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X can be anything, any number, that is what’s CRAZY about X.
Because X doesn’t roll like that, because X can’t be pinned down!
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Originally posted by Lord Sir Business View PostTaxi.
for the budget conscious of us. Is there any easy public transport route?
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Originally posted by 5starpool View PostDublin bus website will let you put in your start and end point and tell you what bus gets you there. Put a bit of effort into it Jam-Fly.
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Originally posted by Jam-Fly View PostThought it was worth asking here first to see if I could get the inside track.You are technically correct...the best kind of correct
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Originally posted by Theresa View PostYou should come for a few scoops with me and the Canadian bunch at some stage? Be good to have someone with an Irish sense of humour about besides myself.
You can join in my crusade against the fact that they can only ever understand one definition for anything. Canadians don't do synonyms. If it isn't the word they are used to using to describe something... that blank, yet polite, stare descends.
There's lots of stuff they have no idea about, they're very insular to a lot of what's going on around the world. I understand if I say something that's Irish or Irish related but big news stories just over their head. Their local news stories can be hilarious, Dog has six puppies, all different colours!
One thing I always get blank stares about is the word queue.
- 'We're in bar x, come down.'
- 'Is there a queue outside?'
- 'A what?'
- 'A line up ffs!'
Yeah I'll take you up on that sometime.Last edited by Charlie Sheen; 03-12-14, 22:34.
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Originally posted by Charlie Sheen View PostOh my Canadian friends think I'm completely nuts because of jokes I'll make, what I'll say etc or they'll think I'm serious when I say something that's clearly a joke.
There's lots of stuff they have no idea about, they're very insular to a lot of what's going on around the world. I understand if I say something that's Irish or Irish related but big news stories just over their head. Their local news stories can be hilarious, Dog has six puppies, all different colours!
One thing I always get blank stares about is the word queue.
- 'We're in bar x, come down.'
- 'Is there a queue outside?'
- 'A what?'
- 'A line up ffs!'
Yeah I'll take you up on that sometime.
Do man, I'm not sure if I've met you before but I assume you are a friend of Keanes (from here) so you have to at least be alright.This may or may not be an original thought of my own.
All efforts were made to make this thought original but with the abundance of thoughts in the world the originality of this thought cannot be guaranteed.
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X can be anything, any number, that is what’s CRAZY about X.
Because X doesn’t roll like that, because X can’t be pinned down!
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Originally posted by Theresa View PostVery true. It's a little unnerving, then they look at you like YOU'RE the weirdo. I've said as much to a few Canadian friends.
Do man, I'm not sure if I've met you before but I assume you are a friend of Keanes (from here) so you have to at least be alright.
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Originally posted by Kayroo View PostAlso given it's the AUL complex you will need to either get a taxi or walk part of the way as it's not exactly on a well serviced major road or anything,
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Just watched Seve-The Movie.
Pretty good stuff, didn't glorify his personality or personal life but didn't go too deep into it either, literally no input from his family or info about his wife and kids (Probably my only criticism of the project). Apart from that I thought it was honest enough.
Well worth a watch, glad I was on my own when it came to the last 20 mins or so though, pretty tough for all concerned.
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Originally posted by Kayroo View PostIf he has to get there by 11 he needs to be at the Airport by 1040 and will get a taxi no problem. Might be easiest.
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Originally posted by Jam-Fly View Posttrain arriving at Heuston at 9:55, would he get from Heuston to airport in 45 minutes by bus do you think?
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Originally posted by Jam-Fly View Posttrain arriving at Heuston at 9:55, would he get from Heuston to airport in 45 minutes by bus do you think?Last edited by eamonhonda; 03-12-14, 23:32.airport, lol
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Originally posted by ferg View PostI have one of these gathering dust in the utility room. If you want it pm me where to send it toOriginally posted by SatNav View Posttypical lol I spotted one in portlaoise on adverts for 12 quid and made an offer of 8 quid, he accepted. So I have to go with that as dont want to damage my feedback which is 100%
thanks a mil
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Might throw an add up on freelance and hire some nightcrew staff from Asia to post through the nights.
Or get someone on a jobbridge obv.X can be anything, any number, that is what’s CRAZY about X.
