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| Topic | Is there any value in using booking websites for airfare or accomodation? |
| paladin_man 02/18/18 5:39:07 AM #1 | Or travel agents for that matter. The quotes you get are generally more than what you would pay if you booked direct (and you miss out on other benefits). I called a hotel once and told them their competition one block down was roughly $20 cheaper per night. The hotel offered to match their rate and their complementary benefits. In addition, they threw in free breakfast and video game console rental ( I get corporate discounts on flights with certain airlines so I usually go that route when booking flights. --- Just a friendly reminder that Nintendo was founded in 1889. |
| Topic | i got my first credit card with a £3k credit limit |
| paladin_man 02/15/18 3:11:26 AM #17 | The benefits of a credit card are pretty lit. Complimentary travel insurance, 0% foreign transaction fees, fraud protection, cashback offers, chargeback authority, extended warranties, and it keeps going. CCs become even better if your employer allows salary packaging. Since credit card expenses are considered a claimable expense, you can basically claim ANYTHING you purchase on a credit card before tax. You can't do the same with a debit card. --- Just a friendly reminder that Nintendo was founded in 1889. |
| Topic | Childhood vaccinations should be mandatory |
| paladin_man 02/14/18 4:45:01 AM #169 | Australia cuts welfare payments to parents who aren't compliant with the national vaccination schedule. Something is done right here. --- Just a friendly reminder that Nintendo was founded in 1889. |
| Topic | Chloe Kim won an Olympic gold medal. She is 17. |
| paladin_man 02/14/18 4:42:57 AM #10 | She's definitely in the sun often. --- Just a friendly reminder that Nintendo was founded in 1889. |
| Topic | Isn't being able to get drunk on fewer drinks a good thing? |
| paladin_man 02/14/18 4:41:39 AM #1 | The lighter you are, the less you need to spend as much on alcohol to get a buzz. --- Just a friendly reminder that Nintendo was founded in 1889. |
| Topic | Do you believe the wage gap is a myth? |
| paladin_man 02/14/18 4:39:38 AM #17 | I see the weekly payslip my cousin who started a job at McDonald's so I definitely believe there is a gap. --- Just a friendly reminder that Nintendo was founded in 1889. |
| Topic | You're on the sinking Titanic in 1912. Do you jump, board a lifeboat, or wait? |
| paladin_man 02/14/18 2:10:25 AM #10 | I would make sure I have a life jacket on. Then I'll keep my eyes on a lifeboat that was sent down (preferably one that has less people on it). When it starts to look like the ship won't remain afloat any longer, I'll dive and attempt to power swim to the lifeboat. Better than sitting in the freezing cold water waiting for help. This is assuming I was rejected from getting on the lifeboats on the first place for being male. --- Just a friendly reminder that Nintendo was founded in 1889. |
| Topic | Trust me, once you get a gf you will hate Valentine's more than before. |
| paladin_man 02/14/18 2:05:39 AM #1 | Now you are put on the spot and need to spend needless amounts on roses every year. --- Just a friendly reminder that Nintendo was founded in 1889. |
| Topic | Spent $75 on ten roses. |
| paladin_man 02/14/18 2:03:21 AM #5 | JustMonika posted... Good luck :D Well, I tried to make a deal. Would she settle for roses two weeks early instead of February 14? Nope. Marketing and overcharging prevails! The $55 difference could mean a nicer dinner out. --- Just a friendly reminder that Nintendo was founded in 1889. |
| Topic | Spent $75 on ten roses. |
| paladin_man 02/14/18 1:57:11 AM #1 | I dislike marketing days. I would pay $20 for the same thing any other week. --- Just a friendly reminder that Nintendo was founded in 1889. |
| Topic | How do people manage to end up with $10,000+ credit card debt? |
| paladin_man 02/13/18 1:45:28 AM #4 | wdlp posted... multiple credit cards and negative sense Don't banks check if you didn't already have lines of credit with other banks? --- Just a friendly reminder that Nintendo was founded in 1889. |
| Topic | How do people manage to end up with $10,000+ credit card debt? |
| paladin_man 02/13/18 1:42:49 AM #1 | And struggle to pay it off? How are these people approved for these unreasonable limits in the first place? My bank capped my credit limit at $6,000. --- Just a friendly reminder that Nintendo was founded in 1889. |
| Topic | What is the most requirements you've seen for a minimum wage job advert? |
