Ohokaman 5,825 Report post Posted January 5, 2019 1 hour ago, tim vince said: Anyone remember Mrs baker upstairs in Albert st.automatic totes for late dividends. A bad tempered old boiler with a funny finger.same old suspects used to be there Monday morning lining the stairway to collect and tell lies how much they won.if the tickets weren't in order she went nuts.we used to do it on purpose.she would put them under the rubber bands and stamp them so hard u would jar her wrist.every crook in town Bert Clapham Paul Bellingham Peter Mitchell used to be there.then it was off too play tennis or table tennis for a hundred a corner.cant do that on your phone Humorous days.the only platform I know was in a swimming pool we used to jump off. Her old man liked a bet too.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
slam dunk 1,317 Report post Posted January 5, 2019 1 hour ago, JOT said: Having developed in Java, it is my least favourite language due to the overwhelming IDE choices, unsupported libraries and versions of the Java engine. I have a friend who has turned down contracts to fix Java bugs instead he would rather mow lawns. Node.js allows React to use JavaScript functions (nothing to do with Java) outside the browser. React allows the render of the webpage. JavaScript developers are currently the most sort after due to the growth of the digital platform. The current system I work with, we have developed an app which allows the user to set a target when they decide to spend depending on events they have subscribed too. Once all criteria have been met, they are messaged with options to proceed. Thats interesting what you say. Makes for an easier learning curve if javascript can be used both on the front end and backend. What gets me is why so many webpages need so many libraries when in many cases a few lines of code is all that needed. I'll do a readup what Node and React do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohokaman 5,825 Report post Posted January 5, 2019 Funny how the free money starts to flow just before a new launch eh...?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gubellini 3,995 Report post Posted January 5, 2019 Spot the lauding by the TAB in the next week of how many new accounts have been open. Perhaps they will also release figures on how many current accounts are actually active! The promised land will still be a figment of JA’s imagination. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
slam dunk 1,317 Report post Posted January 6, 2019 Right JOT I've done 1 an hour youtube course on Node.js so am an expert now ...well did 20 minutes anyway. Changing the subject a bit what I've always wanted to see is the TAB and other racing organisations to be completely open about the skills and job descriptions within their organisations. January is the month the education sector runs a lot of adverts on careers, courses and such like. Why are the Saturday clubs not getting on the bandwaggon with oncourse promotions and sponsors. If there are some people with skills like yourself willing to attempt a complete dissection of the $50M spend forcing the the TAB to open their books and procedures I would be a starter to join in. For some it could be good way to gain extra knowledge. I maintain the TAB is basically a government created monopoly with a public responsibility. Lets get rid of this commercial confidentially nonsense. Its scandalous Racing Board hire overseas personel without any real attempt at seeking locals. Its also scandalous huge salaries are paid yet no one knows just what these recipients do and are only accountable to someone on an unjustified salary themselves. puha, Leggy, Pam Robson and 1 other 1 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrzim 338 Report post Posted January 6, 2019 Thought I might have an early bet at Otaki tomorrow.Went to Tab site,saw a heading saying to bet early due to site being upgraded,but no you can’t bet early.Whats up Tab.Muppets running the show Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdt 291 Report post Posted January 6, 2019 So, just to really piss the punter off the TAB decides to show Singapore and Hong Kong but no betting. Yes I know I could have an account in Aust but I do not and will not. Nothing more annoying than watching horses you had your hard earned on at a previous start or two rolling into the money. Jolly Banner and I am totally spewing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOT 47 Report post Posted January 6, 2019 4 hours ago, slam dunk said: Right JOT I've done 1 an hour youtube course on Node.js so am an expert now ...well did 20 minutes anyway. Changing the subject a bit what I've always wanted to see is the TAB and other racing organisations to be completely open about the skills and job descriptions within their organisations. January is the month the education sector runs a lot of adverts on careers, courses and such like. Why are the Saturday clubs not getting on the bandwaggon with oncourse promotions and sponsors. If there are some people with skills like yourself willing to attempt a complete dissection of the $50M spend forcing the the TAB to open their books and procedures I would be a starter to join in. For some it could be good way to gain extra knowledge. I maintain the TAB is basically a government created monopoly with a public responsibility. Lets get rid of this commercial confidentially nonsense. Its scandalous Racing Board hire overseas personel without any real attempt at seeking locals. Its also scandalous huge salaries are paid yet no one knows just what these recipients do and are only accountable to someone on an unjustified salary themselves. I completely agree with you. I think the TAB may have outsourced the work to create the new platform which is understandable as the skills required are not in abundance