Baeocystin's recent activity
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Comment on What it takes to be a revolutionary war enactor in ~humanities.history
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Comment on We’re seniors. It’s not our responsibility to fix the housing supply. in ~society
Baeocystin Link ParentThank you for the archive link!Thank you for the archive link!
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Comment on Was prehistory a feminist paradise? Visions of matriarchal utopia may be wishful thinking, but there’s growing evidence of women wielding power. in ~humanities.history
Baeocystin Link ParentAdding on that we don't have to go back far for terrible mortality statistics- about 1 out of 5 of my childhood friends in SE Asia didn't make it to adulthood, and that was as recent as the late...Adding on that we don't have to go back far for terrible mortality statistics- about 1 out of 5 of my childhood friends in SE Asia didn't make it to adulthood, and that was as recent as the late 70's. Hell, I would have been one of those had we not been able to fly out to Bangkok for medical treatment. Getting in to the effects this sort of life/death struggle had on the society is too much to cover in a simple comment, but I will say that (unsurprisingly) gender dynamics were a lot more complex and nuanced than any simple explanation could cover. Men and women alike were both empowered and ensnared by societal expectations, and while there was plenty of disfunction to be seen, there were a lot of genuinely happy families, too. It is a tough subject to wrap one's head around.
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Comment on Salt vs. potassium in ~health
Baeocystin Link ParentI have low-normal blood pressure myself, and I love salty snacks. There was a time when I was younger that my doctors hammered enough about the dangers of salt that I reduced my intake, and I was...I have low-normal blood pressure myself, and I love salty snacks. There was a time when I was younger that my doctors hammered enough about the dangers of salt that I reduced my intake, and I was a miserable, low-energy, dizzy crampy mess.
I have since chosen to disregard that particular bit of advice, and purposefully salt (with both potassium and sodium) to my desired levels, and I feel so much better it's ridiculous.
YMMV, n=1, all of that. But, like your wife, it's important to note that people are different, and there really is very little one size fits all nutrition advice out there.
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Comment on Is OpenWRT worthwhile at home? in ~comp
Baeocystin LinkIt's fun to play with. Full confession, though- my day job is IT, and I fight with Ubiquiti, Mikrotik, and dozens of others throughout the day. They all have their pros and cons. But at home? F...It's fun to play with. Full confession, though- my day job is IT, and I fight with Ubiquiti, Mikrotik, and dozens of others throughout the day. They all have their pros and cons.
But at home? F all of it. I use an eero mesh that Just Works™, I have for years, and zero regrets. The defaults are all chosen for the home user in mind, and there is very little config to be done after plugging it in. I love'em.
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Comment on Charlie Kirk shooting: US President Donald Trump says suspect in custody in ~society
Baeocystin Link Parent...uh, well, um... are you sure you wanted to say thank you just now? To that particular poster, @definitelynotafae ? Who certainly isn't lying about not being bothered by such things as iron, and......uh, well, um... are you sure you wanted to say thank you just now? To that particular poster, @definitelynotafae ? Who certainly isn't lying about not being bothered by such things as iron, and has a penchant for mushroom circles...?
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Comment on Conservative activist Charlie Kirk shot and killed at Utah college event in ~society
Baeocystin Link ParentIt's the main reason I don't have any. When I lived in Montana, I used to enjoy going skeet shooting, or plinking with friends at the range. In that context, firearms are a lot of fun, and no one...Guns make suicide more likely.
It's the main reason I don't have any. When I lived in Montana, I used to enjoy going skeet shooting, or plinking with friends at the range. In that context, firearms are a lot of fun, and no one gets hurt, other than some recalcitrant hard drives from our days in the IT shop that had it coming.
But I know myself, and I've struggled with serious depression on and off over the years, and even though things are well-controlled now, I know all too well that things can go to shit quickly, too. And since I never want to be in a position to shoot anyone, and I only ever used firearms for recreation, the cost::benefit equation is clear to me; no guns in the house.
I do think people should at least take a familiarization class, so they know how to disarm a pistol or rifle, how to activate a safety, the basic rules (never point a gun at anyone, treat all firearms as loaded, etc) but that's neither here nor there.
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Comment on The sunscreen scandal shocking Australia in ~health
Baeocystin LinkThere was a very well done video I watched about a year ago of an Australian woman who did grid testing of a ton of different sunscreens on her own skin. Seems very appropriate to find it and post...There was a very well done video I watched about a year ago of an Australian woman who did grid testing of a ton of different sunscreens on her own skin. Seems very appropriate to find it and post it.
[Edit] And here it is! https://youtu.be/JckfmlbU5C8
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Comment on We tested Radius beef for plastic chemicals in ~food
Baeocystin LinkSlightly OT, but I appreciate the highlights in a separate post. It helps me decide when to drill down or not, and when things are paywalled, allows me to still be able to think about and...Slightly OT, but I appreciate the highlights in a separate post. It helps me decide when to drill down or not, and when things are paywalled, allows me to still be able to think about and contribute. So, thank you!
On-topic, it's interesting to see this kind of research being done, and gives me hope that there is low-hanging fruit in the public health arena when it comes to reducing our exposure to plastics. If changing the nature of the wrap for longer shipping operations is all it takes to significantly cut exposure across the board from this source, that would be quite a win! And, of course, it would be interesting to see where the initial exposures are coming from.
