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CanadaThe Vent - Part Trois
QUOTE (Autumnchik @ Dec 9 2009, 07:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks for the support Deadpool. I feel enough like an idiot already. My 19 month old was climbing all over me and distracting me, which definitely influenced my decision to allow him remote access (not my brightest move, I know).

I didn't mean to come across as criticizing you. I was commenting on the situation, but as usual with me, I give the impression that I'm harshly critiquing someone else (to the point of even insulting them). If that was the case, then I apologize. star_smile.gif

QUOTE (Rob and Mel @ Dec 9 2009, 07:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I would seriously call Norton about this. First you need to turn the b!tch/as$hole switch on and call them and if someone doesn't give you the response you want, ask to talk to their supervisor. If you phrase it as "My computer was operating fine until two things occured: 1) I installed your software on it and 2) allowed your tech support people access to it. " The error is their tech support guy. Make sure you take notes as referencing names, times and what people said is a key to the "as$hole strategy". Just be persistent.

I completely agree. It'll be a difficult fight, but it's worth it.
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-12-10 09:50:00
CanadaThe Vent - Part Trois
QUOTE (Autumnchik @ Dec 8 2009, 11:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Okay, so here is what happened to the computer. I downloaded Norton, had a problem installing it and contacted their tech support. The guy said that I needed a newer version of XP and asked me to allow him remote access to my computer so he could download and install that. I did, he did a whole bunch of things on the computer (I was watching him go in and out of programs, etc.). Then he went to restart my computer and when he did, it stopped working. I just got an error message and nothing he tried to do would fix it. He said it wasn't his fault, that there had been something wrong with my conmputer obviously, and told me to call Dell. So, the Dell tech tried walking me through repairing it, but it would not work. She said the version of XP the Norton tech downloaded was incompatible with my computer and that is what she thinks caused the px. She said that the only thing left was to reinstall XP, which would wipe out everything. She suggested I take my computer in to get someone to retrieve data from the hard drive. So, we brought it to Staples last week. They called yesterday and said my hard drive was fried and they cannot access data. They could ship it off for $1500 and there is no guarantee data can be recovered. I took it to another computer specialist in the town and am waiting to see.

Your first mistake was installing a Norton product. I've never had any luck with those and neither has anyone I know. Stay away if you want a functioning computer.

You actually GAVE him remote access? ohmy.gif

I have that turned off (I configure the hell out of my system) as I wouldn't trust anyone to take control of my machine.

A "newer version" of XP? There are no newer versions. XP isn't even made anymore. The only thing I can think of is he tried to download and install Service Pack 3 (and it didn't work right, which is really no surprise) or he somehow wanted to run the 64-bit version of XP, instead of the more common 32-bit copy. There are other versions of the OS, but none that'd make any sense for a normal desktop or laptop.

The Norton tech probably said it wasn't his fault because he blamed a piece of software unrelated to Norton. In this case, he's probably referring to XP crapping out on you, which was probably his doing. Even so, he can take that route and claim no responsibility. One of the very many reasons (even beyond standard security practices) why I never allow anyone remote access to my computer.

How could the HD be fried? If the OS screwed up, the HD would still be operational. Hard drives are hardware devices whereas the operating system is software. The two are unrelated in this case.
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-12-09 00:06:00
CanadaThe Vent - Part Trois
I've had migraines since I was seven years old. Sometimes I get an aura and sometimes I don't. One of the many migraine triggers for me is rapid weather changes and unfortunately, Vancouver does that very well. To be fair, so did Houston. The only place I've found that worked well for my head was San Francisco and the cost of living there makes Vancouver look cheap.

I take Relpax and that works really well for me. Unfortunately it's also very expensive. Too bad my Dad can't bring home samples for me now. tongue.gif

I remember when my Dad brought home Imitrex when it first came out -- and it was in injection form. They didn't have the pill form until later. I never handled Imitrex well, especially when it was injected. I'd get breathing difficulties and my muscles would spasm. Zomig and Maxalt worked well and I liked the fact Maxalt also came in dissolvable tablets. Axcert gave me chest pain, so I stopped that one. Amerge was useless for me and Stadol made me hallucinate.

A funny story about Stadol: I took it one time when I was a living at home (I must've been in my late teens) and I started to see things. I had a model of the USS Enterprise NCC-1701A (yes, I am that much of a dork) and I saw it attacking me. That was obviously disturbing, so I gave my Dad a call and he thought this was hilarious.

