Perfume by Robert Suskind A Stranger In A Strange Land by Robert Heinlein The Wasp Factory by Iain Banks The City In the Autumn Stars by Michael Moorcock A Scanner Darkly by Philip K Dick Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka The Androids Dream by John Scalzi One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest by Ken Kesey Altered States by Paddy Chayefsky Woken Furies by Richard Morgan The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test by Tom Wolfe The Road by Cormac Mcarthy Tool of the Trade by Joe Haldeman

I agree there are some youngsters who are like that but I don't think you can generalise. I know many young people who do not behave in that way at all and I believe that is because of good parenting. If parents can't teach values and good manners to their children, or can't be bothered to, then it is no surprise their kids turn out in the way you describe.

My youngest (22) applied for a chef apprentice job 2 days ago. Them: Do you have any work experience? Him: I'm in my 4th year at KFC. When I lived at home I'd cook dinners and now I do that for my flatmates. Them: What would be a downside working here? Him: Mum won't be around to clean my mess. He got the job! \ud83d\ude02

I dont work and were I live there is no public transport but with the cost of fuel it is becoming hard to go and buy food as I have to travel about an hour to the shops

I find this upsetting as I lost my beautiful Mum to cancer and wish everyday that I could speak to her one more time, be lucky if you have a loving mum

Hmm, governments urging calm and doing nothing! Typical. In my opinion the first thing they should have done was ban people filling jerry cans. Fill car - that's it. Now we await rationing I expect.

Bring back discipline to school and stop teachers sprouting woke nonsense ...... let kids be kids ......

I lost my wife of fifty-two years last fall. My two daughters and five grandchildren are helping me get through this very difficult time.

Co-ed. Yes agree with Jennifer. Too much testosterone in all male school, too much PMS/bitchiness in all girls school. We dont live in all female society or an all male society, so why we do it in schools?

It\u2019s sad that appliances don\u2019t last like they used to. I bought a toaster but it only lasted 6 months! This all contributes to too much waste and bad for the environment!

It's good to be aware of your surroundings it's not a problem it's a necessity, if the person is slumped over they may be exhibiting exhaustion or a medical problem or so many other things. If you feel safe I would think a quick conversation with the neighbors would help give you a piece of mind.

Those thieving dumbarses! \ud83d\ude21 This pisses me off that people think they can just destroy something that someone else loves. Hence why I hate humans! Except you of course lovely Liane. I too love Frangipani, my daughter\u2019s favourite flower, and I\u2019m so sorry your neighbours are so inconsiderate and ignorant! This sux. And as far as Elizabeth T and FriedLikeMost leaving their heartless comments\u2026. They can sod off!

What's happening? Nothing... Who's doing what? I'm relaxing with my puppy, Lacy... To whom? Just me and Lacy! Where? Home, sweet home! At my place, staying in, out of the weather, and out of the crowds? Good Day! ;-D

You can NEVER have "something" come from "nothing". It is why it is called the big bang THEORY for a reason...not proven or truhful AT ALL. Why do the elites push this lie? Simple...if we can be made to THINK we are so insignificant and RANDOMLY came from NOTHING...then it is easier FOR THEM to justify how they MUST HAVE "been chosen" to rule over us. When, in reality, NOBODY is insignificant and NOBODY should be ruling over ANYONE else. Yet, here we are...lied to about this, lied to about our earth, lied to about EVERYTHING during 'satans little season', or, the age of deception from 1776 thru to 2026. The jig is up, folks!! The Millenium Reign already happened when Christ returned in 70 AD. "Christ" returning for a THIRD TIME is ALLEGORY for TRUTH COMING BACK TO SOCIETY!!!!!! This is why these globalists are rushing to get us under their digital enslavement asap...because, as TRUTH comes back, their LIES GET EXPOSED. I have been at this since 1999...and yet most have been so asleep and unaware, but, thankfully, the truth is so strong and real that folk will NOT be able to deny it anymore. EVERYTHING WE KNOW HAS BEEN A LIE TO FIT THE GLOBAL ELITES NARRATIVE...so THEY can work to enslave US ALL. Thse elites beLIEve to be "chosen ones"...but, remember, as per Revelation, these people SAY they are a certain group, BUT ARE NOT!! It's BEEN proven they have deceived humanity for thousands of years, especially in this last 250 year period, aka satans little season. These deceivers are the evil behind EVERYTHING in our society today. Just remember...the BLACK CUBE of SATURN is what they worship. "Kabbalah" is what they practice. It's no COINCIDENCE they also created Islam...which has fools worshipping satan as well...as they worship at the KAABA of ALLAH. It's LITERALLY in the words, yet most CANNOT SEE. ANYTHING in this 3D realm that is "religious" IS against God. ALL OF IT...TO DECEIVE YOU!!!!!! You awake and aware yet? Get rid of them 'smart'phones and as MUCH tech as possible...a REGRESSION technologically is the answer...and STOP getting jabbed! They are LITERALLY changing your DNA and ANY AND ALL injectables post-Covid fraud ARE ALL THE SAME TECH DOING THIS. Homo borgensis is your new term if you get these transhumanist shots. Stop complying to these LIARS and FRAUDS.

