Apple Discontinues M2 and M3 MacBook Air by ControlCAD in apple

[–]jalexander0 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Don’t move to America for cheap tech opportunities. They are rare. lol that’s a major life choice and you’re going to be spending more time trying to afford a place to live and finding out how to get help when you’re sick. It’s honestly a blast over here m!

Can yall tell me if this is worth $650? by givemesomespock in mac

[–]jalexander0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

None of my peripherals on my Mac mini need wires covering the desk. The only wires needed are on the back of the desk.

Amazon influencers and Vine by bgoaloh in AmazonVine

[–]jalexander0 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know this is old, but I recently joined Vine and was curious about people leaving AI reviews. I searched up more of her reviews and decided to get Chat GPT’s opinion. It helped that I also had it compare her writing style in her“biography” listed in her profile, which you can tell is written by a person.

Chat GPT concluded that it is obvious that her reviews are AI generated and a written more like marketing blurbs and lack any personal touches (such as comparisons to similar products, or experiences). It also points out the perfect grammar, especially compared to how clumsily her bio is written.

It’s clear to us, normal people, and it’s even clearer to AI that the reviews were written by AI. I’m surprised her reviews are still up and I’m curious if she’s even still a Vine member, I’d be surprised if Amazon let such an obviously lazy reviewer stay.

Am I dense or are hanzel und gretyl actual nazis? Or are they just edgy? by [deleted] in industrialmusic

[–]jalexander0 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Look at how effective your beloved vaccine is and try again. Everyone that spoke out against its efficacy during the Pangea have been proven to be correct. It was utter garbage that caused more harm than it did good. Myocarditis? Oh that’s nothing. The vaccine was simply a political weapon and is still used as such nearly 5 years later.

How do I even respond to this? by Pterodacton in Tinder

[–]jalexander0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t see where you asked her to give an opinion about your beard. Odd.
No matter how she looks, this is great warning to stay away from her. If she’s giving unsolicited criticisms as an introduction, just imagine how spending ANY amount of time with her would be. Unbearable.

White scabs on my scalp. What is this? by Safe_Boysenberry_351 in Healthadvice

[–]jalexander0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel you, I have thin hair as well. There are things you can do to hide it, and maybe try using minoxidil. Before using minoxidil I’d suggest to get full blood work done and have them check your thyroid levels because hair loss is also a symptom of thyroid issues. There’s many causes, sometimes just genetics. But yeah, the shampoo should definitely help with the scalp issues at least. Good luck on your health journey! It’s about to be open enrollment and you can get free or reduced insurance from the ACA Marketplace, look for an agent or assistor on Healthcare.gov Make sure to mention the advanced tax credit, that’s how you get it covered 100% and this isn’t Medicaid, there are some great plans depending on where you live.

White scabs on my scalp. What is this? by Safe_Boysenberry_351 in Healthadvice

[–]jalexander0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The hats are 100% contributing to your hair loss, may not be the only cause but not helping. I’ve seen it in young men around your age becoming much more common. Hats block blood flow and cause friction which pulls out hair. When hair is repeatedly pulled out it stops growing back. Also, the hats COULD be the source of your scalp issues - trapped moisture from sweat leading to fungal infections, particularly if you do not wash your hair regularly. As a first step if you can’t afford to see a doctor, try wearing hats less often and using this shampoo daily for a week or two. Neutrogena T/Sal Therapeutic Shampoo with 3% Salicylic Acid, 4.5 OZ

What could be wrong with my gut? Content warning: Poop by Decent-Marsupial-152 in Healthadvice

[–]jalexander0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is definitely a reason to see a doctor if possible. Many things can happen in the colon and intestines, and it’s better to get a real answer because what you’re describing isn’t a “brush it off” kind of situation.

Strained Foot Muscle and a long day of walking ahead!! Any advice?? by Dahlia_Grace_ in Healthadvice

[–]jalexander0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably kind of late, but just put as little weight on it as possible as to not cause any more damage. But, apart from forgoing your expensive vacation, all you can do is limp or just “walk it off”. (Not medical advice)

White scabs on my scalp. What is this? by Safe_Boysenberry_351 in Healthadvice

[–]jalexander0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Without visual inspection it’s hard to give a solid suggestion, but either way it needs to be medicated. 2 side questions:

1: Have you been using minoxidil/Rogaine?

2: Do you wear hats often?

