Hey here's a random question (thread)

[Dunkurtin]

Oh, and that means out of $3k tax I'm only getting $800 back. **** my ****ing life :'(

5k tax and i'm only getting 1k back. And thats after claiming deductions for boots and safety gear. =[
Getting just over that 35k bump sucks balls.

[TrinityJayOne]

I already know this is the wrong place to ask (except I'm hopeful tex is reading this), but is my tax-free threshold already calculated in the group certificate given to me by my primary employer?

For the sake of argument, I earned $30k, which means I can claim $6000 of tax-free earnings.

Will my primary employer quote my gross payments as $30k, or $24k?
Make sure you're actually claiming that threshold! I wasn't because I stuffed the forms up and ended up getting taxed 1/3 of my pay (as if it was a 2nd job) for a month or two until I corrected it. Should get it back soon though!

[Second]

Getting 2K tax back.

(1)

[Slippery]

$31 return.

Yeah working just under the "we start taking tax out" figure at work has its pros and cons.

[Pai Mel]

Anyone know where to get these NBA swagger shirts in OZ?

http://nba.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/p7933191nm.jpg

http://nba.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/p7552171nm.jpg

If I order from NBA.com, it is $19.99 US per shirt, but the shipping charge is $46.48 US. So all up it's $86.75 AUD for two shirts.

It's not for me. I'm no a basketball fan, but one of my brothers is.

[9warbane]

Easy, buy the game on the PS3 :p

Unscaled graphics, load times and DLC shoved in my face? No thanks.

Silly me, found out the menu slides with completed races, map and an options menu.

[tau]

Where can I go to get a DVD repaired/buffed or whatever?

Bought a preowned copy of Blue Dragon that stops installing at 33% :(

[Pai Mel]

Local video store should have a professional machine since they are the ones that would get the most use out of such an expensive machine.

[Lazlow]

5k tax and i'm only getting 1k back. And thats after claiming deductions for boots and safety gear. =[
Getting just over that 35k bump sucks balls.

Werd.

I'm on just over $36k and of the $4-5k withheld I get $550ish back.

[texta]

I'm getting a $4,700 tax return. :D
(Though a large tax return only reflects a disproportionately large amount of tax being paid during the year).

The staggered tax brackets are extremely important for vertical equity (ie ensuring that people pay a fair amount of tax depending on what they earn) which is why many western nations use them. They also dramatically increase the prospect of getting a tax return since most businesses take tax out of your pay at the bracket your projected annual income for that pay would put you in and ignore the fact that that different portions of your income are taxed at different rates.


As far as TAT's question goes, the $6000 tax free theshold does not change your taxable income so much as it changes the rate you pay tax (eg 0% for that amount) so your employer wouldn't take it off your income. But if sensibly didn't tick the box when you started work to say that you wanted to claim the threshold, you should still get a good return.

[Stevorooni]

I haven't done my tax yet, but I know I'm gonna get a bill.

But it has been anticipated and prepared for.

[/backslash]

Thinking about getting Bruce Lee's 'Fist of Fury', 'Big Boss' & 'Way of the Dragon' on either DVD or bluray, DVDs are $30 shipped or blu-rays are $54 shipped

I've never seen any of them but I liked 'Enter the Dragon', are these movies just as good?

[Pai Mel]

Why not rent them first and see. Imo $54 is expensive for one movie. I thought the more expensive Blu-rays peaked at around $35 for the UK versions? Should spend the money on Ip Man 2 instead. It's out on Blu-ray in HK.

[/backslash]

Why not rent them first and see. Imo $54 is expensive for one movie. I thought the more expensive Blu-rays peaked at around $35 for the UK versions? Should spend the money on Ip Man 2 instead. It's out on Blu-ray in HK.
$54 was for all 3 on blu-ray, not just 1 ;) (US$14ea). And it was $30 for all 3 on DVD. If you look at the 'latest dvd/bluray purchases' I skipped out on Big Boss & got the other 2 DVDs for $17 shipped

Already imported Ip Man 2 blu-ray, once again, refer to 'latest dvd/bluray purchases'

[Ali G]

Already imported Ip Man 2 blu-ray, once again, refer to 'latest dvd/bluray purchases'
To be fair, it is pretty much impossible to keep up with all your purchases.

[/backslash]

Haha, true

[TAT]

Gotta Catch 'Em All (on Bluray)

[AranchineD]

That was a pretty mad call ay, TAT

[igotnewsuper8systemWRONG!]

Should I drink Coopers, James Boags or Heineken tonight?

[Araenel]

Coopers.

[pecka_a]

Should I drink Coopers, James Boags or Heineken tonight?

All of them!!

[igotnewsuper8systemWRONG!]

Carlsberg it is

[Knuckle Children]

Carlsberg it is

I had a couple of White Rabbit Pale Ales with dinner. Very tasty.

Before bed should I chuck on Jailbait 6 or Jailbait 7? I have my suspicions that they were shot back to back, which makes them even harder to split.

[igotnewsuper8systemWRONG!]

Is Julia Gillard a lesbian?

[fishfishmonkeyhat]

back to back

Ass to ass?

[Knuckle Children]

Ass to ass?

