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There are a lot of different ideas when it comes to what age a child is old enough to have a pet of their own to care for and be responsible for the needs of the animal. What is your best guess as to when a child is old enough to take on that responsibility? All kids mature at different rates, so keep that in mind and if you have a personal situation in your family or a family you know of going through it, please share what's worked and what hasn't. The last thing a parent...
Christine M 323842
An animal joins the family. They are not toys to be left at the mercy of a child to learn how to look after. The child learns to take care of the animal by others in the family teaching him/her, leading by example.
The animal will bond with someone, and it may not ne the child.
If you are not animal lovers I would not suggest getting any pets at all.
Oct 30, 22

Where might you go to have "alone" time if you really needed some time and space to yourself? A place that is special to you, or you find peace or is just a spot away from others......when you need to take a time-out and think or have a moment to yourself? What place or spot is that for you? I've heard some people say "their closet" and yet others like a cove on the beach by their home. How about you? I've locked myself in the bathroom to be alone and take time to think or let...
TERRIE K
I'm never alone because I suffer from manic depression, wherever I go my dog comes with me. Since my husband passed away I have suicidal thoughts but my dog Soxy, helps me through it.
Nov 05, 22

I bought my Samsung washing machine in 1993. It's still going strong, has some rusted panels and stopped spin drying about 10 years ago. Probably slipped or snapped the drive belt. I'm not worried. I live in Queensland, where the sun always shines, so I just hang my washing out to drip-dry. The other thing I learned is to use a laundry disinfectant, Canesten, Pine O Cleen or Dettol when you have an old machine. Works well. How is your washing machine...
blunder boy
have a Simpson twin tub that was a hand-me-down from my parents have no idea how old, gotta be older than me, still works a treat
Oct 26, 22

It s getting that way now if we need to see a doctor, and you have only just moved to a rural town, you have to go on a waiting list. Old doctors are retiring and generally not being replaced. We are on a waiting list of at least 300. And we have only been here for nine months! All the fines that the government manage to collect through their revenue raising schemes should be put towards the health/hospital system and if anything is left over, fix the bloody roads!
Thylas
It can be a nightmare to see a doctor in rural towns. And to make things worse, in our town the clinic insists that if you need to book an appointment, you need to ring up at a quarter to nine in the morning so they can slot you in. Any other time you ring up they simply brush you off and tell you to call at that specific time the next day. Trouble is, you try to ring at that time, and every man and his dog is also trying to ring through, and the line is so busy you can never get through. It's crazy. And now even pensioners are asked to pay a gap fee to see a doctor. There's no bulk billing anymore. As if everyone is not financially stretched enough at this time due to inflation!! I can see many people not bothering to see a doctor at all now when they really should be, and then getting really sick, perhaps even dying. Clearly $20 might not seem a big deal to politicians and to those running the clinic, but it's a lot of money to pensioners. And if you arrange a consultation via telephone the gap fee is even more - $27. How do they work that one out? I thought the whole point of tele-health appointments was to encourage people to take it up, especially with COVID over the last few years. But why do this when it's cheaper to physically see the doctor?
Oct 22, 22

I don't know if it's universal, but where I'm living (Australia), it's getting harder and harder to buy a house young. Does anyone have any tips?
Bugalugs
Isn't the problem today that people want their McMansion, a huge house with 6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, 3 car - they must, of course, be BMWs, Mercedes 4WDs - Garages, the obligatory Pool, Top-of-the-range BBQ, A kitchen with the latest hi-tech, most expensive equipment, a den, an office, a rumpus room, a formal lounge or two. Yes, you can have all trhat straight away IF you win Lotto but you know that is in all probability not going to happen.
Our parents started Small and gradually over the years moved into, if not bigger, certainly better houses. Today's younger people want, no they Need, Instant Gratification, they think they are Entitled to it - despite not having the money to pay for it.
As we have seen in Australia, and reportedly overseas as well, there was a huge spike in the price of houses in recent years, Interest Rates were low, and Yes, Australia's Reserve Bank told us that they would remain low until at least 2024 which was wrong but it was inevitable they would start to go up sometime. Young people kept on borrowing huge amounts of money without giving a thought to the future. They wanted and "Must Have" everything. Interest Rates started to rise and have kept rising. House Prices are dropping, wages are remaining stagnant and now people are in trouble. Their houses are now worth less than what they owe the banks, eventually people won't be able to keep up the payments, the banks will foreclose and then what? People will start demanding that "The Government does something". I make no apology for writing this, but people have brought this on themselves. Greed and Self-Gratification are now the God Kings.
Oct 17, 22

Would like to know what are everyone's plans for Christmas this year? Looks like people will be able to travel this festival holidays without any restrictions. We always spend this time of the year with family in NZ, but I would love to go to Europe this year.
lippy loo
No plans. I usually spend the day by myself anyway. I have given up putting up the Christmas tree now. I think when the children are young it is fun but as you age it all becomes a bit ho hum and especially these days when it has become so commercialised.
Aug 29, 22

Why does it always seem like every job is some kind of racket? I've never been empowered in a job despite having a Master s degree and 3 Microsoft certifications. It always seems like someone is out there making sure you get the worst deal possible.
Robert L NZ
Today in NZ there are thousands of jobs available if you cant find one then YOU have a problem, are YOU really looking at ALL your options, look out side the box and you may be in for a pleasant surprise.
Aug 18, 22

The latest issue was about a two year old walking on his own. Why is this happening when we trust these people with our children? Someone I know was training as a teacher and was placed at a childcare Centre as part of her training. She informed me that they left her with the children while they were on their mobile phone. Could this be the issue in the work place?
Bugalugs
Maybe I am just old fashioned but why do self-styled parents dump their trophy kids with strangers to rear them? Yes, I know all about that phony claim that couples need two highly paid jobs just to live - at the same time we hear endless complaints by one or other of them that "Child Care costs absorb all of one of our incomes"! Since when was it unacceptable for one of the parents to stay at home and do the rearing themselves? Why do so many of these highly paid people think that "The Government" - read "Other Taxpayers" should pay for the rearing of their children? Don't want to bring up your own children? Then don't have any. Make up your minds. Is it Career or Family you want? What makes these people think they are "Entitled to both? You have a $1 million mortgage? Do you really need that 6 bedroom, 7 bathroom, 4 Car Garage, the Pool, the 3, 4 or 5 Entertainment areas? What is wrong with starting out with a modest house, car and Planned Children whom you are prepared to look after yourselves?
Aug 07, 22

There are too many toys on the market for children that don t really encourage proper play for social, physical, emotional and cognitive development. They are more marketed products that children only maintain interest in for a short while, or make children believe they need more of that brand.
crochet4hats
Too many toys -- what happened to sending your children out in the back yard for an afternoon of discovering and making up their own games and toys.
Jul 19, 22

I cannot believe that I am saying this. I just thought I would give them one last go to help me recover from a spot of bad health. Furthermore, I have tried cooking them many ways but always found them bitter and pretty horrible and vowed that I would never eat them again. Is there a new breed I wonder; or is it because I have been eating them raw or a bit of a quick braise in the air fryer with some finely chopped bacon then topped with a spot of pesto. They just are...
AlanH CENTRAL VIC
try growing them in your own garden,they take up vey littl room and taste s a lot better than the ones you bu in a supermarket,
Jul 10, 22

