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30 minutes ago, Fulham Broadway said:

Love things like that 

If I have time machine this is where I'd go first 🗽

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7 minutes ago, NikkiCFC said:

If I have time machine this is where I'd go first 🗽

Buildings stripped back like in GTA III and like IV with Nico Bellic

US at turn of 20th Century must have been amazing. Did go on a roadtrip around the South West states few years ago, and stayed in some old hotels of that era, several in San Francisco. One even had a Victorian swimming pool in the basement.

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1 hour ago, Fulham Broadway said:

Buildings stripped back like in GTA III and like IV with Nico Bellic

US at turn of 20th Century must have been amazing. Did go on a roadtrip around the South West states few years ago, and stayed in some old hotels of that era, several in San Francisco. One even had a Victorian swimming pool in the basement.

You played GTA? I thought you are much older  I've only been on East Coast. And when I was in New York I had a feeling like I've already been there because of GTA. Roadtrip through the desert sounds fun 👍

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4 hours ago, NikkiCFC said:

If I have time machine this is where I'd go first 🗽

I would go back to 1230 AD

with a team of doctors

and keep Ögedei Khan alive well past his death year of 1241 AD (he took power in 1229)

and do it via stealth

his early death from alcoholism was the single greatest inflection point in human history over the past 12,000 years (basically the entire length and span of human true even semi-mass civilisation of any sort)

you have to go back to the genetic bottleneck where humans almost died out (only 2000 or so survived ) 70,000 years ago to find the only one bigger (unless you count the first true moden human being born, but that is too esoteric to deal with now)

the Mongols had (it is a long long story) Europe entirely at its knees, EVERYWHERE

and his death was the only thing that stopped it, as the Khan dying was like a giant robot's brain being turn off, they all turned around (after CRUSHING a combined force army that was the last hope for Europe) and went back for the Kurultai in Mongolia to pick the new Khan, and then never returned for a multiplicity of reasons)

IF he had lived  20 more years (maybe even just 10 or 15) the Mongols would have conquered THE ENTIRE WORLD (Africa and the Americas would have been like taking candy from a baby, same for Australia) eventually and kept it due to the way they ruled IF they had had a systemic well-planned transfer of power from Ögedei  (NOT joking at all, it would have been inevitable and moden human history would be insanely different and for the better, but again, it would take a cray cray long discussion to lay out why)

 

so that is what I would use

this

for

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Epstein Didn't Kill Himself

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20 hours ago, NikkiCFC said:

You played GTA? I thought you are much older  I've only been on East Coast. And when I was in New York I had a feeling like I've already been there because of GTA. Roadtrip through the desert sounds fun 👍

Was late to gaming. PS1 Winter Olympics (Clearing out someones house and they gave it to me). Then paid about £450 for PS2 and Max Payne with GTA III about 2000. Took me ages to sus them out 

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Coronavirus: Royal Berkshire Hospital issue advice as two cases in UK confirmed

There have been two confirmed cases in the UK

https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/coronavirus-royal-berkshire-hospital-issue-17665831

 

Plane carrying Britons and others from China's Wuhan lands in UK

https://ca.reuters.com/article/idCAKBN1ZU1UW?rpc=401&

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Kobe Bryant helicopter crash death chillingly predicted by cartoon three years ago

The death of the superstar basketball player – who passed away at the age of 41 in a helicopter crash – was eerily depicted three years ago in a Comedy Central cartoon

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/kobe-bryant-helicopter-crash-death-21370321

 

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Coronavirus lurking in faeces may reveal hidden risk of spread

https://www.livemint.com/news/world/coronavirus-lurking-in-feces-may-reveal-hidden-risk-of-spread-11580556507678.html

 

Lovely, now explosive shitings spread the plague 

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BANZAI Skateboard Series #01

https://www.banzaiskate.com/product/banzai-series-01/?attribute_pa_color=jade

Medium 23,5″
This aluminum board is probably the closest you will ever get to the original 70s slalom vibe. We have deleted the shaky behavior of its ancestors but preserved the nimble and quick spirit of a short wheelbase. Lower to the ground and with a narrow shape it demands a more controlled riding technique.

Large 28,5″
Equipped with thicker, shock-absorbing riser pads and a wheelbase near modern skateboards, hovering through the city becomes a new sensation. We were able to carry out the transformation to a modern form of transport. The specially heat-treated aluminum alloy allows stability and power transmission at any speed.

