• Tell us a secret you know because of your work that others might not know
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I love Norway :h: It's the only other place in the world I want to visit
The soda we buy in is 30 cent each, we sell them at $1,5 each. [editline]09:10AM[/editline] Or was it 10 cent, I forgot.
For you high schoolers taking the SAT, SAT prep classes are usually a COMPLETE waste of money. Most of them take content from the official SAT study guide (which collegeboard sells) and regurgitate it back to you copied on some stapled papers (and the teachers read to you the tips and advice originally found in the book). Paying attention in school and studying the official sat book by yourself is more than enough to prepare you for the test.
[QUOTE=Zestence;23572788]Yeah right, you're from Finland. Finland doesn't have any interesting secrets. I was told stuff in the army and that shit sure as hell was not interesting...no aliens, nothing! Here, let me share a few because I'm drunk and don't give a fuck: The weather radar near Rovaniemi is actually an important part of a military tracking system, make sure to destroy it first when you invade (looking at you, Russians), also Finland has spies abroad. This information was revealed to me by a colonel. Good, now you guys know something you're not supposed to. Feel awesome yet?[/QUOTE] Thanks, I'll keep that in mind.
I did some work experience at a government department here in Australia (won't specify which one). Well here is the thing: When you browse the web, you can ONLY browse for resources related to what you're supposed to be doing. For example logging into social-networking or looking at hot models will give you a warning. So not only are you monitored in what you browse for, the network also had a filter on it as well... Well at least it told you when you wanted to get onto a site not recommended by the filter. Not sure if it was a blacklist of whitelist though. Also for a government operated department, the laptop computers are actually more recent than the desktop computers. And when I mean the laptops are "more recent" I mean the laptops are 4 years old. Also a lot of women seem to work at such government departments. The blokes that do work there are actually really good mates, as are also the majority of women. I suppose not much of this is important though.
I worked in carpet cleaning a little. Fun fact, if your house isnt that dirty, or your a bitch, or your not there, we dont clean it, we put a "pattern over it" so it looks like we cleaned it. Be nice to your carpet cleaners maaaan.
[QUOTE=Norfair12;23576666]In the PC repair world, you would be surprised how many people don't know jack shit about computers. The best tip for anyone trying to seek an answer about a blue screen, pop up message, or wierd error should just Google it. Just about every answer you need will be on a tech forum somewhere. You don't need to pay upwards of $100 just for someone to say that you're doing it wrong. Also, just because you have antivirus protection doesn't mean you are safe. There is no practical 100% virus free antivirus protection out there, unless you never connect to the internet or plug in a flash drive... Just use common sense and you will save yourself a headache and an empty wallet.[/QUOTE] The best anti-virus system is a good user. I can manually remove any virus on my computer, I just need a scanner to tell me where it's hiding.
Here's a TL;DR for the OP: America sucks at handling and cooking food. [editline]12:05PM[/editline] Also it's not very bright to share military and country-security secrets, like the explosive bridge-thing.
[QUOTE=rapperkid04;23535275]That's a useful tip. Does that apply everywhere though?[/QUOTE] Sure as shit doesn't apply to any Danish stores I go to. Every single twist tie I see here is white.
Blekinge and Skåne in sweden has hundreds of miles of underground tunnels filled with oil, and bombs of all kinds in case there's a war. Dropping a bomb there would become a clusterfuck. Grandfather army-man ftw.
[QUOTE=Itszutak;23585237]A bit late, but you do realized that vultures pretty much have bleach for stomach acid, right? Immune systems vary on species and on environment. Most people can eat food right off the ground; others are likely to get sick, usually because their immune system was weakened by years of under use (overuse of hand sanitizers, lysol, perfectly clean house, etc.). Granted, human immune systems are strong. But it is very possible to get sick from eating food off the ground; I've gotten sick from it before.[/QUOTE] That's why you buff up your immune system by giving it some hardcore shit. If you don't hesitate to eat stuff off the ground then you will be fine. Most of what people think is unsanitary is all in there head anyways. Real dangers lie in undercooked shit. Humans have been cooking meat for thousands of years. There is no adapting to that shit.
