U2 are the only international band I've seen live three times
Partially because they actually bothered to come to our out-of-the-way country (NZ) while they were still hot, starting in 1984 with Unforgettable Fire, but also because of their connections here (see en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Tre... )
Partially because they actually bothered to come to our out-of-the-way country (NZ) while they were still hot, starting in 1984 with Unforgettable Fire, but also because of their connections here (see en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Tre... )
December 16, 2025 at 10:25 PM
U2 are the only international band I've seen live three times
Partially because they actually bothered to come to our out-of-the-way country (NZ) while they were still hot, starting in 1984 with Unforgettable Fire, but also because of their connections here (see en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Tre... )
Partially because they actually bothered to come to our out-of-the-way country (NZ) while they were still hot, starting in 1984 with Unforgettable Fire, but also because of their connections here (see en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Tre... )
My "things" are all awaiting Friday's pay-day...
December 10, 2025 at 6:24 AM
My "things" are all awaiting Friday's pay-day...
That only applies to countries where winnings are taxed.
In NZ, for example, prize money from Lotto and similar things is not taxed.
www.ird.govt.nz/income-tax/w...
However, any interest you earn on that money will be taxed, so you'll still be paying more than Bezos!
In NZ, for example, prize money from Lotto and similar things is not taxed.
www.ird.govt.nz/income-tax/w...
However, any interest you earn on that money will be taxed, so you'll still be paying more than Bezos!
December 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM
That only applies to countries where winnings are taxed.
In NZ, for example, prize money from Lotto and similar things is not taxed.
www.ird.govt.nz/income-tax/w...
However, any interest you earn on that money will be taxed, so you'll still be paying more than Bezos!
In NZ, for example, prize money from Lotto and similar things is not taxed.
www.ird.govt.nz/income-tax/w...
However, any interest you earn on that money will be taxed, so you'll still be paying more than Bezos!
Bedroom 4 and Full Bath #3 in one tiny room which only has a sink...
Jack and Jill Fun Bath #2, which only has three sinks...
Must be some little people using sinks as baths...
Jack and Jill Fun Bath #2, which only has three sinks...
Must be some little people using sinks as baths...
December 2, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Bedroom 4 and Full Bath #3 in one tiny room which only has a sink...
Jack and Jill Fun Bath #2, which only has three sinks...
Must be some little people using sinks as baths...
Jack and Jill Fun Bath #2, which only has three sinks...
Must be some little people using sinks as baths...
No current model "understands" anything.
Do not use that word when referring to what people are currently calling "AI".
Saying that is like saying a tape recorder "understands" the words spoken by a voice it is re-playing.
Do not use that word when referring to what people are currently calling "AI".
Saying that is like saying a tape recorder "understands" the words spoken by a voice it is re-playing.
November 29, 2025 at 11:54 PM
No current model "understands" anything.
Do not use that word when referring to what people are currently calling "AI".
Saying that is like saying a tape recorder "understands" the words spoken by a voice it is re-playing.
Do not use that word when referring to what people are currently calling "AI".
Saying that is like saying a tape recorder "understands" the words spoken by a voice it is re-playing.
Am I seeing this correctly?
What they were firing at, which is presumably a tank with anti-drone fittings, just ignored them and drove thru them without slowing down?
What they were firing at, which is presumably a tank with anti-drone fittings, just ignored them and drove thru them without slowing down?
November 29, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Am I seeing this correctly?
What they were firing at, which is presumably a tank with anti-drone fittings, just ignored them and drove thru them without slowing down?
What they were firing at, which is presumably a tank with anti-drone fittings, just ignored them and drove thru them without slowing down?
1. Whale-watching tour of Kaikoura coast NZ
2. Canary Isles, while travelling To NZ
3. At night, from the balcony of a hotel in Mcleod Gange, Himalchal Pradesh, India.
4. On the road to Chandrighar, India.
5. Through a hole in my roof at home.
2. Canary Isles, while travelling To NZ
3. At night, from the balcony of a hotel in Mcleod Gange, Himalchal Pradesh, India.
4. On the road to Chandrighar, India.
5. Through a hole in my roof at home.
November 29, 2025 at 7:30 AM
1. Whale-watching tour of Kaikoura coast NZ
2. Canary Isles, while travelling To NZ
3. At night, from the balcony of a hotel in Mcleod Gange, Himalchal Pradesh, India.
4. On the road to Chandrighar, India.
5. Through a hole in my roof at home.
2. Canary Isles, while travelling To NZ
3. At night, from the balcony of a hotel in Mcleod Gange, Himalchal Pradesh, India.
4. On the road to Chandrighar, India.
5. Through a hole in my roof at home.
Famous last words...
November 26, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Famous last words...