...which makes them even harder to split

Hmmm, looks like you're onto something there

[Dunkurtin]

Apparently over the last financial year my work has withheld small amounts from each pay to cover for the possibility of me earning enough to have to begin paying my HECS debt. I didn't end up getting over the threshold, what happens with the withheld money now?

[igotnewsuper8systemWRONG!]

Ass to ass?

I know it's pretty, but I didn't take it out for air.

[Araenel]

Apparently over the last financial year my work has withheld small amounts from each pay to cover for the possibility of me earning enough to have to begin paying my HECS debt. I didn't end up getting over the threshold, what happens with the withheld money now?

Ask for it now and hope that neither you or your work gets audited.

[texta]

Is Julia Gillard a lesbian?
No. She has a man, they're just not married.

[Knuckle Children]

No. She has a man, they're just not married.

But is it a ruse? Her man is a hair stylist by trade, isn't he? And his own brother describes him as "flamboyant". (http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/gillard-lovers-dark-past/story-e6freuy9-1111114637949) Maybe Gillard's stance against gay marriage is designed to throw us off the track. Hmmm...

[igotnewsuper8systemWRONG!]

See I can't vote for Gillard, because she clearly isn't against gay marriage, she is just pretending to be so she gets votes. She's too worried about trying to play everyone so she can be president, **** it Gillard, come out and say your ok with gay people and I'll vote for you.

edit: I forgot I can't vote for Gillard because of the internet filter.

[texta]

Also you can't vote for Gillard because you don't live around Werribee in Victoria.

There's no such thing as a perfect political party, so you're always going to have to weigh up the good against the bad. But the issues you're talking about; gay marriage and internet censorship; I'd at least be very cautious of voting for the Liberals ahead of Labor on either of those.

For Gay Marriage: The Libs are equally opposed to it. But are more substantively against homosexual rights reform. In the 12 years they were in office they did virtually nothing, while within a year of coming in Labor made 100 legislative changes that ensure that homosexual couples are treated the same as heterosexual couples by the government.

Gay marriage is an important symbolic step and every Labor State Conference we pass a motion in support of it, but the way the law has changed, marriage itself is really little more than symbolism. De facto couples are treated exactly the same for tax, superannuation, family law etc.


And on the issue of Internet Filtering, if you want to talk about rights, I would be much more worried by what occurred in the last 12 years of Liberal Party rule than anything that Labor are planning.

Under the Liberal Party, federal police got the power to detain people without access to a lawyer or even being able to call anyone to say what's happened. You would literally just disappear.

The Howard Government dramatically ramped up the use of conclusive certificates that exempt the government from Freedom of Information requests to the point where the Government was able to keep anything they wanted secret.

And on the actual filter, there is no guarantee that the Liberals won't put one in either. What we do know since Abbott took on Opposition Leader is that he has rewarded the Christian Right members of his party like Sophie Mirabella, George Brandis, Eric Abetz etc. So if you elect a Liberal Government, you're electing the champions of the Australian Christian Lobby into a position of power and irrespective of whether we get the filter or not, what we will get is further nannying and fewer civil liberties.


So if you don't want to vote Labor, that's fine. We've certainly made our mistakes over the last 3 years. But there is an increasingly wide philosophical division between the centre-left Labor party and the Christian Right Liberal party and unless you share their values, I would be very careful about preferencing the Libs above Labor.

If you vote Green then everyone else, then Labor, then Liberal at least you keep them out.


tl;dr Labor aren't perfect but the Libs are worse.

[igotnewsuper8systemWRONG!]

So which one will give more funding to science?

[texta]

That's a tough question since "science" is a pretty broad field. Australia's net spending on science has increased under Labor but that is a combination of increased infrastructure spending and some decreases to science bodies like the CSIRO.

But for single issue funding questions, it's hard to say how each party would deal with the issue in light of the current economic circumstances. Given the Liberals behaviour when they first took office, it's fair to say that it's likely that they would have made cuts too to tackle the GFC.

In general terms Labor is characterised by its commitment to education and in very loose theory as being more of a big government than the Liberal Party (ie in theory Labor would take more in taxes but spend more, the Libs would take less and spend less. But in practice the Libs have adopted the same approach as Labor.)

But when it comes to science, Labor are committed to key infrastructure projects like the NBN which the Liberals outright oppose. So it's likely that science would benefit more from the Labor party (and I'm sure that Liberals would make the argument that that benefit would be outweighed by costs to non-scientists or something).

[Vindik8or]

I'm in Moreton, it seems like a nominally marginal seat. What are my options going to be like? Will there be some hunting, fishing, and marijuana party that I can scuttle my vote on?

[sausage]

I like how the whole progression of your country is beholden on the outcome of a irrelevant discussion.

Way. To. Go. Australia.

[igotnewsuper8systemWRONG!]

So which one will give more funding to science?

Can someone whose not a massive Labor fanboy answer this? I really can't trust a word texta says because I know he is just going to spin anything to make Labor come out on top.

[Vindik8or]

I like how the whole progression of your country is beholden on the outcome of a irrelevant discussion.

Way. To. Go. Australia.

I'm planning to take down the economic and political system(s) of Australia, and then the world. Please PM with suggestions, support, or advice.

