Omnicrola's recent activity
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Comment on A manifesto against for-profit US health insurance companies — by Michael Moore in ~society
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Comment on US President Joe Biden pardons son in ~society
Omnicrola Link ParentThis was actually my first thought when I saw this headline. The details of the case almost don't matter, Trump et al would absolutely go after him just because they've already set him up as a target.Hunter is in the line of fire and Trump and his staff cannot be trusted to be reasonable or proportional in what they will do next.
This was actually my first thought when I saw this headline. The details of the case almost don't matter, Trump et al would absolutely go after him just because they've already set him up as a target.
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Comment on Does anyone else budget like this? in ~finance
Omnicrola LinkI've currently settled on a system where I have my (monthly paycheck - all bills) / 4.2 = my weekly spending. The weekly spending includes anything that someone isn't going to send me a late...I've currently settled on a system where I have my (monthly paycheck - all bills) / 4.2 = my weekly spending. The weekly spending includes anything that someone isn't going to send me a late notice for, so it includes other non-optional things like groceries and gas.
I track this in a spreadsheet where each tab is a week in the year, and I try to be very diligent about going and entering all my spending weekly. I have $100 auto-transfer into savings each week (even though I'm paid monthly) and will sometimes transfer extra if I haven't spent all of my budget for the week. Otherwise it carries over to the next week.
This has struck a comfortable balance for me where :
- I only have to spend about 15min a week tracking things
- I know for certain that all the critical things are taken care of
- I don't need to check balances more than once a week
- I get a weekly reinforcement about how I'm doing
It's pretty hard to go significantly over budget in a single week without an non-regular large purchase (theater tickets, hotels, etc) which are easy to anticipate and save for.
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Comment on ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ AKA ‘Glicked’ fuel $205m combined weekend, best pre-Thanksgiving frame in eleven years in ~movies
Omnicrola Link ParentProbably just a growing recognition that it's a very predictable pattern. Companies will always want to replicate something that works, it's way easier and cheaper than creating original content...Probably just a growing recognition that it's a very predictable pattern. Companies will always want to replicate something that works, it's way easier and cheaper than creating original content every time. Be that for movies marketing campaigns, TV shows, or news websites.
Every time I see it, I just enjoy telling companies "stop trying to make Fetch a Thing".
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Comment on US satire publication The Onion buys Alex Jones' Infowars at auction with help from Sandy Hook families in ~society
Omnicrola Link ParentThat article is just ..... :chefkiss: so good. I can't wait to see what shenannigans they cause with this.That article is just ..... :chefkiss: so good. I can't wait to see what shenannigans they cause with this.
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Comment on What is the process for adult ADHD diagnosis? in ~health.mental
Omnicrola LinkHello me from a year ago. This is the route I took, and my GP was very helpful and referred me to a nearby clinic that specializes in performing neurological evaluations. I was able to schedule an...Hello me from a year ago.
Should I just schedule and appointment with my GP and start a conversation
This is the route I took, and my GP was very helpful and referred me to a nearby clinic that specializes in performing neurological evaluations. I was able to schedule an appointment within a few weeks and got evaluated. They took a few weeks to analyze it and gave me a positive diagnosis for ADHD.
I circled back to my GP and he prescribed Adderall at a low dose, and gave me a heads up that he was comfortable trying out a few different medications but that if the first 2-3 didn't work for me I would need to consult a psychiatrist for further guidance.
Adderall didn't really work for me, I tried it for about 2 weeks. I was very intensely awake and didn't feel like it was helping even after cutting the dose in half and then in quarters. I tried Straterra for 5 days and stopped, the side effects where intense (headaches, disorientation, acute tinnitus). After this I booked an appointment with a psychiatrist, which was going to take a few months before they had an opening.
I most recently was on Wellbutrin for about 2 months. I actually found it very helpful, after I figured out the dosing regime. The prescription was for twice daily, but I didn't like that it increased my tinnitus (have had it my whole life) so I started only taking one before bed. After about a month I noticed I was consistently waking up with energy, excited to start my day, able to perform all the tasks I wanted to do without getting overwhelmed. That was pretty great.
Last week I had my first appointment with my psychiatrist and after we talked through everything that's been happening, they offered up that in their opinion they don't think I actually have ADHD. It turns out that the symptoms of depression have a lot in common with ADHD (anxiety, executive dysfunction, difficulty focusing). Which is why the Adderall didn't really help much but the Wellbutrin did.
