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Forum: USA Politics 25th February 2024, 12:58 PM
Replies: 1,418
Views: 98,753
Posted By EvilBiker
If I remember correctly, that’s how MTG referred...

If I remember correctly, that’s how MTG referred to a Petri dish.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 13th February 2024, 07:26 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 863
Posted By EvilBiker
"Discovered"..? I think you're about 1200...

"Discovered"..?

I think you're about 1200 years behind the curve:
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 9th February 2024, 01:21 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,884
Posted By EvilBiker
We had something in South Africa in the 70‘s...

We had something in South Africa in the 70‘s called “veldt schools” (which would theoretically teach you about wilderness survival, etc). Target participant age was 13 years old, give or take a year....
Forum: USA Politics 23rd January 2024, 11:19 AM
Replies: 1,565
Views: 39,856
Posted By EvilBiker
The prevailing thought, I gather (especially...

The prevailing thought, I gather (especially among Biden supporters, but also among ex-Republicans) is that Biden's performance is not being publicised very well at all. I assume this will change as...
Forum: International Skeptics 11th January 2024, 11:12 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,780
Posted By EvilBiker
Only owned now?? My whole life is suddenly...

Only owned now??

My whole life is suddenly a lie.
Forum: International Skeptics 11th January 2024, 11:11 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,780
Posted By EvilBiker
Yes, I'm aware of that, and have used it :)...

Yes, I'm aware of that, and have used it :) However, the criteria for hosting here are pretty cruel when it comes to format as far as I can remember.

I may be wrong, as often happens :p
Forum: USA Politics 11th January 2024, 09:16 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,929
Posted By EvilBiker
I caught some video snippets of the event today....

I caught some video snippets of the event today. It was.....delectable :D
Forum: International Skeptics 11th January 2024, 09:14 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,780
Posted By EvilBiker
Personally, I don't really care what forum...

Personally, I don't really care what forum software is used, as long as I can easily track a conversation/thread.

I wouldn't mind a better way to embed pictures - I really tired of having to use...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 8th December 2023, 12:00 AM
Replies: 429
Views: 15,210
Posted By EvilBiker
I finally got C-19 2 weeks ago, a couple of days...

I finally got C-19 2 weeks ago, a couple of days after checking into hospital for an unrelated issue. Manifested as a nagging cough which triggered the nurses to test me (positive).

Shunted into...
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 29th November 2023, 12:04 PM
Replies: 1,340
Views: 233,993
Posted By EvilBiker
Currently reading Mirrorshades, a cyberpunk...

Currently reading Mirrorshades, a cyberpunk anthology which has kindly been converted to a free ebook by Rudy Rucker. Classic stuff.

https://www.rudyrucker.com/mirrorshades/
Forum: USA Politics 10th October 2023, 03:38 AM
Replies: 2,020
Views: 99,173
Posted By EvilBiker
Testimonial: "The description of the Trump...

Testimonial:

"The description of the Trump MEDBED Card was really accurate, I went to the new facility and all my ailments were gone, just like that!" - Randy, customer.
Forum: Computers and the Internet 19th September 2023, 11:49 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,480
Posted By EvilBiker
Reminds me of one of the basic laws of laboratory...

Reminds me of one of the basic laws of laboratory work: hot glass looks exactly the same as cold glass.
Forum: Computers and the Internet 15th September 2023, 01:34 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,480
Posted By EvilBiker
I have a very old Weller which I put together out...

I have a very old Weller which I put together out of spare parts during my technician days back in 1980. Still works perfectly.

I’m using a couple of JBC stations at work, with 210 and 245 heads,...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 4th September 2023, 12:53 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 5,270
Posted By EvilBiker
Interestingly enough, there’s a paper...

Interestingly enough, there’s a paper (https://www.pik-potsdam.de/en/news/latest-news/greenland2019s-ice-sheet-might-be-close-to-first-tipping-point) out (which I’ve just gone through with the SO to...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 26th July 2023, 06:50 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 5,454
Posted By EvilBiker
Yeah, this is hot off the press. I'm looking...

Yeah, this is hot off the press. I'm looking forward to replication, which looks like it should be fairly easy to achieve.
Forum: Computers and the Internet 24th February 2023, 02:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 540
Posted By EvilBiker
Old coding competition

Does anybody remember a coding competition that used to run in the '90's (I think), where the aim was to pack as much functionality in a 32kbit or 64kbit memory block?

If I remember correctly, it...
Forum: USA Politics 3rd February 2023, 01:05 PM
Replies: 1,063
Views: 57,212
Posted By EvilBiker
Seems to be from Andrew Clyde...

