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Benji @benjatay00.bsky.social · May 5

'World Heritage-listed Shark Bay has the planet's largest reserve of seagrass meadows, but more than a quarter were lost in a marine heatwave in 2011.
Only 10 per cent has recovered and research shows the massive carbon deposits under the exposed areas are at risk of release during heavy storms.'

Shark Bay's pristine beauty hides a ticking carbon time bomb, scientist warns

Australia's zero greenhouse gas ambitions could be at risk if a vast reserve of carbon stored beneath the gin-clear waters off WA is released to the atmosphere, says a leading marine ecologist.

www.abc.net.au

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Steff M. @steffmau.bsky.social · Apr 17

Thank you, Benji.

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Steff M. @steffmau.bsky.social · Apr 16

I understand your concern, Benji.

What's the average price for a single fully installed solar system? Around 10-15k?

Feel free to DM me if you prefer not to discuss it publicly.

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Steff M. @steffmau.bsky.social · Apr 15

How can I help?

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Steff M. @steffmau.bsky.social · Apr 15

Thank you!

That's great!

Would you mind explaining to your audience exactly what you are doing and how it works?

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Steff M. @steffmau.bsky.social · Mar 27

Who can help?

Thomas Meinhardt @thomasmeinhardt.bsky.social · Mar 27

Welches Auto für einen 17-Jährigen?

Anforderungen:
➡️ 4WD + (semi) off-road-tauglich
➡️ hohe Sicherheit (NCAP)
➡️ bei BEV: reale Mindestreichweite 450km
➡️ Power-to-Weight Ratio <130kW/t

Die Frage ist ernst gemeint. Bitte um Repost.

#Auto #SUV #Sedan #4WD #BEV

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Thomas Meinhardt @thomasmeinhardt.bsky.social · Mar 27

Welches Auto für einen 17-Jährigen?

Anforderungen:
➡️ 4WD + (semi) off-road-tauglich
➡️ hohe Sicherheit (NCAP)
➡️ bei BEV: reale Mindestreichweite 450km
➡️ Power-to-Weight Ratio <130kW/t

Die Frage ist ernst gemeint. Bitte um Repost.

#Auto #SUV #Sedan #4WD #BEV

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Steff M. @steffmau.bsky.social · Mar 27

1) Toyota HiLux Rogue
2) Toyota LandCruiser 300 Sahara
3) Toyota RAV4 Edge Hybrid
4) Toyota Corolla Cross Atmos Hybrid

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Premee Mohamed @premeemohamed.com · Mar 24

Okay I genuinely have not laughed this hard in probably WEEKS but we know that a) my super cute new bird feeder is not REMOTELY squirrel proof and b) squirrels are not REMOTELY afraid of the cat

My sides actually hurt

a fluffy grey tabby on the second level of a carpeted cat tree staring FIXEDLY AND IN GREAT AND INTENSE yet UNMOVING FURY at a window, against which the far side is affixed a round metal bird feeder containing bird seed and one (1) squirrel of impressive audacity

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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · Mar 24

Queensland: Acute respiratory infection surveillance reporting: 12 March to 18 March 2024

Reported cases:

🔹COVID: 955 (-11.0%)
🔹Influenza: 836 (+27.0%)
🔹RSV: 872 (+14.7%)

@qldhealth @ShannonFentiman #PandemicIsNotOver

Source: health.qld.gov.au/clinical-pra...

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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · Mar 25

Queensland: 6000 RSV cases this year: Free jabs as potentially deadly virus grips state | couriermail.com.au

"Almost all Queensland children will experience at least one RSV infection by the time they turn two."

@ShannonFentiman @qldhealth #RSV

Source: couriermail.com.au/news/queensl...

6000 RSV cases this year: Free jabs as potentially deadly virus grips state
Queensland parents will be offered free vaccinations for newborn babies against a potentially deadly virus in a $31m investment by the state government.
By Jackie Sinnerton and EXCLUSIVE March 25, 2024 - 8:32AM
Queensland babies will be offered free vaccinations against potentially deadly Respiratory Syncytial Virus in a $31m investment by the state government.
The virus, which is the most common cause of hospitalisations in infants and young children, has taken grip of the state.
This year alone around 6000 cases of RSV have been recorded which is nearly double the number of cases in 2023 in the same period up to March 17.
Almost all Queensland children will experience at least one RSV infection by the time they turn two.
The immunisation program will be rolled out next month to more than 70,000 eligible infants and young children.
Premier Steven Miles told The Courier-Mail that he was aware of how frightening

