Here ya go

Divine Angel said:

Here ya go

don’t like change or new stuff.

I like new stuff. New stuff is pretty and shiny.

Divine Angel said:

I like new stuff. New stuff is pretty and shiny.

Not everything, I’m sorry.

I’m looking at the new Diabetes Map and it’s making me feel physically ill.

8-((

Divine Angel said:

I like new stuff. New stuff is pretty and shiny.

just distractions for us as we travel on the tumbrel to our fate.

Morning Pilgrims, overcast and cool Brissy this morning.
Maybe some rain, dunno have to check.

Divine Angel said:

I like new stuff. New stuff is pretty and shiny.

Yeah, good riddance to that dull and boring old month and welcome to this bright and shiny new month.

The Rev Dodgson said:

Divine Angel said:

I like new stuff. New stuff is pretty and shiny.

Yeah, good riddance to that dull and boring old month and welcome to this bright and shiny new month.

First thing this new month did was lose connection. Took nearly an hour to find itself again.
Bah. Humbug.

Tamb said:

The Rev Dodgson said:

Divine Angel said:

I like new stuff. New stuff is pretty and shiny.

Yeah, good riddance to that dull and boring old month and welcome to this bright and shiny new month.

First thing this new month did was lose connection. Took nearly an hour to find itself again.
Bah. Humbug.

Not good enough November. Pull your socks up.

The Rev Dodgson said:

Tamb said:

The Rev Dodgson said:

Yeah, good riddance to that dull and boring old month and welcome to this bright and shiny new month.

First thing this new month did was lose connection. Took nearly an hour to find itself again.
Bah. Humbug.

Not good enough November. Pull your socks up.

Yes. November got a bad name on 11/11/1880 when Ned Kelly was hung.

Of course sophisticated people like me are already in the November chat.

It feels like November.

Arts said:

It feels like November.

Exams and Jacarandas

Arts said:

It feels like November.

Tell me about it, I was just in Westfield. ergh.

Bought Miss Jelly a new harness. She’s chewed the buckle off one and outgrown the other.

Peak Warming Man said:

Arts said:

It feels like November.

Exams and Jacarandas

Purple and sheer panic.

Interesting how I posted this pic on facebook and it automatically changed it to a Sell listing.

Divine Angel said:

Interesting how I posted this pic on facebook and it automatically changed it to a Sell listing.

How much ya asking?

Divine Angel said:

Interesting how I posted this pic on facebook and it automatically changed it to a Sell listing.

I was just looking at that. I used to have one of those. Then I kept it in the car as a possible weapon which I may or may not have used once or twice…. you decide.

Blade Runner was set this month. A lot of its predictions seem not to have come to fruition.

btm said:

Blade Runner was set this month. A lot of its predictions seem not to have come to fruition.

I can’t believe the cinema has lied to me again! First Back to the Future, then The Neverending Story and now this… If it’s not careful I will stop believing all together…. in ten to fifteen years.

Arts said:

btm said:

Blade Runner was set this month. A lot of its predictions seem not to have come to fruition.

I can’t believe the cinema has lied to me again! First Back to the Future, then The Neverending Story and now this… If it’s not careful I will stop believing all together…. in ten to fifteen years.

They were bang on about that Black Monolith though

dv said:

Arts said:

btm said:

Blade Runner was set this month. A lot of its predictions seem not to have come to fruition.

I can’t believe the cinema has lied to me again! First Back to the Future, then The Neverending Story and now this… If it’s not careful I will stop believing all together…. in ten to fifteen years.

They were bang on about that Black Monolith though

TMA!

Hello, back again. And in the right thread this time.

I et a chicken tender and salad wrap for brunch. Very yummy. Won’t need lunch now.

buffy said:

Hello, back again. And in the right thread this time.

I et a chicken tender and salad wrap for brunch. Very yummy. Won’t need lunch now.

You should be okay til linner

“Wednesday 31 October 1666
Out with Sir W. Batten toward White Hall, being in pain in my cods by being squeezed the other night in a little coach when I carried Pierce and his wife and my people. But I hope I shall be soon well again.”

Poor Sam.

buffy said:

Hello, back again. And in the right thread this time.

I et a chicken tender and salad wrap for brunch. Very yummy. Won’t need lunch now.

I’m having a vegan morning tea, little pieces of vegan food called licorice allsorts.

Peak Warming Man said:

“Wednesday 31 October 1666
Out with Sir W. Batten toward White Hall, being in pain in my cods by being squeezed the other night in a little coach when I carried Pierce and his wife and my people. But I hope I shall be soon well again.”

Poor Sam.

Manspreading saves lives

birthday present (which isn’t today), wood splitter, put it together at later date, need go into the firewood business to justify having that

transition said:

birthday present (which isn’t today), wood splitter, put it together at later date, need go into the firewood business to justify having that

Buffy just swooned.

sibeen said:

transition said:

birthday present (which isn’t today), wood splitter, put it together at later date, need go into the firewood business to justify having that

Buffy just swooned.

She wants a car engine powered lawn mover

sibeen said:

transition said:

birthday present (which isn’t today), wood splitter, put it together at later date, need go into the firewood business to justify having that

Buffy just swooned.

told mum i’m like married to the ax, there’s going to be some sort of grieving involved

transition said:

birthday present (which isn’t today), wood splitter, put it together at later date, need go into the firewood business to justify having that

Are there good and bad wood splitters?

mollwollfumble said:

transition said:

birthday present (which isn’t today), wood splitter, put it together at later date, need go into the firewood business to justify having that

Are there good and bad wood splitters?

Yep, the red ones are usually pretty good.

Really enjoyed grocery shopping this morning.

Not sure whether that’s because:

• I’m healthier right now that i have been for years – it’s a pain to shop when I can’t walk.
• Lovely weather, warm but not too hot, light sky but not too sunny, breezy but not too much.
• At least six young women wearing minimal clothing because of the hot weather.

Peak Warming Man said:

mollwollfumble said:

transition said:

birthday present (which isn’t today), wood splitter, put it together at later date, need go into the firewood business to justify having that

Are there good and bad wood splitters?

Yep, the red ones are usually pretty good.

Here’s an automatic robot lawn mover in red

Ambrogio L85 Elite Automatic Robot Lawn Mower
https://robotechaustralia.com.au/products/ambrogio-l85-elite-automatic-robot-lawn-mower.html

One in green
https://robotechaustralia.com.au/products/ambrogio-l60-b-automatic-robot-lawn-mower-30-days-trial.html

mollwollfumble said:

Really enjoyed grocery shopping this morning.

Not sure whether that’s because:

• I’m healthier right now that i have been for years – it’s a pain to shop when I can’t walk.
• Lovely weather, warm but not too hot, light sky but not too sunny, breezy but not too much.
• At least six young women wearing minimal clothing because of the hot weather.
  

WOW… dude.

Watch The Honda Mean Mower Hit 100mph In Six Seconds
https://www.carthrottle.com/post/watch-the-honda-mean-mower-hit-100mph-in-six-seconds/

Watch A Gentleman Expertly Cut Grass With A Small-Block-Powered Mower

Badass Riding Lawnmower Has A V8 Engine

Picture of yesterday’s sunrise with smoke haze, sun barely to be seen after half an hour-

WOW

Ambrogio L400 B Automatic Robot Lawn Mower
https://robotechaustralia.com.au/products/ambrogio-l400-b-automatic-robot-lawn-mower.html

Arts said:

mollwollfumble said:

Really enjoyed grocery shopping this morning.

Not sure whether that’s because:

• I’m healthier right now that i have been for years – it’s a pain to shop when I can’t walk.
• Lovely weather, warm but not too hot, light sky but not too sunny, breezy but not too much.
• At least six young women wearing minimal clothing because of the hot weather.
  

WOW… dude.

I was just discussing this with my daughter too. Ewww.

Tau.Neutrino said:

Peak Warming Man said:

mollwollfumble said:

Are there good and bad wood splitters?

Yep, the red ones are usually pretty good.

Here’s an automatic robot lawn mover in red

Ambrogio L85 Elite Automatic Robot Lawn Mower
https://robotechaustralia.com.au/products/ambrogio-l85-elite-automatic-robot-lawn-mower.html

One in green
https://robotechaustralia.com.au/products/ambrogio-l60-b-automatic-robot-lawn-mower-30-days-trial.html

Huh!

Mr buffy “What’s that dear ?”

buffy “Combine harvester”

Mr buffy “What for ?”

buffy “So I can mow the lawn silly”

Mr buffy “We only have a small block”

buffy “Quiet you”

Tau.Neutrino said:

WOW

Ambrogio L400 B Automatic Robot Lawn Mower
https://robotechaustralia.com.au/products/ambrogio-l400-b-automatic-robot-lawn-mower.html

Nice drop of rain in Brissy, hope it keeps trundling to the south west.

Peak Warming Man said:

Nice drop of rain in Brissy, hope it keeps trundling to the south west.

we’ve had rain. and a bit more expected. thanks.

bread box done. pine one, scraps i had laying around. power box made for kitchen stuff done and operating. next project maybe a desk lamp. LED, wood and, aluminium.

I’d like my robomover to look like a mini batmobile

ruby said:

Arts said:

mollwollfumble said:

Really enjoyed grocery shopping this morning.

Not sure whether that’s because:

• I’m healthier right now that i have been for years – it’s a pain to shop when I can’t walk.
• Lovely weather, warm but not too hot, light sky but not too sunny, breezy but not too much.
• At least six young women wearing minimal clothing because of the hot weather.
  

WOW… dude.

I was just discussing this with my daughter too. Ewww.

I told my mum she looked good the other day

Tau.Neutrino said:

Is that Buffy driving that 135km mover?

ChrispenEvan said:

bread box done. pine one, scraps i had laying around. power box made for kitchen stuff done and operating. next project maybe a desk lamp. LED, wood and, aluminium.

Pictures of bread box required. Partly genuine curiosity, partly so i can indulge in some intellectual property theft.

Pics of desk lamp plans/sketches (if any) also, please.

Same reasons as before.

Best Off-Road Vehicles of All Time

captain_spalding said:

ChrispenEvan said:

bread box done. pine one, scraps i had laying around. power box made for kitchen stuff done and operating. next project maybe a desk lamp. LED, wood and, aluminium.

Pictures of bread box required. Partly genuine curiosity, partly so i can indulge in some intellectual property theft.

Did it front opening because it goes under some cupboards and a top opening wouldn’t have worked. It is pretty basic but it works and I like basic.

Tau.Neutrino said:

Best Off-Road Vehicles of All Time

A mate who was in Army Reserve (possibly still is, would be at least a colonel by now if so, was a natural for it) got around in M113 carriers.

They’d go up a 60 deg slope, and ‘swim’ through water, propelled by their tracks.

At the end of an exercise, they swam out to a sand island in the middle of a river to wash down the carriers, amid envious looks from the Land Rover and Landcruiser ‘off roaders’ on the banks.

captain_spalding said:

Pics of desk lamp plans/sketches (if any) also, please.

Same reasons as before.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTNtwabNqqo

purely the inspiration.

ChrispenEvan said:

captain_spalding said:

ChrispenEvan said:

bread box done. pine one, scraps i had laying around. power box made for kitchen stuff done and operating. next project maybe a desk lamp. LED, wood and, aluminium.

Pictures of bread box required. Partly genuine curiosity, partly so i can indulge in some intellectual property theft.

Did it front opening because it goes under some cupboards and a top opening wouldn’t have worked. It is pretty basic but it works and I like basic.

Basic is good. People like basic. Clean, pleasing design always sells well.

Flanagan.

The white gums that haven’t been felled for pasture are dying off because of the increasing dryness consequent on climate change, and even on our block there are more dead gums than new gums. For every 10 white gums we plant to assist those that naturally arise, only one or two survive. At best. It is a hopeless battle and why we continue to fight it I can’t really say.

Yet we do.
Tasmania is burning. The climate disaster future has arrived while those in power laugh at us

Enjoying the company of birds is also then to know an inconsolable sadness. The fairy penguins that once nested under the shack, chicks squawking all night for parents to return with food, are gone from our part of the coast. No one knows where or why. Soon the forty spots and the swifties will join them. Our children knew these things; their children will not.

We live in the twilight of things, granted one last glorious vision. Unequal to even bearing adequate witness to the wonder that is vanishing and unable to halt it, glimpsing in the destiny of these birds perhaps only our postponed future, I sometimes have a sense of the greatest foreboding when those birds of traditional omen, the yellow-tailed black cockatoos, pass overhead.

more…and pics..

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/nov/01/birds-are-liberation-that-never-ends-but-enjoying-their-company-is-also-to-know-an-inconsolable-sadness

ChrispenEvan said:

captain_spalding said:

Pics of desk lamp plans/sketches (if any) also, please.

Same reasons as before.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTNtwabNqqo

purely the inspiration.

Most inspiring, very attractive, but certainly beyond my woodworking capabilities.

captain_spalding said:

ChrispenEvan said:

captain_spalding said:

Pics of desk lamp plans/sketches (if any) also, please.

Same reasons as before.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTNtwabNqqo

purely the inspiration.

Most inspiring, very attractive, but certainly beyond my woodworking capabilities.

next tool so i can cut aluminium. has trenching capability.

https://www.totaltools.com.au/123846-evolution-255mm-2000w-sliding-compound-mitre-saw-multi-purpose-r255sms

Robbie is clambering around on our roof cleaning the gutters. Mr buffy is not allowed up ladders. I’ll only do the bits I can reach without actually going onto the roof. So best if we give the work to someone. He’s doing a very thorough job. Better than the other fellow who used to do it. We are going to ask him to put us on his calendar to do them every three months.

sibeen said:

transition said:

birthday present (which isn’t today), wood splitter, put it together at later date, need go into the firewood business to justify having that

Buffy just swooned.

Nah, quite happy with the one I’ve got.

Do you think I should put mowing into the Addictive Entertainment threads? Would Witty notice?

sibeen – did you have lunch? I didn’t need lunch as I et brunch.

Cymek said:

Mr buffy “What’s that dear ?”

buffy “Combine harvester”

Mr buffy “What for ?”

buffy “So I can mow the lawn silly”

Mr buffy “We only have a small block”

buffy “Quiet you”

It’s 3/4 acre. And an acre at Casterton. But hell, hitching up a trailer big enough for the combine to get it to Casterton would be a pain.

:)

ChrispenEvan said:

captain_spalding said:

ChrispenEvan said:

bread box done. pine one, scraps i had laying around. power box made for kitchen stuff done and operating. next project maybe a desk lamp. LED, wood and, aluminium.

Pictures of bread box required. Partly genuine curiosity, partly so i can indulge in some intellectual property theft.

Did it front opening because it goes under some cupboards and a top opening wouldn’t have worked. It is pretty basic but it works and I like basic.

Will you oil it or varnish it?

Tau.Neutrino said:

Tau.Neutrino said:

Is that Buffy driving that 135km mover?

No it’s Mr Buffy’s project

Now I’ve caught up. I should actually think about writing the Penshurst Palaver for this year. Which is what I was going to do before, but I went out to chat to Robbie and be the tap monitor so he could flush the gutters without having to climb up and down the ladder to turn the tap on and off. But he’s finished that bit. And it’s a bit burny out there for those of us who haven’t been here 40,000 years.

Motorized wood splitter

Here’s a hydraulic log splitter. Not as flashy as transitions wood spiller.
https://www.snowjoe.com/products/sun-joe-10-ton-hydraulic-log-splitter

buffy said:

ChrispenEvan said:

captain_spalding said:

Pictures of bread box required. Partly genuine curiosity, partly so i can indulge in some intellectual property theft.

Did it front opening because it goes under some cupboards and a top opening wouldn’t have worked. It is pretty basic but it works and I like basic.

Will you oil it or varnish it?

probably not. I want it to go yellow. plus i complete the build, but never, or way down the track, get around to putting a finish on stuff. also pine to me never looks good with a finish.

Measles more dangerous than doctors realised, destroying the immune system’s memory

Posted about 3 hours ago

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-11-01/measles-more-dangerous-destroys-immune-system-memory/11661490

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has vowed to outlaw the “indulgent and selfish” practices of environmental groups who campaign against Australian businesses that work with companies and industries they are opposed to, such as coal.

Key points:

At a lunchtime speech to the Queensland Resources Council on Friday, obtained by the ABC, Mr Morrison will argue that so-called “secondary boycotts” can have serious consequences for the Australian economy.

“Environmental groups are targeting businesses and firms who provide goods or services to firms they don’t like, especially in the resources sector,” a copy of his speech says.

“They are targeting businesses of all sizes, including small businesses, like contracting businesses in regional Queensland.

—-

Uh, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has vowed to outlaw the “indulgent and selfish” practices of environmental groups who campaign against Australian businesses that work with companies and industries they are opposed to, such as coal.

