Look, if it helps at all, you aren't alone. I'm right there with you—same struggles, same symptoms. It took them two whole years just to get a straight answer on what was actually happening with me. I saw a mountain of specialists, and every single one of them gave me the same line: "There’s nothing to see here." Now I've been put on Diamox, and honestly, this diuretic miracle drug doesn't sit well with me. Let's just say the side effects are definitely hitting hard...
1. That man isn't physically fit. To hold a position like that, you need to be in peak health, not ending up in the hospital every few weeks. 2. Hosting political shows while simultaneously running for President is a massive 🙂
So, just to be stubborn, I decided to go catch Star Trek at AMC Theatres, and man, was it loud... It was so deafeningly obnoxious that at one point I actually wanted to get up, walk out, and just watch the movie on a DVD or something at home! 🙄
So, I’ve started waking up in the morning with this ringing in my left ear. It isn't constant, though—it mostly triggers when I actually speak. I've also noticed that my ability to pick up low frequencies in that ear is pretty much shot.
Has anyone else dealt with anything like this? Every medical article I dig up focuses on the loss of high-frequency hearing as the primary symptom of damage, which doesn't quite match what I'm feeling.
My gut tells me it might just be some kind of inflammation or something similar. I'm heading to see a doctor regardless, but I wanted to see if anyone here has experienced anything even remotely similar.
Kevin Mitchell said:What does it matter to me what you consider sacred? If I claim the swastika and Hitler are sacred, does that mean you aren't allowed to criticize them? Get it together...☕ An actual reasoned discussion isn't "stomping and insulting"...
There is no such thing as a "reasoned debate" regarding the symbolism of the cross. Period. 🙂 A loud minority isn't going to silence a massive majority. We saw enough of that back in America. And if you don't like how things work here, go live in an agnostic country... oops, turns out those don't exist.
I’d give it a five out of five, provided you strip away that one guy, normall. If there was anyone here showing blatant bias or proving they were too incompetent to moderate this thread, it was definitely him.
Sarah Wilson95 said:🙄 driftingdriver, aren't you overreacting just a little bit with all of this?
First off, you're well aware that for days now, people in the Politics section have been debating the banning of symbols, arguing that people were killed under the guise of all those different emblems. This often leads to a pathological kind of relativism or attempts at relativizing history—which is a recurring issue in our political discussions—specifically regarding how certain symbols were used during violent eras. In that context, someone started this thread which could essentially be summarized as, "Sure, but they killed people in the name of the cross, too."
So, how did you react? What was your move? Why are you forcing your viewpoint on everyone? Why are you practicing censorship? Is this platform meant to be a gathering for Christian fundamentalists? Are you truly certain you understood the core of the topic, or perhaps you could have simply closed the thread or moved it to the Lounge without all this drama and sentimental language about your own empathy for that famous 90%?
I am a Christian, and I won't let 10% of people like you trample all over what is sacred to me. So, here we are...
Taylor Campbell4 said:I’m being completely sincere when I say kudos to Anderlon—it seems to me he possesses quite a bit of solid management talent. Someone mentioned a silent majority earlier, specifically regarding dissatisfaction with the moderation over at on the edge of science. Well, look, the chronic flamers with thousands of posts have finally been filtered out, and naturally, those who lived for the drama are feeling a bit slighted. The more balanced folks—the ones who actually appreciate that the constant fighting and spamming has died down (though, granted, there’s still some spam because the moderators on that PDF act like they aren't even working; I get that impression since every thread is cluttered with chat and junk)—those people are better off without it. They don't even need to bother weighing in on this thread here. In my view, that is the silent majority, or at least half of them. It would be better if Anderlon "aligned" himself with that group, engaging in a more civilized manner in exchange for a diversity of opinions. That is truly commendable. And therefore, the idea that a mass of interlocutors here is implying anything is just wrong. This isn't about suppressing certain viewpoints; it’s exactly what Keith Phillips3 mentioned.
The conditions have finally been set for people capable of actual discussion to show up—assuming such people exist, of course—but that happens gradually. Normal people simply bypass places like this that are riddled with bad manners. (I honestly consider myself a fool sometimes for even visiting places like this on the internet—you know, forums and such.) Once there’s a bit more culture established over a longer period, both those people and the rest will notice, they'll start showing up in greater numbers, and the discussions will become higher quality and more diverse.
Because of that, even Anderlon shouldn't bother addressing these false insinuations, or at least these biased and incorrect observations, as he has already assessed the situation and stated his piece. There is no point in arguing this to death; we all have much smarter and more productive things to do.
