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We have all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. What did you have for breakfast? Did you eat at home, at school, at work, in the car, in a restaurant, where? What part of the world do you live in? Is your breakfast a typical breakfast in your part of the world?
Lyn 78550
Let's not. Only joking. I cannot do breakfast however the amazing part is when on holidays and away from home that is the first thing I have. Go figure!
Oct 18, 23

So Halloween is coming up, and my teenagers want to go trick or treat. I've never done anything like this, so I'm seeing what are other people's thoughts on this, is it safe... should I worry, or should I just offer them a Halloween party at home?
Rose S 88496
Never had Halloween when my kids were younger and since always drilled into them not to accept lollies from strangers I\u2019m so glad we didn\u2019t do this in Australia
Oct 09, 23

You love cats. You have decided when your last two are gone, never to get another one because of all the damage they do to your home. Someone dumps off two strays, and they are hungry, you feed them, and they begin to lay near your home, you know soon you will be able to catch them. What do you do with them??? You know your first mistake was feeding them, however, you could not stand to watch them starve because one reminded you of one you gave away, and it left...
Christine M 323842
They need to be desexed whether you decide to keep them or not, or else you will have many, many homeless kitties to worry about.
Sep 06, 23

I've read on a few news sites that the younger generation of teens, twenty something's , are blaming the older generation of Baby-boomers for the higher property prices that we have in some countries, like Australia, New Zealand Do you think they are right or wrong?
Kylene B 113680
Property has ALWAYS been beyond the reach of working Australians, They were lucky to have a car per household, not one per person, Now we have credit cards, tech and everyone wants everything now,
Dec 17, 21

I have a colleague who 'aks' (instead of asks) for an 'expresso' when we go get coffee. I cringe. I let it go twice, then when I realized she wasn't doing it to be silly, I did mention to her so she wasn't embarrassed in front of other people. She laughed it off and was fine, and thankful for the heads up. I also went to school with a girl who cant say 'woolworths' and uni with a girl who couldn't say 'rigor mortis'. Cheer me up with some more funny stories
Amaya B
for some reason, no one seems to be able to say pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis except me... A lot of people I know with the same last name say things like 'fravourite' instead of favourite. I have no idea why, it just seems to be what comes out. At least three kids I know from the same family also say 'free' instead of three and other things like that. There was even an old lady I heard of that said 'coinkedink' (pronounced co-in-key-dink) instead of coincidence.
Jan 04, 22

We all have many friends in different parts of our life. Some will be super good people whom we can trust for life, but some people acts like they care in the beginning, and slowly we can see their colors. 'The fake friends'. So if anyone wants to share any such experiences, you are most welcome to share
BLACK LIVES MATTER
Smiling faces sometime pretend to be your friend. Smiling faces show no traces of the evil that lurks within people. The TRUTH is in their 'eyes'. Their 'eyes' don't LIE!
Jun 28, 23

From what I have seen and heard, they do a good job for animals that are neglected. One local resident informed me that they would not help a dog, possibly being prepared for food. They had informed her there is nothing they can do. Can this really happen in Australia?
Jenny L 591463
Well I really hope not but a long time ago my parents would eat Chinese at a shop some where in Brisbane any way the shop was caught enticing the local street cats and they served them up as chicken. Yuk so my parents do believe they have eaten cat, not by choice of course. The shop was closed down obviously. A woman I knew was really upset by some people that lived near her as they were trying to catch ducks in the local park. Setting traps for them and yes using them as food. I am pleased we don't have wet markets here in Australia but I am sure if you knew where to look there could be a black market and you could get what ever you wanted at a cost. We use and abuse animals for a lot of things and food is only a part of the whole situation unfortunately. I do eat meat don't get me wrong but I do feel for the animals especially if we treat them so badly. Big problem we have now is eggs, a dozen is now going to cost us $15 because we aren't allowing caged hens. All hens have to be free ranged or barn laying. I was a little put off as I will refuse to pay that much for eggs. An alternative to using an egg/eggs in a cake is 1. Apple Sauce 2. Banana and 3. 1 teaspoon of baking soda and 1 tablespoon of vinegar (per egg) 4. plain or vanilla yoghurt. Maybe when they realise some people will refuse paying that price the price will drop but only time will tell. We do have alternative solutions for this problem and we are not reliant to them for our needs. We will adapt and find other ways. I like eggs but I will slowly learn to live without them.
Jul 17, 23

I was pleased to see Victorian tax dollars of A$215 million going towards training nurses and midwifes. What a great idea. Of course provisos will be put into place to ensure these students when they graduate put in some years in hospitals etc. This is not ongoing but for just a number of them. Do you think all states should do this? What thoughts do others have on this idea.
Janice S 76330
When I trained as an EN (Enrolled Nurse) in the early 1990's I was paid for the entire year, whether it was a study day or a working on the ward day. As a newly divorced mother with 3 young children I could not have done it if I had to pay for it instead of being paid. Having hands on training is best for good patient care. Years later so many times young RN's would come onto the ward doing a 'placement' and they would complain about having to do some basic nursing task, they would say that they are supposed to be giving medications and taking blood for tests not making beds and emptying bed pans. They are just in the job for the money and the 'prestige'.
Jun 25, 23

Yes I have but struggling at the same time, it's just going tuff. Expensive too much.
Norman M
Absolutely. Someone came knocking on the door, said he was collecting for the orphanage, so I gave him my 2 kids!
Feb 16, 22

I just found out...that some major department stores in Australia are using Facial Recognition Technology. Apparently not many people are aware of this happening. Privacy groups are concerned that the general public are not being informed. What is your view on this?
Sandra H 2204 NSW
Not a bother to me. Surely it could only be a worry to people who are not doing the right thing or who want to be hiding from the authorities or whatever.
Jul 04, 22

I just saw a new article about the US Surgeon General saying loneliness was a major problem in society and leads to higher health risks like heart disease and strokes, as well as mental health issues. A lot of people's social interactions these days are online, and therefore usually of lower quality of friendship as in person socialising. So what are good ways for people, both teens and adults, to meet and make friends and social groups in person? Humans are, by nature,...
APB
I think to a certain degree..Americans are more into worrying about and agonising over their relationships...mental health...and my pet hate mindfullness (whatever that means)..and some like talking about themselves a lot, because they maybe find themselves interesting....I have never ever been lonely and very very rarely been anything less than enthusiastic about life...I have a very limited group of friends that I trust..maybe 8...and two who would take a bullet for me or give me anything I asked for if it would help without question...two great sons...a wider social group that I see sometimes but do not worry about too much...and a network here on Rewardia that I value ..I'm happy with that...and don't need anything else...and I'd probably be fine with far less...I do not need or want any medication...my head is in a good place...and always has been...
I'm just happy and grateful to be here....I don't understand why so many people ... living in a fortunate country with no serious problems..can have so many problems...and make themselves sick...
you don't have to look very far to see people living in horrific conditions...they would love to have your lifestyle..or even clean water...
that Surgeon General...is he concerned with the number of dead people...hundreds of children.... due to gun ownership in his country?..or maybe that is an area that he is not allowed to talk about.....
I would not want his job....
leaving a loaded gun lying around is bad for a lot of people's health...
May 16, 23

Men, in our society, are told when they are little boys that they are not to cry and hold it in. When these boys become teenagers, they are told to man up and be a man. These same boys are learning how to date and treat girls in a particular way. If they are lucky enough, these boys see their father treat their mother right and learn life skills about marriage and the interaction of a good married couple. However, some boys, by the time they are teenagers, have seen that It's...
Christine M 323842
This is a bit of a mixed up discussion topic.
Mental health issues and domestic violence are two different things.
Mental health issues do not lead to domestic violence. Domestic violence is about power and control, and can be exhibited in many ways, not just physically, and not just by men towards their partners. It does however frequently lead to mental health issues for those who have experienced it or been exposed to it.
Getting adequate and timely support for mental health issues, for men, women, and children is not as easy as people seem to think it is. There are long waiting lists to get the appropriate help, and sometimes it can be difficult to even understand, yet explain to another person what the problem is.
I agree that boys are a bit confused as to what their roles in society are meant to be at the moment. The rules keep changing, and people keep telling them that they are \u201cbad\u201d, because they were born make. Especially if they are white.
May 08, 23