Key points:

The Prime Minister will give a speech in Brisbane on Friday, saying the Coalition is looking at ways to prevent boycotts from spreading to other sectors
Mr Morrison will also argue the right to protest “does not mean there is an unlimited licence to disrupts people’s lives”
His speech will then reaffirm his Government’s commitment to jobs in traditional industries
At a lunchtime speech to the Queensland Resources Council on Friday, obtained by the ABC, Mr Morrison will argue that so-called “secondary boycotts” can have serious consequences for the Australian economy.

“Environmental groups are targeting businesses and firms who provide goods or services to firms they don’t like, especially in the resources sector,” a copy of his speech says.

“They are targeting businesses of all sizes, including small businesses, like contracting businesses in regional Queensland.

“It is a potentially more insidious threat to the Queensland economy and jobs and living standards than a street protest.”
—-

Um, how can you ban consumer boycotts? It is basically someone choosing not to buy something. Are you going to force them to use certain providers??

Shakib al-Hasan banned from all cricket for two years for failing to report approaches from a bookmaker

Bangladesh captain Shakib al-Hasan has been banned from all cricket for two years, with one year suspended, after the all-rounder was found to have breached the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) anti-corruption code.

The ICC said Shakib, a prolific run-scorer and the top all-rounder in the ICC’s one-day international rankings, had accepted three charges of failing to report “approaches he received to engage in corrupt conduct”.

The ICC said in its statement that the player did not report two approaches he received during a tri-series involving Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe in January 2018 and one more over a 2018 Indian Premier League match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kings XI Punjab.

“I am obviously extremely sad to have been banned from the game I love,” Shakib said.

“I completely accept my sanction for not reporting the approaches.

“Like the majority of players and fans around the world, I want cricket to be a corruption free sport and I am looking forward to working with the ICC ACU (Anti-Corruption Unit) team to support their education program and ensure young players don’t make the same mistake I did.”

ICC head of integrity Alex Marshall said Shakib should have known better.

“Shakib al-Hasan is a highly experienced international cricketer. He has attended many education sessions and knows his obligations under the Code. He should have reported each of these approaches,” he said.

“Shakib has accepted his errors and cooperated fully with the investigation. He has offered to assist the integrity unit in future education, to help younger players to learn from his mistakes. I am happy to accept this offer.”

—-

FMD

buffy said:

Now I’ve caught up. I should actually think about writing the Penshurst Palaver for this year. Which is what I was going to do before, but I went out to chat to Robbie and be the tap monitor so he could flush the gutters without having to climb up and down the ladder to turn the tap on and off. But he’s finished that bit. And it’s a bit burny out there for those of us who haven’t been here 40,000 years.

I now use a leaf blower to clean the gutters. Only takes about 10 minutes to clear them all.

dv said:

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has vowed to outlaw the “indulgent and selfish” practices of environmental groups who campaign against Australian businesses that work with companies and industries they are opposed to, such as coal.

Key points:

At a lunchtime speech to the Queensland Resources Council on Friday, obtained by the ABC, Mr Morrison will argue that so-called “secondary boycotts” can have serious consequences for the Australian economy.

“Environmental groups are targeting businesses and firms who provide goods or services to firms they don’t like, especially in the resources sector,” a copy of his speech says.

“They are targeting businesses of all sizes, including small businesses, like contracting businesses in regional Queensland.

—-

Uh, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has vowed to outlaw the “indulgent and selfish” practices of environmental groups who campaign against Australian businesses that work with companies and industries they are opposed to, such as coal.

Key points:

The Prime Minister will give a speech in Brisbane on Friday, saying the Coalition is looking at ways to prevent boycotts from spreading to other sectors
Mr Morrison will also argue the right to protest “does not mean there is an unlimited licence to disrupts people’s lives”
His speech will then reaffirm his Government’s commitment to jobs in traditional industries
At a lunchtime speech to the Queensland Resources Council on Friday, obtained by the ABC, Mr Morrison will argue that so-called “secondary boycotts” can have serious consequences for the Australian economy.

“Environmental groups are targeting businesses and firms who provide goods or services to firms they don’t like, especially in the resources sector,” a copy of his speech says.

“They are targeting businesses of all sizes, including small businesses, like contracting businesses in regional Queensland.

“It is a potentially more insidious threat to the Queensland economy and jobs and living standards than a street protest.”
—-

Um, how can you ban consumer boycotts? It is basically someone choosing not to buy something. Are you going to force them to use certain providers??

The indue card.

ChrispenEvan said:

buffy said:

ChrispenEvan said:

Did it front opening because it goes under some cupboards and a top opening wouldn’t have worked. It is pretty basic but it works and I like basic.

Will you oil it or varnish it?

probably not. I want it to go yellow. plus i complete the build, but never, or way down the track, get around to putting a finish on stuff. also pine to me never looks good with a finish.

I quite like it oiled for kitchen use.

dv said:

Shakib al-Hasan banned from all cricket for two years for failing to report approaches from a bookmaker

Bangladesh captain Shakib al-Hasan has been banned from all cricket for two years, with one year suspended, after the all-rounder was found to have breached the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) anti-corruption code.

The ICC said Shakib, a prolific run-scorer and the top all-rounder in the ICC’s one-day international rankings, had accepted three charges of failing to report “approaches he received to engage in corrupt conduct”.

The ICC said in its statement that the player did not report two approaches he received during a tri-series involving Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe in January 2018 and one more over a 2018 Indian Premier League match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kings XI Punjab.

“I am obviously extremely sad to have been banned from the game I love,” Shakib said.

“I completely accept my sanction for not reporting the approaches.

“Like the majority of players and fans around the world, I want cricket to be a corruption free sport and I am looking forward to working with the ICC ACU (Anti-Corruption Unit) team to support their education program and ensure young players don’t make the same mistake I did.”

ICC head of integrity Alex Marshall said Shakib should have known better.

“Shakib al-Hasan is a highly experienced international cricketer. He has attended many education sessions and knows his obligations under the Code. He should have reported each of these approaches,” he said.

“Shakib has accepted his errors and cooperated fully with the investigation. He has offered to assist the integrity unit in future education, to help younger players to learn from his mistakes. I am happy to accept this offer.”

—-

FMD

I don’t understand. He refused the approaches, didn’t he?

dv said:

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has vowed to outlaw the “indulgent and selfish” practices of environmental groups who campaign against Australian businesses that work with companies and industries they are opposed to, such as coal.

Key points:

At a lunchtime speech to the Queensland Resources Council on Friday, obtained by the ABC, Mr Morrison will argue that so-called “secondary boycotts” can have serious consequences for the Australian economy.

“Environmental groups are targeting businesses and firms who provide goods or services to firms they don’t like, especially in the resources sector,” a copy of his speech says.

“They are targeting businesses of all sizes, including small businesses, like contracting businesses in regional Queensland.

—-

Uh, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has vowed to outlaw the “indulgent and selfish” practices of environmental groups who campaign against Australian businesses that work with companies and industries they are opposed to, such as coal.

Key points:

The Prime Minister will give a speech in Brisbane on Friday, saying the Coalition is looking at ways to prevent boycotts from spreading to other sectors
Mr Morrison will also argue the right to protest “does not mean there is an unlimited licence to disrupts people’s lives”
His speech will then reaffirm his Government’s commitment to jobs in traditional industries
At a lunchtime speech to the Queensland Resources Council on Friday, obtained by the ABC, Mr Morrison will argue that so-called “secondary boycotts” can have serious consequences for the Australian economy.

“Environmental groups are targeting businesses and firms who provide goods or services to firms they don’t like, especially in the resources sector,” a copy of his speech says.

“They are targeting businesses of all sizes, including small businesses, like contracting businesses in regional Queensland.

“It is a potentially more insidious threat to the Queensland economy and jobs and living standards than a street protest.”
—-

Um, how can you ban consumer boycotts? It is basically someone choosing not to buy something. Are you going to force them to use certain providers??

Mad fucking witches reported a massive troll attack yesterday.

>>>Witches, here’s a quick heads-up that we’ve abandoned our proposed #WitchesForWomen campaign for today, and will re-schedule at a later time.

If you read our pic, you’ll see why. We’ll be talking to Facebook today about what the hell is going on, when we’re doing nothing but undertaking the serious, necessary work of trying to reduce violence against women, and it has this fucking result.

The biggest troll attack we’ve ever experienced took place three days ago. It was so extraordinary the page is still only open in Australia, NZ and the UK, since this was an international attack coming mainly from North and South America, Asia, and Eastern Europe. Simultaneously, we’ve had enormous pressure from several Australian groups of trolls. We know federal government and LNP forces are involved, but can’t elaborate on that. It’s been a torrid time.

And we know even discussing this will embolden our #StatusBRO haters and cause them to re-double their efforts to force us to go away. Yet the situation has become so serious our only form of defence is to go public with what’s going on.

Yes, we’ll be transitioning to a website as soon as we can, to keep MFW safe. We can still re-publish from there to other platforms, but they won’t be able to completely nuke us. Yet we don’t want this created by volunteers. There are DDOS risks and other complications, and we need a high level of knowledge. If you run a professional website business and can help, get in touch. We’d love to accept a discounted rate (please!), but need a professional company to do this properly.

And if you otherwise want to help, by far the best thing you can do is support us financially, if you’re able and you don’t already. If MFW adds value to your life and you feel we’re a frontline force in helping women (and minorities), please understand it requires ongoing funds and support to keep going in the face of serious, organised forces who want us – and all women who want a better world – to fail. Our oppressors are monetised and determined. Are we?

Women are dying and being harmed, and we won’t stop although we’re a huge thorn in the sides of those who detest us. And be very clear: this fuckery ONLY happens to women.

We’ll update with more information later. If we do disappear, we’re still on Twitter and advise all witches to follow us there. Thanks for your ongoing enthusiasm and care. We need it.

dv said:

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has vowed to outlaw the “indulgent and selfish” practices of environmental groups who campaign against Australian businesses that work with companies and industries they are opposed to, such as coal.

Key points:

At a lunchtime speech to the Queensland Resources Council on Friday, obtained by the ABC, Mr Morrison will argue that so-called “secondary boycotts” can have serious consequences for the Australian economy.

“Environmental groups are targeting businesses and firms who provide goods or services to firms they don’t like, especially in the resources sector,” a copy of his speech says.

“They are targeting businesses of all sizes, including small businesses, like contracting businesses in regional Queensland.

—-

Uh, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has vowed to outlaw the “indulgent and selfish” practices of environmental groups who campaign against Australian businesses that work with companies and industries they are opposed to, such as coal.

Key points:

The Prime Minister will give a speech in Brisbane on Friday, saying the Coalition is looking at ways to prevent boycotts from spreading to other sectors
Mr Morrison will also argue the right to protest “does not mean there is an unlimited licence to disrupts people’s lives”
His speech will then reaffirm his Government’s commitment to jobs in traditional industries
At a lunchtime speech to the Queensland Resources Council on Friday, obtained by the ABC, Mr Morrison will argue that so-called “secondary boycotts” can have serious consequences for the Australian economy.

“Environmental groups are targeting businesses and firms who provide goods or services to firms they don’t like, especially in the resources sector,” a copy of his speech says.

“They are targeting businesses of all sizes, including small businesses, like contracting businesses in regional Queensland.

“It is a potentially more insidious threat to the Queensland economy and jobs and living standards than a street protest.”
—-

Um, how can you ban consumer boycotts? It is basically someone choosing not to buy something. Are you going to force them to use certain providers??

Presumably he intends to legislate about what people can suggest other people do, rather than what they choose to do themselves.

It’s a ridiculous restriction on individual rights either way of course.

the workshop

buffy said:

dv said:

Shakib al-Hasan banned from all cricket for two years for failing to report approaches from a bookmaker

Bangladesh captain Shakib al-Hasan has been banned from all cricket for two years, with one year suspended, after the all-rounder was found to have breached the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) anti-corruption code.

The ICC said Shakib, a prolific run-scorer and the top all-rounder in the ICC’s one-day international rankings, had accepted three charges of failing to report “approaches he received to engage in corrupt conduct”.

The ICC said in its statement that the player did not report two approaches he received during a tri-series involving Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe in January 2018 and one more over a 2018 Indian Premier League match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kings XI Punjab.

“I am obviously extremely sad to have been banned from the game I love,” Shakib said.

“I completely accept my sanction for not reporting the approaches.

“Like the majority of players and fans around the world, I want cricket to be a corruption free sport and I am looking forward to working with the ICC ACU (Anti-Corruption Unit) team to support their education program and ensure young players don’t make the same mistake I did.”

ICC head of integrity Alex Marshall said Shakib should have known better.

“Shakib al-Hasan is a highly experienced international cricketer. He has attended many education sessions and knows his obligations under the Code. He should have reported each of these approaches,” he said.

“Shakib has accepted his errors and cooperated fully with the investigation. He has offered to assist the integrity unit in future education, to help younger players to learn from his mistakes. I am happy to accept this offer.”

—-

FMD

I don’t understand. He refused the approaches, didn’t he?

He’s required to report them.

Even more interesting is how the ICC found out. What happened? Did the Booky dob him in?

sarahs mum said:

dv said:

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has vowed to outlaw the “indulgent and selfish” practices of environmental groups who campaign against Australian businesses that work with companies and industries they are opposed to, such as coal.

Key points:

At a lunchtime speech to the Queensland Resources Council on Friday, obtained by the ABC, Mr Morrison will argue that so-called “secondary boycotts” can have serious consequences for the Australian economy.

“Environmental groups are targeting businesses and firms who provide goods or services to firms they don’t like, especially in the resources sector,” a copy of his speech says.

“They are targeting businesses of all sizes, including small businesses, like contracting businesses in regional Queensland.

—-

Uh, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has vowed to outlaw the “indulgent and selfish” practices of environmental groups who campaign against Australian businesses that work with companies and industries they are opposed to, such as coal.

Key points:

The Prime Minister will give a speech in Brisbane on Friday, saying the Coalition is looking at ways to prevent boycotts from spreading to other sectors
Mr Morrison will also argue the right to protest “does not mean there is an unlimited licence to disrupts people’s lives”
His speech will then reaffirm his Government’s commitment to jobs in traditional industries
At a lunchtime speech to the Queensland Resources Council on Friday, obtained by the ABC, Mr Morrison will argue that so-called “secondary boycotts” can have serious consequences for the Australian economy.

“Environmental groups are targeting businesses and firms who provide goods or services to firms they don’t like, especially in the resources sector,” a copy of his speech says.

“They are targeting businesses of all sizes, including small businesses, like contracting businesses in regional Queensland.

“It is a potentially more insidious threat to the Queensland economy and jobs and living standards than a street protest.”
—-

Um, how can you ban consumer boycotts? It is basically someone choosing not to buy something. Are you going to force them to use certain providers??

Mad fucking witches reported a massive troll attack yesterday.

>>>Witches, here’s a quick heads-up that we’ve abandoned our proposed #WitchesForWomen campaign for today, and will re-schedule at a later time.

If you read our pic, you’ll see why. We’ll be talking to Facebook today about what the hell is going on, when we’re doing nothing but undertaking the serious, necessary work of trying to reduce violence against women, and it has this fucking result.

The biggest troll attack we’ve ever experienced took place three days ago. It was so extraordinary the page is still only open in Australia, NZ and the UK, since this was an international attack coming mainly from North and South America, Asia, and Eastern Europe. Simultaneously, we’ve had enormous pressure from several Australian groups of trolls. We know federal government and LNP forces are involved, but can’t elaborate on that. It’s been a torrid time.

And we know even discussing this will embolden our #StatusBRO haters and cause them to re-double their efforts to force us to go away. Yet the situation has become so serious our only form of defence is to go public with what’s going on.

Yes, we’ll be transitioning to a website as soon as we can, to keep MFW safe. We can still re-publish from there to other platforms, but they won’t be able to completely nuke us. Yet we don’t want this created by volunteers. There are DDOS risks and other complications, and we need a high level of knowledge. If you run a professional website business and can help, get in touch. We’d love to accept a discounted rate (please!), but need a professional company to do this properly.

And if you otherwise want to help, by far the best thing you can do is support us financially, if you’re able and you don’t already. If MFW adds value to your life and you feel we’re a frontline force in helping women (and minorities), please understand it requires ongoing funds and support to keep going in the face of serious, organised forces who want us – and all women who want a better world – to fail. Our oppressors are monetised and determined. Are we?

Women are dying and being harmed, and we won’t stop although we’re a huge thorn in the sides of those who detest us. And be very clear: this fuckery ONLY happens to women.

We’ll update with more information later. If we do disappear, we’re still on Twitter and advise all witches to follow us there. Thanks for your ongoing enthusiasm and care. We need it.

MFW have now been assured by 245 businesses that they will not advertise in an Alan Jones time slot. A good percentage of those businesses have walked away from 2GB altogether.

ChrispenEvan said:

the workshop

:)

Tidy.

sarahs mum said:

sarahs mum said:

dv said:

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has vowed to outlaw the “indulgent and selfish” practices of environmental groups who campaign against Australian businesses that work with companies and industries they are opposed to, such as coal.

