It's a great media player.

Colm!

It replaces YouTube's Flash Player with an embedded VLC player. It's supposedly faster. I never got it to work myself though.
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/vlc-for-youtube/ablmclcliiiegfmpbkfhnhipoejclmel?hl=en

wnolan1992

Holy crap! I thought Beats were outrageously expensive and pointless...

http://www.thomann.de/ie/beyerdynamic_t1_hifi_kopfhoerer.htm

Do these come with a personal butler who'll put them on your head for you?! :eek:


EDIT: Ah here lads! Those aren't even the most expensive pair! €2000!!! Who spends that much on headphones?!

Lightbulb Sun

wnolan1992 wrote: »

Holy crap! I thought Beats were outrageously expensive and pointless...

http://www.thomann.de/ie/beyerdynamic_t1_hifi_kopfhoerer.htm

Do these come with a personal butler who'll put them on your head for you?! :eek:


EDIT: Ah here lads! Those aren't even the most expensive pair! €2000!!! Who spends that much on headphones?!

Beyrdynamics are incredible though, my friend has a 150 euro pair. You can hear the whole mix of a song in great detail.

wnolan1992

Lightbulb Sun wrote: »

Beyrdynamics are incredible though, my friend has a 150 euro pair. You can hear the whole mix of a song in great detail.

I've no doubt they're better than your average set of yokes from Argos, but... two grand for a pair? Really?! :P

Pigwidgeon

Contemplating getting my first tattoo soon. Many folks here have any? Care to share their experiences? :P

I've had an idea in my head for months now, just need to try and price it/get an artist who would be willing to draw it up for me.

marko93

wnolan1992 wrote: »

I've no doubt they're better than your average set of yokes from Argos, but... two grand for a pair? Really?! :P

People spend 2K on a TV and it's fine, but when it's on a different hobby it's instantly outrageous.

Should mention though, that's Summit-Fi. That's the top of range as regards to headphones, there's thousands and I mean thousands more spent on DACs and amps. Tis a hobby that, if you're really into your music and want every little detail, you invest the cash, like any other hobby, simple as.



Example, just in case you think I'm talking shíte

Diamond DAC IV plus: Starting price; $27995.
http://www.msbtech.com/products/platinumHome.php



Just to make sure, scroll down to the source section. See the damage.
http://www.head-fi.org/t/634201/battle-of-the-flagships-57-headphones-compared-update-hifiman-he-400-added-12-24-12




You also haven't seen these...
https://www.staxusa.com/stax-sr-009.html

Atavan-Halen

Well well well. If it isn't the den!

Atavan-Halen

Pigwidgeon wrote: »

Contemplating getting my first tattoo soon. Many folks here have any? Care to share their experiences? :P

I've had an idea in my head for months now, just need to try and price it/get an artist who would be willing to draw it up for me.

I have 8 now. It's not too bad getting tattooed! Everyone's experience is different though so just make sure you go the the artist you're most comfortable with.

wnolan1992

marko93 wrote: »

People spend 2K on a TV and it's fine, but when it's on a different hobby it's instantly outrageous.

Should mention though, that's Summit-Fi. That's the top of range as regards to headphones, there's thousands and I mean thousands more spent on DACs and amps. Tis a hobby that, if you're really into your music and want every little detail, you invest the cash, like any other hobby, simple as.



Example, just in case you think I'm talking shíte

Diamond DAC IV plus: Starting price; $27995.
http://www.msbtech.com/products/platinumHome.php



Just to make sure, scroll down to the source section. See the damage.
http://www.head-fi.org/t/634201/battle-of-the-flagships-57-headphones-compared-update-hifiman-he-400-added-12-24-12




You also haven't seen these...
https://www.staxusa.com/stax-sr-009.html

Well tbh, I think spending 2k on a TV is a bit mental too. :P

I'm sure they're all fantastic headphones, and if I had the money, I'd probably be the first to buy a set of them just to experience it, But I don't get why you'd spend 2k on a set of headphones when you could spend 1k and get a kick ass surround sound system AND a pair of top of the line headphones.