Has anyone found any groceries that have NOT increased in price? I have found two products - those frozen blocks of spinach and the 100 packs of home brand serviettes. Both still cost about $1 each.
Sylvia Y
Trouble is Woolworths and Coles have the monopoly and keep giving excuses for prices increasing whilst their profits are soaring . We need more players, when you look at how many grocery chains the UK has in a much smaller country it is ridiculous
Apr 29, 23

Fats are coming back in favour...and people are using a bit less salt and that is fine... While sugar has been identified as really bad...for some reason fruit was really good for you...as was fruit juice....but now Fructose the sugar that exists in it...in fairly massive quantities..is REALLY bad for you...so don't eat fruit anymore...what do you think?
Shawn B 1061185
Like I've said before, it's all genetics. Small children get cancer, old smoking drunks live past 100.
Just eat what you enjoy and forget the rest.
Apr 18, 23

Would you rather have a job that you enjoy going to and get paid less? Or would you rather have a higher paying position and just deal with the problems and issues that make you dread getting up every day to go?
JANN R
I worked in aged care and the pay was not high but be able to help the elderly when they needed it the most was more important to me there were some carers that only wanted to collect they pay check and didnt give the older people the care they needed that made it hard for me working with them
Apr 11, 23

Have you ever seen in person or run into an actual celebrity? How about being an extra or having a role (big or small) in a movie or production of some sort? That's what your claim to fame would be. When I was in acting in high school, our class got invited to be "the audience" in a huge gym room being used as a set to film an Olympic scene with the actor, Mitch Gaylord. Funny how I can't remember the name of the movie now, but it was a fun experience. We each got a...
Norman PSBHRJ
No. I don't get star struck. Actors, singers, etc. are people just like everybody else. Yes I have favorite actors and singers but I don't go all crazy to meet them. I just enjoy what they do. They are not better than anybody else.
Mar 16, 23

How come Europe have reverted back to coal power after spending 500 billion dollars on renewable energy? Is it the continued costs, or have they finally realised that renewable energy is unsustainable?
Toni A 861237
We have solar and our power bill in summer is $7 instead of the $90 we were paying before having it installed
Jul 12, 22

America's trade war with China seriously damaged major American companies whose products were made in China ....In Australia, when we speak up for people's rights and freedoms in China or question the actions of the Chinese mainland government...we are met with offensive language and tarrifs on some exported goods...a sensible way for everyone to show their dissatisfaction with China's current behavior would be for all of us to just not buy anything that is made...
Roy B 1947 90724
We could all start by not supporting the 100% Chinese owned energy suppliers in Alinta and Energy Australia. It was the Whitlam Labor government who sold out Australian workers in 1975 with the Lima declaration
Jan 14, 21

Do you believe if you were to perform just one unexpected random act of kindness towards anyone every single day, that it would improve the quality of your personal self-esteem and quality of life, in general? If you've done an unexpected kind act, could you share it?
boy blunder
whilst shopping I notice people who are often counting their pennies,i will often walk behind them, and at the right moment ill bend down around them and pretend to find a 20 or a 50 dollar note and tell them it fell from their pocket, their reactions vary and often refuse the money saying it isn't theirs, I will often tell them the big fella upstairs might just be helping you out , they smile and accept it, Another thing I like to do is put a soft toy in a skill tester so when a little person walks buy or they are waiting for mum or dad they often look in the collect prize draw and when they score the toy the reactions are priceless
Feb 12, 23

There have a couple examples on Rewardia recently about people talking about hanging themselves, or taking a drug overdose, and when I have shown concern or distress the response is that they are just joking ... or teasing ... I lost one of my best mates to a drug overdose. I wasn't there, I didn't know, and I could not help him. I know two people that I used to chat to and have a laugh with ... who both threw a rope over a pipe in the ceiling and hanged themselves at work ...
Shawn B 1061185
I hope that the people that you mentioned are just plain frightened by the prospect of suicide. I'm sure they don't understand just how hopeless life can seem for some. Many people that I knew thought I was doing just fine. I had almost everything that I wanted, like so many people, but I came a couple of doctors visits from taking my own life. Circumstances, being what they were at the time, left me feeling so lost and hopeless that I couldn't see any way out.
A good doctor and some very good drugs no have me living again with some hope for the future. No, these feelings are no joke and need to be diagnosed and treated as soon as possible. You have no idea just how many lives would be adversely affected if you go all the way.
Jan 17, 23

The middle class was once a symbol of the American dream. It meant financial security and an opportunity for a better future. But that portrait of the American middle class is quite different today. A survey in 2018 found that a third of middle-income adults don t have as much as $400 to cover an unexpected expense. And while the middle-class lifestyle grows more expensive and uncertain, it s also moving beyond the reach of younger generations. Do you think the...
Bugalugs
The "Middle Class" has already disappeared in Australia and it is entirely the fault of that same Middle Class!
Once, and it is not so long ago, a young couple were content to get a modest loan and buy a modest house and then, as time went by, gradually buy a better house to accommodate their family, leaving their older, more modest house for younger people so that they, too, could start achieving the Great Australian Dream: A Home of their own.
Then a New God, with absolutely nothing to do with religion reared it's evil head.
Its name is GREED.
No longer were those starting out content with that modest, affordable house. They wanted the Biggest House they could find.
It was reported recently that Australia is building the Biggest House in the World.
Not only do these younger people want the Biggest, Most Expensive houses they also want to have everything which opens and shuts and, preferably, without them having to lift a finger as it is all programmed, the lights come on so that the house is ablaze with lights when they get home, the Aircon is left on all day, the pool is ready, the garage is big enough to hold 2, 3 or 4 Range Rovers, Lexus, Mercedes and the children are returned by their ersatz parents to the parents who bred them. Every child Must have her/his own bedroom - no sharing.
Jan 09, 23

Are we, though? I've read the labels and Terms and Conditions on smartphones, electronics, among other things and I wonder sometimes. It sure looks like we are being experimented with or the manufacturers just don't care about us (No surprise there). Radiation warnings, Cancer warnings and Reproductive Harm warnings are popping up. I was going to buy a pair of shoes! Shoes! And, they had a warning label of possible Reproductive Harm. Seriously? That's so sick.
APB
Many years ago now...a prominent scientist in the area of radiation was employed by the mobile phone industry to finally and totally debunk the harmful effects of using a mobile phone...his final report was never used and he concluded that use of a mobile may result in some damage to the users brain...and in fact damage the user's DNA....that report is still available on line...and this was just for earlier mobiles ...not the smart phones that we cannot live without
Aug 09, 21

Have you ever gotten that one present that rocked your world? A phone, a game system, even just a book? Write in the comments below, what your current champion best gift is! Can t wait to see what some of you got!
Lyn 78550
Best present, although I didn't know it then, was when our entire family were together. We have lost quite a few of these lovely people and I wish I could have appreciated it at the time and indeed have them back again. Merry Christmas everyone.
Dec 24, 22

The Autopilot feature sounds like a dream come true. Drivers keeping their hands off the wheel and letting the car steer, accelerate, and brake for them is certainly futuristic, though in a report by the New York Times, there have been several red flags. Apparently, crashes have occurred when both the driver and the system itself failed to brake. While there's no doubt Tesla is working to improve the Autopilot feature, it's something of a gamble to give this flawed...
RODNEY S 668931
Why would you buy a car where the battery takes 75 years to dispose of....Only an idiot would support this type of BS being pushed by an agenda fueled government...Oh wait that is ALL governments today!
Dec 15, 22

Someone in Victoria said that she missed the last lockdown...the peace and quiet..the pollution...my wife was going to take me all over the world..to see all the things she missed in her youth...thats not happening now...I've had a chance to look around me...address what matters..take care of myself...pre-covid I was run down and aging...now I'm exercising..weights...stretching bending...I will extend my life by a great deal...I missed out on drinking a pint in...
Sandra H 2204 NSW
I have been working from home and loving it. Will continue to do this mostly when things get back to 'normal'. I actually like my own company and apart from buying food and essentials have not been too concerned about having to stay home. Definitely don't miss the 2 + hours of time on the train that was pre covid.
Oct 08, 21