Well Angie, I will give this a shot. Hopefully, this helps someone. There are waves of ups and downs in life. Some people have more of them and others less. That is the unfairness of life. We all do not arrive on this earth plane on the same playing field. However a good attitude towards one another and our self is critical if we want to evolve as better human beings. Hopefully there is enough time to learn this. Find your loving purpose and intention and spread it to others as much as you can. How do you want to be remembered by others? Best wishes!

You should be asking, "What makes me so angry? Why do I feel this way?" Are you envious of your sister's wealth and success? Why can't you be proud of her success? If this is something you want too, work toward it like I'm sure she did. I doubt if it was handed to her. I'm sorry you felt you had to ask this question. There are much more important things in life than wealth and success, Andrzej, trust me! ;-D

Many people have multiple talents, but few have the opportunity to use them the way famous people do. If the opportunity AND the talent are there, then why not?

no point in living in the past its gone and tommorrow is another day Enjoy your life its the only one you will get

swearing is part of our culture today, its all over the little box we watch so often, our kids are often exposed to bad language wherever you go, do I find it offensive, no, do I swear, rarely ,depends if you talk to a swearer you tend to swear because they do, but tv allows all kind of profanities, I think it starts there, the gov have relaxed all kinds of morals that was once controlled , and as a result morals and standards have dropped, its amazing that kids first words are not profanities

It's all dependent on the person and science has shown that everytime you revisit a negative memory you actually reinforce its presence in your brain and make it stronger. Humans are wired to look for negative patterns as it used to potentially save our life. So there comes a point where you have to CHOOSE to move forward and force new better habits, memories and pathways in the brain. Yes this takes time but consider the alternative. You get older and the realization that you will die one day starts to hit. You look back at your life and what did you do with it...sulk, sit depressed over the past. That truly is a life wasted. It always takes two to tango so when you say that you have been betrayed by your friends, family AND spouse then I'm sorry but you definitely contributed in some way. False memory is often instant especially for those who suffer trauma so no doubt the past you're remembering is not entirely accurate and more forcefully negative from your own presumptions. No person is ever so innocent that the world completely dominates them through no fault of their own. Like attracts like so start by focusing on your OWN actions and be the change you want to see in the world. If someone has betrayed you it's because you let them. Learn to be your own champion and put yourself first but be kind to others along the way without compromising your truest values. There are few true victims in society but by choosing to be one especially after so many years and not moving on you are not only actively creating a life of misery for yourself but you feed it to those around you making their lives harder and repeating the cycle. Most of you will deem this harsh but if kind words were going to help then they would have worked by now...8 years already! You have so much more life to live... don't feel guilty at what's already passed just savour what's left. Move forward and refuse to let any actual betrayals continue to ruin your life or they win. It's your choice so make it.

