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by devist8me
Thu Apr 30, 2020 9:08 pm
Forum: Health Wellness
Topic: America is Shutting Down
Replies: 310
Views: 28258

America is Shutting Down

<t>At least locally, we only got 300 tests to begin with. Those were used on patients experiencing covid type symptoms only because of limited supplies. <br/> <br/> The ID is probably to confirm the patient with the test. Otherwise, random people could say they are positive but cannot prove it (yep,...
by devist8me
Thu Apr 30, 2020 9:01 pm
Forum: Health Wellness
Topic: America is Shutting Down
Replies: 310
Views: 28258

America is Shutting Down

<t>Emergency rooms are for "emergencies" and there are super sick people there.<br/> <br/> If you aren't super sick, don't go to the ER. Her primary doc is lazy.<br/> <br/> Snooz;1532544 wrote: An online friend has been very sick for two weeks and had a teleconference with her primary care doctor. H...
by devist8me
Thu Apr 30, 2020 2:41 am
Forum: Members' News
Topic: Randomness from Missouri amid CV19
Replies: 5
Views: 742

Randomness from Missouri amid CV19

<t>spot;1532514 wrote: It's wonderful to get an update, that's been a hectic ten weeks. And how on earth can they be 13 and 15, you were posting here all the way through having them. Have they been worth the cost so far?<br/> <br/> I'm glad you all got through it, you definitely sound like that's wh...
by devist8me
Wed Apr 29, 2020 3:05 am
Forum: Health Wellness
Topic: America is Shutting Down
Replies: 310
Views: 28258

America is Shutting Down

<t>20 years? Are you sure?? Seems a lot of variables may have been overlooked to make that assumption.<br/> <br/> A diabetic who contacted Influenza A or B may have died faster than a covid expousre? right? maybe? maybe not?<br/> <br/> I stand behnd my hospitals decions on what they did admit to the...
by devist8me
Tue Apr 28, 2020 9:28 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Not with a Bang, but with a Sneeze?
Replies: 356
Views: 19123

Not with a Bang, but with a Sneeze?

<t>There are no answers because it hasn't been here long enough to study and form opinions/hypothesis. I've been watching for this info because I think I had it back in February. I've read everything from "you can't get it again" to "symptoms will be 10x worse next time". <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> spo...
by devist8me
Tue Apr 28, 2020 9:24 pm
Forum: Health Wellness
Topic: Planning for the next pandemic
Replies: 50
Views: 3663

Planning for the next pandemic

<t>This is also because of the "presumptive" positive cases reported early on. These folks weren't for sure positive, they only exihibited symptoms and had to wait 3-5 days to truly text positive. "Premumptive" positives were considered in those early statistics.<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> Bryn Mawr;153...
by devist8me
Tue Apr 28, 2020 9:17 pm
Forum: Problems, Solutions Feedback
Topic: Public announcement: Glen Labella, evangelical Jehovah's Witness, rogue spammer
Replies: 6
Views: 1988

Public announcement: Glen Labella, evangelical Jehovah's Witness, rogue spammer

Who is so bored they try to spam this place? The old Brawl Hall maybe....lol
by devist8me
Tue Apr 28, 2020 9:14 pm
Forum: United Kingdom
Topic: I am so reassured
Replies: 1
Views: 517

I am so reassured

<r>Already dislike this person because of her name.<br/> <br/> Anyway.....crime is up here. Lots of home burglaries, car thefts, etc etc.<br/> <br/> Now that I think about it....shoplifting is down because the damn stores are closed.<br/> <br/> (Wait.....that's probably what you meant lol)<br/> <br/...
by devist8me
Tue Apr 28, 2020 9:04 pm
Forum: Health Wellness
Topic: America is Shutting Down
Replies: 310
Views: 28258

America is Shutting Down

<t>Also....<br/> <br/> We all need to stop referring to "statistics" (at least in terms of deaths related to covid). Someone could have been in moderate distress due to pre existing coniditons like COPD or CHF) and pass away. They had 1 or 2 symptoms of covid (prior to being confirmed with test) so ...
by devist8me
Tue Apr 28, 2020 9:00 pm
Forum: Health Wellness
Topic: America is Shutting Down
Replies: 310
Views: 28258

America is Shutting Down

<t>Hope6;1532468 wrote: I haven't heard much about people saying the virus was made in the lab. Most of the stories I'm hearing are that they were studying it in the lab and it got out and after it got out they hid that fact from the rest of the world.<br/> <br/> <br/> I've heard these stories too a...
by devist8me
Tue Apr 28, 2020 8:28 pm
Forum: Members' News
Topic: Randomness from Missouri amid CV19
Replies: 5
Views: 742

