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mambo italiano posted:I dont understand why no one has died from the radiation in Japan/ Radiation tends to kill via cancer, which will take years to effect itself even if you somehow knew that it was a direct result of exposure. The amounts of radiation needed to make a person immediately fall over and die within hours or minutes are only encountered deep inside the very core of the reactors (or of, say, Chernobyl immediately post-accident).
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Pope Mobile posted:How do I get over a fear of needles? I don't have a phobia. I don't freak out and act as though satan has manifested in front of me. I got over a lot of my fear of needles when I was 13 by pretending I was Sydney Bristow (of Alias) and getting a shot or whatever was part of my awesome super-secret mission. Instead of feeling scared, I just forced myself to feel badass. I still do it sometimes when I find myself getting nervous over a blood draw. It sounds pretty silly but it's surprisingly effective.
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mambo italiano posted:I dont understand why no one has died from the radiation in Japan/ Unless it's an absolutely massive and immediate dose, people don't tend to just keel over, dead. The danger of radiation is that it will raise the risk of you developing health problems as time goes by.
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Jun 9, 2011 06:55
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I am an idiot. I signed up for a free trial for a website and forgot to unsubscribe before the automatic payments started. Surprisingly, it wasn't porn. I used the website as a reference for a paper and haven't accessed it since. I've already cancelled my account, but is there any way to get the money back?
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Jun 9, 2011 07:00
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Watching an episode of CSI or something on TV tonight made me think of this question, and since it seems to be something I've seen in a lot of crime dramas, I'm very curious. Please consider the following: Person A commits a crime. The authorities suspect that Person A may have committed the crime. Person B wants to protect Person A, and claims to the police that they are guilty of the crime. What happens if the police end up finding evidence that determines Person B could not possibly have committed the crime, and that Person A is indeed guilty? What kind of charges could Person B face? Does it matter if Person B was also a suspect? Edit: Thanks to those below! Volkeren fucked around with this message at 07:26 on Jun 9, 2011 |
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Jun 9, 2011 07:23
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Obstruction of justice is the most obvious one that comes to mind. They could also be treated as an accomplice.
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Jun 9, 2011 07:25
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Perjury, Interfering with a Police Investigation, probably several others.
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In UK law that may be covered under the wonderfully named charge of "perverting the course of justice".
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Jun 9, 2011 07:30
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Loopyface posted:Perjury It's worth noting that you can't commit perjury without being under oath first.
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Jun 9, 2011 07:33
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KittenofDoom posted:I am an idiot. I signed up for a free trial for a website and forgot to unsubscribe before the automatic payments started. Surprisingly, it wasn't porn. I used the website as a reference for a paper and haven't accessed it since. Pretty sure not. "I forgot to unsubscribe" is basically how they make their profit; it's their entire business model, the assumption (the gamble) that enough people will forget to unsubscribe, so you can bet dollars to donuts they've got it covered, legally speaking. If you had "I was run over by a truck and was in a coma for 6 weeks" or "My house was blown away by a tornado" to fight with, I'd say get in contact with their Customer Service and plead your case. But "I forgot"? Not a chance.
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Jun 9, 2011 14:22
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Samurai Sanders posted:I bought a $20 LED desk lamp from Walmart a few days ago. The light is always subtly fluctuating randomly. Do you think that it's defective, or just that it sucks? Neither one would surprise me. Some LED lights flicker, although usually too fast for the human eye. http://www.ledlights.org/FAQ/Why-Do-LED-Lights-Flicker.html I'd take it back if it bothers you, given Wal-Mart's generous return policies.