[Surgeon.]

How you gonna do it if you really don't want to dance, by standing on the wall? [/questiononlySlipperycananswer]

[Stevorooni]

Can someone whose not a massive Labor fanboy answer this? I really can't trust a word texta says because I know he is just going to spin anything to make Labor come out on top.

Super8: Labor punch puppies every day

Texta: I think you'll find that the Liberals have been known to punch both puppies and kittens on a semi regular basis, in fact the first puppy was actually punched by a Liberal party minister upon taking office so they are officially known for beginning the whole process and any imitation or continuation on this policy by Labor is simply following established protocol.

Labor have a commitment to stopping criminals, people in prison are proof of the success of this commitment. The puppy in question has been shown to be of very ill character with a history of biting and sniffing the wrong butts within the puppy community so I think it's safe to assume that any interaction with these puppies by Labor are in fact covered by their successful prosecution of criminals and are further proof of their commitment to protecting the community.

[Dunkurtin]

Thinking about looking into going overseas for a working holiday. Not sure where yet. Just wondering what sites i could check out to look for job opportunities if anyone knows any? A friend of mine just got back from doing this and said it's much easier to have a job lined up right from the beginning rather than just getting a working visa then going off and hoping for the best.

[Lazlow]

AFAIK the governing coalition in the UK was slashing their intake of working migrants, so ol' blighty might be out of the question.

[Dunkurtin]

I don't know how long i can wait for a change from my current job so i was actually thinking somewhere that has summer when we do for now. Though Canada would be really cool too. Snowboarding!

[sausage]

Afghanistan. Waterboarding!

[Araenel]

Ride the wave!

[Slippery]

How you gonna do it if you really don't want to dance, by standing on the wall?]

Get down on it!

[Slippery]

So I'm going to a costume party and I'm meant to be a superhero/villain

Ideas? Costumes that are easy to make would be nice. I kinda wanted to be Harvey Birdman (kinda pushing the superhero thing) but not sure about making wings.

[AranchineD]

Just go as Myron Reducto; paint your skin green, wear glasses, and point at people's penises all night.

[Slippery]

Actually think I might just do Harvey Birdman. See how I go with wings.

[dinopoke]

Cardboard and a lot of feathers?

[Halt, Hammerzeit]

Can someone please put a bullet through Jason Ackermanis's head? They guy is a giant douche. If 2 clubs have now sacked you, don't you think the problem is with you? And the first thing he does? Goes to the media to whine about it.

[JimmyKane]

The first thing you do?

Go to Hyper and

THE CONTENTS OF THIS MESSAGE HAVE BEEN CENSORED TO REDUCE NEP

[tau]

Sigh, a friend of mine runs a social club type thing that does nights out at different clubs and other stuff each month. The head chick of the group invited me, but my whiny little bitch of an ex is going. Do I go and have an awesome time at a pub crawl or do I skip it to skip the lame drama?

[AranchineD]

Go, punch the c***, then drink til you forget what you did.

[Slippery]

Why does Stevo have rep disabled? I pep him more than most people

[fishfishmonkeyhat]

peptrap

[Beinkasaurus Rex]

Sigh, a friend of mine runs a social club type thing that does nights out at different clubs and other stuff each month. The head chick of the group invited me, but my whiny little bitch of an ex is going. Do I go and have an awesome time at a pub crawl or do I skip it to skip the lame drama?

dude or chick? wait are you gay or bi? I never know with you
If dude, punch in face, if chick, punch in face twice

[TrinityJayOne]

dude or chick? wait are you gay or bi? I never know with you
If dude, punch in face, if chick, punch in face twice
Dude, and he was a lovely young man if it's the guy I'm thinking of (Andrew?). WTF IS WRONG WITH YOU HAMMY

[fishfishmonkeyhat]

butttrap

[REQUIEM]

Sigh, a friend of mine runs a social club type thing that does nights out at different clubs and other stuff each month. The head chick of the group invited me, but my whiny little bitch of an ex is going. Do I go and have an awesome time at a pub crawl or do I skip it to skip the lame drama?

Go get her drunk. Get it on with her claiming that your brake up was a mistake and that you love her then right when you are about to get it on again say :

" FK you arent the chick from last night " sorry my bad get up pant up and leave.

[fishfishmonkeyhat]

Ok, mental exercise:

His ex is now a dude. Go.

His ex is now diamonds. Go.

[tau]

Dude, and he was a lovely young man if it's the guy I'm thinking of (Andrew?). WTF IS WRONG WITH YOU HAMMY

yes it's andrew, it was fine when we broke up till the next time we went out, he got drunk, professed his love again and wanted me to take him back, i refused and he has been batshit crazy ever since. guess this is why i figured all exes must be insane

[/backslash]

How do I format a HDD where I want to clear Windows & everything else in it when I'm planning to give it to someone else? Should I just pretend to do a Windows installation, format it & then take it out?

[Araenel]

Is it the harddrive with the Windows you're using right now?

If not just go to disk management and format it there.

[TAT]

What version of Windows?