With the raising prices in the grocery store, I feel that more people are starting a garden this year, Even it's just a salad garden or a tomato plant, it will save you money and taste better.
Maria B 89860
Potatoes are easy to grow and keep down the weeds as well ... plant some a few weeks apart as to have new ones constantly coming up and just dig up what you immediately need ... treat the ground as your cellar ... can do the same with lettuce as well, just peel off as in break off what you need, try not to cut it with a knife so it doesn't start going brown ... I do the same with the ones in the fridge, they last fresh longer.
Jul 06, 22

Why is it that when rich and/or famous people do something illegal or immoral, they are excused? Nothing ever happens to them. Never get jailed, etc But if the average "Joe" does the same thing, they would be severely punished. Not fair.
Biscuit
Really ? Bill Cosby, O.J.Simpson, Martha Stewart, Harvey Weinstein, Oscar Pistorious, Robert Hughes, Gary Glitter, Rolf Harris and I could go on.
I know people raise these topics for the points but come on. Put some thought into it.
Jun 19, 22

I ve always loved growing plants, it s one of my favourite thing to do was to garden. But lately I ve been so busy I can never have time to garden, and it s like never have time to do it. But luckily, I made a decision to put pots all over my house. This way I have my garden inside and all it takes is and few minutes to water them. If u have no time like I do to have a proper garden then I suggest that You start putting little plants in your house
Claude H
I have a large vegetable & flower garden & it is outside where it belongs getting natural sunshine & water & I can enjoy it from inside
Jun 11, 22

Aside from simple things like not eating meat...or only eating vegetables...there is a real growing number of people who are "body modding"....eating really extreme diets...and perhaps more importantly self medicating with various pills and potions that have been cleared as "safe"...but with uncertain or unproven miracle benefits (a bit like man made vitamins for a large part!)...pterpstolbene...blueberry complexes....Niagen...there are heaps more promising you strong mental health and...
Dang Ling-bits.
Bugger, I thought it was Body Mobbing. It has been a few years since anyone has wanted to mob my body. Alas I do not look good naked anymore.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOgd9hitEAE
Jun 09, 22

As we get older, there are always things we learn. What are the 3 best things you have learned. Mine are: Always treat people as you would like to be treated, Laugh a lot, no-one is getting away from here alive Love lots and tell people you love them, you never know if it will be the last time you see them.
APB
Never burn your bridges unless there are a lot of Russian tanks on them at the time....and....come on everyone..... when life throws you some gristle....have a little whistle......AND...always look on the bright side of life....
Apr 05, 22

Since Christmas, I no longer received a hard copy of Woolworths catalogue in my letterbox. Whilst I agree with the environmental benefits of not wasting papers, I do miss seeing the hard copy. I know I can go online to look at the weekly specials, like what I have done with Coles for the last 12 months, I find that I actually stopped going to both supermarkets. In the past, the specials in the catalogue would be the main factor for me deciding which supermarket to visit...
Evie
YES! Paper/physical copies are so much better. You can keep them around as long as you want, earmark pages you like, and it's easier to go back and forth. Online isn't the same. Environmental bs is just that: bs. Paper is recyclable and technology is made from plastic and fossil fuels anyway.
May 14, 22

I m a healthy 51 year old single dad who s after a relationship. The problem I m finding is whether on dating sites etc, most women are just after fun and one-night stands? Are others having the same problems, issues?
Cely
I'm been single for about 4 years....it's taken that long to get over it and because of that relationship I'm scared to find someone but then I'm scared of dying alone...I'm 64 and gay...
Apr 26, 22

It has been implemented lately of assistance increases for beneficiaries and pensioners across the board, however apart from minimum wage increases do you think workers who are within a certain threshold should have access to benefits of beneficiaries when in need for e.g. food grants and dental care?
Sand
Depends of the threshold. When the poor can only afford to eat one meal a day I really don't care about the rights of the haves. I am sick and tired of the wealthier stating that $250 000 is not big wage and that they pay too much in child care, taxes, whinge, whine.... It is time for a revolution. Up against the wall with the richest as they are making people starve. Yes, that is an economic fact!
Apr 24, 22

I can't believe the rising cost of healthcare insurance prices. I understand why many people are not insuring themselves for health care, but unfortunately some people need it because of certain illness. I believe that all health insurance companies are putting their prices up and that a lot of people just can't afford it. I have been thinking of switching from my current fund, but there does not seem to be a big difference between funds
lippy loo
If they bought the cost down a good bit many people would take it up but every July up it goes and people start to pull out. Our health system here in Australia over the past 10 or so years has just gone down and down with hospitals closed, staff shortages but costs rising in part due to the top people getting paid very high salaries. Systems put in place that are not logical or workable in many cases. The age care sector is a disgrace. It is time to put someone in charge to go through it all bit by bit and get solutions that are workable yet still cost effective without limiting the care required.
Apr 22, 22

I've read a bit lately about how it is harder to make friends later in life. I have a couple of friends I would consider close, i.e. ones I can talk about personal things. The rest are more along the lines of colleagues/ that I mostly met via previous jobs, but who I wouldn't consider close. They are more Facebook friends and who I sometimes chat with over messenger, comment on their posts etc, but not ones I see regularly in real life. How about you ? .
WonkyandProud
I have one close friend whom I met because she is my caregiver. She has lived in this area for years, but I never met her before. We absolutely love each other and share pretty much everything! God works in mysterious ways. Her son and granddaughters are good friends now too! I finally have a family again!
Mar 28, 22

As a kid I was promised jetpacks...flying cars...colonies on the moon and Mars at the very least (even a nuclear-powered post office in orbit around the planet?)...all of those things (apart from the post office) seem to be getting a lot closer...but I wonder...it all might be a question of Don't Believe the Hype?...right?...something for my grandchildren to look forward to?...
JoeB
You’ll be waiting for tomorrow until there isn’t one….then it will be too late, seize the moment, live now and leave tomorrow for when there isn’t one….lol
Mar 29, 22

This I have heard many times and I agree with its point intended, but haven t we repeated history, despite learning from it?
Gaza
Yes, just look at Putin, I'd put him in the same class as Hitler or Mussolini. Sometimes, stupid people seem to want to change the past.
Mar 27, 22

How do you resolve them? I am generally pretty laid back and let most stuff go, however, my partner is comfortable with uncomfortable conversations, so got up this morning at 2 am to yell at a barking dog. Do we go over there this afternoon and talk to the neighbors, or just let it go? I know you can't stop a dog barking if you're not home, but this was 1.30 until he yelled at the dog at 2am. They were home, they must have heard it.
IdentifyAs
Report it to the council if it continues. Let them deal with it. There are some dogs that can keep barking for hours, and it's sad really because they are the ones being neglected. Some people just shouldn't have pets of any kind.
Mar 07, 22

Elon Musk and Geoff Bezos are spending millions taking people who will also pay enormous amounts of money into space, but could the money be better spent? For one thing we have Covid we need a cure for, then there's Cancer, MS and Parkinson just to name a few. I saw a program recently about a man who lost his face in a fire and had to get a government grant to fund a face transplant. That is a pretty sad state of affairs. At least Bill Gates is providing...
mary c
I personally get mad when the Lotto big prize isn't drawn and it gets up to some insane amount and then one person wins. Why can't they change the way it works so that alot more people get to win smaller amounts- how many people could do with a 1 million win instead of one ticket holder getting 40 million. I truly couldn't cope winning that much- i know many here will disagree with me- but what to do with it all and who to share it with and donations to make would totally drive me insane with anxiety.
Jan 10, 22

