Jan 1, 2024, 9:50 am
Last edit by: Adam Smith
The original forum lounge thread started by accident but quickly became a popular place to come and discuss off topic things such as hockey, new movies, or almost anything that wouldn't fit into existing AC forum threads. Air Canada or Aeroplan topics such as flight feedback, in-flight services issues, status or mileage earning/redemption are all topics that should go into existing AC forum threads so others can benefit from this information if its about AC/Aeroplan, it doesnt belong in this thread. Topics about hotels or airlines and/or their loyalty programs, destinations, in-flight travel tech or anything best discussed elsewhere on FT may should be posted to the relevant forum, as this thread isn't meant to import travel topics to this forum.
While the conversation is more relaxed as it would be in a lounge, that doesn't mean that the FT rules don't apply here (they definitely do), please refrain from controversial topics such as politics or religion, avoid profanities, and treat other lounge patrons with the same respect you expect.
For those interested, previous versions are here: original 2004 - 2014 thread, 2015, 2016 , 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023.
Adam Smith
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While the conversation is more relaxed as it would be in a lounge, that doesn't mean that the FT rules don't apply here (they definitely do), please refrain from controversial topics such as politics or religion, avoid profanities, and treat other lounge patrons with the same respect you expect.
For those interested, previous versions are here: original 2004 - 2014 thread, 2015, 2016 , 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023.
Adam Smith
AC Forum Moderator
The Forum Hang-Out Thread (2024)(formerly Forum Lounge Thread)
Feb 21, 2024 | 5:05 pm
#151
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Perhaps due to injury risk / durability issues?
As a Canucks fan, I love Tanev. Great add for any team that gets him
Feb 21, 2024 | 5:15 pm
#152
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There's obviously some value in quantity of prospects, because a lot of them don't pan out, even in the top 10, and Gaudreau was a 4th rounder, Kucherov was picked in the 2nd round, Mark Stone was a 6th rounder, and of course Detroit had lots of great hits (although no one should expect to replicate Datsyuk and Zetterberg). But most of the league's top players were drafted in the 1st round. Usually fairly high up, but there are a few mid to late picks that are high-impact players (Pastrnak, Charlie Coyle, Robert Thomas, etc) that come might from the kind of picks a contender would trade away.
Of course, the Flames had 3 picks in the 1st round in 2013, and while Monahan worked out okay, Emile Poirier (drafted right before Andre Burakovsky) and Morgan Klimchuk (drafted right before Jason Dickinson and Ryan Hartman) combined for 9 NHL games and 1 NHL assist.
Feb 28, 2024 | 10:15 am
#153
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remember, kids--only you can prevent future cybercrime
https://www.whitehouse.gov/oncd/brie...hnical-report/
/They likely also want you to use their preferred encryption methods so that things are extra safe.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/oncd/brie...hnical-report/
/They likely also want you to use their preferred encryption methods so that things are extra safe.
Feb 28, 2024 | 10:27 am
#154
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remember, kids--only you can prevent future cybercrime
https://www.whitehouse.gov/oncd/brie...hnical-report/
https://www.whitehouse.gov/oncd/brie...hnical-report/
I don't disagree with the goals, but good luck getting the Linux Kernel switched off C.
The best way to have insecure comms is to assume you know better than them.
Feb 28, 2024 | 10:35 am
#155
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I am not sure if the person writing the report actually wants to improve software security, or just wants to prove a point for whatever reason, just like most of the papers published by master and even some PhD students.
Feb 28, 2024 | 12:03 pm
#156
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I actually had to fire up an IRC client yesterday to engage with Support about a "special" website.
First, I didn't know that IRC was still a thing.
Second, it took me a while (and some Googling) to recall what the pertinent commands and statuses were. Throwback Tuesday, I guess.
First, I didn't know that IRC was still a thing.
Second, it took me a while (and some Googling) to recall what the pertinent commands and statuses were. Throwback Tuesday, I guess.
Spoiler
Feb 28, 2024 | 6:43 pm
#157
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And don't forget the more modern version when Burke got Phaneuf for a grab bag of spare parts (back when Phaneuf was one of the most promising young defencemen in the league, before the became the overpaid jerk who never quite lived up to his perceived potential). That reminded me of trading my little brother a bunch of crappy hockey cards for one good one - "I'm being nice to you, I'm giving you four guys, and you just have to give me this one! It's a great deal for you, you get way more guys!"
I just want to maximize the return. If the Leafs have the best package, send him there. If Dallas has a better offer, off to Texas he goes.
But I'm puzzled by reports that Conroy has been looking for a 2nd rounder. There are plenty of comps from recent years of less desirable guys going for a 1st, and Tanev's contract is cheaper than guys like Chiarot too.
I just want to maximize the return. If the Leafs have the best package, send him there. If Dallas has a better offer, off to Texas he goes.
But I'm puzzled by reports that Conroy has been looking for a 2nd rounder. There are plenty of comps from recent years of less desirable guys going for a 1st, and Tanev's contract is cheaper than guys like Chiarot too.
Not too bad of a haul.
https://www.thescore.com/nhl/news/2843613
Though was hoping they could have gotten a first instead of a second. Keeping the salary not a big fan, but I get it. Whats the chances the Dallas prospect turns into another Iggy, at least on the D. 😃
Last edited by kronos80; Feb 28, 2024 at 7:00 pm
Feb 28, 2024 | 7:17 pm
#158
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Feb 28, 2024 | 9:14 pm
#159
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Not too bad of a haul.
https://www.thescore.com/nhl/news/2843613
Though was hoping they could have gotten a first instead of a second. Keeping the salary not a big fan, but I get it. Whats the chances the Dallas prospect turns into another Iggy, at least on the D. 😃
https://www.thescore.com/nhl/news/2843613
Though was hoping they could have gotten a first instead of a second. Keeping the salary not a big fan, but I get it. Whats the chances the Dallas prospect turns into another Iggy, at least on the D. 😃
But the key thing is that he got traded and the Flames added some more future assets.
Conroy managed not to retain salary on either the Lindholm or Zadorov deals, so the Flames still have 2 slots left, meaning if Hanifin and Markstrom both get traded, they can retain on both of those. If Markstrom doesn't get traded, maybe they can be a 3rd party broker in someone else's deal to pick up a mid-round pick.
Mar 7, 2024 | 12:36 pm
#160
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A Rum Punch with the addition of Ango? I think my perception has been shifted, and in a good way.
I'll need to try this at home, just to make sure it wasn't influenced by the bartender or locale.
I'll need to try this at home, just to make sure it wasn't influenced by the bartender or locale.
Mar 12, 2024 | 11:23 am
#161
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As a fossil, I'm not normally a fan of ageism, but I fully support any bar that has one of these sections, especially in a place like NEV:
Mar 12, 2024 | 11:24 am
#162
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Mar 12, 2024 | 11:42 am
#163
Formerly known as tireman77
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Mar 13, 2024 | 3:24 pm
#164
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Fifteen is Better Than One
I would never dream of going to the Caribbean just to taste Rum, but if you are there anyway, why not make the Rum come to you?
A productive (Not!) way to spend an afternoon.
A productive (Not!) way to spend an afternoon.
Mar 13, 2024 | 3:47 pm
#165
Formerly known as tireman77
Join Date: Dec 2013
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Wait...is there a bad reason to go to Anguilla?