[/backslash]

Yes, its a laptop HDD. Its Windows 7 64bit Home Premium

I'm using DBan to format the drive (burnt the iso to dvd, boot it up) but for some reason it just hangs at the "PCI(sys)" status & does nothing. Googling it says to go into BIOS & disable any media card or anything else that stops it from loading up but I could only see my USB device which I disabled but didn't help

edit:

I'm using KillDisk now which is working fine

[tau]

So, I need to download some videos off youtube but apparently recent changes (only a few days ago, 23rd or something) broke all current downloaders. Anyone know of any updated downloaders that work?

[buckstwits]

Try pwnyoutube (http://deturl.com/)

[tau]

Try pwnyoutube (http://deturl.com/)

freakin perfect. Mucho gracias.

[fishfishmonkeyhat]

DownloadHelper still works.

[Pai Mel]

Is the digital copy of the movie that comes with some Blu-ray discs, in high-definition? In particular, is Clash of the Titans bonus digital copy in HD?

[sausage]

My psp joystick is sticking; need Hyper tips on how to make joystick unsticky.

Pep awaits.

[Ad-Rock]

Spit in it.

[Dunkurtin]

Maybe try and blow any dust and such that may have worked its way around the sides out?

[JimmyKane]

Would you guys rather the torment of existence or the horror of non-being?

http://lh3.ggpht.com/ndb000/RdJmGACIqlI/AAAAAAAAAA8/By43zvCb5vo/s400/The+Torment+of+Existence+Weighed+against+the+Horro r+of+Nonbeing+4.JPG

[AranchineD]

I rather enjoy the lazy enjoyment of half-existence http://www.uyac.com.au/forum/images/smilies/h.gif

[/backslash]

Q: Does laundry powder & stuff like Napisan actually expire or do they just put expiration dates on there to make people buy more often?

[Araenel]

It may go bad over time due to moisture. But I guess it should last longer than the specified dates if it's kept dry enough.

[sausage]

you guys suck at unstickying psp knobs.

[igotnewsuper8systemWRONG!]

Maybe scrub the sperm off your fingers before it dries

[sausage]

look guys I can get all the abuse I need at home I don't need it here now please.

[Pai Mel]

I have to return a faulty disc to this address:

Central Distribution GMWB
Freepost SCE4702
PO Box 6593
Basingstoke
RG21 6YJ


Would the freepost label apply if being posted from overseas or do I have to pay postage?

[AranchineD]

Do you HAVE to return it, or do you WANT to return it?

[Pai Mel]

It's a Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 game purchased for 22.99 GBP + Post.

It was pre-owned but the disc has a lot of light surface-abrasions and has been through a buffer machine (there's residue on the printed side). The disc refuses to install to the 360's hard drive. That's how I test discs. It's not enough that the game will launch. It also has to install.

So yeah I want and have to return it.

I think the Freepost label only applies to UK residents.

[Allick]

In Japan (Tokyo more specifically) can many people speak or at leat understand English?

[tau]

It's a Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 game purchased for 22.99 GBP + Post.

It was pre-owned but the disc has a lot of light surface-abrasions and has been through a buffer machine (there's residue on the printed side). The disc refuses to install to the 360's hard drive. That's how I test discs. It's not enough that the game will launch. It also has to install.

So yeah I want and have to return it.

I think the Freepost label only applies to UK residents.

try buffing it again?

[TAT]

In Japan (Tokyo more specifically) can many people speak or at leat understand English?
From my experiences, Japanese people will take any opportunity to accommodate foreigners and are always looking for chances to show off their English.

That said, if you go without knowing Japanese or with no guidebook you're totally boned

[igotnewsuper8systemWRONG!]

In Japan (Tokyo more specifically) can many people speak or at leat understand English?

In Tokyo you won't have any trouble, there are english speakers everywhere. Even in smaller places you can get by just pointing at things and using a few basic words.

[Lazlow]

Hello chief, let's talk, why not? You have many questions, Mr. Sparkle. I send you premium answer question 100%!

[JimmyKane]

So I need 50 lyrics for 50 days and I want to theme them in groups of five. Five will be song over 20 mins, five will be emo wankery, five will be novelty lyrics etc

I need some more themes though. Any ideas for styles of lyrics?

[Super Sleuth]

cheese

[FrozenSoul80]

Songs about excellent moderator decisions.

[Super Sleuth]

When I say wiggle ya bum

Then wiggle your bum

Wiggle your bum

[Ali G]

In Japan (Tokyo more specifically) can many people speak or at leat understand English?
You shouldn't have any problems, but if someone doesn't understand what you're saying/you don't understand what they're saying, write it down. Generally Japanese people are far better with written English.

[JimmyKane]

Oh yeah I do plan to do five Chalker songs.

[AranchineD]

Turn the Frank Grimes episode into a five part song.

[JimmyKane]

Look at me
Oh look at me
I'm Homer Simpsons in sector seven geeeeeeeeeeeee

*dissonant ambient section showing the drawn-out turmoil of Frank's life flashing before his eyes*

[Slippery]

I'm going to apply for a final year scholarship worth 10k with The Boston Consulting Group, any advice on what I should include in my cover letter and resume?

I have the marks, but it's the:
• A leader who thrives in a team environment
• A problem solver who loves a challenge
• A great communicator, in person and in writing
That I need to deal with.

