The totally off-topic thread

[anat0l]

There is probably a psychological trick in that the price difference between dishes looks less if it is done to 1 decimal place

That's an excellent observation.

 

[GarrettM]

There is probably a psychological trick in that the price difference between dishes looks less if it is done to 1 decimal place

Amazing how the brain processes information.

5.7 - your brain says five point seven.
5.70 - brain says that's five dollars and seventy cents.

Now you know those the figures are the same, but there's just something about that word 'seventy' rolling around which you don't like. Point seven though? That's practically nothing!

 

[Foreigner]

Woolies slashes Homebrand private label, acknowledging customer perception quality is not as good as Aldi products...

http://m.smh.com.au/business/retail...s-in-private-label-shift-20160327-gns0p2.html

 

[JohnK]

Trains, buses should never ever leave earlier than timetable. Very poor.

Was speaking to someone overseas recently who was a bus driver and if they left too early often enough they lose their job.

 

[Foreigner]

Woman wins $1mil at Las Vegas airport:

http://michaelwtravels.boardingarea...8020.1441796017#sthash.UdZo8COe.7c2Acyrg.dpbs

 

[anat0l]

Trains, buses should never ever leave earlier than timetable. Very poor.

Was speaking to someone overseas recently who was a bus driver and if they left too early often enough they lose their job.

Whose watch were you using? Or are we talking very, very early?

In many cities (including Brisbane), on bus routes, only selected stops on some bus lines are assigned as "time stops" or similar terminology. This usually means that the bus will only depart these stops at the stated time (or later, if the bus is running late), but not earlier. For any other stop, the timetabled time is a guide only and the bus may arrive early but will not wait for the timetabled time before departing.

 

[jukebox333]

Whose watch were you using? Or are we talking very, very early?

In many cities (including Brisbane), on bus routes, only selected stops on some bus lines are assigned as "time stops" or similar terminology. This usually means that the bus will only depart these stops at the stated time (or later, if the bus is running late), but not earlier. For any other stop, the timetabled time is a guide only and the bus may arrive early but will not wait for the timetabled time before departing.

This is true for Perth, too. The "timed strops" are usually marked as such - in the timetable or at the bus stop itself.

 

[Flashback]

Whereas in London it's more so something like "every 6 minutes" as opposed to a specific time

 

[coco50]

We've had a neighbour's tree crash through our fence into our backyard (taking out the fence at the same time of course). I'm getting mixed reports of who is responsible. Some of the articles/forums I've read say that unless you can prove negligence on their side, then because it fell into your property you're responsible and need to claim off your own insurance. Common sense to me would have said it came from their property so they need to pay/claim.

Wondering if anyone else has had experience of this?

No, I have not had actual experience of this. The outcome would depend on the jurisdiction and the legislation. I've added a case study from a book that I wrote a couple of years ago and while the circumstances are not the same as yours, the outcome may not go your way.

Case study 2.6: McDonnell v Harrison (2012) NSWLEC 1291
Facts
Sandra McDonnell and Edward and Sarah Harrison were next-door neighbours
in Sydney. Mrs McDonnell had serious concerns about the damage that was
being done to her property by a 12-metre high jacaranda tree, a three-metre
high lillypilly and two five-metre high palm trees that grew on the Harrisons’
property.
Mrs McDonnell was concerned that the trees had damaged her property and had
made an application in terms of the Trees (Disputes Between Neighbours Act)
2006 (NSW), seeking both orders for removal of each of the trees and orders for
compensation for past damage caused by some of them. Mrs McDonnell engaged
a consultant to investigate the trees and the damage for a fee of $100.
The alleged damage to Mrs McDonnell’s property included a deck that had rotted
and had to be demolished, requiring the re-laying of pavers. There was also
distortion of the boundary fence due to the intrusion of the jacaranda’s roots.
Each of the trees also dropped leaf litter and fruit on Mrs McDonnell’s property.
Issues
Should the court make orders for the Harrisons to remove the trees and pay
compensation to Mrs McDonnell for damage caused?
Decision
Senior Commissioner Tim Moore and Commissioner Judy Fakes took into
consideration the Act as well as some relevant decisions of earlier cases in the
Land and Environment Court. The case of Barker v Kyriakides (2007) NSWLEC
292 was relevant to material dropped by trees. The court ruled that there was
nothing in this case to require that the trees be removed or that compensation
should be made for the normal dropping of leaf litter. The case of Yang v Scerri
(2007) NSWLEC 592 provided guidance in the area of future damage. The court
concluded that there was no basis either on damage or likely future damage
that would be caused by the trees.
The court dismissed the application for the removal of the trees. In terms of
the distortion to the fence, the court ruled that the aesthetic benefits of the
tree outweighed any damage.
The court considered that the $100 fee paid by Mrs McDonnell was a reasonable
cost incurred in investigating the issues. The court ordered that the Harrisons
reimburse Mrs McDonnell for the sum within 14 days of the hearing.
Source: www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/action/PJUDG?s=1000,jgmtid=161371

 

[Hvr]

Whereas in London it's more so something like "every 6 minutes" as opposed to a specific time

And on the Tokyo metro it is literally 20-30 seconds between trains in the peak times.

