"I digress ..."

Craig1 · Craig1

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-07-03/snowy-hydro-robot-dog-trial-spot-from-emesent/101200144#:~:text=SHARE-,Snowy%20Hydro%20trials%20robot%20dog%20to%20ga...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

Recently I have heard much argument on ABC radio and in The Age newspaper in support of quotas for, especially, women in the workforce - the sentiment is admirable of course although I am a little confused that the arguments I hear are generally proposing more women on company boards and similar senio...

dorian · dorian

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-30/australia-top-meth-use-in-the-world/101195020

Gundog · Gundog

These blockade prostesters in my opinion should dealt with harshly, governments should enact laws that if an arrested individual could likely re offend should be held for 72 hours before being bailed, then when appearing in court the government should enact minimum sentancing of 50% of the maximu...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

An interesting article in The Age I was about to get my fourth shot but may now hold off for a while. It's a case of "Watch this space" I think.

Craig1 · Craig1

North of Nowhere, from Aldi in a 12 pack $18.99, not too bad and a " reasonable" price these days, only 330ml stubby however. But made in NZ, so as Aussie Breweries are having a fair price hike this gets a bit of a run. Also brings to mind the Tom T Hall song " I like Beer "

JayDee · JayDee

Not sure which area to put this question in, but I have chosen "I Digress" Have any members invested in bitcoin.??? And are you happy re the investment.???? Do the 5 senses come into play with Bitcoin? The five senses are the five main tools that humans use to perceive the world. Those senses are sight,...

KevinJ · KevinJ

America bans abortion but does not have a problem with small kids being shot at school.

Corndoggy · Corndoggy

See Victorian politicians are getting a pay rise, again. Basically an average wage rise of $160 per week, more for some. Sure it is set by someone else but they never have to fight for it. Don't hear any of them saying the state cannot afford it. Just smiling faces, rubbing hands together and "YOU BEAUT...

Craig1 · Craig1

How many songs have " green " in the title, or as a main line/theme ? Green Green Grass of Home Little Green Bag Green Tambourine God didnt make Little Green Apples 89 Green Bottles are Hanging on the Wall

Gundog · Gundog

Way back when Servce Stations were just that, you drove in and it was full drive way service, and it had a full mechanics workshop. Then it evolved with self service pumps, a few goodies in the shop, the workshop was still there, on the major arterial roads some had diners. The evolution saw the workshop...

Craig1 · Craig1

The Storm cane Toads write a little history 16-10, bad luck C.ckroaches

Buzz Lightbulb · Buzz Lightbulb

It appears from the following study that the ban of single use plastics seems to be working. The idea of having collection bins to help the study seems like a good idea to me. Maybe the other states could learn from WA? New University of Notre Dame study reveals plastic waste 'drastically' reduced af...

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

In a major expansion of gun rights, the US Supreme Court has ruled that Americans have a right to carry firearms in public for self-defence.

Gundog · Gundog

As the EV revolution is trying to gather momentum, the big question is who should pay for the construction. Government or Private enterprise ? Subsidised or Not ? Charges User pays with GST and road tax or Just amount with GST ?

Craig1 · Craig1

Visted a new water tower site, art work of a great standard at Walla Walla yesterday, and a person was relentlessly flying his drone around and around it. Somehwat spoiled our appreciation of some great art. Is there any " etiquette " on putting the noisy little beast to rest " while others are around ?,...

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

Sydney - Manly price. Maybe someone can outbid this figure.

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

Polio in London's sewer. Let's hope they get on top of this better than other diseases. Heard it on radio.

Ivan 01 · Ivan 01

https://ntrebound.nt.gov.au/news/2022/150-kilometres-of-the-tanami-road-set-to-be-sealed-- Edited by Ivan 01 on Wednesday 22nd o...

