Things to know

[amorak]

Originally Posted by GreenLantern

Geography is more than just maps and cords. Some of the sub fields that many people do not realize are under the broad umbrella of Geography include:

Climatology: the study of climate, weather conditions averaged over a period of time.

Biogeography: the study of the distribution of biodiversity over space and time. It aims to reveal where organisms live, and at what abundance.

Glaciology: the study of glaciers, or more specifically ice and all natural processes involved.

Geomorphology: the scientific study of landforms and the processes that shape them.

Hydrology: is the study of the movement, distribution, and quality of water throughout Earth

Oceanography: the study of the oceans, including a broad range of topics from micro organisms to current patterns and temperatures. ***I don't think enough people realize how interesting oceanography can be and the effect something as simple as a shift in current speed or direction can have on the entire world.

Palaogeography: the study of what was considered Geography in past times. A historic look at landscapes, how they formed and how they were studied/documented.

Pedology: the study of soils in their natural environment. Has no affiliation with pedobear.



This is just the physical side of it as well, there is also the human side to Geography which includes all of the Environmental talks you have seen increase in popularity over the past few decades. So the next time you meet a Hydrologist, tell him how much you love Geography. Or the next time you meet a Geographer, talk about more than your favourite GPS software. It will be a pleasant surprise for him/her, and will give you some interesting conversation at the very least.

A lot of my definitions I took from the Wikipedia page, you should give it a visit.. it is such a broad range of science that I can't cover it in one post.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geography

I have a friend with a Geography degree. We joke that it sounds pretty close to "Geology" but without any of the money.

[username]

From good ol' Warren Buffet...

- If you can't see yourself owning something for more than 10 years, don't own it for more than 10 minutes.

- Buy when there's blood in the streets.

- It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you'll do things differently.

- It's better to hang out with people better than you. Pick out associates whose behavior is better than yours and you'll drift in that direction.

- Rule No.1: Never lose money. Rule No.2: Never forget rule No.1.

[CGYTransplant]

Originally Posted by Rathji

I before E except after C, except in pretty much every word you ever type while using spell check.

You got the first half of the rule....

I before E, except after C....or when sounded as "A", like in "neighbour" and "weigh".

My additions:

White Speed Limit Signs= Law.
Orange Speed Limit Signs (for construction)= Law.
Yellow Speed Limit Signs (usually found on exit ramps)= Suggestion.

Know how to change a flat tire, jump a dead battery and replace the oil in your car.

Know the difference between "Your" & "You're", and "There", "They're" & "Their".

Value your reputation and the trust that others have put in you. Both are very easy to lose, and VERY difficult to regain.

[habernac]

listen to the doctor when he tells you not to lift anything heavy for quite awhile after you've had a vasectomy.

[Reaper]

Originally Posted by GreatWhiteEbola

Never put your finger where you wouldn't put your d!ck.

I wouldn't put my d!ck on my keyboard and mouse at work. Does that mean I can't work?

[mykalberta]

How to cook brocolli.

Small fying pan, slice up ends and put just enough water to barely cover, turn burner on high, when water starts to boil put in buds and turn off burner and in 5 minutes remove from heat - keeping lid on at all time.

Its very tasty. Thank you Alton Brown from food network for tip.

[HalifaxDrunk]

You can remove "heat stains" on a wood room table by placing a white cotton T-shirt on it, then iron them out with a steam iron.

Stuff a miniature marshmallow in the bottom of a sugar cone to prevent it from dripping.

[Cowperson]

An 84 year-old guy once told me "You can never make a mistake selling for a profit." Generally, very true.

Say "Thank you" as often as you can. It rarely boomerangs on you.

What you invest (exercise, the right food, smoking, cheeseburgers) in your body in your 20's, 30's and 40's is paid back in your 50's, 60's and 70's. Both the good and the bad. Time always passes. Always.

One of the more profound days in any young life is the day you realize your father is an ordinary man.

Are you really the person your dog thinks you are? It's a good guidepost. If you're not, you might want to do something about that.

Engage the adventures you've always wanted as you move through life, rather than waiting for another day or retirement. You never know how long you might live.

Cowperson

[Five-hole]

It's a waste of time to half-ass anything.

Nobody gets anywhere without hard work.

[FlamesKickAss]

Never buy used microwaves.

[surferguy]

Originally Posted by GreenLantern

Geography is more than just maps and cords. Some of the sub fields that many people do not realize are under the broad umbrella of Geography include:

Well done - I approve (this was my field of study for my degree)

[Bill Bumface]

Originally Posted by Cowperson

Engage the adventures you've always wanted as you move through life, rather than waiting for another day or retirement. You never know how long you might live.

After a perceived close call, this became a big one.

Live your life so you'd be satisfied if you died tomorrow, but still alright to carry on if you make it to the day after.

[DropIt]

-Never waste a hard on.

-If you can't spell 'Loser', then you're a 'Looser'.

[JustAnotherGuy]

Quote:
Originally Posted by SebC
Alt + F4

Originally Posted by Fugly

Sometimes it is wise to google a key-sequence before actually trying it.

[Fugly]

Originally Posted by DropIt

-Never waste a hard on.

-If you can't spell 'Loser', then you're a 'Looser'.

You're first point and the Mod Edit for your signature made me laugh. Hopefully they weren't related.

[Cheerio]

Always keep a map of some sort in your car, because no matter how good you think your sense of direction is, some time or another you will find yourself lost.

[Temporary_User]

This one I learned for CP a while back (can't remember who first posted it, sorry).

The Scanning Code of Practice:

A voluntary practice that most retailers in Canada participate in. It states that if the shelf price differs (I think only if shelf price is lower than) from the registers price, then you get that item for free (up to $10).

[Tyler]

Originally Posted by Cheerio

Always keep a map of some sort in your car, because no matter how good you think your sense of direction is, some time or another you will find yourself lost.

Dude, this is 2010. What the hell is a map?! I think I have that application on my iPhone somewhere.

[Blaster86]

Originally Posted by JustAnotherGuy

Quote:

Sometimes it is wise to google a key-sequence before actually trying it.

Fortune usually favors the bold!

[HPLovecraft]

Originally Posted by Tyler

Dude, this is 2010. What the hell is a map?! I think I have that application on my iPhone somewhere.

City folk!