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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...

Medicare - Part G - Nursing Home Plan If you're an older senior citizen and can no longer take care of yourself. The government says there's no Nursing Home care available for you. So, what do you do? You opt for Part G. Part G gives anyone 65 years or older a gun and four bullets. You are required to shoot...

Davo went to the carnival,saw a sign outside the wrestling tent, "Anyone who can stay three rounds with Slugger Thompson gets $100" Being in need of some readies he decided to give it a go. Now Slugger was a man mountain who made The Beast from the Chaser look like a midget, but Davo thought he would still...

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

https://www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au/Council/Have-your-say/Branxton-Recreational-Vehicle-Park

A study of 11,000 people in the USA collected between 1987 to 2019 shows that seven things can help prevent dementia: https://n.neurology.org/content/early/2022/05/25/WNL.0000000000200520 stop smoking, eat a healthy diet, maintain a healthy weight, remain physically activ...

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

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...

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.

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...

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...

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

G'day, Ian and shaz here from Brisbane, We are new to the forum and the interesting world of caravaning and life on the road. We just picked up a second-hand phoenix nomad phase 3 from a yard around the corner from home as we had a few hiccups trying to buy interstate (almost got taken for a ride) alas hope...

5 most important men...........funny

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...

I thought I may take a wander to Lindsay Island shortly... any comments or suggestions people?

The Dometic RM 4605 keeps ctutting out when on gas. 240/12 is fine. Fires up ok but flame dies after 30-60 seconds. Have had burner, injector and igniter cleaned to no avail. I am now suspecting the thermocouple may be faulty Fridge had new PCB and eyebrow panel 2 yrs ago. Any ideas?? Thanks for all and a...