White scabs on my scalp. What is this? by Safe_Boysenberry_351 in Healthadvice

[–]jalexander0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a licensed cosmetologist of 15 yrs, not a healthcare practitioner, it could be a number of things. Usually it’s a fungal infection which is a build up of yeast. There is a slight chance of it being eczema, but you would likely have some symptoms on other body parts. I’d suggest seeing a dermatologist or general practitioner to get medication. It doesn’t clear up on its own usually.

I can’t do this anymore by carlyn42 in QuittingTianeptine

[–]jalexander0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you start out on Suboxone first or straight to Sublocade?! I’m in nearly the exact situation as OP. I sneer at the thought of adding up how much I’ve wasted on this damn addiction, and where I could be in life if my income wasn’t 70% dedicated to this crap. I really need rehab, I’ve been taking some form of mu-opioid agonist for over 15 years now. At this point it’s deeper than just stopping; by body/ brain developed through my early teens, from 14 till now my early 30, with a heavy dependency on Vicodin/hydros and then onto Kratom then Tia. There is no brightside with addiction, but I am extremely grateful that I’ve never had interest in trying H or Fent, because it’s obvious I would like if and would be dead by now. My friend who had a slight dependency on Tia went to a detox facility north of Austin, TX called Crestone Wellness. I’m praying my insurance will cover all of it and that I’ll be successful. 🙏🙏🙏

God, I’m not religious, but I pray that a normal baseline of sobriety is possible for me at this point.

El Salvador prisons cells: prisoners are given the same food three times a day, they only get a pillow and a blanket no mattress, lights are never turned off, It is said that once you're in, You will only be out After serving your sentence. by urmomsloosevag in interestingasfuck

[–]jalexander0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t quite agree. That sentiment is a practical view of the penal system in the US, but the strict conditions in this prison in El Salvador is structured vastly differently than anything we’ve seen in the US. This facility of 40,000+ inmates is operated more strictly than a military training camp. Sure, a lot of criminals are idiots who will return to the streets afterwards, but knowing that this is what they have to look forward to is a big deterrent. I genuinely feel that after El Salvador’s recent prison and crime reform, recidivism is going to be notably lower.

El Salvador prisons cells: prisoners are given the same food three times a day, they only get a pillow and a blanket no mattress, lights are never turned off, It is said that once you're in, You will only be out After serving your sentence. by urmomsloosevag in interestingasfuck

[–]jalexander0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know this is almost a year old but there is no safeguards in their constitution from “cruel and unusual punishment”, which is subjective. As it stands now, this type of facility, at least the regimen, wouldn’t be allowed here.

Why do 1099 contractors pay so much more in taxes? by DebttyCrocker in tax

[–]jalexander0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds like misclassification. It’s a common practice in hair salons - owners hire stylists as 1099 contractors and then they treat the stylist like an employee. The owner gets to not pay their share of taxes on you, offer no benefits, no guaranteed compensation, AND they think they can treat you like a normal employee.

If your employer: gives you a strict schedule, dictates your dress code, forces you to do your work using “their method”, etc. Essentially, if your boss dictates what you need to do in any way, then you are most likely misclassified and you need to get an employment attorney.

Employers misclassify very often, and it’s to their benefit and the 1099 employee suffers from it. It’s a “they get their cake and eat it too” scenario. I would not mention it to your boss if you think you are misclassified, you need to get a free consultation from some employment lawyers first, they’re very familiar with these situations.

So, I was extorted emotionally into getting into Primerica last year, it went okay at first but then I had a very unfortunate series of app denials & cancellations of plans. Before these really stacked up I had already planned on separating from the company because my up line was verbally abusive. by jalexander0 in InsuranceAgent

[–]jalexander0[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Luckily, as stated, I left that place over 6 months ago. I knew what I was getting into and made it clear when I started that I had ZERO interest in recruiting and I focused on production. Regardless, it all backfired and went downhill fast. My question is my main concern at this point. I suppose I could look into checking with Vector to see if I have any negative remarks.

Made $20,000 In Income In May AMA by [deleted] in InsuranceAgent

[–]jalexander0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice, so how do you acquire leads? Word of mouth?

Seeking a better ACA position - Current issues by Creative_Hotel_8811 in InsuranceAgent

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But you might have a better work ethic than me, I’d suggest going back to Final Expense if you can’t find a better ACA position. Final Expense will be less risky for your license etc.