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by Leinster in London
Wed Nov 30, 2022 9:45 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2022/2023 Champions Cup Draw
Replies: 316
Views: 9641

Re: 2022/2023 Champions Cup Draw

ZuLurk wrote: Wed Nov 30, 2022 2:04 am
Leinster in London wrote: Tue Nov 29, 2022 10:32 pm Quins are shit, but so are Cardiff.
Sharks to be tinned.
Quins are third on the Premiership log so they can't be that shit
Well Sjarks will then have to up their game even more.
by Leinster in London
Wed Nov 30, 2022 12:43 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby
Replies: 146306
Views: 7950145

Re: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby

Quinn Insurance had poor internal controls, afaik. I asked a solicitor friend about them before and he reckoned they'd the wrong metrics to value cases - years ago he made a mint running cases against them that other insurers would have settled. From what he could work out, the big, big cases weren...
by Leinster in London
Wed Nov 30, 2022 12:36 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: What is the easiest pro sport to master?
Replies: 50
Views: 2037

Re: What is the easiest pro sport to master?

I've bowled 10 pin competition. It's not easy. What most people don't understand is that every lane is oiled in different patterns so you need to be able to adjust your line depending on the conditions and they keep swapping your lanes. This Ozzie guy has dominated on world circuit last few years, ...
by Leinster in London
Tue Nov 29, 2022 10:32 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2022/2023 Champions Cup Draw
Replies: 316
Views: 9641

Re: 2022/2023 Champions Cup Draw

Quins are shit, but so are Cardiff.
Sharks to be tinned.
by Leinster in London
Sun Nov 27, 2022 7:21 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18297
Views: 859562

Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents

An article on the person who'll be directing the US's semiconductor industry investment. https://us.yahoo.com/news/rising-star-biden-administration-faces-153219914.html Raimondo is an impressive character and well known to anyone who listens to the Hacks on Tap podcast. She would have been an excel...
by Leinster in London
Thu Nov 24, 2022 3:39 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Anybody into Crypto
Replies: 3086
Views: 161905

Re: Anybody into Crypto

When I sit at my desk making a payment to another country I am in control as to how long it takes. While it may not be immediate, if I do a same day payment it will get there the same day if done in the correct time window. If the payment has taken 5 days it is because the person who made the payme...
by Leinster in London
Thu Nov 24, 2022 3:29 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Anybody into Crypto
Replies: 3086
Views: 161905

Re: Anybody into Crypto

When I sit at my desk making a payment to another country I am in control as to how long it takes. While it may not be immediate, if I do a same day payment it will get there the same day if done in the correct time window. If the payment has taken 5 days it is because the person who made the payme...
by Leinster in London
Thu Nov 24, 2022 3:09 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Anybody into Crypto
Replies: 3086
Views: 161905

Re: Anybody into Crypto

Exchanges are not part of the crypto ethos. They're middleman who have setup shop to make a profit from both ends. As per the BTC whitepaper: "A purely peer-to-peer version of electronic cash would allow online payments to be sent directly from one party to another without going through a financial...
by Leinster in London
Tue Nov 22, 2022 10:56 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 528705
Views: 28831162

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

interesting to hear TRK say Ireland are a system team and that less talented players who fit the system are being picked ahead of more talented players who dont while also saying that ireland should win the world cup. :? Most teams are system teams. Relying on talent over the ability to play best f...
by Leinster in London
Sun Nov 20, 2022 4:28 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Criminal Ancestors v Criminals, Sat Nov 19th
Replies: 1391
Views: 23978

Re: Criminal Ancestors v Criminals, Sat Nov 19th

The photo does actually hint at the problem. Look at Casey, the Irish SH. This time keep your eyes fully on Casey, and you may then see where and when the offence was committed. There was no touching of the ball holders back by the offender. https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/tupou-facing-leng...
by Leinster in London
Sun Nov 20, 2022 1:19 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 528705
Views: 28831162

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

iarmhiman wrote: Sun Nov 20, 2022 12:09 am
Leinsterman wrote: Sun Nov 20, 2022 12:07 am I'm still trying to figure out that last penalty against Oz
Players joining the maul ahead of the ball carrier?
Casey spotted it and pointed it out to the assistant ref, who then spoke to the ref, and then blown.
by Leinster in London
Sat Nov 19, 2022 2:16 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18297
Views: 859562

Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents

Oh, and Hunter Biden is only implicated in human trafficking. Do not bother looking into this though, eh? Isn't this a matter for the cops and not the House Oversight Committee? It’s not a heavy lift to demonstrate a legitimate legislative purpose in investigating politically connected persons (esp...
by Leinster in London
Sat Nov 19, 2022 3:38 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Banks
Replies: 50
Views: 1423

Re: Banks

What's happening in the etho-sphere?
Have the trolls informed you yet about the required admission money?
by Leinster in London
Fri Nov 18, 2022 8:35 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18297
Views: 859562

Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents

Because there is evidence the two of them are business partners. You could watch the link I posted yesterday, but I can understand your reluctance. Maybe it will help if you link to reputable sources, not some GQP politician :lol: Are these elected politicians semi-fascist, and a threat to democrac...
by Leinster in London
Fri Nov 18, 2022 8:04 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18297
Views: 859562

Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents

They can't really do anything to Hunter Biden, he's a private citizen, but they are trying to link Joe Biden to any shady deals his son might have done So why must Hunter Biden produce anything to those clowns? Because he’s highly suspected of criminal activity, and closely related to the countries...
by Leinster in London
Fri Nov 18, 2022 7:48 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18297
Views: 859562

Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents

Jensrsa wrote: Fri Nov 18, 2022 7:31 pm
Leinster in London wrote: Fri Nov 18, 2022 7:28 pm
Who elected Hunter Biden, and to what position?
They can't really do anything to Hunter Biden, he's a private citizen, but they are trying to link Joe Biden to any shady deals his son might have done
So why must Hunter Biden produce anything to those clowns?
by Leinster in London
Fri Nov 18, 2022 7:28 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18297
Views: 859562

Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents

argus wrote: Fri Nov 18, 2022 12:54 am
Leinster in London wrote: Thu Nov 17, 2022 10:01 pm
argus wrote: Thu Nov 17, 2022 8:38 pm

I wrote that badly

Not disclosing to the general public
But to select committees
Are you having a go at Hunter Biden or Trump?
I’m not having a go at anyone, just stating my beliefs

Both and all of the elected officials
Who elected Hunter Biden, and to what position?
by Leinster in London
Thu Nov 17, 2022 11:59 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Anybody into Crypto
Replies: 3086
Views: 161905

Re: Anybody into Crypto

Real money debts, but assets were overvalued tokens.

As I've always felt, wtf do you do with a crypto?
I'm buying an investment property. If it does not provide a decent return, I'll live in it myself.
by Leinster in London
Thu Nov 17, 2022 10:58 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby
Replies: 146306
Views: 7950145

Re: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby

camroc1 wrote: Wed Nov 16, 2022 11:54 pm Oh, there was corporal punishment until the inter cert. Not after that though.
Never touched in secondary school.

On the other hand, the leather was out every day in National School.
by Leinster in London
Thu Nov 17, 2022 10:01 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18297
Views: 859562

Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents

Simple rules for all these guys - full financial disclosure including tax returns - investments transferred into blind trusts when they take the job - term limits - no insider trading / ridiculous that has to be said - I'm not sold on people having to do a full financial disclosure to take a role i...
by Leinster in London
Thu Nov 17, 2022 10:09 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Work Christmas Dinners
Replies: 58
Views: 2503

Re: Work Christmas Dinners

We had ours last year on 16th Jan. Not very christmassy, but as I had only recently joined the company I got to meet a few people I'd not previously seen in the office. I looked at the menu the night before and noted that the most expensive food item was a steak dish which was for sharing with two....
by Leinster in London
Wed Nov 16, 2022 11:29 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Criminal Ancestors v Criminals, Sat Nov 19th
Replies: 1391
Views: 23978

Re: Criminal Ancestors v Criminals, Sat Nov 19th

Slim 293 wrote: Wed Nov 16, 2022 10:44 pm
Zakar wrote: Wed Nov 16, 2022 10:40 pm
camroc1 wrote: Wed Nov 16, 2022 10:37 pm

A huge ratings success in Oz I believe. A reverse Neighbours as it were.
I have no idea who that is.

It’s Ireland’s sole contribution to the arts… :thumbdown:
Careful Now!
by Leinster in London
Wed Nov 16, 2022 9:33 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby
Replies: 146306
Views: 7950145

Re: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby

Yer wan!
“Basically, if you are an Irish man over the age of, say, 45, part of your fee-paying education was running the gauntlet of violent psychopaths and sexual predators.
What a load of shite.
by Leinster in London
Wed Nov 16, 2022 5:34 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Criminal Ancestors v Criminals, Sat Nov 19th
Replies: 1391
Views: 23978

Re: Criminal Ancestors v Criminals, Sat Nov 19th

You’ll find out how good we are in a few days and be eating your incomprehensible, bovril-breathed words. I look forwards to hearing your ludicrously bias, unsportsmanlike commentators doing their usual pleading and baying for cards when they realise Ireland have zero chance of beating a full stren...
by Leinster in London
Wed Nov 16, 2022 2:25 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Criminal Ancestors v Criminals, Sat Nov 19th
Replies: 1391
Views: 23978

Re: Criminal Ancestors v Criminals, Sat Nov 19th

Not an Irish beach, and not a shamrock. Quite a miss from the mong! IRISH beach: https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/9089b4d46e16677cd5ca13d9475f20e8c5b5347f/0_291_4368_2621/master/4368.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=f8e4c6804a76171df4d2a55e6d4958d1 https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/imag...
by Leinster in London
Wed Nov 16, 2022 2:10 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL Brexit Thread
Replies: 40921
Views: 2103531

