Litespeed

The greatest amount of crime due to drugs is the market and violence caused by prohibition. We criminalize the users and providers, growers etc so prices are huge and crime lords are involved. If Instead we didn't jail users but provided the same resources on rehab we would have a different society.

The biggest reason a lot of kids do it besides the fun part is they do not believe all the anti drugs propaganda. They are told all drugs are killers but their experience and that of thousands of party goers are different. So they risk it. If you can demonstrate they possess a bad trip or pill they will not take it and warn there friends. It is called harm minimisation and we do it across society for lots of things.

I reckon I would need a lot if drinks if I were him. That holden together ute is a real aweful drive. Somethings are best left buried in the 70's.

I reckon the door would have nothing to do with a engineer at all. More likely a builder going cheap to save bucks.

The German government today announced it will completely stop burning coal for power by 2038 at the latest but possible by 2030 or earlier. They are a very pragmatic and science based bunch- they see the writing on the wall. All this crap about plastics is all Propaganda to justify big oil. We already can and have been able to for 100 years make plastics from biological sources. Advances in biotechnology now make it possible to use bacteria to do it. I say get your head out of the sand or for some their posterior and see that change is coming and is needed now, not when 50 Celsius is the new norm for summer. Hands up who is commenting has a science degree? One in biological and environmental sciences? I studied this at uni in the early 90's and it was obvious back then. I have a grey beard and longish hair- must be a lefty greenie then. I care about this planet and the future of humanity and all species. To paraphrase a redneck sticker, " if you don't love this planet, then leave".

Blackouts were related to the grid not the generation side.

I say we swap him for Kyrios as he is Greek heritage. Even if he never won a game again it would be a good deal.

The simple solution for those needing a straw is have a rolled edge on the ends. Thus no sharp edges and a large surface area. Problem solved. But agree paper ones are good too.

I would back Leyton as Davis cup captain over Tomic the angry nutjob any day. I agree he should never be in the team. Even a small amount of decency is just too hard for Bernie's ego. Makes Kyrios look sensible.

I wish he would eat them all himself

Nuclear is a non starter economically. No government has ever had one built without giving the private company a indemnity on insurance and backing the loan. That means the taxpayer is stuck with any bills from a accident, has to pay for decommissioning and also stump up for any loans made to build it even though it is for private ownership and profit. Also have to pay a guaranteed price that keeps going up for the power over the life of the plant. Not even the Lnp are that stupid, almost but not quite.

How many babies does it take to make a jar of Hienz baby food?

Yes but tennis and Australia always seem to lose when either plays. The poster boys of overplayed and over sized ego. And what's with the under leg serve? Sportsmanship is not in their vocabulary.

Meanwhile back at the ranch....... Ash Barty flogged world no 1 Halep today. Go Ashley.

I am sure the LNP are ready to pour billions into such devices as we speak

If this guy was at the BBC for 25 years, given he is very conservative and right wing proves the BBC is not biased. Can't have it both ways. All media has some bias as they are only human, some far more than others. When guys like this complain, just like they do about the ABC, what they really mean is the public broadcasters are not biased towards them. It is easy to think anyone is a lefty liberal when you have far right views. Just look at fox news.

I would be sceptical of any group that is called The new culture forum. Sounds like a right wing forum with an agenda. America is full of them and they are spreading through Europe and Britain. We have many here in Australia just like them, all well funded by vested interests with a right wing neo conservative agenda. Would trust them as much as Putin, Trump or any other fascist wannabes.

Does not matter how well it is built it is a turd and a polished turd is still just a smart looking turd. If anyone believes in such devices........I have a bridge I would like to sell

Spacey, the oldies with a pension card do not require a license, so no excuse not to feed the fish.

Yep height hurts. I was "lucky" and fell 7 metres, broke through the tiles and got stopped by the big bloody truss across my side between pelvis and ribs. Not a great day as a chimney sweep in the Blue mountains. Four seasons in half a hour. Naturally in a crap load of pain then shock, apologized for the damage and said I would be back next day. Didn't turn out that way. Stupid youth and bravado, still have probs 25 years on.

Spacey, trust me I like to see the Darwin award given, just doesn't happen often enough without innocents also copping it. Mowers, is yours self propelled? They often have the dead mans lever. You can always strap into the on position and add a switch if you want to stop it etc. Yes I hate the dumb mower switches, my brush cutter safety switch is constantly turning off as it is too close to the throttle. On the damn mower it gets turned off if you go under a low tree or brush. Biggest piss off is ones with a see through pump bulb on the carb, they rarely last a year. Then spew fuel everywhere. Had a Stihl once that caught fire whilst in use from damn cheap bulb and non tygon fuel lines. Burnt my arm, all for a few cents saved making it. I was once a small engine mechanic, some where so shit they died on first use and we just threw them away as cheaper to replace than repair.. For hedges get a smallish portable trestle under $200 and walk along in safety, falling from ladders six. Once fell two stories, it really .......hurts.

My point was cars are safer for the occupants not those outside but in general are getting better at not killing pedestrians. Examples are large gap between bonnet and engine to stop your head smashing into engine. New Volvos push bonnet upwards when hit by a pedestrian. Some cars even have a airbag to do this. You can even get a BMW bike with a airbag now for the rider and Dainese make airbag jackets that protect the body, neck and head. Bull bars should be illegal for any vehicle not registered in a country area, they are designed to kill animals including humans. At one stage NSW was going to do this but backed down as the wimps they are. Only the soft shaped ones that are airbag approved should be legal. Some new cars are like a Jabiru, you have to try real hard to kill yourself. So pedestrians should come first program wise.

Yes might work, but consider that a lot of companies use medicine that is banned in advanced countries as it has massive side effects like birth defects. But they see profit so do it. We must be careful what we wish for.

OK forgiven- just

Old man emu, can't help except to say f##k knows and he is a silent type. But why do you have roast potato in freezer? Are they precooked? And what is this Yorkshire pudding in a packet? If it comes in a packet mix it is just as quick to make from scratch. Just like pancakes can be made just as quick as the shake bottle crud but have real ingredients. And don't get me started on gravy in a bottle...... Do not say you are not capable, a 5 year old can.