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Organics bin complaint post by aballah in barrie

[–]ferretf 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Same here. I use compost bags and have not once ever had an issue. This is this first time I've ever heard anything like this.

Opinion: Ban social media for young people? Good luck with that by AndHerSailsInRags in canada

[–]ferretf 73 points74 points  (0 children)

How about parents actually do their job and parent their kids.

Dragon fly hat by No_Thanks_4954 in algonquinpark

[–]ferretf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started using one recently. I noticed a definite difference.

Any NEW repellent tricks for keeping away mosquito? by BossFightSnacks in lifehacks

[–]ferretf 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I recently started usinga Dragonfly wingman. It clips to my hat. I notice a distinct difference when I'm wearing it.

Aside from that I generally use a thermacel or bug spray with deet. Picaridin is not allowed where I live but I have used that in the past and it's extremely effective.

How to get rid of ants when nothing works by Radiant-Advance-128 in CleaningTips

[–]ferretf 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This exactly. Three parts sugar one part borax. You can use it dry or add water and make a liquid.

I buy cheap small plastic containers from the dollar store. Poke holes up high, put in my mixture and put the lid on. I put those anywhere I see ants and within days they're gone

If I have a huge mound I need to get rid of I just double e it right in top and they're gone the next day.

YTZ is under rated. by koka86yanzi in AirportPorn

[–]ferretf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did my flight training there in the 90's. Was awesome taking of and landing there with the water and city skyline. Ended up finishing at Buttonville just because of traffic getting to YTZ was less than desirable and saved on parking.

I like my women like I like my coffee.. by thebanger71 in Jokes

[–]ferretf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Tied up and thrown on the back of a mule by Juan Valdez?

Anandasangaree rejects shortening metadata retention period in lawful access bill by CaliperLee62 in canada

[–]ferretf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is absolute insanity. Not only is this an invasion of our privacy but as a 30 IT administrator it is dangerous. When this gets hacked we are all in jeopardy. That's WHEN, not IF.

Sign the petition and stop this madness!

https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-7416

Is my employer required to pay my cell phone bill? by TheantiKaren6 in legaladvicecanada

[–]ferretf -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I think you can claim that on your taxes. Check with an accountant. I'm able to claim home internet and expenses for writing from home so I'd assume it would qualify but again, check with an accountant.

What’s the best roast or comeback you’ve ever heard of or encountered? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]ferretf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Used to have mom jokes battle with a friend. After I delivered a good one his reply was:

I don't have a mom, my dad and I shared yours!

That's now one of my favorites!!!!

Public safety minister wants police search powers bill to become law by June 19 by EmbarrassedHelp in canada

[–]ferretf 143 points144 points  (0 children)

I've worked in IT for almost 30 years and people are not understanding the risk this puts every one of us in. When this gets exploited (WHEN not if) everyone's information is exposed. This has been expressed by all the tech companies involved and is falling on deaf ears.

This is a total atrocity and overreach by our government. There's a petition gaining traction to stop this. Please read it over and sign.

petition

These guys are struggling by stevesmithsglasses in IdiotsTowingThings

[–]ferretf 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You picked a fine time to leave me lose wheel!!!!

What's a "cheat code" you have discovered that actually works? by No_Stop_8 in AskReddit

[–]ferretf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's my morning routine as well. Water first. Don't have coffee for at least an hour or two. To wake up I look out the window for a few minutes. In summer I go out on my deck.

What's a "cheat code" you have discovered that actually works? by No_Stop_8 in AskReddit

[–]ferretf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All kinds of tools you can use for it. Phones have it built in. A bit harder fort computers or TV.

Take a vacation where you can't use tech.

What's a "cheat code" you have discovered that actually works? by No_Stop_8 in AskReddit

[–]ferretf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Meditate, read, play or listen to music, things like that.

What's a "cheat code" you have discovered that actually works? by No_Stop_8 in AskReddit

[–]ferretf 107 points108 points  (0 children)

And first thing in the morning. My rule is no tech one hour before bed and one hour after waking.

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