tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post2891061810397370359..comments2023-07-27T21:14:18.975+10:00Comments on The Magpie's Nest...: At last – gremlins defeated and The Pie is proud to present that promised report into the V8’s value to Townsville. Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-31800103906265565902013-11-29T14:05:55.344+10:002013-11-29T14:05:55.344+10:00I believe because the Pie master, Mr Mudoch chose ...I believe because the Pie master, Mr Mudoch chose the prodigy himself... The goon bag boy, the one with short hands.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-6684303480543510762013-11-29T14:03:28.657+10:002013-11-29T14:03:28.657+10:00The more ruthless you are at News, the bigger and ...The more ruthless you are at News, the bigger and higher you go.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-55521008715665043872013-11-28T18:23:17.046+10:002013-11-28T18:23:17.046+10:00Umm, just how can we break this news to you?
Ther...Umm, just how can we break this news to you?<br /><br />There are reasons why things are inadvertendtly published and then deleted ... so that you DON'T know what was said.<br /><br />Get it?The Pienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-92134295204212583022013-11-28T13:12:01.744+10:002013-11-28T13:12:01.744+10:00Do tell... What did it say? The deleted comment......Do tell... What did it say? The deleted comment....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-45721112788498816772013-11-28T07:31:25.561+10:002013-11-28T07:31:25.561+10:00You know you're getting old when after cutting...You know you're getting old when after cutting your hand on a old wire fence in the garden going to your Doctors nurse to get a Tetanus shot and you ask "When do i come back for my next one" then she replies "don't bother this one should see you out"John Nnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-53490471551410645922013-11-27T21:50:32.855+10:002013-11-27T21:50:32.855+10:00Seems someone's over-egging the cake a bit abo...Seems someone's over-egging the cake a bit about internal goings-on at the Astonisher, but from what The Pie can gather, Simpo Templeton's arrogance is continues to cause a few waves, to the extend that there have been quite a few complaints from the public about his stories. It has been strongly suggested that he's internally put a lot of noses out of joint because he is apparently The Pienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-64123607546256129912013-11-27T20:57:28.991+10:002013-11-27T20:57:28.991+10:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Former Bully Journonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-31221705807666322962013-11-27T16:58:12.591+10:002013-11-27T16:58:12.591+10:00Further to anon comments 25/11 re query for Cr Pat...Further to anon comments 25/11 re query for Cr Pat Ernest " did you vote to increase the funding by the Council to the Tsv 400 ... " There as been no reply in the positive or negative as yet.John nnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-26498645531184453402013-11-27T16:43:26.724+10:002013-11-27T16:43:26.724+10:00couldn't be that Jenny simply forgot where she...couldn't be that Jenny simply forgot where she parked after a sesh at the rubbitty rub the night before?<br /><br />Grumpynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-64227252463713397132013-11-27T16:37:17.367+10:002013-11-27T16:37:17.367+10:00BB – there’s an interesting book called “Snakes in...BB – there’s an interesting book called “Snakes in Suits” which tells of the high-functioning psychopaths in the business and corporate world. Worth a read – although I did recognise some of my own endearing personality traits.<br /><br />I can tell you that the legal profession has more than their fair share of personality disordered megalomaniacs. Goes all the way up, too. Over the last Grumpynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-25335291568259786082013-11-26T17:46:37.421+10:002013-11-26T17:46:37.421+10:00Oh come on Pie - this is standard practice in the ...Oh come on Pie - this is standard practice in the corporate world 'cause there are so many psychos out there. I've seen it first hand and it's bloody scary. Forget the training just shoot the bastards! Bully Boynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-26217697171761463732013-11-26T15:46:55.016+10:002013-11-26T15:46:55.016+10:00With great respect your Pieness, the term "Br...With great respect your Pieness, the term "Break and Enter" is old English (Law of Torts, Judges Rules et al). The understanding of "Break" in this instance is simply to cross or break the boundaries of a property (usually with intent) but nothing material (ie locks doors etc) needs to actually physically broken. Its all about definitions of private or personal space.Martin Knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-85965129022180244822013-11-26T15:36:32.867+10:002013-11-26T15:36:32.867+10:00News Corp Australia recognises that the enthusiasm...News Corp Australia recognises that the enthusiasm, passion, talent and commitment of our people help shape our future. Our people join and stay with our company because they thrive on being challenged and enjoy working in a fast-paced stimulating environment. We offer a competitive remuneration package; a focus on learning and development opportunities, supportive management team and fun and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-41648352223007724702013-11-26T15:35:38.693+10:002013-11-26T15:35:38.693+10:00This sounds liike 'some' News ltd staff. F...This sounds liike 'some' News ltd staff. For example; check this ad out.