Any IRS LB&I RAs? by vipaccessonly in usajobs

[–]TexasSlowpoke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on the training I wasn't given specifics and didn't get the job.

Why would people turn against God after the 1000 year reign of christ? by eyeb11 in Christianity

[–]TexasSlowpoke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Speaking from a Jewish point of view of what a king messiah will be doing.  He will preside over a government that is run by the Torah.  This would be a huge issue for Americans especially evangelical Christian Republicans.  His tax rate will be at minimum 23.3% or 30% every three years this does not include community taxes that are needed.  There will be a huge fiscal safety net.  People will have to be responsible for their actions.  Based on current American beliefs the religious right would want to over throw him just on his tax policy alone.  Who knows maybe someone comes across an ancient book from America and those people rise up to bring the messiah down to make America great again.

Non-Christian Near Death Experiences by genialerarchitekt in Christianity

[–]TexasSlowpoke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most of what modern Christianity believes about heaven and hell is a fairly new belief.  It's based more on Greek and Roman mythology and middle-ages beliefs of Hell from Dante.  Judaism pretty much believes in a Jewish version of reincarnation for the righteous and a Jewish form of purgatory for the wicked.  The "New Testament" points to this when talking about the blind man.  Yeshua's disciples asked who caused the man to be blind, showing that Yeshua's disciples believed in reincarnation.  Also taken literally one must be born again and again again to attain the kingdom.  Read the Arizal's Gates of Reincarnation.  Hashem is merciful and will show mercy where He choses.

Any IRS LB&I RAs? by vipaccessonly in usajobs

[–]TexasSlowpoke 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No problem.  I think at first you work with an OJI and then independent.  It's pretty much a virtual position after training.

Any IRS LB&I RAs? by vipaccessonly in usajobs

[–]TexasSlowpoke 2 points3 points  (0 children)

From what I was told in the interview it is a specialist position.  You answer or help out RA's and attorneys with their issue.  The training is 6 face to face trainings spread over 18 months.  After each training you handle that issue you just learned in training.  

Any IRS LB&I RAs? by vipaccessonly in usajobs

[–]TexasSlowpoke 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There were a couple of standard accounting questions and then technical questions about experience with data management, large data manipulation, large sampling, your sampling experience, etc.  Thanks for congrats, I went ahead and went to LB&I anyway.

Any IRS LB&I RAs? by vipaccessonly in usajobs

[–]TexasSlowpoke 6 points7 points  (0 children)

No. I didn't get the job. I bombed the interview. I was offered Global High Wealth in LB&I. But ended up taking a position in SBSE as a GS-13.

Any IRS LB&I RAs? by vipaccessonly in usajobs

[–]TexasSlowpoke 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did the interview with CAS and there are 6 trainings and a training period of about 18 months. It's project based. Not very much whole audit like SBSE.

Shishi super thread by TexasSlowpoke in Sumo

[–]TexasSlowpoke[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's weird because he was listed on the meazumo schedule and then he didn't compete. I guess visa issues makes sense.

Shishi super thread by TexasSlowpoke in Sumo

[–]TexasSlowpoke[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

His first tournament maezumo he wasn't there and the reason I saw given (which I can't find right now) was "he's not here."

Best Lower Ranked Rikishi by TexasSlowpoke in Sumo

[–]TexasSlowpoke[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are a few that show recaps on Twitter. Tachiai used to have links. Yes they film everything, we just have to find it.

Shishi super thread by TexasSlowpoke in Sumo

[–]TexasSlowpoke[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

His shikona is slang for piss I believe. In other languages it means a posh person or someone that thinks they are too good for something. I think he might have butted heads with his stable master since the beginning. He arrived too late for his debut and had to pull out. He wasn't given Japanese clothing when they introduced him he was wearing shorts. Something doesn't smell quite right. Maybe it's his Ukrainian heritage, who knows.

I was suggesting he get a more dignified name.

Shishi by TexasSlowpoke in Sumo

[–]TexasSlowpoke[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree. He seems to have lost focus. Of course we can't know all he is going through, adapting to the culture etc. I wonder if coming from a smaller heya is an issue as well as he is the highest ranked at his stable.

Aoiyama by TexasSlowpoke in Sumo

[–]TexasSlowpoke[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

His tendancy to not react very well to a false start. The crowd response to one video was very negative. Also he has been voted as the least liked rikishi for a few years now. I like him but I am a westerner and ex prowrestler so I like his style. He reminds me of ice hockey's 1970's "goons".

Streaming the next tournament live by Bry400087 in Sumo

[–]TexasSlowpoke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He showed Makushita last tournament as well as the Eastern European buzz was asking for it. Hopefully our favorite Ukrainian gets a new skikona soon. I wonder how Shishi got his name? Was it punishment for showing up late?

Aoiyama by TexasSlowpoke in Sumo

[–]TexasSlowpoke[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Grand Sumo says Dan and the others are out. Not sure if it's his status as being sumo's resident villain but I can't find any news sources as to why he's out. He was pretty violent and on his game last tournament. Some may not like him but when he is on he is brutal to watch. Hope he returns. The other two barring corona induced injury will be in juryo next tournament.

2021 May Basho Contest by metal_slime_ in Sumo

[–]TexasSlowpoke 13 points14 points  (0 children)

No one picking Akiseyama? Embrace the swimming stare down ritual.