Things to know

[WindomURL]

Always donate to Haiti first!

[FlamingInfinity]

Don't Panic.

[WilsonFourTwo]

What are some helpful things to know throughout life?

- There is ALWAYS a polite way of doing things.
- 'Stuff' does not equal happiness.
- Expired apple juice can put you into the Emergency Room.
- The average person can be pretty dumb, and half of all people are below average. You need patience in life.

[FurnaceFace]

Know: ffvb will change your CP viewing experience by making it approximately 32987029387% better. It's a pleasure to have that Fire D. Sutter and other threads completely disappear from my topic list.

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/7023

[LChoy]

There was a similiar thread like this a while back ago, but the one piece of advice I took from it

You can use an old bounce sheet to clean out the lint filter after you're done using the dryer. Takes off the lint like a magnet. Handy tip

[GreenLantern]

If you ever hear the words "We don't need a condom, I'm on the pill.."




Run.

[Yeah_Baby]

Originally Posted by Lchoy

There was a similiar thread like this a while back ago, but the one piece of advice I took from it

You can use an old bounce sheet to clean out the lint filter after you're done using the dryer. Takes off the lint like a magnet. Handy tip

That is awesome.

[Komskies]

Cereal is way the hell better testing if you use chocolate milk.

[Frank MetaMusil]

Originally Posted by Komskies

Cereal is way the hell better testing if you use chocolate milk.

Pepsi and Cap'n Crunch.....

[LChoy]

Fire making method #267 = Steel Wool + 9 volt battery

[Nage Waza]

In an accident, insist the cops come, no matter what.

Never say anything until your lawyer advises you.

If someone says they will pay you and want to keep insurance out, call insurance.

A dime in a screen door will keep it open.

Items like spray paint, tiger balm and a basic laser pointer are great DIY weapons.

Hot water and dish detergent will unclog any toilet.

Hydrate all day before you go on a bender.

There they're and their, learn them.

Proof read work emails, twice.

My friend had this advice: Consider yourself a corporation whose stock prices are updated daily. At the end of each day, consider what stocks you have increased or decreased. Did you eat garbage all day? -1 for health. Did you put in time at the library to work on that assignment? +1 for school. You should finish each day in the positive, overall.

[Flamesguy_SJ]

Arrive. Raise Hell. Leave.

DTA: Don't trust anyone.

To be the man, you have to beat the man. Woo!

Train, eat your vitamins, and say your prayers...brother!

[FurnaceFace]

Originally Posted by Nage Waza

Proof read work emails, twice.

...and if it's a really important email, say to a client or execs, either have someone you trust read it first or if you don't need to send it immediately go off and do something else for an hour and then come back and read it. Also don't put an address in the to: field until you want to send it to avoid accidents.

When replying to all, make sure you know who everyone on the reply list is. If there is an odd address, ask who the person is or assume they have a bigger sword than you and could cut you down in a heartbeat.

Oh, and another one I just thought of for those interviewing. The front reception person frequently gets asked or gives their opinion of the candidate. Be polite and treat them with respect. Don't think "it's just the receptionist", you'd be surprised the power they can wield.

[LChoy]

In the International Spy Museum in Washington, D.C., the Moscow Rules are:

1. Assume nothing.
2. Never go against your gut.
3. Everyone is potentially under opposition control.
4. Don't look back; you are never completely alone.
5. Go with the flow, blend in.
6. Vary your pattern and stay within your cover.
7. Lull them into a sense of complacency.
8. Don't harass the opposition.
9. Pick the time and place for action.
10. Keep your options open.

Others:

Murphy is right.
Never go against your gut; it is your operational antenna.
Any operation can be aborted. If it feels wrong, it is wrong.
Maintain a natural pace.
Build in opportunity, but use it sparingly.
Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee. (borrowed from Muhammad Ali, aka Cassius Clay.)
There is no limit to a human being's ability to rationalize the truth.
Technology will always let you down.
Keep your options open.
Once is an accident. Twice is coincidence. Three times is an enemy action. (taken from Ian Fleming's novel Goldfinger)

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

[Russic]

- I've never used a shaving gel that has worked better than hair conditioner

- Instead of soaking dishes with regular dish soap, try powdered dishwasher detergent.

- If you can, don't use Internet Explorer

- Teach your kids to wait for the whistle before going to their seat

[DownhillGoat]

Around FurnaceFace's line of interview tips:

Dress like you don't need the job.

[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

[Bring_Back_Shantz]

One of those life lessons everyone knows, but has to be reminded of once in a while.

Hot metal looks just like cold metal.

Also, no one ever got out of a ticket by telling a cop to go fata himself.

[Puppet Guy]

Never hire a clown named "Molesto" to perform at a kids' birthday party.

[Fugly]

Originally Posted by SebC

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