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[l-in-the-light]

Do you think Law would pass Amber lead disease to his children? 👀

I'm not a specialist in medical field, actually very far from it. Manga suggests it's a hereditary condition, though we don't know enough details to make a definitive statement. We have no idea how the intoxication started in the first place (manga only says it's because of the mining process), but I have seen people comparing it to asbestos, mostly because it's also associated with color white and there was this awful government's coverup of asbestos intoxication in Japan's modern history, which is probably what inspired Oda. Here's a good summary of how it went and how it still affects Japan even today if you're interested: http://www.ibasecretariat.org/lka-asbestos-truth-and-consequences-in-japan.php

That means Amber Lead Syndrome is likely similar to Mesothelioma, symptoms of which include pain, shortness of breath, loss of appetite, fever and sweating (we see Law with all those symptoms indeed!). The only difference are the white patches on the skin, which I think Oda used just to make it easier for people to know at first glance that they're sick but also because symbolically it looks like death marked you (color white is associated with death in Japan). The sickness is caused by inhaling small fibers and once it accumulates it often leads to cancer. Cancer and mesothelioma treatment can also lead to infertility. The sickness itself starts from lungs, but in Law's novel it was suggested it accumulated in the liver. That may suggest that it was simply very late stage of it so it affected other organs as well (we saw evidence of that in the flashback indeed) and from my limited knowledge about medicine I can say that liver problems often lead to skin conditions like changing color. Late stage sickness shows as white patches appearing on the skin and that happens only after liver itself is attacked (but not before that).

Though this illness isn't considered hereditary, there are some studies proving family members of a person who worked with asbestos have mutation in their genes that gives them predesposition to this sickness (it was 1 in 4 case, which imo sounds like a big deal). So like always in our sad world, not enough studies were dedicated to the problem, because it's not beneficial enough to people who have money to fund the research.

But back to One Piece. We know that amber lead syndrome spreads around because of the mining process, and mining suggests indeed inhaling-related sickness. It develops slow enough that people get symptoms very late, which means it's a silent killer. Manga tells us also very explicitly that effects are shared among generations, shortening the lifespans until finally youngest generations die before reaching adulthood. This suggests it's passed down in genes, even though it's not stated this way directly.

Summing it up: treatment makes you infertile, accumulated lead makes it more difficult to have children when it spreads to all the organs and affects them, or the child can be born but will die before they reach their own age of fertility. I would say there's a chance that it didn't make Law infertile, but it still dooms his potential child's lifespan in that case. No children will survive long enough to start the next generation. Whether pregnancy itself can happen or not doesn't really matter as far as the final result goes. He can have a child potentially (if other mentioned factors didn't affect him luckily) but that child won't survive the age of 10 or so. That's exactly why manga called it "biggest tragedy of Flevance", after all. If "shortening lifespan among generations" and "not contagious" doesn't suggest hereditary then it would mean every single person in Flevance got it by mining, using the metal for buildings and wares. That would be the only possibility for Law's child not inheriting the disease and living normal life. But that doesn't explain why each generation gets shorter lifespans, so we're back to square one. Logically speaking, it must be related to DNA in some way and so gets passed down to children.

I dunno how I feel about it while knowing Ancient Kingdom would have means to cure Amber Lead Syndrome, since we know now that it was very advanced. Seems whatever knowledge they had vanished with them, and even when scientists like Vegapunk try to restore it, he is still unable to recreate many of their achievements. Law's Amber Lead Syndrome and his fate is connected in more way than one to the mystery of the Void Century.

[silverbridge-harbor]

fun fact: in addition to naquadah, stargates are also made with asbestos, and you inhale some fibers every time you step through the puddle

dont worry though, theres an ascended ancient who worked on the stargate project and deeply regrets including this material, and has dedicated her existence to helping any who suffer because of her decision; if you or a loved one are dying after too much gate travel, you may be entitled to help in ascending from mesothelioma desala

[myapathyhaspeaked]

Platontic Sides Week Day 2: Vacations

“For the last time, we’re not, and will never, swim on your side!” Roman yelled, but Remus kept poking him as he rambled on and on about the various benefits of the beaches on his side of the Imagination, like Lovecraftian monsters and seaweed that tangled around your leg and pulled you down, down, down into the watery abyss until you floated to the surface, gasses from decomposition escaping your blue-tinged lips. Roman failed to see anything beneficial about any of that, but had long accepted that trying to figure out how Remus found joy in any of his interests was like trying to get a true ant’s eye perspective by smooshing his face into the ground. Uncomfortable, and would never actually work.

“Oh come on, what’s even in the water!?” Remus complained, like he couldn’t imagine an ocean not filled to the brim with creatures that yearned for blood and bone.

“Fish! And seals and sea otters and starfish!”

“Mermaids?” Remus asked, and really Roman should know better than to treat his brother’s questions as anything but a potential trap.

“I could make some,” he replied, taking the bait. Remus grinned.

