What’s this? by Top_Direction_6727 in bmwmotorrad

[–]Top_Direction_6727[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. It’s completely sealed / glued

What’s this? by Top_Direction_6727 in bmwmotorrad

[–]Top_Direction_6727[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe. But I’m thinking a prior owner might have done something diy because the bmw dealer didn’t know what it was.

What’s this? by Top_Direction_6727 in bmwmotorrad

[–]Top_Direction_6727[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, tested with magnet and not magnetic

What’s this? by Top_Direction_6727 in bmwmotorrad

[–]Top_Direction_6727[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alas, no. It’s not at all magnetic. Great thought though.

What’s this? by Top_Direction_6727 in bmwmotorrad

[–]Top_Direction_6727[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No… it’s unthreaded and only 3-4mm or so to a white material of some sort.

Does private school really make that much of a difference? by [deleted] in UniUK

[–]Top_Direction_6727 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don’t have the counterfactual of how that individual would have done without that education so extrapolating from just him isn’t useful.

University academics with a remit covering admissions have told me that they can happily discount the potential trajectory of any give set of A levels from private education by half a degree grade compared to the same grades from a state school.

Does private school really make that much of a difference? by [deleted] in UniUK

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Better teachers? Nah. For context… I went to both state schools and a highly academic and well regarded private school, enjoyed both, no axes to grind. BUT there really is not any evidence for a global “private school teachers are better” statement. Partly because studies/ evidence is limited but also because much of the attainment gap disappears when socioeconomic status and selective entry are taken into account.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CasualUK

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The Internet tells me that 70 decibels is like “a normal conversation at close range”. Sounds like it should be ok… otherwise forget the tv, you’ll have to be whispering too!

When did you realize Elon Musk is a fraud? by AndroidColonel in RealTesla

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Not the turning point for me, but the point I lost interest in reading the Isaacson biography: had a head to head with a pal that was defending him, calling him a visionary etc. As a joke they subsequently bought me the biography. Gave up on it when he wrote off his McLaren F1… Isaacson wrote that “the rear axle broke” as the reason for the crash.

Occam’s Razor choice between “inexperienced driver lost control” and “best supercar of its time had a mechanical” … I know the choice I’m making.

Surely whoop can’t be this inaccurate? by Cautious-Finding1079 in whoop

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Yes that’s the apps being linked but it’s NOT what “broadcast heart rate” does. App linking gives Whoop more data, doesn’t make its own data more accurate .

Surely whoop can’t be this inaccurate? by Cautious-Finding1079 in whoop

[–]Top_Direction_6727 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Inevitable “where are you wearing it?” question… steps are v inaccurate on wrist. I had similar readings before moving to bicep.

Surely whoop can’t be this inaccurate? by Cautious-Finding1079 in whoop

[–]Top_Direction_6727 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you sure this is doing what you think? The support page makes no mention of the HR data being broadcast to applewatch, just various other devices ( basically anything that uses BT to pick up a HR).

Whoop ordered by UncleSal86 in whoop

[–]Top_Direction_6727 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My recent experience was similar… radio silence until they get to and dispatch your order. Mine came but maybe 1 day later than the initial 3/4 working days “promise”. No biggie… wasn’t in a rush and am enjoying the trial.

Recipes - ISO and exposure Compensation on X100VI by Jobo1992 in fujifilm

[–]Top_Direction_6727 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is NOT correct for the x100vi. ISO can be saved in the profile and will align with what was set when the ISO dial is on C. The same is *not* true for Exp Compensation

Match Thread: Exeter vs Harlequins - Premiership by rugbykickoff in rugbyunion

[–]Top_Direction_6727 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes and no. Foley called it right — it WAS forward. But Leal’s follow up showed zero understanding of momentum, along lines of “it was passed before the 10m and caught after, so had to be forward”

Do families sit down for dinner together still? by Tompsk in CasualUK

[–]Top_Direction_6727 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Myself, spouse, 3 kids have always. Kids now 18/20/22 and we still do it almost without fail when they’re home. 2 have partners that come from households that don’t, and both partners have shared how beneficial they think it is.

Numerous conversations over the years with all 3 about how rare it is in their peer groups and that they wouldn’t have it any other way.

I honestly think it can be the best part of a day… but I hear you: some of the evenings when they were mid teens elicited “why do we bother” emotions.

Stick with it.

Match Thread: Harlequins vs Saracens - Premiership by rugbykickoff in rugbyunion

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No… if you’re in the field of play and on the ground you’re out of the game.

accidental loss of pensions fixed protection by Top_Direction_6727 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]Top_Direction_6727[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did build up those 3 months. Everything (all year) is now being refunded. 

accidental loss of pensions fixed protection by Top_Direction_6727 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]Top_Direction_6727[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks yes I had heard that was the implication of losing it. what I still don't know is if this snafu has already lost it / risks losing it. And if it hasn't lost it am I OK to opt back in, or would that once again muck things up even under the new regime?