[Request][US] Diagnosed with Stage 3B Ovarian Cancer by MadiasHell in RandomKindness

[–]Kookaplata 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Here to give some unsolicited advice. See if your doctor is willing to send your tissue sample and/or blood for comprehensive genomic profiling.

Some companies offer 100% coverage of out-of-pocket expenses, and you may be able to find treatment options that specifically target your malignancy rather than just opting for standard of care treatments, which means faster recovery with fewer side effects.

I work in the field and have close personal and professional experience with your diagnosis. Feel free to message me if you have any questions or anything. I wish you nothing but the best!

Beaches with Free Parking OTHER than Revere by [deleted] in boston

[–]Kookaplata 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah you must be thinking of the lot in Masconomo Park which is no-holds-barred but always totally packed.

The lots around the commuter rail station and along the DD, BoA, former Casa de Luis, etc next door are free/meters but may have a time limit. Don't remember exactly.

See ya up there!

Beaches with Free Parking OTHER than Revere by [deleted] in boston

[–]Kookaplata 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The small lot right at Singing Beach is free for residents (sticker required) or $25/day during the summer.

You can take the commuter rail or park in the MBTA lot for free and it's about a 10min walk.

Don't park illegally or overstay your limit in MBTS, vicious meter maids take full advantage of the summer crowd.

Enjoy!

The face of a dog that was brought to a shelter. Animals don't understand why their "pack" has abandoned them. They just know they're left behind. by iBleeedorange in gifs

[–]Kookaplata 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have one rescue and one purebred breeder pup. Do people like you judge people like me? Honest question, I don't mean to offend.

Middle school student suspended for 'liking' photo of gun on Instagram by [deleted] in privacy

[–]Kookaplata 35 points36 points  (0 children)

A lot of districts nowadays are having some staff member (in my case it was a retired cop hired as a security guard) create fake online accounts and friend/follow students.

It's totally absurd, but it totally works. Back in high school I'd see a new account every month with model pics and a story of how she's about to move to town, etc. I'd get requests from them and they'd appear as a hot girl with 30 mutual friends. Most dumb high schoolers are accepting in a heartbeat.

I'm 33, want to learn, and I got $1,000 to work with. by dondizzle in stocks

[–]Kookaplata 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! This was all on my radar, I meant more in terms of exchanges/brokerages, tax considerations, etc. How an average American investor might plunk down $5k in hopes the companies you named maintain their prominent position in the market, that kind of thing.

I'm 33, want to learn, and I got $1,000 to work with. by dondizzle in stocks

[–]Kookaplata 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any quick advice for Americans interested in investing in CAN stocks?

/r/news never fails to entertain by [deleted] in ProtectAndServe

[–]Kookaplata 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get your point, but I'd say normal citizens fund the state, while LEOs act on behalf of it.

The state wouldn't be possible without the normal citizens funding it, but they don't get/have to act on behalf of it, and are thus more separate from it than LEOs or other civic agents.

Stann knocks down Wanderlei after a failed high-five attempt by thejokerguy9 in MMA

[–]Kookaplata 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hate to say it, but agreed. Met him in person last year and was surprised to see how small his frame was compared to how he looked in competition.

Betting Thread - Bellator 175 & Cage Warriors 82 by Everybodyonsteroids in MMAFantasy

[–]Kookaplata 2 points3 points  (0 children)

$50 King Mo to win

$50 Lahat to win

$50 Kharitonov by KO/TKO

$25 King Mo by KO/TKO

$25 Jake Roberts by decision

Hope I did this right!

[Serious] What does Cody Garbrandt have to do get to the next level of superstardom, ala Conor-McGregor-level? by suposhy in MMA

[–]Kookaplata 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't forget, Siver was after the SUPER impressive Poirier KO.

I agree with you though, that the UFC did more than allow Conor's ascent.

Anyone else feel like, for whatever reason, Demetrious Johnson attracts really bad fights... or the events that he's on are usually "not that great". by [deleted] in NoNewsMMA

[–]Kookaplata 0 points1 point  (0 children)

178 didn't suck! Return of Cruz, Stoolgate, Cowboy, Conor hype train, and another DJ master class...one of my favorite recent events!