Woah, I'm having a strange flash back feeling from SA. Its almost as if that is where I originally saw this thread.... But anyways, I also had a job at Red Rooster for a couple of months.... Oh god the oil :barf:
[QUOTE=Antdawg;23586289]I did some work experience at a government department here in Australia (won't specify which one). Well here is the thing: When you browse the web, you can ONLY browse for resources related to what you're supposed to be doing. For example logging into social-networking or looking at hot models will give you a warning. So not only are you monitored in what you browse for, the network also had a filter on it as well... Well at least it told you when you wanted to get onto a site not recommended by the filter. Not sure if it was a blacklist of whitelist though. [/QUOTE] That's fucking everywhere, even schools. [editline]01:25PM[/editline] It's not some government special shit.
:regd09: i like waffles
[QUOTE=generic furry;23586438]Here's a TL;DR for the OP: America sucks at handling and cooking food. Also it's not very bright to share military and country-security secrets, like the explosive bridge-thing.[/QUOTE] I believe the situation is the same with Switzerland; everybody has their own personal bomb shelter or quick access to one. The bridge thing is the same, and everyone gets a SIG 550 or a SIG 510 and a Sig-Sauer P220 with 50 rounds of 5.56 MM and 48 rounds of 9MM (providing they're over the age of 18, have no criminal record/ aren't a danger to others and aren't handicapped in any way). The more you know. :eng101: [editline]11:39AM[/editline] Also, the Swiss have to do mandatory gun training at some point.
[QUOTE=UnstableIsotope;23586850]I believe the situation is the same with Switzerland; everybody has their own personal bomb shelter or quick access to one. The bridge thing is the same, and everyone gets a SIG 550 or a SIG 510 and a Sig-Sauer P220 with 50 rounds of 5.56 MM and 48 rounds of 9MM (providing they're over the age of 18, have no criminal record/ aren't a danger to others and aren't handicapped in any way). The more you know. :eng101: [editline]11:39AM[/editline] Also, the Swiss have to do mandatory gun training at some point.[/QUOTE] techinically you dont own the ammo though right? its something like if you open the ammo pack and theres not a war then the shit hits the fan.
Everyone gets a gun? Swiss, here I come!
[QUOTE=float;23586934]techinically you dont own the ammo though right? its something like if you open the ammo pack and theres not a war then the shit hits the fan.[/QUOTE] Yeah it's military issued stuff, so if you lose or use any of it, you pay for it. (I think you may be able to use it for recreational purposes as long as it is replaced)
My McDonalds Manager did porn(QLD Australia) [QUOTE=Bronsbey;23534233]At Red Rooster in Australia (I don't know if it's outside ze motherland) we've fried insects in the cooking oil, then cooked food. Apparently someone jizzed in a burger, it's not confirmed, but I know the kid and it's exactly what he would do. I hope god he didn't.[/QUOTE] Confirm which state, Queensland?(i live there)
Webhosting costs £100/month... (but it doesnt really)
[QUOTE=Red_Eyes;23547196]Every time you leave your PC / cellphone on a stone for repairing the first thing they'll do is look for porn, pics of you and other stuff. The guy who will speak to you at a store who's all nice and takes time to explain things to you and really looks like he's enjoying your questions is most likely just ranting in his mind about how he hates you and wants you to go get raped.[/QUOTE] I know a guy that used to work in a techrepairshop that did this. He backed up all the gay porn for himself, and all the straight porn for me. [editline]02:55PM[/editline] [QUOTE=Terragen;23572952]The thing about the bridges is the dumbest thing I have ever heard lol.[/QUOTE] Well, it won't be when the Russians/Germans/Nazi/Canadians/Zombies invade us
[QUOTE=Campin Carl;23588243]I know a guy that used to work in a techrepairshop that did this. He backed up all the gay porn for himself, and all the straight porn for me. [editline]02:55PM[/editline] Well, it won't be when the Russians/Germans/Nazi/Canadians/Zombies invade us[/QUOTE] My friend gave me his fucked up laptop because he was throwing it out, for a laugh I packed as much fetish porn as possible onto it, putting links everywhere and shit then sent it to PC world for repair. I didn't go back for it.
