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macrocephalic commented on First Time Going to Court for Red Light Offence, Any Advice?
You won't necessarily get an increased fine. A few years ago I got a red light offense in Vic (I'm from Qld). At the time I thought there...
23/10/2018 - 11:55
macrocephalic replied to  ilikeit on Cadisen C1032 Watch, Seiko Auto, Stainless Steel Case and Bracelet, Sapphire AU $52.15 Delivered (US $36.59) @ GearBest + More
There doesn't seem to be a clear consensus. Either way, we're not talking about $5k watches here, we're talking $100 watches that I cycle...
22/10/2018 - 23:18
macrocephalic replied to  limucat on Cadisen C1032 Watch, Seiko Auto, Stainless Steel Case and Bracelet, Sapphire AU $52.15 Delivered (US $36.59) @ GearBest + More
Personally, I just wind all my watches when I put my watch on in the morning. If they go flat then setting the time is trivial.
22/10/2018 - 18:17
macrocephalic replied to  WatchNerd on Xinew Quartz Watch ~AU $5.64 (US $3.95) Shipped @ AliExpress
If it's just a spring pin then a steak knife works well - as the pins sits between the serrations. Steak knives are normally fairly blunt,...
22/10/2018 - 18:16
macrocephalic replied to  Blitzfx on Smart Value Drinking Straws 200pk $0.75 @ Big W
When was the last time that happened? I've never been stopped. Iif I'm in a hurry I get a 600ml coke from the vending machine - because...
22/10/2018 - 16:00
macrocephalic replied to  Entropy Sky on Smart Value Drinking Straws 200pk $0.75 @ Big W
Petrol is generally more of a necessity than plastic drinking straws (exceptions exist).
22/10/2018 - 15:57
macrocephalic replied to  Wilburre on Smart Value Drinking Straws 200pk $0.75 @ Big W
But if you buy them then they will buy more, so the manufacturer will make more.
22/10/2018 - 15:56
macrocephalic replied to  el_cheapo on Smart Value Drinking Straws 200pk $0.75 @ Big W
Paper ones, if not waxed heavily, will act as a catalyst for the [de]carbonation of soft drinks. As you suck it through the straw it's like...
22/10/2018 - 15:54
macrocephalic commented on What Have You Actively Noise Cancelled?
ITS: people who don't understand how active noise cancelling headphones work.
22/10/2018 - 12:00
macrocephalic replied to  Scrooge McDuck on What Have You Actively Noise Cancelled?
Why do you think so many parents give their kids Phenergan?
22/10/2018 - 11:58
macrocephalic replied to  chumlee on Taxi Drivers Launch $500 Million Class Action Court Case against Uber
Then how do meat drivers currently navigate them?
22/10/2018 - 11:54
macrocephalic replied to  zeggie on Taxi Drivers Launch $500 Million Class Action Court Case against Uber
Yes. I don't like Uber as a company, and I think some thought needs to be put into how to make sure the drivers receive a fair wage, but...
22/10/2018 - 11:53
macrocephalic replied to  sharkyoz on Taxi Drivers Launch $500 Million Class Action Court Case against Uber
I always remember an exchange I had with a taxi driver about 15 years ago. I was walking home, right next to the main bus stop at UQ when a...
22/10/2018 - 11:51
macrocephalic replied to  HighAndDry on Do You Ever Get Jealous of Those with Money?
A good friend of mine is like that. He's single, has been an engineer for 30 years, and lives cheaply. He casually mentioned to me a while...
19/10/2018 - 17:03
macrocephalic replied to  mbck on Do You Ever Get Jealous of Those with Money?
And this is why most lottery winners end up broke and unhappy. Having money does make you happier, up to the point where you're in the...
19/10/2018 - 16:59
macrocephalic replied to  stickymoo on Panasonic Lumix G6 Mirrorless Camera $209 + Delivery (Free C&C) @ Camerapro
But no one in their right mind would choose older technology over newer. There's a reason why professional photographers spend (tens of)...
