I wouldn’t usually say this, but same here. I spend three months of the year in a leadership position (with some operational requirements) with the a United Nations agency in disaster relief in South Asia (volunteer with some fringe benefits - meals, accommodation etc.). Have done so since 2004. Apparently I’m not of use to the SES (QLD). I’ll just keep ensuring that global disasters are managed appropriately whilst the experts back home keep everything going here.

I was in Brisbane for the local weather event. I contacted the SES again. Again, no use. Instead I personally contacted a few disability support organisations and arranged to fill sandbags and install them at their clients homes (I did over 30 homes). Interestingly, the SES and others were nowhere to be seen. Seems they could have used some assistance.

You won’t find an electric kettle without plastic as the power cable and some other shielding will be plastic at a minimum.

If it’s just that you don’t want plastic “touching” the water then you’ll find a few models around.

I don’t have any plastic in my cooking gear for camping, so that could be a good start.

How does other communication in the business work? E.g. are you using email and chat? Do you share files and centrally comment on them? Are you using a tool like slack or teams? Are you all on a standardised company hardware (e.g. iPhone)? I ask as some of the tools that fill those gaps may also have video as a channel.

I don’t have high hopes. Kevin and Alexis had an opportunity to succeed with Digg and Reddit already. The enshittification of Digg was complete, there’s no going back. And Reddit, well, it’s Reddit.

We need something new and innovative, and I don’t see resurrecting a dead horse as adding any value to the current ecosystem of social and news apps.

The short videos on TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, etc. can be extremely comforting for someone struggling with how their brain and mind function. The feeling when you see someone experiencing exactly what you’re experiencing, and explaining it in such an identifiable manner, can be exhilarating. This doesn’t mean your friend does or does not have ADHD, but it may help her better articulate what she’s going through, and it may help her feel less alone.

I don’t know what Country/State/Territory/Province/County etc. you and your friend are in, but the process for an ADHD diagnosis differs the world over. Your Country etc. may have some online resources that can help explain the diagnostic criteria and process. There are also some good videos on YouTube by medical professionals (YouTube confirm this below each video) that discuss ADHD symptoms, diagnosis, treatment etc. in detail.

Some background for the non-USA audience:

Coffee creamer is a liquid or powdered product that adds flavour and sweetness to coffee, tea, and other drinks. It can replace milk or cream.

How it’s made

• Coffee creamer is often made from water, sugar, vegetable oil, and thickeners
• It can be dairy-free, but some contain casein, a milk-derived protein
• It’s often high in added sugar

How it’s used

• Coffee creamer can be added to coffee, tea, hot chocolate, or other beverages
• It can also be mixed into hot cereal, drizzled over fresh fruit, or used in pancake recipes

Varieties

• Coffee creamer comes in many flavors, including vanilla, hazelnut, Irish cream, and seasonal options
• It can also be low-calorie, low-fat, or sugar-free

Storage

• Dry granular coffee creamer doesn’t need to be refrigerated
• Liquid coffee creamer should be tightly capped and refrigerated after opening

Other names

• Coffee creamer is also known as tea whitener or coffee whitener