Things that don't deserve their own thread

[Uncle fester]

Maybe invest into a sit/stand desk? They're getting more reasonably priced, even the electric motor ones.

I've got one at work, and we took delivery of one for the office at home (box room) last week. I have bad knees so can highly recommend, even if you're in good shape.

I have what looks to be this exact model - https://www.gostand.ie/products/desk-to ... n-800-ergo

Great yolk all together.

Hmm interesting. Was thinking of getting one of the desks from Ikea but something like that might be more practical.

[PornDog]

what manner of impediment is there to typing while standing up?

[Uncle fester]

We did a study in work as every waster in the place wanted a desk with a motor in it and quelle fucking surprise the ones we did get were not used to the tune of 85%. When the lazy wfh bastards discovered they couldn't type standing up they never darkened the door of the up button again. And before one of you cunts start telling me about its benefits you are lying. What you are really doing all day is lying on your couch watching Friends and munching on snacks

Cheapskates in work proposing these.
https://www.ikea.com/ie/en/p/gladhoejde ... -20541610/

[tabascoboy]

Jesus H Christ

[Uncle fester]

Why are you posting daily hate clickbait headlines here?

[tabascoboy]

While I shouldn't be surprised at the desperate depths they plumb for clickbait, somehow I still am. Don't know if that a good or bad thing...

[mat the expat]

Maybe invest into a sit/stand desk? They're getting more reasonably priced, even the electric motor ones.

I've got one at work, and we took delivery of one for the office at home (box room) last week. I have bad knees so can highly recommend, even if you're in good shape.

I have an Omnidesk - it's great

Get an Anti-fatigue mat if you are standing for more than an hour

[Hal Jordan]

Not Captain Tom

She absolutely stank of that peculiar British chancer filled with desperation that you see in some monied people. Like the mothers husband in Succession. Brexit Britain types.

The perfect harmony of WW2 and the NHS.

You anti sit stand desk plum.

[Niegs]

[tabascoboy]

^ AI generated road design...

[tabascoboy]

Slovak police caught a guy speeding on an e-scooter at 118 km/h (68 km/h over the speed limit) - genuine apparently and posted on their Facebook. In theory they should be speed limited but the trick is buying a legal one and modifying the firmware that blocks the speed under a limit. There are dubious shops that do this quickly

[Openside]

Jesus H Christ

Surely its not the vagina that is the bonus hole - erm just saying...

[robmatic]

Slovak police caught a guy speeding on an e-scooter at 118 km/h (68 km/h over the speed limit) - genuine apparently and posted on their Facebook. In theory they should be speed limited but the trick is buying a legal one and modifying the firmware that blocks the speed under a limit. There are dubious shops that do this quickly

I'm not sure that's a good idea. I've seen someone faceplant on one of these fairly innocuously and even at low speed it was quite messy.

[fishfoodie]

Slovak police caught a guy speeding on an e-scooter at 118 km/h (68 km/h over the speed limit) - genuine apparently and posted on their Facebook. In theory they should be speed limited but the trick is buying a legal one and modifying the firmware that blocks the speed under a limit. There are dubious shops that do this quickly

I'm not sure that's a good idea. I've seen someone faceplant on one of these fairly innocuously and even at low speed it was quite messy.

Well as long as they have an organ donor card, it's all good.

[tabascoboy]

Slovak police caught a guy speeding on an e-scooter at 118 km/h (68 km/h over the speed limit) - genuine apparently and posted on their Facebook. In theory they should be speed limited but the trick is buying a legal one and modifying the firmware that blocks the speed under a limit. There are dubious shops that do this quickly

I'm not sure that's a good idea. I've seen someone faceplant on one of these fairly innocuously and even at low speed it was quite messy.

It is rather potential Darwin Award material for sure, how do you turn safely with those small wheels even at limited legal top speed of ~25 km/h? Can't make out if the guy has a helmet on but likely not.

[average joe]

He's bound to see his arse. I doubt those come out with sufficient braking power for those speeds.

[Sandstorm]

He's bound to see his arse. I doubt those come out with sufficient braking power for those speeds.

It’s electric, the motor provides braking when you come off the throttle. Still a very dumb idea.

[average joe]

He's bound to see his arse. I doubt those come out with sufficient braking power for those speeds.

It’s electric, the motor provides braking when you come off the throttle. Still a very dumb idea.

Why do you think electric cars still have disc brakes?

[Sandstorm]

He's bound to see his arse. I doubt those come out with sufficient braking power for those speeds.

It’s electric, the motor provides braking when you come off the throttle. Still a very dumb idea.

Why do you think electric cars still have disc brakes?

Wot? The electric motor provides braking IN ADDITION to the wheel brakes. More than a combustion engine is capable of.

[tabascoboy]

Apparently there is one model on the market that has reached 82 mph / 132 kmh, and the blurb talks about "hydraulic Weped brakes, regenerative braking" whatever that last thing is.

It's a very expensive specialist model though and hardly for day-to -day use

[Jock42]

Slovak police caught a guy speeding on an e-scooter at 118 km/h (68 km/h over the speed limit) - genuine apparently and posted on their Facebook. In theory they should be speed limited but the trick is buying a legal one and modifying the firmware that blocks the speed under a limit. There are dubious shops that do this quickly

I'm not sure that's a good idea. I've seen someone faceplant on one of these fairly innocuously and even at low speed it was quite messy.

Well as long as they have an organ donor card, it's all good.

There was a youngster hit by some bellend on one here recently. Didn't get the job but sounded nasty enough when I spoke to the crew after.

[GogLais]

It’s electric, the motor provides braking when you come off the throttle. Still a very dumb idea.

Why do you think electric cars still have disc brakes?

Wot? The electric motor provides braking IN ADDITION to the wheel brakes. More than a combustion engine is capable of.