Seems to be from Andrew Clyde (https://twitter.com/RonFilipkowski/status/1621463423006478336?s=20), Rep. from Georgia, who is promoting protection for the 2nd amendment.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 9th January 2023, 11:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,722
Posted By EvilBiker
I’ve been getting these emails recently, and they...

I’ve been getting these emails recently, and they coincide with my rejoining LinkedIn (I completely deleted my profile there about 5 years ago, as it added no value).

Always a manager name as...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 20th October 2022, 10:09 AM
Replies: 1,390
Views: 235,018
Posted By EvilBiker
Thermally shocked the cavity… Hm, wonder...

Thermally shocked the cavity…

Hm, wonder what the lifetime of these commercial prototypes is.
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 7th September 2022, 11:49 AM
Replies: 3,528
Views: 183,532
Posted By EvilBiker
Yeah, yeah, I get you :) I inadvertently drifted,...

Yeah, yeah, I get you :) I inadvertently drifted, my bad.
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 7th September 2022, 11:24 AM
Replies: 3,528
Views: 183,532
Posted By EvilBiker
I currently live in one of the old DDR areas of...

I currently live in one of the old DDR areas of Berlin. The differences between Ost and West are still pretty marked. However, it makes for a really interesting city, probably the largest cultural...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 6th September 2022, 04:10 AM
Replies: 3,528
Views: 183,532
Posted By EvilBiker
I currently live in Berlin, have now for over 3...

I currently live in Berlin, have now for over 3 years, and interact with a wide variety of people across the board. If CE thinks Berlin is more corrupt than any city in Russia, or London, he's...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 3rd August 2022, 10:30 AM
Replies: 1,522
Views: 266,629
Posted By EvilBiker
I heard $800k per DAY. Figures of $300M per year...

I heard $800k per DAY. Figures of $300M per year are being thrown around.
Forum: USA Politics 5th July 2022, 01:45 PM
Replies: 2,977
Views: 209,052
Posted By EvilBiker
There is no maths involved, so there is as a...

There is no maths involved, so there is as a result no quantifiable mistake.

I see what she did there....
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 5th July 2022, 12:32 PM
Replies: 3,599
Views: 204,131
Posted By EvilBiker
Another effective method used during the...

Another effective method used during the Rhodesian War was home made thermite - aluminium scrapings/rust in equal quantities, place two piles on track of choice a couple of meters apart, insert...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 17th March 2022, 01:49 PM
Replies: 3,758
Views: 159,117
Posted By EvilBiker
Delete

Delete
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 3rd March 2022, 11:28 PM
Replies: 3,211
Views: 113,379
Posted By EvilBiker
To add, it looks like the Russians went cheap...

To add, it looks like the Russians went cheap (https://twitter.com/KarlMuth/status/1499185800172474371):



So they paid 1400 Yen for tyres worth $800 to $1900 each, depending on load rating.
...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 28th February 2022, 12:00 AM
Replies: 3,211
Views: 113,379
Posted By EvilBiker
Here's the interactive map...

Here's the interactive map (https://maphub.net/Cen4infoRes/russian-ukraine-monitor) I'm using - not as specific icon-wise.
Forum: USA Politics 11th February 2022, 02:27 AM
Replies: 3,406
Views: 337,975
Posted By EvilBiker
This...

This (https://twitter.com/djtweets/status/1491533168163315720?s=20&t=1UJODQ4vgreSzwUaub408w) is a hilarious thread in response to Ms. Gazpacho...
Forum: USA Politics 2nd December 2021, 02:41 PM
Replies: 3,509
Views: 280,326
Posted By EvilBiker
Sorry, my bad :blush:

Sorry, my bad :blush:
Forum: USA Politics 2nd December 2021, 02:22 PM
Replies: 3,509
Views: 280,326
Posted By EvilBiker
False equivalence: there’s a distinct difference...

False equivalence: there’s a distinct difference between electing not to listen to a radio station as compared to blowing up the transmitter.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 21st November 2021, 01:26 PM
Replies: 1,709
Views: 159,933
Posted By EvilBiker
African Union? No such thing - it’s been a club...

African Union? No such thing - it’s been a club of African Big Men for decades (don’t let the change from OAU distract you), and actual union is sky pie.

One World Government is the furthest thing...
Forum: Trials and Errors 16th November 2021, 02:37 PM
Replies: 3,098
Views: 204,469
Posted By EvilBiker
I’m sorry, what?? Statements like this make...

I’m sorry, what??

