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    Strain no more: Kmart's $1.75 can strainer drains away kitchen woes!

    Thats what I don`t understand, when I see people pour all that vegetable juice down the sink. I have a container, which yes is used for stock, soup etc, but also to cook my fresh veges in. Use it again and again. Until I use it all up for bulk cooking.
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    AIBU 13.05.2024

    Maybe Mothers Day and such was not a big issue in his Family. And as you had reminded him, surely he could have asked some of his mates what he should buy, or where to take you for a meal. (one that don`t mind children and lunch time is probably best time.) But, unfortunately a lot...
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    'Old-school' discipline is back? Parents share thoughts on classroom guidelines

    The cane is not the answer. But teachers deserve respect. Unfortunately so many Children are not taught the basics in their own home. Schools then sometimes end up fighting a loosing battle.
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    The truth about vending machines: Your favourite drinks may have unexpected ingredients!

    You would be surprised how many coffee shops only clean what can be seen. Also Milk shake machines, water dispensers, even hamburger plates and chip fryers. Having worked in Hospitality many years ago, I was amazed when cleaning some of the above machine, (after closing for the...
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    Sydney mum's viral rant exposes the city’s social ‘nightmare’

    The trend is everywhere. I was in Canelands, Mackay, and the amount of people walking around and looking at their phones. Some pushing a pushchair/pram, or with children trotting all over the place as Mum is busy concentrating on their phones. I saw a Lady with her wheelie walker...
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    Neighbour's note about her baby leaves new mum ‘in tears’, sparking community debate

    Babies cry, and if these neighbours are so sensitive to the noise, wear ear plugs at night. Some people just like to complain. They are lucky it is not a dog barking constantly, like we put up with around here. Don`t get upset about your baby crying. Unless it is screaming...
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    Experts grill concerns over meat's role in Avian Flu spread

    It is disgusting the Farming methods used today. All for the $. The best bet is to buy organic. There are a few around who sell at markets. Maybe a bit more expensive, but better for your health.
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    AIBU 06.05.2024

    It happens all the time. I have seen people fill their plate, leave half of it, but will do the same of desert. I would only eat what I knew I could. I`m glad now that not too many eat all you can buffets around. All I could see is so much food in the bin. Why doesn`t your mother...
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    Stranger's ‘rude’ remark at supermarket leaves mum stunned

    Thumbs up to you. The Senior person needs to keep her mouth shut. I`m in my 75th year, and from the sounds of your spiel, you have brought up your Children to behave but also ask reasonable questions. Keep up the good work.
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    'Card only!': Nandos' new policy puts restaurant in hot grill

    How strange that these `take away` places go on about using and taking cash. Years ago there was a person who did the order and transactions. It still happens in Coffee shops. So the person on the till does not prep or touch food. But, if shortage of staff and the `person on the...
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    Afterpay debuts 'delay and decide' scheme: Financial flexibility or folly?

    As I have never used this option, it doesn`t affect me.
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    Triple J's outrageous on-air gaffe sparks controversy

    Sorry, but I think language like what is in the song is so unnecessary. Makes one wonder of the mentality of some of these people who write some of the songs on the radio.
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    Shocking sugar spike in popular drinks prompts calls for new tax

    Not only a tax on sugar but all soft drinks. The `sugar free` ones are full of chemicals, while at least sugar is natural. Also people drink too much soft drinks anyway, so Tax the lot. Water and a natural fruit juice occasionally is better for you.
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    Best Mobile phone facial recognition for Alzheimer’s mum

    Does you Mum have Home Help. If so the Provider, should know how to get hold of a phone or any equipment that your Mum needs to stay at home.
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    Health officials encourage vaccinations ahead of looming flu season

    Definitely, hand hygeine , which I forgot to mention before. When working in the community (Age Care), I would often have to pop into the local shopping centre to use the amenities, and while washing my hands, so many women walked out with just a quick splash under the taps or nothing...
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    Health officials encourage vaccinations ahead of looming flu season

    Most of the problems with these Flu epidemic is that so many people do not eat enough of fresh and healthy foods. I have had to have the flu shot while working in Age Care, also Covid shots. But during the Covid crisis, I only got that shot, not the flu. As I eat plenty of fruit...
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    Study finds plant-based meat products show no ‘clear benefit’ for heart health

    I`m Vegetarian, only because I don`t like meat and never have. But these plant based stuff, yes full of additives, chemicals etc. Why on earth are people eating pretend meat. Don`t eat meat, but plenty of legumes, soy products available.
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    This photo of an Aussie suburb sparks discussions about the country's housing crisis

    I would hate to live in such an area. Good on the Family who won`t sell their 5 acres. All those buildings, aircons screaming day and night, concrete, tarmac, causes heat to be retained and is part of the trouble of Climate Change. Walk past any building with heaps of air...
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    You won't believe what Coles and Woolies charge for a popular fruit: ‘Good luck selling them’

    One has to look at the wages that these farms have to pay. In the Coffs/clarence region a lot of the farms are owned by Naturelised People from India. They do use Family, Backpackers to pick, but unfortunately it is hard to get pickers. I know a lot of Phillipino people who pick...
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    ‘I hope publishers will be brave’: older women are often erased in fiction – but in 2 new Australian novels they take centre stage

    Having worked in Age Care, I can see that these Authors certainly have done some interesting research into our Senior years. Unfortunately, the snippets of Rose, in a Nursing Home. 2 I worked in before I had had enough, (working through an Agency) I saw so called `Carer`s` not...
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