Watch and learn how to actually become a moderator on Forum.hr... 😁
I dealt with them over a decade ago. Had two or three external ones. For me, they were almost always triggered by constipation. Hygiene is key here, and I agree with what was said—use cold water when washing up. Nowadays, they mostly stay dormant. Even though I spend a lot of time sitting at my desk, I don't run into major issues. Just be careful about your diet; avoid anything that tends to cause hard stools.
So, tell me, is anyone else here actually into these jazz subgenres? Tracking down these albums is an absolute nightmare unless you're willing to order them through Amazon. Does anyone have any solid acid jazz recommendations? 🙂
Oh, please. Don't be fooled by those little flyers stuck to your windshield promising "No-Credit-Check Loans." It’s a trap. You might actually get the cash, but you’ll end up paying for it with your life—literally. That’s the part they conveniently leave out of the pitch. If you actually want a loan, do it the right way. Walk into a legitimate bank and deal with them properly.
My one and only recommendation: stop relying on those damn air conditioners. When it hits 104 degrees, they don't do much anyway. You eventually have to step outside, and then you're risking your entire system just from the sudden temperature shift. It’s better to just let your body get used to the heat. You acclimate. Drink plenty of water and just accept the fact that you're going to sweat. That's how the body actually cools itself down.
In principle, it all comes down to maintaining a negative energy balance over a sustained period. If that deficit is aggressive, you’ll drop weight faster, but you're also putting massive stress on your body and inviting health issues. Rapid weight loss is a trap because it doesn't actually change your habits. That’s exactly why most diets fail.
As for the whole liver thing, it misses the mark. Liver disease is more often a consequence of obesity rather than its primary cause. If we view obesity itself as the underlying condition, then the root causes are frequently things like hormonal imbalances, diabetes, and so on.
Physical activity is non-negotiable, as is cutting out specific foods. You need to ditch the fats, scale back the carbs—don't cut them entirely, the body needs them—and stay away from soda. Even alcohol should be limited, since those drinks are essentially liquid calories.
The worst mistake you can make is trying to cut everything out at once. Instead, just eliminate the junk, slightly reduce your portion sizes, eat smaller meals more frequently throughout the day, and make sure you're moving daily. If you only manage a couple of times a week, you better make sure those sessions are intense.
slygull92 said:The tomatoes you pick up from some "local grandma" at the farmer's market are actually the least healthy things you can buy. Believe me. American small-scale farmers—especially those old-timers—hardly understand modern production tech. They just dump as much fertilizer as possible to make everything look "vibrant and green." They spray pesticides haphazardly, picking whatever they think will work based on what a neighbor uses or what some semi-literate clerk at a local feed store suggests. I’ve actually been out there and seen the process firsthand. No thanks!
Produce in big-box retailers comes from controlled environments managed by professionals. It undergoes standardized quality checks and meets specific nutritional norms. All these conspiracy theories about hormones and fish genes are just fairy tales for children and an uneducated public that doesn't grasp the basics of agricultural science or biochemistry.
This applies to everything, including the "fresh" cheese and cream you find at those roadside stands. When I saw the conditions where that cheese was being made—the barns, cows standing knee-deep in filth, flies swarming the kitchen... honestly, it made my stomach turn. Since then, I stick exclusively to brands like Tillamook. At least I know it was produced under hygienic conditions.
You've written an enviable amount of nonsense here. You see, I happen to have a few buddies working in mass-produced, "controlled" vegetable farming, and I've seen how that really works.
Go ahead, keep eating your "controlled" food full of god-knows-what. I'd rather head to my own garden for a tomato.
Jeffrey Cruz59 said:My grandmother grows these pink tomatoes (they aren't cherry tomatoes). It probably just depends on the variety 😁 . Honestly, they don't look particularly appetizing to me 😬
Oxheart. Just one specific type of tomato. They tend to grow quite large.
They inject a ripening hormone into these tomatoes. Without it, they’d still be green on the inside. Those water-logged, spongy things are basically just pumped full of liquid to hike up their weight at the scale. There are certain chemicals sprayed on them at least a week before harvest. I can't recall the specific name offhand—I'll have to look it up. If you bite into a tomato and it tastes chemical, bitter, or just plain wrong, toss the whole batch immediately. It usually means they were harvested before the mandatory waiting period ended, leaving residue behind.
So, how do you spot a healthy tomato? A real tomato has a punchy, intense aroma. You really notice it when you slice into it. That scent is unmistakable; you can't fake it. And once you cut it open, the flesh should be firm, not some watery, spongy mess that leaves a bad taste in your mouth.