Discussions of the day

1. Planning out a week s worth of meals before going to the grocery store and then not wanting to eat the meal I planned but having to cook it anyway everynight. 2. How incompetent everybody is. when I was a child, I thought adults knew everything. Turns out... that's not true. 3. There s always something you have to do. Like even when relaxing, there are things you really should be doing. 6. Having a job I don t like but can t quit because it pays well...
GB
Adulting? what do you mean, At 80 years of age I don't understand. Adultery I'm not allowed to do that.
21-Aug-23

Cheeky creatures, great and small, they do naughty things yet somehow always find their way back into our hearts ... What are some classic habits or stories you have?
Victoria 1322770
Bad behaviour in pets should not be allowed. If you are considering caring for a pet, make sure you train it! Most problems stem from not enough attention. Give your pets love, attention, exercise and mental stimulation, and their behaviour WILL improve.
13-Aug-23

So I have a daughter who worked at a warehouse in customer service. Her hours have been cut so low because she's not needed at the checkout since self service is available. As a matter of fact it's all self service there now. What do you think about machines taking over some people jobs? I find it quite frustrating
LizzieLucy
They\u2019re asking me to do a job that I\u2019m untrained for and don\u2019t get paid for so they can save money, then they still want to check my receipt at the door.
12-Aug-23

Have you ever argued with a friend where you decided to end the relationship and all of a sudden they start posting on Facebook about relationship experts and the subjects are always about what you did wrong? I unfollowed this person and haven't contacted them since. What would you do? Did I do the right thing?
Lou
I hate people airing their dirty laundry on socials.. not a true friend to begin with by the sounds of it! Goodbye and good riddance
04-Aug-23

Should having a pet be a right as a tenant, within reason? I see more and more people being forced to give up family pets because no landlords allow them anymore, and I can t imagine how heartbreaking that must be.
Neo
I can't believe that we are having this topic again. It was already done within the last month.
In Australia, at least in Victoria, a landlord cannot refuse you on the basis of pets and nor can they kick you out if you get pets afterwards. I think that this is terrible as, at the end of the day, it is your house and your rules.
The other problem I have with it is many people that rent do not care about the property they rent to start with because it is not theirs and these type of people would allow pets to damage and destroy the house and the type of damage these tenants do, the bond is not enough to even pay for the materials needed to repair the property, much less any tradespeople to do the work.
The other issue I have is certain tenants are always behind on their rent and bills and will use pets as excuses on why they are behind. Even worse, they may not be able to afford to care for the pet (basic food and vet care) and this is abuse.
I am a pet owner but would never even think about having a pet unless I can afford it.
21-Jul-23

Do you think that there will ever be a time when the whole world is at peace? Judging by past history the chances are slim.
APB
Jacqueline R 353303 AND boston 1352573...have exactly the same response to this question...just take a look below....word for word...what is going on here?...same person with two accounts?....
08-Jul-23

As a kid, fast food was a treat for me. Going to McDonald's for a happy meal was a treat. Every weekend maybe, but never every day. My question of the day is... how much is too much consumption of fast food? Can you make a balance of it? Is all consumption, no matter how much bad? What do you all think? I'm craving a Big Mac while typing this.
Kylene
It\u2019s like most things eating it in moderation is ok. So once a week or fortnight as long as you aren\u2019t having huge portions of it. I\u2019m always shocked at school holidays seeing parents not only buy them mcds for lunch plus the soft serve ice cream plus the frozen fizzy drink. Way to much sugar!!
16-Jul-23

It's a new landscape, a foreign language, a different culture and new people. You'll never be more exposed to new things. As a result, you'll have to adapt to your new surroundings. This will broaden your perceptions and force you to become more open-minded. Do you think that taking a vacation can change your life?
Liane H
Anyone watch banged up abroad? Schapelle Corby story.. or if the plane goes down I guess your life as you previously knew it would change !
11-Jul-23

How do you deal with increasing cost of living? Groceries, gas, travel, utilities etc are all going up with no increase in pay.
Sammi
Stop giving to Charity, no eating out, only replacing what we use, no more takeaways, use the car less, no new clothes or shoes, no cinema and more internet purchases. In other words NO LIFE
06-Jun-23

Criticism is envy, right? I get criticised so often by my "friends". I just really don't understand why people do this. It really brings me down. No matter what I say to them. It's outta envy, right?
Bugalugs
Criticism is envy? Is that some new psycho-babbler's clap-trap to make people feel good about themselves?
If someone criticises another person it is usually because of some, rightly or wrongly, perceived failing in what that person does or says and most certainly not because they do or say something of which the critic is envious.
Maybe Its Time to have a good hard look at yourself and consider whether what you say or do is deserving of criticism or do you really think that every word you utter, ever thing you do is so perfect, so ideal it is all above criticism and that you and you alone are always in the Right!
If my friends criticse me I accept it and then check out if what I have said is wrong.
09-Jun-23

I really want to hear your thoughts on forgiveness. Forgiveness is for you rather than the other person, right. Forgiveness can be powerful and empowering. But, how do you forgive certain things and move on? I would love to hear some advice from others experiences ...
Glo
You can forgive those that hurt you, but forgetting is harder, if not impossible. Be careful who you trust. Guard your heart.
21-May-23

I remember 20 plus years ago when landlines were still common, getting phone calls in the evening to complete a survey. It would go on sometimes for a good half hour and they were not paid surveys. So if I get frustrated from screening out, I think of the phone surveys I did for free and at least the online surveys pay something lol. Does anyone still get contacted to do an unpaid telephone survey, or are they a thing of the past?
Chosen
Nah I only get my Nigerian friend who tells me I am about to inherit and my Indian mate who tells me I have a problem with my computer. Am very lucky to have all these well advised "friends."
25-Apr-23

When central banks raise interest rates, the impact is felt far and wide. Mortgages become more expensive, house prices might fall and unemployment can rise. So why do central banks do it?
BLM
Raising interest rates is a way of reducing the growth of aggregate demand and the amount of money in circulation, which can lead to lower inflation. By making it more expensive to borrow money, the Fed (USA) hopes to discourage consumer and business spending, especially on big-ticket items like housing and cars. Raising interest rates also tends to lower asset prices, reversing the wealth effect and making banks more cautious in lending. Raising interest rates might seem harsh when prices are already high, but it's intended to eventually cause a slowdown in economic growth and a drop in inflation..
14-Apr-23

IF all wealthy company bosses and other wealthy individuals were made to pay their fair share of taxes in this country, AUSTRALIA (US, Canada etc.) would not be in the debt it's in.
IdentifyAs
If we had decent government who knew how to govern efficiently and not throw our money away on shite causes like climate change and social engineering we\u2019d be better off!
09-Apr-23

