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    83-year-old scam victim feels let down by her bank's response

    With banks, it's "Mind over matter -- they don't mind and you don't matter' -- our banks are like third world country banks. If you bank with Bendigo, close your accounts today, stay away from Combank who have done far worse to a customer. Go Heritage or Westpac, preferably Westpac. Don't use...
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    This kitchen item could harm your health, according to a doctor–and you probably use it every day!

    They have never been able to replicate the study that reported that there was aluminium residue in the brains of people with Alzheimers. According to my genuine GP. it turned out that the vessels used for that original study were contaminated with aluminium that then got transfered to the brain...
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    This kitchen item could harm your health, according to a doctor–and you probably use it every day!

    They should document their statements with verifieable medical statistics as to how many people have ACTUALLY contracted cancer from non-stick cookware. Show the proof, not the opinion. What is the woman a doctor of? Where did she earn her medical doctor credentials? Clayton's College? Is she a...
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    This American woman's odd questions about Australia caused a huge controversy–find out why!

    Psychiatry does not have a "dumb blonde syndrome"-- only those who say there is such a syndrome.
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    This American woman's odd questions about Australia caused a huge controversy–find out why!

    This is a truly idiotic answer. The Americans have won the majority of Nobel Prizes, particularly in the Sciences. I have been educated in five different countries and Australia has been ranked 39 out of 41 high and middle-income countries in achieving quality education, according to the United...
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    SIGNS

    in an optomotrist's window in Johannesburg: You can't be optimistic if you have misty optics.
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    Are Coles & Woolworths cheating Aussies with microwave meals? A shocking insider reveal!

    Butter Chicken m/wave meal: Woolies around $9.00, but ALDI for a significantly better Butter Chicken m/wave meal, only $3.00!!! Everything about the Aldi product including the packaging is far better. A few ALDI m/wave meals are rubbish, eg. Tuna Mornay has less than a soup spoon of tuna in it...
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    Underweight and overcharged: Are you being ripped off in the supermarket?

    Actually, it is a large lower-case printed letter e that is put there by the manufacturer (such as ice tea, etc) and was legislated by the EU, I believe.
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    Prawn and Egg Fried Rice

    How many people does this recipe serve? 400 grams of large green prawns is a heck of a lot of prawns and makes for a very expensive feed unless it's for a family+.
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    Safety alert: Toyota recalls over 7000 vehicles as suspension flaws put drivers at risk

    I have an eighteen year old Toyota Echo. In that time I have not even had to spend 20 cents on mechanical repairs. Just normal things like batteries (twice) and brake linings/pads (once) and tyres. When I mentioned that to the person from RACQ who was replacing the battery, he just shrugged his...
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    SDC Trivia Game #32 - 26/06/2023

    It's Port Outward, Starboard Home -- bookings on ships to and from India and places East put the cabins on the port side of the ship in the shaded side of the ship and the starboard side of the ship was shaded going home (to the UK) as there was no airconditioning in ships of that era.
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    Outrageous or justified? Discover the millionaire dad's controversial on-flight act involving his family

    They are too young to learn that lesson. The flight is an adventure and fine for small bodies as the seats will not be confining anyway.
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    Outrage Ignited: The Shockingly Rude Note Left on Disabled Woman's Car That'll Make Your Blood Boil

    Always carry a cane. I never get abused. Of course I do require a cane (severe osteoarthritis of the knee). Unfortunately I often see cars with the permits (Anglicare is one) and have sat our their arrival and departure and the driver, with no disabled client, is definitely fit and able. They...
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    Qantas blamed after luggage worth thousands was left ‘completely destroyed’

    Quantas baggage handlers are so inept they couldn't find the floor if they fell out of bed. Count the total number of Quantas bagage handlers, divide that by 500 and you have their cumulative IQ.
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    Driver draws flak for blocking disabled park: 'Imagine being that entitled'

    The legitimately parked cars on either side should park too close to the infringing car for the driver or anyone else to get into their car.
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    Consumer Protection's 'critical' warning: Lithium-Ion Battery Fires Are On The Rise — Are You At Risk?

    The photo does NOT show lithium ion batteries -- the photo shows old fashioned alkaline batteries which NEVER catch fire. It is dangerouly misleading to publish this photo in the context of other batteries.
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    Beware: Popular family car model recalled over fire risk

    Please document your statements, which are extreme and not supported by the facts.
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    Woman fined $600 and booted off plane after complaining about being sat in economy

    Act "considerably"??? This would indicate that this is a fake storey.
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