The whole concept of "good manners " went by the wayside when we lost the ability to punish our kids with a swift kick in the pants. The current generation have no respect at all. Rewarding phone use? That's subjective. If someone is in conversation with me, I expect their full attention. People in public? Well they're not disrespecting me personally, so I overlook that. Although hands-free calls can be annoying. I was visiting someone at a hospital a while back. I got into the lift with rather attractive doctor. As the doors closed she said, "Hi, how are you?" As there was no one else in the lift I said, "Good thanks." She, then stunned me by asking what I was doing on the weekend. I told her it depended on my wife. She then swung her eyes toward me and indicated that she was using a hands-free device. I was so embarrassed.

I would say to them go for it I am always with you as your friend have a good time and enjoy your new life I will always be your friend no matter what you do

I love Christmas and miss when I was young and would get together with most of my aunt and uncles. We would all get together at grandmas home. I miss those days,

If you hang around for more than a year you are doomed to have ever decreasing points. Of course this depends on your age when you joined us. It's actually the lure of being able to chat with "live" people that keeps us loyal. How else could I chat to people in all states of Oz & NZ and to some of our other Rewadians in USA and Canada.

There will never be World Peace for a number of reasons. Amongst them are Greed and Religion World Powers such as the USA, China, Russia, the UK, France, Italy, Iran, North Korea, Australia and others have a huge part of their Economies based on the manufacture of Weapons, Warships, Bombers, Drones, Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles, Tanks, Nuclear Submarines, the list is almost endless. These countries manufacture all of this and then they want to sell it and they don't give a damn who they sell it to or where it ends up. The Politicians in most countries want, no, they NEED, on-going wars and for all their hand-wringing, all their dishonest words they never want the killing to end. Have a look at Russia's invasion of little Ukraine. If Putin wanted to he could have walked in & taken Ukraine in a couple of days. he has more Military that Ukraine has population, he has massive amounts of Weapons etc. and is reportedly also being supplied by North Korea and possibly China. Both countries deny this. They, like the USA, UK, Australia, etc., will lie as and when it suitsd the politicians in those countries. Then have a look at the Israel-Hamas war. The USA is supplying Israel with almost all it's Weapons, Bombers, Drones and Iran is supplying Hamas with drones, rockets and other weaponry. Down the millenia wars have been deliberately created by Religious leaders and they continue to do so, all, of course claim that God, Jahweh, Allah or whatever other names they call this invisible, mythical deity, is on their side.

Tamz, you are answering your own question. If you have been able to "survive" without this shallow friend in your life continue to do so. She has made contact with you, what could that reason be? Did you recently win the Lotto, is she sick, unwell, and needing support, has she apologized or is there anything to apologize for/ There are just so many questions but my initial reaction is continue on without her.

I don't have children. Don't know if men go thru psychologically and physically changes when they become a parent! However, the articles I have read (written by scientists) state that "Gay Parents May Be the Best Parents". Gay parents tend to be more motivated, more committed than heterosexual parents on the average, because gay parents chose to be (come) PARENTS.

EV;s are a con - it costs just as much to mine the battery materials and they can't be recycled - same as the windmills for wind power - call me a cynic if you wish!

