The totally off-topic thread

[JohnK]

You can't say that Australian sport fans aren't passionate.

Not all sports fans.

 

[mannej]

Netball maybe.
Can you tease out those statistics? Probably more kids play soccer at school. But that might change now girls can have a career in Aussie Rules. It would be interesting to look at the statistics of adults playing soccer versus AFL. Given all the local Australian Rules footy clubs where adults play, the numbers playing may change. I don't know any of son's friends who played soccer. All of them played Aussie rules. Some played Rugby Union. None played league.

(PS GarretM. While I don't like rugby league it's nothing against those who do. As long as I don't have to watch it. No need to take it so seriously. I sure as heck don't. It's a joke Joyce)

Here you go, straight from the Australian Sports Commission

http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/arti...australias-most-played-sport-11m-participants

 

[RAM]

Using Dr Google to figure out why Ive had this dry cough for the past 2 or 3 months. I can almost stop myself from coughing but otherwise, its every hour or so. Drives me nuts. I dont smoke, havent been sick, staying hydrated, never had asthma and its most noticeable during the day because of air con and at night because of temperature changes (we dont use aircon at home).

Dr Google hasnt declared me dead or dying yet so thats always a plus when using it.
Edit: I take it back, I just got to the Mayo website for Dr Google Dead or Dying....

On person I know had a similar sounding (but could be completely different) lingering cough that seemed to worsen as the dampness in the air increased towards evening/overnight. Went on for over two months, saw a couple of different GPs until one tested her for hooping cough.

The hooping cough vaccine stops working after 10(?) years I think it is. Picked the cough up while o/s. ONly thing that would stop the coughing at night was sipping water for a few minutes.

Probably not what you've got but...doesn't hurt to ask.

 

[Pushka]

Here you go, straight from the Australian Sports Commission

http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/arti...australias-most-played-sport-11m-participants

There you go. It says Football.
That is interesting and to me, surprising. So why don't more people go to the games to watch? Our SA national club doesn't get more than 15,000 people a match. AFL crowds - 30,000 is disappointing.

 

[RAM]

Is it just me? How can a modern US (or any other) warship 'accidentally' be in a collision with a merchant vessel? Especially two different vessels in two months leading to very unfortunate loss of life of the navy personnel?

Actually the 4th collision apparently but second with multiple fatalities.

Does make you wonder whether another country renowned for its cyber warfare capabilities may be testing out its latest upgrade...

If it was such a cause, and extremely sophisticated (almost by definition) then it could make it appear as human error despite the respective on-watch crew swearing there were no warnings nor radar returns. What Military tribunal would believe them if there was no apparent other (publicly disclosable) explanation.

 

[TheRealTMA]

Actually the 4th collision apparently but second with multiple fatalities.

Does make you wonder whether another country renowned for its cyber warfare capabilities may be testing out its latest upgrade...

If it was such a cause, and extremely sophisticated (almost by definition) then it could make it appear as human error despite the respective on-watch crew swearing there were no warnings nor radar returns. What Military tribunal would believe them if there was no apparent other (publicly disclosable) explanation.

LOL. In peacetime, I can't see any excuse for a warship taking on a tanker...

Man ( or woman) on bridge with eyes or binoculars? Too much of a stretch? Maybe they were all watching GOTs!

PS: I read that the new British aircraft carrier is all controlled by modern computer systems using Windows XP.

 

[drron]

The way the Matildas are playing my guess is there will be a lot more women taking up football-
Matildas stun Brazil to win Tournament of Nations with 6-1 victory - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

 

[perthjay85]

The way the Matildas are playing my guess is there will be a lot more women taking up football-
Matildas stun Brazil to win Tournament of Nations with 6-1 victory - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Also perth glory's own Sam Kerr is short-listed for the FIFA female player of year. Currently in the top ten and a very good shot of being crowned the best female player in the world.

 

[Quickstatus]

Kids!
Two boys get locked in supermarket overnight - consume $500 worth of food

They must have eaten the high value stuff

 

[Bundy Bear]

So if you missed the Great US Eclipse of 2017, you only need to wait until 2024.

