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Posts posted by UpperWestside
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You see those messages and it really shows you the effectiveness of horrifically negative propaganda. Some people are more predisposed to fall for this stuff and it’s on display right there in those messages.
I don’t agree with you, have nothing in common with you so that equates to being subhuman? That is an extremely damaged human being to think that, let alone put it out there for consumption. What a social construct and life that person must have.
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This will probably be one of the odder submissions to this thread, but I injured my middle finger and ring finger in a fall over in Jersey the first week in December. It was just gruesome to see. I was in shock seeing my middle finger just hanging there so I popped it back into place twice, bone crunching sound and all. After I got past that and having to take off my jacket, sweater and undershirt so I could wrap my left hand up to stop all the blood loss I called 911 and almost passed out before they showed up. I do not cuss often, but when I fell I said the F word three or four times at the top of my lungs.
Anyhow after 5 hours in the ER the only doctor and nurse (both were great) showed up to stop the bleeding and gave me stitches. I was there another five hours after that taking tests that determined I had ligament tears. My middle finger looked like hamburger meat and they could only stitch around it. The skin that has grown back is as soft as a newborn which is kinda funny to be honest. Three weeks later I got the stitches out right before Christmas, but discovered a few days later that two were still in my ring finger. I said forget it and left it like that. The middle finger though was in some not great shape and it bent down and would not move. I still have zero movement of it because of the tear, but I am slowly getting it back straight. I do not want to go the surgery route, but I will if I have to. One poster on this board saw it in person and boy howdy does it still hurt to touch it! I am not big on pain meds, but I have had to take some oxycodone a few times to alleviate the pain of straightening it back up.
That is where I am at currently. This thing works well, but it’s slow to get it straight. I feel fortunate to still have both fingers after the severity of the fall, but this has been exceptionally trying because I am a lefty. I still cannot grab onto things well (Have dropped many things) and writing is a non-starter as is typing. It’s crazy how the loss of use of one finger can alter so much of what we do. Anyhow I just wanted to share this because someone reminded me that I can talk as well about things bothering me and that I do not always have to be the one listening.One photo is this morning and the other was after some cleaning took place in the ER before the stitches went in the middle and ring finger in December.
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4 hours ago, washparkhorn said:
A lot of innocent people in harm’s way.
War is failure. And brings heavy burden for the vulnerable.
Putin and the CCP have the absurd notion that we - as western democracies - would dissolve in civil wars internally right about now. The CCP and Russia believe they can break us internally.
The new Allied Powers are setting up shop. Undefeated.
What is happening to the people in harm’s way is grotesque. The world is watching.
God, please bless and protect everyone in harm’s way.
If war is the answer to solving a problem then everyone failed. Innocent young men and women fight the wars of the old. We fight each other over every single thing imaginable and for what? You get to say you have control of people and land you covet?
I am reading a stellar book right now that focuses on how and why we as human beings act the way we do. Sometimes it’s hard to tell the difference between a human or a chimpanzee making a decision. This part, seeing the inevitable loss of life to come, is the worst of all the impulses of human beings that have the ability to do this.
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On 2/8/2022 at 1:35 PM, billfromlaketravis said:
Jojo Rabbit.
Thread.
This is what I would’ve put too. Man that is such an amazing movie to watch. I saw it several times in the theatre before the pandemic started and would say that it is my all-time favorite movie. I was lucky enough to get a front row seat to see it and then have Taika Waititi come and do a Q&A afterwards with us for 30 minutes. Had no idea he would be the one to do it, but Taika was pretty cool to listen to and funny as well.
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I guess if you look at that pick as bringing you LeBron for a year or two then it is worth it even at his age. If the Thunder pick his son it’s just one of many 1st rounders they have over the next several years.
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So Dragic goes to Phoenix I take it?
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7 minutes ago, Beau Vine said:Reminder...
For a guy with a concussion he sure does type well.
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Just watched Uncharted. It was fun overall. There’s obviously some suspension of disbelief in watching a movie like this, but it was good throughout. They spaced out the action just about right in balancing it with the story being told. I am sure someone on here will watch it and not enjoy it, but I did and I would watch it again.
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7 hours ago, Underdog said:
Meh. At my age and married for so long not like I’m going out to paint the town red. Siena is one of the local teams I keep tabs on.
What year was it that they made the tournament but could not have fans at home games? I feel like it was in the late 80’s maybe that this happened?
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The league I follow the most is the WCC and I think it should be a three bid league this year. Santa Clara is giving the Zags all they want right now and I would give USF a good shot to keep their game with them next week to single digits at the under 8 of the 2nd half. Right now I would go Gonzaga, St. Mary’s and USF. This has been a fairly good year for the league as a whole.
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5 hours ago, Aqua Buddha said:
Bron Bron blaming everyone but himself for the Lakers roster.
Normally, I would think Bron to Okie City would be a non starter but they're the only team with enough draft picks to make it work for the Lakers and if they somehow promised to sign Bronny, I think he might go for that. He sees the writing on the Lakers wall and the next 2-3 years are his last shot at a title. Assuming Okie City gets a high pick this year to go with their current 3-4 good players, getting Bron and a few other free agents puts them in the mix.
Just don't see Bron going to 'Slobster and fake cowboy steakhouses.