“Can they drown me?” Roman groaned and sped up to put some distance between them. Virgil looked up from his phone at the sound of quickening footsteps in the sand and decided to match his pace so he wouldn’t have to walk alone just because his brother was annoying.

The Prince had invited the other Sides to a relaxing day at the beach in the Imagination. This wasn’t a unique occurrence; Roman had been inviting the others to the Imagination since they were children. He’d created bouncy castles, jungle expeditions, magical playgrounds, petting zoos, and a myriad of other things for them to play in and explore. What was new, however…

Roman looked back to see Remus talking about something with Patton. Whatever it was, it was causing Patton to cover his ears and turn pale. He only stopped when a way-too-long arm snaked around to poke him on the back, and realizing he could bug someone else, turned to Janus to continue the conversation. If the snake happened to start walking slower than the rest, well Remus didn’t seem to notice. Their differing speeds caused them to walk less as a group and more as a line, like a roller coaster instead of a car.

“It would be rude to not include them,” Patton had insisted. And look, what fun he’s having now. It wasn’t like they hadn’t excluded them before. Excluding them used to be the standard.

They finally reached the shore. It was perfectly picturesque, gentle waves crashing into white sand dotted with shells ready for the taking. An ice cream shop, one eerily familiar to the one Thomas’ family used to go to when they went to the beach when he was a kid, sat a ways away, playing music just loud enough to hear but not so loud that it became annoying like mall music. The seagulls squawked in the distance, and unlike the real ones, they’d stay in the distance. Logan breathed in the lovely sea air, letting his shoulders slump as he felt the tension leave his body.

He then started searching his tote bag for something. After a few seconds of grabbing around, he pulled out an orange tube. He popped open the blue cap.

“Everyone needs to apply sunscreen. I expect you to return in two hours to reapply.”

“Oh come on, we’re not going to get mesothelioma from a fake sun!” Virgil protested. He hated applying sunscreen, there was always the chance of accidentally rubbing his eyes before he rinsed his hands off. 

“The term you’re looking for is melanoma, and it has been shown time and time again that the environment of the Imagination has the ability to affect us.” While developing cancer was unlikely (that wouldn’t happen in Roman’s fantasyland), they had gotten sunburn on previous excursions. It was, unfortunately, too intrinsic to the beach experience to leave out.

Logan finished rubbing the lotion on the spots his wetsuit left uncovered and passed the tube to Virgil. He cringed, but begrudgingly took it. Being sticky was at least marginally better than getting lobsterback. 

Patton took his bag off his shoulders and began to set out the beach chairs. Roman joined him to stick the umbrellas in the sand. After applying sunscreen, the two of them grabbed some plastic buckets and shovels and made their way towards the water. They had plans.

The teacher sighed and laid down on one of the chairs, making sure the umbrella properly shaded him before reaching into his bag and pulling out his book about echinoderms. 

“What’s the point of the wetsuit if you’re not going to swim?” Janus questioned hypocritically, because he was also sitting in a beach chair despite wearing a bathing suit, piña colada in the hand that wasn’t propping his head up. Logan wasn’t sure where the drink had come from. The snake had explicitly refused to carry anything.

He wondered if he had another glass. Hydration is very important. That’s why.

“I might later. It’s just that this chapter on starfish is so fascinating. Did you know that they don’t have a brain?”

Janus hummed, a noise that acknowledged what he said but didn’t give the impression that he cared all that much. “Reminds me of some people I know.”

Meanwhile, Remus was sneaking up on Virgil, who was busy watching a crab scuttle around a small hill. It had blades of grass poking through the sand, and it cut off suddenly to create a mini cliff into the ocean. The crustacean danced between clumps of grass, snapping its claws like castanets.

The anxious Side knew how to swim. He even liked to swim. He just had to warm himself up to it, remind himself that shark attacks were rare and Roman didn’t know how riptides work and wouldn’t make them even if he did and that he wouldn’t get the bends from diving just a few feet. So he was sitting off to the side, waiting for his nerves to stand down.

Remus snickered impishly, the only warning Virgil had before he was shoved over the edge and into the salty water. He spit the nastiness out before glaring up at the Duke, who was peering down at him in turn, grinning.

“You’re an asshole.”

“Thanks, I try.” He then disappeared, giving Virgil a few fleeting moments of hope that he had left to pester someone else. That hope was soon dashed by the huge splash of Remus cannonballing recklessly close to him. 

Janus took a long sip as he watched Virgil flick water at the Duke’s face, only to scream shrilly when Remus gave chase. He tugged his floppy sun hat over his eyes and leaned back.

Patton and Roman had been busy creating a sand castle for the past fifteen minutes, and they were making remarkable progress, probably because they were in a fantasy where wet sand doesn’t collapse at the slightest disturbance. Their goal was a tiny palace fit for tiny royalty. They had completed the main tower, with a strand of seaweed hanging from a carved out window like the locks of a trapped princess. They were now working on the battlements and the moat.

