I've seen the state of your ankle, what else can you do?
My record is 6.
it is girl's birthday. girl is lifelong chelsea supporter to spite her ManU father. family over. whiskey served before 10am. father and i will look on with feigned disdain for the english game but will take all credit for any goals arranged by the turkish kraut on the gunners.
Arsenal looking OK against Chelsea, but I fear they'll steal a goal from somewhere and then park-teh-bus for 1-0.
Got my shopping done today, presents wrapped (I hate wrapping), now looking forward to the eating and drinking.
Merry Chrimbo all.
X
(no homo)
DocMcCoy"Go and laugh in your own country!" 5,913 Posts
So, irate Gooners tried to shred legendary rap producer Mike Dean after his shocking display during this evening's Arsenal/Chelsea game.
So far, I've not needed anything a 3d printer can make. Placcy figurine of myself? Keyring? Shit you wouldn't pick up after it fell out of a Christmas cracker..
I've seen some pretty incredible art made with a 3d printer, in some ways it's a case of you're only limited by your imagination cause these things seem to be able to make pretty much anything. I can't recall dudes name but this one guy create ceramic vases and the likes in a 3d program on his PC, them he digitally manipulates then causing these crazy distortions that would just be impossible to construct with traditional methods, then a 3d printer makes then a reality. There's also some bods who recon they'll soon be able to get a giant one of these to poop out a house in under a day, they have a working prototype.
Dooood, it's art, you can't actually use it as something practical like a vase. Like giant shinny garden balls and the like you don't need any of it, but it has it's place.
They've been making a big fuss about the fact that you can in theory print out a gun, although attempts so far have been rather pathetic. But obviously the theory extends to anything technology can manufacture. So in a few years time you could end up with a program that will let you, for example, design a bike sculpted to your personal specifications, ergonomicly constructed be perfect for you without any adjustments, then simply print it into existence. And if anything ever breaks on the bike, you can just print out a new identical part.
Obviously a lot of the truly practical applications for the ordinary man using this technology aren't a realty yet, so a lot of it is just baubles and trinkets, but the future applications seem endless.
I do honestly think it's a great idea, I mean, it will help to end some slave labour and make things cheaper, right?
And when they are printing basses and shit, sign me up.
Just been told we can leave early, but will only be paid for the hours worked today. That's a first. I mean, in the past, they have let us claim the day as worked while the whole place was offski at 12 bells. And it's not like I am busy today.
F*cking McDuck muhfuggarz.
Imma work on one that prints love and goodwill because that seems in short supply.
Obviously a lot of the truly practical applications for the ordinary man using this technology aren't a realty yet, so a lot of it is just baubles and trinkets, but the future applications seem endless.
So taking a random example, I dunno, lets say a life size Vorderman/Nigella Ice Grill in Siamese twin config (conjoined at the hips, 45 degree angular separation) with a Mop-style eff slab, how far are we away from that reality?
Just for hypothetical discussion's sake.
Obviously a lot of the truly practical applications for the ordinary man using this technology aren't a realty yet, so a lot of it is just baubles and trinkets, but the future applications seem endless.
So taking a random example, I dunno, lets say a life size Vorderman/Nigella Ice Grill in Siamese twin config (conjoined at the hips, 45 degree angular separation) with a Mop-style eff slab, how far are we away from that reality?
Just for hypothetical discussion's sake.
Some recon eventually the fields of bioengineering and 3d printing will combine and you'll have genetically preprogrammed parts that the printer will mix together and and shit will kind of engineer itself.
I'm kind of relieved to say though that Nigella Voldermort is still very much a (takethatshitto doyouhaveafetish.com) pipe dream. Witnessing the gusto with which this new generation have taken to abusing themselves to internet porn and the apparent damage said addictions are apparently having on their brains, the moment we invent a halfway reasonable sexbot I think it will be game over for Western civilisation.
I'd probably just use a 3D printer to make dubplates. :cool:
b/w
Manchester City's imperious home form might have made them the team to watch, but Liverpool matched them on Boxing Day, created more clear chances and with better finishing could have overtaken them to go top, instead of slipping back to fourth. While one could understand Brendan Rodgers' frustration with the offside flag that incorrectly ruled out Raheem Sterling's legitimate goal, even if it had nothing to do with a referee from Greater Manchester, when the difference between first and fourth place in the Premier League is a mere foot or two between a spring-heeled winger and the last defender then the title race is a more open contest than most of its counterparts around Europe.
Late HB to you Moke
And wishing all my Brit bredren, sistren, hermaphroditren, quasi-Brits, Brit-haters and the various merimen and euromang who grace this thread with their presence a globally stellar 2014 - it's going to be the year where it all comes together for everyone up in this bith, believe.
