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#51

Off the Record / Re: US - Greenland Crisis Thre...

Last post by Zoupa - February 14, 2026, 03:25:47 PM

Poland operates a multi fighter type airforce. It's fine.

#52

Off the Record / Re: TV/Movies Megathread

Last post by Sheilbh - February 14, 2026, 03:19:28 PM

I feel like the only thing more dodge than going to a Riefenstahl scrrening is having a solo Riefenstahl screening in a private booth

#53

Off the Record / Re: TV/Movies Megathread

Last post by mongers - February 14, 2026, 03:16:34 PM

Thanks Duque, so that's why it's not widely available; I think the only clips I've seen have been 'fare use' for documentaries.

Speaking of documentaries, or rather short films or clips, I found something right up your alley, while browsing a blu-ray review site:


Typically British according to the reviewer.

A collection of short films on blu-ray, so video quality better than expected.

https://testsbluray.com/2021/10/03/test-blu-ray-import-best-of-british-transport-films-vol-2/

Since it's the BFI, I might be able to go there and have a personal viewing of it in one of their booths.   

#54

Off the Record / Re: TV/Movies Megathread

Last post by Duque de Bragança - February 14, 2026, 02:20:30 PM

Thanks Duque, so that's why it's not widely available; I think the only clips I've seen have been 'fare use' for documentaries.

Speaking of documentaries, or rather short films or clips, I found something right up your alley, while browsing a blu-ray review site:



Typically British according to the reviewer.

A collection of short films on blu-ray, so video quality better than expected.

https://testsbluray.com/2021/10/03/test-blu-ray-import-best-of-british-transport-films-vol-2/

#55

Off the Record / Re: US - Greenland Crisis Thre...

Last post by Bauer - February 14, 2026, 01:49:42 PM

Some say it's not practical for the forces to have two different systems though.  Hard to know what to believe.

The costs are offset by the price difference of the aircraft.

But now they've accused us of double tapping the rock,  no Gripens until they take it back!

#56

Off the Record / Re: The Miscellaneous Sports T...

Last post by Bauer - February 14, 2026, 12:37:38 PM

No gold for Canada yet, but I seem to recall in past games all our best sports were in the 2nd week.

Them Norwegians love their xcountry.

#57

Off the Record / Re: The Miscellaneous Sports T...

Last post by HVC - February 14, 2026, 12:05:13 PM

And I thought Canadians were nice and friendly.

Until you give us a gun or put us on ice

#58

Off the Record / Re: The Miscellaneous Sports T...

Last post by Grey Fox - February 14, 2026, 11:15:27 AM

It's a common mistake.

[Rule violations clarification following men's session four in Cortina]

#59

Off the Record / Re: The Miscellaneous Sports T...

Last post by Syt - February 14, 2026, 11:11:35 AM

https://worldcurling.org/2026/02/statement-rules-violations/

Rule violations clarification following men's session four in Cortina
Following the situations arising from the Sweden versus Canada game in men's session four on Friday (13 February) evening, several issues require clarification.

Use of Video Replay

World Curling does not currently use video replay to re-umpire game decisions. Decisions made during a game are final.

Delivery Violations

Game Umpires are situated at the end of each sheet and physically cannot see every delivery infraction. However, when they are made aware of delivery issues, game umpires are positioned to observe the delivery for three ends. During this period of observation in the Friday evening game, there were no violations recorded.

When delivering a stone, before the hog line players can retouch the handle as many times as they wish. However, touching the handle after the hog line is not allowed and will result in the stone being removed from play as per Rule R.5 (e) that states: "A stone must be clearly released from the hand before it reaches the hog line at the delivery end. If the player fails to do so, the stone is immediately removed from play by the delivering team."

During forward motion, touching the granite of the stone is not allowed. This will result in the stone being removed from play.

As per rule R.5 (d) "The curling stone must be delivered using the handle of the stone." Violation of this rule, will result in the stone being removed from play.

It is not possible for World Curling to have game umpires positioned to observe all hog lines for every stone delivery. However, beginning with the Saturday (14 February) afternoon session, two officials will move between all four sheets and observe deliveries.

Inappropriate Behaviour

Following the Friday evening session, World Curling spoke with the Canadian officials to issue a verbal warning regarding the language used by a Canadian men's player during the game.

During that meeting it was made clear to those officials that further inappropriate behaviour, determined by rule R.19, would result in additional sanctions.

Rule R.19 states: "Improper conduct, foul or offensive language, equipment abuse, or wilful damage on the part of any team member is prohibited. Any violation may result in suspension of the offending person(s) by the curling organisation having jurisdiction."

And I thought Canadians were nice and friendly.

#60

Off the Record / Re: The Miscellaneous Sports T...

Last post by Syt - February 14, 2026, 11:02:29 AM