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Comment on The cycling revolution in Paris continues: Bicycle use now exceeds car use in ~transport
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Comment on Ten times as much of this toxic pesticide could end up on your tomatoes and celery under a new US EPA proposal in ~health
pridefulofbeing LinkOur democracy in action: We the “People”Our democracy in action:
“I think the companies see this as a new way over a 10- or 20-year period to gradually lobby” the EPA “to allow higher levels of pesticides in food,” said Charles Benbrook, an agricultural economist who has monitored pesticide regulation for decades. “If they can convince regulators to not pay attention to animal studies, they have a very good chance of raising the allowable exposure levels.”
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Comment on The cycling revolution in Paris continues: Bicycle use now exceeds car use in ~transport
pridefulofbeing (edited )LinkI would absolutely love mass used public transit in the USA. Unfortunately it’s just not here. People are so fascinated with cars and vehicle independence here on top of the lack of public...I would absolutely love mass used public transit in the USA. Unfortunately it’s just not here. People are so fascinated with cars and vehicle independence here on top of the lack of public transport infrastructure.
e: Oops! Bicycles and not broader public transit. My bad!
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Comment on Duty to Warn's John Gartner breaks down Donald Trump's cognitive decline in ~health.mental
pridefulofbeing (edited )Link Parent*Psychiatrists. That is for the American Psychiatric Association. However, this source indicates a similar consensus among the American Psychological Association. Confusing - both APA....*Psychiatrists. That is for the American Psychiatric Association.
However, this source indicates a similar consensus among the American Psychological Association.
Confusing - both APA.The American Psychological Association wholeheartedly agrees with Dr. Robert Klitzman that neither psychiatrists nor psychologists should offer diagnoses of candidates or any other living public figure they have never examined. Our association has declined requests from several reporters seeking referrals to psychologists who would make such speculations.
Similar to the psychiatrists' Goldwater Rule, our code of ethics exhorts psychologists to "take precautions" that any statements they make to the media "are based on their professional knowledge, training or experience in accord with appropriate psychological literature and practice" and "do not indicate that a professional relationship has been established" with people in the public eye, including political candidates.
When providing opinions of psychological characteristics, psychologists must conduct an examination "adequate to support statements or conclusions." In other words, our ethical code states that psychologists should not offer a diagnosis in the media of a living public figure they have not examined.
Susan H. McDaniel
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Comment on As I get older, I get more and more disillusioned with "activism", and I'm fine with this in ~talk
pridefulofbeing Link ParentMust be a Master Mason with Freemasonry to be a Shriner, fyi.Must be a Master Mason with Freemasonry to be a Shriner, fyi.
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Comment on Duty to Warn's John Gartner breaks down Donald Trump's cognitive decline in ~health.mental
pridefulofbeing LinkI’m not a fan of Trump. However, mental health professionals using their title to diagnose public figure and calling it “duty to warn” is problematic. A duty to warn alludes to the exceptional and...I’m not a fan of Trump. However, mental health professionals using their title to diagnose public figure and calling it “duty to warn” is problematic.
A duty to warn alludes to the exceptional and limited circumstances for mandated reporters to break confidentiality to protect imminent threat to life and serious bodily injury. Think actively suicidal with a plan, means and intent. Think specific target (person or place) with plan, means and homicidal intent. Think suspected abuse of a child or at risk adult or elder. Even then, it’s a one time communication of bare minimum needed information to protect life to law enforcement and/or protective agencies.
By doing this, naming it “Duty to Warn” and making it political, it only increases stigma and politicizes mental health and trust in those providers.
Not a fan.
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Comment on Florida latest to restrict social media for kids as legal battle looms in ~tech
pridefulofbeing LinkNothing reduces behavior in children (humans) like adults (authority) telling them they can’t do something.Nothing reduces behavior in children (humans) like adults (authority) telling them they can’t do something.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
pridefulofbeing Link ParentHow’s the socialization and community aspect for someone jumping on without friends playing? If I could get some laughs and meet people who play I’d find this a good investment.How’s the socialization and community aspect for someone jumping on without friends playing? If I could get some laughs and meet people who play I’d find this a good investment.
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Comment on What did you do this week (and weekend)? in ~talk
pridefulofbeing LinkHad a lovely time watching Ru Paul Drag Race with some queer friends. We do that weekly and it’s a ritual I look forward to. Kickball league started. That started a day drink and into the night. A...Had a lovely time watching Ru Paul Drag Race with some queer friends. We do that weekly and it’s a ritual I look forward to. Kickball league started. That started a day drink and into the night. A bit hungover but it was great fun! Now a relaxing Sunday. And lots of water.
