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by Zakar
Tue Apr 02, 2024 3:04 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 15 Minute Cities
Replies: 570
Views: 14200

Re: 15 Minute Cities

Doubt as wet and windy as here in Scotland, and also probably not so hilly either. I cycle, but as a leisure activity only now. I did on occasion cycle go to work when it was a short distance - safety really wasn't factor, for me other weather related - ice /wind, and pot holes. Hilly is fair enoug...
by Zakar
Tue Apr 02, 2024 2:33 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 15 Minute Cities
Replies: 570
Views: 14200

Re: 15 Minute Cities

The weather has much to do with it. Two weeks of constant rain puts a bit of a damper on walking and cycling. Then there's the not being dressed appropriately the end of the journey, or needing to move heavy stuff. I guess Amstersam and Copenhagen are just sunny all year round. Doubt as wet and win...
by Zakar
Tue Apr 02, 2024 2:00 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 15 Minute Cities
Replies: 570
Views: 14200

Re: 15 Minute Cities

Ted, I and a few others have noted that most of what's being talked about doesn't concern building a single.damned.thing. It's about controlling the way people access things already built. These are very different things. Adding lanes to roads or building new ones etc is how to make it easier to dr...
by Zakar
Tue Apr 02, 2024 1:42 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9643
Views: 297610

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Thomas wrote: Tue Apr 02, 2024 1:25 am I like the idea of Toole in gold this year but I still get the feeling he'll just get trampled like a small bird.
Versus the Welsh or Georgian wingers?

Adams and Dyer aren't much bigger.
by Zakar
Tue Apr 02, 2024 12:16 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 15 Minute Cities
Replies: 570
Views: 14200

Re: 15 Minute Cities

It's generally more subtle than that. Taking lanes out and putting in half-arsed cycle routes in spite of little or no demand, or ridiculous lowering of speed limits with no good reason. https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/nov/04/brexit-lack-of-cash-politics-has-the-uk-cycling-revolution-...
by Zakar
Mon Apr 01, 2024 11:04 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9643
Views: 297610

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Speaking of dudes that don’t ever let bias cloud their judgement……. I’m so proud of Queensland that I had my two front teeth removed. I’m reasonably happy how the Reds are doing this year; however the most popular Australian poster (undefeated for 12 years fwiw) would only include one Reds’ player ...
by Zakar
Mon Apr 01, 2024 10:56 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 15 Minute Cities
Replies: 570
Views: 14200

Re: 15 Minute Cities

Ermm, please sir, that's not the only way, is it? Its the best and most practcial way. Of course there are any number of other ways. Again, unfortunately, although it's a conspiracy theory, they keep closing down public transport routes or pushing up prices here. The strategy to reduce cars on the ...
by Zakar
Mon Apr 01, 2024 9:42 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 15 Minute Cities
Replies: 570
Views: 14200

Re: 15 Minute Cities

RodneyRegis wrote: Mon Apr 01, 2024 9:06 pm
DOB wrote: Mon Apr 01, 2024 8:41 pm Adding alternatives to driving...is the only way to reduce the number of cars on the road.
Ermm, please sir, that's not the only way, is it?
Its the best and most practcial way.

Of course there are any number of other ways.
by Zakar
Mon Apr 01, 2024 8:15 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Ed sheeran is modestly talented IMO
Replies: 131
Views: 2796

Re: Ed sheeran is modestly talented IMO

Swift has a bunch of catchy pop tunes but she’s not come anywhere near the same impact that MJ had. For instance, I couldn’t name one of her albums. I might name 3 of her hits… Shake it Off Style Blank Space That’s all I got. Black an white, Billy jean, smooth criminal are the only mj songs I can n...
by Zakar
Mon Apr 01, 2024 10:25 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Anyone here been to Mongolia ?
Replies: 19
Views: 798

Re: Anyone here been to Mongolia ?

Been left a small inheritance by an uncle , but it’s large enough for a couple of trips with x2 . I’ve always been fascinated by Mongolia the Gobi and in the nadaam games in particular. Has anyone been ? Any good ? Either that/ and or Tibet possibilities as the old bugger was abit of a traveller an...
by Zakar
Mon Apr 01, 2024 2:27 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Ed sheeran is modestly talented IMO
Replies: 131
Views: 2796

Re: Ed sheeran is modestly talented IMO

Swift has a bunch of catchy pop tunes but she’s not come anywhere near the same impact that MJ had. For instance, I couldn’t name one of her albums. I might name 3 of her hits… Shake it Off Style Blank Space That’s all I got. Black an white, Billy jean, smooth criminal are the only mj songs I can n...
by Zakar
Mon Apr 01, 2024 2:07 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Ed sheeran is modestly talented IMO
Replies: 131
Views: 2796

Re: Ed sheeran is modestly talented IMO

Swift has a bunch of catchy pop tunes but she’s not come anywhere near the same impact that MJ had. For instance, I couldn’t name one of her albums. I might name 3 of her hits… Shake it Off Style Blank Space That’s all I got. Black an white, Billy jean, smooth criminal are the only mj songs I can n...
by Zakar
Sun Mar 31, 2024 11:09 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9643
Views: 297610

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

towny wrote: Sun Mar 31, 2024 10:51 am
Zakar wrote: Sun Mar 31, 2024 2:52 am BPA has signed with the force for 25, so is immediately eligible without needing to use an overseas spot.
Is this true?

