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  1. RobbyNotTheRobot

    Covid hospitalisations rise to 75 people per day–what does this mean for Christmas?

    Quote Side effects were the cause of underlying conditions if you read the reports properly! Unquote Everything has side effects. Earlier this year my GP prescribed me high cholesterol pills saying my range has a 10% chance of a stroke. What are the side effects I ask. Don't worry about them...
  2. RobbyNotTheRobot

    Controversy over Coles' use of 'Bovaer' in beef—what to know before your next meat purchase!

    Times have changed. About 10 years ago I was in The Lions Club and we put on a free Sausage sizzle paid for by a big company to say thank you on Australia Day. We served hundreds of People, it was huge, all hands on deck, we ended up raiding the local shop for more bread, eggs and not one...
  3. RobbyNotTheRobot

    Controversy over Coles' use of 'Bovaer' in beef—what to know before your next meat purchase!

    One should not put raw meat on a wooden cutting board as shown in image above and at the same time complaining about a fart suppressant for cows.
  4. RobbyNotTheRobot

    Senior driver challenges court after facing $544 in fines

    Just to answer the last question of have I contested a fine? Yes I have about 4 times over the years with only one sticking. One time I got a fine from a speeding camera for going 86kmph in an 80 zone in the Eastern Distributor tunnel Sydney. I contested that and got off with a warning. My...
  5. RobbyNotTheRobot

    Ocean’s Eleven and Starsky & Hutch star passes away unexpectantly at 65

    To talk about it in this way is 'not believing in the Science' that the mainstream media peddled throughout those dark days. If fact, Science says it must be questioned to improve Science. Funny that lots of Scientists and Medical practitioners were silenced. There are also many hypochondriacs...
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    Social media giant takes action against scam ads amidst mounting pressure and new government legislation

    I understand that Facebook and the like are huge and need to generate money just to be online. Having said that. it's got to the point that Facebooks Marketplace is getting harder to sell things and some things are not allowed if it has an animal on it. And yet they allow scam adds to suck...
  7. RobbyNotTheRobot

    See how new bank fees could drain your account with every withdrawal!

    In my experience, woman in middle to high management positions adapt a male attitude just to survive a testosterone environment or just jump into bed with them and it's business as usual.
  8. RobbyNotTheRobot

    Luxury car brand revs up to the future with their latest concept vehicles

    Way back in what now seems another life I worked at a Jag dealer and drove all types of new and older second hand Jags we sold as well, to give my age away the XJS was still sold as new. The V12 was something to drive. I can now only think with horror what it would cost to have 12 spark plugs...
  9. RobbyNotTheRobot

    Save money and prevent impulsive purchases enabled by this supermarket tactic

    Years ago when I was riding Motorcycles all the time even in the rain, a fellow bike rider who was more lucky with the women than me suggested to ruffen up my looks, grow a goatie go the the Gym bulk up, because woman (like you) love a ruff looking guy to scare away other people. I love watching...
  10. RobbyNotTheRobot

    Save money and prevent impulsive purchases enabled by this supermarket tactic

    What do you mean by new layout? I have not been inside a Kmart since COVID closed the Earth down and sent us home and it was a terrible layout back then.
  11. RobbyNotTheRobot

    Radio network fires major star from hit talk show—shocking reason revealed

    All I listen to is Jonesy and Amanda and all of WSFM through Iheart radio here in Newcastle after the King John Laws has retired. All the rest is just blah blah blah laugh at their own jokes and I am surprised that Kyle Sandilands and whats her name Jacky O is it are still on the air after that...
  12. RobbyNotTheRobot

    Farewell to icons: Legendary game show host (83) and Slumber Party Massacre star (84) pass away

    Here I was scratching my head on who was Chuck Woolery host of Wheel of Fortune? Not here in Sydney must be Melbourne no, Kept reading about other shows that sound horrendous to watch and finally NBC was mentioned. Bingo, Some dead American Guy. Never heard of him and condolences all the same.
  13. RobbyNotTheRobot

    Discover the $1 coin in your wallet that might make you a fortune overnight!

    That is all fine and dandy but what about the $40 something of one and two cent pieces I buried just before they where pulled out of circulation in February 1992. Wrapped up in multiple plastic bags in a big tin buried in the bush under a big rock for weather protection. That is about 33 years...
  14. RobbyNotTheRobot

    ‘Everyone deserves answers’: Officials argue about effectiveness of roadside cameras

    I used to be an Electrical/Electronic Fitter with some Electronic Engineering experience and the most basic thing is in what resistor to use and at what price. Meaning they come in different tolerances that have different costs. Even at the least tolerant it has tolerances between this and that...
  15. RobbyNotTheRobot

    Grandmother cheated out of $1800—learn how this puppy scam could affect you next

    Its up to both banks if they have an agreement for such things to happen to get the monies back. For all we know the so called dog breeder's bank could of been an offshore bank that does not care for such matters. The same can be said for the buyers bank.
  16. RobbyNotTheRobot

    Shoppers slam Woolworths delivery driver over ‘grubby act’: ‘That driver should not be allowed’

    I can't do my own shopping due to recovering from a major surgery and 5 weeks in Hospital. So I have been using Woolies home delivery, I would rather shop at Aldi but do they deliver? Anyway So far no problem using both theirs and partner drivers. Sometimes the its only $4 delivery in a Woolies...
  17. RobbyNotTheRobot

    Shoppers slam Woolworths delivery driver over ‘grubby act’: ‘That driver should not be allowed’

    These days it seems the go is to put it up on social media purely for the 'likes'' and the oh no the companies these days don't care blah blah and get people to feel sorry for them. Maybe a new type of Munchausen syndrome emerging.
  18. RobbyNotTheRobot

    Security breach at Windsor Castle raises concerns after masked men raid estate while Royals sleep

    Quote from above. ‘They would have to have known the vehicles were stored there before they broke in and known when was the best time to get and escape without being caught,’ the source said. ‘There are alarms at Windsor Castle, but the first time anyone knew there was a break-in was when they...
  19. RobbyNotTheRobot

    Security breach at Windsor Castle raises concerns after masked men raid estate while Royals sleep

    That was not mentioned in the above and yet one of the more interesting break ins
  20. RobbyNotTheRobot

    Shocking incident highlights dangers of reckless driving and importance of road safety

    Why is it so that learner Motorcycle riders are restricted to power and size of Motorcycle and yet Car learners are not restricted to size and power of car. I know the answer, Votes, more drive cars then bikes so for the Votes not to restrict them as this learner above is 19 voting age. If that...
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