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Wow, this gets better and better

I think it's run by one! I found 10. Absolutely love the one in the castle. Too funny.

The story of the Robertson, and why they're not common in the US. From Wikipedia: A Robertson, also known as a square[35] or Scrulox[36] screw drive is specified as ANSI Type III Square Center and has a square-shaped socket in the screw head and a square protrusion on the tool. Both the tool and the socket have a slight taper. Originally to make the manufacture of the screws practical using cold forming of the heads,[15]:79–81 this taper provides two other advantages which have served to popularize the drive: it makes inserting the tool easier, and tends to help keep the screw on the tool tip without the user needing to hold it there.[citation needed] Robertson screws are commonplace in Canada, though they have been used elsewhere[15]:85–86 and have become much more common in other countries. As patents expired and awareness of their advantages spread, Robertson fasteners have become popular in woodworking and in general construction. Combination Robertson/Phillips drives are often used in the electrical trade, particularly in device and breaker terminals, as well as clamp connectors. Robertson screwdrivers are easy to use one-handed, because the tapered socket tends to retain the screw, even if it is shaken.[15]:85–86 They also allow for the use of angled screw drivers and trim head screws. The socket-headed Robertson screws are self-centering, reduce cam out, stop a power tool when set, and can be removed if painted over or old and rusty.[15]:85–86 In industry, they speed up production and reduce product damage.[15]:85–86 The internal-wrenching square socket drive for screws (as well as the corresponding triangular socket drive) was conceived several decades before the Canadian P. L. Robertson invented the Robertson screw and screwdriver in 1906 and received the Canadian patent in 1907 (CA103387, U.S. Patent CA103,387A) and US patent 1911 (U.S. Patent 1,003,657) for a manufacturing machine. An earlier patent covering both square-socket- and triangle-socket-drive wood screws, U.S. Patent 161,390, was issued to one Allan Cummings of New York City on March 30, 1875. However, as with other clever drive types conceived and patented in the 1860s through 1890s, it was not manufactured widely (if at all) during its patent lifespan due to the difficulty and expense of doing so at the time.[15]:79–81 Robertson's breakthrough in 1908 was to design the socket's taper and proportions in such a combination that the heads could be easily and successfully cold formed,[15]:79–81 which is what made such screws a valuable commercial proposition. Today, cold forming (by stamping in a die) is still the common method used for most screws sold, although rotary broaching is also common now. Linear broaching to cut corners into a drilled hole (similar to the action of a mortising machine for woodworking) has also been used (less commonly) over the decades. Robertson had licensed the screw design to a maker in England, but the party that he was dealing with intentionally drove the licensee company into bankruptcy and purchased the rights at a reduced price from the trustee, thus circumventing the original agreement.[citation needed] Robertson spent a small fortune buying back the rights, and subsequently refused to allow anyone else to make the screws under license. When Henry Ford tried out the Robertson screws, he found that they saved considerable time in Model T production, but when Robertson refused to license the screw design, Ford realized that the supply of screws would not be guaranteed and chose to limit their use in production to Ford's Canadian division.[37][38][39] Robertson's refusal to license his screws prevented their widespread adoption in the United States, where the more widely-licensed Phillips head gained wider acceptance. The restriction of licensing of Robertson's internal-wrenching square may have sped the development of the internal-wrenching hexagon, although documentation of this is limited. A new variation of the Robertson drive is the Nüvo Drive System, in which the screws are compatible with Robertson drive tools, but the screws have rounded lobes that, when used with Nüvo drivers, "dramatically reduce wobbling and stripping out, enabling single-handed operation".[40] Let me know if you want me to send you one

Well, I feel vindicated that Trusova's former coach has a similar opinion of her current skating as I do. And judging from what Plushy was saying there, he's thoroughly assessed the challenge ahead of him and sounds ready to go work on it. I think it will be interesting to see the result. And my Russian FS drama is that I was insulted by Plush because of an interview on sports.ru. Good enough for me! Revenge poem coming right up.

But his music does embody some of their ideals and philosophies.

which is what makes Chopin an Impressionist composer

Yuzu definitely becomes the characters he portrays on the ice. Plus, although my knowledge of Japanese religions is rather shaky, isn't Abe no Seimei a major figure in Shinto? I imagine that for Yuzu, SEIMEI the program might indeed have some underlying spiritual meaning.

I got 7 out of 10. My total lack of interest in the Alina drama did not serve me well here.

That's so funny but so, so as Yuzu would say BAD! I laughed far too much!

A few of these: https://screenrant.com/best-over-the-top-performances-great-actors/

SEIMEI, no question. For me this was the easiest choice out of all of them.

All we need now is the Netflix series

God bless the two of them for providing us with so much entertainment. At this point, it's practically a public service

Except that they expect everyone around their children (coaches, teachers, etc) to make it happen for their kid, too. So it's not just the kid that's under pressure - everyone around them is, also. Here's an article that explains what I mean: https://thehockeynews.com/news/article/a-plea-to-hockey-parents-dont-be-your-kids-worst-enemy

Every time I see it I think 'Imagine being the person Yuzu directs this look at for real ' (as opposed to part of a program)...and then I . The day that happens, whoever the person ends up being, they will not stand a chance in heck, will they? You could almost feel sorry for them. Almost.

Well, the man never met a world record he didn't enjoy breaking...why not go for the longest-ever competitive career, while he's at it?

Yes, you're correct, sorry! Going to go back and edit now to make myself look good.

Well in Nam's case, it seems a lot more likely that his parents couldn't afford to keep sending him there ( to TCC). They're not wealthy, as far as has been reported, and these days Nam works part-time to pay for his skating expenses. I would imagine TCC is pricey. But for Gogolev, I read the same as you, and the same for Tursynbeyeva - her mom decided she should leave. Anxious parents unwilling to wait for a process to unfold naturally, I would say.

If you look very closely, there is a screw upon that wall behind him. Only clue we're going to get. If it's a Robertson, he's in Canada I kid. I am sure there are other countries that have discovered the greatness of the Robertson screw & driver.

Well you know, that doesn't surprise me. I get the impression from the little that I've seen about them that Trusova's parents are what we in Canada would call extreme hockey parents - i.e. extremely pushy about ensuring their children's success in the sport, to the point of being inappropriate. It would not surprise me at all if they were the ones who decided this and approached Plush. Anyway, @Paskud, re 'Eteri leaving Eteri': - at this point, if she did go, who could blame her?

Oh no, we understand perfectly why. Only Yuzu gives us his all, everytime. The others can't compare.

Having clapped my hands raw at four separate FS competitions, this news story feels like vindication.

But that's why it's so perfect. Real seduction should always have an element of playfulness or lightness in it.

That sounds like a tit for tat continuation of the Eteri vs Plush feud to me...

Well, it's always about the right chemistry between coach and athlete anyway. A coach could be an absolute magician but if they and the skater don't 'click', then it's all for naught.