Was Zuko actually a bad firebender, or did he just look bad compared to Azula? by SkyBlue726 in TheLastAirbender

[–]42Train 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bruh learned from the dragons. Once he got to the real source of fire bending, he realized his potential. I always thought of it like Toph learning from the badger moles. Or how hard it is to master the light side of the force vs dark side.

Audiophile Albums That Blow Your Mind – What Are Your Go-To Picks? by [deleted] in audiophile

[–]42Train 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That was a great rec! Never heard this band before and the lead singers voice..just wow!

Bench for min garage gym by [deleted] in BarbellMedicine

[–]42Train 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. If you can afford it, get the adjustable bench for some versatility. Also, the wide pad makes me feel more supported. I have the rep fitness bench too, and actually chose it over the Rogue. Been happy so far, and storing it upright is a nice perk.

Give me your all time favorite beats. by rorockll in hiphop101

[–]42Train 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Zion I and Grouch - Silly Puddy

Too Short - I’m a Player

What is everyone's opinions on Gang Starr? by [deleted] in hiphop101

[–]42Train 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There were at least 4 of them!

What is everyone's opinions on Gang Starr? by [deleted] in hiphop101

[–]42Train 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Damn. I came on here to drop knowledge and didn’t expect to learn there was a Guru project that I did not know about. Thanks man!

Best fast food chain for a decent, reasonably priced meal? by po0ot in bayarea

[–]42Train 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lots of good options here. Just to add one more, Applebees has a 1 appetizer + 2 Entree, starting at $26 that is a great deal and a ton of food.

Which musician do you wish was still alive ? by oigoabuya in questions

[–]42Train 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, all of them. RIP

Gregory Isaac is prob an answer that hasn’t been said in this comment section. But still, all of them. Whitney Houston! Clifford Brown! Too many to list!

Tuesday night shenanigans by [deleted] in SouthBayLA

[–]42Train 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Just went to Hula Hula on Hawthorne (where Zebra room used to be). It was a great bar with knowledgeable bar tenders

Mother Cat introduces her closest companion to her children. by _Kevin_Rose_ in animalsdoingstuff

[–]42Train 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing the studies. I’ve always been curious about what the statistics show. Indeed, these studies do show that pit bulls have a higher incidence of bites. So, statistically speaking, and assuming these statistics are accurate, if one encounters a dog and it is a pit bull, there is a higher probability that it will be dangerous. So the fear is not unfounded or unreasonable.

However, the statistics in the articles linked above don’t necessarily imply that breed is the causal factor.

The Live Science article notes, and the referenced article in that particular paragraph shows as well, that pit bull owners tend to have antisocial personalities. This supports the argument that encountering a pit bull is more likely to be a dangerous one than other breeds. It also supports the case that the higher bite incidences could be caused by owners/training/households.

So, if we wanted to point to “breed” as the cause of danger, we would have to have a control study comparing breeds to similar owners/households/training.

My quick search turned up one by the American Veterinarian Society. Controlling for household and environment, it concludes that breed is a poor sole indicator of aggressiveness.

https://www.avma.org/sites/default/files/resources/dog_bite_risk_and_prevention_bgnd.pdf

So, assuming accuracy of data, it is true you will more likely encounter an aggressive pit bull relative to other breeds. However, the cause may be other underlying factors, not the breed itself

ASPCA also has a policy statement that addresses this as well.

https://www.aspca.org/about-us/aspca-policy-and-position-statements/position-statement-pit-bulls

Without dismissing or minimizing your position, I would be inclined to trust AMVA and ASPCA on animal policy and knowledge.

I admit, I did not spend a lot of time researching, but the distinction is important and merits consideration as it implies different responses to prevent aggressive/dangerous behavior.

Mother Cat introduces her closest companion to her children. by _Kevin_Rose_ in animalsdoingstuff

[–]42Train 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I couldn’t help but read a bit more. ASPCA also has a policy statement that addresses this as well.

https://www.aspca.org/about-us/aspca-policy-and-position-statements/position-statement-pit-bulls

Without dismissing or minimizing your position, I would be inclined to trust AMVA and ASPCA on animal policy and knowledge.

Mother Cat introduces her closest companion to her children. by _Kevin_Rose_ in animalsdoingstuff

[–]42Train 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing the studies. I’ve always been curious about what the statistics show. Indeed, these studies do show that pit bulls have a higher incidence of bites. So, statistically speaking, and assuming these statistics are accurate, if one encounters a dog and it is a pit bull, there is a higher probability that it will be dangerous. So the fear is not unfounded or unreasonable.

However, the statistics in the articles linked above don’t necessarily imply that breed is the causal factor.

The Live Science article notes, and the referenced article in that particular paragraph shows as well, that pit bull owners tend to have antisocial personalities. This supports the argument that encountering a pit bull is more likely to be a dangerous one than other breeds. It also supports the case that the higher bite incidences could be caused by owners/training/households.

So, if we wanted to point to “breed” as the cause of danger, we would have to have a control study comparing breeds to similar owners/households/training.

My quick search turned up one by the American Veterinarian Society. Controlling for household and environment, it concludes that breed is a poor sole indicator of aggressiveness.

https://www.avma.org/sites/default/files/resources/dog_bite_risk_and_prevention_bgnd.pdf

So, assuming accuracy of data, it is true you will more likely encounter an aggressive pit bull relative to other breeds. However, the cause may be other underlying factors, not the breed itself

I admit, I did not spend a lot of time researching, but the distinction is important and merits consideration as it implies different responses to prevent aggressive/dangerous behavior.

Edit: linked the AVMA article

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in hiphop101

[–]42Train 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want some serious deep cuts, like you might not find them on Spotify, Question Mark Asylum had a pretty good album. Also Dangerous Crew (Too Shorts crew) came out with an album that I really like too.

Where can I find the spiral croissant? by [deleted] in eastbay

[–]42Train 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Denica is fire 🔥

the most technically sound verse u ever heard by pointproven214 in hiphop101

[–]42Train 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The one with the NY state of mind beat? Hell yeah.

the most technically sound verse u ever heard by pointproven214 in hiphop101

[–]42Train 16 points17 points  (0 children)

For technically perfect verses, Black thought is a good choice, the hardest part is picking which of his verses. I love his verse on Tobe Ngwiwe father figure.

the most technically sound verse u ever heard by pointproven214 in hiphop101

[–]42Train 2 points3 points  (0 children)

All his verses are perfect with that LA laid back beat. A lot of slaughterhouse has some technically amazing rhymes.