But each to their own I guess.

marko93

wnolan1992 wrote: »

Well tbh, I think spending 2k on a TV is a bit mental too. :P

I'm sure they're all fantastic headphones, and if I had the money, I'd probably be the first to buy a set of them just to experience it, But I don't get why you'd spend 2k on a set of headphones when you could spend 1k and get a kick ass surround sound system AND a pair of top of the line headphones.

But each to their own I guess.

Sometimes the headphones are there in place of a massive speaker set up. I myself have no problem investing money into it. The beyerdyanmic T1s you linked are actually on my hit list when funds allow. If you can, try it. Buy a decent set within your means and see for yourself :P (of course no promises you will, isn't for everyone)

Insect Overlord

Human slaves, in an insect nation...

Aoifey!

I actually have a decent sleeping pattern for the first time in years. This is weeeird.

wnolan1992

So I was randomly searching Amazon to find some 80's compilation CD's to give away as prizes, and I saw the following:



Now... how in the name of Zeus's BUTTHOLE, does it make sense that the CD (which they have to package and ship), costs more than the digital download?

DAFUQ like.

iamanengine

George Lee, sound man!

Screaminmidget

wnolan1992 wrote: »

So I was randomly searching Amazon to find some 80's compilation CD's to give away as prizes, and I saw the following:



Now... how in the name of Zeus's BUTTHOLE, does it make sense that the CD (which they have to package and ship), costs more than the digital download?

DAFUQ like.

Costs less surely?

wnolan1992

Screaminmidget wrote: »

Costs less surely?

Right you are.

Aoifey!

I will study tomorrow, I WILL!

iamanengine

Goes to library, watches The Walking Dead :cool:

iamanengine

So this is what I would look like if I was on South Park

wnolan1992

iamanengine wrote: »

So this is what I would look like if I was on South Park

Is there a site where you can get that done, or is that a pic from the actual show?

iamanengine

wnolan1992 wrote: »

Is there a site where you can get that done, or is that a pic from the actual show?

You make em yourself, it's actually pretty fun

http://www.sp-studio.de/

Jhcx

What is up with this weather where is the wind coming from? What is up with boards? I go way for a few weeks and everything changes.

Namlub

Jhcx wrote: »

What is up with this weather where is the wind coming from? What is up with boards? I go way for a few weeks and everything changes.

What has changed exactly?

wnolan1992

Jhcx wrote: »

What is up with this weather where is the wind coming from? What is up with boards? I go way for a few weeks and everything changes.

I got an email last night:

Dear wnolan1992,

In regard to your query about the apocalypse, we would respond with the following:

We apologise for any inconvenience caused by the apocalypse not happening on the 21st of December last. We regret that our calculations were slightly out. We wish to advise you that the apocalypse has been rescheduled for the 31st of January 2013. This will start with abnormal weather conditions and proceed from there.

Soz 4 getin it wrng bbz,
The Mayans,
xoxoxox

Jhcx

Namlub wrote: »

What has changed exactly?

They have changed the mobile site. added 2 new features and everything that was on the right is now on the left. Its not a big deal. Just it happened while i was away


@wnolan'92 Tell The mayans they can keep their weather. As long as my internet stays going i am happy.

iamanengine

Jhcx wrote: »

@wnolan'92 Tell The mayans they can keep their weather. As long as my internet stays going i am happy.

But without any sunshine how will teh interwebz grow?

wnolan1992

An Post's Track and Trace says my address is in Kerry...

It's not in Kerry.

iamanengine

Looks like there will be an Oxegen 2013, not sure if yay or nay, will have to see the line up. But with rumours of Elton John and Snoop Dogg to headline I don't ave high hopes!

Come on EP!!

wnolan1992

iamanengine wrote: »

Looks like there will be an Oxegen 2013, not sure if yay or nay, will have to see the line up. But with rumours of Elton John and Snoop Dogg to headline I don't ave high hopes!