After answering a discussion about marriage, I decided to start a discussion about independence after years of codependency. I have been in many toxic relationships, never a good one. I've been single for 3 years now, and I'm thinking about dating again, but I'm not ready to give up my independence. It seems like I only attract toxic people, so I'm very leary. It also seems like guys always want to rush into things. If you find yourself relating to how I feel, can you please give me...
Michelle S 553303
I was devastated after my children's father, my first and only true love from the age of 15, told me after I finished a night shift as an RN that he had spent the night while I was at work and slept with a woman that he had met ( I hadn't a clue) when he played cricket on Saturday's and planned to move in with her immediately. I was also informed by him that "the sex was so good that they'd broke the bed". Yes there'd been problems in the marriage and the past year had been especially tough after moving and renovating an old house I'd inherited and the death of my beloved mum to cancer and trying to help my Dad through the loss of his lifetime partner. I don't know if I can say that I had a mental breakdown but I did try and kill myself which ended up costing me a 3 day stay in a ward in the hospital that I worked in but with a "special" nurse so that I wasn't left alone although thankfully NOT in the psychiatric ward as my boss wouldn't allow it, but I changed after that whole experience. I was 39, had 5 kids and I thought "well if HE doesn't want me I'll have to find somebody else who will appreciate me". This led to a short relationship with one of my soon to be ex husband's friend from Church who had recently got divorced from HIS wife. I look back on that experience, which I try hard NOT to do, which led me to remarry just 2 days after my divorce came through and that lasted under 6 months. I was still shell-shocked after my 1st husband's betrayed and CLEARLY not thinking straight and I NEVER dated or looked at another man again. That was almost 19 years ago and when my aged father tries to suggest, which he has many times over the years, for me to find someone, I just tell him that I'm happier with just my 5 cats! I did look after my 1st husband's dad until he died coming up to 5 years this July, and the shame that I felt over the fallout of both those marriages and the eventual loss of my home and bankruptcy, allowed me to be so busy to look for another someone even if I HAD wanted to, but I felt that I had nothing to offer someone anyway, as "why would they want ME?" I am TRULY happy, although "happy" is an emotion that I haven't felt for years, but perhaps content is a more appropriate definition of how I feel, with my animals for companionship, but I know that I would judge any relationship and make too many comparisons to my previous relationships to be able to be open to letting myself fall in love again. I know that this story sounds morose and moribund as do I, but you CAN be wounded so much that you shut down ALL future opportunities for happiness. However I wish the other commentors here all the best with their own romantic endeavours!
18-Feb-23

Do people use manners these days, or are they not needed or outdated? One of the first words my children learnt was "ta" and if they wanted something they would point and say "ta ta". Now no-one seems to say please, thank you or certainly not excuse me. Why is that? The boy living next door to me never speaks as he walks past. He was born there and has known me all of his life, yet he has never once said "hello" even when I'm having a conversation with his parents,...
Luna
Did you ever stop and think that their son has anxiety or something else going on and he simply can't answer? The fact that you don't even think about why a person doesn't say hello back is rude in itself. Are you so self absorbed that that you think everyone just needs to behave the way you want them to? The fact his parents don't force him is a good thing.
10-Mar-23

Are drivers impatient & need to speed with even road rage involved? Do you get upset and scared, particularly when they tail gate you, right on your bumper? What do you do?
Michelle S 553303
I just want to share my brother's story here as it relates to speed and the impact this has on other drivers. In August 2019 my brother left my father's home as he had recieved a text on his phone alerting him to a change of plans on the part of the woman he had just started seeing, so instead of staying overnight with my dad as he had planned to, he decided to drive the 3 hours to see this lady. He was about to leave Dad's house but came back up the stairs to the patio, hugged my dad and told him he'd see him again shortly. My dad was only 2 weeks away from his 80th birthday and both my family and my brother's, including his 3 children aged 14, 13 and 11, would be going out fora rare family meal to celebrate. As my mother had been dead for 16 years at that time and lived alone, this event was to be a big deal! After my brother left at 7:30pm and headed out towards the freeman back to home locality, as this new lady (he was recently divorced).h2e was in a hurry to get to his destination and enjoy the company of this woman. At about 8:15pm an elderly couple just driving home saw a car flying along so fast that they both remarked to each other "well he's certainly in a hurry to get somewhere" and my brother's car went out of their view.There WAS other traffic on the road that saw my brother fly past them but I have no knowledge of their statements to the Police. Shortly after passing the elderly couple my brother hit a large rock which must have been slightly off the actual road surface and he lost control and the car was observed to flip up in the air and spin several times before landing back on earth and immediately bursting into flames. We did not know until after the autopsy that my brother died of a broken neck before the car burst into flames and neither did the couple that were several minutes behind when they came upon the wreck, nor did the other motorists who were just going about their evening only to come upon a burning crash which, although we know that a couple of men DID try to get close enough to the vehicle to try and drag my brother out, but it was impossible to do and far too late anyway! So on that ordinary August evening my brother died due to driving over 30km/h over the speed limit depriving his children of their dearly loved father, and all these innocent road users were left with nightmares and PTSD from seeing a burning car and smelling burning fkesh being totally unable to do anything except for calling 000 and a lady waited for a date who would NEVER arrive! I was at home with both my daughters watching TV and sorting out grass for our guinea pigs when there was a knock at the door. As it was past midnight abd we were not t expecting company my girls and I looked at each other wondering who could it be and so I got up and went to answer it. I found 2 Police Officers standing there and the Sargent asked to come inside as he had some "bad news" to tell me. At that moment I was thinking which one of my 3 sons it was who was dead. When he said that it was my brother I admit to being relieved. I realised then that my sister-in-law had sent them to me so that I would go and break the news to my father.I saw the Police to the door, got dressed and left on the 90 minute trip to my father's home. Telling him that his much loved only son was dead was the HARDEST thing I have ever had to do. I know that this is terribly long and I apologise but I wanted to explain how the most mundane nights can change MANY lives forever if you speed! It kills! Thanks for reading.
08-Mar-23

With so many streaming services and heaps of channels, I often don't know what to watch. Is there something you would recommend that's airing at the moment? I'm watching The last of Us on Foxtel, but it's limited episodes left. So needs some inspiration on what to watch next whether it be movies, TV series or a documentary series. I love them all. I have multiple streaming services so recommendations from any please.
BLM
I don't have any 'streaming services' (aka a cheap bastard - lol) on my computer - also I don't 'own' a TV - hence - I don't have 'any' suggestions on what to watch next. CIAO
06-Mar-23

Has anyone ever noticed how the models in the anti aging cream ads don t look old enough to have wrinkles. When are the sponsors going to wake up to the fact that women of Australia are not stupid, only elderly women have wrinkles not 40-year-olds. If they want us to believe these ads, then use models of 60 + who would have wrinkles and see if these creams actually work, or maybe they don t want us to know the truth .
Gigi
Silliest question ever. Of course they don't want us to know the truth. That's called MARKETING. And our skin has protective layers, and these creams can't even get to the layers that need restorative therapy in the first place. So disappointed in how the women of the world are so caught up in any fad, no matter the cost, to stay looking young. Hey, you!!!!!!! If you are old enough to have wrinkles, I'm smart enough to see them. No matter how much of that cream you put on everyday to make your insecure self feel "younger". Age is a number, not defined by grey hair or lines on your face. It's called natural degeneration and IT'S NOT YOUR ENEMY. Wisdom of life is far more valuable.. You'll never find me falling for STUPID, no matter how it's advertised. So wake up humans and grow a brain. Read more. You'll be much more beautiful for being able to carry on a conversation and having a great personality. Not your eye cream that's not helping, and not your clothes label hidden where no one can see what it says. Your not impressing me. Btw, I'm 52 and look fabulous and am beautiful and don't throw my money away. I'm as God intended me to be.
05-Feb-23

