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by Farva
Mon Apr 15, 2024 1:57 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Renewable Energy Tech
Replies: 135
Views: 3172

Re: Renewable Energy Tech

Off memory there were also some geology problems there, but my understanding is that they are resolved (at a cost of course). PHES is a pretty straight forward technology (very rural) but as with any dam geology and geotech are crucial. Get that wrong, or dont do sufficient investigations, and its a...
by Farva
Mon Apr 15, 2024 12:58 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Renewable Energy Tech
Replies: 135
Views: 3172

Re: Renewable Energy Tech

And for wave energy, its one of those technologies that everyone gets excited about for a bit from prototypes, but never gets to be commercial. I was speaking to someone who was convinced that OTEC was going to be the next big thing (exploiting the temperature differentials in shallow and deep ocea...
by Farva
Mon Apr 15, 2024 12:46 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Renewable Energy Tech
Replies: 135
Views: 3172

Re: Renewable Energy Tech

And for wave energy, its one of those technologies that everyone gets excited about for a bit from prototypes, but never gets to be commercial. I was speaking to someone who was convinced that OTEC was going to be the next big thing (exploiting the temperature differentials in shallow and deep ocean...
by Farva
Mon Apr 15, 2024 12:42 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Renewable Energy Tech
Replies: 135
Views: 3172

Re: Renewable Energy Tech

PHES is critical as we get to a greater level of RE penetration. Its not so much an issue when you have significant coal still providing that dispatchable power, but when that starts dropping away then you need something there. BESS are OK, but the reality is that right now, most BESS sit at about 4...
by Farva
Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:23 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9763
Views: 318590

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

mojo wrote: Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:12 am
shanky wrote: Thu Apr 11, 2024 1:21 am Stephen?
Strangely, I never caught his first name.

Hell of a player though.
Half back wasnt he? Criminal he was overlooked for the Wallabys
by Farva
Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:23 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29346
Views: 2070239

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

“Additionally, what should have been clearcut condemnations of antisemitism from the Labor party have been clouded by instances of moral equivalence and moral ambiguity,” he said. “What remains is a national moral fog which has made antisemitism permissible.”
Yikes
by Farva
Tue Apr 09, 2024 7:27 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rebels Drua
Replies: 160
Views: 2630

Re: Rebels Drua

It'd be rude if they hadnt re-enacted WWE fights wouldnt it.
by Farva
Tue Apr 09, 2024 1:42 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The first prosecution for online Ref abuse goes to........
Replies: 26
Views: 680

Re: The first prosecution for online Ref abuse goes to........

That is a quality sledge that even the Australian cricketers could take notes from
by Farva
Mon Apr 08, 2024 4:28 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rebels Drua
Replies: 160
Views: 2630

Re: Rebels Drua

Frank Lomani is an ex Rebel too isnt he, assume he is off the Christmas card list now.
by Farva
Mon Apr 08, 2024 2:58 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29346
Views: 2070239

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

I think Higgins was raped. That makes her the subject of an antisocial and criminal act. It also says nothing about her as a person, for good or for ill. OTOH, being a LP staffer says enough to me. Perhaps Im not across it sufficiently but what exactly did Higgins do that make her a "nasty pig-eyed...
by Farva
Mon Apr 08, 2024 2:57 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29346
Views: 2070239

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

The new boyfriend seems rotten, and Id also say the media, all media on this, are pretty rotten.
by Farva
Mon Apr 08, 2024 2:41 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29346
Views: 2070239

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

The scale and scope of arsholery on show is deeply impressive. That said, the whole shebang doesn't exactly compel my attention since it's merely more proof that shitheads gotta shithead. It doesn't help that Higgins and Lehrmann a pair of pasty pig-eyed parasites, the only point of difference bein...
by Farva
Fri Apr 05, 2024 4:57 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Melbourne Rebels... faaaaarked!
Replies: 881
Views: 47369

Re: Melbourne Rebels... SAVED?!

100%. Has nothing to do with cutting teams etc. All that would do is force more talent overseas and we'd end up with a bunch of Mack Hansons running around in Europe. I am not a Force fan (I think it's a place where good rugby players go to die and all their fans are weird nutjobs) but it's good fo...
by Farva
Fri Apr 05, 2024 4:52 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Melbourne Rebels... faaaaarked!
Replies: 881
Views: 47369

Re: Melbourne Rebels... SAVED?!

Again, you can keep repeating this ad nauseum but we have a real world example that proves it's not the case. But, please go ahead.... No you don't have anything that proves that's not the case. Quite the opposite. Yes we do. The force getting culled sent most players off shore, despite the fact th...
by Farva
Fri Apr 05, 2024 3:05 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Melbourne Rebels... faaaaarked!
Replies: 881
Views: 47369

Re: Melbourne Rebels... SAVED?!

Thomas wrote: Fri Apr 05, 2024 2:36 am all their fans are weird nutjobs.
Oi!!!

