nomadpete

Paywall. Can't read it.

I've got a theory... In the past, witty phrases were used to deflect the mind from a difficult life. A way to bring humour into lives where ' if you didn't laugh, you'd cry'. Modern lives are less difficult now, than they once were. If you don't like that theory, I've got plenty of others.

Laughter, the best medicine.

Random thought about past aero engines.... I found this on a different forum & randomly thought some here might be interested.... "Another funny one..... is to pass the engine-turbo exhaust through a mechanically coupled 'turbo' (200 : 1 or so) to the flywheel . . . The last generation of piston aeroplane engines used this, referred to as "turbo-compounding". The most successful of these was the Wright R3350 eighteen cylinder radial, which used three exhaust turbines coupled to the crankshaft via fluid couplings to raise power from 2800HP to 3500HP and at the same time reduce specific fuel consumption. More ambitious was the Napier Nomad, which was a twelve cylinder turbo compounded two stroke diesel of similar power, but much better figures for power/weight and specific fuel economy, as well as lower frontal area. 70% of the power came from the turbine. However, by the time it came on the scene, aircraft manufacturers and buyers were only interested in turbines, and it never got beyond a prototype. " I presume it is factual, and my mind got tied in knots trying to visualise the mechanics of those motors.

The problem remains... Who pays and how is it made enquitable? Our fire brigade is entirely volunteer Who should pay for the infrastructure for these unpaid volunteers to fight our fires?

I am no expert on computers, but my personal opinion is; Each new version of operating system is intended to be more secure from hackers and malicious outsiders. A. Before considering the upgrade, verify whether your computer will run Win11 satisfactorily. Microsoft doesn't guarantee this before it orders you to upgrade. B. Alternatively:- If you don't use your computer for critical stuff such as banking, you are not at much risk from hackers. After all, if uou only use it for emails and casual websearches, the worst they can steal from your computer, is your contact list (& their details). Or they can block your access to your hard disk and blackmail you for a password to release it back to you. Ideally, you should always run the latest version of software, on the latest computer, and keep it updated.

No, I think Stormy's groans were fake news.

Dictators are more likely to respond favorably to wealth, above all else.

Informative....... Because that is the expected USA awareness of the real world

He could have saved a whole lot of angst and expense if he implemented this at the beginning. (Assuming it is true news)

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Jerry is fully groan

Well it deserved them all.

What the F.R. Simms Motor Scout started way back then, has beenrediscovered. Ukrainians and Russians are presently using motorcycle brigades for fast attacks.

There sure is. But now 90 billion of it is going to USA via Boeing sales. And another 140 billion is going to USA weapons sales. And these deals were 'negotiated' by Trumpy totally reliant on the Saudi's own interpreter. Personally I wouldn't buy a used car from a foreigner without having my own interpreter present. Money talks!

And I've got a sailboat - the worlds most expensive and slowest way to go someplace for free.

There ya go, highjacking a great thread by chuckin in rational logic.....

Because it only had a 1.5hp engine?

Normalised deviance.

OME, you are right to point out the greater importance of the candidate's track record. But in this case, I think the gender of the new leader of the Liberals is noteworthy. For that party, it is a radical departure from their historic avoidance of females in any important position.

Aren't the Ruskies using these in Ukraine?

A lot of folk might just have put Libs last, lower than the minors and the nuts. Which would make the minors get a better % compared to last election. But all the voter is saying is "anything but Dutton".

I rather think it demonstrates the effective powerful anti-green, minor party &independents. lobby. Combined with a general lack of understanding of how to vote under the line. IE, how to use your preferences.