28 Feb 05
Originally posted by darvlayYes. You've stated an incomplete idea. It is an insult
Need I say more?
to all people who believe in the superiority of Complete Ideas.
The Oscars Suck Big D..k
Now we have a Complete (if censored) Idea, one which more
accurately expresses the qualitative status of the Oscar awards
ceremony.
😉
Nemesio
28 Feb 05
Originally posted by darvlayI am in total agreement with you here bud. The wife is out at a friends house with twelve other gals watching the Oscars. I thing that we have pumped about $150 bucks in wine shrimp and what not to celebrate the film industry giving themselves a handjob.
Need I say more?
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28 Feb 05
Originally posted by rapalla7Total agreement. I'd rather see plumbers and garbage collectors get awards every year than the Hollywood elite.
I am in total agreement with you here bud. The wife is out at a friends house with twelve other gals watching the Oscars. I thing that we have pumped about $150 bucks in wine shrimp and what not to celebrate the film industry giving themselves a handjob.
Mike
28 Feb 05
Which was better gone with the wind or the wizard of Oz? Goes back a lot further then that. The wizard of oz has better ticket sales, has sold more copies on video/dvd, has been reran on tv more times, and is loved by more people, but who won? The freacking long drawn out, racist pile of overacted crap gone with the wind. "O it was just the best movie ever, why that incourable mr butler through a quick cuss word in". I can cuss too, but frankly my dear, who gives a damn?
I knew jamie fox would win, I have'nt even watched the oscars. I already know he won, it's so darned obvious.
When a science fiction movie wins best picture, please tell me and I'll pretend I care about the oscars.
Nyxie
28 Feb 05
Originally posted by NyxieOK but GWTW was about rich people, way more interesting than the plebs in Oz, these people were the movers and shakers!🙄
Which was better gone with the wind or the wizard of Oz? Goes back a lot further then that. The wizard of oz has better ticket sales, has sold more copies on video/dvd, has been reran on tv more times, and is loved by more people, but who won? The freacking long drawn out, racist pile of overacted crap gone with the wind. "O it was just the best movie ever, w ...[text shortened]... tion movie wins best picture, please tell me and I'll pretend I care about the oscars.
Nyxie
28 Feb 05
Originally posted by NyxieYou should be a film critic!!
Which was better gone with the wind or the wizard of Oz? Goes back a lot further then that. The wizard of oz has better ticket sales, has sold more copies on video/dvd, has been reran on tv more times, and is loved by more people, but who won? The freacking long drawn out, racist pile of overacted crap gone with the wind. "O it was just the best movie ever, w ...[text shortened]... tion movie wins best picture, please tell me and I'll pretend I care about the oscars.
Nyxie
28 Feb 05
Originally posted by Bobla45Alas, they do: http://www.iphe.org.uk/news/oct98_1.html
Total agreement. I'd rather see plumbers and garbage collectors get awards every year than the Hollywood elite.
They are just not televised. And there's the trick.
By all means have these award things, with 'nice' statues, tears and the like. But get them out of the media. They are industry awards, from the industry to the industry, and should only be of interest to people of the industry.
Alas, as long as people turn on the goggle-box to watch such tripe it will continue. Vote with your remotes. Please.
28 Feb 05
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Originally posted by NemesioThank you, thank you all. I will just cut and paste a little something here that will give you all an idea of what kind of hero's plumbers are.............
I nominate Rapalla7 to win the 2004 Piumber of the Year Award.
Do you accept, Mike? SPEECH SPEECH SPEECH!
Nemesio
Why is Plumbing Important?
Protecting Community Health
Plumbers protect community health primarily by providing clean drinking water, which is free of contaminants, and safely removing wastes generated in ablution and food preparation areas.
Regulations:
Plumbers are highly skilled individuals who are trained in the latest technology, Standards and regulations.
The legally enforceable guidelines under which plumbing work is undertaken are not determined randomly; rather they have been developed over a long period of time from experience.
They ensure that water is delivered at the required volume and pressure for us to enjoy and that waste is disposed of effectively.
Those regulations also ensure that unpleasant sewerage smells do not intrude into our homes or worse still that raw sewerage does not back up into our homes or yards.
Cross Connections:
Plumbers ensure that dangerous cross connections do not occur and poison our drinking water.
There have been incidences of people becoming sick or even dying after drinking contaminated water.
Plumbers are trained in the identification for high hazard areas and the installation of air gaps and backflow prevention devices should be maintained regularly to ensure their consistent, efficient and safe operation.
Simple cases of backflow can occur through faulty plumbing installations, using garden pesticide sprays or leaving hoses in chemicals used in the industry or agriculture etc.
Approved Products:
Just as there are legal guidelines controlling the way plumbers do their work, there are also legal requirements controlling the products they install.
All plumbing fixtures and fittings must meet stringent manufacturing guidelines. This is to ensure that they actually do what they promise to do without causing harm.
It is ironic that while it is not illegal to sell a product that has not been approved or does not comply with the standards, it is illegal to install it.
Once again there are real reasons why you should only use approved products.
Protecting the Environment:
Plumbers protect the environment by safely removing wastes and reducing the impact of the community's need on natural resources.
Stormwater:
When stormwater enters the sewerage system, the treatment plant can not cope with the excess water. This results in raw sewerage being pumped into the sea or rivers untreated.
These illegal connections are usually found as a result of home handyman activities where the person doing the work does not understand the ramifications of their actions.
Local Government undertake smoke testing of their sewerage systems to identify illegal stormwater connections and require the homeowner to have a licensed person rectify the problem.
Stormwater First Flush Division:
Stormwater rightly drains into the catchment systems for our creeks and rivers. Unfortunately it also takes with it many pollutants arising from our modern way of life (eg. chemicals from car washes or grease from truck stops and wash down waste from industry etc).
Plumbers can install first flush diversion systems to trap the initial stormwater containing the pollutants and allow the remaining stormwater to drain off naturally. Contained wastes can then be disposed of properly thus protecting the waterways.
Domestic Treatment Plants:
Plumbers are trained in the correct installation and maintenance of domestic treatment plants used for the safe disposal of household/human wastewater.
Failure to maintain these plants properly results in the dispersal of raw sewerage and other contaminants into the environment.
Resource Management:
Master Plumbers are concerned with the effective management of our scarce natural resources. Efficient use of water can help save the environment and millions of dollars of tax payers money by not having to build new dams.
Master Plumbers have been specially trained to advise on efficient water usage. They can perform a water audit and identify where and how water can be saved.
As Local Governments charge for water on a consumption basis, more and more consumers will be looking for the opportunity to save more money through efficient water use.
28 Feb 05
Originally posted by rapalla7While I didn't take the time to read all of that, I do have this to say.
Thank you, thank you all. I will just cut and paste a little something here that will give you all an idea of what kind of hero's plumbers are.............
Why is Plumbing Important?
Protecting Community Health
Plumbers protect community health primarily by providing clean drinking water, which is free of contaminants, and safely removing wastes ...[text shortened]... onsumers will be looking for the opportunity to save more money through efficient water use.
I damn sure need a plumber from time to time, but I have NEVER needed anyone from Hollywood.