Do you think this should be bought back? I think that if a school-leaver has not found a job within 6 - 12 months, then joining the defence forces would not be a bad thing. It would get these people off the dole, could train them in specific areas and as well as this, you can never have enough trained forces people to protect our country. I know many people would say that this takes people's freedom away, but in the long run I can see the benefits.
Lee b 979050
Isn't it interesting that some narrow minded people think that solving the unemployed youth issue is as easy as throwing these kids into the armed forces.
Endemic societal issues cannot simply be solved by handing a kid a gun. The root cause needs to be addressed. That cause starts in the home the school the social group and the online barrage of garbage children face every day from the likes of online forums such as face book.
Do not use the armed forces who do a fantastic job of protecting our democratic freedoms as the channel to fix issues that need to be addressed by all.
The ADF does a great job encouraging people from all walks of life to serve and protect.
And to Bob F...below you say use diplomacy? Tell that to Putin and his mates in Iran North Korea and China.
We enjoys freedoms that so many others do not.
Our military forces need to be the best there is. They are there to protect and serve. God bless these people.
Oct 23, 22

For me, it's getting into my cosy bed at night and hitting the laptop - YouTube and more so of late Rewardia!! E-book reading has taken a bit of a downturn
Paula J 395266
The best part of my day is after I have fed my cats, made the bed, had breakfast, done the dishes, swept the floor, dusted, done a couple of loads of washing and hung it out, ironed, either walked or used the treadmill, had lunch and cleaned up, pulled a few weeds, gone shopping if I need anything, fed the cats, prepared dinner, checked my emails, done the dishes, checked the bills, had supper then lights out. Then I may be able to go to bed without any cats, in which case I am able to sleep in any position I want. Tomorrow is another day.
Oct 01, 22

Now watching the news and seeing our future youth generations rob the jewellery stores and do Ram raids into the liquor stores was like a movie of BOYS DAD 2 The reason why he went to jail.. and I was wondering what are your thoughts about this situation and how can we help our future youth generations change for the better and instead of giving up hope that the only answer is to lock them up or giving them jail bracelets ... Isn't there something more...
APB
The earliest records of people complaining about the crazy younger generation and how everything is falling to pieces...and how they should be more like older people was written (I think) in Ancient Rome...by some character wearing a leather skirt and sandals....the more things change, the more they stay the same.....
Oct 04, 22

Work? Stress? Fun? Why do you think are women over 40 drinking more? And what could be the health implications?
Lachelle B
According to who? It's ok for 20-30 year olds getting blotto every weekend and contribute to populating the world unintentionally, but once a 40+ gets on it it's an issue? I'm stoked when I see a 40+ get absolutely annihilated at Melbourne Cup in their heels, fascinators and a lovely set of designer gear with a camera on them:) I'm 48 and the only person I know who goes overboard is my sister. So where's the rest of them?
Sep 14, 22

I have a very unpopular hobby that is not appreciated. I like to take pictures, but I'm not even a photographer. I just like to take pictures. My original interest is to like to draw, but then I like to take pictures. It can also express fine arts. But when I tell others that I can take pictures, but others will laugh, who can't take pictures? Everyone takes pictures, right? But I'll go and study the composition of the photo, etc. I feel relaxed when I take pictures, I...
Scott R 947830
I build stone walls as a hobby - all over my property - some are structural, retaining walls and such, some are purely decorative, fantasies… my whole family thinks I’m crazy.
Sep 02, 22

When I was born my parents chose to give me the name of my father's ex-girlfriend which I have always found interesting. Particularly as my mother and her didn't get along apparently. What is the story behind your name?
Lachelle B
Parents got drunk on French wine, I popped out nine months later. My name is the nearest recollection of the wine label.
Aug 22, 22

Since I am STILL getting responses from a Daily Discussion - that was posted 4/27/2021. I decided to go with a TO BE CONTINUE (TBC) - Part 2. The majority of the response were people get married - because of LOVE. I vehemently refused to believe people get marry because they are in love with each other. Which leads to my next point: prenuptial agreements! Why are prenuptial agreements becoming popular in capitalists' country?
Paula J 395266
Why do you think people marry if not for love? You must be a sad man if you think we are all together for some other reason. Let me put you straight. I would not have picked up after, put away behind, cleaned, cooked for, born children by and now watch as he descends into Dementia if I had not married him for love. I married and have stayed for love for 55 years, and if not for love there were plenty of other things I could have done with my life.
Feb 03, 22

I think i must be daft.. Nothing annoys me more than some stranger on the phone looking for business but using my christian name instead of my title.. Mrs shows much more respect and it would be easier to get me to listen.. Growing up i was always taught to show respect for my elders, even as a grown woman i called aunts and uncles just by that so is it just me?
Michelle S 553303
I STILL feel, while there are people in our community who have fought for our respective countries and who would have given their lives for it, that the RESPECT dang well better be there!. I ALWAYS refer to someone over the age of 40, I'm 57, with "Sir or Mam". I use the age of 40 as a baseline as all of my children are under this age. I truly believe that it is their, our elders, DUE to be treated with a title showing that we respect their age as an identifier of a history and life experience that, we hope, we shall not endure! However, if they state, as the gentleman I spoke with yesterday did in giving his name and permission for me to use it, THEN and ONLY then, will we be on a more familiar first name basis. Years ago when I was doing a stint in the Geriatrics Department of a hospitaI I had called an older lady "Dear" and was quickly admonished for it. I was told that I was NEVER to call someone that due to it being disrespectful and to refer to them as Mr or Mrs Smith or whatever their name on the wall behind them indicated and if there wasn't a visible name then Sir or Mam would do. I UNDERSTAND that times change but some things need preserving, at least for a few more decades! I don't hold out hope though for the general public what with "pregnant mother" being relegated to the annals of history and "birthing parent" being used instead. Or, even worse as I see it, "breast feeding mother" now known as "chest feeding parent". The word "mother" is forbidden in places and I don't just mean in the movie "A Brave New World"! The use of language identifies us as individuals and changing this, as is intentionally occurring now through the Big Tech monopolies, strip's us of that identifier. I want to be known as a mother and grandmother. I BREASTFED my SONS and my DAUGHTERS. Taking this away without my consent is violating my unique identity. It's fine to agree and disagree and such disagreements ARE important, but DON'T cut me out of the dialogue or worse cut the dialogue at all! Thanks for reading this!
Jan 21, 22

Since joining Rewardia I have managed to redeem many $$ worth of vouchers which have helped us in so many ways. Some have even bought Christmas Lights and decorations for the front of our home which is on the Christmas Lights Trail of Townsville in North Queensland. Only yesterday I discovered that my CD player had died and I needed it today so I cashed in 30,000 points for a $30 JB HiFi voucher and went and bought myself a new one much cheaper...
Pauline T 68358
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone. I am 85 yrs 'young', thanks to Rewardia, the points and ensuing vouchers are a great help to me in stretching my pension, for which I might add, I am very grateful. I hope and pray, 2022, will be happy and healthy for Rewardia staff, and fellow survey and activity members. I would like to add that the activities stimulate my grey matter! xxx
Dec 16, 21

Do you think it's much too easy to get residential status in Countries? Should the requirements be harder to live and work in other nations? What do you say?
Bex
It's easy for those of us who are born in amazing countries like Australia to take an entitled stance, and want to refuse immigrants. I believe in equal opportunity for all. If you were born in a third world country without access to fresh drinking water, bathing in water where the sewage outlets run into, wouldn't you want a better life for yourself, and your family? In my experience, most immigrants are hard workers, just looking to make a better life for themselves in a paradise that most of us take for granted.
Oct 06, 21

Do you believe in Karma? Do you think your bad and good deeds come back to you?
Linda C
No. Look at the evil in the world perpetrated by horrible humans and nothing happens to them but the good people seem to cop it left right and centre. The old saying only the good die young seems to be too true. I have never wished bad on anyone and I do not believe in Karma but sometimes you have to wonder why nothing seems to touch them in so many cases.
Aug 18, 21

