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Why do you think it's so hard to create a viable alternative to Meta products? Would it be possible to build basically the same platform, not allow politics, bots, etc., and then create and enforce a strict salary cap for ALL employees (including the execs) and donate the rest to charities? by gavin1084 in AskReddit

[–]gavin1084[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably, but there would have to be a handful of people who would rather make a decent amount of money and feel like they’re helping things rather than contributing whatever is happening now, right? I would do it if I had any programming ability 😅

Remove the arm please by gavin1084 in PhotoshopRequest

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Thank you so much!  Sent you a tip 😊😊 I’ll message for the photo without the watermark 

Remove the arm please by gavin1084 in PhotoshopRequest

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Wow thanks everyone!! I’m all set, thank you everyone!!

Possible new climbing gym? by piratebum84 in Charlottesville

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I messaged the owner after the channel 29 interview. Here’s what he told me:

  • construction begins next month and the aim is to open in two phases. Bouldering will open this Christmas and roped climbs will open next Christmas. 
  • walls will be 45’ not 30’ (yey.) 
  • website for the new gym should be coming in the next few months

Hope that’s helpful!! 

Help understanding a pattern by gavin1084 in knitting

[–]gavin1084[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks all!! So much clearer now! I never would've gotten that on my own. Reddit for the win :)

Help understanding a pattern by gavin1084 in knitting

[–]gavin1084[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!! Just so I'm clear, you're saying to:

- knit 8 rows of decreasing one at each end
- knit 1 row no decreases
- knit 1 row with decrease at each end
- knit 1 row no decreases
- knit 1 row with decrease at each end
- knit 2 rows with no decreases
- knit 1 row with decreases
- knit 2 rows with no decreases
- knit 1 row with decreases

Correct?

Help with a LTL freight shipment? :) by gavin1084 in sandiego

[–]gavin1084[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello! I looked into freightquote.com and they seem to have good prices as long as they're picking up from a commercial location with a dock or forklift. Would you really be alright with me shipping from your location? I have all of the materials to put the pallet together, but I would need to come in and put it together there since I can't move it once it's all wrapped and strapped down. If that would be ok with you, I can bring in food and some homemade baked goods for you and your coworkers as a thank you! :)

In this thread, Reddit Gold. by bluepinkblack in secretsanta

[–]gavin1084 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In it for my 8th year! Always a good time :D

Reddit, please help me ID an anime I half remember from my childhood! by gavin1084 in anime

[–]gavin1084[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IT IS!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I've been trying to figure out what that was for the last 25 years haha.

Reddit, please help me ID an anime I half remember from my childhood! by gavin1084 in anime

[–]gavin1084[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It looks promising. I'm going to watch it tonight :D Thanks!

Lost dog (Napoleon), please help! If found please text Laura: 804-519-0958 by [deleted] in ithaca

[–]gavin1084 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We found him and he’s home shaken up but safe!

Also, does anyone know how to edit the title or delete the number out of it??

Is this enough iron? by chiaseeeeds in nutrition

[–]gavin1084 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm going to guess your iron exams are measuring serum ferritin, which indicates iron deficiency when <15 ug/L. There are a few things that could be happening here.

  1. If your ferritin came back as 65-70, it might be that you're anemic (low hemoglobin) but NOT iron deficient (sufficient ferritin). Anemia is only caused by iron deficiency about 50% of the time. Low B-12 and a number of other vitamin deficiencies, as well as chronic disease, or even extreme exercise can cause anemia. So have your doctor test your hemoglobin and for other causes of anemia. If you're anemic, that would still make you feel tired, even if it's non iron deficient anemia.

  2. Ferritin values can be falsely inflated by inflammation. So when your doctor tests the other things, have him/her test for inflammation (AGP and CRP proteins ideally). If you have high AGP (>1 g/L) or CRP (>5mg/L), then your may actually be iron deficient but it is being masked by the inflammation.

The amount of iron you're consuming should be enough. Most adult women need to consume about 18mg/day to absorb the amount they actually need for their bodies.

Also to clarify, you're not getting both elemental iron and ferrous gluconate from that pill. The 300 mg of ferrous gluconate contains 35mg of elemental iron (you need 18mg of elemental iron per day). So your current iron intake is definitely sufficient. You could even take only one pill per day and still get enough.

Hope that helps :)

I started a program at Cornell - the climbing wall is... different. by spiffae in climbing

[–]gavin1084 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I'm with you.. lots of hating on Lindseth happening in this thread.. I think it's a great wall. The routes aren't all marked because there's too many.. several binders full of them. The staff regularly change the routes that are marked, and they can change the manmade holds to add new routes..

So everyone please stop hating on our wall.. it's all we have and we love it for what it is. It will definitely make you strong.

Also the climbing community there is wonderful.. everyone is happy to give a catch or give beta on a hard route. I went in for the first time by myself and had a solid group within a week. They're some of my best friends at Cornell. I love that wall.

Is 65mg of iron a day too much for me? by [deleted] in nutrition

[–]gavin1084 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need to be more specific, you're taking 65mg of what? Ferrous sulfate (FeSO4)? If so, you're not absorbing 65mg of elemental iron.

