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Japan - Now a no-go for some forum members?
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Japan passes bill to make online insults punishable with prison timehttps://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2022/06/13/national/crime-legal/cyberbullying-bill/ Some forum members may now need to avoid visiting Japan rather than risk being imprisoned!
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Prince William selling the Big Issue
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Even if you disagree with the monarchy you can't criticise this: BBC article His brother could try something similar and may learn a little humility.
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Net Zero. Will we survive.
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For those interested there are some great points revealed in this news interview. Plese Dont Shoot The Messenger. These are not necessarily my views although I do note some very good points for debate. Please be kind to each other, remember none of us on this forum will change the world or the decision...
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Australian Gas Prices- Beetota Advocate
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https://www.betootaadvocate.com/uncategorized/tax-dodging-multinational-gas-exporters-somehow-now-providing-even-less-benefit-to-the-nation/
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Will the price of Batteries be the real problem
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Is this yet another problem to our solution on fixing climate change with battery operated carsNext time you change your sheets on the double bed, have a good long look at the size of the mattress. That is roughly the size of a battery for an Electric Vehicle. Some are bigger, some are smaller. That EV ba...
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Edday- a message to you - watch out mate
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2022-06-13/kelpie-muster-casterton-and-working-dog-auction/101147134
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My Signature Dish
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I have done any serious cooking for many years but, back in the day, my 'signature dish' was creamy chicken and mushroom casserole with bacon bits, served on a bed of Jasmine rice. It was always very well received and highly praised. Do you have a signature dish?
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My ultimate restaurant meal
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My ultimate restaurant meal, for a special occasion such as my birthday, begins with a king prawn ****tail followed by lobster mornay on a bed of wild rice, strawberry crepes for dessert and ending with a strong black coffee plus a Baileys Irish Cream. And you?
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Maybe EVs will become more affordable with lowering lithium price
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Electric cars could get cheaper as a crucial component in them drops in price https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-09/electric-cars-lithium-price-batteries-credit-suisse/101135860
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A new type of battery
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There was a topic about a new type of battery but when I searched for the term 'battery' I couldn't find it, so I'm opening another topic. There is research into using blue green algae to make a battery to run a computer. That would be very handy. Just scoop up some grotty old water, stick it in an old water...
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Mobile phones in Europe to have the same type of charging connector by 2024
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New mobile phones sold in Europe, are to have the same type of charging connectors, by autumn 2024 Hopefully it will spread worldwide Link to article below https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-08/eu-agrees-single-mobile-charging-port-in-blow-to-apple/101133782
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Rare dolphins recover from skin lesions in Gippsland Ladies area
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Rare Burrunan dolphins recover from skin lesions despite algal bloom https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-07/burrunan-dolphins-bounce-back-in-gippsland/101131012
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EU rules all mobile phones to use USBC charging ports
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European Union rules all smartphones will require the same charger from 2024, forcing Apple to change its iPhone connector https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-08/eu-agrees-single-mobile-charging-port-in-blow-to-apple/101133782 I think that this is great news. Just o...
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NASA to Laich rockets from NT
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NASA launching three rockets from Arnhem Space Centre in the Northern Territory https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-08/nasa-launching-three-rockets-from-australia-northern-territory/101133750 We might be getting some more space money into Australia. 
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Interest rate rises - good for some
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Things are looking up for investments. Going to be alot of pain for house buyers who pushed the limits on what they though they could afford. Currently looking for a mortguage broker who will loan to granddaughter with retired Grandfather as guarantor. -- Edited by Izabarack on Wednesday 8th...
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Bumper Australian grain crops but consumer prices will stay high
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Record-breaking exports, big crops put Australian farmers on track for bumper season https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-07/australian-farmers-record-breaking-grain-exports-due-to-la-nina/101129018 -- Edited by Buzz Lightbulb on Tuesday 7th of June 2022 05:45:51 P...
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How to continue avoiding COVID-19,
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I've never had COVID-19. Does this mean I'm in the clear? How do I continue avoiding it? https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-07/never-had-covid-how-to-improve-chances-of-avoiding-it/101018906
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Have you ever wondered what other forum members look like? Have you ever wondered what 'Mein' looks like? Well, here I am:- I concede that I'm not very good at taking selfies. And, incidentally, 'Mein' comes from my secondary email address, as in, meinmackay@xxxx.com. So, are you up for the cha...
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Another school shooting, these children were basically Infants in school classification, 3rd or 4th class kids and a teacher. What goes through the murderous low lifes mind to kill these innocent little kids. I do know the last thing that went through his mind, it came from a police officers gun. ht...
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What is your After Hours drink?
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Like what do you like to drink, at say happy hours or in the evening? Don't include what you drink normally during the day? - Mine is Spiced Rum, ice and coke. I get one bottle every 2 months. I also buy a bottle of Single Malt Whisky every 6 months, this is for a very rare straight on the rocks. I also get a a...
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