It can definitely be a contributing factor, last time she had covid was about 8 months ago.
It can increase risks but isn't really a cause on its own.
It can increase risks but isn't really a cause on its own.
Today is officially Hell Day at work, as the channels are now removed from our service. Which means any customers who didn't somehow hear the news will be calling in.
Ugh.
I know this isn’t your choice but I feel like when stuff like that happens my cable company will play an automated explanation for stuff like that before you get to talk to someone.
You're assuming people listen to those automated recordings?!?
I feel like there’s less of a mystery here, like, “Hey we had a worldwide pandemic of a disease proven to cause/contribute to vascular blockages/ischemia” followed by “Hey sure are a lot more people who were otherwise low-risk having strokes after contracting this disease gee I wonder if there could be some relationship there.”
Yes, I fully understand the need for studies/research to prove the link, but c’mon these go together like smoking and lung cancer.
—Patrick
I tend to agree..but correlation is not always causation, and studies help prove it up.
Yes, I fully understand the need for studies/research to prove the link etc etc…
—Patrick
My marital arts instructor had the exact same stroke that left him dizzy, insensitive on the right side, and unable to swallow (we take that for granted! Just try NOT swallowing). He is recovering but I am definitely thinking covid is doing some of the lifting in these cases.
NJ transit is driving me insane, whether it's Tim from the SJTA lying about my shuttle breaking Down, or the new bus drivers apps getting the WRONG scheduled two days in a row!
And this surprises you?
I assumed that happened already.
figmentPez
Staff member
When I go searching for new knowledge, it seems like more and more of the search results are AI generated crap, often full of hallucinations. Like, I don't know much about this new subject I'm trying to learn, but I know enough to tell that this is poorly written bullshit. It's making it really difficult to find good sources for understanding new subjects, and I hate it.
Find examples that cite their sources, and then go to those sources
figmentPez
Staff member
Yes, but it takes more time to do that if I have to sort through more results to get ones that do cite sources.
Just learned about some behind the scenes details about my promotion fiasco. I am more angry now that I know all the details. The manager screwed me over hid behind HR. What a snake.
GasBandit
Staff member
Promotion fiasco? Did you post about this? I remember you getting pitched on moving to Germany for a promotion, but I don't remember any other context here.
The Germany thing was just HR seeing who might be interested. They still haven't done anything about that yet.
My current supervisor is leaving and he took me to lunch and told me who stopped my promotion. I thought it was a higher manager like COO, but it was my supervisors boss, who acted surprised about the whole thing back when it happened. Now, I have to report to him.
My current supervisor is leaving and he took me to lunch and told me who stopped my promotion. I thought it was a higher manager like COO, but it was my supervisors boss, who acted surprised about the whole thing back when it happened. Now, I have to report to him.
GasBandit
Staff member
Dave
Staff member
Fun fact: One of the things associated with face blindness is the inability to recognize cars. I'm not kidding. So is that a Chevy Volt? Because that's what I drive.
GasBandit
Staff member
I wish they still made the Volt.
It looks like a mismatched Dodge Dart (SXT/Aero body, but SE wheels). I was more referring to the fact that it is a bright red hatchback (and because I keep thinking your car is a Neon, not a Volt).
--Patrick
Dave
Staff member
I had a 2016 Dodge Dart for a few years. In fact, that's what I had when we met. My son still has one. We love them.