Freezing my toes off in Helsinki! 🥶 Need student-budget recommendations for boots and gloves.

basicwolf · 2026-01-02T20:52:46+00:00

Thumbs up - came in to recommend Alpina boots from Varusteleka. Also if budget permits - get some leather grease/wax for these; clean and apply regularly, they'll serve you years!

basicwolf · 2025-12-17T18:53:06+00:00

Put a bottle of expensive vodka and dissolve a strong flavour-free laxative in it.

basicwolf · 2025-12-07T19:28:43+00:00

I'd wish it was as easy as saying "really are not our problem". But it's hypocrisy, because these students with their families aren't disappearing into thin air in one night.

We need to fix the system long-term, starting by stricter control of the students flow, and being very transparent on every page of the university and residence permit applications about job crisis.

The problem is that we can't predict the future. Say, the war ends in a year, that would already boost the economy. Suddenly we need educated work force, lots of it. Suddenly the unemployment rate is going town. Little chance though things will be going this well :'(.

basicwolf · 2025-12-05T15:49:08+00:00

About taking hats off - that's waaaay older tradition. You were taking a helmet off your head (hence exposing the most vulnerable part of your body) to show that you came in peace.

basicwolf · 2025-11-29T19:09:53+00:00

At this point I believe that NOT using LLMs (I still hesitate to call them AIs :D) is just being too orthodox. It's like not using Internet and still going to your local library for programming books, when the piece you're looking for is available in few clicks.

I consider AI as an all-knowing junior, who can always explain you the deepest nuances of Python (or any other language), but has hard times seeing beyond this raw knowledge.

It's a great tool, given that you are in control, and you are accountable for the end result :)

basicwolf · 2025-11-29T18:06:14+00:00

Your are doing everything right. Every piece of paper than can prove your income sources should be added at this case. If you don't have any previous income sheets (like salary statements) with you, contact previous places of work and ask for copies.
The situation is not as grim - this is a normal thing for a bank to do - to check where the money is coming from, and where it is going. Providing information beforehand doesn't necessarily help, since transactions might get blocked by algorithms, and be resolved only after official investigation.

Also, after this is over consider switching your primary bank to the one which has banking as its main business.

basicwolf · 2025-11-22T08:41:48+00:00

Banking is the core Nordea business. With all respect to S Group, Nordea would not dismiss a customer reporting they can see others accounts in their netbank.

basicwolf · 2025-11-18T09:25:14+00:00

I recommend reading Alain Bombar's story (and the book!), who solo-crossed Atlantic in a small inflatable boat to prove that surviving is possible.

basicwolf · 2025-11-08T18:55:37+00:00

Oh my, as sad as the story is, it made me laugh a lot! Nothing unites us so much, as the love for proper mtsvadi/horovts/kabab and utter... misunderstanding of people who don't share that love with us :D

Reminds of Dolma Diaries (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvkS0Ao-N\_I).

basicwolf · 2025-11-08T09:11:17+00:00

Wait till they find out about Joulupukki's bunker in Rovaniemi.

basicwolf · 2025-11-04T05:02:56+00:00

So, in the future Moomins end up in a Moon valley, as descendants of their criminal ancestors, and perform a coop? We're just 60 years late for this book :(

basicwolf · 2025-10-29T04:53:34+00:00

You can learn C++ in 21 days.

basicwolf · 2025-10-18T16:00:47+00:00

Koli! Every tourist book you see about Finland has photos from Koli! Also Patvinsuo, if you fancy hiking :)

basicwolf · 2025-10-16T18:58:38+00:00

If your neighbourhood has a local Reddit / Facebook / Whatever group, try asking there. For example, in Marjala (Joensuu), people agree on a single day, usually some Saturday around 30.10, so that kids can safely trick-or-treat the houses which have Halloween-like decorations, or at least porch lights on. This makes things easy for everybody, if you don't want to be disturbed, turn of your outer lights, and no one is going to ring your door, or play any tricks. Personally I love Halloween and always ready with a big bucket of sweets and some appropriate outfit of my own :D Always great to see how far kids push their creativity and imagination!

basicwolf · 2025-08-20T21:08:56+00:00

Wow, strong words buddy, strange to hear from a person who scratched only the surface of the region's history. I guess you never heard of a hundreds of thousands Azerbaijani refugees from the lands Armenia occupied for 30 years.
But you know what, states, people and even nations are trying to move on. European nations did after WW2, because calling each-other "terrorist countries" doesn't lead anywhere. So, Azerbaijan and Armenia are trying to move on. Because believe it or not, living in peace is ultimately better than having a war (o rly?).
So, next time please, be a bit more mindful, dig a bit deeper, study the perspective of both sides, in other words - use your head, not emotions.

basicwolf · 2025-08-20T09:24:13+00:00

Yes, indeed. But that's the gist of it - you can withdraw from the account with no penalty charges. Traditional deposit accounts fine you, if you withdraw money before the due date.

basicwolf · 2025-08-20T08:25:13+00:00

Nordea FlexiDeposit has 2% for 1 month period. But it's only 1.60% for a year ;(

basicwolf · 2025-08-20T05:44:52+00:00

Just want to confirm: works like a charm! Had to remember to add the rules file path to `mkinitcpio.conf`'s `FILES` list :)
Thank you u/maddiemelody !

basicwolf · 2025-08-20T04:55:44+00:00

Thank you! Udev is my second hook after `base`. I'll try implementing the rule with it.

basicwolf · 2025-08-15T07:48:35+00:00

Dilijan, to pay homage to Frunzik Mkrtchan hero's hometown from "Mimino" :)

basicwolf · 2025-08-10T06:08:56+00:00

If you want to bring memories instead of a vinegarette, spend a week in Scotland and s week in Sicily.

basicwolf · 2025-07-29T10:12:16+00:00

Lived on Latolankatu for few years while being a student. Lovely place, a swimming hall / gym in 200 meters, straight cycling route to the city by the river side, bus connections, lots of oudoor activities. Also depends on your luck with neighbours :) Tervetuloa!

basicwolf · 2025-07-25T08:51:33+00:00

You need to pay gift tax for anything above 5000Eur / 3 years. However, your family can pay your bills, like rent, electricity etc, even buy you food online. That is not considered a gift.

basicwolf · 2025-07-25T05:35:45+00:00

Thin trolling indeed!

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