I've also had weird side-effects from pain medication, like Ultram (tramadol). Usually it makes me hyper, but one time I got "high" from it. I don't remember this at all, but my Mom said I thought the words "the" and "whatever" was so funny that I couldn't stop laughing. blink.gif

And on a final note... I used to play EverQuest a long time ago and I named one character "Zomig." I thought it sounded fairly fantasy-like. Well, within the first ten minutes of game play, someone came up to me and said: "Hey, I take that medication!"
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-12-08 05:54:00
CanadaThe Vent - Part Trois
QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Dec 7 2009, 01:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (lgg @ Dec 7 2009, 04:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
What? Who, me? What am I doing right now?

Just sitting here smelling my BOSS'S FARTS!!!!!

Can someone please send her an email and tell her to stop? The smell is wafting underneath our wall panels...


stinkyboss@rottenbutt.com

Thank you so much...
LGG



I'd just loudly say: "Ugh do you guys smell that??"

Just so you can let her know that perhaps she should go to the bathroom to let them fly.

I always just ask people: "Did you just fart?" laughing.gif I'm bad for that.

You know... this reminds me of one time my wife was visiting me in Texas. My dad was with us at Central Market and while he was looking around at wine, I suddenly stopped, sniffed and asked, "What's that smell?"

My wife punched me in the arm and said, "Shut up." tongue.gif

The funny part is I really DIDN'T KNOW what was making that smell.
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-12-07 16:56:00
CanadaThe Vent - Part Trois
QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Dec 7 2009, 11:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well I love it, and its a great way to keep in touch with friends and family.

Except when things like that happen, which is so common... do people not understand that once you put it out there - it's out there?

Unfortunately, they don't.

Because I know what I say on websites like FB may come back to haunt me, I have strict privacy settings and only allow friends -- all eight of them -- to view whatever I post. No one else, not even their friends, can see my comments and no one can add me to their friends list without my approval.

What really gets me is when people add their coworkers and even their managers to their friends list. I'd never add anyone from any work environment, no matter how friendly I am with them. The risk is simply too great.
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-12-07 15:47:00
CanadaThe Vent - Part Trois
QUOTE (Ravenesque @ Dec 6 2009, 08:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (DeadPoolX @ Dec 6 2009, 04:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
For the last three weeks or so I've had severe neck pain. I've had periodic neck pain before, but nothing like this. I'm lucky if I can sleep for longer than three hours at a time.

Whenever I wake up, the pain is so bad that I need to take extremely strong pain medication simply to function -- and even that doesn't take the pain away completely. After waking up I'm sometimes very stiff, too. I was once so stiff that I couldn't get up out of bed myself and my wife had to literally pull me up.

Part of the problem is that I tend to bend and contort my neck in weird ways while sleeping. If my wife is awake and catches me doing this, she'll readjust me; however, this usually occurs at night when we're both asleep. Naturally this leads to pain and sometimes migraines as well.

I've tried wearing a soft cervical collar to bed. That doesn't help and actually makes breathing more difficult. Neck roll pillows are worthless because I change positions all through the night.

So... I'm not sure what to do. I'm beginning to fear sleeping and although I can go a few days without any sleep, I can't keep that up forever.


Dang! Have you tried deep tissue massage from a massage therapist? Might help.

Believe it or not, I made a message appointment for later this week. tongue.gif

QUOTE (Wyatt's Torch @ Dec 6 2009, 09:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm seriously disturbed by this thread in which posters are encouraging someone to enter the U.S., marry, stay and file for AOS.

I don't care what case precedents they cite, it's a very risky way of going about things...and the stakes are incredibly high. If it was that easy, why wouldn't all of us be going about it the same way? Sheesh.

A lot of posters on this board -- especially those in OT -- seem to be pro-illegal or at the very least, don't see anything wrong with illegal aliens. They seem to think that your reasons and back story is justification enough for entering and staying illegally.

I really don't understand their mindset. If any group of people should be against illegal entry, it should be those on this board! We had to go through the painful process of immigrating, all of which took a great deal of time, effort and money.
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-12-07 04:47:00
CanadaThe Vent - Part Trois
QUOTE (trailmix @ Dec 6 2009, 06:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (DeadPoolX @ Dec 6 2009, 07:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yeah, that would be nice. Right now I think decapitation would be a good remedy, but my wife doesn't seem to keen on that idea. tongue.gif


She should also be grateful you aren't a doctor laughing.gif


DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-12-06 21:51:00
CanadaThe Vent - Part Trois
QUOTE (trailmix @ Dec 6 2009, 06:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (DeadPoolX @ Dec 6 2009, 05:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
For the last three weeks or so I've had severe neck pain. I've had periodic neck pain before, but nothing like this. I'm lucky if I can sleep for longer than three hours at a time.

Whenever I wake up, the pain is so bad that I need to take extremely strong pain medication simply to function -- and even that doesn't take the pain away completely. After waking up I'm sometimes very stiff, too. I was once so stiff that I couldn't get up out of bed myself and my wife had to literally pull me up.