or available in NZ at the moment. The big issue IMO is when a new platform is up and running and the contractors step away with their pot of gold, who takes responsibility of maintenance and making improvements. That’s where people like you are important. The TAB need locals who have passion and smarts for the product to ensure it keeps punters interested, creates opportunities and offers careers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gubellini 3,995 Report post Posted January 6, 2019 Ironic that a horse called Wishful Thinking ran third in Race 3 at Sha Tin tonight. Wishful thinking that there will be any increase in minimum thoroughbred stakes this year as a result of this much touted betting platform. The TAB hierarchy can’t even get the basics right. At my local TAB the betting forms are constantly being rejected by their two machines. Obviously something wrong with the way they have been printed! Expect chaos over the next few weeks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
slam dunk 1,317 Report post Posted January 6, 2019 15 hours ago, JOT said: I completely agree with you. I think the TAB may have outsourced the work to create the new platform which is understandable as the skills required are not in abundance or available in NZ at the moment. The big issue IMO is when a new platform is up and running and the contractors step away with their pot of gold, who takes responsibility of maintenance and making improvements. That’s where people like you are important. The TAB need locals who have passion and smarts for the product to ensure it keeps punters interested, creates opportunities and offers careers. Actually JOT I don't think my profile would quite be what TAB are after. Its is ironic that Winston Peters is Racing Minister and all this work is outsourced. Whatever happened to NZ First concept. OK it was organized with National but at least Winston should be making the point. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
puha 2,177 Report post Posted January 6, 2019 Will the site be up and running for the Otaki meeting ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryHindsight 117 Report post Posted January 6, 2019 I can't find the market for the upgrade to be completed on time . Ethereal 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
puha 2,177 Report post Posted January 6, 2019 Same ha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contentious 598 Report post Posted January 6, 2019 huge mistake is scheduling the upgrade to be finished at 12 noon - lunch bell only had to go 1 minute early and it was 'down tools' ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryHindsight 117 Report post Posted January 6, 2019 I have been assured this will be completed for the Otaki Maori Racing Clubs meeting on February 8th. Puffs of smoke have been sighted above the Petone building as they stoke the boilers , they will have a workable pressure of steam ASAP. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdytdy 5,341 Report post Posted January 7, 2019 Everything has been migrated and in the process of starting up. They say all should be going in about ten minutes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contentious 598 Report post Posted January 7, 2019 The start of race 1 at Otaki has been put back 10 hours at the request of TAB raceday control ivanthegreat and Just Looking 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredd002 97 Report post Posted January 7, 2019 (edited) Despite having the same sign-on and password for 10 years I am now locked out. And when I try to open the Help or Contact pages I receive nothing but a blank screen. Edited January 7, 2019 by Fredd002 Spelling Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiknsmack 485 Report post Posted January 7, 2019 3 minutes ago, Fredd002 said: Despite having the same sign-on and password for 10 years I am now locked out. And when I try to open the Help or Contact pages I receive nothing but a blank screen. You're doing better than me. I can't even get the site to load. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Looking 44 Report post Posted January 7, 2019 3 minutes ago, chiknsmack said: You're doing better than me. I can't even get the site to load. Yep - doesn’t look good Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohokaman 5,825 Report post Posted January 7, 2019 13 minutes ago, Fredd002 said: Despite having the same sign-on and password for 10 years I am now locked out. And when I try to open the Help or Contact pages I receive nothing but a blank screen. You will need to sign in again...if this bloody site ever gets started....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thepaw 46 Report post Posted January 7, 2019 New option Just Out; Likelihood of been up and running on time 100-1 and drifting 35 minutes I've been watching the little circle go round and round and round and round...…………………. Can't say it wasn't expected Phantom 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
puha 2,177 Report post Posted January 7, 2019 The joke continues. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiknsmack 485 Report post Posted January 7, 2019 I'm in. Everything's loading quickly now that I am. So at least I can confirm the new website exists. It actually looks pretty good at first glance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
slam dunk 1,317 Report post Posted January 7, 2019 7 minutes ago, chiknsmack said: I'm in. Everything's loading quickly now that I am. So at least I can confirm the new website exists. It actually looks pretty good at first glance. Well the first thing I do going to the races or TAB is getting a print out of the scratchings. So the first basic necessity is missing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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