| paladin_man 02/12/18 5:15:58 PM #12 | RebelElite791 posted... I remember seeing a ticket taker job at the local theatre some years back (not movie theater) that required like 3 years box office experience and drama in school lol Makes you think what chance school leavers without experience have. --- Just a friendly reminder that Nintendo was founded in 1889. |
| Topic | What is the most requirements you've seen for a minimum wage job advert? |
| paladin_man 02/11/18 5:28:15 AM #1 | I found an advert wanting waiting staff for a restaurant. These are the job requirements: To be a successful candidate for the role, the following is required: 2 or more years of experience in a similar position Current RSA Certificate Flexibility to work in a rotational roster Possess excellent customer service Minimum of 6 months visa remaining Australian citizen, permanent resident, student visa holders. Knowledge in Japanese food and beverage is preferred Fluent English Join in to get the chance Literally to get minimum wage. What the hell? Employers be greedy. --- Just a friendly reminder that Nintendo was founded in 1889. |
| Topic | People tell me to invest my money instead of saving it in bank? |
| paladin_man 02/06/18 5:17:48 AM #8 | The problem with cash is it is subject to inflation. The inflation rate is about 2% here every year so effectively 2% of my work is absorbed by inflation. The interest rate helps alleviate that to some extent. --- Just a friendly reminder that Nintendo was founded in 1889. |
| Topic | Tokyo's first "breast slash" cafe is opening soon. |
| paladin_man 02/06/18 5:13:20 AM #24 | This is pretty civil compared to the other cafes I've heard about. So I ain't even mad. Japan apparently has 'no panties' cafes with floors which are completely reflective. --- Just a friendly reminder that Nintendo was founded in 1889. |
| Topic | Paid $30 for Friday night open bar. |
| paladin_man 02/06/18 4:56:14 AM #3 | YOUHAVENOHOPE posted... Worth but not for what you drank lmao I was designated driver, so I needed time to sober up. --- Just a friendly reminder that Nintendo was founded in 1889. |
| Topic | Paid $30 for Friday night open bar. |
| paladin_man 02/06/18 4:53:44 AM #1 | Then I find out it is restricted to: Coronas (tap) Peroni (tap) Vodka Rum Bourbon White wine Red wine The most mixing they'll do it with juice, soda, or Coke. No cocktails. Worth? I had three Coronas, a Vodka soda, rum with pineapple juice, and rum with lime juice. --- Just a friendly reminder that Nintendo was founded in 1889. |
| Topic | Is salary sacrifice worth it in the long run? |
| paladin_man 02/04/18 4:39:07 AM #1 | Deferring most of my weekly income to a placeholder account and making claims off it instead of spending on things conventionally. --- Just a friendly reminder that Nintendo was founded in 1889. |
| Topic | Rarest item/monster drop in any RPG ever? |
| paladin_man 01/29/18 6:54:21 AM #1 | What is the rarest possible item drop that has a confirmed drop rate? Even better if it is something people wanted to farm. --- Just a friendly reminder that Nintendo was founded in 1889. |
| Topic | So I went to a Muslim wedding last night. |
| paladin_man 01/27/18 9:14:34 AM #33 | ha21nagamas posted... Im usually go to the wedding like one hour late, say hello to the couple, take few pictures, eat then leave Sounds like a plan, especially if I don't know the bride/groom particularly well. --- Just a friendly reminder that Nintendo was founded in 1889. |
| Topic | So I went to a Muslim wedding last night. |
| paladin_man 01/25/18 8:01:09 AM #28 | I mean, I expected no alcohol, which was fine. But to be deprived of even water during proceedings was a bit much. It's still summer here and the hall wasn't particularly well ventilated. --- Just a friendly reminder that Nintendo was founded in 1889. |
| Topic | So I went to a Muslim wedding last night. |
| paladin_man 01/24/18 6:11:08 AM #1 | I was told that it would be a massive buffet, so I ate lightly throughout the day. The wedding started at 6pm and was held entirely in a function center. I turned up with my friend at around 6.15pm and we sat at our assigned table. I could see all the food in buffet warmers towards the back of the hall. The night started with all these traditional Islam ceremonies, meeting the bride and groom, followed by speeches and prayers. 8pm and food was still not yet served. Ceremonial proceedings were still occurring. Me and my friend were starving. Some guy gave a speech in Arabic which literally went for like 23 minutes. Nobody had access to drinks either (even water). Eventually, after all the wedding proceedings, guests were asked to line up at the back to start getting their food. It was 9:45pm and the food was already cold. My friend suggested we bailed during the Wedding for a Maccas run but we chickened out in the end. Did. Not. Expect. --- Just a friendly reminder that Nintendo was founded in 1889. |
