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submitted 10 months ago by bluu@lemmy.world to c/pics@lemmy.world

As we head in to the long winter here in Chicago, I revisited a photo I took last spring. Shot on a Sony a7iv with the Sony FE 35mm f/1.8

[-] bluu@lemmy.world 6 points 10 months ago

I've gone through a lot of travel mugs, but I also have been most impressed with Zojirushi to the point that it's the only one I've used for the last 10 years and also recommend to everyone

[-] bluu@lemmy.world 7 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

P7Pro has a larger screen at a higher resolution which will consume significantly more power. I'm sure some part of it is also due to inefficiency of the Tensor processor

[-] bluu@lemmy.world 14 points 1 year ago

Glad to hear he's recovering well. People underestimate the degree of deconditioning that happens after just a few weeks of immobilization and hospitalization. Looking forward to more great music from him.

But also... Tumblr?

[-] bluu@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

If you're interested and able to donate, check out a few organizations that are providing aid. I donated to the International Medical Corps because a Libyan friend of mine has worked with them in the past and vouches for them.

https://time.com/6313307/help-flood-victims-libya/

[-] bluu@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago

Does anybody know of a credible organization to donate to that is providing aid for the victims?

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submitted 1 year ago by bluu@lemmy.world to c/world@lemmy.world

BENGHAZI, Sept 11 (Reuters) - Authorities in eastern Libya said at least 2,000 people were killed and thousands more were missing after a massive flood ripped through the city of Derna following a heavy storm and rain.

The head of the Red Crescent aid group in the region had earlier on Monday said Derna's death toll was at 150 and expected to hit 250. Reuters could not independently verify either figure.

[-] bluu@lemmy.world 10 points 1 year ago

Note: my experience is limited to the US medical system, so things may be different where you are. However, I definitely agree with getting wrist braces first while waiting for your appointment. Schedule an appointment with a primary care provider who can evaluate you and recommend either medications or refer you to a specialist. Often times carpal tunnel can be managed with over the counter medications, wrist braces, and avoiding the repetitive movements that exacerbate it (usually typing in today's world). If not, then the specialist of choice is often an orthopedic surgeon that specializes in wrist and hand surgery, though there are also plastic surgeons that specialize in hand surgery as well.

Source: I am a US physician

[-] bluu@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Oh, and for anyone interested, this was shot with my Sony a7iv, Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 lens, aperture f/7.1, 3.2 second exposure on a tripod. The relatively long exposure is what gives the water jets that soft, smooth look

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submitted 1 year ago by bluu@lemmy.world to c/pics@lemmy.world

Took a little stroll through Chicago's downtown on Thursday night. Glad I brought my camera and tripod

[-] bluu@lemmy.world 16 points 1 year ago

Not knocking the technology at all, it really can be life-changing for people with Parkinson's disease. But it's been around for a while, it was approved in the US by the FDA in the late 90s. A chip is not implanted, but rather electrodes in the brain that connect to the controller elsewhere.

Source: I'm an anesthesiologist who has done the anesthesia for this surgery multiple times, including this morning.

[-] bluu@lemmy.world 13 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Doctors of osteopathic medicine (DO) are legitimate doctors (at least from my experience in the US healthcare system). They function identically to doctors of allopathic medicine (MD) with the rare addition of osteopathic manipulation. But their standards of training and credentialing are essentially the same. You'll find crackpot DOs and MDs if you look for them.

Source: I am a M.D. in the US.

[-] bluu@lemmy.world 13 points 1 year ago

Florida is the darkest timeline.

[-] bluu@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

Still deciding. I'm relatively new to the hobby so still getting a feel for different switches. I've only recently become a fan of linears after discovering heavy linears, and now going back to tactiles feels so crunchy. The bananas have a very light bump at the top, so once you pop through that, they just feel like smooth linears. The bump for me basically serves to prevent accidental key presses when resting my fingers on the keys.

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This is very quickly becoming a very expensive hobby...

Bottom is my first, a GMMK Pro with Gateron ink black V2 switches. And just yesterday I received the Keychron Q5 Pro with Keychron's own banana switches that I'll be using at work

[-] bluu@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

Yes it was. The city had a super eerie feel back then, didn't it?

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submitted 1 year ago by bluu@lemmy.world to c/pics@lemmy.world

In 2020, Chicago raised its bridges leading downtown during the BLM protests to try to limit crime and destruction in the area. As cool as this shot was to capture, it's bittersweet to know the context of why the bridges were all raised.

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submitted 1 year ago by bluu@lemmy.world to c/pics@lemmy.world

I took this photo a few years ago in Chicago. There were still visitor restrictions related to Covid, hence the barriers around the iconic "Bean." Shot on my Sony a7iii on a tripod. If you're interested, I've got more photos on my Insta @bluu.ig

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