Hey guys. I’m a 20 year old college student with a big spending problem. I just took my first semester off for the sole purpose of paying off my 4k of credit card debt. I’m working two jobs so I can do that in two months. This has been fucking rough on my body and brain and often I’m not in the mood to get up and work from 8 AM- 1 PM and then 2 PM- 10 PM but I do it regardless.
overall this has been empowering despite the stress and I am proud of myself for fixing my stupid mistakes. I have decided I’m sick and tired of worrying about money and I’m sick and tired of walking everywhere. No one ever taught me how to deal with money and all I have had to go off of is my own shopping addiction and advice from google. I have never known anything beyond instant gratification and I have decided I want to really work for something big. work for it for so long that I can have it and never have to worry about meeting a monthly bill and feel like I’m drowning.
I’ve never touched a wheel in my life and this has been embarrassing and suffocating as an adult when many 16 year olds I know have more freedom than me. I don’t know how I will pull this off because there are so many moving parts and I make so little when I go back to school, but I am going to save for a car that I can pay for with cash. I will not switch from walking until I can achieve that. I’m sick of owing my whole paychecks and I will not deal with that with my first car. It will be a nice one too. And I will also buy driving lessons.
I guess this is just a big ramble but it feels good to take control of your life and let go of your control on time. In the end I think it will be so much better for my mental health to take my time even if it takes years. Imagine how good it will feel when I get there!

(Posting this in POTS too, so sorry if you see me there in both places 😅) I’ve been struggling with my mobility a lot recently, especially after getting very sick a couple weeks ago, and am thinking about looking into a part-time wheelchair for long outings such as shopping trips, since I can barely stand for 3 minutes without my legs ready to give out. Does anyone have any good or bad experiences with certain wheelchair companies/brands, especially those who make custom wheelchairs to fit your body? I want to make sure I’m looking into someone good and reliable, so any “reviews” would be helpful!

One of our clients (we’re a Wordpress shop) had a third party security audit done on their site, and one of the findings was that they needed to add a CSP header, which we did. However, they run a blog that they update almost daily with tons of externally hosted images and iframe embeds. They also frequently out new tracking pixels on the site without notifying us. This has led to a game of whac-a-mole where I’m going in daily to add new exceptions to the CSP. It’s now clocking in at over 100 exceptions and is starting to feel pretty pointless to me. Just curious if others have run into something like this and how you handled it. Thanks for the help!

my nose piercing fell out and i’m in Costa Rica on my grandparents farm, no where near any major cities. there’s no piercers nearby and I don’t go back to the US until sunday night. my bar is really short. it sits on my nose with barely any bit of the it sticking out of the piercing. i’ve been trying to put it back in but it’s so difficult. my stud is just the clip back I think? I’ve had the piercing for 11 months (I haven’t taken in out ever aside from downsizing at the piercing shop) and i’m just worried it’ll close up before I get back from my trip. I can put the bar in through the front just fine but I feel nervous just leaving the bar because it might fall out with out anything holding it in. idk what to do

00b. Horimiya 2-week rewatch reminder and schedule

With Horimiya: The Missing Pieces coming in July to fill in the skipped stories from the manga, there is no better time to do a rewatch or first watch of Horimiya.
This is my first time hosting a rewatch, so please bear with me if I stumble along the way.

Series summary

Kyouko and Izumi are two classmates who each lead a double life: the popular and talented Kyouko cares for her little brother by herself while her parents are away, and the quiet, bespectacled Izumi hides his many piercings and tattoos at school. After accidentally discovering each other's secrets the pair becomes fast friends, and together, they begin to navigate their new relationship together amongst unknowing peers and love rivals alike.
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Streams: AppleTV Crunchyroll Hulu

Schedule

Discussion threads will be posted at 1600PT daily

Date	Anime episode	Manga chapters
June 17	1 - "A Tiny Happenstance"	1, 2p, 3
June 18	2 - "You Wear More Than One Face"	4p, 7, 9p
June 19	3 - "That's Why It's Okay"	10, 11p, 12, 13p
June 20	4 - "Everybody Loves Somebody"	16, 17p, 18, 19, 20p
June 21	5 - "I Can't Say It Out Loud"	21p, 22p, 23, 24p, 25p
June 22	6 - "This Summer's Going to Be a Hot One"	26, 27, 28p, 29p, 30p
June 23	7 - "You're Here, I'm Here"	34p, 35, 36p, 37p
June 24	8 - "The Truth Deception Reveals"	38p, 39, 43p, 44, 70
June 25	9 - "It's Hard, but Not Impossible"	38p, 46, 47p, 54p, 55
June 26	10 - "Until the Snow Melts"	58, 59, 60p, 61
June 27	11 - "It May Seem Like Hate"	75, 76p, 86p, 91, 103
June 28	12 - "Hitherto, and Forevermore"	63p, 63.5, 64p, 73
June 29	13 - "I Would Gift You the Sky"	120p, 121, 122p
June 30	Series discussion

