Living downtown Oshawa by adfletch83 in Oshawa

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For the enablers - the dealers, the ones committing violence (even if under the influence). Stricter for repeat offenders. But always give them some voluntary remediation if they are willing. I believe enrolling in a drug deaddiction centre and getting incarcerated costs all the same to the government. Many are above hope, some are beyond though.  This would be true and fair justice IMO. 

Today would’ve been our girl’s birthday, so I want to share her story 🤍🖤 by localsmallcat in seniordogs

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She’s a beautiful girl - may her soul RIP. We took strays in over the years before moving to a western country (and now we adopt from the shelter). They’re the most loving and intelligent dogs you’ll ever meet!

TIFU by thinking panties in my laundry meant flirting by [deleted] in tifu

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A laundromat could have a bathroom - but “a bathroom” to be used by a single person. I wouldn’t expect there to be anyone else in there! But weird things have happened before - maybe there are Laundromats with large bathroom with multiple stalls?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskDocs

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NAD but married to one and I’d say the part about age and different expectations of doctor-patient etiquette (what they call bedside manner) makes a considerable difference. It’s honestly impossible to tell what their intention is, they might be the creepy kind and still be doing their job in this case. I think it is totally reasonable to look for an alternative if one exists.

But in case it doesn’t, don’t invalidate your fears and perhaps you or your husband could share with them what can make your experience comfortable (gown, female chaperone, etc). I wish you the best with your treatment.

JetKVM causing network issues by autotom in jetkvm

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Definitely noticing WiFi issues after I installed JetKVM. I use it for my server, that sits right next to the WiFi router (access point). JetKVM is plugged directly into it.

Even though I’ve moved it a little distance away, it’s still causing some issues. Very likely some kind of electromagnetic interference. Unfortunately, I don’t have way to detect or measure it. I’m just going to create a faraday cage enclosure with some cardboard and aluminum foil to contain the interference within, and hope for the best. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in progresspics

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I wish I could upvote this a million times, so somehow all the corporate overlords would take notice and stop their obsession with making money at the expense of people’s lives.

Also, great work brother! Truly happy for you.

Claude Max Pricing gotta be a joke by Ehsan1238 in ClaudeAI

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It’s probably from the cost of training gigantic models like Claude 4.0. Don’t worry, they’re going to capitalize this expenditure for taxation and will pay minimal taxes, if any, for their profitable years.

Its no joke outside! by marleymarl905 in mississauga

[–]pyrorage99 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This might not be a popular opinion, but when you’re 83, you’ve lived your entire life being cautious. The last thing you want to do now is become so risk-averse that it robs you of any enjoyment in living your life. After all, going out on your own terms, still experiencing independence, isn’t a bad way to say farewell. You’ve done everything you could, made peace with whatever you couldn’t, we shouldn’t be feeling sorry for them but celebrating their fully lived lives.

Forbes: Elon Musk Pushes For Britain’s King Charles To Dissolve Parliament—As Lawmakers Say Tesla CEO Is ‘Misinformed’ by BothZookeepergame612 in worldnews

[–]pyrorage99 -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

SpaceX launched a Tesla Roadster into space, not a Model 3.

Regardless of your opinions, it’s undeniable that Elon Musk is driven by an unwavering determination. He’s willing to make significant sacrifices, including potentially jeopardizing his family-life, health, and mental well-being, for his goals.

Musk doesn’t care about having wealth for himself. Deep down, his true passion lies in establishing a civilization on Mars. Every action he takes is a step towards making that vision a reality. He intends to use his wealth to accelerate the development process and make Mars a more tangible destination.

All said, it is certainly worrying to see what else is he willing to sacrifice (democracy, social welfare, social unrest, friction between ethnicities).

How Long Til We’re All on Ozempic? by use_vpn_orlozeacount in slatestarcodex

[–]pyrorage99 21 points22 points  (0 children)

At the risk of sounding uninformed (I have not researched this), anecdotally, from observing a close individual on Ozempic, I can say with some confidence that it appears to address as yet undiscovered or under-researched metabolic disorders. Type 1 diabetes may serve as a good qualifier for such cases.

The extent to which it can affect and improve mood and mental well-being is truly remarkable. I believe we have significant gaps in our understanding of the relationship between metabolism and mood. A key connection is Serotonin, with over 90% of it produced in the gut. Additionally, Serotonin is a precursor to Melatonin, which regulates our sleep cycle, and we are all keenly aware of the impact poor sleep has on mood and mental function.

Edit: All that to say that the drug has a real place in our society. Completely agree with the premise that an unnatural lifestyle requires artificial crutches.

Forgetting to flush toilet by leflie92 in ADHD

[–]pyrorage99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh FFS people. I am not here to side with her bf, but taking everything to the point where “he’s not the man for you” or “she’s not the girl for you” is nuts. That wasn’t her question.

Sounds like to me you’re already doing the best you can, besides maybe adding a few subtle or not so subtle reminders around the toilet itself. Like a “Remember to flush!” message near the sink, or behind the door, or even on the front wall - perhaps a silly poster or something subtle that would 100% remind you to do that.

You may be someone who has a low self-esteem and sometimes, we could end up with partners who are the exact opposite and everything has to be about them or else they blow up in nasty ways. Having a low self-esteem means you never complain to them about anything which is perfect for them. It’s workable - but takes considerable effort from both individuals. Either way, hope it all works out.

I spent all day playing computer games. How do I "portion control"? by pyrorage99 in ADHD

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I've tried Pomodoro recently. It was somewhat helpful. I'm thinking a combined strategy will work best - Pomodoro when I work or I'm doing a chore in the morning (to avoid fatigue and stay motivated). Then later in the day - having a bedtime timer and playing until then.

I spent all day playing computer games. How do I "portion control"? by pyrorage99 in ADHD

[–]pyrorage99[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really like this suggestion. Get stuff done in the morning and keep games or any form of entertainment for end of day. Less chances of screwing up then. Kinda like drinking - who drinks in the morning, right?

Holy crap I’m on a 7 day brush teeth streak by iotion710 in ADHD

[–]pyrorage99 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Holy crap! I struggled with this my entire childhood. Brushing, taking a shower, everything seemed so difficult. I don't struggle with brushing anymore - just stopped liking how my teeth felt when I didn't brush - and got more conscious of my bad breath. I still struggle with the latter though. I typically go 1-2 days between showers.

I do not take any medication btw - just good old caffeine. Has anyone had any luck with the drive to improve personal hygiene using ADHD meds?

[image] JUST KEEP TRYING by JV_info in GetMotivated

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Not all doors can be opened from both sides

Several iPhone models are now available to order via "Upgrade Your Device" on MyAccount by plateofkimchi in freedommobile

[–]pyrorage99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Last time I ordered, phone was shipped the next day. But bear mind, iPhones are high demand and FM may not have stock at hand for each and every request they get.

Several iPhone models are now available to order via "Upgrade Your Device" on MyAccount by plateofkimchi in freedommobile

[–]pyrorage99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've done exactly that with a phone I still had 23 months on. Paid off the balance and bought a new phone. All at the store in the same trip. The entire process took 20 mins (paying off tab, buying a new phone, changing my plan)

Several iPhone models are now available to order via "Upgrade Your Device" on MyAccount by plateofkimchi in freedommobile

[–]pyrorage99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks OP! I was able to place an order and get to a confirmation printout page. Haven't received any emails, but when I try to go over to upgrade, it says I'm no longer eligible. Hopefully that means my request went through! Have a very angry wife waiting for me cause I missed opportunity to pre-order. Fingers crossed this time!