19/10/2018 - 15:37
macrocephalic replied to  PictureMeBroken on Panasonic Lumix G6 Mirrorless Camera $209 + Delivery (Free C&C) @ Camerapro
Yes, some people can take great photos with old cameras, but that doesn't mean that age means nothing. Taking technically good photographs...
19/10/2018 - 15:34
macrocephalic replied to  PictureMeBroken on Panasonic Lumix G6 Mirrorless Camera $209 + Delivery (Free C&C) @ Camerapro
> "Age" does not means anything in the world of cameras. What a useless statement. I guess it doesn't mean anything for computers, or cars,...
19/10/2018 - 14:28
macrocephalic replied to  NeedWifeForVeryCheap on 6 Citizen Eco-Drive Divers Starting at $199.00 Shipped @ Starbuy (e.g. Citizen Eco-Drive Promaster BN0190-82E $219.00)
You obviously don't know much about them then. Those Cadisen watches use either a Seiko movement (from the Seiko 5 series) or a Miyota...
19/10/2018 - 13:20
macrocephalic replied to  terrys on Cadisen C1032 Watch, Seiko Auto, Stainless Steel Case and Bracelet, Sapphire AU $52.15 Delivered (US $36.59) @ GearBest + More
As long as you don't keep them in a sealed box I think they will keep ticking along. Just leave them on a shelf when you're not using them.
19/10/2018 - 12:47
macrocephalic commented on Panasonic Lumix G6 Mirrorless Camera $209 + Delivery (Free C&C) @ Camerapro
It's a 5 year old MFT camera. It's cheap, but for a reason. The clarity seems to turn to a hot mess once you get above ISO1600, so good...
19/10/2018 - 12:41
macrocephalic replied to  idonotknowwhy on 6 Citizen Eco-Drive Divers Starting at $199.00 Shipped @ Starbuy (e.g. Citizen Eco-Drive Promaster BN0190-82E $219.00)
There's a place for both. Automatics are interesting, ecodrives are accurate and reliable. I do wonder why they continue to use mineral...
18/10/2018 - 23:18
macrocephalic replied to  Fincky on Emergency Call out Fee as Real Estate Agent Couldn't Arrange for a Sparky on Time
Given that, technically, you have to be a qualified electrician to take the GPO off the wall, it's pretty hard to inspect it yourself.
18/10/2018 - 16:17
macrocephalic replied to  try2bhelpful on Emergency Call out Fee as Real Estate Agent Couldn't Arrange for a Sparky on Time
But that makes it easier, you can use the shoddy wiring to pull through the new wiring (assuming it's routed correctly).
18/10/2018 - 16:16
macrocephalic replied to  knick007 on Emergency Call out Fee as Real Estate Agent Couldn't Arrange for a Sparky on Time
They'll quote for $6900. No point in price anchoring.
18/10/2018 - 16:13
macrocephalic replied to  HighAndDry on Emergency Call out Fee as Real Estate Agent Couldn't Arrange for a Sparky on Time
Not sure about other states, but in Queensland I believe having no power falls under an emergency, and the landlord is expected to rectify...
18/10/2018 - 16:11
macrocephalic replied to  HighAndDry on Cadisen C1032 Watch, Seiko Auto, Stainless Steel Case and Bracelet, Sapphire AU $52.15 Delivered (US $36.59) @ GearBest + More
Ecodrives are their own movement, they're quartz with a solar panel face, and a rechargeable battery.
18/10/2018 - 12:15
macrocephalic replied to  HighAndDry on Cadisen C1032 Watch, Seiko Auto, Stainless Steel Case and Bracelet, Sapphire AU $52.15 Delivered (US $36.59) @ GearBest + More
Ecodrives start at about $100, but you won't get a sapphire crystal for less than abtou $200. You can get the Q&Q watches for about $30;...
18/10/2018 - 11:21
macrocephalic commented on Cadisen C1032 Watch, Seiko Auto, Stainless Steel Case and Bracelet, Sapphire AU $52.15 Delivered (US $36.59) @ GearBest + More
Any idea what movement the C1030 has? I like the look, but $50 for mineral glass and a Chinese movement isn't much of a bargain.
18/10/2018 - 10:48