Key points:

At a lunchtime speech to the Queensland Resources Council on Friday, obtained by the ABC, Mr Morrison will argue that so-called “secondary boycotts” can have serious consequences for the Australian economy.

“Environmental groups are targeting businesses and firms who provide goods or services to firms they don’t like, especially in the resources sector,” a copy of his speech says.

“They are targeting businesses of all sizes, including small businesses, like contracting businesses in regional Queensland.

—-

Uh, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has vowed to outlaw the “indulgent and selfish” practices of environmental groups who campaign against Australian businesses that work with companies and industries they are opposed to, such as coal.

Key points:

The Prime Minister will give a speech in Brisbane on Friday, saying the Coalition is looking at ways to prevent boycotts from spreading to other sectors
Mr Morrison will also argue the right to protest “does not mean there is an unlimited licence to disrupts people’s lives”
His speech will then reaffirm his Government’s commitment to jobs in traditional industries
At a lunchtime speech to the Queensland Resources Council on Friday, obtained by the ABC, Mr Morrison will argue that so-called “secondary boycotts” can have serious consequences for the Australian economy.

“Environmental groups are targeting businesses and firms who provide goods or services to firms they don’t like, especially in the resources sector,” a copy of his speech says.

“They are targeting businesses of all sizes, including small businesses, like contracting businesses in regional Queensland.

“It is a potentially more insidious threat to the Queensland economy and jobs and living standards than a street protest.”
—-

Um, how can you ban consumer boycotts? It is basically someone choosing not to buy something. Are you going to force them to use certain providers??

Mad fucking witches reported a massive troll attack yesterday.

>>>Witches, here’s a quick heads-up that we’ve abandoned our proposed #WitchesForWomen campaign for today, and will re-schedule at a later time.

If you read our pic, you’ll see why. We’ll be talking to Facebook today about what the hell is going on, when we’re doing nothing but undertaking the serious, necessary work of trying to reduce violence against women, and it has this fucking result.

The biggest troll attack we’ve ever experienced took place three days ago. It was so extraordinary the page is still only open in Australia, NZ and the UK, since this was an international attack coming mainly from North and South America, Asia, and Eastern Europe. Simultaneously, we’ve had enormous pressure from several Australian groups of trolls. We know federal government and LNP forces are involved, but can’t elaborate on that. It’s been a torrid time.

And we know even discussing this will embolden our #StatusBRO haters and cause them to re-double their efforts to force us to go away. Yet the situation has become so serious our only form of defence is to go public with what’s going on.

Yes, we’ll be transitioning to a website as soon as we can, to keep MFW safe. We can still re-publish from there to other platforms, but they won’t be able to completely nuke us. Yet we don’t want this created by volunteers. There are DDOS risks and other complications, and we need a high level of knowledge. If you run a professional website business and can help, get in touch. We’d love to accept a discounted rate (please!), but need a professional company to do this properly.

And if you otherwise want to help, by far the best thing you can do is support us financially, if you’re able and you don’t already. If MFW adds value to your life and you feel we’re a frontline force in helping women (and minorities), please understand it requires ongoing funds and support to keep going in the face of serious, organised forces who want us – and all women who want a better world – to fail. Our oppressors are monetised and determined. Are we?

Women are dying and being harmed, and we won’t stop although we’re a huge thorn in the sides of those who detest us. And be very clear: this fuckery ONLY happens to women.

We’ll update with more information later. If we do disappear, we’re still on Twitter and advise all witches to follow us there. Thanks for your ongoing enthusiasm and care. We need it.

MFW have now been assured by 245 businesses that they will not advertise in an Alan Jones time slot. A good percentage of those businesses have walked away from 2GB altogether.

So is that what all the aggression is about? Because they are anti-Jones?

sarahs mum said:

ChrispenEvan said:

the workshop

:)

Tidy.

just did it. I vacuum the workshop more often than the house.

:-)

The Rev Dodgson said:

sarahs mum said:

sarahs mum said:

Mad fucking witches reported a massive troll attack yesterday.

>>>Witches, here’s a quick heads-up that we’ve abandoned our proposed #WitchesForWomen campaign for today, and will re-schedule at a later time.

If you read our pic, you’ll see why. We’ll be talking to Facebook today about what the hell is going on, when we’re doing nothing but undertaking the serious, necessary work of trying to reduce violence against women, and it has this fucking result.

The biggest troll attack we’ve ever experienced took place three days ago. It was so extraordinary the page is still only open in Australia, NZ and the UK, since this was an international attack coming mainly from North and South America, Asia, and Eastern Europe. Simultaneously, we’ve had enormous pressure from several Australian groups of trolls. We know federal government and LNP forces are involved, but can’t elaborate on that. It’s been a torrid time.

And we know even discussing this will embolden our #StatusBRO haters and cause them to re-double their efforts to force us to go away. Yet the situation has become so serious our only form of defence is to go public with what’s going on.

Yes, we’ll be transitioning to a website as soon as we can, to keep MFW safe. We can still re-publish from there to other platforms, but they won’t be able to completely nuke us. Yet we don’t want this created by volunteers. There are DDOS risks and other complications, and we need a high level of knowledge. If you run a professional website business and can help, get in touch. We’d love to accept a discounted rate (please!), but need a professional company to do this properly.

And if you otherwise want to help, by far the best thing you can do is support us financially, if you’re able and you don’t already. If MFW adds value to your life and you feel we’re a frontline force in helping women (and minorities), please understand it requires ongoing funds and support to keep going in the face of serious, organised forces who want us – and all women who want a better world – to fail. Our oppressors are monetised and determined. Are we?

Women are dying and being harmed, and we won’t stop although we’re a huge thorn in the sides of those who detest us. And be very clear: this fuckery ONLY happens to women.

We’ll update with more information later. If we do disappear, we’re still on Twitter and advise all witches to follow us there. Thanks for your ongoing enthusiasm and care. We need it.

MFW have now been assured by 245 businesses that they will not advertise in an Alan Jones time slot. A good percentage of those businesses have walked away from 2GB altogether.

So is that what all the aggression is about? Because they are anti-Jones?

That and pissing off delicate males.

sarahs mum said:

ChrispenEvan said:

the workshop

:)

Tidy.

Very! Can’t see a half-finished job anywhere.

ChrispenEvan said:

also pine to me never looks good with a finish.

I’m just finishing off a tall, narrow table, of a type you might find in a hallway. It’s a bit rough and ready, made from pallet timber, meant for an office to have something on which to sit the coffee maker and sandwich toaster.

It has three coats of clear varnish on the top, which haven’t greatly coloured the blondeness of the timber. I think i’ll give it another two coats, for coffee/food spill protection

The Rev Dodgson said:

sarahs mum said:

sarahs mum said:

Mad fucking witches reported a massive troll attack yesterday.

>>>Witches, here’s a quick heads-up that we’ve abandoned our proposed #WitchesForWomen campaign for today, and will re-schedule at a later time.

If you read our pic, you’ll see why. We’ll be talking to Facebook today about what the hell is going on, when we’re doing nothing but undertaking the serious, necessary work of trying to reduce violence against women, and it has this fucking result.

The biggest troll attack we’ve ever experienced took place three days ago. It was so extraordinary the page is still only open in Australia, NZ and the UK, since this was an international attack coming mainly from North and South America, Asia, and Eastern Europe. Simultaneously, we’ve had enormous pressure from several Australian groups of trolls. We know federal government and LNP forces are involved, but can’t elaborate on that. It’s been a torrid time.

And we know even discussing this will embolden our #StatusBRO haters and cause them to re-double their efforts to force us to go away. Yet the situation has become so serious our only form of defence is to go public with what’s going on.

Yes, we’ll be transitioning to a website as soon as we can, to keep MFW safe. We can still re-publish from there to other platforms, but they won’t be able to completely nuke us. Yet we don’t want this created by volunteers. There are DDOS risks and other complications, and we need a high level of knowledge. If you run a professional website business and can help, get in touch. We’d love to accept a discounted rate (please!), but need a professional company to do this properly.

And if you otherwise want to help, by far the best thing you can do is support us financially, if you’re able and you don’t already. If MFW adds value to your life and you feel we’re a frontline force in helping women (and minorities), please understand it requires ongoing funds and support to keep going in the face of serious, organised forces who want us – and all women who want a better world – to fail. Our oppressors are monetised and determined. Are we?

Women are dying and being harmed, and we won’t stop although we’re a huge thorn in the sides of those who detest us. And be very clear: this fuckery ONLY happens to women.

We’ll update with more information later. If we do disappear, we’re still on Twitter and advise all witches to follow us there. Thanks for your ongoing enthusiasm and care. We need it.

MFW have now been assured by 245 businesses that they will not advertise in an Alan Jones time slot. A good percentage of those businesses have walked away from 2GB altogether.

So is that what all the aggression is about? Because they are anti-Jones?

Because it is working, just like democracy is supposed to. But it appears that our once reasonably democratic country (apart from that Whitlam thing and the not letting First Nation people vote or own land thing and a few more) needs a bit less of it.

captain_spalding said:

ChrispenEvan said:

also pine to me never looks good with a finish.

I’m just finishing off a tall, narrow table, of a type you might find in a hallway. It’s a bit rough and ready, made from pallet timber, meant for an office to have something on which to sit the coffee maker and sandwich toaster.

It has three coats of clear varnish on the top, which haven’t greatly coloured the blondeness of the timber. I think i’ll give it another two coats, for coffee/food spill protection

the desk i sit at, atm, is ex pallets. it would be around 25 years old now.

The Rev Dodgson said:

sarahs mum said:

sarahs mum said:

Mad fucking witches reported a massive troll attack yesterday.

>>>Witches, here’s a quick heads-up that we’ve abandoned our proposed #WitchesForWomen campaign for today, and will re-schedule at a later time.

If you read our pic, you’ll see why. We’ll be talking to Facebook today about what the hell is going on, when we’re doing nothing but undertaking the serious, necessary work of trying to reduce violence against women, and it has this fucking result.

The biggest troll attack we’ve ever experienced took place three days ago. It was so extraordinary the page is still only open in Australia, NZ and the UK, since this was an international attack coming mainly from North and South America, Asia, and Eastern Europe. Simultaneously, we’ve had enormous pressure from several Australian groups of trolls. We know federal government and LNP forces are involved, but can’t elaborate on that. It’s been a torrid time.

And we know even discussing this will embolden our #StatusBRO haters and cause them to re-double their efforts to force us to go away. Yet the situation has become so serious our only form of defence is to go public with what’s going on.

Yes, we’ll be transitioning to a website as soon as we can, to keep MFW safe. We can still re-publish from there to other platforms, but they won’t be able to completely nuke us. Yet we don’t want this created by volunteers. There are DDOS risks and other complications, and we need a high level of knowledge. If you run a professional website business and can help, get in touch. We’d love to accept a discounted rate (please!), but need a professional company to do this properly.

And if you otherwise want to help, by far the best thing you can do is support us financially, if you’re able and you don’t already. If MFW adds value to your life and you feel we’re a frontline force in helping women (and minorities), please understand it requires ongoing funds and support to keep going in the face of serious, organised forces who want us – and all women who want a better world – to fail. Our oppressors are monetised and determined. Are we?

Women are dying and being harmed, and we won’t stop although we’re a huge thorn in the sides of those who detest us. And be very clear: this fuckery ONLY happens to women.

We’ll update with more information later. If we do disappear, we’re still on Twitter and advise all witches to follow us there. Thanks for your ongoing enthusiasm and care. We need it.

MFW have now been assured by 245 businesses that they will not advertise in an Alan Jones time slot. A good percentage of those businesses have walked away from 2GB altogether.

So is that what all the aggression is about? Because they are anti-Jones?

They are against Jones whipping up race hatred(Cronulla riots) and calling for violence against women.

Rule 303 said:

sarahs mum said:

ChrispenEvan said:

the workshop

:)

Tidy.

Very! Can’t see a half-finished job anywhere.

I know!

just looking at timber sellers. need some sheoak boards. maybe some blackbutt. have heaps of jarrah

captain_spalding said:

ChrispenEvan said:

also pine to me never looks good with a finish.

I’m just finishing off a tall, narrow table, of a type you might find in a hallway. It’s a bit rough and ready, made from pallet timber, meant for an office to have something on which to sit the coffee maker and sandwich toaster.

It has three coats of clear varnish on the top, which haven’t greatly coloured the blondeness of the timber. I think i’ll give it another two coats, for coffee/food spill protection

Very elegant.

But if we had a half decent PM we would be hearing him call out comments to ‘shove a sock’ down the throat of the NZ PM way before we heard a women’s group do it.

buffy said:

dv said:

Shakib al-Hasan banned from all cricket for two years for failing to report approaches from a bookmaker

Bangladesh captain Shakib al-Hasan has been banned from all cricket for two years, with one year suspended, after the all-rounder was found to have breached the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) anti-corruption code.

The ICC said Shakib, a prolific run-scorer and the top all-rounder in the ICC’s one-day international rankings, had accepted three charges of failing to report “approaches he received to engage in corrupt conduct”.

The ICC said in its statement that the player did not report two approaches he received during a tri-series involving Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe in January 2018 and one more over a 2018 Indian Premier League match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kings XI Punjab.

“I am obviously extremely sad to have been banned from the game I love,” Shakib said.

“I completely accept my sanction for not reporting the approaches.

“Like the majority of players and fans around the world, I want cricket to be a corruption free sport and I am looking forward to working with the ICC ACU (Anti-Corruption Unit) team to support their education program and ensure young players don’t make the same mistake I did.”

ICC head of integrity Alex Marshall said Shakib should have known better.

“Shakib al-Hasan is a highly experienced international cricketer. He has attended many education sessions and knows his obligations under the Code. He should have reported each of these approaches,” he said.

“Shakib has accepted his errors and cooperated fully with the investigation. He has offered to assist the integrity unit in future education, to help younger players to learn from his mistakes. I am happy to accept this offer.”

—-

FMD

I don’t understand. He refused the approaches, didn’t he?

Yes. There’s no indication that he engaged in any corrupt conduct.
It seems very harsh. Rules are rules I guess. That’s the best allrounder in the World MIA for 2 years.

Speedy said:

captain_spalding said:

ChrispenEvan said:

also pine to me never looks good with a finish.

I’m just finishing off a tall, narrow table, of a type you might find in a hallway. It’s a bit rough and ready, made from pallet timber, meant for an office to have something on which to sit the coffee maker and sandwich toaster.

It has three coats of clear varnish on the top, which haven’t greatly coloured the blondeness of the timber. I think i’ll give it another two coats, for coffee/food spill protection

Very elegant.

Not up close it isn’t. :)

The Rev Dodgson said:

dv said:

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has vowed to outlaw the “indulgent and selfish” practices of environmental groups who campaign against Australian businesses that work with companies and industries they are opposed to, such as coal.

Key points:

At a lunchtime speech to the Queensland Resources Council on Friday, obtained by the ABC, Mr Morrison will argue that so-called “secondary boycotts” can have serious consequences for the Australian economy.

“Environmental groups are targeting businesses and firms who provide goods or services to firms they don’t like, especially in the resources sector,” a copy of his speech says.

“They are targeting businesses of all sizes, including small businesses, like contracting businesses in regional Queensland.

—-

Uh, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has vowed to outlaw the “indulgent and selfish” practices of environmental groups who campaign against Australian businesses that work with companies and industries they are opposed to, such as coal.

Key points:

The Prime Minister will give a speech in Brisbane on Friday, saying the Coalition is looking at ways to prevent boycotts from spreading to other sectors
Mr Morrison will also argue the right to protest “does not mean there is an unlimited licence to disrupts people’s lives”
His speech will then reaffirm his Government’s commitment to jobs in traditional industries
At a lunchtime speech to the Queensland Resources Council on Friday, obtained by the ABC, Mr Morrison will argue that so-called “secondary boycotts” can have serious consequences for the Australian economy.

“Environmental groups are targeting businesses and firms who provide goods or services to firms they don’t like, especially in the resources sector,” a copy of his speech says.

“They are targeting businesses of all sizes, including small businesses, like contracting businesses in regional Queensland.

“It is a potentially more insidious threat to the Queensland economy and jobs and living standards than a street protest.”
—-

Um, how can you ban consumer boycotts? It is basically someone choosing not to buy something. Are you going to force them to use certain providers??

Presumably he intends to legislate about what people can suggest other people do, rather than what they choose to do themselves.

It’s a ridiculous restriction on individual rights either way of course.

What a fucking bozo.

And how are these boycotts “selfish”?

ChrispenEvan said:

Rule 303 said:

Very! Can’t see a half-finished job anywhere.

I know!

just looking at timber sellers. need some sheoak boards. maybe some blackbutt. have heaps of jarrah

Yeah yeah, rub it in.

We can’t get Jarrah for love or money over this side.

Honestly who the hell votes for these dingdongs. “Gays are going to burn” is protected speech but “Hey, don’t shop there” isn’t.