If you weren't able to see one of the most anticipated and unifying events this country has witnessed in nearly a hundred years, don't worry. You won't have to wait an entire century until the next one -- just seven years. Another total solar eclipse will be visible in the United States on April 8, 2024.

More from CNN, This one on 2024 starts from through Mexico through Texas across to the northeast of the US.

If you don't want to visit the US in 2024 then Australia will have one in 2028.

 

[Pushka]

There was a total eclipse here in the '70's. It was a weekend and MrP was playing cricket. It went completely dark and they had to stop playing for a while. The eerie thing was the quietness as the birds went quiet.

 

[RAM]

LOL. In peacetime, I can't see any excuse for a warship taking on a tanker...

Man ( or woman) on bridge with eyes or binoculars? Too much of a stretch? Maybe they were all watching GOTs!

PS: I read that the new British aircraft carrier is all controlled by modern computer systems using Windows XP.

I am ahead of my time - US now to investigate hacking of multiple vessels as senior officers and crew all claim no warnings nor radar returns were displayed.

To refute the claims by senior officers and crew that is!

https://twitter.com/CNORichardson/status/899723986908655620

Coincidentally the Chinese complained about the USS John McCain intruding in their territorial waters on August 10.

 

[JohnK]

There was a total eclipse here in the '70's. It was a weekend and MrP was playing cricket. It went completely dark and they had to stop playing for a while. The eerie thing was the quietness as the birds went quiet.

I vaguely recall the total eclipse. Think I was still in primary school. Perhaps 1974 or 1976.

 

[TheEmu]

Well yes. But the reason why soccer doesn't really take off in Australia as much as it could is those nancy boys who roll around in agony, get the free (?) and carried off the ground then a couple of minutes later are back on again injury free. Aussies don't do that.

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[JohnK]

Interesting discussion with Bankwest.

- Statement issued 09/06/17 paid 13/06/17
- Statement issued 11/07/17 paid 11/07/17
- Statement issued 10/08/17 due on 04/09/17 with $25 late payment fee :shock:

This is the first time in living memory a statement has been closed off on the 11th. That makes June/July statement 32 days. I was overseas and made the payment on 11/07/17 but Bankwest include it in the previous month even though it's supposed to be in the next month.

20+ minute phone call going around in circles. Outcome is they will reverse the late payment fee and I'm closing the account.

 

[perthjay85]

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Those poor players earning hundreds of thousands and even millions would be so hurt by that sign haha.

Unfortunately it is a ploy to disadvantage the other team.
It's happening in AFL and also rugby just to a lesser extent.

 

[JohnK]

Firefox can’t find the server at redemption.airasiabig.com.

Check the address for typing errors such as ww.example.com instead of Example Domain
If you are unable to load any pages, check your computer’s network connection.
If your computer or network is protected by a firewall or proxy, make sure that Firefox is permitted to access the Web.

I am not sure if AirAsia website is down or is this a result of installing too much protection.

 

[oz_mark]

Interesting discussion with Bankwest.

- Statement issued 09/06/17 paid 13/06/17
- Statement issued 11/07/17 paid 11/07/17
- Statement issued 10/08/17 due on 04/09/17 with $25 late payment fee :shock:

This is the first time in living memory a statement has been closed off on the 11th. That makes June/July statement 32 days. I was overseas and made the payment on 11/07/17 but Bankwest include it in the previous month even though it's supposed to be in the next month.

20+ minute phone call going around in circles. Outcome is they will reverse the late payment fee and I'm closing the account.

Yeah, they called the fee the wrong name Should have been $25 early payment fee :mrgreen:

 

[whatmeworry]

There was a total eclipse here in the '70's. It was a weekend and MrP was playing cricket. It went completely dark and they had to stop playing for a while. The eerie thing was the quietness as the birds went quiet.

Bonnie Tyler performed Total Eclipse of the Heart during the Eclipse on a Boat Cruise.

 

[JohnK]

Yeah, they called the fee the wrong name Should have been $25 early payment fee :mrgreen:

I find customer service staff very inflexible following a script. Initially they were saying I've been behind 3 months. I cleared account in May and did a balance transfer and they applying payment in June to tge May statement. :shock:

Time to cancel some credit cards and start churning points cards.