| Topic | was at an Indian restaurant and someone called and asked for beef curry |
| paladin_man 01/24/18 5:58:42 AM #16 | The Indian place close to work literally serves beef vindaloo. --- Just a friendly reminder that Nintendo was founded in 1889. |
| Topic | What would be the accepted terms for chipping in for gas on a road trip? |
| paladin_man 01/24/18 5:30:03 AM #1 | Although I conclude the terms would be what the group of people would end up agreeing on. Which of the following seems more acceptable to you? Everyone (including the driver) pays an equal portion on mileage, or Everyone (excluding the driver) pays an equal portion on mileage (the rationale being the driver is exempt from paying for doing the driving). Assume that the driver is also the owner of the car. --- Just a friendly reminder that Nintendo was founded in 1889. |
| Topic | So, how socially acceptable is the Selfie Stick right now? |
| paladin_man 01/16/18 6:02:04 AM #1 | Does it still generate weird looks like it did when everyone first heard about it? --- Just a friendly reminder that Nintendo was founded in 1889. |
| Topic | Try to avoid sneezing while peeing. |
| paladin_man 01/13/18 3:05:40 AM #1 | It hurts the groin area. Coughing too. --- Just a friendly reminder that Nintendo was founded in 1889. |
| Topic | About people who work. |
| paladin_man 01/10/18 5:45:06 AM #17 | My rostered shifts are 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. I generally arrive earlier and start working around 8 to 8:30am. Sometimes I finish on time but more often than not I finish a bit later anywhere from 5.30 to 7pm. My extra hours are paid and are paid correctly at overtime rates, so that's good. I get one hour break but half of it is paid. I also get one free paid day off a month. This is better than the garbage I used to see in retail so I ain't even mad. --- Just a friendly reminder that Nintendo was founded in 1889. |
| Topic | I feel like the robes they put on you at the hairdressers are useless. |
| paladin_man 01/06/18 8:52:14 PM #1 | You always end up getting hair on your clothes, without fail. --- Just a friendly reminder that Nintendo was founded in 1889. |
| Topic | insulin should be provided for free to diabetics |
| paladin_man 01/02/18 6:28:48 AM #7 | Insulin is subsidised here and the sharps are free to diabetics. I suppose that is our closest definition of free. Regarding the free needles to IV drug users, proper sharps disposal is a big deal around here. Almost every public toilet has a sharps disposal bin. The government implemented this to reduce the risk of the general public getting pricked by a used needle that was discarded somewhere where it shouldn't have been. However, I've found discarded needles on train seats on two separate occasions. So there are still some scum who don't give a crap either way. --- Just a friendly reminder that Nintendo was founded in 1889. |
| Topic | Games with a brutal Point of No Return? |
| paladin_man 01/01/18 3:08:58 AM #1 | Games that locked you in if you saved your game at a certain point. I remember Star Fox Adventures locking you to the final boss if you save during that period. Mystical Ninja: Starring Goemon doesn't let you return Quest 64 had something fierce close to the final boss I'm pretty sure. --- Just a friendly reminder that Nintendo was founded in 1889. |
| Topic | Do people still buy Gamer Guides? |
| paladin_man 12/31/17 9:37:07 AM #1 | I saw a Super Mario Odyssey Gamer Guide at EB. $30. Given, the cover looked nice. But if I really needed a guide, the internet will do well to fulfil that need. --- Just a friendly reminder that Nintendo was founded in 1889. |
| Topic | How is that mario rabbid game? Got 45 dollars in eshop credit and a gamestop |
| paladin_man 12/27/17 7:50:12 AM #12 | I like Ubisoft's artstyle of Mario IPs, but the blaster guns and hiding behind a block system was kinda dumb. --- Just a friendly reminder that Nintendo was founded in 1889. |
| Topic | RPGs with a cooking recipe list for you to complete. |
| paladin_man 12/27/17 7:46:26 AM #6 | ArchangelBaruch posted... Dragon Quest VIII Ehhh DQ8 Alchemy was a bit of a mix of everything (weapons/armor/potions/etc). No actual food (unless we count the cheese which was actually an offensive item). --- Just a friendly reminder that Nintendo was founded in 1889. |