Roman took a scallop shell from the pile they had accumulated and pressed it over where the gateway would be if he was working with a more stable material. He’d need to see if popsicle sticks would work, once they ate them (the popsicle, not the stick). Patton was next to him, poking crenels into the sandy curtain wall. Once that was done, he took some pebbles and lined them up against the edge of the moat that probably didn’t actually add any structural integrity, while Roman took some twigs and poked them into the sand to act as the castle residents. He also placed a cone-shaped shell (not a cone snail, Remus could have all the venomous creatures on his side, he didn’t need to share) outside the wall to serve as a cannon. 

“I don’t know, it’s missing a certain je ne sais quoi,” he concluded after staring at their creation for a moment, rubbing his chin in thought.

“Jenny said what now?” Patton asked cheerily. He knew full well what je ne sais quoi meant, but he was here to have fun. The Prince rolled his eyes, wanting to groan but finding that he wasn’t upset enough to do so.

The fatherly Side scanned the beach for whatever could complete their masterpiece. There was sand, more sand, a shell, even more sand, some washed up kelp, a lot more sand someone should get around to vacuuming, and ooh, score!

He plucked it up from where it was buried in the sand, only visible by how it caught the light at a certain angle, then held it up to present it to Roman. He beamed proudly when his friend’s face immediately became one of excitement.

“Great horseshoe huffing heffalumps, sea glass! Good find, Padre, it’s perfect,” he said as he took it from his hands to admire it better. It was a glittering white, and upon closer inspection, slightly translucent. He spent a while twirling it in his fingers, observing how it looked at all angles.

Now they just needed to find the right place for it.

Atop the tower was the obvious choice, right where everyone could see it. But that was too obvious, and furthermore might cause the structure to collapse. If only there was an interior for the castle, because it would have made a fantastic disco ball.

While they sat there pondering, Remus crawled onto shore like he was reenacting the late Devonian Period, creeping up to the beach chairs. Unaware of his presence, Logan continued spilling sea creature facts.

“Did you know that when threatened, sea cucumbers will eject their internal organs in a process called evisceration.”

“Doesn’t sound like an overreaction at all.”

“Sounds sexy!” Remus popped up, between them, causing them to both jump in surprise. How such a loud Side managed to sneak up on anyone was a mystery, one that Logan was planning to study and one that Janus had long given up on solving.

“The sea cucumber?”

“Anything can be a—”

“No, no they can’t!” Janus interrupted. He’d use his hand-slapping-over-the-mouth trick, but that never seemed to last long with Remus.

“See, Chamber of Sea Kraits agrees with me!”

“You are deliberately misinterpreting me,” he complained like he didn’t purposely speak in a way that made it difficult to tell when he was being sincere.

“Why are you here, Remus? Last I checked you were occupied swimming.” Swimming was a generous word for it. The Duke had spent the last five minutes pretending to be a drowned corpse. He was so close to getting that stiffness of a body that was only halfway into rigor mortis just right.

“Got bored.” It turned out letting yourself drift was a good way of constantly washing up on shore like a piece of driftwood. “Say, how do you feel about burying me?”

“Six feet under buried or make you into a mermaid buried?”

“I’d prefer a kraken but that works too.”

Virgil saw Patton and Roman waving to him and walked onto shore to see what was up. And what was up seemed to be a kickass sandcastle.

“How the hell did you guys make that?” he asked, because he was pretty sure sand couldn’t do that. He’d know it could actually do a lot more than he thought if he fell down an internet rabbit hole about sand sculpting. 

“Blood, sweat, and tears, my frightful friend.”

“And buckets!” Patton added before motioning for him to take a closer look. Peering down into the bailey, he saw a small mandala design made of shells radiating from a piece of white sea glass.

“Woah, neat,” he said as he took in the details. Several of the twig people seemed to be dueling. “So, what are you gonna do now?”

Grabbing the closest item nearby, Patton held up a beach ball and answered, “Volleyball?”

“With three people?” Roman asked. It would be odd, but if the moral Side wished for it, he was perfectly happy to make a quick volleyball court. 

“We could do three on three if we invited the others.”

“They seem a bit…busy,” Virgil pointed out, nodding over to where Janus and Logan were packing sand on top of Remus, steadfastly ignoring his suggestions to add a certain anatomical feature.

“Well how about a good ol’ game of catch with your old man,” Patton suggested, and that received nods all around. Since two of them had yet to enjoy the waters, they decided to play in the ocean, wading until waist deep and standing in a triangle formation. Despite only being ten or so feet away from each other, they spent half their time chasing after fumbled balls as they drifted away, the waves pulling the beach ball away every time they reached like the fruit branches above Tantalus.

The Sides stayed at the beach until the sun began to dip into the water, lighting it up gold as the sky was painted in peaches and tangerines. They then made their way back to the door to the Mindscape, ice cream from the shop in hand.