[p] partial chapter adaptation 

Participants

I'll tag everyone who expressed interest, let me know if you want on or off the list!
Rewatchers - Please adhere to spoiler etiquette and not ruin the rewatch for first timers
First-timers - Enjoy the ride

a company i use uses IC as a delivery means, and i always get a chain of text messages, ie, your order has begun being shopped by X, your order is done shopping youll be notified when its en route, etc etc
well.. they never bothered to tell me it was en route or delivered and it was (against instructions) simply left in the sun to wilt
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am i somehow doing something wrong that the only critical text messages in the process werent sent and my stuff was left? they updated me on every part of the order except the crucial ones lol
i checked my spam/blocked etc thing on my phone and there was nothing there either
E: the only 2 messages i got were X just started shopping -, and then X has checked out. We'll send you an update when its on its way. and then radio silence

I'm a born protestant but occasionaly I've been drifting more towards becoming a catholic. That is because I feel like the protestant church doesn't appeal to me out of my experiences. It's also because of politics (I'm a conservative) and I think we need religion more than ever right now. But I've talked to my parents about it but everytime I do they get mad over my decision. They say if I swap church I'm supporting misogyni and homophobia which I am aware of. But just like there are negatives in the catholic church there is negatives in the protestant church.
I have also talked a lot with my uncle who is a catholic. We share the same ideas and thoughts when it comes to almost anything. One time I talked almost for an hour about the seven deadly sins with him and how much I try to stay away from them. In my protestant church if I did they would just say I'm going to heaven anyways and that I don't need to stay away from them. But I do want to live a life away from sins and be a better person. Which is why I want to convert to catholicism instead of just accepting myself and stay in protestantism.
But I'm just a little worried about what my parents will think and if I'm doing the right thing. My brother on the other hand is supportive but he keeps reminding me that I can only convert once. So I gotta be 100% sure this is the right thing to do but I guess I got no other choice. Because I feel like I don't belong in any other church and that I'm an impostor among Protestants.
(I'm also considering getting tattoos in the future and I know it's frowned upon by catholics. But they are nothing but art on my skin and say nothing about me as a person.)

I bought black ice on an app called "Shop" but I had bought it while it was out of stock (I didn't even look to see if it was in stock I was excited to buy it) But anyways, will gfuel send out a tub when they restock? Or have I wasted my money?

New Player Guide:
So you just joined Corejourney and have no idea where to start?
Here's some quick information to get you started
Firstly, I recommend using /tutorial for a quick summary on what the server is and how it works etc, lapis system.
So you have read the tutorial and stuck where to start?
You spawn with invisibility for 1 minute
Go and get some wood and ask for totems in chat, warning you may get 'invited', this is being invited to teleport to their location which may result in your death.
If it says %Username% has invited you to teleport to their location /accept or /deny this is an 'invite' and instantly teleports you to their location
If it says %Username% has invited you to trade /trade accept to accept trade, this is a trade request. Click on the wool at the bottom of the interface to accept and then confirm once the other person has accepted the trade contents
Once you receive these totems of undying you put them in your offhand either in your inventory or pressing f by default when the totem is in your hotbar.
Diamonds are the main currency of the server which can be used to buy most things.
One shop is called Bulbastore and has a bot and a website where it gives the command to copy and paste into chat to order to order items for diamonds: https://webstore.bulbastore.uk/ is the website link
Corejourney trustful people network invite: https://discord.gg/bTz9dWfzXD
Corejourney Unofficial Discord (Alrirra is not affiliated in anyway): https://discord.gg/ZxxEzabYbs

