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by Homer
Tue Jan 11, 2022 11:50 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread
Replies: 45231
Views: 2960342

Re: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread

Didn't it have to get mayoral seal? Conservative Lord Coe insisted the stadium had to be built with a permeant running track. That meant it was a white elephant pure and simple. It's almost certainly why Gold and Sullivan bought West Ham. They knew they would be the only game in town. Spurs wanted ...
by Homer
Fri Nov 05, 2021 9:10 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: RIP the internal combustion engine!
Replies: 1699
Views: 217976

Re: RIP the internal combustion engine!

No doubt Tesla are over valued. As you say they are being treated like a tech company that can collect high margins. Batteries will be commoditised - there is nothing to separate a Tesla battery to say an LG Chen battery. My point was that comparing it to VW is not right. The market for batteries i...
by Homer
Thu Nov 04, 2021 4:34 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: RIP the internal combustion engine!
Replies: 1699
Views: 217976

Re: RIP the internal combustion engine!

No doubt Tesla are over valued. As you say they are being treated like a tech company that can collect high margins. Batteries will be commoditised - there is nothing to separate a Tesla battery to say an LG Chen battery. My point was that comparing it to VW is not right. The market for batteries i...
by Homer
Tue Jun 01, 2021 12:26 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Training Thread - all aspects of fitness and health
Replies: 27090
Views: 1992994

Re: The Training Thread - all aspects of fitness and health

Does anyone know what the world-record (weight, time) for holding a weight directly out in front of you with your arm at right angles with your body? I'm supposing this is on record somewhere but I wouldn't even know what to call that maneuver in order to Google it. (I tried "straight arm static ho...
by Homer
Tue Apr 20, 2021 11:44 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Training Thread - all aspects of fitness and health
Replies: 27090
Views: 1992994

Re: The Training Thread - all aspects of fitness and health

I'd be happy with 13 seconds! :lol: A proper flat out sprint is difficult and really takes it out of you. They're something I've considered at various points over the years as being worth doing as part of training, but I never have. Dude it really does, I was not expecting it. Today I'm aching in a...
by Homer
Fri Apr 09, 2021 9:41 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The things you do ... getting old #274
Replies: 43
Views: 3531

Re: The things you do ... getting old #274

It’s just on 10pm, finished first training for the season (field hockey). To have a chance of playing on Saturday I’m in the pool up to mid chest to ease the pain and fluid in knee and ankle. It’s cold... really cold. Hockey is just really shit for old bodies. Artificial turf is unforgiving on knee...
by Homer
Fri Jan 29, 2021 3:02 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Reddit v Hedgefunds
Replies: 158
Views: 11506

Re: Reddit v Hedgefunds

For all those that think RobinHood (which many of the redditors use) freezing trading was driven by pressure from a hedge fund, the reality is a bit more complex: https://twitter.com/KralcTrebor/status/1354952686165225478 Care to do a tl;dr on that? When the retails investors (Redditors) piled in, ...
by Homer
Fri Jan 29, 2021 12:56 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Reddit v Hedgefunds
Replies: 158
Views: 11506

Re: Reddit v Hedgefunds

For all those that think RobinHood (which many of the redditors use) freezing trading was driven by pressure from a hedge fund, the reality is a bit more complex: https://twitter.com/KralcTrebor/status/1354952686165225478 Care to do a tl;dr on that? When the retails investors (Redditors) piled in, ...
by Homer
Fri Jan 29, 2021 11:52 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Reddit v Hedgefunds
Replies: 158
Views: 11506

Re: Reddit v Hedgefunds

For all those that think RobinHood (which many of the redditors use) freezing trading was driven by pressure from a hedge fund, the reality is a bit more complex:

https://twitter.com/KralcTrebor/status/ ... 6165225478
by Homer
Thu Jan 07, 2021 2:07 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Running Thread
Replies: 206
Views: 23041

Re: The Running Thread

Yeah Run Hub are good. My own runners (Adidas Solarboost) are starting to fall apart but no chance of buying a new pair of something different because I'd want to try them on first. And that ain't happening for another few weeks. Managed to get the Solarboost on the Adidas site on special offer so ...
by Homer
Wed Jan 06, 2021 10:59 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Running Thread
Replies: 206
Views: 23041

