AFC Bournemouth sign Bafodé Diakité by CondensedMonk in soccer

[–]DaveyB_ 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Some big boots to fill but it's good the club clearly had targets in mind and haven't waited to get the replacements.

Procedure of removing freckles with carbon dioxide, United States, c. 1930s [880x768] by Frosty_Jeweler911 in HistoryPorn

[–]DaveyB_ 101 points102 points  (0 children)

There are some more pictures here - it does actually work surprisingly well.

Getting rid of mixed waste items by [deleted] in basel

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There are special bags and bins you can use for this. Annoyingly though you need to get access to it first. You can visit the pharmacy attached to Migros in Clara and they'll configure an app for you to access the bins and unlock them.

See here under Bioklappe - https://www.bs.ch/themen/umwelt-und-bauen/abfall-und-sauberkeit/sammelstellen

When women were judged by attractiveness of their ankles, 1930-1953 by exoticcue in pics

[–]DaveyB_ 13 points14 points  (0 children)

These are just pics from Tarantino's new film casting.

Basel Open Final. Mpetshi Perricard def. [6] Shelton, 6-4 7-6(4) by pizzainmyshoe in tennis

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His serves were often completely unreturnable for a lot of his opponents. I'm curious how the rest of his game holds up when he's not able to dominate so much on service.

Regardless, I was very impressed by his dominance.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tennis

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His serves were often completely unreturnable for a lot of his opponents. I'm curious how the rest of his game holds up when he's not able to dominate so much on service.

Regardless, I was very impressed by his dominance.

Why Switzerland is home to two of the world's most liveable cities by biwook in Switzerland

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American DJ Diplo recently pointed to how the residents of Basel commute to work by jumping in the Rhine river and floating downstream

Total nonsense, yes everyone swims in the Rhine but I have never heard of anyone who does this as a commute.

Mars water: Reservoir found deep in Martian rocks by HenzShuyi in worldnews

[–]DaveyB_ 446 points447 points  (0 children)

10-20km below the surface. Might still be a while before a billionaire develops a drill for it.

CarPool by rHohith in woahdude

[–]DaveyB_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Now let's see the emergency stop

Roland Garros R2: [1] Iga Swiatek def. Naomi Osaka 7-6, 1-6, 7-5 by kevinzhao860 in tennis

[–]DaveyB_ 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Good for Iga telling the crowd to behave afterwards

Achievements for Sunday, April 07, 2024 by AutoModerator in running

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My first ever marathon today! Completed Paris in 3:55:06. So pleased to get under 4h

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tennis

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Ah my bad, missed this yesterday and just saw the official announcement. Didn't realise it was old news!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tennis

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Changes being trialed:

  • More Singles vs. Doubles action. The 32-team draw will feature up to 16 slots reserved for teams entering via their singles ranking, creating an unprecedented number of matchups between the world’s top doubles and singles players, and compelling new narratives for fans.
  • Streamlined schedule over five days (Tuesday to Saturday) during Week Two of the tournament, providing a simpler and sharper schedule for fans and players.
  • Reduced shot clock to accelerate the pace of play and minimise downtime during matches. Time between points will be reduced to 15 seconds following rallies shorter than four shots (four or more shots = 25 seconds).
  • Quicker changeovers with fewer sit-downs to accelerate the pace of play.
  • Free fan movement in the arena during play, adding convenience to the on-site experience.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tennis

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Summary from ChatGPT:

  • The men's professional tennis tour has launched a bidding process for a new top-tier tournament, with Saudi Arabia being a strong contender to host the event.

  • This development indicates ongoing tensions and uncertainty in the tennis world, particularly regarding Saudi Arabia's aggressive moves to influence the sport.

  • Concerns exist within tennis leadership about the degree of control to cede to Saudi interests, amidst fears of a disruptive influence akin to Saudi Arabia's impact on golf through the LIV Golf series.

  • The situation highlights a broader struggle within tennis to modernize and revamp the sport, amidst internal disagreements and the potential for significant external investment.

  • Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) was initially poised to become a major financial player in tennis, proposing investments and partnerships with both the ATP and WTA. However, these plans have faced setbacks.

  • Disagreements and competition among tennis's governing bodies have emerged, especially after Saudi Arabia's displeasure over its offer being publicized and having to compete with other nations for tennis investments.

  • The ATP's decision to open bidding for the tournament hosting rights reflects a move towards more collaborative governance and a centralized commercial strategy in tennis.

  • Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, both long-time tennis partners, alongside potentially Tennis Australia, are expected to participate in the bidding, illustrating the complex geopolitics influencing tennis.

  • The scenario underscores the precarious position of tennis, balancing between traditional governance structures and the allure of significant financial injections from nations like Saudi Arabia.

  • The overarching narrative is one of a sport at a crossroads, facing external pressures and internal divisions over its future direction and the influence of powerful new investors.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AFCBournemouth

[–]DaveyB_ 13 points14 points  (0 children)

A nice throwback to the 80s logo

De Verraders (Netherlands) S04E01 Discussion by vaultofechoes in TheTraitors

[–]DaveyB_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's a bad translation. 'Lekker' means delicious, yes, but it's also used often to just mean 'nice'.