Did a study tour, volunteered as a tutor but I haven't done sport since high school and I'm not too sure how to demonstrate that I am a "problem solver who loves a challenge" or a "great communicatior"

[Lazlow]

"great communicatior"

Link them to your Hyper profile.

[AranchineD]

Hey Slippery, I know what you can do, you can stop acting like you're better than me, yeah **** up before you get bashed.

[Araenel]

So you've done tutoring, but can't think of examples of communcating? :P

That can also cover problem solving too. Think (read: make up) some problem you had to solve in some of your uni assignments too. Done anything that could be considered a big/major project? Like a semester-long thing, if so use that.

[/backslash]

Veronica Mars Season 1, worth buying? I really do need to get into another tv series. I remember seeing bits & pieces of this show but not enough to remember if I liked it or not

[AranchineD]

Veronica Mars Season 1, worth buying? I really do need to get into another tv series. I remember seeing bits & pieces of this show but not enough to remember if I liked it or not

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/1954/1271891103704.gif

[AranchineD]

I hope that answered your question.

[/backslash]

Wayne's World's "Schwing!" quote comes to mind :p Is it meant to be a mystery + comedy thing ala Buffy or is it more of a drama?

[Natrak]

It's just straight up sci-fi.

[AranchineD]

Yeah, there's a bit of funny stuff, but I wouldn't say it's a 'comedy' show, no.

[/backslash]

Cheers, I might get it tomorrow. Kristen Bell should keep me glued to the screen even if I don't like it :p

[/backslash]

Another similar Q:

Picked up Veronica Mars (+ 30 Rock S1-3). I might go back to JB tomorrow & pickup Angel Seasons 1-5 but I'll need something else for the 6th boxset to get another free. Is Supernatural worth my time? I was looking at 'The Unit' & 'Rome' or 'Chapelle's Show S1'

Or maybe I'll just pluck off all 7 seasons of Buffy so I get the complete Buffy + Angel combo for $200 which is good value but also getting expensive....curse you JB!

[Lazlow]

'Chapelle's Show S1'

This, good lord f***ing this!

[Halt, Hammerzeit]

Supernatural's pretty good too. The first couple of seasons I liked better than the later seasons because they kinda broke Dean's character in the later on and it stopped being about the 'monster of the week' and was more about just demons.

[Second]

They also fight two demons!

[AranchineD]

Who's more attractive, Jared Padalecki or Jensen Ackles?

[sausage]

need pics; sounds like one's a dude.

[AranchineD]

http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/9074/jaredpadalecki200710183.jpg

Jared on the right, Jensen on the left

[sausage]

Jensen is more ripped so yeah, I'd pick up some of that pie for sure.

[Second]

Jensen is such a sexy name. I might change my name to that.

[AranchineD]

Do it.

[sausage]

Jensecond

[texta]

Looking for a roulette payout chart that I can print out at A4 size. Doesn't need odds, just the payouts. Anyone help?

[/backslash]

Thanks guys, maybe I'll just get 1 season of Angel, 1 season of Supernatural & 1 season of something else for variety :) I was looking at Battlestar Galactica too, never seen that either & the trailer looked quite promising

[AranchineD]

Why are you only buying 1 season of things? That's, like, the worse value for money when there's complete box sets

[/backslash]

Because I'm trying to save money ;) And I'd rather not blind buy complete boxsets + its good for variety since atm I'm not really into much

[AranchineD]

But if you buy one season at a time, and end up buying the entire series after, you'd be using more money!

[/backslash]

I'm not going to spend $500 on tv series tomorrow! :p

[Slippery]

Battlestar is great ftr

[TAT]

Angel is better

[Halt, Hammerzeit]

Who's more attractive, Jared Padalecki or Jensen Ackles?

R0Fz_egtEgc

[/backslash]

Battlestar is great ftr
Angel is better
I got both :p 2 seasons of each

[Allick]

Do I want nacho cheese or cheese supreme doritos?

[AranchineD]

Buy both and mix them together into one big bowl

[9warbane]

Do I want nacho cheese or cheese supreme doritos?
In like the ones in the red packet more.

[Allick]

In like the ones in the red packet more.

Ok, but if they're shit I'm gonna nep you so bad.

Edit: You got lucky

[AranchineD]

What's a good wired router that I can preferably buy locally? Doesn't need a lot of ports, just looking to connect my 360 and PC through it.

[Silverwolf]

What's a good wired router that I can preferably buy locally? Doesn't need a lot of ports, just looking to connect my 360 and PC through it.

Router only? modem/router? No wireless?

Answer that for a suggestion~

[AranchineD]

Would it be a hassle at all to connect the modem I have now into a router along with the other things?

And no, no wireless.

[Silverwolf]

No it wouldn't, it's just that pretty much everything is both these days, and using one device is more convenient.

I'd suggest something like the Billion 5200. Just avoid D-Link and Netgear.

[Dukotoja]

Just avoid D-Link and Netgear.

truth

[AranchineD]

Alrighty then.

[Lazlow]

FWIW, we have a D-Link in the office and it works perfectly fine.

Neckbeards be hatin'

[Stevorooni]

I like netgear, haven't had an issue with them

[texta]

I had no problems with my old Netgear. My new Belkin is similarly adequate.

