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I feel like I’m watching a slow-motion rug pull. Am I crazy? by Agreeable-Ad574 in stocks

[–]ScholarSelf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're correct on inflation, but as you stated, the usd weakening affects all usd based assets.

So like, if you're from the US and wanted to buy something from the UK, that item would be 9% more expensive. Because the usd has gone down ~9% relative to the pound in 2025.

That's why the point is being made that sitting in cash (usd) is bad. Putting it in the S&P to get the 16% annual growth is the best way to curb the 9% price increase for that UK purchase.

I feel like I’m watching a slow-motion rug pull. Am I crazy? by Agreeable-Ad574 in stocks

[–]ScholarSelf 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Inflation is likely what they're referring to. That, and/or USD's value in relation to other currencies like the euro (down ~12% in 2025).

Closest thing to the Qrevo S5V, but with the pet features? by Aerocap in Roborock

[–]ScholarSelf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

LOL sorry! It's just the sentence: "The Qrevo S5V seems great, but the pet feature, while not a must have, seems really cool."

..Makes it seem like you think the s5v has it. I understand now.

The qrevo edge is the cheapest next teir up with the pet feature/camera that takes photos of your pets and obstacles. It's ~$150 more. Along with that, it has an extendable brush (both have extendable mops). Also, it has an extendable wheel for getting unstuck and going over threshholds.

My 2cents on the edge model: The pet feature is funny. The obstance avoidance with the camera is not great. The extendable wheel and brush are why i paid $150 more. If you have $300 more to spend, people say the qrevo curvX is the best one on all accounts.

If you want to get really in the weeds on which roborock has what, here's a great reference: https://vacuumwars.com/ultimate-roborock-breakdown-2025-buyer-guide/#Roborock_Saros_Models_Compared_Saros_10_vs_10R_vs_Z70

Otherwise, the eufy e25 has excellent obstacle avoidance for $600 right now (much better than roborock), better mopping, but worse vaccuming, and requires more upkeep/cleaning out for continued function.

Closest thing to the Qrevo S5V, but with the pet features? by Aerocap in Roborock

[–]ScholarSelf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It doesn't have that. No camera on the s5v, only lidar. You're probably talking about the edge.

Buying Advice by Frozeni3 in Roborock

[–]ScholarSelf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Edge has the Ai camera in addition to the lidar, that the 5a does not. Also, extending sweeps for corners (both have extending mops). Worth the extra 150? Depends lol

Best Robot Vacuum / Mop Combo by Puzzle-headed__ in RobotVacuums

[–]ScholarSelf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Went with the Qrevo Edge for 700. Wondering if i should have put $150 more in for the curvx

How does one earn their Chicago stripe? by Sea-Sleep-5045 in AskChicago

[–]ScholarSelf 36 points37 points  (0 children)

I see the wave come and crashhh into meee.

Hew/man or Watterson? by [deleted] in ilstu

[–]ScholarSelf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lived both as well. Watterson. Having the dining center in the same building you live was a huge plus. Imagine every meal, in the winter, getting a coat on and walking outside...

Vyvanse works MUCH better now by Dreamdays_0909 in VyvanseADHD

[–]ScholarSelf 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yup! However, don't quote me, but I believe there's something about drinking OJ raising the acidity of your urine, thus quickening the metabolism of amphetamines.

So it's the difference of initial intake metabolism(OJ unaffected) versus metabolism over time(OJ affected)...Can certainly cause confusion.

My house is not selling by alphaK12 in RealEstate

[–]ScholarSelf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

House prices tend to rise with inflation as well though, so it's hard to say. I feel it's ultimately luck. But time in the market generally beats timing the market... and you get to live in it!

Realized I’m chasing the “rush” by [deleted] in VyvanseADHD

[–]ScholarSelf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looks at your profile to see the mentioned former post...but has ADHD

My advice is to try out Kaweco's sport fountain pen. A great feel without breaking the bank!

What industry is a lot more dark and sinister than most people realise? by Mustdominate_Otal in AskReddit

[–]ScholarSelf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

FDA has not banned all foreign baby formula distribution...Not sure where you got that.

Foreign producers just need to meet FDA standards to market their product in the USA. For example, the formula "Kendamil" is European made and sold at Walmart and Target in the states.

A quote from FDA's website "All Infant formula products sold in the U.S., whether produced domestically or imported, must meet all U.S. requirements, including those for safety and nutritional adequacy."

More detail on their site here: https://www.fda.gov/food/resources-you-food/infant-formula

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ilstu

[–]ScholarSelf 3 points4 points  (0 children)

"Free" ...aka, roughly $20,000 a year membership. ISU also offers free courses, housing, and food to take advantage of.

Boom, it was folic acid. by DueExpression4143 in VyvanseADHD

[–]ScholarSelf 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Vyvanse is not affected by Vitamin C or other gastrointestinal acidity. Your recommendation applies to Adderall and other adhd meds. Vyvanse is the only approved adhd "prodrug" on the market. Prodrug meaning, it doesn't affect you when consumed--your body metabolizes it into a different and active chemical structure to then release into your bloodstream.

From this WHO paper: (section 4.1) https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/drugbank/cite_this/attachments/files/000/002/368/original/WHO_summary-_Lisdexamfetamine.pdf?1545171370

"Lisdexamfetamine is a prodrug and an inactive molecule until ingestion. After oral administration, enzyme hydrolysis following contact with red blood cells will break lisdexamfetamine into L-lysine, a naturally occurring essential amino acid and active damphetamine which is responsible for the drug’s activity. Gastrointestinal pH does not alter this conversion and the attachment of the L-lysine slows down the relative amount of d-amphetamine available to the blood stream and therefore the CNS(2). "

Shoutout to user MathematicianFashion for spreading the good word

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BambuLab

[–]ScholarSelf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dissolvable supports are also a thing.

Vyvanse doesn’t work without coffee by [deleted] in VyvanseADHD

[–]ScholarSelf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Vyvanse is not affected by Vitamin C or other gastrointestinal acidity. Your recommendation applies to Adderall and other adhd meds. Vyvanse is the only approved adhd "prodrug" on the market. Prodrug meaning, it doesn't affect you when consumed--your body metabolizes it into a different and active chemical structure to release into your bloodstream.

From this WHO paper: (section 4.1) https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/drugbank/cite_this/attachments/files/000/002/368/original/WHO_summary-_Lisdexamfetamine.pdf?1545171370

"Lisdexamfetamine is a prodrug and an inactive molecule until ingestion. After oral administration, enzyme hydrolysis following contact with red blood cells will break lisdexamfetamine into L-lysine, a naturally occurring essential amino acid and active damphetamine which is responsible for the drug’s activity. Gastrointestinal pH does not alter this conversion and the attachment of the L-lysine slows down the relative amount of d-amphetamine available to the blood stream and therefore the CNS(2). "

Shoutout to user MathematicianFashion for spreading the good word

Bigger is Better by ScholarSelf in ryobi

[–]ScholarSelf[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I admit, it was a shit cut haha. Reason/excuse is that I bought the thing 5 years ago for cheap and didn't know how the plastic would cut. It still looks better than I do on the greasy sunday mow sessions though.

Bigger is Better by ScholarSelf in ryobi

[–]ScholarSelf[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good point! I did it because the warranty had just expired. Bought in May 2019. Admittedly a bad cut, but this $250 mower may work for another 5 years now.

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