I m so torn on embracing it or getting it dyed. How have you coped with greying? What dye is best to cover it up without having to dye it all the time, or how have you embraced it and made it work for you?
Cindy N 315785
I have learnt to embrace my blonde hair slowly turning white. I am nearly 60. I use a toner shampoo to make it really white.I have friends who get foils the same color as their hair roots now, to help with the transition. Hair dyes are so toxic. Better to embrace your naturalness if you can
1 week ago

I have put my name down to trial a stage III double-blind study of a new drug. It means that it has been tested twice previously on humans. It is for people who have artery disease. Would you be willing to test a new drug? I guess if somebody had a disease such as cancer you would be clutching at straws and try anything that gave a glimmer of hope. The side effect is weight loss, which I could do with a bit of. So I guess I would soon figure out if I were on the...
Paula J 395266
I hope they are going to pay you. It isn't something I would do because I was once given a brand new drug that had been tested but had \ud83d\ude1ca bad effect on me and I suffer to this day. I have had bad effects from new drugs twice and both times I was accused of not following the instructions and ignored by the drug companies. However, when people started dropping dead from the drug I had stopped taking it was removed from the market. I guess I was lucky that I didn't get something worse than a blood condition from it. When the other company put a Covid vaccine on the market I was very wary because I know from personal experience they don't tell the truth about adverse reactions, but when I was locked out of everywhere because I was unvaccinated I gave in and accepted it. Thankfully I had no adverse reaction. Hope it all goes well for you.
Feb 16, 26

For me, yes. Parents should be concerned about sports betting because it is highly accessible to youth, addictive, and increasingly normalized, often leading to financial, mental health, and legal issues. One in five adults with serious gambling problems started before age 18, highlighting the long-term risk of early exposure. What would you say? Should parents worry about sport betting?
Liane H
Not just parents ..everybody should be concerned . It doesn't get anywhere near the recognition it justly deserves. You don't see ads for crack cocaine every hour on the T.V now do you ?
The flimsy measures they throw in after the ad are even more insulting to imply Gambling responsibility lies with the punter. All these products are simply set up to be addictive and harmful and not a thing is being done about it .
Watch your children closely, it's very dangerous game . If they are doing it alone as opposed to socially once in a while then ..even more reason to be concerned. Not just a money issue either, it eventually takes up that person's entire headspace exactly like drugs and or alcohol do and it does not discriminate (age or gender or intelligence !).
Feb 11, 26

I understand the perspective that face recognition technologies could potentially help reduce crime rates through improved surveillance and identification of suspects. The use of these technologies is an ongoing topic of discussion, with proponents highlighting potential public safety benefits. Are you comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime?
Woofers
Simply, YES! We need to do whatever is necessary. Criminals are rampant, out of control, and repeatedly given a slap on the wrist only.
WAKE UP AUSTRALIANS, we need to jail these people and stop living in fear in our own homes, communities.
Jan 22, 26

A friend recently took her 2 cats to the Vets for a routine health check as they were 10 years old, she felt it time to have them assessed. A 20-minute consultation for both cats together, a lab test & submission & 1 lot of medication. $645! This sounds outrageous. No wonder, people cannot afford to take their animals to the vet. Has anyone else found this with pricing?
Norman M
A woman brought a very limp duck into a veterinary surgeon. As she laid her pet on the table, the vet pulled out his stethoscope and listened to the bird's chest.
After a moment or two, the vet shook his head and sadly said, "I'm sorry, your duck, Cuddles, has passed away."
The distressed woman wailed, "Are you sure?"
"Yes, I am sure. Your duck is dead," replied the vet..
"How can you be so sure?" she protested. "I mean you haven't done any testing on him or anything. He might just be in a coma or something."
The vet rolled his eyes, turned around and left the room. He returned a few minutes later with a black Labrador Retriever. As the duck's owner looked on in amazement, the dog stood on his hind legs, put his front paws on the examination table and sniffed the duck from top to bottom. He then looked up at the vet with sad eyes and shook his head.
The vet patted the dog on the head and took it out of the room. A few minutes later he returned with a cat. The cat jumped on the table and also delicately sniffed the bird from head to foot. The cat sat back on its haunches, shook its head, meowed softly and strolled out of the room. The vet looked at the woman and said, "I'm sorry, but as I said, this is most definitely, 100% certifiably, a dead duck."
The vet turned to his computer terminal, hit a few keys and produced a bill, which he handed to the woman..
The duck's owner, still in shock, took the bill. "$150!" she cried, "$150 just to tell me my duck is dead!"
The vet shrugged, "I'm sorry. If you had just taken my word for it, the bill would have been $20, but with the Lab Report and the Cat Scan, it's now $150."
Dec 16, 25

First we had toothbrushes... cheap and effective... then we got expensive little power tools that did the same thing... but NOW we have AI! So you can buy a smart toothbrush! And these can cost up to $300... what does it do? Well, it still cleans your teeth... it has multiple speeds/vibrations, etc... and also warns you when you re not cleaning your teeth properly... and sends a report on your performance to an app on your phone... (this is all true)... Next up,...
Catalina
Next and finally, the real smart invention would be tooth that grows back, fills itself, repairs itself\u2026wouldn\u2019t it?
Jun 15, 25

What is your best advice to give your children? For me, my parents NEVER taught me about retirement and how to plan for it. Because of that, I never planned and am now suffering financially What is the best advice to give Is it: - get good grades - teach them about financing - teach them about planning for their retirement
Michelle S 553303
Treat others as you would like to be treated, don't be prideful, live within your means and love the family you have being grateful for them. As for me I would add for them to love the Saviour Jesus Christ and put Him first in everything!
Jan 07, 26

Sometimes I feel lost about my career, and it scares me. Everyone around seems so sure about their path, while I m still figuring things out. But maybe growth isn t about having all the answers, it s about learning, trying, and trusting the process.
JANN R
I am not sure I have done a lot of different jobs its up to you what you want to do and how much you like your work
Jan 04, 26

Aside from the News where at least one major medical breakthrough happens every week before covid America was going to ban vapes...because of the lubricants used were a major health hazard and at least 13 kids dying from vape use... The UK was going to pass new laws to make burning scented candles in homes illegal because of the chances of getting lung cancer...and we have solved the methane problem with cows...just feed them seaweed...we had new wave generators...
Teri 1282723
Waiting on a miracle? I see them around me every day! I will just mention one because I have the first beautiful flower on a new Christmas Cactus plant. I notice the intricate and perfect details in flowers. No matter where they're from in the world flowers are perfectly made with identically sized petals and intricately dotted or .... I can't even describe them. They're just SO miraculously detailed. And scented beautifully as a bonus:)
Dec 12, 25

Many companies are offering now vast record collections, tree builders, and DNA matching. What do you think of such services? Would you give it a go?
Jania S
When you trust someone/thing for information you think is important you need to be able to check, I personally think they are rorters...and make a lot of money without ever proving to anyone what they say is factual. I would never use the services. I know what I need to know about my family and ancestors dont need to know anything else. and frankly hate the way the american companies promoted this decades ago.
Dec 27, 25

Today, I found a very scary-looking arrow on our property. Our property is posted. I notified the DNR, but they did not return my call. Someone had obviously used this arrow to try to harm a deer and missed, and it came onto our property. This is the first time in my lifetime (age 70) that I have ever seen an arrow used to shoot deer. It really upset me seeing it. It had what looked like razors on both sides. I wondered if anyone else has ever found an arrow on their...
P F
That is called a broad head arrow or "Bear" head. Very expensive and very lethal. Judging from the size it comes from a crossbow which is totally illegal where I come from. I have archery equipment. I don't hunt but I do go out bush to practice for the sport of it. If you miss a target with the types of powerful bows that are on the market today, the arrow could end up anywhere.
Dec 29, 25

Looking back at the first half of your life, do you feel you've achieved everything you could've, or do you feel you let some things go unfinished that you want to tie up the loose ends of before it's too late?
Henrietta
Some things I would like to have changed but on the whole, I am content with my life. My husband & I have been married 65 years, have 2 daughters, one is happily married for 35 years, produced 3 wonderful sons & we have 1 great grandson & 2 great granddaughters, so to achieve & to live & see 4 steps of the family, is terrific these days & I am proud of each & every one
Dec 28, 25