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@platonicsidesweek

[thoughtportal]

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Indiana plastics fire spewed toxic chemicals, EPA tests find, including benzene and hydrogen cyanide 

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/indiana-plastics-fire-spewed-toxic-chemicals-epa-finds-benzene-rcna79778

The EPA said Thursday that it also found asbestos in samples of debris that fell in surrounding neighborhoods up to 1.5 miles from the fire. Asbestos can cause several types of cancer, including mesothelioma and lung, laryngeal and ovarian cancer. No amount of exposure is considered safe, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

[beardedmrbean]

https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/johnson-johnson-sues-researchers-who-linked-talc-cancer-2023-07-13/

Sounds like J&J is a good, well-meaning company with nothing to hide but its love for people..

Standard procedure, or is this a new one they've got going now.

J&J alleges researchers used "junk science" to disparage company's products

Defendants say the lawsuits are meant to "silence" scientists

July 12 (Reuters) - Johnson & Johnson has sued four doctors who published studies citing links between talc-based personal care products and cancer, escalating an attack on scientific studies that the company alleges are inaccurate.

J&J's subsidiary LTL Management, which absorbed the company's talc liability in a controversial 2021 spinoff, last week filed a lawsuit in New Jersey federal court asking it to force three researchers to "retract and/or issue a correction" of a study that said asbestos-contaminated consumer talc products sometimes caused patients to develop mesothelioma.

One of the researchers, Richard Kradin, declined to comment. The other two, Theresa Emory and John Maddox, did not respond to requests for comment. Lawyers who have represented the three researchers in similar litigation in the past declined to comment.

J&J is facing more than 38,000 lawsuits alleging that the company's talc products, including its Baby Powder, were contaminated by asbestos and caused cancers including ovarian cancer and mesothelioma. J&J is attempting to resolve those lawsuits, as well as any future talc lawsuits, through an $8.9 billion settlement in bankruptcy court.

J&J says that its talc products are safe and do not contain asbestos.

J&J has stopped selling talc-based Baby Powder in favor of cornstarch-based products, citing an increase in lawsuits and "misinformation" about the talc product's safety.

The company in 2021 began exploring bankruptcy as a potential solution to the lawsuits, which saw a mixed record at trial, including several defense wins but also a $2.1 billion verdict awarded to 22 women who blamed their ovarian cancer on asbestos in the company's talc products. J&J said in bankruptcy court filings in April that the costs of its talc-related verdicts, settlements and legal fees have reached about $4.5 billion.

Last week's lawsuit against Emory and Maddox, pathologists affiliated with Peninsula Pathology Associates in Newport News, Virginia, and Kradin, a pulmonologist who worked at Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center before his retirement, comes on the heels of another complaint LTL filed in late May against another doctor, Jacqueline Moline, who works at Northwell Health in Great Neck, New York, on similar grounds.

Moline published an article in 2019 studying 33 patients who said their only exposure to asbestos came from talc products, and Emory, Kradin and Maddox followed up with a 2020 study of 75 similar patients.

All four doctors have provided expert testimony in lawsuits against J&J, and their research has been cited in lawsuits where they have not testified, according to the complaints.

LTL said the researchers concealed the fact that some or all of the patients involved in their studies had been exposed to asbestos from other sources.

The company is also asking the court to force the researchers to disclose the patients' identities.

The lawsuits allege product disparagement and fraud, among other claims.

Adam Zimmerman, a professor at the University of Southern California Gould School of Law, said companies rarely file lawsuits over research they disagree with. It will be very difficult for LTL to prove that the researchers intentionally harmed J&J's reputation, which is required for product disparagement cases in New Jersey, but the company may view the lawsuits as a way to discourage other researchers or reclaim the narrative about talc safety, Zimmerman said.

"When a litigant starts suing opposing experts, that's very aggressive," Zimmerman said. "It sends a message that the gloves are off."

Moline has argued in court papers that LTL's litigation would have a profoundly chilling effect on future medical research if the company were allowed to unmask patients "in the hopes of publicly smearing them." Her court filings say that LTL's lawsuit was meant to "attack and silence" scientists, and that she has an ethical obligation to protect the identities of her research subjects.

LTL's lawsuits allege that the doctors' research allowed them to collect millions of dollars from plaintiffs' lawyers to push a "false narrative" about J&J. The complaint against Moline, for example, said she had made a "small fortune" testifying as a paid expert in lawsuits, receiving over $3 million from her work on asbestos lawsuits. LTL alleged that Kradin also made more than $3 million testifying as a plaintiffs' expert.

The researchers could not immediately be reached for comment.

LTL had filed similar lawsuits against the researchers in December 2022, but those complaints were linked to LTL’s first bankruptcy filing and were dismissed along with the rest of the bankruptcy in April.

The cases are LTL Management v. Moline and LTL Management v. Emory, U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, Nos. 23-cv-02990 and 23-cv-03649.

For LTL: Peter Harvey of Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler; Allison Brown of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom; and Kristen Fournier of King & Spalding

For Moline: Kevin Marino and John Tortorella of Marino Tortorella & Boyle

For Emory, Kradin and Maddox: Not yet available Read more:

J&J unit files for second bankruptcy to pursue $8.9 billion talc settlement

Cancer plaintiffs drill down on J&J's support for $8.9 billion talc deal

U.S. court rejects J&J bankruptcy strategy for thousands of talc lawsuits

Reporting by Dietrich Knauth; additional reporting by Brendan Pierson

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This one could go either way, I don't blame them for trying either it's a lot of money.

