Recent content by Andrew

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    ‘Fortress stores’ can fight theft – but is it how we want to shop?

    When l came out of the fruit/veg store at our local shopping centre ,l was stopped by security as l didn't come through the checkout. Reason , l didn't buy anything. Just comparing prices. Presumed guilty until proven innocent.
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    SDC Trivia Game #860 - 02/10/2025

    I got 9 today.
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    Riddle Guess the Silhouette 01.10.2025

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    Do you have a show or movie recommendation?

    I have been watching the Netflix series of Sinner. Bill Pullman plays a different type of detective. Not so much of a "who done it", more why they did it.
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    Secret innovation under traffic lights transforms daily travel experience

    Do these sensors set a timer, or a counter?. Why when there are several sets of within a short distance they are not co-ordinated. Many right and left turn lights only let 3 or 4 through.
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    What's a standout moment from your week?

    Some "Couldn't" careless person put a dent in my car door at our local shopping centre. Must have just driven off. Getting it fixed at my expense. Not going through insurance as excess is $700. Hopefully it will be a lot less than that.
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    The $220 fine that's catching Aussies off guard: Why jaywalking enforcement is suddenly serious business

    They should fine all the protesters that block City roads, as they are definitely causing an obstruction.
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    Could an Apple watch really tell you if you have high blood pressure?

    I have had several different health watches, and the B P monitor is never as accurate as a proper cuff monitor.
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    Life-or-death plea: The lifesaving resource Australia is running dangerously low on

    I was a blood donor for over 20 years. Then a regular blood test showed an elevated protein, and the Red Cross said l could no longer donate. I would encourage anyone to donate even if you're on medication as l was. It's such an easy and rewarding thing...
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    Why this trending hack might be costing you more than you think

    At my local shopping centre there are area's that have different time zones. They range from 30 minutes to 4 hours. There's also underground parking with as far as l know has no limit. Some centres I've been to have seniors parking spaces. Perhaps we...
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    How was your weekend?

    Yesterday was father's day, and today is my wife's and my 52 nd wedding anniversary. So we had a double celebration dinner at our daughter's house.
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    Are you missing out on a brand new $100 energy bill rebate starting today?

    I've just applied for the $100. Tried doing it on line, but couldn't get past the first part. So l phoned them. After being on hold for 30 minutes spoke to a very nice lady. As long as you have all the required information they do the application for...
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    Should we start fining phone users on footpaths? This mayor says yes!

    It's just as bad in shopping centre carparks.
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