Pimped by folk similar to a FRB, Cheaper in China is a concept where all manufacturing in the world is outsourced to China.
This is on the basis that the manufacturing will be cheaper, and on the surface it is cheaper, and there are reasons for this. Quality is a lot lower, short cuts are everywhere, working conditions are appalling, materials are inferior, good environmental practices are ignored etc etc.
But, the pimp of Cheaper in China in blissfully unaware of this, preferring to ignore these issues in the pursuit of a quick buck, and presumably to enjoy the jollies overseas to 'visit' suppliers.
Also, this is destroying manufacturing in every other country apart from China, not that the pimp cares about this, but they should, because without local manufacturing, there would be no local work to create the demand to engineer these products.
So the pimp would have to go and live in China, and then realise why it is so cheap to build over there.
As well as all manufacturing being transferred, unintentionally all IP is also communicated, these leads to counterfeit products, which are normally potential death traps due to the manufacturing methods and materials used. But the Cheaper In China pimp doesn't care for the legalities or the morality of this, he encourages it, because it means he can buy more landfill from the local store.
Property Managers
Closely related to the Real Estate Agent, the Property Manager normally deals with rentals.
I've experienced Property Managers from both sides of the fence, as a 'client' and as a 'punter'
In both capacities, they have caused more stress than I thought possible, communication is next to impossible, but only once they have you signed up.
However, one time that the communication lines finally fire up is when a property manager would like to tell you to leave the property, they will contact you via a faceless email, with all manner of excuses, which will often change with each subsequent communication.
Like the Real Estate Agent, truth is rarely used in communications, they'll normally 'forget' to turn up to appointments, which are normally scheduled by the Property Manager at the most inconvenient time for most folk who have a regular job.
I've experienced Property Managers from both sides of the fence, as a 'client' and as a 'punter'
In both capacities, they have caused more stress than I thought possible, communication is next to impossible, but only once they have you signed up.
However, one time that the communication lines finally fire up is when a property manager would like to tell you to leave the property, they will contact you via a faceless email, with all manner of excuses, which will often change with each subsequent communication.
Like the Real Estate Agent, truth is rarely used in communications, they'll normally 'forget' to turn up to appointments, which are normally scheduled by the Property Manager at the most inconvenient time for most folk who have a regular job.
Real Estate Agents
Moving from one property to the next is a stressfull business.
The inevitable involvement of a Real Estate Agent is a large contributor to this stress.
Seemingly incapable of telling the truth, the Real Estate Agent spreads rumour, and injects fear into anyone who deals with them, in order to inflate the local property market in order to increase their commission.
Once they have your phone number, they will hassle you with phone calls in order to try and trick you into buying a property which no one else wants.
At property viewings they turn up in their expensive car, claiming to be working like a dog, and using words like 'cosy', 'easy maintenance', 'good potential', 'classic'. When they really mean 'small', 'featureless', 'falling apart', 'old'.
I ask myself how they contribute to society, well, they don't.
The inevitable involvement of a Real Estate Agent is a large contributor to this stress.
Seemingly incapable of telling the truth, the Real Estate Agent spreads rumour, and injects fear into anyone who deals with them, in order to inflate the local property market in order to increase their commission.
Once they have your phone number, they will hassle you with phone calls in order to try and trick you into buying a property which no one else wants.
At property viewings they turn up in their expensive car, claiming to be working like a dog, and using words like 'cosy', 'easy maintenance', 'good potential', 'classic'. When they really mean 'small', 'featureless', 'falling apart', 'old'.
I ask myself how they contribute to society, well, they don't.
V8 SS Utes
V8 SS Utes, almost exclusively driven by Tradies, with the illusion that these are used for carrying tools etc for their job.
However, a V8 SS Ute, is impractical for such a task, and obviously so, so obviously that the vehicle flaunts its impracticality. It's no secret that these are sought by Tradies, because they are tax-deductible of the equivalent high powered saloon car.