Re: The Running Thread

Yeah Run Hub are good. My own runners (Adidas Solarboost) are starting to fall apart but no chance of buying a new pair of something different because I'd want to try them on first. And that ain't happening for another few weeks. Managed to get the Solarboost on the Adidas site on special offer so ...
by Homer
Tue Jan 05, 2021 4:07 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Wine Thread
Replies: 6599
Views: 788536

Re: The Wine Thread

Always scoff down some vintage port at Christmas/New Year. 85 Warre's and '85 Graham's this year and both great drinking. Best bottle of wine was a 2005 St Hallet Old Block Shiraz, which was superb. Need to have a few weeks off the booze now though....
by Homer
Tue Nov 24, 2020 1:00 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Training Thread - all aspects of fitness and health
Replies: 27090
Views: 1992994

Re: The Training Thread - all aspects of fitness and health

Working from home since March, has meant fewer weights, circuit sessions etc. (as I used to use the gym and studio classes at work) and more running and cycling. I've lost about 10lbs and at the ripe old age of 49 hit some PBs (got 5k down to 20:39). The biggest difference to my running training has...
by Homer
Mon Nov 23, 2020 11:19 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: England employing cutting edge Liverpool FC metrics
Replies: 25
Views: 1693

Re: England employing cutting edge Liverpool FC metrics

Nothing particularly new here. I suspect most 'invasion' games have used similar for some time. It's well known that quick turnover/transition play can be especially deadly, as the team who has lost possession are not set up to defend - the detail for each team/sport is how to exploit that and also ...
by Homer
Tue Jun 30, 2020 11:46 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Is the countryside racist?
Replies: 113
Views: 8939

Re: Is the countryside racist?

The countryside is not a person so cannot be racist. But the countryside is certainly a privilege of the powerful white in terms of its ownership and the ability to access it. Most Black and Asian people in Britain are incarcerated in poor urban communities with little ability to access the great o...
by Homer
Mon Jun 29, 2020 4:15 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Is the countryside racist?
Replies: 113
Views: 8939

Re: Is the countryside racist?

The countryside is not a person so cannot be racist. But the countryside is certainly a privilege of the powerful white in terms of its ownership and the ability to access it. Most Black and Asian people in Britain are incarcerated in poor urban communities with little ability to access the great o...
by Homer
Wed Jun 24, 2020 12:56 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans
Replies: 61014
Views: 3338228

Re: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans

It was supposed to be between 40-60% by now. The sad thing is like the UK they still have quite a few people dying every day Just 6.1% of Swedes have developed coronavirus antibodies, study finds despite country's hopes of achieving herd immunity by forgoing lockdown Sweden's loose approach to lock...
by Homer
Wed Jun 24, 2020 12:44 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans
Replies: 61014
Views: 3338228

Re: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans

It was supposed to be between 40-60% by now. The sad thing is like the UK they still have quite a few people dying every day Just 6.1% of Swedes have developed coronavirus antibodies, study finds despite country's hopes of achieving herd immunity by forgoing lockdown Sweden's loose approach to lock...
by Homer
Wed Jun 24, 2020 10:56 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: €1.9bn fraud - money just doesn't exist
Replies: 43
Views: 3722

Re: €1.9bn fraud - money just doesn't exist

Worth reading some of the FT articles by Dan McCrum who spotted dodgy dealings years ago. https://www.ft.com/content/19c6be2a-ee67-11e9-bfa4-b25f11f42901 https://www.ft.com/content/d51a012e-1d6f-11e9-b126-46fc3ad87c65 https://www.ft.com/content/12d751e8-6c0c-11e9-80c7-60ee53e6681d https://www.ft.com...
by Homer
Wed Jun 24, 2020 10:43 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: €1.9bn fraud - money just doesn't exist
Replies: 43
Views: 3722