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Comment on She drops the beat and gets her groove on as her head-to-toe sequins twinkle under the lights – 81-year-old DJ Gloria is filling dancefloors across Sweden in ~music
Baeocystin LinkGood for her, and honestly I would love to go to an over-50 disco night! The folks in the video look like they're having a great time, too.Good for her, and honestly I would love to go to an over-50 disco night! The folks in the video look like they're having a great time, too.
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Comment on Perplexity’s Comet browser invites in ~tech
Baeocystin LinkIf anyone has an invite left, I'd be interested in checking it out. 🙂If anyone has an invite left, I'd be interested in checking it out. 🙂
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Comment on Seeking videos of mastery in action in ~creative
Baeocystin LinkThe entirety of Florian Gadsby's Pottery Channel on YouTube is an utter delight. He has a calm, focused affect that makes watching his work an almost zen experience, and he freely shares his...The entirety of Florian Gadsby's Pottery Channel on YouTube is an utter delight. He has a calm, focused affect that makes watching his work an almost zen experience, and he freely shares his insight into the craft.
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Comment on ‘Call of Duty’ movie in the works under major Paramount Skydance, Microsoft’s Activision pact in ~movies
Baeocystin Link ParentI mean, if they work in a clip of Ramirez being told to do everything, it'd definitely get a chuckle out of me. :DI mean, if they work in a clip of Ramirez being told to do everything, it'd definitely get a chuckle out of me. :D
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Comment on You need to be bored in ~life
Baeocystin Link ParentYeah, I understand why the phone companies don't push this angle, but really, a smartwatch's killer app is that it lets you leave your phone at home, and be less tethered.Yeah, I understand why the phone companies don't push this angle, but really, a smartwatch's killer app is that it lets you leave your phone at home, and be less tethered.
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Comment on You need to be bored in ~life
Baeocystin Link ParentYes. I'm on Verizon, and calls from my watch show up as my main cell number, and both my watch and phone ring whenever my cell is called. I pay an extra $10/month for the watch's plan.Yes. I'm on Verizon, and calls from my watch show up as my main cell number, and both my watch and phone ring whenever my cell is called. I pay an extra $10/month for the watch's plan.
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Comment on You need to be bored in ~life
Baeocystin LinkOne thing I've learned that I really like about having a smart watch with LTE built-in is that I can take more phone-free trips while still having the safety benefit of being able to make an...One thing I've learned that I really like about having a smart watch with LTE built-in is that I can take more phone-free trips while still having the safety benefit of being able to make an emergency call if necessary. Best of both worlds in a lot of ways. Less to carry, fewer distractions, but if the need is genuinely there, I'm not stuck.
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Comment on Taco Bell rethinks AI drive-through after man orders 18,000 waters in ~food
Baeocystin LinkNot commenting on the article per se, but two fast food places near me (wienerschnitzel and taco bell) have both deployed their in-test AI order-takers, and they've been a much better experience...Not commenting on the article per se, but two fast food places near me (wienerschnitzel and taco bell) have both deployed their in-test AI order-takers, and they've been a much better experience for me than the hard-to-understand scratchy mic and speakers of old. I've been able to flub my words, change my order, make a modification, and it's all worked pretty much exactly like I'd hope it would. The lines seem to move a little quicker, too, so I think most people are using the system effectively.
Having worked fast food myself as a teen, man I would have loved not being on drive-thru talking duty. It was the worst of the roles by a mile.
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Comment on US Food and Drug Administration limits approval for new coronavirus vaccines to high-risk people in ~health
Baeocystin LinkSerious question- does anyone know if there are groups of states that are attempting to re-create at least some of what until very recently had been under Federal purview when it comes to public...Serious question- does anyone know if there are groups of states that are attempting to re-create at least some of what until very recently had been under Federal purview when it comes to public health, food safety, etc? I know the chatter here in California is that there will be at least some level of state program to cover Fall vaccinations for anyone who wants one, for example, and I know a few county-level systems are spending money to increase intra-state data sharing to help shore up our modeling. But I don't have specifics to share.
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Comment on Glow-in-the-dark succulents could be the future of ambient lighting in ~science
Baeocystin Link ParentI was able to get some cuttings going, but unfortunately while I was away on a business trip they didn't get watered, so I lost them all. I had them growing in my kitchen under a grow light, and...I was able to get some cuttings going, but unfortunately while I was away on a business trip they didn't get watered, so I lost them all. I had them growing in my kitchen under a grow light, and it was truly delightful to look over at them at night after I'd turned off all the lights and watch them glow away while I was getting ready for bed.
Here's a small photo album of what the looked like: https://photos.app.goo.gl/E4kkd7BvochwobfS8
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Comment on Glow-in-the-dark succulents could be the future of ambient lighting in ~science
Baeocystin (edited )Link ParentPetunias are pretty easy as far as plants go, and are fantastic continuous bloomers. The only real downside is that they are a 'full sun' plant, so it's difficult to move them indoors. Possible,...Petunias are pretty easy as far as plants go, and are fantastic continuous bloomers. The only real downside is that they are a 'full sun' plant, so it's difficult to move them indoors. Possible, you just need good lights. Here's a small photo album of what the looked like: https://photos.app.goo.gl/E4kkd7BvochwobfS8
Nominally related- I learned of The Townsends (Web Store, YouTube) from talking to a re-enactor at a local ren faire, and they are one of my favorite channels to watch when I want to chill and learn a bit about history. John has a warm, friendly presence, you can't help but be taken in by his enthusiasm.