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    This plane seating 'hack' has the internet split - here's how it works!

    I think it would be Russian Roulette trying for an empty seat , especially in economy , and the middle seat is murder for comfort , that's why I always fly Business or not at all . I did when I was younger to save money and have more for my holiday . I always have a window seat as it's more...
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    What does Valentine’s Day mean for you? 💗

    Hello from Daiki san , well , you would have noticed by my name I am Japanese , and the honorific , san , tells you I am a male , just a few things on how words work in Japan . Velentines Day in my country of birth , is for BOYS ! yes that's right girls , you give US chocolates , even for male...
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    Qantas loses Aussie trust as Woolies and Coles compete for top spot in ‘most trusted brand’ survey

    I would have thought Coles would have number one spot , I have changed to them as Woolworths seem to be about 33% price hike on a lot of it's items , and some even more . Where I live we do not have a Coles only woollies and a small IGA , and so I travel once a fortnight to the next bigger town...
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    Traveller calls out passenger for 'buckling' their seat - is this ever okay?

    As a retired Flight Captain I have never seen anything like that , using common sense it looks like securing straps for a back support , but if that is the case they would have been loaded on first and everything fitted by the Cabin Staff if this is not the case , it is not part of the aircraft...
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    Watch out: This little-known rule caught a traveller by surprise and almost cost her a whopping $2,000

    I'm in and out of the country usually once a year , and have encountered different attitudes and in different airports , I won't mention the bad ones in case they also read this and make me a target again . Some are very helpful and friendly and some are just plain rude and ignorant, using...
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    Furious shopper slams Woolworths over 'insulting' pricing of popular kids food

    I live in a small rural town in northern Tasmania where we don't have the two major supermarkets , only Woollies , and some of my favorite treats have increased by at least 50 to 70 percent and they run out of the basics early sometimes , due to poor delivery times with the trucks , and...
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    Qantas blamed after luggage worth thousands was left ‘completely destroyed’

    Hi , me again . I have also seen from the first class lounge at another airline the Qantas baggage handling staff also literally throwing luggage from the carriers onto the travel ramp , so many times that I just simply say " Oh well , they haven't changed " , and that's over the last 10 years...
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    Qantas blamed after luggage worth thousands was left ‘completely destroyed’

    It's the Baggage Handlers who are at fault , but ultimately it is the responsibility of Qantas as they are acting on behalf of Qantas . If you have a complaint with ANY company , take the time to Google and find the guy at the very top of the tree , THEN collate your complaint , attatch phot and...
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    Driver draws flak for blocking disabled park: 'Imagine being that entitled'

    Perhaps Clamp the car !! Then call the Police , and have him 9 or her ) hit where it hurts - the pocket AND if the authorities in this country get thier act together , how about FOUR demerits to give him or her something to think about . I have a parking permit and very few park where I use...
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    Warning: Popular car models recalled due to major internal defects

    BUT WAIT !! There's more ! I received a letter from Volvo no less , my Number 2 car has been recalled , and oldie but a goodie , an XC70 Wagon 2007 , the saga of the Takata Airbag is still out there . Stangely my lovley little Nissan that I brought with me from Tokyo has perfect airbags , go...
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    Don't make this mistake on your next flight! Here’s where you should never stand on a plane

    Cabin Staff have a lot to do prior to take off , safety checks , assisting some passengers and , not forgetting disabled passengers who are usually boarded first , in order to make them comfortable and not to impede other passengers boarding . NB : to the person requesting snacks and drinks...
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    Lottery winner's boyfriend 'rats her out' after she said no to his demands

    T hink he's I think he's no " boyfriend " just another horrid little scab who wants to feed off someone else's good luck . I had a bad run a few years ago , and helped out a young person who had nothing and barely any clothes and kind of homeless . I took her in , she had her own room ...
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    This British woman reveals the three things she HATES about living in Australia

    There will always be things you either don't like OR are a uniquely different cultural change from what you grew up with . I find Australia an easy going and mostly friendly and helpful kind people with some quirky customs , like " the Shout " in the pub . Coming from Japan , it was a lot to...
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    Teens take off for Schoolies, and this flight attendant reveals the gross reality of their behaviour

    Arigato , we do this at home also , it's the way we are brought up . There are no litter bins in Japan , only recycling bins as we take our rubbish home as it is our rubbish but if the is a Mac Donalds or Burger king handy we use that , we are taught to respect other people's property and be...
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