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Jun 9, 2011 14:28
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RaoulDuke12 posted:Out of curiosity, what kind of camera is it? One of those new Sony HD hard disk camcorders? Actually, yes it is! I converted the video to an MPEG-2 or whatever using the camera's software (PMB) and downloaded a plugin for VirtualDub that handles them, but they are interlaced as gently caress. This is likely the camera's fault, so I'll have to double-check to see if I can set it to record progressive. EDIT: I can! Let's see if they work out. Mak0rz fucked around with this message at 18:45 on Jun 9, 2011 |
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KittenofDoom posted:I am an idiot. I signed up for a free trial for a website and forgot to unsubscribe before the automatic payments started. Surprisingly, it wasn't porn. I used the website as a reference for a paper and haven't accessed it since. You can try contacting their customer service. While it may not work, some places will refund you if you tell them that you canceled but they charged your card anyway (this legitimately happened to me on that family tree website). They were pretty quick in refunding me. It's worth a shot, anyway!
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Jun 9, 2011 16:04
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I used to do customer service for a place that did business this way. I reversed charges all the time for people who just admitted that they hosed up and asked me politely to help them out. YMMV.
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Jun 9, 2011 17:26
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Is there a reason, on my end, why all Youtube videos have terrible sound quality? This is a new thing, started happening yesterday. No other sites have this issue and the songs I listen to on my computer sound fine.
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Jun 9, 2011 19:43
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I bought a bottle of regular Captain Morgan rum for a party, but ended up leaving it in the trunk of my car, where it's been in there in 80-95 degree weather for about two weeks. Is it still good? I don't know if alcohol would spoil or even just taste bad if it were stored in that much heat for that long.
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Jun 9, 2011 21:44
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BJPaskoff posted:I bought a bottle of regular Captain Morgan rum for a party, but ended up leaving it in the trunk of my car, where it's been in there in 80-95 degree weather for about two weeks. Is it still good? I don't know if alcohol would spoil or even just taste bad if it were stored in that much heat for that long. Nope it's fine.
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Jun 9, 2011 21:51
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I need to put together a resume for a job i am applying for but my previous employer is being a dick about getting me my work history dates. The job closes next week they are talking about getting me my info in 2-4 weeks. What should I do?
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Jun 9, 2011 22:26
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Didn't you keep track of it yourself? Worst-case scenario, go through message/e-mail logs of conversations with your friends and find out yourself when you started/finished, if you talked about work.
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Jun 9, 2011 22:29
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b0nes posted:I need to put together a resume for a job i am applying for but my previous employer is being a dick about getting me my work history dates. The job closes next week they are talking about getting me my info in 2-4 weeks. What should I do? I doubt anyone is going to not hire you because you wrote March instead of May for your start date on your resume.
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Jun 9, 2011 22:34
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tarepanda posted:It's worth noting that you can't commit perjury without being under oath first. When one signs a confession, is that considered as a sworn oath/testimoney?
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Dudebro posted:When one signs a confession, is that considered as a sworn oath/testimoney? It could be; for example, many contracts invoke perjury in that they have language along the lines of "in signing this contract, I agree that the information I have included is true to the best of my knowledge under penalty of perjury."
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Jun 9, 2011 22:41
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b0nes posted:I need to put together a resume for a job i am applying for but my previous employer is being a dick about getting me my work history dates. The job closes next week they are talking about getting me my info in 2-4 weeks. What should I do? Check your personal records for the dates. Pay stubs, direct deposits, poo poo like that.
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Is it better to use my newly gained credit card all at once, and then pay it all off at the end of the month, or should I try to pay it off as slowly as possible? Which way builds credit better/faster? Below is context. Story At 24 years old, I just received my first credit card. I know everyone else in the world got one with a free tshirt/pizza/tv when they were 17, but for some reason my zero credit really discouraged even the shadiest of card givers. I checked all my scores yearly and there was no negative, and I also have rented / owned a cellphone and paid all bills that come with the two of those since I was 17. It's never been a huge problem, but my daughter is about to turn 4, and I am thinking more and more about her future. All that background was to display that this credit card isn't for fun money. I want to build a future for my little girl and it's becoming more and more evident that I need credit to make that future real. About the Card This card is god awful. 500 dollar limit with 24.9% APR right away. The only thing I want to do with this thing is build enough credit with it so I can get a better card, and build credit. I have asked a lot of people and done a bit of reading on the subject and people seem mixed on this question. My Finances I have ~6k in the bank, and in a week it becomes 7. I currently am putting aside an extra 1000 dollars a month after living\entertainment expenses. I can afford to be bent over by this card if the greater good is greater credit gains. My budget is very well fitted against my life and maintaining it is very important to me. Preparing for the worst so my daughter never has to.