I can kind of relate to what your asking because, at some point in the near future, I will be in a similar one, one in which my OWN children and my father, if I told him beforehand, would strongly oppose! I am one of 2 children and I'm the oldest by almost 2 years. Now I had my 5 kids early in life and my brother and his wife were in their mid to late 30's before they decided to become parents. When his youest child was just 10 my brother died in a vehicle crash at age 53. At that point he cut off his relationship with his grandchildren, my brother's children. I believe this was due to him hating my ex SIL as she had ended their marriage, but they were not yet divorced. I had to tell my father that my brother was dead, which was horrible, but it was NOT my SIL's fault that my brother chose to speed up the highway at 150 kms per hour as he was heading to see a woman that he had recently begun seeing. He still lived in a caravan on the property he owned with his current wife and it was VERY amicable and my SIL was aware of the woman my brother was going to see and she herself had begun a new relationship. This is important for the next part of the story. My brother had mental health problems throughout his life and my SIL had been extremely supportive and did everything she could to help him. Consequently she did a LOT of the parenting over the years. But when my father heard about their relationship ending he developed a hatred towards her because she was already in a relationship with a friend of theirs and after the actual funeral service, before his own grandchildren could come out and see him, he left. After that point he cut them off financially and hasn't seen them since before the death over 4 years ago. My father's Will now states that I get everything when he dies. Now this would be great for me as I don't own a home of my own and I could buy one, but it's NOT right and my intention is to go against my father's wishes and divide the Estate in 2, giving my neices and nephew what they would have been entitled to had their father not died. It will mean that my own children will get less between them once I too die however it is the ONLY way I can live with! Thanks for reading and I apologise for it being so long!

WOW,, a bunch of people that even argue about Christmas,, and folks want to know what is wrong with this world,,,, just wtf

SPENDING A FUN AND HAPPY "MERRY CHRISTMAS WITH FAMILY,AND LAUGHING AWAY ON SWEET MOMENTS.. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL ON SITE!!!

A Joyful Christmas and a Blessed New Year to all Rewardia Members & Staff...Let usnot forget amidst the gaeity that Jesus is the Center of it all

I advise not to as if you ever want to change back, it is a pain in the backside to prove that your current name matches your original name on your birth certificate AND it costs you lots of time and money to change all your ids from one name to the next (and for people that are remarrying a million times and do it every time for passports, bank accounts, drivers licenses, work id, social security, Tax, property and vehicle ownership, shares etc, I have no idea why they waste their time and money). If you REALLY want to change your name, at least keep SOMETHING in your name that matches your birth certificate so you can prove that you are you.

The current government is Australia is working on tying education into conscription...it needs to be packaged carefully in a shiny package...just damage the existing system enough and then offer free education if you sign up...don't believe me? ...I have just answered a couple of VERY strange surveys ....watch your backs Australia...

I once read an article where some historian said he thought people were at their happiest during George Washington's time period, and I asked my uncle what he thought about that. He said he was sure a lot of people back then were happy, but probably just as many were unhappy, then said just like today there are happy people but just as many unhappy ones. It all depends on your outlook, circumstances (I doubt anyone with a lot of health problems or who lost more than their share of loved ones can be happy) and ability to have hope, no matter what time period you live in. That being said, I have to add that modern times have gotten flawed by too many decades of a ME First attitude. When people always put themselves first, they turn the positive "selfs" (self-confidence, self-assurance, self-esteem) into negative ones (self-centeredness, self-involvement, selfishness) and I think that has a lot to do with things that have gone wrong in society today. And now that "myself" has gotten a bit carried away, I'll wish everyone a "HAPPY HOLIDAY", and now I'll shut up!

Maybe just go one time and order water with a lemon slice and when you get the chance, tell your work mates of your situation. I'm sure they will understand and sympathise with you. And if they offer to buy a round, accept graciously and don't worry about having to pay them back. They wouldn't offer to buy you a drink and expect one in return. I'm sure they're just happy you could join them on a night out. So go girl... and have fun!

My sons Birthday is December 18th, I always told him his Birthday is his special day and Christmas is for everybody.

Well if someone airs their dirty laundry on one of these sites, it's their choice and the site didn't ask them to air their dirty laundry, so it's not the site invading their privacy if they chose to air their dirty laundry. The sites are there for us to use, but it's not required to post personal information/air our dirty laundry.

Spotting Ants from a helicopter.... \ud83d\ude02 (Sorry, I don't mean to laugh when this is obviously a serious situation) But seriously... this takes "like looking for a needle in a haystack" to a whole new level

This one as it will be the first in decades where I will not be working during this period at all and can spend time with my family instead of working 50 hours a week.

