A Bit of a Conundrum

[OLGC_Slayer]

Rumour has it my workplace is going to start blocking internet access on Monday. This sucks and stinks and is very, very bad for a gambler like myself. Part of keeping me sane is my ability to track my scores, and since I work an afternoon shift, it sucks even harder.
Whats the solution here? Sportspager? Can you get a sportspager up here in Canada? Cellphone with wireless internet access? Can you get upto date sports scores via a cellphone?

Anyone got any ideas?

[compaqDikk]

quit job

[swede96]

I'd go with a cell that you can get on the net with.

You won't have access at all? Don't you need it for work?

[OLGC_Slayer]

Haha I knew someone would say that. Believe me its been seriously considered.
If anyone has any serious ideas please let me know. Thank you.

[OLGC_Slayer]

I'd go with a cell that you can get on the net with.

You won't have access at all? Don't you need it for work?

I am kinda backwards when it comes to cellphones. Can you get a cellphone with internet access? Is this true?
Regarding the internet access, we really only need access to about 10 different sites, and apparently they are going to block everything but those sites. Hopefully its just a rumour but in the meantime I am total degenerate and am thinking ahead.
Thanks

[Sportsgirl]

I don't have an answer for you sweetie, but I have always liked the word conundrum.

[swede96]

I am kinda backwards when it comes to cellphones. Can you get a cellphone with internet access? Is this true?
Regarding the internet access, we really only need access to about 10 different sites, and apparently they are going to block everything but those sites. Hopefully its just a rumour but in the meantime I am total degenerate and am thinking ahead.
Thanks

I don't know about that kind of blocking. My work filters out adult sites, dating sites, personal email, sites they deem "tasteless", etc. I know when they blocked MySpace, I was able to get on for a while by typing in "http://myspace.com" instead of "http://www.myspace.com". You can try that.

And yes, you can get phones where you can surf the net. My BF is constantly checkinf scores on his.

[buztah]

Seriously quit your job. Any employer who is this rigid will phuck you over eventually. get outta there. Where do you work anyway?

[OLGC_Slayer]

I don't know about that kind of blocking. My work filters out adult sites, dating sites, personal email, sites they deem "tasteless", etc. I know when they blocked MySpace, I was able to get on for a while by typing in "http://myspace.com" instead of "http://www.myspace.com". You can try that.

And yes, you can get phones where you can surf the net. My BF is constantly checkinf scores on his.

Yeah someone suggested there was a way to manipulate the URL but I'm paranoid they will still be watching us. Lots of heads have rolled in the past 30 days so its walk on eggshells time. Thansk for the suggestion.
I have called about 10 pager stores here in Toronto and not one of them knows what Im talking about.
Might have to look into getting a cellphone again.

[JBC77]

Buy a cheap laptop with wireless access.

[swede96]

Yeah someone suggested there was a way to manipulate the URL but I'm paranoid they will still be watching us. Lots of heads have rolled in the past 30 days so its walk on eggshells time. Thansk for the suggestion.
I have called about 10 pager stores here in Toronto and not one of them knows what Im talking about.
Might have to look into getting a cellphone again.

Go with the cell phone then. You don't need a super expensive one to be able to check scores. Ask at the store. They'll point you in the right direction.

It is risky cheating the URLs. If they've been getting rid of people, I wouldn't.

[OLGC_Slayer]

Seriously quit your job. Any employer who is this rigid will phuck you over eventually. get outta there. Where do you work anyway?

Its a large company that deals with banks and ATM machines. Very high security.
You are right I have had it with their Dickensonian bullcrap. I feel like Oliver Twist.
The hard part is giving up the money and the pension and benefits. I hate the damn job but I need the money.

[OLGC_Slayer]

Go with the cell phone then. You don't need a super expensive one to be able to check scores. Ask at the store. They'll point you in the right direction.

It is risky cheating the URLs. If they've been getting rid of people, I wouldn't.

Hmmm, yeah. Hopefully I can get a pretty good cellphone with wireless internet access for under a hundred a month.
Good suggestion thank you.

[OLGC_Slayer]

I don't have an answer for you sweetie, but I have always liked the word conundrum.

Its better than "problem". I was going to say "quandry" but I thought that might be too highbrow.

[WestsidePete]

Use your cellphone...BTW at bookmaker you can even makes bets via your cellphone..I haven't signed up for this option but it is available....

[OLGC_Slayer]

Buy a cheap laptop with wireless access.

Good idea but too conspicuous.

[Sportsgirl]

Its better than "problem". I was going to say "quandry" but I thought that might be too highbrow.

Quandry is Ok, the word conundrum just sounds like you have a problem!

[OLGC_Slayer]

Use your cellphone...BTW at bookmaker you can even makes bets via your cellphone..I haven't signed up for this option but it is available....

No shit? Thats pretty cool.

[swede96]

Hmmm, yeah. Hopefully I can get a pretty good cellphone with wireless internet access for under a hundred a month.
Good suggestion thank you.

Hey, if you don't want to have a cell phone, don't give out the number and make sure it's private. That way you can call people when they page you, but they won't call and bug you. Plus, you can get a plan with low minutes for cheap. You may even be able to get one of those "pay as you go" deals.

[OLGC_Slayer]

Cell phone it is. Gonna start calling around now unless anyone else wants to chime in. Thanks for all your helpful answers.

[compaqDikk]

proxypimp.com

[DukeJohn]

One thing you might want to do before you purchase a new cell phone is check out tigerdirect.com, not only do they have great deals but they have many videos about the products. I know when I was looking for a "smart phone" I found the informative videos very, well, informative.

[OLGC_Slayer]

One thing you might want to do before you purchase a new cell phone is check out tigerdirect.com, not only do they have great deals but they have many videos about the products. I know when I was looking for a "smart phone" I found the informative videos very, well, informative.

Tigerdirect? I thought they only sold computers. Thank you for the suggestion I will check it out.