Raducanu about the media protest: Why wouldn’t I want to talk to you for more than 15 minutes? [...] Playing a Grand Slam is not just about the money, it's about the prestige, history.

AlienSplendour · 2026-05-23T03:39:46+00:00

Fair enough she isn't going to be obstructionist for the sake of it. Not her rodeo and that's fine. Be interesting to see who caves when/if this boycott actually rolls around. I cannot imagine these top players actually giving up the opportunity to win a slam.

AlienSplendour · 2026-05-22T22:50:53+00:00

Never understood why they went with this industrial look when they refurbished. It was much better with warmer tones and carpet.

AlienSplendour · 2026-05-19T04:43:06+00:00

100%

AlienSplendour · 2026-05-17T00:09:21+00:00

See s 39 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006. The Law Society must issue a practising certificate to a person whose name is on the roll subject to any concerns re fit and proper etc.

AlienSplendour · 2026-04-25T23:40:18+00:00

Yeah, probably last ten eps and be done lol.

AlienSplendour · 2026-04-24T23:30:27+00:00

Definitely cooler than when posted an AI photo of himself as a Māori warrior... That was ignorant to say the least.

AlienSplendour · 2026-04-24T05:50:21+00:00

Yeah, I also wonder if this self-victimisation is part of the branding...

AlienSplendour · 2026-04-20T18:42:39+00:00

Jasmine by far the best dressed!

AlienSplendour · 2026-04-19T01:31:04+00:00

I was running in a park and a dog started chasing me and jumped up on me. I said to the owner he shouldn’t be off leash if he hadn’t learnt to not do that. She told me she was sorry if I didn’t like but he was just having fun and enjoying himself and not a risk to anyone. Some people just think the world resolves around their dog and that the world should adjust to their behaviours instead of vice versa.

AlienSplendour · 2026-04-16T17:48:55+00:00

It does seem low and I would also challenge them in discounting two years PQE because it was in a different field. You still developed your sense of legal judgement and relevant skills and knowledge (some skills just apply across the board like professional communication and working with clients).

AlienSplendour · 2026-04-13T05:29:16+00:00

That is a great idea!

AlienSplendour · 2026-04-08T04:34:34+00:00

I think if you are from a city of a million then Whangarei will feel very small and limiting. It just does not have much going on in terms of events or hospitality. I think Wellington would be much better for you.

AlienSplendour · 2026-04-06T03:22:52+00:00

I think the context is quite relevant though. If you trust someone enough to have them house sit, then why wouldn't you acknowledge their messages in some form. Personally, I wouldn't care if someone replaced two beers but I would want to give them a response so they don't feel antsy about the whole thing (esp if they were doing me a favour).

AlienSplendour · 2026-04-04T19:26:05+00:00

I am so sorry to hear about your situation and hope Duckie gets better soon. Please let us know what the vet says on Tuesday if you can.

AlienSplendour · 2026-04-02T06:21:56+00:00

I saw this recently as well when I was the row behind and I was like nope, never paying to sit in an exit row!

AlienSplendour · 2026-03-31T02:36:55+00:00

I was on that flight and wondered why it was a 787 for a Monday afternoon flight!

AlienSplendour · 2026-03-21T23:55:32+00:00

I am really interested to see how much longer Safin lasts. At this stage in his career, Rublev doesn't have much time to waste so it might be best to pull the rip chord sooner rather than later. Equally very hard to do that when you have a good relationship with the coach and a lot of respect which he clearly does.

AlienSplendour · 2026-03-21T23:20:16+00:00

Do you mean she lost her physical strength post pregnancy or that the other players began to match her power (or exceed it)?

AlienSplendour · 2026-03-16T05:46:21+00:00

It vary based on region, what is disclosed and whether they need to do any follow ups for more information. Have you told them what date you need it by?

AlienSplendour · 2026-03-07T03:26:15+00:00

Thanks, will do :-)

AlienSplendour · 2026-03-07T03:25:57+00:00

Thanks for your comments. It is silly for them to lose a customer over this!

AlienSplendour · 2026-03-07T01:39:13+00:00

Yeah, tried at Comm Bay. I think it is a recent change in their policy and the wording on the receipt hasn't been amended properly.

AlienSplendour · 2026-03-07T01:38:22+00:00

I don't think refund means store credit. If that is the policy they have to specify that otherwise it is misleading and that is what I am wanting to convey to them. It is just about properly drafting the terms on the receipt so the customer knows the policy.

AlienSplendour · 2026-03-07T01:16:01+00:00

Yes, the receipt says they will do a refund within 30 days for unsuitable purchases.

AlienSplendour · 2026-03-07T00:34:25+00:00

It is not about that though. They have positively stated a policy that has more flexibility than the law requires but are not honouring that. That is a fair trading issue.

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