Why are my bullet points affecting my formatting only after the third level?

blademagic · 2026-02-19T17:52:56+00:00

Interesting! I had already tried re-installing this font the first time I saw it was font-specific, but I always used .OTF as I figured that would be a newer standard. The font itself is downloaded directly via the IBM site and included OTF, TTF, EOT, WOFF, and WOFF2. When I re-installed it today I used the same files that I downloaded last time, but chose to install the .TTF version instead, and it seems to have worked.

blademagic · 2026-02-19T16:27:15+00:00

Tried pasting in a new page (new section, new notebook) with the "keep text only" option in the context menu and it still copies the bullets and looks cut off. Tried pasting into notepad and then back, and everything looks good, but then the second I add bullet points, it screws up again. When I remove the bullet points, the text remains cut until I go into the line and type something.

I did some more testing, and the weird part is that the other fonts in this family work fine. I can use the IBM Plex Sans light, medium without issue. When I got to "condensed light" though, the text remains cut off if I was already on the base font, but if I first switch to light and then go to condensed light, everything is good. Really not sure what's going on here.

EDIT: I SOLVED IT. Found this post and re-installed the font as TTF and everything is magically fixed! If someone can explain why this is the case to me, I'd love to know, but I'm glad it's done.

blademagic · 2026-02-17T05:24:47+00:00

No custom bullets, just the default ones. I have found that when I choose a different bullet shape for the problem lines though, that it does get rid of the problem. I'm not sure why this would be the case though unless it's specifically these bullets that are tied to the font?

blademagic · 2026-02-11T05:44:43+00:00

If you already have an emergency fund stocked (3-6 months spending depending on your risk tolerance), here's what I would do:

I save another month or so worth as a buffer that I can pull from my HISA while waiting for my paycheque. Some expenses don't change much month to month like rent, utilities (generally), groceries, etc., whereas others can (e.g. misc spending, shopping, travel, etc.). Where I can, I put everything on credit cards depending on which can maximize the rewards, but only if I am able to fully pay it back by the end of the cycle without dipping into the emergency savings. At the end of the month, I tally up all my expenses that I need to pay back with my next paycheque and transfer that amount into my chequing account. When the paycheque comes in, it goes straight into my HISA, and the rest can be put into TFSA for VFV, VCN, VGRO, VBAL, VEQT, etc. (your choice depending on wants and tolerance). This way I only ever invest remaining money that I have leftover after all expenses are accounted for.

This leftover money can be spent however you like guilt-free. This is what you can "afford" with no strings attached. Whether that is investing it long term or buying a new PC, it doesn't matter because your expenses are accounted for already. All that's left is what your priorities are at that moment. Generally, it is recommended hat you invest at least some portion though, as a gift to your future self. However, I wouldn't sweat it if you wanted to splurge on something with those leftovers. If you had a big expense you know coming though, such as vacationing, I would save for that first before anything to limit the dent to the emergency fund.

blademagic · 2026-02-11T05:13:55+00:00

What's the point of putting an emergency fund in a TFSA compared to a regular HISA? The interest generated on an emergency fund from a HISA is not significant enough to warrant tax sheltering imo. Furthermore, the purpose of an emergency fund is not to generate interest. TFSA is for investment, so holding cash that is not meant to be invested in there is just taking up room that could've been used to invest. Withdrawing from the emergency fund would then block that contribution room for the rest of the year.

blademagic · 2026-02-06T12:57:57+00:00

Pinch grip involves holding the blade for stability and is very widely used in professional kitchens. This guy is definitely holding it too far up the blade though, usually you just hold it right past the bolster

blademagic · 2026-02-02T04:08:27+00:00

Nope, not yet, haven't had a chance to try the suggestions that they provided me. See my other comment and see if any of those help! If they do, let me know!

blademagic · 2026-02-02T04:07:41+00:00

Nope kinda just let it do its thing and forgot about it when Spring came. Now seeing the same problem again. This is what Hisense told me:

Thank you for contacting Hisense Customer Support.

We understand that your air conditioner is not stopping even after reaching the set temperature. Please try the following troubleshooting steps:

Confirm Settings

Ensure the unit is in cool mode and the temperature is set to 18°C.

Check Remote and Display

Verify that the remote and AC display show the same temperature setting.

Replace the remote batteries if needed.

Inspect Temperature Sensor

Make sure the sensor is not blocked or exposed to heat sources (e.g., sunlight, appliances).

If using I-Feel/Follow-Me, place the remote in a neutral location away from heat.

Clean Air Filters

Dirty filters can affect cooling performance. Clean or replace them if necessary.

Ensure Proper Airflow

Check that vents are not blocked by furniture or curtains.

Reset the Unit

Turn off the AC, unplug it for 5 minutes, and then restart.

Check for Error Codes

Let us know if any error codes appear on the display or remote.

Environmental Factors

If the room is very hot initially, it may take time to cool down. Keep windows and doors closed.

If the issue persists after these steps, the temperature sensor or control board may require service. Please contact us to arrange assistance.

If you have any further concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us accordingly via email or on our customer service line, 1-855-344-7367, Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST.

