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Visions of Valerie posted:Has there been anything that has helped for you/people you know? Not really. It’s pretty terrible. I use breathe right strips every night. That gives me a tiny bit of airflow through my nose. You can use Afrin or other decongestant sprays which will open your nostrils for a bit but it always reverts back and it’s probably not healthy.
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Badger of Basra posted:what was the first decade that was widely referred to as "the [x]ies" (with or without an adjective)? the earliest i've heard is some bits in Chekov's play the Cherry Orchard about the "decadent seventies" (referring to the 1870's and the reputation of French poets of the time) and at another point in the play a character refers to himself as a "man of the eighties" implying that he's socially progressive
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Did any consensus coalesce about what you're supposed to call the first decade of this century?
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Badger of Basra posted:what was the first decade that was widely referred to as "the [x]ies" (with or without an adjective)? As far as popular usage goes, it was probably the 1890s. At least according to google ngrams. https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Nineties&year_start=1800&year_end=2019&corpus=en-US-2019&smoothing=1
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two fish posted:Did any consensus coalesce about what you're supposed to call the first decade of this century? "The 2000s" is the only one I ever hear from someone who isn't an absolute dweeb. People generally seem unified around their dislike of all the other options.
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yeah if someone says one of the other things like 'the aughties' I basically just ignore them as a person whose opinion I should value forever.
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I personally don't mind "the aughts" but "the aughties" is a bridge too far
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Rat Patrol posted:I personally don't mind "the aughts" but "the aughties" is a bridge too far
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That's just what they called me and my crew in college
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yeah but it was referencing the amount of sex rather than the type
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Earwicker posted:the earliest i've heard is some bits in Chekov's play the Cherry Orchard about the "decadent seventies" (referring to the 1870's and the reputation of French poets of the time) and at another point in the play a character refers to himself as a "man of the eighties" implying that he's socially progressive That's very cool, although it might depend on when it was translated
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Yngwie Mangosteen posted:yeah but it was referencing the amount of sex rather than the type drat
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Rat Patrol posted:"the aughties" 
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artsy fartsy posted:Isn't there a thread for YouTube channel recommendations? I could have sworn I saw that in PYF at some point If you aren't scared of us computer touching nerds, there's a yospos one https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3868858
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A purely cosmetic "nose job" is a rhinoplasty. If things like septal straightening is performed (I have had this, I am also a physician) is called a septoplasty. They are two distinct procedures although it is possible to have surgery that involves both bits. Also septoplasties aren't very effective
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What's a good cheap way to display a bunch of pins? Little circular metal ones. Maybe in a standee or a frame with some kind of backing? What kind of material?
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kalel posted:What's a good cheap way to display a bunch of pins? Little circular metal ones. Maybe in a standee or a frame with some kind of backing? What kind of material? There's a pins thread that might have some advice: https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3970712
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I have a question about movies and other works of fiction. Is there a word or phrase for when a theme from a story gets cut short? E.g. a monster movie where five of the victims were breaking deadly sins but the movie was already long and over budget so the film makers didn't bother with the sixth and seventh sin?
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Are there any good rules of thumb on when food marketed as organic in the US is actually beneficial/worth the higher price? Ideally including both practical considerations (e.g., "It's worth it for leafy vegetables because they absorb the pesticides that are sprayed on them but not for gourds, which you can just wash"*) and any legal loopholes/marketing gimmicks one should keep in mind (e.g., "Products that use this phrase in their labeling don't have any actual requirements, but if you see such-and-such certification then they're required to follow these rules"). *Just made this up for illustrative purposes BTW, I have no idea if there's any truth to it. Edit: I'm wondering mainly in terms of health. I'd buy some things like cage-free eggs regardless for environmental/animal welfare reasons. RCarr posted:Not really. It’s pretty terrible. I use breathe right strips every night. That gives me a tiny bit of airflow through my nose. You can use Afrin or other decongestant sprays which will open your nostrils for a bit but it always reverts back and it’s probably not healthy. Yeah, you're not supposed to use Afrin more than three days in a row. I use it sometimes in a pinch and while it's great for providing near-instant relief, I've definitely noticed a correlation to my congestion being worse the next day.