Also gotta consider the timing since after 3 years of "trust the science" people are actually getting less prone to trusting the science after all the times the science changed its mind in those 3 years.

Tell me about that vaccine making me impervious to covid all over again science, I need to hear it one more time.

If the initial finding is correct, they'll need lots of their own baby shampoo, gotta clear up the tears somehow.

if not correct, that could change some things up too, piss some people off at the same time, so yayyyyy

[sad-scribble]

the true genders:

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Other Other Other Other Genders Include: Pepperoni Shakespeare's Play, Macbeth Beowulf Homer (Simpson) Homer (Author) Political Candidate German Polish Femboy 67 Children with Knives A Hamster Spinning a Wheel in Someone's Head FemMAN Dos Amigos Restaurant Chains North Sentinel Island Odin Ice Giant Skylander Disney Infinity™️ Guitar Hero Nintendo Wii Spaghetti Tacos Jerusalem Crème Brule Humunculous Spanish At Least 31 Years Old MIT Graduate BenreyBenreyBenreyBenreyBenreyBenreyBenreyBenreyBenreyBenreyBenreyBenreyBenreyBenreyBenrey Hey! Listen!

YOLO

Celeste Flying Spaghetti Monster The Computer from Don't Hug Me I'm Scared Target™️ SCP-079 Oyster Pirate Ninja Robot from the Future Robot The Thing™️ Blob 1990's Rendered 3D Sphere Youtube Poop Mist Flying Chinchilla Gingi Robot Chicken

what you want more?

[astergh0st]

current tabs open in my browser include a word counter site that I haven’t touched all day, two youtube tabs, a google search for mesothelioma that i am yet to look at any of the results for, and an image of a can of ham.

[asbestostestingadelaide]

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Insurance

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[rosetheravaged]

OOC - What's going on with Alex

I'm gonna go ahead and put this below a cut because it may contain some triggering topics. I'll be sure to tag them.

Please read the tags as I've included every trigger I can think of that applies to this post. If I've missed one, please leave a comment or message me. It was not done intentionally.

Some context you'll need for this post: I live in the US. My Dad moved to Nova Scotia, Canada in 2016. He had two bad falls in 2019 and 2020 which left him with a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).

At the end of February, my dad video-called me for the first time since probably American Thanksgiving. I knew immediately that something was wrong because he looked like he'd lost 60 lbs.

He tells me that for the last several months he's been having severe fatigue issues and weight loss. Then, he ended up in so much pain in his abdomen that he went to the Emergency Department/Room. The doctor that had done his scans apparently had a grim look on his face. My dad, being my dad, reassured the doctor that whatever news he had, it was good news because it was answers.

Cancer. Of course, it was cancer. He had a biopsy and then went to see an Oncologist. Apparently, he had a rare mix of the two types of Mesothelioma and it had been growing inside of him very slowly for the past 50 years. That's not a typo. 50. Years. He'd have been 13 at the time he'd eaten something with asbestos if it was an environmental cause. Well, the Oncologist gave him about a year.

A week after his call to me, which was a day after his appointment with the Oncologist, he was in the Emergency Department/Room again. This time, he was having trouble breathing due to fluid filling up his abdomen and crushing his diaphragm. They drained some of the fluid, but we were informed it would keep coming back. It's called Ascites and was caused by the cancer.

I flew up to Nova Scotia and was there for two weeks. He passed away on March 14, 2023. Exactly one week since I'd flown up. I was with him. I didn't want him to be alone. Anyone who has ever been with someone who is dying like that knows how horrible it is. It wasn't peaceful. I will spare you more details though.

The Saturday after he passed we had a service for him at my step-mom's church. The Tuesday after we spread his ashes. I came back on Thursday.

Yesterday, I was feeling down all day. I have Major Depressive Disorder, so that happens, even with the medication I'm on. Today, I reached for my phone, opened Messenger, and went to video call my dad. I stopped short of actually calling him, (I have his phone anyway) but the fact that I did that at all hit me like a truck.

So for the last like 6 hours, I've been an emotional mess and have been trying to ignore reality by binging anime. I have no muse because grief likes to take everything from you.

That's what's going on with me right now. I don't know how long I'll be like this. I don't know if I'll rebound and have a good day (or several) and then slide back into this pit I'm in. Grief isn't linear and for me, it's not fast.

I guess what I'm trying to say is: I apologize for how slow I've been to reply to messages. I apologize for my lack of RP replies. I appreciate your patience with me as I go through this.

Thank you,

Alex

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That's 2,097 more posts than 2021!

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28,380 posts reblogged (100%)

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#words - 503 posts

#long post - 428 posts

#deja vu - 352 posts

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#5

The worst thing about Blasphemous is that they never added Achievements for any of the expansions (fyi: all included in the price of the game now).

