Koumala Hotel's resident cat banned from public bar, pool room by Mackay council
In short:
The local council has told owners of the Koumala Hotel their resident cat can no longer be in the pool room or public bar.
The senior Siamese named Precious spends most of her days sleeping on a couch.
What's next?
The publicans have to rehome Precious or find a way to work with council to exclude her from areas where food and drinks are served.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-30/ ... /104290796
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1955
General Motors Corp debuts the first solar-powered automobile when William G. Cobb demonstrates the Sunmobile.
General Motors Corp debuts the first solar-powered automobile when William G. Cobb demonstrates the Sunmobile.
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Nintendo was founded in 1889 as Nintendo Koppai[c] by craftsman Fusajiro Yamauchi and originally produced handmade hanafuda playing cards.
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Three remote villages in India’s Madhya Pradesh state have become famous for their ‘thief schools’ where children as young as 12 are trained in pickpocketing, theft, and robbery by seasoned criminals.
The three nondescript villages – Kadia, Gulkhedi, and Hulkhedi – located about 120 km from the state capital of Bhopal are reportedly nurseries for young criminals, with parents actually paying ‘tuition fees’ of 200,000 to 300,000 rupees ($2,400 to $3,600) to have their offspring trained in “dark arts” like pickpocketing and bag grabbing in crowded places, carrying out robberies, bank account thefts, evading the police, and even withstanding beatings in the event of being apprehended. These so-called ‘thief schools’ have produced some of the most infamous criminals in India’s history, so they are sought after by impoverished and less-educated families unable to give their children a proper education.
The three nondescript villages – Kadia, Gulkhedi, and Hulkhedi – located about 120 km from the state capital of Bhopal are reportedly nurseries for young criminals, with parents actually paying ‘tuition fees’ of 200,000 to 300,000 rupees ($2,400 to $3,600) to have their offspring trained in “dark arts” like pickpocketing and bag grabbing in crowded places, carrying out robberies, bank account thefts, evading the police, and even withstanding beatings in the event of being apprehended. These so-called ‘thief schools’ have produced some of the most infamous criminals in India’s history, so they are sought after by impoverished and less-educated families unable to give their children a proper education.
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Teen Boy Goes on Hunger Strike Until Mother Buys Him an iPhone
An Indian teenager was accused of emotional blackmail after going on a hunger strike for three days to pressure his poor mother into buying him an iPhone.
A short video shot by a smartphone shop owner in India went viral last week for featuring a teenage boy who confessed to going on a hunger strike for three days to convince his mother to buy him a new iPhone. The woman, who reportedly makes a living by selling flowers outside a temple, is also featured in the video and has a facial expression that pretty much says everything about her inner struggle. Shared by Indian journalist Abhishek on X (formerly Twitter), the video has been viewed over a million times and has sparked a heated debate about gadgets as a status symbol and the entitlement of younger generations.
An Indian teenager was accused of emotional blackmail after going on a hunger strike for three days to pressure his poor mother into buying him an iPhone.
A short video shot by a smartphone shop owner in India went viral last week for featuring a teenage boy who confessed to going on a hunger strike for three days to convince his mother to buy him a new iPhone. The woman, who reportedly makes a living by selling flowers outside a temple, is also featured in the video and has a facial expression that pretty much says everything about her inner struggle. Shared by Indian journalist Abhishek on X (formerly Twitter), the video has been viewed over a million times and has sparked a heated debate about gadgets as a status symbol and the entitlement of younger generations.
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Popeye the Sailor is a fictional cartoon character created by Elzie Crisler Segar. The character first appeared on January 17, 1929, in the daily individual Features comic strip Thimble Theatre.
Next to be 96 years old
Next to be 96 years old
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Crocodiles Infest Indian City Following River Flood
By Spooky on September 2nd, 2024 Category: News
The city of Vadodara, in the Indian state of Gujarat, is crawling with giant crocodiles following the overflowing of a local river caused by record rainfall
As if having to deal with the water flooding their homes and streets wasn’t enough, the people of Vadodara have to be on the lookout for giant crocodiles waiting to snatch their animals or even attack them. Videos of giant reptiles walking through the streets, chilling on house roofs, or swimming in canals with dead animals between their jaws have been doing the rounds on Indian social media ever since the Vishwamitri River overflowed last week. The river is home to hundreds of freshwater crocodiles, at least two dozen of which were caught in Vadodara between August 27 and 29.
