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I've needed one maybe 2-3 times in the 14 years we've lived here. Probably 2. If you're doing a few new adds/remodel...maybe?

The number of Americans getting enough fiber is vanishingly small. I think under 10%. Recently I decided that when asked the retarded question that many people ask about being plant based, I'll answer with a question. They like to ask, "Where do you get your protein?" My answer is now, "Where do you get your fiber?" The majority of militant carnivores think meat has fiber. WTF! Protein is super easy to get, fiber, not as much (based on Standard American Diet). https://www.vox.com/2019/3/20/18214505/fiber-diet-weight-loss How is your bean intake? That's a very important source of fiber, protein, and a shitload of critical micronutrients. Here are things I use also, besides plants... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GPGQJR4 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09VNFV61F https://www.amazon.com/Metamucil-Cinnamon-Flavored-Supplement-Psyllium/dp/B07KYYP497

So, aside from enjoying the joke, I decided...maybe there's a repair/protective effect? But unfortunately nobody has studied it. The best I can come up with is that the GLOW blend (common name for this blend) could theoretically help since it's a repair compound. Theoretical Considerations Potential Protective Effects: Given their antioxidant (GHK-Cu) and anti-inflammatory (BPC-157, TB-500) properties, these peptides might theoretically mitigate risk factors for cataracts, such as oxidative stress or inflammation. However, no studies confirm this in the lens. Risk of Harm: There’s no evidence suggesting these peptides cause cataracts. Cataract formation is more closely tied to aging, UV radiation, or diabetes than to peptide use. Side effects reported for these peptides (e.g., increased angiogenesis) don’t align with known cataract mechanisms. Conclusion Currently, no studies directly correlate the GLOW peptide protocol (GHK-Cu, BPC-157, TB-500) with cataracts—neither as a causative factor nor a therapeutic intervention. Research on these peptides focuses on other physiological systems, and their effects on the eye’s lens remain uncharted. For definitive answers, targeted studies would be needed, likely involving animal models or human trials examining lens clarity and protein aggregation in the context of peptide administration. If you’re interested in emerging research, I can search further as new studies become available, but as of now, the connection is unestablished. Potential Concerns Regarding Cataracts Cataracts are primarily caused by protein aggregation in the lens due to oxidative stress, aging, or metabolic disorders. While peptides like GHK-Cu have antioxidant properties that may theoretically protect against oxidative damage, there is no evidence linking these peptides to either preventing or causing cataracts.

That's beautiful, nobody would guess it's nearly a decade old.

I've been tuning my carbon fiber surface quality, and think I nailed it. "I'd like a light-duty shelf right here, for the ebike chargers and other minor electrical things, by the power strip." I have lots of boards, but no shelf brackets. But I have a 3D printer. I got a new phone mount/charger for the car, and need a ball extension. I don't NEED this, but it will for sure be helpful. And then, 24 hours after printing it, I needed it. Did you know you can print rust? Well, you can print with iron-filled PLA, then apply a rustification solution. This looks amazing in person. Don't you hate the center console storage being just a messy bucket? Three levels, and the grid you can see is to snap in dividers and purpose-made holders like the key holder. IMG_5928.mp4 Spinning pen and tool holder for the bench... These have magnets to keep them in place...

Try some MCT oil and Haribo sugar free jelly beans. They will fly out sideways at supersonic speeds.

Because it controls the heat so well, it charges at a ludicrous rate. Today I finally put the OBD adapter in the truck so it can go full speed. 20% to 50% in around 15-20 minutes.

Surgery is still paused. Fucking amazing. For about $40 per month and no known side effects.

Then it's just a good magsafe charger and no more. There are many. I've never seen one that doesn't heat up the phone. If you're not using the phone and/or not keeping it up high where sun hits it, then it's hot but doesn't matter. Yes or the OBD adapter I linked in the OP. Anything that can do 27w for super fast charging or at least 15 for slow charging. Some newer cars have powerful USB ports, just not most.

