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Cake day: June 30th, 2023

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  • The best first aid for someone having a seizure is to shove a wallet (or something) in their mouth, so that they don’t “swallow their tongue”.

    NO!

    Never do this. Absolutely never. It’s far more likely that you’ll injure the victim (or yourself) in the attempt.

    Furthermore, don’t restrain a seizure victim in any way unless it’s absolutely necessary for their physical safety (like if they’re in danger of falling down a stairway. Even then, it’s usually better to just stand at the top step and act as a barrier). Whenever possible, move things they may hit out of their way; don’t try to move the victim. If there’s something you can’t move, try to put something soft between the victim and the object.

    Most of the time, the best thing you can do for a seizure victim is to not touch them at all, and simply give them room.









  • A habit isn’t often something you can quit cold turkey. Before replying, start asking yourself “is this worth my time?” More and more, the answer will become NO. Just move on.

    For those occasions when you can’t resist replying, keep it lighthearted, friendly, and casual. If the response is angry, overly defensive, or otherwise unpleasant, force yourself to walk away. There can be no “winner” in a toxic situation. Even if the facts are on your side, you don’t need the stress.










  • I think it’s ridiculous that corporations are simultaneously spending billions on technology that they know doesn’t work. A smart CEO would wait for a real breakthrough, and then invest. Nobody gets it 100% right the very first time. WAIT. Nobody will care if you’re a late bloomer, as long as your software actually lives up to its advertising.

    The technology has potential, but right now, potential is all it has.