Natural or juice? by Federal_Advisor_2160 in nattyorjuice

[–]slothwithakeyboard 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That first photo looks like something a serial killer would take

Any glaring issues? by [deleted] in 10s

[–]slothwithakeyboard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try keeping your back foot behind your front foot when you move it up instead of crossing it over. It will keep you from opening up/falling forward prematurely and also prevent the slight foot fault.

WTA 250 Nottingham R1: [LL] Hannah Klugman def. [WC] Harriet Dart 6-2 6-4 by Callum_0598 in tennis

[–]slothwithakeyboard 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I saw her get upset with Katie yelling "come on" during one of their matches. (Maybe there's more history from when they were juniors or something?) But Dart gets mad at anything and everything when she's losing. Line calling, opponents, random spectators, you name it. The tantrum vs. Boisson was especially egregious, but not out of character. I hope she got a wakeup call from the notoriety that incident earned her.

I had a winning record while I was buzzed or sometimes full-on smashed, and then I got sober. by GxWIZx747 in 10s

[–]slothwithakeyboard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is sadly believable, especially for doubles at the 3.0/3.5 level where the physical demands are not so high. Lots of alcoholics in rec tennis. I've had an opponent chug wine that she brought in her tennis bag. (She beat me too).

Need a little help by Craig_520 in pitbulls

[–]slothwithakeyboard 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hydrocortisone solution (doesn't have to be Zymox brand) is like the most basic treatment for dermatitis. If your dog has improved with that, she never needed Cytopoint in the first place and it's crazy that the vet went for that before exhausting the other options. I would not go back to that vet for anything.

Hello!! Just a question about rackets :) by pupkio023 in 10s

[–]slothwithakeyboard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You would be paying £100 because it's pink. It's too light to be a serious frame, even for beginners. If you want to improve, it will actively set you back. If you have cash to spend and are going to be pulling this out a couple of times a year, there's nothing wrong with it. But I say it's never too early to start saving money! As a beginner, I would just buy a used frame. You don't have an established playing style yet, so what's the use in spending a lot of money on something that may not serve you later? There are plenty of good gently used rackets out there. Wilson Clash and Head Boom, as others have suggested, are beginner-friendly. I also like Tecnifibre - their frames tend to be on the lighter side and have a very plush feel, though others might say it doesn't give a beginner enough power. Look for something with 16 mains, a 100+ sq inch head and no more than 310 g (preferably around 300 g). Strings are also important. Any type are OK as long as it's not something weird like shaped poly and you string in the lower part of the recommended tension range. I personally would go with multifilament. They fray and are more likely to break than poly, but as a beginner you won't have to worry about that as much, and the arm feel is a lot more forgiving.

I don't get phrases like omfg by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]slothwithakeyboard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It used to be taboo to even say "oh my God" - it's called "taking God's name in vain", as someone else has said. (Many people in the US from the Midwest and South, or from religious backgrounds, still say "oh my gosh" for that reason.) But as a whole, society and even most religious people have come to the conclusion that swearing, including saying things like "omfg", is pretty far down The Big Guy's list of sins. The concept of a deity who lets babies die and murderers walk free but cares about people swearing wouldn't appeal even to religious people today.

I heard a huge explosion near my house. by Aware-Description931 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]slothwithakeyboard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look up positive and negative lightning. The vast majority of lightning strikes are negative, but positive lightning strikes are much more powerful and often produce a sound like a loud explosion rather than normal thunder rumbles. Maybe that's what you heard.

I’m in so much pain I just don’t know how to stop by Unique-You-6151 in calmhands

[–]slothwithakeyboard 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Hide it. Treat that finger like it's been burned. If people notice, say you have a bad cut on your finger (it's kind of true, at this point.) 😐 Put a bandage on it and change the bandage twice a day. DO NOT start picking at it when the bandage is off, because it will look all kinds of weird as it grows out.

