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nokia2003
post Jun 13 2010, 02:54 PM

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whoopps... i reckon that i better start adopting from now onwards:

citing: An uncommon tongue: the uses and resources of English, By Walter Nash

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the most recent (1989) edition of the oxford english dictionary cites two spelling, 'rain check' and 'rain cheque', and for the latter quotes a sentence from raymond chandler's the big sleep - without noting, however that chandler's usage is humorous and parodic, mocking the social pretensions of an affluent and snobbish family


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post Jun 13 2010, 02:56 PM

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QUOTE(admnovsk @ Jun 13 2010, 02:52 PM)
i live in clayton  tongue.gif

u dun need zone 2 tix to go to clayton. get off at huntingdale station and take a 5 minute bus journey to monash bus loop.
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yeah, used to be zone 2.

i didn't realise until my housemate told me recently.

but doesn't affect me too much actually, because i predominantly travel to chadstone (zone 2 ticket) and CBD (zone 1 ticket)
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post Jun 15 2010, 10:11 PM

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screw it!

mother FTW.

all the vending machines around the campus are sold out during the examination period! mad.gif mad.gif mad.gif
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post Jun 15 2010, 10:18 PM

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QUOTE(spacelion @ Jun 15 2010, 10:16 PM)
the only time i bought Boost was when I had this free coupon from Kelloggs. So technically it was free, I snitched it from my mate. And guess what?

I realised why they were giving free Boost away. Cos it tastes like something I can make at home.

At least with coffee you need proper equipment.
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somehow, i have a hunch that , this personal vendetta of yours is closely related to your job choice...

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post Jun 15 2010, 10:58 PM

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QUOTE(spacelion @ Jun 15 2010, 10:50 PM)
no

i can appreciate smoothies, but i can also make them. and the boost ones are expensive for what it is.
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well, they probably have to charge a premium since they typically hire, relatively decent and attractive peeps to work for them (hopefully no one gets too perasaan now)

that's my observation of course (and your experience may differ)
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post Jun 17 2010, 11:36 PM

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QUOTE(eyhc89 @ Jun 17 2010, 11:22 PM)
But they have your passport details, no?
Iphone can BBM also la, with whatsapp and a few other applications
3 and Voda compete? I thought 3 has bought over Voda for quite some time already?
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yeah. certainly not risking it, especially if you have the intention to study here again or migrate et cetera.

wanna preserve my credit ratings

QUOTE(eyhc89 @ Jun 17 2010, 11:22 PM)
But they have your passport details, no?
Iphone can BBM also la, with whatsapp and a few other applications
3 and Voda compete? I thought 3 has bought over Voda for quite some time already?
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yup. whatsapp works flawlessly between the blackberry devices and iPhones

QUOTE(eyhc89 @ Jun 17 2010, 11:22 PM)
But they have your passport details, no?
Iphone can BBM also la, with whatsapp and a few other applications
3 and Voda compete? I thought 3 has bought over Voda for quite some time already?
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it wasn't a take over. more like a merger (50:50). but there isn't anything concrete yet and may still take some time to actually show distinctive progress as superficially, they still appear like before.

more information here

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post Jun 18 2010, 01:09 AM

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QUOTE(eyhc89 @ Jun 17 2010, 11:46 PM)
As per nokia2003 statement below. Once you get your credit rating screwed, not only the carrier you were with will bar you from getting any contract from them, you will face the same thing in every carrier. I'm not sure what Veda is, but once, there was this customer who walked in and wanted to try his luck with getting a contract, but due to this Veda thing, he could not get anything more than a prepaid mobile phone service. I mean, if you're prepared to go back Malaysia for good, no 2nd thought of returning, then by all means.
I see. Well, it's quite apparent that 3 stores are having Voda  plans now (and Voda posters too). laugh.gif If that's distinctive enough. biggrin.gif
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not just cellular carriers. credit ratings are applicable to almost any finance-related scenarios.

imagine IF (the big IF) you wanna work here in the future, and you wanna obtain a loan (or perhaps better rates), and the result came back unfavourable.

what for? a mobile phone? like seriously?
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post Jun 18 2010, 01:13 AM

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QUOTE(y_owez @ Jun 18 2010, 12:03 AM)
oh yea doh.gif  keep forgetting they've merged.. haha..
sure 2 year contract with at least 79 cap one lo..

or would it be unlocked? canada will be getting unlocked version...
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can't remember the exact law.

but over in Australia, cellular carriers can lock their phones BUT must offer an option to unlock it at a nominal (extremely subjective) fee.

most carriers (except telstra @ AUD150 is a big slap on the face; unless you are a long time customer with their other products) will unlock it for you.

however if you are planning to get it outright and without a contract, just get it from the apple store; it comes unlocked fom the box and you get claim 1/11 GST out of it!


