Points to ponder.

topjars · **Posted:** Mon Apr 27, 2026 4:28 pm

Pony wrote:

Watching the video clip on the latest attempt to shoot Trump that every agent/officer turned with guns drawn and shooting at the perp, no one observing the entry where he came from, just as well no one else was with him and following up.
Might need to revise their procedures.

Stroppy Chippie · **Posted:** Fri May 08, 2026 4:52 pm

I have come to realise that maintaining valuable data and artifacts over an extended period does have its down point as ones age goes up (okay, I hoard, so what). I have always found it hard to "throw out" many things from my younger days (this is working life days) to the extent that this is being written now. It becomes even more relevant when the level of commentary on varying subjects on this site becomes much less (definitely not a criticism, I have finally come to understand what a "a changing world" is).

During the argument against the cessation of naval trade training and the demise of HMAS Nirimba I ended up with the reports that were central to the effort by some senior naval personnel to ensure that HMAS Cerberus was "protected". Whilst it is not blantantly clear, aspects of those reports, and things reported tend to reinforce that it was never an impartial decision, but guided.

My first problem is that there may be some on this site who swear by the bonafides and great service by some former serving, now departed, naval officers (who appear to have had a core focus with regard to Nirimbas closure, but not necessarily with regard to the best interest of the Navy). Would it be upsetting to some to offer a different perspective as to their effort?

The second is that I recognise that it is time for all the reports and reams of useless correspondence generated will need to be destroyed. Before doing that I thought of raising the subject "Victor Meldrews I Don't Believe It" and just offer some tit bits over the period (from the argument/reports and, over that time, a couple of separate arguments that also went nowhere). On saying that, I have just reread my submission offered at the time (so many changes and redirects). As it currently stands, it would seem that the long term plan for a Central Training Establishment (nominated in the reports), with its primary aim as being "close to the Fleet Base", remains 960 kms away...........................

BC · **Posted:** Sun Sep 27, 2026 7:25 am

This test only has one question, but it is a very important one, especially for Pony.

By giving an honest answer, you will discover where you stand morally.

The test features an unlikely, completely fictional situation in which you will have to make a decision. Only you will know the results so your answer needs to be honest.

THE SITUATION:

You are in Kakadu National Park to be specific. There is chaos all around you caused by a cyclone with severe flooding. This is a flood of Biblical proportions.

You are a photojournalist working for a major newspaper, and you're caught in the middle of this epic disaster.

The situation is nearly hopeless. You're trying to shoot career making photos. There are houses and people swirling around you, some disappearing under the water.

THE TEST:

Suddenly you see this man in the water. He's fighting for his life, trying not to be taken down with the debris. You move closer. Somehow the man looks familiar. You suddenly realize who it is.

It's the Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese! (ALBO)

At the same time, you notice that the raging waters are about to take him under forever.

YOU HAVE TWO OPTIONS:

You can save the life of Albo or you can shoot a dramatic Prize-winning photo documenting the death of the Prime Minister of Australia.

THE QUESTION:

Here's the question, and please give an honest answer.

Would you select high contrast colour film or would you go with the classic simplicity of black and white?

Chippy Ned · **Posted:** Sun Sep 27, 2026 8:37 am

Oh I love it BC. :yea:

Graeme Rhodes · **Posted:** Sun Sep 27, 2026 11:05 am

So good BC, so good! :yea:

Pony · **Posted:** Sun Sep 27, 2026 10:07 pm

Very poor light and I can't find my flash. Oops to late!

Pony · **Posted:** Sun Sep 27, 2026 11:45 pm

I just watched the Wallaby's defeat SA 42-38 with only 11 men on the field for most of the last 10 minutes having had 4 players sinbinned in that final 10 minutes. :omg:

The Wallaby's played well for the first 70 minutes before the tv ref got involved in the last 10 which seemed to take 20 mins with score at 42-17 and then the Boks scored 3 converted tries to make it 42-38 with the Wallaby's having one try disallowed.
Wallaby's won the Mandella plate back for the first time in years.
Boks were a bit shocked to say the least. Remarkable game. :shock:

BZ the Wallaby's :yea:

Pony · **Posted:** Tue Oct 20, 2026 1:14 am

This is going to be interesting not only for Adobe, but also many other software companies.

https://youtu.be/doHqV2t26KU?si=WUDNUkAv2A5F2_iL

BC · **Posted:** Tue Oct 20, 2026 7:26 am

WOW, at least us luddites are safe! :supz:

Graeme Rhodes · **Posted:** Tue Oct 20, 2026 10:31 am

BC wrote:

WOW, at least us luddites are safe! :supz:

Indeed, but it is quite a scary development nonetheless.
Some intense regulation is required, me-thinks.

Points to ponder.

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