Why is it that the tax-man doesn't realise this? The car manufacturers also flaunt this, as they produce the exact machine which enables the Tradie to get their tax deductable kicks.
Also, due to parking rules V8 SS Utes can be parked in Loading Zones, these are intended for Goods vehicles to park in while dropping off or loading goods, and as such are normally in places where parking is at a premium. Often V8 SS Ute drivers will leave their vehicles here all day, not while they are loading, but while they are working on a near by construction site, hence dodging parking fees, and preventing fair dinkum delivery of goods.
However, a V8 SS Ute, is impractical for such a task, and obviously so, so obviously that the vehicle flaunts its impracticality. It's no secret that these are sought by Tradies, because they are tax-deductible of the equivalent high powered saloon car.
Why is it that the tax-man doesn't realise this? The car manufacturers also flaunt this, as they produce the exact machine which enables the Tradie to get their tax deductable kicks.
Also, due to parking rules V8 SS Utes can be parked in Loading Zones, these are intended for Goods vehicles to park in while dropping off or loading goods, and as such are normally in places where parking is at a premium. Often V8 SS Ute drivers will leave their vehicles here all day, not while they are loading, but while they are working on a near by construction site, hence dodging parking fees, and preventing fair dinkum delivery of goods.
Woolies home delivery
I can see that Woolies home delivery is a lifeline for some people, for example, those that are house bound.
But, its also an excuse for Gen Y to further reduce their real world face to face contact. Do they really need to their shopping on line, it takes longer, its more expensive and invariable products which are out of stock are replaced with others which are completely different.
Its a sad reflection on society when folk can't be bothered to spend 5 minutes traveling to to the supermarket, but would rather spend an hour trying to order food on line, perhaps this is also to justify the purchase of Iproducts that aren't needed.
But, its also an excuse for Gen Y to further reduce their real world face to face contact. Do they really need to their shopping on line, it takes longer, its more expensive and invariable products which are out of stock are replaced with others which are completely different.
Its a sad reflection on society when folk can't be bothered to spend 5 minutes traveling to to the supermarket, but would rather spend an hour trying to order food on line, perhaps this is also to justify the purchase of Iproducts that aren't needed.
Macdonalds
The food has no nutritional vale, its full of sugar, but, they sell heaps of it.
Why, because its easy.
The same way as its easy for those who eat at Mcdonalds to throw the rubbish out of the car window, as they complete their tasteless 'meal'.
They also employ the youngest labour possible, presumably because those 'lucky' staff don't know any better. They sell them the dream of management, which is essentially management of a chip-shop. I'm glad they set the bar so high....
Why, because its easy.
The same way as its easy for those who eat at Mcdonalds to throw the rubbish out of the car window, as they complete their tasteless 'meal'.
They also employ the youngest labour possible, presumably because those 'lucky' staff don't know any better. They sell them the dream of management, which is essentially management of a chip-shop. I'm glad they set the bar so high....
'X' sports
The lifecycle of an Extreme sport is a mystery to me.
There was a time, when riding a bicycle on a unpaved surface, was seen as an Extreme sport.
Now, every Tom, Dick and Harry has a bike which can perform such a task, and most folk who perform the utilitarian task of commuting by bike, use such a bike.
What I don't understand is how a sport becomes extreme in the first place, and then without any change in the physical activity, it becomes 'non-extreme' and then mainstream.
This extremeness, managed to cross over into non sporting activities, such as extreme ironing. To further confuse matters, the act of extreme ironing then claimed to be a sport, and as such a World Championships occurred.
I suspect that our friends in the Marketing world have something to do with the lifestyle of 'X' sports.
There was a time, when riding a bicycle on a unpaved surface, was seen as an Extreme sport.
Now, every Tom, Dick and Harry has a bike which can perform such a task, and most folk who perform the utilitarian task of commuting by bike, use such a bike.
What I don't understand is how a sport becomes extreme in the first place, and then without any change in the physical activity, it becomes 'non-extreme' and then mainstream.
