This is why I get so frustrated when I... see people post rubbish about persistent hip pain being driven by tightness in muscles, or mobility issues, or because they have switched off glutes. It’s so much more complex. I’d like to think I’m at the coal face of dealing with patients who often have persistent pain for years and years. They struggle and it really can take a toll, physically and mentally. Unfortunately all too often these patients have had masses of input, all often forgetting about the number one important thing, the patient, and treating them as a person. People deal with mental health issues in various ways and as healthcare practitioners we need to consider how we screen and manage those who maybe struggle more. It’s self perpetuating as ultimately the anxiety will grow with the poorer level of management. Those being managed incorrectly, ultimately leads to no positive outcome, that increases anxiety that the issue won’t resolve, and ultimately it’s a spiral. We need to break that cycle, it isn’t easy. It definitely is not so simplistic as to just strengthen your hip flexors, or to do some stretches. It’s about building physical and emotional resilience with rehab and that for me is a skill that sets apart the best physios from the rest. Remember: We treat people with hip pain. We don’t treat hip pain.show more

Writing this with eyes full of tears and a... chest full of sorrow and pain My PET scan results came in and the tumor on my lungs that was few millimeters in size two months ago, is now 7x7cm and was labeled as very active So yes i’m in a cancer relapse, and it’s more aggressive than ever 💔 The hardest part for me is not the operations or pain or chemo sessions on endless nausea. To me it’s unintentionally dragging my family and friends and people around me into it with me.. I’m set to have my operation (biopsy) later this week or next week, to know exactly the type and level of cancer i have. Will keep you updated as always I will try to be as active and supportive as possible. Not going down without a fight Thank you so much for reading this and supporting, it means the world to me ❤️ Round 2 here we goshow more

🇺🇸🇮🇷 Trump: They have suffered a military defeat, and... now we will open the Strait with or without them, but it will be open. We are going to open the Strait, as they call it, and I think it will happen fairly quickly, and if not, we will be able to finish it one way or another. Everything is going well. No nuclear weapon, number one. I think it has already been regime change—we never had that as a criteria. No nuclear weapon—that is 99% of it. We have other countries coming up to help with the Strait of Hormuz. We will have that open fairly soon.show more

Lady Gaga says you have committed violence by objecting... to her celebration of Dylan Mulvaney on International Women’s Day. “It's appalling to me that a post about National Women's Day by Dylan Mulvaney and me would be met with such vitriol and hatred. When I see a newspaper reporting on hatred but calling it ‘backlash’ I feel it is important to clarify that hatred is hatred, and this kind of hatred is violence. “Backlash would imply that people who love or respect Dylan and me didn't like something we did. This is not backlash. This is hatred. “But it is not surprising given the immense work that it's obvious we still have to do as a society to make room for transgender lives to be cherished and upheld by all of us. “I feel very protective in this moment, not only of Dylan, but of the trans community who continues to lead the way with their endless grace and inspiration in the face of constant degradation, intolerance, and physical, verbal, and mental violence. I certainly do not speak for this community, but I have something to say. I hope all women will come together to honor us ALL for International Women's Day, and may we do that always until THE DAY that all women are celebrated equally. That all people are celebrated equally. A day where people of all gender identities are celebrated on whichever holiday speaks to them. Because people of all gender identities and races deserve peace and dignity. “May we all come together and be loving, accepting, warm, welcoming. May we all stand and honor the complexity and challenge of trans life-that we do not know, but can seek to understand and have compassion for. I love people too much to allow hatred to be referred to as ‘backlash.’ People deserve better.”show more

We are honored that Team Tony Fay PR was... presented with the PRNEWS Platinum Award for Small PR Agency of the Year! Held at the Lighthouse in New York City, the Platinum Awards have been hailed as the most coveted and competitive award in the fields of public relations, communications and marketing. TFPR was one of only four agencies to receive three-or-more nominations this year, and was ultimately recognized ahead of several impressive nominees from across the country decided by a panel of more than 200 judges. We are grateful to have the client roster that we do, and being able to deliver for our friends and partners is what makes this work worthwhile. These awards are as much for those companies, those brands, and those people, as it is for us!show more

