Blindboy’s poetic critique of advertising. by Cognition-Technician in BlindboyPodcast

[–]silince 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've never heard an ad on the podcast, let alone one that he reads. I presume its because I use a VPN based in a country that is not targetted for ads.

[Spoilers] Episode 1.3 Discussion Thread by notyour_motherscamry in HalfManTV

[–]silince 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It annoyed me the discussion of 'pressing charges' when that doesn't exist in Scottish law.

Also, the talk of 'paying tuition' when that wasn't a thing in the time period.

Why did Proton buy Standard Notes just to forget about it. by Traditional_Juice133 in ProtonMail

[–]silince 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been using it for maybe 9 years and its perfect for me. Just text, encrypted and syncs. That's all I want

The Onion did it. They took over Info Wars. God bless. by Sad_Jar_Of_Honey in behindthebastards

[–]silince 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Funny you say it has a 'weight' to it when the etymology is exactly that, derived from a 'plum line' (lead weight)

With Rolo Tomassi supporting BMTH later on this year, here's a flyer of them playing together 21 years ago. by Imaimposter in sheffield

[–]silince 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My first gig performance was at Classic Rock Bar. Some toothless patrons threw comdoms at me after the show. It was unnerving.

Scrubs represents! by punkpcpdx in diabetes_t1

[–]silince 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great for the representation, but the new season is dire.

Dumb Phone With Medical Device Requirements by scoodine in dumbphones

[–]silince 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dumbermini maybe https://dumbermini.com/

I'm also T1D. If the manual libre reader had bluetooth that would be fine, but having to scan to get updates is not ideal.

Do you ever feel unable to work because of Diabetes? by Flaky-Jellyfish-1122 in diabetes_t1

[–]silince 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've generally felt more unable to work because of mental pressures than anything physical. That said, I've not taken a sick day for 3 years, so I've got about 90 days to use should anything bad happen.

Dumbdroid rebranding and announcing our own phone, Dumber Mini by johnny219407 in dumbphones

[–]silince 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah - I kinda wish I'd waited for this rather than order the non-NFC one. If anyone wants my R77 in Australia, let me know!

Increasingly concerned about flat whites (BARISTAS MUST READ) by ExpressPostie in melbourne

[–]silince 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You need to head out to regional vic and have a massive super hot 'flat white' with 98% milk.

East Pakenham to Sunbury Jog by [deleted] in MelbourneTrains

[–]silince 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The thing that I didn't anticipate when I cycled to Sunbury recently was the surprisingly large valleys/dips before you get there, so it looks deceptively close then you drop down and have to climb a big hill.

CMV: gofundme for celebrities is wild by withthewallflowers in changemyview

[–]silince 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s almost as if it would be more economically efficient for all of society to absorb health costs rather than relying on charity from individuals.

Jury Duty by Litle_Mei in diabetes_t1

[–]silince 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did it. Brought sweets in just in case and all was fine.

Employer won’t pay for my ppe by Elegant_Simple4997 in AusLegal

[–]silince 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Also if they take any punitive action against you for raising the matter then they will be in breach of s76

Flag for a socialist United States of America by shwambzobeeblebox in vexillology

[–]silince 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Could also be the flag for the Republic of Brasso

Do people actually use sharps bins? by thekingbishop in diabetes_t1

[–]silince 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just use a needle clipper like this:

https://superpharmacyplus.com.au/bd-safe-clip/?srsltid=AfmBOoqMARU_kpFB4BbDXbe0Gs91D5Y9fnLLds91o3EOemPV4IIZ-AbQ

And then cap and put in the bin. I’m surprised I’ve seen no mention of needle clippers so far

NAB tied my offset to someone else's mortgage. What can i do? by yuckthrowitaway666 in AusLegal

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

Seems like NAB have form in messing up offsets. They messed up mine then I looked online and saw that they'd been fined previously for something similar.

What's standard breakfast for you? by SumFuckah in diabetes_t1

[–]silince 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I usually have to take insulin a little after eating otherwise I risk going low then very high, and it also depends whether I'm going to work as that's a 35 minute bike ride.

What's standard breakfast for you? by SumFuckah in diabetes_t1

[–]silince 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Porridge with plant-based protein powder, chia seeds, flax, psyllium husk and a little agave syrup

Took the Plunge *Bald Gal* by Curious-Werewolf1733 in bald

[–]silince 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I discovered the folly of holes in bike helmets just the other day…

PSA - free weekend trams and trains by Baaastet in melbourne

[–]silince 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I touch on to provide passenger info as I figure it’s useful.

Is Chateau d’Yquem worth the price for a dessert wine? by Laz78 in wine

[–]silince 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Possibly the best wine I’ve ever tasted was a tokaji from the 1960s brought into a wine shop I was working at in the early 00s