This extremeness, managed to cross over into non sporting activities, such as extreme ironing. To further confuse matters, the act of extreme ironing then claimed to be a sport, and as such a World Championships occurred.
I suspect that our friends in the Marketing world have something to do with the lifestyle of 'X' sports.
Caffeine based energy drinks
The marketing geniuses worked hard on this one.
Sell an 'energy' drink which claims to give energy from caffeine, but actually provides it from sugar.
Then, make a sugar free 'energy dink' which gives energy from caffeine.
Thats a great theory, clearly aimed at Gen Ys, because caffeine has no energy, it's a stimulant.
It amazes me that they can get away with this, but I guess Gen Y doesn't know any better.
Sell an 'energy' drink which claims to give energy from caffeine, but actually provides it from sugar.
Then, make a sugar free 'energy dink' which gives energy from caffeine.
Thats a great theory, clearly aimed at Gen Ys, because caffeine has no energy, it's a stimulant.
It amazes me that they can get away with this, but I guess Gen Y doesn't know any better.
Pumpkin
I come from a land where Pumpkin is fed to pigs.
The only other use of Pumpkin when I was growing up was at Halloween, but that was only by folk who were chasing the American dream.
It came as some surprise to me to see folk eating pumpkin in my adopted homeland, out of curiosity I tried a dish with pumpkin in, I then realised why they feed it to pigs.
The only other use of Pumpkin when I was growing up was at Halloween, but that was only by folk who were chasing the American dream.
It came as some surprise to me to see folk eating pumpkin in my adopted homeland, out of curiosity I tried a dish with pumpkin in, I then realised why they feed it to pigs.
Harvey Norman
The thought of passing through the doors of a Harvey Norman store makes me cringe.
The goods are overpriced, the staff aren't interested, the lights are too bright, the place is full of interest free deals, they sponsor egg-chasing, it smells of things are made in China.
It's a retail, consumerism hell.
I take some pleasure in not buying goods from Harvey Norman, I'd much rather buy from somewhere that doesn't mark up prices 300%, and actually knows what they are selling. I get better value and service from everywhere else.
Gerry Harvey's 'crusade' for charging GST on privately imported goods showed the true colours of Gerry Harvey. One minute he's leading a campaign, next minute he steps away, but only when he's stirred up the pot and every other retailer is on board, he's a greedy cowered, and that's why i wont be lining his pockets.
The goods are overpriced, the staff aren't interested, the lights are too bright, the place is full of interest free deals, they sponsor egg-chasing, it smells of things are made in China.
It's a retail, consumerism hell.
I take some pleasure in not buying goods from Harvey Norman, I'd much rather buy from somewhere that doesn't mark up prices 300%, and actually knows what they are selling. I get better value and service from everywhere else.
Gerry Harvey's 'crusade' for charging GST on privately imported goods showed the true colours of Gerry Harvey. One minute he's leading a campaign, next minute he steps away, but only when he's stirred up the pot and every other retailer is on board, he's a greedy cowered, and that's why i wont be lining his pockets.
I don't understand social media.
And I don't see the need for it, it's almost as pointless as this blog.
But Gen Y have embraced it, presumably so they can avoid face to face contact.
Facebook is a tool which Gen Y use, normally to broadcast to the world their everyday events, such as not bothering to turn up for work, the size of their overdraft and their Credit Card PIN.
My issue with Facebook, is the way that it 'shares' information, and the way that anyone who is vaguely related in anyway to the poster, suddenly seems to have access to the whereabouts and goings on of them. I'm not 'on' Facebook, and never will be, but I get folk sending me emails with photos of me that they have found on Facebook.
One day I predict, it'll become clear that Facebook is a complete scam, and that all this personal information is being sold for no good, which is fine by me, because it'll mostly affect those stupid enough to use it in the first place.
And I don't see the need for it, it's almost as pointless as this blog.
But Gen Y have embraced it, presumably so they can avoid face to face contact.
Facebook is a tool which Gen Y use, normally to broadcast to the world their everyday events, such as not bothering to turn up for work, the size of their overdraft and their Credit Card PIN.
