Random Question Thread.

[Cyn]

I've always viewed socks as sort of disposable anyways. I tend to go through about 3-4 of those 12 pair bags of Hanes a year, but it hardly bothers me because they're so damn cheap.

[jmc]

Best websites to buy paintball gear?

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[Omniyoji]

Not an expert in this area but I've heard http://www.discountpaintball.com/ being mentioned before. Have a looksy~

[Psion]

Just found out that one of my Aunts owns a SodaStream, I'll post my feedback when we go to her house.

Anyways, SOCKS - I need new ones. I throw a pair of the basic Hanes away weekly, their heels keep wearing out, so I need something a bit more durable/comfortable. I started working at FedEx as a package "handler", and shall be exposed to the humidity and weather (Memphis). Any recommendations are appreciated, but I'd rather not pay far out the ass for them. I suppose 6~ pairs would be nice.

I'm not entirely sure you can do anything about that, since any clothing is going to suffer like a bitch from both constant wear from you walking a lot as a handler, and exposed to lots of moisture from you sweating, getting wet, etc. I'd imagine wool might hold up better than cotton to those conditions, since wool comes from critters who are used to being out in the elements, but that might be hot and itchy for you lol.

[Kerberoz]

Buy socks in bulk = save monies.

[madpersian]

You can always find large packets of brand name socks at Marshall's or Burlington for real cheap. Even cheaper than Costco. Though I speak highly of Costco's Kirkland brand socks. Worth an extra buck or two per packet.

[jmc]

Not an expert in this area but I've heard http://www.discountpaintball.com/ being mentioned before. Have a looksy~

Ty kindly

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[Elesirdur]

Just found out that one of my Aunts owns a SodaStream, I'll post my feedback when we go to her house.

Anyways, SOCKS - I need new ones. I throw a pair of the basic Hanes away weekly, their heels keep wearing out, so I need something a bit more durable/comfortable. I started working at FedEx as a package "handler", and shall be exposed to the humidity and weather (Memphis). Any recommendations are appreciated, but I'd rather not pay far out the ass for them. I suppose 6~ pairs would be nice.

I used to work as a foot courier and I found that hiking/work socks were much better than the cheapo tube socks that would wear and lead to sweaty feet. Yes, these are more expensive but they tend to have more cuishioning and be better at dealing with moisture throughout the day. I got a pair that had merino wool woven into them and even at $12 a pair, they are amazing. Comfy and warm in winter and still breathe enough during the summer to not completely get swamp foot. Outdoors stores stock wool and wool blend socks that should do you pretty well.

I know you said you didn't want to pay more, but if you continue to buy cheap socks you'll always be uncomfortable as the cheap socks are cheap for a reason; low-cost materials like cotton and polyester that don't breathe and thin construction. Think of it this way, you would invest in a good pair of boots to keep your feet safe and comfortable, why cheap out on socks? Get a single pair or double pack of something nicer and I bet you'll notice the difference (they'll last much longer too).

Also, if you're getting a lot of wear in the heels you might need a larger size. If you're like me with size 12+ feet I need to buy "King" size socks so they last longer than a month or two before I start poking holes in the toes or wearing out the heels. At least where I live, department stores have shit selection for socks for bigger feet, but store that sell work wear or boots can set you up.

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[ChairmanMeow]

Thanks

[Elesirdur]

The major ISPs (Shaw/Rodgers/Telus if you're out West) are pretty similar in terms of fees and service for internet. Spring for the extra high speed package as the marginal benefit in UL/DL is well worth the few extra bucks a month. Packages other than basic broadband have higher monthly caps. Be very aware of monthly bandwidth caps when you sign up for a service; the cost of going over is insane. Also note that most ISPs list a 6-month introductory rate, eg $29.95/month for 25mbps internet, which then goes up to $45 for the rest of your contract/service term.

There are also independent ISPs around who piggyback on the bigger ISPs infrastructure. They might offer more competitive rates, but it's wise to research client satisfaction with them (or any ISP really). Small ISPs may also only do DSL, which is pretty slow these days.

Check with your building manager or home owner to see what is available in your unit. Big apartments will likely be wired for one company that also provides cable TV. You can also check on ISP websites with your new address to see if they have available connections and for what service level.

If you do want cable TV you might as well get your internet from the cable provider and get a bundle, usually saves a few bucks a month. However, based on your needs you might want to buy separately. If you're a student, it's also worth enquiring if there are any student packages available, might save you some money.

This all presumes you're in a city. If you're in a small town or rural area your options will be more limited, with only one ISP serving the area.

As for other 'moving out for the first time' tips, do a search, these threads pop up every few months.

[Kais]

ayo i wanna get into bass guitar soon so i can do hella monotonous psych jams and be a rhythmic force of nature along with drums

problem is i know nothing about guitar/bass gear (it took me like 3 months to brush up on drum equipment). what's a good forum to bother about this stuff
how much should i be spending for an amp/bass and which models are good up to intermediate players (i'm dedicated)
if it matters, i wanna learn how to play left-handed and i like wood finishes
that dude from tame impala and that guy from the beatles use a hofner and they look pretty rad wassup with those

[Aksannyi]

Okay, so I have Windows 7 and Word 2007. My work computers also have Windows 7 and Word 2007. Please explain to me why I typed something at home, saved it, e-mailed it to myself, and couldn't open it from work yesterday. I had to convert it from docx to doc, and even after I did all that, I had to re-format all of the tabs, font sizes, and tables I'd created.