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Cantv posted:Is it better to use my newly gained credit card all at once, and then pay it all off at the end of the month, or should I try to pay it off as slowly as possible? Which way builds credit better/faster? There is absolutely no possible way to justify paying 24.9% interest on anything. Pay it off EVERY month if you insist on having one, though you absolutely don't need one. Paying it off does not negatively affect your credit score.
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Always pay off every month. Always. Delaying accomplishes nothing but making you owe them more money, especially at a ridiculous interest rate like that.
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Cantv posted:Is it better to use my newly gained credit card all at once, and then pay it all off at the end of the month, or should I try to pay it off as slowly as possible? Which way builds credit better/faster? Do you have interest free days? Because if you dont then that is a terrible card. Always pay it off ASAP and pay off more than the minimum. If you keep using it and paying it off quickly then they will tend to raise your limit.
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Yeah, it really is a lovely card. After three years of attempting to get a card from anyone that gives one (Walmart, best buy, my own bank [chase], etc), I finally managed to get this one. It just so happens to be awful. OK! So then, I want to build credit and upgrade from this card as quick as possible: A) Use the 500 all at once and pay it back all at once. Repeat for a few months and build credit faster? B) Trickle in purchases with it by using it to replace my currently limited spending. Basically, does semi frequent use of the card build credit, or is it the sheer purchase size / amount of money used and paid back that builds credit better?
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It really doesn't matter. Use the card. Pay it off each month to avoid that ridiculous interest rate. Don't exceed your credit limit. Don't be late on payments, but if you have to be late call in advance to let them know and pay asap. Call the card issuer every 3-6 months and ask for a lower rate and/or higher limit. Keep trying for a better card every so often (see cardratings.com for the best ones to go for.) In short: You're doing fine; don't over-think it.
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Cantv posted:Basically, does semi frequent use of the card build credit, or is it the sheer purchase size / amount of money used and paid back that builds credit better? Neither. Having the credit available, not maxing it out and leaving it maxed out, not going over your limit and paying on time builds credit. It can sit at zero for all of eternity and it'd build credit. Go hit up the BFC megathread about credit before you get hosed
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Jun 10, 2011 01:30
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Is there a good resource out there for getting the most out of juggling 20 different hotel reward points/frequent flyer programs? Like, tips on new double point promos that are showing up or whatever? I have, out of nowhere, become a 'frequent business traveller' or whatever, and while I am racking up tons of points on the company dime, I could use some tips for getting more out of the whole process/using them effectively.
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If I wanted to judge the approximate age of a globe, what's the most recent thing I should look for? I usually see if it has East Timor seperate from Indonesia.
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Ego-bot posted:If I wanted to judge the approximate age of a globe, what's the most recent thing I should look for? A copyright date. I'm serious. You can find them imprinted on the bottom of the stand often, or in small print in the "this is a globe made by so-and-so label" that's usually in the Pacific.