My issue with Facebook, is the way that it 'shares' information, and the way that anyone who is vaguely related in anyway to the poster, suddenly seems to have access to the whereabouts and goings on of them. I'm not 'on' Facebook, and never will be, but I get folk sending me emails with photos of me that they have found on Facebook.
One day I predict, it'll become clear that Facebook is a complete scam, and that all this personal information is being sold for no good, which is fine by me, because it'll mostly affect those stupid enough to use it in the first place.
Pandora Bracelets
My Significant Other has a Pandora Bracelet.
Like many other owners of Pandora Bracelets, my Significant Other has no idea why the need exists.
The Pandora bracelet, is yet another example of sly marketing toward Gen Y.
Overpriced, and of poor quality, Pandora bracelets sell by the bucket load. To the point where dedicated Pandora shops started to appear, and appear very quickly, presumably to cash in before folk realise what they are spending their hard earned on.
The Chinese counterfeiters were quick to catch on though, probably driven by FRB types, this has spread to the extent that when a Pandora Bracelet is presented to a Pandora shop with a query, the first action of the shop is to ask if its a Chinese fake.
The 'charms' which Pandora sell to adorn the bracelets are also overpriced rubbish, but once you own a bracelet, you 'need' to buy them to show your true colours in following the crowd.
The biggest rip off of all is the bracelet clasp. I'm sure this has been designed in such a way to make it almost impossible to open without special tools. To me, a special tool like this should cost a couple of dollars. But no, Pandora sell the tool, and being Silver with a 'Cubic Zircona' it costs many times more than a few dollars. There can't be many tools in the world made from Silver.....
Like many other owners of Pandora Bracelets, my Significant Other has no idea why the need exists.
The Pandora bracelet, is yet another example of sly marketing toward Gen Y.
Overpriced, and of poor quality, Pandora bracelets sell by the bucket load. To the point where dedicated Pandora shops started to appear, and appear very quickly, presumably to cash in before folk realise what they are spending their hard earned on.
The Chinese counterfeiters were quick to catch on though, probably driven by FRB types, this has spread to the extent that when a Pandora Bracelet is presented to a Pandora shop with a query, the first action of the shop is to ask if its a Chinese fake.
The 'charms' which Pandora sell to adorn the bracelets are also overpriced rubbish, but once you own a bracelet, you 'need' to buy them to show your true colours in following the crowd.
The biggest rip off of all is the bracelet clasp. I'm sure this has been designed in such a way to make it almost impossible to open without special tools. To me, a special tool like this should cost a couple of dollars. But no, Pandora sell the tool, and being Silver with a 'Cubic Zircona' it costs many times more than a few dollars. There can't be many tools in the world made from Silver.....
Geo-Caching
Geo-caching occurs when ones life is too easy, and one has too much time on ones hands.
Amusingly, Wikipedia lists this (non)treasure hunt as a sport, maybe it'll make the Olympics one day.
Trying to find a faux stone container, with a piece of paper inside, which serves no other purpose than to let others know that you have been there doesn't sound like fun to me. The fact that it requires multi-billion dollar infrastructure to find non-treasure seems a bit odd to me also.
What are the benefits? I really have no idea.
Maybe it to justify the purchase of that Iproduct. but your average user wouldn't have the attention span required to work out how the maps work, that is, if they knew what a map was in the first place.
Amusingly, Wikipedia lists this (non)treasure hunt as a sport, maybe it'll make the Olympics one day.
Trying to find a faux stone container, with a piece of paper inside, which serves no other purpose than to let others know that you have been there doesn't sound like fun to me. The fact that it requires multi-billion dollar infrastructure to find non-treasure seems a bit odd to me also.
What are the benefits? I really have no idea.
Maybe it to justify the purchase of that Iproduct. but your average user wouldn't have the attention span required to work out how the maps work, that is, if they knew what a map was in the first place.
I don't understand 'social media'.
And I don't see the need for it, it's almost as pointless as this blog.
