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Originally posted by Dice75 View PostSome Neck sent wrong way in La Touche. Not sure it was wise to try chase them down after it but i guess hindsight is a great thing.Not a good look from a Racing PR point of view.
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Originally posted by Emmet View PostI think that the second meat substitutes are competitive in flavour, texture, nutritional content and price to meat, that it becomes a no brainer to move to them solely.
I often try the new versions of "meat substitute" (often at serious premium to what they're trying to substitute) and though progress is evident, we're still millions of miles away.Last edited by Tar.Aldarion; 29-04-21, 19:08.
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Is there anyone here that is not going to take the vaccine? Will there be top ups later this year on it? Will it become a yearly thing run hide from it? Destroy the economy blame the pubs blame the kids. When the fear is abating scream new variant new strain throw in buzz words like wave surge ram it down out necks with a constant bombardment of celebs rte statistics delivered in sombre tones. I am not a conspiracy theorist but i see level headed people who would give up huge liberties privacy just so they can have a pint or watch a sports match live. I think our governement have behaved appallingly accepting there pay rise when hundred of thousands off work bribed by the PUP payment.
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Originally posted by Mellor View Post
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Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View Post
Interesting! The first method is the one we are using in the cooking course. Slice it across and in layers three-quarters into the onion and then use the rolling knife technique to cut.
But the second way is clearly much finer. And it makes sense when you think about it, keep the pieces regular and consistent size.
I'll test it out, next time I want onions small.
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Originally posted by Denny Crane View Post
I'm not sure relevant this stuff is to home chefs. Like the pay back in terms of time spent isn't really there for people who'll never dice more than a few onions a week.
But if somebody is just chopping an onion into a few rough chunks, they could probably stand to get a bit better with a knife.
Originally posted by Tar.AldarionRe the meat subs, some are getting quite good, give the Denny sausages a go if you haven't, or any M&S item, love the kievs, lasagne, sausages etc. Something like an Impossible burger is spot on but can't get them here yet
Burgers, sausage, lasange, etc are all made meat that's been ground to mush. I don't I've ever had a "kiev" that was a real chicken and not reformed crap. (not sure if stuffed breasts count).
The big challenge is replicating whole meat. Whoever makes a convincing steak, will make a fortune.
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Originally posted by Sickpuppy View PostIs there anyone here that is not going to take the vaccine? Will there be top ups later this year on it? Will it become a yearly thing run hide from it? Destroy the economy blame the pubs blame the kids. When the fear is abating scream new variant new strain throw in buzz words like wave surge ram it down out necks with a constant bombardment of celebs rte statistics delivered in sombre tones. I am not a conspiracy theorist but i see level headed people who would give up huge liberties privacy just so they can have a pint or watch a sports match live. I think our governement have behaved appallingly accepting there pay rise when hundred of thousands off work bribed by the PUP payment."We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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Originally posted by Mellor View Post
I very much doubt there's a discernable difference between the two ways in terms of taste when you wack them into whatever at home. It definitely only matters when its a commercial kitchen trying to optimise everything.
But if somebody is just chopping an onion into a few rough chunks, they could probably stand to get a bit better with a knife.
I'm tried some of the alternative burgers. Tjey are pretty good. But still quite costly. That needs to come down if they are going to see a big increase in uptake.
Burgers, sausage, lasange, etc are all made meat that's been ground to mush. I don't I've ever had a "kiev" that was a real chicken and not reformed crap. (not sure if stuffed breasts count).
The big challenge is replicating whole meat. Whoever makes a convincing steak, will make a fortune.
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Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View PostMonth One of 'operation get slightly fitter' complete.
This started on 28-Feb when I weighed myself for the first time in a few months. 13 stone 3, WTF? I laughed heartily at Mrs D3 for buying such an obviously malfunctioning device as I have been 12st 7" continuously for about 25 years but, a heated conversation later, I was persuaded that the scales were in fact not rigged. So have been going on a cycle early every morning for all of March - managed to do all 31 days (and only get wet once), usually go out as far as Sutton on the coastal cycle path and come back, about 12km round trip, doing it as fast as I can such that I arrive back in a muck sweat and ready for the breakfast.
Then a few basic core strength exercises - planks, crunches and press ups. Started out being able to do a pathetic 7 press ups but now up to a record of 16.
Ambition for April:- Continue with the daily cycles but throw in a few ascents of the Alpe de Howth Head for variety and to see if I die in the attempt.
- If the drill instructor from Full Metal Jacket appears to me and starts roaring that 'I didn't know they stacked shit this high' and telling me to drop and give him twenty, that I'd be able to do it.
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Weight has dropped a bit to 12st 12.
Still cycling every day - same route, just faster as my legs now feeling a lot stronger than Month One. Five ascents of the dreaded Alpe De Howth Head completed (all from the steeper Howth side for added pain and suffering). Definitely more enjoyable now.
