@Psiczar wrote, "Most people don’t drive cars in parks or on footpaths."
Given the many flame wars that have erupted on this issue, I was kinda disappointed that nobody has yet responded,
"What do mean by 'most' people? Where did you get your data from? Have you got any proof to back up your statement?"
Naah. The bean counters already take the variations in the number of workdays into account.
That's why, when one hears of economic figures, one often hears the expression "seasonally adjusted" at various points. (Variations in "work days" are one factor of "seasonal adjustment".)
It's one of those rare occasions where it would be better for the environment if "festival tents" were made out of "cardboard" or "cardboard derivatives..."
Well, the contaminated product was sold (or was available in) every state and territory.
In border areas, there are kids who live in one state but attend school in another state. It makes sense to have a coordinated national response, both in AU and NZ.
I'm a Linux Mint newbie, so, at most, 4 tabs opened to resolve a glitch.
Well, 4 tabs if the search engine used was DuckDuckGo...
... but, as much as I hate to admit it, only 2 or 3 tabs if Google was used to find the needed pages.
The point I was making is that the "duration of our showers" is comparatively insignificant compared to commercial water use and wastage.
Data centres, for AI processing, needlessly waste water resources.
Growing rice and cotton on the world's driest continent seems a bit stupid.
Screwing the geology of the Great Artesian Basin to extract gas seems short-sighted.
There are FAR more pressing concerns than how much water we individuals use while showering. (Sure, there are some small towns or shires where this is a concern.)
Yeah, right. Any water shortages are likely due to personal hygiene requirements of people, and nothing to do with new b.s. AI data processing centres using gigalitres to cool equipment and maintain humidity levels.
The seppos have the world famous Statue of Liberty and a plaque with the words, "Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe."
Us Aussies still haven't had the guts to dump the Union Jack from our own flag, let alone establish a bill of rights.
@itsathursday
"British Sausage"?
"Australian Parmesan"?
"Yes, Minister" has already covered this ground...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpNY2KfF92k
@Zagorath
@Psiczar wrote, "Most people don’t drive cars in parks or on footpaths."
Given the many flame wars that have erupted on this issue, I was kinda disappointed that nobody has yet responded,
"What do mean by 'most' people? Where did you get your data from? Have you got any proof to back up your statement?"
🤪
@observes_depths
@Salvo
Naah. The bean counters already take the variations in the number of workdays into account.
That's why, when one hears of economic figures, one often hears the expression "seasonally adjusted" at various points. (Variations in "work days" are one factor of "seasonal adjustment".)
@Zagorath
@MisterFrog wrote, "
I hope that Sydney-siders do the ring thing this weekend."
I agree.
Form a "fellowship of the ring" and cast it into the fires of Mount Doom...
@okwithmydecay
@CameronDev
Sure!
Cardboard isn't a perfect solution... nor was I suggesting it was any kid of solution.
Edit: I forgot it was you who'd already referenced the sketch! Sorry!
I was just making a joke referencing this sketch, featuring Senator Collins:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3m5qxZm%5C_JqM
3 minutes. Take a look!
@CameronDev
It's one of those rare occasions where it would be better for the environment if "festival tents" were made out of "cardboard" or "cardboard derivatives..."
@SenatorCollins
@Salvo
I've always felt that the Aussie National Anthem needs a verse that includes the phrase,
"How's the serenity?"
@korda
@hanrahan
"Rest of is could vote Green"
"is"? Islamic State?
Oh!... "us"... you meant "us". A typo...
So... the "United States", right?
Am I right?
(I'll shut up now...)
@vividspecter
@cammoblammo
Well, the contaminated product was sold (or was available in) every state and territory.
In border areas, there are kids who live in one state but attend school in another state. It makes sense to have a coordinated national response, both in AU and NZ.
@cammoblammo
I didn't read that specific article, but there is this mob:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Department/_of/Education/(Australia)
@Hotznplotzn
@Hawke
When I was a kid, my parents renovated the Queenslander (an architectural style of house) we were living in.
We had hundreds of asbestos sheets that had been removed and "needed" to be broken up for easier disposal.
My brother and I "karate kicked" to pieces.
There's more to the story, but I'm feeling a bit short of breath...
@Hotznplotzn
@okwithmydecay
Of course the NSW police approved a neo-nazi rally....
... they wouldn't want to see their colleagues waste their day off work!
@TheTwelveYearOld
I'm a Linux Mint newbie, so, at most, 4 tabs opened to resolve a glitch.
Well, 4 tabs if the search engine used was DuckDuckGo...
... but, as much as I hate to admit it, only 2 or 3 tabs if Google was used to find the needed pages.
@wildwhitehorses
No, I'm not "new to Australia".
The point I was making is that the "duration of our showers" is comparatively insignificant compared to commercial water use and wastage.
Data centres, for AI processing, needlessly waste water resources.
Growing rice and cotton on the world's driest continent seems a bit stupid.
Screwing the geology of the Great Artesian Basin to extract gas seems short-sighted.
There are FAR more pressing concerns than how much water we individuals use while showering. (Sure, there are some small towns or shires where this is a concern.)
@wildwhitehorses
Yeah, right. Any water shortages are likely due to personal hygiene requirements of people, and nothing to do with new b.s. AI data processing centres using gigalitres to cool equipment and maintain humidity levels.
Got it.
@No1
Shhh...
If he's still here, it's just a matter of time...
@Amoxtli
@John_Howard
Of course Kick is Australian. It is arguably INXS' best album.
Wait... what are we talking about??? (Hopefully, it's not a snuff film.)
@Davriellelouna
@brisk
True. However, that's buried in the 'fine print' of the second verse, and very few people know there is a second verse, let alone the words!
@Etterra
It's slightly less ironic.
The seppos have the world famous Statue of Liberty and a plaque with the words, "Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe."
Us Aussies still haven't had the guts to dump the Union Jack from our own flag, let alone establish a bill of rights.
@Davriellelouna