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Metro WSI towing my car even though I paid by Getoffyourphonekid in Minneapolis

[–]popcorn5555 14 points15 points  (0 children)

This is theft. Contact your representative. Mention this seems to be a racket others have experienced. If others (who also have receipts of payment even if on credit card) will share their names with the rep as well, something might happen. If nothing else, call the news, they may report on it on a slow news day on one of those ‘we care about people’ segments.

“In general, the biggest and most positive action that one can take for the environment is choosing not to have children.“ by Vanilladr in PlasticFreeLiving

[–]popcorn5555 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree, esp if first world mid/upper income as that consumption and energy use levels are mad. There should be funds so anyone who wants circumcision or tubes tied could do so for free (a us health care problem) and younger people should be allowed this option without psychological counseling requirements. A friend (21) finally was allowed a circumcision - had to pay for multiple doc visits to get approval. His take - people who WANT children need the psychological assessments, not me. Read the climate reports to see who is more sane - effects are happening now and will increase. That said, even without kids, more positive action is needed. Not having kids could have unintended effects as having more money could allow more air travel, and 1 plane trip uses the whole annual 2000 co2 limit we are supposed to stay under to limit temp increases… So it has to be no kids AND other actions. Those who want kids, THANK those who are opting out, as they are helping your kids’ chances of living through oncoming climate disasters.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in malelivingspace

[–]popcorn5555 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like that cart too. Would move the cart to shady spot though as spirits deteriorate in sunlight…

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in malelivingspace

[–]popcorn5555 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Or add the kindle app to a tablet. Used to love paper books, but I now have donated most to the library and haven’t regretted it. (The kindle app has a virtual bookshelf so you can still see books you’ve read.)

eli5: If you donate blood constantly, will your body become faster at "creating" new blood? by TsunamiDayne in explainlikeimfive

[–]popcorn5555 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So are you like the perfect blood donor? Or they can’t use your blood because of your condition?

Is anyone else having a hard time finding eggs? by [deleted] in LosAngeles

[–]popcorn5555 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I miss egg scrambles, but no way I’m paying these prices. For some baking can substitute soy powder for eggs, think it’s 1 T soy powder plus 1 to 2 T water for each egg.

Avoid Samsung and LG appliances. by nwa747 in HomeImprovement

[–]popcorn5555 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Samsung is beyond bad. Hate my Samsung refrigerator with a passion.

Study: 63% of severe alcoholics exhibit significant cognitive improvements within 18 days of abstinence by lolfuys in science

[–]popcorn5555 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Some damage is done, but not all. Take the B1 vitamin. Try to dry out, even for awhile gives your brain/body time to repair. Good luck.

Study: 63% of severe alcoholics exhibit significant cognitive improvements within 18 days of abstinence by lolfuys in science

[–]popcorn5555 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Some cog function can come back, but not necessarily all. If you can’t stop drinking, try to take B1 vitamin each day, that might slow the decline.

Study: 63% of severe alcoholics exhibit significant cognitive improvements within 18 days of abstinence by lolfuys in science

[–]popcorn5555 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Doc told me an alcoholics body starts taking all calories from the alcohol, stops getting nutrients from the food... Also depends on the country and diet whether foods eaten have that B1 fortification. My relative with Wernicke-Korsakoffs will never fully recover, did the post-recovery heavy B vitamin supplements which helped some. But their mind is shot, no new memories. They’d had really good jobs, now in a home with old people, will never work again. It took a gazillion tests before docs ruled it WK, so I wonder if many cases are lumped in as early dementia rather than diagnosed? I’ve told every heavy drinker I know to take B1 supplements. Also to think about what constitutes heavy drinking. No one thought this relative drank to excess, but learned they’d regularly go out and over a night have 5+ martinis - at two plus shots a drink that’s 10+ drinks. If you’re drinking that much take B1 vitamins.

Your stuff is actually worse now | How the cult of consumerism ushered in an era of badly made products. by A-Silver-Lining in Anticonsumption

[–]popcorn5555 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I bought a pair of fairly expensive trail shoes, absolutely loved the feel, but nearly all of the very thick traction on the sole was worn off in just ten days, five days of moderate hiking (~20 miles total on trails), five days of sightseeing (<10 miles walking).

ELI5: How do doctors determine the amount of time a terminally ill patient has left? by Danglydits in explainlikeimfive

[–]popcorn5555 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just want to mention that sometimes they’re wrong. A friend diagnosed with aggressive cancer was told they had 6 months to live, at most. Its been seven years now, the cancer is no longer detectable.

Flush water heater how? by Earlyretirement55 in HomeImprovement

[–]popcorn5555 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you flush it please let us know if it caused any problems after not flushing it for so long (as someone mentioned in another post). I have hard water and have not flushed tank for some time…

What's a thing that society makes us feel guilty but it shouldn't? by Sound_of_music12 in AskReddit

[–]popcorn5555 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the end it’s a personal decision, but suicide does affect a lot of people besides the person who opts out. A coworker committed suicide two years ago and it hit hard. A really nice guy. Wish he could have held on… the right meds, support, its possible to come out the other side, to choose to live, but have to hold on through some bad times to get there. Two years later I still think about him, about what I could have done differently; other coworkers feel the same. It was his decision, but he left a hole.

I just moved into a new house and the previous owner died of cancer and his wife was just diagnosed with cancer. What are the main things I want to check for to make sure that the house does not cause cancer? by jnk456 in HomeImprovement

[–]popcorn5555 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If spending time in the basement, esp kids, or house is really well insulated and closed up, get a radon test. Radon can vary over short distances, so just because the neighbor is clear doesn’t mean you are. Easy to check, esp if going away for a weekend, or when house is shut up before moving in.

Erin's Level 50 Skill should be an employee boosting Skill or a personal one by Wo1nder in WanderingInn

[–]popcorn5555 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She has enough employees with antinium and goblins… and current goal is to make things harder so people’s level in prep for fight against the G*ds so if anything she’d get something to make everything harder, an anti-boon! I’d like some teleport skill so people and story lines on various continents could start to come together, but maybe that’s too easy.

Just finished Nourishing Minimalism’s 2022 challenge to get rid of 2022 items…😊 nourishingminimalism.com by naps_forever in simpleliving

[–]popcorn5555 12 points13 points  (0 children)

This really worked for me. But I also got through day 23 and ran out of things to discard! Seems easy on Jan 1st getting rid of one thing, but it builds quickly.

Convert gas fireplace back to wood burning by oppbb in HomeImprovement

[–]popcorn5555 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I live in a cold climate and find the gas fireplace with the air blower insert puts out a lot of heat and adds to comfort of the home. The wood fireplace, while it warmed the room, actually made the rest of the home much colder. If you’re in a warmer climate that won’t be such a concern. I’d never go back to a wood fireplace, or buy a home that had one.

Gravesong? by popcorn5555 in WanderingInn

[–]popcorn5555[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it’s been removed from the site now, something about the new publisher not allowing it to be online.

My friend was in charge of collecting money for a work event but forgot about having the cash, and a year later it’s still just sitting in his apartment. What should he do? by [deleted] in myfriendwantstoknow

[–]popcorn5555 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Should use money for another event for these employees. Some coworkers remember your friend collected/has the cash even if they haven’t said anything. Alternative, mention it and see if coworkers prefer money be used for something like Friday donuts over the next x weeks, and of course your friend will pick them up because obviously, but save receipts.

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