Part of the problem is that I tend to bend and contort my neck in weird ways while sleeping. If my wife is awake and catches me doing this, she'll readjust me; however, this usually occurs at night when we're both asleep. Naturally this leads to pain and sometimes migraines as well.

I've tried wearing a soft cervical collar to bed. That doesn't help and actually makes breathing more difficult. Neck roll pillows are worthless because I change positions all through the night.

So... I'm not sure what to do. I'm beginning to fear sleeping and although I can go a few days without any sleep, I can't keep that up forever.


Wow that sucks. Maybe someone here has experienced something similar and has a suggestion.

Yeah, that would be nice. Right now I think decapitation would be a good remedy, but my wife doesn't seem to keen on that idea. tongue.gif
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-12-06 21:01:00
CanadaThe Vent - Part Trois
For the last three weeks or so I've had severe neck pain. I've had periodic neck pain before, but nothing like this. I'm lucky if I can sleep for longer than three hours at a time.

Whenever I wake up, the pain is so bad that I need to take extremely strong pain medication simply to function -- and even that doesn't take the pain away completely. After waking up I'm sometimes very stiff, too. I was once so stiff that I couldn't get up out of bed myself and my wife had to literally pull me up.

Part of the problem is that I tend to bend and contort my neck in weird ways while sleeping. If my wife is awake and catches me doing this, she'll readjust me; however, this usually occurs at night when we're both asleep. Naturally this leads to pain and sometimes migraines as well.

I've tried wearing a soft cervical collar to bed. That doesn't help and actually makes breathing more difficult. Neck roll pillows are worthless because I change positions all through the night.

So... I'm not sure what to do. I'm beginning to fear sleeping and although I can go a few days without any sleep, I can't keep that up forever.
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-12-06 19:52:00
CanadaThe Vent - Part Trois
On an entirely subject... my wife won't "allow" me to have a flame thrower. I've told her I would be completely responsible. Honest. Who wouldn't believe that? innocent.gif


DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-11-24 03:08:00
CanadaThe Vent - Part Trois
QUOTE (Malrothien @ Nov 19 2009, 10:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
For me, it's that I'm just sick and tired of being made out to be the stupid ignorant bad guy every single time. I'm sorry, I'm American. Yes, there are stupid Americans. There are stupid Russians. There are stupid South Africans. There are stupid English. There are even stupid Canadians.

If nothing else, the Internet has proven that stupidity is a world-wide epidemic. tongue.gif
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-11-19 17:34:00
CanadaThe Vent - Part Trois
QUOTE (Hugglebuggles @ Nov 17 2009, 11:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JillA @ Nov 17 2009, 12:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
When did the vent thread turn into the WoW thread.... just kidding!! sorta tongue.gif


laughing.gif Yeah really!

My vent: I wish people would stop talking about WoW in the vent thread! tongue.gif

Just buggggging...

Damn straight. Let's talk about Team Fortress 2 or Left 4 Dead. kicking.gif
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-11-17 15:10:00
CanadaThe Vent - Part Trois
I was at London Drugs earlier today and saw a CDR 25-pack for for $9.99 and a DVD+R 25-pack for $7.99, so I thought I'd get both. I had already calculated the total price together, so when the cashier registered the total amount at about $10 more than I expected, I asked to look at the receipt.

It turns out there's a "copying levy" put on all media that can play music. So if I buy a CDR, I have to pay this levy because I might decide to burn music to it.

I was completely shocked. The worst part was that when you added the levy and tax together, it cost more than the item I was buying in the first place!

I went to the Customer Service desk and told them my issue. I wanted to know WHY the store shows a certain price without alerting the customer of the levy.

The lady behind the CS counter said the following: "Some stores include the levy in the price. London Drugs doesn't do that so we can show you what's added by the levy on your receipt This gives the customer an idea of what he's paying."

That's idiotic. If they want to "give the customer an idea of what he's paying" then they should include the entire price on the store shelves! What London Drugs does now is deceptive.

I returned the CDRs, got a refund put back on my credit card and left.

What's really interesting is that this levy isn't on any type of recordable DVD. That's because you can't play a DVD on a CD player. No car has a DVD player.
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-11-16 20:44:00
CanadaThe Vent - Part Trois
I used a GPS when first moving to Vancouver. The streets are very poorly designed and it's rare for anything to make sense at all.

As for traffic... well, Vancouver is terrible for that. Highway 1 in particular. A drive that SHOULD only take 30 minutes often takes 1 hour -- and that's if you're lucky. It's not unusual to take even longer.

I've noticed that rush hour begins at 2PM and lasts until about 7PM. Any time between then you should probably bring a book. You're not going anywhere soon. tongue.gif
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-11-14 17:05:00
CanadaThe Vent - Part Trois
QUOTE (lgg @ Nov 13 2009, 10:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Geez DPX...

