What do you guys use to clean? The locally available isopropyl alcohol is of the 60% antiseptic type, and I think it's got some other stuff in it. I think I might actually get acrylic paint thinner next time, once I make sure it's both alcohol and more pure.
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I have the factory thermal paste in place for my CPU water cooler, but I suspect I was too careless when installing the thing as my temps aren't really as low or consistent throughout all the cores as I would have expected. Especially since my previous machine had the exact same cooler and it displayed better results. Ivy Bridge apparently is a poor CPU for overclocking in general, which probably accounts for a part of my woes, but nonetheless it means that if I wanted to OC, I'd probably be wise to reinstall the cooler block. However, I haven't so far bothered to think about OCing and the CPU temps are still lower than many a traditional air cooler would offer, so I haven't done anything about it.
I visited a whole bunch of hardware stores in this city until I finally managed to find a bottle of "pure" 99% isopropanol. It doesn't seem to have oil in it, which is the most important thing, obviously, after the fact it's not diluted. However, it's marketed as an anti-ice agent for cars (or other vehicles with an internal combustion engine and a fuel tank), so I doubt a scorching place like Australia would have it in store for that purpose... Apparently pharmacies can carry isopropanol as well, but I wanted to avoid them if possible. I don't know about your parts but over here a pharmacy would have such a huge profit margin even in super cheap stuff like isopropanol that it would make Intel's executives green with envy. I paid a really insignificant amount of money for a liter of the stuff in the hardware store.Originally Posted by Buffalobiian
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I use Arctic Clean which is a 2 step process that removes old TIM and prepares the surface (probably just isopropyl alcohol for the 2nd part). Costs $6 for the 2 bottles.
@Kraco: I used to think that too, but it actually does get cold in parts of Australia. Maybe not Finland cold, but cold enough that they might need de-icing agents.
For God will not permit that we shall know what is to come... those who by some sorcery or by some dream might come to pierce the veil that lies so darkly over all that is before them may serve by just that vision to cause that God should wrench the world from its heading and set it upon another course altogether and then where stands the sorcerer? Where the dreamer and his dream?
Methylated spirits works ok, then do a final clean up with 100% isopropyl alcohol from Bunnings. Expensive as though. You can get isopropyl wipes off ebay for cheap which would probably work pretty good too
Ah.. Bunnings, might have to pop over there sometime.
@Kraco: I mainly visited pharmacies for my searches, and that 60% antiseptic rubbing alcohol was all each and every one of them had.
It had a rather nasty reaction (dulled, weird looking finish) when I tried using it on one of my PVC figures once, that was a real bitch. I'm not sure if it was an additive inside besides the alcohol, or if it was that combined to something inside the can of compressed air I was also using. Luckily it isn't terribly noticeable from normal viewing angles.
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If it's antiseptic stuff, it might even have glycerin and/or some glycol compound for easier handling for the intended purpose. That's definitely something you don't want to have when you try to clean any surfaces (unintended purpose).
Hair cut today:
-asked for recommendations for hair type, none given. "It's up to you." really?
-hairdresser checked if length was okay after cutting.
-sides were uneven
-front was uneven
-no idea how the back looked because I was not offered a mirror
-rubbed product into hair before blowdrying/removing hair debris
-took towel/apron off without removing excess debris first, hair still stuck to face.
-skimped on promised shampoo+conditioner (though that's not uncommon here)
cost: 25AUD
They're not seeing me again.
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I reckon you just visited some runaway posing as a hairdresser, not a real one.
Have you ever considered cutting your own hair? You have better control of what you want your hair to look like and spend just as much time and effort booking an appointment and sitting at a hair salon than it would if you cut your own hair at home if you get good enough.
These 4 reasons would have caused me to smack the hairdresser.
Peace.
Haven't tried doing that ever since a read a book that said a barber can't cut his own hair (properly). Maybe I'll give it a go if an internet guide makes me confident enough, but it's unlikely. I go for walk-in appointments anyway since they usually have time. Maybe the problem is that I need to find a place that requires booked appointments..
She was pretty horrible. Either she really didn't give a shit, orshe's in training without supervision.Nah, I think she just didn't give a shit. Students without training have this "shit, am I doing it right?" mentality rather than a "screw it" one.
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Is it the usual place you go to get your hair cut? Maybe she was just having a bad day.
