Ah, well it does in Safari Web Browser.Phil Reynolds wrote:It doesn't, not in Firefox anyway. It just shows as many of them as will fit.Richard Brittain wrote:I don't like the way prosilver completely cuts out all of Gevin's z's.
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- Fri Sep 18, 2009 11:58 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Palindromes
- Replies: 59
- Views: 4313
Re: Palindromes
- Fri Sep 18, 2009 11:56 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Palindromes
- Replies: 59
- Views: 4313
Re: Palindromes
Revlis ftw?Jon Corby wrote:Revlis ftw.
I shall not allow this myth to spread that AeroGreen is superior.
No, it never propagates if I set a gap or prevention.
Wtf silver.
Anyway, I think it says a lot about you as a person, Corby, that you're in league with someone who can't even spell 'near' or 'death'.
- Fri Sep 18, 2009 11:46 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Palindromes
- Replies: 59
- Views: 4313
Re: Palindromes
Anyway, I'd tend to disagree with Revlis. I prefer AeroGreen. Maybe that's just because I'm used to it, but it seems sleeker and more professional. Also, I don't like the way prosilver completely cuts out all of Gevin's z's. What other crucial bits of information might prosilver decide to 'cut off'?
- Fri Sep 18, 2009 11:19 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Palindromes
- Replies: 59
- Views: 4313
Re: Palindromes
Ah, this reminds me of that old saying concerning this matter:
"Revlis Orpenoreh told Thaednis, 'AeroGreen's evil, lives neer gore, as in deaht. Dl other one - ProSilver.'"
(Dl = download)
"Revlis Orpenoreh told Thaednis, 'AeroGreen's evil, lives neer gore, as in deaht. Dl other one - ProSilver.'"
(Dl = download)
- Wed Sep 16, 2009 6:02 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Co-lympics
- Replies: 118
- Views: 24724
Re: Co-lympics
I cycled to university today, and I saw the most amazing car. It was speeding past all the other cars and I could hear it from a mile off. When it went past me, it literally churned up the tarmac and left a haze of dust and smoking embers behind it. Cars were spinning off everywhere and I nearly die...
- Wed Sep 16, 2009 2:52 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Co-lympics
- Replies: 118
- Views: 24724
Re: Co-lympics
Well, it looks like we have a semi-pro athlete here in the form of Phil Makepeace. I can't wait to see him in action. He's immediately installed as the bookies' favourite to win everything. And if he doesn't win anything, we'll know that it was probably only because he couldn't be bothered to train....
- Wed Sep 16, 2009 2:38 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Short (or maybe long) absence
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2342
Re: Short (or maybe long) absence
I've often wondered that, Jono. I've read numerous times (always on internet forums - because real people don't actually do this) about people 'building a new PC', and I'm always like 'wtf?'
- Tue Sep 15, 2009 3:24 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Co-lympics
- Replies: 118
- Views: 24724
Re: Co-lympics
The 10K isn't to be taken lightly. It's a very long way to run for someone who never does any running. But everyone should be able to complete it, even if they're virtually walking. It shouldn't take anyone more than an hour and a half. I was just thinking about a points system, so that we can have ...
- Tue Sep 15, 2009 2:05 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Co-lympics
- Replies: 118
- Views: 24724
Re: Co-lympics
I have updated the original post, displaying the provisional date, time, line-ups, and the Co-lympics graphic/logo. Over the next few days, I will be quite busy and not online much, so I might not update the lists so quickly, but we have a long time before the competition starts. Ian - thanks, those...
- Tue Sep 15, 2009 1:53 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Co-lympics
- Replies: 118
- Views: 24724
Re: Co-lympics
Actually, I suppose ball throwing could work. Discus, javelin and hammer throw would all be a bit dangerous for a group of untrained novices, but I can't see any problem with just lobbing balls down a field. So, I've added 'Hurling' as an event. We will need a ball, preferably a heavy ball, and the ...
- Tue Sep 15, 2009 12:33 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Co-lympics
- Replies: 118
- Views: 24724
Re: Co-lympics
Also, notice that in some events we now have 8 people. We can't really have more than 8 per race, so I can start splitting up the events into multiple races. We could even do semi-finals and then a final, in the 100m and 400m. Though I'm expecting at least 1 or 2 people will pull out or not turn up ...
- Tue Sep 15, 2009 12:24 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Co-lympics
- Replies: 118
- Views: 24724
Re: Co-lympics
Ah, I see. So he's a bit like Hitler? Or that guy out of the band Travis.