Here we are, again. That time of year, ALREADY?!?! Anyways, in keeping with the spirit of recycling: What's everyone having on the table for eats on the big day? At the moment I've got two definite and 2 more maybe's, tummies to fill, +/- extras, and we're having Roasted Fish Fillets with Asian slaw, Roast Potatoes and Garlic and Green Goddess dressing. Pudding, fresh fruit salad and ice-cream/custard, for afters. This may change, given any...
Ann M 73686
Picnic food. Prawns and salad. Fresh summer fruit. Gluten free chocolate mousse cake. Cheese platter. Not too complicated this year!
Dec 22, 21

There has been an enthusiastic...some might say ridiculous...spread of "Doggy" products available to your best friend in supermarkets...each new wave more expensive than the last...heaps and heaps...and now we have boutique little mix and match stations of all your pal's favourites...that are EVEN more expensive and disguised as GREEN products because there isn't any packaging...my dog...like every other dog I've ever owned...gets dog food...the occasional scraps from...
IdentifyAs
I think dressing up your dogs every day is stupid. I like my dog to be au natural and let him roll on the grass
Dec 20, 21

And don't say world peace...we tried doing that one last year and nothing happened...a bit like COP 26 really.....jingle jingle jingle....lets all just try to keep it deep and crisp and even.... and happy holidays to all persuasions.....
Tina R 685564
That all children enjoy the special day and receive a present. Adults realize that xmas is for children to celebrate and not just themselvesas they have their memories of xmas as a child so et their children have special memories.
Dec 23, 21

There is so much going on in the world at the moment... Russian troops on the borders of several countries.. British troops in Poland... is China going to lose the Winter Olympics games?..what are the Arab states up to ... and are they trustworthy ... North America is in turmoil over several issues ... why isn't anyone here talking about any of it?
Pansyrhonda
We read about all these things, and more. We just are not discussing them. Everyone is trying to get their lives back to normal. That is the major focus right now. And Christmas is near. :)
Dec 13, 21

Every now and then... public servants tend to go on strike. Teachers, Nurses, and others! Do you think it's justified for them to do so? They do cause some disruption to services. Your Views?
Pearlz
No, they are public servants, so are paid by the public to serve. They are all on good money, and apart from nurses have very good hours and benefits. If you aren't happy in your job then leave, but of course they won't because they never get sacked and their super will provide them with a very good income, while they are comparatively young, for the rest of their lives. I always worked in the private sector where you daren't strike in case they worked out that they could do without you and if your weren't happy you looked elsewhere. In my view they hold the public to ransom.
Dec 14, 21

I recently bought a rather expensive car stereo online from another country and it was faulty, I sent the unit back and they repaired it and I now have it, but the communication just wasn't there, I haven't been reimbursed my courier cost and the only way to contact them is through messenger which I now have, this makes me nervous buying online when you have bad service and there is nothing you can do when its another country. What do you do?
Jania S
I buy via reliable sites like ebay & PayPal I also have a separate bank account and transfer money into it for each sale. This way I have the protection from PayPal, Ebay, Debit Card and Bank if anything goes wrong. In 15 years I have very few problems and those I have had resolved fast , if seller is a problem, paypal or ebay step in and refund and I just dont use those sellers, I also like the fact that you can check how good the seller are buy feed back, So I never buy from anyone with less the 99.0 % satisfaction.
Guess after all these years I have got better at weeding out the possible problems
Dec 11, 21

I get quite disappointed when I see the word Xmas everywhere. This eliminates the true meaning of Christmas....The correct word is Christmas and I cannot bring myself to ever write the other...are people getting that lazy? With the prompts on phones, etc there is no need to shorten the word. MERRY CHRISTMAS to you all
Ruth 404159
No it is not correct to say xmas. It is the Lord's birthday and it is Christmas. Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night
Dec 01, 21

Its our time to shine, to work together within our communities to see that no one is isolated and left behind. Now is a great time for people to give not only to those who don't have enough but to show Unity. Some people have money to give and others have time. Put those things together and what could you do personally to help your community or street? I love the idea of food packs/rations of essentials or even a book swap.
Michelle S 553303
I think that we as a society have become more self centred and poverty and grief, if we don't actually SEE it, becomes "out of sight and out of mind". We have been conditioned over the past 20 months or so to fear one another because we might "catch" something and because of this fear for our own health and our family's health we don't go up to someone and ask them if they're OK or if there's something we can do for them preferring to do, as I believe one of the Health Officials for government stated "don't stop and talk to anyone, just do what you have to and go home", something I thought was atrocious at the time and still do. If we lose our humanity then who cares if we get sick or not! Our isolation has not only caused the suicide and raging mental health crisis we now have in our country and around the world but a pandemic of loneliness. More people, not less, will be mourning this Christmas and, for them, I pray that Christmas passes quickly. We all have a choice to make as to whether we shut the curtains and keep out the world or do we contribute in whatever way is possible for us and help at least one human being today? Choice is ours!
Nov 27, 21

Some people believe we should be teaching our kids more worthwhile life lessons like how to cook, sew, mend or even drive. Instead of making it too academically focused. What do you think?
Jellypony
I think there has to be a balance. Teaching is hard I know as some friends and my mum taught. My mum would make learning fun and exciting, wore costumes to make the children laugh. She would read in funny voices and make games up. Maths is a hard subject and not a favourite for me and I also think for a lot of people. We have too many gadgets these days so we aren't using our brains and knowledge because gadgets do it for us. Give a child google and they can answer any question you ask, ask them to use their imagination and come up with some thing unique and they are stuck. Spelling is another problem and we have touched on this subject before, how can we teach children when their parents have called them some weird misspelt name no one can even pronounce let alone spell either.
Nov 24, 21

The 1950s is remembered as an era of ideal homes and perfect housewives, but is it truly a thing of the past? American study shows an increase in popularity with more families having one person working and the other taking care of the house and the family. If money was not an issue - would you be happy to do so?
Dang Ling-bits.
When I changed gender from male to female I found that I could no longer reverse a car nor read a map. And those bloody men leaving the toilet seat up was really annoying.
Nov 16, 21

Do you think a digital identity will become compulsory? It sure seems ... that we are heading that way. I do have concerns with the privacy aspect of Digital ID! How can we be sure it won't ever be misused?
Arthur
I refuse to use my mobile for checking in because I don't use data and don't want to load my phone with apps, however, I check in the old fashion way; pen and paper. Digital ID, cashless society are only means to control the masses by big brother
Nov 05, 21

I don t have a car. My doggy is not allowed on public transport where I live. I am not alone with this problem. Just to access with my doggy some nice, big parks or the ocean would be great. Some countries and cities have no problem with dogs on busses. What do you think?
Metachair
Maybe they should have bus time table for peoples how want they pets o the bus. One in the morning and one for afternoon.
Nov 03, 21

Instagram was quite popular with a lot of people especially youth people were interested in it, but ever since tiktok started and become known, it started to take over instagrams popularity with billions of people joining tiktok and are usually on the app majority of the time. Instagram was a go to app for teenagers, now it s tiktok
Lachelle B
It's like asking is Gonorrhea better than Syphilis? They're as bad as each other and you can do without both! NOTE: Not based on personal experience lol.
Oct 29, 21

Do you collect sentimental objects? If so, what is your most sentimental possession and why? If you are not the type to get attached to object - like myself - do you have a sentimental memory that you cherish instead?
WonkyandProud
I have many things that I have had since I was a little girl. I would love to keep them in the family, but I have no children. I have nephews and nieces, but they show no interest in my family tree which I've worked on since 1970! I'm heart-broken!!!
Oct 31, 21

