What first world problem did you have today?

[KLin]

I had to drive in the rain on the freeway this morning. All the damn 18 wheelers were kicking up mist and making it hard to see anything. Jerkfaces.

 

[mikeymikec]

I had two little battery-related chores to look into, which I did this morning:

1) One of the motion sensor lights hasn't been working properly since I recharged the AAA batteries (either the sensor not activating the light or the light was super dim).

2) The TV remote control hasn't been reacting to button presses lately (I recently found the batteries in it had leaked so I cleaned it out in a very basic manner, replaced the batteries and it was good to go), I thought there was a chance that the (non-rechargeable) AAA batteries I used had been used before and had run out of juice.

I went after the TV remote problem first, I took two spare batteries from the same packet as the potentially suspect ones were in (no choice, they're the only non-rechargeables left in the house). Switched batteries and found that the problem was intermittent. A little more playing later and I found that the remote control has decided to only react consistently if I press each button for about a second, same performance on the original batteries. I cleaned the bit on the front of the control for transmitting the signals, no difference. Whatever.

I took all four batteries back upstairs to go after the motion sensor problem, and even though I had only tested it about 30 minutes before, I thought I'd try it one more time. It worked perfectly. I tested a few more times, still perfect.

This seems to be in a series of incidents occurring with electronics in the last year whereby a device acts temporarily in a highly suspect manner, then pretends that everything is fine. To replace it then and there seems like overkill, so I guess they're going to test my patience for a bit longer.

 

[WelshBloke]

SOMEHOW, my wife managed to lose her S21Ultra phone today.

Ever since we signed up with Linked In, we haven’t had access to our phone Verizon accounts. Until now, it was just a minor inconvenience. (I’ve complained to Linked in several times…they assured me they’d get it fixed)
But…now, we don’t have access to the account, so we can’t lock the phone or use Verizon to find the phone…and we can’t replace the phone via the insurance without account access.

Edit.

<phew> the Safeway store called. One if their courtesy clerks turned in her phone a while ago…<phew>

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[QueBert]

Went thru absolute hell yesterday, I was eating popcorn and got a husk stuck in the back of my throat. I tried for what seemed like hours to get it out using my tongue and drinking liquid, but nothing worked. For awhile I wasn't sure I was gonna make it. I coughed every 15 seconds for 3 hours and somehow it just went away on it's own. I Googled techniques and nothing worked. These things have magical sticking powers.

If they made a specialty husk stuck in the throat removal tool, even if it cost $200 I would buy it.


Google AI says this

Avoid forceful coughing or using sharp objects, which can cause injury. If the discomfort, difficulty swallowing, or breathing problems persist, seek prompt medical attention.

I'm confused how the hell forceful coughing can potentially cause injury. I guess I should be thankful I didn't need to seek prompt medical attention. They make it sound like popcorn husks can potentially kill you. lol

 

[lxskllr]

Went thru absolute hell yesterday, I was eating popcorn and got a husk stuck in the back of my throat. I tried for what seemed like hours to get it out using my tongue and drinking liquid, but nothing worked. For awhile I wasn't sure I was gonna make it. I coughed every 15 seconds for 3 hours and somehow it just went away on it's own. I Googled techniques and nothing worked. These things have magical sticking powers.

If they made a specialty husk stuck in the throat removal tool, even if it cost $200 I would buy it.


Google AI says this

Avoid forceful coughing or using sharp objects, which can cause injury. If the discomfort, difficulty swallowing, or breathing problems persist, seek prompt medical attention.

I'm confused how the hell forceful coughing can potentially cause injury. I guess I should be thankful I didn't need to seek prompt medical attention. They make it sound like popcorn husks can potentially kill you. lol

Get red popcorn. They aren't absolutely huskfree, but it's greatly reduced over yellow/white corn.

 

[WelshBloke]

Google AI says this

Avoid forceful coughing or using sharp objects, which can cause injury. If the discomfort, difficulty swallowing, or breathing problems persist, seek prompt medical attention.

I'm confused how the hell forceful coughing can potentially cause injury. I guess I should be thankful I didn't need to seek prompt medical attention. They make it sound like popcorn husks can potentially kill you. lol

I've looked after a few people that have broken ribs just by coughing!

 

[esquared]

Went thru absolute hell yesterday, I was eating popcorn and got a husk stuck in the back of my throat. I tried for what seemed like hours to get it out using my tongue and drinking liquid, but nothing worked. For awhile I wasn't sure I was gonna make it. I coughed every 15 seconds for 3 hours and somehow it just went away on it's own. I Googled techniques and nothing worked. These things have magical sticking powers.

If they made a specialty husk stuck in the throat removal tool, even if it cost $200 I would buy it.


Google AI says this

Avoid forceful coughing or using sharp objects, which can cause injury. If the discomfort, difficulty swallowing, or breathing problems persist, seek prompt medical attention.

I'm confused how the hell forceful coughing can potentially cause injury. I guess I should be thankful I didn't need to seek prompt medical attention. They make it sound like popcorn husks can potentially kill you. lol

I broke blood vessels, capillary most likely, under my eye from forceful coughing. It's happenen twice to me. Looks just like a black eye. Took several days for my body to absorb the blood.


From AI
Can you burst a blood vessel from coughing too hard?

Yes, you can pop a blood vessel from coughing too hard, which is usually minor, such as a small burst vessel in the eye (subconjunctival hemorrhage). However, very forceful coughing can also cause more serious issues, including a torn artery in the esophagus (Mallory-Weiss tear), bleeding in the abdomen or chest, or even a ruptured artery in the neck or other serious complications in rare cases.

 

[QueBert]

Get red popcorn. They aren't absolutely huskfree, but it's greatly reduced over yellow/white corn.

This was popcorn from AMC, not sure what kind they use. At home I make Mushroom popcorn, it's either husk free or next to none. I don't think I've ever got a husk from it.

I've looked after a few people that have broken ribs just by coughing!

I've heard of that, but I don't think a single popcorn husk can lead that level of coughing.

 

[Chaotic42]

Bought a new drill bit set for the 1-1/8 and 1-1/4 bits. Open it up.... Got two 1-1/8s.

Also, not really a problem, but the package says to use a max of 1500 RPM. What they mean is a max of 1500 RPM and a min of... 1500 RPM. That beast seized up at 1390 and gave me a scare.

 

[Red Squirrel]

Been moving lot of firewood and my good winter gloves are mostly ruined now and also smell like a hockey player after end of 3rd period going into OT. Guess I should be using work gloves instead of winter gloves for that.

 

[BoomerD]

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Thanks. I'll look into that.

 

[AMD64Blondie]

Couldn't decide weather to buy the Victorinox Executive or the Victorinox Champion C off of EBay.

So I bought both.