- Tue Sep 15, 2009 12:09 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Co-lympics
- Replies: 118
- Views: 24724
Re: Co-lympics
Michael: Who is this mysterious 'CF'? Matt: You're running 6 minute miles there, over 6 miles. I very much doubt there's anyone else here who is going to be running less than 7-minute miles over the 10K. I know Junaid has been training for a while, but I doubt he is at the level of your PB yet. If y...
- Mon Sep 14, 2009 11:45 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Co-lympics
- Replies: 118
- Views: 24724
Re: Co-lympics
Excellent. I think Junaid has chosen wisely in only going for the 2 events; he will be in good shape for that final 10k. I'm seriously considering doing some ultra hardcore training from now until November so that I can compete in the 10k too, but I probably won't; I'll probably just focus my traini...
- Mon Sep 14, 2009 10:38 pm
- Forum: Games and Puzzles
- Topic: Building Cities
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3000
Re: Building Cities
Well, I came up with this:
But it doesn't seem right, because I didn't use any green or yellow.
But it doesn't seem right, because I didn't use any green or yellow.
- Mon Sep 14, 2009 10:09 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Co-lympics
- Replies: 118
- Views: 24724
- Mon Sep 14, 2009 9:34 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Co-lympics
- Replies: 118
- Views: 24724
Re: Co-lympics
Good call. 6pm, on some Thursday in November. Let's go for the 5th, because that's earliest. So, here's the provisional date/time and location: 6 pm on Thursday, 5th November at the QE2 stadium in Enfield, north London. It's a pretty good track there, but sometimes the gate is locked, which would me...
- Mon Sep 14, 2009 9:24 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Co-lympics
- Replies: 118
- Views: 24724
Re: Co-lympics
Jono: I was actually thinking a week day, because it would be easier to sneak onto a track than on a weekend, when events might be on. But, I expect a lot of people would prefer a weekend, because it's the weekend, but maybe not. So, let's suggest for now: Some Thursday in November. Is there anyone ...
- Mon Sep 14, 2009 9:13 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Co-lympics
- Replies: 118
- Views: 24724
Re: Co-lympics
I think the 10k will be an interesting and gruelling race. Junaid will definitely be the favourite for that one, if he turns up.
- Mon Sep 14, 2009 9:06 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Co-lympics
- Replies: 118
- Views: 24724
Re: Co-lympics
Mile please. Is there entry on the day? You can change your mind and enter whatever events you want on the day, yes, but I just want to get up a provisional schedule and startlists. You can also compete in the 400m too, by the way, if you want to; I was only joking, though I am slightly concerned y...
- Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:39 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Co-lympics
- Replies: 118
- Views: 24724
Re: Co-lympics
Ah, great.
- Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:35 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Co-lympics
- Replies: 118
- Views: 24724
Re: Co-lympics
Great. This gives me something to train for. I'm taking this very seriously, and intend to take gold in the 400m. Jeff, what events do you want to compete in? Charlie has indicated he will compete in every discipline, which will be great for the event. Jono, how about you? I suppose I will also comp...
- Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:11 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Co-lympics
- Replies: 118
- Views: 24724
Re: Co-lympics
Sweet, I'm glad there are some positive responses. This is definitely happening now, unless the world ends before November. Even if everyone else pulls out, I'll still run and post the results here. Heaven and Earth may pass away, but the Co-lympics will not.
- Mon Sep 14, 2009 6:40 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Co-lympics
- Replies: 118
- Views: 24724
Re: Co-lympics
Those are some impressive 1500m and 800m times you have there, Oliver. Plus, you're in Middlesex. But do you want to compete? All you've done is post us a link. You're welcome to compete. I recommend you compete in the 1500 and leave the 400 for me, because I'm worried you will beat me.
- Mon Sep 14, 2009 5:21 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoBruss
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2612
Re: CoBruss
Derek, when I invited you, I wasn't seriously considering that you would actually want to book a flight out to the Middle East and come and meet up, so I hope you're not too offended that I never gave you any further details. I was out there for 2 weeks, and I'm back in Belgium now. Here's a picture...
- Mon Sep 14, 2009 5:17 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Co-lympics
- Replies: 118
- Views: 24724
Re: Co-lympics
Sure, if you're happy to spend your birthday running races with an assortment of Countdown weirdos, rather than having a Quasar party. We'll decide the date based on when everyone who is interested is available, though. Also, I hope Derek Hazell can make it - I know he was interested in CoBruss, and...
- Mon Sep 14, 2009 3:51 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Co-lympics
- Replies: 118
- Views: 24724
Co-lympics
Date: 5th November, 2009, at 4.30pm Provisional location: The QE2 athletics track in Enfield, north London Provisional Startlists 100m Charlie Reams Phil Makepeace Jon O'Neill Oliver Garner Junaid Mubeen Jeffrey Burgin 'CF' Ian Dent 400m Charlie Reams Richard Brittain Phil Makepeace Jon O'Neill Oli...