39 years in a few days , marriage is a commitment , if you cant honour the commitment don't make the deal

Actually an Axolotl is an amphibian that looks like half a lizard and half a fish. 10 out of 10 points for him asking for that!. Kids are amazing, they soak up facts and information like a sponge. They must have seen it somewhere on TV or in a book. The response of "That not even a word" is 0 out of 10. Don't put the ideas of children down. They missed a wonderful opportunity for an interesting conversation. NEVER put children's ideas down. We are adults/so what? Nurture a child's growth and never stunt their imagination or ideas.

There\u2019s a miriad of answers for this question. I think, personally, that we often don\u2019t appreciate what we have until it\u2019s gone and relationships break down when you don\u2019t take the time to nurture them. People don\u2019t like feeling that they are being taken for granted and we can do this without realising the effect it has on those we genuinely care about until the time comes when they feel so undervalued that the relationship falls apart. I would love to be able to go back in time and spend more time with the people that I loved who are now gone out of my life but I can\u2019t. I just try not to make the same mistake again and every time I talk to my adult children I tell them that I love them as this might be the last time I get to say it. I still care deeply for people whom I have had no contact with in years yet it is too late to repair the damage. Be kind every day! Thanks for reading.

We will be ignoring it, we will help our kid get around it Social media hasnt been bad for her My kid was bullied out of school and NONE was online They knew that left a trail we could take to the cops They did it in person, in front of school staff and nothing would happen, she got told by staff that being told to off herself wasnt that bad and to turn the other cheek cos the bullies have a hard home life So tell me where and how this will stop bullying? All it stops is kids being informed Stops them being connected Stops them interacting in the modern world Stops them from accessing hobby groups, like art or my kids venturer group communicate on discord Stops kids forming social opinions that governments dont like

Just how are they going to police this? Are Councils going to employ people to stay up all night - which is when cats are out and about, entereing people's properties without warning? If they do are they prepared, and take Full Responsibility if some of them get killed by Property Owners? It should be remembered that in some countries they have almost non-existent Gun Laws (the USA springs to mind), where mass killings are now the norm, people are allowed to have virtually any type of Military Weapons they fancy which they claim they need to protect their homes and families - its all nonsense but then that is what we expect from Trumpland! The death of these unannounced invaders of people's property will be inevitable, people will shoot first and ask questions later. In Australia where we are not supposed to have any firearms , but many do, if someone started poking around my property in the middle of the night I would turn a high-powered hose on them. The whole idea is based on sheer stupidity, is unworkable.

Spring now in OZ.....cant we tell the difference We have a saying here in Oz........Spring has sprung and the grass is riz,we wonder where all the birdies is!!!!!!

I used Ozempic until it threatened my life. I lost almost 100 pounds in a few short months. I suffered through almost all of the listed side effects. I started randomly passing out and I finally just quit using it. It's been a couple of months now since I stopped using it. My weight is coming back (I don't need to weigh 125 lbs. I should be about 140 or 145.) My breathing is stabalizing and I'm starting to eat regularly. The drug certainly helped me lose weight. If you're going to use it be very very vigilant about any feelings of ill health.

SORRY, I sometimes wonder why so many seem to have problems. Do they have extra commitments or credit, debts or what that are not mentioned? MAYBE it is a combination of living on credit, no money to live beyond means. makes price rise hard to adjust to. I am on a fixed income around double what pension is, I own my own home, no debts whatsoever. No credit cards for decades. YES I notice prices have gone up. BUT I mainly buy fresh fruit, veg and meat, fish. I never buy anything in packet. I find money doesn't go as far as before, but we are not struggling YET. Those day a mose likely ahead of us, with all the lunacy in government world wide

Does AGEISM exist in the 'real' world (not just in movies or tv shows)? Yes! Does RACISM exist in the 'real' world (not just in movies or tv shows)? Yes! Does SEXISM exist in the 'real' world (not just in movies or tv shows)? Yes! However, you gave outdated examples (not valid for the twenty-first century) when you were trying to make your point on sexism. FYI: Humans (all of us) are incapable of making changes - which is why history KEEPS repeating itself (ageism, racism, and sexism still exist in the twenty-first century)!

