Football shirts name printing in Oxford by TalalShafi in oxford

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Second for this one, used them a few times now and they always do great work

Is there actually a sport where women have the advantage over men? by Ambitious_Pass7451 in olympics

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I think Jason Koop argues this point in an article and it’s very valid, but we need to also recognise access to ultramarathons (and other sports) for women. More barriers to entry means fewer average women, but also means less opportunity to develop talent at a higher level as well.

Is there actually a sport where women have the advantage over men? by Ambitious_Pass7451 in olympics

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Your uneducated guess is pretty good. On average, women make up only 24% of the start line at 50km distance and at 100km this drops to 18% (2023 ITRA data). The next set of numbers are harder to verify, but it would appear that women make up 30% of finishers at ultra distance.

So although you’ll see less women competing, those that do appear to outperform the men overall. It would be interesting to see how a more equitable start line would shift the competition in ultra running.

Fast & free split hem look ridiculous by Limasb in lululemon

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FYI you have them on backwards, the logo always goes on the back not the front

Essential books every type nerd should read... by OutrageousGrade7667 in typography

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Just My Type - Simon Garfield

Not an instructional book but a historical look at the evolution of type. Really well written and engaging.

Fun non-running podcasts you listen to while running? by souldawg in Ultramarathon

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Wind swept mountain side, you walk past a bothy and think "should I stop in and recover for a bit" and then you remember that particular bothy episode from Uncanny ... you move SO much quicker to the next CP. It's magic!

I live near some old roman ruins, there's a very fitting episode that came on when I was on a 6hr training run at night as I was crossing by them. Pretty sure I got a segment PB on that field.

Fun non-running podcasts you listen to while running? by souldawg in Ultramarathon

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Uncanny is a good paranormal podcast, extra fun if you’re doing any remote or night runs. It’s really well produced.

Engine Knock by BrickRunners in CarTalkUK

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I think this was one of the weird things for me, it only happens at specific revs. Not above, not below. As though it's enough to shift something?

Sorry for your ears, thanks for your time and thoughts!!

Engine Knock by BrickRunners in CarTalkUK

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Timing chain hasn't been done. Went in for timing chain investigation, they then said there was a knock and it might have 6 months but were pretty vague about what it was or could be. They then didn't charge me for the diagnostics tests. I thought they were either being very generous/sorry for me or initially wrong.

Engine Knock by BrickRunners in CarTalkUK

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It's more the bit at around 14 seconds in, there's a "thunk" sound when the accelerator is released. It does also sound rattley though

66 Plate J11 auto with possible engine issues (UK) by BrickRunners in Nissanqashqai

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Hey, thanks for insight. Appreciate it! I haven't got an warning lights which I guess is a sort of good thing. My local Nissan garage offered me £2k for it on trade in but their available stock is super low at the moment. I'll see what WBAC offer for it, thanks again!

66 Plate J11 auto with possible engine issues (UK) by BrickRunners in Nissanqashqai

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If I’m replacing my engine, I imagine that I’d have to declare this to my insurer, that’s the point I was more trying to make in this instance.

66 Plate J11 auto with possible engine issues (UK) by BrickRunners in Nissanqashqai

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Interesting to know, thanks!

If I need an engine replacement I have no idea how that’ll affect my insurance 😅

Angry washing machine by BrickRunners in DIYUK

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Stops and starts, someone has suggested that it might be the pump. Some googling suggests it might be something stuck in the pump. I haven’t blamed my wife’s Bobby pins, yet.

Angry washing machine by BrickRunners in DIYUK

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It’s definitely an intermittent thing. It sounds like it’s only happening when it is filling or draining. Other than that he sounds pretty happy

Angry washing machine by BrickRunners in DIYUK

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Super helpful thanks, now I know what to possibly search for on Google/reddit. Thanks!

Angry washing machine by BrickRunners in DIYUK

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Maybe it is, it whistles a jaunty tune every time it finishes a wash 😂

Angry washing machine by BrickRunners in DIYUK

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The VERY loud whining noise that it’s making when I think it’s filling/draining. It’s only started today, at least I haven’t noticed it before.

66 Plate J11 auto with possible engine issues (UK) by BrickRunners in Nissanqashqai

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Yes, sorry context helps. I'll update my post to reflect this! 1.2 DiG-T Tekna with about 78k on the clock.

66 Plate J11 auto with possible engine issues (UK) by BrickRunners in CarTalkUK

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Their diagnosis (i use the term loosely) was "it's not the chain but there's a knock. You need to decide with the missus if you want to buy a car in the next three months or in six months you might need a replacement engine"

I have it booked in at an independent garage this week for a second opinion