[Spazzola]

Would sexual intercourse with C4 set it off?

[Lazlow]

Unless you f*** it so hard to generate enough heat to set it off, or your dick explodes, no.

[buckstwits]

There's a "deep wicking" joke there somewhere...

[TAT]

Just avoid D-Link and Netgear.

I like netgear, haven't had an issue with them

I had no problems with my old Netgear. My new Belkin is similarly adequate.
Avoid D-Link. My Netgear is fine, as was my Belkin.

[/backslash]

D-Link is good for routers only imo, Netcomm has an easy to navigate menu system & the one I had was pretty stable until it started overheating. My Billion 7800N is awesome & gets better with each regular firmware update although it was made for wireless & costs ~$200

[texta]

Now that I see that word, I think I had a Netcomm rather than a Netgear.

[Beinkasaurus Rex]

Billion m8

[SOX]

Where'd UKG go?

[Beinkasaurus Rex]

Seriously though, for routers go to the whirlpool forums. They give fantastic advice there.
And SOX, his wife probably refused to stop logging in for him after he kept on coming off the internet crying about how no-one agrees about his shitty bogan ideals.

[fishfishmonkeyhat]

I updated my routers firmware tonight.

Thanks guys.

[FrozenSoul80]

I have a LinkSys, I'd highly recommend them. I've had issues with overheating Netcomms and D-Links in the past.

[AranchineD]

I bought one 24 hours ago, WHY ARE YOU ALL STILL HELPING ME

[fishfishmonkeyhat]

According to the 360 thread you still need our halp.

Because of your terrible purchasing decisions.

[AranchineD]

More like because of Harvey Norman's terrible shelf stocking decisions.

[Lazlow]

I ain't f***ing cooking, what should I get;

- KFC
- Maccas
- HJs
- Subway
- Pizza
- Red Roota

?

[Araenel]

One thing from each.

[Pai Mel]

Dominoes Pizzas

1 x Godfather with extra Garlic Oil (free)

1 x Supreme with extra Garlic Oil (free)

Deep pan pizza base so you actually get full.


Dash of tabasco sauce and sour cream on top.

[Second]

I had Pancake Parlour tonight and it was ****ing divine.

Highly recommend.

[Lazlow]

Decided on KFC. Can't beat a burger with a goddamn hashbrown in it.

[AranchineD]

Except a burger with hashbrown and pineapple.

[Super Sleuth]

I also will place my hat in the 'pineapple on burgers' corner.

[Araenel]

I had Pancake Parlour tonight and it was ****ing divine.

Highly recommend.

You have to take me to this magical kingdom.

[AranchineD]

Geez, why don't you marry Second, you butt buddies

[Second]

Tony says no. :(

[Slippery]

Optus changed there plans, reckon I can convince them to let me reset my current plan to the new type? I wouldn't be paying any extra, but I would start my 12 month contract over.

I want to change because I'm getting a phone with data, the new plan has included data and my one does not.

[Second]

there plans

[texta]

What is the deal with these anti plain packaging for cigarettes advertisements?

If I get this right they're concerned that plain packaging will result in less sales, but their argument against it is that it won't reduce smoking. Does that actually make sense to anyone?

[Araenel]

Pulled from the same train of thought that you'll save money by not instituting a tax.

[Allick]

What is the deal with these anti plain packaging for cigarettes advertisements?

If I get this right they're concerned that plain packaging will result in less sales, but their argument against it is that it won't reduce smoking. Does that actually make sense to anyone?

Obviously 40% of cigarettes bought get used in primary school craft classes.

[texta]

I am writing an essay that will examine the structure you might use if you were writing an essay that compares Australian and New Zealand Freedom of Information legislation and examines their impact on information asymmetry.

And I need a funny but relevant title. Any help? The lamest puns you can think of.


At the moment I have:

"A Field of Tools: A structural analysis of how an examination of how to undertake a comparison to examine how Australian and New Zealand Freedom of Information laws have changed information asymmetry."

(The "field of tools" come from the fact that we've been given a list of readings to use as "tools" for our essay and another list for the "field")

[AranchineD]

[title redacted]

[fishfishmonkeyhat]

I am writing an essay that will examine the structure you might use if you were writing an essay that compares Australian and New Zealand Freedom of Information legislation and examines their impact on information asymmetry.

And I need a funny but relevant title. Any help? The lamest puns you can think of.


At the moment I have:

"A Field of Tools: A structural analysis of how an examination of how to undertake a comparison to examine how Australian and New Zealand Freedom of Information laws have changed information asymmetry."

(The "field of tools" come from the fact that we've been given a list of readings to use as "tools" for our essay and another list for the "field")

"Hoooboy!"

[Lex]

Was there actually an episode of the simpsons where homer and bart get into a boxing vidyagame? My friend swears there is, and it kind of sounds familiar, but I can't find it, and I might be thinking of another cartoon.

[edit] wait, nvm, 'moaning lisa'. ****, haven't seen that ep in years,

[AranchineD]

Was there actually an episode of the simpsons where homer and bart get into a boxing vidyagame? My friend swears there is, and it kind of sounds familiar, but I can't find it, and I might be thinking of another cartoon.