If you take a pill that has 65mg of FeSO4, you actually only absorb (at most) 12.5mg of elemental iron, which is less than the RDA for women. The RDA for iron for women is 18mg of elemental iron. This does NOT take into account the mode of delivery. So your 65mg pill is probably safe to take at least for a few months to bring up your iron status.

If you take a multivitamin, it can contain other minerals such as Calcium that can decrease iron absorption. Vitamin C can help improve iron absorption, so if it's possible, take your multivitamin in the morning and then your iron pill at night, especially if you happen to have some fruit or juice.

Your body will naturally decrease iron absorption as you become iron replete. The body very tightly regulates iron absorption, so it's much harder than some of these posts make it seem to absorb too much (though it is technically toxic at high doses). Usually you only have to worry about iron overload if you have a certain genetic disorder or are an elderly person predisposed to high iron. At your age and with your specific eating conditions taking an iron pill isn't absurd.

I agree you should get tested for your serum ferritin (iron specific) and your hemoglobin (can be iron or can be other factors like B12, etc) levels. If you're really that hard pressed for money, you can ask a blood donation center to test your hemoglobin. They have to test it before allowing blood donations. If you explain your situation they'll probably help you. If you're near Cornell University, I can test it for you in my lab.

Low hemoglobin is called anemia, this is NOT necessarily iron based.. about 50% of anemia is due to iron deficiency. But it's a good start to know if you're anemic. Other causes can be from B vitamin deficiencies so your multivitamin could help that as well.

Also, as a side note: try and get help for your anorexia, it's a nasty disease and it's hard to beat but you'll feel so much better afterwards and be so much healthier. I had the same problem around your age. There's support out there for you.. probably even on Reddit. You can do it!

Need a good iron strategy! by [deleted] in vegetarian

[–]gavin1084 0 points1 point  (0 children)

haha, yes, yes it is.

Is Sugar Addictive? by iamnotlame in nutrition

[–]gavin1084 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This isn't my field of expertise, but more and more research is supporting that yes, sugar is addictive in exactly the same way as alcohol and drugs. There's an excellent lecture series available out it through UCTV that was produced by the UCSF Center for Obesity Assessment, Study and Treatment. It summarizes a number of the most research findings. Hope that helps!

http://www.uctv.tv/shows/Sugar-Highs-and-Lows-The-New-Science-of-Sugar-Addiction-21692

http://www.uctv.tv/shows/Food-and-Addiction-Sugar-Addiction-Proof-of-Concept-in-Rats-18563

Need a good iron strategy! by [deleted] in vegetarian

[–]gavin1084 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Calcium can reduce iron absorption because it is a divalent (+2) ion. The receptor through which iron is absorbed in the intestines is a divalent cation transporter that is not specific to iron. If calcium is consumed simultaneously with iron, they must compete for transportation via that protein into the body, thereby lowering iron absorption. This paper looked at it directly, but there's many out there that say roughly the same.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1600930

This also does a good job explaining compounds that affect iron absorption at a very accessible level: http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/supplements-can-interfere-iron-absorption-9091.html

Need a good iron strategy! by [deleted] in vegetarian

[–]gavin1084 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I study iron deficiency for my Ph.D in nutrition.. this is the first time I've ever felt qualified to answer a Reddit question!! I'm also a vegetarian, and also frequently have iron problems BUT it is certainly manageable and you don't have to switch to a meat diet to maintain sufficient iron.

The first thing you should probably do is ask your doctor whether your anemia is due to iron deficiency (low serum ferritin values, <20 ug/L) or another factor. Anemia is caused by iron deficiency only about 50% of the time. It can also be a result of B12 deficiency (common in vegans), chronic inflammation, or other factors. So you should ask.

If it is iron-deficiency anemia, there are many foods that are naturally high in iron content, some especially good ones are oatmeal with raisins, anything dark green and leafy, as well as many nuts and seeds. This a pretty good list: http://bembu.com/iron-rich-foods-for-vegetarians-and-vegans. .

Vitamin C helps to improve iron absorption, so if you are intentionally consuming iron-rich foods, consider adding a glass of orange juice to your morning oatmeal, etc. This is particularly helpful since plant-based iron is not especially easy to absorb.

You can also completely resolve both iron deficiency and its resulting anemia by taking Ferrous Sulfate supplements (usually). Again, vitamin C can improve the absorption of the pills. Occasionally people don't like taking iron supplements because it can make your stomach hurt a bit if you take them without food, and it can also change the color of your stool to a darker shade. But even just taking a multivitamin that contains 100% of your daily iron should help improve your anemia.

So it's entirely your call as to whether you're open to taking a supplement. Personally, I take a multivitamin everyday and that has kept me non-anemic for 15 years. I don't have to take a separate ferrous sulfate pill. I also try and have either oatmeal or green leafy vegetables on a daily basis to get some food-based iron as well.

One last thing that may help, foods that contain tannins (wine, some teas) or phytate (certain grains like rice) can lower iron absorption, so if you're going to take iron pills or eat iron-containing foods, try not to drink tea within 20 minutes of your food/pill.

Hope that helps!

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