sleepyegg
1mo ago
Some urgent care needs can be treated very cheaply with telemedicine, but only if you have a sporadic need that you are aware of so you can explain it to the physician. Like a course of antibiotics for a UTI. This is good cost savings when you have a high deductible health plan paired with an HSA.
Oh fine, how about this:
Between Canadian tariffs, conflicts with NATO members, and the expense of the Iranian conflict, Trump is accelerating the fall of the white race and Christian leadership of the world to the ultimate benefit of China, India, and majority nonwhite and/or nonchristian states in general.
He did not start these trends or start these conflicts, but I personally believe there was an implicit understanding that Trump would reverse these trends or at least stem the tide. What I see is greater intra-white conflict and increased deficits, to the detriment of Christian moral legitimacy and US-style conservatism from taint of close association with Trump.
I'm slightly expecting a deescalation and some type of trade agreement soon, like within 2 weeks, but I'm not willing to invest or gamble on it.
Whatever trade concessions Trump may win from Canada, or national security concerns, he probably could have waited 70 days until midterms finished to make this an issue while the Iranian secondary sanctions are just starting.
There is also a risk that both Canadian tariffs and the Iranian conflict annoy voters all the way into November, which is just unwise timing when senate control for the next 2 years has coinflip odds on kalshi right now. The house is probably already lost, so not much to gain or lose there.
sleepyegg
1mo ago
Perhaps Trump should not engage in tariff brinkmanship with countries that aren't real if it ends up costing real dollars and real congress seats in midterm elections.
sleepyegg
1mo ago
Add devaluement of motherhood as a status symbol, and the coming of age of feminist women (and men!) who were themselves raised by first-generation feminists. The first generation of feminists grew up with traditional culture and were influenced by cultural inertia promoting childbearing, but the generations after grew up in a dominant feminist society where being voluntarily "childfree" became socially acceptable.
sleepyegg
1mo ago
If a game gives only 30 save slots, you can be sure I'll use every single one.
sleepyegg
1mo ago
Off topic but merely finding the save room is not enough to ease my fear. Fake save rooms are in some games. I need to save, then double check the load data to feel at ease.
sleepyegg
1mo ago
Thanks. In return I will tell you not to waste time on the Cavemen2Cosmos mod. It has the fun idea of expanding the Civ timeline starting from the prehistoric era, but the AI can't handle the hodgepodge of new systems and resources.
Don't think it's fair to compare a taco bell burrito and a Chipotle-style super burrito. Taco bell burritos can hit the spot but are undeniably cheaper in quality. Chipotle burritos use real meat chunks at least.
And taco bell packet sauces slathered on a bean burrito is always a 10% risk of painful, explosive, and watery poops IMHO. That organic wagyu burrito where the beef was hand-massaged daily is honestly way tastier and does not have the same risk of explosive poop.
sleepyegg
1mo ago
I personally cook because I'm the better cook vs my wife but my dad, male cousins, brother, and friends don't cook. One of my friends, he actually taught me a lot about cooking when we were roommates but he doesn't cook most of the time because it's a hassle as a single guy.
So, one data point in that it doesn't seem to be a hobby for a lot of men. It may be popular in some social niches for some men, though.
Heck, most of the women in my age group don't really cook either, compared to my mom and grandmother's generation.
sleepyegg
1mo ago
What is the condo square footage and total bedrooms? Do either of you work from home and need a bedroom office? Do you plan for kids, and how many? If you buy a condo with only 2 bedrooms and need a dedicated office space bedroom, then there's no bedroom for a baby to sleep separately. Or do you plan to cosleep your baby, negating space needs for some time?
Fixed 30yr mortgage rates have been going up sharply and fast since March. I've noticed some 7/1 ARM mortgages which have a typically lower rate for 7 years then reset to a market rate in year 8. If you plan to buy and have a mortgage, but are sure you will leave in less than 7 years, then the ARM mortgages with temporary fixed rates can be a useful tool to save money.
Also umm, there's also the "take the big gift downpayment from your FIL while he is able and willing to offer it". Surely it covers the real estate broker and transaction fees with some left to spare. But you can also look at SFH or other condos if the gift is big enough.
Not mentioned yet is Black Clover. It has a really rough slow and boring start, but is good once it gets going. This is one of the few fighting animes my wife also enjoys, unlike Demon Slayer which is too bloody for her.
The Seven Deadly Sins is also a good action/comedy/sprinkle of romance with minimal blood and gore. Despite the name the setting is medieval european fantasy with arthurian flavor.
sleepyegg
2mo ago
Tirzepatide, a potion of regeneration for me
On the recommendation of posters here at the Motte erwgv3g34 / solowingpixy to read this useful article, my health has shown great improvement only 3 weeks in.