“Good morning!” Toddlers are up being friendly ahead of... most people. As some of us who live or have lived with them can attest, this often starts at 6am, or earlier…😊 A bright and happy “good morning” is a toddler greeting they don’t miss as they get excited about their day and want others to be excited too. And although many of us are not as awake as them during our mornings, it can help us, and those around us, to give that cheery “good morning” to everyone, including strangers. In a study looking at the behaviors of 60,000 adults, researchers from Turkey found that people who had these types of momentary interactions had increased wellbeing by establishing belonging. Lead author Dr. Esra Ascigil explained the reason for this as “Having a sense of belonging involves feeling like you are accepted and valued by other people – it is often considered a fundamental human need.” And we see this not just in the morning, but throughout the day as toddlers and preschoolers walk around malls and grocery stores greeting strangers much more than adults do. They intuitively know what makes them, and others, feel good. nzherald article with an excellent summary of the research from Sabancı Üniversitesi: Video Credit: erin_dittmer on TTshow more

the so101 + leslider frame i've been playing with... the past few weeks wasn't just a random rig i built for fun it's what we at LiveKit built to benchmark and debug our infra (s/o livekit-portal), and today we're open-sourcing it so everyone can reproduce and share coolio results at home here is the github: i know this isn’t the first frame designed for evals, but it’s ours, and it’s open, and it’s with a LeSlider! along with this, we’ve released simulations files (URDF, MJCF, and USD), as well as a sample RL env in MJLab for pick-and-place tasks we want people to have fun, being close to the frontier as much as possible, and we want people to know it shouldn’t take thousands of dollars in equipment to reproduce some of the most amazing results the academic world has to offer personally, I’m going to deploy sim2real and real2sim2real pipelines on this soon, for fun, so look out for that.show more

“I DON’T NEED NO MAN”-Black American women This mentality... of not needing a man That has been said and installed In black girls/womens minds for decades now has plagued the community With single homes and boys that have to go to the army to learn discipline Do black women have a lot of good options in the black community dating wise? NO Because so many black men have been plagued with street nigga culture Which leads them to prison or death And so many can’t keep a decent job And provide well enough to get respect I LOVE ANGEL REESE BUT WHEN SHE SAYS THIS I FEEL LIKE IT’S MORE OF LIKE A REPETITIOUS QUOTE FROM SISTERS THAT GOES BACK FOR DECADES BECAUSE SO MANY SISTERS HAD TO DO IT BY THEMSELVES THAT THEY GOT USED TOO IT BUT THAT DON’T MEAN THAT WE ARE PRODUCING THE BEST NEVER GENERATION IF THEY ARE ALL COMING FROM BROKEN HOMES WHERE THE FATHERS ARE SEEN AS AFTER THOUGHTS INSTEAD OF MEN THAT ARE NEEDED IN THE HOME JUST AS MUCH AS THE MOTHERS TO PROVIDE THE KIDS WITH ADEQUATE DISCIPLINE AND OTHER SKILLS ESPECIALLY THE YOUNG MENshow more