No, you are correct. It's in Moaning Lisa, the one where Lisa meets Bleeding Gums. It's called 'Super Slugfest', for the record.


EDIT: Oh I see you answered it yourself. Jerk.

[Lazlow]

I remember I taped that episode when it was first aired because we were going to miss it for some reason. For about the next two years, my brother and I would repeatedly watch it, as we had moved to Kununurra and they only had 2 channels (ABC, GWN).

To this day I'm still sick of that episode. The whole Bleeding Gums/emo Lisa plotline doesn't help its case either. Bleeding Gums is probably one of the shittest characters they made.

[fishfishmonkeyhat]

I hereby retire as champ.

[Araenel]

Need information about possibly moving a car to Victoria.

The website only says "If you're moving to Victoria you need to have it registered over here" etc, ty website.

What timeframe would I have before I have to register it, will it need to be inspected again or would it simply be paying for new registration.

If it has to be inspected again, it wont be worth it.

[Second]

IIRC, it'll need to be roadworthy. I could be terribly wrong though.

[AranchineD]

http://img826.imageshack.us/img826/7843/2xistsliqbriefs.jpg

Are these underwear actually attractive, or do people think it just looks stupid?

[tau]

2(x)ist is a brand aimed squarely at the gay dollar. Their image is based around hot guys who just happen to be wearing the underwear, as can be seen by the guy's hand covering most of it anyway in an attempt to look provocative.

So my point is, it doesn't matter what the underwear actually looks like, it's being bought by gay guys who think brand are everything.

[Knuckle Children]

Why are you looking up pics of dudes in their underwear?

[AranchineD]

Why not?

[Knuckle Children]

Why not?

Why the underwear though? Why not naked pics? Seems a bit prudish.

[AranchineD]

I like the naughty-but-not-adult angle.

[Spudzilla]

UNCOVERED MEAT

l

[AranchineD]

I just noticed that guy has hairy legs.

Goodbye.

[Knuckle Children]

I like the naughty-but-not-adult angle.

Agreed. He looks too angry for my liking in the other shot.

[tau]

I just noticed that guy has hairy legs.

Goodbye.

Hello!

[Halt, Hammerzeit]

My singing teacher is having his end of year concert in October and I'm having trouble deciding which song to sing. Which one of these should I go with?

a8glxMAJFAU

Or

MRgFeZa_I48

[Second]

I'm thinkin' about get a GPS for the car. Any suggestions before I get ass ****ed by salesmen?

[TAT]

Just get a Melway like a real man

[Second]

I spent 12 hours in a car and I'll be expected to run a route outside my normal operational zones occasionally and failing to hit certain points within specific time-frames can cost the company 10K and/or loss of contract.

I'm getting a GPS navigational system.

[TAT]

$35.00

Melway 2010

[Silverwolf]

You're expecting him to use his brain TAT! That's too much!

Just go get some TomTom thing from somewhere Second~

[TAT]

I spent 12 hours in a car and I'll be expected to run a route outside my normal operational zones occasionally and failing to hit certain points within specific time-frames can cost the company 10K and/or loss of contract.

I'm getting a GPS navigational system.
Actually, just get a motorbike instead so you can **** off any traffic worries

[Knuckle Children]

I spent 12 hours in a car and I'll be expected to run a route outside my normal operational zones occasionally and failing to hit certain points within specific time-frames can cost the company 10K and/or loss of contract.


Man, working for Crazy Taxi must be awesome!

[Second]

That actually describes my trainer quite well.

[Beinkasaurus Rex]

No matter the job, you take large amounts of pride in what you do, don't you Second?

[/backslash]

Is the cheapest ADSL for iinet $39.95 if you don't want any of their additional services aside from basic broadband speeds? I thought for sure there'd be a $30 plan

[Second]

No matter the job, you take large amounts of pride in what you do, don't you Second?

I will always be the best I can be, within the constraints of the law.

[dinopoke]

What should I be doing to ensure my netbook's battery life won't die an early death? I know heat is one of the important factors but what else?

[/backslash]

What should I be doing to ensure my netbook's battery life won't die an early death? I know heat is one of the important factors but what else?
Recharge it before it depletes to 0%. If you let it drain the battery to death everytime or let it sit somewhere for months at a time unused its not going to last very long

[TrinityJayOne]

If it's lithium-ion then what Slashy said is correct, it's called deep discharging. Do that and the battery may appear to still work, but leave it for a day or two and it will have lost all charge without you even turning it on. Very costly error to make!

[AranchineD]

it's called deep discharging.

heheh

[/backslash]

Can anyone else load that annoying FB plugin that's been appearing on a zillion sites lately? It never loads for me & keeps on trying to automatically reload every 2 seconds which covers up my html bar :( I'm not even trying to use it either

[Halt, Hammerzeit]

What's the difference between a nanny and an au pair?

[AranchineD]

One sucks your dick and the other doesn't.

[Stevorooni]

Well a Nanny works in a bridal shop in Flushing Queens til her boyfriend kicks her out in one of those crushing scenes.