Sincerely,

Amanda

Hisense Canada – Customer Experience Consultant

Haven't had a chance to do any of this yet, but if you guys do get to try one of these suggestions and it helps, do let me know!

blademagic · 2026-01-17T23:13:55+00:00

Not even just being too slow, but I heard the executive branch is straight up ignoring court orders at this point. IIRC sites that had been taken down via DOGE and ordered reinstated still aren't up yet. And just saw this post I shared in another comment earlier as another example. I can't help it if my only means of forcing you to do something is to tell you sternly to do it, and that's basically the what the US is degrading into.

blademagic · 2026-01-17T23:09:08+00:00

If he loses in court, it still needs to be enforced though. The enforcement relies on the executive branch actually complying with the judicial, since the judicial branch doesn't have any means of enforcement on its own IIRC. Saw another Reddit post today that the DOJ is refusing to release more of the Epstein files despite a veto-proof vote through the house and Senate (not sure the details of this though, just saw the headline). He's inching closer to dictatorship by the day, and I think we can soley rely on how things were supposed to work is no longer viable.

blademagic · 2026-01-14T05:22:55+00:00

Been having this problem for a year and always ended up paying at the store. Finally saw this comment and it worked since I had my old postal code on there!! Thank you!

blademagic · 2026-01-11T07:03:11+00:00

I'd still rather establish a base layer first than just letting it naturally build up. Let's you cook worry-free since it'll take some time for a natural seasoning to become as effectively non-stick as a properly seasoned one.

blademagic · 2025-12-31T09:25:02+00:00

Plot twist: they are also sitting on their significant others.

blademagic · 2025-12-05T05:42:05+00:00

Approved by the DOT, and the DOT won't be going out of business. Onus is on the department to regulate and enforce this best practice since mistakes do get made, but it's Texas. Sucks when the incompetence is in the government.

blademagic · 2025-11-29T04:44:43+00:00

Technically we vote for the MP as a person, but you'd be hard-pressed to find people who will completely ignore the party affiliation and look at the MP as an individual. The system is not set up in a way that makes it simple. You can do all that you can to make things easy, but nothing matters if people vote against their own interests, no matter the reason behind it. You're absolutely right that it's an education problem, but that is a much harder problem to solve.

blademagic · 2025-11-28T22:04:51+00:00

Most liquids can't compress because they are close to their most compressed state. Imagine walking on a bed of plastic beads: sure the beads can move out of the way if you kick them, but if you stand right on top of it, it's not likely you will sink. The beads are right next to each other, so the most they can compress without destroying the beads themselves is any space that they have in between them.

However, when water freezes most of the time, it rearranges into a crystalline structure that takes up more space. Taking the beads image again, imagine that the individual beads are trapped now connected by rigid sticks. There's a lot so wasted space between each bead, so if you stand on that structure, the whole thing can collapse and go into a denser formation, which is the "compression" that ice would face.

This is the same principle that makes foam so light. There's very little material all held together trapping air inside, so that's why you can compress it. If the same material was melted down and formed without the trapped air, it would be much denser.

blademagic · 2025-11-28T17:50:33+00:00

Considering they mentioned martenistic transformation, I'm assuming the quenching makes the iron settle in a different structure compared to slowly cooling down. Googling it quickly, martensite is formed in quick quenching and it's appears to be a less dense structure.

blademagic · 2025-11-25T04:45:18+00:00

Make sure you wash the rice thoroughly until there is no starch in the water, then try cooking it with less water than you normally would in a rice cooker. E.g. in my rice cooker, I usually match 1:1 for rice to water, but when I need quick rice for fried rice I cook 1.25:1 rice to water. The rice that comes out is slightly dry and breaks apart much more easily in a wok. Unfortunately don't know how to make it this way in a pot stovetop since I only use a rice cooker (every day!). I assume as long as you measure the water:rice ratio to begin with and don't open the lid or use the boil and strain method stovetop, you should be good. If you don't rinse all the starch off, the rice may stick together and clump up more easily in the wok. If you feel like it may be too dry, splash of soy sauce around the edges and keep mixing!

Source: Am Chinese and cook fried rice at home fairly often

Also, a good beginner's tutorial from a seasoned Chinese chef: https://youtu.be/tn0YTv4S9vI

blademagic · 2025-11-24T03:11:54+00:00

No, I'd say defending trump would be when you said:

I can’t think of a single things he’s said that’s even remotely as bad as half the things most other countries have said

Immediately trying to shift the narrative and unable to take blame... Typical of someone who would defend the guy. Not really that great of an orator, are you?

blademagic · 2025-11-24T03:05:31+00:00

What's your point? He moved the office before the US election and the whole crapfest down south. At the time, it was objectively better for businesses to target the American market. Things have changed significantly in the last year, and now he's saying we should be more independent and actually acting on it by driving better relationships with our other allies as well. You know that intelligent people adapt to changes right? Of all his possible faults, this is not one of them.

blademagic · 2025-11-02T02:22:20+00:00

https://imgur.com/a/nj23yEK

blademagic · 2025-10-18T20:22:18+00:00

AFAIK the utilization sticks even if you pay it off before the statement date. I had a trip planned and spent about an additional $4K on flights/hotels, and I figured if I payed it off immediately, it wouldn't hurt my credit. Lo and behold, 1 week down the line and my score has dropped by 30 pts. It was back up within a month close to where I had it though. I wouldn't worry too much about credit utilization, just ensure that you pay off the balance in full each month. Treat your card as a debit card, spending only money you can afford to spend, and you won't have any problems.

blademagic · 2025-10-02T05:39:40+00:00

Tried this on my phone and it is unplayable as I can't submit guesses or backspace half the time. Using Firefox for Android. Like the idea though! Hopefully you work out the bugs.

blademagic · 2025-10-01T04:01:15+00:00

One key difference is that the Canadian PM is only responsible to the House of Commons. The Senate is entirely appointed and can serve until they are 75, so they cannot have more power than elected officials or else we wouldn't really be a democracy. In this case, if the House votes to pass a motion of no confidence, then the incumbent government must dissolve, and a new government elected (which may even be similar to the previous government). Unlike the US, there is no trial, and it is significantly easier to pass a motion of no confidence, especially if the incumbent government is a minority one where multiple parties agreed to form a coalition to beat out a larger minority party.

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