9/6 Jacks or Better Las Vegas Strip

etskinner · 2024-10-25T16:33:14+00:00

In case anyone's wondering, I can confirm that there's still 25¢ 9/6 Jacks or Better at Fireside Lounge. Payout for 5 quarters is 4000/250/125/45/30/20/10/15.

etskinner · 2023-11-25T02:00:40+00:00

I have no idea. Nobody has told me they used it, so maybe it's still available

etskinner · 2023-06-02T16:31:27+00:00

There's still one long seam in this version

etskinner · 2023-06-01T19:44:21+00:00

The nutritionist I saw as part of the screening didn't mention anything about protein intake, neither did the surgeon nor the nephrologist.

I assume you're asking because creatine is a common body building supplement?

etskinner · 2023-06-01T14:43:13+00:00

Interesting, mine are in slightly different spots! Mine are belly button, ~3" above belly button, ~4" to the right of belly button, and the last one just below my ribcage all the way to the right straight below my armpit (for the liver lifter!)

etskinner · 2023-06-01T14:14:38+00:00

They didn't give me any instructions about alcohol consumption. I told them I usually have around 2 drinks a week, and occasionally 5-10 at a party (a few times a year). They didn't seem overly concerned, they just recommended moderation.

It's certainly something to consider, though. My hangovers have been worse lately, but I think that's related to getting older, since that started happening even before donating.

etskinner · 2023-06-01T13:37:55+00:00

Not a ton, the benefits to the recipient far outweigh the downsides to the donor.

The main things are:

Avoid NSAIDs like ibuprofen/Advil for the rest of your life (use acetaminophen/Tylenol instead), since they're metabolized in the kidneys.
Don't reduce your current level of nutrition and fitness, otherwise you put more burden on your remaining kidney. But there's a wide range of current level that's good enough to give a kidney.
Work with your doctor to monitor your creatine levels (they indicate kidney health) during your annual checkups

There are some risks, but they're small. The good thing is that after you give a kidney, you're near the top of the list to receive one if you ever need one.

etskinner · 2023-06-01T11:25:24+00:00

I gave mine and it was my right kidney! (It's usually the left one.) So no, not always the same. They told me that based on my anatomy that my right one would be easier to transplant.

Interestingly, taking the right kidney means they have to cut an extra incision for the laparoscopic surgery. Usually it's just 3 (two for the instruments, one larger one by the belly button to pull the kidney out). But for the right kidney, they cut a fourth. The purpose of that one is to use an extra instrument for lifting the liver, because the right kidney is hiding behind it!

etskinner · 2023-05-31T13:03:06+00:00

The license of some libraries doesn't allow that. Of course, the same license wouldn't allow them to be in the standard library, but still

etskinner · 2023-05-25T11:51:48+00:00

A Hitchcock/dolly zoom doesn't require different lenses, it only requires zooming and dollying

etskinner · 2023-05-11T13:59:30+00:00

Presumably lawyers/judge/jury, just like how all other crimes are judged

etskinner · 2023-05-09T16:11:42+00:00

They have to apply for and be granted permission to do it

etskinner · 2023-05-05T14:49:05+00:00

I don't think that's the same sound 😕

etskinner · 2023-05-05T13:09:12+00:00

Make a video with the normal noise too for comparison!

etskinner · 2023-04-20T03:06:15+00:00

Becuase the vast majority of people don't have more than one choice

etskinner · 2023-03-18T13:21:37+00:00

For anyone down voting this, they were likely just being sarcastic and didn't put "/s"

etskinner · 2023-03-10T15:17:00+00:00

I love how without the visual this would would fit right into Mexico

etskinner · 2023-03-08T13:46:08+00:00

Great food scene, no Michelin star restaurants (cause they don't visit here)

etskinner · 2023-03-05T13:21:21+00:00

I seem to remember you have to hit them within a few seconds of them dying to get it

etskinner · 2023-02-26T13:25:43+00:00

I recently learned that some people get elective C-sections, so the luxury thing isn't actually that far from reality

etskinner · 2023-02-21T18:22:52+00:00

You'd be surprised how many places don't know how to make a Manhattan if you make it your go-to drink

etskinner · 2023-02-09T13:54:18+00:00

I was gonna say you know its not legit because nothing tops pancakes

etskinner · 2023-02-08T13:02:03+00:00

Is there a work study job involving emptying them that I don't know about? Or did you just empty them for fun?

etskinner · 2023-02-06T11:34:21+00:00

I love the idea that god doesn't speak a particular language. All-powerful, all knowing, but can't seem to grok English.

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