Stir of Dawn added New Game+ with three choices of “Penitence” that make the game harder (you can only do one per run, and each gives you a unique bead on the next NG+), a series of five new bosses, and a gold sink donation box that gives you a bunch of bonuses, including a unique skin when you max it out.

Strife and Ruin added a Boss Rush mode, a series of five platforming challenges (that are part of a crossover with Bloodstained), and new prayers and beads.

And Wounds of Eventide added two new bosses that you have to beat to get a new Heart which adds a second phase to the second to last and final boss fights which gives you the True ending.

I’ve done all of these now because they were fun but I crave external validation of the matter!

12 notes - Posted May 6, 2022

#4

Bought a gallon capacity (four liters, actually) insulated water jug, mostly on a whim. It’s not bad but it doesn’t really offer much over my old stand by 40oz bottle beyond mild physical comedy. Every time I use it I legit feel like this:

12 notes - Posted June 23, 2022

#3

Blasphemous, a 2D retro styled action platformer is on sale for 75% off (6.24$) on Steam, on GoG, AND on Nintendo’s store for the Switch (those are all links). Steam’s, at least, ends April 4th.

There’s a sequel announced for 2023 and that’s an instant buy for me now.

I started out kind of lukewarm on this game but by the time I beat the first boss, I was kind of in love? The platforming stuff gave me some big old school Prince of Persia vibes (maybe it’s the instant death spikes); and the combat is fun. Some of those exploration/metroidvania elements. It’s “Souls-like”, though the difficulty isn’t really turned up to 11, it’s just got the whole “parrying, death means you need to go reclaim something, health flasks that refill, story is mostly in item descriptions or hidden away” kinda thing. I know it’s been done before but I really loved the whole “Evil(er) Fantasy Catholicism” aesthetic.

CW: Lots of blood and gore and some pixelated bits and bobs, if you dislike that. And obviously some, uh, look at the name.

16 notes - Posted April 1, 2022

#2

"#arknights #I honestly enjoy the bafflement everything I see about this game (it's a game right?) induces" - look, it's simple: you play as a mesothelioma charity that inexplicably keeps getting involved in catgirl civil wars

I am now enlightened.

18 notes - Posted May 16, 2022

My #1 post of 2022

Had another dream featuring tumblr mutuals and follows.

It was a fairly sprawling dream, and had something almost like an adventure narrative except it was really chill. Basically I went from place to place via various methods, accomplishing tasks. A lot of it blurred out of memory, but near the end I was at some kind of... distribution center? A giant blocky gray building full of offices and warehouses. I seem to recall it was a government service. I was definitely there with somebody else to pick up a large package. But I walked into one waiting room, possibly looking for water, and a bunch of trans and non-binary people from tumblr where there (I remember @beste-glatisant and @transgenderer, maybe @natalieironside?) and we shot the shit for a minute, and I mentioned how I’d run into TRAINS (I think but can’t be sure that this was something that actually happened in the dream, but I forgot except for the part where I referenced it later, during the same dream); which was... some kind of organization, except you always refer to its members/representatives as being the organization itself? The name is an acronym (and I think the T was for Trans). And all of you were excited and amazed and talked about how rare it is to run into them “organically”.

I was so caught up in pondering the implications, and the odd grammar, that I woke myself up.

42 notes - Posted February 11, 2022

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Phil Chen’s reach went far beyond the instrument or his homeland. Best known for playing on Jeff Beck’s landmark Blow By Blow and Rod Stewart’s hits “Hot Legs” and “Do Ya Think I’m Sexy?,” his lengthy list of credits also includes Jackson Browne, Eurythmics, Dion, John Fogerty, John Lee Hooker, Lita Ford, Bo Diddley, Jim Capaldi, Donovan, Joan Armatrading, Robin Gibb, Jimmy Witherspoon, Roger Taylor, the Tommy soundtrack, and Brian May’s Star Fleet Project featuring Edward Van Halen. Kingston-born Chen died December 14 of mesothelioma, at age 75.

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The Importance of Professional Asbestos Removal in Brooklyn

Asbestos, once hailed as a miracle material for its durability and fire-resistant properties, is now recognized as a significant health hazard. For residents and property owners in Brooklyn, understanding the risks associated with asbestos and the necessity of professional removal services is crucial. This article will delve into why asbestos removal is essential, particularly in a city rich with historic structures, and how to navigate these challenges effectively.

Understanding Asbestos and Its Risks

Asbestos fibers can be found in various construction materials used in buildings constructed before the 1980s, such as insulation, roofing, flooring, and even paint. When these materials are disturbed or deteriorate, they release harmful fibers into the air, which can lead to severe health issues, including lung cancer, asbestosis, and mesothelioma.

Why Professional Asbestos Removal is Essential

Health ProtectionThe primary reason for professional asbestos removal is to protect the health of residents, workers, and visitors. Certified professionals are trained to safely handle and remove asbestos, minimizing exposure risks. In Brooklyn, where many buildings contain asbestos, engaging experts is vital for ensuring safety.