Morgan Aeromax

Tamb said:

buffy said:

Now I’ve caught up. I should actually think about writing the Penshurst Palaver for this year. Which is what I was going to do before, but I went out to chat to Robbie and be the tap monitor so he could flush the gutters without having to climb up and down the ladder to turn the tap on and off. But he’s finished that bit. And it’s a bit burny out there for those of us who haven’t been here 40,000 years.

I now use a leaf blower to clean the gutters. Only takes about 10 minutes to clear them all.

That’s what Mr Speedy does. He was using an electric blower though and started complaining that having the cord was a tripping hazard on the roof. He wanted a new petrol one, but I can’t stand the smell of the mower when it passes the windows of the house, even when they’re closed, so I convinced him to buy one of these. He hasn’t used it yet.

Rule 303 said:

ChrispenEvan said:

Rule 303 said:

Very! Can’t see a half-finished job anywhere.

I know!

just looking at timber sellers. need some sheoak boards. maybe some blackbutt. have heaps of jarrah

Yeah yeah, rub it in.

We can’t get Jarrah for love or money over this side.

You’d better buy my Mum’s house when my brothers decide they can part with it. Or talk to the developer who buys it and will undoubtedly bulldoze it. The floors are Australian Oak (I think that’s E. regnans, Mountain Ash) and the “back verandah”, which is actually a room, not a verandah, is floored with jarrah. The main house was done in 1955ish and the “verandah” bit must have been done in the mid 1960s, I think.

Rule 303 said:

ChrispenEvan said:

Rule 303 said:

Very! Can’t see a half-finished job anywhere.

I know!

just looking at timber sellers. need some sheoak boards. maybe some blackbutt. have heaps of jarrah

Yeah yeah, rub it in.

We can’t get Jarrah for love or money over this side.

Is there any Jarrah left?

dv said:

Honestly who the hell votes for these dingdongs. “Gays are going to burn” is protected speech but “Hey, don’t shop there” isn’t.

i think the government is worried the the people are taking matters that concern them into their own hands and doing stuff about it.

Morrison is just generating a lot of smoke, to try to conceal the fact that his government has not even tried to do anything or say anything or achieve anything since he returned from the US.

Policy is being dictated from Beijing, with messages that comments on China’s human rights abuses could ‘strain the relationship’, and Huawei ‘warning’ Australia that excluding Huawei will make us ‘an economic backwater’.

Expect some revision of the Huawei ban in the near future.

Speedy said:

Tamb said:

buffy said:

Now I’ve caught up. I should actually think about writing the Penshurst Palaver for this year. Which is what I was going to do before, but I went out to chat to Robbie and be the tap monitor so he could flush the gutters without having to climb up and down the ladder to turn the tap on and off. But he’s finished that bit. And it’s a bit burny out there for those of us who haven’t been here 40,000 years.

I now use a leaf blower to clean the gutters. Only takes about 10 minutes to clear them all.

That’s what Mr Speedy does. He was using an electric blower though and started complaining that having the cord was a tripping hazard on the roof. He wanted a new petrol one, but I can’t stand the smell of the mower when it passes the windows of the house, even when they’re closed, so I convinced him to buy one of these. He hasn’t used it yet.

Mr buffy used to use the leaf blower. It just took Robbie a couple of hours, it had got away from us a bit. He’s booked to come again in January.

Speedy said:

Rule 303 said:

ChrispenEvan said:

I know!

just looking at timber sellers. need some sheoak boards. maybe some blackbutt. have heaps of jarrah

Yeah yeah, rub it in.

We can’t get Jarrah for love or money over this side.

Is there any Jarrah left?

heaps.

Speedy said:

Rule 303 said:

ChrispenEvan said:

I know!

just looking at timber sellers. need some sheoak boards. maybe some blackbutt. have heaps of jarrah

Yeah yeah, rub it in.

We can’t get Jarrah for love or money over this side.

Is there any Jarrah left?

No, I have the rest of it for desk lamps.

ChrispenEvan said:

dv said:

Honestly who the hell votes for these dingdongs. “Gays are going to burn” is protected speech but “Hey, don’t shop there” isn’t.

i think the government is worried the the people are taking matters that concern them into their own hands and doing stuff about it.

And there’s nothing more anathematic to this government than ‘doing something’.

We are planning a trip in which we’ll see 13 countries in 14 days … in fairness some of them are pretty small countries.

The roses are opening a bit early this year. Many years, but not all, we don’t get roses open until after Melbourne cup day. Have a bunch of roses:

I think these are Angel Face and Goldbunny

……..

I think this one might be Princesse de Monaco, but it was in the garden at Casterton when we bought the place so I had to guess an ID on it. It’s very pretty, and it grows well from cuttings.
………

The one on the left here was in the Penshurst garden when we bought the house, so I don’t know what it is. The one on the right is a cutting grown clone of it. It’s a very prolific repeat flowerer and has good perfume.
………

ChrispenEvan said:

Speedy said:

Rule 303 said:

Yeah yeah, rub it in.

We can’t get Jarrah for love or money over this side.

Is there any Jarrah left?

heaps.

I heard that the Jarrah forest surrounding one of the mines in WA (Karara maybe, that Mr Speedy visited) was the last stand of it.

dv said:

Honestly who the hell votes for these dingdongs. “Gays are going to burn” is protected speech but “Hey, don’t shop there” isn’t.

Enough to get one up in arms.

dv said:

We are planning a trip in which we’ll see 13 countries in 14 days … in fairness some of them are pretty small countries.

dv’s European Vacation

buffy said:

The roses are opening a bit early this year. Many years, but not all, we don’t get roses open until after Melbourne cup day. Have a bunch of roses:

I think these are Angel Face and Goldbunny

……..

I think this one might be Princesse de Monaco, but it was in the garden at Casterton when we bought the place so I had to guess an ID on it. It’s very pretty, and it grows well from cuttings.
………

The one on the left here was in the Penshurst garden when we bought the house, so I don’t know what it is. The one on the right is a cutting grown clone of it. It’s a very prolific repeat flowerer and has good perfume.
………

:)

dv said:

We are planning a trip in which we’ll see 13 countries in 14 days … in fairness some of them are pretty small countries.

My sister is doing 5 x Stans next year.

And my favorite iris is out now too. I think I must like white flowers with coloured edges or something.

…….

Speedy said:

dv said:

We are planning a trip in which we’ll see 13 countries in 14 days … in fairness some of them are pretty small countries.

dv’s European Vacation

or Caribbean and Central America perhaps?

And in other news, I have just signed away my optometry registration. From the end of this month I cannot use the protected title of “optometrist”. That’s 38 years I was registered.

:)

sarahs mum said:

dv said:

We are planning a trip in which we’ll see 13 countries in 14 days … in fairness some of them are pretty small countries.

My sister is doing 5 x Stans next year.

why not make it 7

buffy said:

Rule 303 said:

ChrispenEvan said:

I know!

just looking at timber sellers. need some sheoak boards. maybe some blackbutt. have heaps of jarrah

Yeah yeah, rub it in.

We can’t get Jarrah for love or money over this side.

You’d better buy my Mum’s house when my brothers decide they can part with it. Or talk to the developer who buys it and will undoubtedly bulldoze it. The floors are Australian Oak (I think that’s E. regnans, Mountain Ash) and the “back verandah”, which is actually a room, not a verandah, is floored with jarrah. The main house was done in 1955ish and the “verandah” bit must have been done in the mid 1960s, I think.

Yeah wow. It’s amazing the distances people will carry straight timber to make floors with.

dv said:

buffy said:

dv said:

Shakib al-Hasan banned from all cricket for two years for failing to report approaches from a bookmaker

Bangladesh captain Shakib al-Hasan has been banned from all cricket for two years, with one year suspended, after the all-rounder was found to have breached the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) anti-corruption code.

The ICC said Shakib, a prolific run-scorer and the top all-rounder in the ICC’s one-day international rankings, had accepted three charges of failing to report “approaches he received to engage in corrupt conduct”.

The ICC said in its statement that the player did not report two approaches he received during a tri-series involving Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe in January 2018 and one more over a 2018 Indian Premier League match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kings XI Punjab.

“I am obviously extremely sad to have been banned from the game I love,” Shakib said.

“I completely accept my sanction for not reporting the approaches.

“Like the majority of players and fans around the world, I want cricket to be a corruption free sport and I am looking forward to working with the ICC ACU (Anti-Corruption Unit) team to support their education program and ensure young players don’t make the same mistake I did.”

ICC head of integrity Alex Marshall said Shakib should have known better.

“Shakib al-Hasan is a highly experienced international cricketer. He has attended many education sessions and knows his obligations under the Code. He should have reported each of these approaches,” he said.

“Shakib has accepted his errors and cooperated fully with the investigation. He has offered to assist the integrity unit in future education, to help younger players to learn from his mistakes. I am happy to accept this offer.”

—-

FMD

I don’t understand. He refused the approaches, didn’t he?

Yes. There’s no indication that he engaged in any corrupt conduct.
It seems very harsh. Rules are rules I guess. That’s the best allrounder in the World MIA for 2 years.

Michael Vaughan, IIRC, has come out and stated that he got off lightly. It is drilled into the players that they must report any approach.

Speedy said:

Rule 303 said:

ChrispenEvan said:

I know!

just looking at timber sellers. need some sheoak boards. maybe some blackbutt. have heaps of jarrah

Yeah yeah, rub it in.

We can’t get Jarrah for love or money over this side.

Is there any Jarrah left?

I believe Wesfarmers (the people who own Bunnings) own all the commercial stands.

Rule 303 said:

I believe Wesfarmers (the people who own Bunnings) own all the commercial stands.

Jarrah has been privatised.

captain_spalding said:

ChrispenEvan said:

dv said:

Honestly who the hell votes for these dingdongs. “Gays are going to burn” is protected speech but “Hey, don’t shop there” isn’t.

i think the government is worried the the people are taking matters that concern them into their own hands and doing stuff about it.

And there’s nothing more anathematic to this government than ‘doing something’.

But if they did something then the leader of the opposition, err whatshisname, would be bound to have to do something as well. Can’t have that.

dv said:

We are planning a trip in which we’ll see 13 countries in 14 days … in fairness some of them are pretty small countries.

You’ll be able to call it the Jeglag Tour.

You might remember that MrsRule and I did Aus-NZ-US-GB-SA-Aus in 20 days about 15 years ago. The whole thing was just a blur of stumbling jetlagged from the airport to the hotel and back.

dv said:

sarahs mum said:

dv said:

We are planning a trip in which we’ll see 13 countries in 14 days … in fairness some of them are pretty small countries.

My sister is doing 5 x Stans next year.

why not make it 7

I don’t know. Maybe she is saving a couple for the next holiday.

buffy said:

And in other news, I have just signed away my optometry registration. From the end of this month I cannot use the protected title of “optometrist”. That’s 38 years I was registered.

:)

That sounds like a life well lived.

:-)

Rule 303 said:

dv said:

We are planning a trip in which we’ll see 13 countries in 14 days … in fairness some of them are pretty small countries.

You’ll be able to call it the Jeglag Tour.

You might remember that MrsRule and I did Aus-NZ-US-GB-SA-Aus in 20 days about 15 years ago. The whole thing was just a blur of stumbling jetlagged from the airport to the hotel and back.

Well that sounds a bit nuts. Our countries will be crammed into a space about the size of NSW.

I don’t seem to be doing much today. I wrote 11 patient reports and delivered them. I ordered a book at the bookshop. I went to the insurance broker’s office and apologized for not getting the papers to them that my brother is faffing around about signing for Mum. I did the old fashioned thing and went into the bank branch to draw some cash out and made sure I had $1 and $2 coins for the cafe (there is no bank in town except the post office, so if I’m in Hamilton it’s no skin off my nose to get $50 or so of gold coins). I’ve chatted with Robbie while he sat on the roof cleaning the gutters. I cleaned out some of the bird water dishes.

But it’s humid and a bit gusty and unpleasant. Can’t really do gardening, I’ll burn to a crisp and sweat like a pig. So I’m reading you lot, fiddling with pictures and considering writing the Christmas letter.

captain_spalding said:

Rule 303 said:

I believe Wesfarmers (the people who own Bunnings) own all the commercial stands.

Jarrah has been privatised.

Is that different to Wesfarmers owning it all?

And I changed computers to watch the Jimmy Kimmel thing and forgot Mr buffy was logged in here.

Again…

dv said:

Rule 303 said:

dv said:

We are planning a trip in which we’ll see 13 countries in 14 days … in fairness some of them are pretty small countries.

You’ll be able to call it the Jeglag Tour.

You might remember that MrsRule and I did Aus-NZ-US-GB-SA-Aus in 20 days about 15 years ago. The whole thing was just a blur of stumbling jetlagged from the airport to the hotel and back.

Well that sounds a bit nuts. Our countries will be crammed into a space about the size of NSW.

It was, but we had to go rafting and skydiving and bungee jumping and shark diving and fighter plane flying and such…

Automated lawn movers could come in small ratio car designs.

Tau.Neutrino said:

Automated lawn movers could come in small ratio car designs.

How many people move their lawns often enough to justify an automated lawn mover?

sibeen said:

captain_spalding said:

ChrispenEvan said:

i think the government is worried the the people are taking matters that concern them into their own hands and doing stuff about it.

And there’s nothing more anathematic to this government than ‘doing something’.

But if they did something then the leader of the opposition, err whatshisname, would be bound to have to do something as well. Can’t have that.

Oh, gosh, you’re right. One precipitate move on either side of the House, and it could trigger a whole avalanche of activity.

It could lead to something akin to this:

What sort of country would we have, if government became an active force?

Rule 303 said:

buffy said:

And in other news, I have just signed away my optometry registration. From the end of this month I cannot use the protected title of “optometrist”. That’s 38 years I was registered.

:)

That sounds like a life well lived.

:-)

:)

The Rev Dodgson said:

Tau.Neutrino said:

Automated lawn movers could come in small ratio car designs.

How many people move their lawns often enough to justify an automated lawn mover?

Only for very busy people or very lazy people I think.

Some like to stay fit and get some fresh air.

Tau.Neutrino said:

The Rev Dodgson said:

Tau.Neutrino said:

Automated lawn movers could come in small ratio car designs.

How many people move their lawns often enough to justify an automated lawn mover?

Only for very busy people or very lazy people I think.

Some like to stay fit and get some fresh air.

Although, if there was a way to convince my lawn to grow this tall and no taller, in every area, i’d sign up for it asap.

If it rained enough to make grass grow, that is.

“This type, the alpine dingo, unfortunately shares the eastern seaboard areas … where 80 per cent of the Australian population lives,” Ms Watson said.

“So not only is the habitat of the alpine dingo dwindling to nothing, but our persecution of this animal — because it sadly looks like a dog — has pushed this beautiful alpine dingo very close to extinction.”

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-11-01/alpine-dingo-dropped-by-eagle-into-victorian-yard/11657972

Is she suggesting that the Dingo isn’t a dog?

sibeen said:

“This type, the alpine dingo, unfortunately shares the eastern seaboard areas … where 80 per cent of the Australian population lives,” Ms Watson said.

“So not only is the habitat of the alpine dingo dwindling to nothing, but our persecution of this animal — because it sadly looks like a dog — has pushed this beautiful alpine dingo very close to extinction.”

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-11-01/alpine-dingo-dropped-by-eagle-into-victorian-yard/11657972

Is she suggesting that the Dingo isn’t a dog?

Yes.

captain_spalding said:

Tau.Neutrino said:

The Rev Dodgson said:

How many people move their lawns often enough to justify an automated lawn mover?

Only for very busy people or very lazy people I think.

Some like to stay fit and get some fresh air.

Although, if there was a way to convince my lawn to grow this tall and no taller, in every area, i’d sign up for it asap.

If it rained enough to make grass grow, that is.

Designer grass?

Genetically-Modified Grass Doesn’t Need Mowing
http://discovermagazine.com/2006/jul/nomow

Grass That Does Not Require Mowing
https://homeguides.sfgate.com/grass-not-require-mowing-52979.html

Rule 303 said:

Speedy said:

Rule 303 said:

Yeah yeah, rub it in.

We can’t get Jarrah for love or money over this side.

Is there any Jarrah left?

I believe Wesfarmers (the people who own Bunnings) own all the commercial stands.

a lot is cut from private coupes.

I need someone to tell me why the base of my Magnifier desk lamp usually runs at about 50°?

Looks similar to this.

Tau.Neutrino said:

captain_spalding said:

Tau.Neutrino said:

Only for very busy people or very lazy people I think.

Some like to stay fit and get some fresh air.

Although, if there was a way to convince my lawn to grow this tall and no taller, in every area, i’d sign up for it asap.

If it rained enough to make grass grow, that is.

Designer grass?