Now maybe I'm crazy here, but shouldn't a document from one computer with the same programs transfer exactly over to another computer with the same programs? What the hell was I doing wrong? I only ask because I've been working on several projects at home that I will have to print out at work, and if I'm going to have to go through this every single time I might just end up shooting someone.

If it were as simple as bringing my laptop to work and getting it on the network, I'd do that, but I'm sure IT wouldn't allow it. How do I fix this problem?

[Acturus]

ayo i wanna get into bass guitar soon so i can do hella monotonous psych jams and be a rhythmic force of nature along with drums

problem is i know nothing about guitar/bass gear (it took me like 3 months to brush up on drum equipment). what's a good forum to bother about this stuff
how much should i be spending for an amp/bass and which models are good up to intermediate players (i'm dedicated)
if it matters, i wanna learn how to play left-handed and i like wood finishes
that dude from tame impala and that guy from the beatles use a hofner and they look pretty rad wassup with those

I never cruised forums when I learned how to play bass (circa 2000). I just taught myself the tablature to my favorite songs at the time, and scoured Youtube for videos.

Victor Wooten (of Bela Fleck and the Flecktones) does a series of videos on Youtube worth using.

As for what model, you're immediately limiting yourself by deciding on a left-handed bass (truly lefty, yeah? Not "upside down" playing, right?), which isn't a bad thing. I've always preferred Ibanez as a brand, but I've not seriously considered buying a bass in 6 years, so I don't think I'd have much in the way of useful information to that regard.

[Omniyoji]

Okay, so I have Windows 7 and Word 2007. My work computers also have Windows 7 and Word 2007. Please explain to me why I typed something at home, saved it, e-mailed it to myself, and couldn't open it from work yesterday. I had to convert it from docx to doc, and even after I did all that, I had to re-format all of the tabs, font sizes, and tables I'd created.

Now maybe I'm crazy here, but shouldn't a document from one computer with the same programs transfer exactly over to another computer with the same programs? What the hell was I doing wrong? I only ask because I've been working on several projects at home that I will have to print out at work, and if I'm going to have to go through this every single time I might just end up shooting someone.

If it were as simple as bringing my laptop to work and getting it on the network, I'd do that, but I'm sure IT wouldn't allow it. How do I fix this problem?

.doc .rtf .pdf


.docx is new and might not be compatible with older versions of word or word that is not updated.

[arshesney]

ayo i wanna get into bass guitar soon so i can do hella monotonous psych jams and be a rhythmic force of nature along with drums

problem is i know nothing about guitar/bass gear (it took me like 3 months to brush up on drum equipment). what's a good forum to bother about this stuff
how much should i be spending for an amp/bass and which models are good up to intermediate players (i'm dedicated)
if it matters, i wanna learn how to play left-handed and i like wood finishes
that dude from tame impala and that guy from the beatles use a hofner and they look pretty rad wassup with those

If you are an absolute beginner don't waste much money in your starting gear, just buy the chapest four string bass you find (even preowned), start practising with it without an amplifier: don't need it for exercises and it will help strenghten your fingers (ao arm and wirst if you thinking about playing with pick). This will also help you set a reference for what kind of instrument to look for after you learn the basics.
My first bass was a preowned $70 ugly fender replica, but was more than enough for starters (that was 16 years ago).

My favorite forum is TalkBass you can find a good deal of information. I also check NoTreble quite often, for video lessons and gear reviews.

[Norellicus]

Okay, so I have Windows 7 and Word 2007. My work computers also have Windows 7 and Word 2007. Please explain to me why I typed something at home, saved it, e-mailed it to myself, and couldn't open it from work yesterday. I had to convert it from docx to doc, and even after I did all that, I had to re-format all of the tabs, font sizes, and tables I'd created.

Now maybe I'm crazy here, but shouldn't a document from one computer with the same programs transfer exactly over to another computer with the same programs? What the hell was I doing wrong? I only ask because I've been working on several projects at home that I will have to print out at work, and if I'm going to have to go through this every single time I might just end up shooting someone.

If it were as simple as bringing my laptop to work and getting it on the network, I'd do that, but I'm sure IT wouldn't allow it. How do I fix this problem?

What happened when you tried to open it on the receiving computer? docx is the Office 2007 and beyond native format, so it should have worked fine.

[Aksannyi]

When I tried to open it at first, it would only open in WordPad. When I tried to use "Open With," it gave me nothing but jibberish and symbols in Word. I emailed it in docx format. I had to use an online converter to convert it to doc. The computers at work apparently can't read docx format, which is weird because again, we are both using Word 2007. I guess they're using a more basic version at work.

[Lucki]

Did you try saving it as .DOC (and not .DOCX) at home and opening it at work?

[Aksannyi]

Not yet, because I'm off today and I have no plans to go anywhere near work. But that is my next plan.

[BaneTheBrawler]

Just finished watching Return of the King again, and it got me thinking.

If a person fell into molten lava, would they die instantly or suffer an agonizing burning sensation?

Been reading through and this caught my eye, wanted to draw the comparison to the Darth Vader example. I think that portrayal was probably pretty accurate, but he was only next to the lava, not in it. I would imagine that, since Smeagol was falling at a considerable velocity, he probably didn't die until after he hit the lava. At that point I would imagine he felt a brief moment of pure agony, and then death. I mean, the lava is plenty hot enough to burn through flesh and bone, but burning takes time, and I don't think he was in the "Omfg I'm on fire" Darth Vader range long enough to burn and die. Kinda like how you can swish your hand through an open flame and not get burned.