Because X doesn’t roll like that, because X can’t be pinned down!
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Just about recovered from my trip to vegas. Place is like Disneyland for adults. Absolutely adored it... Will be going back sometime next year. Only downside was that the drive up took 4hrs 10 mins which was fine but took 8hrs 30 mins getting back. Really painful traffic jams, felt myself getting all Falling Down at one stage.
The highlight was definitely the Jackson One show, was absolutely brilliant and a joy to watch.
Next up is BajaNo beast so fierce but knows some touch of pity, but I know none, therefore am no beast.
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Originally posted by Megatron View PostWould love a person forever if I could get my hands on a pre-sale code for Fleetwood Mac.
I will send you the one i send him.
Rigger...Dont use the code i sent you.This too shall pass.
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Originally posted by pokerhand View PostJust about recovered from my trip to vegas. Place is like Disneyland for adults. Absolutely adored it... Will be going back sometime next year. Only downside was that the drive up took 4hrs 10 mins which was fine but took 8hrs 30 mins getting back. Really painful traffic jams, felt myself getting all Falling Down at one stage.
The highlight was definitely the Jackson One show, was absolutely brilliant and a joy to watch.
Next up is Baja"you raise, i kill you" El Tren :{)
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Originally posted by tylerdurden94 View PostSounds like hell, would assume it's cheap enough to fly? Obviously with the drive you get to see a few sights along the way.
(this based on reading Fear and Loathing though so the route may well be full of amazing sightseeing for all I know)"We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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Originally posted by Lord Sir Business View PostBBV ^People say I should be more humble I hope they understand, they don't listen when you mumble
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Originally posted by zuutroy View PostYeah its a seriously boring drive.People say I should be more humble I hope they understand, they don't listen when you mumble
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My assumption is that Rugby pros are using indiscriminately. Certainly I don't see the type of testing protocols that could prove otherwise. Heavy gym work; heavy conditioning work; more games than ever before; calendars that run longer than ever before.
They'd be dead right to be availing of all chemical assistance available imo. I'd say HGH would be particularly beneficial."Worldly wisdom teaches that it is better for reputation to fail conventionally than to succeed unconventionally." - John Maynard Keynes
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Originally posted by LuckyLloyd View PostMy assumption is that Rugby pros are using indiscriminately. Certainly I don't see the type of testing protocols that could prove otherwise. Heavy gym work; heavy conditioning work; more games than ever before; calendars that run longer than ever before.
They'd be dead right to be availing of all chemical assistance available imo. I'd say HGH would be particularly beneficial.
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Originally posted by LuckyLloyd View PostMy assumption is that Rugby pros are using indiscriminately. Certainly I don't see the type of testing protocols that could prove otherwise. Heavy gym work; heavy conditioning work; more games than ever before; calendars that run longer than ever before.
They'd be dead right to be availing of all chemical assistance available imo. I'd say HGH would be particularly beneficial."We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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I think anyone who says that there aren't any rugby players playing at any sort of decent level not dabbling in any banned substances would be kidding themselves.
In fact i'd be surprised if there is any sport out there that wouldn't have participants who would look to get an edge by taking illegal supplements.Double-decker bus enthusiast
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X can be anything, any number, that is what’s CRAZY about X.
Because X doesn’t roll like that, because X can’t be pinned down!
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Originally posted by Rufio View PostI think anyone who says that there aren't any rugby players playing at any sort of decent level not dabbling in any banned substances would be kidding themselves.
In fact i'd be surprised if there is any sport out there that wouldn't have participants who would look to get an edge by taking illegal supplements.
I'm sure in every professional sport there are participants using, but the percentage of those using would vary a lot between sports.
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Originally posted by Emmet View PostProfessional rugby players must be among the most asthmatic group of people on the planet...
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clenbuterol (certain effects)
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salbutamol (un-certain effects)
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Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View PostUnderstandable maybe. "Dead right"? Never."Worldly wisdom teaches that it is better for reputation to fail conventionally than to succeed unconventionally." - John Maynard Keynes
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Originally posted by LuckyLloyd View PostCompeting at the elite level in strength / endurance sports requires chemical assistance - it's a prerequisite. I've learned to just accept it personally. In so many ways, elite sport is very unhealthy.
Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View Postmentally as well as physically
not often you see elite sportspeople who look like they are enjoying their life
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Originally posted by Jam-Fly View Postcould you say the same about anyone at a high level in their field? Politicians, doctors, traders all working at the highest level would often seem to not be enjoying their lives.
Look at your average Premiership soccer player - millions in salary for kicking a ball, educated to primary school level, no connection to their fans, surrounded by agents and spivs and constantly being hassled\asslicked by media scumbags. Doesn't make for stable, balanced individuals."We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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Originally posted by Jam-Fly View PostAs you said, it's probably nigh on impossible to compete at the very highest level these days with just protein or creatine, esp if other competitors are using.
Originally posted by emmet02There's a couple of very important factors to consider when we talk about doping and the idea of doping.
One important point is that our awareness and understanding of nutrition in 2014 is so far advanced compared to only 50 years ago that you could almost call a 100% whole food, naturally occurring diet that a competitor in any sport eats 'doping' compared to that of what was eaten 50 years ago.
Step one in 'fuel' is diet, competitors today know exactly what macronutrient breakdown they need to assist their task. They can tailor their carbohydrate intake depending on training types etc. This can mean muscle built quicker, fat lost quicker, mass built "cleaner", simply through understanding what your body uses what for. This advantage has always existed, but increased information is worth more. However, banning whole foods? Mental idea imo.
The next step from whole foods is into 'natural' supplementation. If a player needs macro nutrients such as protein or carbohydrate, it might be more practical to isolate and deliver these instead of having them eat a chicken breast and a cup of brown rice straight after a training session. Having a whey protein shake (which is a natural byproduct in cheese production) with two scoops of maltodextrin (extracted naturally from wheat) is more convenient and can happen faster, meaning that the recovery/absorption time is reduced, which is a benefit.
Next step again, 'lab' supplements. Consider that we have the chemical makeup of maltodextrin available to us. And a lab simply creates maltodextrin without any extraction from wheat. The difference between the compound created naturally, and that created in a lab is almost negligible. Given that the 'product' is almost the same, we cannot really ban one vs the other. We don't have tests for if someone got naturally occurring creatine (from meat) vs synthetically created creatine . It's also far, far, far easier to isolate and produce creatine from lab sources than from natural sources.
Then it starts to get really, really murky. How can I differentiate between creatine (above) and anabolic steroids given that they're both made in the body as well as being able to be produced with benefit in labs? At the moment, I differentiate because I'm told to by the WADA, I personally have no terms of reference in order to create these differences. That's not to say there aren't very clear ones, I just don't know them.
I personally, in all my training try to stop at step one, whole foods. That's me though. Are we eventually going to try to have 4 different types of sports? Depending on the level of "lab work", "natural substances" etc? How would we test and ban? If we had differing levels of 'allowed advantage' would any of them be seen as "more worthwhile" than another?
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Unless you actually have asthma those inhalers will provide no benefit to you in terms of performance. Unless you are at the extreme ends of the scale the air in your lungs isn't the rate limiting step.
On another note I think I remember someone here say that as you get older the social hierarchy changes in terms of male/female relationships. Whereas females tend to have their pick in the early 20's as they approach 30 and above they start to become a bit worried? or something I dunno. The opposite seems to be true for lads from the anecdotal evidence I have from looking at some of my friends.
Was talking to one of my female friends earlier (good looking girl - genuinely, but no pics so gtfo) and her main criteria for a lad at the moment is that he is not a weirdo! Was thinking that if a lad considered himself a 5/6 out of 10 and was looking to snap up a girl a couple of divisions above his league there would certainly be merit in holding out for awhile. I presume there somes a drop off point too where holding out would produce diminishing returns especially in terms of having a family etc
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Originally posted by Bubbleking View PostWas thinking that if a lad considered himself a 5/6 out of 10 and was looking to snap up a girl a couple of divisions above his league there would certainly be merit in holding out for awhile."We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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There is 100% drugs in rugby though just take a look at the Leigh Halfpenny transformation and how he casually put on 10Kg of lean muscle mass pre 2013 season
Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View Postdo you not just show them your IMO membership card and await them flinging their clothes off?
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