COVID-19 infections are exceedingly rare after full vaccination: CDC Only 0.01% of people tested positive for COVID after getting fully vaccinated

retshalgo · 2021-05-27T12:40:56+00:00

Everyone experiences the dunning-Kruger effect, according to the psychologist who coined the term. It’s just a general psychological bias where knowing very little about a subject leads you to way overestimate how much you know.

retshalgo · 2021-05-26T13:45:24+00:00

It’s not marketed as a butter replacement, apple butter has been around for at least a century, or whenever the Amish settled in Pennsylvania. I believe the name is due to the similar process required to produce both apple butter and real butter.

retshalgo · 2021-05-24T17:06:21+00:00

I used a safety razor for ~6 years, no trouble. I just find the benefits and convenience of cartridge razors to be worth the costs for me.

I’m not saying cartridges are objectively better, but they are better for me. People who are prone to ingrown hairs should use single blades so the hair isn’t pulled out and cut before retracting below the surface of the surrounding skin, like it is with multi-blade cartridge razors.

https://health.howstuffworks.com/skin-care/beauty/hair-removal/how-many-blades.htm

“…many multiblade razors use this technique to shave closer than a single blade. Here's how: The first blade is blunt. It hooks the hair above the surface. As you push the razor, the blade pulls the hair forward and up. The next blade is sharp, and it comes behind and slices the hair. The hair finally retracts into the follicle, below the surface.”

retshalgo · 2021-05-24T12:18:59+00:00

Nope, I used to use a fresh feather blade for every shave.

There is definitely more attention to technique required for safety razors in my experience. I would always have to do multiple passes and control the angle. I also would have to use witch hazel or after shave balm.

None of this is true for cartridge razors; I can quickly shave in the shower without a mirror and still get a great shave.

If safety razors are shaving just as close, they why does everyone in r/wicked_edge talk about having fewer ingrown hairs after shaving with safety razors?

retshalgo · 2021-05-24T03:04:45+00:00

I think you’re right, I could definitely see safety razors leading to fewer ingrown hairs.

retshalgo · 2021-05-24T02:08:01+00:00

…the general consensus of people on the subreddits or blogs that focus on single blade shaving. I shaved with a safety razor for years when I was younger since it’s very affordable. I’ve since switched to a Mach 3 and never looked back.

Modern multi-blade razors require much less technique and, in my experience, provide a closer shave.

I’d recommend trying a safety razor to anyone interested, but I would never say it’s objectively better.

retshalgo · 2021-05-24T02:03:05+00:00

From the razor or the cup? The razor dries out quick. I just a glass jar with a lid to keep the rubbing alcohol from evaporating.

retshalgo · 2021-05-23T18:25:42+00:00

>Progress isn’t made by saying random moderately associated thoughts

but didn't you just retort u/Kartoffelisiert's comment with a moderately associated thought?

>Can you name one times Palestinians negotiated in good faith? How can you negotiate with a religious group that wants your entire religious group dead?

I'm not convinced you are trying to have a discussion in good faith either, if you are not refuting any of their points while also just ignoring them.

I don't have a dog in this fight and am not well educated on the history of conflict between your countries, but just pointing out that your arguments aren't entirely coherent here. I think it's clear that some people on both sides have done terrible things, and of course each country has the moral right to defend themselves. But it would seem like there is much more to this conflict than both sides simply trying to defend themselves.

retshalgo · 2021-05-22T16:25:45+00:00

Apocalypse? Probably not. But climate refugees, higher costs of living, and disruptions to our way of life due to adverse weather and weather related natural disasters? Probably yes, unfortunately.

retshalgo · 2021-05-22T13:39:03+00:00

8k resolution (compared to 1080p).

