Look, there’s no such thing as a magic weight-loss pill... seriously, people.😎 It really just comes down to eating less and moving more... basic math. I don't know why this is still such a debate.
Is he talking about a panic attack?.. or a psychotic break?... I don't think those are really the same thing... could you clarify what exactly is going on here?
Chris Thomas94 said:From a technical standpoint regarding the machine itself: A laser printer is basically just a photocopier! It’s the exact same mechanism, just shrunk down into a smaller, more convenient package.
Which means everything we were talking about in the post above still applies perfectly...
Now, as for the powder—the toner—it isn't toxic, or at least it shouldn't be. It's definitely not "poisonous" in the sense that if you wanted to take out your mother-in-law, you could just sprinkle some toner in her coffee and call it a day...
That doesn't mean you should start eating toner instead of Oreos, obviously. Besides, if there was any actual toxicity or heavy metal content, they'd be legally required to slap a warning on the packaging, kind of like how Clorox or Lysol labels their stuff. Honestly, the bleach under your kitchen sink is way more dangerous than anything inside a printer cartridge...
Bottom line is, don't sweat it too much... ohohooooj.....
Does anyone know how many calories are in 100 grams?😁 Thanks👍
Chris Thomas94 said:So, here's the deal: a photocopier isn't pumping out any ionizing radiation—you know, that scary radioactive stuff—because there’s honestly nothing in the machine capable of emitting it, so you really don't have anything to worry about there. As for other types of radiation, like electromagnetic waves from things like cell phones or TVs (which aren't actually harmful to us), copiers either don't emit them at all or the levels are so incredibly tiny they're basically non-existent, so again, no need to stress about that either. And regarding the toner, like someone else already pointed out, it's just a standard powder; it isn't radioactive and it isn't some toxic substance...
The only thing that might be slightly problematic is the ozone buildup in rooms where these machines are running. During the actual process of transferring the toner onto the paper, oxygen gets converted into ozone, which we all know can be pretty nasty if inhaled. (That’s actually why every print shop or office copier room has that super distinct, sharp smell when you walk in...),
But honestly, we're talking about extremely small amounts here. As long as the room has decent ventilation, those levels are negligible and won't do anything to your health...
Anyway, I hope that clears things up for you...
Chris Thomas94, B.S. Electrical Engineering
What about laser printers? Is that toner powder actually toxic? I always seem to end up getting some on myself whenever I shake the cartridge to try and squeeze out every last drop...
Why are you even stressing over this if you're already heading to the eye doctor anyway? No matter what your prescription ends up being, getting some glasses or contacts will make life so much easier. Honestly, you could always just look into laser surgery and be done with it all once and for all.👍
Brenda Turner said:The math is basically 1 divided by the distance—so, if you can't read anything past half a meter, then 1 / 0.5 = 2, meaning you're at a 2 diopter—though obviously, it's a negative number since we're talking nearsightedness.
In your case, it would be 1/1, so you'd be looking at a -1. But... being able to read the TV isn't really the best way to measure it. Personally, I'm at a -3 and I can see clearly up to about 12-15 inches—anything past that starts getting blurry—but I can still manage to read the TV if I really strain a bit.
dustyhound5 said:all sorts of different inflammations on the head:
sinus infections, middle ear infections, etc. there are plenty...
wet, long, thick hair can definitely contribute to making sensitive spots on your head feel even more "sensitive."
Sorry... but that just isn't true. Like I said before, I'm no medical expert, but ear infections mean bacteria are present,and sinus infections also mean bacteria are present.... so how is wet hair supposed to trigger bacteria to travel to those areas? It doesn't connect at all. It’s the same thing with a cold: people think they’re going to catch one if they walk barefoot or don't dress warm enough because they're cold... but that's not how it works.👎 ...The cause of a cold is a virus...... Let's not be so vague about things where we actually know what causes them and how they happen.😠 I mean... we still don't even know what kind of "head inflammation" someone's grandmother supposedly died from.👎
Personally, I have really long, wavy hair that takes at least 15 minutes just to brush through. I usually end up leaning over the tub while doing it, pulling at my hair, and it hurts 👎 ...and then later on, I often get this stabbing sensation in my head. It might actually be because of that position...
dustyhound5 said:I won't even get into the story about my grandmother passing away years ago because of a "head infection" caused by wet hair.
A "head infection" (whatever that means) from having wet hair?😕 ...Look, I'm no doctor, but I'm not exactly clueless either—infection implies the presence of bacteria, right? Correct me if I'm wrong here... but you can't just catch a "head infection" simply because your hair is wet.👎 ...When you say head infection, are you maybe thinking of meningitis? ...I remember hearing someone like Daniel on a TV show say that you could get meningitis if you don't wear a hat during the winter🤣 ...and now he's sitting there with millions of dollars.🤣
Don't even bother trying to fix this... just find a different OBGYN... there are plenty of decent doctors out there. I used to mostly see private specialists because I figured if you’re paying out of pocket, you should at least be treated with some respect, but that’s definitely not always the case. Lately, I've been seeing someone who isn't strictly "private," and I'm actually really happy with them. The wait time is about a month and a half. I went in for my pap smear today. Usually, around here, you have to wait six weeks just to get your results back, but today he actually asked if I wanted him to send the samples to a specific lab privately, since they partner with a local clinic😕. Of course, that comes with an extra fee of $50. I decided to go for it, and the results were ready in just five days. I once had this experience with a doctor who works at a major hospital like Mayo Clinic, but he also moonlights at a private practice and runs his own clinic on the side... the issue was that while I was at that well-known private practice, he kept trying to convince me that I needed to run certain tests specifically through his own private office. He started pulling this stuff while looking over my pap results, so I asked him if something was wrong with them (they were perfectly fine—any idiot could see that)... and then he just started making excuses... blah, blah, blah... but look, I'm not stupid, so I started questioning exactly which tests he wanted and why. Once he realized I wasn't from Mars, he finally backed off.
I actually had this weird experience where a few different doctors gave me completely different prescriptions over the span of just two days... we're talking four separate measurements, and the differences were as much as 2.00 😬 Some days I feel like my vision is perfect, and other days it's like I'm totally blind. If there's something I really need to see and I focus hard enough to zoom in, the image eventually snaps into focus for me 😛.
I'm having a hard time figuring out my actual prescription. This is what's written on my eye exam results.
-0.50 -1.25 10 degrees -0.25 -3.50 170 degrees
If anyone here knows how to read this, I'd really appreciate some help...
It isn't just nearsightedness... take a closer look. That's actually how mine looks too (see above)... you've got both plus and minus values here. Pretty sure that means you have astigmatism.