We've heard the heads up about a recession, while most of us are feeling the pain of increased day to day living costs. Is there anything you are doing to prepare for tricky times ahead?
WonkyandProud
Unfortunately, I am not in a good place right now for a recession. In my opinion, we have been in one for a long while. No one seems to want to say the words, but I think we are already there. I live alone on one income, and I am struggling a little. I hope to get caught up after the holidays. I can save money through the winter by not going out to spend money and use gas. Although online shopping has been something I have to watch. It is almost a hobby to look forward to something in the mail when you don't get out much. I have to be careful, I know!
28-Dec-22

My wife used to get swiss chocolates...and just give them to me...then slowly...because I ate them...I was supposed to like them, and everyone sent them to me... I had to recycle them....now I have a favourite whisky ... it isn't that expensive ... so everyone is buying me the special limited edition ... because it costs almost one third more ... and it is really horrible... Everyone is now sending me this one you don't want to sound ungrateful....what can I do?
KD burner account
Showing them what you wrote on Rewardia should do the trick...You may never hear from them again however.
30-Dec-22

I was just thinking today and I have definitely noticed that every time it rains there doesn't appear to be any flies around at all. Why is that, I wonder, do they not like the rain.
BLM
I don't MISS not having flies around and I don't care if flies don't like rain (for whatever reason). Who cares?
03-Dec-22

Australia s agricultural industry is booming, forcing small farmers to get big or get out. What do you think does this mean for smaller farms and the communities they help build?
Jan H 753322
Multi purpose croping is the way to go and opting for native croping as well. We need to change with the times
27-Nov-22

There are more women in Australian prisons than ever before. And once they're out, they're very likely to reoffend and end up back inside. Why are so many women going to jail these days?
Christina C 466456
Never heard about this. Maybe it's mental illness on the increase? Perhaps alcohol and drugs? Is it really increasing or is it just increase in population (more people = more criminals though the proportion may still be the same).
16-Nov-22

My name is ***. I am from the country termed "the giant of Africa". Hope you know the country? Guess you know. Just relocated to Canada, and been a black and a visible minority, how will I blend with the norms in Canada. I need your advice.
Thylas
Just be you, be polite and honest, and you are sure to find friends soon enough. Most people are quite happy to accept others as they are. Any that do not are the ones with the problem, not you.
19-Nov-22

Why are the Hospital Insurance Funds pricing us out of being able to afford the insurance? Is it deliberate, because as we get older, we need more medical care, or do they just not care about us older, loyal customers. We have been loyal members of our Hospital Insurance fund for over 50 years and are now paying over $400 per month on a pension. This to me is so wrong! When we become pensioners, our payments should be adjusted accordingly, especially for anyone...
Pongo
Save the money and invest it in a term deposit then if you need it it’s there for medical expenses if your not sick use it to have a holiday
08-Nov-22

If so, what did you see hear smell or feel that couldn't be explained by the five senses. What was your response? Did you share your experience with others?
Pearlz
I have never had a Paranormal experience but I do sense things. I will go to the letter box and know that a certain letter that was not expected is in it. I also know who people are despite never having met them or even seen them before. I used to know who was on the phone when it rang, now it tells me so I don't know if I can still tell who it is. My daughter and I would go shopping in different places but when we got home we would find we had been in the same stores but in different suburbs, and bought the same things. There are other weird things like knowing what people are going to say on TV or know the plot way ahead of time. I don't think it's supernatural or anything like that, I just put it down to being super attentive and noticing things other people don't.
03-Nov-22

Have you ever been to a nude beach or the nudest colony? Is it something not acceptable to you, or do you find it to be natural?
Nan
In Tasmania an American came and saw a beautiful valley, bought it and arranged to have some cabins built. With a big privacy fence. He returned to open a nudist camp in May to find snow and freezing wind. He never opened his camp.
21-Oct-22

If you knew tomorrow was going to be your last day on earth, what would you spend today doing?
Herb Gardiner.
Slowly killing the guy who run over my pet frog Jumpy. That happened when I was 5 and I have never forgotten my little mate Jumpy.
07-Sep-22

We are both in our fifties. Have grandchildren. Thinking life would get more slower but no. Had a great car but needed to upgrade to a 7 seater, as now I have days when I have all 4 grandchildren that need to be dropped off at school & daycares, and they all need car seats. But I m loving it. How many other people have been thinking life would slow down or be more flexible?
Pauline T 68358
In your fifties, that is young, don't worry, by the time you get to almost 90, you will have slowed down!!!!! Guaranteed !!!!!
02-Apr-22

Wondering why this time of year, I see bunches of buck deer, some make me like WOW, this morning was one of those mornings, then in season, I do not see any at all. I think some people start hunting before season, is why I don't see them in season, what do you think?
Herb Gardiner.
We have tadpoles here. Herds of the damn things. They grow into gangs of nasty frogs and annoy the living hell out of me. I will happily trade a deer or two for all of my frogs. Let me know if you are interested.
03-Sep-22

The Australian government has made a proposal to bring about the possibility of IDENTITY.. to access the internet. Our prime minster said it would reduce bulling on social-media. It's only being discussed at this stage. Do you think this would be a good idea if it's given the go ahead? We have to use ID for many situations, like opening bank accounts, so why not the internet as well. If it passes into law will you be bothered by this, or not?
Paul
I have reservations about this one! Seems like a sledgehammer to squash a flea. My immediate reaction is a bit like the essential basis of democracy going back many centuries being "The Seperation of Church and State". Yes, I'm comparing "Church" to "Internet", which will offend many people! But more of us spend more time using the Internet than participating in faith based social activities. Having said that, I had a friend/client scammed out of several thousand dollars by an internet fraudster who also tried to get his wife' identity, scan of Drivers Licence, Birth Certificate etc. Bullying IS a serious thing, in any form but I am uneasy about Government involvement in our privacy. More "Traditional" Policing methods & education of legitimate users to know what to look out for seems less draconian. Happy Monday!
28-Jun-21

There is a lot of spin coming out of the red meat industry about how beef and lamb production can be climate neutral or even climate positive. Do you believe these claims? What evidence would you need to see?
Victoria 315341
All animals and plants including us human beings. Are carbon bases life forms. Climate change is a myth, the earth has always heated up and cooled down. Its a blatant money grabbing exercise for the UN and other powers who want to dictate what we say and think. Just blowing off some stream.
06-Aug-22

