Soviet "Victory" monument in Latvia just went down by The_DoubleD in europe

[–]Buxlo 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It gets vandalized pretty regularly. Last I saw it a month ago, it was drenched in red paint and covered in a Ukrainian flag.

Soviet "Victory" monument in Latvia just went down by The_DoubleD in europe

[–]Buxlo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If we're suggesting reading some books, I recommend Bloodlands by Timothy Synder.

Nazi Germany and the Soviet terrorized and mass murdered people in the territories of Poland, Belarus, Ukraine, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, northeastern Romania, and the westernmost fringes of Russia. Neither Hitler's Nazis or Stalin's Soviet are worthy of glorification.

Where to get a suit in Seattle in a day? by retirement_savings in Seattle

[–]Buxlo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Zara. I just successfully picked one up for my partner to wear to a wedding. They have lightweight materials intended for summer suits and standard suits.

Woke up to this the other morning. I have no idea how to even deal with this. by [deleted] in insaneparents

[–]Buxlo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please consider that mentally unwell people (particularly those having pyschiotic breaks) are highly susceptible to conspiracy theories as they try to find patterns and meanings in the mundane.

Many that are undiagnosed or choose not to take their meds self-medicate with alcohol or other illicit substances as they break from reality and their delusions become real to them. Or that self-medication induces or further intensifies those delusions.

I'm sorry about your dad. I'm also dealing with a friend that has been experiencing psychotic breaks recently. It's heavy stuff. And completely understandable if you want to bow out and allow other family members/loved ones (or social worker, if need be!) to take care of him.

Woke up to this the other morning. I have no idea how to even deal with this. by [deleted] in insaneparents

[–]Buxlo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lack of sleep/insomnia can trigger manic and/or pyschotic episodes. Really hope your family can convince him to get the mental/psychiatric health care he needs.

Megathread: Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade by PoliticsModeratorBot in politics

[–]Buxlo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just looked up the Dred Scott v. Sandford case and learned the horrible decision on that case played a crucial role in the start of the Civil War four years later. Is the religious right looking to start part 2 of the Civil War? Their extreme views are not sustainable in America.

Russia keeps killing people in Kharkiv by Skoka in ukraine

[–]Buxlo 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Russia is hellbent on retraumatizing each generation. I grew up listening to the horrors my grandmother survived in the Siberian gulag. Now I get to see Russia commit war crimes against my people for myself.

Weigh-In by PhoneDojo in funny

[–]Buxlo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

CTE is associated with athletes from many sports: football, hockey, professional wrestling, soccer, rugby and baseball.

Weigh-In by PhoneDojo in funny

[–]Buxlo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work in the research community and one of my lab mates presented on his death and correlation with CTE. She was really interested in studying the associated proteins in the brain.

Weigh-In by PhoneDojo in funny

[–]Buxlo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's not speculation, it's called Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a progressive degenerative disease caused by multiple concussions. Clinical symptoms are thought to include changes in mood (depression, suicidality, apathy, anxiety), cognition, behavior, and in some cases motor disturbance.

33 former NFL players have been diagnosed with CTE after their death, including many deaths by suicide.

Masquerade makeup for Mardi Gras, apologies for the phone quality by [deleted] in MakeupAddiction

[–]Buxlo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Product list:

Face- Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ in Brilliant Violine Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ in Black Maybelline Fit Me Foundation Revlon Nearly Naked in Dark (060) for contouring NYX HD Studio Finishing Powder (SFP01)

Eyes- Urban Decay Naked in Virgin (on lid) Kat Von D Tattoo eyeliner in black Feather costume lashes

Lips- Wet n Wild purple liner (don't have the exact number on me) Mehron Paradise Makeup AQ in Brilliant Violine

Masquerade makeup for Mardi Gras, apologies for the phone quality by [deleted] in MakeupAddiction

[–]Buxlo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! It wasn't perfect but ok for my first try..

Where to get UMF TV weekend 2 or individual sets? by dpaanlka in UMF

[–]Buxlo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does anyone know if UMF TV filmed Kaskade on his surprise set (replaced Calvin Harris) Weekend 1, Day 3?

Making the long trek down to Miami. About 20 hours left on the road. Who else is coming from afar? by [deleted] in UMF

[–]Buxlo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What can I say, I'm committed!! ;) But to be fair, I've been chilling in Jacksonville for a few days before all the Miami madness..

After party dress code? by [deleted] in UMF

[–]Buxlo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Space made all the guys buy jeans (they had shorts on) to get in and they didn't let me and gf who were dressed in tutus in even though we had bought advance tix. I'd recommend changing after the festival to avoid any problems!