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Originally posted by Silver-Tiger View PostI cycle in and out of the city centre every working day.
Rightly or wrongly i have the same view of Taxi drivers as the rest of this forum .
But the biggest clueless fcuktards on Dublin roads are cyclists.
I do end up in work angry at times.
I see a guy from time to time on the canal between Harolds x and Portobello. On the south side so not using the cycle track. The fucker has a kid on the handlebars and two kids on scooters on the path beside him. Causing havoc. That fucker should be locked up.
TD if that's the worst that's happened to you count yourself lucky. It's so unsafe in rush hours and sadly it's going to take ANOTHER fatal accident before anything is done."you raise, i kill you" El Tren :{)
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Cycling without a helmet is absolutely bananas and I can't see why anyone would even consider it.
Knee and elbow pads aren't a bad idea either, a bad fall on a bike can make shit of you.Last edited by darwinatemyhamster; 09-07-15, 21:00.
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Originally posted by tylerdurden94 View PostI've been taken it easy on the roads and been keeping to what I know and tend to avoid a lot of traffic. Wasn't going to buy a helmet when getting my bike but when somebody posted the link to jackybacks post about his accident he mentioned his helmet probably saved him, spurned me to change my mind.
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Originally posted by DeadParrot View PostYay NI
Last week a confederate flag was put up outside a black families home in east Belfast. Today loyalists have put up Nazi and confederate flags in Carrickfergus for their "family" events on the Twelfth!
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I can really relate to that looking at these pictures, my 16 year old self practically punched holes in the walls listening to 'the men behind the wire' etc, but I know now, through study, and (relative) maturity that the NI conflict was far from simplistic. I am also aware of the clusterfuck that would be SF holding any real power in this country.
None of this makes my blood boil any less when I look at those fucking images. Die.Last edited by shano1888; 09-07-15, 21:09.
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Originally posted by darwinatemyhamster View PostCycling without a helmet is absolutely bananas and I can't see why anyone would even consider it.
Knee and elbow pads aren't a bad idea either, a bad fall on a bike can make shit of you.
I jump in occasionally saying hi-vis should be mandatory to wind them up a bit. Stupid thing is the idiots believe that hi-vis and helmets are more dangerous due to some study from some idiot doctor that they all believe.
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Originally posted by ghostface View Post. Should be mandatory for anyone cycling to wear a helmet.Originally posted by darwinatemyhamster View PostCycling without a helmet is absolutely bananas and I can't see why anyone would even consider it.
Knee and elbow pads aren't a bad idea either, a bad fall on a bike can make shit of you.
Don't think I've done anything too serious. I will need some physio on my shoulder, knee and hand, but tonight the scrapes are ridic sore. Odd thing tonight that without any warning both my legs cramped really badly. its going to be a long night not expecting to sleep a lotTurning millions into thousands
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I hold silver in tit for tat, and I love you for that
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Originally posted by Strewelpeter View PostI thought it was am very surprised it isn't
Gone full 'Glinner' since June 2022.
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In other countries mandatory cycle helmet laws have reduced cycling to such an extent that it increases the danger for those who do continue to cycle. Counterintuitive buts its a safety in numbers thing. We need to aim for Holland levels of mass cycling but helmets are rarely used there.
Hi-viz is a strange thing to insist on also. Maybe when cars are also forced to wear luminous tarpaulins.Last edited by ArmaniJeans; 09-07-15, 23:08.
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Originally posted by Fiery Wasabi View PostWow... 204% oversubscribed. Best of luck with it. Will definitely have a look at it in the future.
The boom is 100% alive and well again.
Originally posted by darwinatemyhamster View PostCycling without a helmet is absolutely bananas and I can't see why anyone would even consider it.
Knee and elbow pads aren't a bad idea either, a bad fall on a bike can make shit of you.