<br /><br />http://www.seek.com.au/job/25596013<br /><br />Willingness to work over a 24 hour, 7 day roster including shift work, weekends and public holidays.<br /><br />This is for a casual. In other words, you work when and where they want. They own you 24/7. Forget about a second job.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-38166499210507081292013-11-26T15:10:52.989+10:002013-11-26T15:10:52.989+10:00Is it a case of Nightmare on Walker Street? Is the...Is it a case of Nightmare on Walker Street? Is there something we haven't been told? re the lunatics running the asylum?<br /><br />Last week, the Local Government Managers Australia (Qld) held a special training session at Queensland University the 'Working With Difficult People Forum'.<br /><br />And this is the email flyer used to promote the event and attract the ounters.<br /><brThe Pienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-45164367900152349172013-11-26T15:00:05.948+10:002013-11-26T15:00:05.948+10:00Clive Palmer? J. Yikes.Clive Palmer? J. Yikes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-44215279157782232862013-11-26T14:21:55.150+10:002013-11-26T14:21:55.150+10:00A very good read, thank you Pie A very good read, thank you Pie Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-78258350535356436242013-11-26T11:46:35.241+10:002013-11-26T11:46:35.241+10:00If you check the agenda of the Full Townsville Cit...If you check the agenda of the Full Townsville City Council Meeting held today 26/11 In particular item 54 List of addendum items page 1 Officers reports CONFIDENTIAL items;;;;; item 54 Townsville Waste Services Hazardous Waste disposal FEES> This means that rightly or wrongly as with the Townsville 400 Funding all Press Public must leave Council Chambers while this is discussed , after john nnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-63612138367731987592013-11-26T11:16:12.904+10:002013-11-26T11:16:12.904+10:00Take a moment to contemplate this headline and ope...Take a moment to contemplate this headline and opening paragraph in today's Astonisher.<br /><br />'Danger ZonesTo Get No Favours'<br /><br />'TOWNSVILLE will not be able to jump the funding queue to upgrade danger zones on the Bruce Highway despite Herbert MP Ewen Jones being made chairman of a road safety funding panel'.<br /><br />That's unarguably one of the most The Pienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-2291723690140055382013-11-26T10:34:45.899+10:002013-11-26T10:34:45.899+10:00Comprehension seems not to be one of your strength...Comprehension seems not to be one of your strengths Anonymous, as a closer inspection of the original mild exchange would reveal. <br />It was not I, but The Pie, who introduced the clever "high school boy dick joke" which you so disparage, together with the inferred complimentary steeple reference, regrettably inaccurate.<br />A descent from the sanctimonious pedestal in order more Malcolm Kirkenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-46056831143895875272013-11-26T01:26:36.828+10:002013-11-26T01:26:36.828+10:00Hang on a minute.
That's a pretty dodgy '...Hang on a minute. <br />That's a pretty dodgy 'make-good' in the paper yesterday, which, to use the ititor's phrase du jour 'smacks of' the odour of fish. And it doesn't fix the deficiencies in the original story. <br /><br />Has our mayor been caught with her pants down, or are they as usual, just on fire.<br />There's something fishy about this business of her The Magpienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-10739644359708459142013-11-26T00:46:26.029+10:002013-11-26T00:46:26.029+10:00Yes, yes, orright, that should be 'quiet' ...Yes, yes, orright, that should be 'quiet' not 'quite' in the Pickering comment.The Pienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-8591537917632771942013-11-26T00:43:17.881+10:002013-11-26T00:43:17.881+10:00
Larry Pickering is a bit like the curate's... <br /> <br />Larry Pickering is a bit like the curate's egg - some bits are quite good, others not. Sometimes, his almost incoherent rage lets him down interms of credibility. But sometimes, he comes up with a point of view that is worthy of quite consideration. Like this, written a couple of days ago. As far as The Magpie has had the time to check, his information is correct.<br /><br /><brThe Magpienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-42437357913036730232013-11-25T23:19:49.664+10:002013-11-25T23:19:49.664+10:00Glad to see you agree withThe Pie, who asked the v...Glad to see you agree withThe Pie, who asked the very same question in his blog two weeks ago. Anyone out there who will tell us why this wouldn't work for the grubs?The Pienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-83727404477497461982013-11-25T17:12:17.481+10:002013-11-25T17:12:17.481+10:00With the Brisbane Bantam leaning further to the ri...With the Brisbane Bantam leaning further to the right than Genghis Khan, I think I have a solution to the bikie gang shutdown. All those gangs need to become political parties! Simple. You can't stop political meetings of any colour. And Newman would have to maybe arrest himself? Seriously, I think it could work...Lady_Byronhttp://www.magnetic-diary.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com