Now that you have children (of any age) what do you do differently than your parents did with you growing up? What do you do that s the same?
Liane H
We don't eat at a dinner table . Unless it's out at family 's for an event .
My son was one of the worst fussiest non eaters as a child so to avoid all the stresses and the direct eye contact of sitting across from eachother ... we ended up with the t.v on for distraction and he had his little stool pulled up to the edge of the coffee table while I relaxed on the couch. Scandalous yes I know ,but it was the only way mealtimes wouldn't end up with a plate of food thrown at the wall in frustration. :/
Sep 09, 25

We all have that one dream destination whether it s a peaceful beach, a famous city, or a hidden gem. If you had a free ticket today, where would you travel and why? Let your imagination fly and share your dream spot with us!
Henrietta
I read of a couple who spent the whole year cruising from one boat to another, according to where the boat was cruising too. Now that sounds lovely, meals all cooked & prepare for you. I would do a cruise that would take in Samoa (not the AMERICAN side) as it is where my husband & I renewed our Wedding Vows & we had a marvelous time. We started off at Fiji for a week then we went to Samoa. I even had a Puletasi (traditional wedding dress) made for me who was the lady working in the souvenir shop. She also happened to be a seamstress in her "spare" time. It was lovely & my husband wore the traditional dress code for a man. We still have them, can't say that they still fit but we still have the photo's & memories of that wonderful holiday. We did that trip back in about 1995 & next month we celebrate our 65th year of being married.
Aug 08, 25

Are there many fathers that have a new girlfriend after his wife died?
writerrochelle
Sorry, I can't help you. I had a stepchild. I met him when he was 10 years old. He loved me, and he was a wonderful child. When he was 19, his dad moved me to WA state and abandoned me here. Within a year, Stephen had committed suicide...I blame his dad...I don't know what to tell you... ;-{ Sorry. I didn't mean to make it about me. It just made me remember... ;-[
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/search?firstName=Stephen&lastName=Rojas&dateRange=allTime
Sep 03, 25

With road user charges (a tax or fee that drivers pay for using public roads) possibly being implemented by 2027 to all car owners, would you consider switching to a smaller, more economical & efficient vehicle?
Rusty .. (vic)
we pay a tax through the petrol pump, in the way of a surcharge. Not to mention the charge for using the toll ways - that to me is highway robbery...owned by private companies, paid for by the users over many many years, and still they want more. The toll should be ceased, as I bet the revenue raised does not go back into maintenance of roads.
Aug 18, 25

When you are having coffee with a group of friends or acquaintances, there is always one person who does want to have control of the conversation. How do you react to them?
Roy R 1009866
That is not always a bad thing. Sometimes the dominate person keeps the conversations going. When there are two of these types in the group it can be entertaining, for others in the group, to watch their 'dance'.
Jul 27, 25

For me, as long as you' and your partner communicate and are happy with what you two have together, it doesn't matter others are or aren't doing. What would you say? Is it normal to not see your partner every day?
JANN R
It depends on the job he has my husband was in the army and was away a lot but it made no difference to the way we felt and we were very happy to have each other
Aug 02, 25

Okay, let's be honest, society's kinda obsessed with the "hustle," pushing us to work all the time. But is that really the key to happiness? Or are we missing out on life while chasing that paycheck? Some folks are all about that grind, sacrificing everything for career success. They believe hard work equals happiness. Others are like, "nah, life's too short," prioritizing fun, friends, and experiences. They think happiness comes from living life to the fullest, not just...
SizeOne7
I live by "Treat others how I wish to be treated." There are definitely more important things in life as money, or career success. If I could effect just one person's life for the better in any way, and impact them enough that they strive to do the same for someone else, then i think I could feel content with my life. For me the true highlights of life are found in the small things, the things most people don't even acknowledge exist or have no appreciation for at all. To be more specific, for me, Music has brought the greatest aspects in my life, as a drummer I had a really good teacher that enabled me to be able to teach others in the same or similar ways. I found value in the pets ive had growing up, in particular a Burmese cat, Oscar, when I was age 14, he picked me as his favourite out of my whole family and made me a cat person, I now have my own cat named Oscar and he means the world to me. I thrive on helping others and have always lived to learn lessons each and every day so that all the rare lessons ive learned can be taught or passed on to someone else.
Jul 11, 25

We recently went to Darwin for a few days. We were paying a lot for the hotel we stayed in. Our bed wasn't made at all, the towels were changed, but the bins weren't emptied. On the second night there, Hubby ate something that hadn't agreed with him and had a bit of an accident. The sheets weren't changed, and I had to ask for sheets and a mattress protector and change the bed myself. The "clean Mattress protector" I got had blood on the underneath of it....
boy blunder
I knew a housekeeper that asked the lady of the house for a raise ,the lady said why should I do that,1 she said I'm a better cleaner than you, who told you that she said, your husband she said 2 I'm a better cook than you and who told you that, your husband she said,3 I'm better in bed than you, I suppose my husband told you that Aswell, no your gardener did
Jul 08, 25

There is a new theory from astrophysicists that there was no Big Bang and that our universe is actually residing in the interior of a black hole. These runs counter to the conventional belief that nothing survives in a black hole and all matter is destroyed. What do you think? Are we living in a black hole?
Teri 1282723
I think the scientists of all lines should just accept the fact that God created us and stop trying to discover/explain otherwise.
Jun 24, 25

AI is all the buzz recently, but, I want to know what all of your thoughts are on its use in health care. In systems where lots of doctors seem to never know the root causes of things, how can A.I. actually be beneficial in this field? I know personally that I will never use A.I. myself for anything because if we do not comply, then it simply cannot be normalized. I wouldn't feel comfortable knowing an A.I. model...either learned FROM humans, or programmed BY...
APB
AI will have access to all current medical knowledge...ALL the time....robots are already doing better surgery in some cases....they won't get old or be arrogant..or think they are God......they will make far less terrible mistakes...and spot things in scans that humans cannot even see....I say bring it on...I don't want some doctor misdiagnosing me....not knowing what is currently available...or some surgeon making a mess of my operation...Humans are going to massively benefit....
Jun 03, 25

My neighbour is always complaining about leaves blowing into his yard. We have had the closest tree limbs lopped as far as the local council will allow. They have issued a full report on the preservation of historic turpentine trees. He turned up again today demanding $1200 for more limbs to be cut off. I referred him to the Council report, but he is adamant that the trees should be cut back. I see no end to this dispute. Have you had problems with your neighbours?
Diane M 82776
I live in a unit block and what I hate is tenants slamming their doors. They dont need to. I even said something to a tenant and he only slams it more.
Feb 11, 25

Most of us have old friends, and we may sometimes have different recollections...but as you get older loads of memories also come pouring back in again...details places people's names... I had a long term school friend, who had an older brother called Robert...he lived with his parents and my mate in their house...he was a lot older than us and fairly serious... I had forgotten about Robert and I realised that at some point he just vanished...and nobody EVER talked about him...
Somebody Kinda Loopy
Everyone knows that I am a music maniac, but there is an amazing therapy to bring back memories called Synocheer . . It is not well known. ..The process is... try to get as close to the date , month,year of your required memory. ..Then find songs/music from all styles, genres, current at that time. ..select some that you remember and some that you would not have listened to back then. So, it should be country,jazz,pop,rock, soul,classical and so on. ..You need at least 50 songs/music in that time space. ..Randomise them, select a time in the day when you will not be interrupted. .. Headphones are good too. ..and listen to all of them.
You will be amazed at the outcome. .. It happens during, after and even weeks after. .. .....And, an added bonus, you can actually feel a euphoric high for the rest of the day.
May 19, 25

The 10-acre site in Albany, Auckland, features graves nestled among beautifully manicured gardens and unique art pieces, offering a serene space where visitors can pay their respects in their own way. Is a local pet cemetery something you think you would use? Share your thoughts ...
Elizabeth T 396096
No. I won't even use a human cemetery so why would I use one for pets? Cemeteries are a waste of space that could be better utilised for the living (humans, animals and trees and plants etc).
May 13, 25

