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[Bernard]

An interesting option. I think it will have to be just half a slice of toast for breakfast ....

[Grasshopper, Administrator]

Maybe you could eat cake?

[Bernard]

Ha ha! As suggested by Marie Antoinette? But surely cake would have harmful sugar and fat.

[Grasshopper, Administrator]

Well then , just have virtual cake!

[Bernard]

Ha ha! Perhaps.

My new diet ....

Breakfast: A bowl of celery flakes.
Lunch: A celery crispbread sandwich.
Dinner: Braised celery au gratin.

[Grasshopper, Administrator]

Patent the recipe. Quick!!

[Grasshopper, Administrator]

"Facebook says it will ‘reluctantly stop’ allowing Australians to share news if new media regulations become law" https://twitter.com/i/events/13006095...

[Bernard]

Grasshopper wrote: ""Facebook says it will ‘reluctantly stop’ allowing Australians to share news if new media regulations become law" https://twitter.com/i/events/13006095..."
I
I have been advised by FB of new terms and conditions.

[Grasshopper, Administrator]

Does this mean you're Australian?

[Ian]

Grasshopper wrote: ""Facebook says it will ‘reluctantly stop’ allowing Australians to share news if new media regulations become law" https://twitter.com/i/events/13006095..."

And fancy asking tech giants to pay for content when they refuse to pay tax :-)

[Ian]

Grasshopper wrote: "Does this mean you're Australian?"

Horrors!

[Bernard]

Grasshopper wrote: "Does this mean you're Australian?"

Err no! Doesnt FB have its tentacles reaching into EVERY country in the world???

[Grasshopper, Administrator]

It most certainly does!

[Bernard]

I should point out that, if I was offered Australian citizenship, I would be honoured to accept.

[Grasshopper, Administrator]

Australia would be honored by your presence.

[Bernard]

There are potential problems with dual citizenship, but if I am expelled from UK, I will relocate down under.

[Grasshopper, Administrator]

More than 30,000 batteries supplied power during California’s recent electricity crisis. Experts say the machines will become even more important because utilities, businesses and homeowners are investing billions of dollars in them. https://t.co/pmPK0dlgaH

[Grasshopper, Administrator]

What possible subversive activities are you engaged in Mod to qualify for an expulsion??

[Bernard]

Grasshopper wrote: "What possible subversive activities are you engaged in Mod to qualify for an expulsion??"

None! But you know how glorious leaders, like Boris, are .... it is unwise to upset them. Even Australia would be better than a Shetland gulag.

[Bernard]

Batteries have made tremendous strides recently. Even tiny ones are jam packed with coulombs. A far cry from the first one, invented by Mister Volta.

[Grasshopper, Administrator]

What??? You don't seem to think much about Australia if you're comparing it to that! Citizenship application revoked!!!

[Bernard]

Calm down dear GB! I am just joking. Australia is rightly known as the land of plenty (as in the song).

[Grasshopper, Administrator]

Fuming....Counting to 10....deep breath....ok...good to go...

[Bernard]

Ha ha! Good to hear. Sorry to upset you so much. But Aussies are esteemed for their easy going nature.

[Grasshopper, Administrator]

Who's says I'm Aussie? I'm just a bot talking to a man.. asking him to be good... ;)

[Ian]

If you are going to use batteries to fix the electric grid issues olf widespread use of solar panels, there won't be enough cobalt, or even maybe lithium produced to provide for electric vehicles. An alternative is needed.

[Bernard]

Grasshopper wrote: "Who's says I'm Aussie? I'm just a bot talking to a man.. asking him to be good... ;)"

I have seen your production records:
"Bot Q5FC2X Assembled in Wagga Wagga ..."

[Grasshopper, Administrator]

You're funny!!!

[Grasshopper, Administrator]

Hopefully that was just a one off incident Ian.

[Grasshopper, Administrator]

Tesla CEO Elon Musk meets with VW CEO, gets preview of ID.3 and ID.4 electric cars
https://electrek.co/2020/09/04/tesla-...

[Bernard]

Grasshopper wrote: "Tesla CEO Elon Musk meets with VW CEO, gets preview of ID.3 and ID.4 electric cars
https://electrek.co/2020/09/04/tesla-..."

Praise to Elon!

[Alexis]

Wagga Wagga??

[Bernard]

Yes. A small town in australia.

[Ian]

Yes, but why? Why not Wee Waa?

[Grasshopper, Administrator]

Very good question Ian. Why not indeed!

[Bernard]

You would have to ask the Acme Robot Company about their manufacturing strategy.

[Grasshopper, Administrator]

Robot writes op-ed promising to destroy mankind
https://trib.al/xbs3xDU

[Bernard]

Grasshopper wrote: "Robot writes op-ed promising to destroy mankind
https://trib.al/xbs3xDU"

Err what is an op-ed?

[Beatrice]

An editorial column perhaps? I'm more worried about what the robot has to say!

[Grasshopper, Administrator]

16 Of The Worst Predictions Ever Made By The New York Times
https://www.boredpanda.com/ridiculous...

[Bernard]

Beatrice wrote: "An editorial column perhaps? I'm more worried about what the robot has to say!"

Opposite the Editorial page apparently.

Do not worry about what the bots say, they are all talk!

[Grasshopper, Administrator]

Is that so?????

[Grasshopper, Administrator]

Google says its carbon footprint is now zero https://t.co/PXRaIMRgZP

[Grasshopper, Administrator]

Microsoft's underwater data centre resurfaces after two years
https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-5...

[Bernard]

Grasshopper wrote: "Microsoft's underwater data centre resurfaces after two years
https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-5..."

Did not Captain Troy Tempest have one of those?

[Bernard]

How to do it properly

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-engl...

[Grasshopper, Administrator]

Didn't realize there was a Science behind it

[Bernard]

That's where you were going wrong!

[Grasshopper, Administrator]

Glad to have your able guidance

[Bernard]

It is an honour to assist the spread of properly stirred tea.