The unique brushing technique of Banzai’s aluminum decks actually provides a rather grippy surface and does not necessarily require a traditional grip tape. However, it is an option and several strips of grip tape are part of every Banzai package. You decide how to cut and place the grip tape. Get creative and give the board a personal touch.

There is a reason why Banzai skateboards are not assembled unlike today’s average slalom or cruiser boards. Carefully assembling your personal Banzai board from its components will give you a deeper understanding of its design and functionality. Just take the custom-designed retro tool out of its leather case and get started. You will appreciate the beautiful finish and the hidden details and above all, put something of your own personality into it.

No matter which surface, the translucent, ultra-grippy Banzai Speed Seal wheels never lose track. With a softness of 85a and a diameter of 59mm, you will almost be unstoppable. The rigid inner core of the wheel ensures stability and absolute concentricity.

One of the biggest improvements over the original 70’s Banzai setup are our newly developed low-friction custom ceramic bearings. Ceramic balls behind stainless steel shields are not only fast and smooth but also extremely durable.

For maximum control and stability, we have brought back the original Banzai x-caliber truck. The foundation of this truck is a weight-saving aluminum hanger and a robust, non-bendable carbon steel axle. Bushings with a medium hardness of 90a provide for sharp turns and thanks to the matching shock absorbers a vibration-free ride is guaranteed.

 

Jade-coloured boards are limited to 50 per size and feature an art print of David Carson, Edition 1/100, see the preview below.

 

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Nike SB Dunk Low Strangelove (Sean Cliver)

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Police shutdown London’s Soho due to World War II bomb

https://www.gaystarnews.com/article/police-shutdown-londons-soho-due-to-world-war-ii-bomb/

03 FEB 2020

TRIS REID-SMITH

Police have shut down London’s LGBT+ district of Soho because someone has found a suspected World War II bomb.

The discovery at a building site near Dean Street in the heat of Soho was made at around 1.42pm today (3 February).

There is a cordon in place between Oxford Street, Charing Cross Road and Shaftesbury Avenue.

Cancellations, closures and shutdowns

Many businesses have been forced to close their doors. And hundreds of workers spilled out onto the street as offices shut down.

These include the area’s well known LGBT+ bars and Dean Street sexual health services.

Meanwhile theatres have cancelled their shows or are set to do so.

Police removed people from Old Compton Street, the UK’s most famous gay neighborhood, lined with LGBT+ bars and mainstream businesses.

The ‘suspected ordinance’ is near the Soho Hotel.

Update

Soho Police have now announced that the cordon has been scaled back. It is now focused on the area around Dean Street.

The roads closed are:

Dean Street at junction with Old Compton Street and the junction with Carlisle Place and Bateman Street.
Bateman Street at junction with Frith Street.
Meard Street at junction with Wardour Street.
St Annes Court at junction with Wardour Street.

All other closures have been lifted.

However, Soho Police warned: ‘At this time it is not known when the new smaller closure area will be lifted. However these roads will remain closed for the duration of this incident.’

Meanwhile, businesses which are outside the new smaller cordon are starting to open again.

More follows.

 

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Nike Space Hippie 01, 02, 03 & 04

https://eukicks.com/2020/02/05/nike-space-hippie-01-02-03-04/

Space Hippie, an exploratory footwear collection constructed with Nike’s own “space junk,” transforms scrap material from factory floors into a radical expression of circular design. Every detail of the four initial Space Hippie silhouettes, from material choices to methods of make to packaging, was chosen with consideration for its environmental impact.

With Nike Space Hippie, the urgency of climate change is met by a bold step to reimagine solutions to critical environmental problems. The result is the creation of Nike footwear with our lowest carbon footprint scores ever.

“Space Hippie product presents itself as an artifact from the future. It’s avant garde; it’s rebelliously optimistic,” says John Hoke, Nike Chief Design Officer. “Space Hippie is also an idea. It is about figuring out how to make the most with the least material, the least energy and the least carbon.” 

The product has purpose, but doesn’t veer from Nike’s legacy of goosebump-inducing design. It is a barometer of progress, presenting new ideas to deal with waste and turning trash into something beautiful. 

“I’d say Space Hippie attacks the villain of trash,” says Hoke. “It’s changed the way we look at materials, it’s changed the way that we look at the aesthetics of our product. It’s changed how we approach putting product together.”

