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  • Apple Women's Health Study uncovers impact of PCOS on other medical issues

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    Intersting:  those with PCOS are almost twice as likely to be obese -- and obesity likely drives all those other conditions.

    BUT WAIT:  is it that those with PCOS are more likely to be obese?  Or those who are obese are more likely to have PCOS?

    Obesity / FAT has become a politicized term ("don't body shame me!") so people avoid talking about it.
    But, obesity is a contributing cause of most of our chronic diseases (heart disease, cancer, diabetes, arthritis and more).
    Obesity / fat doesn't just lie there storing excess energy.  It is an endocrine organ and secretes sex hormones -- which is one reason why it is a probable cause of breast cancer.
    It may also be driving PCOS.
    muthuk_vanalingampatchythepirate

  • Three Apple Watch models expected for 2022 as Series 3 retires

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    omair said:
    Can't they at least make the battery life more practical?

    They could.  But, that would involve abandoning its OLED screen and a number of other functions.
    watto_cobra

  • Google Maps, Apple Maps, and smartphones are at the forefront of modern war

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    boltsfan17 said:
    tmay said:
    tmay said:
    There's a war going on as we speak, Ukraine's independence stands in the balance, and the Russians have lied about everything leading up to this.

    Fuck them, Ukraine has a chance of survival, and we'll survive.

    You can see the fault lines in Russia opening up, and Russia is on the verge of collapse, all because of Putin.
    Don't mix reality with fantasies. An extreme optimism is not helpful in reality.
    So, you don't follow what is happening in Russia. I do, and Russia, is very weak right now, but in 10 days or so, Russia's forces will be depleted, lacking fuel, ammunition, and rations, and unable to continue advancing on Ukraine cities and military positions. 

    Well, that and the fact that Ukraine is getting an influx of Anti-Tank Guided missiles and Anti-Air defense systems. Do you need details?

    Germany just approved shipping 1000 Javelin ATGM and 500 Stinger missiles, on top of what is coming in from Neighboring NATO countries. 

    Need pictures of how effective they are? I'll leave you to search for those.
    I'm optimistic, but how long can Ukraine really keep this up for? Do you really believe Ukraine can hold onto Kyiv for the next 10 days or so? The thing I worry about is if this continues, Putin is going to start using bigger bombs (thermobaric rockets) to attack Ukrainian cities. I find it astonishing Russia still doesn't have air supierority over Ukraine yet. I do wonder how all this equipment will get to Ukraine. Will it be coming through Poland into Ukraine?  

    Russia has no intention of either destroying or occupying Ukraine.
    They simply want it to be a neutral nation that does not threaten their nation.

    So, unlike a war of conquest, it will proceed slowly in fits and starts.
    They already paused it once when Ukraine started making peace overtures.  When that proved to be a ruse, they started again.  We will likely see repeats of that cycle in the weeks and months to come.

    Meanwhile, there are already Ukrainian politicians seeking just exactly that:  A neutral, independent Ukraine that is not being used as a pawn by either the U.S. or Russia.
    ctt_zh

  • Google Maps, Apple Maps, and smartphones are at the forefront of modern war

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    tmay said:
    tmay said:
    tmay said:
    Another tech related effect:  Ukraine has suspended electronic funds transfer systems.  While there is no evidence that Apple is involved (I doubt ApplePay/Cash works there) Venmo and Paypal are impacted.

    It illustrates the impact of the tech industry on banking systems.
    EU getting closer to SWIFT ban for Russia;

    Ejecting Russia from the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) network could cripple Russia’s ability to trade with most of the world and deal a heavy blow to its economy.

    https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/italy-open-banning-russia-swift-system-foreign-minister-2022-02-25/

    Germany and Hungary are now the only holdouts...



    Hopefully not.   FInancial leverage is our last and best weapon against other countries.  
    Swift only accounts for 50% of transactions now.  If we start using it as a weapon Ukraine, Russia and others will simply use other existing systems and likely develop new ones.

    That will hurt us and weaken us in the long run.
    No George, you don't get to advocate for Russia, especially while they are at war. You backed the wrong horse, and you did it all while you were your usual asshole self. 

    Apologize to everyone here, and do penance.

    Russia is fucked. Your would know that if you get your head out of your ass. FFS, Russia asked Kasakhstan for troops, and they said no, and Georgia is protesting the invasion. Ukraine still stands after just a few days of brilliant defense, while Russia is falling further and further behind on its invasion plan. God forbid if the West could intervene on the battlefield; it would be like clubbing baby seals.

    But thanks, Putin, for bringing everyone together against Russia, but you still have Assad firmly in his corner.

    LOL!

    You have been such a fucking dipshit around here, so you might want to take a long break for meditation, or medication, if that works for you..




    LOL...  So you think not shooting ourselves in the foot is "advocating for Russia".   Got it.
    Uh, I think it is Putin that has shot himself in the foot.

    SWIFT is officially on its way to approval, and will take effect in a few days. Sad for you. 

    There is a suggestion that Putin's and Oligarch's assets should be seized, sold, and the money returned to Ukraine to rebuild.

    Funny how you were all in on Putin invading Ukraine, and now you argue against a punishment for that invasion. 

    Me, I'd rather thet NATO establish a no fly zone over most of Ukraine, but your crazy bro Putin, threatens Nuclear Warfare.

    After Russia threatened Sweden and Finland if they joined NATO;


    As I said, and you, as usual, ignored is that Swift only accounts for half of world transactions and there are multiple alternatives to it -- both new and existing.

    But, it is the last bullet left in our gun and, when it is used and others find ways around it, our nation will be weakened in ways it cannot ever recover from

    You seem to think we are all-powerful and can do anything we want without ramifications.
    That's foolish, dangerous thinking.  For us.
    Alex_Pilot

  • Apple looking to the past, working on how to put a Mac in a keyboard

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    This has the capability to greatly expand the functionality of Apple's product lines:
    Simply add a trackpad to the keyboard and use an iPad for its display.

    Suddenly you have a device capable of being both the best tablet in world instantly switchable to being the best laptop in the world (by eliminating any hardware and software limitations currently inherent in each).

    So what's not to like?
    watto_cobra