Ok, fair call. But still :x
by Farva
Wed Apr 03, 2024 12:44 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2024 The Year of Cow Flu
Replies: 33
Views: 852

Re: 2024 The Year of Cow Flu

koroke hangareka wrote: Wed Apr 03, 2024 5:53 am Why would vegans be dancing in the streets over something that harms animals?
Really good point. It’s likely that they won’t have the energy or iron levels to be able to dance in the street
by Farva
Wed Apr 03, 2024 12:20 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Scandinavian Itinerary Advice Please!
Replies: 46
Views: 1027

Re: Scandinavian Itinerary Advice Please!

Clogs wrote: Wed Apr 03, 2024 5:20 am Ok, so this isn't quite going to reach the heights of the Contiki tour. :((
If my mother gets handed around the way Mrs EF did then power to her, she is 78 years old and a widow. Reckon she will do well!
by Farva
Wed Apr 03, 2024 3:26 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Scandinavian Itinerary Advice Please!
Replies: 46
Views: 1027

Re: Scandinavian Itinerary Advice Please!

Hi fellow travel enthusiast bordies! My mother and I are heading to the northern lights at Christmas this year. We have time in Rovaniemi (2 nights) and 6 nights at the Northern Lights Sarriselka. Ill be flying in to Copenhagen and plan to have three days there before hand. But I want to spend four...
by Farva
Wed Apr 03, 2024 3:20 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Scandinavian Itinerary Advice Please!
Replies: 46
Views: 1027

Re: Scandinavian Itinerary Advice Please!

Hi fellow travel enthusiast bordies! My mother and I are heading to the northern lights at Christmas this year. We have time in Rovaniemi (2 nights) and 6 nights at the Northern Lights Sarriselka. Ill be flying in to Copenhagen and plan to have three days there before hand. But I want to spend four...
by Farva
Wed Apr 03, 2024 3:18 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Scandinavian Itinerary Advice Please!
Replies: 46
Views: 1027

Re: Scandinavian Itinerary Advice Please!

Hi fellow travel enthusiast bordies! My mother and I are heading to the northern lights at Christmas this year. We have time in Rovaniemi (2 nights) and 6 nights at the Northern Lights Sarriselka. Ill be flying in to Copenhagen and plan to have three days there before hand. But I want to spend four...
by Farva
Mon Apr 01, 2024 1:59 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Ed sheeran is modestly talented IMO
Replies: 131
Views: 2868

Re: Ed sheeran is modestly talented IMO

Great to see a bunch of middle aged men, ie clearly sitting in Taylor Swifts target market saying she doesn’t have a cultural impact.
She is massive all over the globe. People in China love her. People in Indonesia love her. People in Brazil love her.
I doubt the same can be said for MJ.
by Farva
Mon Apr 01, 2024 1:31 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Scandinavian Itinerary Advice Please!
Replies: 46
Views: 1027

Re: Scandinavian Itinerary Advice Please!

Tallin and Helsinki are connected by a sub 2 hour ferry ride . You could split your four nights between the two city’s and that would give you ample time to see the main attractions in each Good call. Easy trip and Tallinn is great to stroll around. Don’t know if bear is in season then. I haven’t t...
by Farva
Mon Apr 01, 2024 1:30 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Scandinavian Itinerary Advice Please!
Replies: 46
Views: 1027

Re: Scandinavian Itinerary Advice Please!

Mr Mike wrote: Mon Apr 01, 2024 11:24 am
MungoMan wrote: Mon Apr 01, 2024 11:20 am
Mr Mike wrote: Mon Apr 01, 2024 11:16 am While in Rovaniemi your Mum will want to take her big boy to the Santa experience. It is important that you act into it for her, otherwise you will spoil the day.
Early bid for Son of the Year!
we need a photo of Farva on Santa’s knee to clinch the title.
What gift should I ask for?
by Farva
Mon Apr 01, 2024 1:29 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Scandinavian Itinerary Advice Please!
Replies: 46
Views: 1027

Re: Scandinavian Itinerary Advice Please!

redderneck wrote: Mon Apr 01, 2024 11:47 am Someone's taking no chances of blocking down that inheritance. Got to invest to reap the rewards. Top sonning.
She is 78, can’t be too much longer Shirley 😉

She is healthy and fit and I expect she has many years left in her.
by Farva
Mon Apr 01, 2024 11:10 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Scandinavian Itinerary Advice Please!
Replies: 46
Views: 1027

Scandinavian Itinerary Advice Please!

Hi fellow travel enthusiast bordies! My mother and I are heading to the northern lights at Christmas this year. We have time in Rovaniemi (2 nights) and 6 nights at the Northern Lights Sarriselka. Ill be flying in to Copenhagen and plan to have three days there before hand. But I want to spend four ...
by Farva
Sun Mar 31, 2024 8:14 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Baltimore bridge has collapsed.
Replies: 95
Views: 3521

Re: Baltimore bridge has collapsed.

