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Comment on What is your favourite episode of a podcast? in ~talk
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Comment on How frequently do you shower? in ~life
heroic_dose Link ParentI really like a brand called Dermaveen, which also has oatmeal. The other one I'd recommend is QV, though I'm unsure if these are widely available outside of Australia/NZ. Cetaphil is a good...I really like a brand called Dermaveen, which also has oatmeal. The other one I'd recommend is QV, though I'm unsure if these are widely available outside of Australia/NZ. Cetaphil is a good option also.
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Comment on How frequently do you shower? in ~life
heroic_dose Link ParentSorry, only on here sporadically! I really like a brand called Dermaveen, which also has oatmeal. The other one I'd recommend is QV, though I'm unsure if these are widely available outside of...Sorry, only on here sporadically! I really like a brand called Dermaveen, which also has oatmeal. The other one I'd recommend is QV, though I'm unsure if these are widely available outside of Australia/NZ. Cetaphil is a good option also.
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Comment on How frequently do you shower? in ~life
heroic_dose Link ParentA very prominent wound care specialist taught me that traditional soap is terrible for skin, so you're definitely onto something. I took it to heart and stopped using it for a while and sure...A very prominent wound care specialist taught me that traditional soap is terrible for skin, so you're definitely onto something. I took it to heart and stopped using it for a while and sure enough, my dry skin just resolved over a few months. Goat soap is the lesser of many evils but a soap-free cleanser that is slightly acidic won't ruin the skin barrier like soap will (regardless of how much nature-related imagery is on the bottle hahaha)
They don't foam up like usual soaps and are unscented, uncoloured etc which I think puts people off.
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Comment on Recommendations for ENM apps for Bi women in ~life.women
heroic_dose Link ParentI'm so sorry to hear this. It's honestly really upsetting to hear about people being treated this way. Her desire for an open relationship shouldn't trump your own needs, particularly when you...I'm so sorry to hear this. It's honestly really upsetting to hear about people being treated this way. Her desire for an open relationship shouldn't trump your own needs, particularly when you were upfront!
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Comment on Researchers, how do you take notes on the papers which you read? in ~life
heroic_dose LinkI upload the pdf to onenote as an image and highlight/annotate using a pen. Bit messy but much faster than highlighting text with a cursor and adding typed comments. I have one paper per note and...I upload the pdf to onenote as an image and highlight/annotate using a pen. Bit messy but much faster than highlighting text with a cursor and adding typed comments. I have one paper per note and categorised by topic. I don't go back to them often enough to put too much effort into keeping things neat and tidy
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Comment on When did you learn you had ADHD? in ~health.mental
heroic_dose LinkI haven't been formally diagnosed. My psychologist is becoming increasingly frustrated with my inability to chase down a psychiatrist, sent me a two page list of ADHD specialists several months...I haven't been formally diagnosed.
My psychologist is becoming increasingly frustrated with my inability to chase down a psychiatrist, sent me a two page list of ADHD specialists several months ago, but I haven't called any because I'm skilled at putting tasks off for literal years.
It's entirely possible that ADHD is what is preventing me from getting a diagnosis of ADHD.
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Comment on What do you think is the most interesting/weird music genre? in ~music
heroic_dose Link ParentIf you haven't listened to Carbon Based Lifeforms, they'd definitely be worth a try. More chill but very trancelike and very palatable at any time. I'd call them psytrance-adjacent but I'm no...If you haven't listened to Carbon Based Lifeforms, they'd definitely be worth a try. More chill but very trancelike and very palatable at any time. I'd call them psytrance-adjacent but I'm no genre expert
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Comment on What do you think is the most interesting/weird music genre? in ~music
heroic_dose Link ParentOh for sure. There's pretty minimal variation on the bassline but a huge range of sound otherwise. Sets tend to blend into one another, it's pretty easy not to notice when the artists have...One of the more interesting aspects is the repetitive yet non-repeating nature of it
Oh for sure. There's pretty minimal variation on the bassline but a huge range of sound otherwise. Sets tend to blend into one another, it's pretty easy not to notice when the artists have switched over sometimes. It's made to take you on a journey, I find that 95% of people who enjoy psytrance enjoy it the most paired with a psychedelic. It can be a bit irritating otherwise
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Comment on What do you think is the most interesting/weird music genre? in ~music
heroic_dose (edited )LinkNot sure what I'd characterise Sunn 0))) as but...that ETA: I actually don't enjoy listening to them day to day, just doesn't grab my attention in the way I like as it's very much drone, but in a...Not sure what I'd characterise Sunn 0))) as but...that
ETA: I actually don't enjoy listening to them day to day, just doesn't grab my attention in the way I like as it's very much drone, but in a way that I haven't seen otherwise. The live show on the other hand? Holy shit. Insane. Most intense gig I've ever experienced, just bone crushing sound. 10/10 would see them again
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Comment on Recommendations for ENM apps for Bi women in ~life.women
heroic_dose Link ParentSorry I thought I replied to this earlier but can't find any evidence that I actually did lol. You're welcome to message me if you like, I'd be more than happy to talk about this furtherSorry I thought I replied to this earlier but can't find any evidence that I actually did lol. You're welcome to message me if you like, I'd be more than happy to talk about this further
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Comment on Recommendations for ENM apps for Bi women in ~life.women
heroic_dose Link ParentThe biggest red flag for me is any sort of indication of imbalance in existing relationships. Most common one I see is a hetero non-monog couple where only the male partner is allowed to date the...The biggest red flag for me is any sort of indication of imbalance in existing relationships. Most common one I see is a hetero non-monog couple where only the male partner is allowed to date the opposite sex. If the non-monog or poly situation arose because one partner found someone else before opening the relationship up, that's also a recipe for disaster.