Come on EP!!

Definitely Yay. Keep the scum away from EP. :P

iamanengine

wnolan1992 wrote: »

Definitely Yay. Keep the scum away from EP. :P

:O I am at a loss for words.

Good day to you sir!

:pac:

I'm hoping for the National to play anywhere, I'd give a crazy amount of money to see them live!

wnolan1992

iamanengine wrote: »

:O I am at a loss for words.

Good day to you sir!

:pac:

I'm hoping for the National to play anywhere, I'd give a crazy amount of money to see them live!

I better clarify.

Both festivals have their bad elements, but Oxegen just by it's target audience tends to attract more scumbags and amateur-hour teenagers. :P

Would love to go to EP again this year... Seeing the Undertones, Pulp and Arcade Fire there in '11 is still fresh in my memory. :P

iamanengine

wnolan1992 wrote: »

I better clarify.

Both festivals have their bad elements, but Oxegen just by it's target audience tends to attract more scumbags and amateur-hour teenagers. :P

Would love to go to EP again this year... Seeing the Undertones, Pulp and Arcade Fire there in '11 is still fresh in my memory. :P

Haha yeah I know, I was at Oxegen for '11 myself. It was grand but as you said, it's target audience can leave much to be desired :pac: Plus the direction it's taking in the bands it's getting is just not good.

So I'm hoping for a good EP line-up this year! I assure you I shall leave my scumbaggery at home

wnolan1992

iamanengine wrote: »

Haha yeah I know, I was at Oxegen for '11 myself. It was grand but as you said, it's target audience can leave much to be desired :pac: Plus the direction it's taking in the bands it's getting is just not good.

So I'm hoping for a good EP line-up this year! I assure you I shall leave my scumbaggery at home

Ah some scumbaggery is grand.

We came out of Arcade Fire on the Saturday night and sat on the grass just off to the side of the main stage waiting for the Chemical Brothers to start. Randomly some guy in the stereotypical scumbag gear comes over and we have a ten minute conversation with him about how he snuck in and was totally off his face. Lovely guy. :P

Then at Austra on the Sunday night, some dude was offering me meth. :pac:

One of the highlights was seeing someone (I think David O'Doherty) in the Comedy Tent, and he was just starting his set when he was like "Oh look, a guy rolling a joint in the front row. Jeez, I knew there was a relaxed vibe around here but come on like!".


Ah twas a good weekend.

I'd love Biffy Clyro to do EP though. T'would be savage.

Lightbulb Sun

Sounds like the first guy was just a decent guy dressed in a tracksuit.

wnolan1992

Lads... Did I completely miss the memo that said we're all going to follow American Football now?

The amount of people talking about the Superbowl who've never mentioned AF before is quite interesting...

Pigwidgeon

wnolan1992 wrote: »

Lads... Did I completely miss the memo that said we're all going to follow American Football now?

The amount of people talking about the Superbowl who've never mentioned AF before is quite interesting...

I was thinking the same thing. I reckon most of the people don't even know how it works.

My BF is mad about it, has been for years and the team he supports are in playing in London in September so I have to go. Why did he wait until after we'd bought tickets to tell me that matches are like 4 hours long? I thought they were like 90 minutes. I get to sit outside in the freezing cold in pretty much October for 4 hours. I think for revenge I'll make him go to a musical.

KamiKazeKitten

Pigwidgeon wrote: »

I was thinking the same thing. I reckon most of the people don't even know how it works.

My BF is mad about it, has been for years and the team he supports are in playing in London in September so I have to go. Why did he wait until after we'd bought tickets to tell me that matches are like 4 hours long? I thought they were like 90 minutes. I get to sit outside in the freezing cold in pretty much October for 4 hours. I think for revenge I'll make him go to a musical.

I worked at the AF game over here in Dublin.
Ridiculously, painfully, skull meltingly long and the Americans needed so much babysitting but... I was working in the Marine section