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by sundaymorningstaple » Wed, 23 Oct 2013 2:04 pm
But the only problem is......
It's as effective as the anti-littering campaign or the Speak Gud English campaign.
SOME PEOPLE TRY TO TURN BACK THEIR ODOMETERS. NOT ME. I WANT PEOPLE TO KNOW WHY I LOOK THIS WAY. I'VE TRAVELED A LONG WAY, AND SOME OF THE ROADS WEREN'T PAVED. ~ Will Rogers
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by nakatago » Wed, 23 Oct 2013 3:09 pm
I thought Bill Gates and his billions are already on the case
http://www.gatesfoundation.org/media-ce ... -challenge
What would the UN do, send a strongly-worded letter?
This is like when my company launched an ideas incubation website. A lot of people were submitting business ideas and inventions. Then one guy suggested that the company should have a theme song. Singapore then is
that guy.
"A quokka is what would happen if there was an anime about kangaroos."
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by earthfriendly » Thu, 24 Oct 2013 12:16 am
The United Nations on Wednesday declared November 19 as World Toilet Day following a proposal by Singapore whose envoy said he did not care if jokes are made.........Their laughter is welcome, especially if they recognize the prevailing and unhealthy taboo that prevents an open and serious discussion of the problems of sanitation and toilets globally
So looking forward to this. I have just cleaned, sanitized and shined my toilets in preparation for the big day.
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by Strong Eagle » Thu, 24 Oct 2013 12:40 am
earthfriendly wrote:The United Nations on Wednesday declared November 19 as World Toilet Day following a proposal by Singapore whose envoy said he did not care if jokes are made.........Their laughter is welcome, especially if they recognize the prevailing and unhealthy taboo that prevents an open and serious discussion of the problems of sanitation and toilets globally
So looking forward to this. I have just cleaned, sanitized and shined my toilets in preparation for the big day.
I'm going to use mine right now.
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by Mi Amigo » Thu, 24 Oct 2013 10:22 am
I think Buñuel had a good ideas for this, in his wonderful film,
The Phantom of Liberty:
Eating could be impolite
Be careful what you wish for
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by JR8 » Thu, 24 Oct 2013 10:57 am
sundaymorningstaple wrote:But the only problem is......
It's as effective as the anti-littering campaign or the Speak Gud English campaign.
Agreed. The UN is a juicily funded talking-shop for largely, unattainable pipe-dreams.
[Informed via living in NYC attached to the UN].
p.s. Nice links on the posts above

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by bgd » Thu, 24 Oct 2013 11:04 am
I come here for all the important news stories.
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by x9200 » Thu, 24 Oct 2013 11:20 am
You are in the right place.
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by sundaymorningstaple » Thu, 24 Oct 2013 11:51 am
Let's face it, if your plumbing gets backed up for three days, somebody will start hearing about it, therefore, latest news!
And when you plumbing does start to work again, you would appreciate having a clean toilet pretty handy, right?
SOME PEOPLE TRY TO TURN BACK THEIR ODOMETERS. NOT ME. I WANT PEOPLE TO KNOW WHY I LOOK THIS WAY. I'VE TRAVELED A LONG WAY, AND SOME OF THE ROADS WEREN'T PAVED. ~ Will Rogers
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by Strong Eagle » Thu, 24 Oct 2013 12:13 pm
sundaymorningstaple wrote:But the only problem is......
It's as effective as the anti-littering campaign or the Speak Gud English campaign.

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by Steve1960 » Thu, 24 Oct 2013 1:26 pm
I have never tried number 5
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by bgd » Thu, 24 Oct 2013 2:42 pm
Steve1960 wrote:I have never tried number 5
Never dropped your phone in then...

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by nakatago » Thu, 24 Oct 2013 3:24 pm
bgd wrote:Steve1960 wrote:I have never tried number 5
Never dropped your phone in then...

It happens often enough that all of Sony's new phones/tablets are water-resistant!
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