I was there in the 50s. We would have taken it up and we would have missed the best of all times. Rock and Roll was King and we lived with joy and hope for the future. Now look at the world.

There are so many but I\u2019d have to say \u2018The Green Mile.\u2019 It\u2019s a powerful, spiritual experience and Tom Hanks leads a stellar cast.

Homeschooling eliminates bullying and diseases, but it may also eliminate socialization skills and playing with other children. But, I know families that home-school, and the children are just fine! They have closer family relationships. ;-D

Sick world we live in, God gave Adam Eve, not a robot or a phone...this technology is bad, getting out of hand

I do not say good morning when out for a walk (saying good morning will trigger and bring repress, painful memories into my conscious)!

Common sense is not that common anymore because it pairs well with CRITICAL THINKING. Nowadays, most are completely brainwashed by all things mainstream and they don't even realize this. They have SLOWLY had their ability TO critically think eroded to the point that most ONLY REACT, instead of stepping out of their indoctrination to actually think critically. Technology has played a massive part in this because everyone is a so-called expert when they can "google it" on their personal GPS tracking device, that has internet, that is invisibly chained to their wrist all day. But, and this is the kicker, those who CEASE to critically think will rely on those "google" results as 100% TRUTH....and we know, or we SHOULD know, that most of the actual truths have been suppressed on purpose, search results purposely skewed to fit a certain narrative and so on. So now we have a plague of people so far brainwashed...without knowing it, but, also, these same people are SO SURE of themselves as well. And, to counter the statement in the question posed by Natalia...if you think "Very smart people who spend a lot of time by themselves might seem to lack common sense"...then your perception of WHOM is "very smart" is way off because those who SEEM "very smart" to the general populace, are just the ones who are best at memorizing their brainwashing and regurgitating it on command. As for myself, I am highly intellectual and DO NOT CARE to be around most people in society BECAUSE I use common sense and possess keen critical thinking ability and discernment. This comes with years of experience, observation and the one thing most lack....PATIENCE.

For me, it's the other way around. Asking your partner to share their location is the red flag. It shows either mistrust, or jealousy. It's borderline stalking to have to know where your significant other is at all times.

Our definition of romance, is quite removed from the younger generations definition, perhaps the question should be: is social media killing personal connections?

It is mad that people are willing to pay that much for cigarettes. Paying through the nose for something that is just going to kill you (slowly and painfully) is just stupid. Sorry smokers but you must know that it is true!

If the pen is mightier than the sword why do actions speak louder than words, personally, I take action if I feel wronged by never using the service or company again, I have walked out of jobs for wrongful accusations,i have stopped shopping at certain shops because of management changes, would I ever stoop to violence no, I've written letters before never had a reply, i once wrote a letter to the minister of housing here in sa because they were paying me to clean house that they were demolishing, that cost me my job ,

To each it's own. Stop judging others because they like jewelry. You might think it makes a person ugly, but did you ever consider they like and love the way they look. The problem here you call these people ugly and judging them. Theres enough hate in the world and thats because some people judge other and forbid that they might be diferrent.

I have found that here in ACT nothing is free BUT I had dental work done at 'pensioner' rates and it was NOT expensive...I was able to afford the work and due to being on a govt pension I was able to get top and bottom dentures for $350:00

It was not hard to retire. I have been retired 34 years so I have had a lot of experience. I may not be rich but I enjoy the ability to do what I want to and when I want to

I did a survey today that went for 20 mins got to the end an was screened out, this is happening all the time so no point even starting. Plus why ask you your age PC more then 1 time.

Hello Lisa thank you for the Californian weather perspective. In Melbourne the weather is similar, it's colder and hotter during this time of the year, than the past few years. Climate change and its effects are quite obvious. Regarding your plight of living with house mates is a bit daunting, but what can you do? When you cannot afford a home by yourself, some sacrifices have to be made. I pass a positive compliment to you. If you are the one who is appearing in the photo, you look quite young and smart, why not try a career advancement to buy your own place? Just a suggestion! This is what I did when I was young: work harder to climb the ladder to achieve career development. It was hard but, it solved a lot of life problems. Good Luck! \ud83d\ude00

How someone verbally express themselves doesn't imply that 'they' were raised in a ghetto (GHETTO is Jewish word, and you are DELIBERATELY misinterpreting the use of the word GHETTO). Furthermore, I have heard the f-word used most often by WASP (White Anglo Saxon Protestant) on my federal government job as a secretary for over fifth teen years before I retired! WHAT IS YOUR POINT....are you advocating for the elimination of FREE SPEECH...