Top right? The top right of your standard risk matrix is the outcome from something with severe consequences that is almost certain to happen. https://safetyculture.com/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwp-website.safetyculture.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F3%2F2023%2F12%2F5x5-Risk-Matrix.png&w...
by Farva
Thu Mar 28, 2024 7:42 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29346
Views: 2070239

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

In the past 12 or so months I’ve had multiple meetings across Europe and Asia with the likes of EDF, Skoda, Bouyges, Siemens, KEPCO, Samsung, GE Hitachi all discussing the potential for nuclear generation in this country. The feedback from these meetings is always overwhelmingly negative when it co...
by Farva
Thu Mar 28, 2024 7:38 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9763
Views: 318590

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

shanky wrote: Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:22 pm Moore was 3x the hooker that Beale ever was, no dispute there
Beale’s love of fast food meant that he was doing his damnedest to catch up.
by Farva
Wed Mar 27, 2024 9:07 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Baltimore bridge has collapsed.
Replies: 95
Views: 3521

Re: Baltimore bridge has collapsed.

The ship is 300m long apparently. Something that size doesn’t slow down just because there’s a bridge in the way. Well it did when it hit it. It came to a complete stop. It did indeed, but the force that it had to apply to stop it, destroyed it. It's interesting people have been talking about dolph...
by Farva
Mon Mar 25, 2024 11:26 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53760
Views: 2378124

Re: War in Ukraine...

iarmhiman wrote: Mon Mar 25, 2024 10:36 am
He won't pull out
He has quite a few children to multiple women, so I think that bit is accurate...
by Farva
Mon Mar 25, 2024 9:22 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53760
Views: 2378124

Re: War in Ukraine...

What does a Russian victory look like? Curtailing NATO expansion? Ensuring that Ukraine is sympathetic to Russia? Going fantastically well on those fronts. Russia has already lost. So has Ukraine. This war has been a lose:lose situation for everyone involved. Absolutely. But its been a win for the ...
by Farva
Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:52 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53760
Views: 2378124

Re: War in Ukraine...

What does a Russian victory look like? Curtailing NATO expansion? Ensuring that Ukraine is sympathetic to Russia? Going fantastically well on those fronts. Russia has already lost. Irrespective on what happens now they will not be able to launch a real attack against a NATO country, and every count...
by Farva
Mon Mar 25, 2024 7:36 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9763
Views: 318590

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

According to Wikipedia, Jordie Barret is also 6’4”. That’s basketball tall. I think it is fair to say most players heights are rounded upwards with one inch added. That's like point guard tall at best. Best Australian player ever was Phil Smyth. And he was 6’1”. And yes he did play guard. I had to ...
by Farva
Mon Mar 25, 2024 6:52 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Force v Reds
Replies: 51
Views: 1660

Re: Force v Reds

Genuinely, it's hard not to love the fight. He's also got the skill set. He's not first cab off the rank, but I'd have him just behind McReight right now. Gamble has been OK, but hasn't captured his form from 2022. Wilkin injured. Reimer good too but jobsharing with Brown and Scott. If McReight was...
by Farva
Mon Mar 25, 2024 3:42 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9763
Views: 318590

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Force have just announced the signing of Sam Carter. Assume its for injury cover. He is 34, but we are pretty short of locks at the moment, think he could make a go of it? Are any of your locks injured? They were great this weekend. At best Sam Carter could start on the bench, but I can’t really ev...
by Farva
Mon Mar 25, 2024 2:14 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9763
Views: 318590

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Force have just announced the signing of Sam Carter. Assume its for injury cover.
He is 34, but we are pretty short of locks at the moment, think he could make a go of it?
by Farva
Wed Mar 20, 2024 3:25 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: FAO bimbo
Replies: 67
Views: 1316

Re: FAO bimbo

Blog written by a stone cold expert with research to 2024 to quote. Vs Published: July 27, 2022 5.13am BST And that is misleading anyway because it deals with deaths against the whole population, not against those who caught Covid, and it covers the period from March 2020 to March 2023, so half of ...
by Farva
Wed Mar 20, 2024 2:29 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: FAO bimbo
Replies: 67
Views: 1316

Re: FAO bimbo

Stone cold expert who was one of the authors of the Great Barrington Declaration, something widely regarded as flawed and more of a political statement than anything backed by fact. And again you are arguing with someone who actually works in this field (Farva, not me). Just to clarify, Im not an e...
by Farva
Tue Mar 19, 2024 10:18 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sooo, I noticed this..
Replies: 39
Views: 753

Re: Sooo, I noticed this..

Watching some AFL the other day I see a young man called Neil Erasmus playing for Brisbane - born in Joburg! Genuine question, are there only like a half dozen surnames in SA for people of Afrikaans descent? Best I can make out is there is a better than even chance of someone being called Erasmus, ...
by Farva
Tue Mar 19, 2024 10:05 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: First bit of sh!t hits the fan for ARU - Daugunu refuses to play
Replies: 50
Views: 991

Re: First bit of sh!t hits the fan for ARU - Daugunu refuses to play

Except it’s not part of his contract, so like I said, who blinks first? I explained in detail on the previous page why, under contract law, it is a part of his contract. It was a part of the offer made. It doesnt matter if its written into the actual signed document. And offer was made that was acc...