Genetically-Modified Grass Doesn’t Need Mowing
http://discovermagazine.com/2006/jul/nomow

Grass That Does Not Require Mowing
https://homeguides.sfgate.com/grass-not-require-mowing-52979.html

But how often do you need to move these lawns that don’t need mowing?

party_pants said:

sibeen said:

“This type, the alpine dingo, unfortunately shares the eastern seaboard areas … where 80 per cent of the Australian population lives,” Ms Watson said.

“So not only is the habitat of the alpine dingo dwindling to nothing, but our persecution of this animal — because it sadly looks like a dog — has pushed this beautiful alpine dingo very close to extinction.”

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-11-01/alpine-dingo-dropped-by-eagle-into-victorian-yard/11657972

Is she suggesting that the Dingo isn’t a dog?

Yes.

I think she’s wrong.

sibeen said:

“This type, the alpine dingo, unfortunately shares the eastern seaboard areas … where 80 per cent of the Australian population lives,” Ms Watson said.

“So not only is the habitat of the alpine dingo dwindling to nothing, but our persecution of this animal — because it sadly looks like a dog — has pushed this beautiful alpine dingo very close to extinction.”

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-11-01/alpine-dingo-dropped-by-eagle-into-victorian-yard/11657972

Is she suggesting that the Dingo isn’t a dog?

They are both Canis Lupus.

Leunig: “I’m the victim”.

Interestingly he doesn’t mention the criticism from his sister.

https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/aiming-to-stir-the-possum-i-got-engulfed-in-free-floating-hate-20191030-p535rf.html

captain_spalding said:

Tau.Neutrino said:

The Rev Dodgson said:

How many people move their lawns often enough to justify an automated lawn mover?

Only for very busy people or very lazy people I think.

Some like to stay fit and get some fresh air.

Although, if there was a way to convince my lawn to grow this tall and no taller, in every area, i’d sign up for it asap.

If it rained enough to make grass grow, that is.

GMO lawns.

sibeen said:

party_pants said:

sibeen said:

“This type, the alpine dingo, unfortunately shares the eastern seaboard areas … where 80 per cent of the Australian population lives,” Ms Watson said.

“So not only is the habitat of the alpine dingo dwindling to nothing, but our persecution of this animal — because it sadly looks like a dog — has pushed this beautiful alpine dingo very close to extinction.”

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-11-01/alpine-dingo-dropped-by-eagle-into-victorian-yard/11657972

Is she suggesting that the Dingo isn’t a dog?

Yes.

I think she’s wrong.

tell her that not us.

The Rev Dodgson said:

Tau.Neutrino said:

captain_spalding said:

Although, if there was a way to convince my lawn to grow this tall and no taller, in every area, i’d sign up for it asap.

If it rained enough to make grass grow, that is.

Designer grass?

Genetically-Modified Grass Doesn’t Need Mowing
http://discovermagazine.com/2006/jul/nomow

Grass That Does Not Require Mowing
https://homeguides.sfgate.com/grass-not-require-mowing-52979.html

But how often do you need to move these lawns that don’t need mowing?

from
http://discovermagazine.com/2006/jul/nomow

Such dwarf grass would use less water, less fertilizer, stay green longer, and never need mowing. Chory says that as with any genetically modified organism, there is always the concern that the modified genes could leak into the environment, a problem known as gene flow. Even though such dwarf grass shouldn’t be able to make pollen, which should keep it from spreading, companies interested in making it into a product will still have to weed through a complex approval process.

party_pants said:

sibeen said:

“This type, the alpine dingo, unfortunately shares the eastern seaboard areas … where 80 per cent of the Australian population lives,” Ms Watson said.

“So not only is the habitat of the alpine dingo dwindling to nothing, but our persecution of this animal — because it sadly looks like a dog — has pushed this beautiful alpine dingo very close to extinction.”

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-11-01/alpine-dingo-dropped-by-eagle-into-victorian-yard/11657972

Is she suggesting that the Dingo isn’t a dog?

Yes.

Maybe she’s confusing them with thylacines which. IIRC, were not dogs.

Although as the director of the Australian Dingo Foundation, she ought to know better.

ChrispenEvan said:

sibeen said:

party_pants said:

Yes.

I think she’s wrong.

tell her that not us.

She is the director of the Australian Dingo Foundation, you’d think she’d know better.

No mow grasses

https://homeguides.sfgate.com/grass-not-require-mowing-52979.html

Buffalograss

Mondo Grass

Centipedegrass

Seashore Paspalum

No-Mow Commercial Blends

sibeen said:

party_pants said:

sibeen said:

“This type, the alpine dingo, unfortunately shares the eastern seaboard areas … where 80 per cent of the Australian population lives,” Ms Watson said.

“So not only is the habitat of the alpine dingo dwindling to nothing, but our persecution of this animal — because it sadly looks like a dog — has pushed this beautiful alpine dingo very close to extinction.”

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-11-01/alpine-dingo-dropped-by-eagle-into-victorian-yard/11657972

Is she suggesting that the Dingo isn’t a dog?

Yes.

I think she’s wrong.

You could have just stated that instead of asking the question.

I guess from the context she just means “looks like a domestic, non-dingo, dog”.

dv said:

I guess from the context she just means “looks like a domestic, non-dingo, dog”.

“sadly looks like a domestic, non-dingo, dog”.

sibeen said:

ChrispenEvan said:

sibeen said:

I think she’s wrong.

tell her that not us.

She is the director of the Australian Dingo Foundation, you’d think she’d know better.

maybe she was just pointing out that because they just like a dog that people don’t see their true worth. and not that they aren’t dogs just not domesticated ones.

Rule 303 said:

I need someone to tell me why the base of my Magnifier desk lamp usually runs at about 50°?

Looks similar to this.

/uploads/5f3efa3a-09a4-425a-87c8-c99a19136297.jpe

Because the fluoro tube’s ballast is in there.

dv said:

I guess from the context she just means “looks like a domestic, non-dingo, dog”.

i just said that. maybe we don’t jump onto the outrage bus as quickly as others. who shall remain nameless.

ChrispenEvan said:

maybe she was just pointing out that because they just like a dog that people don’t see their true worth. and not that they aren’t dogs just not domesticated ones.

By George, i think he’s got it!

ChrispenEvan said:

dv said:

I guess from the context she just means “looks like a domestic, non-dingo, dog”.

i just said that. maybe we don’t jump onto the outrage bus as quickly as others. who shall remain nameless.

ever more, even unto the tenth generation

Bubblecar said:

Leunig: “I’m the victim”.

Interestingly he doesn’t mention the criticism from his sister.

https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/aiming-to-stir-the-possum-i-got-engulfed-in-free-floating-hate-20191030-p535rf.html

“Aiming to stir the possum, I got engulfed in free-floating hate”

What f’n Possum? There is no Possum that needs stirring there.

Rule 303 said:

I need someone to tell me why the base of my Magnifier desk lamp usually runs at about 50°?

Looks similar to this.

looks pretty straight to me.

party_pants said:

sibeen said:

party_pants said:

Yes.

I think she’s wrong.

You could have just stated that instead of asking the question.

I wanted to ignite some controversy. I wanted us at each others throats.

I’m bored.

ChrispenEvan said:

sibeen said:

ChrispenEvan said:

tell her that not us.

She is the director of the Australian Dingo Foundation, you’d think she’d know better.

maybe she was just pointing out that because they just like a dog that people don’t see their true worth. and not that they aren’t dogs just not domesticated ones.

Something like that. But then people aren’t keen on wild dogs either. We can put up with dangerous snakes and spiders, but wild dogs is a stretch.

Rule 303 said:

Bubblecar said:

Leunig: “I’m the victim”.

Interestingly he doesn’t mention the criticism from his sister.

https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/aiming-to-stir-the-possum-i-got-engulfed-in-free-floating-hate-20191030-p535rf.html

“Aiming to stir the possum, I got engulfed in free-floating hate”

What f’n Possum? There is no Possum that needs stirring there.

If they find the bits of mine that i lost, i’d appreciate a call.

btm said:

Rule 303 said:

I need someone to tell me why the base of my Magnifier desk lamp usually runs at about 50°?

Looks similar to this.

/uploads/5f3efa3a-09a4-425a-87c8-c99a19136297.jpe

Because the fluoro tube’s ballast is in there.

I new someone would say Ballast.

What the hell is it doing that makes so much heat?

sibeen said:

party_pants said:

sibeen said:

I think she’s wrong.

You could have just stated that instead of asking the question.

I wanted to ignite some controversy. I wanted us at each others throats.

I’m bored.

fuck you.

btm said:

Rule 303 said:

I need someone to tell me why the base of my Magnifier desk lamp usually runs at about 50°?

Looks similar to this.

/uploads/5f3efa3a-09a4-425a-87c8-c99a19136297.jpe

Because the fluoro tube’s ballast is in there.

i have the LED variety. i need another one for the other eye.

Rule 303 said:

btm said:

Rule 303 said:

I need someone to tell me why the base of my Magnifier desk lamp usually runs at about 50°?

Looks similar to this.

/uploads/5f3efa3a-09a4-425a-87c8-c99a19136297.jpe

Because the fluoro tube’s ballast is in there.

I new someone would say Ballast.

What the hell is it doing that makes so much heat?

inducting.

party_pants said:

sibeen said:

party_pants said:

You could have just stated that instead of asking the question.

I wanted to ignite some controversy. I wanted us at each others throats.

I’m bored.

fuck you.

and his dog?

ChrispenEvan said:

Rule 303 said:

I need someone to tell me why the base of my Magnifier desk lamp usually runs at about 50°?

Looks similar to this.

looks pretty straight to me.

Stay away from power pools, fella, your eyes are shot.

sibeen said:

ChrispenEvan said:

sibeen said:

I think she’s wrong.

tell her that not us.

She is the director of the Australian Dingo Foundation, you’d think she’d know better.

I think it was declared a different species at some point, considered to be not descended of wolves or dogs

not sure what the most current science says

party_pants said:

We can put up with dangerous snakes and spiders, but wild dogs is a stretch.

Don’t like snakes at all. You want an ‘alien’ species, that’s them.

Wild dogs don’t scare me anywhere near as much as do wild pigs.

“Aiming to stir the possum, I got engulfed in free-floating hate”

Gutless, childless. “I was just prankin’ you, bro!”

ChrispenEvan said:

Rule 303 said:

btm said:

Because the fluoro tube’s ballast is in there.

I new someone would say Ballast.

What the hell is it doing that makes so much heat?

inducting.

I was going to say ‘keeping the lamp on an even keel’.

ChrispenEvan said:

Rule 303 said:

btm said:

Because the fluoro tube’s ballast is in there.

I new someone would say Ballast.

What the hell is it doing that makes so much heat?

inducting.

Oh. Right. Of course. How stupid of me.

ChrispenEvan said:

dv said:

I guess from the context she just means “looks like a domestic, non-dingo, dog”.

i just said that. maybe we don’t jump onto the outrage bus as quickly as others. who shall remain nameless.

That’s why I non-judgementally said that they were both Canis Lupus.

ChrispenEvan said:

party_pants said:

sibeen said:

I wanted to ignite some controversy. I wanted us at each others throats.

I’m bored.

fuck you.

and his dog?

only the dog he rode in on.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Guinea_singing_dog

this is what we need. a fucking singing dog.

Tamb said:

ChrispenEvan said:

dv said:

I guess from the context she just means “looks like a domestic, non-dingo, dog”.

i just said that. maybe we don’t jump onto the outrage bus as quickly as others. who shall remain nameless.

That’s why I non-judgementally said that they were both Canis Lupus.

I let the outrage bus go by. I waited for the confusion bus.

ChrispenEvan said:

party_pants said:

sibeen said:

I wanted to ignite some controversy. I wanted us at each others throats.

I’m bored.

fuck you.

and his dog?

Or dingo?

transition said:

I think it was declared a different species at some point, considered to be not descended of wolves or dogs

There was a report about five years ago to that effect but the author was not a biologist or taxonomist: he was an ecologist. That the dingo is the same species as the dog has never been controversial.

captain_spalding said:

Tamb said:

ChrispenEvan said:

i just said that. maybe we don’t jump onto the outrage bus as quickly as others. who shall remain nameless.

That’s why I non-judgementally said that they were both Canis Lupus.

I let the outrage bus go by. I waited for the confusion bus.

ahh the doubledecker where the stairs were designed by escher?

ChrispenEvan said:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Guinea_singing_dog

this is what we need. a fucking singing dog.

Put it on ‘Australia’s Got Talent’. It’d better just about any of the marketing opportunities who get selected as the ‘winner’.

ChrispenEvan said:

captain_spalding said:

Tamb said:

That’s why I non-judgementally said that they were both Canis Lupus.

I let the outrage bus go by. I waited for the confusion bus.

ahh the doubledecker where the stairs were designed by escher?

and it’s double ended. You can never be sure whether you’re going or coming.

learning stuff

lady’s just educating me about geodes, showing me pictures, very beautiful

now showing lot of pictures of different quartz

captain_spalding said:

ChrispenEvan said:

captain_spalding said:

I let the outrage bus go by. I waited for the confusion bus.

ahh the doubledecker where the stairs were designed by escher?

and it’s double ended. You can never be sure whether you’re going or coming.

Schrodinger’s bus?

transition said:

learning stuff

lady’s just educating me about geodes, showing me pictures, very beautiful

now showing lot of pictures of different quartz

I am stunned you’d not seen geodes

transition said:

learning stuff

lady’s just educating me about geodes, showing me pictures, very beautiful

now showing lot of pictures of different quartz

If you are ever in Atherton: https://crystalcaves.com.au/crack-a-geode-experience/

Tamb said:

captain_spalding said:

ChrispenEvan said:

ahh the doubledecker where the stairs were designed by escher?

and it’s double ended. You can never be sure whether you’re going or coming.

Schrodinger’s bus?

Schrodinger’s bus is useless.

Sure, you can tell how fast it’s going, but if you look to see if you’ve come to your stop, it breaks down.

dv said:

transition said:

learning stuff

lady’s just educating me about geodes, showing me pictures, very beautiful

now showing lot of pictures of different quartz

I am stunned you’d not seen geodes

the rock I live under is just limestone, and I don’t get out much

now i’m learning what a dirge is, of song

learning curve got steeper

she’s puzzling, doing That Life mag’

Is Trump a sociopath?

transition said:

dv said:

transition said:

learning stuff

lady’s just educating me about geodes, showing me pictures, very beautiful

now showing lot of pictures of different quartz

I am stunned you’d not seen geodes

the rock I live under is just limestone, and I don’t get out much

now i’m learning what a dirge is, of song

learning curve got steeper

she’s puzzling, doing That Life mag’

or of music should say

Tau.Neutrino said:

Is Trump a sociopath?

What we called (in pre-PC days) ‘a looney’?

I’d place a small wager on ‘yes’.

captain_spalding said:

Tau.Neutrino said:

Is Trump a sociopath?

What we called (in pre-PC days) ‘a looney’?

I’d place a small wager on ‘yes’.

something of a corporeal vacuum anomaly, but they’ve all been let out now, roaming free, have opinions too, and want to be part of democracy, trying fix that would be like trying to put a fart back in an arse

Tau.Neutrino said:

Is Trump a sociopath?

I don’t really know what that means.

But i would suggest he is just a habitual liar. So habitual he is no longer capable of telling the truth. His instinct is always to lie, embellish, exaggerate, deny etc. Just can’t believe a word he ever says, it is much easier to understand the world that way.

transition said:

captain_spalding said:

Tau.Neutrino said:

Is Trump a sociopath?

What we called (in pre-PC days) ‘a looney’?

I’d place a small wager on ‘yes’.

something of a corporeal vacuum anomaly, but they’ve all been let out now, roaming free, have opinions too, and want to be part of democracy, trying fix that would be like trying to put a fart back in an arse

Yes, the level of entropy from Trump is very high.

Tau.Neutrino said:

transition said:

captain_spalding said:

What we called (in pre-PC days) ‘a looney’?

I’d place a small wager on ‘yes’.

something of a corporeal vacuum anomaly, but they’ve all been let out now, roaming free, have opinions too, and want to be part of democracy, trying fix that would be like trying to put a fart back in an arse

Yes, the level of entropy from Trump is very high.

wasn’t really talking about him, more generalizing

you could start a thread about corporeal vacuum anomalies, and the technical issues of putting a fart back in an arse

The Rev Dodgson said:

Tau.Neutrino said:

captain_spalding said:

Although, if there was a way to convince my lawn to grow this tall and no taller, in every area, i’d sign up for it asap.

If it rained enough to make grass grow, that is.

Designer grass?

Genetically-Modified Grass Doesn’t Need Mowing
http://discovermagazine.com/2006/jul/nomow

Grass That Does Not Require Mowing
https://homeguides.sfgate.com/grass-not-require-mowing-52979.html

But how often do you need to move these lawns that don’t need mowing?

Why are you banging on about moving lawns?

party_pants said:

Tau.Neutrino said:

Is Trump a sociopath?