The core strength stuff continues - basic planks (easy enough now), side planks (harder), stomach crunches (funnily enough, always found these pretty easy - probably doing them wrong), press-ups (hard). I just add 1 press-up to the routine every week, so currently doing 17 at a go (could do 20 but would be a sad and unedifying spectacle doing those last couple). Can definitely feel the improvement in muscle tone etc.
Ambition for May:
Keep it going.
Throw in some flexibility work as well as my back and hamstrings still have all the flexibility of a DUP politician.
Diet still a mix of good and bad habits, sure it'll all balance out.
"We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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Originally posted by Solksjaer! View Post
You should work for the Sun. I think you know well its overpaid ministers we refer to. The optics of a wage increase was pretty bad
You wouldn't ask someone to run a private organisation with 100k+ employees for the salary that the Minister for Heath gets. Any decent candidate would tell you to GTFO.
The pensions and perks are a different issue."We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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Originally posted by Sickpuppy View PostIs there anyone here that is not going to take the vaccine? Will there be top ups later this year on it? Will it become a yearly thing run hide from it? Destroy the economy blame the pubs blame the kids. When the fear is abating scream new variant new strain throw in buzz words like wave surge ram it down out necks with a constant bombardment of celebs rte statistics delivered in sombre tones. I am not a conspiracy theorist but i see level headed people who would give up huge liberties privacy just so they can have a pint or watch a sports match live. I think our governement have behaved appallingly accepting there pay rise when hundred of thousands off work bribed by the PUP payment.
Again, the most likely outcome if we all get vaccinated is that Covid will move to a disease with a similar pattern as a mild seasonal flu. Yes we might need a booster to improve or sustain our immune response in the long term. That's miles better than another lockdown isn't it??
I'm deeply concerned about civil liberties and think our government crossed the line several times during the pandemic. I also think it's unquestionable that civil liberties have to be curtailed temporarily during a pandemic. We have to draw the lines based on scientific evidence. There's no other way. Look at some of the outrageous stories about superspreader events from the summer. Look at what happened at Christmas. It was like everyone thought they could just forget about the virus for one day and it wouldn't matter. We are deeply irresponsible as a people. Of course we couldn't be trusted to keep each other safe.
I'm deeply concerned about the quality of the advice coming from the WHO and to a lesser extent from NPHET, especially given the extremely weak evidence around mask effectiveness and outdoor transmission. But there's no question that our government has followed the advice from NPHET almost entirely. The few times they pushed back were catastrophic both from a PR perspective and in the actual outcomes.
NOT getting the vaccine is the thing that will cause more breaches of our liberties. Some will be more necessary than others, so let's just take that option off the table. I am once again asking you to get vaccinated."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 Raoul Duke III View Post
The more I think about it, the more I think (anti-populist alert) ministers are underpaid. I know it's a favourite stick to beat politicians with.
You wouldn't ask someone to run a private organisation with 100k+ employees for the salary that the Minister for Heath gets. Any decent candidate would tell you to GTFO.
The pensions and perks are a different issue.
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Originally posted by AndyFatBastard View Post
Please believe me when I say getting the vaccine is the way out. Yes, theoretically there might be a new variant that needs another lockdown. It's extremely unlikely, though. The most likely outcome is that some new variants will appear that will make some people sicker than others, and might even hospitalise and kill some people who've been vaccinated. The severity is unlikely to require additional lockdowns. Certainly the data we're getting out of the UK and Israel shows that all the current known variants are extremely well contained by the existing vaccines. A combination of our hyperalarmist media and some careless remarks from Pfizer's CEO has led to a whole bunch of completely unnecessary panic.
Again, the most likely outcome if we all get vaccinated is that Covid will move to a disease with a similar pattern as a mild seasonal flu. Yes we might need a booster to improve or sustain our immune response in the long term. That's miles better than another lockdown isn't it??
I'm deeply concerned about civil liberties and think our government crossed the line several times during the pandemic. I also think it's unquestionable that civil liberties have to be curtailed temporarily during a pandemic. We have to draw the lines based on scientific evidence. There's no other way. Look at some of the outrageous stories about superspreader events from the summer. Look at what happened at Christmas. It was like everyone thought they could just forget about the virus for one day and it wouldn't matter. We are deeply irresponsible as a people. Of course we couldn't be trusted to keep each other safe.
I'm deeply concerned about the quality of the advice coming from the WHO and to a lesser extent from NPHET, especially given the extremely weak evidence around mask effectiveness and outdoor transmission. But there's no question that our government has followed the advice from NPHET almost entirely. The few times they pushed back were catastrophic both from a PR perspective and in the actual outcomes.