Crime is something that can affect anyone. Our political leaders should spend more money on reducing crime. Educating the general public on how to best protect their self's and families. What suggestions do you have to reduce the rates of crime in your town or suburb? Should more money be spent on ---Neighborhood-Watch?
Frank N
Early intervention can significantly reduce crime, and there are some really good examples of this. Also, if people who offend do have to always pay reparation as well as having to pay people money for the emotional and other harm they have caused will have an effect of meaning that people are less likely to offend. Corrections also needs to take its role of assisting offenders to turn their lives around much, much, much more seriously. The government should not let Corrections away with its excuses for not placing people on appropriate programmes nor providint them other assistance, such as counselling etc. There's such a lot we could do, but don't, and I could probably write a book about it.
Oct 17, 21

Supermarkets commonly mark down their produce and you can get lots of good bargains if you are at the right place at the right time. It is not uncommon to get your meat and vegetables marked down by more than 50%. Just curious what are some of the best bargains you have scored? I bought 2 bags of brussel sprouts the other day for 10 cents each, down from $3.95 each and they were still in reasonable condition.
Maria B 89860
I have heard others say that if you shop at Woolworths close to closing time a lot of things get marked down so they don't need to pack them in the freezer or cold room. I have managed to get things at both Coles and Woolworths that were marked down quite a bit both meat and other pantry staples. I always keep a look out for parsnips and grab them quick smart, can't understand if they are grown in the same manner as carrots whey they would cost so mark more. Use the thicker end in Roast and the other in soups and stews.
Oct 14, 21

I am so lucky to have always had such awesome friends in my life. I am so very grateful to them..especially since my husband's massive stroke 10yrs ago. They are always there to listen, often to the same old drama's and never make me feel they have had enough- they have been there time after time when things have gone really bad with him and i have been at my wits end. Recently they turned up with their hubby's in tow and garden power tools at the ready and did a much...
BLM
In the situation you are mentioning, I have a a blind friend. She was born blind. I can converse with her about anything (and I do converse with her about anything). She mentally toughened me up for life (it is what best friends do for each other), and assistance me in pulling out the assertiveness that was in me out. Life can turn on you (in unexpected ways, become horrible, and have a numbing effect on your decison making process). Still what I learned from her: NEVER GIVE UP. YOU ONLY GET ONE LIFE. GO FOR IT!
Oct 09, 21

You invite the whole class to your child's 6th birthday and when you arrive you are told by one of the parents I've added my 4 year old to the party and I've paid for them to join. When handing out the thank you bags, the parent also asks for one for the 4 year old that wasn't invited. Am I wrong to thing this is rude?
Cat Claw
Well, if the parent had actually paid for the 4 year old to join, then if you had any extra gift bags, sure, why wouldn't you give the uninvited kid a gift bag? She did pay for them to join in. But she cant expect you to have extra if she did not inform you with enough preparation time. The parent who added her 4yo kid to the party should just ask her 6yr old invited kid to share their gift bag with their younger sibling and explain honestly to their kids why. Am sick of parents not being honest with their kids and not being considerate enough to ask a host beforehand if it would be ok to add an extra guest. Would save both mothers ALL of this 'drama' occuring in the first place.
Sep 04, 21

Most people struggle with falling asleep and have times where you're stuck thinking, so what do you do? drink something warm? read? what is your favourite thing that helps you
Edward S 497347
Getting to sleep is very much like the type of dreams you have when you fall asleep.
The length of time it takes to get to sleep depends entirely on things like medical conditions, the amount of stress you were under that day, problems in your life, noise around you, and how active your mind is when you go to bed.
The best way to get a good night's sleep is to try to clear your mind of all worries before going to bed or failing that, to listen to some relaxing music in bed.
NO eating for at least one hour before going to bed, NO computer use for at least one hour before going to bed, leave your mobile ( cell ) phone in another room, NOT worry about things you have to do the next day instead write a list of those things before going to bed.
Having said all of that, I am the type of person who cares about others and worry a lot about things which are going on in the world and it takes me between one and four hours to get to sleep ( Living on a highway with traffic all day / night does not help either ).
As a result of this, I average 3 to 4 hours of sleep at night, then I get up and do surveys, then do whatever else I need to do that day then have 2 to 4 hours sleep during the day.
Counting sheep does not always work for some people because if you go to bed hungry then while you count the sheep they might start turning into lamb chops LOL
Aug 26, 21

Recently I read on a news-website that Australia is running out of space in many of our gravesites. The States governments ... rather than suggest opening up more of the Vacant land to produce more cemeteries, have suggested the idea of reusing Graves. Some graves have currently got a long lease. Do you believe this is a good idea, or bad? Would you agree to the reuse of your deceased - love ones ... grave?
Ellen C 69679
I honestly thought this was already happening. We are eventually going to run out of space for graves in our cemeteries, as interesting as it is seeing the historical graves from over 100 years ago it may come down to those sites needing to be reused... More and more people seem to be opting for cremation nowadays however, so maybe it won't be as big an issue as predicted... Cemeteries may well become more for those that are religiously inclined. I know all my family are wanting to be cremated, personally I like the idea of those environmental burial pods where you go in the ground and return to the earth; plant a tree on top of me and I will be happy :)
Aug 20, 21

Is homeschooling a bad option or a good option for parents?
Sally R 561271
Fantastic option! I think we are being hoodwinked into believing we can’t educate our children! I sent my oldest 3 children to school , then took them out and have been home educating for 4 yrs and my 5yr old hasn’t even been to kindy!
As for socialising - if I committed to all the social events organised for homeschoolers in my city , we would never get any formal work done! Don’t ever let people tell you Home schooled children don’t socialise!
Aug 14, 21

Do you donate money to Animal Shelters or Animal Cruelty? So many people abandon animals on the street here and overseas. They are thrown in the tip to die. Would that make you want to help?
Edith v
I only donate to animal shelters .I have more faith in animals than some humans .I detest any cruelty to animals .We keep a dog ,but always adopt one from a shelter or refuge & they are so loving towards us
Jul 29, 21

How do we encourage more people to buy products made in their own country? It's naturally better to buy as much as you can from your own nation.There are many reasons for doing so. Jobs are one of the major reasons. And more money stays in your own country rather than offshore. Do you think governments should be doing more to encourage this? And if so, how?
Sha
People will purchase if local products are affordable and of good quality. And governments need to support people trying to open their own businesses.
May 24, 21

It is amazing how many people put heir hand out for money when you have maybe sold a house or so. I trusted this ex friend and so much for promises ...
SandyS
Yes and two years later am still waiting to see any of it. They have since become non friends over a different incident and in the time since we have also found out they didn't use the money for the emergency medical treatment they said it was for but they did at least enjoy a night at the casino on us. NEVER again do we trust anyone when it comes to money. We don't normally lend anyway but these two were such good, long time friends so we thought this was an exception. Sadly, from now on, no matter how desperate anyone is, we will not be helping them in this way.
Jun 03, 21

I wake up during the night frequently. I seem to sleep for a few hours and then I am awake. I get on the computer and make myself a cup of tea and toast. After a few hours up I go back to sleep for a few more hours. This does not bother me as I no longer work. How about you?
lulu
I had sleep aponea at 80%, could not cope with that machine so i went on a weight loss programme and lost seven stone. Everyone i knew told me it wouldnt help but hey guess what it did and i no longer need the machine and sleep six to seven hours solid per night .
May 27, 21

