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our team still does quite a bit of reporting in Excel even though all the data lives in Salesforce. the part that's starting to get old is having to export Case data every time someone wants updated numbers. i usually end up pulling a bigger dataset than i actually need, then deleting columns, filtering everything down to the right Case record type, and rebuilding the same report over and over. i'm hoping there's a better way to do this.

what i'd like is an Excel workbook that only pulls the fields i actually need, filters to a specific Case record type, and then just lets me hit refresh whenever i need the latest data instead of exporting another CSV.

who work in both Salesforce and Excel a lot, how are you handling this?

are you using Power Query, a Salesforce connector, or something else entirely? mostly looking for something that's been reliable over time rather than just a quick workaround.

I spend way too much time looking at modern open concept homes, and one thing I noticed is how easily a kitchen can mess up the visual flow of the main living space. When the kitchen is fully visible from the couch, bulky or poorly integrated gear just takes away from the clean look of the house.

I am planning a build right now and trying to avoid that heavy industrial look. I think choosing a flush induction cooktop and hidden rangehoods helps the cooking zone blend into the cabinetry instead of standing out for the wrong reasons. When you look at setups for kitchen appliances, it feels like sticking to minimal profiles and matching finishes like matte black or seamless stainless steel is key to making the whole floor plan look cohesive.

For those who built or bought an open layout house, did you go out of your way to hide the appliances? Or did you just let them be a main feature of the room?

With all the news about potential Gulf of Hormuz disruptions, I'm curious how people in different supply chain roles are actually experiencing this on the ground. Are you seeing it in lead times, spot rates, or supplier conversations yet, or does it still feel more like a headline than a real operational problem?

I work in procurement and logistics coordination. We've started getting nervous emails from a few key suppliers about contingency planning, but nothing has materially changed in our orders or timelines yet. Some colleagues think we're overreacting by scenario planning this early, others think we're already behind.

I'm also wondering how companies are balancing the cost of holding buffer stock against the uncertainty. Carrying more inventory ties up cash, but getting caught flatfooted is obviously worse. Every organization seems to have a slightly different risk tolerance on this.

For those who've navigated past disruptions like Suez in 2021 or the COVIDera shortages, what signals did you actually use to decide when to act versus when to wait and monitor? And for people earlier in their careers, how are you getting visibility into how your company is responding to this kind of macro risk? Curious to hear how different roles and industries are handling it.

my aunt passed away a few months ago and left me her house in Lewiston. I live in New York now so Ive only been out there twice. honestly the place is in really rough shape.

roof leaks, basement is musty, windows are old, yard is completely overgrown. she was older and just couldn't keep up with maintenance. I don't have the money or time to fix any of this stuff.

paying the taxes and insurance for like 6 months now. it's like 400 a month just disappearing. I thought about renting it out but being a landlord from 300 miles away sounds like a nightmare.

has anyone here sold an inherited house in Maine that needed work?

ordered a tension pole last week and spent like 3 hours trying to set it up today. thought it would be simple put it up, twist it, done. wrong ghaha

my ceiling is apparently not as flat as i thought. the pole kept slipping and i was genuinely scared it was gonna come crashing down on me mid-invert. spent ages adjusting and re-adjusting and now it's up but i'm still side-eyeing it like it's gonna betray me any second.

also didn't realise how loud it is when you're practicing at home?? like i thought i was being quiet but my downstairs neighbour apparently heard everything. super fun convo to have.

been doing some beginner spins on it and honestly it's so different from studio poles. like the grip feels completely different.

anyway if anyone has tips for making a home pole work without destroying your apartment or your relationship with your neighbours, i'm all ears lol

Trying to clean up my aesthetic for summer and i’m noticed a lot of creators are moving away from those heavy, super contrasty filters and going for that very clean, soft-focus look with actual skin texture showing through. My problem is my phone camera always auto-sharpens everything way too much making it look super harsh. been playing around with a few tools to soften the contrast and actually found that editing apps works pretty well for making it look natural instead of that heavy AI look. But I'm curious what filters or editing styles are you guys using to get that effortless look? are we finally done with the heavy contrast era?

I don't know who needs to hear this but if you're a customer and you call support please just let us do our job.

we got this new phone system like a month ago. CloudTalk I think it's called. works fine, calls are clear, the routing actually makes sense for once. I was actually kinda optimistic for a change.