I guess we all think that way at some stage in life. We have not moved mountains so we think we have not achieved success however success is not based on what we have not done. Success is being happy. Success is confidence. Success is raising healthy kids. Success is much more than being top of the class. Success is getting through life in one piece and so much more.

Because their money is paid into an account it is only a number. They never actually see the cash as in the old days when your pay was in an envelope and you could see it!!

Neither of our children communicate with us, so they won\u2019t be inheriting what they think they are \u201centitled\u201d to inherit.

It is amazing how money wasting the western people are. Christmas is not about stockings or wasting money. BUT to each his own.

It is called 'a fool and his money syndrome' only available in capitalistic countries at premium prices aka Pourquoi folie persiste-t-elle - Je ne sais pas pourquoi.........

I recommend The Clan of the Cave Bear. It is about early man and the struggle to survive. Written by Jean Auel. There is about 5 books in the series. Not to be missed.

The school system and newly trained teachers have a lot to answer for. Teach your own kids the truth and have discussions.

Meet my newly adopted dog, Panda! I'm going to pick him up after I log out. We think he's dachshund and terrier mix. He is a tiny little guy, but way overweight, so I'll be working on getting it down. Panda is 7, and will be a great companion for both Sadie, my toy poodle who is 12 1/2, and myself! ;-D

oh rewardia, why does the scramble puzzle not recognise words that are in the dictionary but give us stupid slang words that do not make sense half the time.

cannabis is bad for you and you should not use it as it is an evil drug, you will go mad and loose your mind and destroy your health...now i get it from the doctor as medicine...the times they are a changing

Believe me, they have a cure. They just don't want us to have it. It is a multi billion dollar cash fall for pharmaceutical companies. They would lose it all, if it was cured

I had to except the fact that I had a Stroke. At age 39 I Stroked as my daughters and I were getting ready for the day. My daughers were only 12yrs and 7yrs old at the time. It did not happen right away, I was very angry, I spent 2 months in the Rehab Hospital. Every1 I knew except for 1 person avoided me like the plaque. After many years I finally gave in and excepted that I had Stroked, Im now a totally different person, but it took quite a few years for me to be where I am now. They do not know why I stroked, but I truly beleive that it saved my life. Without getting to much in to it, I was drinking all the time, getting into fights etc. I am now though a much happier person. I am now 62yrs old, and I do not think I would of made it this long if I was the same person I was right after I got out of rehab.

Speak to a lawyer you have rights also and are entitled to see your daughter and also a share of assets.

Make them clean up the mess and pay for all costs no slaps on the wrists and bail or 'public service duties' - then jail them for a year. They need to learn respect.

I remember living in a wonderful world where everything was just perfect the way it was..NOW it's all gone down the shoot! I'm not saying change is not good but it'd just become ridiculous and sad..

I tend to give them what they want. I've successfully completed surveys in languages that I don't even speak.

Currently travelling round Aus in a camper can. Was a bucket list item for years. Another is to live in Japan for at least 6 months. Maybe next year?

I am ambidextrous. I was forced while in school to choose either one not both. This was hard for me growing up, yet through the years, I grew up I would practice with both hands, while not in school. So glad I never let these teachers stumble me into only using one hand. \ud83d\ude01

That why our generation behave themselves (baby boomers)because we knew we would get a clip behind the ear. But in this PC world you can do this know so I blame the younger generation for this. If they kick the back of my seat I would turn around and say if you keep this up I will brake your legs. If they are front with a reclining seat I would tip reclining seat saying I was getting up accidents happen Nd with rubbish I would throw my rubbish on them. You may get it I am not PC and I will call a spade a spade and don't care who I may offend. Not one should have to put up with that kind behaviour.

