Recent content by gordon1940

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    What gets you excited for the colder months?

    And my Amazing Wifes Chicken, Osso Bucco and Lentil soups.
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    Phone charger sparks flames in rental property; leaves family homeless

    It would certainly do so in a power surge but, don't know if it would react to a "Short" in a power cable.
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    Cinemas in the '60s

    Yes, it's all screened from Discs, I think, with VERY little Human interface. I believe one Technician can control a number of Cinemas at the same time.
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    Joke Spell check?

    What a load of grizslers, as least they spelt rust correctly.
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    Woolworths hit snack lovers with new cheesy treat

    C’mon, some body buy, taste and report. It wont be me!
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    Truth behind the ANZAC biscuit controversy: Woolworths sets the record straight

    Off the subject a little, I well recall my great Uncle reciting an incident in WW1 while encamped in Egypt. He received a parcel from his Wife that included, of all things, a brown paper packet of Gum Leaves. Just prior to retiring to his tent and having his last “ Cuppa” before bed he threw...
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    Old scam resurges in used car market due to new technology

    I, personally, would never buy a motor vehicle without a Log Book Recording all services and kilometerage.
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    Joke Bus

    Looked like a Tram to me, but bloody good Photo!
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    Health officials encourage vaccinations ahead of looming flu season

    "Proven" ? I would appreciate your source of reference, please.
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    Health officials encourage vaccinations ahead of looming flu season

    WHAT!!!! Appears to be a selfish and inconsiderate statement to me.
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    Desks with an inkwell

    I was an Ink Monitor and well recall mixing the Ink powder in a large Pitcher, with spout, adding water then carefully filling the Ink Wells. They were taken from the Desks and placed in a Tray with holes and a handle for carrying.
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    A sour taste in Aussie’s mouths: Cadbury just tampered with beloved chocolate bar

    NOW your talking. An outstanding Choccy Bar.
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    Ten tips to slash your energy bill and save more this year!

    Regretfully, VERY regretfully, in this day and age if we have not provided for after Retirement expenses there is very little help, if any. Taxpayers fund the Pension via the Government and that's it. I feel for you but cannot offer a solution.
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    Aussie food chain Marketcart introduces healthy way to enjoy fast food

    Fantastic news!! Let's have more of these, please.
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