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I'd like recommendations on life improvement products/presents for a person with one arm. Things like the best knork (fork with sharp edges for cutting food) or some sort of model-maker stand with gripping devices that can be mounted on desks to help with manual work, or really anything that makes life easier. Bonus points if available on Amazon!
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People with one arm are legally allowed to carry switchblades. That's kind of cool.
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Nov 21, 2014 23:43
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I can't remember if it's been in this thread or in the Purchases thread, but I know there have been a lot of posts about warm but also moisture-wicking socks (/blankets/jackets/etc.). Wool seems to be the way to go. The problem is that I'm vegetarian and won't buy wool. I'm a nurse so I'm on my feet for the majority of 12+ hr shifts, and my feet get disgustingly sweaty because I don't wear proper shoes, either. Then the sweat cools, gets trapped, so I have wet, cold, nasty, fungus-loving feet. Is there any material that will help with this problem and is suitable for vegetarians?
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Nov 22, 2014 00:08
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whatshesaid posted:I can't remember if it's been in this thread or in the Purchases thread, but I know there have been a lot of posts about warm but also moisture-wicking socks (/blankets/jackets/etc.). Wool seems to be the way to go. The problem is that I'm vegetarian and won't buy wool. I'm a nurse so I'm on my feet for the majority of 12+ hr shifts, and my feet get disgustingly sweaty because I don't wear proper shoes, either. Then the sweat cools, gets trapped, so I have wet, cold, nasty, fungus-loving feet. There are soy fiber-based solutions, but their quality varies greatly and the premium price can be ridiculous. Polyester/cotton blends can do an okay job but nowhere near what merino can. Changing cotton socks after eight hours is more effective for someone with my feet than 12+ with wool. I don't mean to challenge your morals, but sheep do enjoy being shorn-it's still not the greatest industry, but it's more mutually beneficial than the leather or meat industries.
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Nov 22, 2014 00:34
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What does not eating meat have to do with not wearing dead skincells? Arent vegans the ones that refuse anything that ever touched an animal?
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Nov 24, 2014 08:06
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SEKCobra posted:What does not eating meat have to do with not wearing dead skincells? Arent vegans the ones that refuse anything that ever touched an animal? The sheep bred for shearing are slaughtered when they're no longer profitable.
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Nov 24, 2014 08:24
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Uhh, I'm vegetarian for ethical reasons, aka, I don't want to support animal harm, abuse, or exploit of any kind. This derail is retarded, and if you're that confused, maybe try reading more?Kaizoku posted:There are soy fiber-based solutions, but their quality varies greatly and the premium price can be ridiculous. Polyester/cotton blends can do an okay job but nowhere near what merino can. Changing cotton socks after eight hours is more effective for someone with my feet than 12+ with wool. Yeah, all I've found are really expensive alternatives of unknown quality. Maybe I'll try just changing socks. And I need to buy new shoes too. I do use anti-fungal and moisture-absorbing foot powder, though. Don't know if it does any good, but it can't hurt.
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Nov 24, 2014 13:15
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don't kill the foot fungus for ethical reasons
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Nov 24, 2014 15:24
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Anyone have a recommendation for a men's jacket with a sherpa-lined body AND sleeves? Amazon searches are only turning up ones with sherpa bodies. Doesn't need to be incredibly warm, it rarely goes below 25 degrees F in the winter here. Alternatively, any jackets with a super soft lining. Doesn't have to be sherpa.
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Nov 24, 2014 16:20
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Gyshall posted:don't kill the foot fungus for ethical reasons She's looking for alternatives to wool while still making her problems go away, I'm sure if she can't find anything else that works she won't let her feet rot away. I have no problem with wool and like to eat animals and everything, but it's not ridiculous for someone to follow their values and try to find an ethical alternative. whatshesaid posted:Uhh, I'm vegetarian for ethical reasons, aka, I don't want to support animal harm, abuse, or exploit of any kind. This derail is retarded, and if you're that confused, maybe try reading more? Anyway, if you can't do wool at all and don't find anything synthetic that works for you, changing socks frequently will probably be a step in the right direction if it's at all possible in your job. If you wear 3 pairs a day I'm sure your feet will be dry the vast majority of the time. Alternatively, if you can't find anything synthetic that works for you, try to find a local small scale herder that does wool stuff. I know that no too far from my place there is an alpaga farm that sells wool and they take super good care of their livestock and they live great lives, aren't tortured or stuck in small cages, etc. Something like that may exist near you and might be a more ethical alternative if you're not against all forms of animal use. Since you stated you are vegetarian and not vegan I assume you're ok with farms that take care of their animals. You might be able to find that one that sells online too I guess. But visiting the place might make you more comfortable with the idea. KingColliwog has a new favorite as of 17:14 on Nov 24, 2014 |
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Nov 24, 2014 17:05
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Mu Zeta posted:People with one arm are legally allowed to carry switchblades. That's kind of cool. She's more of a "stab with words" kind of person.
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burnsep posted:She's more of a "stab with words" kind of person. The switchblade is for when words fail. Edit: ...to get the POINT across.
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Nov 24, 2014 19:48
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The switchblade isn't for using, it's to be a badass who may only have one arm but is automatically way cooler than you because they have a switchblade and you aren't even allowed to have one two-arms. 
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Nov 24, 2014 19:53
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Who makes the best beverage coasters?
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Nov 25, 2014 02:40
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Parallel Paraplegic posted:The switchblade isn't for using, it's to be a badass who may only have one arm but is automatically way cooler than you because they have a switchblade and you aren't even allowed to have one two-arms. My aunt actually only has one arm, does a lot of farm work and prefers standard pocket knives still. Switchblades are cool and all but they're a lot of flash but not great for actual utility.
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Nov 25, 2014 02:42
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colas posted:Who makes the best beverage coasters? I was pretty happy with the stone ones my mom had when I lived there. http://goo.gl/tFT3Zm are the brand we had I believe.
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Nov 25, 2014 17:52
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What's the most economical way to ship a small package from the U.S. To Italy? I'm thinking roughly the size of two loaves of bread and maybe 2 pounds. Does someplace have flat rate international boxes or a good deal on shipments this size? Time is irrelevant.
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Nov 26, 2014 02:52
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PRADA SLUT posted:What's the most economical way to ship a small package from the U.S. To Italy?
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Nov 26, 2014 03:55
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Speaking of which, I'm kinda tired of paying for expensive shipping at The UPS Store. What do people that ship a lot do? Just get their own materials and ship everything through USPS or UPS/FedEx accounts? If I bring my own box and ship through UPS-is that UPS's rate or does a UPS store mark up the shipping? Because their materials are overpriced, I'm not sure about the shipping.
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Nov 26, 2014 13:34
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USPS has always been the most cost-effective for me by a pretty long shot.
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This thread is an antique. Feel free to make a new one!
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