u/SupremeOHKO

I work over there and I have a lot of restaurants near my office, but it's all kinda pricey. I'm wondering if anyone knows of any hole-in-the-wall places around there where I can get some good eats for less than, like, $15 a meal. Any food is good with me, Chinese, Thai, pizza, whatever. I'm not picky.

I know (and eat too much) of My Thai Bowl, Jason's Deli, the Mac and Cheese place, and Firehouse.

Yes yes yes, I know "discount" and "Scottsdale" don't go together. I'm in a weird financial situation where I don't make a lot of money but am in a sublease type of deal with my roommate over here.

American Discount and Aldi's are in Mesa, those are usually my go-to, but I'm looking for something a little closer. Where do you guys get your groceries without breaking the bank?

I've been using high tops or just flat-soled sneakers in general, even using my old boxing shoes at some point. Looking for some budget friendly shoes that are primarily for weightlifting (ideally squatting and deadlifting), as I already have running shoes.

I'm really liking butterfly guard and just having sticky knee shields in general. I've been watching some YouTube vids about the basics, the sweep, etc. but does anyone have a good, detailed instructional, or even some of the competitors that have a good butterfly guard? No-gi is preferred but gi is fine too.

I work in IT. Almost everyone using Windows is on 11, as expected, some are running 10, and I've seen one or two run 7. Servers are also typically running Windows 10.

Anytime someone talks about Windows, it's always either Windows 7 (or prior), or Windows 10/11. Aside from the time I had a school laptop (Edit: It was a touchscreen laptop) that was Windows 8, I hardly ever see people talk about it anymore. They released Win 10 pretty quickly after Windows 8, compared to how fast they released 11 after that. I didn't have problems with it, but I was a kid at the time, so I didn't really care about the fine details; I have, however, heard many people dislike it.

Thoughts?

Hello! I'm looking to spruce up my bedroom with some martial arts posters but I'm absolutely adamant on them not being AI-generated. Etsy and Amazon are filled with AI slop.

Where would you guys recommend finding some posters? I like the traditional look of Japanese artwork, but I'm open to anything. I like general ones that relate more to the spirit/philosophy of martial arts but I wouldn't mind having some related to my specific arts (BJJ, boxing, TKD).

I'm stupid, I know, but from what I've read online, it sounds like FloGrappling is supposed to be on Prime now. I'm looking on Prime... Can't find it. Is anyone else able to access it or has it not been released yet?

Note: This is NOT intended to incite a political discussion. Save it for another sub. I'm simply asking, where would somebody who is interested and follows these ideas/systems find a like-minded group of people in Phx, preferably in Scottsdale or just the East Valley in general? Preferably not associated with the Social Democrats.

Apparently the Socialist Rifle Association had a chapter in Phoenix at some point but it's not listed in their system as active anymore. IWW also doesn't seem to have much of a following out here, but I could be wrong.

I already posted on r/phoenix but the answers were not helpful.

Note: This is NOT intended to incite a political discussion. Save it for another sub. I'm simply asking, where would somebody who is interested and follows these ideas/systems find a like-minded group of people in Phx, preferably in the East Valley? Preferably not associated with the Social Democrats.

Apparently the Socialist Rifle Association had a chapter in Phoenix at some point but it's not listed in their system. IWW also doesn't seem to have much of a following out here, but I could be wrong.

Obviously with everything going on with the WI situation in mind, I was wondering... If hypothetically you were to raise a kid (or are currently doing so), what are you teaching them about the police force and the justice system?

I think we can all agree the justice system is fucking abysmal in the States, and the police are a corrupt and violent terrorist organization. However, TV shows like Sesame Street, Family Matters, and Mr. Rogers will have you believe otherwise. I know those are old shows, but generally shows even aimed at younger children like SpongeBob will portray cops as friendly and approachable. I understand they do this to push the perception that the world is sunshine and rainbows, but if a child grows up seeing any of these shows they're going to be very confused if you're then explaining that cops are just murderous pigs on a power trip.