Getting married once is stupid enough but getting married twice, three times, five times .. did these people not learn anything? Love is certainly blind and unintelligent as well.
Edith v
I have 58years of marriage & love the changes the twists & turns .The 2 children ,6 Grandchildren ,3 great grand children.It is a full rewarding journey thru life .
25-Oct-20

As if things weren't bad enough, I have today received an e-mail from AGL informing me that they are taking away their 5c feed in tariff (and probably all other utility companies are doing the same.) This has to be nothing more than pure greed. I am pretty sure they will weather the hard times we are going through better than their customers will.
Grandma #1
My husband and I have discussed solar panels and decided that should we ever get them because yes I believe that are a great idea but we've come to the conclusion that unless we can afford to buy a battery to store any excess power that we won't use at the time it's not worth it cause you just get ripped off by greedy power companies because they buy it off you for next to nothing then sell it back at huge profits.
02-Jul-22

Diesel alone is $2.11 per litre in Hervey Bay, what's it like everywhere else?
Jania S
If everyone stopped using their car for one week or longer and used other transport, the prices will drop...
25-Jun-22

I wish to do different things and not what I used to do when young. I tried lawn bowls and really thought I would enjoy it but gave up as it is not for me. Thought about going to the gym, but am too slow to motivate myself. Yesterday thought I would enquire about tap dancing. Too far and not comfortable driving the distance like I once was. Would love to travel in a campervan and just stop anywhere that sounds fun. Do you have a bucket list?
IdentifyAs
I don't see a lot of hope for the rest of my life, and I'm sick of making lists I can never hope to cross off.
06-Jun-22

We didn't want to shut down over COVID-19 because we would lose money...we started opening up too early, so we could make more money....we cannot stop global warming in time because it would cost too much and our "economies" would suffer...we cannot apply proper sanctions to Russia because they are supplying everyone with power...it would cost too much to stop all death and murder going on in their current invasion... Britain hasn't applied the same sanctions...
Evie
We did not open too early; we shouldn't have shut down. We didn't shut down for Swine flu, bird flu, or any other health issue. The problem isn't money, it's rampant inflation due to an idiot who shouldn't be in charge. For anyone who hates capitalism, I do hope you live in (or move to) a socialist county. Let me know how well that works out for you LOL
20-May-22

I am from 6 brothers and sisters. I feel very fortunate to have many siblings. Unfortunately, some of them can have funny attitude later in life due to the effect of their partners. Since, I am the younger sibling, I usually just take in ...
Wendy Q
Was fund whle we were younger, having an older brother meant I could go 'out with the boys' and do fun stuff, like climbing trees, lighting fires, etc, good exciting stuff for a girl.
16-Apr-22

Do you think that the property market will keep rising, and if so, how do you think the generations today and upcoming will be able to afford housing?
gordy
If you are in the market, you buy you sell the dividends are the same. Future generations are unable to buy property because everyone the older generation is investing and negative gearing with portfolios connected to their super. The cost of buying and keeping up with technology is eating up our money with iPhones and internet connection and also smart technology. The aged care sector has bought all the small home units that use to be a way for first home buyers to enter the market. Whose responsible? the Government are always involved.
20-Mar-22

Growing older isn t what it used to be. With a longer life span, and free from the restrictions of work and family, older Australians are bucking the trends of the previous generations. Are you determined to live your best life, regardless of age and societal expectations?
lippy loo
Unfortunately, money and poor health is a problem so I cannot live the life I would like. I do not have any friends as my sisters were my friends and they have passed. It is a bit lonely and at times I also feel very invisible to people around me i.e. in shops etc. and I really do not like being treated as some idiotic insignificant person. When I go to the doctors and explain my symptoms it is usually brushed off with Oh it's your age or gender. I would have loved to travel more as I enjoyed every country I visited. I have traveled extensively also around Australia but some areas I have not yet seen and would love to.
I do think you need someone beside you who has similar views on life and you can enjoy it with them.
19-Mar-22

I recently started study in NZ University. I am almost 33 years old. Furthermore, I believe education is an important part of our lives. And I feel good about it. I got very diverse feedback from others. Would you go back to school to educate yourself after 30s, 40s or even older? You have money and time for it - Would you go?
Morenita
Of course I would! After having both my daughters I decided to go back to school and so glad I did! They are now 26 and 17yrs old and I’m working in the field I went to school in. Your never too old!
13-Mar-22

Breakfast Shows Does anyone else find the presenters annoying? I think they should be renamed the Giggle Shows. It doesn't seem to make much difference which channel you watch. I get that they need to be upbeat to start the day, but it would be nice if they were sincere at the same time instead of just laughing at themselves.
darsol
I used to watch bet then realised they are really just big ads foe whatever and are really very biased to one point of view so have not watched foe years
11-Mar-22

Always wondered but never quite got the awnser, what does cheating mean to you. Everyone looks at things differently in life and has there own opinion but can anyone even clarify what's the terms of cheating.
Judy CH
The worst thing is having someone cheat on you and when you ask them they lie and make you feel as if you are in the wrong, and when found out and they leave it is worse than when someone close dies, the one who dies doe not leave you by choice and then quite often the one they took up with rubs your nose in it. You can forgive but you can never forget, even after 30 odd years certain things make you remember and hurt.
07-Feb-22

The AMA, Australian Medical Association, is concerned about the state of our current hospital systems. Even before COVID19 hit our shores there were major issues, but COVID has made it even worse ... and there are fears it will only get worse. Longer wait times in our public hospital system. What can be done to improve the system? Your Views?
Bugalugs
Here's a thought. Make it possible for EDs to Charge - Not Bulk Bill - people who clog up EDs for no good reason. If it can be shown there is a Real Emergency then the ED Bulk Bills to Medicare. Hitting even the most selfish people in their wallets and purses with No Recourse to claim from Medicare would have an immediate effect. This Fee would amount to being a Fine for Time and Resource Wasting - I have yet to hear of anyone being issued with a Fine who has been able to claim the cost of it on any form of insurance or tax dodge!
31-Jan-22

At some point in your life. Whether a fictional character or an actual person, place or thing. Who or what, have your ever admired?
Morton B
Captain CH Upham VC & Bar, NZEF WW2, The only combat soldier ever to be awarded the Victoria Cross twice. He got the job done, looked after his men, If its was a dangerous job he would go himself, Just look up his Citations
29-Sep-21

In a recent interview with Elon Musk the question was put to him, when does he see his company landing in Mars? To my great surprise he answered, best case scenario 5 years - worst case scenario 10 years. To my even greater surprise, he then said that his intention is to build a self-sustaining city there. Who would put their hand up when people are being sought to live in this city on Mars?
David C
Who would not want to be the next Niel Armstrong?? Dull as Mars looks (it's not as interesting as the green of Aotearoa) it would be cool to be fist there, wouldn't it???
13-Jan-22

Another year over, almost. Another year to come! How do you think 2022 will pan-out for the WORLD? As per usual there will be the normal disasters ...that will befall the WORLD .....world famous deaths... The usual scandals. Political issues... Covid perhaps still lingering for some months yet? What's your Forecast?
lippy loo
Agree with all the above. A bit dismal isn't it. Perhaps we can have a laugh on this discussion panel along the way over the coming year.
Happy New Year everyone and let's hope it's a good one.
01-Jan-22