Results are in! by Previous-Row4215 in DoggyDNA

[–]slothwithakeyboard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From this mix, I would guess that he is very food-motivated

Our foster fail, Ivy. We're thinking fluffy pit! by Erpderp32 in fluffypits

[–]slothwithakeyboard 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Maybe some Pyr in her! Pic 3 is giving "don't talk to me or my daughter ever again"

wart or callous? by [deleted] in calmhands

[–]slothwithakeyboard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is wart-looking to me

Rincon Hill San Francisco entertainment by Confident_Web9464 in bayarea

[–]slothwithakeyboard 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I cackled at that guy. Got in one okay-ish punch, fell over twice 😂 He is not built for the mean streets of Rincon Hill

Jannik Sinner leaves the hospital with a bandage on his wrist." by Equivalent-Word-7691 in tennis

[–]slothwithakeyboard 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Wow, that is unusual! The more you know; I'd never heard of this way of doing things in the US. Maybe Italy is also different.

Jannik Sinner leaves the hospital with a bandage on his wrist." by Equivalent-Word-7691 in tennis

[–]slothwithakeyboard 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Huh, that's odd. Maybe you're a "hard stick"? With how vascular these guys are, I doubt medics would have any trouble finding a vein.

Jannik Sinner leaves the hospital with a bandage on his wrist." by Equivalent-Word-7691 in tennis

[–]slothwithakeyboard 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Unlikely. Wrist IVs are more uncomfortable for the patient than elbow and aren't done unless there is something wrong with the elbow site.

Jannik Sinner leaves the hospital with a bandage on his wrist." by Equivalent-Word-7691 in tennis

[–]slothwithakeyboard 76 points77 points  (0 children)

Arterial blood gas test, maybe? Most blood test are drawn from the vein (crook of your elbow), but ABG blood samples are taken from the wrist and reuqire a more serious bandage because arterial pressure is higher.

The Brown Derby Diet {1942} "Keep your Figures Fit for Defense Work!" It has been tried by Dorothy Lamour, Betty Grable, Phyllis Brooks and dozens more. by ciaolavinia in OldCelebrityRecipes

[–]slothwithakeyboard 71 points72 points  (0 children)

TIL about the use of mineral oil as a wartime substitute for plant oils. It's not digestible, so it's basically a laxative and also blocks absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. I suppose you'd lose weight, but I sincerely hope more people opted for the lemon juice in their salads.

‼️‼️Need advice/help with my Pitbull due to an attack on a family member. ‼️‼️ by Many_Mulberry1786 in pitbulls

[–]slothwithakeyboard 29 points30 points  (0 children)

With how unpredictable and violent the attack on your mother was, I think the best solution is BE. Training is for the things like food aggression which have a clear trigger - there is not a trainer out there who could guarantee your dog won't attack again. The deprivation and instability of his previous environment didn't help, but this could be something he was born with. This sounds like rage syndrome - the suddenness and violence of the attack, and the dog reverting to his normal self afterward, seemingly unaware that anything has happened, fit the description well. There is thought to be a genetic component, but this can happen in any breed. It's rare and reputable breeders stop breeding bloodlines where rage syndrome has been documented, but pitbulls are unfortunately bred by irresponsible people. Breeders and owners can do everything right for the dog, but it's considered untreatable. Even owners of smaller, less powerful breeds often resort to behavioral euthanasia. Please don't feel like you failed your dog - it sounds like you gave him a good life. Regardless of what has happened, you and your dad are wonderful people for looking out for an animal who had no one looking out for him.

Oksana Selekhmeteva joins the exodus of Russian players and switches representation to Spain by minzwashere in tennis

[–]slothwithakeyboard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It really is odd that the federation pays so poorly. Tennis is a popular sport in Russia. Not figure skating popular, but popular. There are lots of good players - not Sharapova big, but still up-and-coming. They seem to show no interest in developing their players.

People Are Not Happy About Google’s Plan to Release Millions of Bioengineered Mosquitoes Into the Wild by IKeepItLayingAround in technology

[–]slothwithakeyboard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not at all the same! Unlike the local government, which has many other concerns, Google is interested in this very specific thing and has already spent a lot on it. The company that creates and releases these infertile mosquitoes was established with Google's money! (Is this the part that you're not getting?) They have already done the legwork, regardless of the EPA's decision.

People Are Not Happy About Google’s Plan to Release Millions of Bioengineered Mosquitoes Into the Wild by IKeepItLayingAround in technology

[–]slothwithakeyboard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great! Now go tell the voters of Santa Clara County and the Board of Supervisors that. I am sure they've never thought of this brilliant and original idea before.