Expertise and ExperienceProfessional asbestos removal companies possess the necessary expertise and experience to identify asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) and assess their condition accurately. They understand the intricacies of asbestos management and removal, which is crucial for ensuring that the process is conducted safely and efficiently.

Compliance with RegulationsThe removal of asbestos is heavily regulated by both federal and local authorities. In Brooklyn, it is essential to comply with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines. Professional services, such as Asbestos Removal Brooklyn, are well-versed in these regulations and can ensure that all procedures meet legal standards.

Proper Disposal of Asbestos WasteAfter asbestos is removed, it must be disposed of correctly to prevent environmental contamination. Professionals are equipped to handle and transport asbestos waste according to regulations, ensuring that it is disposed of in designated facilities.

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When selecting a professional for asbestos removal Brooklyn, it’s important to choose a reputable company. Look for certified professionals with a solid track record in asbestos management. Services like Asbestos Removal Brooklyn NY offer comprehensive solutions, from inspection and testing to safe removal and disposal.

The importance of professional asbestos removal in Brooklyn cannot be overstated. With the health risks associated with asbestos exposure and the unique challenges posed by the city’s historic buildings, engaging certified professionals is essential for ensuring safety and compliance. For reliable asbestos abatement Brooklyn NY, trust the experts at Asbestos Removal Brooklyn. Prioritizing professional services not only protects health but also preserves the integrity of Brooklyn’s architectural heritage, allowing residents to enjoy their homes and communities with peace of mind.

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Brooklyn’s Guide to Safe and Efficient Asbestos Removal Services

Asbestos is a dangerous material that was once widely used in construction for its fire-resistant properties. However, over time, its hazardous effects on human health became evident, leading to strict regulations on its use and removal. If you suspect your property may contain asbestos, it’s essential to act swiftly and seek professional services. In Brooklyn, efficient and safe asbestos removal is crucial to protect your family, tenants, or employees from long-term health risks.

Understanding Asbestos and Its Dangers

Asbestos fibers, when disturbed, can become airborne and pose significant health risks when inhaled. Prolonged exposure has been linked to severe respiratory diseases, including asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma. Unfortunately, asbestos was commonly used in insulation, ceiling tiles, floor tiles, and other building materials up until the 1980s, so many older properties in Brooklyn may still contain asbestos.

The Importance of Professional Asbestos Removal Services

Attempting to remove asbestos without professional help can be dangerous and even illegal due to the health risks and complex regulations involved. Licensed professionals in asbestos removal Brooklyn understand the specific protocols and safety measures necessary for safe handling and disposal. They ensure that the removal process is thorough and compliant with both local and federal regulations, reducing the risk of asbestos exposure.

What to Expect from Asbestos Abatement Services in Brooklyn

When you hire a trusted company for asbestos abatement Brooklyn, they will begin with a comprehensive inspection to identify any asbestos-containing materials. Following the inspection, a detailed removal plan will be created, focusing on minimal disruption to your property while ensuring complete safety.

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Mesothelioma Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention Mesothelioma is a rare but aggressive form of cancer primarily caused by exposure to asbestos. Understanding mesothelioma causes, symptoms, and prevention is crucial for those at risk or recently diagnosed. This guide, provided by Reclaim Specialist, not only explores the key factors that contribute to the disease but also delves into how victims can seek compensation through mass tort settlements.

What Causes Mesothelioma? The leading cause of mesothelioma is asbestos exposure, a toxic substance once widely used in construction and manufacturing. Asbestos fibers can become airborne, and when inhaled or ingested, they settle in the lining of the lungs, heart, or abdomen. Over time, these fibers cause irritation and inflammation, eventually leading to the development of cancerous cells. Even short-term exposure to asbestos can be dangerous, and it’s important to note that symptoms of mesothelioma may not appear for decades. Workers in industries such as shipbuilding, construction, and automotive repair are especially at risk. Occupational Exposure and Mesothelioma Risk Certain industries have historically exposed workers to high levels of asbestos. Construction workers, electricians, plumbers, and shipbuilders are among those most at risk. The prolonged and repeated exposure faced by these workers makes them particularly vulnerable to developing mesothelioma later in life. Additionally, secondary exposure can occur when workers carry asbestos fibers home on their clothing, unknowingly putting family members at risk. Understanding these mesothelioma causes can help individuals take proactive steps toward protection.

Recognizing the Symptoms of Mesothelioma Mesothelioma symptoms can be vague at first, often resembling less severe respiratory conditions. However, as the disease progresses, symptoms become more pronounced and debilitating. It's essential to recognize these early signs to seek treatment promptly. Common Symptoms of Mesothelioma Include: Persistent chest pain or discomfort Shortness of breath Chronic cough Unexplained weight loss Fatigue Swelling in the abdomen (for peritoneal mesothelioma) Symptoms vary depending on the type of mesothelioma, such as pleural (affecting the lungs), peritoneal (affecting the abdomen), or pericardial (affecting the heart). Unfortunately, because these symptoms overlap with other conditions, mesothelioma is often diagnosed in its advanced stages. The Importance of Early Detection Early detection of mesothelioma is rare due to the long latency period between asbestos exposure and the onset of symptoms. However, regular screenings for individuals with known exposure to asbestos can help detect the disease earlier, increasing the chances of successful treatment.