The term narcissist gets thrown around a lot these days as a negative slur to label people on social media, reality TV and politics. And studies show narcissistic traits are on the rise with 10% of us exhibiting traits like self-obsession or entitlement. But just how prevalent is narcissism really?
Lachelle B
Narcissist? Murderers, paedophiles, cult leaders.........It is about those who have no moral values and feel better if they have control or belief that they are better (even in an imaginary world).
10-Nov-21

Is getting into property becoming harder and harder? Sometimes I wonder if there are more people out there who home multiple properties then people who don't own their own home. I know I'm in the no-home category for now and the foreseeable future.
Gaza
I honestly can't understand why people pay rent and not own their own home, hard work and sacrificing a lot of luxuries is the only way to go. It will pay off in the end.
25-Sep-21

Are people in general getting ruder, more selfish etc. or are people behaving generally in the same manner, but I m just more sensitive to it as I get older?
'smee,SWQ!
I believe it depends on the demographic Catherine! - If you learnt manners 50 or so years ago or more - you are, I believe generally quite polite but for those educated in the 80's onwards they're taught they are entitled and how dare you expect them to be polite (or anything as the world owes them a living and you'll not get in their way-smack on childish bottoms?No Way!)
17-Feb-21

If you choose between your partner and your job, which do you prefer? And why?
Sandra C 12043
I would seriously think that if you had to really consider that, then you had better find another girlfriend, she's not the one for you.
24-Mar-21

In your opinion, have we entered it? Strange Happenings. Complexities occurring. Do you feel, what was otherwise "weird" years ago, is now becoming more commonplace? Detaching "non-ordinary" into something that is now a part of our everyday.
Herb Gardiner.
Yes of course, one of my houses is built on the site of a former leper colony. I have seen ghosts in there for the last 20 years. However they do not steal my beer so I am fine with them hanging out in the place.
26-Jul-21

Do you notice how often doctors tend to put up their fees? Do you think they charge the public too much? I heard that more people would visit a doctor if they didn't charge so much. Why do the fees vary so much? Should they not be capped?
dawnie
Doctors are forced to charge high rates so they can cover their university fees plus staff wages and other general business fees. Also every time they attend a routine status upgrade session to improve their abilities, they have to pay to this - so they need to cover this.
14-Jul-21

All mistakes are just learning experiences, right? That mistake are made by everyone, some big, some not, regaurdless, there is a difference between taking accountability and being sorry. Taking accountability is easy. after your caught up. But truly being sorry means that you have to change that behavior. I never say Im sorry, unless I really am sorry. Nor did I , ever make my child alologize,i f he didnt mean it, I say dont say it, if you dont mean it.
Richo
ask a politician this question and sit back and listen to the crap that would pure from them ALL.....
08-Jul-21

Since the dawn of the Advertising World we have been met with Salesman. Now, enter the Technology Age, and we have modern day salespeople, known as: Social Media Influencers. Would you buy a product, because they have given their influence? Do you think they are necessary? Are their product endorsements legitimate enough for you to go out and buy a product? Let us know, in the comments below.
Roses
Self centre, self absorbed, egotistical nobody’s who think their opinions are of importance to the world …. What a load of rubbish these people gush …. So wrapped up in themselves and people are stupid enough to make them a fortune by taking notice of the rubbish they tout … give me a break people get a life ??
21-Jun-21

What would you do if you saw a mother hitting her child in public? Would you say something or just mind your own business?
Dale.K Chch NZ
as a parent of 2 special needs children ( now Adults in age) I would be aware of many different reasons, Child abusers who are the ones that are killing our children by abuse do not display their actions in public, and many time's discipline is more about safety issues, protecting the child from danger
06-May-21

When I was young, kids did as we were told, no questions asked. We were never exposed to the conversations of adults. When visitors came for afternoon tea, us kids were sent outside to play. We never questioned the rules that were set by our parents. Kids nowadays have a lot more to say about how things should be done, both inside and outside the home. Do you think this has gone too far?
The dog house
Children should not be exposed with adult issues. Let them be children and free from stress for as long as they can. Outside is better than indoors. Children have too much internet time and less exercise.
10-May-21

I heard on talk back radio that some schools are planning to stop mothers and fathers days because some children may not have a mother or a father. I don't agree with this as the children really enjoy these days and if they don't have a parent they usually have a grandmother aunt or uncle. What do you think?
Megsiemay
What sort of lunatic is advocating this nonsense? I didn't have a father after I was 11 - he died - but I didn't grow up all warped and twisted because my friends did. Teachers should stick to teaching the three R's. There are kids who can't read, write or do simple maths and their general knowledge leaves a lot to be desired. So glad I'm at the older end of my life - too many stupid people in the world advocating crap thee days.
16-Apr-21

I am! Me and my girlfriend now have a 8 week old baby boy I'm a proud daddy!
NZNaturalKiwi
Congratulations to you but no. In the second week of January, on the Wednesday my FIL was diagnosed with bowel cancer, on the Friday my father was diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer and on the Sunday one of my cats passed away suddenly. And I'm still unemployed after 12 years
09-Apr-21

Do you ever think about your existence? Who created you, where do you go once you die, who gave life? I always had an wondering about afterlife and whether Heaven and Hell were actually real. Share your thoughts and experiences!
Russel B
I think about existence and the wondrous subjects of creation
and of life after death. I also think very much about mortality. Where do we go
after death, if we go anywhere? These are all challenging thoughts and the
older you get the more you think about it. Your emotions come rushing to the
surface of your thoughts.
In most of us we are taught to believe in a God, or higher
power; someone or something that created life and put us on the Earth to exist
and live a normal life. Of course, the kind of life we live is coloured or
influenced by our environment and again, by our upbringings and circumstances, education,
and beliefs. We should remember that for every action and decision there are
consequences.
Most religions nearly always come to a similar conclusion at
the end of life. I do not include the fundamentalists who persist in taking a
severe approach to matters and doing things to society against the accepted
norm (actions and consequences).
In 2015 I was conducting a criminal case in Sydney that was
moved from the Downing Centre to the Central Criminal Court. On my way to the
Central Court, I was crossing Castlereagh Street and a few paces before I
reached the other side I had a Cardiac arrest. I remember going down and my
secretary screaming but that was all. Apparently, a young man caught me from
behind and proceeded to administer CPR. I came to and was taken to RPA Hospital
where after two Angiograms I had a Defibrillator implanted. This was a quick
way of letting me know that it was time to retire. I was 74 at the time.
I still think very much about that day and how lucky I was to
survive. Despite it all, there was nothing on the other side to relate; there
was no bright light or rushing wind like near-death stories talk about. But
perhaps I had not died in the true sense of the word? The experience has made
me think about all these things very deeply and realise we are here on Earth
to look after one another as best we can. I have three adult sons, a darling
wife of 54 years of marriage, and 6 Grandchildren.
Perhaps we weren’t meant to know all about our own existence and
mortality? It may come later...I wonder.
02-Apr-21