I don’t really know what that means.

But i would suggest he is just a habitual liar. So habitual he is no longer capable of telling the truth. His instinct is always to lie, embellish, exaggerate, deny etc. Just can’t believe a word he ever says, it is much easier to understand the world that way.

Traits of trump discovered on Media

who likes power and control
likes self promotion using other people
treats people like crap
greedy
arrogant
ignorant
sexist
racist
misogynist
liar
tax avoider
climate change denier
wall builder
contradictory
hypocrite
bully
makes unwanted sexual advances
gropes and grabs women
incites hatred
Vain
pompous
narcissistic
egotistical
obnoxious
megalomaniac
Demagogue
Control Freak
vexed litigator
vindictive
cruel
full of revenge and hatred
Plagiarist
Likes attacking the Free Press
Insults people using the media

transition said:

Tau.Neutrino said:

transition said:

something of a corporeal vacuum anomaly, but they’ve all been let out now, roaming free, have opinions too, and want to be part of democracy, trying fix that would be like trying to put a fart back in an arse

Yes, the level of entropy from Trump is very high.

wasn’t really talking about him, more generalizing

you could start a thread about corporeal vacuum anomalies, and the technical issues of putting a fart back in an arse

make that incorporeal, my genius is stretched today

Tau.Neutrino said:

party_pants said:

Tau.Neutrino said:

Is Trump a sociopath?

I don’t really know what that means.

But i would suggest he is just a habitual liar. So habitual he is no longer capable of telling the truth. His instinct is always to lie, embellish, exaggerate, deny etc. Just can’t believe a word he ever says, it is much easier to understand the world that way.

Traits of trump discovered on Media

who likes power and control
likes self promotion using other people
treats people like crap
greedy
arrogant
ignorant
sexist
racist
misogynist
liar
tax avoider
climate change denier
wall builder
contradictory
hypocrite
bully
makes unwanted sexual advances
gropes and grabs women
incites hatred
Vain
pompous
narcissistic
egotistical
obnoxious
megalomaniac
Demagogue
Control Freak
vexed litigator
vindictive
cruel
full of revenge and hatred
Plagiarist
Likes attacking the Free Press
Insults people using the media

some traits of obsessive compulsive?

Telstra: We blocked 2.9 million scam calls in a month, but they keep coming

https://www.cso.com.au/article/666379/telstra-we-blocked-2-9-million-scam-calls-month-they-keep-coming/

Profile of the Sociopath
https://www.mcafee.cc/Bin/sb.html

This website summarizes some of the common features of descriptions of the behavior of sociopaths.

Glibness and Superficial Charm

Manipulative and Conning
They never recognize the rights of others and see their self-serving behaviors as permissible. They appear to be charming, yet are covertly hostile and domineering, seeing their victim as merely
an instrument to be used. They may dominate and humiliate their victims.

Grandiose Sense of Self
Feels entitled to certain things as “their right.”

Pathological Lying
Has no problem lying coolly and easily and it is almost impossible for them to be truthful on a consistent basis. Can create, and get caught up in, a complex belief about their own powers and
abilities. Extremely convincing and even able to pass lie detector tests.

Lack of Remorse, Shame or Guilt
A deep seated rage, which is split off and repressed, is at their core. Does not see others around them as people, but only as targets and opportunities. Instead of friends, they have victims and
accomplices who end up as victims. The end always justifies the means and they let nothing stand in their way.

Shallow Emotions
When they show what seems to be warmth, joy, love and compassion it is more feigned than experienced and serves an ulterior motive. Outraged by insignificant matters, yet remaining unmoved
and cold by what would upset a normal person. Since they are not genuine, neither are their promises.

Incapacity for Love

Need for Stimulation
Living on the edge. Verbal outbursts and physical punishments are normal. Promiscuity and gambling are common.

Callousness/Lack of Empathy
Unable to empathize with the pain of their victims, having only contempt for others’ feelings of distress and readily taking advantage of them.

Poor Behavioral Controls/Impulsive Nature
Rage and abuse, alternating with small expressions of love and approval produce an addictive cycle for abuser and abused, as well as creating hopelessness in the victim. Believe they are all-
powerful, all-knowing, entitled to every wish, no sense of personal boundaries, no concern for their impact on others.

Early Behavior Problems/Juvenile Delinquency
Usually has a history of behavioral and academic difficulties, yet “gets by” by conning others. Problems in making and keeping friends; aberrant behaviors such as cruelty to people or animals,
stealing, etc.

Irresponsibility/Unreliability
Not concerned about wrecking others’ lives and dreams. Oblivious or indifferent to the devastation they cause. Does not accept blame themselves, but blames others, even for acts they obviously
committed.

Promiscuous Sexual Behavior/Infidelity
Promiscuity, child sexual abuse, rape and sexual acting out of all sorts.

Lack of Realistic Life Plan/Parasitic Lifestyle
Tends to move around a lot or makes all encompassing promises for the future, poor work ethic but exploits others effectively.

Criminal or Entrepreneurial Versatility
Changes their image as needed to avoid prosecution. Changes life story readily.

https://www.betootaadvocate.com/sports/bloke-who-hasnt-had-a-girlfriend-in-a-while-actually-up-to-date-with-the-sheffield-shield

WENDELL HUSSEY | Cadet | CONTACT

A rapidly ageing finance worker in the Old City District named Brad Wilkin is in desperate need of a partner it can be confirmed today.

This comes after the 29-year-old looked like a pig in muck while checking out the Sheffield Scorecard’s this afternoon.

The Betoota Heights resident who has been in a vicious cycle of getting too pissed for his own good on most weekends in what’s amounting to years of rampant hedonism, said he’s ‘bloody stoked at the what the (Queensland) Bulls put up in their first innings.’

“Mate, did you see what happened to the Vics,” he laughed.

“It was only a few weeks ago they were batting against a tennis ball, and today they got skittled for 128. Bloody hell.”

The share-house bachelor then confirmed that he’s really been keeping on top of what’s going on in the Shield.

“Yeah, I’ve been getting around it the last couple of years,” explained the man who keeps promising he’ll get back on the Bumble soon.

“It’s good cricket you know, and hey, while I’m sitting here at this mindless beep bop fucking job, I may as well get fixated on something.”

“Fuck, good to see Usman making some runs as well,” he said before drifting back towards his desktop computer and ending the conversation.

20 Things You Didn’t Know About … Color
http://discovermagazine.com/2017/nov/20-things-you-didnt-know-about—color

Tau.Neutrino said:

20 Things You Didn’t Know About … Color
http://discovermagazine.com/2017/nov/20-things-you-didnt-know-about—color

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We’re sorry, but it appears the page you were trying to load has been either removed or moved to a different location.

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dv said:

Tau.Neutrino said:

20 Things You Didn’t Know About … Color
http://discovermagazine.com/2017/nov/20-things-you-didnt-know-about—color

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We’re sorry, but it appears the page you were trying to load has been either removed or moved to a different location.

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Okay found it but I bet I knew all this stuff

Tau.Neutrino said:

Profile of the Sociopath
https://www.mcafee.cc/Bin/sb.html

This website summarizes some of the common features of descriptions of the behavior of sociopaths.

Glibness and Superficial Charm

Manipulative and Conning
They never recognize the rights of others and see their self-serving behaviors as permissible. They appear to be charming, yet are covertly hostile and domineering, seeing their victim as merely
an instrument to be used. They may dominate and humiliate their victims.

Grandiose Sense of Self
Feels entitled to certain things as “their right.”

Pathological Lying
Has no problem lying coolly and easily and it is almost impossible for them to be truthful on a consistent basis. Can create, and get caught up in, a complex belief about their own powers and
abilities. Extremely convincing and even able to pass lie detector tests.

Lack of Remorse, Shame or Guilt
A deep seated rage, which is split off and repressed, is at their core. Does not see others around them as people, but only as targets and opportunities. Instead of friends, they have victims and
accomplices who end up as victims. The end always justifies the means and they let nothing stand in their way.

Shallow Emotions
When they show what seems to be warmth, joy, love and compassion it is more feigned than experienced and serves an ulterior motive. Outraged by insignificant matters, yet remaining unmoved
and cold by what would upset a normal person. Since they are not genuine, neither are their promises.

Incapacity for Love

Need for Stimulation
Living on the edge. Verbal outbursts and physical punishments are normal. Promiscuity and gambling are common.

Callousness/Lack of Empathy
Unable to empathize with the pain of their victims, having only contempt for others’ feelings of distress and readily taking advantage of them.

Poor Behavioral Controls/Impulsive Nature
Rage and abuse, alternating with small expressions of love and approval produce an addictive cycle for abuser and abused, as well as creating hopelessness in the victim. Believe they are all-
powerful, all-knowing, entitled to every wish, no sense of personal boundaries, no concern for their impact on others.

Early Behavior Problems/Juvenile Delinquency
Usually has a history of behavioral and academic difficulties, yet “gets by” by conning others. Problems in making and keeping friends; aberrant behaviors such as cruelty to people or animals,
stealing, etc.

Irresponsibility/Unreliability
Not concerned about wrecking others’ lives and dreams. Oblivious or indifferent to the devastation they cause. Does not accept blame themselves, but blames others, even for acts they obviously
committed.

Promiscuous Sexual Behavior/Infidelity
Promiscuity, child sexual abuse, rape and sexual acting out of all sorts.

Lack of Realistic Life Plan/Parasitic Lifestyle
Tends to move around a lot or makes all encompassing promises for the future, poor work ethic but exploits others effectively.

Criminal or Entrepreneurial Versatility
Changes their image as needed to avoid prosecution. Changes life story readily.

that’s all very good, but today’s lesson requires you give, in your own words, something original you’ve noticed and apparently thought about of your experience with a sociopath, or even marginal sociopath, that could demonstrate you may understand something of the way a sociopath sees or experiences the world (other people especially) differently to normal.

Tamb said:

sibeen said:

“This type, the alpine dingo, unfortunately shares the eastern seaboard areas … where 80 per cent of the Australian population lives,” Ms Watson said.

“So not only is the habitat of the alpine dingo dwindling to nothing, but our persecution of this animal — because it sadly looks like a dog — has pushed this beautiful alpine dingo very close to extinction.”

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-11-01/alpine-dingo-dropped-by-eagle-into-victorian-yard/11657972

Is she suggesting that the Dingo isn’t a dog?

They are both Canis Lupus.

They are subspecies:

Dingo is Canis lupus dingo

Domestic dog is Canis lupus familiaris

dv said:

Tau.Neutrino said:

20 Things You Didn’t Know About … Color
http://discovermagazine.com/2017/nov/20-things-you-didnt-know-about—color

Page or Resource Not Found
We’re sorry, but it appears the page you were trying to load has been either removed or moved to a different location.

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Try this page I was browsing
http://discovermagazine.com/topics/mind-brain

PermeateFree said:

Tamb said:

sibeen said:

“This type, the alpine dingo, unfortunately shares the eastern seaboard areas … where 80 per cent of the Australian population lives,” Ms Watson said.

“So not only is the habitat of the alpine dingo dwindling to nothing, but our persecution of this animal — because it sadly looks like a dog — has pushed this beautiful alpine dingo very close to extinction.”

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-11-01/alpine-dingo-dropped-by-eagle-into-victorian-yard/11657972

Is she suggesting that the Dingo isn’t a dog?

They are both Canis Lupus.

They are subspecies:

Dingo is Canis lupus dingo

Domestic dog is Canis lupus familiaris

OK. Makes sense. Thanks.
Does it go further? Canis lupus familiaris spaniel cocker.

transition said:

Tau.Neutrino said:

Profile of the Sociopath
https://www.mcafee.cc/Bin/sb.html

This website summarizes some of the common features of descriptions of the behavior of sociopaths.

Glibness and Superficial Charm

Manipulative and Conning
They never recognize the rights of others and see their self-serving behaviors as permissible. They appear to be charming, yet are covertly hostile and domineering, seeing their victim as merely
an instrument to be used. They may dominate and humiliate their victims.

Grandiose Sense of Self
Feels entitled to certain things as “their right.”

Pathological Lying
Has no problem lying coolly and easily and it is almost impossible for them to be truthful on a consistent basis. Can create, and get caught up in, a complex belief about their own powers and
abilities. Extremely convincing and even able to pass lie detector tests.

Lack of Remorse, Shame or Guilt
A deep seated rage, which is split off and repressed, is at their core. Does not see others around them as people, but only as targets and opportunities. Instead of friends, they have victims and
accomplices who end up as victims. The end always justifies the means and they let nothing stand in their way.

Shallow Emotions
When they show what seems to be warmth, joy, love and compassion it is more feigned than experienced and serves an ulterior motive. Outraged by insignificant matters, yet remaining unmoved
and cold by what would upset a normal person. Since they are not genuine, neither are their promises.

Incapacity for Love

Need for Stimulation
Living on the edge. Verbal outbursts and physical punishments are normal. Promiscuity and gambling are common.

Callousness/Lack of Empathy
Unable to empathize with the pain of their victims, having only contempt for others’ feelings of distress and readily taking advantage of them.

Poor Behavioral Controls/Impulsive Nature
Rage and abuse, alternating with small expressions of love and approval produce an addictive cycle for abuser and abused, as well as creating hopelessness in the victim. Believe they are all-
powerful, all-knowing, entitled to every wish, no sense of personal boundaries, no concern for their impact on others.

Early Behavior Problems/Juvenile Delinquency
Usually has a history of behavioral and academic difficulties, yet “gets by” by conning others. Problems in making and keeping friends; aberrant behaviors such as cruelty to people or animals,
stealing, etc.

Irresponsibility/Unreliability
Not concerned about wrecking others’ lives and dreams. Oblivious or indifferent to the devastation they cause. Does not accept blame themselves, but blames others, even for acts they obviously
committed.

Promiscuous Sexual Behavior/Infidelity
Promiscuity, child sexual abuse, rape and sexual acting out of all sorts.

Lack of Realistic Life Plan/Parasitic Lifestyle
Tends to move around a lot or makes all encompassing promises for the future, poor work ethic but exploits others effectively.

Criminal or Entrepreneurial Versatility
Changes their image as needed to avoid prosecution. Changes life story readily.

that’s all very good, but today’s lesson requires you give, in your own words, something original you’ve noticed and apparently thought about of your experience with a sociopath, or even marginal sociopath, that could demonstrate you may understand something of the way a sociopath sees or experiences the world (other people especially) differently to normal.

I’m not a journalist

Tau.Neutrino said:

20 Things You Didn’t Know About … Color
http://discovermagazine.com/2017/nov/20-things-you-didnt-know-about—color

if its copied and pasted into the link field it works

http://discovermagazine.com/2017/nov/20-things-you-didnt-know-about—color

Tamb said:

PermeateFree said:

Tamb said:

They are both Canis Lupus.

They are subspecies:

Dingo is Canis lupus dingo

Domestic dog is Canis lupus familiaris

OK. Makes sense. Thanks.
Does it go further? Canis lupus familiaris spaniel cocker.

Not scientifically.

Back from the shops and relaxing with apple cider and a bunch of big fat American grapes. So I’d better call FNDC.

Hawthorn’s in bloom everywhere. Was thinking of taking my camera but it’s not really photography weather out there, windy and hot as anything.

Hot as the ace of spades, hot as a cut snake on a hot tin roof etc.

A User’s Guide to Rational Thinking
http://discovermagazine.com/2015/july-aug/16-user-guide-rational-thinking

Copy paste link If it goes to another page

PermeateFree said:

Tamb said:

PermeateFree said:

They are subspecies:

Dingo is Canis lupus dingo

Domestic dog is Canis lupus familiaris

OK. Makes sense. Thanks.
Does it go further? Canis lupus familiaris spaniel cocker.

Not scientifically.

It was sort of a real question. How far does the classification go?

In the olden days of course when you went to a country in Europe you got a passport stamp but now of course it is mostly Shengen so all you’ve got to show for going to San Marino is your “I went to San Marino and all I got was the clap” t-shirt.

Tamb said:

PermeateFree said:

Tamb said:

OK. Makes sense. Thanks.
Does it go further? Canis lupus familiaris spaniel cocker.

Not scientifically.

It was sort of a real question. How far does the classification go?

subspecies is the lowest taxonomic rank

Tau.Neutrino said:

Tau.Neutrino said:

20 Things You Didn’t Know About … Color
http://discovermagazine.com/2017/nov/20-things-you-didnt-know-about—color

if its copied and pasted into the link field it works

http://discovermagazine.com/2017/nov/20-things-you-didnt-know-about—color

no it doesn’t.

PermeateFree said:

Tamb said:

sibeen said:

“This type, the alpine dingo, unfortunately shares the eastern seaboard areas … where 80 per cent of the Australian population lives,” Ms Watson said.

“So not only is the habitat of the alpine dingo dwindling to nothing, but our persecution of this animal — because it sadly looks like a dog — has pushed this beautiful alpine dingo very close to extinction.”

