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    McDonald's faces backlash over unsanitary conditions, calls for better food safety

    The same here when I was a child and a teenager at DJ and other larger department stores, I think railways as well...not sure when they changed but the standards of maintenance and cleanliness dropped too..
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    Harry and Meghan may lose everything as wildfires threaten their home–here’s what’s happening now

    Imagine the claims and the insurance Companies being able to pay out the full amounts people pay premiums for. No Insurance Companies pay the full replacement losses anyhow. It is usually an offer in their favour.
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    Harry and Meghan may lose everything as wildfires threaten their home–here’s what’s happening now

    The issue is that many fire properties are not victims of the initial flames like this, but from the millions of embers blown kilometres away, the main source of setting alight many of those properties. This is the reason for the current houses on fire, then setting their neighbouring homes...
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    Drink This to Live Longer and Slash Your Risk of Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, and Depression!

    Medical 'progress' and another new approach perhaps? While coffee offers significant health perks, moderation and a balanced lifestyle, including diet and exercise, are crucial for maximizing its benefits Yep, not just caffeine to live two years longer!
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    Drink This to Live Longer and Slash Your Risk of Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, and Depression!

    Thank goodness, I was expecting this article to say to drink Kombulcha or diluted Apple Cider Vinegar and happy to see it was caffeine. I am not a tea drinker (I love water), and the morning coffee is as wonderful as the afternoon pickup, but I do not drink multiple mugs per day. Not so sure...
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    Experts Reveal the Top 7 Gardening Secrets for Boosting Your Lifespan and Happiness!

    Wise to always wear gloves and a mask when using potting soils..
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    Avoid social faux pas! Etiquette experts reveal the 11 rudest things you're probably doing in someone else's home!

    But do they wear the same shoes when they go outside? Tiles are so cold
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    Avoid social faux pas! Etiquette experts reveal the 11 rudest things you're probably doing in someone else's home!

    Of guest etiquette. We had a Canadian friend who was what one could call annoyingly loved, who would, on arrival, often move furniture around, then claim that it looked better..it didn't. He would balance his stemmed glass of wine on the upholstered arm of the lounge chairs, grinning "it will...
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    Boost Your Brain Health with This Surprising Activity for Adults Over 50 – Scientists Reveal!

    The Internet is the best, unlimited source of knowledge, and loads of rubbish, scams, and anything one chooses to follow, learn about and discuss with others. The personal communications with distant family and friends are invaluable I have found it to be brilliant for research on any...
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    The Official Crossword Thread

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    The Official Crossword Thread

    Drats frog you beat me by 1 second.
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    Council issues warning over ‘brain-eating’ threat at popular swimming spot as temperature soar

    Maybe so, but it is better to be prepared and respect the advice than to be one of the few affected in our country.
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    Tech mogul claps back at Anthony Albanese after announcing this bill

    I do not know just how they can implement and monitor 16 years and under, accessing their addictive social media how do the sites know the real age of the members on Social Media and others, as they only have to tick the box to ascertain they are over a certain age, no follow-ups of confirming...
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    Princess Anne shuts down Queen Camilla's protocol-breaking move in rare join engagement

    Look at history, the royals are no different than their ancestors, nor are the behaviour or characteristics of the people!! Customs remain!!
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    Authorities spot 'deadly', banned items on store shelves across one state

    Please get that net-like fine mesh type that is safe and will deter all critters. I agree we need to protect our crops wherever possible.
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    Authorities spot 'deadly', banned items on store shelves across one state

    I don't remember that..but the ad says so.!! John Howard recalled all rifles and bullet-firing weapons in 1996. Driving around Tasmania, we had been to Port Arthur and the surrounding area and bought coffee and some tourist items at the store a week before that mass shooting. It was difficult...
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    Authorities spot 'deadly', banned items on store shelves across one state

    I had a net over a cherry tree that produced ample fruit when, one day, I found a Kurrwong with its tongue caught in the fine mesh of the net. A friend, fortunately, helped me by holding the bird as I could be as careful as I could be removing it. We released the bird, but I still had concerns...
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    Cyclist steals shopping bag from 84-year-old woman and drags her across pavement

    Such a low-life coward. I am sure he will be recognised, but will those people who know him report him?
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