Cortese's Corner - The Off-Topic Chat Thread

I remember reading about Osmotic power generation at Uni, and thought that nothing had come of it, because it was only a proposal at that time. Good to see that it was pursued because I very much liked the idea. A very good alternative system, for coastal areas. The trick to really making these things work though is to keep the power stations local. Our old and noble idea of the National Grid is rather outdated these days. Yes, it still needs to exist, but in a hybrid form in that local power stations should be able to supply electricity first, if they are more efficient and cost effective. I think I've mentioned before that although power generation and conversion can be relatively efficient, some of the real losses tot up in sending the electricity over large distances [called transmission losses] before it gets to the consumer. Power stations of the Osmotic variety could help to bring back the local power generator, and with minimum visual impact too.

 

Talk on Saintsweb that Nicola fell out with Adidas and our kit deal ends this season. Don't know if there is truth in it.

 

Tbf, it's a **** kit so no loss there.

 

Nicola was furious with them, that I know, so it wouldn't surprise me.

 

Why? Business reasons, or fashion reasons? Or both?

 

Both I would imagine, perhaps even hope. Tbf, the Away kit has really grown on me. Looks quite classy as we wallop the opposition. Mind you, the red kit didn't look too bad against Fulham at Craven Cottage. But then pink polka dots would have looked good at 3-0.

 

Seen the latest Archer? My favourite of the season so far.

 

Would that be episode 3, or have I missed one?

 

Metal Gear Solid:Ground Zero is £40 for 4hrs of game play max apparently.

 

What's this..? What happened to owning something that you pay for..?

Mind you, you don't own Windows when you buy it either, so at least Microsoft are being consistent.

 

Episode 4. Aired last night in the states so I watched it today.

 

Ooh not yet. I'll watch it in a little bit and get back to you.

 

****, Pam's pretty hot.

 

Pam Ewing? Am I in a time warp?

 

#I'm pretty sure he;s talking about a cartoon charecter.

 

I'm just happy to see Woodhouse again. Hope they actually go somewhere in the next episode though.

 

Mmmm scotch bonnet sauce with scrambled egg in the morning, really wakes up the senses

 

well in that case, no-one comes close to Jessica

 

what about when Bugs Bunny puts on a dress and pretends to be a girl?

 

I just cry into a cup of coffee.