ERPAdvocate

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[–] ERPAdvocate@sh.itjust.works 6 points 11 hours ago (3 children)

What country are you located in? If you're actually interested I could do a reship, but I also understand if you're not as interested given I'm just a random dude on Lemmy :)

[–] ERPAdvocate@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

If you're up for the learning curve you can put together a compelling nightstand for a fair price using pine wood and hand tools. From that you can decide what shape and functionality you desire, and a little stain goes a long way to bring appeareances to spec.

With a few more tools or a makerspace you can add drawer rails or pocket holes for routing cables, build in your desired light source. If you'd rather you can also pick up second hand furniture to modify to your needs, generally cheaper.

Regarding layout, I trend towards minimalism lest my space become crowded with things I hardly use. For me its the charger for my phone, my partners watch, a coaster for a drink, simple alarm clock and a box of tissues. Anything else I consider extraneous and make sure to remove as soon as possible before a habit forms. And power for all the devices is cable managed using velcro ties and routed to a power strip so there's only one cord leaving the nightstand.

[–] ERPAdvocate@sh.itjust.works 3 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

Depends a bit on what you have, but I find a 3 in one wireless charger (phone, watch, earbuds) helps reduce the footprint of the individual chargers. Doing research is also importan, it's a bit of the wild west and there aren't any reputable brands yet. If it helps I chose mine pretty much based on feel, and it performs alright.

[–] ERPAdvocate@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 month ago

After discussing these concerns with the vet we decided to move forward, she's in this morning. The kittens were one of the main driving points behind making this decision, thank you!

 

Obligatory follow up since you are all amazing

Meet Nye!

I want to start this post out with a thanks to all of you from this community for the reassurance and advice, had I never came here I would have never met this wonderful kitten!

We adopted her at an estimated age of over a year. We confirmed with the provided documentation that she had all the necessary vaccinations and were assured all of their adoptees were spayed. Since then she has slipped right into routine, we're coming up on three weeks now and from what I consider she's part of the family now.

Actual question

Today she was exhibiting very interesting behavior, meowing constantly, rolling around and rubbing up against everything, and sticking her butt up in the air. We reached out to the humane society we had adopted her from and they marked her as spayed but upon further inspection noted her intake didn't state if she had been already or not.

Now for the question, to spay or not? She is handling it well, exceptionally affectionate and a bit needy but okay otherwise, at least relative to what we hear from others. She's an indoor cat, so pregnancy isn't a concern, but apart from that what are the reasons for or against taking her to be spayed?

 

Obligatory follow up since you are all amazing

Meet Nye!

I want to start this post out with a thanks to all of you from this community for the reassurance and advice, had I never came here I would have never met this wonderful kitten!

We adopted her at an estimated age of over a year. We confirmed with the provided documentation that she had all the necessary vaccinations and were assured all of their adoptees were spayed. Since then she has slipped right into routine, we're coming up on three weeks now and from what I consider she's part of the family now.

Actual question

Today she was exhibiting very interesting behavior, meowing constantly, rolling around and rubbing up against everything, and sticking her butt up in the air. We reached out to the humane society we had adopted her from and they marked her as spayed but upon further inspection noted her intake didn't state if she had been already or not.

Now for the question, to spay or not? She is handling it well, exceptionally affectionate and a bit needy but okay otherwise, at least relative to what we hear from others. She's an indoor cat, so pregnancy isn't a concern, but apart from that what are the reasons for or against taking her to be spayed?

[–] ERPAdvocate@sh.itjust.works 7 points 1 month ago (1 children)

We are in the minority, its pushed so much because it works.

There are some people who are outright influenced, but other times even shoving visuals at the user is enough to subliminally influence to a degree, advertising is all psychology.

That's why when I remember this when considering compromising and using something with ads. Its never worth the sacrifice, starting to apply the same philosophy to services who subsidize their cost of operating using data. Sure it costs me more but realistically that's how it should be, there's no free lunch.

[–] ERPAdvocate@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 month ago

Tbh maybe it's just me but I miss combat videos like these, reminiscent of the middle east where one guy operates the TOW and another films. Most footage coming out nowadays is laden with loud music which takes away a lot from the gravity of the situation. Especially FPVs, shows how cheap a human life can really be, and how boring it can be to take one.

Rant over, otherwise great shots by him, probably stunted the advance completely. As always it's sad to see so many lives wasted for infinitesimal gains.

[–] ERPAdvocate@sh.itjust.works 8 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Gotta feel a little for the Boeing engineers. I know its space travel and any mistake can compromise everything you've worked for, but the amount if work collectively put into this only to get canceled right before the finish line must hurt.

 

My partner and I are recent graduates, and are looking to adopt. I've only lived with a dog briefly and them a cat, so I don't have insight but I'm not opposed. Casting a wide net as I'm the one lacking confidence here, their gung-ho ;~;

Old versus Young? Do breeds determine personality? Behavioral red flags? I know all floofs deserve a chance at love but we're fresh faced parents.

Anything helps, thanks all!

[–] ERPAdvocate@sh.itjust.works 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Same here! Controls engineer with software background and BA in ChemE, just in the misguided company part of the growth spectrum, 3 years in.. Etc description all matches.

At a fork here though deciding whether I move to a bigger company (PENA) as a Sr or start my contracting life.

Too early to go mobile? How was the travel, I'm being offered lucrative contracts for 5-6 months at a time, but away from my partner. Talking with them and still thinking it over, but if you have any insight I would appreciate it. :)

[–] ERPAdvocate@sh.itjust.works 23 points 3 months ago

Eh nothing interesting. The water would be in the bucket but pool and bead much quicker, instead of spreading and getting the bucket 'wet'. Kind of like a hydrophobic windshield coating.

[–] ERPAdvocate@sh.itjust.works 5 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I know, right? Let me help you out with that.

A ton is 907 kg approximately, and the weight of a cup of blueberries, while varying, is around 148 g or 0.148 kg.

That means the above recipe calls for around 6128 cups of blueberries. And at 3.6 g per cup of blueberries that's ~22000 g of fiber or 628 times your recommended daily intake for men, or 880 for women!

[–] ERPAdvocate@sh.itjust.works 4 points 3 months ago

Super interesting, looking at this however has made me realize how little I know about any countries geography other than my own, time to brush up :)

 

Currently only have experience with a cheap Shark steam mop that pulls double duty for walls, but the capabilities are impressive!

We're looking for something more versatile, nooks and crannies are difficult, and the steam mop can't be lifted past a certain point or gravity becomes a problem.

Any recommendations for something more professional and long term? Thank you ahead of time <3

 
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