Are you concerned about low interest rates and how badly they are affecting many people? Banks are generally paying most -customers much less interest than even a few years ago. Have your savings dwindled down - lower, and lower as time goes on? Low interest rates have been great for mortgage borrowing, and investment. The downside is that it's also forced the cost of buying a home. Many people can't get a foot in the door because of much higher property prices. Do...
Anneliese
The government and banks should just let the market crash normally so prices of houses can go down. This fake businesses of propping up the housing isn't good for people trying to buy their first home. It's only helping those with investment properties.
12-Mar-21

Same are happy having a child. Same of us don't want to have kids. They are peoples out they don't feel a needed to have a child. Peoples think something is wrong of me not having a child. Will change in years to came.
Lones
Your choice, and no body else’s business. Some would give anything to be a parent, some shouldn’t be parents, others live with regrets, and most of us wouldn’t change a thing and the learning curves that come with being a parent. Follow your wishes
24-Feb-21

A lot of children and teenagers, don't understand the dangers of what is lurking around online. Children are quite often cyber bullied, or fall into online grooming. A lot of them aren't even aware they are not cyber safe. Should we teach them more about the dangers out there?
BLM
Do children and teenagers need to be more cyber-safe - YES (quite obviously). However, this is strictly the responsibility of a PARENT(S) - law enforcement becomes involve after the damage is done to a child or a teenager - the parent responsibility is to stop the problem before damage is done to a child or a teenager - (because we all know predators are everyone - especially online - and predators prey on the weak and/or unaware!!!!!!.)
19-Feb-21

How are you going to celebrate your Valentine this year?
Wazzahen
As far as I’m concerned every day is Valentine Day with the love of my life every day is special,57 years together love her dearly
13-Feb-21

I really did not use what I learned from school into my growing years, It was more of a 'learn as you go' situation for me which I hated so much, I would have liked more lift skills. What would you like to see replaced or included in the children's education?
Jacq
Agree we need to go back to basic maths, spelling and sounding the alphabet. Just crazy how kids work out sums I can't help my grand-kids and when I do I get the answer so much faster than them. Need to learn how to cook basic things & sew on a button. Algebra was the most useless thing I learnt, never had cause to use it.
06-Feb-21

The word happiness is overused. A better goal would be contentment that allows for the fact that you cant always have what you want. Result should be less stress along with better physical and mental health.
Katzeye
Happiness is not a false goal at all,happiness is a term used for what and whoever makes you happy,eg: I feel great happiness and joy whenever I spend time with my children.
13-Jan-21

I graduated from Lanier High School for boys in Macon, Ga. This was Sidney Lanier's home. My 8th and 9th grade teacher was Oiuda Poe, a self-proclaimed direct descendant of Sidney. She taught the English language well, and she taught us to listen to the symmetry in the language. Some say they don't care for poetry, but they love their music. Just think about what poetry means to you in your everyday life. Think about what would music be like without...
Pearlz
I have always enjoyed poetry and in Australia we have some beauties. The Man From Snowy River is a classic but there are others I'm fond of. Two poems I don't like are number 1, The Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner, and number 2, The Kon-Tinki Expedition. I was enthralled with Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Elliot so got quite a thrill when I found they had all been put to the music of Cats the musical. Indeed, life would be dull without poems.
29-Mar-26

I wonder if advertising companies even consider consumers intelligence, or do they play strictly to our sense of humor. Some ads today are actually, to me, unrealistic in what they promote. Maybe I'm just old and set in my ways so that I can't see the relevance. As a TV program director used to say on his weekly op-ed commercial, that's my opinion, what's yours?
BLM
Advertising does influence consumers into buying products through various psychological, emotional, and cognitive factors. Advertisement creates awareness, provide information, and evoke emotions that drive purchasing decisions (aka a 'sucker is born every second' - LOL).
06-Mar-26

Anyone else struggles to get there teenaged to go out anywhere? It s like we re punishing them to go shopping or to the pool for the day?
Travel
Keep an eye on your teenager's mental health. My son had depression and was suicidal but he was usually in his room and I didn't realize until someone at my church put him onto headspace. Staying in your bedroom and not talking is not normal teenage behaviour. Also look out for lack of interest in things they used to love.
30-Jan-26

I am pretty open with finances only with my best friend. That being said, we are both in similar financial situations and have similar mindsets towards money. What about you? How often do you discuss personal finance with your close friends?
Cocoabeansmom
I don't discuss finances with anyone but my husband. I never talk about anything personal with friends.
23-Jan-26

People who never apologize often struggle with fragile egos, deep-seated shame, low self-esteem, or a rigid belief they are always right. We all know people who just can't apologize, why do you think that is?
EMJM
Rude. Narcissists. Got no time for 'em. Life's too short to argue with ego's. Let them go.\u270c\ufe0f
13-Dec-25

Depending on which half of the hemisphere you live on, you either have a summery or wintery Christmas. My whole life, I have only experienced summer Christmases. Do people who have Christmas in winter even realise that the other half of the world is in summertime? You see Christmas products in shops and everything is based on a winter Christmas. The real question is... which one is better and why?
Sheree T
It doesn't matter if it is Winter or Summer where you live, Christmas\ud83c\udf84 will always be Christmas no matter what the season.
24-Dec-25

Sometimes I wonder if it is really necessary to host a Christmas dinner. I love spending time with family, but organizing everything can feel stressful and expensive. Many of my family members are busy too, and it makes me question if a big dinner is truly needed or if a simple gathering would be enough. I m looking for others' thoughts. Do you think hosting a Christmas dinner is important, or is it okay to celebrate in a smaller, easier way?
J
I think Christmas should be spent however you want. If hosting a dinner is it then by all means. The stress can be alleviated by turning it down a notch or two.. It doesn't have to be elaborate. The whole idea is the sharing and caring as we get together and celebrate. Get family members involved. They can contribute by bringing something.
15-Dec-25

Traditions often shift and adapt when they cross borders. For example, Christmas in Australia blends European customs with summer barbecues and beach gatherings, while Lunar New Year celebrations vary widely between China, Vietnam, and Korea, each adding unique foods, rituals, and symbols. Even ancient practices like Yule have been reinterpreted into modern holiday traditions.
lippy loo
If different traditions enter through new family members what is wrong with that. You can keep yours and just add theirs. We are all immigrants or ancestors of immigrants. We used to be mainly English traditions which did not suit our climate anyway. I never saw snow until my teenage years, so a snow scene scenario is not my tradition. A roast in Australia during 30 plus degree temps. is just ridiculous so a BBQ or beach setting with seafood etc. became the rule for us although many still keep up the UK traditions. Each to their own. It is basically all about family isn't it?
09-Dec-25