[Knuckle Children]

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l95/Kaijed/What-1.gif

[Dunkurtin]

Friend has made her 21st formal dress code, suits and cocktail dresses. Don't think I can pull off a dress and not that cashed up atm, where to get cheap suit? Rivers?

[TAT]

Yeah, man. If they're on sale, $50 for a jacket & pants

[/backslash]

As TAT said, Rivers is your best bet

[AranchineD]

Be warned though, anyone wearing a proper suit will instantly know your one is from Rivers, and will proceed to ridicule you throughout the entire night.

[Lazlow]

Make a suit out of porno mags

[Dunkurtin]

Be warned though, anyone wearing a proper suit will instantly know your one is from Rivers, and will proceed to ridicule you throughout the entire night.

I realise this. If I had more money at the moment I'd invest in a decent one but I just don't see how I can work it. Don't want to hire when I can own one for future occasions for the same price. =[

[TAT]

Be warned though, anyone wearing a proper suit will instantly know your one is from Rivers, and will proceed to ridicule you throughout the entire night.
This doesn't include Aran, btw

[AranchineD]

That's right Dunk, I won't make fun of you, because real buddies don't do that to one another.

[Halt, Hammerzeit]

Friend has made her 21st formal dress code, suits and cocktail dresses. Don't think I can pull off a dress and not that cashed up atm, where to get cheap suit? Rivers?

Look up Ferrari Formal Wear as well. They hire suits and might be able to get you something nice for cheap.

[sausage]

go to the sallies and get a bitchin' 70s polyester suit with flares.



For the Greater Good.

[Halt, Hammerzeit]

http://pix.motivatedphotos.com/2009/7/28/633843813416251630-ForTheGreaterGood.jpg

[Halt, Hammerzeit]

There's a Guitar Hero competition on at The Shed tonight. I'm thinking about going down and entering. Should I?

[AranchineD]

nuh onlylosserz play fakeguiter

[Halt, Hammerzeit]

So I should then?

[AranchineD]

Of course

[/backslash]

Do many people still wear t-shirts under their shirt? I got some short sleeved shirts today & tried them on, whilst they're a good fit I think it looks better to have it unbuttoned with a t-shirt on underneath. Just wondering if people still do that or its now considered fashion tragic :p

[Stevorooni]

Wear them underneath to hide your manly chest hair

[/backslash]

That was my first thought :p If I leave the top button unbuttoned (which I'd have to do because these shirts would strangle my neck) it goes a little lower than my t-shirt and my manly chest hair is "revealed". I still like to wear them unbuttoned though, probably got too used to my long sleeved winter shirt

[texta]

Do many people still wear t-shirts under their shirt? I got some short sleeved shirts today & tried them on, whilst they're a good fit I think it looks better to have it unbuttoned with a t-shirt on underneath. Just wondering if people still do that or its now considered fashion tragic :pI vote for tragic. If you like that look buy a jacket.

[/backslash]

Don't want to wear a jacket though! :p Its mainly because I'm skinny & the shirts are pretty dark so it stands out too much imo

I wish guys weren't so limited when it comes to clothes :(

[Pai Mel]

Makes sense to layer up in winter.

[Halt, Hammerzeit]

Do many people still wear t-shirts under their shirt? I got some short sleeved shirts today & tried them on, whilst they're a good fit I think it looks better to have it unbuttoned with a t-shirt on underneath. Just wondering if people still do that or its now considered fashion tragic :p

I've done that a few times going out. Got a few complements on it too. But just the fact that I've done it puts it in the 'fashion tragic' pile.

[Dunkurtin]

Whats the best type of knot for a slim tie?

[/backslash]

Whats the best type of knot for a slim tie?
Slim tie as in not very wide? Could go with the Onassis as it covers up the knot making it stand out more

[Knuckle Children]

You see a dirty, big Huntsman spider on your wall. Do you squash, or catch-and-release? Unless we're talking White Tails or Redbacks, I've always been a catch-and-release kind of guy. Empty Vegemite jar is my weapon of choice.

[/backslash]

Never liked trying to capture big spiders alive, I go with the squishy method

[9warbane]

Always kill unless it's a daddy long legs.

[/backslash]

Give daddy long legs to your daddy because he likes long legs :p (possibly lamest joke ever)

[fishfishmonkeyhat]

Empty Vegemite jar is my weapon of choice.

I'm a Matrix Revolutions cinema cup user myself.

[9warbane]

Give daddy long legs to your daddy because he likes long legs :p (possibly lamest joke ever)
http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/4870/1268717547065.jpg

[Stevorooni]

Something like a huntsman I'll fling outside because they're pretty big and I don't want their squishiness to go all over the place.

Anything else is dead.

[Pai Mel]

I just keep as far away as I can.

[Watchers]

The correct option is to run (screaming, if appropriate) to the nearest person that isn't me and tell them to do something about it.

[Second]

Come for a Drink.

[Super Mario]

Going to Melbourne in 2 weeks, what should I do?

On my list:

Punch people that say 'grouse'
Go to Lord of the Fries
Ride on the 86

There's no return from 86

[TAT]

lol heatz as if you even know about the 86

[Second]

Catch the 420 to Templestow.

[AranchineD]

Catch the 420 to Templestow.

I absolutely have to catch this ride one day