Personally I wouldn't give kids man made chemicals to sort out a natural chemical imbalance they already have thats been diagnosed. I think it would lead to problems later down the track being on drugs from an early age. 40 or 50 years ago you didn't here about adhd or autism until someone unleashed it on the world, now everything a kid does that we used to do as kids is labeled. Maybe they should look at the food that is consumed by the kids as to the causes of their labeled diagnosis.

A Joyful Christmas and a Blessed New Year to all Rewardia Members & Staff...Let usnot forget amidst the gaeity that Jesus is the Center of it all

Wouldn't you rather be 40 single with no unwanted obligations because you haven't met the right person? or 40 and single after having to get out of a relationship with the wrong person and responsibilities that need to be sorted out? When and if you are ready - until then take your time and enjoy your life.

"Change" is too wide a category. Some changes are good, some changes are bad, and some are just ridiculously silly.

They may or may not be nice people, but let's face it, they're famous for being famous. None of them has achieved very much apart from looking good on camera & attracting a social media following. I don't wish them ill, but my disinterest in them is total.

If all people obeyed the lockdown rules there wouldn't be need of extra law enforcement. So sad for NSW friends who are doing the right thing but are subject to more and more lockdown.

Tipping at Starbucks? You\u2019ve got to be kidding. You are standing in a line to get a coffee. You are not receiving any service. Why would you leave a tip. My tip is for employees in the USA to stand up for their rights and fight for proper employee conditions and adequate remuneration.

It's quite common in boys, My son was the same. Except we didn't have those in that sizing back then so it was bed liners and washing each day . There is a nasal spray that can help to slow things down, but basically in most cases it's simply hormonal,( the hormone responsible for concentrating the urine overnight is less present than it should be) and you will find once the 12yr mark kicks in or soon after ,. It will just stop. It's very frustrating I do remember ,but it's important not to let your child feel like it's an issue, They can't help it, It's not from trauma and it's not going to help restricting drinks before bed either. There are plenty of tips online . Don't bother with the bell and pad system either,, all it does is wake the child up when they wet with an alarm and interrupts their sleep often twice a night, more! .. not worth it . As I say it will just miraculously stop once his hormones kick in . Hope that helps some :)

I see no point in humans becoming vegetarians. What do we do with the animals that we have on the planet? Cows have to be milked, and there's nothing better than beef in my opinion. People are not herbivores. Why do we think we are so civiilized that we are too good to eat meat? God put them here for us to use, but not to abuse! There are humane ways to slaughter animals. I think it's more important to focus on people slaughtering other people! What the hell is going on there? We need to figure that out ASAP! Get rid of the drugs, cults and mental illness and automatic weapons. The founders of this country did not mean for us to be armed like the armed forces. The US is the worst country for murder, why? Are we too spoiled that we are bored and are looking for love instead of drugs or material things? I think it's a combination of drugs and working and divorced parents. Homes are broken!

All current plastic produces can be made from Hemp that grows in 3-5 months and 100% degrades to nothing in 75 days

When I die please do not weep, for it's not me there, I do not sleep I am the thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sun on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn rain, when you awake in morning's hush I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in morning light, I am the starshine, soft at night. Please don't be sad and do not cry, for it's not me there, I will not die

While I am very grateful that Gladys has gone....and even more grateful to have left NSW for good...I'm not sure Elizabeth...my impression of "Whats his name" is that he is a slightly camp, right wing stick insect...with an ego so massive even Scott Morrison has been surprised...someone else pointed out that he holds out his "mass of children"... "like a human shield" to prove that he is straight...I don't know...but if that has any credence at all..I find that very sad...and he shouldn't be trying hide his true feelings....I personally find him just so very deeply creepy and strange...Yuk!....is that just me?...I wouldn't like to be one of his children or any part of his family...but I think its fine if he wants to adopt you....

Men who wear suits, business shoes and NO socks. What's that about? Apart from having putrid feet at the end of the day.