Re: €1.9bn fraud - money just doesn't exist

This is not a big surprise for some. A decent number of journalists and others in the financial world have been all over Wirecard for years. The FT have run numerous stories. These journalists have then been attacked by Wirecard, been sued, been investigated by dodgy private investigation firms and...
by Homer
Wed Jun 24, 2020 10:22 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans
Replies: 61014
Views: 3338228

Re: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans

It was supposed to be between 40-60% by now. The sad thing is like the UK they still have quite a few people dying every day Just 6.1% of Swedes have developed coronavirus antibodies, study finds despite country's hopes of achieving herd immunity by forgoing lockdown Sweden's loose approach to lock...
by Homer
Wed Jun 24, 2020 9:33 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: €1.9bn fraud - money just doesn't exist
Replies: 43
Views: 3722

Re: €1.9bn fraud - money just doesn't exist

This is not a big surprise for some. A decent number of journalists and others in the financial world have been all over Wirecard for years. The FT have run numerous stories. These journalists have then been attacked by Wirecard, been sued, been investigated by dodgy private investigation firms and ...
by Homer
Mon Jun 22, 2020 3:08 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Training Thread - all aspects of fitness and health
Replies: 27090
Views: 1992994

Re: The Training Thread - all aspects of fitness and health

Has anyone looked at Ben Patrick and his Athletic Truth Group? I've been using a few of his ideas for a bit now, seriously considering joining up for the 50 dollars per month. Does put me off slightly that they're nearing 10k people training this way, not sure how much of the promised individual fe...
by Homer
Thu May 28, 2020 3:24 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Training Thread - all aspects of fitness and health
Replies: 27090
Views: 1992994

Re: The Training Thread - all aspects of fitness and health

Getting out there routinely without worrying regularly about how far/fast might be really useful. As a runner most of us barely register above 'beginner', and the consequences of being 'bigger' and trying to run a lot in a relatively short space of time might be quite bad. Or not even a lot - last ...
by Homer
Thu May 28, 2020 3:00 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The best ice cream has to be
Replies: 114
Views: 15358

Re: The best ice cream has to be

Thanks to our predominant Italian ancestry, Argentina has incredible ice cream. We have some particular tastes, and of course many of them involve some kind of 'Dulce de Leche' (milky caramel). And don't even mention that damned salted caramel crap. :D Also, we have turned zabaglione ('sambayón') i...
by Homer
Tue May 26, 2020 1:36 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official Braai Thread
Replies: 7429
Views: 659442

Re: Official Braai Thread

Chilli, I ordered baby back pork ribs online and received it yesterday. I want to braai it this evening. Any suggestions? I would suggest a ginger, soy, honey marinade. Cook slowly so that they sugar in the honey doesn't burn. Or Brown sugar, paprika, garlic and all spice rub. Thanks man, I ran out...
by Homer
Tue May 19, 2020 2:06 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans
Replies: 61014
Views: 3338228

Re: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans

11,000 more deaths announced by ONS today for the UK. Starting to become baffled by the figures though. Germany literally did the same exact protocols, one week earlier but only has 8k deaths. The UK now has nearly 46k deaths. 38,000 more. At it's peak even if it's extended deaths and the highest p...
by Homer
Mon May 18, 2020 8:48 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Back to school or stay at home : 1.6.2020 UK?
Replies: 207
Views: 22729

Re: Back to school or stay at home : 1.6.2020 UK?

Personal view and justification: I would have no issue with sending my son back to school. Obviously his risk of catching the disease will be higher than it would be at home. However, 90% of Covid-19 deaths are aged over 65 and of those younger than 65 most had some form of co-morbidity. Also, for s...
by Homer
Wed May 13, 2020 9:08 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Training Thread - all aspects of fitness and health
Replies: 27090
Views: 1992994

Re: The Training Thread - all aspects of fitness and health

I'd do that if I had access to a rower. Not some crazy amount of cardio, so I can get behind that. To be honest it is more of an anaerobic burst. I managed 326m which is a 1:32 split. There are some crazy feckers out there getting 400m plus. Some dubious scores being posted though as they are not v...
by Homer
Fri May 01, 2020 1:31 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Physios and Biokineticists: Gammy knee advice.
Replies: 19
Views: 2579

Re: Physios and Biokineticists: Gammy knee advice.