Gundog · Gundog

https://thedriven.io/2022/06/21/volvo-unveils-hydrogen-powered-truck-with-1000km-range/

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	Quotas in the workplace (Preview) Recently I have heard much argument on ABC radio and in The Age newspaper in support of quotas for, especially, women in the workforce - the sentiment is admirable of course although I am a little confused that the arguments I hear are generally proposing more women on company boards and similar senio...	Mike Harding	16	1211	07:17 PM Jul 2, 2022 by Ivan 01
	Australian - drug filth capital of the world (closed) (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-30/australia-top-meth-use-in-the-world/101195020	dorian	3	1044	08:31 AM Jul 2, 2022 by Gundog
	How should Governments deal with the Blockade Australia Prostests (Preview) These blockade prostesters in my opinion should dealt with harshly, governments should enact laws that if an arrested individual could likely re offend should be held for 72 hours before being bailed, then when appearing in court the government should enact minimum sentancing of 50% of the maximu...	Gundog	10	856	09:20 AM Jul 1, 2022 by Gundog
	Covid again (Preview) An interesting article in The Age I was about to get my fourth shot but may now hold off for a while. It's a case of "Watch this space" I think.	Mike Harding	17	1671	05:49 PM Jun 30, 2022 by RichardK
	Beer- a fairly new one (Preview) North of Nowhere, from Aldi in a 12 pack $18.99, not too bad and a " reasonable" price these days, only 330ml stubby however. But made in NZ, so as Aussie Breweries are having a fair price hike this gets a bit of a run. Also brings to mind the Tom T Hall song " I like Beer "	Craig1	5	1179	09:45 AM Jun 29, 2022 by Craig1
	Bitcoin.. Who understands its value. (Preview) Not sure which area to put this question in, but I have chosen "I Digress" Have any members invested in bitcoin.??? And are you happy re the investment.???? Do the 5 senses come into play with Bitcoin? The five senses are the five main tools that humans use to perceive the world. Those senses are sight,...	JayDee	14	1233	08:57 AM Jun 29, 2022 by Wanda
	America bans abortion (Preview) America bans abortion but does not have a problem with small kids being shot at school.	KevinJ	18	1344	06:59 PM Jun 28, 2022 by KevinJ
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	GREEN in the song (Preview) How many songs have " green " in the title, or as a main line/theme ? Green Green Grass of Home Little Green Bag Green Tambourine God didnt make Little Green Apples 89 Green Bottles are Hanging on the Wall	Craig1	10	864	08:21 PM Jun 27, 2022 by yobarr
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	State Of Origin (Preview) The Storm cane Toads write a little history 16-10, bad luck C.ckroaches	Craig1	6	851	02:13 PM Jun 27, 2022 by Craig1
	Good news about bans on single use plastic (Preview) It appears from the following study that the ban of single use plastics seems to be working. The idea of having collection bins to help the study seems like a good idea to me. Maybe the other states could learn from WA? New University of Notre Dame study reveals plastic waste 'drastically' reduced af...	Buzz Lightbulb	25	2063	04:41 PM Jun 26, 2022 by Buzz Lightbulb
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	Drone Etiquette- is there any ? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Visted a new water tower site, art work of a great standard at Walla Walla yesterday, and a person was relentlessly flying his drone around and around it. Somehwat spoiled our appreciation of some great art. Is there any " etiquette " on putting the noisy little beast to rest " while others are around ?,...	Craig1	39	2103	07:13 PM Jun 25, 2022 by landy
	Iceberg lettuce prices (Preview) Sydney - Manly price. Maybe someone can outbid this figure.	Whenarewethere	12	1132	11:16 AM Jun 23, 2022 by 86GTS
	Polio in London (Preview) Polio in London's sewer. Let's hope they get on top of this better than other diseases. Heard it on radio.	Whenarewethere	3	655	09:24 AM Jun 23, 2022 by Ivan 01
	Money well spent Cost of flag. Seal the Tanami. (Preview) https://ntrebound.nt.gov.au/news/2022/150-kilometres-of-the-tanami-road-set-to-be-sealed-- Edited by Ivan 01 on Wednesday 22nd o...	Ivan 01	7	805	08:16 PM Jun 22, 2022 by Ivan 01
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