If you ever get the chance to do it again, re-wire everything in it, so it makes slight explosion when they turn it on while you are there, then blame it on them Demand new laptop Profit!
A collegue and friend of mine used to date another collegue. He is still in love with her, and eer since she left him, he's been suicidal. Funfact: She's in love with me.
[QUOTE=generic furry;23586438]Here's a TL;DR for the OP: America sucks at handling and cooking food. [editline]12:05PM[/editline] Also it's not very bright to share military and country-security secrets, like the explosive bridge-thing.[/QUOTE] It's a "hush" thing, as in slightly secret, yet everyone is supposed to know about it. Kinda like why Seal Team SIX is named Seal Team SIX. There's Seal Team ONE and TWO, but when they were a third unit, they called it SIX, so all foreign intelligence agencies would be like "Where the fuck is THREE, FOUR & FIVE?" [editline]03:11PM[/editline] [QUOTE=UnstableIsotope;23586850]I believe the situation is the same with Switzerland; everybody has their own personal bomb shelter or quick access to one. The bridge thing is the same, and everyone gets a SIG 550 or a SIG 510 and a Sig-Sauer P220 with 50 rounds of 5.56 MM and 48 rounds of 9MM (providing they're over the age of 18, have no criminal record/ aren't a danger to others and aren't handicapped in any way). The more you know. :eng101: [editline]11:39AM[/editline] Also, the Swiss have to do mandatory gun training at some point.[/QUOTE] They don't "get" it. It's that after the first year in the army, they can buy their own gun.
[QUOTE=Red_Eyes;23547196]Every time you leave your PC / cellphone on a stone for repairing the first thing they'll do is look for porn, pics of you and other stuff. The guy who will speak to you at a store who's all nice and takes time to explain things to you and really looks like he's enjoying your questions is most likely just ranting in his mind about how he hates you and wants you to go get raped.[/QUOTE] I asked wal-mart for a specific sold-out headset, they took the time to actually find it. Six months later the microphone is broken and the cord all twisted. As an off-topic rant, why do cords get twisted into themselves so badly? Are the manufacturers really using wire that cheap? I notice this doesn't happen with my 10 year old n64 controllers, yet it does to my 5 year old broken xbox.
[QUOTE=Asm;23561917]Maybe not a secret or anything, but if you buy from Ebay, leave neutral feedback, most likely the seller will give you some money back or a discount on another item. For example last month I spent £200 on a new graphics card and left neutral feedback, they gave me £100 back as long as I gave them positive feedback.[/QUOTE] That's not a secret, that's just being an ass about things really. People are protective of their feedback rating, and if you're a jerk and try to blackmail them with the threat of ruining it, what do you expect them to do?
[QUOTE=Antdawg;23586289]I did some work experience at a government department here in Australia (won't specify which one). Well here is the thing: When you browse the web, you can ONLY browse for resources related to what you're supposed to be doing. For example logging into social-networking or looking at hot models will give you a warning. So not only are you monitored in what you browse for, the network also had a filter on it as well... Well at least it told you when you wanted to get onto a site not recommended by the filter. Not sure if it was a blacklist of whitelist though.[/QUOTE] [img]http://technical-itch.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/3-broadband-sim-card.jpg[/img] But I hear that while they get you wireless internet from wherever (I don't think thats the picture of verizon's dongle, but you get the idea.), they also block competing websites.
[QUOTE=Bletotum;23588638] Six months later the microphone is broken and the cord all twisted. As an off-topic rant, why do cords get twisted into themselves so badly? Are the manufacturers really using wire that cheap? I notice this doesn't happen with my 10 year old n64 controllers, yet it does to my 5 year old broken xbox.[/QUOTE] Holy sh- :psyboom:
This thread makes me want to stay inside and start a farm and never go outside except to slaughter my animals and harvest my crops so I can be perfectly safe from the filthy filthy people who do awful things to all the food I wouldn't have made.
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