Randomness from Missouri amid CV19

<t>Just some random thoughts from here. I see I've missed hundreds of threads regarding this and wish I'd checked in earlier. So nice to read about everyone's part of the world first hand.<br/> <br/> For those that don't know, I'm a paramedic supervisor who works overnights and have 2 kids, aged 13 ...
by devist8me
Sat Feb 29, 2020 4:10 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Documentary recomendations
Replies: 15
Views: 2268

Documentary recomendations

<r>Fascinating!! Those look nothing like US MREs! <br/> <br/> Clive's a hoot too<br/> <br/> spot;1530691 wrote: Here's eighteen minutes of your life you'll never get back.<br/> <br/> <YOUTUBE id="9Ry4QBQejFU"><URL url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ry4QBQejFU">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ry4...
by devist8me
Sat Feb 29, 2020 3:50 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Cold and Flu relief
Replies: 30
Views: 3330

Cold and Flu relief

<t>Depends on the tooth on how hard it is to remove, especially the back ones with usually longer and stronger roots. Also, harder to remove if the root is crooked (I found out last time) And.....if your tooth emamel is weak, it could break during extraction so that tooth is removed but root is stil...
by devist8me
Sat Feb 29, 2020 3:45 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Cold and Flu relief
Replies: 30
Views: 3330

Cold and Flu relief

<t>Same here. Spent a couple small fortunes on this mouth of mine, only to have a tooth yanked once a year or more. Dentist's are evil money-suckers<br/> <br/> Ahso!;1530728 wrote: Funny how that happens. It feels tolerable enough for a time and then Wham-O - all of a sudden it's impossible to deal ...
by devist8me
Thu Feb 20, 2020 8:20 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Cold and Flu relief
Replies: 30
Views: 3330

Cold and Flu relief

<t>They say there is no way to lesson the time of these ailments and you can only treat the symptoms while it "runs it's course".<br/> <br/> Do you all have any tried and true concoctions that seem to help your symptoms?<br/> <br/> I'll start: Mucinex, Sudafed (not the fake, the real stuff you have ...
by devist8me
Thu Feb 20, 2020 8:07 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: My Daily Stop at FG
Replies: 8
Views: 1474

My Daily Stop at FG

I usually come here after work to catch up and respond to posts I've started.

10 years ago or so, I came here as my only source of social interaction because I was basically homebound with 2 in diapers.
by devist8me
Mon Feb 17, 2020 9:17 pm
Forum: Travel Places
Topic: Armchair Travels
Replies: 40
Views: 406628

Armchair Travels

<r>I think I would love Milan. People are milling, not jetting to get somewhere and bouncing tourists around like ping pong balls lol. Also, the river walkway reminds me of San Antonio.<br/> <br/> LarsMac;1530626 wrote: I would really enjoy Venice, I think. The only City in Italy where I have spent ...
by devist8me
Mon Feb 17, 2020 8:17 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Documentary recomendations
Replies: 15
Views: 2268

Documentary recomendations

<r>The Swallow one won't play but I'm still looking for an alternate place. Watching this one now, thanks.<br/> <br/> LarsMac;1530576 wrote: "In Search of India's Soul: From Mughals to Modi" seems to no longer be available. <br/> <br/> I was watching last month, but did not finish it.<br/> <br/> Oop...
by devist8me
Mon Feb 17, 2020 8:13 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Documentary recomendations
Replies: 15
Views: 2268

Documentary recomendations

<r>I did look at this and yes, super cheap, and available across all devices from one account! I bounce from work vehicle ipad, to dining room imac, to bedroom smart TV to car line phone all the time. Thanks for the tip.<br/> <br/> LarsMac;1530550 wrote: If you like Documentaries, Check out Curiosit...
by devist8me
Mon Feb 17, 2020 7:37 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Documentary recomendations
Replies: 15
Views: 2268

Documentary recomendations

<r>"Computers will have to ask the questions"<br/> <br/> I'm fascinated!<br/> <br/> spot;1530530 wrote: BBC TV in 1969 - Journalist James Cameron at NASA<br/> <br/> 3,989 views<br/> <br/> •6 Jan 2008<br/> <br/> <YOUTUBE id="pc5gTse4fWU"><URL url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pc5gTse4fWU">https:...
by devist8me
Mon Feb 17, 2020 7:01 pm
Forum: Travel Places
Topic: Armchair Travels
Replies: 40
Views: 406628

Armchair Travels

<t>If the other 3 are like New York, I'd like to see but would be done in a day. I visited New York a few years ago, way too intense. Sensory overload at it's best. Was a walking anxiety attack waiting to happen lol<br/> <br/> jones jones;1441104 wrote: I was fortunate enough to visit Venice and it'...
by devist8me
Mon Feb 17, 2020 6:57 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Documentary recomendations
Replies: 15
Views: 2268