By Spooky on September 2nd, 2024 Category: News
The city of Vadodara, in the Indian state of Gujarat, is crawling with giant crocodiles following the overflowing of a local river caused by record rainfall
As if having to deal with the water flooding their homes and streets wasn’t enough, the people of Vadodara have to be on the lookout for giant crocodiles waiting to snatch their animals or even attack them. Videos of giant reptiles walking through the streets, chilling on house roofs, or swimming in canals with dead animals between their jaws have been doing the rounds on Indian social media ever since the Vishwamitri River overflowed last week. The river is home to hundreds of freshwater crocodiles, at least two dozen of which were caught in Vadodara between August 27 and 29.
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We make our world significant by the courage of our questions and by the depths of our answers - Carl Sagan
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Laws prohibiting women from
1) in the early 20th century, many state legislatures, including the New York State Legislature, began limiting women's working hours. They believed that "frail" and "weak" women should be home during the night to protect their moral and physical integrity. Thus, women in New York were prohibited from working from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
2) Women in Washington State weren't even allowed to sit at a bar...
The rule originated from a 1948 initiative that banned women from sitting at bars in cocktail lounges, but not taverns. Page 8 of the 1948 Washington Voter Pamphlet reads, “It shall be unlawful for any Class H licensee to sell liquor to women, except when seated at tables.”
However, the state legislature overturned the ban in 1969 after a woman sued the Washington State Liquor Control Board because she was asked to move when seated at a Tacoma bar.
3) Cleveland, Ohio, has strong opinions on women's fashion choices...
For starters, it is illegal for women in Cleveland to show "too much cleavage." According to the city's code, women are prohibited from showing cleavage “with a less than fully opaque” covering.
Patent leather shoes are also banned for women in Cleveland. A city ordinance declared that women could not wear patent leather shoes in public so men would not be tempted to look up their skirts through the reflection of their shoes.
1) in the early 20th century, many state legislatures, including the New York State Legislature, began limiting women's working hours. They believed that "frail" and "weak" women should be home during the night to protect their moral and physical integrity. Thus, women in New York were prohibited from working from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
2) Women in Washington State weren't even allowed to sit at a bar...
The rule originated from a 1948 initiative that banned women from sitting at bars in cocktail lounges, but not taverns. Page 8 of the 1948 Washington Voter Pamphlet reads, “It shall be unlawful for any Class H licensee to sell liquor to women, except when seated at tables.”
However, the state legislature overturned the ban in 1969 after a woman sued the Washington State Liquor Control Board because she was asked to move when seated at a Tacoma bar.
3) Cleveland, Ohio, has strong opinions on women's fashion choices...
For starters, it is illegal for women in Cleveland to show "too much cleavage." According to the city's code, women are prohibited from showing cleavage “with a less than fully opaque” covering.
Patent leather shoes are also banned for women in Cleveland. A city ordinance declared that women could not wear patent leather shoes in public so men would not be tempted to look up their skirts through the reflection of their shoes.
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In 1782 The USA did not have a National Bird. At this point 2 native birds were up for selection. One, the Bald Eagle and the second the Turkey.
The Bald Eagle won out.
The Bald Eagle won out.
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Yes, oh yes , we have one! The "Spam Museum in Austin, MN, USA"
They have a mailing list for recipes.
https://www.spam.com/museum
They have a mailing list for recipes.
