A Bit of a Conundrum

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  • OLGC_Slayer
    SBR MVP
    • 02-28-08
    • 2186

    #1
    A Bit of a Conundrum
    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
    SBR Hall of Famer
    • 10-08-05
    • 5699

    #2
    quit job
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    • swede96
      SBR MVP
      • 12-05-07
      • 3875

      #3
      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?
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      • OLGC_Slayer
        SBR MVP
        • 02-28-08
        • 2186

        #4
        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.
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        • OLGC_Slayer
          SBR MVP
          • 02-28-08
          • 2186

          #5
          Originally posted by 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?
          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
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          • Sportsgirl
            SBR MVP
            • 09-10-06
            • 4493

            #6
            I don't have an answer for you sweetie, but I have always liked the word conundrum.
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            • swede96
              SBR MVP
              • 12-05-07
              • 3875

              #7
              Originally posted by OLGC_Slayer
              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.
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              • buztah
                SBR Hall of Famer
                • 03-23-07
                • 7470

                #8
                Seriously quit your job. Any employer who is this rigid will phuck you over eventually. get outta there. Where do you work anyway?
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                • OLGC_Slayer
                  SBR MVP
                  • 02-28-08
                  • 2186

                  #9
                  Originally posted by swede96
                  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.
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                  • JBC77
                    SBR MVP
                    • 03-23-07
                    • 3816

                    #10
                    Buy a cheap laptop with wireless access.
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                    • swede96
                      SBR MVP
                      • 12-05-07
                      • 3875

                      #11
                      Originally posted by OLGC_Slayer
                      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.
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                      • OLGC_Slayer
                        SBR MVP
                        • 02-28-08
                        • 2186

                        #12
                        Originally posted by buztah
                        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.
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                        • OLGC_Slayer
                          SBR MVP
                          • 02-28-08
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                          #13
                          Originally posted by swede96
                          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.
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                          • OLGC_Slayer
                            SBR MVP
                            • 02-28-08
                            • 2186

                            #14
                            Originally posted by Sportsgirl
                            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.
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                            • WestsidePete
                              SBR Hall of Famer
                              • 07-19-07
                              • 8049

                              #15
                              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....
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                              • OLGC_Slayer
                                SBR MVP
                                • 02-28-08
                                • 2186

                                #16
                                Originally posted by JBC77
                                Buy a cheap laptop with wireless access.
                                Good idea but too conspicuous.
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                                • Sportsgirl
                                  SBR MVP
                                  • 09-10-06
                                  • 4493

                                  #17
                                  Originally posted by OLGC_Slayer
                                  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!
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                                  • OLGC_Slayer
                                    SBR MVP
                                    • 02-28-08
                                    • 2186

                                    #18
                                    Originally posted by 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....
                                    No shit? Thats pretty cool.
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                                    • swede96
                                      SBR MVP
                                      • 12-05-07
                                      • 3875

                                      #19
                                      Originally posted by OLGC_Slayer
                                      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.
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                                      • OLGC_Slayer
                                        SBR MVP
                                        • 02-28-08
                                        • 2186

                                        #20
                                        Cell phone it is. Gonna start calling around now unless anyone else wants to chime in. Thanks for all your helpful answers.
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                                        • compaqDikk
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                                          • 10-08-05
                                          • 5699

                                          #21
                                          proxypimp.com
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                                          • DukeJohn
                                            SBR MVP
                                            • 12-29-07
                                            • 1779

                                            #22
                                            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.
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                                            • OLGC_Slayer
                                              SBR MVP
                                              • 02-28-08
                                              • 2186

                                              #23
                                              Originally posted by 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.
                                              Tigerdirect? I thought they only sold computers. Thank you for the suggestion I will check it out.
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