You're not one of these guys who is a slob but somehow is very particular about some frivolous shit? If you're a fat, smelly, unkempt p.o.s. but then you request/expect meticulous treatment in one aspect (such as your hair), then don't be surprised when the barber doesn't take you seriously and half-asses the service.
For God will not permit that we shall know what is to come... those who by some sorcery or by some dream might come to pierce the veil that lies so darkly over all that is before them may serve by just that vision to cause that God should wrench the world from its heading and set it upon another course altogether and then where stands the sorcerer? Where the dreamer and his dream?
There is no excuse for bad service. If your mother died, skip work.
It's funny how you blame the customer though.
Peace.
I shop around a bit. I've never been to this place before, though in the past I've visited another branch.
The only thing remotely "slobbish" was that I left my hair undressed (ie not styled with product) to make their cutting easier.
I'm an easy customer, perhaps she thought I was one too and acted accordingly.
The one good thing about it was that it was fast. I was probably in and out in 10 minutes.
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Of course there is. I've been in customer service roles for over a decade and people get what they give. It doesn't have to be a tragic event to ruin your day or put you in a bad mood. Particularly if it's the customer himself/herself who does it. The customer is not always right, shit most of the time they don't even know what they want.
Well for 25AUD I don't think speed is something you'd want when getting a haircut.
It's funny but my dad has the same problem. He is too nice to people who are supposed to serve him, and he gets shat on accordingly. Take for example when he hires day laborers. He treats them like people and even helps them do the work. Consequently they slack off and do a shit job. You have to put the hammer down and treat them like you own them or they will turn on you.
In your case I'd go back to the salon and talk to the manager to get your hair cut the way you want for free to make up for the shitty service. If you're not comfortable doing that, do it anyway but then at least make sure you go on a day that the person who cut your hair before isn't there.
And as for haircuts, shopping around isn't a good idea. Find one shop you like and keep going back to them so you can get a consistent cut. No-brainer I'm sure but sometimes it needs to be said.
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For God will not permit that we shall know what is to come... those who by some sorcery or by some dream might come to pierce the veil that lies so darkly over all that is before them may serve by just that vision to cause that God should wrench the world from its heading and set it upon another course altogether and then where stands the sorcerer? Where the dreamer and his dream?
Excuses are for those who believe they are entitled to them. I am not saying they should be executed. However, they should own up and admit to their faults, and face proper consequences. Just because you had a bad day does not allow you to ruin someone's hair, which in some cases ruin their image/status/reputation/self esteem.
Peace.
Not sure what you mean with the excuses part. But there are excuses and then there are reasons. Trying to hold people accountable for acting shitty is laudable but laughable too. People act shitty all the time and they are rarely made to admit it or face consequences. In buff's case, he can make the stylist own up to it by talking to the manager.
I think you put too much stock in a haircut if it can "ruin" your life from one bad haircut. It's hair, it grows back.
For God will not permit that we shall know what is to come... those who by some sorcery or by some dream might come to pierce the veil that lies so darkly over all that is before them may serve by just that vision to cause that God should wrench the world from its heading and set it upon another course altogether and then where stands the sorcerer? Where the dreamer and his dream?
From what I have seen from my stays in the US, I fully understand how you underestimate how a horrible haircut can affect a person. Cultural differences, I believe. I once cut my own hair over there, and it was pretty crooked, but no one even noticed, or they were polite enough to ignore it.
Over here, I know some people who have skipped weeks of school because they are afraid they would be bullied because of a failed haircut. Also, just imagine attending a meeting with upper management or a presentation in front of the board of directors with a blatantly uneven haircut.
Once you equate laudable with laughable, it is hopeless. Just because everyone is an ass does not make them correct.
Peace.
There are plenty of things that are laudable but laughable, like seeking world peace or trying to end hunger. The thought is nice, but ridiculously unrealistic.
I don't know where you are from, but it must be a much more homogeneous society where something that stands out makes you a target because you don't conform. So I imagine you're in southeast Asia. In the US, people have such wacky personal styles and lifestyles that a bad haircut doesn't matter. It might even be taken for daring or fashionable.
For God will not permit that we shall know what is to come... those who by some sorcery or by some dream might come to pierce the veil that lies so darkly over all that is before them may serve by just that vision to cause that God should wrench the world from its heading and set it upon another course altogether and then where stands the sorcerer? Where the dreamer and his dream?
Are we excluding elementary school? A couple people gave me shit for not maintaining, back in the day.
Though I was far too self-absorbed to really notice.
YAY, RECESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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