I’m sure not all Irish people sound like that, and I’ve encountered other English-speakers with that “s” sound. I don’t know what causes it but they should all stop.

It’s an Irish accent, maybe a posh one. Liverpool accents do “s” in a similar way.

The way things are going, one night of killings per year would bring the murder rate down. An improvement.

I want to destroy my neighbour over his goddamned wind chimes, so yes.

Why assume Davis is hurting for cash?

This museum was a major highlight of my trip to NYC. If you get the chance to go, don’t miss it.

It was a struggle to get through the piece because the writing is so bad.

Everyone, making great stock can be SO simple. You never need to use store bought. What you do is: Make your stock in the oven overnight. I stick with just bones and water but you can add veg and herbs or whatever as you wish. Use a covered ovenproof dish, 10-12 hours at 200F. You will get a beautifully clear, rich…

The problem with this advice is schools often don’t do shit, other than let the bully know there was a complaint, which just makes things worse for the target.

Canada, too, will have to face their racist underbelly, one that fawns over our Tea Party movement and wears confederate Tshirts to celebrate the ‘white American culture’ and all the toxic elements that come with it

I thought Aussie TV was all cooking and real estate shows now?

I think they go straight to blackmailing their school friends for nude pics?

Y’all need to see this fine Australian film:

I’ve been out of it for almost 2 years now. But I’ve followed it a bit (negotations are always covered by my local media) and it’s going right down the shitter. Academics have written papers about how bad this one local is.

Semi-related: When my last job was cut and I was laid off, I was all business. Zero emotional display. The whole process actually took a few months and it started bugging people that I wasn’t giving up any feelings. I’m female and I’m sure that played into expectations. I was supposed to be all “I’ll miss you guys”…

Eh, I was a public sector union member for 11 years and they were TERRIBLE at negotiating. With every contract, employees got LESS in pay (tiny increases that did not keep pace with inflation), benefits, security, etc. This was because management was quite willing to play hard ball and let a long bitter strike happen…

It seems to be an issue in any city where you have a shot at getting a job.

Since we’re talking money, meaning #1 applies, so let’s see your math.