But Gen Y have embraced it, presumably so they can avoid face to face contact.
Twitter is a tool which Gen Y use, normally to broadcast to the world their toilet habits, or how long the queue is in McDonalds. In my eyes, this defines Twitter as a waste of time.
Though once Twitter makes it's self into your workplace, you really have to question what's going on. Used by Marketing types, to convince others in the organisation that this is the way to broadcast your 'next best thing', in reality, nobody reads the information, and because it not accountable, who knows or cares, and only those with an attention span of less than 15 seconds tune in because the messages are so small.
And I don't see the need for it, it's almost as pointless as this blog.
But Gen Y have embraced it, presumably so they can avoid face to face contact.
Twitter is a tool which Gen Y use, normally to broadcast to the world their toilet habits, or how long the queue is in McDonalds. In my eyes, this defines Twitter as a waste of time.
Though once Twitter makes it's self into your workplace, you really have to question what's going on. Used by Marketing types, to convince others in the organisation that this is the way to broadcast your 'next best thing', in reality, nobody reads the information, and because it not accountable, who knows or cares, and only those with an attention span of less than 15 seconds tune in because the messages are so small.
Defence
I'm very uncomfortable with the idea of a Defence force.
I'm even more uncomfortable around folk that are part of that force.
It's a different world, loaded with excessive benefits because they are serving the country, anyone would think that this was unpaid and voluntary. But it's not, it pays well, and they are well looked after.
They are also quite happy to take advantage of this system, probably because they realise that when they eventually leave this cosy little world, its almost impossible to integrate into the real world.
The brainwashing is best summed up by 'we are saving lives', ahem.
I'm even more uncomfortable around folk that are part of that force.
It's a different world, loaded with excessive benefits because they are serving the country, anyone would think that this was unpaid and voluntary. But it's not, it pays well, and they are well looked after.
They are also quite happy to take advantage of this system, probably because they realise that when they eventually leave this cosy little world, its almost impossible to integrate into the real world.
The brainwashing is best summed up by 'we are saving lives', ahem.
Apps
As, you may recall, I like to eat apples.
I dont know if its possible to eat Apps, because I'm not that sure what they are.
I've been told by a Gen Y that an 'App' is Gen Y speak for 'Application' , which in my Gen X world, means a computer program.
So an App, is basically a free computer program, which is now not free. The marketing folk realise that those gullible Gen Y folk will pay to have an app which blows a dog whistle sound when the wind is NNE and there is a 'F' in the month.
I dont know if its possible to eat Apps, because I'm not that sure what they are.
I've been told by a Gen Y that an 'App' is Gen Y speak for 'Application' , which in my Gen X world, means a computer program.
So an App, is basically a free computer program, which is now not free. The marketing folk realise that those gullible Gen Y folk will pay to have an app which blows a dog whistle sound when the wind is NNE and there is a 'F' in the month.
Apple
I like to eat apples, especially Granny Smiths.
Though, I dislike Apple. They make overpriced inferior products, and have realised that just by putting a white apple logo on their products, they can sell them by the bucket load.
They also seem to think they are taking over the world, but this is only because of the Apple User, who is in the minority, but because they think they are so high and mighty, they make the most noise.
Their propitiatory software is appalling, take Itunes, the only software that can be used with an Ipod, invariably, it crashes your computer, makes it look like a Mac and scatters your files all over your PC never to be found again. This wouldnt be so bad, but its the only option that Apple give you to help put files on the Ipod, thanks for looking after the user Apple.
Though, I dislike Apple. They make overpriced inferior products, and have realised that just by putting a white apple logo on their products, they can sell them by the bucket load.
They also seem to think they are taking over the world, but this is only because of the Apple User, who is in the minority, but because they think they are so high and mighty, they make the most noise.
Their propitiatory software is appalling, take Itunes, the only software that can be used with an Ipod, invariably, it crashes your computer, makes it look like a Mac and scatters your files all over your PC never to be found again. This wouldnt be so bad, but its the only option that Apple give you to help put files on the Ipod, thanks for looking after the user Apple.