Universities and High Schools have not moved rapidly enough... to guide students to have skills for the next decade. THEY HAVE FAILED. It is a massive crisis that can be averted by understanding what AI and Robotics will bring about. Solutions are knowing how to use these tools and new industries that will rise. But this situation is also on ALL OF US. No “job” is safe from founder to entry level in most industries. You and I, by what we do, will be “replaced” ultimately. What to do? AI and Robotics are tools, the next decade is owned by those who know how to use them expertly, but this is also temporary. We have to understand that what we do for “work” will change giving ultimately a greater value to those that are: Creative Flexible Always learning Willing to be wrong Love being human Love being alive Know history Covet wisdom Knowing all tech has downsides Building strong family and friends Realize many institutions have failed The first four are required for you to be able to live through this period with your sanity intact. The rest will allow you to thrive. There are no true careers at this point anymore. There are advocation and vocations which will either earn you money or give life meaning. We will learn that we are not “what we do”, just like we knew for 99% of human existence. Let that sink in. — You and I are far, far ahead of knowing this and we can do two things: 1) Laugh at the “clueless” 2) Help people understand with grace Go to Reddit if you are 1, in fact don’t follow me because you will not like this next decade and what I post. You are 2 and thank you. Even if you and I have not solved this issue, we can help people understand what is ahead and with determination and creativity bound together to solve it locally. Or human family has done this millions of times. The evidence is: you are here. The Neo Luddite movement has not even begun and it will potentially rip apart society even more than all the fashionable moment in the recent past has. These Luddites will have a good point with the wrong answers cooked up by dying academics that cling to labels, “virtues” and victim hood. It will be readymade for some governments to enter in as “big daddy” to “help us”. You will not like what they do, but you will only know when it is too late. It will include YOU “volunteering” to “leave” by 60, to “help out” CanadaPod style. “Brian, I’m 24 what do I do?”. I hope to do much more here to help. But I do know this: 1) Learn a trade or vocation because it’s valuable. It may also be free to low cost if you do it right. 2) Learn everything you can about USING AI and TRAINING YOUR AI. Your expertise will be in the top 1% for a decade. But not forever. 3) Understand Bitcoin and how it will rise while other things sink. This is a short list for now. We will know more moving forward. When you see videos like this posted below, know one thing: Many of these folks had no real family of mental and physical support. Maybe no parent or one parent. Maybe only a broke system to prepare them for—nothing. This was not their doing. Now it is not your “job” to help them, it is your survival to help them if that is what you need. See some day after the dust settles these 20 year olds will be 40 year olds and running YOUR world. And at some point you may need them more than you think you do. You will need them, as they need you now. THIS IS WHAT PAST WISDOM KNEW. The elders of the past never found the need to piss on the youth and hope for the best. THE YOUTH ARE OUR BEST, let us all find ways to change it, even if every aspect of “the system” wants us to berate them into the ground.show more

Yesterday it was father's day, and I would like... to share this post, that I find very moving: "Father’s Day in Ukraine is a day of pain and pride. It’s a holiday that should be about hugs, children’s laughter, and joyful family photos. But for thousands of Ukrainian families, it’s a day when a lump sits in the throat and eyes are full of tears. Those we call “Dad” are not at home today. Some are in captivity. Some are listed as missing. Some remained forever on the battlefield, having given their lives for their children and our land. And some still hold the line… There are also those who cannot say that word. Children stolen by Russia from Ukraine, their childhoods broken, stripped of ties with their loved ones. Children who are not allowed to remember their parents. It’s a day when every corner of the country carries a different pain, a different devastation. But also immense strength. Because Ukrainian fatherhood is about sacrifice, protection, and resilience. So today, we don’t just celebrate—we honor. Every father who was, is, and will be in the truest sense of the word. With pain. With love. With gratitude. For everything you do—even when you’re not by our side. Glory to Ukraine’s fathers. Honor to the living. Memory to the fallen. Hope to the missing and the captive." Yarina. Source: yaryna_myno/ instashow more

Her brother has small eyes and just bought a... new car with the driver alert system. Even when he’s driving just normally with his small eyes, the systems warns him to pay attention. What’s funny is that it’s made by a manufacturer that should understand a certain demographic has smaller eyes. I’ve yet to duplicate this but I think I need to try Lexus next because I’ve seen it happen in a few of them. Mine seems to work just fine, when I look away at the light and it turns green, it does notify and warn me as it should . So why do certain Asian car brands have driver alert systems that don’t understand that some people naturally have smaller eyes and that they aren’t just not paying attention? I did try this in a new Subaru and it did go off too. So it’s not limited to all brands it’s only certain ones. Some people go as far as to say this was intentional but I think the software might be being too sensitive to be honest. At least it’s working in a sense of creating an environment of caution. Does this happen to you too? Let me know what brand and mod car you have I will test it out. I want to see if I can get it to warn me all the time, I think it’s funny. As a person who always makes fun of the size of my eyes I think it’s funny it’s doing this primarily to Asian people. It’s like it’s making fun of a stereotype.show more