Are you drunk or something?????


Good god...

ohmy.gif



QUOTE (DeadPoolX @ Nov 13 2009, 01:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (thetreble @ Nov 13 2009, 05:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I ate too much for breakfast and now I have a HUGE stomach ache.

Vomit and put it in a doggie bag. Then tell someone you know that you've "saved the big chunks" for them. They'll appreciate it. kicking.gif


Nah, not drunk. I'm just a very sick and demented individual. I think my tag pretty much conveys that message. tongue.gif

Edited by DeadPoolX, 13 November 2009 - 02:26 PM.

DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-11-13 14:26:00
CanadaThe Vent - Part Trois
QUOTE (thetreble @ Nov 13 2009, 05:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I ate too much for breakfast and now I have a HUGE stomach ache.

Vomit and put it in a doggie bag. Then tell someone you know that you've "saved the big chunks" for them. They'll appreciate it. kicking.gif
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-11-13 13:33:00
CanadaThe Vent - Part Trois
QUOTE (thetreble @ Nov 10 2009, 03:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I agree with Rob for the simple fact that 20 years ago, Deadpool, I'd side with you. But so much of what we do now is with technology that it's impossible to have a computer in front of you and not read the news online or do what I do during the day.

There are some days where I'm just too busy to be online. But as an employee who performs well, comes in early, stays late, and never takes a break or lunch, they don't seem to have a problem with any of us at work doing it.

Well, okay... I can see your point. However, reading the news online is a little different from posting on a message board or playing Flash games or talking on an instant messenger.

The reason I see a difference is because reading the news is a passive endeavor. At one time I'm sure it was common to bring a book or newspaper to the office with you. You can put a book or newspaper down at any time and it doesn't require much interaction.

Posting on a message board, playing Flash games or sending IMs all require a lot more attention and interaction. You reply to someone on a board or through an IM. That requires thought in order to act and react. Flash games obviously require even more attention.

Honestly, I don't really care what someone else does at work (unless I was paying them or somehow relied on them). My point is that I feel using work time for recreational activities poses a potential -- and very unnecessary -- risk toward the employee when he could simply wait until later.
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-11-10 22:15:00
CanadaThe Vent - Part Trois
QUOTE (Rob and Mel @ Nov 10 2009, 02:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (DeadPoolX @ Nov 10 2009, 02:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Rob and Mel @ Nov 10 2009, 01:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My vent.... people who post topics, even in OT that include links that are not appropriate for work and do not label them as such. This is the second time that i'll be summoned to my boss' office because of this. mad.gif

I agree that certain links should be labeled "NSFW" on message boards. However, you could also make the argument that you shouldn't be screwing around on a message board at work. Really, the issue here isn't whether or not something is marked "NSFW" but why someone is using their work computer and Internet connection for recreation.


Sounds like somebody needs to get a job whistling.gif

No, that isn't the issue DPX. I do my job, quite well I think and sometimes, I have downtime while i'm on the phone, or waiting for an application to run its course. Either way, I have time that I'm working and am able to read and post on here.

If you can multitask, then good for you. smile.gif

Oh and by the way... I've had jobs in the past (finding one in Canada is nearly impossible thanks to the current economy and terrible work climate in Vancouver) and none of them allowed me to use their equipment and their time to visit sites that weren't work-related. They felt -- and rightly so -- than such activities could be done on my own time.

If I were an employer, I'd feel the same way. I wouldn't pay someone to post on a message board all day. If I ever found someone using work equipment and time inappropriately, I'd give them two warnings, after which I'd fire them. While on the job, you ONLY do your job. Recreational activities have no place at work.

Just so you know, when I write "you" here, I don't actually mean YOU. I'm referring to anyone.

Edited by DeadPoolX, 10 November 2009 - 05:37 PM.

DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-11-10 17:34:00
CanadaThe Vent - Part Trois
QUOTE (Rob and Mel @ Nov 10 2009, 01:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My vent.... people who post topics, even in OT that include links that are not appropriate for work and do not label them as such. This is the second time that i'll be summoned to my boss' office because of this. mad.gif

I agree that certain links should be labeled "NSFW" on message boards. However, you could also make the argument that you shouldn't be screwing around on a message board at work. Really, the issue here isn't whether or not something is marked "NSFW" but why someone is using their work computer and Internet connection for recreation.
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-11-10 17:26:00
CanadaBargain Shopping Forum
Best bargains I've ever found are on eBay. For instance, I recently bought a BRAND NEW copy of F.E.A.R. Gold Edition (original game plus the expansion pack) for all of $6.50. No shipping or taxes. To use as reference, the Gold Edition goes for $39.99 on Amazon.com, so I definitely got it for a good deal.

