OT: Off-Topic Thread Episode VII: No Loungin', Bae

[1989]

The neat thing about that video is that the Calgary Police actually were able to ticket the owner of the vehicle a whopping $113.

Exactly what was criminal about their inadequacy?
Yes, they backed into a vehicle - that's not a criminal matter, it's a matter of insurance.
The person in question was charged for unsafe backing of her vehicle which is clear but it's not like it was malicious.

Her insurance premiums will go up like crazy though.


I'm not defending poor driving, I am just saying there's nothing wrong with what the police charged her for.

 

[Unlimited Chequing]

http://metronews.ca/news/calgary/12...kers-recall-brush-with-calgarys-worst-driver/

 

[Pirate King Luffy]

found this when I searched Jay Bouwmeester.

 

[Unlimited Chequing]

Silly question, but is/was anyone here into Pokemon at all?

My nephew just turned 7 and he's picked up an interested in Pokemon since starting school this year. He was showing me his cards a few weeks ago and I was really pleased to see he was excited in trying to read the details of the characters to me, even going as far as sounding out big words for me. I'd like to use this enthusiasm and get him to read a bit more. Is there anything Pokemon related beyond the trading cards that I could get him that he might enjoy reading through, like a big book that tell facts and stories about characters he likes?

 

[Anglesmith]

Silly question, but is/was anyone here into Pokemon at all?

My nephew just turned 7 and he's picked up an interested in Pokemon since starting school this year. He was showing me his cards a few weeks ago and I was really pleased to see he was excited in trying to read the details of the characters to me, even going as far as sounding out big words for me. I'd like to use this enthusiasm and get him to read a bit more. Is there anything Pokemon related beyond the trading cards that I could get him that he might enjoy reading through, like a big book that tell facts and stories about characters he likes?

A brief search seems to indicate that the answer to your question is "yeah, tonnes."

Here's one place to start: http://www.scholastic.ca/titles/pokemon/

 

[Pirate King Luffy]

Silly question, but is/was anyone here into Pokemon at all?

My nephew just turned 7 and he's picked up an interested in Pokemon since starting school this year. He was showing me his cards a few weeks ago and I was really pleased to see he was excited in trying to read the details of the characters to me, even going as far as sounding out big words for me. I'd like to use this enthusiasm and get him to read a bit more. Is there anything Pokemon related beyond the trading cards that I could get him that he might enjoy reading through, like a big book that tell facts and stories about characters he likes?

I like the games that is about. When I was younger I was into the other stuff, there are books/walkthrough on the games that come out. He could read those I suppose,since he is only 7 he won't need to play the games because he would be too interested in the book. I haven't bought one of the in a very long time, but the price I remember it being was 20 doll hairs.

There is a Pokemon thread if you want to ask there. Or you could PM DBU

http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showthread.php?t=1780653

edit: Also what Angelsmith posted. Lol I remember scholastic back in the day.

 

[DCDM]

 

[Pirate King Luffy]

I have 52% in my current class that I am about to go into my exam tomorrow. I have achieved 31/60 for the weight. The exam is worth 40% lol. What would I need on the exam to achieve a 60 at least. This exam is all on excel too.

 

[Yung Rotini]

After finals battle me in the Pokemans

 

[DCDM]

I have 52% in my current class that I am about to go into my exam tomorrow. I have achieved 31/60 for the weight. The exam is worth 40% lol. What would I need on the exam to achieve a 60 at least. This exam is all on excel too.

You should know how to figure that out if the exam is on Excel

You will need 29/40 to get 60 in the class.

 

[Pirate King Luffy]

Alright. Figured it out. I need a 72 % on my final exam to at least get a 60. Need to aim for that and higher.

 

[DCDM]

After finals battle me in the Pokemans

okay

 

[Unlimited Chequing]

I like the games that is about. When I was younger I was into the other stuff, there are books/walkthrough on the games that come out. He could read those I suppose,since he is only 7 he won't need to play the games because he would be too interested in the book. I haven't bought one of the in a very long time, but the price I remember it being was 20 doll hairs.

