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India spending $170M to take its tax system paperless by rebuilding three legacy systems
  • Rebuilding 3 legacy systems? Anyone want to bet against a cost blow out?

  • Musk accuses Trump whistleblower Vindman of ‘treason,’ says ‘he will pay’
  • If I have learnt one thing over the last decade it's that no good deed goes unpunished.

  • Tokyo is the fashion capital of the world in large part due to low rents.
  • So I looked it up. Google's AI search results say ”While Tokyo is often listed as one of the most expensive cities globally, its rental costs are often lower than cities like London or New York when considering comparable apartment sizes. ”

    Being cheaper than two of the most expensive capitals in the world doesn't seem like it qualifies as objectively affordable. More research needed I guess.

  • France publishes new provisions making solar mandatory on parking areas
  • God I wish Australia would do this. For a baking hot country there are so few car parks with any shade. Occasionally there will be a handful of trees that cover a quarter of every 20th car. Just enough to piss you off when inevitably yours is not that car.

  • Instead Of Making Better Games, Reports Allege That Ubisoft Wants Steam To Hide Certain Data...Like Player Counts
  • Maybe that will be Ubisoft's next demand of Valve. Might just work.

  • This needs to be said more often.
  • Yeah, that was my point

  • This needs to be said more often.
  • But pointing out hypocrisy is AOK

  • The Israeli settlers preparing to move to Gaza
  • ”Why does the dude in the middle look so punchable? I swear its not just because of him being an asshole.”

    Jim Halpert's evil twin

  • Why do I look good in mirrors but not in pictures?
  • Different angles maybe?

  • NSW government withdraws more than 23,000 COVID-19 fines with $5.5 million to be refunded
  • Thereby removing fines as a deterrent next time. Genius.

  • What do you think of AdNauseam and their 'poisoning-the-well' approach?
  • What happens if one of the ads is a malicious link?

  • Weight-loss drug found to shrink heart muscle in mice, human cells
  • You probably guessed, but it's Ozempic and it's ilk.

  • Sweden, Finland and Norway release new advice on surviving war
  • ”One of the most important recommendations is to keep enough food and drinking water for 72 hours.

    But Ilmari Kaihko wonders whether that is practical for everyone.

    “Where do you stash it if you have a big family living in a small apartment?”

    I suspect you may end up with a smaller family, thereby making room for the water you didn't have.

  • Home made oilcloth. Slight disaster, advice appreciated

    I've made my first attempt at oilcloth. Used linseed oil (boiled I think but I no longer have the container), turpentine in equal parts, and iron oxide (quarter part). Looks beautiful, but...

    First problem is it just won't dry. Been hanging under cover in a well-ventilated area for a few weeks and it's still very tacky. I'm guessing I just need to leave it longer.

    More of an issue though is the iron oxide leaves residue whenever it's touched. Any ideas on how to get rid of the excess? Google does not appear to be my friend today.

    Any help greatly appreciated!

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