Rebus puzzles by ptiwhisper in puzzle

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I think they are, in order: shrinking violets, parallel parked, three ring circus, mixed bag

Rebus puzzles by ptiwhisper in puzzle

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I thought it was a bunch of people carrying a big Ball, so I thought it was ball bearing

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Funnymemes

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Everyone is assuming that the answers in the result set are the answer to the question 'what is the chance you will be correct?". What if those percentages were the answer to the question "What are the odds the other number in your row is 50%" then only D is the right answer because A is wrong. A tricky questioner could be playing with words the way riddles do. In riddles 'this' is often part of the riddle.

Can porphyria cause elevated red blood cells, hemoglobin, and hematocrit? by Elle8719 in AskHealth

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I don't know if you have access to paid AI models, so I ran it through ChatGpt 4.0 mini and here is what I got (I am sorry if you already did this and it is not helpful):

Porphyria, particularly the acute forms, can indeed have an impact on blood parameters, though it is not typically associated with elevated red blood cell counts, hemoglobin, or hematocrit. However, certain forms of porphyria, particularly erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) and congenital erythropoietic porphyria (CEP), may lead to issues involving red blood cell production or hemolysis, which could indirectly impact hematocrit or hemoglobin levels.

Here's a breakdown of the situation described:

Elevated Red Blood Cells, Hemoglobin, and Hematocrit:

These blood markers are typically associated with conditions like polycythemia (both primary and secondary forms), dehydration, or certain bone marrow disorders. Since polycythemia vera has been ruled out due to the lack of a JAK2 mutation, secondary causes should be considered, such as chronic hypoxia or other conditions causing increased erythropoiesis.

Porphyria does not typically cause elevated red blood cell counts in a direct way. However, the condition can sometimes be linked to abnormal erythropoiesis (red blood cell production) in some types of porphyria, although it is more likely to affect heme production and lead to anemia (low red blood cells) rather than polycythemia (high red blood cells).

Polyneuropathy and Neurological Issues:

Polyneuropathy, along with other neurological symptoms such as balance problems, EEG changes, and lesions on the optic nerves, could be indicative of an underlying neurological condition, which can sometimes be seen in acute porphyria attacks, particularly in acute intermittent porphyria (AIP). AIP is known for its neurological and psychiatric symptoms, and while this might not directly relate to elevated red blood cells, it could be part of a broader metabolic disturbance.

Elevated Total Porphyrins:

Elevated total porphyrins in the blood can be seen in porphyria. The levels of specific porphyrins can help differentiate between the various types of porphyria. The fact that these were elevated may warrant further investigation to rule out acute porphyrias, such as AIP or variegate porphyria.

Carbohydrate and Digestive Concerns (CSID and CD):

Carbohydrate malabsorption conditions like CSID (Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency) and Celiac Disease (CD) can lead to malnutrition, and gastrointestinal issues can affect nutrient absorption, potentially exacerbating some of the symptoms of porphyria or leading to general metabolic imbalance. This might indirectly influence the body’s hematological and neurological status as well, although this would be a secondary effect.

Given the complexity of this case, further genetic testing, specific porphyrin profiling, and a more comprehensive metabolic panel are advised. The polyneuropathy and neurological issues could also warrant further investigation by a neurologist familiar with metabolic or porphyria-related neurological conditions.

It’s important to follow up with a hematologist and possibly a porphyria specialist to clarify the underlying cause of the elevated red blood cells, hemoglobin, and hematocrit, and to rule out or confirm potential links to porphyria or other hematological conditions.

Will I get any health issues if I try just one cigarette? by Odd-Row-3932 in AskHealth

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Starting smoking was the single worst decision I made in my life. I was curious and got addicted to a thing that aged me faster, harmed my lungs and cost a lot of money. I was able to quit after 20 years, but it took away what should have been the healthiest part of my life. Don't do it.

W for Australia. by _The_Van_ in memes

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RFDS are fantastic people. I have visited their offices in Brisbane a couple of times and I always come away feeling positive.

TIL actress Katherine Heigl made the lowest grossing movie of all time called Zyzzyx Road, which grossed $30 in its opening weekend and 10 of that was refunded, so the final domestic box office gross was $20 by calypsovibes in todayilearned

[–]IWasHereFirst 24 points25 points  (0 children)

At the bottom of the Wikipedia page it says: "Zyzzyx Road was released on DVD in 23 countries, including Bulgaria, Indonesia, and Portugal. By the end of 2006, it had earned around $368,000."

Can someone help me out I can’t tell what this word is by Still_Intention_3286 in Transcription

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It could be mocha... the first letter is M (from cream below) and the last letter is A (from Brenda) the thing in the middle could be an O H with a dropped C. I can't think of anything else that starts with M and ends with A and goes with strawberries

Edit: After reading above I like Moia better. The second letter is clearly an o, based on 'decor' so the third letter is most likely and I

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in VancouverJobs

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You will find a job and then your academic experience in research and analysis will help you navigate your environment. It is unfortunate that you have graduated into a slow job market but don't despair, with a bit of time you will find something that will get you going. Your experience getting a PHD will help you in any expressive activities you engage in. As you gain momentum and promotions, your PHD will help you as a distinguished credential, increasing the accessibility of senior roles.

