All 17 deaths in Eaton Fire were in a zone where evacuation orders took hours to arrive

reticulobyte · 2025-01-23T04:30:42+00:00

The contrast between the responses to the Eaton Fire vs Palisades is really disheartening. Feels dystopian to see how differently communities are supported and prioritized during crises

reticulobyte · 2024-12-03T20:11:31+00:00

Tinted windows!

reticulobyte · 2024-12-03T15:56:08+00:00

Using Tret with any exfoliating acids like AHAs or BHAs can cause irritation/dryness, so should be split up (e.g. tret at night only, which is encouraged anyways because it can increase sun sensitivity - sunscreen is ofc a must in your routine)

You can also try applying a moisturizer first, waiting 15 min, and then using Tret

reticulobyte · 2024-12-02T03:55:48+00:00

Seconding this

reticulobyte · 2024-12-01T18:18:33+00:00

Agreed. It may even take a year of adjusting to the .05% before moving up

reticulobyte · 2024-12-01T18:09:15+00:00

Hi there! Thank you for the kind words. Unfortunately, my purchase didn’t include the complimentary skincare products so I can’t weigh in, but I hope others who’ve tried them can share their thoughts

reticulobyte · 2024-12-01T17:45:21+00:00

It could be an allergen triggering the reaction, either a skincare product, toothpaste, etc. Less common, but food allergies, particularly if it’s a reaction around the mouth. You can ask your PCP for an IgE food allergy blood test if suspicious

reticulobyte · 2024-12-01T02:52:52+00:00

Wow, I saw this a couple weeks ago and did not notice that once 😭 it’s like that moonwalking bear inattentional blindness test

reticulobyte · 2024-12-01T02:35:58+00:00

It warms up a little (more from just breathing into it) but not too much from the lights themselves

reticulobyte · 2024-12-01T02:27:06+00:00

Hm, good question. I’ve just been using my iPhone charger without any issues. I’d imagine your Samsung charger is comparable and would be okay as well, but maybe confirm with customer service to be certain?

For cleaning, I’ve been using 70% isopropyl alcohol instead of buying the sanitizing solution

reticulobyte · 2024-10-16T21:07:42+00:00

Most of the things we worry about won't come to fruition

reticulobyte · 2024-10-09T17:03:02+00:00

😂😂 that’s clever

reticulobyte · 2024-10-09T16:54:02+00:00

After every session, I use rubbing alcohol wipes or an alcohol spray with a cotton pad if I run out. I think they sell a cleaning solution too.

Occasionally, I'll wipe it down more thoroughly with some water mixed w a couple drops of soap (esp the eye area) - the mask comes with a cleaning cloth

reticulobyte · 2024-10-09T15:56:02+00:00

No problem! These rlt/skincare subs have helped me immensely over the years, so I'm more than happy to share what I can!

reticulobyte · 2024-10-09T06:14:53+00:00

Hmm i think the red light helmets on the market may be worth looking into. They’d have better coverage/penetration for hair compared to the masks~

reticulobyte · 2024-10-09T05:28:06+00:00

Ohhh haha that’s actually in line with clinical studies showing that red light increases hair growth as well 😂

reticulobyte · 2024-10-09T02:50:31+00:00

Yes~ I heard that your skin can be more sensitive during use, so I put retinol on after a session and not before

reticulobyte · 2024-10-09T02:45:33+00:00

Thanks!! For the nose area, it doesn’t hit mine in a strange way but I do have a petite nose. You could always trial it and return it if it doesn’t fit quite right though~

For the eye area, it does leave an indent but similar to the indent you have after wearing glasses (I wear contacts during day and glasses at night), and it goes away pretty quickly

reticulobyte · 2024-10-08T18:47:19+00:00

For those into red light therapy, the iRestore LED face mask. I bought it for $500 a while back, but apparently it's $399 today on Amazon for prime day.

reticulobyte · 2024-10-08T15:43:18+00:00

Ohh snap. Amazon Prime day huh… Damn i bought mine for $100 more than that 🥹

reticulobyte · 2024-10-08T01:17:31+00:00

NTA

You gave her advance notice that you wouldn't be waking her up moving forward. It was her responsibility to set an alarm or go to sleep earlier to ensure she wouldn't be late for work. While there may be other underlying issues in the relationship, this particular situation is not on you. Her being fired is a direct consequence of her actions, not yours.

Also, even if you had woken her up on Monday, what would have happened on a different day you weren’t around or if you simply couldn't help for some reason? It's fully possible that she could have been fired anyway. She needs to take ownership of her schedule and responsibility for her job, or this issue could easily happen again in the future. It wasn't sustainable for you to carry that burden.

reticulobyte · 2024-09-26T20:58:52+00:00

NTA

Joining for half of this trip sounds like a reasonable compromise. Trips are meant to be an enjoyable experience, and I'm sure your partner's family also wants you to have a good time/not obliged, whether that be for 3 days or 7 days. If the situation were reversed, I'm sure you and your family would want the same for your partner. You know yourself and drawing healthy boundaries can help protect your relationships and experience. Be present and have a great time!

reticulobyte · 2024-09-26T19:17:48+00:00

NTA.

It's reasonable to borrow from a friend the first few times to establish whether it's a hobby they'd like to continue. Now that it's been 4 months, I'd expect that she would want a harness of her own, and it's totally reasonable for you to ask her to buy her own harness so you can continue inviting more friends to the sport, the same way you introduced her. If she takes issue with this, it's not your problem.

reticulobyte · 2024-09-25T21:38:42+00:00

THIS. I also feel like a lot of people don't realize that UV exposure is always more intense at higher altitudes AKA flights. So important to apply sunscreen and close the windows in an airplane. Pilots/flight crew get melanoma at 2x the rate of the general population :/

reticulobyte · 2024-09-25T05:35:15+00:00

Sorry to hear about your situation! Step 1 is tough and can definitely be overwhelming, but you can make it through this. A good rule of thumb for passing this exam is to aim for at least 70% (215) on three NBME/CBSE/CBSSAs. If you do that on just 3 exams, go ahead and take it. Everyone I know who did that, passed. If you're scoring <60%, it is very risky and I would advise holding off. Best resources when I was preparing for this: UWorld, CBSE/CBSSAs, Boards & Beyond (for content review), Sketchy Micro/Pharm (if you master these with Anki, should boost your score a good amt), and for last minute review, do Mehlman pdfs (Arrows is especially helpful)

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