Sounds like torn cartilage - had similar on a number of occasions. You've done well to get to 65 before having this. I needed 3 arthroscopies from late 30's onwards to tidy up torn cartilage and hoover up the bits floating around. Google 'Bucket handle tear' - it sounds like your symptoms are very ...
by Homer
Mon Apr 27, 2020 11:31 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Running Thread
Replies: 206
Views: 23041

Re: The Running Thread

I got a pair of Adidas Solar Boost a couple of months ago. Had previously used a pair of Nikes but apparently they aren't making running shoes anymore. They've decided to concentrate on other markets. The Adidas are nice and light. Thought Brooks seemed a good bit heavier when I tried them on. ? Ni...
by Homer
Mon Apr 27, 2020 10:17 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Running Thread
Replies: 206
Views: 23041

Re: The Running Thread

Could someone recommend some good/non-expensive running shoes? I look out for decent running shoes when they are on offer at sportsshoes.com. I got some Adidas Solarboost ('boost' is Adidas premium foam tech) a couple of months back for £80, which is a pretty big reduction and am vey happy with them.
by Homer
Mon Apr 27, 2020 10:12 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Running Thread
Replies: 206
Views: 23041

Re: The Running Thread

EF It's astonishing how quick your endurance builds up if you put in the effort. The 6km I do everyday is now a handy distance while only 4 or 5 weeks ago it was a torturous event. Having said that my groin is now gone from this morning so I should a) have not gone out everyday and b) not posted on...
by Homer
Thu Apr 23, 2020 1:29 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans
Replies: 61014
Views: 3338228

Re: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans

Those death figures coming out of the UK are terrible. Just shocking to read and my heart goes out to all the British posters on this forum. Especially given that you guys have been in living under severe lock-down restrictions for a considerable period of time as well . Feeling very lucky to be li...
by Homer
Mon Apr 20, 2020 3:04 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Starlink satellites tonight..
Replies: 29
Views: 4918

Re: Starlink satellites tonight..

Saw them last night tracking roughly West to East. Was surpised at how bright they were.
by Homer
Thu Apr 16, 2020 10:29 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official Braai Thread
Replies: 7429
Views: 659442

Re: Official Braai Thread

Chaps, any tips on marinated chicken on how to make sure it’s cooked through without the skin going too black and burnt ? I just have a small coals braai so can’t adjust height, just the coals temp. When I braai plain chicken it’s fine, just when I do the marinated stuff the kids like. Another opti...
by Homer
Thu Mar 26, 2020 5:15 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans
Replies: 61014
Views: 3338228

Re: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans

What will be interesting longer term is to assess whether this virus has any significant impact on total deaths. To compare England and Wales registered deaths for 1st 10 weeks of the year: 2018 129,983 2019 114,794 2020 116,017 So far no spikes noticed in the weekly total deaths, but that could qu...
by Homer
Thu Mar 26, 2020 4:48 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans
Replies: 61014
Views: 3338228

Re: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans

What will be interesting longer term is to assess whether this virus has any significant impact on total deaths. To compare England and Wales registered deaths for 1st 10 weeks of the year: 2018 129,983 2019 114,794 2020 116,017 So far no spikes noticed in the weekly total deaths, but that could qui...
by Homer
Thu Mar 26, 2020 10:20 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans
Replies: 61014
Views: 3338228

Re: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans

41 Cool, thanks - couldn’t see that on the beeb or the worldometers site. Still a big fall from the 84 though, let’s hope this continues Suspect ut's just one if those statistical things, where we gad more than expected the day before, and less yesterday. Average the two out and the trend stays the...
by Homer
Wed Mar 25, 2020 12:04 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans
Replies: 61014
Views: 3338228

Re: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans

I work in product development for a large auto manufacturer. What has been going on (mostly in the background) from so many companies and individuals is really encouraging. We have been utilising our leverage and expertise in purchasing, logistics, rapid manufacture and mass production to support ex...