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post Jun 23 2010, 10:44 PM

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anyone taking a punt on the ballot tomorrow? laugh.gif laugh.gif laugh.gif

the odds from betfair.com are:

Gillard 1.07
Rudd 4


what a shame actually, i always thought rudd is cool.

but oh well, too many unpopular decisions i suppose.
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post Jul 10 2010, 08:20 PM

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QUOTE(hihihehe @ Jul 10 2010, 08:18 PM)
is there any chinese temple around melbourne cbd?
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in anticipation of sem 1 examination results?
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post Sep 23 2010, 06:57 PM

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since we at the topic of migration, i'm helping my housemate to post his question here (even though he is popping by the IMMI next week).

anyway my friend now possess a TR and also a student visa.

so he is wondering what to fill on his arrival card, when he flies in the next time.

1. (B) visitor or temporary entrant or © resident returning to australia?

2. "your main reason for coming to australia" and he is still a student needless to say; so he is suppose to mark education or other?


so does his TR supersedes his existing and valid student visa?

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post Sep 23 2010, 07:42 PM

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QUOTE(empire23 @ Sep 23 2010, 07:23 PM)
You can't possess a student visa and TR at the same time, the new visa comes into effect when the old one expires or the new one is issued. Clarify this with VEVO on the immi website to check which visa he is actually holding at the current time. 

1) Temp iirc

2) Education

It doesn't matter if you answer anything wrong as an honest mistake, just get the details right. What customs and border patrol want the card for is to detect discrepancies, eg; you tick your reason as visit, but you're really here to work. They will ask you a short set of questions to this effect, depending on their mood.
You can certify with any person described as "suitable" under the Statutory Declarations Act (regulations) 1993.

Immi says that any photo within the last 2 years should be acceptable providing your appearance hasn't changed much (beards and other facial hard + scars + surgery lines, will require you retake the pictures)
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oh wow, you are right.

my housemate just logged on to VEVO and was surprised to find his student visa being "converted" to temporary.

he sends his "thanks" to you.
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post Oct 17 2010, 02:02 PM

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QUOTE(wu ming @ Oct 17 2010, 03:32 AM)
Parents feel pain or not when transferring money to Oz land?
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not when they are purchased at 2.25 blush.gif
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post Oct 17 2010, 06:39 PM

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QUOTE(eyhc89 @ Oct 17 2010, 05:51 PM)
Click *likes*  laugh.gif
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well i'm happy that there isn't anymore to "purchase".

final semester, and fingers crossed, head home to start employment.
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post Oct 17 2010, 08:15 PM

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QUOTE(empire23 @ Oct 17 2010, 06:53 PM)
Johnkor.
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post Oct 17 2010, 08:18 PM

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QUOTE(KVReninem @ Oct 17 2010, 08:17 PM)
right...pay back ATO? laugh.gif
I think john kor can help *ice* laugh.gif
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well in all honesty, he does appear to be quite helpful in LYN (minus the nonsensical stuff)
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post Oct 17 2010, 08:29 PM

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QUOTE(KVReninem @ Oct 17 2010, 08:21 PM)
Now you guys just know? laugh.gif


Added on October 17, 2010, 8:26 pmBtw nokia2003, when departing for Saya Anak Bangsa Malaysia akan bekerja di Malaysia?
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employment contract begins mid january '11.

so i assume like a week before that?


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post Oct 17 2010, 08:34 PM

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QUOTE(*ice* @ Oct 17 2010, 08:32 PM)
who is john kor? another legendary member?
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yup. like how Barney Stinson would say it: L E G E N D A R Y
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post Oct 17 2010, 08:44 PM

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QUOTE(*ice* @ Oct 17 2010, 08:42 PM)
"When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome instead"
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HIMYM is getting boring.

i'm getting the fever for The Amazing Race and TARA!
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post Oct 17 2010, 09:05 PM

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QUOTE(KVReninem @ Oct 17 2010, 08:54 PM)
thats great. You & bro leaving for Msia? hmm.gif
very legend..i wonder when will I be sad.gif
oh ic
oh right.. sweat.gif
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you have an excellent memory!

i don't even recall telling you that i have a brother with me here.

anyway back to the topic, he will still be here.

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