It's more the question of what isn't fake on Facebook!! The influencers are fake...done up fake, giving fake reviews about products they are paid to give fake reviews for etc etc etc. It's a disgusting place and is has no moral boundries. I can't believe people think it is important to post pictures of 'look at me having a cup of coffee' etc. The stupidity of posting pictures of their new car with number plates showing, their new house with a street number visible, their real birthdays, telling people they are going away for 3 weeks over Christmas to the newest trendy place, the designer dog they just paid $6,000 for...it goes on and on and when they get robbed they blame everybody else. I was a member years ago until I figured 90% of Facebook is just inane crap and all about money and letting people know that you are bored because you have nothing to do but read the stuff posted. I HATE SOCIAL MEDIA...it's just dumbing the world down.

Qualification question today .. have you travelled by car to Mars in the past week ? Umm no,, Great! You have qualified for the survey . Now baking and listening to some music whether it's a streaming service such as YouTube or the common radio ( transistor) can be quite therapeutic I find, however the survey probably went on to interview the lucky applicants who were successful on a completely unrelated topic such as bladder leakage !! How many dribbles ? A few drops or more? How often .. oh that's all the questions we have for you today !

They are often more careful drivers than many young people who speed and play with their phone or do other things but pay no attention to the road

For Christ sake enough of the political correctness already..if you don't like Australia find another country to put up with your bullshit

I take medication for PTSD and it doesn't work 100% of the time. At least 2 - 5 nights a month I wake up screaming. Last time was a mumble and 2 screams and I THANK MY SON each time he wakes me and rescues me from the horrors I'm in. My vote is WAKE THE PERSON UP!!

Christmas time to me is all about giving not receiving. If you really want to give a gift donate a child's toys under the Kmart tree for a child in need. Or perhaps donate an amount that you can afford to charity.

My father in law always hugged and kissed me far too long. Always felt he was over stepping boundaries. My hubbie didnt seem to understand, or didnt want to say anything to his dad, it got to the stage that i avoided getting to close to him so that he couldnt hug me.

sounds a bit like a monty python sketch...well I'm old BUT I am missing a leg and also have a baby..I'm not sure where to park?

Not sure where my other vote disappeared to ? But here's another banger for the box ..Utah saints Feat Kate Bush. Something Good ( original)

Did not have a girlfriend when I lived with my mom (cannot answer your question). I became a runaway when I finished junior high school and when I started dating females - I never brought a female home to meet my mom because I never when back home.

I think it is amazing how many parents are not prepared to be parents and want other people to work for them. More and more areas. Maybe parents who want this should give their children away to someone who will care for them 100 %. BTW we in Australia dont get paid or work the hours in Japan or other countries. PARENTS are 100% responsible for their children. THIS IS FACT and anyone who get 'offended' can just ignore this comment.

Every state is different. In Qld, we get $700 per year electricity rebate, for pensioners, which will keep going until July2024. My electricity bill currently works out to be $8.95 per week. Which is affordable.

It says when you sign up for rewardia "Earn up to $100 a week!" But I guess that's only if this is your full-time job?

I would not pick on any single person as I have 6 children 17 grandchildren 8 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. They are all precious.

I think we should be compensated 1000 points everytime we are mislead about the length of the survey, 1000 points for everytime we complete a survey and then told we didn't qualify and 1,000,000 points everytime the qualifying stuff goes more than 30 seconds!!!

Cliff Richard & The Young Ones - "Living Doll" https://youtube.com/watch?v=gGOU0o9K89g&si=y9PLfc4M7sBYM2YL

SCARY just more invasion of privacy and data collection by an entity that is probably not an authority in that particular field. What's wrong with the world where people want to be told how to do things and when to do them, the communists do not rule the world. Sounds like 1984 is coming true all be it 40 years later. I'm not a sheep like most of the world seems to be, I like to think for myself which is part of being free.