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Should I wash my (past shoulder-length) hair before or after I get a haircut? I would feel a little weird going with greasy hair but people have told me its better to do it that way.
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Atahualpa posted:Are there any good rules of thumb on when food marketed as organic in the US is actually beneficial/worth the higher price? Ideally including both practical considerations (e.g., "It's worth it for leafy vegetables because they absorb the pesticides that are sprayed on them but not for gourds, which you can just wash"*) and any legal loopholes/marketing gimmicks one should keep in mind (e.g., "Products that use this phrase in their labeling don't have any actual requirements, but if you see such-and-such certification then they're required to follow these rules"). https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/dirty-dozen.php This is a list of 12 of the most pesticide-ridden produce where going organic might serve you well*. As a general rule, the more delicate, exposed and aesthetic it is, the more pesticides it will have, while stuff that is underground, or has robust defense mechanisms of its own (like the thick, inedible rind of a melon) will require less/none depending on what it is. *Unfortunately, regulation of the organic labeling is a bit tricky, with a lot of inconsistency, loopholes, and poor quality assurance in addition to outright fraud. An organic label/price doesn't necessarily mean you're getting non-GM or cleaner food.
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Atahualpa posted:Are there any good rules of thumb on when food marketed as organic in the US is actually beneficial/worth the higher price? Ideally including both practical considerations (e.g., "It's worth it for leafy vegetables because they absorb the pesticides that are sprayed on them but not for gourds, which you can just wash"*) and any legal loopholes/marketing gimmicks one should keep in mind (e.g., "Products that use this phrase in their labeling don't have any actual requirements, but if you see such-and-such certification then they're required to follow these rules"). Organic produce has no health benefits compared to regular produce. Another poster cited the EWG, but they have a pretty strong bias. Try this as a better resource.
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two fish posted:Why are people so against genetically modified food? Because the organic lobby has promoted the fear of "unnatural" means of modifying our food. The funny thing is that irradiated food is totally organic!
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two fish posted:Why are people so against genetically modified food? An assumption that "natural" is healthy, and that "organic" means "natural", neither of which is remotely true.
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two fish posted:Why are people so against genetically modified food? Monsanto, probably
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two fish posted:Why are people so against genetically modified food? In theory, use of GM in food isn't functionally different from exploiting natural variation in crops, and provides a ton of benefits (pest resistance, extra nutrients, broader growing conditions, etc.) In practice, the nature of Biotech companies makes their real world effects much more hazy. By far the most widely implemented genetic change in food crops is glyphosate resistance to better enable no-till farming techniques, which has the unfortunate side-effect of massively increasing herbicidal usage (and necessarily, resistance). They also contribute greatly to monoculture farming and the overall decline of genetic diversity, especially as GM crops exchange genetic material with nearby weeds. There is also some evidence to support the theory that GM crops have contributed to the rise in food allergies in recent years (through formation of novel antigens, though this is definitely controversial). Lastly, and most generally, creation of transgenic organisms is much more complicated than it may seem at first. Downstream, and unintended effects are difficult to predict, and when combined with companies among the most bad-faith, opaque, and resistant to regulation/scrutiny, it's easy to blame the technology as a whole. Theres also a fair bit of ignorant scaremongering, but there are plenty of valid criticisms as well.
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Atahualpa posted:Are there any good rules of thumb on when food marketed as organic in the US is actually beneficial/worth the higher price? Ideally including both practical considerations (e.g., "It's worth it for leafy vegetables because they absorb the pesticides that are sprayed on them but not for gourds, which you can just wash"*) and any legal loopholes/marketing gimmicks one should keep in mind (e.g., "Products that use this phrase in their labeling don't have any actual requirements, but if you see such-and-such certification then they're required to follow these rules"). I work at a place that makes organic and non-organic food. Organic food is a grift and if the check clears to the certifying agency and you keep a minimum level of paperwork up to date you get the stamp. We have to use organic salt. Think about that for a minute. It's not any healthier. two fish posted:Why are people so against genetically modified food? It sounds scary and people don't understand it. There are legitimate concerns about what megacorps will do with the technology (many with regard to making it impossible to keep seed crop) but as far as health goes there are absolutely no concerns.
