It’s covered by the body corporate insurance rather than my personal insurance — have had one meeting with the assessor and no major dramas so far. But I’ll certainly be covering any “unusual” developments.
Two other examples from other countries, and from a company selling hundreds of products, doesn’t make much of a case. In particular, it doesn’t prove that it wasn’t an accident in each case.
No additional fees — once you’ve joined, your membership stays active provided there’s a minimum amount of flight/points activity (which details I can’t recall off the top of my head!)
As a professional writer, one of my main skills is writing in an approriate tone. For Lifehacker, the tone is conversational, and the rules that tone demands are quite distinct from “correct grammar”. And the notion of what’s correct even in formal writing evolve over time, a point many prescriptive grammarians often choose to ignore.
That kind of scam wouldn’t be affected by these rules changes though, since they’re all about sellers failing to pay rather than disputes over the quality of goods.
I’m all for a bit of grammatical fussiness at times, but arguing that “gotten around” doesn’t exist as a recognisable (and easily comprehended) phrase in contemporary Australian English is simply inaccurate. You mightn’t like it Daniel, but it’s a change that has well and truly worked its way into the language.
It’s a standard SMS number — just comes out of your normal plan. (According to other posters, it’s a Telstra number, so it might be free to text on certain Telstra plans.)
When I wrote this post I was confident someone would try and argue the magpies’ case. I don’t personally buy an argument that runs “it’s OK for magpies to defend themselves against humans, but not vice versa” — especially when some studies suggest aggressive behaviour by magpies outside of breeding season. And just what are those strategies, tennis racket aside?
Not sure that comparison holds: The composition and manufacturing processes for dog food are completely different to food for human consumption, whereas Toynbee makes the point that chemically speaking, basic shampoo and detergent are essentially the same thing. (And to put all this in context, Toynbee’s weekly food budget while living on minimum wage was about $20 — so spending up on shampoo really wasn’t going to happen!)
Interesting to see this stirring up so much discussion, but there’s quite a bit of over-reaction/misinterpretation — the post doesn’t suggest using “industrial” detergent, and it does suggest diluting household detergent before using it, which practically all the naysayers seem to be ignoring.
Vodafone NZ does too — and if Australia ever gets a plan of that kind, it’ll be carrier-specific. But in the US it’s pretty much carrier-neutral, since the user is paying.
Grey Market Phones Might Be A 000 Risk
November 21st, 2009 at 9:41 AMActually, they can’t just be defined on the SIM card, as you can make an emergency call on a phone that doesn’t have one in it.
Will Telstra's T-Box Change The DVR Market?
November 20th, 2009 at 9:55 AMGood point Bruce — the PlayTV got announced so long ago I’d forgotten it was finally due to arrive! (A similar fate might well befall the T-Box . . .)
Do Quick Calculations With Mental Shortcuts
November 19th, 2009 at 9:20 AMFixed (something weird going on at Wired, methinks).
Project Cleanup: Reclaiming My House After Domestic Disaster
November 18th, 2009 at 8:51 AMIt’s covered by the body corporate insurance rather than my personal insurance — have had one meeting with the assessor and no major dramas so far. But I’ll certainly be covering any “unusual” developments.
Bargain Hunters Need Some Common Sense
November 14th, 2009 at 8:59 PMTwo other examples from other countries, and from a company selling hundreds of products, doesn’t make much of a case. In particular, it doesn’t prove that it wasn’t an accident in each case.
Everyday Rewards Offers Free Qantas Frequent Flyer Membership
November 11th, 2009 at 10:12 PMNo additional fees — once you’ve joined, your membership stays active provided there’s a minimum amount of flight/points activity (which details I can’t recall off the top of my head!)
Create A List Of Files In Windows
November 11th, 2009 at 6:18 PMI’d included the *.* so that it looked consistent with the second example. But brevity does have its advantages!
The Train Torture Test Takes On Eurostar
November 4th, 2009 at 12:36 AMThanks for the tip. Not sure that I got offered carriage 5 as an option with my cheap ticket though!