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Originally posted by ArmaniJeans View PostIn other countries mandatory cycle helmet laws have reduced cycling to such an extent that it increases the danger for those who do continue to cycle. Counterintuitive buts its a safety in numbers thing. We need to aim for Holland levels of mass cycling but helmets are rarely used there.
Hi-viz is a strange thing to insist on also. Maybe when cars are also forced to wear luminous tarpaulins.
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Originally posted by Emmet View Post
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Originally posted by Solskjaer View PostOn that note . Off to Finland for 10 days have Fun watching The rest Of Wimbledon And The open . Poxy time to be away from My Sofa arse Indentation
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Originally posted by ArmaniJeans View PostWe need to aim for Holland levels of mass cycling but helmets are rarely used there.
On quiet country roads the painted white lines thing works very well.
Now this infrastructure investment in NL actually means that cyclists are not allowed to share the road with cars (sucks for serious cyclists) and if you try you will probably be killed if you arent lucky enough to be told where to go by the police first.
It would take a massive attitude shift though. In NL the whole place is set up around cycling/walking and if you are in an urban area most things are within walking distance or there is available (though not necessarily cheap) public transport. Additionally children are actually taught how to behave when cycling and interacting with other traffic. If you visit in the summer you will see school classes doing their "cycling test". Beyond this you also have to teach drivers how to act properly around cyclists.May you live in interesting times!
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Originally posted by Strewelpeter View PostI thought it was am very surprised it isn't
- The statistics don't support it. Helmet-wearing cyclists do not get seriously injured any less than non-wearers.
- Every place that has made helmets mandatory has seen a massive reduction in cycling."I can’t find anyone who agrees with what I write or think these days, so I guess I must be getting closer to the truth." - Hunter S. Thompson
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Originally posted by KevIRL View Post...
Oh Paul
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I remember thinking at the time that it was unlikely Keane sold his image to PP for this ad but instead that they made a cynical call to use it anyway and then milk the case for the extra free advertising it would deliver.
You'd like to think he would get enough off them to make them really hurt and maybe get them to cop the fuck on but of course it is going to be cost effective for them
Turning millions into thousands
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Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View PostIt was so much better when poor people used to be only interested in Liverpool and Jordan's breasts.People say I should be more humble I hope they understand, they don't listen when you mumble
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Just got this.....
The future is now
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 Strewelpeter View PostI remember thinking at the time that it was unlikely Keane sold his image to PP for this ad but instead that they made a cynical call to use it anyway and then milk the case for the extra free advertising it would deliver.
You'd like to think he would get enough off them to make them really hurt and maybe get them to cop the fuck on but of course it is going to be cost effective for them
"I can’t find anyone who agrees with what I write or think these days, so I guess I must be getting closer to the truth." - Hunter S. Thompson
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Originally posted by AndyFatBastard View PostTwo things here:
- The statistics don't support it. Helmet-wearing cyclists do not get seriously injured any less than non-wearers.
- Every place that has made helmets mandatory has seen a massive reduction in cycling.
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Originally posted by AndyFatBastard View PostVery nice. What is it?People say I should be more humble I hope they understand, they don't listen when you mumble
Get a shiny metal Revolut card! And a free tenner!
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Friend has a very nice one, but you get too fucking stoned on it and cant move your arms so fuck that. Tastes lovely
Their breathing part is made from glass, which collects residue and can be turned into oil, which is very nice.Last edited by Tar.Aldarion; 10-07-15, 11:36.
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Originally posted by Tar.Aldarion View PostFriend has a very nice one, but you get too fucking stoned on it and cant move your arms so fuck that. Tastes lovely
Their breathing part is made from glass, which collects residue and can be turned into oil, which is very nice.
Cost?
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Originally posted by The Situation View PostEngland gotta win this from here, aside from their opening order batsmen, they look the better side in all other areas. Think Cook will put in a good knock this afternoon though.
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Originally posted by ArmaniJeans View PostCook to look for 450 lead before declaring tea time tomorrow, allowing Aussies to scrape a draw with 165/8 on Day 5.Profit before people.
