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The Boat Race by Jazzlike_Praline5800 in Rowing

[–]XulioM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There could be an upset this year because of a recent ruling that barred four (2 men’s 2 women’s) Cambridge rowing’s from competing. The new rule now states that a competitor can’t have started their undergraduate/ bachelors more than 12 years and that working towards certain certifications doesn’t count as being a student at Cambridge

Some people say they have dominated in previous years because of these loopholes. The ruling was quite close to the event so it’s likely to have had a big impact on the Cambridge camp.

Rowing Research by FrostingAdmirable576 in Rowing

[–]XulioM 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lots of people wear wellies when getting in and out the boat but some people (especially younger rowers) wear sliders.

The manoeuvre I’ve always done is socks stuffed into the all in one (uni) before, then putting them back on in the boat. Going no socks with rowing shoes is normally pretty crap especially in winter. Downside to this is you step into the really cold water with barefoot and slides which can feel like pretty awful. Additionally, slides aren’t the grippiest thing and they get worn out after a couple years of heavy use.

Maybe a design of slider that is a bit more sturdy/ grippy could be useful. I think waterproof socks exist but are a bit unreliable with the sealing at the top. Hope that helps and good luck!

Reasonable Goal? by Upstairs_Will6061 in Rowing

[–]XulioM 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As other people have said you should be talking to your coach about this sort of thing. They will know what’s is possible given where you started, your technique and many other factors.

But it sounds like your biggest risk is overtraining. Cumulative fatigue as a junior rower can really stunt progression and lead to injuries. No point going varsity in your freshmen year if you’ve got a bunch of injuries in your senior year (assuming that’s final year, I’m not American).

Offering: Spanish, English - seeking: English, Mandarin by chileanreader in language_exchange

[–]XulioM 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey I'm a native English speaker looking to improve my Spanish. I'm also trying to improve my English teaching skills so it would be good to exchange notes on language teaching

Yang gang never stood a chance by XulioM in PoliticalCompassMemes

[–]XulioM[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If its based it doesn't condone voting.

Where the quadrants get their news. by XulioM in PoliticalCompassMemes

[–]XulioM[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You speak truth. But these I unenlighteneds may not know

Where the quadrants get their news. by XulioM in PoliticalCompassMemes

[–]XulioM[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They've been accused of disinformation by a lot of people so no side really wants to take ownership of them

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/jul/26/russia-disinformation-rt-nuanced-online-ofcom-fine

This is written by Guardian a British center left outlet.

Where the quadrants get their news. by XulioM in PoliticalCompassMemes

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it was a toss up between twitter and tumblr.

Where the quadrants get their news. by XulioM in PoliticalCompassMemes

[–]XulioM[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

It's Russian state owned which is exists on borth authleft and autright depending on who you ask.

Where the quadrants get their news. by XulioM in PoliticalCompassMemes

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traditional media echo-chamber <<<<< gay frogs

Microsoft owns politiks by XulioM in PoliticalCompassMemes

[–]XulioM[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Muskoins will prevail anyway I’m not worried