EDIT: Brain's not working today and I put US in the title twice lol

No. Go join an MMA gym.

I wanna make some dishes (like chankonabe) and would like to get my ingredients at a local Asian supermarket, but I only just moved here a few months ago so not too familiar with the area.

I'm not homeless or anything, I have an apartment in Scottsdale, but I spend 99% of my time in Mesa, I basically only go home to sleep. I get home late at night Monday from the Main Library, only to get up early for something Tuesday morning off Stapley and Main, which I'm usually late for because I'm tired.

Hypothetically, if I want to save time, is it possible for me to sleep in my car for the night in between somewhere? Like, in the corner of a Walmart parking lot or something. Eat breakfast in my car and shit. It's probably not realistic and I'd probably get in trouble but I was just casually wondering.

EDIT: To everyone making alternative suggestions like "just move" or "just go home", I appreciate it, but believe me, I already am aware. My current situation works best for everything I've got going on in my life besides sleep.

I don't know who needs to hear this, but I definitely have needed to for a while, so hopefully this will resonate with someone else. I know we always see the posts like "I got my degree in 4 months", and to some it's motivating which is great but to others it can be demotivating and make you feel imposter syndrome. I know that's not the intention of those posts, but it's just how it feels sometimes.

I'm 23, I've been in college (community college -> brick and mortar uni -> WGU) since 2021 and I'm currently 60% done with my degree. I started WGU last summer, and my goal was to be finished by December 2025. Now I'll be extremely lucky if I'm done by December of 2026. I can blame credit transfer issues, ADHD, etc., but I work full-time and train/compete in BJJ on top of doing university, so I only have a couple hours a day to dedicate to studying. I've been in this one class since like February (took a break to get a couple easier ones done).

And you know what? That's okay. I don't mind taking longer - the only real kicker is I'm paying almost entirely out of pocket so the longer it takes me, the more money I'm spending. I have goals of pursuing higher education and potentially even do PhD research in computer science, but in order to do that, I need to finish this, and that's what's driving me. It doesn't matter to me how long it takes, as long as it gets done. We're all in different positions in life, we all have different backgrounds and different comfort levels with what we're studying. College is hard, please don't compare yourself to anyone because you're never going to be satisfied. It doesn't matter how long it's taking you, as long as you're putting in the work, you're already doing wonders for yourself.

I'd like to read library eBooks before bed as my day is very busy and don't have much downtime after work before I have to hit the hay. I know the more optimal solution is to just get the book but my question is, are there any negative side effects of using my phone if I have the night time screen activated? I know normally the blue light and everything messes with your energy levels and circadian rhythm, but does it make a difference if I have the night filter on?

I'm working full-time as an IT tech and in school for Comp Sci. I have a very niche career goal but I want to pursue a PhD and do research for a space company (non-DoD).

I'm wondering what the market looks like on that end. I know the process itself is different than just applying for a job and working your way up in the industry, but I'm wondering, for those who are in grad school and/or doing research, are you seeing any of the same difficulties as those in the normal job market?

I usually eat a bunch of eggs in the morning but I'm looking to speed things up (and am getting pretty tired of the same cooked eggs every day). What are some good overnight marinades I can toss a hard boiled egg into and it'll taste good the next day?

I like pickled eggs but those take a while to pickle.

I want to take my girlfriend somewhere nice in the near future and she's a vegetarian.

We've already had Green in Tempe and Phoenix, I tried looking at Din Tai Fung but that place is booked for months, and Old Spaghetti Factory. EDIT: We've also tried a few Indian places.

She's in Gilbert and I'm in Scottsdale, but I'm in Mesa most of the day, so preferably somewhere in the East Valley but I won't mind a longer drive if we go on a weekend.

2016 Lancer ES. It's a pretty basic little car that I love, and I want to bump it to OEM+. Ideally I'm thinking new wrap, lowering springs, rims, maybe some cool LED tail lights, new speakers/stereo, and MAYBE an underglow. How do I walk the line between OEM+ and straight up ricer? I have been thinking of getting a cold air intake just for fun lmao