I love that guy!
https://www.theroar.com.au/2023/07/23/e ... per-rugby/
by Zakar
Sun Mar 31, 2024 3:09 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9643
Views: 297610

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Re watched the game this morning with my boys… Toole is excellent. Got all the skills, not just fast. Can’t wait to see him in gold. Other observations on a second look: - wright and Wilson did a lot of hard work. Mcreight had an off game. Well covered. - Valetini did more than I thought he did on ...
by Zakar
Sun Mar 31, 2024 2:52 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9643
Views: 297610

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

BPA has signed with the force for 25, so is immediately eligible without needing to use an overseas spot. Given Porecki, Longeran crooked, Uelese still useless, Pollard still young, Nasser still a prop, he might be needed.
by Zakar
Sun Mar 31, 2024 2:48 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP Rd 6 - Reds v Brumbies
Replies: 207
Views: 2909

Re: SRP Rd 6 - Reds v Brumbies

My angry, bitter rant in bullet points: - Swain and Holloway are the best locks in Australia atm. - Tom Wright is unreal. - Hudson Creighton is the worst pro fly half I’ve seen and he cost the Refs another loss. You’re on notice Les Kiss. - Pollard isn’t ready to be a test hooker. - Brumbies’ packs...
by Zakar
Sun Mar 31, 2024 2:35 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9643
Views: 297610

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Wright put Campbell out of the conversation, that's for sure.
by Zakar
Sun Mar 31, 2024 12:25 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9643
Views: 297610

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Re watched the game this morning with my boys… Toole is excellent. Got all the skills, not just fast. Can’t wait to see him in gold. Other observations on a second look: - wright and Wilson did a lot of hard work. Mcreight had an off game. Well covered. - Valetini did more than I thought he did on ...
by Zakar
Sat Mar 30, 2024 10:45 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP Rd 6 - Reds v Brumbies
Replies: 207
Views: 2909

Re: SRP Rd 6 - Reds v Brumbies

How many test match cards has Swain got now? He could be f**king Messi and I still wouldn’t pick him if he can’t control himself One yellow, one red in 17 tests. Well, there you go. The evidence is there to see. Would require a lot of judgement to pick him. I’m afraid the jury’s out on him, for the...
by Zakar
Sat Mar 30, 2024 9:58 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP Rd 6 - Reds v Brumbies
Replies: 207
Views: 2909

Re: SRP Rd 6 - Reds v Brumbies

shanky wrote: Sat Mar 30, 2024 11:37 am How many test match cards has Swain got now?

He could be f**king Messi and I still wouldn’t pick him if he can’t control himself
One yellow, one red in 17 tests.
by Zakar
Sat Mar 30, 2024 9:46 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: LRZ
Replies: 415
Views: 17659

Re: LRZ

I do think comparing the two sports is futile, tbf. So different and yeah rugby players definitely need to be more all-round and aerobically fitter for sure. But for the sake of comparing athleticism I like to use the lock Vs Tight End comp. They’re roughly the same height and weight on average (6’...
by Zakar
Sat Mar 30, 2024 2:26 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: LRZ
Replies: 415
Views: 17659

Re: LRZ

And also as purely offensive players, they pretty much never need to anticipate anything. Every play is choreographed to the nth degree. Sportsmen are rarely the sharpest, but offensive NFL players probably the least of all. They are essentially robots sent out to deploy raw speed and muscle memory...
by Zakar
Sat Mar 30, 2024 2:17 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: LRZ
Replies: 415
Views: 17659

Re: LRZ

Just to put NFL players’ athleticism into context, LRZ’s pro day results would put him 16th fastest in this year’s rookie class at the combine for the 40yard dash, and his vertical jump would be dead last. That’s just for WRs. And he’s probably the most explosive and certainly the fastest player ru...
by Zakar
Sat Mar 30, 2024 11:31 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP Rd 6 - Reds v Brumbies
Replies: 207
Views: 2909

Re: SRP Rd 6 - Reds v Brumbies

Good game, I feel like we got lucky and a knock on was missed at that final scrum.

If Schmidt is as good as we think he is, the Wallabies will mostly be from those two teams.