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-11-01/alpine-dingo-dropped-by-eagle-into-victorian-yard/11657972

Is she suggesting that the Dingo isn’t a dog?

They are both Canis Lupus.

They are subspecies:

Dingo is Canis lupus dingo

Domestic dog is Canis lupus familiaris

We have had several Canis lupus familiaris ratbaggii over the years.

dv said:

In the olden days of course when you went to a country in Europe you got a passport stamp but now of course it is mostly Shengen so all you’ve got to show for going to San Marino is your “I went to San Marino and all I got was the clap” t-shirt.

After Brexit you’ll be able to get a few more stamps.
Years ago I bought a beer on a train. Paid in Deutsche Marks. Bought another beer & proffered some more DM only to be told that the train had crossed the border & I had to pay in Franks.

dv said:

Tamb said:

PermeateFree said:

Not scientifically.

It was sort of a real question. How far does the classification go?

subspecies is the lowest taxonomic rank

Thank you.

I’m only suggesting Trump might be a sociopath.

Just because he has some traits of a sociopath doesn’t mean he is one.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-11-01/melbourne-weather-turns-wild-but-melbourne-cup-forecast-is-good/11662068

Oh no! The roses at Flemington will be rooned!

Tamb said:

dv said:

In the olden days of course when you went to a country in Europe you got a passport stamp but now of course it is mostly Shengen so all you’ve got to show for going to San Marino is your “I went to San Marino and all I got was the clap” t-shirt.

After Brexit you’ll be able to get a few more stamps.
Years ago I bought a beer on a train. Paid in Deutsche Marks. Bought another beer & proffered some more DM only to be told that the train had crossed the border & I had to pay in Franks.

One day we might be able to buy a beer in Australia and pay with Euros.

party_pants said:

Tamb said:

dv said:

In the olden days of course when you went to a country in Europe you got a passport stamp but now of course it is mostly Shengen so all you’ve got to show for going to San Marino is your “I went to San Marino and all I got was the clap” t-shirt.

After Brexit you’ll be able to get a few more stamps.
Years ago I bought a beer on a train. Paid in Deutsche Marks. Bought another beer & proffered some more DM only to be told that the train had crossed the border & I had to pay in Franks.

One day we might be able to buy a beer in Australia and pay with Euros.

More likely Renminbi.

sarahs mum said:

Tau.Neutrino said:

Tau.Neutrino said:

20 Things You Didn’t Know About … Color
http://discovermagazine.com/2017/nov/20-things-you-didnt-know-about—color

if its copied and pasted into the link field it works

http://discovermagazine.com/2017/nov/20-things-you-didnt-know-about—color

no it doesn’t.

Paste the article name into the search field on their homepage and it should bring it up

20 things you didnt know about color

http://discovermagazine.com/

Tamb said:

dv said:

In the olden days of course when you went to a country in Europe you got a passport stamp but now of course it is mostly Shengen so all you’ve got to show for going to San Marino is your “I went to San Marino and all I got was the clap” t-shirt.

After Brexit you’ll be able to get a few more stamps.
Years ago I bought a beer on a train. Paid in Deutsche Marks. Bought another beer & proffered some more DM only to be told that the train had crossed the border & I had to pay in Franks.

A bloke was telling me he hooked up with a lass in Stuttgart back in the olden days. He said, “That was fantastic! I feel like I owe you something.” She said, “Well, I do accept marks.” He said, “That’s very sporting, I’d say about eight out of ten.”

Ooh, ooh, ooh, I got 9/10 in the news quiz this week. I got the Google question wrong.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-11-01/unlike-brexit,-you-cant-put-off-the-abc-news-quiz/11658210

They must have chosen stuff the forum talked about for the questions…

:)

Tau.Neutrino said:

transition said:

Tau.Neutrino said:

Profile of the Sociopath
https://www.mcafee.cc/Bin/sb.html

This website summarizes some of the common features of descriptions of the behavior of sociopaths.

Glibness and Superficial Charm

Manipulative and Conning
They never recognize the rights of others and see their self-serving behaviors as permissible. They appear to be charming, yet are covertly hostile and domineering, seeing their victim as merely
an instrument to be used. They may dominate and humiliate their victims.

Grandiose Sense of Self
Feels entitled to certain things as “their right.”

Pathological Lying
Has no problem lying coolly and easily and it is almost impossible for them to be truthful on a consistent basis. Can create, and get caught up in, a complex belief about their own powers and
abilities. Extremely convincing and even able to pass lie detector tests.

Lack of Remorse, Shame or Guilt
A deep seated rage, which is split off and repressed, is at their core. Does not see others around them as people, but only as targets and opportunities. Instead of friends, they have victims and
accomplices who end up as victims. The end always justifies the means and they let nothing stand in their way.

Shallow Emotions
When they show what seems to be warmth, joy, love and compassion it is more feigned than experienced and serves an ulterior motive. Outraged by insignificant matters, yet remaining unmoved
and cold by what would upset a normal person. Since they are not genuine, neither are their promises.

Incapacity for Love

Need for Stimulation
Living on the edge. Verbal outbursts and physical punishments are normal. Promiscuity and gambling are common.

Callousness/Lack of Empathy
Unable to empathize with the pain of their victims, having only contempt for others’ feelings of distress and readily taking advantage of them.

Poor Behavioral Controls/Impulsive Nature
Rage and abuse, alternating with small expressions of love and approval produce an addictive cycle for abuser and abused, as well as creating hopelessness in the victim. Believe they are all-
powerful, all-knowing, entitled to every wish, no sense of personal boundaries, no concern for their impact on others.

Early Behavior Problems/Juvenile Delinquency
Usually has a history of behavioral and academic difficulties, yet “gets by” by conning others. Problems in making and keeping friends; aberrant behaviors such as cruelty to people or animals,
stealing, etc.

Irresponsibility/Unreliability
Not concerned about wrecking others’ lives and dreams. Oblivious or indifferent to the devastation they cause. Does not accept blame themselves, but blames others, even for acts they obviously
committed.

Promiscuous Sexual Behavior/Infidelity
Promiscuity, child sexual abuse, rape and sexual acting out of all sorts.

Lack of Realistic Life Plan/Parasitic Lifestyle
Tends to move around a lot or makes all encompassing promises for the future, poor work ethic but exploits others effectively.

Criminal or Entrepreneurial Versatility
Changes their image as needed to avoid prosecution. Changes life story readily.

that’s all very good, but today’s lesson requires you give, in your own words, something original you’ve noticed and apparently thought about of your experience with a sociopath, or even marginal sociopath, that could demonstrate you may understand something of the way a sociopath sees or experiences the world (other people especially) differently to normal.

I’m not a journalist

you’re not averse to some human nature studies though, subject sociopaths certainly, and qualifies, if abnormal psychology interests you then you’d need an idea of the range of normal. If you’ve been studying it a while, good chance you’d have an original idea, string a few words into sentences and convey that

and it’s raining, nice, but annoying if trying to get the crop off

buffy said:

Ooh, ooh, ooh, I got 9/10 in the news quiz this week. I got the Google question wrong.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-11-01/unlike-brexit,-you-cant-put-off-the-abc-news-quiz/11658210

They must have chosen stuff the forum talked about for the questions…

:)

I got 9/10.
I got the Uluru question wrong. Shame.

sarahs mum said:

buffy said:

Ooh, ooh, ooh, I got 9/10 in the news quiz this week. I got the Google question wrong.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-11-01/unlike-brexit,-you-cant-put-off-the-abc-news-quiz/11658210

They must have chosen stuff the forum talked about for the questions…

:)

I got 9/10.
I got the Uluru question wrong. Shame.

Same.

buffy said:

Ooh, ooh, ooh, I got 9/10 in the news quiz this week. I got the Google question wrong.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-11-01/unlike-brexit,-you-cant-put-off-the-abc-news-quiz/11658210

They must have chosen stuff the forum talked about for the questions…

:)

Thanks, I wont do it right now I’ll do it later.

Peak Warming Man said:

buffy said:

Ooh, ooh, ooh, I got 9/10 in the news quiz this week. I got the Google question wrong.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-11-01/unlike-brexit,-you-cant-put-off-the-abc-news-quiz/11658210

They must have chosen stuff the forum talked about for the questions…

:)

Thanks, I wont do it right now I’ll do it later.

I got all the important ones right.

Tamb said:

party_pants said:

Tamb said:

After Brexit you’ll be able to get a few more stamps.
Years ago I bought a beer on a train. Paid in Deutsche Marks. Bought another beer & proffered some more DM only to be told that the train had crossed the border & I had to pay in Franks.

One day we might be able to buy a beer in Australia and pay with Euros.

More likely Renminbi.

When Travel House went bellyup in the early 70’s PWM was trapped in Kuala Lumper, supposed to be an overnight but I was there for a week, don’t know who paid, I didn’t.
Anyway the Aus Gov bailed us out and provided a very old hire plane to take us to London.
It didn’t have much range so we stopped at a lot of countries on the way, we got out at every stop and had a beer.
I remember it was struggling to get over the Alps, it put down in Zagreb but they wouldn’t take aussie dollars at the airport bar so I borrowed some pounds and was given the change in US dollars, I think that was a very expensive beer.

Peak Warming Man said:

Anyway the Aus Gov bailed us out and provided a very old hire plane to take us to London.

And people wonder how people smuggling got started in Malaysia.

I used to carry US dollars, hardly ever anything else.

There isn’t a backwoods shithole in the world that doesn’t take US dollars.

stirfry shortly

captain_spalding said:

I used to carry US dollars, hardly ever anything else.

There isn’t a backwoods shithole in the world that doesn’t take US dollars.

I’m sure ordinary shops etc in most Western countries don’t take US dollars.

transition said:

stirfry shortly

Baked salmon and salad this end.

Bubblecar said:

captain_spalding said:

I used to carry US dollars, hardly ever anything else.

There isn’t a backwoods shithole in the world that doesn’t take US dollars.

I’m sure ordinary shops etc in most Western countries don’t take US dollars.

They don’t count as backwards shitholes then.

Bubblecar said:

captain_spalding said:

I used to carry US dollars, hardly ever anything else.

There isn’t a backwoods shithole in the world that doesn’t take US dollars.

I’m sure ordinary shops etc in most Western countries don’t take US dollars.

True, but i wasn’t thinking of ordinary shops in Western countries. I’ve seen places where they couldn’t tell you the name of their own president/prime minister/grand poobah, but they knew just which President is on which banknote.

captain_spalding said:

Peak Warming Man said:

Anyway the Aus Gov bailed us out and provided a very old hire plane to take us to London.

And people wonder how people smuggling got started in Malaysia.

The plan got us as far as Ostend then a very old piston plan that was not unlike the one Bleriot used to get us across the Channel, it struggled into Stanstead airport with the co-pilot out on the wing pouring oil into the failing engine.

Peak Warming Man said:

captain_spalding said:

Peak Warming Man said:

Anyway the Aus Gov bailed us out and provided a very old hire plane to take us to London.

And people wonder how people smuggling got started in Malaysia.

The plan got us as far as Ostend then a very old piston plan that was not unlike the one Bleriot used to get us across the Channel, it struggled into Stanstead airport with the co-pilot out on the wing pouring oil into the failing engine.

I didn’t know that EasyJet was around way back then.

transition said:

Tau.Neutrino said:

transition said:

that’s all very good, but today’s lesson requires you give, in your own words, something original you’ve noticed and apparently thought about of your experience with a sociopath, or even marginal sociopath, that could demonstrate you may understand something of the way a sociopath sees or experiences the world (other people especially) differently to normal.

I’m not a journalist

you’re not averse to some human nature studies though, subject sociopaths certainly, and qualifies, if abnormal psychology interests you then you’d need an idea of the range of normal. If you’ve been studying it a while, good chance you’d have an original idea, string a few words into sentences and convey that

and it’s raining, nice, but annoying if trying to get the crop off

so i’m thinking you can say whatever example has sociopath characteristics, but it’s a different thing to say whatever example is a sociopath

not entirely different to if I asked you when you became a criminal, was it after the first mp3 music song you downloaded and didn’t pay for, knowing you were stealing it, or was it after you stole the second one? Just an example, I don’t believe you’ve ever downloaded something illegally, and most people haven’t i’m sure

Bubblecar said:

captain_spalding said:

I used to carry US dollars, hardly ever anything else.

There isn’t a backwoods shithole in the world that doesn’t take US dollars.

I’m sure ordinary shops etc in most Western countries don’t take US dollars.

Same. I think the places it is likely to work is

the USA
a handful of other places that use US currency
genuine dire third world countries.

Peak Warming Man said:

captain_spalding said:

Peak Warming Man said:

Anyway the Aus Gov bailed us out and provided a very old hire plane to take us to London.

And people wonder how people smuggling got started in Malaysia.

The plan got us as far as Ostend then a very old piston plan that was not unlike the one Bleriot used to get us across the Channel, it struggled into Stanstead airport with the co-pilot out on the wing pouring oil into the failing engine.

Then we were piled into an old WW1 Thorneycroft truck that broke down twice on the way into London.
We had to walk the last 3 miles with all our luggage and it was snowing heavily.

Peak Warming Man said:

Peak Warming Man said:

captain_spalding said:

And people wonder how people smuggling got started in Malaysia.

The plan got us as far as Ostend then a very old piston plan that was not unlike the one Bleriot used to get us across the Channel, it struggled into Stanstead airport with the co-pilot out on the wing pouring oil into the failing engine.

Then we were piled into an old WW1 Thorneycroft truck that broke down twice on the way into London.
We had to walk the last 3 miles with all our luggage and it was snowing heavily.

… and you still didn’t take the hint

dv said:

Bubblecar said:

captain_spalding said:

I used to carry US dollars, hardly ever anything else.

There isn’t a backwoods shithole in the world that doesn’t take US dollars.

I’m sure ordinary shops etc in most Western countries don’t take US dollars.

Same. I think the places it is likely to work is

the USA
a handful of other places that use US currency
genuine dire third world countries.

I did some work in Vietnam and Cambodia around twenty years ago and I basically used US currency the whole time.

A memorable airline was Hang Khong Airlines of Vietnam, known (not entirely without reason) to those who used it as ‘Hang On’ airlines.

Its fleet used to be Soviet aircraft which had been passed to Eastern European countries, and then to Vietnam after the Eastern Euros had finished with them.

It got absorbed into Vietnam Airlines, which is very much better these days.

captain_spalding said:

Peak Warming Man said:

buffy said:

Ooh, ooh, ooh, I got 9/10 in the news quiz this week. I got the Google question wrong.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-11-01/unlike-brexit,-you-cant-put-off-the-abc-news-quiz/11658210

They must have chosen stuff the forum talked about for the questions…

:)

Thanks, I wont do it right now I’ll do it later.

I got all the important ones right.

That is how I looked at it last week, when I only knew 3 answers…

buffy said:

captain_spalding said:

Peak Warming Man said:

Thanks, I wont do it right now I’ll do it later.

I got all the important ones right.

That is how I looked at it last week, when I only knew 3 answers…

Shush, you.

Ahhhh, Betoota Advocate, the best news source in Astraya.

https://www.betootaadvocate.com/entertainment/scomo-calls-for-a-ban-on-all-non-abortion-related-protests/?fbclid=IwAR1×1oIwoOjCyUXWVgxoMUH06999j_1v8iC5ycBj8I1PPQp9sqqAFtItMes

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has today confirmed that he will be calling for a ban on all protests not related to abortion.

His calls came at a speech today, following weeks of disruption caused by environmental protestors who have been trying to get action on climate change.

That has lead to the Prime Minister vowing to take action against any disrupters and boycotters who aren’t trying to prevent women from having control over their own bodies.

“The threat to mining in this country comes from a new breed of radical activism,” he said today.

“A brand of activism that should only be reserved for vulnerable young woman trying to enter a medical clinic,” continued the fired up Prime Minister.

“So, while drought cripples the inland of the nation and the impending recession draws ever closer, the number one priority for my government for the foreseeable future will be protecting large multinational mining companies that don’t pay any tax and pillage the natural environment.”

“Because, someone needs to stand up for the little guys, the quiet tax-dodging conglomerates.”

“And I’m proud to say I’m going to do my bloody best to do that.”

And we’ve got rain. Spring type rain.

:)

I’m glad Robbie cleaned the gutters today.

captain_spalding said:

A memorable airline was Hang Khong Airlines of Vietnam, known (not entirely without reason) to those who used it as ‘Hang On’ airlines.

Its fleet used to be Soviet aircraft which had been passed to Eastern European countries, and then to Vietnam after the Eastern Euros had finished with them.

It got absorbed into Vietnam Airlines, which is very much better these days.

I’ll bet their pickle forks were fine though.

captain_spalding said:

A memorable airline was Hang Khong Airlines of Vietnam, known (not entirely without reason) to those who used it as ‘Hang On’ airlines.

Its fleet used to be Soviet aircraft which had been passed to Eastern European countries, and then to Vietnam after the Eastern Euros had finished with them.