I had this guy yesterday. screaming about his bill nothing new there. but he's screaming about the robot and how he can't get a human. I pull up his account and he literally pressed 1 for billing, 2 for payments, then 0 for operator and hung up 3 times before staying on the line long enough to get through. like my brother in christ you are the one who keeps hanging up. the robot is literally just a menu read it.

another woman . she called to complain that we called her. we had an outbound agent reach out about a promotion. she said it was an invasion of privacy. but she called us back to complain about being called I don't know either.

the system is fine. the customers i'm starting to think we could have telepathy and theyd still find something to complain about

Furniture first, always. Colors are easy to adjust, but if you pick a palette and then fall in love with a sofa that doesn't quite fit it, you're stuck. Starting with the big pieces and pulling colors from there gives you something concrete to work with.

For rugs with a neutral sectional, the main thing people get wrong is going too small. A rug that only fits under the coffee table makes the whole room feel disconnected. You want the front legs of the sofa sitting on it at minimum, ideally more. With a neutral couch you have real flexibility: a warm jute or wool rug will push things cozy, something with a lowpile geometric pattern keeps it clean and modern, a faded vintagestyle rug adds some character without cluttering the space visually.

If the cozybutintentional feeling is what you're going for, I'd lean toward texture over pattern. A chunky wool or boucle rug in an oatmeal or warm grey reads as cozy without making things feel busy. Then you can bring in one or two pieces with actual pattern elsewhere, like a throw or a cushion, so it doesn't feel flat.

Also worth doing before you buy anything else: live in the space for a few weeks with just the sofa. See where the light falls, what bothers you, what you actually need. It sounds slow but it saves a lot of returns.

i’m lookin for some advice because this interlock program is actually startin to mess with my head.

everyone says it’s just a "device," but honestly, it feels like it’s runnin my entire life. you’re always just waitin for the beep. you’re in traffic, you’re tryin to get to work, and you’re just constantly on edge waitin for that random retest. i don't even care about the driving anymore, it’s just the panic that the thing is gonna act up or lock me out when i have nowhere to pull over.

honestly, i’ve been lookin at a bunch of different companies and honestly idk if Smart Start Interlocks or Intoxalock are actually any better than the rest. they all seem like a headache.

does it get better? or are you guys just constantly stressed out until the program ends? i’m just tryin to figure out a way to not have a panic attack every time i start my car. any advice would be great.

Hey all, my mom just turned 72 and shes been retired for almost 6 years now down in Florida. She's always been pretty active but lately she says her days kinda blend together, a bit of gardening in the morning, coffee with friends, watching her shows, but she complains there's not enough to keep her hands and mind busy without it feeling like too much effort. I'm thinking of getting her a paint by numbers set as a gift, especially those smaller mini kits. i saw some nice 6x6 or 8x8 ones on the painting by numbers shop site that start around $19. They seem easy and not overwhelming, like she could finish one in a weekend while sitting on the porch or watching TV without getting frustrated.

What do you guys over 60 usually do with your free time these days? do you think my mom would like something like this or should i go for something else? really appreciate the honest opinions from folks who get it, thanks! she's pretty creative so i hope it clicks :)

Hey everyone, I'm super new to cooking and I keep hitting the same wall. Every time I make pasta, I drain it and within about two minutes it clumps into one sticky blob. I tried rinsing it with cold water, but apparently that washes off the starch that helps sauce cling to the noodles, so that seems like the wrong call.

I've also heard the opposite advice plenty of times: toss it with a little olive oil right after draining. But people say that just makes the sauce slide off instead. Every fix seems to create a new problem.

For context, I'm mostly making simple weeknight stuff: spaghetti with jarred marinara, or pasta with butter and garlic. Nothing fancy. I salt the water and drain it fully in a colander, if that matters. I just want it to come out decent without turning into a brick.

The main thing I'm trying to figure out is timing. Do you have to get the sauce on the second it's drained, or is there a technique I'm missing that keeps it from clumping in the first place?

Would love to hear what actually worked for you when you were starting out.

One challenge I've run into repeatedly in procurement is that supply risks are usually easiest to address before they become visible and hardest to get leadership to take seriously at that stage.

Once lead times spike, suppliers start allocating inventory, or shortages become obvious in the data, the window to act is often already gone.

Right now we're reviewing a few potential disruption scenarios across key supply lanes and critical SKUs. The operational side is straightforward enough: evaluate alternate suppliers, identify single-source dependencies, review safety stock assumptions, and model different disruption durations.

