Posted in: Canada beats Finland 5-3 to set up rematch with United States in 4 Nations Face-Off final See in context
Come on Canada. Don't get distracted by fighting - controlled aggression is key.
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Posted in: At least 30 injured in car ramming attack in Munich before German election See in context
Referring to humans, even those who do abhorrent things, as "vermin" is playing into Neo-Nazi hands.
The fact another one of their ilk drove into a crowd of innocents with murderous intent, certainly plays into "Neo Nazi" hands. And most people no matter their roots.
If you're disturbed by the name calling, you gravely missed the point.
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Posted in: Australia soccer star Sam Kerr found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment of police officer See in context
It was always going be difficult to equate a dumb racist insult to the charge of racially aggravated harassment.
Is there a blacklist of taxi and Uber customers?
This pair should be on it.
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Posted in: Property and sovereignty in space − as countries and companies take to the stars, they could run into disputes See in context
Property rights in space would have to be based on the authority that the Outer Space Treaty gives to nations. This authority allows them to govern their citizens and their assets by enacting laws and enforcing them in their courts.
These celestial bodies may already be the property of a different Outer space organisation. We just don't have the paperwork or know where it's kept.
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Posted in: Chelsea star Sam Kerr's 'stupid and white' remark was 'hostile': prosecutors See in context
The British police as a politicised department are stupid. - they didn't take the grooming rings abuse of girls seriously and they took a knee over George Floyd. This is what happens with appeasement. Hope they wake up.
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Posted in: Chelsea forward Sam Kerr allegedly called police officer 'stupid and white,' jury hears See in context
More likely the English justice system will find any white person involved guilty, as usual.
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Posted in: Oscar-hopeful 'Emilia Perez' star in row over Islam, George Floyd insults See in context
Since 2016 she became a Buddhist and probably changed many of her opinions and ideas.
Floyd died in 2020. Nice try.
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Posted in: Oscar-hopeful 'Emilia Perez' star in row over Islam, George Floyd insults See in context
Hollywood: All is forgiven.
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Posted in: Duck DNA in both engines of Jeju Air plane that crashed, report says See in context
We'll have to wait to see why the undercarriage wasn't deployed.
What really increased the deadliness was the explosion after the plane slammed into a concrete barrier at the end of the runway.
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Posted in: What JFK assassination files are still classified? Trump’s order could bring them to light See in context
the cia has been the most strident in keeping things classified. i wonder why?
I think the CIA didn't have Oswald under enough surveillance in the months before the assassination and these declassified documents may be embarrassing.
I'm not sure about the MLK and RFK cases.
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Posted in: The agriculture ministry estimates more than 20 million tons of food get thrown out by restaurants, convenience stores and supermarkets each year in Japan. What can be done to reduce this food waste? See in context
The restaurants, conbini and supermarkets just pass that scrap cost on to the end consumer - so they won't take any action.
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Posted in: People leave New Zealand in record numbers in year to November See in context
New Zealand has a small population ,small market for sales, not much mining, lots of sheep and the prettiest scenery on earth.
And it's always been like that - the main reason is that Australia eased its policy on NZers working and getting residency, and so many have moved.
The Labour government COVID response largesse created high inflation that is now under control, but the economy is stunted as a result.
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Posted in: Which U.S. companies are pulling back on diversity initiatives? See in context
The National Black Farmers Association called on Tractor Supply’s president and CEO to step down shortly after the company's announcement.
I guess the National Black Farmers Association don't see the irony.
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Posted in: What are the biggest challenges faced by some prefectures to attract more tourists? See in context
Parts of Japan, and the world, are overrun by tourists - maybe these quiet prefectures should just stay as such.
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Posted in: Firefighters race to contain Los Angeles wildfires with menacing winds forecast to return See in context
I hope the wind blows from the west - some say if it's a prolonged easterly, the fire with sweep through LA through to the sea.
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Posted in: Raspy-voiced hit machine Rod Stewart turns 80 See in context
I think I read Sir Rod was a sexton for a while before he became well known. May be incorrect.
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Posted in: How pigeons, cats, whales and even robotic catfish have acted as spies through the ages See in context
The wife of one of the diplomats placed her 18-month old baby on the car boot, changed the baby’s nappy, and then dropped the freshly filled and steaming deposit on the ground.
That's one trained espionage baby - to produce a deposit at the right time in the right place.
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Posted in: Tokyo Cancel Christmas protest march cancelled by Revolutionary Alliance of Unpopular Men See in context
@ girl_in_tokyo
Wasn't your motto a few months back, "Be kind"?
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Posted in: 14-year-old boy drowns after falling into river while fishing with friend in Chiba See in context
He was in a state of cardiac arrest and taken to hospital where he was declared dead on arrival.
AKA he drowned.
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Posted in: It's eggnog season. The boozy beverage dates back to medieval England but remains a holiday hit See in context
I've never had eggnog - I'm too chicken.
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Posted in: How to avoid financial stress during the holiday season See in context
Don't buy gifts - the gift of being together with people you like is enough.
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Posted in: Riding subway cars of 1930s New York, and dressing the part See in context
That would be a great experience - if I were in the Big Apple, I'd love to ride the old cars.
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Posted in: NZ power to 340-run lead in third test as England crumble See in context
After completing a clean sweep of India in India, England has brought NZ back down to Earth.
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Posted in: New Syria PM says will 'guarantee' all religious groups' rights See in context
Precisely because we are Islamic, we will guarantee the rights of all people and all sects in Syria
I really hope this is an outcome.
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Posted in: 2 JAL pilots consume alcohol before flight, causing 3-hour delay See in context
They should be handcuffed to a cattle class seat, in the middle, with a crying baby in front and someone kicking their seat from behind, on a long-haul flight. They'll never jeopardise their responsibilities again.
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Posted in: Zelenskyy seeks diplomatic end to Russia's war; floats role for foreign troops See in context
This conflict was designed to empty the Russian coffers, so even if the hot war ends, Russia has to think twice before further expansion.
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Posted in: South Korean prosecutors detain ex-defense chief over martial law imposition, reports say See in context
I agree - Kim Yong Hyun recommended this completely unnecessary call, but didn't execute it.
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Posted in: Smartphones are just like hidden floral gardens reflecting all the interests and tastes of their owners. Many individuals want their devices to be kept away from others’ prying eyes even after their deaths. See in context
My wife has full access to my iPhone.
Unsurprisingly.
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Posted in: Which Christmas customs from your youth are no longer around, or on the way out? For example, sending and receiving Christmas cards? See in context
My father brought home a Christmas hamper from his employer.
Now replaced by the cheap, vacuous secret santa.
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Posted in: Gov't eyes higher taxes on well-paid pensioners to address disparity See in context
In this case, couldn't be truer for our older folks than the adage - Nothing is certain, except death and taxes.
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Posted in: Judge expected to rule in 24 hours in case that aims to sharply curtail Musk's DOGE
Posted in: Trump begins firings of FAA air traffic control staff just weeks after fatal DC plane crash
Posted in: WHO calls for tobacco-style cancer warning labels on alcoholic drinks across Europe
Right, he actually got no clearance to go there - none of his or DOGE's business. As an advisor to…
Posted in: Judge expected to rule in 24 hours in case that aims to sharply curtail Musk's DOGE