IRS did whaaaat?

Wolferz · 07-09-13, 01:24 PM

A very noble goal my young friend.

I trust you have no physical impediments that would exclude you from being a hot shot pilot?

Get in shape now if you aren't already.
Best of luck to you Zoomie.

Red October1984 · 07-09-13, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolferz

A very noble goal my young friend.

I trust you have no physical impediments that would exclude you from being a hot shot pilot?

Get in shape now if you aren't already.
Best of luck to you Zoomie.

Well, don't jinx me!

I just want to fly. If hot shot fighter pilot doesn't work out, I'll still have my pilot's license one way or another.

If military doesn't work out and neither does pilot, I'll probably be a Missouri State Trooper or something cool like that.

Jimbuna · 07-09-13, 03:58 PM

Must become a US citizen

Wolferz · 07-09-13, 04:40 PM

There are many other types of aircraft that the Air Force flies.

I once saw a Zoomie bank a turn in a KC 135 tanker right after takeoff and then use the ailerons like it was a fighter jet to make his turn. He had the wings at a complete ninety degree angle to the horizon. Pedal to the metal or I should say, throttles against the stops. Talk about yankin the yoke! Maybe the president's escorts were low on fuel or sumthin. Which could have been the case because my co-worker and I were run off a tarmac because Air Force One was coming in for some service.
Not all hot shot Zoomies fly fighter jets.

Platapus · 07-09-13, 04:51 PM

RE the sending of the refunds to one address

Unfortunately, these types of mistakes happen when one relies on an automated computer system. Once it makes a mistake, it will, in this case, replicate the mistake rapidly.

This is just the type of operation that needs a human in the loop.

That is a pretty significant mistake to make.

Wolferz · 07-09-13, 04:59 PM

You know what they say about computers, Platapus?

"Garbage in garbage out"
One would think that they'd have code in place to flag a discrepancy that large.

Platapus · 07-09-13, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolferz

You know what they say about computers, Platapus?

"Garbage in garbage out"
One would think that they'd have code in place to flag a discrepancy that large.

yeah, say any time there are more than 10 refunds with the same address, flag it for human review.

How hard can it be?

But then we can't come up with a computer system that can match dead bodies with holes in the ground at Arlington.

I have one dead guy
I have one hole in the ground

Put dead guy in hole and record which hole the dead guy is in

Crikey, I can do that with a double entry index card system

Platapus · 07-09-13, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolferz

You know what they say about computers, Platapus?

"Garbage in garbage out"

And no. Unfortunately, you are wrong. With computer systems it is garbage in gospel out.

If it came out of an expensive computer, it must be accurate.

Red October1984 · 07-09-13, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolferz

There are many other types of aircraft that the Air Force flies.

I once saw a Zoomie bank a turn in a KC 135 tanker right after takeoff and then use the ailerons like it was a fighter jet to make his turn. He had the wings at a complete ninety degree angle to the horizon. Pedal to the metal or I should say, throttles against the stops. Talk about yankin the yoke! Maybe the president's escorts were low on fuel or sumthin. Which could have been the case because my co-worker and I were run off a tarmac because Air Force One was coming in for some service.
Not all hot shot Zoomies fly fighter jets.

I know...I'd really like to fly the Hog....but I'll take whatever I get.

This is why I'm still deciding which branch. AF seems most appealing to me...but if I get offered a slot to fly Apaches in the Army.....I'll do that too.

Now flying a KC135....it ain't glorious...it ain't fast....but it's important and I'd do it.

Somebody has to....and if I get to fly, I'm happy.

07-10-13, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Must become a US citizen

TarJak · 07-10-13, 06:24 PM

From this stuff up, I'd say that step would be unnecessary Jim. All you need is someone else's SSN and an address for them to post the cheques to.

Jimbuna · 07-11-13, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by TarJak

From this stuff up, I'd say that step would be unnecessary Jim. All you need is someone else's SSN and an address for them to post the cheques to.

You've just got a new career as my financial adviser

TarJak · 07-11-13, 06:16 AM

Cool, just send me your bank account and credit card details and I'll sort it our for you. And if you could just sign this power of attorney over your estate...

07-09-13, 01:24 PM	#1
Wolferz Navy Seal Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a mighty quest for the Stick of Truth Posts: 5,963 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	A very noble goal my young friend. I trust you have no physical impediments that would exclude you from being a hot shot pilot? Get in shape now if you aren't already. Best of luck to you Zoomie. __________________ Tomorrow never comes

07-09-13, 03:58 PM	#3
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,742 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Must become a US citizen __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

07-09-13, 04:40 PM	#4
Wolferz Navy Seal Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a mighty quest for the Stick of Truth Posts: 5,963 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	There are many other types of aircraft that the Air Force flies. I once saw a Zoomie bank a turn in a KC 135 tanker right after takeoff and then use the ailerons like it was a fighter jet to make his turn. He had the wings at a complete ninety degree angle to the horizon. Pedal to the metal or I should say, throttles against the stops. Talk about yankin the yoke! Maybe the president's escorts were low on fuel or sumthin. Which could have been the case because my co-worker and I were run off a tarmac because Air Force One was coming in for some service. Not all hot shot Zoomies fly fighter jets. __________________ Tomorrow never comes Last edited by Wolferz; 07-09-13 at 04:51 PM.

07-09-13, 04:51 PM	#5
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,384 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	RE the sending of the refunds to one address Unfortunately, these types of mistakes happen when one relies on an automated computer system. Once it makes a mistake, it will, in this case, replicate the mistake rapidly. This is just the type of operation that needs a human in the loop. That is a pretty significant mistake to make. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

07-09-13, 04:59 PM	#6
Wolferz Navy Seal Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a mighty quest for the Stick of Truth Posts: 5,963 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	You know what they say about computers, Platapus? "Garbage in garbage out" One would think that they'd have code in place to flag a discrepancy that large. __________________ Tomorrow never comes

07-10-13, 06:24 PM	#11
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	From this stuff up, I'd say that step would be unnecessary Jim. All you need is someone else's SSN and an address for them to post the cheques to.

07-11-13, 06:16 AM	#13
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Cool, just send me your bank account and credit card details and I'll sort it our for you. And if you could just sign this power of attorney over your estate...

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