It all depends on circumstances on why you separated and why now you want to get back together again. One size doesnt fit all

i had never heard of it until now guess there slipping this hunger the table

If all people obeyed the lockdown rules there wouldn't be need of extra law enforcement. So sad for NSW friends who are doing the right thing but are subject to more and more lockdown.

I used to catch the train to Flinders Street Station and walk up Swanston Street to the RMIT Tech School in Victoria Street Carlton and it did not kill me :)))) Michael

There are so many teen pregnancies, young girls I'll equipped to raise children, both financially, and mentally.. You're probably in a much better financial position, you've got the maturity and life experience, so I say absolutely go for it!

You put message on the board so expect this. If you want privacy send a card. More time spend, but it's more personal

I think it's important to reflect on what measurements were used to come to this determination. I'm old enough to remember Bob Hawk's promise that 'by the year 2000 no child would live in poverty in Australia " whereas the truth is that was NEVER going to happen! Today more children are living in poverty than EVER before and the rate will continue to rise. When you have families paying more than 20% of their total net income on housing, whether rented or mortaged, one of 2 things will occur. Either the family will reign in spending on non essential items or they will use credit to continue the standard of living without really being able to afford it. Many people, especially those with families, will often just use more credit because they don't want their children to miss out on things. Unfortunately, when interest rates go up, which is inevitable, people will NOT be able to continue gaining MORE credit to continue the cycle and either refinance their existing mortgage to gain equity in their home and have available funds for take out meals, holidays and education amongst other things or, if their home is foreclosed on they'll lose everything! Some will reign in spending but I know from personal experience that I'll say to myself "You'll have enough for that" only to discover something else comes along and I can't pay for this thing. I remember hearing at one time a butcher telling someone that in his expensive zip code there were FAR more people buying sausages than steak. But kids in family units where the annual income is only 20K are going to suffer WAY more. I have worked with people in poverty and although there are functional family units that put the children's needs above their own there are too many families where kids get the "scraps' quite literally. I FEEL for these disadvantaged children who often have poor educational and job prospects and a diet lean on nutrition and high on fast food or a diet of frozen fish fingers, which I enjoyed as a child, pies and chips. I once knew a family and those kids came into my home to stay for a while and when I served up fresh beans and other "exotic" vegetables these children didn't recognise them! Because a standard of living, to MY understanding, includes the total sum being measured which is then added together, divided and a mean average taken, there is going to be those living the life of Riley and others struggling to survive! I will ABSOLUTELY concede that measured against Afghanistan, Syria, Yemen and Madagascar we in Australia, even those of us on pensions, live like kings. Finally, I do not own a home anymore but rent. Women in my age group, the later 50's, are the fastest growing group to end up homeless. It makes me grateful that I have a place to live in instead of my car or even the street. I'm going to take care that I live within my means! Thanks for reading this.

Instead of putting these offenders in jail I would place them in the Army. Then maybe they might get the right discipline that their parents were not able to give them.

The hair dresser was trying a style that he/she had not done before but they were still using their time so they must be paid. The hair style probably could be repaired, that is cut a little more for aa different style. Anyway, in a few short weeks the hair is back and the "new" cut can be tried again. Only Karen's refuse to pay, if you were the hair dresser would you want and expect to be paid? Yes, very likely, so pay up.

I had a few gems as teachers...but not many...I had a lot of fun at school but I wasn't supposed to be enjoying myself..so a fair bit of the time resulted in mad people hitting me with canes...over the bottom or across the palms..and a stream of half hour detentions after school..but none of it worked..I didn't get depressed...or give in....I still had laughing fits...I still had fun...that's what kids do! ...kids are VERY resilient..,and you cannot cure them of being REALLY happy,,I'd lie on the floor laughing and could not get up!.. ....I am not sure how our current batch of little angels would cope with that...they would probably need therapy...(these days I might get therapy or medication for being optimistic defiant and happy...it is probably a medical condition...like everything else) many of our current batch were really damaged during covid because they didn't see their friends....it affected their communication skills and their abilities at school....I wonder how they would cope with the Blitz.... or being in other interesting places...we might be raising a generation of babies that never want to leave home... sorry BB I'm wandering off course here!

