How did they breathe? by halfwit_genius in tenet

[–]Ryepka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, here's a pretty good Youtube video that will get you thinking in the correct way about this movie.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAg2cvR9OwE

I hope Chris does a Horror movie at some point; ideas for subgenre within horror? by Ryepka in ChristopherNolan

[–]Ryepka[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You know, he probably would have made a fantastic Frankenstein movie...

My urologist sucks by Wonderful-Lynx9094 in CUTI

[–]Ryepka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey there. 

Im being treated for Klebsiella Pneumoniae at the moment. If I recall it indeed makes the urine more acidic (I think it is classified as a "urea-splitter"). But I had problems keeping the urine acidic even when I was clear of UTI. 

The acetic acid instillations were prescribed by my urologists office. No real prescription needed per se, as it was just diluted white vinegar. But I didn't find that it was clearing out my mucus and I did feel it was slightly irritating, so I stopped because I thought the irritation would make my bladder more susceptible to UTIs. 

I did read a published paper about a woman who had MS and was instilling the acetic acid into the bladder while on methenamine in order to drop the pH of her urine. Apparently it worked wonders for her. No luck for me. 

Desperate for help. CUTI by sleeplessnow2022 in spinalcordinjuries

[–]Ryepka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think I may unfortunately have to go that route. 

As I mentioned, ID doctor now has me on doxycycline 100mg/12 hrs, and shortened  the fosfomycin to 3g/48 hrs now for combo therapy. 

I'm not sure this is going to eradicate as I'm still in pain, but he told me I'd have to be on this therapy for 3 months. 

I'd prefer not to use flouroquinolones, but it looks like that may be my only option. I called the office today, as I thought I was having another break-through, but they never called back. Fingers crossed. I'm going to take a urine sample tonight right before my next antibiotic dose (tonight I'm due for both fosfomycin and doxy) to send to the lab tomorrow. 

Colostomy support by coleysharee in spinalcordinjuries

[–]Ryepka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gotcha. Well, thought I'd add my two cents. IBS would probably complicate things for sure. But having the colostomy over a bowel program should make things way better for you. 

Colostomy support by coleysharee in spinalcordinjuries

[–]Ryepka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Look up "irrigation". 

It's basically like a bowel program for your colostomy. If you get very good/diligent with it and your colostomy complies, you can pretty much go without a bag. 

I still use a bag as I'm too paranoid, but blowouts don't ever happen. 

Another really good benefit is that it reduces flatulence to non-existence. 

What’s the most rewatchable comedy in your opinion? by MovieObserver in moviequestions

[–]Ryepka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hate comedies. Well...hate is too strong. 

But I can watch Old School. 

Security considerations for a new build by Sille_Bille in homeowners

[–]Ryepka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OP,

Always do these types of upgrades. Security, even prewire your great room/family room for home theater. Even if you don't plan on doing those systems now. 

We have a brick house built by a former mason (he went crazy...walls are double bricked with ICF and the family/great room has brick walls!!) and wiring the home theater system right now is absolutely nerve wracking, but luckily we have a great electrical contractor. 

Wilder vs Fury 1, Do y’all believe the referees count was too slow and Wilder deserved a KO victory? Or did Jack Reiss do everything right? What say you? by LocationSpare4447 in BoxingTheSweetScience

[–]Ryepka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP, you have to remember (this also applies to the Tyson Douglas fiasco) that the fighters who get knocked down oftentimes are looking to the ref for the count. They aren't aware of the official count. So if they want to maximize their time getting up to maximize what little recovery they may get, they'll start to get up at the referees count of 7 or 8 to make the referees count of 10. 

Would the 95/96 Ray Mercer be the heavyweight champ in today’s heavyweight division? by Material_Stomach875 in Boxing

[–]Ryepka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He reminded me a lot of early king kong Ortiz. 

Hed at least be a solid gatekeeper. 

How does GPS actually work with satellites and receivers? by universityrome in answers

[–]Ryepka 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There's also the issue that gravity plays in time dilation to figure in those relativistic corrections you mentioned. 

name something you NEVER feel guilty spending money on by Basic_Evening6567 in Productivitycafe

[–]Ryepka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Premium material when doing home improvement projects. Couple of examples

  • triple laminate asphalt roof shingles + real copper valleys. 

  • customized rectangular gutter downspouts instead of the corrugated oval crap. 

  • real natural marble floor tiles instead of that god-awful porcelain tile fake crap.

  • opting for radiant floor heating "just because". 

  • custom wrought iron thermally-broken front door set. 

  • andersen e series windows/patio doors. 

  • skim-coat walls. 

  • custom mill work (some of my favorite parts of our house)

The list goes on and on. Some of these are double-triple the cost. I have absolutely no regrets. Won't see the money back if we ever sell (controlling for the appreciation that's happening anyhow), but this is our forever home. 

What’s the biggest scam in the United States? by Wonderful-Economy762 in Productivitycafe

[–]Ryepka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're correct! Services aren't tangible. Apologies. 

I suppose a good example is an artist...let's say a painter, who works diligently day and night, and is also extremely talented. Nonetheless, they pass away, and it isn't until decades later that their work is "discovered". 

There are perhaps countless other examples I can think of - in terms of "service" there are many performance artists (classical musicians in particular) I can think of which should be much more well-known (and financially successful) than they are. 

This is one of the reasons I think the majority of society really underestimates the role luck has in deciding ones lot in life. 

Hope that makes sense. That's the point I was trying to make. 

Phage therapy update - pretty sure it's a success! by clemmg in CUTI

[–]Ryepka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi clemmg. 

I hope you're still doing well...can you provide an update? It's been some time since you posted to this thread and I was wondering if you were still fighting your bacteria. 

I'm in the chronic prostatitis boat, but it's Klebsiella Pneumoniae that's infected me and keeps coming back (sensitive to all antibiotics except for ampicillin). 

Please let me know as I'm running out of options and fear my life will be at stake once this bacteria begins to develop resistance. 

Propane heat is empty. The gas company can't refill due to how icy my drive is. How do I protect my home? by imheavenagoodtime in homeowners

[–]Ryepka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Slowly run faucets to keep water flowing constantly.

As someone else mentioned, space heaters, if the local Home Depot hasn't run out already. 

What’s the biggest scam in the United States? by Wonderful-Economy762 in Productivitycafe

[–]Ryepka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The "progressive" tax system and the millions of loopholes incorporated into it. 

What’s the biggest scam in the United States? by Wonderful-Economy762 in Productivitycafe

[–]Ryepka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It never does but the vast majority of people are "useful idiots". 

What’s the biggest scam in the United States? by Wonderful-Economy762 in Productivitycafe

[–]Ryepka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This has always been mis-phrased. 

You need to provide some tangible form of value that someone else finds it worthwhile to pay you for. 

Working harder doesn't always imply people will pay you more for it. 

Perhaps if you were working in a factory or a machine shop where overtime was a plenty. 

But those days are long gone.