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I always say, it only takes one game to win it. The guy that won the $50mill this week won with one game, lost with three. If you are meant to win it you will. Buying 50 games won't help if you're not meant to win it. You might pick up a small consolation prize, but probably wouldn't cover the cost of the ticket.

Back to big houses, this is the newest house in our street. The owners moved in last week. Landscaping still to be done.

The Victorian guy who won the $50,000,000 last night did so on a four-game self marked ticket that cost him $6.50. Smaller than a mini quickpick. I only take a mini quickpick (6 games), when the jackpot is greater than $10million. I've won a few small prizes, but as they say, win a bit, lose more.

This house near me just got passed in for the fifth time...

Scottish Company Stuck With 10,000 Bottles of “Minge Repellent” After Catastrophic Typo A small Scottish outdoor products company has found itself in a rather awkward situation this week after a printing error left them with 10,000 bottles of insect spray labelled “Minge Repellent” instead of “Midge Repellent.” The product, intended to protect walkers, campers, and anyone foolish enough to stand still in the Highlands for more than three seconds from midge attacks, was due to launch this spring as “the most powerful midge repellent in Scotland.” Unfortunately, somewhere between the design team and the printing press, was one unfortunate letter mistakenly inserted. The result? Shelves full of bottles claiming to repel something entirely different. Company founder Dougie MacRae addressed the situation at a press conference yesterday, “Look, we want to make this absolutely clear. These bottles do not repel minges. They repel midges, which are sometimes far worse in most parts of Scotland. Believe me using the spray will not have any impact on your ability to get your leg over." MacRae explained that correcting the mistake would cost thousands in reprinting and relabelling, which for a new company could be catastrophic, so the company is now appealing directly to the Scottish public. “Please understand,” he continued, holding up a bottle while visibly trying not to laugh, “this is still one of the best midge repellents on the market today. The spelling mistake does not affect the formula in any way.” Early reactions online suggest the error may actually boost sales. Several outdoor shops have already reported customers pre ordering multiple bottles “for the laugh,” while one Highland camping store reportedly sold out of future orders within an hour after posting the label on social media.

News that Jerry won't want to hear. A number of software developers, here and overseas, are laying off thousands of staff and relying on artificial intelligence to lower costs and prevent going out of business. ‘Devastating blow’: Atlassian lays off 1,600 workers ahead of AI push Source: The Guardian. Many other reports. Layoffs to affect 10% of workforce amid Australian company’s restructuring plan to push into artificial intelligence and enterprise sales. Software giant Atlassian has announced it is laying off about 10% of its workforce, or roughly 1,600 positions, and replacing its chief technology officer as it restructures to invest further in artificial intelligence. More than 900 affected positions were involved in software research and development, a spokesperson said. Most of Atlassian’s employees work in software engineering and design, accounting for over 50% of its 13,813 full-time workforce in June 2025. About 640 affected employees are in North America, 480 in Australia and 250 in India, with the remainder spread across Japan, the Philippines, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, according to the spokesperson. And that's just one Aussie company. Total job losses could exceed 20,000.

https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other/wwiii-fears-ignited-as-president-zelensky-issues-chilling-warning-over-iran/ss-AA1YpLxz?ocid=winp2fptaskbarhover&cvid=69b288f97a9e47198ab09c9d91ae72f0&ei=48#image=8

I drove past a BP station on my way home at 4pm, where ULP91 was 219,9c/l. This is no more than the usual high point of the price cycle, though it may take longer to drop back to the low point of 169.9c/l. I still have 3/4 of a tank, as I didn't turn the key for 4 days.

There are lots of videeo clips like this one, showing all the old shows and their cast. Mork and Mindy, M*A*S*H, The Addams Family, Bonanza, etc. https://www.facebook.com/reel/942366181696307

There was a Melbourne group who only had a couple of successful songs, The Loved Ones, with Gerry Humphrys as lead singer. Their biggest hit, The Loved One, got to No 6, was also recorded by INXS on their Kick album. Other songs included Ever Lovin' Man and Blueberry Hill. There was also an American punk band called The Loved Ones.

What's the bet Netanyahu has his spies looking for a way to take him out too.

OH MY GOD !!! Clive is planning on making a comeback with Trumpet of Patriots, challenging for Sussan Ley's old seat. He says politics needs a shake-up. Matt Canavan has been elected Nationals leader to replace Littleproud.

The good thing about dating a woman our age .......... you don't have to worry about meeting her parents.