Yeah, he said it's very hard to get people to understand that it needs HIGH power. Most people have no clue about USB power levels, and most cars are very low. It burns 12w just for cooling. Most car USB ports are 10w and all of the hardwire kits on Amazon are under 15w. You need a 27w input for fast charging, 15w for slow charging, and 10w to barely keep up. And then the morons claiming the magnet is weak. Jesus H, they are using thick non-magnetic cases. I'm actually considering using this on the motorcycle, with no mechanical safety, because it's so strong. Opinions on that welcome, including, "You're a fucking retard." IMG_5527.mp4

FUCK! How did I not know this? Why the fuck did no eye doctor tell me, even prompted for solutions???? You can get elective "cataract" surgery to simply replace the lens and fix astigmatism. Goddamn, would have done that long ago. So now I'll get one eye with insurance, plus about $1k (estimated) for toric lens correction. And then need to find how to get a bargain on the other eye. I know, cheap discounted eye surgery. Probably do some medical tourism.

A Chinese man goes to see an eye doctor. After the exam, the doctor says, 'I know why you're having trouble.' The man asks, 'Why?' The doctor says, 'You have a Cataract'. Chinese guy says 'No, I have a Rincoln Continental.

Doc says I may have 20/20 or 20/30 vision if I pay out of pocket for an upgrade, which would be fucking awesome. My other eye keeps getting ridiculously worse every year.

Doctor said I have a cataract. Likely surgery in six weeks ish. Yay.

I hate waste, I'm happy to have things get used, and also would be interested in what you think about it. Maybe I'm just a finicky bitch. (Yes, we know the answer) I don't have your address, please PM.

I'll send you whatever bluetooth thing I have, it's ok, and always annoying to use (all of them are I think). I now have a wired one with a display and won't go back to the wireless. If you only rarely need it, probably stupid to own. I got a deal and I was needing to scan something deeper (ABS or something that was specialized). But seriously I'll mail you the one I have and you can see what you think.

Well, before the import taxes. But yeah, high precision and reliability have become super affordable.

I really don't know. My gut says that the sensors Joe is talking about are either Hall effect or otherwise non-mechanical, and they could be all over the place. Is there a voltage input? Or does it generate its own voltage through motion and induction? I don't think I've ever used the hold/min/max on that meter. Like you, I expect that it should be captured at any voltage, but would have to set up a test to know.

Everything prints fine at low speeds and simple objects. Going faster or making more complex things brings out problems in filaments. Colors actually print differently, and the silks are yet another big challenge. But I have no idea if there are specific colors that are good/bad, I've never done side by side testing of a color in the same brand on the same object, except that white Creality Hyper as more problematic than black (but a different model). The hardest to print PLA I own is a custom color from a high end structural brand, $45. One of the easiest PLAs I've used lately is the absolute cheapest shit I could find on Amazon, under $15. It seems to be related to pigmentation; the "good" stuff is extremely opaque and the cheap stuff is somewhat translucent. Elegoo Pro *may* become my default, it's winning me over with consistency even if not always running the fastest (but very fast). There is SO much to consider. These have all been quite good. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CD15GTRF?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_6&th=1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRZ29BYD?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1&th=1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CT8TBV69?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_3&th=1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CB7TW3XC?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_16&th=1

Shit. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KIMHRQ

I miss that bike. Loved it.

I hadn't thought of this... This was a massive experiment that proved that most prescription drugs shouldn't be limited to prescription. From this article: https://www.astralcodexten.com/p/the-ozempocalypse-is-nigh

Ok, then yes, you want to measure max/min, not peak. Not to be overly pedantic, but peak in electrical terms implies the top of the AC curve, which is around 170v for a 120v nominal RMS circuit. That automotive meter I linked to is just a fantastic, all around, do-anything meter. It came with a clamp, thermo probe, and other shit. It's meant to do everything around a vehicle.

They offer a really horrible single-bit holder to buy. At least half of mine are too loose and shit falls out. The other half are too tight and you need pliers to get the bits in/out. The best one is the one that's impossible to use by hand, but also drops bits out under impact usage. Special.

I'm trying to understand the peak voltage thing. I thought you meant the peaks of AC power, instead of RMS. But now it's a DC talk. So do you mean that you want the meter to read and hold the highest DC voltage it has seen? Anyway, I've had this for a few years and every time I use it, I wish I'd bought it much sooner. Fantastic for auto/bike work, and just as good for household. I bought the extra lead kit and use a few of them regularly. It has min/max hold function, though I've never used it. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B7H2ZBW Goddammit. A "few" years. When I went to find the link...bought in 2017. Feels like last year. Jesus.