Elextra @ Elextra @literature.cafe

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They make their nests in trees too!! Amazing to see the roost!!

Its definitely on the rise here in CA and showing in our hospitals. It just started this week and seems unfortunately like the beginning of a wave. Fortunately like the article suggests less hospitalizations I think thanks to vaccines? Also, I anticipate less people home testing unfortunately due to less insurance covering tests...

World War Z is a book I didnt see on your list and its very commonly recommended. Very good with a full cast.

Besides the top answer of situational openers, sometimes people ask what you're up to or what you've done. I would always keep in mind three things that I've done recently or even interesting observations I've had in last week or so.

I got my old school Pokémon fix out of this. $4 no brainer.

I like my job but I don't really think its the norm. I loved physiology and anatomy, bio based sciences and was watching a lot of House MD during my senior year of high school (interestingly enough, since then I never had interest in any medical shows ever anymore. Also house wasn't that great but HS me liked it).

Chose nursing and was blessed to have always worked around others that actually fucking cared about patients. If working in other hospitals with more jaded or burnt out nurses im sure my experience would be different. Make money too while helping them navigate the current healthcare system. So good pay, nice coworkers, and interest in what I do. Likely never going to be laid off. Most people are not as fortunate.

I think we just went in a circle. We did both agree we should do research and know what are our dogs tendency vs. not. And that pitbulls are strong AF. This strength makes any incidence potentially lethal just off strength alone. Essentially if you re-read the above we never disagreed on the above.

I know every dog has some health risks that can be inherited but I've consistently been asking for information about any behavioral risks as you claim there are. Well, I dug anyways because I really was curious. What I found :

• We should stop calling these dogs "Nanny Dogs". Though they have great temperament with kids.
• Numerous sources cite this ATT test for temperment. Collectively, pitbulls score rather high for temperment
• Pitbulls seem to be more unlikely to be human aggressive as there was need for human handlers to stay safe. However, some may have been bred to be more dog aggressive. So that there is a negative behavioral trait that might be inherited. TIL.
• The same article above, chuckfull of good info especially from reputable organization ASPCA, there is higher chance of pitbulls today just being... Randomly bred. I mean there are so so so many out there.

So if anything, the only behavioral negative is perhaps likely to be more dog aggressive. So learning for me too! Anyways, we have been saying same thing. Difference is I asked for any negative behavioral tendencies that may come with the breed.

Another good article during my search

Yeah I really am not. So I am asking. Genetics and inherited traits I believe are real and I believe that was what your argument was too.

My baby heeler pitbull mix knew to nip at ankles even when he was as young as 2 or 3 months. Its his herding behavior. Of course dogs can be different. I mean even us as humans are dynamic and all unique.

They were bred to fight sure but they aren't known to be human or animal aggressive. They... Arent inheritly aggressive. Some breeds like German Shepard's tend to be more human and dog aggressive plus have more of a prey drive for example. So yes, I still don't know what risks you are talking about especially if we are talking about behaviors or temperament. They aren't known for separation anxiety, prey drives, resource guarding, etc. Some dogs just don't exhibit any negative tendencies in their breed and that's fine?

If you don't have any answer it's okay. That's why I asked.

There's problems with neglected pitbulls in backyards but that wouldn't be a genetic thing. That's an owner and sometimes abuse thing. So no, I'm still not aware of any negative or adverse traits as I stated in my original comment. Im genuinely curious what negative or adverse traits because I really do not know any.

They aren't known to have a prey drive, aren't guard dogs, aren't more reactive than the next dog, etc.

Not fishing. The only con is that they're super big and buff so if something like a bite happens, its more lethal like OP said.

Its the head and the eyes for me!! Head is a little wide at the top, the eyes, and i can see a bit pit in the smile :)

I am not aware of any common or adverse behaviors from pitbulls and staffies? They're nanny dogs and are known to have great temperaments with other breeds. I say this as someone who has a half pit mix. His pit side is the highlight so much so that were considering a pure pit next pup.

Admittedly, Dalmatians are more protective in general (vs loyal) and can come off a bit less friendly than other breeds but you brought up Pits which I found interesting. But general comment, I understand. We need to be mindful of what our dogs are and how some innate behaviors can come up.

Yayyyy!! I got it right before I clicked into it!! 50%/Dalmatian and 50% some sort of pibbles!!

Also, their first example is a horrible example. Patient in a coma contrary to what is portrayed in media, don't stay in hospitals. It seemed like the first hospital was trying to work with the family but could not. They normally go to subacute facilities or home. Patients can't live in hospitals. If they did, we wouldn't be able to treat anyone.

Second case though, AV. That's fucked. We treat no matter the status and don't really ask unless they tell us and want assistance. Social workers in CA very good with resource linking and helping people return to community.

Oh fuck that. That's messed. Glad our hospital system isn't doing that. Additionally we aren't giving ICE any info. Its always been our policy. We treat everyone, inmates, undocumented, tourists, trump supporters, it doesn't matter.

In Japan, I've also had like medium pork katsu. So pork katsu not fully cooked. I'm sure there are higher quality porks different places. Def not something I will try in US.

The Man Who Stares At A Goat

Its not as clear as other binoculars in its price range and sometimes I can see that. There's also a purple green hue around the edges.

Small things but would be nice to upgrade.

Nothing mind blowing? Only mind blowing course was Sociology. My professor worshipped Bernie Sanders and I appreciated him engaging his students to do better.

But also, That succeeding in college/university just shows that someone can learn, follow instructions, work in a group, etc. It really is to prepare someone to show up and do the work. I mean everyone is different and there's just more likelihood of someone being a better person to work with than someone who doesn't have that structure or ability to absorb info and think.

I don't think necessarily that people need higher education but it helps. I tell people I think careerwise it helps to have at least two of the three:

• skills
• networking/network
• higher education

Know college isn't for some people and the people I know that are successful are often very skilled or/and have connections, can make connections to get employed where they are.

Oh and STEM though, I think people 100% need college/university for more specialized fields and STEM like medical professionals, physicists, etc.

I have the Nikon Prostaff 3S though admittedly I need to upgrade.

I did the audiobook and really enjoyed it