What I'm struggling with is the communication side.

How do you make a credible case for proactive action when the disruption hasn't happened yet?

Have you ever successfully convinced leadership to invest in mitigation before the risk became a crisis? What arguments, data, or frameworks actually worked?

I'm especially interested in hearing from procurement, planning, and supply chain risk teams that have navigated this successfully.

i just want a cleaning thats it, but every time i go somewhere new the dentist spends half the appointment talking about my bite or my alignment or how my bottom teeth are slightly crowded and wouldnt i like to see a simulation of what my smile could look like. no no i would not

moved here from florida a year ago and i don't remember dentists being like this. back home you went in they looked at your teeth they said you have a cavity or you dont and you left. now its like a whole production.

last place i went to on zebulon road actually had an ipad with a smile gallery. the hygienist was scrolling through pictures of other patients showing me what was possible. i just wanted to know if my filling was cracked.

anyone got a rec in macon thats just a normal dentist? not a salesperson with a drill. i don't need a smile journey. i need someone to check if my teeth are falling out

i need a car for a road trip through the southwest and am looking at options what is the best way to rent one with good rates and easy pickup. i saw some deals on turo but want real advice on what works.

I'm asking because there's a sale on Steam I want to take advantage of, but I am not willing to go through the hassle of converting my money to fiat to buy a $20 gift card with additional conversion fees.

There should be an easier way of using cryptocurrencies for buying such stuff. How can I buy them using crypto directly?

we are planning a two week road trip across the usa with our family of four two adults and two kids ages seven and ten. we need a car that is safe comfortable and has enough space for luggage and car seats without feeling cramped on long drives.

we will rent from turo to get exactly what we need like an suv with good safety ratings. what is the best car type or model for family travel with young kids? any must have features like easy car seat access or extra trunk space that made a big difference for others?

so my bathroom has been a pain for the last 12 years with cracked tile, a tiny shower that leaks everywhere, and basically zero storage space. honestly i'm tired of the mold spots showing up every summer and the bad layout that makes it feel cramped even though it's not that small.

i sat down with jmk miami contractor and we planned a full gut and remodel. we're moving the toilet to open up space for a bigger walk in shower with a bench and built in niche, swapping the old vanity for a floating one with extra drawers, and redoing all the plumbing lines to finally fix the low water pressure in the shower. new waterproofing board is going behind the tile and we're adding a better exhaust fan to deal with the humidity.

demo is scheduled to start next month and we're keeping the same footprint to avoid big structural changes while still making it way more functional. is it worth adding heated floors even in miami or should i skip it to stay on budget? any must have storage tricks for a small bathroom that actually hold up long term?

hey folks on civil sites im looking at bollards for managing vehicle flow and keeping pedestrians safe around work zones without blocking everything. something durable that handles daily traffic and weather would be ideal.

i got some bollards from safety xpress and they seem solid for quick install with good visibility options. what setups have worked best for you on similar projects and any tips on placement or types that hold up long term? thanks for any input guys

We just got our rental car sorted and we’re split on how to spend our next few days. We had an amazing, super authentic seafood lunch at a tiny spot in Alcala yesterday, and today we drove up through the clouds to check out the Anaga forest, which felt like a completely different planet. The contrast between the busy southern resort areas and the wilder, greener north is wild. We really want to avoid the massive tourist traps and stick to local guachinches, authentic towns, or quiet natural pools where we can just sit and enjoy the view without the massive crowds.

i’ve been auditing our landed costs from last quarter and the drayage fees out of long beach are getting out of hand. it feels like every time a container touches the dirt i’m getting hit with a list of line items i didn’t plan for. i’m trying to run the numbers on whether it actually makes sense to use a forwarder that has their own hubs right by the port for immediate transloading versus hauling the full containers further inland to a cheaper prep center. i've been looking at a few outfits like Ardilogistics and others that have those big riverside/inland empire setups specifically to catch stuff coming off the ships. on paper it should save on the "per mile" trucking and maybe help with demurrage/detention since the turn around is faster, but i’m wondering if they just bake those savings back into the storage and handling rates anyway. for the ones that are moving decent volume, have you seen a real difference in the "all-in" price when the forwarder handles the port-to-warehouse move directly? or am i better off sticking with a fragmented setup where i can shop the best rate for each leg of the trip?

really just trying to see if the convenience of one invoice and a "one-stop" shop near the port actually pencils out. thanks.