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  1. RobbyNotTheRobot

    Lucky escape as retiree outsmarts $15,000 remote access scammers but others may not

    My sentiments exactly. The rise and bursting of the IT bubble was something like 25 years ago. Meaning with the release of Windows95 made it so much easier to use a computer and sales boomed and ads on TV spruking the new IT age that will change how we do business and leisure ect and scams where...
  2. RobbyNotTheRobot

    Why Australia Post's cashless move has seniors up in arms

    You must of slept under a rock since the Hawke days. I shall educated you a bit. For you see, back then Hawke wanted to introduce what would of been called 'The Australia Card' in the name of catching tax cheats. A lot of civil libertarians with a lot of lobbing got that idea dropped citing...
  3. RobbyNotTheRobot

    113 workers thought it was just another shift…then THIS retail giant collapsed

    The wider retail sector continued to struggle, particularly franchise operators, who often failed even while the global brand they represented remained secure. Stop blaming the Government for everything, what the above tells me it is incompetence and greed by the franchises and the brand they...
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    The last splash: Beloved attraction slides into history after four decades of family fun

    Crown land belongs to all of us, who gave them the mandate to develop this Sitting on Crown land, the 1600-square-metre Manly site represents a multimillion-dollar slice of prime real estate with harbourfront access. Not the 1st time nor will be the last time Government selling us off.
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    Princess Catherine didn’t do her own wedding makeup—here’s who did

    Meanwhile, back at the Ranch. Big Hoss and Little Joe are in a dilemma on who gets the toy from a box of Rice Bubbles. Sargent Shultz said he saw nothing and mrs Kravitz was gobsmacked and the cat did a Whoopsiei in Franks beret. I figured this would of made better reading.
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    ‘Fortress stores’ can fight theft – but is it how we want to shop?

    Theft represents 2% of turnover so that means 98% are presumed Guilty until proven innocent. They said not a cookie cutter thingy for all store. Yeah, sure and pigs can fly. Just more Big Brother is watching us.
  7. RobbyNotTheRobot

    THIS neighbour has been stealing the best parking spot for months—and you can’t do a thing

    Has anyone heard of slashed tyres on the 29th day? Dirty players need dirty results.
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    My Uncle Ray

    I know more about my Mothers side than my Fathers side. The only history I know from my Fathers side is a relative was a passenger who died when the Dunbar wreaked at The Gap in Sydney. My Mothers side I can go back to the 1st Fleet in Australia and more in Scotland and Ireland with bits back...
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    When second-hand shopping loses its charm: $200 item sparking debate

    To match the rest of the house, that's why. I agree about its a beautiful timber table, it needs to match the rest of the house and paint can be sanded off later if sold to someone else. I used to refurbish furniture.
  10. RobbyNotTheRobot

    Gold Coast nurse sentenced after stealing patient's bank card

    Some here saying that this woman should be in Jail. Yes, she was stupid and now she is paying a price. I doubt she will ever be a practising Nurse again, her stupidity did that. A very unfortunate affair all round.
  11. RobbyNotTheRobot

    The Aussie dad who lost his wedding fund to a $945 million scam epidemic targeting Australian seniors

    It could be possible that he come across this shady guy at the end of the timeline. I don't know, just saying don't go off half cocked.
  12. RobbyNotTheRobot

    The Aussie dad who lost his wedding fund to a $945 million scam epidemic targeting Australian seniors

    Right on. About 15 years ago my younger brother did it cheep in a park with great views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge as a magnificent backdrop using a celebrant. Quick and easy and we went to a Chinese Restaurant. There were about 15-20 of us there. This guy wanted $60,000 for a wedding?
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    'I was SO devastated': Why shoppers are upset with Target's Christmas range

    Yes, back in the day it was Japanese until their wages went up and then it was Mexico with Thailand, India and then come China for the cheap and nasty stuff. Having said that, I once bought a China made Bowie Knife and I was surprised of the quality, its tang went all the way through the handle...
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    'I was SO devastated': Why shoppers are upset with Target's Christmas range

    I once knew this guy who upon retiring started to complain to his local council about everything and anything about 3 to 4 times a week. This went on for about 25 years until he died in his early 90s. I went through lots of the paperwork to and from council, years of it. A mountain of...
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    Trump’s new tariff threat could leave Australian cinemas and wallets feeling the pinch

    Since when we are a state of the good ole U S of A? It would only effect ticket prices in the U S of A? There are plenty of other markets to sell US of A funded made here films too. Trump just wants films made in the USA but he expressing himself very badly so says Bruce Beresford. Quote "What...
  16. RobbyNotTheRobot

    Keanu Reeves takes a risk that reminds us it’s never too late to begin again

    A bit hard to believe that Ted from Bill and Ted is 61 years old. Right on Dude. Bill: You ditched Napoleon! Ted: Deacon, do you realise you have just stranded one of Europe's greatest leaders in San Dimas? Deacon: He was a dick.
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    Campbelltown's $1,000 pool pass fury: When 'free' becomes very expensive

    Many years ago the Hornsby Council Mayor was the local Vet who I used a few times for my Dog. It could of been him who authorised that stupid very expensive water clock that hardly works due to it's complexity that is in Mall. Looks like something that would be in the centre of a Hobbit...
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    Campbelltown's $1,000 pool pass fury: When 'free' becomes very expensive

    The drinks that they sell there should have dye in it and then everyone can see who peed in it and that embarrassment should stop that.
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