Do physical bank branches where you live still provide services that are actually banking, like cash transactions (both ways), etc?Physical bank branches are shrinking here and many make you pay a fee to do cash transactions over the counter (regardless that you're an account holder at the bank). We will not have cheques in Australia from about 2028/9, so it's quite possible... See More »
Loyalty programs are all scams!You don't actually gain any net-benefits from loyal programs, but the businesses gain lots as they collect and track your spending data to use for their out purposes.
I never wear butt-ugly platform shoes, or (almost never) wear shoes with high heelsI like to stay close to the ground where the real action happens. High heel shoes hurt my ankles, and platform shoes are just plain yuk.
The plan to re-open Jenolan Caves but you will not be able to drive thereSounds really crazy since it's going to make the place into like an exclusive resort for the rich instead of somewhere available to everyone.... See More »
Now Trump claims he is going to annouce 'groundbreaking' science around Autism/Aspergers/ASDI hope it's not a new Ivermectin-like (Trump's cure for Covid) thing.
Do you have a camera in your computer or use an external camera with it?My home pc doesn't, but I have one with the work computer. I prefer no camera and microphone on my home system for privacy.
I yam so tired - my time has expired - goodbye 8-)Feel like it's already time for the land of sleepy bo-bo's but still need to have dinner.
Ru a 'quiz master' or potentially one?Apparently they are people who run commercial businesses operating pub quiz nights, musical bingo, etc. Not into any of it so was just wondering who's into it and what you think of people that call themselves a 'quiz master'?
Australia expels Iranian ambassador and embassy staffThis is a result of an investigation into several anti-semitic attacks that were basically mini terrorist incidents. They were traced back to being orchestrated by the Iranian government. Will this mean Iran now starts to plot full-blown terrorist... See More »
Trump forcing individuals and businesses to pay tariffs on 'de minimis' exports to the USA from tomorrow Aug 28thIn response, many countries including Australia are suspending parcel post services to the USA.
Trump's latest threat - respect his tech bro mates or be slugged with more and/or higher tariffsand be restricted from access to US technologies. Not that Australia really has a tech manufacturing sector. The thing Trump keeps forgetting is that his tariffs are NOT hurting any businesses or individuals or countries outside the USA. They are... See More »
If you are an EV zealot, do you 'hypermile' your EV to try and inflate it's abilities?'Hypermiling' is the practice of trying to extract ever possible mile, or km, of range from your EV by very carefully structuring how you use it. ie. never using heating or cooling unless you must in order to survive, never driving 'hard' or taking... See More »
Tralalero Tralala - Chimpanzini Bananini - Tung Tung Tung SahurIt's wierd - called 'italian brainrot' I believe. Wacky stuff
How would you 'rate' yourself from 1 to 10 with 10 being 'tiffany/chad' level and 1 being well just 1.I'm a 6 or 7 on a good day.
I refuse to endorse gender pronounsEven the bullshit she/her ones similar to the he/him ones that men are pushed to use to 'identify' their 'gender'. So I refuse to endorse gender pronouns - they are used by people who are mentally deficient.
Turn on TV, then 15 seconds later turn it off in disgust! FFSClassic first-world problems lol. Better to watch pron instead.
We have two 'Jabba the Huts' here in AustraliaThey are namely Clive Palmer and Gina Rinehart. Both are total godhead members of Camp Trump. I am totally happy that Mr Palmer did not win any seats in the House of Reps despite spending about $60 million on advertising, and lots of marketing... See More »
So trump the megalomaniac wants Ukraine to just 'give itself' to Russia now - wtf?Sounds crazy but it's apparently legit. wow
The Sam Jones wombat baby incidentShe is a vile person who treats wildlife as though it's all about staged settings for her 'work' as a social media influencer promoting hunting, gun culture, and a strong Pro-Trump stance. Removing an Australian native animal baby from it's parent... See More »