Having a birfday the day before the biggest party night of the year has always kinda sucked, but these days the prospect of a double hangover appeals less and less so I had a pretty quiet one. Spent a good portion of the day helping make an epic curry from Rick Stein's 'India' book, complete with homemade chapatis and everything. Seriously, if you like curry everything I've made from this book has been freakin delishious. I grew up in an area with a very high British Asian population where we were kinda spoiled for really good curry houses, and pretty much everywhere else I've lived since has fallen short, in Cornwall you can pretty much forget about finding good curry unless you're will to travel for an hour or so. So I'm loving this book.
Tl;dr I am now officially sad and old.
DocMcCoy"Go and laugh in your own country!" 5,913 Posts
Robert Lewandowski to join Bayern Munich from Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski has signed a pre-contract agreement to join fellow German side Bayern Munich in June.
The 25-year-old Poland international has agreed terms on a five-year deal and will arrive at Bayern on a free transfer when his contract expires.
Lewandowski has scored 16 goals for club and country this season
Robert Lewandowski to join Bayern Munich from Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski has signed a pre-contract agreement to join fellow German side Bayern Munich in June.
The 25-year-old Poland international has agreed terms on a five-year deal and will arrive at Bayern on a free transfer when his contract expires.
Lewandowski has scored 16 goals for club and country this season
So who do Bayern play in the bundersleague that might actually give them a game?
DocMcCoy"Go and laugh in your own country!" 5,913 Posts
More so even than Pele, Eus??bio was the first foreign player that I can remember hearing English schoolkids speak of with awe and reverence. Something which doesn't get mentioned all that often is that Yanited's '68 European Cup victory was considered all the more remarkable, not just because they were the first English team to do so, but because they fucking spanked a great Benfica side that had Eus??bio at its centre. Truly one of the greatest of all time.
More so even than Pele, Eus??bio was the first foreign player that I can remember hearing English schoolkids speak of with awe and reverence. Something which doesn't get mentioned all that often is that Yanited's '68 European Cup victory was considered all the more remarkable, not just because they were the first English team to do so, but because they fucking spanked a great Benfica side that had Eus??bio at its centre. Truly one of the greatest of all time.
Guardian also had a nice obituary on him. Sad to hear about his (or anyone's) passing, but must admit that today was the first i had heard of him, which leads me to a question for my fellow Footy fans with more knowledge of the history of the game.
Anyone recommend any books/shows about SOCCER, that is not necessarily just club/country focused? I've read up on tons of Arsenal history, know a fair share about US history/NASL stuff, and have studied enough League Tables in the PL to know about lots of players in Engerland over the past 30 yrs or so. But aside from going down a Wiki worm hole for each of the major leagues/countries, does anyone recommend any particular book or anything that calls out some of the great stories of Footballs past?
Anyone recommend any books/shows about SOCCER, that is not necessarily just club/country focused? I've read up on tons of Arsenal history, know a fair share about US history/NASL stuff, and have studied enough League Tables in the PL to know about lots of players in Engerland over the past 30 yrs or so. But aside from going down a Wiki worm hole for each of the major leagues/countries, does anyone recommend any particular book or anything that calls out some of the great stories of Footballs past?
there are lots of great books on specific countries/clubs, but my two favorite that take a broad look at the sport are:
this is a very easy read, you can go through it in one afternoon. Not exactly a detailed history of the sport, it's more a collection of moments that Galeano describes in very nice prose.
this is the ultimate football history book, nothing else comes even close to its breadth and depth in research. It chronicles the history of the sport from its inception up to present day, covering every continent and placing it in the context of each region's economic and political development. You sit down to read about the history of football and somehow end up learning about the Algerian liberation movement or the De Stijl school in the Netherlands or the gambling industry in southeast Asia.
also, if you prefer your history in the form of sound and moving pictures, this series is pretty good:
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I almost thought of buying the gf a 3D printer. But something tells me she wants to go away instead. And I'll just use the damn thing to make widgets.
I'm at the docs trying to rush home for the game. Pints are on me if somehow both teams don't get a point. But alas, Gunners for the win by 2.
Arsenal looking OK against Chelsea, but I fear they'll steal a goal from somewhere and then park-teh-bus for 1-0.
Got my shopping done today, presents wrapped (I hate wrapping), now looking forward to the eating and drinking.
Merry Chrimbo all.
X
(no homo)
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Or a ship in a bokkle.
Cray distor-tay or otherwise.
And no, my anus is not a 3D printer.
It's my anus.
