Comments for Paul Daniel's Views On The World, For What They're Worth

Comment on Farewell Wolfie by Christine

Christine — Sun, 06 May 2012 04:20:08 +0000

Wonderful piece Paul & so true ! Thanks so much for sharing – we are missing Buddy but know we gave him a great last 16 months and he was ready to go. I also learnt the value of having a Vet who does house calls (moving a 28kg dog who can’t get up is not fun!) as I am sure you can imagine with the size of your two :0) And while I never would wish it on you – if you ever find yourself in the position where you have to make the tough decision to put a pet down – the experience of having the procedure done in our own home where Buddy was happy in his own environment is the only way I will ever do it in future.

Comment on Andy Murray & Poor Sportsmanship by Colin Thornton.

Colin Thornton. — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:46:46 +0000

ouch!
Just stumbled across this website. Good read.

Comment on United Energy – Please Come Into The 21st Century by Paul Daniel

Paul Daniel — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 20:36:25 +0000

@ Dean – if I was going to try and defraud my electricity provider, I’m guessing I would 1) bypass the meter, 2) tamper with it without actually physically touching it (magnets?), or 3) break to seal and physically tamper with it. For 1 & 2, your average meter reader bloke is not going to detect that (unless I’m a really dumb crook). For 3, provided the requirement is that the photo includes the meter seal (or whatever it’s called) as well as the numbers and dials, no difference. If they were serious about fraud detection, they’d put in a business intelligence solution that compared meter readings, average usage in the surrounding area, property size and building area, etc; which threw out the exceptions to be investigated further. BTW, I hasten to add I’m not into electricity fraud. Plenty of other vices, but not that.

Seriously, isn’t the real issue that they are still stuck in the monopolistic, user non-friendly days of the SEC, and lack the flexibility to change business processes and the desire to provide a better customer experience? If South East Water can do it, why can’t they? I’m sure South East Water is worried about people stealing their water as well.

Comment on United Energy – Please Come Into The 21st Century by Dean

Dean — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 12:17:46 +0000

Simplest answer, people tamper with meters and there is only a limited time window with which electricity retailers can backdate bills for tampered meters.. Same rule for everybody..

Comment on Mick Malthouse – Where’s The Credibility? by Andy

Andy — Sun, 29 May 2011 11:48:45 +0000

LOL. Who’s this AN you speak of?

I also think he might be a bit unhinged off the field. But a damn fine coach he appears to be, and it’s hard to argue with the stats…

Comment on Australian International Beer Awards by beermom22

beermom22 — Sun, 22 May 2011 14:59:07 +0000

Moylan’s brews are available though the BeerMasons. Not always easy to ship beer from a small brewpub but the mail order group has done so for over a year. Look and you will find them. Happy brew day to you!

Comment on St Kilda–That Was Crap by Andy

Andy — Sun, 15 May 2011 10:09:05 +0000

As much as I chuckled reading this Paul, your assessment is pretty fair I reckon… and probably both angering and disappointing for any Saints supporter. I’d ditch Schneider though – never liked him.

Comment on Do Not Spam Me Again! by BI Paul

BI Paul — Tue, 10 May 2011 09:57:00 +0000

Gold! Great post Paul.

Comment on My Two Favourite Beers At The Moment by Doug

Doug — Mon, 09 May 2011 06:44:02 +0000

I suggest “Beers I Have Loved” as the working title for this post!

Comment on A Life-Defining Decision (and a Damn Good Holiday) by Paul Daniel

Paul Daniel — Sun, 08 May 2011 12:20:14 +0000

Thanks Bev. I actually play bowls for MCC, so would love to come down for a roll.