Be honest... When nobody sees you, who is really... in charge? There is the version we present to the world, and the one that operates 'behind the scenes'... or more like... behind the consciousness. For example, what does your 'inner voice' sound like? Is it a mean Mıstress that is hard to please? Or maybe a highly controlling one, that does not let you do any mistakes without punishment... And how about the way you 'obey' her? Are you a little brat that constantly defies her authority? Or who seeks to please her at all cost, even if it comes at the expense of your own well-being? We all have parts of us that see to either sabotage us or keep us in line. We all have an invisible contract operating at all times. And on March 26, Julieta Chiara and I will be decoding this contract together, exploring both polarities of the hidden infrastructure of the ongoing power exchange that dictates our reality. This intimate conversation will reveal where we let ourselves down and self-sabotage, as much as how we can take our power back in any situation. Here is the link😘 (open to all). I am looking forward to expose to you the architecture of a concept I have been working with for years and that both Julieta and I integrate in our work and our life.show more

Download 🦴 Is Hip Pain Controlling Your Life? If... every step hurts, climbing stairs has become difficult, or your hip pain is keeping you awake at night, you may be experiencing advanced hip arthritis. A Total Hip Replacement (THR) is one of the most successful orthopaedic procedures, helping many patients: ✨ Relieve chronic pain ✨ Restore hip function ✨ Improve mobility ✨ Return to an active lifestyle In this animation, you’ll see how a damaged hip joint is replaced with modern implants to create a smooth, stable, and pain-free joint. Early diagnosis and the right treatment can make a significant difference. Not everyone with hip arthritis needs surgery, but if conservative treatments are no longer effective, a hip replacement may be an excellent option. 🎓 This animation is for educational purposes only and should not be considered personal medical advice. If you’re experiencing persistent hip pain, consult a qualified healthcare professional. 💬 Have you or someone you know undergone a hip replacement? Share your experience or questions in the comments—we’d love to hear from you!show more

"Why are young women using walking sticks?" One of... the newer trends among Leftists is to use walking sticks or wheelchairs. I've seen this going on for a long time, but didn't think much of it until this article came out several days ago and Leftists had meltdowns over it. The people doing it tend to be fully capable of walking and functioning perfectly fine when they're in the mood to do it. They almost always identify as some form of LGBT, tend to be female, are often overweight, usually don't work, and are often self diagnosed with things like ADHD, chronic pain, fatigue, migraines..., which they claim cause their disabilities. There are countless people with actual disabilities who are often in severe pain, truly have issues with walking, are missing limbs, mostly paralyzed, have difficulty speaking, are deaf or blind, have different diseases that they fight against every day..., yet they try their best to function like most people, work, get degrees, have families, socialize.... People with true disabilities tend to treat them like abilities. They have something that may be seen as a a disability, but instead treat it as a slight disadvantage that pushes them try doing just as good, if not better than everyone else. They don't make it their whole identity. These "disabled" Leftists on the other hand make it their whole identity. Their bios and posts are full of them trying to push how "disabled" they are. The real disability of theirs is laziness and feeling the need to victimize themselves in order to get attention that they don't get otherwise and probably didn't get enough of when they were younger. There is now "disability pride month" to push how much of a victim their self diagnosis made them because they need a month to remind you of it every day instead of every other day. I'm all for having a month, week, or day to celebrate truly disabled people who overcome their disabilities every day, but most of what I've seen is these scumbags taking over such things. These same people would have a meltdown over "cultural appropriation," yet here they are pretending to be disabled. It's a disgrace.show more

All of those people who constantly cry about “cancel... culture” are at it again cancelling a company called Liberty Safe. This comes after they spent months trying to cancel Bud Light. These people will say, “but we are justified,” and they are not. That’s not how this works though. People boycott and “cancel” companies and people when they feel there is a justification to do it. It doesn’t mean that it has to be justified in your mind, but it is in theirs. It’s just so hypocritical to me when people attack others for canceling companies but they go ahead and do the exact same thing themselves. For those who aren't familiar with this story, the Liberty Safe company gave a passcode to the FBI so that they could access a suspected criminal's safe. There was a search warrant issued on the criminal's home where the safe was located. What do you think? Do you support cancel culture? Do you only support it when it’s in your best interest, or do you support it no matter who it is?show more