I have suffered from anxiety for over forty years. I have tried everything that I come across. I take medication but it doesn't seem to help much. I have tried many hypnotherapist, talked to many counsellors, psychologist, psychiatrists. I have tried numerous herbs, CBD oils and medications, relaxation techniques, crystal therapy, and the list goes on. I still have anxiety. I don't believe there is a cure. There are techniques to help after anxiety hits but no idea (sadly) how to overcome it.

Equity associated with the net value of an asset one receives after disposing of such asset. Example, equity of your home, is the net value of it after taking out the expenses on that home. Equality is the equal rights any person enjoys in society. Like Man and Woman or any other sexual orientation have equal rights to have their opinion heard. This is how I understood these two terms.

In reality, you can retire at any age if you have the financial means to do so. What you are talking about is retirement age to either access superannuation or a government pension. I hate how the age has increased due to what the government perceives as "aging population". The old system of "voluntary retirement at 55" is much better than "work until you die" mentality which prevails today. (Obviously, voluntary retirement at 55 was to access superannuation and NOT welfare and you can no longer do this as the minimum retirement age is 10-20 years higher for most people currently working and this is awful).

Great topic. I see new rules/laws are coming in for people who get offended by someone's comment - won't the politically correct brigade have a ball with that!! I love a good respectful debate - but the skills are being lost by the up and coming generations.

Isn't that the problem with social media? So much fake information I don't know why people keep using it.

No, it is just another day. Actual date for Christmas for those who think of it the way it was intended should be October but it was moved to December for religious recruitment purposes (to convert both pagans and people of other faiths into Christianity). Orthodox Christmas is in January (except for the Greeks who do it with the Catholics in December. Why should you get excited when people tend to behave even more horribly and more entitled in this period? How can you get excited if you are working in this period or you live in a town that will get invaded by drop in holiday makers (which means lots of loud and obnoxious parties)?

As I'm getting to the end of my life, of course, I look back through my past. Things I did, people I've met and the things that maybe I should have done.

I love it when you accidentally push a wrong button and it says "You have been screened out because are not a human!!" LOL

So what scientific research has come up with this conclusion. What absolute rubbish? On every flight here, we are given a sealed bottle of water.

Maybe the attendees of the climate summits should not take private jets and limos. They could do it by a zoom call. It was good enough for our children. We can all do a little, I personally can’t afford an electric car, but if the millionaires in DC want to buy one for me I would gladly drive it.

No. There are too many laws now giving preference to everyone. We are all equal & should have equal rights.

Doctors are only human - When I was 60-62yrs I had been feeling less than 100% and had been to my doctors multiple times, with a ton of tests - Blood test just about every visit. After more than 12mths of this I ended up in A & E Hospital with very low body temp and was having "Rigors attacks". After many hours the Hospital staff confirmed I had UTI. Doctors NIL - Hospital 1. Doctors DONT GET IT REAL all the time (Just sometimes)

It will depend on your RATIONALE: WHY you did not finish the other two 'programs (academic community)' you took while you were in college - previously? Or are you a professional student (and not aware of the fact (?)). Whether it is worth going to academia for the 'third time' - is STRICTLY your decision (your life) and maybe 'involving' a conversation with your WALLET!