There is a Pokemon thread if you want to ask there. Or you could PM DBU

http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showthread.php?t=1780653

edit: Also what Angelsmith posted. Lol I remember scholastic back in the day.

Yeah, I was searching and came across the Pokemon Essential Handbook and was along the lines of what I had in mind.

I'll grab him a couple of those Scholastic books too in case he's interested in stuff with fewer pictures.

 

[Yung Rotini]

okay

battle me lets go

 

[Unlimited Chequing]

After finals battle me in the Pokemans

I can't stop laughing at your avatar. Ariana looks like he's terrified of pie charts

 

[DCDM]

battle me lets go

Nope

Friday

Virtually this morning until tomorrow evening is strictly studying time*

*plus the time I'm spending on HF

 

[Unlimited Chequing]

virtually this morning until tomorrow evening is strictly convincing myself it's studying time*

*plus the time i'm spending on hf

ftfy

 

[Pirate King Luffy]

You should know how to figure that out if the exam is on Excel

You will need 29/40 to get 60 in the class.

I need to know a handful of functions on excel, i know most but some are kind of difficult to remember what they do.

Need to know a payoff table and other crap along with it, has a lot of probability.

 

[Kanye]

>works in trades
>only 1 exam a year for 4 years
>very easy
>make 60-100k a year

Baffles me in a thriving province like Alberta people still go the University route.

I understand we have a need for everyone. Hell I got hired on a new site with an Engineer starting as a green hire because he couldn't find any work.

 

[Pirate King Luffy]

>works in trades
>only 1 exam a year for 4 years
>very easy
>make 60-100k a year

Baffles me in a thriving province like Alberta people still go the University route.

I understand we have a need for everyone. Hell I got hired on a new site with an Engineer starting as a green hire because he couldn't find any work.

I was going to do the heavy equipment technician program but chose Accounting because I changed my mind about leaving town for it.

I am also not in University.

 

[InfinityIggy]

>works in trades
>only 1 exam a year for 4 years
>very easy
>make 60-100k a year

Baffles me in a thriving province like Alberta people still go the University route.

I understand we have a need for everyone. Hell I got hired on a new site with an Engineer starting as a green hire because he couldn't find any work.

But I like sitting in my comfy chair at my desk.

 

[Lunatik]

>works in trades
>only 1 exam a year for 4 years
>very easy
>make 60-100k a year

Baffles me in a thriving province like Alberta people still go the University route.

I understand we have a need for everyone. Hell I got hired on a new site with an Engineer starting as a green hire because he couldn't find any work.

for me

drop out of school
bum around
work crappy jobs
finally gets decent job
fall into management position because I'm the only person that understands hard work
profit?

 

[DCDM]

>works in trades
>only 1 exam a year for 4 years
>very easy
>make 60-100k a year

Baffles me in a thriving province like Alberta people still go the University route.

I understand we have a need for everyone. Hell I got hired on a new site with an Engineer starting as a green hire because he couldn't find any work.

I like computers. Well, that's why I was in IT. Now I'm in business because I suck at IT. And I just have no desire to work a trade, nothing against it, I just know it's not for me, lol

for me

drop out of school
bum around
work crappy jobs
finally gets decent job
fall into management position because I'm the only person that understands hard work
profit?

Bummed around for 3 years and hated my life by the end of it! That's why I decided to go to school.

 

[Yung Rotini]

Nope

Friday

Virtually this morning until tomorrow evening is strictly studying time*

*plus the time I'm spending on HF

I'm having a mario party session with my friendos Friday though.

 

[DCDM]

I'm having a mario party session with my friendos Friday though.

Can't get on that gaming grind now bae If I do it's just a slippery slope. Gotta stay sharp.

Maybe not even Friday. Maybe Thursday night.