Handcrafted And Free Floating: The Wraparound Workspace
November 2nd, 2009 at 11:39 PMNormally we don’t, but that was just a spelling error that wouldn’t have helped anyone!
Seven's Second Channel To Launch November 1
November 1st, 2009 at 12:45 AM@James — yes I do, and I have heard it said here. But clearly it has gotten on some people’s nerves :-)
Get A Free Ubuntu 9.10 CD Through The Post
October 27th, 2009 at 8:24 PMIt’s still an option for first-time users though.
Seven's Second Channel To Launch November 1
October 27th, 2009 at 7:45 AMAs a professional writer, one of my main skills is writing in an approriate tone. For Lifehacker, the tone is conversational, and the rules that tone demands are quite distinct from “correct grammar”. And the notion of what’s correct even in formal writing evolve over time, a point many prescriptive grammarians often choose to ignore.
eBay Tightens Deadlines On Unpaid Dispute Process
October 27th, 2009 at 12:23 AMThat kind of scam wouldn’t be affected by these rules changes though, since they’re all about sellers failing to pay rather than disputes over the quality of goods.
Seven's Second Channel To Launch November 1
October 26th, 2009 at 11:04 PMI’m all for a bit of grammatical fussiness at times, but arguing that “gotten around” doesn’t exist as a recognisable (and easily comprehended) phrase in contemporary Australian English is simply inaccurate. You mightn’t like it Daniel, but it’s a change that has well and truly worked its way into the language.
More Windows 7 Shortcuts
October 9th, 2009 at 1:14 AMD’oh! (on my part) Fixed now.
Chime Adds Facebook Update Support
October 7th, 2009 at 2:44 PMIt’s a standard SMS number — just comes out of your normal plan. (According to other posters, it’s a Telstra number, so it might be free to text on certain Telstra plans.)
Remember To Fix Your Tech For Daylight Saving
October 2nd, 2009 at 5:05 PMYep, you’re all right and I’m all wrong — clearly been pecked in the head by too many magpies today! Fixed now.
Magpie Attack Hotspots Map Helps You Avoid Those Evil Birds
October 2nd, 2009 at 1:42 PMWhen I wrote this post I was confident someone would try and argue the magpies’ case. I don’t personally buy an argument that runs “it’s OK for magpies to defend themselves against humans, but not vice versa” — especially when some studies suggest aggressive behaviour by magpies outside of breeding season. And just what are those strategies, tennis racket aside?
What Happens To Your Luggage Once It's Checked In?
September 28th, 2009 at 1:53 PMYes, it went missing with the baggage. In true airline fashion, we’ve found it now.
What Happens To Your Luggage Once It's Checked In?
September 28th, 2009 at 1:13 PMFixed, sorry about that! Wanna run an airport?
Save Money On Shampoo By Using Detergent
September 25th, 2009 at 9:01 AMNot sure that comparison holds: The composition and manufacturing processes for dog food are completely different to food for human consumption, whereas Toynbee makes the point that chemically speaking, basic shampoo and detergent are essentially the same thing. (And to put all this in context, Toynbee’s weekly food budget while living on minimum wage was about $20 — so spending up on shampoo really wasn’t going to happen!)
Save Money On Shampoo By Using Detergent
September 25th, 2009 at 4:40 AMInteresting to see this stirring up so much discussion, but there’s quite a bit of over-reaction/misinterpretation — the post doesn’t suggest using “industrial” detergent, and it does suggest diluting household detergent before using it, which practically all the naysayers seem to be ignoring.
Chime Lets Aussies Update Twitter Via SMS
September 22nd, 2009 at 6:02 PMThe UK number has always worked — but you’ll be paying UK rates to text it.
Chime Lets Aussies Update Twitter Via SMS
September 22nd, 2009 at 4:21 PMVodafone NZ does too — and if Australia ever gets a plan of that kind, it’ll be carrier-specific. But in the US it’s pretty much carrier-neutral, since the user is paying.
Dodgy Ad Techniques That Telcos Can't Use Anymore
September 17th, 2009 at 4:04 PMI wish that was the rule. Alas, ’twas an error. Fixed now.