Thank you for posting this. These devices are getting out of control. They are marketed as a convenience to the driver, when in actuality they are capturing and selling your location and driving habit information to data brokers and insurance companies. Sometimes dealerships will even add an aftermarket tracking device to their vehicles without telling you. I removed one that I found in a Crosstrek I bought last year. The device I removed was made by iKON Technologies, and is 'intended' to be used for lot management at the dealership. The dealership tried to sell me an overpriced security plan associated with the GPS tracker. I declined. They left it on anyway. What they don't tell you is that iKON Technologies installs them at no cost to the dealership, and that the tracker is used for repossessions and capturing data to be used for targeted marketing or sell to data brokers. Some devices have the ability to inhibit your starter and ignition system like the one in this manual.

I use httrack for this type of thing.

HTTrack Website Copier - Offline Browser https://www.httrack.com/html/fcguide.html

It is possible they wanted to fire him anyway. My guess is that the code of conduct policy is only enforced when they want to oust someone at his level. He'll likely get a massive severance package on the way out. Looks like Nestlé has been struggling this year.

Nestlé (OTCPK:NSRGY) (OTCPK:NSRGF) shares dropped 6% after reporting disappointing half-year results. Revenue continues to decline, organic growth is driven solely from pricing, and margins remain pressured.

https://archive.ph/dXtNx

Logseq might be a good option for you. You create "graphs" for a topic. Markdown notes for that "graph" are separated into "pages" and "journals." For example, if you created a project called "cider_making", you could create the following Markdown page files and save them in the pages directory: "Fuji Apple.md", "cider press.md", and "pectic enzyme.md." If prefer to track notes in a journal format, your Markdown file would use the following format and be saved in the journal directory: "2026-02-19.md."

Logseq is not cloud based. All files are stored locally to the machine you installed the software on. There are options to use a code repository to sync to other devices, but Syncthing can also be used to sync your notes. I'm using an rsync script to send notes I write on my laptop to my phone, living room computer, and file server. If I'm on a trusted computer on my network, I can use SSH X11forwarding to open the Logseq UI remotely to create new notes. Otherwise I can create a new page or journal Markdown file via SSH and vi. I'd just need to save the Markdown file in the appropriate journal or page directory to keep things organized. You can also host a webUI for your notes if you are so inclined.

https:docs.logseq.com/

Best of luck!

Thank you. I'm still very new to all this. I was on the fence about whether or not telling others would lead to negative outcomes. People in my close circles have known that I had been struggling at work and that I was trying to improve my overall physical/mental health. I've cut out alcohol, started exercising more, and have been monitoring my health via apps and gadgets to track sleep and other metrics. I'm doing much better now. I'm more focused at work and my symptoms are becoming easier to manage. I agree with you and others in this thread that there isn't really a need to discuss my diagnosis with anyone. I appreciate the advice!

You can rsync from your Linux pc to your phone via SSH over port 8022 (you'll need Termux), and schedule when the script runs with a cron job. Here's some documentation:

https://www.baeldung.com/linux/android-rsync

• Credence Cleareater Revival - Bad Moon
• Goose - Silver Rising
• Phish - The Howling
• Grateful Dead - Dire Wolf
• Phish - Wolfman's Brother

Hahaha. A friend told me about Kappa at a party a while back. Have you seen how to properly trap a Kappa? You dangle your ass over the water to lure one in and then your buddies spear it.

https://www.tofugu.com/japan/kappa/

Another creature from Japanese lore is the Tanuki. They are shape shifting raccoon/dogs that have magical expanding scrotums. Here is a scene from Pom Poko.

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/xlft8n

I'm into it. Would make a great work device. The power keyboard product also looks like an interesting product.

Clicks Power Keyboard

Soft Scrub with Bleach works well. Clean the sink with dish soap the best you can. Once it is clean, apply Soft Scrub with Bleach with a sponge and allow it to whiten for a couple of minutes before rinsing it off. I do this about once a month or whenever it starts to look scummy again.

I've never heard of "This Is Food" before. Reminds me of "Almost Pizza" 😆

https://youtu.be/KLHRjaUBb3o

"Joe Biden wants to take your meat so you better find a hiding spot that he can't reach" https://youtu.be/eA-l6R4bKO4?si=Cq_6uzV9QIgDb3-i

"Infected snails may survive for at least a year and continue to be able to use the eyes on the ends of their tentacles."

The video showing how the worm mimics a caterpillar's movement is wild! Also a bit terrifying...

Looks like he was appointed just over a year ago.

https://www.nestle.com/media/pressreleases/allpressreleases/laurent-freixe-appointed-ceo?__cf_chl_rt_tk=J4cGnRHmYgOPBuCz6aw73zCkna28KEcVNROTD1XPD1g-1756840275-1.0.1.1-QKyNJyhjKrZg3KrzpFoTmDhsspylK7ArRiZ33toc6CI

Have you tried using the "I Am Sober" app? I've been using it for years and have had good success with it. My advice would be to track exactly how many drinks you have each day and challenge yourself to go longer and longer periods without drinking. The longer you go, the more often you will notice how good it feels to not be bloated or hungover all the time.

I am currently ~6 months sober and feeling great! I used to drink 2-3 beers a night. If you account for the % abv the number was occasionally closer to 4-6. I found that my cravings for beer began to fade after quitting for about a month. Those four weeks can be surprisingly hard to achieve if you have never tried quiting before. Just do your best and don't let a relapse convince you that it can't be done.

After a while you will probably lose some weight. Beer has a ton of sugar and empty calories. It also messes with how efficient your body is at digesting food. I've lost 30 pounds since I began my journey! Do you have acid reflux? If so, you might begin to notice that quitting reduces acid reflux and ulcer flare ups. As a result, you might not need to use antacids as often. I recently found out that antacids can impact the effectiveness of medication you might be taking since it changes the pH of your stomach.

The only other advice I can give is that you might need to relearn how to manage stress/anxiety without alcohol. You might also feel pressured to drink at social gatherings. As you build confidence, it will become easier to not let others pressure you to drink. That might take some time. I've found that kombucha, CBD sodas, or ginger beer have been great replacements for alcohol in social situations and easily fly under the radar of people not minding their own damn business. 😁

I'm glad you are considering quitting drinking! Best of luck to you!

Love the Fiery Furnaces! I was hooked the first time I heard Blueberry Boat.

If you have an REI near you it might be worth trying them on. Per their sizing chart page:

Sizing

We recommend ordering Altra running shoes ½ size larger than a dress shoe. We want you to have the best fit possible. That’s why we offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. So if the fit isn’t just right, you can send it back for a different size. The Lone Peak, Torin, and Paradigm models are available in Wide, a 2E width (compared to our traditional D width).

+1 for Pine Note!

What amount of fruit production can you expect in a year after grafting like that? I have a couple of apple trees on my property that were there before I purchased my home. I'd like to graft more interesting apple varietals than was is currently in place.

What tools are you using? Any tips you can provide for others interested in doing the same?