So long story short, but I was raised in a high control, fundamentalist christian group. I moved out of the family home when i was 26 (this was taken poorly) and then pulled the slow fade on the church until they realized, (3 years later and post-covid)... that they hadn't "dealt" with me yet so I was officially booted from the group and its been two years since my parents have spoken to me.
I'm dating a non-religious man that I love deeply and they think i'm on a highway to hell and refuse to meet him. We are now living together and ring shopping. However, I feel that this situation has stripped me of some of the joy involved in moving to the next milestones in life.
The behaviour from my parents has been pretty bad, but i expected it to be this way. I have seen many other families go through this process although many of them found the separation too difficult and maintained links. My parents are very stubborn people and very devoted to the church principles of separation from the world. They have ultimately cut me off from their lives entirely and blame me for it. I have 5 siblings and while only 2 of them are officially committed to the church, I have spoken to all of them and we confirmed we wanted to maintain family links even if my parents wanted nothing to do with me. Often they do get the cold shoulder from my parents if its discovered they were spending time with me. There are times where I feel guilty about hanging out with my siblings knowing they'll get grief for it later. It also makes me feel like i'm a bad person.
To add to this, the sibling i was closest to, my brother, has suddenly grown cold. My other siblings are distant, but are very normal with me and its the best outcome I could ask for... but the sibling I was closest to did a complete 180 from having dinner with me once a month and being involved and supportive of my relationship... to avoiding my questions and barely responding to my text messages. He lives at home so I don't know how that dynamic is playing into things. He was once very interactive with my social media and used to send me memes all the time and that has suddenly stopped entirely. I wonder whether he's given up on trying to find a life outside the church and has effectively just leaned into the life that my parents want for him. I'd never pressure him out of that, but selfishly, I do feel anxious about the possibility I will never have any family outside of this organization.
One of my brothers had a baby and while my sister-in-law has been excellent at keeping in touch and sharing photos of the baby and inviting me over, i still feel lonely as I don't get to enjoy family time or birthday moments with them all... i'm sort of this forgotten side piece to the family that hears about get togethers but isn't a part of it.
It has been hurting me immensely and my self worth is seriously going down the tubes now that i'm being effectively closed out. I struggled with depression a couple years ago and I can feel the symptoms of that slowly returning so I've gotten back into therapy to help me cope.
There is this giant family shaped hole in my heart and it has left me in a place of grief. I feel this sense of anxiety and panic over not having anyone to call if my life falls apart. I feel very weak and lacking courage. Sometimes I even wonder to myself if I should have just endured a life in that tiny group (1000 worldwide) and just accepted that i would never marry or have kids for the sake of my parents approval. Its a stupid thought because I am indeed, happier now, but the guilt of betraying their expectations and values continues to weigh on me.
TL;DR Some support would be really appreciated. I feel embarassed at my inability to regulate my emotions but life really sucks a lot right now and I don't know why I care so much about people who seem to think i am an evil, self absorbed sinner with no moral compass or redeeming qualities. Thank you for reading.

I'm interested in developing a set of clusters pertaining to shopping habits using a dataset from a survey that a colleague recently fielded. The survey contains a wide array of topics--some related to shopping habits, some not. There's a pretty big set of demographic items as well (race, gender, political affiliation, SES, etc.)
What are the best practices for selecting items to include in my LCCA? Should I only use items relevant to shopping habits? Should I throw the whole dataset in? Is it better to include individual items, or should I combine scales of multiple items into single indicators?
Any advice or relevant sources would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

There are several ways you can reduce the amount of waste you produce:

1. Practice the 3Rs: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. Reduce your consumption by being mindful of what you buy and opting for products with less packaging. Reuse items whenever possible instead of buying new ones. Recycle materials that can be recycled according to your local recycling guidelines.
2. Use reusable products: Instead of disposable items, choose reusable alternatives. For example, use a reusable water bottle instead of single-use plastic bottles, carry a cloth tote bag for shopping, and opt for reusable food containers instead of disposable ones.
3. Compost organic waste: Set up a composting system for food scraps and yard waste. Composting not only reduces waste sent to landfills but also creates nutrient-rich soil for gardening.
4. Avoid single-use items: Say no to single-use items like plastic cutlery, straws, and coffee cups. Carry your own reusable alternatives or choose products made from biodegradable or compostable materials when necessary.
5. Buy in bulk: Purchase items in bulk to minimize packaging waste. You can use reusable containers or bags to store bulk items at home.
6. Repair and repurpose: Instead of throwing away broken items, try to repair them or repurpose them for other uses. This extends the lifespan of the product and reduces waste.
7. Opt for digital alternatives: Reduce paper waste by opting for digital formats whenever possible. Read books, magazines, and newspapers online, and choose electronic billing and communication methods.
8. Donate or sell unwanted items: Instead of throwing away items you no longer need, consider donating them to charities or selling them. Someone else might find value in what you no longer use.
9. Practice conscious consumption: Before making a purchase, ask yourself if you really need the item and consider its environmental impact. Opt for products that are durable, made from sustainable materials, and have minimal packaging.