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Comment on When do you listen to podcasts? in ~life
pridefulofbeing LinkI often put it on with a timer when I lay down for bed.I often put it on with a timer when I lay down for bed.
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Comment on What a bunch of A-list celebs taught me about how to use my phone in ~tech
pridefulofbeing Link ParentCal Newport calls this the "overactive hive mind." It's a real challenge, even with older generations at work for me. A middle ground I found was using office hours where I am this available for a...expect people to respond to them immediately pretty much whenever and get impatient when they don't.
Cal Newport calls this the "overactive hive mind." It's a real challenge, even with older generations at work for me. A middle ground I found was using office hours where I am this available for a specific time each day. If that doesn't work, then it's scheduling a meeting.
The third space community locations are what I miss. Being able to turn off technology is great if you have a geographical location that has consistent groups of people you know. It's hard to plan or find out what to do with others as everything is planned online for the most part.
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Comment on Feeling lost with mental health treatment in ~health.mental
pridefulofbeing Link ParentI’m glad that was already ruled out. I weighed whether or not to bring it up because I didn’t want to come across as if I was assuming you didn’t already explore alternatives. However, I’d rather...I’m glad that was already ruled out. I weighed whether or not to bring it up because I didn’t want to come across as if I was assuming you didn’t already explore alternatives. However, I’d rather err on the side of information and exploration just in case.
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Comment on Feeling lost with mental health treatment in ~health.mental
pridefulofbeing LinkI always inquire about steps to rule out any medical contributions. For example, sleep apnea can cause anxiety, depressive symptoms, and inattention, memory and general cognitive concerns that...I always inquire about steps to rule out any medical contributions. For example, sleep apnea can cause anxiety, depressive symptoms, and inattention, memory and general cognitive concerns that many times overlap with ADHD and the symptoms you mentioned. Medications or other medical concerns can often be overlooked and emotional and cognitive concerns first assumed to be mental health.
Priority of cause to rule out: medical, substance-induced (this can even be caffeine), then mental health.
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Comment on What did you do this week (and weekend)? in ~talk
pridefulofbeing LinkWe had a nice warm period during the Winter. Went on some walks in the park, slept in, cocktails on a patio with swings and sunshine, and a nice meal. Now time for a cozy afternoon and evening...We had a nice warm period during the Winter. Went on some walks in the park, slept in, cocktails on a patio with swings and sunshine, and a nice meal. Now time for a cozy afternoon and evening inside, with a movie.
Have a good remainder of your weekend, Tildes!
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Comment on The Traitors - What a fun game show in ~tv
pridefulofbeing LinkReally enjoying it. Watching the US version currently. It’s such a great mix of social psychology experiment and drama.Really enjoying it. Watching the US version currently. It’s such a great mix of social psychology experiment and drama.
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Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv
pridefulofbeing Link ParentI don’t believe it’s a spin off. It has some scary scenes and some gory scenes. So, it can be a bit intense. I like that, though.I don’t believe it’s a spin off. It has some scary scenes and some gory scenes. So, it can be a bit intense. I like that, though.
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Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv
pridefulofbeing Link ParentUS version, but I plan on watching the UK version also.US version, but I plan on watching the UK version also.
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Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv
pridefulofbeing LinkReally enjoying: The Traitors Really fun concept of working together for a prize pot, three mystery “traitors” that if remaining at the end steal the money from the “faithful.” Every evening they...Really enjoying:
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The Traitors
Really fun concept of working together for a prize pot, three mystery “traitors” that if remaining at the end steal the money from the “faithful.” Every evening they can vote for who they think a traitor is; traitors murder someone every evening. Fun to watch for me from a sociological perspective and how people navigate the unknown and tribal like loyalty and sniffing out disloyalty. We’re not great at it! -
True Detective: Night Country
Fun mix of mystery, detective drama, and experiencing Alaska during the extended dark period. Really look forward to this each week.
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Comment on RSS users - how do you use, organize and maximize your enjoyment of RSS? in ~tech
pridefulofbeing LinkI use Readwise’s Reader app. It gives you an email that directs new content to the “Feed.” I can read it, skip it, save it to “Later.”I use Readwise’s Reader app. It gives you an email that directs new content to the “Feed.” I can read it, skip it, save it to “Later.”
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Comment on American airstrikes hit eighty-five targets at seven facilities in Iraq and Syria that the IRGC and affiliated militia used to attack US forces in ~news
pridefulofbeing Link ParentCan you say more on this? This was surprising to read.It's not been a good decade for globalization... in fact this may be the last decade of globalized trade.
Can you say more on this? This was surprising to read.
I’d love to ride my bicycle but this is exactly why I don’t. Too risk adverse currently.