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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 1 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

GMMK Pro with Gateron black ink V2s for my home desktop, Keychron Q5 Pro with Gateron milky yellow pros for work

[–] bluu@lemmy.world 7 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

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 -2 points 1 year ago (9 children)

Cute and sweet and all, and I'm glad she's okay. Really. But I'm not sure that "we couldn't find our child for a few hours" is news-worthy.

[–] 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 (2 children)

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

 

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 (1 children)

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 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Don't let your dreams be dreams.

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

By the Adler Planetarium? Love that spot

[–] 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

 

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.

 

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

 

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.

 

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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