The totally off-topic thread

[anat0l]

Earplugs / grommets.

Earplugs minimise noise a lot - they won't block them out, though. Given it is loud enough (e.g. shouting) or you recognise it, you'll still "hear" things (but a lot less than without them, of course).

Adding layers, e.g. good ear muffs, will further minimise the effect.

Of course most people's antidote for listening to noise they don't like, is to put on noise cancelling headphones and play noises that they do like.

 

[Flashback]

Earplugs minimise noise a lot - they won't block them out, though. Given it is loud enough (e.g. shouting) or you recognise it, you'll still "hear" things (but a lot less than without them, of course).

Adding layers, e.g. good ear muffs, will further minimise the effect.

Of course most people's antidote for listening to noise they don't like, is to put on noise cancelling headphones and play noises that they do like.

Silicone ear plugs will work better than the rubbish foamy types.

 

[penegal]

Had my performance review on the phone the other day.

I am now quite confident that my boss has no idea what I do

 

[TomVexille]

Had my performance review on the phone the other day.

I am now quite confident that my boss has no idea what I do

Does anyone know what you do?

 

[RAM]

Not that any AFF would have let this happen to them but a friend of a friend...


The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has agreed to refund $2.2 million in unclaimed cash on expired travel money cards.

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission says the bank has agreed to change the cards after it raised concerns about them.
The changes will affect 45,000 customers.
Before the changes, funds left on the bank's travel money cards for 12 months after they expired could be forfeited to the CBA.
Now, those funds will not be forfeited. Instead, the CBA will hold them for three years and, if they remain unclaimed, treat them as protected unclaimed money which ASIC is responsible for.
"This will allow consumers to retrieve the money at any time in the future," ASIC said in a statement.
The CBA's cards are one of 13 travel card products from nine issuers that ASIC is reviewing.
In many cases, other card issuers charged fees which whittled away balances over time, the corporate regulator said.
"ASIC is reviewing the operation of other travel cards in the market, with a particular focus on identifying any unfair contract terms or deficient disclosures," deputy chairman Peter Kell said.
The growing travel card market is an alternative to paying high ATM and transaction fees overseas.

 

[TheEmu]

Noticed signage on coffee machine in Koru Club in MEL last visit:

View attachment 35897

Would I be out of line if I suggested this is clear evidence that those rocket scientists from over the ditch cannot actually count to 3?

Well they actually made it to 3 CE, they're just more economical with how they got there, that's all...

 

[Princess Fiona]

Gotta love getting the kiddies back to school.
I went to pick up mini-me yesterday to take her to a Dr's appointment. The primary school has a little booklet with duplicates underneath where you fill out time of early departure, reason etc.
The slip above the one I was writing said
"Johnny Doe Class 1D
Time: 11.25,
Reason : Jetlag "

 

[JohnK]

Of course most people's antidote for listening to noise they don't like, is to put on noise cancelling headphones and play noises that they do like.

My permanent quiet room was occupied by a visitor all day.

Temporary solution.

Samsung Galaxy S3 along with cheap old VA headphones and listen to Over the Horizon for 2m 35s whenever the noise around me gets too much. Very relaxing sound. I don't like to listen to music with headphones for too long.

 

[blackcat20]

Spotted a brand new car in my street today with its front bumper sitting in the road. Then I saw the note under the front wipers. Someone was in for a nasty shock....

 

[kelvedon]

Spotted a brand new car in my street today with its front bumper sitting in the road. Then I saw the note under the front wipers. Someone was in for a nasty shock....

I was behind a very clean Audi A5 at a set of lights a few months ago. Lights went green, Audi moves off and collides with car turning right from the opposite direction.
Doing the right thing for Audi man who had been collected by a red light jumper I stopped to give my details as a witness. My sympathy was compounded when he told me he was driving home from the dealer, having just picked it up, brand new and 21 km on the clock.

 

[blackcat20]

I was behind a very clean Audi A5 at a set of lights a few months ago. Lights went green, Audi moves off and collides with car turning right from the opposite direction.
Doing the right thing for Audi man who had been collected by a red light jumper I stopped to give my details as a witness. My sympathy was compounded when he told me he was driving home from the dealer, having just picked it up, brand new and 21 km on the clock.

Ouch, that has got to hurt!

Damaged car is still sitting there...I'm guessing they haven't seen it yet.

 

[markis10]

Lent my new 50K SUV to a housemate while I was in BKK for a few days, it was a month old. Landed in BNE to a ringing phone, apparently trees move at lightning ridge and one attacked the car while he was driving, writing off the car. At least he was OK, but it took four months for the insurance co to get the wreck and organise me a replacement, a car that was built on the Friday of a long weekend.....

 

[AustraliaPoochie]

Boeing 717 is a weird one to fly.
Walking on to aircraft, being able to see pilots notes..,
Not that much engine noise, but the hum is interesting.
No headphones were worn, noise cancelling or other.

 

[JohnM]

Spotted a brand new car in my street today with its front bumper sitting in the road. Then I saw the note under the front wipers. Someone was in for a nasty shock....

And the note probably said: "I bet the people who were watching thought I was leaving my name and phone number."

 

[blackcat20]

And the note probably said: "I bet the people who were watching thought I was leaving my name and phone number."

It started with 'I'm very sorry I hit your car'. I didn't try to read the rest.

 

[TomVexille]

Well they actually made it to 3 CE, they're just more economical with how they got there, that's all...

That must be why they're making money

 

[TomVexille]

Not that much engine noise, but the hum is interesting.
No headphones were worn, noise cancelling or other.

Try sitting at the back :shock:

 

[AustraliaPoochie]

Good one Tom.
Will do that one day.
They do block last 3 rows for members of the Aust Seatkickers Group though.

 

[TomVexille]

Good one Tom.
Will do that one day.
They do block last 3 rows for members of the Aust Seatkickers Group though.

I wish. I spent many a flight at in the last couple rows of MD-80's (in the last row the only view out the window is the engine) back in my AA non-rev days.

 

[Bundy Bear]

For those interested there is an eclipse of the moon on Wed night

http://home.mira.net/~reynella/skywatch/Total Lunar Eclipse October 8 2014.pdf

The partial lunar eclipse has started the full part in 10 minutes I will have to go for a walk.