I am grateful to members of my family who have helped my husband and I during a recent move. They organised rubbish removals, helping with lifting and cleaning and provided extra transport to the new property as well. Is there anyone in your life who is an invaluable help and comfort to you during these events?
Lachelle B
Give family date of move, organise truck, pack one room, cull as you go, boxes in the garage, clean room, shut door. Takeaways for last two days so you're not doing dishes all the time. Last day males move, women at the other house unpacking. Organisation is key including weather reports. Pets are the last to be moved.
04-Nov-25

Do you have siblings? Do you get along with them? My older brother and I used to play together all the time as kids. But as we grew older, we grew apart. Now we hardly talk and when we do, it's awkward. I'd love to reconnect, but our interests are very different, and we live in different states, so it's difficult.
KAREN J 796020
I have one sister younger than me. We are very close our mother died in childbirth and my sister, and I are very close, I'm 12 years older I love her so much she is my angel and gift from God .
23-Sep-25

Everyone has a different idea of what success means. For some, it s having a good career and financial stability, while for others it s about happiness, health, or strong relationships. Success doesn t always look the same for everyone. What does success mean to you, and do you think your idea of success has changed over time?
GB
My wife still loves me. I have 2 daughters who love me. 3 Grand daughters who love me. And 1 grand son who loves me. Success.
26-Aug-25

With the rise of social media, messaging apps, and remote work tools, it's easier than ever to stay in touch with people across the world. But at the same time, I sometimes wonder if all this "connectedness" is actually making us feel more alone. Are we really connecting in a meaningful way, or just filling the space with digital noise? I ve heard some say that while we have more ways to communicate, the quality of our interactions has gone down and that face-to-face...
writerrochelle
As I only have a landline phone, a desktop, and a laptop computer, I can honestly say technology hasn't isolated me. But, when I look around and see families in a restaurant with their attention on their phones instead of each other, I'd say people are more isolated 'together'... ;-(
14-Jun-25

What time period would you choose?...let's see...go back for more than 50 years, and you are just starting to struggle with the language 200 years, and you are almost totally lost and everyone else is tiny...all these fun new diseases that no-one can cure...at some point no-one speaks any language you understand...and go back to the dinosaurs, and you would be unable to breathe the atmosphere...going back in time?... I wouldn't go back much further than when I was...
Pongo
I would love to go back to 1066 when my ancesters came from France and took over the running of England, it must have been a very interesting period.
02-Apr-25

Is there an experience you wish you could relive as if it were brand new? Maybe it's the thrill of your first roller coaster ride, the excitement of discovering a favourite book or movie, or the joy of a special trip. What s something you d love to experience again for the very first time, and why?
BLM
IF I could go back in time: I would address regrets, I would address personal reflections, and I would address philosophical considerations. Unfortunately, I STILL would make the same mistakes over and over, just like societies (COUNTRIES) do over and over again (LOL)!
21-Mar-25

I used to read magazines, and one of the reasons I lost interest is because you can't be sure of what's claimed to be factual. I had read an article on Americans and work, and it stated that, given the choice of having more free time for family and friends or more time working, the majority of Americans would prefer to work. (????) While I'm sure there are some people who would feel that way, I find it hard to believe that the majority do. It makes me wonder how valid...
lippy loo
If I ever do read any it is with skepticism at best. I saw a photograph of Nicole Kidman in 3 magazines but from different angles. Different story for each unrelated to each other as well. People tend to believe the written word these days more than ever. The internet is rife with falsehoods.
16-Mar-25

Do you make New Year's resolutions? If so, do you stick with it? After indulging in all the goodies and good foods at Christmas, I always make my resolution to exercise and lose the extra pounds I've gained. I do stick with it and I do lose the extra weight, however, I sometimes indulge in treats now and then throughout the year.
Bugalugs
Most of us sdeem to failwhen we make these. For 2025 we can make some which only Habit stops us ftom keeping.
There is Climate Change and Plastic Pollution, with some scientists saying the latter is every bit as dangerous for it is finding its way into the Food Chain and, a bit like Heavy Metals such s Copper Chlorophyl, once in our bodies it never, ever can be renoved.
So why not resolve to stop using Household Plastics such as Gladwrap, Clingwrap and use either Waxed or Greaseproof paper? Stop using Bin Liners. Is it really so hard to hose out the big bins? Wrap Food Scraps in old newspapers and Freeze until Garbage Day. Most Supermarkets have Service Delicatessens and now you are allowed to bring your own, Washed, containers instead of everything being wrapped in huge Plastic Bags? All it takes is a bit of effort to start with and then it becomes a habit. Shopping Bags? You do know that those so-called Green bags are just more plastic? We can buy Cotton ones which can be tossed in the laudry every now and then to keep them clean and nice for the Checkout staff to use.
31-Dec-24

Whenever I see my family happy, it feels like the most fulfilling moment of my life. I truly believe that witnessing the joy of loved ones is the greatest gift anyone can receive. Besides that, what personal experience brings you the most happiness? What has been your happiest moment in life?
BLM
When I got divorce, and I get alimony from my 'beloved' ex-wife - PURE HAPPINESS - for the rest of my LIFE!
25-Oct-24

Try again when a child pushes you away, be patient. Wait a bit and try again. It is important that children know that they are worth pursuing. Talk Keep conversation open, children don't always know why they are doing the things they are doing, they need your support to understand themselves better. What are your thoughts? What to do when your child pushes you away?
Jania S
The AI need to learn to speak English. A little grammar would be great, But a stupid question no information and loads of rhetoric... Try rewording
12-Dec-24

What is your favourite Christmas Carol/Song and why? Mine is Jingle Bell Rock because it's a reasonably modern song with a happy sound to it.
Edith v
Silent night!! .I was a kid in England & with a couple of friends we wood go door to door & sing at the door & they often gave us a penny or two .I would use mine to buy Mum a pretty Hankie
10-Dec-24

What about stepchildren who break up families with their selfishness and lies. I have had enough of that, especially with my husband's spoiled grown daughter who is almost 40 and still expects daddy to pay her way. She manipulates him and makes him feel guilty so he will give her money, even though she can afford to drink and smoke cigarettes and eat out all the time.
Bugalugs
Maybe you should have thought about that before you married him. His daughter won't have suddenly become as you claim she is. What about people who set out break up families with THEIR Greed, YHEIR Lies, THEIR Selfishness? How many families have THEY Destroyed as a direct result of THEIR actions?
04-Dec-24

Often times, when I eat at a restaurant, go to a clothing store, or visit any type of business lately, the staff member tells me to be sure and give them a 5-star review online. I had a waiter bring out a QR code for me to scan with my cell phone in hopes I'd go online and give a 5-star review. I told him I didn't want to do the review now, I'd do it later. I hadn't even left, and he's trying to get me to do a review before I leave! I understand how important the...
DocR
I'd rather have them say something like: "If your experience was anything less than 5-star, please make sure to tell us so we can work on improving"...
20-Nov-24

I was taking my dog to our local dog park to help with socialisation, but one day, I noticed a dog becoming more aggressive toward other dogs. As a result, I took my dog and left. Trainers and vets often discourage the use of dog parks. They say it can become violent or spread sickness. What do you think is a dog park bad or good?
Coverdalegirl
If you have a dog breed that needs to run around to burn energy they are great. Otherwise, a nice walk should be great for their needs.
11-Nov-24

