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Member Since | 08/05/2019 |
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ProfessorBargain commented on [PS Plus, PS4] Red Faction Guerrilla Re-Mars-Tered $3.99 @ PlayStation Store
A great game that's certainly worth the price. Strapping explosives to gas tanks, or vehicles, or both, to blow the hell out of buildings…
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phoxymoron on [Android] Free - Minesweeper Pro (Was $2.49) @ Google Play Store
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Thanks for the recommendation, those games are pretty good!
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Tiggrrrrr on [NSW] Vegan Pomegranate Ice Cream 500ml $5 (Was $11) + $10 SYD Del with $50 Min Spend @ Frozberries
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That's pretty obviously written by A.I., which explains as to why it's so vague.
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Commodore64 on Xbox Wireless Controller: Carbon Black $65.95 Delivered @ The Gamesmen eBay
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I had extreme drifting issues in mine, which came with an Xbox Series X console, after only few months. The replacement they sent has…
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Switchblade88 on (New Users) 30% Discount on $59 Minimum Spend (Free Shipping) @ Temu
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It's the sort of metal watchband you'd typically see on watches. [Similar to…
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Switchblade88 on (New Users) 30% Discount on $59 Minimum Spend (Free Shipping) @ Temu
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I bought a metal watchband for ~$7, and it's pretty decent. I also got one of those balanced, stick-figure desk ornaments for ~$4. Both…
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davowan on [VIC] HECS Fee Paid for Students Who Agree to Teach in Secondary Government School for 2 Years after Grad @ Victoria Government
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Presumably the funding would be intended to go to aspects of education that *weren't* related to religion. But that's a completely…
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Probably not as disastrous to sales as when the Nissan "Pulsar" was rebranded as the "Tiida". Just as in that case though, the responsible…
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davowan on [VIC] HECS Fee Paid for Students Who Agree to Teach in Secondary Government School for 2 Years after Grad @ Victoria Government
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Partially funding students attending the lower-fee independent schools allows for those schools to stay afloat. Were that funding to be…
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floorpie on [VIC] HECS Fee Paid for Students Who Agree to Teach in Secondary Government School for 2 Years after Grad @ Victoria Government
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If the goal was to reduce taxpayer spending, then converting those students to the public system would increase public spending. If the…
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SupeNintendoChalmers on [VIC] HECS Fee Paid for Students Who Agree to Teach in Secondary Government School for 2 Years after Grad @ Victoria Government
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The delivery cost (from taxpayer funding) for private schools is lower, hence why equitable (or even lower) increases in government funding…
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JeffOz on [VIC] HECS Fee Paid for Students Who Agree to Teach in Secondary Government School for 2 Years after Grad @ Victoria Government
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That would probably force a lot of the lower-fee independent schools to close, and put more of a strain on the public system.
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quink on [VIC] HECS Fee Paid for Students Who Agree to Teach in Secondary Government School for 2 Years after Grad @ Victoria Government
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That's federal funding alone. States also fund schools, with the spending directed predominately to public schools.
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boomslung on Seiko "Golden Panda" Speedtimer SSC817P $599 (RRP $1,050) Delivered @ Starbuy
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I wear a far cheaper digital watch, but it's much faster to flick your wrist to check the time, rather than reaching into your pocket,…
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WatchNerd on Casio Calculator Watch $33.96, G-Shock Solar Classic $123.25, G-Shock GBD200 (3 Colour Choices from $186.15) @ Amazon AU
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Thanks for the tip, I think I'll buy a couple of black metal ones.
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ProfessorBargain commented on Casio Calculator Watch $33.96, G-Shock Solar Classic $123.25, G-Shock GBD200 (3 Colour Choices from $186.15) @ Amazon AU
It's pretty absurd how much Casio watch bands cost, when you can buy a Casio watch with the same band for less.
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ProfessorBargain commented on Regaine Foam Hair Regrowth Treatment (4x 60g) 4 Months Supply $82.69 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ Chemist Warehouse
Warning: Minoxidil (the active ingredient in this) is extremely toxic to cats, and very toxic to dogs. Even a droplet can be deadly, and…
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DeToxin on [PC] 67% off Diablo Prime Evil Collection (II, III and Expansions and Add-Ons) $32.95 @ Battle.net
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My mistake, it's only 12 slots, as the LB shows/hides items.
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DeToxin on [PC] 67% off Diablo Prime Evil Collection (II, III and Expansions and Add-Ons) $32.95 @ Battle.net
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The console version of D2R allows for you to assign skills to the left trigger + any of the 7 remaining buttons, which opens up 14 slots…
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John on Victorinox Swiss Classic Wavy Edge Pointed Tip Paring Knife Orange $5.95 + Delivery ($0 with Prime) @ Amazon AU
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Yet people will still insist that sharp knives are safer than dull ones.
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AustriaBargain on ½ Price: Kellogg's Crispix Honey Pillows $4.25, Uncle Tobys Cheerios & More + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $39 Spend) @ Amazon AU
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There should be explicit warnings on alcohol deals, long before they put warnings here about items that are high in sugar. Nobody's getting…
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ProfessorBargain commented on Kellogg's Frosties Breakfast Cereal, 350g $3.25 ($2.93 S&S) + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $39 Spend) @ Amazon AU
Thanks, ordered two boxes. These things are vegan-friendly, which is great.…
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capslock janitor on YouTube Premium Monthly: Single INR ₹129 (~A$2.49), Family INR ₹189 (~A$3.64) + More @ YouTube India (VPN Required)
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The "Brave" mobile app seems to work pretty well.
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Kommodore on Kirks Soft Drink 10 x 375ml (Selected Varieties) $5.45 ($4.91 S&S, Min: 3) + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $39 Spend) @ Amazon AU
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Colour 120 is carmine, which is made from boiled and crushed scale insects. Colour 161 is lutein, which can increase cancer risk if…
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DGH on 1mW Laser Pointer Key Ring $2 + 8 Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ Jaycar
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You can just praise them after their final pounce.
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Shenannigoat on 3 Months Xbox Game Pass Ultimate $25 (New and Active Members) @ Eneba / Ultimate-Choice (Need TR VPN)
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Yep, that's just per account.
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ProfessorBargain commented on 3 Months Xbox Game Pass Ultimate $25 (New and Active Members) @ Eneba / Ultimate-Choice (Need TR VPN)
As Game Pass Ultimate is console wide (except for the Microsoft Rewards quests), I just create a new account every month and use the…
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Jackson on [PC] Xbox Game Pass for PC - 3 Month Subscription for $1 (New/Inactive Members) @ Microsoft
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As subscriptions are console-wide, you can just create a new account, pay $1 for a month, then turn off auto-renew. Only thing you miss out…
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ProfessorBargain commented on Regaine Men's Extra Strength Foam Hair Regrowth Treatment 4x 60g $78.74 (Was $157.48) Delivered/ C&C @ Chemist Warehouse
Quite a few people have complained of a "brain fog" associated with both finasteride and minoxidil, so that's something to consider before…
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cornucopia on [VIC] Free Coffee with Oatly Oat Milk @ Industry Beans (CBD) and Small Batch (North Melbourne)
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The word "milk" has been used in reference to plant milks since at least the 13th century. Do you take issue with peanut *butter*, *ears*…
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