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Ego-bot posted:If I wanted to judge the approximate age of a globe, what's the most recent thing I should look for? Key things for recent globes: * Do the Netherlands Antilles exist? * East Timor (Timor-Leste in even more recent ones, I think) * Yugoslavia in its various forms * Ivory Coast vs Cote d'Ivoire * Almaty vs Astana as capital of Kazakhstan * Palau independent? * Kosovo independent? * Abuja vs Lagos as capital of Nigeria * Naypyidaw vs Rangoon/Yangon as capital of Burma/Myanmar * Are Hong Kong and Macau part of China? For earlier: * Soviet Union, of course * East Germany, of course * Czechoslovakia * Yamoussoukro vs Abidjan as capital of Ivory Coast * Belize independent? Or for that matter, all of the islands in the Caribbean? * Zaire vs Democratic Republic of the Congo * Eritrea * Possible existence, in a finely detailed one, of the Saudi-Iraqi Neutral Zone * Bangladesh vs East Pakistan * Is Algeria part of France? * Zimbabwe vs Rhodesia * Benin vs Dahomey * Burkina Faso vs Upper Volta * Is the United Arab Republic mentioned anywhere? * The various extent of Israel * Walvis Bay? * Brasilia? * Kinshasa vs Leopoldville? * Is Newfoundland part of Canada? * Canal Zone? * Bahrain independent? Brunei? * Singapore part of Malaysia? * North Yemen and South Yemen? * North Vietnam and South Vietnam? * Papua New Guinea independent? * Various other Pacific island nations? That takes us back to the end of the war. These are just the ones that pop off the top of my head, and would be visible on a general globe. To answer your question: At present, the very most recent change that's likely to be mentioned is that the Netherlands Antilles was dissolved, so a current globe wouldn't state that name; the independence of Kosovo, but that's possibly dependent on the cartographer's politics; and before that, Naypyidaw only became capital of Myanmar in 2006. But if it doesn't show capitals, then yeah, I think East Timor is the best bet, until next month when South Sudan becomes independent. Golbez fucked around with this message at 05:45 on Jun 10, 2011 |
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How long's it been since you've had internet at your house? 2GB should be nothing, I'd get that in like 15 mins from a fast server like a game would come from and I don't have anything special, just cable and I think I pay $10 more a month than the cheapest internet they have. Do you know a downstream/downlink/download megabit per second speed that the isp is saying you'll get? Your game: 2GB=2048MB=2100000KB, and internet speeds: 1 megabit/s=128KB/s so if you had a 10megabit/s downlink you get 1280KB/s, 2gb would be done in 27 minutes. My question: years back someone posted in either gbs or shsc either a link to a page describing, or a forum post detailing their own experiences, setting up hidden/disguised PCs/servers. Like at a college or or other place with a fat pipe (probably for hosting warez/mp3z/moviez repositories) There were pics, I remember one was a circuit breaker panel with a board and drives inside that they hung on the wall right next to a real circuit breaker panel, this thing had conduit ran to it and everything. I think another one was either hidden inside or somehow involved a little canister landscaping light that was sunk into the ground. Anyone have any idea what I'm talking about? I want to see it again and can't find anything with hidden pc or hidden server on google. Vin BioEthanol fucked around with this message at 14:41 on Jun 10, 2011 |
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CaptainPsyko posted:Is there a good resource out there for getting the most out of juggling 20 different hotel reward points/frequent flyer programs? You will probably be better served asking in BFC. You can ask in the personal finance thread or even make your own thread since I imagine others are doing it too. They may point you to something like fatwallet where people are really spergy about gaming the system, too. Cantv posted:Is it better to use my newly gained credit card all at once, and then pay it all off at the end of the month, or should I try to pay it off as slowly as possible? Which way builds credit better/faster? You should check out the BFC Personal Finance thread too. The title is perfect for you!
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I've never had to cash a check without an account before. Can I just walk into any bank to do it? Edit: Nevermind, I can't. Raimundus fucked around with this message at 19:12 on Jun 10, 2011 |
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Jun 10, 2011 19:06
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Raimundus posted:I've never had to cash a check without an account before. Can I just walk into any bank to do it? If it is the issuing bank they *may* cash it (for a fee). If it's not the issuing bank no way. Yes, it is a retarded system.
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Raimundus posted:I've never had to cash a check without an account before. Can I just walk into any bank to do it? There are specific places that cash checks as part of their services. They will definitely charge a fee and may be sketchy. Look up "check cashing" in the yellowpages or something.
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