Our new neighbour is in his mid 80s and is up every morning at 6 am. He starts cutting wood to burn and disturbs us early in the morning. As we are new in the neighbourhood, we do not want to cause any trouble, so we remain quiet. Would you ask the elderly man not to cut wood so early because it disturbs you, or would you stay quiet?
Valerie S 478525
This is hard for you. I avoid confronting people even in a nice way. Invite him in for a coffee and have a general get to know you chat. He might explain why he does it so early and every day without you even asking him. If he is doing it every day then he must not be doing it for very long. It might be a routine from an earlier part of his life. I can\u2019t imagine he needs to do it every morning. In a general friendly chat you might be able to suggest he only does it once a week. Just do the get to know you first before you leap in and contact the council or start to tell your neighbour to change his ways. I feel for you. This could become increasingly more irritating.
22-Oct-24

If you bought a brand-new plain white T-Shirt, then what words or pictures would you have printed on the front of it?
Von
I saw a photo of a couple wearing the following...one reads "I Come in Peace"
The partners T-shirts reads "I'm Peace"
10-Oct-24

What are your thoughts on the wealth divide and distribution of wealth? Is it something that is going to get more prominent in the years to come
Jania S
The wealth divide will always be there, THAT IS LIFE... Stop with the comparisons, and enjoy the life you have.
12-Sep-24

Hi, my name is Alisha, and I am dealing with weight gain and I exercise a lot. What are some ways that I can lose weight?
writerrochelle
This is how I lost: Lower daily intake of calories (1200 for me at 5'2"), drink something HOT every 2 hours (tea, coffee, lemonade, and hot chocolate, at 9am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, 7pm, 9pm and 11pm for me), and only eat in an 8 hour period, fasting for 16 hours (11am breakfast, 3pm lunch and no later than 7 pm dinner for me). I can do it by drinking a hot beverage every 2 hours. I lost 1 pound a week, in 11 months, and am keeping it off, and you can, too! I'm 76! I started on February 14, 2023 and, before February 14, 2024, I had lost that 45 pounds! Oh, and I did NOT exercise, or take anything for weight loss! ;-D
18-Aug-24

A relative received insurance money for stolen jewellery. She was instructed to go to a particular store on the Central Coast in NSW to buy replacement jewellery. Many of the items stolen were heirlooms, so it was going to be heartbreaking. At the store, she noticed there was a half-price sale. Was she lucky this time? Not really. The store manager claimed that it was policy for Jewellers to charge full price for items bought with insurance money, even though...
Bugalugs
The word is GREED. Greed has been expanded like never before. What the jeweller did was patently Dishonest. Without exception ALL Insurance is Grand Scale Larceny by ALL Insurance companies . One huge Multi-national group operating in Australia, IAG, which Victorians should get to know, controls RACV's Insurance, has just announced a 79% Increase in Profit from the House Insurance Division of their business to over $AU1.4 BILLION. In the same breath they announced they are INCREASING House Insurance Premiums by 11 %! Almost 4 times the CPI. They also announced an Increase in the Profit they made from their Motor Vehicle Insurance division. If this massive increase in House Insurance premiums is not Price Gouging or Profiteering I would like to know what else it is. It is beyond time the federal Government stepped in and regulated the Insurance industry and if that means regulating Premiums so be it. Even better would be a Taxpayer Owned Insurance Company, one which, unlike Medibank, could never, ever be sold off to Private Enterprise. We all saw what happened when the then Federal Government sold Medibank to Private Enterprise. Medibank Ltd. became the Leading Force in Raising Private Health Insurance Premiums.
The boss of IAG used lots of weasel words to justify those House Insurance Ppremiums Increases. No-one, least of all the ABC's Sarah Ferguson on the ABC's 7:30 Report last night, believed a word he said.
Insurance is nothing more than a Gigantic scam.
22-Aug-24

One day chocolate was suddenly poisonous to dogs (that would have been a surprise to my first three dogs who ate it and lived until at least 13 year of age)...best buy them dog treats at $10 a packet... AND you should not give them sticks or bits of wood they may splinter and be swallowed (but you can buy a stick shaped dog toy...made of wood...in the supermarket...for only $19!!)...oh and bones...cooked or uncooked...can splinter and be swallowed too now...or damage...
Denise C (Qld)
Yes it's a big business - and don't forget the flea shampoos and heartworm tablets and doggies day care centres and vet bills that are more expensive than human services.
20-Aug-24

We have really good dog like robots...ones like birds...and otters. Why not make robots TO hunt? Some people are totally obsessed with outsmarting and killing things....some people have stopped eating animals...why not stop killing them for no reason too? We could even make smarter "animals" that would make "hunting" more exciting for those with guns....they could be disabled and "die"...then just restarted for the next "hunt". What do you think about that?
Pato Lo Duck
Great idea, then we could have a robotic duck season and I wouldn\u2019t have to hide in my nest anymore\u2026
09-Aug-24

I have seen a lot of these products on the shelves what is up with inventors they come up with odd things which are not safe for children at any age I saw a cotton candy flavoured putty or something which I don't think is safe for kids and a lady had chap stick or lipstick which is not safe for kids and the mom gave it to her 6-year-old. What do you think?
Izzy
I grew up in the 80s and all our toys were hazards. I had a barbie once, roller blading barbie, she had flints on her rollerblades, so I'd drag her across the floor or carpet and sparks would shoot out! I can't imagine something like that being sold today haha!
10-Aug-24

When we get married or involved in a committed relationship, we also become part of our partner's family. Have you experienced a mother-in-law and/or father-in-law who are rude to you? You know they don't like you, so interactions become awkward. How do you handle it? Do you confront them? Do you find out why they don't like you and try to change to get them to like you? Do you ask your partner to intervene? Or do you just keep quiet to keep the peace? ...
Norman PSBHRJ
You shouldn't change for anyone, especially your inlaws. Your husband should talk to them and let them know if they are rude to you, they are being disrepect to you and your husband, if they can't behave and be grown ups then they need to stay away. Your husband married you for who you are, why change that to please his parents.
31-Jul-24

Do you think post secondary is worth the cost? I have an MBA & love the Degree, but it came as a huge cost. If you have a Degree, was the cost involved worth it to you?
Moonspirit
It depends what the degree is in and how helpful for your desired career. I know of a few people without a degree who make more money than those with one.
26-Jul-24

A nutritionist on the morning news has warned that ALL soft drinks are REALLY bad for you. There are NO good ones, you should wean yourself off them using fizzy flavoured spring water, and then supposedly just drink water. So at the moment you can only be safe and responsible if you drink water and eat vegetables...everything else either really bad for you...or really bad for the planet...when they remember that there is also credible evidence that plants feel...
Izzy
Me and my kids were hooked on pop for years . But the last few years we've been drinking water and juice pretty exclusively.. I think we just got sick of pop! Especially in the summer nothing beats cold water!
12-Jul-24
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