I liked the show on the ABC where they took the schoolchildren to visit the nursing homes. The people living there got so much out of it & the children also benefited from the intertactions.

For Christmas this year, my family all had covid and for thanksgiving, I had shingles. Thankfully we all recovered.

I once had a bottle of bourbon that was subject to a recall because of glass fragments...I carefully strained 3/4s of it then took the remainder and exchanged it for a full bottle...I was very happy...

HEAPS of jobs going age care crying out for help even supermarkets can't get staff there are heaps of jobs and the work force is tired of carrying the load for those that just don't want to work.

It is NOT the quality (chipped or cracked) of the kitchenware that counts, it is the quality of the food being served to you in a personal (or family) setting THAT counts! I appreciate the time it took to serve a well-cooked meal - not the appearance of the kitchenware - as long as the kitchenware is clean and safe to eat from - Bon Appetit :-))!

What a load of codswallop! ...... no such thing ...... Mother Nature will control the climate, not some 'nervous Nellies' who do not have a clue!

Okay, to the folks keeping your food past the expired date, in most instances(except for canned goods with no dents, rust etc.), I don't advise keeping things past 2 weeks, sometimes a month past the best if used by date. There is such a thing as catching an E. Coli germ that can go to your bladder and cause you some very serious health problems. I cleaned out my moms fridge before she had died and she had stuff in there from 8 years expired, and tells me that it's still good and I told her no, she got mad and we never saw each other again, she is dead now, but 2 months after I had cleaned out her fridge and had told her about the E. Coli bacteria in the bladder deal, and do you know she had that very issue. It had her in the hospital for about a month, my Uncle telling me that I needed to come deal with her, which I knew she had my brother around to help her and she didn't want my assistance...but after she had that happen to her, she stayed sick basically, and was dead in a years time. There is a reason for those dates, these companies know this, and you with common sense know there are reasons alsp, so, word to the wise, use your products up around the expiry date. I had rather have you here and healthy than sick from that stuff...and she wasn't the only one that this has happened to.

Research shows data centers create significant environment and public health impacts - including high electricity use, heavy water consumption, air pollution from diesel generators, noise, and land use disruptions.

Yes! Yes! Yes! Emphatically Yes! No less a being than God Himself knows that people change. The caveat is that we must wish to change, and become more like Him. He not only helps us see that we need to change, but He is there every step of the way as we change. Everyone human has sinned, but if we confess our sins to Him, turn away from our sins, and turn to Him, He will accept us...immediately. We humans cannot tell if a persons change is genuine, but that's not our role or business anyway. Only God will be able to judge, and He will do so when He comes to earth again. I know from my own experience as a great sinner, that God never stopped pursuing me, and I finally accepted His invitation to make Him first in my life. I am now a changed person, saved by His grace, and if God can assist in helping me change, He can help anybody. So, make the decision you want to change, and He'll be right with you every step of the way---I promise, and so does He.

I don't know where you live but you have more successes growing produce than I do. I had tomatoes on my back step but just before they were ripe birds pecked them. Birds and snails eat my strawberries, birds and possums eat the plums, possums also eat the lemons, birds eat the grapefruits and cockies eat the Macadamia's while something eats the figs. However, I do get a god crop of rhubarb and cape gooseberries when they pop up. We have tried netting but a Kookburra got caught in one and something managed to get underneath others. It gets depressing but we battle on but this year we have a problem with a lack of bees. No bees no anything.

If you want to meet someone it's never too late as long as your careful. Try community clubs in your area and just be happy to meet new friends. You never know\ud83d\ude00

A total myth. Everywhere I ever worked, pay scales wete determined by the job requirements. Not gender.

have you seen question time in politics the snard remarks, the disrespect, lies and interruptions that's the example we get for our kids to talk politics televised for the world

I have a 'smart' TV but that's it. I don't like the feeling of being watched or listened to by it. I don't like my cell phone listening, but there's not anything I'm hiding so that's ok. Oh, my car. I'm sure my car can also listen to me trying to sing, but if they ARE listening they deserve to hear my crackling and airy voice attempt to hit the notes:)

I prefer to make a batch of something and then freeze it in portions. I couldn't eat the same thing 3 nights in a row.