Re: Religion
I'd define success as based around number of conversions to the truth, though I understand other people would define it in a more willy-nilly objective way ("this discussion has revealed some really interesting viewpoints and opinions on both sides, and that's a wonderful thing for diversity&qu...
Re: Religion
No offence, but debates about religion on the internet always fail. God doesn't like computers.
- Mon Sep 14, 2009 10:57 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: How autistic are you?
- Replies: 125
- Views: 18666
Re: How autistic are you?
Hey Mikey! Where've you been for the last year? You haven't posted for ages!
I scored a 14.
I scored a 14.
- Wed Aug 19, 2009 2:22 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: 3-Word Story
- Replies: 353
- Views: 21931
Re: 3-Word Story
Deso, we love you
- Wed Aug 19, 2009 2:17 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: 3-Word Story
- Replies: 353
- Views: 21931
Re: 3-Word Story
greatest Countdown fan ever
- Tue Aug 18, 2009 7:58 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Favourite Simpsons episode.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2410
Re: Favourite Simpsons episode.
In general, I hate people who are obsessed with the Simpsons. They tend to be really annoying people who have no actual meaning to their existence. At secondary school, there was this group of kids who just stood there all day quoting Simpsons' quotes to each other. They really thought they were fun...
- Tue Aug 18, 2009 7:45 am
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoRigRig
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2670
Re: CoRigRig
Doesn't this coincide with CoJewsInSpace?
- Tue Aug 18, 2009 7:44 am
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoBruss
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2612
Re: CoBruss
Wow, I'm quite impressed you have one of those. If you want, come out to Amman or Jerusalem a couple of weeks from now. Mikey Lear's going to be there.
- Sun Aug 16, 2009 8:40 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoBruss
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2612
Re: CoBruss
I'm not sure if CoBruss will be going ahead, because I'm going to be in Jerusalem for a while.
- Sun Aug 16, 2009 8:38 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Wild Fungi
- Replies: 39
- Views: 3519
Re: Wild Fungi
That sounds pretty good. We're just coming into the mushroom season.
- Sat Aug 15, 2009 7:58 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: My Premier League Predictions
- Replies: 46
- Views: 5714
Re: My Premier League Predictions
I watched the game. He played awful.
- Sat Aug 15, 2009 12:26 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: My Premier League Predictions
- Replies: 46
- Views: 5714
Re: My Premier League Predictions
I'm not actually a Liverpool fan. I'm a Celtic fan and I don't really support any team in the Premier League so I'm giving a totally objective opinion. I saw about 90% of Man Utd's games and about 80% of Liverpool's. I actually started the season as leaning more towards Man Utd than Liverpool as a g...
- Sat Aug 15, 2009 10:30 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: My Premier League Predictions
- Replies: 46
- Views: 5714
Re: My Premier League Predictions
Paul - Liverpool were top for most of the first half of the season. They spent more weeks at the top than anyone last season. Their best form was for the first 18 games of the season. They then went through an indifferent period of about 10 games, which lost them the title. You're right in saying th...
- Sat Aug 15, 2009 9:04 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: My Premier League Predictions
- Replies: 46
- Views: 5714
Re: My Premier League Predictions
Craig, what are you on about? Liverpool played better football than anyone last season, scored more goals, and the only reason they didn't win the title was because of a period of draws in the winter as well as the fact that Manchester United received a string of nonsense refereeing decisions, notab...
- Fri Aug 14, 2009 9:38 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Deal or no deal
- Replies: 120
- Views: 12638
Re: Deal or no deal
I hate the BBC.
- Tue Aug 11, 2009 6:57 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoBruss
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2612
Re: CoBruss
Yes. Hopefully that will coincide with Jono's holidaying in Europe. I presume you are getting the Eurostar to Brussels. Where are you going?
Also, I just realised that this topic should be in the 'Countdown - Events' subforum. If you could kindly move it.
Also, I just realised that this topic should be in the 'Countdown - Events' subforum. If you could kindly move it.
- Tue Aug 11, 2009 6:28 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoBruss
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2612
Re: CoBruss
Alright, I was thinking we were a bit heavy on the classical music, so I can replace Mendelssohn's violin concerto by a Leffe drinking session. It's not my favourite Belgian beer, but I can come to a compromise. Actually we could just go out to the Grand Place and drink beer there.
- Tue Aug 11, 2009 6:16 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: CoBruss
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2612
CoBruss
Hi. I'm organising a new Countdown event here in Brussels. I haven't got a definite date yet, but it will probably be some time in September or October. Here's a brief outline of what will happen: There won't actually be any Countdown played. The evening will mostly be based around sampling Belgian ...
