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Reply | Seeing Auschwitz
at 14:09 16 Sep 2022
It is strangely exhausting, I went in October and you could feel just how cold and exposed it is in the camp - I can't imagine how on such meagre rations, in the depths of winter anyone could come out of that place alive.
What struck me was the layout, the buildings and blocks were set in perfect alignment and equidistant apart, it was chilling to consider how much thought had gone into the design.
For anyone that hasn't been but wants to, outside the main gate of Auschwitz II, up the road and into the car park is a small cafeteria where you can get a drink and a bite to eat. Next to this is a shop where you can buy books and if you are so inclined, Auschwitz fridge magnets! [Post edited 16 Sep 2022 14:10]
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Reply | Seeing Auschwitz
at 13:33 16 Sep 2022
It is an incredibly powerful and emotive place to visit. Was lucky enough to be asked to go and take some photographs for the Auschwitz Memorial Museum a few years ago and was given a personal tour by some members of the staff there.
They were incredibly well versed in highlighting to me specific areas in both camps that warrant narrative that you might often miss and pointed out the good and bad books that cover the period (the best being this one https://www.amazon.co.uk/I-Was-Doctor-Mengeles-Assistant/dp/8392156757)
Must admit it was a tough couple of days and left Auschwitz II with a terrible headache and absolutely exhausted. |
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Reply | Some more writing
at 08:41 22 Jun 2022
Indeed however it took some time for the NFL to take hold! |
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Reply | Some more writing
at 08:07 22 Jun 2022
I also think there is a game of the day on YouTube every Wednesday or Thursday? The MLB highlights on YouTube are pretty good for a bitesize understanding of the game |
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Reply | Some more writing
at 06:32 22 Jun 2022
What a great piece, thanks for sharing and it is good to see that there are 'others' in the UK. Strangely got into the game after reading Eight Men Out during a long layover in Chicago, contacted the White Sox historian out of morbid curiosity and received a detailed, humble response and I've been a White Sox fan ever since.
The history is fantastic and although some of the games (!) can be a little dull, there is a strange togetherness amongst the fans that is full of nerdy energy as they trip over the mountain of statistics. Of course the US does sports entertainment better than most - the iconic Field of Dreams game between the White Sox and Yankees last year was one of the most emotionally charged sporting events I've seen and often watch it back - from the introduction with Kevin Costner to the walk-off home run from Tim Anderson...brilliant!
As for the magic of that game, the Anderson home run was the 15th walk-off home run against the Yankees in White Sox history; the first was hit by Shoeless Joe Jackson on July 20, 1919. |
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Reply | The question to ask now is about the Baltic States
at 10:41 25 Feb 2022
Indeed, triggering article 5 would be a major problem for Putin which is evidence that the fact NATO are there at all is a positive for the nations within.
The long game, that has been running for a while though is purely down to individual nations and how they conduct their affairs - there is definitely more than one way to skin a cat and we as a nation have been undermined for years evidenced by the Brexit referendum and fallout. Putins action in Ukraine though have emboldened the message from NATO much more than he had bargained for.
The upside, as was seen in the US is that these don't have to be permanent! Trump was talking about bringing the US out of NATO which would have been disastrous |
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Reply | So no cutting off Russia from Swift then?
at 10:24 25 Feb 2022
Not entirely true, the recommendation to remove Russia from SWIFT is being held up by concerns in Germany, Italy, Hungary and a couple of other nations but is expected to be ratified later today after discussions in the EU that the UK are not party to (for obvious reasons).
The reasoning behind the delay appears to be centred around German concerns that Russia would lean a little too much toward China who have an alternative system available, leaving Russia with no way back.
It's not the EU holding things up, more a discussion within the group and questions that were asked yesterday as to how best to manage any fall out - which is the sensible approach.
As for military equipment, there is an even spread from amongst NATO and the EU. The only nation amongst the group not really supplying much hardware is Germany who have had a historic reticence in sending military equipment to combat zones following the end of the Second World War. |
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Reply | If I have to come to terms with Neil Harris...
at 08:59 14 Dec 2021
It is yes and I guess we have to realise the level we are at, my fear is that we may end up with a manager suited to understand L1 but not necessarily the right squad.