How to Prevent Mesothelioma While there is no guaranteed way to prevent mesothelioma, minimizing exposure to asbestos is the most effective strategy. Here are some steps individuals and employers can take to reduce the risk:

Avoid Asbestos Exposure The most critical factor in preventing mesothelioma is avoiding asbestos exposure. Workers in high-risk industries should follow safety protocols, including wearing protective gear and adhering to strict regulations regarding asbestos handling and removal. If you suspect that your home or workplace contains asbestos, contact a professional removal service immediately.

Regular Health Screenings for At-Risk Individuals For those who have been exposed to asbestos, regular health screenings are essential. Early detection of any abnormalities, including the development of mesothelioma, can significantly improve treatment outcomes.

Awareness and Education Raising awareness about the dangers of asbestos is crucial in the prevention of mesothelioma. Employers must educate their workforce about potential exposure risks and implement rigorous safety standards. Public education campaigns can also help individuals recognize the symptoms of mesothelioma and seek medical advice sooner.

Seeking Compensation: Mass Tort Settlements for Mesothelioma For victims of mesothelioma, seeking compensation through legal avenues can help cover medical costs, lost wages, and emotional suffering. Mass tort settlements are a common method of addressing mesothelioma cases, particularly for individuals who were exposed to asbestos by large corporations. A mass tort specialist can represent multiple plaintiffs who have suffered from the same cause, such as asbestos exposure, and help negotiate a fair settlement. These specialists play a pivotal role in ensuring that victims receive the compensation they deserve. What Are Mass Tort Settlement Amounts? Mass tort settlement amounts can vary significantly depending on the severity of the illness, the number of victims involved, and the culpability of the defendant. Typically, settlement amounts can range from tens of thousands to millions of dollars. Compensation often covers medical expenses, lost wages, and non-economic damages such as pain and suffering. Mass tort compensation is especially important for families of individuals who have lost their lives to mesothelioma. The financial support from a settlement can help ease the burden of medical bills and funeral costs, allowing families to focus on healing.

Working with a Mass Tort Specialist for Mesothelioma Cases If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, working with a mass tort specialist can be a crucial step in securing compensation. These legal experts have experience handling cases involving asbestos exposure and can guide victims through the complex legal process. Benefits of Hiring a Mass Tort Specialist A mass tort specialist can help victims of mesothelioma in several ways: Expertise: They understand the nuances of asbestos-related cases and can build a compelling legal argument. Negotiation Power: Mass tort specialists can negotiate higher settlement amounts by representing a large group of affected individuals. Peace of Mind: These professionals handle the legal process, allowing victims to focus on their health and well-being. Choosing the right legal representation is essential when seeking compensation for mesothelioma. Reclaim Specialist is known for their dedication to securing fair settlements for mesothelioma victims.

Conclusion Understanding mesothelioma causes, symptoms, and prevention is the first step toward protecting yourself and your loved ones from this devastating disease. Asbestos exposure remains the primary cause of mesothelioma, and recognizing the symptoms early can significantly improve treatment options. Preventing further exposure and staying vigilant with regular health screenings are crucial in reducing the risk. For those already affected by mesothelioma, seeking mass tort compensation can provide much-needed financial relief. By working with a qualified mass tort specialist like Reclaim Specialist, victims can navigate the complex legal process and secure fair settlements. Mesothelioma is a challenging diagnosis, but with the right information and support, patients and their families can find hope in the fight for justice and compensation.

FAQs What is the primary cause of mesothelioma? Mesothelioma is primarily caused by exposure to asbestos fibers, which, when inhaled or ingested, can settle in the lining of the lungs, heart, or abdomen. What are the early symptoms of mesothelioma? Common early symptoms include chest pain, shortness of breath, chronic cough, and unexplained weight loss. These symptoms often resemble less severe conditions, which can delay diagnosis. Can mesothelioma be prevented? While there's no guaranteed way to prevent mesothelioma, minimizing asbestos exposure and regular health screenings can significantly reduce the risk. How are mass tort settlement amounts determined for mesothelioma cases? Settlement amounts depend on several factors, including the severity of the illness, the number of victims, and the defendant’s liability. They typically range from thousands to millions of dollars. What is the role of a mass tort specialist in mesothelioma cases? A mass tort specialist represents multiple plaintiffs affected by the same cause, such as asbestos exposure, and negotiates settlements for compensation. Is it worth pursuing a mass tort settlement for mesothelioma? Yes, pursuing a mass tort settlement can help victims of mesothelioma cover medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering, providing financial support during a difficult time.