Last year, nearly 29,000 RSV cases were recorded. Of these, 9703 cases were children under two years and hospital admissions accounted for more than 5000 occupied pediatric bed days, of which 3525 were for infants under one year of age.
The highly contagious virus attacks the lungs and can spread quickly, particularly between small children.
While RSV can infect people of all ages, in children what may seem like a cold can rapidly turn severe causing a range of respiratory illness including bronchiolitis or pneumonia.
The landmark statewide pediatric RSV immunisation program will be rolled out ahead of the winter season. All newborn infants will be offered a dose prior to discharge from hospital. Infants born on or after the commencement date who are not immunised in hospital can access the dose up until they are more than eight months of age.
Included too are babies with certain complex medical conditions from eight months up to 19 months of age (inclusive), until October 31 this year

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Jen Sorensen @jensorensen.bsky.social · Mar 23

Latest cartoon: What did we learn from Covid?

1. What did we learn from Covid?

2. Man: It's the anniversary of a great tragedy.
Woman: I know, over a million Americans have died.
Man: I mean having to wear masks in public.

3. Man: Remember how they were just overflowing into the streets?
Woman: The morgues?
Man: The lines for toilet paper.

4. Man: Thank goodness for our heroes.
Woman: The healthcare workers who risked their lives?
Man: The people who defied ordinances and packed indoor spaces!

5. Man: And years later, people are still suffering.
Woman: From long Covid?
Man: The landlords whose office buildings are empty because people work from home!

6. Man: Well, I say NEVER AGAIN!
Woman: Be unprepared for a global pandemic?
Man: Do anything as a society to contain a disease!

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Steff M. @steffmau.bsky.social · Mar 24

*Thomas has left the conversation.*

Das ist schade. Gerade du investierst so viel Mühe und Zeit. Irgendwie verstehe ich dich aber auch.

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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · Mar 22

Ahem! World's first sailboat.⛵️

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☠️deadward niedermurder☠️ @niedermeyer.online · Mar 22

First Tesla Cybertruck Listed At Online Auction Fails To Meet Reserve

It's hard to overstate what an absolute flop this vehicle is, considering the fanatical cult fanbase this company has. You truly love to see it.

First Tesla Cybertruck Listed At Online Auction Fails To Meet Reserve

The first Tesla Cybertruck to hit a public online auction came short of meeting reserve on the popular website Cars & Bids.

www.forbes.com

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Steff M. @steffmau.bsky.social · Mar 23

Du schreibst in Rätseln. Vielleicht nennst du mal detaillierte Größenordnungen, damit es für alle nachvollziehbar ist. Auf X hattest du dich in der Vergangenheit auch geäußert.

Es ist mir aber auch ein Rätsel, wo etwas zerredet wird. 🤷

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Benji @benjatay00.bsky.social · Mar 14

It's my birthday today! 🎉

Cartoon-style image featuring a dark-haired bloke wearing a baseball cap and sunglasses. Balloons are next to him and in the background, including one with the number '24' and another in the shape of a star.

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Steff M. @steffmau.bsky.social · Mar 14

In banana years, you're ripe enough for bread!
Happy birthday, my friend! 🎂🥂

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Steff M. @steffmau.bsky.social · Mar 13

Okay, I understand that leaking refrigerant is bad. Could you please explain why? My knowledge of air conditioners is mainly limited to setting the temperature on the thermostat.

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Steff M. @steffmau.bsky.social · Mar 12

Thanks for the good laugh. 😂

I assume that blaming you had a few other reasons. It's either something personal or because you pointed out that such appliances have a limited lifespan.

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Steff M. @steffmau.bsky.social · Mar 12

To be frank, I understood your points, but I couldn't understand why you were accused of replacing air conditioners too early.
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Steff M. @steffmau.bsky.social · Mar 12

It wasn't my intention to drag you back into the said thread. I just didn't want to talk behind your back. CT recently told me that notifications stop after a certain number of posts made by other users.
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Steff M. @steffmau.bsky.social · Mar 11

@benjatay00.bsky.social ist Australier, der mit Klimaanlagen aufgewachsen ist.
Klimaanlagen sind in australischen Haushalten deutlich häufiger anzutreffen als in deutschen Haushalten.

Steff M. @steffmau.bsky.social · Mar 11

Falls ich einen Tipp geben darf: Bitte Seriennummern und QR-Codes (dieser enthält die S/N) unkenntlich machen. Damit lässt sich leicht Unfug treiben.
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Steff M. @steffmau.bsky.social · Mar 11

Ohne konkrete Anhaltspunkte können nur pauschale Empfehlungen gegeben werden.
Die Lebensdauer hängt sicherlich davon ab, ob Produkte eines Top-Tier-Herstellers verbaut wurden. Bei Reparaturen steht immer die Frage, ob es sich 'noch' lohnt.
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