Just found out that Airbnb... And Facebook Marketplace...have moved into the Real Estate Market...while I understand about vertical integration and efficiencies in supply chains... I don't want a rental company or Facebook selling property...or the local supermarket to be insuring my home or car for that matter...what is going on?...this is total madness....isn't it?...
Dada WA
Same as fast food companies. They start out as maybe a chicken outlets then expand and sell everything and the quality drops. Also Chemist Warehouse now do spectacles. Specsavers now do hearing aids. They all just chasing money!. Supermarkets dont do insurance - they are just a broker and get a cut from the multinational underwriter.
May 11, 25

How would you go about talking with a narcissistic person? Someone who is always right, someone who judges others while they themselves do what they judge others for. Someone who thinks the world revolves around them and like draining the energy out of people.
Ek M
considering there seems to be a lot of these people in the world today it is hard to avoid or ignore them, so I Ignore their conversation and continue to do what I know is right and safe for me
Apr 19, 25

Do you think you would be a different person if you became wealthy? Personally I think it would change me a little but not much. Some people remain the same after getting lucky with money and still maintain that humility. How do you think it would change you?
Lachelle B
My father in law passed, followed by my partner a few months later. I inherited my partner's share of his fathers' estate as well as my partner's insurance. Did it change me? Yes, I've become a recluse, I was sick of people asking me for money. I purchased a cheap half an acre in the wop wops (remote) which I'm currently building on myself so future generations can make use of it. My sons' have received a decent sum each, I have helped out family and friends but I stopped helping people out months ago. I have not bought a new car, gone on holiday, or been on a shopping spree with my money.
Mar 10, 25

I was looking at getting more solar panels for the house, but the rebate keeps getting lower, and off-peak gets higher! I heard power companies are thinking to charge us soon for taking what we put into the grid! Do you think it's worth the cost $3500 or so to get more panels now?
Andrew C 287196
Solar panels are somewhat of a con trick. It costs a fortune to get them installed, then you need an expensive battery to store the power for when there is no sun. You need to keep the panels clean for best efficiency (difficult since they're usually on the roof), even then the panels and the battery *will* wear out and need replacing. Even worse, they claim it is "green" energy, yet making and disposing of the panels and batteries is hideously polluting.
Best not to bother and just stick with regular mains supply. If you can (not possible in New Zealand any longer \ud83d\ude41), use a government owned supplier so you aren't being charged excessive amounts simply to fill the greedy pockets of the electricity company's management and shareholders.
Jan 24, 25

Can anybody quote some of Murphy's laws and rules. Such as, Never argument with an idiot as people may not be able to tell who is the idiot. The golden rule, he who has the gold make the rules. And there are many more that I can t think of right now.
Andrew C 287196
The most famous Murphy's Law is (as others have said below): "Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong" or similar wording.
But there are quite a few other "Murphy's Laws" as well, although whether or not they were all actually said by Edward A. Murphy Jr. or just other people making up their own, is unknown. There's a long list at https://www.cs.cmu.edu/~fgandon/miscellaneous/murphy/
Jan 02, 25

What are your thoughts on fireworks? I see many petitions on social media to push the ban on fire works for the safety and well-being of animals/pets.
Linda 1473555
Been banned in Western Australia for decades. A lot of human eyesight injuries, etc., been avoided. Not to mention accident fires.
Nov 15, 24

My trust in Dr's is going down. Do you trust them? Lately they just seem to push unnecessary medication/pills when in reality all I had to do was take up exercise and change my diet
BLACK LIVES MATTER
All doctors are not created equal. I see a General Practitioner (GP). I completely trust my General Practitioner. When a health issue that is not part of her in-depth area of medical expertise - she will immediately refer me too the appropriate MD (example: Heart and blood vessels concerns - she will refer me to a Cardiologist - which she has done). Furthermore, she has been my GP for 26 years and counting!
Nov 25, 24

We just learned today of total lies being told about my husband, who is extremely ill. People having to do with our mail, said he was laying down in front of the mailbox, and they are making fun of him AFTER they took away our medical mail delivery to our home. They did this after the doctors filled out new medical papers saying we should still continue with our medical delivered mail. My husband has had three strokes. It is obvious the mail people here do not...
Susan KTC
This seems like a horrible dilemma, having been an aged care nurse and community co ordinator in NZ, their are health services available, ie age concern, district health services, be pro active yourself or reach out for support through your GP, all the best. You don\u2019t mention family!
Nov 23, 24

Becoming a caregiver to a family member is a big responsibility, and not a decision that should be taken lightly. While it can be immensely rewarding, it comes with significant challenges, and can often be detrimental to the health of adult children looking after elderly parents. What would you do?
Harry 1361654
Depends upon your relationship, their level of physical activity, their cognitive ability and what your other responsibilities are.
Nov 13, 24

Have you ever played a practical joke on someone? If so, share what you did. What was the outcome? Or has anyone ever played a practical joke on you? What happened, and how did you react? When I first moved to my current state and family and friends from out of town came to visit, I'd tell them I was taking them to the most beautiful beach since I live in a tropical climate near the ocean. I'd take them to the nude beach! It gave us a good laugh and we enjoyed the...
Liane H
My parents bought me a present from duty free once and wrapped it up for Christmas. I opened it thinking what the hell is this ..a can of Pal? ( Dog food!) Actually they had just wrapped the label around the tin of the Jean Paul Gautier perfume \ud83d\ude00
Nov 03, 24

Artificial intelligence and robotics technology would likely improve efficiencies in the day to day management and operations, so what does that mean for us? Will roles then be less physical and more creative, and do we need to re-skill and relearn
APB
Just train for future jobs...there is a long list...just sit back and think for a while..that's what I told my sons...if you are bright and/or organised you will be fine.....same as it everwas...
same as it everwas
...don't be a truck driver...train or tram driver...cab drivers...even specialised medical staff are in real danger...JUST THINK ..and you will all be fine.....
we can all have a fantastic future...its coming anyway...fingers crossed!
Oct 06, 24

The EU has decided to place a 47% tax on all Chinese electric cars (that is just not true) Crude oil prices are rocketing/crude oil prices are at the lowest they have been in 2 years... Iran fired 100/180/200 missiles...same news from different countries...and these are fairly normal I watch 3 foreign news channels and then sometimes cross-check with SBS...just to try and work out what is happening on the planet...so many half-truths and unchecked...
writerrochelle
I don't live in Australia, but I totally agree with you about the news, and it's only going to get worse from here! In Matthew chapter 24 you'll read much more about what is REALLY going to be happening, not just what Satan, the Devil, Wants us to believe! Do Not Be Deceived! At 1 Peter 5:8 we read, "Keep your senses, be watchful! Your adversary, the Devil, walks about like a roaring lion, seeking to devour someone." And at 2 Corinthians 11:14 we read, "And no wonder, for Satan himself keeps disguising himself as an angel of light." Beware, and Believe! ;-D
Oct 12, 24

Car software patches are over 20% of ALL recalls, study finds...expensive sensors that need replacing ... even though the car works fine without them ... automatic doors that lock during an accident and burn the passenger to death inside (Tesla) ... remote software updates that lock passengers inside in hot car parks for an hour in many cases your car can now be hacked and stolen. Who asked for this? Nobody. Overly complicated and overly expensive to buy AND run...
Bex
I'll be driving my Holden ute until the day it dies. The only technology I need is a reversing camera, for the safety of those passing behind my car. The more features, the more that can go wrong!
Oct 04, 24
Back In The Day there were many black plastic masterpieces to fall in love with. . What album (60's to 80's) do you recommend checking out ? . . . . . . . . .. . . (add a youtube link if you wish) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Have a look through and click a thumbs up to any album you like...
Liane H
Remain in light album 1989 Talking Heads .Once in a lifetime https://youtu.be/5IsSpAOD6K8?si=sal9hGnLQhYBd0eB
Burning down the House .1983 Speaking in tongues album .
https://youtu.be/_3eC35LoF4U?si=gnCnAZFWO3V24MdA
Sep 14, 23

