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Posts posted by Nice Guy Eddie
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On 6/9/2025 at 9:41 AM, Nice Guy Eddie said:
As I wrote about earlier in this thread, I have slightly elevated BP and cholesterol #s which are controlled via meds. I would describe my PCP as not into uncommon tests or numbers for which he says that there is little to be done. I like him but that aspect bothers me a bit. I have a family history of heart problems so I interested in learning more even if its just understanding the genetic component. This week I signed up, on my own, for more health tests at Labcorp: LP(a), and their Heart Health Test including ApoB.
Is there anyone else into testing on their own?
My PCP has rightfully indicated that if I'm that concerned about my heart health, then I should follow as healthy of a diet and exercise regime as possible and then not worry about anything. I don't disagree with that advice but I'm also a numbers guy. I also wouldn't describe myself as worrying about my health as I can be fairly unemotional about it.
Not that I expect anyone to be on the edge of their seats waiting on my health #s but to wrap up my story, the Lp(a) and ApoB results were low (good.) Statins keep my cholesterol to normal (low) level. unfortunately I've pulled myself the wrong direction in a diabetes risk index (DRI), which is supposed to give better insight than just a1c to identify the risk of developing type 2. I need to get off the path of turning into wilford brimley.
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22 hours ago, South Austin said:
Not sure if this is the best thread, but it's related to health and longevity. Has anyone tried Restore from a company called Cheers? https://cheershealth.com/products/restore
Yes, I know that the best way to combat alcohol's effects on your body is to not drink at all. But, for those times when you might consume more than a couple drinks in one setting (e.g., football games, dinner parties, drinking alone in your garage), the science behind this product is interesting. Many of you may already know this, but when the body is trying to metabolize alcohol, it converts alcohol to acetaldehyde, which is way more toxic than alcohol. This, along with dehydration, is why we can feel like shit the next morning after significant alcohol consumption. And, acetaldehyde is a carcinogen, which is why alcohol has been linked to a higher rate of cancer.
This product includes cysteine, which converts acetaldehyde into a non-toxic compound and supposedly neutralizes its negative effects on the body, allowing you to metabolize alcohol more efficiently, and reducing the hangover effects.
A couple of my friends recently purchased these capsules and claim they work. Anyone here ever tried this?
Can't speak to this product but I saw an ad for an anti-hangover pill once. It was basically some combo of vitamins and salts. The directions were to take their pill after each alcoholic drink along with a full glass of water. lol.
Seriously if someone is worried about the health outcomes from drinking, cut back or quit.
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2 minutes ago, C-Man said:
Then they've been using it wrong. "Salt of the earth" is far from an insult.
Not exactly. People can use a term in any way they want.
Man, that Michael Jordan is so phony.
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29 minutes ago, Bozo_Casanova said:
I have known a lot of Mormons. Most of them are the salt of the earth, the best, most kindly neighbors and per capita probably the happiest people there are.
Funny. I've heard many people using salt of the earth as an insult but I'm aware that people use it in the opposite as well.
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Wilson's passing unexpectedly sent me on a path to learn more about the Beach. To me, the craziest part is how they (their father) sold off the Beach Boys master and publishing rights, even though the ultimately were able to get a percentage of them back.
Could only imagine how much they lost by that short term decision. Similar story with the Beatles. But I guess at the time, they didn't anticipate the commercialization of music over time.
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If I'm a blue or blue-ish DA/AG (county or state), I would fight against any criminal to be charged federally, unless it's outside the scope of the state charges.
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I hope that anyone who is north of $5m isn't waiting too late to enjoy life. Earning $30K per month is great when you're 65 but you don't want to wait that long to enjoy it.
I'm turning 56 this year and the SS actuarial tables (https://www.ssa.gov/oact/STATS/table4c6.html) give me a median of 23 years left. If I look backwards, 23 years ago doesn't feel that long ago.
Happy thoughts for a Monday!
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Not unexpected but I had to shake my head at TexAgs thread on this. On their page 1 and 2, they're debating how that this tragedy is a result of the politician victims voting against some recent democrat bills related to protecting abortion rights in MN. (I have zero idea if this is accurate or not.) And that the perp must be a deranged lib who is upset at their betrayal of Dem ideals.
Now on the last page, they're upset that libs wants to politicize this issue by pointing out that the perp is a MAGA Trump supporter.
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Presumably the only winner from the parade was Melania since she was paid to be there.
Is it public info where she lives? It must be a place that Trump never goes.
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Are they bringing out Sean spicer to talk about how this was the most attended parade EVER.
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4 hours ago, Captainant said:
Not kidding - restart your devices before going through customs if it's a concern for you. Cell phones will encrypt the device info within the secure enclave, and bitlocker or whatever other system encryption will kick in on your computer.
Absolutely absurd that's where we're at, but thankfully there's legally compliant ways to protect your own privacy
Customs and Border Protection can search your phone including going thru your social media. If you refuse to unlock it, the worse scenario for a citizen could be some hassle and confiscation of your phone. They can’t deny you entry to the US based on your refusal and they can’t arrest you for that lack of action. If you’re a non-citizen or other categories, they may tell you to return to the country you came from.
if I was a non-citizen, I wouldn’t leave the US unless I was prepared to never return.