| Topic | RPGs with a cooking recipe list for you to complete. |
| paladin_man 12/27/17 7:35:59 AM #1 | Whenever I play an RPG I always have an obsession with completing the recipe book, no matter how tedious it is. RPGs that have this: Tales series Paper Mario Zelda: BotW Harvest Moon Rune Factory What are some other RPG games that feature a comprehensive cooking system? --- Just a friendly reminder that Nintendo was founded in 1889. |
| Topic | It must suck to have your birthday on Christmas Day. |
| paladin_man 12/25/17 6:16:29 PM #1 | My friend tells me every year all her friends and family generally combine her birthday gift and Christmas gift as one. --- Just a friendly reminder that Nintendo was founded in 1889. |
| Topic | So I bought pearly white pants. |
| paladin_man 12/25/17 7:14:16 AM #1 | I like to live on the dangerous side. --- Just a friendly reminder that Nintendo was founded in 1889. |
| Topic | Imagine if Christmas wasn't at the end of the year. |
| paladin_man 12/24/17 9:58:08 PM #1 | Then it would only be as monetised as much as Easter would be. --- Just a friendly reminder that Nintendo was founded in 1889. |
| Topic | Why are people so hesitant to take the last of something at the supermarket? |
| paladin_man 12/24/17 6:51:40 AM #1 | Last bag of Doritos on the shelf? Untouched. Last loaf of bread? Untouched. Last bag of dog food? Untouched. --- Just a friendly reminder that Nintendo was founded in 1889. |
| Topic | What is the obsession with grapefruit at the gym? |
| paladin_man 12/18/17 7:11:15 AM #5 | Chicken posted... Do they have it in their water bottles or are they just carrying the slices in their hands? I see them in bowls and in their hands. --- Just a friendly reminder that Nintendo was founded in 1889. |
| Topic | What is the obsession with grapefruit at the gym? |
| paladin_man 12/18/17 6:43:04 AM #1 | I swear I see 4 or 5 different people with half slices of grapefruit at the gym. --- Just a friendly reminder that Nintendo was founded in 1889. |
| Topic | Got a new phone, but haven't downloaded an adblocker yet. |
| paladin_man 12/12/17 6:37:23 AM #4 | If it's an Android you can download uBlock for Firefox. --- Just a friendly reminder that Nintendo was founded in 1889. |
| Topic | best genesis games I might not have heard of if I didnt own one? |
| paladin_man 12/04/17 7:22:10 AM #64 | Columns was pretty good, if you never had that. Dat music --- Just a friendly reminder that Nintendo was founded in 1889. |
| Topic | I asked the Muslim guy at school if he was porking his girlfriend's bacon. |
| paladin_man 12/04/17 7:17:31 AM #7 | I unknowingly gave a Muslim food with pork in it once. He ate it and only realized later. To be fair, I didn't know he was Muslim and he didn't warn me beforehand. --- Just a friendly reminder that Nintendo was founded in 1889. |
| Topic | Why do "gamers" hate on mobile games so much? |
| paladin_man 12/04/17 6:59:39 AM #9 | I feel it makes traditional gamers defensive because it threatens their dedicated gaming consoles and portables. To be fair, video game companies are (and should be) extremely aware of the impact of mobile-gaming on their market. Nintendo has quickly adapted and entered the F2P smartphone model for a while now. Although I hardly see people playing Pokemon Go anymore. --- Just a friendly reminder that Nintendo was founded in 1889. |
| Topic | OK I got 20 bucks, tell me what X Coin thing I can buy to become a millionaire. |
| paladin_man 12/04/17 6:35:33 AM #7 | Not sure if there's enough hype to get Dogecoin moving. --- Just a friendly reminder that Nintendo was founded in 1889. |
| Topic | Credit card surcharging. |
| paladin_man 12/04/17 5:12:07 AM #5 | MrToothHasYou posted... So pay cash then. Not as safe. I'm not dropping $1K+ cash for any transaction. It's easier to insert a card or tap a smartphone. --- Just a friendly reminder that Nintendo was founded in 1889. |
| Topic | japan prison cell vs american prison cell |
| paladin_man 12/04/17 4:35:22 AM #53 | I swear some prisons in Eastern Europe look like 4 star apartments. --- Just a friendly reminder that Nintendo was founded in 1889. |
| Topic | Credit card surcharging. |
| paladin_man 12/04/17 4:32:33 AM #1 | Or surcharging in general for any card payment. Literally charging the consumer to pay. Dick move by the merchant? I know the merchant has to pay overseas to accept card payments, but should that cost be passed on to the consumer? --- Just a friendly reminder that Nintendo was founded in 1889. |
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