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On my watch list, super keen!!!

Not all routers support the correct VPN protocols natively (which I also found out after the fact). Edit: And switching between geographies is a pain if it's loaded onto the router.

I've been using NordVPN for about a month and I'm quite happy with it thus far. Speed to the US is not as fast as the local speed, obviously, but it is mostly fine. My frustration that I've since discovered is that I can't use it on my Google Chromecast, which is quite annoying, so I'm restricted to watching georestricted shows on a computer, unfortunately.

It is definitely going to spice up this season. Rumours already floating around that the season might only start in Jerez in May...

Yeah this explains how zen this guy is. Everything makes sense now.

Oh absolutely. I recon the same thing is happening with Ducati to some extent. You often see some VERY obvious changes, speculation runs wild in the paddock and resources are allocated to figuring out what it is, what it does, and whether it is advantageous. Diverting resources away from actual issues. However, I do think that race teams are smarter than us and the media, and have way more insight into these things to make accurate judgement calls. I recon most of the F1 teams are not too phased about this development from Mercedes, as they possible have much bigger issues to sort out than to try and chase a further 0.01s a lap with a funky toe corrector. I mean, I could also do absolutely nothing for all we know, and there could be a secondary thing going on. On the other hand, you have Ducati arriving with aerodynamic wings on their bikes, and now everyone has to have them. So it does trickle down with time I guess. I think it's time for a career change...

It is super super smart actually. I'm sure there would be a regulation that says you're not allowed any adjustments via electronics or hydraulics. And in the end it's actually a very simple system. I love things like this. Interpretation of the rules is so important. It's similar to Ducati's scoop in MotoGP last year. The rule said you're not allowed to affix aerodynamic devices to the swingarm. So they said it's a cooling device for the rear tyre, which coincidentally also might possibly have aero effects. Smart. My favourite kind of hole is a loophole.

I'm only putting this here because I know the guys and have worked with them for many many years, but I have no affiliation or incentive to do so, but it might be worth checking out for some of the guys who are interested in a system. https://solecsa.co.za/packages-solar-power-and-battery-back-up-solutions/

Jeeze, I expected 2 years, but not 4.

Just check to see if you didn't receive an SMS with a new voucher. I claimed a Makro voucher late last year, but then got notified that I will be getting a new voucher number by SMS. Also, I don't think they are valid for online use, just in case that's what you're trying to do.

I'm already signed up, so I'm not quite sure, but clicking this link might help: https://www.discovery.co.za/portal/individual/high-performance-athlete Also, perhaps do some comparisons between the standard and HPA points based on your recent activities to see whether you'd actually be earning more, before you make the switch. If you ride for 90+ mins at >60% you'll be getting 300 points, 450 if you keep the ticker above 70%.

Are you signed up for the Endurance Athlete (or whatever it's called) option? You get points for lower HR activities in that event, but end up with a higher weekly points goal.

The thread is old, and obviously this was never posted here. Absolutely worth a watch.

How have you not been moved over to Discovery Bank yet???

That is actually pretty smart (I haven't read all of it but in principle it should work quite well)

Yeah I agree, they're supposedly professional sportsmen. At least a similar punishment has been handed down as what Rabada got in 2007 after telling Ben Stokes to "F*** off" (in the heat of the moment, as opposed to this Buttler mouthing) following his dismissal.

I totally missed that, scratch my Satori suggestion then.

Also keep the Tacx Satori Smart in mind. I passed mine down The Girl when I upgraded to a controllable trainer, and was even forced to use one during the holiday for my injury recovery and it's fine. I love my direct drive ERG trainer to bits, but in a pinch the Satori works just fine. Bear in mind you'll probably need to get a trainer tyre as well for longevity. Edit: And it doesn't require electricity, so you can still get your workouts in when Eskom inevitably drops the ball, or you can even go put your bike outside in the garden if that's your vibe. Edit: Missed the part that it needs to be automatically controllable.

SA-owned C130 Crash-landed at Goma Airport a few hours ago. Little information available at the moment.

Okay so I popped into my Discovery Bank app quickly. At the moment, for a 100 Points, you can get a R100 voucher at selected shops. Now Disco will convert your 100 Points into 600 Miles, which can then be redeemed for cash at m600:R50, or used in-store at m600:R60. So whatever we've earned is now pretty much worth half. Sad. Best you cash in on some R100 vouchers whilst you have the chance.

Unfortunately, with the way the rule is written, it's out. It's absolutely nonsensical, but it's out. 19.4 Ball grounded beyond the boundary 19.4.1 The ball in play is grounded beyond the boundary if it touches - the boundary or any part of an object used to mark the boundary; Nope. - the ground beyond the boundary; Nope. - any object that is grounded beyond the boundary. Maybe? 19.4.2 The ball in play is to be regarded as being grounded beyond the boundary if - a fielder, grounded beyond the boundary as in 19.5, touches the ball; Not grounded. - a fielder, after catching the ball within the boundary, becomes grounded beyond the boundary while in contact with the ball, before completing the catch. First contact within, but is not grounded outside whilst in contact. 19.5 Fielder grounded beyond the boundary 19.5.1 A fielder is grounded beyond the boundary if some part of his/her person is in contact with any of the following: - the boundary or any part of an object used to mark the boundary; Nope. - the ground beyond the boundary; Nope. - any object that is in contact with the ground beyond the boundary; Nope. - another fielder who is grounded beyond the boundary, if the umpire considers that it was the intention of either fielder that the contact should assist in the fielding of the ball. 19.5.2 A fielder who is not in contact with the ground is considered to be grounded beyond the boundary if his/her final contact with the ground, before his/her first contact with the ball after it has been delivered by the bowler, was not entirely within the boundary. Everyone is saying this, but that's also wrong. First contact needs to be within the rope. There is unfortunately ambiguity in the law, but the event was adjudicated correctly. My suggestion would be a modification to 19.5: 19.5.1 A fielder is grounded beyond the boundary if some part of his/her person is has been in contact with any of the following: - the boundary or any part of an object used to mark the boundary; Nope. - the ground beyond the boundary; Nope. - any object that is in contact with the ground beyond the boundary; Nope. - another fielder who is grounded beyond the boundary, if the umpire considers that it was the intention of either fielder that the contact should assist in the fielding of the ball. What's the difference between the Wade wicket and catching the ball, backpedaling and realising you're going to tread on the boundary rope, toss the ball up, tread on the rope, step back in and catch the ball. Would the second scenario be legal to you guys?

Nope, unfortunately I can't comment. My whole ecosystem is built around Garmin so I went that route.