Heck we do not have to tell Porkies, our truths are enough. We have the most deadliest spider/s, deadliest snakes 9 of the top 10, Kangaroos that attack, Dingoes that attack, Sharks, Sea Snakes, Stingers, Blue Bottles, Stonefish, Box Jelly Fish, Salt Water Crocodiles, Cone Shell, Blue Ringed Octopus, Paralysis Tick, and the list goes on and any one of these are deadly. The European Honey Bee is also a baddy. Never had to make anything up. However, one American asked if we could see Uluru from the Sydney Harbour Bridge and of course I said yes but I did educate him after I took the mickey. However on the plus side we have a beautiful country with unique animals, flowers, trees, etc. A huge rock in the middle of the country and the largest coral reef, we have wave rocks, canyons, deserts, water falls, mountains, stunning beaches and wide open spaces. Our country is diverse with so much beauty to see. Actually, Kangaroos have been known to cross the Harbour Bridge so not such a porky.

you know what my nana said when I asked Pop why he is always smiling she said because he is tone deaf dear

Since I was incarcerated as a juvenile delinquent - my answer - would be YES - I would unequivocally support the person - regardless of the circumstances! I know 'how' the criminal justice system works in the USA. Former president Donald John Trump has evaded the consequences of his actions because he has money, and Donald John Trump is white. (Donald John Trump has admitted he knew that he wasn't cheated out of winning re-election in 2020). The criminal justice system in America is 'broken' at the juvenile level and the adult level. Furthermore, not one person was convicted in the 'Banking Scandal of 2008' - which costed countries on this planet trillions of dollars (and the major players in 'Banking scandal of 2008' were WHITE)! In addition, not one person was convicted in the 'Savings and Loan Scandal' of the late 1970s and early 1980s - which costed the USA billions of dollars (and the major players in 'Savings and Loan Scandal' were WHITE)! So much for the argument CRIME - doesn't PAY!

Just as I thought... Benson hasn't given any constructive answers so far. Perhaps he needs some multiple choice questions... hmmm or is he just never going to tell?:

I\u2019m holding on to my last baby. She\u2019s 18, going to college and works. I do not ask her to pay rent. She pays for her own college tuition and school supplies. So I definitely don\u2019t take the lil that she makes she\u2019s responsible for buying her own food sometimes and she\u2019s very smart. I also give her any extra money I have. I\u2019m very blessed to be able to do that.

considering no one has been there, then NO...Ask yourself..Has anyone been to the moon??? Since apparently 1969. Ask yourself this. Who filmed that moon walk? LOL LOL LOL . I am on a fence here

As a severely beaten and abused child I call BS on this. I didn't rebel I chose not to be like my parents and to this day i choose to help people when and if i can. Childhoods only influence the weak willed. Life is a choice every step of the way.

Not sure where you are Glenice but I wholeheartedly agree. Wake up Australia your teeth are rotting! Peak Health authority bodies want govt to start paying $ 500 million per yr targeted at those most in need to begin combating the ongoing problems of the average Aussie not being able to afford basic dentistry above a standard oral exam,xray and scale and clean ( costing between $230-350 avg). Fewer than half the Aus population now see a dentist once per yr. Canadanians 75% and U.S.A 63% Which puts us in dire straits as far as more hospitalisations in the future.... heart conditions ,dental issues too far gone , many issues including comfort eating your food ,jaw pain ,migraines ,mental health/ confidence issues etc ,etc would all be helped or avoided with regular dental care. Now if they can just find a means to train them all to be nice and gentle and get some new methods of numbing other than the goddamn needles ,, and a new style of silent laser drill ? l would be happy!

I overtook a guy 2 days ago and he obviously didn't like being overtaken by a woman because he rammed his car into mine and ran me off the road! I guess it's not technically an accident as he did it on purpose.

Not sure this talent is in the artistic category (?). I am 'good' at solving crossword puzzles (where you have to pay a fee(s) to enter a crossword puzzle solving contests) - find that out about ten years ago - earned 3,000 dollars in prize money in 2022! Side benefits are: This talent widened my vocabulary. In addition, this talent increased my ability to think outside the box!

you need to report her to the police what she is doing is illegal maybe you can get your husband to talk to her with you there and he can tell her that he is not interested in her anymore and is happily married

No! Too much government control there. I don't trust any government, no matter where they are on the political spectrum, not to abuse power if they control everything. Throw a switch, and you can't buy groceries. Your BMI is too high so you cost the government too much in health care. No birthday cake for you! When another government hacks in, you are stuck. And let's not forget the Greek government a few years (5?) back. 10% off the top of people's accounts to help with the bail-out. No thanks, I'll want cash to pay for things when the network is down.