https://www.spam.com/museum
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The World's Largest Cork Company Makes 22 Million Wine Stoppers A Day
The Portuguese company Corticeira Amorim is the world's largest producer and distributor of cork. For 150 years, the company has expanded the Portuguese cork industry, but 20 years ago, the entire cork wine stopper industry was nearly ruined by fungi. We visited Amorim's headquarters to see how the company has combined traditional techniques and new technologies to save their business while exploring new uses for one of the world’s most versatile materials.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_zBkqBTFtE
The Portuguese company Corticeira Amorim is the world's largest producer and distributor of cork. For 150 years, the company has expanded the Portuguese cork industry, but 20 years ago, the entire cork wine stopper industry was nearly ruined by fungi. We visited Amorim's headquarters to see how the company has combined traditional techniques and new technologies to save their business while exploring new uses for one of the world’s most versatile materials.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_zBkqBTFtE
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GARLIC
An important bulb in American lives In 2023 $4.5 Billion consumed
https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=1898854233952105
An important bulb in American lives In 2023 $4.5 Billion consumed
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The Tire Graveyard in Kuwait is one of the biggest landfills on earth, located in Sulaibiya area near Kuwait City1234. Every year, huge holes are dug out in the desert and filled with old tires, resulting in tire mountains that can even be seen from space124. There are currently over seven million tires in the ground, according to numerous reports124. The tires have been accumulating for over 20 years and are an enormous source of waste
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The Vespa
Vespa (Italian pronunciation: is an Italian brand of scooters and mopeds manufactured by Piaggio. The name means wasp in Italian. The Vespa has evolved from a single model motor scooter manufactured in 1946 by Piaggio & Co. S.p.A. of Pontedera, Italy to a full line of scooters and one of seven companies today owned by Piaggio.
From their inception, Vespa scooters have been known for a painted, pressed steel body which combines, in a unified structure: a full cowling enclosure around the engine concealing dirt or grease, a flat floor panel protecting the feet, and a prominent front fairing to divert wind and rain
Vespa (Italian pronunciation: is an Italian brand of scooters and mopeds manufactured by Piaggio. The name means wasp in Italian. The Vespa has evolved from a single model motor scooter manufactured in 1946 by Piaggio & Co. S.p.A. of Pontedera, Italy to a full line of scooters and one of seven companies today owned by Piaggio.
From their inception, Vespa scooters have been known for a painted, pressed steel body which combines, in a unified structure: a full cowling enclosure around the engine concealing dirt or grease, a flat floor panel protecting the feet, and a prominent front fairing to divert wind and rain
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In 2019 4,432 guns (mostly loaded) were seized at TSA check points at airports in USA
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"The Beast", the US Presidents Cadillac car has various features for safety
*5" bullet proof glass
*Hermetically sealed with its own environmental system
*onboard oxygen tanks, an armored fuel tank filled with foam to prevent explosion, and pump-action shotguns
*the car featured eight-inch (200 mm) doors
*Each state car was expected to cost US$1–1.5 million, and by January 2016, GM had been paid $15,800,765 (equivalent to $20,059,873 in 2023) for its work on the new model
*this state car has stores of blood in the president's type for medical emergencies.
*can electrify its handles to deter entry
*5" bullet proof glass
*Hermetically sealed with its own environmental system
*onboard oxygen tanks, an armored fuel tank filled with foam to prevent explosion, and pump-action shotguns
*the car featured eight-inch (200 mm) doors
*Each state car was expected to cost US$1–1.5 million, and by January 2016, GM had been paid $15,800,765 (equivalent to $20,059,873 in 2023) for its work on the new model
*this state car has stores of blood in the president's type for medical emergencies.
*can electrify its handles to deter entry
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Received this email today from a gmail account. I have forwarded the requested details, and look forward to the dosh landing in my bank account shortly - in Australia of course, as I wouldn't want to be taxed on it here.
I was sent By The Federal Government of the united state of America to Deliver your compensation funds Worth the sum of $16.5 Million USD dollars to you after the Investigation And Confirmed That you have not received your fund since after every stories you have been hearing regarding the funds and all types of payments you have paid to receive the funds but non is received by you. So if you are truly interested to receive your Compensation Funds immediately just provide me your your full information where you want this your Compensation funds to be delivered to you such as
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Congratulations!!! Finally, you're going to get your due instead of Doodoo.
One has to be impressed by the composer of this letter as it is a sterling example of excellent use of the English language.
One has to be impressed by the composer of this letter as it is a sterling example of excellent use of the English language.
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LOLO
If I had a nickel every time you mentioned my name
Well you know the rest
If I had a nickel every time you mentioned my name
Well you know the rest