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Anyone know what time Fleetwood Mac likely to be onstage tonight? Dinner booked for 6, time enough getting across town for 8?Low fee Euro/UK money transfer, 1st transfer free through my referral
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Originally posted by Emmet View PostCould an idiot use one? A friend had one that required some interference with the herbs (st john's wort etc) before usage. Is this a 'plug and play'?
Cost?
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mine was a ton, but pretty much prepare aromatherapy mixture, put in bowl, close lid, press go.
When light goes green, enjoy .People say I should be more humble I hope they understand, they don't listen when you mumble
Get a shiny metal Revolut card! And a free tenner!
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So Tsipras basically spent six months maneuvering and refusing various deals with all sorts of brinkmanship culminating in a referendum whose purpose was nothing more than to consolidate his position in power so that he can now accept a much worse deal than he could have got in January and one that is 180 degrees from what he was claiming he'd get this time last week.
WP that man, his brothers in arms in Sinn Fein must be very proud of how he has learnt from their say anything that gets a vote routineTurning millions into thousands
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Originally posted by Strewelpeter View PostSo Tsipras basically spent six months maneuvering and refusing various deals with all sorts of brinkmanship culminating in a referendum whose purpose was nothing more than to consolidate his position in power so that he can now accept a much worse deal than he could have got in January and one that is 180 degrees from what he was claiming he'd get this time last week.
We still have no idea if there will be a deal or not. We might finally have something approaching what would have been acceptable to extend and continue the 2nd bailout, but now we're x weeks further into an absolute death slide for the Greek economy, and applying for a fresh bailout requires approval through the various parliaments (including poorer countries!).
It will make for an interesting book some day, but it's thus far been a painful lesson on how not to try and fix Greece.
Originally posted by Strewelpeter View PostWP that man, his brothers in arms in Sinn Fein must be very proud of how he has learnt from their say anything that gets a vote routineMoreover, in fairness to them, recall that they were given false assurances by Syriza leaders. Varoufakis insisted that banks would reopen last Tuesday no matter what, and that Greece has four months of pharmaceutical supplies. Tsipras assured voters that with a fresh mandate, he would get a better deal from the creditors. Party officials vociferously denied the assertion by European leaders meant a vote against the Eurozone and would be taken as a vote for a Grexit.Last edited by Emmet; 10-07-15, 14:43.
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Originally posted by Solskjaer View PostHad to wave goodbye to wife and kid at the airport. No Finland for me, my poor brother in law passed away today. Cancer is a cunt. This brave man/soul devoted to my sister as she got sicker and sicker from her own illness . As luck would have it he ends up dying himself. I'm not religous myself but he definitely left a presence in the room as I entered to say goodbye. I know we can imagine these things but let's say my imagination was heightened like never before. How does one drag those suffering out from the dark mire of grief? Folks if you smoke, cease. It's fucking killing you .
One of my mates younger sister given two weeks to live from cancer, passed away on Wednesday 11 days later. 30 years of age, two young kids, horrible horrible shit.Originally posted by ArmaniJeansI like this heat - some proper music innit.
None of the 'black disabled lesbian warbling backwards' stuff that the other players inflicted on me.
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Nice way to support the Irish Hospice Foundation. Interesting read and a nice gift also.
Sons + Fathers
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Originally posted by AndyFatBastard View PostNot sure Keane has a case here. The work is clearly both transformative and satire. Freedom of speech should trump Keane's "image rights".
also why would they settle, they can't wait for the coverage.
Originally posted by mocata View PostAnyone know what time Fleetwood Mac likely to be onstage tonight? Dinner booked for 6, time enough getting across town for 8?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 AndyFatBastard View PostTwo things here:
- The statistics don't support it. Helmet-wearing cyclists do not get seriously injured any less than non-wearers.
- Every place that has made helmets mandatory has seen a massive reduction in cycling.
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