u/starlightskater

I'm an independent educator that visits schools and other educational institutions throughout the year. I've attended two public "sessions" about how to respond in an active shooter situation, but they have been fairly informal. Looking at the ALICE website, their events are titled "Instructor Certification Training" which seems to be aimed at becoming an actual instructor. Does ALICE ever hold events or training that the public can attend, or do they only service professional organizations? As I am not affiliated with any particular school, I seem to have no way to attend a class.

If this is true...what alternative, in-personal informational "trainings" would you recommend?

I've saved my 2007 Prius from being scrapped so many times...I've replaced every major part except the brake actuator. At 210,000 miles, the "optimistic me" says that if I replace the actuator, there's not much that go wrong at this point except a head gasket failure. "Realistic me" says that sounds nice but isn't reality. I've got some rust spots but they're not preventing it from passing inspection. I drive it heavily on road trips, around 10-12k / month.

I'm starting to put away money for a replacement car, whenever that time may come. I'm not sure a $4k actuator replacement is worth the investment (although if it bought me four more years, that comes out to $85/month).

I'm starting to think ahead to: Prius, RAV4 Hybrid, or Subaru Crosstrek (maybe Forester) Hybrid. Leery of the Subaru transmission problems.

What are your thoughts about all this?

Don't know if anyone has posted about this, but I loved the actual shout out given in the Michael biopic to Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys. For the win.

I recently started using Kerastase Genesis as a blowdry protector. If I would curl my hair after it was dry, on the same day or immediately after drying, would I need to re-apply the product or is the hair shaft still coated?

I'm headed to King of Prussia this weekend and might try to get a skate in on my way back home. Rinks I could potentially hit:

Fantasy Skating Center (near Reading)
Roller Roost Sports Arena (Pottsville)
Ringing Rocks Roller Rink (Pottsville)

I've already been to Skateway (Shillington). Not interested in Inline 309 (Hatfield) because it has sports tile flooring.

IF I were to venture towards Philly (and that's probably a no) my options include better rinks like Millennium Skate World, Rolling Thunder, and Philly SkatePlex.

I haven't been to The Overlook (Lancaster) or Mt Gretna (Mt Gretna) yet but those two are closer to my home so I'd rather skate someplace new.

Thoughts? Especially on the first three?

I read that the Coanda smoother doubles as a dryer. I just purchased the Original (not the ID) on Marketplace and assumed I needed to find a secondhand Pre-Styling Dryer attachment. But some old Reddit threads indicate that the Flyaway attachment is also dual. I haven't used it yet but is it, or isn't it?

I'm looking for the large round brush in the nickel/copper combo. But IntegrityTech sells it for $65, which is insane given that Sephora sells it (different color combo) new for $40. There are a bunch of others on eBay with stock photos and I don't trust them. There's also one on Poshmark, but how would I know if it's real or not? Dyson doesn't seem to sell either the large round brush or the pre-dryer attachment as parts.

So after six months of using a Drybar blowout brush, and was feeling it was waaaay too hot. Sometimes I'd almost burn my fingers just from touching my hair, and surprise, I've been having a lot of breakage lately. I believe in investing in quality (that was my first foray into blowout brushes) and figured, go big or go home with my upgrade. I bought an Airwrap Original locally for $200 and...O.M.G. Drybar heading to the TRASHCAN.

However, the set is missing the fast dry head (the oval thing) but maybe it didn't come with it in the first place. I don't see the option to purchase one on the Dyson website. I can get one on eBay, but want to make 100% sure it's compatible with my Airwrap before I do. Same with the large round brush?

Any tips for use, storage, etc. of this expensive and amazing piece of technology?

I've always used either Derby Laces or Bont (once, I think). What about hockey laces or even regular shoe laces? Yay or nay?

Sounds like a silly question but...I'm having a hard time imagining buying a single (vinyl, 8-track, cassette, or CD). What did you do -- listen to it once and then rewind and listen again? Or were you forever switching out your media? I came off the tail end of CDs in my life but how and why did people listen to single tracks?

Someone locally is selling an Airwrap Long. What is the benefit of the long version / what hair types is it designed for (opposed to the regular length)?

Also, if a unit is out of warranty and breaks, does Dyson support repairs, or do you have to buy a new unit?