It seems the tradie merely quoted and had not been given the go ahead. If there was no agreed price, I certainly wouldn't pay. from the facts you've given there was never a contract, verbal or otherwise.

Men start off playing football, they move to cricket or tennis and finally to golf. This shows that as we get older our balls get smaller.

I have always recycled cards into gift tags, and yes you are correct - they are too expensive today and make the process of just sending someone a card, an awful one (when did cards get to be 10 dollars or more?!?! and that's without postage, lol).

That sounds pretty typical of the surveys on here...if you tell them what they want to hear you will make it through and get points, if you tell the truth they don't want to know. Just goes to show you can't rely on getting honest feedback when they give you any survey results. Rely on your own instincts to get the truth.

I don't believe in tipping (I don't tip, and I don't feel self-conscious when I don't tip). Your employer (taxi drivers are employees) - should be paying you enough - so a customer shouldn't have to TIP YOU (known as subsidized your wages/earnings)! For as I am concerned - this individual (described in your scenario) needs to get a "real" job that doesn't involve tipping!

While many of these events have gone the way of the DoDo (an extinct bird)I think they were killed by the very people who attended them. The crabby neighbour who called the police because there was too much noise, or you were blocking traffic. Quite often the drunks show up and spoil it for everyone. Fights, loud arguments, too much booze, nobody cleans up, all contribute to the events demise.

Wouldn't you rather be 40 single with no unwanted obligations because you haven't met the right person? or 40 and single after having to get out of a relationship with the wrong person and responsibilities that need to be sorted out? When and if you are ready - until then take your time and enjoy your life.

These are not Banksy but some are still amazing ! Others silly and so simple \ud83d\ude42https://youtu.be/C575sZIQV6k

One would think the government would have a lot more important things to concentrate on. Everything seems to be out of control such as the cost of living in general it is absolutely ridiculous what you pay in groceries now not to mention everything else. If I have cash in my purse and a store did not want to except it, I would never shop there again.

I have never had a problem....EVER..... with Woolworths or Coles. I always hope they over charge me. I have scored heaps of stuff over the years...probably the best was a jar of 400gm Moccona coffee. just see them at the counter and be sensible and you won't have a problem.

I learned cursive many years ago. I am 68 now and I enjoy writing. It should have continued to be taught. Technology tends to lessen the thought process in my humble opinion .

No answers, just my core belief system at work, hopeful; providing insight. DESTINY is what you are meant to do. It is your soul's dream for you. While FATE happens when you don't take responsibility for your life. DESTINY is what happens when you commit to growing, learning, and taking chances. DESTINY is not absolutely predetermined, but more like a beautiful, perfect, deeply meaningful plan (that is tailored to suit you - and only you). It is the force (Destiny) that some people think controls what happens in the future (your future), and which cannot be influenced by people (or the public).

TO ME NOT ANY MORE IT ALL ABOUT CELL PHONES AND COMPUTERS NOW THE OLD DAY WERE GREAT WISH WE HAD THEM ACK BUT THAT'S ME MIKE

Why would you trust the 'MEDIA' on any subject - PERIOD! (Example: Fox News settle a civil lawsuit for 787.5 million dollars based on the fact - Fox News was blatantly distorting the TRUTH (aka outright lying that former President Trump was cheated out of his re-election bid in 2020)). The MEDIA is in business to make money - by any means necessarily - the end (profits) justify the means - (aka capitalism) - which has nothing to do with giving you unbiased facts so that you can make informed decisions!