It got absorbed into Vietnam Airlines, which is very much better these days.

Flying into Phon Phen a week after Vietnam Air had crashed one of the soviet jets there. It was still pushed aside off the runway and it was a tad disconcerting taxing past it :)

Anyway, it’s fish and chips at the pub tonight. Will need the umbrella to get there…although, there is thunder and lightning. Might just get wet. It’s only a hundred yards up and around the corner.

buffy said:

Anyway, it’s fish and chips at the pub tonight. Will need the umbrella to get there…although, there is thunder and lightning. Might just get wet. It’s only a hundred yards up and around the corner.

Raining horizontally here. Brolly will do no good. Best do the huddled shoulders run/shuffle.

buffy said:

And we’ve got rain. Spring type rain.

:)

I’m glad Robbie cleaned the gutters today.

I cleaned the gutters at the redoubt a few weeks ago because I thought it was going to rain so that the water would go into the tank and not overflow in the gutters.

“thought it was going to rain” hahaha

buffy said:

Anyway, it’s fish and chips at the pub tonight. Will need the umbrella to get there…although, there is thunder and lightning. Might just get wet. It’s only a hundred yards up and around the corner.

Try not to get electrocrucifed.

Bubblecar said:

buffy said:

Anyway, it’s fish and chips at the pub tonight. Will need the umbrella to get there…although, there is thunder and lightning. Might just get wet. It’s only a hundred yards up and around the corner.

Try not to get electrocrucifed.

fied

Bubblecar said:

buffy said:

Anyway, it’s fish and chips at the pub tonight. Will need the umbrella to get there…although, there is thunder and lightning. Might just get wet. It’s only a hundred yards up and around the corner.

Try not to get electrocrucifed.

Has it been called yet?

dv said:

Not too bad.

Peak Warming Man said:

Bubblecar said:

buffy said:

Anyway, it’s fish and chips at the pub tonight. Will need the umbrella to get there…although, there is thunder and lightning. Might just get wet. It’s only a hundred yards up and around the corner.

Try not to get electrocrucifed.

Has it been called yet?

I expect so. Are you going deaf?

I’ll be back later.

Peak Warming Man said:

Bubblecar said:

buffy said:

Anyway, it’s fish and chips at the pub tonight. Will need the umbrella to get there…although, there is thunder and lightning. Might just get wet. It’s only a hundred yards up and around the corner.

Try not to get electrocrucifed.

Has it been called yet?

Some time ago. I’ve had two ciders and have just popped a bubbly.

I wonder if you fly first class from Sydney to Seattle they still serve little cocktail onions with a silver pickle fork prior to the main three course.

If I had to drive a 1930s sports saloon, I’d probably choose something like this.

Peak Warming Man said:

Bubblecar said:

buffy said:

Anyway, it’s fish and chips at the pub tonight. Will need the umbrella to get there…although, there is thunder and lightning. Might just get wet. It’s only a hundred yards up and around the corner.

Try not to get electrocrucifed.

Has it been called yet?

No. So put that stubby back into the fridge.

ruby said:

Ahhhh, Betoota Advocate, the best news source in Astraya.

https://www.betootaadvocate.com/entertainment/scomo-calls-for-a-ban-on-all-non-abortion-related-protests/?fbclid=IwAR1×1oIwoOjCyUXWVgxoMUH06999j_1v8iC5ycBj8I1PPQp9sqqAFtItMes

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has today confirmed that he will be calling for a ban on all protests not related to abortion.

His calls came at a speech today, following weeks of disruption caused by environmental protestors who have been trying to get action on climate change.

That has lead to the Prime Minister vowing to take action against any disrupters and boycotters who aren’t trying to prevent women from having control over their own bodies.

“The threat to mining in this country comes from a new breed of radical activism,” he said today.

“A brand of activism that should only be reserved for vulnerable young woman trying to enter a medical clinic,” continued the fired up Prime Minister.

“So, while drought cripples the inland of the nation and the impending recession draws ever closer, the number one priority for my government for the foreseeable future will be protecting large multinational mining companies that don’t pay any tax and pillage the natural environment.”

“Because, someone needs to stand up for the little guys, the quiet tax-dodging conglomerates.”

“And I’m proud to say I’m going to do my bloody best to do that.”

Morrison is eating your children’s future. The only way to stop this arrogant bully is for parents (in number) to protest in the street and completely stop the commercial activities of those he wishes to protect, plus call for his resignation. That bloke is disastrous news for this country.

PermeateFree said:

ruby said:

Ahhhh, Betoota Advocate, the best news source in Astraya.

https://www.betootaadvocate.com/entertainment/scomo-calls-for-a-ban-on-all-non-abortion-related-protests/?fbclid=IwAR1×1oIwoOjCyUXWVgxoMUH06999j_1v8iC5ycBj8I1PPQp9sqqAFtItMes

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has today confirmed that he will be calling for a ban on all protests not related to abortion.

His calls came at a speech today, following weeks of disruption caused by environmental protestors who have been trying to get action on climate change.

That has lead to the Prime Minister vowing to take action against any disrupters and boycotters who aren’t trying to prevent women from having control over their own bodies.

“The threat to mining in this country comes from a new breed of radical activism,” he said today.

“A brand of activism that should only be reserved for vulnerable young woman trying to enter a medical clinic,” continued the fired up Prime Minister.

“So, while drought cripples the inland of the nation and the impending recession draws ever closer, the number one priority for my government for the foreseeable future will be protecting large multinational mining companies that don’t pay any tax and pillage the natural environment.”

“Because, someone needs to stand up for the little guys, the quiet tax-dodging conglomerates.”

“And I’m proud to say I’m going to do my bloody best to do that.”

Morrison is eating your children’s future. The only way to stop this arrogant bully is for parents (in number) to protest in the street and completely stop the commercial activities of those he wishes to protect, plus call for his resignation. That bloke is disastrous news for this country.

>>Today Prime Minister Morrison vowed to stop corporate campaigns by environment groups – like our campaign to stop GHD from building Adani’s climate-wrecking mine.

This is an attack on our democracy – an attack on you, me and the millions of Australian individuals and businesses who are standing up for our planet and future generations.

We’re in the midst of a climate and extinction crisis and there’s never been a more important time to speak out. Our community is over 600,000 people strong, and our campaigns are turning the tide.

Together, we are holding back the most powerful industry in the world from destroying our climate. And they want us out of the way.

Over the past few months, we’ve run huge people-powered campaigns to stop companies like GHD and Aurizon from building Adani’s mine. We’re pushing Coles, Woolies, NAB and Telstra to leave the climate-wrecking lobby group, the Business Council of Australia.

With our government missing in action on climate, this is vital work.

By trying to criminalise corporate campaigning from communities like ours, the Prime Minister is choosing to side with a handful of multinational corporations who are destroying our climate and putting their own short-term profits ahead of future generations.<<

Australian Conservation Foundation.

PermeateFree said:

ruby said:

Ahhhh, Betoota Advocate, the best news source in Astraya.

https://www.betootaadvocate.com/entertainment/scomo-calls-for-a-ban-on-all-non-abortion-related-protests/?fbclid=IwAR1×1oIwoOjCyUXWVgxoMUH06999j_1v8iC5ycBj8I1PPQp9sqqAFtItMes

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has today confirmed that he will be calling for a ban on all protests not related to abortion.

His calls came at a speech today, following weeks of disruption caused by environmental protestors who have been trying to get action on climate change.

That has lead to the Prime Minister vowing to take action against any disrupters and boycotters who aren’t trying to prevent women from having control over their own bodies.

“The threat to mining in this country comes from a new breed of radical activism,” he said today.

“A brand of activism that should only be reserved for vulnerable young woman trying to enter a medical clinic,” continued the fired up Prime Minister.

“So, while drought cripples the inland of the nation and the impending recession draws ever closer, the number one priority for my government for the foreseeable future will be protecting large multinational mining companies that don’t pay any tax and pillage the natural environment.”

“Because, someone needs to stand up for the little guys, the quiet tax-dodging conglomerates.”

“And I’m proud to say I’m going to do my bloody best to do that.”

Morrison is eating your children’s future. The only way to stop this arrogant bully is for parents (in number) to protest in the street and completely stop the commercial activities of those he wishes to protect, plus call for his resignation. That bloke is disastrous news for this country.

Don’t know about the other states but the Victorian government was first out of the blocks in supporting him to try and stop the bullies.

Peak Warming Man said:

captain_spalding said:

Peak Warming Man said:

Anyway the Aus Gov bailed us out and provided a very old hire plane to take us to London.

And people wonder how people smuggling got started in Malaysia.

The plan got us as far as Ostend then a very old piston plan that was not unlike the one Bleriot used to get us across the Channel, it struggled into Stanstead airport with the co-pilot out on the wing pouring oil into the failing engine.

LOL

Peak Warming Man said:

Peak Warming Man said:

captain_spalding said:

And people wonder how people smuggling got started in Malaysia.

The plan got us as far as Ostend then a very old piston plan that was not unlike the one Bleriot used to get us across the Channel, it struggled into Stanstead airport with the co-pilot out on the wing pouring oil into the failing engine.

Then we were piled into an old WW1 Thorneycroft truck that broke down twice on the way into London.
We had to walk the last 3 miles with all our luggage and it was snowing heavily.

Well, what a yarn.

:)

Back from the dog park. Some random stopped me to ask where he should hand in a wallet he’d found in the mangroves. He opened it, pulled out all the cards, shoved them all back in and whinged that driving to Redcliffe cop shop would make him late for dinner.

Divine Angel said:

Back from the dog park. Some random stopped me to ask where he should hand in a wallet he’d found in the mangroves. He opened it, pulled out all the cards, shoved them all back in and whinged that driving to Redcliffe cop shop would make him late for dinner.

Let’s hope he did the right thing.

Divine Angel said:

Back from the dog park. Some random stopped me to ask where he should hand in a wallet he’d found in the mangroves. He opened it, pulled out all the cards, shoved them all back in and whinged that driving to Redcliffe cop shop would make him late for dinner.

Was the Bean suspicious of him?

Peak Warming Man said:

Divine Angel said:

Back from the dog park. Some random stopped me to ask where he should hand in a wallet he’d found in the mangroves. He opened it, pulled out all the cards, shoved them all back in and whinged that driving to Redcliffe cop shop would make him late for dinner.

Was the Bean suspicious of him?

She was too busy chewing on a stick.

Peak Warming Man said:

Divine Angel said:

Back from the dog park. Some random stopped me to ask where he should hand in a wallet he’d found in the mangroves. He opened it, pulled out all the cards, shoved them all back in and whinged that driving to Redcliffe cop shop would make him late for dinner.

Was the Bean suspicious of him?

I mean he could always do it after dinner

Tonight I’m going to watch the rest of The Devil Rides Out (1968) and then probably re-watch Dracula, Prince of Darkness (1966) or Kiss of the Vampire (1963).

dv said:

Peak Warming Man said:

Divine Angel said:

Back from the dog park. Some random stopped me to ask where he should hand in a wallet he’d found in the mangroves. He opened it, pulled out all the cards, shoved them all back in and whinged that driving to Redcliffe cop shop would make him late for dinner.

Was the Bean suspicious of him?

I mean he could always do it after dinner

Plus it could be useful evidence in some unsolved mystery.

He said “I reckon she’s in trouble and doesn’t want to be caught. She’s got 5 credit cards in here.”

Yeah but… they were all in her name.

buffy said:

Ooh, ooh, ooh, I got 9/10 in the news quiz this week. I got the Google question wrong.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-11-01/unlike-brexit,-you-cant-put-off-the-abc-news-quiz/11658210

They must have chosen stuff the forum talked about for the questions…

:)

80/100

Bubblecar said:

Tonight I’m going to watch the rest of The Devil Rides Out (1968) and then probably re-watch Dracula, Prince of Darkness (1966) or Kiss of the Vampire (1963).

Dracula, Prince of Darkness features Australian actor Charles ‘Bud’ Tingwell.

ChrispenEvan said:

buffy said:

Ooh, ooh, ooh, I got 9/10 in the news quiz this week. I got the Google question wrong.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-11-01/unlike-brexit,-you-cant-put-off-the-abc-news-quiz/11658210

They must have chosen stuff the forum talked about for the questions…

:)

80/100

I usually do well but alas not today.

dv said:

Peak Warming Man said:

Divine Angel said:

Back from the dog park. Some random stopped me to ask where he should hand in a wallet he’d found in the mangroves. He opened it, pulled out all the cards, shoved them all back in and whinged that driving to Redcliffe cop shop would make him late for dinner.

Was the Bean suspicious of him?

I mean he could always do it after dinner

I mean I hope you hit with a “Son, how the fuck should I know?”

Michael V said:

Peak Warming Man said:

Peak Warming Man said:

The plan got us as far as Ostend then a very old piston plan that was not unlike the one Bleriot used to get us across the Channel, it struggled into Stanstead airport with the co-pilot out on the wing pouring oil into the failing engine.

Then we were piled into an old WW1 Thorneycroft truck that broke down twice on the way into London.
We had to walk the last 3 miles with all our luggage and it was snowing heavily.

Well, what a yarn.

:)

at least you didn’t lose your luggage.

Divine Angel said:

Peak Warming Man said:

Divine Angel said:

Back from the dog park. Some random stopped me to ask where he should hand in a wallet he’d found in the mangroves. He opened it, pulled out all the cards, shoved them all back in and whinged that driving to Redcliffe cop shop would make him late for dinner.

Was the Bean suspicious of him?

She was too busy chewing on a stick.

the blokes walking stick?

ChrispenEvan said:

buffy said:

Ooh, ooh, ooh, I got 9/10 in the news quiz this week. I got the Google question wrong.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-11-01/unlike-brexit,-you-cant-put-off-the-abc-news-quiz/11658210

They must have chosen stuff the forum talked about for the questions…

:)

80/100

rodomont

PRONUNCIATION:
(RAH-duh-mont)

MEANING:
noun: A vain boaster.

ETYMOLOGY:
After Rodomonte, the boastful king in Orlando Innamorato by Matteo Boiardo and the sequel Orlando Furioso by Ludovico Ariosto. Earliest documented use: 1592. A related word is rodomontade.

USAGE:
“Tyson wasn’t just being a rodomont about Columbus accomplishments. She said that sharing the city’s experiences was a way to help other countries with their own government reforms.”
Councilwoman Priscilla Tyson Touting Columbus to Inspire African Nations; Call & Post (Cleveland, Ohio); Nov 7, 2012.

A man said to the universe: “Sir, I exist!” “However,” replied the universe, “The fact has not created in me a sense of obligation.” -Stephen Crane, writer (1 Nov 1871-1900)

Michael V said:

Peak Warming Man said:

Peak Warming Man said:

The plan got us as far as Ostend then a very old piston plan that was not unlike the one Bleriot used to get us across the Channel, it struggled into Stanstead airport with the co-pilot out on the wing pouring oil into the failing engine.

Then we were piled into an old WW1 Thorneycroft truck that broke down twice on the way into London.
We had to walk the last 3 miles with all our luggage and it was snowing heavily.

Well, what a yarn.

:)

Well it’s a story based on fact, it started out being faithful to actual events but may have drifted towards some slight embellishment towards the end.

I think there should be 80 overs a side limited overs cricket matches, spread over 2 days.

there, I’ve said it now.

Bubblecar said:

If I had to drive a 1930s sports saloon, I’d probably choose something like this.

I think a driver would match that quite nicely.

PermeateFree said:

ruby said:

Ahhhh, Betoota Advocate, the best news source in Astraya.

https://www.betootaadvocate.com/entertainment/scomo-calls-for-a-ban-on-all-non-abortion-related-protests/?fbclid=IwAR1×1oIwoOjCyUXWVgxoMUH06999j_1v8iC5ycBj8I1PPQp9sqqAFtItMes

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has today confirmed that he will be calling for a ban on all protests not related to abortion.

His calls came at a speech today, following weeks of disruption caused by environmental protestors who have been trying to get action on climate change.

That has lead to the Prime Minister vowing to take action against any disrupters and boycotters who aren’t trying to prevent women from having control over their own bodies.

“The threat to mining in this country comes from a new breed of radical activism,” he said today.

“A brand of activism that should only be reserved for vulnerable young woman trying to enter a medical clinic,” continued the fired up Prime Minister.

“So, while drought cripples the inland of the nation and the impending recession draws ever closer, the number one priority for my government for the foreseeable future will be protecting large multinational mining companies that don’t pay any tax and pillage the natural environment.”

“Because, someone needs to stand up for the little guys, the quiet tax-dodging conglomerates.”

“And I’m proud to say I’m going to do my bloody best to do that.”

Morrison is eating your children’s future. The only way to stop this arrogant bully is for parents (in number) to protest in the street and completely stop the commercial activities of those he wishes to protect, plus call for his resignation. That bloke is disastrous news for this country.

He doesn’t care. He hates us.