Swain played out of his skin. I'd almost start him vs the ABs just to wind up the kiwis.
by Zakar
Sat Mar 30, 2024 1:29 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs v Rebels
Replies: 131
Views: 1344

Re: Waratahs v Rebels

Went last night. General standard was poor with some really good passages and tries scored. But basic set pieces executed so poorly just sets up another poor Wallaby season. Tahs have a shitload of forward injuries but still should have won last night. They dont have a playmaker in the backs, Marky...
by Zakar
Fri Mar 29, 2024 11:56 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 15 Minute Cities
Replies: 570
Views: 14200

Re: 15 Minute Cities

https://cities-today.com/glasgows-20-minute-neighbourhoods-start-to-take-shape/ Oh look. 500 pages saying it's a conspiracy theory, and it's just about making everything close. Then finally an actual article introducing planters and public seating, creating parklets, traffic filters that prioritise...
by Zakar
Fri Mar 29, 2024 11:03 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs v Rebels
Replies: 131
Views: 1344

Re: Waratahs v Rebels

Who’s saying world class? The question is would they walk into the Rebels and the Wallabies? These guys played against and beat some of the best provincial sides of all time stacked with all time great. The Rebels barely scrapped past the worst Tahs team in my lifetime and the wallabies are also th...
by Zakar
Fri Mar 29, 2024 10:11 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2024 Boredies - the Results!
Replies: 51
Views: 1304

Re: 2024 Boredies - the Results!

:lol: :lol: Outstanding again Derwyn! It's good to see the amount of sympathy toward the struggling Welsh team and their fans, translated into those honors. Well deserved Jeff and Derwyn :thumbup: Though I would question how Derwyn managed to be voted MVP without being voted best Welsh poster, it's...
by Zakar
Fri Mar 29, 2024 3:53 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2024 Boredies - the Results!
Replies: 51
Views: 1304

Re: 2024 Boredies - the Results!

Great work team collating all this must have been a ton of work.

Personally I would have taken 'worst aussie' as a badge of honour.
by Zakar
Thu Mar 28, 2024 12:18 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP Rd 6 - Reds v Brumbies
Replies: 207
Views: 2909

Re: SRP Rd 6 - Reds v Brumbies

This is your precedent case? A player from a different sport? It's a nice universal example, probably the most famous athlete of the 20th century. The sport I've studiously avoided mentioning by name on the bored because I cannot and will not give a fudge about it. Are you seriously arguing Michael...
by Zakar
Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:48 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Whats the wokest thing you ever read?
Replies: 82
Views: 3488

Re: Whats the wokest thing you ever read?

https://global.discourse-cdn.com/boingboing/original/4X/c/8/f/c8f4fd98c5bce1bbf38a036518f22e8582d4d784.jpeg It certainly is the sentiment of a fair numbe rof US right wingers (and a growing nmbe rin the UK) who keep calling things woke while having no idea of what it is, beyond some concept that it...
by Zakar
Thu Mar 28, 2024 9:03 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2024 Boredies Red Carpet thread - results announced
Replies: 31
Views: 735

Re: 2024 Boredies Red Carpet thread - results will be announced in 24 hours

Thomas wrote: Thu Mar 28, 2024 8:36 am
Zakar wrote: Thu Mar 28, 2024 8:27 am Oh who is this pulling up?

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Oh my god.
Clogs is right behind

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by Zakar
Thu Mar 28, 2024 8:49 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP Rd 6 - Reds v Brumbies
Replies: 207
Views: 2909

Re: SRP Rd 6 - Reds v Brumbies

shanky wrote: Thu Mar 28, 2024 8:43 am
Zakar wrote: Thu Mar 28, 2024 8:20 am
shanky wrote: Thu Mar 28, 2024 7:40 am Do you win many cases, Counsellor?
I actually just decide them now.
Oooh errr

Well done mate. :thumbup:
:thumbup:

Cheers cob
by Zakar
Thu Mar 28, 2024 8:43 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Whats the wokest thing you ever read?
Replies: 82
Views: 3488

Re: Whats the wokest thing you ever read?

Thomas wrote: Thu Mar 28, 2024 8:37 am I don't know if it is just me but whenever I see someone use the word woke I automatically assume they are a really shit person.
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by Zakar
Thu Mar 28, 2024 8:20 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP Rd 6 - Reds v Brumbies
Replies: 207
Views: 2909

Re: SRP Rd 6 - Reds v Brumbies

shanky wrote: Thu Mar 28, 2024 7:40 am Do you win many cases, Counsellor?
I actually just decide them now.
by Zakar
Thu Mar 28, 2024 8:16 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Whats the wokest thing you ever read?
Replies: 82
Views: 3488

Re: Whats the wokest thing you ever read?

Just saw the wokest nonsense i have ever encountered online from some silly bint claiming Israel and America are stealing Gaza's many natural resources the existential crisis of my reevaluation of our world has led me to reject evermore the nationalist regulation of humanity and the ever expanding ...
by Zakar
Thu Mar 28, 2024 8:15 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: LRZ
Replies: 415
Views: 17659

Re: LRZ

Sounds like he’s going the Chiefs 😂 As a WR!! Don’t shoot the messenger. https://x.com/Schultz_Report/status/1773133727331188956?s=20 No, no...the intellectual wealth of the bored knows more than the Superbowl champs. LRZ is a bit shit, and will be lucky to get a contract as a tea boy. He'll 100% s...
by Zakar
Thu Mar 28, 2024 8:06 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Baltimore bridge has collapsed.
Replies: 95
Views: 3432

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...