 

[Flashback]

No, I have not had actual experience of this. The outcome would depend on the jurisdiction and the legislation. I've added a case study from a book that I wrote a couple of years ago and while the circumstances are not the same as yours, the outcome may not go your way.

Case study 2.6: McDonnell v Harrison (2012) NSWLEC 1291
Facts
Sandra McDonnell and Edward and Sarah Harrison were next-door neighbours
in Sydney. Mrs McDonnell had serious concerns about the damage that was
being done to her property by a 12-metre high jacaranda tree, a three-metre
high lillypilly and two five-metre high palm trees that grew on the Harrisons’
property.
Mrs McDonnell was concerned that the trees had damaged her property and had
made an application in terms of the Trees (Disputes Between Neighbours Act)
2006 (NSW), seeking both orders for removal of each of the trees and orders for
compensation for past damage caused by some of them. Mrs McDonnell engaged
a consultant to investigate the trees and the damage for a fee of $100.
The alleged damage to Mrs McDonnell’s property included a deck that had rotted
and had to be demolished, requiring the re-laying of pavers. There was also
distortion of the boundary fence due to the intrusion of the jacaranda’s roots.
Each of the trees also dropped leaf litter and fruit on Mrs McDonnell’s property.
Issues
Should the court make orders for the Harrisons to remove the trees and pay
compensation to Mrs McDonnell for damage caused?
Decision
Senior Commissioner Tim Moore and Commissioner Judy Fakes took into
consideration the Act as well as some relevant decisions of earlier cases in the
Land and Environment Court. The case of Barker v Kyriakides (2007) NSWLEC
292 was relevant to material dropped by trees. The court ruled that there was
nothing in this case to require that the trees be removed or that compensation
should be made for the normal dropping of leaf litter. The case of Yang v Scerri
(2007) NSWLEC 592 provided guidance in the area of future damage. The court
concluded that there was no basis either on damage or likely future damage
that would be caused by the trees.
The court dismissed the application for the removal of the trees. In terms of
the distortion to the fence, the court ruled that the aesthetic benefits of the
tree outweighed any damage.
The court considered that the $100 fee paid by Mrs McDonnell was a reasonable
cost incurred in investigating the issues. The court ordered that the Harrisons
reimburse Mrs McDonnell for the sum within 14 days of the hearing.
Source: www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/action/PJUDG?s=1000,jgmtid=161371

I live in London anyway so unfortunately AU law doesn't apply! UK law seems to lack common sense on this matter.

 

[QF WP]

In Memoriam - Dave Proctor. I'm sure some will know him. He was on both AFF & FT (thadocta was his handle), plus a range of other FF related websites.

Many thanks to Bundy Bear who alerted me yesterday after seeing mentions in his FB feed. We're awaiting further confirmation.

Had a red wine for Dave last night

 

[straitman]

RIP thadocta.

 

[andye]

In Memoriam - Dave Proctor. I'm sure some will know him. He was on both AFF & FT (thadocta was his handle), plus a range of other FF related websites.

Many thanks to Bundy Bear who alerted me yesterday after seeing mentions in his FB feed. We're awaiting further confirmation.

Had a red wine for Dave last night

His was the post that explained the origins of WP SG etc in the abbreviations thread.

 

[coco50]

I live in London anyway so unfortunately AU law doesn't apply! UK law seems to lack common sense on this matter.

That's why we absolutely need an Australian republic now.

 

[penegal]

In Memoriam - Dave Proctor. I'm sure some will know him. He was on both AFF & FT (thadocta was his handle), plus a range of other FF related websites.

Many thanks to Bundy Bear who alerted me yesterday after seeing mentions in his FB feed. We're awaiting further confirmation.

Had a red wine for Dave last night

RIP Dave

I saw this last night, but was working. I will have a red for him tonight.

 

[Princess Fiona]

In Memoriam - Dave Proctor. I'm sure some will know him. He was on both AFF & FT (thadocta was his handle), plus a range of other FF related websites.

Many thanks to Bundy Bear who alerted me yesterday after seeing mentions in his FB feed. We're awaiting further confirmation.

Had a red wine for Dave last night

RIP Dave

I saw this last night, but was working. I will have a red for him tonight.

Me too, very sad news .....

 

[JohnSydney2000]

Sad to hear. If I recall, I met Dave at the 1st FT AGM. Sad news. John.

 

[straitman]

Wow.
They are coming through thick and fast.
Yesterday I was told that one of our former ATC guys had recently been diagnosed with Liver Cancer.
Just got a message that he died this morning.

 

[love_the_life]

Wow.
They are coming through thick and fast.
Yesterday I was told that one of our former ATC guys had recently been diagnosed with Liver Cancer.
Just got a message that he died this morning.

Sorry to hear that - seems that they do come in batches but sure it's coincidental.