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@ShangguanJiewen Do they have planned obsolescence and system degradation over time?

Anyone in the world can buy this Huawei laptop, the most advanced in the world. Except if you live in the USA, where it's banned.

@NatedawgO7 @LucyTurnbull_AO If the hiring manager isn't up to their game then a fraudulent degree and AI produced resume will do the heavy lifting. It's once they are in the role that they are found out as incompetent and the costs to the business compound.

They’re not skilled though Lucy. Having a degree from overseas means nothing. It’s more likely they just get found out in interviews that they don’t really know what they’re doing and their degree isn’t comparable with the Australian equivalent. If you jump on reddit sub auscorp they talk about this regularly. Sometimes they get hired and it’s blatantly obvious they have no skill whatsoever. This is evident with many fraud degrees in places like India and Pakistan as written by the abc recently

If we want to improve our abysmally low productivity we have to create a system that permits those already skilled (and already living here because of their skills) to work to their highest abilities. Thank you #MartinParkinson abc.net.au/news/2026-04-0…

IRAN'S FULL "OPEN LETTER" TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE: "To the people of the United States of America, and to all those who, amid a flood of distortions and manufactured narratives, continue to seek the truth and aspire to a better life: Iran—by this very name, character, and identity—is one of the oldest continuous civilizations in human history. Despite its historical and geographical advantages at various times, Iran has never, in its modern history, chosen the path of aggression, expansion, colonialism, or domination. Even after enduring occupation, invasion, and sustained pressure from global powers—and despite possessing military superiority over many of its neighbors—Iran has never initiated a war. Yet it has resolutely and bravely repelled those who have attacked it. The Iranian people harbor no enmity toward other nations, including the people of America, Europe, or neighboring countries. Even in the face of repeated foreign interventions and pressures throughout their proud history, Iranians have consistently drawn a clear distinction between governments and the peoples they govern. This is a deeply rooted principle in Iranian culture and collective consciousness—not a temporary political stance. For this reason, portraying Iran as a threat is neither consistent with historical reality nor with present-day observable facts. Such a perception is the product of political and economic whims of the powerful— the need to manufacture an enemy in order to justify pressure, maintain military dominance, sustain the arms industry, and control strategic markets. In such an environment, if a threat does not exist, it is invented. Within this same framework, the United States has concentrated the largest number of its forces, bases, and military capabilities around Iran—a country that, at least since the founding of the United States, has never initiated a war. Recent American aggressions launched from these very bases have demonstrated how threatening such a military presence truly is. Naturally, no country confronted with such conditions would forgo strengthening its defensive capabilities. What Iran has done—and continues to do—is a measured response grounded in legitimate self-defense, and by no means an initiation of war or aggression. Relations between Iran and the United States were not originally hostile, and early interactions between the Iranian and American people were not marred with hostility or tension. The turning point, however, was the 1953 coup d’état—an illegal American intervention aimed at preventing the nationalization of Iran’s own resources. That coup disrupted Iran’s democratic process, reinstated dictatorship, and sowed deep distrust among Iranians toward U.S. policies. This distrust deepened further with America’s support for the Shah’s regime, its backing of Saddam Hussein during the imposed war of the 1980s, the imposition of the longest and most comprehensive sanctions in modern history, and ultimately, unprovoked military aggression—twice, in the midst of negotiations—against Iran. Yet all these pressures have failed to weaken Iran. On the contrary, the country has grown stronger in many areas: literacy rates have tripled—from roughly 30% before the Islamic Revolution to over 90% today; higher education has expanded dramatically; significant advances have been achieved in modern technology; healthcare services have improved; and infrastructure has developed at a pace and scale incomparable to the past. These are measurable, observable realities that stand independent of fabricated narratives. At the same time, the destructive and inhumane impact of sanctions, war, and aggression on the lives of the resilient Iranian people must not be underestimated. The continuation of military aggression and recent bombings profoundly affect people’s lives, attitudes, and perspectives. This reflects a fundamental human truth: when war inflicts irreparable harm on lives, homes, cities, and futures, people will not remain indifferent toward those responsible. This raises a fundamental question: Exactly which of the American people’s interests are truly being served by this war? Was there any objective threat from Iran to justify such behavior? Does the massacre of innocent children, the destruction of cancer-treatment pharmaceutical facilities, or boasting about bombing a country “back to the stone ages” serve any purpose other than further damaging the United States’ global standing? Iran pursued negotiations, reached an agreement, and fulfilled all its commitments. The decision to withdraw from that agreement, escalate toward confrontation, and launch two acts of aggression in the midst of negotiations were destructive choices made by the U.S. government—choices that served the delusions of a foreign aggressor. Attacking Iran’s vital infrastructure—including energy and industrial facilities—directly targets the Iranian people. Beyond constituting a war crime, such actions carry consequences that extend far beyond Iran’s borders. They generate instability, increase human and economic costs, and perpetuate cycles of tension, planting seeds of resentment that will endure for years. This is not a demonstration of strength; it is a sign of strategic bewilderment and an inability to achieve a sustainable solution. Is it not also the case that America has entered this aggression as a proxy for Israel, influenced and manipulated by that regime? Is it not true that Israel, by manufacturing an Iranian threat, seeks to divert global attention away from its crimes toward the Palestinians? Is it not evident that Israel now aims to fight Iran to the last American soldier and the last American taxpayer dollar—shifting the burden of its delusions onto Iran, the region, and the United States itself in pursuit of illegitimate interests? Is “America First” truly among the priorities of the U.S. government today? I invite you to look beyond the machinery of misinformation—an integral part of this aggression—and instead speak with those who have visited Iran. Observe the many accomplished Iranian immigrants—educated in Iran—who now teach and conduct research at the world’s most prestigious universities, or contribute to the most advanced technology firms in the West. Do these realities align with the distortions you are being told about Iran and its people? Today, the world stands at crossroads. Continuing along the path of confrontation is more costly and futile than ever before. The choice between confrontation and engagement is both real and consequential; its outcome will shape the future for generations to come. Throughout its millennia of proud history, Iran has outlasted many aggressors. All that remains of them are tarnished names in history, while Iran endures—resilient, dignified, and proud."

