Australia Bans Swearing
Swearing is part of Australian culture. Indeed, to be accepted as truly Australian, you have to swear a lot. So it is with great surprise to me that Australia is bringing in a swearing ban!
The furore has been caused by the airing of Gordan Ramsey's programs on televisions. In 40 minutes he did say the "f" word more than 80 times. This may be excessive. But if one goes into a public bar, particularly when there are men who have done a hard day's grueling labor, such as shearers, the "f" word will be expressed a lot.
The Australian Governments made recommendations to Australian television networks advising them to review the way they set program guidelines "to stop" coarse language. Just how they are going to do this is a mystery considering Ramsey's programs are very popular, swearing or not.
It is said there is a culture of crudeness. Well, This is Australia and this is part of Australian culture.
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The furore has been caused by the airing of Gordan Ramsey's programs on televisions. In 40 minutes he did say the "f" word more than 80 times. This may be excessive. But if one goes into a public bar, particularly when there are men who have done a hard day's grueling labor, such as shearers, the "f" word will be expressed a lot.
The Australian Governments made recommendations to Australian television networks advising them to review the way they set program guidelines "to stop" coarse language. Just how they are going to do this is a mystery considering Ramsey's programs are very popular, swearing or not.
It is said there is a culture of crudeness. Well, This is Australia and this is part of Australian culture.
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Robot Dog to Monitor Dieters
Be careful, the "dog" is watching! A robot dog has been made that watches your food intake and and extols the virtues of eating a good diet.
If you have been good, the dog will jump up and down with joy. It will glow with flashing lights, wag its tail and play a cheerful song.
On the other hand, if you have been naughty and have overeaten it will behave in a sorrowful way, moving slowly and play boring music.
A person can trick the robot dog, however, because data has to be provided by the subject. Will over eaters be honest? Information from a pedometer and bathroom scales will give the dog a bit of an edge on finding out if you are doing the right thing.
It is believed that the concept will be successful. Research has shown that dieters do better if they have a companion to monitor their progress.
If you have been good, the dog will jump up and down with joy. It will glow with flashing lights, wag its tail and play a cheerful song.
On the other hand, if you have been naughty and have overeaten it will behave in a sorrowful way, moving slowly and play boring music.
A person can trick the robot dog, however, because data has to be provided by the subject. Will over eaters be honest? Information from a pedometer and bathroom scales will give the dog a bit of an edge on finding out if you are doing the right thing.
It is believed that the concept will be successful. Research has shown that dieters do better if they have a companion to monitor their progress.
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