1997 dodge ram van 318 5.2,L.
I'm sure people ask this a lot. I went out to get an oil change yesterday, first time in a while since I don't drive this particular vehicle often. I've never had an issue before, always took it wherever... walmart, jiffylube, valvoline. Never have had any issue getting what I need for a good price. This is the first time I've ever had a problem with shops telling me they don't carry 10w30 oil, and I'd either have to accept 5w30 or pay a lot more money to get the 10w30. Did something happen?? I changed the oil myself the past couple of times since I had an easy place to do it, so it's been a while since I've had it done at a shop. But, what? Walmart told me it would be $80 for 10w30 conventional oil change because they'd have to get it special? When 10w30 is on their shelf in the store for like 25 dollars?
Rant done. The manual says 10w30 for higher temps. This is the dodge 318 5.2,L. I'm going to try to find a good place to do the oil change myself, I guess. But I was wondering if putting 5w30 in it for a summer trip is a bad idea?

I have a 2005 Kawasaki prarie 360 4x4, I have never changed the brakes on the bike, but I have it in my shop and I am about to do a full maintenence on it. Do the brakes need to be changed, or are they sealed for a reason?

Hello. I'm wondering if anyone has any advice on failing blower motors for a Daiken FXTQ18PAVJU. I have about a dozen failed units now and more coming. My Daiken rep says they no longer manufacture replacement blower motors for this model, and my local HVAC shop cannot custom manufacture them as they apparently contain a custom logic board. Any advice on either finding a group that can manufacture replacements (locally, or maybe in China?), or better yet, if there is a non-OEM off the rack part that could work? Thanks!

Link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3c-2Rjlseo&feature=youtu.be
Law360 (May 31, 2023, 5:09 PM EDT) -- Christmas Tree Shops got final approval Wednesday from a Delaware bankruptcy judge to take out $45 million in Chapter 11 financing after resolving objections from landlords concerned the retail chain had not budgeted enough cash to pay its rent.
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Thomas M. Moran approved the financing after Christmas Tree Shops agreed to set aside enough cash to make a partial payment on the rent its landlords say it owes for May before its Chapter 11 case ends.
Christmas Tree Shops filed for Chapter 11 protection May 5 with about $44.4 million in secured debt, $90 million in unsecured debt and plans to close 10 of its 82 stores and reorganize.
At Wednesday's hearing, the company was seeking final permission to tap into $45 million in debtor-in-possession, or DIP, from Eclipse Business Capital and ReStore Capital, along with approval for procedures for closing the stores and disposing of their inventories.
The motions had brought objections from the unsecured creditors' committee, but counsel for Christmas Tree Shops said it, the committee and the lenders had reached a deal to resolve the objections, which included an increased percentage of certain sale proceeds for the debtor and an increased budget for the committee.
This left objections to the DIP from multiple Christmas Tree Shops landlords, who said the budget in the DIP did not include the approximately $4.7 million in post-bankruptcy "stub" rent they are owed for May. The proposal instead called for the expense to be paid out of the exit financing the company will receive when it leaves Chapter 11, they said.
The landlords argued they were at risk of not getting the payment, saying the debtor has not shown it will be able to pay the "administrative" expenses — such as legal fees, salaries and rent — that it will incur during the bankruptcy.
"We're looking for some assurance of payment. The risk of administrative insolvency shouldn't be entirely on the landlords," said Robert L. LeHane, counsel for the landlords.
Counsel for the debtors and the DIP lenders argued the company does not have the cash to make the May payments without slipping into a liquidation and that the company is seeking to exit bankruptcy within four months.
"This is not a long period to wait," Christmas Tree Shops counsel Harold Murphy said.
The landlords argued that if they don't get a payment guarantee, the DIP order should not include a lender-requested waiver of section 506(c) of the Bankruptcy Code, which says debtors can't be stopped from using collateral for expenses involved in maintaining their assets.
Judge Moran said he would not require the payment of the rent, but that he would also not approve the waiver.
"I'm not going to permit a 506(c) waiver where there's no provision for stub rent," he said.
The hearing adjourned for two hours, and returned with a deal under which the 506(c) waiver will be allowed and the debtor will make weekly payments into an escrow fund sufficient to pay half the stub rent by the projected end of the case.
"It's what we were looking for, some fairness and balancing of the risks," landlord counsel Douglas Rosner said.