My question is: if your partner cheated on you and you decided to give the relationship another try, would you still live with them? How would you feel? Would you completely forgive and forget? Would you be able to trust your partner like you used to?
writerrochelle
According to the Bible, adultery is grounds for divorce but, if you choose not to divorce (if you're married), it will take time living together to regain trust, and must be earned by your mate. You will have a multitude of feeling to deal with. You should be forgiving their error, but you will never forget. If you're not married, why put up with this behavior? You shouldn't be living together anyway because you are both committing fornication! ;-(
Aug 02, 24

I can t say if it was better for everyone, but I CAN say that it was definitely MUCH better for me, at least! What are your thoughts? Do you think life was better in the past?
Paula J 395266
People had manners, they were polite and respected each other, there was no road rage and you hardly ever heard of domestic violence. you could go to bed and leave your windows open, and even your front door, most people were friendly, knew their neighbours and cared about them and even looked out for them. If you lent someone a dollar they paid you back and if a person gave you their word they lived up to it. We didn't have air-conditioning, coloured TV, a self parking car or microwave and we certainly didn't have the internet, ATM's, Facebook or Tic tok, but yes things were much better. You were swerved by a real person and if you phoned a business you weren't left hanging on with a droning voice telling you your call is important but no important enough to speak to you. More and more now I hear people say they preferred things when they were younger.
Jul 19, 24

I see too many students/young professionals working all day from a cafe. Keeping a space occupied and using the free Wi-Fi and electricity. I recently learned that the vast majority of these young people will just buy one cup of coffee while keeping a place occupied for 4 8 hours. A local coffee shop is not a public library! The owner needs you to consume drinks to keep the lights on. For me, if you are working in a cafe, you should order a minimum of 2 drinks per hour....
APB
If it was my cafe they wouldn't be doing that...unless they would like to discuss leasing a table...I could be open to that...make the place look busy?...I could maybe live with that....otherwise I'd look forward to seeing them next time...(that would require them leaving now)
Jun 02, 24
remembering what it was like ... back in the day ... post any quotes, memes, videos etc .... back in my day ...
Stu J
Did you ever wonder?
01. If a bottle of poison reaches its
expiration date, is it more poisonous or is it no longer poisonous?
02. Which letter is silent in the word
"Scent," the S or the C?
03. Do twins ever realize that one of
them is unplanned?
04. Every time you clean something, you
just make something else dirty.
05. The word "swims"
upside-down is still "swims".
06. Over 100 years ago, everyone owned a
horse and only the rich had cars. Today everyone has cars and only the rich own
horses.
07. If people evolved from monkeys, why
are monkeys still around?
08. Why is there a 'D' in fridge, but
not in refrigerator?
09. I'm responsible for what I say, not
for what you understand.
10. Common sense is like deodorant. The
people who need it the most never use it.
11. My tolerance for idiots is extremely
low these days. I used to have some immunity built up, but obviously, there's a
new strain out there.
12. It's not my age that bothers me -
it's the side effects.
13. I'm not saying I'm old and worn out,
but I make sure I'm nowhere near the curb on trash day.
14. As I watch this generation try and
rewrite our history, I'm sure of one thing: it will be misspelled and have no punctuation.
15. As I've gotten older, people think
I've become lazy. The truth is I'm just being more energy-efficient.
16. I haven't gotten anything done
today. I've been in the Fruit and Vegie section trying to open this stupid
plastic bag.
17. If you find yourself feeling
useless, remember: it took 20 years, trillions of dollars, thousands of lives
and four presidents to replace the Taliban with the Taliban.
18. I want to be 18 again and ruin my
life differently. I have new ideas
19. I'm on two simultaneous diets. I
wasn't getting enough food on one.
20. I put my scale in the bathroom
corner and that's where the little liar will stay until it apologizes.
21. Hard to believe I once had a phone
attached to a wall, and when it rang, I picked it up without knowing who was
calling.
22. My wife says I keep pushing her
buttons. If that were true, I would have found mute by now.
23. There is no such thing as a grouchy
old person. The truth is that once you get old, you stop being polite and start
being honest.
Feb 24, 24

For me, the answer is simple. Health is one of the most precious of human possessions, and serious illness one of life's most heartrending trials. What are your thoughts? What's most valuable to you?
Anne 1385855
I agree with most people.Health and Family are important and life is too short to have arguments and issues with people as you never now what is around the corner.Our family have just lost our 31 year old daughter in September 2023 after a 12 months battle with cancer.Now besides our own grieving we have to deal looking after her 9 year old daughter and trying to explain that mummy loved her and she will be watching over her always.Hugs your loved ones and tell them every day that you love them
Apr 08, 24

Donation to charity organisations, should it be solely left for government, or should individuals be encouraged to donate to charity organisations?
Lorne M
I frequently donate but I dislike being guilted into giving at the cash register or Drive-thru window.
Apr 03, 24

April Fools' Day has been celebrated in many countries for centuries, but no one seems to know how the tradition of playing jokes, pranks and hoaxes started. I think it's a breath of fresh air and a reminder not to take things so seriously. What do you think, have you ever been the victim of someone's prank, or have you played tricks on someone?
Teri 1282723
The worst thing ever pulled was against my Dad. It would never enter his mind that someone - especially someone who supposedly loved him - could or would ever be so cruel. He and his girlfriend at the time had been talking their future and whether or not they should get married and move in together, selling one of their homes. They always decided no, they both liked their homes and couldn't agree on who would sell. One day this woman came to my Dad and said she's thought about it some more and she will marry him and sell her house. He was happy that they could be together and he could keep the home he'd built for his family. Once she had him totally hooked and getting excited about the prospect of this she goes, "April fool!!". He was humiliated! Shocked! Angry! This was the worst thing playing with his emotions like that. I'm not sure that I've forgiven her for it just yet because I still get angry at her for that when I think about it. Their relationship always had that scar on it and he never again asked her to marry him. They still went out a couple of times a week for a while but he started introducing her to new people as 'my friend' and not 'my girlfriend'.
I never liked April Fool's Day because most people don't know how to prank well... putting sugar in the salt shaker is okay but nothing harmful in ANY way... physically, mentally, emotionally, etc. It's just mean and unacceptable.
Apr 01, 24

I was raised to show respect. I was taught to knock before I open a door. Say hello when I enter a room. Say please and thank you, and to have respect for my elders. I was also raised to treat people exactly how I would like to be treated by others. It's called respect. How many of us agreeing with the saying of Respect? In today's society in my opinion this doesn't exist much any more, as in the generation of raising children in today's century, adults children are always...
Lyn A.
I no longer like to use the word respect. To me respect is earned not given as of right for position. I use the word courtesy. This came about because of a headmaster at one of my kids school said he "deserved respect" as he was headmaster. It didn't matter that a decision he had made was not correct for the situation [not just my opinion it didn't directly affect my child so no bias] I always show courtesy as stated above respect is earned
Mar 22, 24

Be bold, but not too bold. Be smart, but don't be a showoff. Don't forget, you have to have a perfect shape and be well coiffed. What Gender-based social expectations do you know?
Roy R 1009866
Why can't we just let people be people ? Under our skin we are the same, we are all humans. You could not tell if that blood transfusion was from a woman, man, black, white or yellow person. If it was from a very religious person, (as a side note I like to call these people back-biting hypocrites but I don't discriminate against them), a Jew, a Muslin or an Atheist. No one is better than anyone else, there is no Royal (blue) blood. Nonetheless, there are bad people among us and many of them are the ones who believe their race is better than anyone different then they are. Why does it bother me if someone is gay, trans, religious, or anything else that makes us different. It doesn't I don't care what you do or what you are as long as you don't interfere with me, and my life, I won't interfere with yours. as long as what you do is legal fill your boots. It's time to grow up and be more accepting of difference no matter what the difference might be. You do you and I will do me and MYOB !
Mar 17, 24

There's so much said about YouTube censoring or taking down videos that they think might offend, yet there are so many people who seem to think they're qualified to give advice, especially where relationships are concerned, that continue to post, no matter what nonsense they say. I checked a few out (something I'll never do again) and one person actually advised people to cheat on their significant other, because if you find out they cheated on you, then you have the satisfaction...
Richard M 407933
As a general statement we supposedly live in a free society, and we are meant to have a policy of free speech. We have seen during the covid nonsense that free speech is just a myth and censorship runs riot. Regardless of one's attitude to the nonsense we were fed by all sides of the various debates the unfortunate truth is that those who were doing the censoring were the same vested interests who were making obscene profits from the situation.
Yes there should be guidelines and rules as to what is acceptable but during the so-called pandemic some extremely highly qualified medical professionals and scientists were censored for having views that didn't accord with those of the ones who were profiting.
George Orwell got it right the only difference is he was 50 years too early.\ud83e\udd23
Mar 18, 24