@MarkoMatvikov The US ground invasion is imminent. Shit is about to really hit the fan.

This reminds me of those disaster movies where the president is pretending like everything is fine while the audience knows better.

@WazzaGc @therealrukshan Australia wishes he would. Its a dud deal.

@therealrukshan Donald is putting a bullet in AUKUS, thanks to the untrustables who are pictured on each side of him.

Australian PM Anthony Albanese to address the nation. UK PM Keir Starmer to address the nation. US President Donald J Trump to address the nation. Is there more than meets the eye going on?

@swrighteconomy What is the conversion rate to builds?

ABS says about 195k dwellings approved over past 12 months, a 9% lift on the previous 12 month period.

Don't often see changes of more than 100% ... but ABS today said approvals for units jumped 101% in Feb. At highest level since June 2018.

@Appalachianp00r @Wokenessisevil Wasn't it a cheap printing method, not just a choice to specifically make them all gingers?

Who else is tired of race swaps in movies/TV shows?

@jason_king72 @ausstockchick That's a later problem for some future politicians to address. Hasnt been thought through now.

@d_asher @ausstockchick My point was that if everyone had that attitude you won't be able to find anyone already trained up. So you will have to hire them anyway.

Everyone celebrating the 42% pay increase for 18-20 year olds obviously never grafted in a job as a young person. Knowing the value of earning a small salary and working your way up in life. It’s not about “slave labour”. It’s about understanding the meaning of money. #auspol

@Auswagerage @ausstockchick Because people aren't generally altruistic. If they are paying the same money for an employee, they'll take the experienced one.

@d_asher @ausstockchick How is it a bad policy ? Why should an 18 year old with a wife and child who digs holes be payed less than the 42 year old digging holes with no wife or child ?

@jason_king72 @ausstockchick That's exactly my point. This is a bad policy.

@d_asher @ausstockchick Where will you find skilled workers if no one trains them?

@Auswagerage @ausstockchick What are you talking about? This is a bad policy for Australian youth employment. Unless you pay cash, "cheap immigration" is still entitled to the same minimum wage.

@d_asher @ausstockchick You are reason we are in decline. You would sell out your nation for cheap immigration.

@spaceandtech_ Have you ever tried to furnish a curved room?

ICON has unveiled a next-generation construction 3D printer that improves on older gantry systems. It moves on tracks between sites, reducing setup time and labor. With a 70-foot print radius, it can build multi-story structures up to 27 feet tall and 110 feet long faster and more affordably.

"There is no climate emergency." That's the message from over 2,000 scientists and professionals worldwide, including Nobel laureate John Clauser, MIT's Richard Lindzen and Emeritus Professor at the University of Melbourne Ian Plimer. They all say climate science has become too political, and that the models behind global policy are flawed. Warming is far slower than predicted, they assert. CO2 is not pollution, it's plant food, the basis of all life on earth. And there's zero evidence that hurricanes, floods or droughts are worsening. The World Climate Declaration calls for science over panic and prosperity through reliable, affordable energy. "There is no climate emergency," say more than 2,000 scientists.

@SenatorWong who attacked them?

Attacks on UN peacekeepers are unacceptable. We condemn the killing of three Indonesian personnel serving with the UN in Lebanon. We extend our sincere condolences to their loved ones, colleagues and to Indonesia. We support Indonesia's calls for a thorough investigation.

@Duranozfan @PeterCronau Can you show the evidence that this happened? It might have, but I haven't seen any evidence.

@PeterCronau Can you post a picture of the memorial for the tens of thousands the Iran govt slaughtered

If this memorial for the school girls killed in Iran is not on your favourite news feed tonight, you should ask them why.

@BrisMarSci Throw in a dose of existential dread too. Then I go offline out into the local world and you wouldn't know anything was going on.

I am really struggling to know how to respond to stuff on here. I fluctuate between incoherent rage at our state & federal politicians, intense burning hatred towards Israeli regime & Zionists, and deep sadness & sorrow for all those being attacked/murdered by USA/Israel.

@jdrama68 I understand the argument for him not being physically ready. But the "ruin his confidence" thing is way overstated. If getting targeted in defense and playing in a few losses ruins his confidence he probably isn't cut out for NRL anyway.

Ideally it would be Reed at 7 & Atkinson at 6, but I like the coaching staff dont want to bring a talented kid into a poorly performing team and throw him to the wolves. It could work out well or just as easily go south very quickly & ruin his confidence. #conundrums

@GeraldPimm @ausstockchick One that can't afford to feed and house them?

@ausstockchick What kind of rotten mind sees a child as an expense?

A young woman yesterday said she would love more kids but she can’t afford it. Our already declining birth rate is worrying. Certain cultures reproduce despite costs. Not our culture. Our culture slowly declines and will eventually become eradicated. #auspol

@jasonpizzino There is no voting out of this. It is a captured system.

Australians only have ourselves to blame for the incompetent politicians we continually vote into power. Until we learn to study history, and become smarter, we'll continue to make the same mistakes with the next leader, and the next, and so on. No one is going to save us but ourselves. #fuelcrisis #18yearcycle