We lurch from one decision to another without any real progress. |
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Reply | If I have to come to terms with Neil Harris...
at 08:53 14 Dec 2021
Was just looking this up, he plays a direct and physical game. His teams record low possession percentages. Personally this doesn't feel like a good fit for the squad we have built |
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Reply | Northern press getting grumpy
at 13:47 10 Jun 2019
We are a principality, huge bone of contention but our status of 'Country' hasn't officially existed for a very long time and hence why we aren't represented on the flag of the UK and NI |
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Reply | Northern press getting grumpy
at 11:41 10 Jun 2019
Sadly Wales isn't classified as a country (Northern Ireland isn't universally accepted as one but that's an entirely different argument...) |
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Reply | For those who have done them, in which subject(s) were your degree(s)?
at 07:39 31 Jan 2019
BSc (Hons) Electrical & Electronic Engineering, BA (Hons) International Studies, MSc Offshore Engineering and now struggling through an MBA which I am not enjoying and wishing I hadn't started.
And I still don't know what I want to be when I grow up |
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Thread | Interesting Read
at 15:20 16 Apr 2018
And this point in particular,
What makes a team a unit, what makes this sport fun, is the ball.
Players became players to play with a ball, so let them have it as much as possible. And let's build around the idea of having it all the time. But the ball burns you. Give it to a colleague as soon as you can. Play quick, play simple. And when you lose it - get it back as soon as you can, because it should hurt not to have it.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43486412 |
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Reply | Numbskull Army member
at 07:54 9 Apr 2018
This is MY club too, in fact if truth be told this is OUR club.
We are Ipswich Town and we are better than this, through the worst of times we have always had our pride and our dignity, neither you nor your motley crew of morons will change that.
What the hell would Sir Bob think of us all right now eh? |
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Reply | Anyone just seen what just happened in the Formula 1?
at 07:45 9 Apr 2018
He didn't 'storm' past and into the pits though - he hesitated at the door to the garage and after taking the scene in, turned and walked through. No strop, no drama.
The mechanic was surrounded by medics and concerned team mates - I'm sure there would be further outrage if Kimi had pushed his way through to pat the lad on his head |
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Reply | Following on from Truce's thread on how MM can get players in.
at 11:20 2 Feb 2018
Exactly, the system we have here is terrible for a club in our position, even more so for those in Leagues 1 and 2 and the point has been made that the game has and continues to change.
We can't compete with the big money clubs in the PL and Championship, we are in the same boat as so many, so the only way to progress is to adapt and change - this is something we haven't done since we brought in the goal nets that could be lifted up to allow the lawnmower through!
In all seriousness, the academy is doing its best but we are limited by a fear of failure and an overly pragmatic managerial and coaching approach which will keep our heads above water, just.
Club has to decide now which way it wants to go, we now suffer death by a thousand cuts as football has become almost meaningless for the town and the fans which is why we now have so many empty seats. No hope other than the hope for the status quo to be maintained... |
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Reply | Englishmen not for Wales
at 08:08 6 Dec 2017
As Swansea said, the FAW are collectively called 'morons', rather similar to your own FA and FIFA as a whole (wonder if it is a football thing??)
What they are doing is feeding to the ignorant, rather like the shock treatment that we are hearing from the political right and left right now and not too dissimilar to Spruce's comment on this thread. Baseless ignorance works like that and many of us despair as we appear to always take two steps forward before a massive stride backwards...
Rather like Sports Direct earlier this year banning the use of the Welsh language in one of its stores in Wales...the historical 'dislike' of the English from over the border though is based in part by acts of incredible cruelty throughout history which have thankfully petered out recently (only to be reignited by the ignorant few).
That said, it was only in the early part of this century that monies taken from the grieving families of Aberfan by an English Labour (and then Tory) peer Lord Roben were finally returned...trying to get people of Wales to forget these kinds of things is incredibly difficult and ingrained within many families.
However, as Welshman I would happily see a decent English manager take the reigns as opposed to a mediocre Welshman - I know the majority of Welsh fans feel the same. |
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Reply | Anyone else worried about "Poppyism"
at 12:11 10 Nov 2017
As a former serving member of the military I wear mine whilst also raising money for my regimental charity, I place a cross in memory of my best friend who was killed in Northern Ireland and remember him everyday. For me, and many others its a personal and often private thing but - and I know I can speak for many, we defend the right of any individual if they choice not to wear one.
What does p**s me off is the Poppy Police who deem is necessary to condemn anyone who questions or refuses to wear a poppy, this is contrary to everything the emblem represents which paints the legion and veterans themselves in a bad light.
You are correct in the fact that it isn't a military justification, but also an opportunity to collectively remember all of those affected by conflict from all walks of life at any time. It is though, all about remembrance and for people who fought in the First World War - justification was questioned just as much as recent conflicts even to the point that the majority of returning veterans wanted absolutely nothing to do with remembering what they had just endured...
...for many of us, that hasn't changed. |
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