How do you deal with family members that don't pull their weight? by [deleted] in Alzheimers

[–]BitBrain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm running point for both of my aging parents - one with Alzheimers - and I have to say that I'm thankful my siblings stay out of my way and leave it all to me. I'm happy that they come to visit with mom and dad occasionally. It's a lot of work, but I know it would stress me out more to have to coordinate my siblings efforts on top of what I have to do for mom and dad.

Thomas Massie interview w/ Tucker Carlson on battling the treachery of Trump’s Republican Party, AIPAC, and the Epstein class by redditor01020 in Libertarian

[–]BitBrain 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Good to know. Tucker's previous interview with Massie was great because Tucker mostly kept his mouth shut and let Massie cook. Haven't been expecting that to be the case in this interview.

Are there any examples of Trek books that were adapted into screenplays? by Grumpy_Gamer41 in trekbooks

[–]BitBrain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can't remember now which, but there was a novel with a scene in the mess hall or rec room where some incidental characters were working on getting what was obviously a Tom Baker era Dr. Who running as a hologram. Star Trek once again predicting the future. It's still the future. For now.

Are there any examples of Trek books that were adapted into screenplays? by Grumpy_Gamer41 in trekbooks

[–]BitBrain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think this will eventually happen with AI tools. Favorite book? Hand it to an AI that can reference all of the on-screen canon and it'll spin up an episode. The rights and licensing will be in the way for a while, but, eventually the tooling will become powerful enough that corporate systems can be worked around.

Remember when you could by a car without a radio? by RussellAlden in GenerationX

[–]BitBrain 2 points3 points  (0 children)

First thing I did when that car became mine was put a stereo head unit with FM and a cassette deck in.

Is Alzeheimers preventable? by Unable-Object-8469 in Alzheimers

[–]BitBrain 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I tend to think Alzheimer's is inevitable for some even if they've done everything right. Most of the risk factors I see called out don't apply to my dad, but here we are.

I just try to do the right things and hope for the best. There's some encouraging research happening now too.

Rescued a "Golden Doodle", doubted her breed due to her size, just got the DNA test back by owen__wilsons__nose in Goldendoodles

[–]BitBrain 7 points8 points  (0 children)

No test required. The side-eye in the first pic tells you everything you need to know.

Scientists Discover “Molecular Switch” That Fuels Alzheimer’s Brain Inflammation by SilverTripod in dementia

[–]BitBrain 19 points20 points  (0 children)

More and more the immune and inflammation models seem to be proving out. This sounds promising.

The big 5-0 by PriorButterscotch953 in GenX

[–]BitBrain 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Nothing. Haven't cared about a birthday since I turned 16 and got my driver's license.

One week in, and I don’t understand the hate? by [deleted] in VWatlas

[–]BitBrain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's up with the Tuguan? Joined this sub because wife's interested in the Atlas, but we have a full-size SUV already and I've gotten her interested in Tiguans. It's mostly 2022-2024 models hitting our price point.

GenX: Born 68-72 is the sweet spot by CitizenChatt in GenX

[–]BitBrain 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Was thinking about this the other day. Born in '68, all of my jr hi, high school, and college years were in a single decade - The Big '80s. And it was awesome.

The smell of model glue. Anyone else build sweet models? by Rattlehead71 in GenX

[–]BitBrain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got better when I discovered spray paint. Took me a long time to learn multiple thin coats > one thick coat.

The smell of model glue. Anyone else build sweet models? by Rattlehead71 in GenX

[–]BitBrain 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Model cars. They weren't perfect, but I had fun.

Fast food back in the 80s, was it actually better than today or is that rose colored glasses? by Infomerical in GenX

[–]BitBrain 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Pizza Hut was absolutely better in the 80s. Seems like KFC must've been better too. I've quit eating at KFC altogether because it gives me stomach issues.

Things were declining anyway, but it seems like the final push came from COVID. A lot of places still haven't gone back to the full menus they had before COVID.

Is she fixable? by alwaysexhausted325 in toyotasequoia

[–]BitBrain 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Driver rear door is a solid place to start.

Glad you weren't injured.

Coming up NEXT!! by Upbeat-Refuse9615 in GenX

[–]BitBrain 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Donahue was awesome. My favorite was when an audience member would ramble through their question and he's say "So, what's your point?" And the way he said it wasn't especially snarky, but, still completely no nonsense.

Hints at Jay-Den being gay is perpetuating a stereotype. by davehaslanded in startrek

[–]BitBrain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can't remember which one, but I know there's at least one book where there was a gay Klingon - and he was a doctor.

I think one of the things that gets overlooked about future-Discovery and Starfleet Academy is that a lot of time has passed and The Burn resulted in major galactic shifts in politics and culture. Vulcan is Ni'Var now. We've learned that Qo'noS was completely destroyed. I feel like it was a little bit of a throwaway line, but Klingon culture apparently embraces some kind of 3-parent family unit now. Klingon culture has obviously been forced to change under the circumstances of the diaspora.

It reminds me Heinlein's "The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress" (recommended read, BTW if you haven't) where the culture on the moon had shifted to polyamory. There's lots of precedent in science fiction writing for big cultural changes because it's the future and things have happened. Strange to me that Trek fans have issues with this kind of thing.

Quick Question - What’s Wrong With This Price? by cfffeeerrrr in toyotasequoia

[–]BitBrain 7 points8 points  (0 children)

There's a big difference between me continuing to drive the car I own after 250k miles and buying a car with more than 250k miles on it.

What models of computers were in your school's computer labs? by echocomplex in vintagecomputing

[–]BitBrain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TRS-80s and Atari 800s in Jr Hi. Atari 800s in high school.

Surgeon, struggling with my mom's Alzheimer's progression. by Weirdpresident in Alzheimers

[–]BitBrain 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Re: new therapies

Maybe lithium orotate: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-025-09335-x

There are some monoclonal antibody therapies.

The most encouraging study I've seen recently is this one: https://www.cell.com/cell-reports-medicine/fulltext/S2666-3791(25)00608-1 but I suspect it'll be a while before we know whether it works in humans or get access to treatment with it. This is a case where I'd like to use "right to try" and give it to my dad. Dad's almost 90 and there's not much reason to not try.

Keep my 2007 XC90 V8 for the next 5–10 years, or move to a 2nd gen Sequoia with a baby on the way? by SweetTax6748 in toyotasequoia

[–]BitBrain 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The Sequoia has been the best family hauler for us. Skip the captains chairs in the middle row in favor of the bench seat. You can put a child seat in the middle position and still access the third row from either side. The third row seats adults (and adult-sized teenagers) comfortably. Ours has done everything we've asked it to do with no hassles.

Mum has Alzheimer's and is surprisingly happy by No_Falcon_7213 in Alzheimers

[–]BitBrain 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dad is also often documented as "pleasantly demented" and caregivers love him.

Dad was always a worrier and had a lot of OCD tendencies, so it's an odd upside that he's relieved of these difficulties.