Statements like this make me realize why Americans are currently considered ******* crazy by the civilized world, not to mention a few ******** countries like my own alma mater...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 7th September 2021, 10:19 AM
Replies: 295
Views: 26,249
Posted By EvilBiker
Frankly, I’m looking forward to the 5th seal: ...

Frankly, I’m looking forward to the 5th seal:

„Dude, congrats! For being a good little believer, you get to die. Don’t worry, I’ll avenge your death, just not right now, so hang in there, ok?...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 13th August 2021, 09:25 AM
Replies: 937
Views: 97,782
Posted By EvilBiker
Bloody ninja‘d by a tangent. I feel so worthless...

Bloody ninja‘d by a tangent. I feel so worthless now.

I must say, though, that the term SovCit reminds me of the same thing, as a former avid 2000AD fan.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 6th August 2021, 12:37 PM
Replies: 314
Views: 44,201
Posted By EvilBiker
Try owning a yacht.

Try owning a yacht.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 2nd August 2021, 09:21 AM
Replies: 455
Views: 42,378
Posted By EvilBiker
Yeah, that was sort of revealing :p My...

Yeah, that was sort of revealing :p

My father covered the Mau Mau uprising on site as a journalist in the 50‘s. As a result I have a really good knowledge of what transpired there, and just seeing...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 1st August 2021, 12:09 AM
Replies: 455
Views: 42,378
Posted By EvilBiker
I won't be convinced until it's stated that the...

I won't be convinced until it's stated that the secret love child of Gaetz and MTG will rule for 1000 years after being duly anointed by the God Queen Ivanka.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 1st August 2021, 12:04 AM
Replies: 455
Views: 42,378
Posted By EvilBiker
Got a verified source for that, Sunshine?

Got a verified source for that, Sunshine?
Forum: Computers and the Internet 26th July 2021, 11:22 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,204
Posted By EvilBiker
Just to add: if you’re going for a desktop, get a...

Just to add: if you’re going for a desktop, get a decent case and power supply. My personal preference for a case is a midi tower, which has a fair amount of space for things like GPUs, maybe a high...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 22nd July 2021, 11:09 AM
Replies: 638
Views: 89,904
Posted By EvilBiker
I find it hilarious that he whines about people...

I find it hilarious that he whines about people stalking his FB page while he is clearly stalking this thread :)
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 18th July 2021, 02:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 806
Posted By EvilBiker
I use one on occasion. Works fairly well to clean...

I use one on occasion. Works fairly well to clean out nasal cavities, but not sure about sinuses. I think the saline solution would take the easiest route, and not actually do much for the sinuses...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 10th July 2021, 04:27 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 6,447
Posted By EvilBiker
There’s only 1. sticking point…

There’s only 1. sticking point…
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 8th July 2021, 05:30 AM
Replies: 618
Views: 71,109
Posted By EvilBiker
True! I find that generally that's all that's...

True! I find that generally that's all that's left when you use a rabbit as a surfing decoy.
Forum: Skeptical Podcasts 20th June 2021, 08:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,544
Posted By EvilBiker
Thanks for the podcast recommendation! I’m...

Thanks for the podcast recommendation!

I’m burning through the archives. Love the presentation style and the subject matter. Subscribed.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 18th June 2021, 10:11 AM
Replies: 314
Views: 44,201
Posted By EvilBiker
You’re right, my bad! You’re talking about that...

You’re right, my bad! You’re talking about that absolute brick of a bike, the GSX. I loved that machine, mainly because it had self-adjusting tappets, unlike my (at the time) Kawasaki, where you...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 18th June 2021, 08:23 AM
Replies: 314
Views: 44,201
Posted By EvilBiker
We used to call them “Gixxers”, it was much...

We used to call them “Gixxers”, it was much easier to say after a few beers at a biker bar. :p
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 5th June 2021, 04:59 AM
Replies: 3,548
Views: 267,438
Posted By EvilBiker
Spot on! Gold star for you :)

Spot on! Gold star for you :)
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 5th June 2021, 04:29 AM
Replies: 3,548
Views: 267,438
Posted By EvilBiker
You could always buy PS’s new book, “Covid,...

You could always buy PS’s new book, “Covid, Climate & God”...

However, judging from his posts here, I would not expect much insight.

Side note: does anyone remember Alan Coren’s “Golfing for...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 26th May 2021, 08:40 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,117
Posted By EvilBiker
Probably because men were/are generally dumber...

Probably because men were/are generally dumber than women and are more likely to flip the bird to the relevant authorities when they appeared in force. A version of “you’re not the boss of me!”, if...
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