The ony problem with eBay is it's full of idiots (like most of the Internet). The people on there don't seem to understand the concept of "keeping the bidding price low." To do this effectively, you'd need to NOT bid on the item you want until time has almost run out on the auction (usually about a minute left or so) and then bid like crazy. That would keep prices low.

Unfortunately, what these morons do is they'll see something they want and immediately start bidding. Sometimes they'll even outbid themselves, which really amazes me, considering the utter futility of it. Constantly bidding and doing so early inflates the price of the item you wish to purchase. Some people don't understand this concept, but it's really quite simple.

If the starting price for a Widget (I'm using that since you could bid on practically anything) is $1.00 and no one were to bid until one minute before the auction ended, the overall price increase would be minimal at best. However, if the auction lasts for five or six days (as they usually do) and people begin bidding immediately, with one bid attempting to top the other, the price can quickly skyrocket -- especially if someone enters in a high maximum bid. Maximum bids automatically override someone else's bid if the maximum bid is still larger than a new bid that has been entered; if it's lower, than you would no longer be the highest bidder. Regardless, this process still inflates the price.

Because of this, I sometimes prefer the "buy it now" option if it's available and the price isn't too high. Generally, it's fair and still far beneath that of other online retailers like Amazon.com.
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2008-04-08 10:00:00
CanadaThe Annoying Co-Worker Thread
QUOTE (Rob and Mel @ May 13 2009, 09:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Sprailenes @ May 13 2009, 08:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The events planner.

She is dense. This is the one who talks with the fake accent.

A member came in this morning and asked if the library was being used and I said no. So he went in and started doing some work. Then he got up and said he was going for lunch and said he would return.

The events planner has an appointment and says she'll be in the library and I told her about the member using it.

She asked if he booked it. I said technically no but he is using it right now and he will return. She looks at me and with the most snooty tone she says: "Tell him its booked" and her clients and her start laughing and walk in. Don't laugh at me as if I am a moron. I probably understand her job more than she herself understands it. I used to do exactly what she does and I would never do what she just did.

Members come first. She could take her appointment with the non-members anywhere else in the building. Members have access and are allowed to use any room they want as long as its not booked. Well the room wasn't booked so the member walked in and was using it.

All of his stuff is in there too. Classy move. Now you'll look like a moron when the member comes back in and is upset that you (an employee) are sitting there amongst his stuff with a couple of non-members.

There are many other places to hold a meeting.


A fake accent? What accent is she using? Is she actually trying to pretend that she's originally from another country?

Sorry, but that is an irrational peeve of mine. It irritates me to no end when I hear people faking an accent. "Ohh, I must have picked it up whilst traveling in England last month". Madonna and Gwyneth Paltrow are the worst perpetrators.

When my wife and I visited Craigdarroch Castle last weekend in Victoria, I spent the whole day speaking with a terrible Scottish accent. tongue.gif
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-05-13 12:04:00
CanadaThe Annoying Co-Worker Thread
QUOTE (thetreble @ Apr 30 2009, 05:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
laughing.gif Keep on taking those skittles..I certainly would!

I hate Skittles! I remember getting them when I was a little kid and originally thinking they were M&M's. The only thing worse is putting raisins in cookies instead of chocolate chips. mad.gif
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-04-30 16:42:00
CanadaThe Annoying Co-Worker Thread
That's funny you guys mention British shows and movies. I've watched some before, but every time I've needed subtitles to understand (the one exception being Monty Python). My wife can somewhat understand them since she spent a couple of years in England, but there are also times she's as clueless as I am.

There was one movie we watched where one character spoke with a heavy southern accent and my wife had no idea what he was saying. It didn't sound difficult to me, so I translated. He wasn't even using slang.
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-04-03 13:47:00
CanadaThe Annoying Co-Worker Thread
QUOTE (Peachey @ Apr 2 2009, 12:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My co-worker constantly talks to herself (or I guess her computer). She will literally say "Urg, I got an email from x" and then when she goes to reply to them she'll say out loud "REPLY" and then when she hits send she'll say "OK SEND".

That reminds me of Star Trek IV. "Use the keyboard." "Keyboard? How quaint."
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-04-02 19:55:00
CanadaThe Annoying Co-Worker Thread
QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Apr 1 2009, 01:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I did complain. We tried to have a meeting last week about it. She threw a chair and walked out and said she quit. We all breathed a sigh of relief and then she showed up the next day like nothing happened. laughing.gif

They should fire her right? Well the problem is, so they say, is that she has been here for 10 years and she is friends with a lot of the members. She babysits for them and really does have the members on her side, if we were to fire her, it could be bad for our reputation. The members obviously don't see the side we see.