NOT getting the vaccine is the thing that will cause more breaches of our liberties. Some will be more necessary than others, so let's just take that option off the table. I am once again asking you to get vaccinated.
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Originally posted by Solksjaer! View Post
The bottom line is the lockdown was to protect the vulnerable. The vulnerable are going to be vaccinated. No justification for any more lockdown when this is done unless it's more potent across the age groups."We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View Post
Month Two complete.
Weight has dropped a bit to 12st 12.
Still cycling every day - same route, just faster as my legs now feeling a lot stronger than Month One. Five ascents of the dreaded Alpe De Howth Head completed (all from the steeper Howth side for added pain and suffering). Definitely more enjoyable now.
The core strength stuff continues - basic planks (easy enough now), side planks (harder), stomach crunches (funnily enough, always found these pretty easy - probably doing them wrong), press-ups (hard). I just add 1 press-up to the routine every week, so currently doing 17 at a go (could do 20 but would be a sad and unedifying spectacle doing those last couple). Can definitely feel the improvement in muscle tone etc.
Ambition for May:
Keep it going.
Throw in some flexibility work as well as my back and hamstrings still have all the flexibility of a DUP politician.
Diet still a mix of good and bad habits, sure it'll all balance out.
Their intellectual sparring is fun and intensely competitive, with the right amount of history and needle. Surely Hitch has to be the number one contender?
I'll pledge €100- right now.
Happiness is not a goal; it is a by-product. ~Eleanor Roosevelt
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Originally posted by Wombatman View Post
Who's going to take on RDIII in the IPB charity boxing match?
Their intellectual sparring is fun and intensely competitive, with the right amount of history and needle. Surely Hitch has to be the number one contender?
I'll pledge €100- right now.
"We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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[OQUOTE=Raoul Duke III;n1693025]
OK, tell us what you think ministers should be paid - and why.[/QUOTE]
What they are on is fine . However we both know the add ons make it far more lucrative, especially seen as these folk can do 5 years and take the benefits with them . Us stiffs pay into our own pensions and theirs . These people generally are wealthy . Why not means test their healthy pensions. They hardly need it.
Anyway my point was also the optics during a furlough ridden lockdown of awarding themselves (perceived elite) wage increases
I dont have the time to drill down to the pension plus add ons.
But what do they do to justify a pension for so little time invested ? In this case I'm not debating , I'm asking
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Originally posted by Wombatman View Post
Who's going to take on RDIII in the IPB charity boxing match?
Their intellectual sparring is fun and intensely competitive, with the right amount of history and needle. Surely Hitch has to be the number one contender?
I'll pledge €100- right now.
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Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View Post
The more I think about it, the more I think (anti-populist alert) ministers are underpaid. I know it's a favourite stick to beat politicians with.
You wouldn't ask someone to run a private organisation with 100k+ employees for the salary that the Minister for Heath gets. Any decent candidate would tell you to GTFO.
The pensions and perks are a different issue.
it’s the reason the guy who actually runs the HSE gets paid a lot more than the politician who thinks he does.
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Originally posted by Sickpuppy View PostI am not a conspiracy theorist but...
Must be 95% or so
Originally posted by Solksjaer! View Post
I dunno about that. They thought green might be the new gold. Never took off.
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Originally posted by RichieM View Post
The salary is pretty low for the importance and impact of the role but due to a flawed selection process in most cases it is well in excess of the value of the skill set of the people receiving it.
it’s the reason the guy who actually runs the HSE gets paid a lot more than the politician who thinks he does."We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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The optics of a fight between RD & Hitch wouldnt really suit the true narrative of the BBV, however, if exectued through a third-party delivery marketing funnel, it may go viral. Reach out to me and we can touch base during these challenging times to facilitate this happening going forward in the face of our "New Normal" times.
Down with the kids I am.
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Originally posted by Denny Crane View Post
I'm not sure relevant this stuff is to home chefs. Like the pay back in terms of time spent isn't really there for people who'll never dice more than a few onions a week.
having recently rediscoverd it, it's a revelation for garlic, onions and the like
https://thelittlespanishgraterplate....dern%20kitchen.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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Originally posted by Dice75 View PostThe optics of a fight between RD & Hitch wouldnt really suit the true narrative of the BBV, however, if exectued through a third-party delivery marketing funnel, it may go viral. Reach out to me and we can touch base during these challenging times to facilitate this happening going forward in the face of our "New Normal" times.
Down with the kids I am.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!
https://revolut.com/referral/jamesb8!G10D21
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Originally posted by Wombatman View Post
Who's going to take on RDIII in the IPB charity boxing match?
Their intellectual sparring is fun and intensely competitive, with the right amount of history and needle. Surely Hitch has to be the number one contender?
I'll pledge €100- right now.