What do you think will happen when the Robot's take over many of our current jobs? What will we do then? Are you worried about the next generations of worker's? Where will the next jobs come from, if many of those we currently have are automated? Some current jobs at risks: transport, cashiers, accountants, office workers etc. What is your view?
BLM
Robots will make the perfect employees - do not have to pay robots or give robots benefits - the perfect setting for a capitalist planet. I would guess that future jobs will come in robot repair, the building of more sophisticated robots, computer programming, forensic detectives, and jobs that rely on the ability of humans to think and adapt (in the spur of the moment). However, if humans don't deal with climate change (global warning) on this planet - there will not be a future - for anyone?!
May 31, 21

Our existence is treated like a magic show....Covid 19 came just in time to delay anyone fixing Climate change...and everyone is VERY concerned about the huge quantities of plastics that are dumped and not recycled....NO-ONE is talking about mankind's obsession with concrete...billions of tons of waste concrete that won't be recycled and will NEVER break down...lets just put in the queue and only bring it up if everything looks like being fixed....
Sha
Some governments don't even acknowledge climate change is happening so there's not going to be any action on their part. We as civilians can do things like not littering the oceans and using less plastic.
May 09, 21

Did you have anything interesting - passed on down through you're family? This might have been ... antique's, old-family recipe's, old herbal treatment's, family stories, even health issue's, that tend to run in you're families ... gene's, etc.
Grommie
Zing, clearly the thing passed on down through your family is the use of the apostrophe when it's not necessary.. in every case above it's wrongly used and the word you're should be your in both cases.
Grommie, the phantom proofreader strikes AGAIN.
Apr 19, 21

So they gave up their royal titles in order to have more privacy and not living in the public eyes. But their recent second baby announcement is anything but private. And what about the much anticipated sit down interview with their neighbor, Oprah Winfrey? That s a lot of publicity to me. It appears that they don t like the media chasing them but they like to tempt the media. That s just hypocrisy to me.
Therese M 73305
Sadly but true more so her she is a show pony and everyone has to look at her I'm gob smacked the family couldn't even have a funeral without her trying to but in the flowers and condolences could have been sent on the news of prince philip's death but no she had to try to be the big I am .Harry should stand up to her she is nothing but a money hungry woman that was looking for fame she is a schemer and mulipulater harry could have down better for himself .he needs to stay in the U.K as his marriage will fail and needs to be able to keep his kids the longer in USA territory she will have more chances of keeping custody disapointed he abandoned his nan at her sad time and not celebrating her birthday as meagan is not the only the woman to be pregnant 1day extra in the U.K would not make no difference .he needs to come to his senses where she is concerned diana would be disapointed he has fallen out with the family I only saw oprahs ads and knew she lied on that interview and as for Harry he had his mother's inheritance and still claims he's been cut off but hey your choice to walk away so don't cry wolf
Apr 20, 21

With so many latch key kids should one parent always be at home when they arrive home and leave for school. Also on school holidays. There are so many kids getting up to mischief now days, do you think having a parent at home would help?
Sheree T Princess
Yes I think it is ideal that one parent be at home when they leave and arrive home from school. The reality is in some families it is not possible.
Apr 01, 21

I have problems trying to sleep & I can't sleep. Do you have any great ideas or suggestions of how to fall asleep?
Bill B 394870
try yoga breathing techniques they work for me. focus on the air going through your nostrils, breath ten breaths in and out then count ten breaths down to zero.
Mar 17, 21

For me it's very hard to forgive people who heart me. I always try but can't .
Smiley
If it is my friends or family/children eating my food?- easy to forgive.
The trusted relative who spread vicious lies about me and threatened to kill me?- they will NEVER be forgiven.
It depends on the circumstances and who is involved.
Mar 20, 21

Would you call your child Apple like Gwyneth Paltrow did? I think naming your child something weird is a form of child abuse
JoeB
Parents have a responsibility to think of their children’s future and to give them a name that sounds funny or smart at the time without considering the affect it will have shows a deep lack of understanding or concern of another human being.
Nov 16, 20

I avoid self serve checkouts because I believe they are replacing people and jobs, what ever happened to service. Service stations don't serve you, banks want you lining up on the footpath. Yes, with technology we can do most things from the comfort of our lounge chair with little or no human contact. Being human is about interacting with other humans, what does the future look like for our dehumanized children?
Glenys C
I avoid self service checkouts, firstly because they are taking away jobs, secondly because I am not paid to do it and thirdly since the coronavirus too many fingers are touching the control that could be spreading the virus.
Jan 19, 21

I think it's bad manners and it feels intrusive, what do you reckon?
Sandra C 12043
Depends on who they are. Most people are welcome in our house as long as they take us as we are. Most of our friends ring these days as I have just undergone a breast removal, chemotherapy and radiation and they are thoughful and ring in case I am asleep as I sleep at odd times.
Oct 10, 20

I know there are people who refuse to use them but there are others who use shopping rewards cards to their advantage and earn some extra income from them. It's not just getting points for every dollar spent but you can also earn points for taking up special offers they send you. We only take up offers if they are easily achievable and if we don't have to spend extra money on things we don't need. We have Coles and Woolworths Reward cards and we've done pretty well...
Sha
I maximise the use of membership cards as much as possible. Get bonus points for buying certain products and every once in a while redeem free samples of new products.
Feb 03, 21

Golf..it is a pastime...not a sport...whatever they tell you.. and I've noticed that at least 2 golf courses....one of them a major venue...are being closed down in Brisbane, where I live, converted to recreational purposes (so golf isn't a recreation either)..... Is Golf dying out?...have the latest generation of overweight and unfit grey haired men found something more interesting to do?... seeing people like Trump playing it all day, everyday would put a lot of people off...
Andy B 2142638
There is so much wrong with your post!
A sport is a contest or game in which people do certain physical activities according to a specific set of rules and compete against each other.
Golf fits that definition (Merriam-Webster). Golf is a sport, definitely, irrespective of your biases.
And if you play without competing, it then becomes a recreation.
And to suggest that grey haired, overweight, unfit and male is the standard required to play golf, is completely ageist and sexist - not to say ignorant as well...
And Trump doesn't play it all day, every day. An obvious exaggeration. (He was even reported this year of not playing for a couple of months) And obviously put forward by a Trump detractor. You could have easily put Obama or Clinton playing to the same effect.
Trump supporters will be enthused to take up the sport!
Australia has a huge amount of golf courses per capita compared to other nations. We have the space where many countries don't. I would suggest the venues near you that are closing down are
Dec 30, 20

I'm making dinner this year for 4 (so far), and looking forward to it. I'm planning to serve chicken breast (no carving, sorry Dad), with roast potatoes, (possibly with roasted parsnips), and either creamed spinach and carrots, or Asian slaw, which I served last year, with good effect. I've got ice-cream and tropical fruit, and/or custard and xmas puddings, as weather permits.
Mama49
Chicken with roasted veggies, trifle and pavlova. No one likes Christmas pudding so ice cream as well. Snacks beforehand so all 4 of us will be on a diet in January. Sad note, my 27 year old granddaughter passed away in February so will be first Christmas without Amy. Miss her terribly but will remember the good times.
Dec 22, 20

I do. It's a disgrace. Whatever happened to the old adage "the customer is always right"? Seems manners have gone out the window!
Brandy Yining Z
Yes, I think the customer service definitely has declined when I tried to get hold of Vodafone to sort out some problems. I was put on hold every time when I called its call centre and I had to wait for 45 minutes on one stage. They seem to enjoy transferring me to different departments and promising the next department will help me. I ended up having to speak to 4 different people in one occasion and I was told different stories by those 4 people. There are no email addresses to contact Vodafone. I could only use the online virtual robot option and eventually it still requested me to call the same toll free phone number that I could never get help with. The problems were never solved and I have given up.
Dec 13, 20