Documentary recomendations

I'm so excited! Thanks for the suggestions. And yes, Missouri has an interesting but mostly sad past. I've also watched docs on 'Hillbilly life" and "farm steading" and it's like a walk down memory lane (for Southern Missouri that is)
by devist8me
Mon Feb 17, 2020 6:18 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Opiod Crisis and MO's swing at it (The MORE project)
Replies: 10
Views: 1780

Opiod Crisis and MO's swing at it (The MORE project)

<t>^^^ kinda hard for me to take anything personal.<br/> <br/> I would also like to add, diabetics and even respiratory patients are non compliant and that is their fault. The non compliant diabetic who won't follow medication regismen (have freguent flyers there as well) or the COPD'er who continue...
by devist8me
Mon Feb 17, 2020 6:12 pm
Forum: Test Forum
Topic: Adding a signature
Replies: 4
Views: 929

Adding a signature

Hi Boop! Hope all is well.
by devist8me
Sun Feb 16, 2020 6:24 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Documentary recomendations
Replies: 15
Views: 2268

Documentary recomendations

Documentaries are my jam. I've mainly stuck with music and actors, their background and story, etc. Would lke to branch out. Currently watching Princess Diana and Fergie Docs.

Anyone have any suggestions?
by devist8me
Sun Feb 16, 2020 5:59 am
Forum: Test Forum
Topic: Adding a signature
Replies: 4
Views: 929

Adding a signature

Nevermind

devist8me;1530516 wrote: I think I forgot how
by devist8me
Sun Feb 16, 2020 5:59 am
Forum: Test Forum
Topic: Adding a signature
Replies: 4
Views: 929

Adding a signature

I think I forgot how
by devist8me
Sun Feb 16, 2020 5:51 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Opiod Crisis and MO's swing at it (The MORE project)
Replies: 10
Views: 1780

Opiod Crisis and MO's swing at it (The MORE project)

<t>And herein lies my other problem. Diabetics (at times) have to pay a lot for insulin or "emergency IM glucose" for their health problems. People pay a TON for emergency epi pens. But we offer free narcan to support a drug addiction for free? Totally messing with my moral and ethical vibe.<br/> <b...
by devist8me
Sun Feb 16, 2020 5:48 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Opiod Crisis and MO's swing at it (The MORE project)
Replies: 10
Views: 1780

Opiod Crisis and MO's swing at it (The MORE project)

<t>Thank you! Nice to see another familiar 'name"<br/> <br/> I'm really torn. Just an experienced guess but about 95% of the people I "bring around" are pissed I messed up their high and scream at me to get out. Some I've seen more than once.<br/> <br/> I suppose if it saves just one and pushes them...
by devist8me
Sat Feb 15, 2020 7:00 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Opiod Crisis and MO's swing at it (The MORE project)
Replies: 10
Views: 1780

Opiod Crisis and MO's swing at it (The MORE project)

<t>Missouri's made a program to make Narcan accessible to pretty much anyone. <br/> <br/> For thos who don't know, Narcan is a drug that reverses the effects of opiods. Emergency workers respond, give narcan, and they basically wake up in minutes. Most refuse transport.<br/> <br/> Now, we've must fi...
by devist8me
Sun Aug 24, 2014 4:50 pm
Forum: Health Wellness
Topic: ALS challenge
Replies: 14
Views: 8841

ALS challenge

<t>This raises awareness for an illness that affects so many people. Equate it to 5k raises done solely for the purpose of raising money for a local charity. Or how about wearing pink during...what is it October? ....for breast cancer. Or the men growing mustaches in November for testicular cancer. ...
by devist8me
Sun Aug 24, 2014 4:40 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Where did Spot go?
Replies: 27
Views: 4191

Where did Spot go?

<r>Clearly life priorities were going on. I've NEVER known you to be "pushed" into doing anything you didn't want to <E>:-)</E><br/> <br/> spot;1462756 wrote: <br/> <br/> Allowing myself to be pushed off my own board two years ago is, in retrospect, a fair indication that I was preoccupied with othe...
by devist8me
Sat Aug 02, 2014 9:51 pm
Forum: ForumGarden Hotel
Topic: I don't believe it!
Replies: 27
Views: 22521

I don't believe it!

Conceal and carry. Who else is going to protect you?
by devist8me
Sat Aug 02, 2014 6:29 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Where did Spot go?
Replies: 27
Views: 4191

Where did Spot go?

I'm not sure actually. I think he told me once and it went right over my head :-)
by devist8me
Sat Aug 02, 2014 6:29 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Oooo - Yummy
Replies: 14
Views: 965

Oooo - Yummy

No chance!!
by devist8me
Sat Aug 02, 2014 10:01 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Where did Spot go?
Replies: 27
Views: 4191

Where did Spot go?