Okay, cool LeBron. If you’re angling to get Rob Pelinka fired just say so.
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I do not believe Stafford is a Hall of Fame level player. I do not care a great deal whether he winds up being one or not. To me he has always just been a guy who put up a whole bunch of yardage in meaningless games before this past season. The argument that it is because he played for the Lions does not matter either. We just witnessed Joe Burrow get Cincinnati to their first Super Bowl since the 80’s in his 2nd season. They are historically just as much of a mediocre organization as the Lions, but there they were in the Super Bowl. Josh Allen has Buffalo back among the NFL elite for the first time in almost three decades. Stafford wins a 2nd Super Bowl and can string together a few winning seasons in LA then yes he’s in at some point. Right now he’s not.
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1 hour ago, ztejas said:
If he came back 4 weeks from now it would be an absolute miracle of modern science.
4 weeks is the short range of a grade 2 sprain.
I would prefer he just remain in a suit the rest of the season. He has been the 2nd least fun Laker to watch behind you know who.
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1 hour ago, Reynolds Woodcock said:
Embiid with 42 and 14 on 66/75/80% splits at MIL tonight. Just filthy. 3 point game with 13 seconds left.
Outside of a couple of free throws he was lights out in the 4th. It’s a shame for Sixers fans that Harden will be destroying this team in the playoffs.
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15 hours ago, Pam Cummings said:
Day-to-dayvis out again? What a surprise.
This guy just has no ability to stay healthy. Cap goes 20 years with no major injuries and Davis can’t go back-to-back games without a fall that makes you think he’s probably out again. The Westbrook Show should be entertaining for the next month for all those fans that hate the Purple and Gold.
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I believe that the three types we saw were a Sand shark, Galapagos and Hammerhead. Apparently the hammerhead is fairly rare to see around there, but it appeared briefly. Was really cool just watching them swim. One woman was fairly scared of them before we went in, but her friends got her to go. She really seemed to enjoy the experience. I would definitely do this again on my next trip there. Watching them get within 3 or 4 feet of us and just swimming away was unique to see.
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On 2/14/2022 at 10:36 PM, CurlyDumps said:
Got stuck "watching" (browsing surly/internet) MARRY ME with family.
The opening concert scene: J-LO is in an almost nude bodysuit, surrounded by nuns in leather, singing a song about going to church. And it's not supposed to be a joke, or funny. A master class in unintentional humor.
I have the AMC Pass so sometimes I go to movies because I have an extra one still to see for the week. I had zero expectations of this one, but it was light-hearted and enjoyable. I like Owen Wilson as an actor. I do not really follow Jennifer Lopez, but I thought she was good in this. It is definitely a date movie.
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On 2/11/2022 at 2:25 PM, RPM said:
The King's Man - Very well done origin story and they left room for more prequels. Solid cast. Ralph Fiennes, Gemma Arterton and a slew of your favorite stars.
I enjoyed this movie. Ralph Fiennes was fantastic in it.
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7 minutes ago, Deej said:
What about diving in a cave full of sharks?
Boom!
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1 hour ago, BabaYaga said:
I think like any extreme undertaking, the safety is in the preparation and who you engage with. Like base/sky jumping or wing suit diving. If you are 100% dialed in on your craft, it's not too bad. If your friends are spending most of your time making sure your Go-Pro's are on so you can immediately post to social media.....those are the one's I'd stay away from.
Absolutely. I would steer clear of folks like that, especially if you are going to be going into something that is going to require you to be on your game so to speak. I have a lot of respect for people who are really good at things that require them to be 100 percent dialed in. Alex Honnold would be someone in that mold. The El Capitan ascent was amazing.
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1 hour ago, Onboard 2.0 said:
That is about the most dangerous thing you can do underwater apparently... sharks aside that is.
From what he has described of it I would have to agree. He’s undergone a lot of training and tests to be where he is at with it. He and his girlfriend are planning to move to this place in Florida that has a cave dive they can do regularly. I am not sure I’d move to Florida for that reason. Wish I could remember the exact place he said.
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4 hours ago, BabaYaga said:
Had a friend that is a "master" diver (whatever that means). He's done it all. Technical dives. Diving expert-level wrecks. All over the world. What he WON'T touch - cave diving. That makes my hands sweaty just thinking about adding water and silt to the underground tight spaces.
I have a friend that is a diver for the New York Aquarium. Diving is his life’s passion. He’ll go diving anywhere if he can afford to do it. Cave diving is a huge favorite of his. He can talk your head off about it. I think it would be fun to try at some point.
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9 hours ago, South Austin said:
Fear is a natural survival mechanism. Declining to swim with sharks isn't letting fear dictate my life.
I do not disagree that fear is a survival mechanism. I am no adrenaline junkie so I would hope my view does not come across like that. I just choose to do things in life that are off the beaten path.
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NBA 2021-2022
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I think you have spent a good deal more time than I have thinking about his son than I have. Yes a team will draft his son if LeBron indicates he will go there. I would have no qualms of seeing my team or any other team draft his son if they want dad to play for them too. If at 40 you are getting someone who can play 30 minutes a night for 60-65 or so games a year with something resembling a 19-7-8 stat line then yes there are teams that’ll do it and it’d be cool to watch.