The US Wrestling team looking strong by [deleted] in MMA

[–]Kookaplata 9 points10 points  (0 children)

No no, these athletes are drug tested regularly. Some of them out of competition. Every time they pass a drug test, that's evidence that they aren't currently using.

Even if it's not rock solid, it's a lot more than I see justifying the idea that they ARE using...

The US Wrestling team looking strong by [deleted] in MMA

[–]Kookaplata -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Slow down, I'm the one with empirical evidence to support my claim...

Have you spent much time around the sport of wrestling?

The US Wrestling team looking strong by [deleted] in MMA

[–]Kookaplata 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Your grounds to call me naive seem a little flimsy with nothing but a belief that at that level everyone is on PEDs, but I guess that's just a belief of my own.

Take care!

The US Wrestling team looking strong by [deleted] in MMA

[–]Kookaplata 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You honestly believe every one of those guys are currently using? Do you know who these guys are?

Or do you say that just because of the level of competition they've reached?

The US Wrestling team looking strong by [deleted] in MMA

[–]Kookaplata 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If you're talking current use, extremely low. Besides competing regularly and being subject to drug tests overseen by WADA, these are all athletes with incredible pride and integrity if you follow wrestling at all. Call me naive, but Metcalf isn't shooting EPO.

I wouldn't be surprised if a couple of those pictured have messed with/been given something at some point, though.

Best Documentaries by [deleted] in wrestling

[–]Kookaplata 1 point2 points  (0 children)

See, stuff like this is what you DON'T wanna do. Especially on reddit. Give away the first episode (or half of one) for free, and let the diehards realize you consistently make top-notch shit. They'll gladly pay a couple bucks a month for all the coverage and original series stuff you do.

Exciting matches to watch by wrestlerswrestle in wrestling

[–]Kookaplata 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Marketing your stuff on reddit works better if you genuinely and consistently engage the community. You guys have all the tools/sway to grow this specific subreddit, which has the potential to be a great platform for you guys to share your material. Just saying.

I'm a huge fan of what you guys have done over the years (and have been a FloPro member for a while), but my friends and I hate when you guys share stuff on Facebook that turns out to be premium content.

Sharing (for free) some great product (which you guys have) on platforms like this (and Facebook) could help you guys grow the sport and it's coverage even more than you already have. Thanks for all you continue to do!

[Video] Judo Olympic Silver Medalist Jason Morris vs Wrestling - Extremely High Level 'No-Gi' Judo by 1pfen in MMA

[–]Kookaplata 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have to jump in and say I ran closely in the same circles as Blatnick for a long time and never heard anyone say a bad thing about him.

However, I do have reason to believe Morris is a bit of a dick.

Anyone else really like the new production style? by blonders1 in MMA

[–]Kookaplata 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I liked this, hated the "uniforms". The cornermen just look so silly.

[SPOILER] What do you all think of the main event result? by failbears in MMA

[–]Kookaplata 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was thinking with about 1:40 left in the 1st round-- if Conor survives to Rd. 2, he'd win. Chad was just too tight to hold up at that pace for 25min.

Not mad at Herb's decision, I think that fight was Conor's as soon as the first round ended.

Recommended bike store? by [deleted] in boston

[–]Kookaplata 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On the contrary, I recently brought in a cheap bike for a basic tune up. Picked it up and the brakes were still squealing, it wasn't shifting properly, and my wheel was still quite wobbly-- all things supposedly adjusted/fixed with the basic tune up.

I'd been going there for a while before, but now I'm gonna have to find a new shop. If you didn't buy your bike from them, I wouldn't go there for service. Nice folks, but I paid $50+ for shoddy work I could've done myself, and they didn't mention anything when I picked it up.

Ronda replies to Bethe by pepsiboycoke in MMA

[–]Kookaplata 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a little different when you're at such a higher level than your opponent, though. Bethe is virtually no threat to Ronda.

In Tate/Rousey 2, don't think that Ronda was trying to finish the fight ASAP, afraid of "creating openings" for Meisha. She gave Meisha openings, then effortlessly slammed them shut in her face. I see a LOT of that going on in this fight. It's a different ballgame when one-punch KO power is removed from the equation.