Now they've switched me to Lexapro, and we're going to see how that works.
(Note, I am in the US)
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Comment on Captain America: Brave New World | Trailer in ~movies
Omnicrola Link ParentCan confirm. Wish I hadn't watched it, what seems like a major plot point is revealed that was ambiguous in the teaser.Can confirm. Wish I hadn't watched it, what seems like a major plot point is revealed that was ambiguous in the teaser.
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Comment on How Donald Trump won, and how Kamala Harris lost in ~society
Omnicrola Link ParentHoly shit what a tagline. Laying out both the "fuck your pronouns" sentiment and the fear of the out-group "those people, them, the others". I don't know what word to use for this emotion. It's...But the ad, with its vivid tagline — “Kamala is for they/them. President Trump is for you”
Holy shit what a tagline. Laying out both the "fuck your pronouns" sentiment and the fear of the out-group "those people, them, the others". I don't know what word to use for this emotion. It's awestruck but with horror and not delight.
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Comment on Could we get a ~politics.us? in ~tildes
Omnicrola Link ParentI would really like this, thinking about the next 4 years. Tags might be able to cover this, if the tagging crew is on board with trying to standardize their use (which would be hard, it's...I would really like this, thinking about the next 4 years. Tags might be able to cover this, if the tagging crew is on board with trying to standardize their use (which would be hard, it's subjective).
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Comment on Cosmere laser engraving in ~creative
Omnicrola LinkThat's very cool! Always great to see another Cosmere fan's creations.That's very cool! Always great to see another Cosmere fan's creations.
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Comment on 2024 United States election megathread in ~society
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Comment on 2024 United States election megathread in ~society
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Comment on 2024 United States election megathread in ~society
Omnicrola LinkMy last tiny sliver of hope is that my state (Michigan) somehow eeks out a Kamala win, even though it doesn't matter any more.My last tiny sliver of hope is that my state (Michigan) somehow eeks out a Kamala win, even though it doesn't matter any more.
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Comment on 2024 United States election megathread in ~society
Omnicrola LinkMy last tiny sliver of hope is that my state (Michigan) somehow eeks out a Kamala win, even though it doesn't matter any more.My last tiny sliver of hope is that my state (Michigan) somehow eeks out a Kamala win, even though it doesn't matter any more.
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Comment on 2024 United States election megathread in ~society
Omnicrola Link Parent9 hours later: apparently a pile of shit is what shook out.9 hours later: apparently a pile of shit is what shook out.
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Comment on 2024 United States election megathread in ~society
Omnicrola Link ParentStill way to early to tell IMO. I'm going to go to bed and see what shakes out tomorrow.Still way to early to tell IMO. I'm going to go to bed and see what shakes out tomorrow.
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Comment on 2024 United States election megathread in ~society
Omnicrola Link ParentI'm sitting in Michigan trying really hard to bend reality to my willI'm sitting in Michigan trying really hard to bend reality to my will
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Comment on US Election Distractions Thread in ~talk
Omnicrola Link ParentSolid advice. Cats (and dogs for that matter) don't understand words or human facial expressions, but they understand vocalizations. The ideal version of this is getting a puppy and a kitten at...Solid advice. Cats (and dogs for that matter) don't understand words or human facial expressions, but they understand vocalizations.
The ideal version of this is getting a puppy and a kitten at the same time and let them learn how to play while growing up with one another. I have a friend who did this with a dog who is about the same weight/size as the cat even though they're both full grown now. They will play-wrestle with such enthusiasm you'd think there would be blood and missing fur but no, they've learned such good self control. That cat has amazing claw control, I've never been scratched by him even when he's clearly distressed and wants to get away from me.
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Comment on US Election Distractions Thread in ~talk
Omnicrola Link ParentYes. also delighted to see someone use bike-shedding besides me, I delight in explaining this concept to students and coworkersOr is this the exact kind of bike-shedding conversation we should have to distract us right now?
Yes.
also delighted to see someone use bike-shedding besides me, I delight in explaining this concept to students and coworkers
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Comment on US Election Distractions Thread in ~talk
Omnicrola Link ParentFasten then forget to zip and wander around for several hours before realizing you've been wandering around with your fly down at work and nobody's said anything.Fasten then forget to zip and wander around for several hours before realizing you've been wandering around with your fly down at work and nobody's said anything.
It took me a day to read all of "Radicalized", but now I'm glad I did. It hits, and I don't (thankfully) even have any first-hand experience with the kind of trauma the main character experiences.