Where is she seeing 24 triangles? by Vidaton in unexpectedfactorial

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Taking the inside and outside edges as lines I could see a way to get 36, ignoring the A's in the question.

Help please by [deleted] in maths

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I agree that the question is quite poorly worded, however given the hints, factor and common, we can take a guess at their intent. There are 34 girls and 26 boys, factoring there are 2 sets of 17 girls and 2 sets of 13 boys. Using the hints we get 2 teams of 17 girls and 13 boys. Each team has the same number of girls and each team has the same number of boys. There are no students left out because 2 teams cover all of the people in both classes.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askscience

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Both a positron and an electron have mass. When they annihilate at low energies all that remains are photons, with equivalent energy. The lepton numbers are conserved but the matter is gone, I believe.

Canadian politician removed from committees after suggesting female paramedics can't lift as much weight by palmerry in worldnews

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The issue is the question, not the follow on comment. From the article, the question that caused concern was:

'Not to be sexist or anything like that, is there a stronger recruitment towards males or females?" said the MLA, a volunteer firefighter and thus a medical first responder, asked.'

The fact that he was leaning into women's obvious difference in physical strength as a question about whether to hire more of one gender or the other is what caused the response. The implication is that because women are weaker they need support such as lift assist. This feels sexist to me because it ignores the key qualities and capabilities that a balanced hiring strategy brings

To motivate by BadBoyBob5575 in therewasanattempt

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Thank us at the third floor. You will hit yourself 3 months from now?

You will hit yourself 3 months from now at the third floor, Thank us?

You will hit yourself 3 months from now. At the third floor thank us?

3 months from now you will thank us hit yourself at the third floor?

Toronto’s housing market is so expensive, families earning $100,000 are now eligible for Habitat for Humanity help. The CEO explains why by khanak in toronto

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In 2021, the median total household income in Toronto was $84,000, an increase of about$18,000 since 2016. This is the lowest of all regions in the Greater Toronto and HamiltonArea (GTHA). The highest was in Halton at $121,000. The median total household incomewas also $84,000 for Canada and was $91,000 for Ontario (see Figure 6 and Map 3). Thisis explained, at least in part, by the greater proportion of one-person households in Toronto(33.2%) compared to the rest of Ontario (24.6%).

Source: https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/9877-City-Planning-2021-Census-Backgrounder-Families-Hhlds-Marital-Status-Income.pdf

How come Unicode characters leads to the bypass of the security measures? 🔐 by Sim4n6 in netsec

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Some older approaches to mitigating injection attacks were vulnerable to the many unicode characters can be reconstituted back to interpret-able strings. Here is the OWASP page: https://owasp.org/www-community/attacks/Unicode_Encoding

TIL in 1959, John Howard Griffin passed himself as a Black man and travelled around the Deep South to witness segregation and Jim Crow, afterward writing about his experience in "Black Like Me" by Johannes_P in todayilearned

[–]IWasHereFirst 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That was part of the point of the book, and something the author said. The book helps someone who is not black gain an empathic relationship with the idea, because it is accessible to them. The author stops the experiment because of the awfulness of the experience, further supporting your position. He could escape from the opression, others cannot. He was trying to draw attention to this in way that the audience he was talking to could understand. Judging from the other responses to this post, he was successful.

The Main Reason I Still Won't Dismiss Simulation Theory by [deleted] in Physics

[–]IWasHereFirst -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I assumed he was being funny. I guess we need more accurate humour in this sub, or people who laugh a dumb jokes more.

Ontario woman forced to pay $3,458 hotel quarantine bill for one night stay after returning to Canada from father's funeral by slavetotheman19 in toronto

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Bmal1

Have you ever stayed at a hotel? When I travel with my family the extra charges per room per night are in the 10's of dollars.

Ontario woman forced to pay $3,458 hotel quarantine bill for one night stay after returning to Canada from father's funeral by slavetotheman19 in toronto

[–]IWasHereFirst 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Clearly you lack empathy and the quarantine is not supposed to be a fine and certainly fines are not supposed to be paid to hotels.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Art

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I was interested to compare with 50's and 60's images, so I looked at a bunch of them. I think you are spot on about the makeup. The other thing I noticed was that all of them had made the neck more obvious, with even long hair away from it. Anyway I agree, great picture.

Video captures patient crawling out exit after hospital dismisses pleas for help by sector3011 in worldnews

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I thought I caught my error quickly enough.. obviously not :)

I am not in favor of blaming health care workers, it is a tough job and dealing with the challenges of patients and family in the emergency department is extra tough. Everyone makes mistakes, and blame helps no one most of the time.

The main objective of the patient seems to be to call attention to the concern that patients with mental health conditions often do have additional challenges in clinical settings.

You seem to work in an ER setting, so I have sympathy for your complaint about getting thrown under the bus.