Many, many years ago, I worked as a childcare worker and if you witnessed what I saw working in various centres, you WOULDN'T place your kid in childcare. But it's not only the safety aspect. Parents are missing out on their children's important moments. Their first baby steps. Their first word. You can never get that again. Raise your kids yourself!
Angel
Having worked in a childcare centre, some kids are better off in one. We had children that had never sat at a table to eat.
Nov 02, 20

I don't agree that every child in a sports team should get a trophy for having a go. Sport and athletics is about competition and there can only be one winner. Even the children's party game 'pass the parcel' has been changed by politically correct parents. Every child gets a prize now. It's ridiculous. Competition is good for kids. It teaches them how to win and what it feels like to lose -- much like life.
Lachelle B
Years ago an African swimmer qualified for the Olympics. He got his butt absolutely kicked by the other swimmers by lengths. But he kept going and completed the race. His training was in the river, not an indoor swimming pool, or the latest technology nor exercise equipment. When he touched the wall at the end he received a standing ovation by the crowd. Sometimes the losers end up being the winners!
Oct 02, 20
I grew up listening to the radio under the sheets when my parents were asleep as a kid...Radio was cool...radio was rebelling....and then got involved in Free or Pirate radio in my 20s...DJs breaking the law...exciting stuff...but I tend to view it as a dinosaur now...why would you still be listening to the radio?..am I missing something?...I was invited to keep a Radio Diary today...they said my input is very important and can affect the way that radio stations...
Woodster
That's weird! But you've made me remember listening to 'Pirate Radio' in the UK broadcast from a ship, I think Kenny Everett was the DJ. All very illegal and very exciting!
Mar 21, 26
What happens if we look in the mirror for 30 minutes? If you look at yourself in the mirror for more than 10 minutes, your face will start to deform, twist and look terrible. The phenomenon is known as the Troxler effect. The Troxler effect shows up when you look in the mirror by creating an illusion of a strange face. Of course, many will say . . "10 seconds and that happens to me" Also, the reflection you see in the mirror is not how anyone else sees...
APB
The person in the mirror is a "mirror image" and not what you look like at all...you need two mirrors and look at the original image through ITS reflection....and if you stare at yourself for 30 minutes there is clearly something VERY wrong with you...you need therapy and medication....I hope that helps...
Mar 03, 26

The research indicates that most parents (around two-thirds) have a favourite child, often unconsciously favouring daughters, younger children, or those with more agreeable/conscientious personalities. What is your experience? Do parents have a favourite child?
BLM
Do parents have a favorite child? YES (and I was definitely NOT my parents' favorite child)! Should parents have a favorite child? NO (but human behavior (especially as a parent) being what it is)! Do I have a favorite child (as an adult)? NO (however, never had a kid and never like kids even when I was a kid)!
Jan 20, 26
Watch the TV show "FRINGE" on Prime Video... Season 1 - Episode 1. . Fast forward till about 21 minutes where he is introduced to the show. (Peter Bishop - Walter's son (Joshua Jackson) is basically Major Nelson from I Dream Of Jeannie (Larry Hagman) Warning . . is a very strange TV show. . so proceed with caution _____________________________________________ .Are there.Any Celebrities, Actors, Musicians etc;...
Liane H
I had this a fair few years back at the supermarket while I was checking out @ 40 yrs old ,,busy unloading stuff onto the conveyor,,I had been to the beach and my hair was down ,no makeup ,,the woman in front was chatting to the checkout girl about someone in a movie and they couldn't remember her name ,,ohh what's her name ? They said..but doesn't she look just like her ? It was then I looked up thinking one was showing another a photo ,,but no they were both looking straight at me ! In fact when I mentioned who I thought it was (as I had been stopped in the street another time by a spruiker for the same thing and also been told by a work colleague as well )and they said YES! ,,l was totally happy for the day !
Of course the best comes from family when my sister grounds me and said only in a distant photo you do !
Dec 21, 25

Do you have a secret you have never told anyone? You will go to your grave not speaking of it. Are you keeping it for someone else, or yourself? If you had a chance to unburden yourself in a safe place, would you?
Tina
I have a sister who knows my secrets, and I know hers. I have secrets that were told to me years ago, that I would never say; it's not my place to tell someone else's secret. I have two good ears, but my mouth stays closed.
Nov 11, 25

The largest users of electricity in a typical home are those that generate heat or cold, primarily hot water heating, space heating, and cooling systems (like air conditioners or heat pumps), which can account for over half of household energy use. What wastes the most electricity in your house?
Allan 1713395
the heated lights in the bathroom that people forget to turn off when they leave the bathroom. I've walked past the bathroom and had to turn the light off because the bathroom was empty
Sep 21, 25
Lilo (Daveigh Chase in Lilo and Stitch) release in 2002. "Ohana means Family. Family means Nobody gets left behind."
Angie
\u201cThree things to remember when you get older: never pass up a bathroom, never waste a hard-on, and never trust a fart\u201d.
Jul 09, 25

Okay ,there's few steps but I've tried to simplify it for you all !! First soak your skewers in cold water to prevent them splintering. Marinate 1/2 kg ( 500gm) chicken thigh or breast slices in l Tbsp curry powder ( Ayam brand is best or you can just use the Indian one) Some chopped Coriander I tbsp fish sauce 2 cloves chopped garlic. Skewer up the chicken meat and rest preferably for half an hr in the fridge. ~ Satay sauce~ 4Tbsp crunchy ...
Dang Ling-bits.
Indonesian satay sticks using an Indian curry?
The staff who work in my Indonesian cooking school are shaking their heads.
May 09, 25
Just wondering if others feel the same way I do with the dishonesty in the survey invites. eg..survey invites 100 of Rewardias miserably cut back points for a 10 minute survey and when you get to the survey it states expected time of 20 minutes. It annoys me no end!!! The newest one is the survey invite that is now 2 surveys instead of one and you don't realise the one you are doing is a NON PAID survey until you finish it and are directed to the real...
APB
A survey by a major financial institution...after pages and pages of questions about fraud.. final questions..."what else do you expect the bank to do in response to fraud"..."offer a full refund"......"it appears you have done this survey before"..and its bye bye and no points....so you don't want my opinions recorded??...Banks...what's not to love about them...eh?
Oct 02, 24

The Australian Government appears to be investigating whether they can introduce floor pricing to the sale of alcohol...at a minimum $1.50 per standard drink....they say that this will stop the sale of cheap drinks...which they argue cause most related problems to drinking...however due to massive taxes which go up annually...the only drink this will affect is wine...leaving the cheapest bottle wine costing $10.50.....NOW if we have to pay $10.50 for a bottle...
KARL-HANS B
we have one of the most costly alcohol in the world and the add more cost on it the leave in a LaLa land
Oct 21, 24