Ahhhh, thanks! I'll hit him up under that name. It's nice to see familiar names. Place looks great.
by devist8me
Sat Aug 02, 2014 9:53 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Where did Spot go?
Replies: 27
Views: 4191

Where did Spot go?

I'm an old member but I tend to always check in from time to time.

Where is my old friend Spot? I see he hasn't even posted here in a few years :-(
by devist8me
Tue Apr 10, 2012 6:33 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Outstanding 8 Minute Panorama of Italy
Replies: 5
Views: 510

Outstanding 8 Minute Panorama of Italy

I just created a folder in YouTube for this video, named it "Bucket List". Hope to see some of these sights someday.
by devist8me
Thu Apr 05, 2012 9:49 am
Forum: News and Announcements
Topic: Rebooting the server
Replies: 5
Views: 5361

Rebooting the server

clear as a bell now
by devist8me
Thu Apr 05, 2012 7:29 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: She's so beautiful, she (almost) broke the internet
Replies: 87
Views: 2529

She's so beautiful, she (almost) broke the internet

I think she's pretty smart. Even bad attention is still attention and as a journalist, she's made a mark.
by devist8me
Sat Jul 31, 2010 2:10 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Anyone have XM Radio?
Replies: 9
Views: 532

Anyone have XM Radio?

<t>I have XM as well. We have the dock, which when you remove the "box" from your vehicle, you dock it to listen inside. I did not have a south facing window but sat it in my kitchen window which faces East and point it towards the South. Always picked up a signal. My favorite channel is top 20 on 2...
by devist8me
Mon Jul 26, 2010 8:54 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: White Daughters and Black boyfriends
Replies: 17
Views: 2297

White Daughters and Black boyfriends

The topic I was mostly interested in was race but appreciate the extra info about dating practices.
by devist8me
Mon Jul 26, 2010 8:52 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Define Dating in your part of the world
Replies: 3
Views: 442

Define Dating in your part of the world

<t>What kind of activity would be considered "dating" and at what age does this dating become appropriate? <br/> <br/> At 13, I would allow my daughter's "dates" to be a movie at my house, dinner my daughter possibly made in my kitchen, movies out with a parental unit along....things of this nature....
by devist8me
Sun Jul 25, 2010 10:01 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: White Daughters and Black boyfriends
Replies: 17
Views: 2297

White Daughters and Black boyfriends

<t>A friend of mine asked me what I would do if my 13 year old daughter (who is white) wanted to date a black 13 year old boy.<br/> <br/> Personally, I have no problem with it. My parents, on the other hand, would completely disapprove....good thing I care NOT what they do or do not think.<br/> <br/...
by devist8me
Sun Jul 25, 2010 9:40 pm
Forum: Health and Drug Concerns
Topic: Smokers Dilemma
Replies: 41
Views: 36832

Smokers Dilemma

<t>I quit smoking 2 years ago this past March. For me, it was just a matter of saying to myself that this was it. I did not want my kids to see me smoke and smoke themselves someday. I tried several methods over 20 years to quit but always started again.<br/> <br/> I stopped this time with the aid o...
by devist8me
Sun Jul 25, 2010 8:36 pm
Forum: Health Wellness
Topic: Gastric Bypass
Replies: 7
Views: 1205

Gastric Bypass

Lots of opinions! Thanks for sharing. I know of someone who is getting ready to have it done and I am considering it myself.
by devist8me
Sun Jul 25, 2010 10:04 am
Forum: Health Wellness
Topic: Gastric Bypass
Replies: 7
Views: 1205

Gastric Bypass

Anyone had this or have experience with someone who did?
by devist8me
Sat Jul 24, 2010 11:06 am
Forum: News and Announcements
Topic: ForumGarden's new Shout Box!
Replies: 31
Views: 44431

ForumGarden's new Shout Box!

Good stuff!
by devist8me
Thu Feb 05, 2009 9:13 pm
Forum: Societal Issues News
Topic: Phelps' Bad Judgment
Replies: 31
Views: 2714

Phelps' Bad Judgment

<t>I could care less. Weed should have been made legal long ago. His biggest lesson out of this deal is how carefully he picks his weed smoking friends next time. The dipshit sheriff will not get a conviction anyway, only his 15 minutes of fame from the anti weed brigade. If anything, this just make...
by devist8me
Sun Feb 01, 2009 8:36 pm
Forum: Wide World of Sports
Topic: Super Bowl Sunday
Replies: 59
Views: 28948

Super Bowl Sunday

I love close games. Someday would like to go to one.

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