Pecorino cheese is more expensive than I like to pay for cheese but will definitely try it with Parmesan. Thank you:)

Been a footy fan since 1990. $18 for TWO ice creams...convert that to POUNDS...and you know that is on par with prices in the UK. Second, Spain is not being investigated for match fixing, LMAO...they do NOT need to fix any matches. Next, the VAR is ACTUALLY very correct. The issue in football PRE-VAR was people wanting a replay for correct calls....so they got that and now they say its NOT right, lol. NO, it is 100% correct and people get butthurt. Fouls are NOT being ignored...you need to know the game to know what is a foul or not. If players make an attempt AT THE BALL...and get the ball FIRST, any contact after is NOT a foul. This is common knowledge. Anything BLATANT...like the US player Balogun getting a red yesterday...IS called because there was ZERO attempt at the ball and he stepped on the guys ankle which COULD have been dangerous. Red card, blatant foul. The refs have done quite well in every match. There has been NOTHING suspicious whatsoever, and I am always critical of refs. I WILL agree with the ripoff part...THIS IS ALL ON FIFA, not the venues themselves. FIFA themselves are corrupt as they come. Everyone knows that. People pay still cuz this won't happen again, most likely, in their lifetime. The OVERALL rhetoric from ALL 3 host countries has been overwhelmingly positive, no matter HOW the media tries to say otherwise. Also, this is more of a US world cup, with Mexico and Canada having a few games as ANYTHING quarterfinals and forwrd is ALL in the U.S. This has been one of the best world cups...play wise, reffing wise, and atmosphere wise...in my lifetime. Kudos to the U.S....they have done it proper. As a Canadian, the ONLY two places we CAN host games happen to be in the MOST leftist and expensive cities...Toronto and Vancouver...which sucks, but, that's all we can offer. So it is what it is...TSN here in Canada has done an excellent job at broadcasting the pre-games, post games, the Canadian matches, and showing all other matches. The fan fests in each city are always packed for every match. All in all...the only gripe is the ticket prices. But, that's always a gripe because inflation is insane. At least in Atlanta, people can get food for the cheapest because the Falcons owner says HE WILL NOT raise concession prices just because FIFA requests it...so, kudos to them.

Both sons' work in hospitality, both deal(t) with rude and/or aggressive customers daily. Customers vent, they calmly respond. Due to the high activity of violent behaviour from druggies and drunks there is now a sign at my youngest Liam's work. 'Our employee Liam is also security. He is a MMA fighter, are you? Please be respectful to our staff, thank you.' No incidents for three months and counting.

That is hardly fair for nurses, doctors, and other hospital staff or ambulance workers or police or those in the military forces and those who work in our prisons and those who feed us in restaurants or cafes. We are making it hard for small businesses to add to the new taxes imposed upon them. The only people who can WFH are clerical workers and government staff and the government staff take so long to do anything anyway that WFH will make the situation worse. It is a division of society that will make it harder to get staff in all those cases I cited before - and I believe we need them even more than the clerical workers.

"When you talk you repeat what you know, when you listen you learn what you don't know." I LOVE THIS, Brocky! I have to admit, I, too, tend to talk over my friends sometimes, mostly because if I don't reply to what they're saying right then, I may forget what I needed to say! No excuse. I need to listen more, and talk less, but some people don't give me a chance to reply! God gave us 2 ears to Listen, and 1 mouth to Speak! \ud83e\udd2d

As a child I hated cabbage as my Mum over cooked it and it was waterlogged, you could smell it from streets away. Now I love it, cooked quickly with butter and cracked pepper.

I can't stand liars or thieves. There is just no good reason for dishonesty And if you are going to lie, you need a really good memory to keep up the bs. Liars always get caught out and then their reputation is shot. My worst is keeping the magic of Santa, Easter Bunny and the Tooth Fairy alive. sometimes I may embellish the truth a little if I'm playing with grandkids,

I\u2019m glad I lived in a simple life time when every thing was done manually and writing a letter was an art