IC engine braking exists.

[Marylandolorian]

It’s electric, the motor provides braking when you come off the throttle. Still a very dumb idea.

Why do you think electric cars still have disc brakes?

Wot? The electric motor provides braking IN ADDITION to the wheel brakes. More than a combustion engine is capable of.

Yep, bellow a good explanation of “one pedal braking “,

One-pedal driving is possible due to the regenerative braking systems in electrified cars. When a PHEV or EV brakes, the electric motor acts as a generator, converting kinetic energy from the vehicle's forward motion into electricity. This electricity recharges the battery while the vehicle is braking. During this regenerative phase, the magnetic resistance of the electric motor increases and creates a braking force. This added friction in the drivetrain slows the vehicle down. One-pedal driving allows a driver to bring a vehicle to a full stop without using the brake pedal.

https://www.jdpower.com/cars/shopping-g ... es-it-work

[GogLais]

Why do you think electric cars still have disc brakes?

Wot? The electric motor provides braking IN ADDITION to the wheel brakes. More than a combustion engine is capable of.

Yep, bellow a good explanation of “one pedal braking “,

One-pedal driving is possible due to the regenerative braking systems in electrified cars. When a PHEV or EV brakes, the electric motor acts as a generator, converting kinetic energy from the vehicle's forward motion into electricity. This electricity recharges the battery while the vehicle is braking. During this regenerative phase, the magnetic resistance of the electric motor increases and creates a braking force. This added friction in the drivetrain slows the vehicle down. One-pedal driving allows a driver to bring a vehicle to a full stop without using the brake pedal.

https://www.jdpower.com/cars/shopping-g ... es-it-work

So maintaining a steady speed downhill will charge the battery then. It’s almost like perpetual motion.

[Biffer]

Some of Edinburgh Zoo's meerkats are being removed.

They're being taken to a new, specially built enclosure at the Edinburgh children's hospital. It's a joint initiative between the Zoo and the Hospital to give kids who are there long term an opportunity to experience nature and learn about the animals.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland- ... e-66163669

[Dinsdale Piranha]

Why do you think electric cars still have disc brakes?

Wot? The electric motor provides braking IN ADDITION to the wheel brakes. More than a combustion engine is capable of.

IC engine braking exists.

But if you want to use it to charge the battery you need an extra electric motor. EVs already have that so it's a no-brainer to implement. IIRC a friend had an IC car with regenerative braking some years ago and it was really quite shit.

[GogLais]

Wot? The electric motor provides braking IN ADDITION to the wheel brakes. More than a combustion engine is capable of.

IC engine braking exists.

But if you want to use it to charge the battery you need an extra electric motor. EVs already have that so it's a no-brainer to implement. IIRC a friend had an IC car with regenerative braking some years ago and it was really quite shit.

I was simply pointing out that IC engines are capable of engine braking. I run a simple petrol car at the moment, which is fine for my 7k or so miles a year. I get it that hybrids are a bit more efficient but the idea of lugging around all the bits you need for two separate means of propulsion grates on me.

[Dinsdale Piranha]

IC engine braking exists.

But if you want to use it to charge the battery you need an extra electric motor. EVs already have that so it's a no-brainer to implement. IIRC a friend had an IC car with regenerative braking some years ago and it was really quite shit.

I was simply pointing out that IC engines are capable of engine braking. I run a simple petrol car at the moment, which is fine for my 7k or so miles a year. I get it that hybrids are a bit more efficient but the idea of lugging around all the bits you need for two separate means of propulsion grates on me.

I engine brake all the time due to the rather shite brakes on my 1954 Beetle

[average joe]

You guys are complicating matters here. I wasn't commenting on whether EV's or ICE's are better. The point is that regenerative braking alone is not sufficient enough to bring to a stop something traveling at those speeds. This is why EV's still have disc brakes as well as regenerative braking.

Brakes are not only used to bring you to a stop over a clear straight distance. Sometimes you need to stop/decelerate quickly.

What happens when miss Paolicelli's little yorkie decides to just cross the road in front of him?

[Niegs]

[Uncle fester]

Check the first response. You'll need sound for both.

[Kiwias]

[Hal Jordan]

Took the kids into London to the Natural History Museum, we're all knackered and pizza has been ordered.

I had forgotten just how many appallingly young and vital people there are wandering about the capital city. I feel old, tired and ready for a paper bag over my head to save anyone from having to gaze upon the ravages of age.

[Sandstorm]

Took the kids into London to the Natural History Museum, we're all knackered and pizza has been ordered.

I had forgotten just how many appallingly young and vital people there are wandering about the capital city. I feel old, tired and ready for a paper bag over my head to save anyone from having to gaze upon the ravages of age.

[GogLais]

I had forgotten just how many appallingly young and vital people there are wandering about the capital city. I feel old, tired and ready for a paper bag over my head to save anyone from having to gaze upon the ravages of age.

Sounds like race day in Chester today.

[Happyhooker]

I was walking around Kensington yesterday and was appalled by the ravaged state of some of the tourists.

[TB63]

I'd happily be ravaged by some of those tourists..

[Raggs]

I blame NPR. Hurt my back at the gym yesterday, so now using my sit/stand desk in stand mode in the first time for a while (bad habits formed from a previous leg injury!). Never got around to getting the extra supports for my monitor though, so it's a bit wobbly whilst I type.

[Slick]

Could anyone tell me, without saying what happened, if there was any play in the cricket today?

Planning my night in front of the box and seeing if I need to include the highlights. Also, golf.

[Oxbow]

Could anyone tell me, without saying what happened, if there was any play in the cricket today?

Planning my night in front of the box and seeing if I need to include the highlights. Also, golf.

Yes, play started at 14.45 and at the moment they're still playing.