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DildenAnders posted:Should I wash my (past shoulder-length) hair before or after I get a haircut? I would feel a little weird going with greasy hair but people have told me its better to do it that way. I was told to shower the night before, shampoo/condition like normal but no spray or anything after. You can also call your stylist and ask them if they have a preference.
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GMO food intersects with capitalism in ways that gently caress over farmers and sometimes the environment, but are just as healthy as normal food organic labeling depends on where you live, it's not more healthy for you but if the labeling rules are enforced it is significantly better for the environment if you live in america, Cage-Free doesn't actually mean that the chickens were treated humanely, same with Free Range or most other labels. The only thing that actually means your eggs were gathered humanely is the Certified Humane label (there might be other organizations depending where you live):  They go around checking on producers that use the label to ensure humane treatment of animals. Cage Free looks like this
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Nevil Maskelyne posted:if you live in america, Cage-Free doesn't actually mean that the chickens were treated humanely, same with Free Range or most other labels. At my previous job the egg mixture came in a box with this label 
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lmao at least they say it on the thing they're technically cage free but they're not living lives that are anything approaching humane
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I seem to remember in one of the early Pynchon novels set in the 50's or 60's some female character having a big internal monologue about how so many ladies are getting plastic surgery to have a retroussé nose. It can't be a recent trend.
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Nevil Maskelyne posted:[organic food] is significantly better for the environment This might depend on region as well, although unless anything's changed in the last couple years, this isn't true either. Organic just means you can't use the really effective pesticides on your crops, so you either have to use more of the stuff the organic labeling agency says is ok or use stuff like copper sulfate which is terrible for the environment. Methods that qualify as organic are also often less efficient, meaning you need to use more land to get the same amount of yield, which leads to more deforestation.
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Does anyone have a good recommendation for a digital alarm clock? I want something that's traditional with red numerals, a segmented display, and a loud alarm. My cheapo clock from Amazon is amazing except the time stops running when you set the alarm or the time. So you can very carefully synch it up to the proper time, but if you're resetting the alarm it's going to get worse and worse. I just reset it a few weeks ago, very carefully, and it's already 35 seconds ahead from me changing the alarm. I need exact time, easy to see from a long way away with bad vision, and don't want it to connect to the internet or have a touch screen or show me the weather or anything. A very basic display but accurate.
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Teriyaki Hairpiece posted:Does anyone have a good recommendation for a digital alarm clock? I want something that's traditional with red numerals, a segmented display, and a loud alarm. What I did for my alarm clock, which I'm really happy with, is to get a travel clock. Instead of being able to read the clock from a distance, I just blindly reach out to the bedside table, grab the clock, haul it to an inch in front of my face, and read it that way. Amusingly, my current clock's light-up mode is so bright that I had to put red tape across the display, which blocks like 99% of the light. So now it is only possible to read in the dark with the light on.
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Exact time and not connected to the internet and having it be an alarm clock is tough to find. If you want exact time it needs to grab a signal from NIST or you need an oven controlled oscillator. Or just get really lucky with a cheapo one. This was the closest I could find https://www.amazon.com/Equity-Crosse-30228-Alarm-Clock/dp/B000QRAUPM?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER but no idea how accurate it’ll be over time. I would recommend the one I have since it seems to check all your boxes, only have to adjust it once a year but it’s an almost 30 year old relic from RadioShack. Looks a bit like the one I linked
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It seems like I'm just asking for two different products: an alarm clock and something that keeps very precise time down to the second. But these shouldn't be two things!
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What exactly is freemasonry, in a practical sense? By that I don't mean in terms of beliefs, but in what they do when they meet. Is it just a social club where you hang out with a bunch of guys? Networking? Have dinners together?
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