I guess there's just so much politics involved. It sucks but what can I do? Not much.

She rubs everyone the wrong way. No one likes her and she has had issues with every assistant that has come in here. The thing is, I am the first person to have called a meeting with her to try to resolve the issues. She has pushed everyone before her around and got away with it. Maybe she'll leave me alone when she gets back? Who knows.

She's allowed to babysit children? blink.gif
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-04-01 15:15:00
CanadaThe Annoying Co-Worker Thread
QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Apr 1 2009, 12:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The only person I have an issue with, and it goes beyond an annoyance, is on vacation this week. Positive thoughts... happy place... we are all there this week. It really does make a difference when that one person who puts everyone else through hell is gone. Things just feel better this week.


But when she is here, she can be super mean... with great and amazing comebacks like: "You're not in Canada anymore sweetheart!" and my personal favorite: "Thats how its done here in America! If you don't like it LEAVE!" all she has on me is the fact that I am young and from Canada and she picks at me for that constantly.

Yup. She's just so special. smile.gif

That's completely uncalled for. It's obvious she has issues and is using you as a whipping post. I'd definitely complain. If she's your manager, report her to someone above her. Someone somewhere will listen, if for no other reason, this woman has probably rubbed others the wrong way too.
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-04-01 14:55:00
CanadaThe Annoying Co-Worker Thread
I've got one of these:

I was doing some seasonal work at Future Shop around the holidays. I was assigned to "shadow" someone else in IPG (the computer dept) which meant I had to follow him and listen to everything he said. That wouldn't have been too bad if the guy hadn't been such an egotistical twit and an all-around know-it-all.

I knew I didn't know as much about Future Shop as he did. That was a given. However, I've been around computers since I was a little (my first computer was an AppleII in 1984), so I know a thing or two about computers.

Anyway... we were walking around, checking the desktops and laptops, when he (I'll refer to him as "Jim") spoke up. Here's how the conversation went:

Jim: The monitors keep going into standby and it's really annoying.
Me: Why don't we just change the power settings and turn standby off?
Jim: No, that's just a band-aid solution.
Me: How so?
Jim: It's all due to faulty motherboards.
Me: All of them?
Jim: Yeah. There's nothing we can do about it.
Me: So... if they all have a faulty motherboard and there's no way to change the settings, why are we selling them?

He didn't have an answer for that and told me to go check the video cards.


DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-04-01 13:51:00
CanadaChildren
This may sound odd, considering my normal "anti-child" stance, but my wife and I sometimes wonder if we'll regret not having kids. The window of opportunity is slowly closing as my wife is 34. I realize she's not old (beyond preferred birth age) and conception is certainly possible at 34 and even older, but the later you have kids, the greater the likelihood of complications. The thought of having a disabled child is quite frightening to us. I'm sorry if that sounds cruel to anyone here, but that's how we feel about it.

I also don't think we're financially prepared for kids. Money is tight right now and we'd rather not go into debt. Furthermore, we have a two-bedroom apartment and you really need something a little larger for children. Affording a house or townhouse is difficult, especially in an overly expensive city like Vancouver. Lets not even bring up university tuition.

Oddly enough, my wife gets angry at me whenever I bring up money as a reason. I'll sometimes say our finances don't make children a viable option. I don't see what's wrong with that if it's true.

Then there's the issue of responsibility. We both know kids are a HUGE responsibility and one we may not be ready to handle. Being a parent doesn't stop when your kid turns 18. More often than not, the kid will need help (in some capacity; usually monetary) well into their 20s and perhaps even early 30s. Sure, they should be a fully self-sufficient adult by then, but if they needed help, I'd want to give it.

And finally... neither my wife nor I feel we're really very mature. I don't mean we're necessarily immature, but we can't imagine ourselves as parents. Parents are, well, our parents. They act like parents. I don't feel it's fair to bring kids into this world unless you're ready for them. After all, the kid didn't ask to be born. You did that, so it's your responsibility to take care of them. If you can't or won't, don't have kids.

Given the evidence presented, it doesn't make sense for us to have kids. However... we sometimes stop and wonder: "Will we regret not having kids decades from now?"

So to the parents here: what do you think?

I'm sure there are times you've stopped and wondered why you had kids and if it was a good choice. I'm also sure you've felt like throwing your kid out the window at times, too. But I also know most parents feel kids are the best thing to ever happen to them and they wouldn't wish their kids gone. It's a very conflicting message and someone who is not, and has never been, a parent has difficulty understanding. That's why I'm looking for some clarity on the subject. B-)
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2010-09-17 15:43:00
CanadaIn this thread we post pictures of Llamas.
Cue cheesy 1970s porn music...


DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-02-10 20:16:00
CanadaAOS'rs...
Hmm... I read "AOS" as "SOS" and thought that was a little unusual... unsure.gif
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-07-26 20:20:00
Canadato become an american citizen or not
QUOTE (thetreble @ Aug 14 2009, 11:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Deadpool- Not a good idea.

If you go back and read the Nexus thread, you will see that when I went to my Nexus interview I was highly interrogated about my trips to Cuba prior to even meeting my husband. These trips were in 2004 and 2005, and even though it was a long time ago and I was perfectly legal in entering Cuba as a Canadian citizen, the BP Officer made it VERY clear that as a PR of the USA it is against the law for me to enter Cuba at any time and if I do so, I will be fully prosecuted to the extent of the law.

He was a jerk about it, but he was PRETTY darn clear.

Well, I have no intention of visiting Cuba. Even if I wanted to, it's pretty clear that doing so would become a huge problem. It's certainly not worth the risk.

QUOTE (Marilyn. @ Aug 14 2009, 11:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I could be a loyal US citizen living in Canada just like I can be a loyal Canadian citizen living in the US.. loyalty is not about where you live...

I absolutely agree. good.gif
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-08-14 17:45:00
Canadato become an american citizen or not
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QUOTE (DeadPoolX @ Aug 14 2009, 12:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Not to derail the conversation, but... if someone is both an American and a Canadian citizen, can they visit places like Cuba? I don't have an interest in doing so; however, as a natural-born American citizen, I am not allowed to go to Cuba. If I became a Canadian citizen as well, could I go or would I somehow get in trouble with the U.S. government? unsure.gif


The US government will recognize you as American only. They aren't going to recognize your Canadian citizenship at all. Based on that, I would assume that you still wouldn't be able to visit Cuba.

~ Catherine

Actually, I meant heading there from Canada or at least somewhere other than U.S. I could use my Canadian passport to exit Canada. Hell, I could probably use it from within the U.S. too.

Once again, I have no interest in visiting Cuba. But I think the entire scenario is an interesting one.
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-08-14 11:52:00
Canadato become an american citizen or not
Not to derail the conversation, but... if someone is both an American and a Canadian citizen, can they visit places like Cuba? I don't have an interest in doing so; however, as a natural-born American citizen, I am not allowed to go to Cuba. If I became a Canadian citizen as well, could I go or would I somehow get in trouble with the U.S. government? unsure.gif
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-08-14 11:26:00
Canadato become an american citizen or not
QUOTE (trailmix @ Aug 13 2009, 08:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (DeadPoolX @ Aug 13 2009, 08:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (trailmix @ Aug 12 2009, 09:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Naked_Smurf @ Aug 12 2009, 10:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm not trying to be antagonistic, but I find it a bit disturbing some of the reasons posed here for taking citizenship over remaining a permanent resident. I fully respect anyones decision and passion for their home nation, but why would you actively seek citizenship for a country for convenience? That seems quite disingenuous to me. Maybe I take the citizenship oath a bit too literally, but you are swearing to it when you take the oath.


That's the thing. Many people feel that they can't take that oath in good faith. As an American I can see why you would find it a bit disturbing - however, if you want to participate and vote and you don't want the hassle of being a permanent resident - then what do you do?

I think Canada's oath is a bit more realistic:

I swear (or affirm) that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, Queen of Canada, Her Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully observe the laws of Canada and fulfil my duties as a Canadian citizen.

Why does the United States feel that you have to renounce your allegiance to your homeland?

Having immigrated to Canada from the U.S., it's the Canadian oath of citizenship that bothers me. I don't -- and never will -- swear allegiance to any monarch, regardless of who he or she is. The idea of actually doing so makes me nauseated.

However... it'd be nice to bypass Canadian customs easily and never have to deal with the Canadian government (at least so far as immigration is concerned). I'd also like to vote.

So for me, becoming a Canadian citizen would be for convenience and nothing else. I know I'll be lying about swearing any sort of allegiance to monarchy. That's fine as well, since I am an American and will always be such. The only reason I even moved to Canada was for my wife.


Same story, different country! I respect your right to cross your fingers at the oath ceremony!

Same here. I don't have a problem with anyone becoming a citizen out of convenience. tongue.gif
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-08-13 10:04:00
Canadato become an american citizen or not
QUOTE (trailmix @ Aug 12 2009, 09:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Naked_Smurf @ Aug 12 2009, 10:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm not trying to be antagonistic, but I find it a bit disturbing some of the reasons posed here for taking citizenship over remaining a permanent resident. I fully respect anyones decision and passion for their home nation, but why would you actively seek citizenship for a country for convenience? That seems quite disingenuous to me. Maybe I take the citizenship oath a bit too literally, but you are swearing to it when you take the oath.