They've been making a big fuss about the fact that you can in theory print out a gun, although attempts so far have been rather pathetic. But obviously the theory extends to anything technology can manufacture. So in a few years time you could end up with a program that will let you, for example, design a bike sculpted to your personal specifications, ergonomicly constructed be perfect for you without any adjustments, then simply print it into existence. And if anything ever breaks on the bike, you can just print out a new identical part.
Obviously a lot of the truly practical applications for the ordinary man using this technology aren't a realty yet, so a lot of it is just baubles and trinkets, but the future applications seem endless.
I do honestly think it's a great idea, I mean, it will help to end some slave labour and make things cheaper, right?
And when they are printing basses and shit, sign me up.
Just been told we can leave early, but will only be paid for the hours worked today. That's a first. I mean, in the past, they have let us claim the day as worked while the whole place was offski at 12 bells. And it's not like I am busy today.
F*cking McDuck muhfuggarz.
Imma work on one that prints love and goodwill because that seems in short supply.
3-1 City v Suarez?
So taking a random example, I dunno, lets say a life size Vorderman/Nigella Ice Grill in Siamese twin config (conjoined at the hips, 45 degree angular separation) with a Mop-style eff slab, how far are we away from that reality?
Just for hypothetical discussion's sake.
I'm kind of relieved to say though that Nigella Voldermort is still very much a (takethatshitto doyouhaveafetish.com) pipe dream. Witnessing the gusto with which this new generation have taken to abusing themselves to internet porn and the apparent damage said addictions are apparently having on their brains, the moment we invent a halfway reasonable sexbot I think it will be game over for Western civilisation.
like making helicopter/aircraft parts
it makes them almost hollow (alien spaceship organic steez)
my friend has tripled his $ so far
disapointing horrible match
lamoard almost came through
sunday will be epic though
b/w
Agreed.
http://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2013/dec/28/manchester-united-premier-league-liverpool
BIGGUPP.
I raise a Blood Orange San Pelegrini / Grand Marnier mashup to man is it.
and i, a gin & tonic.
happy birthday
hear hear
I'm watching Top Gear's North Pole polar challenge on BBC2 and drinking a crown & coke.
Happy Birthday to ya Okem.
And wishing all my Brit bredren, sistren, hermaphroditren, quasi-Brits, Brit-haters and the various merimen and euromang who grace this thread with their presence a globally stellar 2014 - it's going to be the year where it all comes together for everyone up in this bith, believe.
Having a birfday the day before the biggest party night of the year has always kinda sucked, but these days the prospect of a double hangover appeals less and less so I had a pretty quiet one. Spent a good portion of the day helping make an epic curry from Rick Stein's 'India' book, complete with homemade chapatis and everything. Seriously, if you like curry everything I've made from this book has been freakin delishious. I grew up in an area with a very high British Asian population where we were kinda spoiled for really good curry houses, and pretty much everywhere else I've lived since has fallen short, in Cornwall you can pretty much forget about finding good curry unless you're will to travel for an hour or so. So I'm loving this book.
Tl;dr I am now officially sad and old.
Belated best wishes, fella.
http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/25605262
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So who do Bayern play in the bundersleague that might actually give them a game?
Guardian also had a nice obituary on him. Sad to hear about his (or anyone's) passing, but must admit that today was the first i had heard of him, which leads me to a question for my fellow Footy fans with more knowledge of the history of the game.
Anyone recommend any books/shows about SOCCER, that is not necessarily just club/country focused? I've read up on tons of Arsenal history, know a fair share about US history/NASL stuff, and have studied enough League Tables in the PL to know about lots of players in Engerland over the past 30 yrs or so. But aside from going down a Wiki worm hole for each of the major leagues/countries, does anyone recommend any particular book or anything that calls out some of the great stories of Footballs past?
there are lots of great books on specific countries/clubs, but my two favorite that take a broad look at the sport are:
this is a very easy read, you can go through it in one afternoon. Not exactly a detailed history of the sport, it's more a collection of moments that Galeano describes in very nice prose.
this is the ultimate football history book, nothing else comes even close to its breadth and depth in research. It chronicles the history of the sport from its inception up to present day, covering every continent and placing it in the context of each region's economic and political development. You sit down to read about the history of football and somehow end up learning about the Algerian liberation movement or the De Stijl school in the Netherlands or the gambling industry in southeast Asia.
also, if you prefer your history in the form of sound and moving pictures, this series is pretty good:
Not a book, but for some reason this sprung to mind
TRANSFER WINDOW SHENANIGANS ABOUND IN THE GREAT WHITE NORTH. weather at 11.