After reading the Cremieux Recueil article, I immediately wanted to get some retatrutide. However, buying peptides directly, mixing it with bacteriostatic water, then injecting it seemed too daunting for me, a person completely unfamiliar to self-administered injections. I compromised by settling for compounded tirzepatide premixed vials, which is what I'm using now. Compared to the retail monthly price, I'm paying exactly 1.67% of the uninsured cash price at my current dosage, making it extremely affordable.
The benefits? I've lost about a pound per week with mild to moderate hunger suppression. My blood sugar feels more stable. I'm current taking a low dose of 2.0mg weekly, which is lower that the recommended starting dose of 2.5mg. I was concerned about side effects as a tested borderline type 2 diabetic, so I thought it was best to go low and slow. Personally, I feel no serious side effects - the only annoying thing is that my body is warmer at night - probably from increased metabolism.
The greatest, most unexpected benefit is that I think my skin is regenerating. Yes, you heard that right. I've long had skin tags in my armpit. Last month, before starting any tirzepatide, I grew a new annoying skin tag on my neck making it difficult to shave. My dad has the same issue with skin tags, and he warned me not to attempt cutting them off as from his personal experience they would bleed profusely and then grow back. My dad's dermatologist warned him from trying to remove any further skin tags.
Well guess what, the new neck skin tag fell off after the second dose of tirzepatide, and healed fully without a scar by the third week. I thought that might just be a coincidence with my tirzepatide dose, but I decided to keep a close watch on the skin tags in my armpit. There are two skin tags there that have been bothering me for at least 10 years.
I just took a shower one hour ago and I noticed a black ball in my armpit hair while washing, that I quickly recognized as dead, shed-off skin. I am ecstatic. The top skin tag in my armpit has shriveled up and left a tiny bump. The lower armpit skin tag remains, but it looks like it is getting both longer and thinner. If anyone told me that tirzepatide had a chance to remove skin tags, I would have taken it for this benefit alone.
Will report on my health in a few more weeks. For me, I don't see a need to get retatrutide now as tirzepatide already seems to be very effective and cheap.
Fun or not, I'm glad you mentioned Kavinsky's passing. I only know his Nightcall song from youtube, but it is one of my top favorites. Thanks for the links to his other works.
There is a certain sadness to Nightcall, but also a feeling of the easy confidence to overcome all challenges. It's that uneasy balance between sadness and confidence that makes the song really good, I used to use it as workout music before a bench press or squat set. I would in fact do my other exercises first listening to whatever, and before the most difficult part of the workout Nightcall had to be playing or it didn't feel right.
Oh, I used a more upbeat remix of Nightcall by breakbot for workouts. This remix.
sleepyegg
2mo ago
Dunno. The thrill of permadeath makes trash fights captcha fights. Swingy damage only makes it more...exciting? Or its supposed to be like that at least.
Tab fighting in DCSS is great though. But I miss the old days of carrying rations and food, it gave the game more character.
sleepyegg
2mo ago
I'm more surprised that in 2019 anybody still identifies as Soviet. It's a been a few decades since their fall, c'mon now. Maybe the Soviet Jews came in such large numbers that they have some different subculture or something. Anybody know?
My local groundwater was contaminated and has been the focus of a regional cleanup effort over decades, with the cleanup pumps are still actively filtering the water. About half of my neighbors have both water softening and a undersink RO system for their families. It wasn't that expensive compared to buying bottled or delivered water either, about $300 for the RO system and ~$150 in yearly replacement filters.
sleepyegg
2mo ago
Can anyone comment on the dangers of drinking low total dissolved solids (TDS) reverse osmosis water on general health, especially with a baby in the home? I recently installed a reverse osmosis filter and then discovered that low TDS water can potentially be dangerous because of a lack of minerals like calcium, magnesium, and phosphate. My RO filter doesn't have a remineralization add-on.
One reverse osmosis study from India
Assume that me and my baby otherwise have the very best foods and baby formula available. Some random reddit comments indicate that eating a high quality diet filled with meats, fish, and vegetables accounts for 97% of mineral intake, so there's no need to worry. Or is there? Is reverse osmosis water unusually leeching of minerals in some way?
I'm not that worried for myself because I add in keto salts for my water while fasting, so my water is already remineralized. But is it bad for a growing child? I'm not feeding my family the typical SAD diet, they get the best home cooked meals made with fresh groceries that we can afford.
sleepyegg
2mo ago
Found it, interesting. As for the "people" not listening to your comments and downvoting (cymbal sleeve), maybe it could just be bots? Dead internet theory and all that.
sleepyegg
2mo ago
Now I am curious to see the content of your cymbal amd castiron posts, as well as the comments.
Banning video games and condoms will not make more men attractive to women in a way that makes babies. It's just job and income based like you said.
Allowing multiple wives and harems might improve TFR, but that's a major cultural upheaval.
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