That's the thing. Many people feel that they can't take that oath in good faith. As an American I can see why you would find it a bit disturbing - however, if you want to participate and vote and you don't want the hassle of being a permanent resident - then what do you do?

I think Canada's oath is a bit more realistic:

I swear (or affirm) that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, Queen of Canada, Her Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully observe the laws of Canada and fulfil my duties as a Canadian citizen.

Why does the United States feel that you have to renounce your allegiance to your homeland?

Having immigrated to Canada from the U.S., it's the Canadian oath of citizenship that bothers me. I don't -- and never will -- swear allegiance to any monarch, regardless of who he or she is. The idea of actually doing so makes me nauseated.

However... it'd be nice to bypass Canadian customs easily and never have to deal with the Canadian government (at least so far as immigration is concerned). I'd also like to vote.

So for me, becoming a Canadian citizen would be for convenience and nothing else. I know I'll be lying about swearing any sort of allegiance to monarchy. That's fine as well, since I am an American and will always be such. The only reason I even moved to Canada was for my wife.

Edited by DeadPoolX, 13 August 2009 - 09:53 AM.

DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-08-13 09:53:00
CanadaWeather & Road Report
QUOTE (*Len* @ Jan 16 2009, 09:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It's foggy in Seattle. Can't see much. WAIT, where's my hand??????? crying.gif

I can understand that. There's been a thick coat of fog in Vancouver for the entire week. I've never seen this much fog (plus it's much colder than I'm used to). I'm accustomed to winters around 55F (13C) with a very slight risk of the temperature dropping to as much as 35F (2C).

The last time Houston had snow was Christmas Eve in 2004. For the past couple of weeks, there's been snow everywhere (which I've been told is unusual for Vancouver) and it's been a nightmare. I hate snow! mad.gif
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2009-01-16 12:44:00
CanadaCanadian/U.S words & pronounciations
QUOTE (Reba @ Feb 27 2008, 06:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have even over the years discovered that some words in American English are almost completely opposite of what the definition is in other English speaking countries and this has sparked any number of internet flame wars until I got out my trusty dictionaries (I have one of each, Canadian, American and British) to settle the disagreements. wink.gif

You're absolutely right about that.

I remember hearing that some words, such as "momentarily" are used differently in the U.S. and the UK.

For instance, in the UK, someone might say "the light came on momentarily" because in British English, momentarily means "for a short time." In the U.S., someone might say "the train will arrive momentarily" because in American English, momentarily means "in a short time."

Another example would be the phrase "on the table" or "table the motion." In American English, this means the discussion is getting postponed until a later date (it has been "tabled") and therefore, not currently up for debate. In British English, however, the phrases of "table the motion" or "on the table" would mean a topic that is currently being discussed or one in which you wish to bring up for debate.

These very small -- but noticeable -- differences can lead to some interesting scenarios. Why these same words and phrases are used differently is beyond me, but they are and unless you realize this ahead of time, you may end up misunderstanding someone.
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2008-02-27 13:31:00
CanadaCanadian/U.S words & pronounciations
QUOTE (Reba @ Feb 26 2008, 06:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Emancipation @ Feb 25 2008, 04:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I called a garbage disposal a garberator the other day and everyone burst out laughing..

it IS a word right? blink.gif



Garburator was actually the Canadian brand name for garbage disposals and just became the name for the item itself, like Kleenex is for facial tissue. I guess they didn't sell in the US.

That makes sense. Like how any polystyrene product (cheap coffee cups, for instance) are referred to as "Styrofoam." In reality, that's a trademarked name for "polystyrene thermal insulation" manufactured by the Dow Chemical Company.
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2008-02-26 11:06:00
CanadaCanadian/U.S words & pronounciations
The "zed" thing still cracks me up.

When I hear "zed" I think of the boss in Men in Black, whose codename by the way, probably didn't ring a bell with American audiences. In MIB, every agent's codename was a letter (Tommy Lee Jones was "Agent K" for instance) but then we ran across the guy in-charge and his codename was "zed." Most Americans I've run into just thought he had a codename that sounded different because he was the boss. It most likely didn't occur to them (or they just didn't know) that "zed" is how most of the English-speaking world refers to what we in the U.S. call "zee."
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2008-02-26 01:40:00
CanadaCanadian/U.S words & pronounciations
QUOTE (~Laura and Nick~ @ Feb 25 2008, 03:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was also made fun of for using the word "Expiry date"
They use expiration date...I've always used Expiry. blink.gif

That's another one that I've found really odd. Why "expiry?" Something expires and therefore, has an expiration. The date of said act would be the "expiration date." smile.gif
DeadPoolXMaleCanada2008-02-25 16:59:00