The rich get richer the poor get the picture... homelessness is the responsibility of all not just governments. You see many people on the streets yes but have you ever spoken to one? Battered bruised abused mental health issues untrusting all the results of what these people have been put through. It is hard for them to come back from the wilderness without proper care attention and medication. Yes governments could do more but we as a society must do our bit as well. By that I mean working the soup kitchens providing essentials clothing food etc. Sparing a little fir thise in need does a lot

I have no problem using bamboo cuttlery because being a plant it should dispose quicker than plastic. I dont taste any bamboo on the cuttlery and if you dobt enjoy using put a set of cuttlery from your homes to use. That way you can take then home to be wasged abd put back in your vehicle for the next time it is needed. That way you cab have the best of both worlds. Just a thought

What about the dunny man, before the days of sewerage. Yes, I am that old. I have a faint memory only of those days. The man who used to bring ice for ice chests in the days before refrigerators.

A good hobby. But do not think you will save money. Unless you have at least 700 square meters to put under crops. It's is nice to have fresh veggies.

That's OK. By the time you are in your 80s not only are you not noticed, you become invisible. They send you little notes of how good their retirement villages are, I'm still here still gardening, still cooking and hey I can still vote, still laugh with friends and silly me, I'm still here in Rewardia. So there.

One, your memory doesn't serve you correctly, the first president to take the USA off the gold standard was FDR in 1933. Two, you are deliberately confusing personal debt with the debt of a country (a stigma comes with personal debt - not the debt of a country). Three, every 'country' on this planet has debt (including Saudia Arabia, Kuwait and China - supposedly the three richest countries on the planet). Four, not any countries have enough gold (in reserve in their country) to cover its debt (including China, Saudia Arabia, or Kuwait). Five, if the world economy went back to the gold standard, the world economy would immediately go into chaos (and a full-scale depression). Six, you 'never' hear international banking firms, international accounting firms, international law firms, or international think tanks (firms), etc. advocating for a return (back to) the gold standard. Seven, your plan will only work if you are advocating for ANARCHISM. Eight, cryptocurrency is a digital currency designed to work as a medium of exchange on a computer network that is not reliant on any central authority, such as a bank or government - to uphold or maintain it - aka a 'SCAM' on the streets of USA (in rough neighborhoods). Last, cryptocurrency 'only' works if you are 'gullible and greedy' - it is not a long-term viable solution to replace a monetary system that doesn't work (anymore 'except' for the benefit of the rich or the super-rich) - aka CAPITLISM.

This really goes without saying, if you have a pet you must care for it properly. Failing to do tis is abuse and those people should be punished. I am not a pet owner or lover and I do think some people are nuts in the way they care for their animals, house pets that is , farm animals are different. Some people do treat their animals better than people, this to me in crazy and unnecessary. A couple of examples would be allowing you dog, for example, to share your bed. Sometimes sleeping between two people, or putting sweaters on dogs when they already have been evolved to handle the colder weather. here is another, someone I know lets the dog out to have a pee, when the dog reenters the house the "parents" wipe the dogs behind with a tissue. This behavior is over the top and these people should be in a rubber room somewhere!

I guess we are not talking about White-Collar-Crime (WCC). In the Banking scandal of 2008 where trillions of dollars were stolen and not one WCC went to prison (Who says crime doesn't pay?). So exactly what prisoners are we talking about?

"Change" is too wide a category. Some changes are good, some changes are bad, and some are just ridiculously silly.

No voting should not be made compulsory. People should be allowed to chose.Wether to vote or not. If they don't vote they shouldn't complain

Only one person can bring world peace to this earth. His name is Jesus Christ. He is the son of Jehovah God. Soon God will hand over the kingdom rule to his son, who will then cleanse the earth of all wickedness, and peace will reign forever! Please read Matthew 6:10; Matthew 24:14 and Psalm chapter 37 in your Bible! ;-D

Fake covid and go into "lockdown" then do your own thing and try not to get caught...good luck...do not actually get covid...that would suck

Too much - too quickly! How is the average person supposed to know "who" has given the information to AI? One big scam!