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Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View Post
Month Two complete.
Weight has dropped a bit to 12st 12.
Still cycling every day - same route, just faster as my legs now feeling a lot stronger than Month One. Five ascents of the dreaded Alpe De Howth Head completed (all from the steeper Howth side for added pain and suffering). Definitely more enjoyable now.
The core strength stuff continues - basic planks (easy enough now), side planks (harder), stomach crunches (funnily enough, always found these pretty easy - probably doing them wrong), press-ups (hard). I just add 1 press-up to the routine every week, so currently doing 17 at a go (could do 20 but would be a sad and unedifying spectacle doing those last couple). Can definitely feel the improvement in muscle tone etc.
Ambition for May:
Keep it going.
Throw in some flexibility work as well as my back and hamstrings still have all the flexibility of a DUP politician.
Diet still a mix of good and bad habits, sure it'll all balance out.
Also just started getting sponsored by Myprotein so will have to start weightlifting a bit to use the stuff.
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Originally posted by Tar.Aldarion View Post
Good going! I am currently 194lbs->187lbs, losing 30 more would be good. Started running, walking etc and football is back soon.
Also just started getting sponsored by Myprotein so will have to start weightlifting a bit to use the stuff."We're not f*cking Burundi" - Big Phil
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Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View Post
I understand the reason for old man dukes flaws, but aren't you quite young? And you use pounds as weight? Is that from reading American stuff a lot. It was just never a thing for us for some reason. Maybe Ennis was just more advanced.
I tend to think about both with weight loss as lbs seem like more from a psychological POV. Lose pounds but gain kg.
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Originally posted by Tar.Aldarion View Post
I was raised on lbs but I use kg personally, I just talk to auld lads in the manner of which they are used.
I tend to think about both with weight loss as lbs seem like more from a psychological POV. Lose pounds but gain kg."We're not f*cking Burundi" - Big Phil
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Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View Post
I like it, know your audience! Yeah there was some point when the teachers just switched I think. Maybe around the introduction of the junior cert.Gone full 'Glinner' since June 2022.
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Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View Post
The more I think about it, the more I think (anti-populist alert) ministers are underpaid. I know it's a favourite stick to beat politicians with.
You wouldn't ask someone to run a private organisation with 100k+ employees for the salary that the Minister for Heath gets. Any decent candidate would tell you to GTFO.
The pensions and perks are a different issue.
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Originally posted by Mellor View PostWhat’s the over/under % for the times this sentence is follow of utter conspiracy theory.
Must be 95% or so
I don’t think a green steak would convince anyone.
I personally find it so jarring, not so much the debates, but the nature they take , to the point I have to be really careful what I digest, alas extends to the BB thread. Moving to a retreat in July, with the hope of being digitally totally removed indefinitely.
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Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View Post
Interesting! The first method is the one we are using in the cooking course. Slice it across and in layers three-quarters into the onion and then use the rolling knife technique to cut.
Slice off the hairy rough end, the cut in half through the stalk. It's then quick to peel.
Position the half onion, flat down with the stalk at 12 o'clock. Slice all along, about 80% through. Turn the stalk to 9 o'clock (right handed) then slice right to left again, fully through.
You can finely chop a full onion inside a minute this way.Last edited by Lazare; 30-04-21, 18:16.I hold silver in tit for tat, and I love you for that
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Originally posted by Strewelpeter View Post
What do people make of his accent?
Think his accent is fine. Standard Dublin accent and easy to listen to. Not a D4 head, not a skanger type or the real thick Dub accent that grates.
Or did you mean where do people think he's from?
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Originally posted by dobby View Post
Binged a load of them last night with my Dub missus who was cracking up at them.
Think his accent is fine. Standard Dublin accent and easy to listen to. Not a D4 head, not a skanger type or the real thick Dub accent that grates.
Or did you mean where do people think he's from?
The other day people were saying Eoin Murphy was posh but his accent comes across to me as fairly standard south Dublin middle class.
Let me ask it like this, on a scale between Eoin Murphy and Conor McGregor where would you fit him?Turning millions into thousands
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Just saw this David Squires cartoon RDIII linked the other day good LOL at the reference to Boris Johnson as 'Dear Breeder'
Turning millions into thousands
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Originally posted by Strewelpeter View Post
Yeah, where he's from and I guess what sort of school or background his accent points to.
The other day people were saying Eoin Murphy was posh but his accent comes across to me as fairly standard south Dublin middle class.
Let me ask it like this, on a scale between Eoin Murphy and Conor McGregor where would you fit him?
Just think yer mans accent is fine and easy to listen to.
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Originally posted by Strewelpeter View Post
The other day people were saying Eoin Murphy was posh but his accent comes across to me as fairly standard south Dublin middle class.Gone full 'Glinner' since June 2022.
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