My son bought a ticket to a concert ...they don't post out tickets...they don't even send you tickets by email that you have to print out yourself...that save them money...NO...they just give you an image on your phone that you show when you go in...my son has to go in for an operation on the same day...SORRY YOU CANNOT SELL THE TICKET YOU OWN TO ANYONE ELSE...anyone else trying to use your ticket on their phone will be...
PEN15
We have re-sold \u2018phone\u2019 tickets and have bought others tickets as well with no problems. You just pass on the bar code or pdf file to whoever you sell and they get it scanned when they enter. There is no way they should be checking your phone number or SIM card to see if it\u2019s the same phone they sold it to. My son just attended a concert with his ticket on his dads phone. They both entered the venue with both their tickets on the one phone. It\u2019s just a bar code they scan. Not the phone..
Oct 07, 24
How many are excited about voting this year? With all that is going on does everyone plan on voting????
PT
I was asked, If you were running your own diner or any small business. Would you hire someone currently convicted and still have dozens of crimes to fight against? The person might be innocent as every criminal would claim for themselves. But would you trust that person to serve your customers? Guard your cashier?
Do you think when you hire this person, she/he would dedicate all their time to work for you or be distracted with their ongoing legal battles ?
There was a promise of the wall, repeal and replace the Obamacare as his key policies in 2016. The wall was only a fraction of what the other government built, and there\u2019s no repeal definitely no better plan as a replacement for years\u2026 I couldn\u2019t see anything apart from injecting bleach! Vote wisely, the entire world is amused.
Sep 22, 24

As I enter my 60s, I am now interested in making a bucket list. I feel that having a bucket list is a personal decision. If you have a bucket list, what s the number one item on it?
Lovey
I want to raise $100,000 for local hunger relief - and have raised over $70,000 so far - but - since I'm 77 now - I need to "pick up the pace" !!!
Sep 04, 24
Up until 3 days ago, I was getting 4 points (Australian points, just to be clear) for every Daily Poll and Picture Poll questions but now I am only getting 1 point for each. What is going on here? I have been a member for 4 years now and never dropped from my platinum level. As much as I feel ripped off, I consistently do their surveys and earn low paying points. So why have I been downgraded?
Bugalugs
Have a look at "jewel Miner! US ,mambers score 10,000, 12000, 14,000 nd many 10s of 1000s more points than we do.
When the Covid19 pandemic began Rewardia told us that ther number of points for each game/survey/poll would be reduced which was fair enough but since then they have never increased the rewards for any members outside the USA. Why does the Murder capital of the Qorld deserve more than the rest of us?
Jul 14, 24

I am going to a wedding of a close relative soon, and I still have not decided on a suitable gift. Money or something tangible? I would appreciate any great ideas
Christine M 323842
Nothing.
I\u2019m sure they\u2019ve lived together and have all the household goods that they need already.
I don\u2019t believe in paying an admittance fee to someone else\u2019s events.
Jul 14, 24

Anyone else have any horrible online booking experience to share? Last year, I booked through a reputable booking website for a week s accommodation in Melbourne for our Christmas holiday in December. Did all my research about the place. Everything looked good. Our family of 5 took the Uber from the airport to the serviced apartment, only to find out that business had shut down 5 days beforehand. Yes, I almost fainted! Thankfully, the landlord (who the business owed...
blunder boy
when I book a room I always book under the name improvement, why because there is always room for improvement... sorry have a dad joke virus
Jul 11, 24

At a busy local mall a while back, I went to use the single room toilets. It faces out onto the main court with a sliding door on it where you simply push a button to enter... l did this to find a young Japanese girl already sitting in there! Horrified, I tried to close the door again for her, but you can only do it once inside (she'd not locked it) ... people were walking past, so she called me in urgently Fortunately she was only in there for a small visit and I just...
Holly Cat
Wow, embarrassing for you both! I still get a laugh when years ago when I was a child, I was outside with my mom and a bee flew up her pant leg. Worried she'd get stung, she took her pants off right there in the front yard. Then she ran in. There was just 1 neighbor out on their porch lol.
Jun 29, 24

Stamps, coins, dolls, action figures or maybe trading cards? Today's pervasive digital environment allows virtual collections to thrive, so people do collect various things. What do you collect?
Pato Lo Duck
Souls, I can\u2019t wait for the Orange one with the fake hair to pop on down here, we have a wonderful room for him, right beside Hitler and Stalin\u2019s room, and the one across the corridor is being kept vacant for Putin. They will have a great time trying to out yarn each other about how great they were at conning the masses into following their deluded plans to further their own greatness.
Jun 22, 24

I've been seeing many videos with vacant, abandoned or neglected buildings across North America and just can't accept the levels of homelessness/under-housed in statistics either. While some governments (local, state or federal) may try to do a few things, do you think neighbours could also be allowed to help clean up some of these spaces? Or should we simply pay our own taxes, mind our own squares, hide our tools and hearts, and/or turn up our noses at the unkempt potential...
Jellypony
It's the same here in Australia too. There is a closed down school near us with a house all boarded up. Yet there are people screaming out for some where to live, homelessness has gone through the roof. It's just a waste and because no one is using the school it is going down hill at a great rate of knots. There's even a tennis court, why couldn't some government department turn the old school into some accommodation for the needy even if it is only a temporary fix. At least it would be being used again instead of rotting away before our eyes. The owners of any run down building or premises should be made to clean them up. My parents had a vacant block in Brisbane and Dad used to get letters from the council to clean it up and people used to dump stuff on it. I remember helping them clean it up and I fell over some tyres that some body had dumped there. They ended up selling the land because they received a good offer on it and it then saved them from having to maintain it too. So where is the fairness letting other people get away with not maintaining their properties? I guess letters don't get passed on to the owners but after a certain amount of time has lapsed surely there is more they can do.
Jun 15, 24
YouTube can be used to explore any subject, learn to do anything. Have you used YouTube to help you learn or accomplish anything interesting?
Uncle Peep (Robert F)
On YouTube I find music from all over the world. I've used it for DIY demonstrations on how to fix appliances, cars, how to cook certain types of food ...just about anything. Product comparisons such as the latest iPhone vs Samsung vs Sony etc. Cartoons and children's shows. Watch stand-up comedians, movies and TV shows, and sporting events.
Feb 17, 24
I am continually (daily) receiving Rewardia surveys (usually Pink) which are from OTHER survey companies asking myself to join THEM. I raised this issue with Rewardia in that I found it strange they would allow such solicitation away from THEIR survey site. Below is their reply for your info. - - - - - QUOTE -- - - .... " Sorry, we can not see your surveys, as all are delivered to every account automatically by software....
Thomas (Rewardia Support)
When you click on a survey in the survey centre, it opens in a new tab of your browser. From that point onward, we don't know, and we do not control what this survey is about or its contents. This type of survey, where the provider asks users to join them, is called 'recruiting,' and it goes against the rules. We constantly fight against such practices, but unfortunately, providers still engage in them. We are trying to stop it. Our apologies for the inconvenience, Chosen
Feb 05, 24
Back by popular demand . seen some great dance on the tube ? . . . . . . . . Post the best you find right here . . . . . . . .
Von
"Hey we gonna Loop de Loop".....
The Blues Brothers and Ray Charles:
Shake A Tail Feather
https://youtu.be/qdbrIrFxas0?si=_n3F_bQoMofD7S8e
Dec 17, 23

Do you believe that your dreams have a specific meaning in your life? Do you sometimes look up the meaning and try to make sense of it?
APB
I have only ever had one dream about a future event...that was David Bowie's death...aside from that it has always been a fantastic floor show of great experiences all laced together...
even the Bowie dream was good...he and I were talking and laughing together in a pub...as he got up to go I said "wait a minute...aren't you david bowie?"..he said "no mate...he's dead"..and then he laughed...
that was three weeks before his death was reported...
Jan 12, 24

