@antipodean storyline gets a bit stupid towards the last episode or two, but nothing unbearable.

@nzzp said in Space - Spacex, NASA, Rocket Lab:

Incredible.

Amazing how fast this becomes 'routine' - oh yeah, 33 engines going for it, no failures ... just normal 😐

They've pretty much nailed landing control of both the booster and starship.
They must update the main code database and then the physics geniuses go to work on tweaking it. It's relentless and so impressive.

@Kruse said in Motorcyclin':

Yeah - I can appreciate that they are great engineers. But nothing at all "sexy" about a single one of their bikes, in my opinion

Nah. (Cruisers, yeah. )

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I love both John Milius and Red Dawn, but in that case I'm glad he wasn't able to fully realise his vision:

Milius re-wrote it when he was hired as a director and even wanted it to be set in the future (with laser guns!)

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We haven't got to the point where professionalism means I can finish an email response to a client like this:

Appreciate we're all busy and if you feel this isn't a productive use of your time, feel free not to attend the workshop. fluffybunny.

Stupid but with an awesome comment

You guys and your band camp. Kiss already.

@taniwharugby said in Books:

Just finished 'Serviceman J: The untold Story of an NZSAS Soldier'

Pretty easy read, tells the story of his life from entry to the army, some of the pivotal events in his military career, including working alongside one of our more well known SAS members, Willie Apiata (who he was photographed with in Afghanistan on active duty that was published) losing mates, through to his struggles after he left to his work with the Kiwis and Warriors and now at Dilworth College.

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Willie Apiata ... if they ever do a "The Beehive has fallen" movie...

Associated Press  /  Nov 16  /  Sport Bela Karolyi, gymnastics coach who mentored Nadia Comaneci, dies aged 82 Bela Karolyi, gymnastics coach who mentored Nadia Comaneci, dies aged 82

Karolyi trained multiple Olympic gold medalists and help turn the US into an international gymnastics power

How do you attract a country girl?

A tractor.

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Tried this in VR tonight https://store.steampowered.com/app/513490/1943_Berlin_Blitz/

An original audio recording of a journalist who went up in a Lancaster bombing raid on Berlin and they've recreated highlights of that trip in Vr. Hell of an experience, its a few years old now but damn what a way to get a glimpse of what those blokes went through. Highly recommend, hope more are released.

It's an interesting argument that is hard to refute.
Perhaps, ordinary people are indifferent might be truer though.

@Bovidae said in Documentaries:

I've only watched Part 1, but a must-see for any fans of The Sopranos. It's interesting to see who auditioned for the main roles.

Wise Guy: David Chase and the Sopranos (TV Series 2024) ⭐ 8.3 | Documentary, Biography Wise Guy: David Chase and the Sopranos (TV Series 2024) ⭐ 8.3 | Documentary, Biography

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Ah crap, this is on Binge/Foxtel in Oz so I can't watch it.

Might have to find a copy ...