A long time ago a bakery in the UK advertised that bread provided something like 70% (or more) of the daily protein for an average person these adverts were withdrawn because not all protein is good for you and many act as carbohydrates...then we had vegetarians saying there was easily enough protein in vegetables...we did not need meat or fish....and most recently we have chefs on TV referring to "protein" as somehow meaning only meat and fish any vegetable, bean or pulse...
Missy Wyld
chef on tv? why wud anyone beleive ANYthing they are saying, they are trying to make a living. they r not the real source of truth.
almost all foods have an amt of protein, so are just more easily digested than others.
Animal proteins are very hard to digest, and can't be used by the body until they are broken down to amino acids. (this takes alot of energry away from other thigns the body has to do) ...its why we feeel like we are going into a food coma, after a huge (usually protein meal), all energy is diverted from all but essential body organs.
Most plant proteins don't take nearly as much to digest, except for beans. Not only are they hard to digest, they are also hard on the kidneys (like animal proteins are).
Bottom line is, if you still want to eat meat, cut down substantially. We do not need the amt of animal products we eat these days. U will save ur kidneys and be much healthier.
Kidney disease is fast becoming No. 1 killer.
This protein business is largely a myth, promoted and driven by, give you 1 guess by who? Dairy and cattle industries. *who'd of thought*
I ALWAYS ask who benefits from the information you are reading? - if someone benefits financially...then chances are the information is BS. anyways my two cents worth....
Mar 16, 24

Do you prefer to use the autocorrect feature on your cellular phone for spelling, or manually correct spelling errors instead?
Emma F 1171442
Manually - I\u2019ve sometimes just let autocorrect go without rereading and have sent people some shocking swear words!
Feb 24, 24

I don't know how people could afford to pay their insurance and a co-pay. The insurance is so high and plus paying out of pocket is not helping people with different types of medical history. You can pay over your deductible and still has to pay out of pocket. A concern for everyone that is trying to make ends meet with prices high in every area of lifestyle.
peg h
Peg H over here were i am our PM has decided he is the savoy so he has been sending millions to other country's to make himself look good,mean while people here our being drain because we can't keep up whit all of this and his B carbon tax which will be going up again and believe me it is really really hard .But election is coming and hope to God he doesn't get back in not with my vote
Feb 22, 24

We live in a Country where Melanoma is rife and yet to get a mole map done is so expensive. Yes it can save your life, no one disagrees I am sure about that, but surely as you can get a mammogram done for free under the age of 70 would a mole map not be something that could benefit every age and sex identity? And save our health system a lot of money, catching again potential illnesses early?
Elizabeth J 447888
I am guessing you are referring to my home country
Australia. With the very well deserved
Australian of the Year Award going to the University of Sydney Professors
Georgina Long AO and Richard Scolyer AO,
co-medical directors of the Melanoma Institute Australia I am fairly confident
of changes in the future. I think they
mentioned in their acceptance speech that they are pushing for a free mole
mapping program throughout Australia.
Feb 11, 24

Humans are, by nature, social animals. That's why we care what others think of us: We want to belong, to be accepted, and to bond with other members of our social "pack." Caring about other people's opinions of us is a survival mechanism as old as humanity itself. I'm very curious about your thoughts. Well ... what do YOU care about?
Angie
The older I get, the less I care about what other people think of me! I care about the health, happiness and safety of my daughter, myself and our animals
Feb 06, 24

Should older people over 80 be driving on the road and hold a license?
Stephan S
They are often more careful drivers than many young people who speed and play with their phone or do other things but pay no attention to the road
Dec 17, 20

We have had lots of Climate summits...and lots of promises and yet very little real change...can the rapid rise in the cost of fossil fuels finally break our total reliance on them?
77ccusmc
Maybe the attendees of the climate summits should not take private jets and limos. They could do it by a zoom call. It was good enough for our children. We can all do a little, I personally can’t afford an electric car, but if the millionaires in DC want to buy one for me I would gladly drive it.
Jun 05, 22

We wait so long to retire, but many then find they have nothing to do and lose their work contacts and daily banter. The pension is not much. So is retirement so great after all?
BLACK LIVES MATTER
Speak for yourself :-))! My pension is 100% tax-free and the amount is 'quite' generous (and I get a 'quite' generous COLA - every four years - 4%). - and I have been retired for 25 years and counting. In addition, I get an alimony check from my ex-wife - every month since our divorce. Hence, my retirement is on the decadent and hedonistic level. Furthermore, I am a member of rewardia.com - I can't ask in all honesty ask for more (anyway not in good conscience) - LIFE IS GOOD! I will sheepishly admit my retirement is GREAT!
Oct 24, 23

What do you think about stores who don't price their items? I have found a few smaller stores lately who don't seem to want to put prices out for people to see. A bakery and cafe come to mind... Beautiful foods in the cabinets, but no prices to be seen... In this day and age with the cost of living and trying to stretch the budget, I am hesitant to buy things without knowing what we are up for first. Sad to walk away from some of these stores, but I am not the sort of...
BLACK LIVES MATTER
My 'money' and I have no 'hang-ups' about asking the staff about the price of an item (shops without prices)!
Oct 08, 23

Research tells us that many people are marrying later in life, but why are some bucking the trend and getting hitched in their early 20s? Do you happen to know anyone of those that make up 11 percent of Australians marrying young for better or for worse?
boy blunder
my wife was 19, and I was 22, there has been a lot of worse but there has been more better, we have been married 38 years
Sep 18, 23

Australians enjoy one of the highest life expectancies in the world, at 83 years. Now, science is giving us the potential to live even longer. How do we make sure we re leading a good life and not just a long one?
APB
There was a news item recently about a nun who has passed away...I think she was 114...to pad out the news story they found some footage of her at her last birthday party...she blew out the candles..and clearly said, in front of a crowd of well wishers...when asked a question "I just want to die"...they clearly didn't notice in the editing...so they left that bit in there.......you only need to live as long as you are enjoying it....
Jul 24, 23

When you put so much effort in to stay in contact with someone you care about and constantly get ignored, how far would you go, and when do you just give up?
boy blunder
honesty is a big deal with me if people ignore you more than likely they have a reason for it but if they don't have enough respect for you to fill you in maybe you should wait for them to come to you
Apr 20, 23

One in four adults in the UK are currently living with obesity, a health risk highlighted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Why some people find it difficult to lose weight? Can you be overweight and stay healthy?
Lyn A.
Mostly depends on genes and diet as to what size your body is to be. Some can be well overweight with no health issues others just have health issue no matter their body size. If you do daily exercise and eat mostly healthy go with the flow, don't let all the hype get you down as that will create more health [both mental and physical] issues that being over weight
Mar 24, 23

I have 2 American staffy boys who I'm sure they have their own thoughts and opinions. That's not to worry bout. What is to worry about is what they would say aloud if they could talk. What pets do our fellow Rewardians have to put up with? And if your pet had a voice, what are some of the things your pet would say to you?
Helen A 395807
The cat "I'm hungry, I'm hungry, I'm hungry..." and she already conveys that very well. The dog "I love you all so much. Wanna play? Is that a treat? I Iove you. I love you"
Feb 22, 23

One thing that is quite prevalent and common in the world is drug use and homelessness. Government always talk about having program to help for rehabilitation and housing, but it seldom ever really works. What would be a smarter, more efficient, and realistic way to help deal with these growing issues?
Pat C 618241
There are many empty industrial buildings which could be modified to make "low cost housing" but many of the homeless feel they do not wish to live with their fellow man due to mental illness. Our charities do their best to provide food and short term housing for as many as they can but the provision of mental health assistance has become even harder in Australia since Psychiatric hospitals were closed.
Jan 23, 23
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