Iphones/Iproducts
This is simple.
Ask any Iphone wielding Gen-Y why they have an Iphone. You may get a blank look. Why is this? This is because they dont know why they have an Iphone. They don't know why they paid 10 times the price of a normal phone for an Iphone. They don't know why they 'have' to upgrade to the new model as soon as it comes out.
What they do know, is that all their friends have one, but they dont know why all their friends have one.
But they do know that this makes them want one.
Apple must be rubbing their hands together, they barely need to market the phone, because Gen-Y is creating a need where previously there was a want.
Obviously, I don't have an Iphone, but I'm told, that their functionally is not very good. So why such a demand for a poor product? Simple, most owners use 0.0001% of the functionality of the Iphone, if they were to try and use them to there full potential, my guess is they'd see that they were rubbish.Which adds further weight to the fact that most folk have no idea why they have them.
Ipods, make an MP3 player which has a non replaceable battery, great. 2 years down the line you have a dodgy dude on a market stall replace the battery. Still the battery doesn't work properly, why? because there is software in the Ipod which self calibrates the available battery charge, but it cant recognize a new battery, so it still thinks its the old one with a duff battery. So your new battery has a full capacity battery, but the Ipod thinks its the old one which isnt able to hold charge. Hmm, great product.
Ask any Iphone wielding Gen-Y why they have an Iphone. You may get a blank look. Why is this? This is because they dont know why they have an Iphone. They don't know why they paid 10 times the price of a normal phone for an Iphone. They don't know why they 'have' to upgrade to the new model as soon as it comes out.
What they do know, is that all their friends have one, but they dont know why all their friends have one.
But they do know that this makes them want one.
Apple must be rubbing their hands together, they barely need to market the phone, because Gen-Y is creating a need where previously there was a want.
Obviously, I don't have an Iphone, but I'm told, that their functionally is not very good. So why such a demand for a poor product? Simple, most owners use 0.0001% of the functionality of the Iphone, if they were to try and use them to there full potential, my guess is they'd see that they were rubbish.Which adds further weight to the fact that most folk have no idea why they have them.
Ipods, make an MP3 player which has a non replaceable battery, great. 2 years down the line you have a dodgy dude on a market stall replace the battery. Still the battery doesn't work properly, why? because there is software in the Ipod which self calibrates the available battery charge, but it cant recognize a new battery, so it still thinks its the old one with a duff battery. So your new battery has a full capacity battery, but the Ipod thinks its the old one which isnt able to hold charge. Hmm, great product.
Wii
Well, being a Gen X, I know little about the Wii.
What I do know, is that selling the Wii at shops which sell sporting equipment is plain wrong.
I'm told that you can play 'sports' on the Wii, how this is possible I have no idea.
I haven't yet seen anyone kicking a Wii around the park, but I have seen people kicking a football around the same park, playing the beautiful game.
It's a genius stroke of marketing, when an electronic box named after urine, can be sold as a tool to play sport.
This is not playing sport, this is simulated sport, the same way as a movie is fiction.
Of course, the Wii is marketed at Gen Ys who wouldn't dare leave their climate conditioned homes in the outer suburbs to play sport, they much much rather pretend to play sport on a television.
I'm so sad to be missing out.
GDE
The GDE is a road, and its an Capitilisation, so that's reason enough for me to dislike it, as roads are built for cars.
When the GDE was built, it was built with just one lane either way, this was despite the fact that it needed 2 lanes either way. As a result, once it was complete it was blocked with traffic every peak hour . Ok, so a few years latter it was decided to make it 2 lanes each way, during the construction the speed limit was reduced during roadworks, making the road even less functional.
Then, when they were duplicating a bridge, it collapsed.
Then, when they were part way through the 4 lane 'upgrade' they realised there would be a bottle neck at the end of the GDE at the Glenloch interchange, which, had just been upgraded costing millions over a few years.
