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Some less common things you might consider (perhaps not for the squeamish): - Stinging nettles, bull nettles. These plants have trichomes on leaves and stems that inject histamine and produce a stinging sensation. Test in small measure to assess your reaction, as people vary substantially. Intensity...

Personally, it is obviously in the form of self address and I feel someone can call themselves whatever they'd like.

I strongly favor a chain hoist for lifting. Although it has some disadvantages -- size, weight, noise, and they tend to come with both chains oiled to prevent rusting -- it is far less likely than a block/tackle to jam up in some way.

I'll answer the two explicit responses above and be done. The CDC's US estimates for flu IFR referenced above uses as the denominator their estimate of total infections, not a number of reported infections. Yes, I'm sure the death rate in reported flu infections is considerably higher. I remain happ...

It's interesting to think back on the early claims about infection fatality rate of the COVID. Here in the states, the Imperial College model of March 16 (predicting 2.2 million US deaths using the WHO estimated IFR of 3.8%) drove public policy, leading to a range of measures that have since proven ...

So you're calling bullshit on things not in the post you're responding to... one I don't think I've ever said and another that is 100% true. Why? I seriously doubt that I've ever said (or implied, unless you're reading well beyond what I actually said) that "vaccines aren't effective". I'v...

Calling bullshit again. So yes, we're seeing a massive spike in infections. I'm curious who and/or what you're "calling bullshit again" upon. You've quoted me, but gone on to agree (for your own country) that you are in fact seeing an Omicron wave, exactly as I said. I assume you agree th...

A number of places with "zero COVID" policies are seeing Omicron waves, including in heavily vaccinated and boosted populations. On the plus side, natural immunity acquired via Omicron infection appears broad and highly effective.

Definitely need to practice and I don’t have a machine. While these rivets can be machine set, what you'll want is a clincher.... which you can definitely find as a tool (https://www.mcmaster.com/rivet-clinchers/tools-for-hollow-rivets/) and may also find as an anvil (although I cannot find one rea...

These rivets are known by several names.... hollow-end, semi-tubular, half-hollow, and brake lining rivets. They have a truss head, the first part of the shaft is solid, and the second is hollow. A matched washer is applied over the free end of the rivet to capture the material being secured. The ho...

But even the safest form can be dangerous if you do not know what you are doing and if you have sufficient knowledge: is the connection to the ceiling strong enough, is it always checked for strength, metal fatigue in connections, blood and nerves vessels, ... :shock: Yes, this is certainly true. I...

Just to note... "suspension" covers a very wide range of possible play. In terms of safety, that can range from something like a sit sling on a chain hoist to Shibari suspension. If the subject is off the ground supported from above, that's suspension. I don't personally consider that enti...

I'll bet that's a prelude to ending the mask mandates. :idea: No pun intended, but don't hold your breath ;) The CDC just published a new study out of California showing massive drops in likelihood to "test positive for COVID" for every type of mask. 56% reduction for cloth masks, 66% for...

The CDC is currently promoting surface disinfection as on their page "Protect Yourself (And Others!) From COVID". There is no evidence that it does so.

Here in Texas, we've been basically normal throughout 2021 to today. I live in a rural area outside of Austin... and there's a bunch of (useless cloth and surgical) masking going on in Austin, but outside of the city it's basically just at the Post Office. The Gov made it illegal for a local governm...