Re: OFFICIAL Brexit Thread

Food rationing back in the UK.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63647352
by Leinster in London
Wed Nov 16, 2022 1:54 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby
Replies: 146306
Views: 7950145

Re: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby

The judge ruled that the English and Americans had been right to apply the American cytologists standard to such cases. He did not invent such a standard. Not quite correct The questions of fact include what was to be seen on the individual slides. Accordingly, as in Penney Palmer, Mr Justice Cross...
by Leinster in London
Wed Nov 16, 2022 11:43 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Work Christmas Dinners
Replies: 58
Views: 2503

Re: Work Christmas Dinners

We had ours last year on 16th Jan. Not very christmassy, but as I had only recently joined the company I got to meet a few people I'd not previously seen in the office. I looked at the menu the night before and noted that the most expensive food item was a steak dish which was for sharing with two....
by Leinster in London
Wed Nov 16, 2022 11:04 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Work Christmas Dinners
Replies: 58
Views: 2503

Re: Work Christmas Dinners

We had ours last year on 16th Jan. Not very christmassy, but as I had only recently joined the company I got to meet a few people I'd not previously seen in the office. I looked at the menu the night before and noted that the most expensive food item was a steak dish which was for sharing with two. ...
by Leinster in London
Wed Nov 16, 2022 10:20 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Criminal Ancestors v Criminals, Sat Nov 19th
Replies: 1391
Views: 23978

Re: Criminal Ancestors v Criminals, Sat Nov 19th

Pretty much any country is better for food than Ireland , including east Europe. If they claim spuds & black pudding, both of which were introduced by us Protestant hard working types, than that’s ultimately a bit of cultural appropriation. Am making distinction between black pudding and blood saus...
by Leinster in London
Mon Nov 14, 2022 10:47 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL Brexit Thread
Replies: 40921
Views: 2103531

Re: OFFICIAL Brexit Thread

shereblue wrote: Mon Nov 14, 2022 6:35 pm Brexity City types said it would never happen.....

https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politic ... 39723.html
Has Bimbo been put on the naughty stool?
by Leinster in London
Fri Nov 11, 2022 8:55 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL Brexit Thread
Replies: 40921
Views: 2103531

Re: OFFICIAL Brexit Thread

backrow wrote: Thu Nov 10, 2022 4:55 pm The EU does know more than the UK about collaboration though.
How many Russians were put into the upper house of the EU?
by Leinster in London
Thu Nov 03, 2022 9:52 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official FIFA World Cup Thread - Qatar 2022
Replies: 3791
Views: 83778

Re: Official FIFA World Cup Thread - Qatar 2022

Having lived in the UK for so long I have been here when England made the late stages of some tournaments. It is not pleasant. I will keep abreast of what is happening so that I know when to avoid pubs, and of course, to know when England get knocked out, and I can once more relax when out and abou...
by Leinster in London
Thu Nov 03, 2022 12:06 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official FIFA World Cup Thread - Qatar 2022
Replies: 3791
Views: 83778

Re: Official FIFA World Cup Thread - Qatar 2022

Having lived in the UK for so long I have been here when England made the late stages of some tournaments. It is not pleasant.

I will keep abreast of what is happening so that I know when to avoid pubs, and of course, to know when England get knocked out, and I can once more relax when out and about
by Leinster in London
Wed Nov 02, 2022 11:57 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53764
Views: 2378562

Re: War in Ukraine...

Is it time to start sanctioning manufacturers, or perhaps more targeted, the distributors. A please provide a rational explanation as to how your gear ended up in XYZ might at least reduce or hinder Russia's ability to acquire the more advanced tech they need. How would many manufacturers be expect...
by Leinster in London
Wed Nov 02, 2022 9:18 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18297
Views: 859562

Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents

The video, once released, will go a long way to providing accuracy. You live in some dark places on the web. Seek help for your addiction. You have already made a fool of yourself on this thread over the Paul Pelosi incident. You think that the video providing accuracy is an opinion limited to "dar...
by Leinster in London
Thu Oct 27, 2022 11:03 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: What's the quintessential song associated with your country?
Replies: 58
Views: 1690

Re: What's the quintessential song associated with your country?

USA - Look for America Simon & Garfunkel
Ireland - Rattrap Boomtown Rats
England - GStQ Sex Pistols
by Leinster in London
Wed Oct 26, 2022 1:25 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby
Replies: 146306
Views: 7950145

Re: Rugby NAMA thread Revisited Rugby

Some of the graffiti I saw in South American cities was brilliant. Actual are pieces, carefully done. Tagging just looks fúcking shit. "Grift-ICN" up and down the dart line when we were kids. :roll: Check out Leake St tunnel in London. Under Waterloo Station. There is always work being done. There ...