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17 minutes ago, Firemans4Horn said:
Just as Trump is purging the govt of disloyal people, why wouldn’t they want to extend their goal to the entire country. Even MAGA leaders realize it’s not easy to identify/purge disloyal folks so the next best action is to make life as bad as possible for them.
disband FEMA, and then Trump decides which states he will dole out emergency assistance dollars and how much. How did the state or the impacted counties vote? Reward loyalty and punish others.
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15 hours ago, C-Man said:
I’m hoping FIFA pulls it from the US. (I realize this is wishful thinking.)
Trump and FIFA are made for each other. Not only will FIFA not push back on Trump, I bet Trump finds a way to pull a billion from FIFA.
edit: to be clear, a billion for trump, not for the US.
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37 minutes ago, Lat22 said:
Ghouls and their iPhones. The people crowding around the “body part” to take pictures and videos. I had a truck flip in front of me a few years ago and the first three people who reached the wreckage were taking pictures of the dead, partially ejected driver.
People crave views, likes, follows and potentially money by being the first to post a tragedy.
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21 minutes ago, Pancho said:
This is fine
I’m not worried about what’s on my phone but I would consider taking a burner phone or erasing my phone as I landed in the US. Then restore the backup once I’m out of the airport. I would have to consider any immediate downsides to having apps and data off the phone.
of course the trump admin may interpret a wiped phone as suspicious.
”anyone who runs is a VC. Anyone is stands still is a well disciplined VC”
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19 hours ago, 27-25 said:
More hints that FEMA will be done away with in its entirety. When the feds do contribute money to an area it in the future it will be done differently:
“We’re going to give it out directly. It’ll be from the president’s office. We’ll have somebody here, could be Homeland Security.”
Wanna bet which set of states (red versus blue) will get the lion's share of the money?
I’m not saying this action is the end of the US. I’m not into hyperbole. But countries can eventually cease to exist when they fail, intentionally or unintentionally, to provide services and safety to their citizens.
i realize a counter argument to this is pointing out fema didn’t always exist. 100% true but Americans have now agreed that we pay into the govt to cover services and emergencies. We used to have hurricanes wipe out communities, and I don’t mean a week without power.
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1 hour ago, Bozo_Casanova said:
I’m not sure where else to put this, so, enjoy
And he will go out of his way to support 95% of trumps policies and demands.
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22 hours ago, Hate said:
I don’t know if I can get into cartoons.
If you watch movies or TV series with heavy CGI, is there really a difference?
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19 hours ago, Vic Mackey said:
The interview that I saw the following exchange:
- Q: Is that a wedding ring?
- A: Yes, it is.
- Q: When did that happen?
- A: A few months ago.
He didn't say that he got married. Reminds me when asked if he was vaccinated and he responded that he was fully immunized. Then the reporters interpreted that as yes he was vaccinated when he 100% was not.
The guy refuses to answer a direct question, and fails to correct people when they make a logical assumption based on his replies. He acts like a lawyer when eventually called out on it. It wouldn't shock me a bit that he's not married and is giggling at reporters today. He's a child.
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Finished season 2 this weekend and followed it immediately with a Rogue One rewatch. Obviously a few points that didn’t entirely match but they could be explained. I do wish they had shown us a few seconds of Kino Loy and Cassian’s sister if only to tie up those loose ends. I can understand not having cassian know their fates but why not the viewer since we learned about them along the way.
In rewatching Rogue One, my favorite SW movie, it now pales in comparison to Andor. It’s also strange watching Andor/Rogue One knowing that Andor ends a week or so before Luke blows up the Death Star. They probably hadn’t cleaned out Cassians locker by the time Luke was suiting up on Yavin.
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3 hours ago, Vegas64 said:
"Amazon coders say their jobs now resemble warehouse work": Pushed to use artificial intelligence, software developers at the e-commerce giant say they must work faster and have less time to think. Others welcome the shift.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/25/business/amazon-ai-coders.html
In large enough samples, every possible result occurs. As @Texas Jeff writes I bet that top level coders will recognize AI as a tool to improve their work or efficiency. Lower skilled or lower productivity developers will start recognizing that AI is duplicating their basic work, which puts pressure on them to actually deliver something of value that works. And their sweet $250K job is at risk.
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29 minutes ago, pacman said:
the small govt side wants to limit the ability for individuals to have any say in how their investments are run. Very nice of them.
I've assumed that Abbott is willing to do whatever Elon wants because SpaceX and Tesla would be big wins for Abbott's planned Texas Stock Exchange.
Remember how poorly the Texas Gold Depository has performed, and how Abbott promised how that would change how people/orgs store their gold, silver, etc. Spoiler alert, from all sources the Texas Bullion Depository has been an unmitigated disaster for the state with less than 10% of expected reserves deposited.
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Trump’s America
in Cloak Room
Posted · Edited by Nice Guy Eddie
Modi isn't even wearing a suit to the oval office so clearly he's lying and should be kicked out. Probably failed to thank President Trump for forcing the UK to accept Indian independence. Edit: independence under Trump's regime.