- Fri Jul 31, 2009 11:09 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Which famous people died on your birthday?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1990
Re: Which famous people died on your birthday?
A guy called World Stock Exchange died on my birthday.
- Thu Jul 30, 2009 10:42 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: If you liked...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1099
Re: If you liked...
Near there. The centre of the universe is Corby.Sue Sanders wrote:Gavin Chipper wrote:So are we saying that the Earth is the centre of the Universe?
Isn't the centre of the universe Kettering?
As in Jon.
- Thu Jul 30, 2009 9:46 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: A New Poll
- Replies: 1
- Views: 756
A New Poll
Well I was looking at Derek Hazell's poll on polls, and wondering what people thought about it, so thought I'd make a poll.
Re: MENSA
I agree with the general consensus that IQ is ridiculous, and that Mensa is for stupid people.
- Thu Jul 30, 2009 12:25 pm
- Forum: apterous.org
- Topic: Apterous Etiquette
- Replies: 155
- Views: 15790
Re: Apterous Etiquette
Is that seriously him? I hope so, because he looks as though he's probably into Dungeons & Dragons. But, I fear that isn't him, because fat people are always jolly.
- Thu Jul 30, 2009 10:34 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Boring poll which has not been done since Yahoo 1
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2099
Re: Boring poll which has not been done since Yaho
Including Des O'Connor. I liked his unassuming gentlemanly wit, as well as the way he spoke condescendingly to child contestants even if they were really good at Countdown. And what the hell is a punnet anyway? If I were to give the presenters ratings, I'd go for something like: Whiteley - 10/10 Lyn...
- Wed Jul 29, 2009 8:23 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: About my new role
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1302
Re: About my new role
I just changed it back, but I'm still Site Admin. Anyway, my new avatar depicts a scene from The Coriolanus tragedy. The Coriolan Overture by Beethoven is a wonderful piece.
- Wed Jul 29, 2009 7:02 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: About my new role
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1302
About my new role
Well, a few people have noticed the new title next to my name and messaged me. Some have congratulated me, while others have questioned whether I was promoted to Admin too quickly. Obviously I disagree with that, but I thought I'd make a poll to get the general forum consensus. Also, remember kids, ...
Re: Jason
When I read Jason Larsen's posts, I always think of the main theme from The Sorcerer's Apprentice, by Paul Dukas.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoqzvs0URBM
That's just a small extract from it, but I recommend hearing the whole piece, it's a good bit of music.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoqzvs0URBM
That's just a small extract from it, but I recommend hearing the whole piece, it's a good bit of music.
- Wed Jul 29, 2009 5:32 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Boring poll which has not been done since Yahoo 1
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2099
Re: Boring poll which has not been done since Yaho
I went for Whiteley, because he's the original and best, but I don't think Countdown has had a bad presenter. All 4 are good.
- Fri Jul 24, 2009 7:31 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Training Methods/Methods of improvement
- Replies: 76
- Views: 6422
Re: Training Methods/Methods of improvement
I'd like to hear what Chris Davies has to say - I've never seen someone improve as quickly as he has. He's maybe the very best now when just a few months ago he was quite shit. Aaron Higgs has also improved amazingly quickly. Yes. I'm still not sure who or what exactly this 'Chris Davies' guy is, b...
- Fri Jul 24, 2009 6:20 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Training Methods/Methods of improvement
- Replies: 76
- Views: 6422
Re: Training Methods/Methods of improvement
Ahh, I wasn't aware of that page. It took me long enough making the list, probably a few days, then another few days to memorise it all, so it's certainly easier if you have a list prepared for you. A lot of the words on that page weren't on my list, and seeing words which I've never even seen befor...
- Fri Jul 24, 2009 5:56 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Training Methods/Methods of improvement
- Replies: 76
- Views: 6422
Re: Training Methods/Methods of improvement
I've never tried a stem list, but a week before the CoC I memorised a list of high probability anagrams like Julian Fell did, (candiest = distance, that sort of thing). It probably had 1000 words on it. What were the 999 words besides GANDISEEG? Ha. I've long since destroyed the list (and put it in...
- Fri Jul 24, 2009 1:20 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Training Methods/Methods of improvement
- Replies: 76
- Views: 6422
Re: Training Methods/Methods of improvement
Dod, what they're saying is that there is really no better method of improvement than just practising. I've never tried a stem list, but a week before the CoC I memorised a list of high probability anagrams like Julian Fell did, (candiest = distance, that sort of thing). It probably had 1000 words o...