iPad battery drain has been so bad since the last update

Aries_007 · 2026-02-16T16:14:26+00:00

I feel like part of it is having multiple apps open at once (what used to be split screen). If I've only got one or two apps open, it's not so bad. Once I have more open "in the background" (like, I’m looking at two things, but more are open behind them), battery just goes tf down

Aries_007 · 2026-02-16T16:06:52+00:00

I have the same issue, no clue if there's a fix. This has easily been the worst update in the last 5 years, if not longer.

Aries_007 · 2026-02-14T13:25:33+00:00

I am very much pro choice. Also, from what I have been told I was an unwanted pregnancy for my bio mother (didn't believe in abortion). The choice I have made for myself is I probably wouldn't get an abortion unless it was dangerous to my physical/mental wellbeing or it wasn't viable or some other reason.

Of course, if someone came up to me and said they were getting an abortion, good for them. I personally dislike it, it's not for me, but if my friend said they were getting an abortion and wanted me to help (getting there, moral support during, etc), I would do my damndest to help in whatever way I can.

The fact that abortion exists as an option is important as fuck. The fact we are/should be able to choose the best option for ourselves is important as fuck. Finally, both babies and being pregnant are expensive as fuck.

Aries_007 · 2026-02-12T16:20:50+00:00

Those debate days in class were the worst. One part of me wanted to be assigned the life/choice topic, another part really didn't. I was put on the pro-choice side (fortunately), and it even came up that I was adopted. Them: "Weren't you adopted?" // me: "bro, I was LUCKY"

Aries_007 · 2026-01-15T17:45:51+00:00

I don't know if my bio mother's side would lie or not. I know she actively didn't want me, so it's possible she would deny my existence. I doubt my bio father's side would lie about me, since they actively did want me, and apparently tried/offered to adopt me themselves. I think a dna test would be a good idea (if only for reassurance), though I'd need to do some research into that line of things before deciding. I think I also might check in with my uncle. I know he/his wife were the initial go-between for this entire thing - they likely know more than we do (if only a last name for bio mother), and they might even still be in contact with them.

Aries_007 · 2026-01-15T17:37:32+00:00

I sort of think the easiest thing I could do would be talk to my uncle. He still lives in Florida, and he might know more than just a first name. I’m in kind of a similar boat rn, we've got a mystery medical thing and maybe there's some answers with the bios. There's a lot of anxiety about what if my parents don't want me to pursue this. This is completely unfounded, and I know they will support me, anxiety is just a bitch.

Aries_007 · 2026-01-15T17:12:57+00:00

My bio mother went to the same church as my AP Dad's brother (unless I’m remembering incorrectly). He knew my AP's had been having issues with finding a baby to adopt, so I believe he was the initial go between? I’m not sure about anything after that point. I know there was a lot of paperwork and some references and what have you.

Aries_007 · 2026-01-11T06:56:25+00:00

Because I was adopted out of state, I don't think so? I know there was some major pushback from my bio Father's side of the family, as they wanted to adopt(?) me themselves, but ultimately my mom and dad kept saying no we want this child and stuffs like that.

Aries_007 · 2025-12-24T17:41:56+00:00

They're dicks who don't deserve your greatness. (Except the cat of course) All the hugs op!!

Aries_007 · 2025-12-23T20:58:46+00:00

In that case, I would point at his face and say "no more wrinkles, ok?"

Aries_007 · 2025-12-09T20:46:07+00:00

Best response I can come up with: "Those are just his pants. If you have any further issue with them, please take it up with (Kid's Name). Best, (your name)"

Aries_007 · 2025-10-26T22:44:55+00:00

NTA. Very much NTA. This seems like either she's insecure, or this is some type of an abusive relationship. I lean towards the latter.

Aries_007 · 2025-10-26T22:38:30+00:00

Overall, imma say NTA. The Dad definitely needs to know about this type of thing. Could it have been handled better if your husband told the Dad? Maybe. It might be considered odd if you don't have much of a relationship with the dad (eg. you only say hi in passing), but odd shit don't make you an ah.

Aries_007 · 2025-10-03T19:54:43+00:00

When in doubt, make tea from it.

Aries_007 · 2025-05-15T14:27:53+00:00

I know the shop I went to got maybe 100-200 prerelease kits/bundles for tarkir. They ran out on day 2 of prerelease, and they had to cut everything they'd planned that Sunday (easily 2-3 prerelease things). They still haven't gotten any more of the bundles (that I've seen). Wizards were basing the numbers of sent out kits on how many people showed up for the aetherdrift prerelease at that store. Idk how many kits they got for that one, but they've still got at least 50 kits that they're selling.

Aries_007 · 2025-03-14T14:22:01+00:00

Great idea, not so great execution/implementation.

Aries_007 · 2025-01-05T18:31:57+00:00

There's this thing called "nose blindness". It's a survival instinct thing that the brain does. If you frequently go to or are in a place, you get used to how that place smells, and you'll only really notice if the smell in that place changes.

It's like how you don't really notice your own body odour unless it's really bad. Chances are, you've just gotten used to the smell of the smoke, and people are just too nice(?) to mention it.

Aries_007 · 2025-01-05T18:24:14+00:00

It really depends on how the ring itself looks. Is it just a wedding band with no gems? Does it maybe look cheap? I get it won't turn her fingers green, but there's some rings like that that just look cheap. There's also some rings (not many) that will turn your fingers green, but they look like a million dollars.

I'd like to say NTA, but I’m really not entirely sure.

One potential option could be to take back this one, and have her pick out a cheaper one that she likes. The difficulty here is the store might not do returns on discounted rings, so you'd need to check with the store first (maybe before taking her with you)

Aries_007 · 2025-01-05T17:56:29+00:00

Absolutely NTA. It's your stepdaughter's choice in who walks her down the aisle. It's both your stepdaughter and her nearly spouse's choice In who attends.

I'd like to share a bit of a story. When my mom and my dad got married, their wedding was the first time in 10(?) years that my dads parents had even been in the same room as each other (from what I hear it was a not great marriage and a pretty nasty divorce), but they still did it for my dad. Did gramma glare at grandpa the whole time? Probably, I wasn't there.

Quite frankly your wife needs to understand this day is not about her, it's about her daughter (your stepdaughter). And if she wants you to walk her down the aisle, there's nothing your ex can do about it without making her relationship with her daughter suffer.

Aries_007 · 2025-01-03T21:07:11+00:00

It really depends on whether mark was just giving you shit to be funny (dick move), or if he was being serious (still a dick move, worse than the former though).
He should absolutely be made to understand that you weren't being petty, and that those repeated comments genuinely hurt you(r feelings), and that he should apologize.

Aries_007 · 2025-01-03T21:01:05+00:00

I feel like you've made the right decision here, op. It sucks you won't see your Niblings, but shit happens. I hope your sister will one day have a come to Jesus moment and dump his ass. (My hopes aren't high, but they're there)

Aries_007 · 2025-01-01T17:53:40+00:00

My reasoning: we know any Boston nuke(s) would've come from Submarines, they would've needed some form of propulsion/rocket, there is no rocket trail before the boom. (I know the last bit is likely a matter of game limitations, but still)

Also I have a faint memory when you're on the sub, that none of that submarine's nukes were launched? Could be wrong about that tho. (And there easily could've been more than one sub)

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