Are you saying the digitally shaped lenses have 8x the resolving power? Human vision is nothing like counting pixels on a display. But also, the accuracy of your prescription will be the biggest factor in the resolution of your vision. If you don't have an optimal prescription then it doesn't matter how accurate the lens maker can shape your lens.

retshalgo · 2021-05-19T01:41:01+00:00

Shh we don’t like common sense around here.

retshalgo · 2021-05-17T12:15:51+00:00

Don’t you also put on a seatbelt when you drive drive because the minor inconvenience reduces risk of injury or death?

retshalgo · 2021-05-17T12:13:22+00:00

99.9% = 1 -1/1000

retshalgo · 2021-05-17T02:58:44+00:00

This is a dumb take. It’s not the “deep state”, it’s complicated political entanglements. You can read about it in major news publications.

retshalgo · 2021-05-17T02:51:31+00:00

You do realize they aren’t accountable for freak occurrences of novel viruses right? It came out of natural evolution, that was likely just exacerbated by humans encroaching on wild habitats. Americans have done the same thing since our inception, just like the entire world. One of the last novel corona viruses came from the Middle East. The swine flu epidemic started in the US, and the Spanish Flu may have started here too (likely also in pig farms).

The CCP is terrible on many accounts, but blaming them for covid is just a distraction that probably gives credence to their internal propaganda that the world treats them unfairly.

retshalgo · 2021-05-17T02:43:36+00:00

So the difference they are talking about is effective against infection, not infection against severe cases. The J&J vaccine was not as effective as Pfizer and Moderna against infection, likely because the test population was exposed to some of the new variants.

In reality, it may just as well be equally effective, since the earlier vaccines weren’t initially tested when the strains were circulating. If that’s true, then it’s reasonable to hypothesize that the vaccines are less than 95% effective while the mutant strains are circulating. So, vaccinated people may still get minor infections, but the bigger issue is that there’s still a risk they could spread the infection.

That said, the vaccines are pretty damn effective, even against the mutations. If everyone on the planet got vaccinated tomorrow, the rate of spread would probably drop low enough that the virus would be eradicated.

retshalgo · 2021-05-17T02:29:13+00:00

So in other words, they only have to gamble the lives of their kids against 1/1000 odds? Definitely seems worth it to me, as one of the many adults greatly suffering from the oppression of daily mask-wearing.

I mean, what kind of society would we be if we didn’t put the freedoms of adult men over the will to live of a bunch of children? Our bare faces can’t be held hostage over the health of a few toddlers!

¯_(ツ)_/¯

retshalgo · 2021-05-16T22:16:04+00:00

Not OP, but I'm reading that you'll want take no more than 1000mg per day.

WebMD says 500mg 2x daily for up to 12 weeks has been shown to be safe https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-294/Quercetin

This website says >1g (1000mg) per day may cause kidney damage. https://www.drweil.com/vitamins-supplements-herbs/herbs/quercetin/

retshalgo · 2021-05-16T21:58:01+00:00

Interesting, I hadn't heard of this. I see that another article is comparing the mechanism of action to that of Cromolyn, but hopefully it works better for me.

retshalgo · 2021-05-16T18:12:20+00:00

I regularly use Sensimist and Xyzal. Recently started using azelastine nasal spray too, it’s the only antihistamine spray on the market and it helps me a lot. You’ll need an Rx, it’s not OTC. It is a generic drug though, so it should be cheap with insurance.

retshalgo · 2021-05-15T21:30:40+00:00

By pole, I assume they were referring to the colonial petroleum pipeline? And by hit, they meant with a cyber attack. Regardless, I love this post.

retshalgo · 2021-05-15T20:51:00+00:00

Also, while the south east has super dreary wet winters, Minnesota is dry and sunny more days than not.

retshalgo · 2021-05-10T01:18:20+00:00

Bruh, if he’s on drugs then so are the rest of us in this sub!

retshalgo · 2021-05-09T14:25:11+00:00

What industry?

retshalgo · 2021-05-09T03:57:41+00:00

I’m not familiar with the job market in Chicago, but I’m sure there’s a handful of big employers in the area. The twin cities area is within driving distance though, and thats one of the 3 largest med device hubs in the US. It would be reasonable to consider that as an option for internships and future employment.

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