And, why did we need this road, so the good people living in the new suburbs in Gungahlin could buy huge houses in the middle of nowhere (a Gen Y hotspot) and get to work in less than half an hour, forcing reliance on the car.
The GDE is a complete waste of time and money.
When the GDE was built, it was built with just one lane either way, this was despite the fact that it needed 2 lanes either way. As a result, once it was complete it was blocked with traffic every peak hour . Ok, so a few years latter it was decided to make it 2 lanes each way, during the construction the speed limit was reduced during roadworks, making the road even less functional.
Then, when they were duplicating a bridge, it collapsed.
Then, when they were part way through the 4 lane 'upgrade' they realised there would be a bottle neck at the end of the GDE at the Glenloch interchange, which, had just been upgraded costing millions over a few years.
And, why did we need this road, so the good people living in the new suburbs in Gungahlin could buy huge houses in the middle of nowhere (a Gen Y hotspot) and get to work in less than half an hour, forcing reliance on the car.
The GDE is a complete waste of time and money.
Acronyms
My issue with Acronyms is this, when people use a capitalisation they call it an acronym.
A bit like this:-
ANU (Australian National University) is a Capitalisation.
ACT (Australian Capital Territory) is an Acronym.
The difference being, that an Acronym makes another word 'ACT' is a word. ANU is not.
I can understand the confusion, as in the space of two years, the font of all knowledge which is Wikipedia has changed its definition of Capitalisation to be Initialsim, what ever way you look at it, its not an Acronym.
Gen Ys, have a need for Capitalisation, and try at all costs to include them in every sentence they write (on the rare occasion they actually write something), they would claim this is to save time, but the majority of the world knows that this is simply to exclude those not from Gen Y, as outsiders have no idea what they are talking about.
The last laugh however is normally on Gen Y, as too many capaitalisations serves as a flag to most of the non Gen Y population to ignore the conversation, because it's probably not worth the effort of decoding.
A bit like this:-
ANU (Australian National University) is a Capitalisation.
ACT (Australian Capital Territory) is an Acronym.
The difference being, that an Acronym makes another word 'ACT' is a word. ANU is not.
I can understand the confusion, as in the space of two years, the font of all knowledge which is Wikipedia has changed its definition of Capitalisation to be Initialsim, what ever way you look at it, its not an Acronym.
Gen Ys, have a need for Capitalisation, and try at all costs to include them in every sentence they write (on the rare occasion they actually write something), they would claim this is to save time, but the majority of the world knows that this is simply to exclude those not from Gen Y, as outsiders have no idea what they are talking about.
The last laugh however is normally on Gen Y, as too many capaitalisations serves as a flag to most of the non Gen Y population to ignore the conversation, because it's probably not worth the effort of decoding.
Cars
As an item in this world that is so clearly unsustainable, it amazes me just how popular the car is.
The majority of drivers seem blissfully unaware of the alternatives to the car, or the fact that it has a limited shelf life.
During my (pushbike) commute to work, I pass by car drivers, looking rather grim at the prospect of sitting in traffic, paying a fortune for fuel, rego/tax and having to use the car to get to a job they don't want to do, to help pay for this misery.
Once inside the steel clad box, most rational people seem to feel that they are invincible, from the weather, other road users and rational thought. This may be because there are so many safety systems in cars these days (which ironically I played a part in the development of) or it might be because they are in denial.
Which ever way you look at it, the car's days are numbered, so go get a bus timetable or a nice recumbent.
The majority of drivers seem blissfully unaware of the alternatives to the car, or the fact that it has a limited shelf life.
During my (pushbike) commute to work, I pass by car drivers, looking rather grim at the prospect of sitting in traffic, paying a fortune for fuel, rego/tax and having to use the car to get to a job they don't want to do, to help pay for this misery.
Once inside the steel clad box, most rational people seem to feel that they are invincible, from the weather, other road users and rational thought. This may be because there are so many safety systems in cars these days (which ironically I played a part in the development of) or it might be because they are in denial.
Which ever way you look at it, the car's days are numbered, so go get a bus timetable or a nice recumbent.
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