ENM takes a lot of work and experience to get right. You may find it easier to connect with someone else who is also at the start of their journey, so you can sort of figure it out together. It's quite literally like trying to find your first job in a field where everyone wants 5+ years of experience haha
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Comment on Recommendations for ENM apps for Bi women in ~life.women
heroic_dose LinkFeeld. Tinder is ok if you're upfront about what you want. Not going to lie though, there's a bunch of us out there who have been burned by people who refer to themselves as ENM but are anything...Feeld. Tinder is ok if you're upfront about what you want. Not going to lie though, there's a bunch of us out there who have been burned by people who refer to themselves as ENM but are anything but ethical. There's a few common red flags that often come up quickly, and I'll immediately lose interest, so honestly I tend to mostly skip past these profiles now. Might explain why you're having a difficult time with it. Good luck
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~life.women
heroic_dose LinkYes it is. I guarantee the women in your life know most if not everything listed in this thread. I do not understand why a man needs to know the tricks we use to keep ourselves safe. When I...Also let me know what you think of a man making questions here. Is it uncomfortable?
Yes it is. I guarantee the women in your life know most if not everything listed in this thread. I do not understand why a man needs to know the tricks we use to keep ourselves safe.
When I learned self defence no men were allowed in the area, didn't matter who they were. I feel the same way about discussions around women's safety.
I am well aware that it's not fair that men are by default seen as a potential threat (at least for me, I know many others who feel the same way) but you can't argue with statistics and past experiences of assault.
If the question were, 'what can I do personally to ensure the safety of my friends?' I would respond less defensively for sure.
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Comment on Why the floppy disk just won't die in ~tech
heroic_dose Link ParentI wondered the same, though my most recent experience was using one to carry a single Word document between home and school for weeks on end back in 1996 Actually, come to think of it they also...Seriously are new ones that bad?
I wondered the same, though my most recent experience was using one to carry a single Word document between home and school for weeks on end back in 1996
Actually, come to think of it they also survived being jammed into the mysterious new CD tray by my mother
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Comment on What game(s) do you love that you never see brought up in conversation? in ~games
heroic_dose Link ParentI believe the cats are used for a couple of achievements I think? Not sure, I haven't collected enough, they're hard to find! I'm very much a casual player and I like that you can pick it up and...I believe the cats are used for a couple of achievements I think? Not sure, I haven't collected enough, they're hard to find! I'm very much a casual player and I like that you can pick it up and put it down without forgetting where you're at. I love that there's heaps to do, as I often get bored of one thing and like to move to another. I played Skyrim essentially to skip around picking flowers and this is the same vibe
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Comment on What game(s) do you love that you never see brought up in conversation? in ~games
heroic_dose LinkI love Yonder but have never met anyone who has played it. It's super cute and has elements from a variety of games - you can do little side missions, you can farm (including animals you befriend...I love Yonder but have never met anyone who has played it. It's super cute and has elements from a variety of games - you can do little side missions, you can farm (including animals you befriend and take home), collect resources to craft items, and find hidden cats and sprites. There's no way to die, no enemies, just a peaceful and extensive world to explore. Might be a bit boring for some though lol
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Comment on Are there any good mushroom (or veg) alternatives to cured meats? in ~food
heroic_dose LinkI've never found a meat substitute that didn't taste like disappointment except for one brand of tofu sausages I use marinated eggplant and artichoke instead (on a grazing board for example)I've never found a meat substitute that didn't taste like disappointment except for one brand of tofu sausages
I use marinated eggplant and artichoke instead (on a grazing board for example)
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Comment on What is a typical daily or special occasion breakfast for you? in ~food
heroic_dose LinkI have a smoothie with yoghurt, soy milk and frozen berries, but only after two cups of english breakfast tea. I move on to solid food around midday If I'm actually eating breakfast it's only when...I have a smoothie with yoghurt, soy milk and frozen berries, but only after two cups of english breakfast tea. I move on to solid food around midday
If I'm actually eating breakfast it's only when I'm out at a cafe or there's a buffet at a hotel lol
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Comment on Let's talk nostalgia in ~talk
heroic_dose LinkHonestly the first thing that came to mind was reading the back of the toothpaste while on the loo. I had it memorised. Trying to fix the antenna on the TV. Also I'm pretty sure I could replicate...Honestly the first thing that came to mind was reading the back of the toothpaste while on the loo. I had it memorised.
Trying to fix the antenna on the TV. Also I'm pretty sure I could replicate the noise of a dial up modem connecting to the internet.
Copying notes from a chalkboard or an overhead projector.
Reading the Sunday paper and watching the 7pm news, at a time when the only outside opinions were shared over the dinner table or in the opinions column of the newspaper.
The thing I miss most is just being in the moment without the distraction of technology. I love camping, gives me an excuse to switch off my phone and just enjoy chatting around the fire or staring into the flames. Always reminds me of good times.
This episode of Tox and the Hound about cases of bleeding associated with synthetic marijuana as a result of rodenticide contamination.
It's informative and very engaging!
Join Dan (@drusyniak) &Howard (@heshiegreshie) as they chat with Dr. Steve Aks as they talk about one of the more concerning toxicologic outbreaks in recent memory - the exposure to brodifacoum through synthetic cannabinoid use. Although still ongoing, this crisis highlights the importance of teamwork and collaboration.
https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9kYW50YXN0aWN0b3gubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M/episode/ZjE3YjU2ZTYxMWM2NDE3MGE0OTNiMGM0MDRjNTFiNzU?ep=14