Consider Space Hippie an example of advancing human potential. New benchmarks in use of recycled content set a new bar for responsible design. It challenges convention in material sourcing. Space Hippie is about doing better for today, setting the stage for a stronger tomorrow. It drives a new vision for how things are made, used and, ultimately, reused. 

“We believe the future for product will be circular,” says Seana Hannah, VP, Sustainable Innovation. “We must think about the entire process: how we design it, how we make it, how we use it, how we reuse it and how we cut out waste at every step. These are the fundamentals of a circular mindset that inform best practices.”

Space Hippie embodies the idea that designers have a right and responsibility in problem-solving. It tackles a big, complex issue with soft grace. Like a barrier-breaking run, the innovation should provide us all a healthy dose of inspiration. 

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Staple Pigeon X Sprite https://www.staplepigeon.com/collections/staple-x-sprite

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The Return of the New Balance Comp 100 – size? Exclusive

For our first exclusive ’20 years’ collaboration with New Balance, we’re very pleased to be welcoming back the Comp 100 from the brand’s storied archive.

https://blog.size.co.uk/2020/01/31/the-return-of-the-new-balance-comp-100-size-exclusive/

Originally touching down in 1979, the Comp 100 was a hit with runners back in the day thanks to its ultra-light and ultra-supportive build.

Drawing inspiration from 1970s Boston (home of NB), our renditions of the runner arrive in two silky smooth colourways.

Suede and breathable mesh make up the uppers, accented with New Balance’s all-important ‘N’ insignia to the sidewall. Downstairs, a gum rubber outsole blends in seamlessly to round off each edition in fine fashion.

Sitting alongside the footwear, a collection of apparel includes hoodies and tees in an assortment of shades & features an archival poster print around the back.

The size? exclusive New Balance Comp 100 will be available on Friday 7th Feb via the size? website and in size? stores, priced at £75 and available in both men’s and women’s sizes.

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The Perfect 3 Days in Tallinn, Europe’s Fast-Rising Capital of Cool

https://www.thrillist.com/travel/nation/tallinn-estonia-vacation-planner-trip-itinerary-travel-guide

Long underestimated as just another gray, post-Soviet harbour city, Tallinn’s quickly growing into one of Europe’s cool creative capitals, right up there with Berlin and Helsinki. Estonians have always been DIYers -- building, brewing, and foraging -- especially during the Soviet era when resources were scarce. Thirty years after the Iron Curtain’s collapse, that spirit of self-reliance is igniting a new hustle of artisanship and innovation in Estonia’s capital.

More and more young Estonians are moving back to join the creative wave and open their own businesses: art galleries, design shops, and avant-garde restaurants. Chefs are whipping up interesting dishes that marry the artisan skills of their ancestors with new techniques they’ve learned abroad. The result is a tasty Nordic-inspired cuisine that's a far cry from the stodgy Soviet meals of yore (and definitely more affordable than the fancy plates in other Scandinavian countries).

And then there's the beer. With more than 80 breweries in the country, Estonia rocks one of the most exciting craft beer scenes in Europe right now. Last year saw the opening of some incredibly cool cultural hotspots that are reinvigorating Tallinn's industrial waterfront. Now's the time to check it all out while it's still flying under the radar, which is why we've named Tallinn one of the 20 Best Places for a Big Trip in 2020. Read on for the best places to eat in the city, things to do, and neighborhoods to check out when you're there.

When to visit Tallinn in 2020

Tallinn’s weather is at its finest from May through September, when there’s nothing like sipping craft beer on outdoor terraces or shopping at the Telliskivi Flea Market beneath sunny rays. Sampling seasonal produce like fresh cloudberries (little orange baubles growing in cool northern climes) at the Baltic Station Market or spruce tips straight from marshland trees is just an added perk.
 

Summer is also when a lot of awesome festivals go down. The dog days kick off with Tallinn’s Craft Beer Weekend on the first weekend of May. We’d also totally recommend the outdoorsy Midsummer antics in late June or the Night of the Ancient Bonfires in August. The latter is an homage to when villagers would light huge bonfires to lead sailors home. These days, surrounding areas and islands around Tallinn and Estonia spend the evening getting lit. You can see the blazes up close or across the Baltic Sea -- Google Maps even marks them, so you can bonfire-hop!

 

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