It is part of life that lots of people love to kiss & hug other people, when greeting someone. In my opinion it is quite normal to do this, but there are certain ways to kiss & hug, when greeting everyone beside your partner. When someone just gives you a soft hug & a peck on your cheek it is acceptable, but when it is not acceptable if you kiss on the lips/near the mouth or a tight hug. To me, it is crossing the line. What do you think when it crosses the line? As these two...
Chooky
My father in law always hugged and kissed me far too long. Always felt he was over stepping boundaries. My hubbie didnt seem to understand, or didnt want to say anything to his dad, it got to the stage that i avoided getting to close to him so that he couldnt hug me.
Dec 12, 23

From high school sweethearts to young lovers who were forced apart or broke up, but became a couple again years later - often after marrying and creating a family with someone else. How and when you know love is right? Can timing be everything? What are your thoughts on getting back with your ex?
Laura W 363255
It all depends on circumstances on why you separated and why now you want to get back together again. One size doesnt fit all
Dec 07, 23

When the hairdresser is shown a picture and still fails to complete the hair cut, should you just smile and go, or should you be able to refuse to pay, as it is not what you had requested?
Ketyad
The hair dresser was trying a style that he/she had not done before but they were still using their time so they must be paid. The hair style probably could be repaired, that is cut a little more for aa different style. Anyway, in a few short weeks the hair is back and the "new" cut can be tried again. Only Karen's refuse to pay, if you were the hair dresser would you want and expect to be paid? Yes, very likely, so pay up.
Dec 03, 23

Personally, I've been in a rather rough position. After a couple of years at one job, I'm working at my 4th different job this year (part-time position) and currently looking for a 5th different job, because my current occupation is not giving enough hours to cover all of my bills. One thought that had come to mind while in this predicament has been to go back to college, but I have taken two programs already, both of which I have not finished. Not sure if anyone here has...
BLM
It will depend on your RATIONALE: WHY you did not finish the other two 'programs (academic community)' you took while you were in college - previously? Or are you a professional student (and not aware of the fact (?)). Whether it is worth going to academia for the 'third time' - is STRICTLY your decision (your life) and maybe 'involving' a conversation with your WALLET!
Nov 24, 23

So I am being harassed by some woman who's not happy I married the man she wanted. I have 3 children with him, and we are so happy together. Yet this lady who I've blocked btw continues to harass me via fake social media accounts. What is a good reply to send her, as I have run out of ideas to reply as? All she wants is a one night stand......but apparently I am in the way
Lynna-Boo
you need to report her to the police what she is doing is illegal maybe you can get your husband to talk to her with you there and he can tell her that he is not interested in her anymore and is happily married
Nov 16, 23

Often when ordering take away, you are given bamboo cutlery. Such outlets are prohibited from giving you the disposable plastic cutlery. The issue with the new bamboo cutlery is that you get the taste of the bamboo when you put the cutlery in your mouth. It is revolting. What can the innocent shopper do? Really very little except choose something where fingers can do the work or bring from home your own cutlery. It is real issue for many office workers. What...
LESLEY S 385154
I have no problem using bamboo cuttlery because being a plant it should dispose quicker than plastic. I dont taste any bamboo on the cuttlery and if you dobt enjoy using put a set of cuttlery from your homes to use. That way you can take then home to be wasged abd put back in your vehicle for the next time it is needed. That way you cab have the best of both worlds. Just a thought
Nov 01, 23

Do you feel that there is a significantly higher no. of people who are abusing drugs such as cocaine, amphetamines, oxycontin, etc. in this decade? Or that it's always been pretty much the same since the 1960s or even before but less visual as now?
Andrew O 826798
i think there is more drugs than ever and the way things are going we will have a lot of Zombies in the future
Sep 27, 23

Having looked at my friends' marriages, and my own marriage first time around versus my second marriage, it seems second marriages seem to be so more more successful and fulfilling. I think people get married too young, before they know who they are and what they want. What do you think?
GB
I do not know I'm only 57 years into my first marriage. She still gives me a kind smile and a cuddle.
Sep 30, 23

Was having a conversation with my partner a little while ago about the latest person who won a big amount in the lottery. He grumbled that they probably didn't deserve it. I said anyone who buys a ticket deserves to win. So he asked "So if a rich person like Bill Gates for example brought a ticket then does he deserve to win?" To which I replied "Yeah because he brought a ticket!". What do you think? Do you think anyone deserves luck or good fortune?
BLM
Everyone deserves luck or good fortune - PERIOD!
Aug 31, 23

Hello everyone, question: Is it too risky to get an investment with no experience whatsoever in this industry ?
Andrew C 287196
Just stick to normal local bank term deposits. They're much safer - let the bank take the risk of the ups and downs of the stock market. Stay well away from stupidities like cryptocurrency and transferring money to overseas "companies" that are more likely just scams!!
Jul 22, 23

Everyone has different tastes and needs, so we all have different food combinations in our pantry. What do you consider to be your main pantry staples that you strive to always have in your pantry or fridge?
Michelle S 553303
If you strive to always have SOMETHING in your pantry then I would strongly suggest that you get multiples of everything starting now! As much as MSM won't talk about it, there IS going to be a global famine and even now it has begun in African and some poorer Middle Eastern countries too. There is simply NOT going to be enough food to feed everyone and with a deficit in supply only one thing is certain and that is that prices will continue to rise in ways that we who have grown up over the last 50 years have never conceived of! Farmers are being told NOT to grow food or they have seen prices for fertilisers go up so high, if available at all, that it isn't worth planting crops but taking the insurance money for a lost crop instead. The "environment" has become the reason for the slaughter of millions of additional animals which would not have ended up on our plates this year or next because the "Nitrogen Minister" of a country has stated that the animals have to go so that "Mother Earth" is saved from the ravages of sheep and cows! Crops are failing due to inclement weather either drowning the plants or drought drying them out. Water is and will continue to be restricted for farming and even the growing of rice, a stable food item on the menu of billions of people all around our planet isn't forgotten by the architects of this intentional disaster. There IS a war on food and if you and your loved ones WANT to eat in the years to come you MUST make ready now before supply slows and rationing becomes widespread. It sounds science fiction or like a novel but we are ALL going to go through times we simply can't begin now to imagine in our near future! Fill up that pantry now, buy as many Mason jars as you can find and fill them, get kilos of salt as it's a valuable commodity and plant a garden with non GMO seeds! All the best to you all.
Jul 23, 23

With the recent quake in Melbourne, I am curious to know people's experience. Are you like me and only experienced small quakes, or have you been somewhere where there are big quakes? What were you doing when you experienced a quake, and what was your first thought? Did you know straight away it was a quake, or did you think something else?
Olearia
Experienced all the big quakes in Christchurch 2010/2011. The 7.1M/depth 10km in 2010 was at 430am. I woke instantly and knew - I genuinely thought the house was collapsing so ran outside although that was hard to do. I thought my heart would explode it was beating so fast. I left the doors open overnight for a month after that.
The 6.3M and 6.1M /depth 5km earthquakes that killed nearly 200 people in 2011 was mind-blowing in its violence- you were glued to the spot by the gravitational forces. I was in the kitchen at work and clung desperately to a doorway. The noise was totally deafening. It was just random luck if you happened to be in a structurally safe building or not, whether you were safe, injured or killed, how damaged or liveable your home was. The shallower the earthquake, the worse the effects. After months of aftershocks (had about 10000), I naturally only took direct Drop-Cover-Hold action for quakes longer than 5 seconds and over about M4.5. I started hyperventilating at the occasional bigger ones only several years later. I only ever had nightmares about tsunamis and not earthquakes- go figure.
It took five years for workers to turn up and re-level my house floor. Mother Nature rules\u2026we are just fleas on a dog\u2019s back along for the ride.
Jun 01, 23
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