Posts by Adam Thomas14

I fly a few times a year myself, and honestly, I just pack my OTC meds and call it a day. Never run into any issues.

I think so. Once a med stops working, you gotta switch it up. That’s just how it goes for us allergy sufferers.

I think it could work, honestly. Aerius barely does anything for me anymore—it’s basically useless at this point. I still remember when I first started taking it; man, what a lifesaver that was. Now? It feels like I'm just popping Tic Tacs.

Taylor Reed4 said:5. Thoughts on the anesthesiologists at Dubrava Basketball Club? I interned there ages ago and can't recall anyone ever saying anything bad about them...

Thanks in advance for any help! 🙂

Read somewhere that Dubrava Basketball Club has the best anesthesiologists in the US🙂
Had a surgery myself once—pretty minor, nothing crazy—and I was happy with it. So yeah, probably holds some truth.

I totally feel you. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve bought a bar of chocolate that turned out to be absolutely gross. It usually happens with the filled stuff, especially when it gets hot out. I also figured out the hard way that those liqueur-filled ones have a shelf life—if they sit on my counter too long, they just dry out. And don't even get me started on the times I accidentally left them in the fridge because I didn't know better. Since it's finally cooling down, we should be in the clear now. 😉

It’s all about how they were stored. Chocolate is super sensitive to temp swings—going from hot to cold ruins it, usually making it look weird. That’s why you get that "bloom" where the chocolate turns white. It’s got nothing to do with the expiration date. Honestly, you probably should've just taken them back to the Walmart where you bought them, back before those claim forms were even a thing.

Walk me through it. Was this stuff picked up in-store or was it an online order?
Look, if you grab something at a shop and then suddenly realize it’s a waste of cash or just isn't your vibe, the retailer isn't legally obligated to swap it out or give you your money back. That said, most places—like a local Target or a big-box store—will usually do an exchange if you change your mind within a few days. It's basically just good customer service or some internal store policy. They do it to keep people coming back and building that trust.

But, if we're talking remote sales (online shopping, TV shopping, phone orders, whatever), the seller is actually required to refund you if you change your mind after the item arrives.

I gotta say, I’m clearly not their favorite person either 😁 Guess there's actually a reason for it. Since my hair issues pop up every few years, I've been taking Plibex (B vitamins). Maybe that's why they won't touch me with a needle 👃

As for blood type, I'm A-, but honestly, regardless of what's in my veins, they knew exactly how to find a vein and stick me anyway.

I’m pretty happy with the Optic Center over on Broadway near the Important Gallery. The exam is free, but there's a catch—you gotta buy your frames and lenses from them.

From what I can gather, everyone owning property is going to be stuck with this tax. According to him, we’re already paying it under a different name—property tax. This is just a rebranding. It'll be their first move, then they'll roll out more, eventually letting them set the rates based on whatever they feel like instead of just square footage or location and all that... 😉

Honestly, just hit up the hospital websites. Most of them—if not all—have their own pages where you can dig up that info. I went to General Hospital for an EKG about four months ago. Didn't even need an appointment, and I was out of there IMMEDIATELY. Not sure if that's the standard or if I just caught a lucky break and nobody was in line ahead of me, who knows? 😁

In the Output Settings, you gotta set the text to Eastern Europe.

Saw this at Walmart the other day—it was actually cheaper than $2.75.

Support American brands🙄

The main thing is you got it sorted out 🙂

I find AG pretty straightforward, but honestly, I have no clue if other tools would be easier for you, so I can't really give you any recommendations here. 🤷 Plus, even with alternative software, you usually have to mess around with the settings, which can be a headache for some people. When I run into something confusing, I just dive in and start "playing" with all the different options and tweaks until the logic finally clicks. You should try messing around with AG a bit yourself.
Just uninstall those programs you got; that'll stop them from bugging you.

If there's anything specific about AG that's tripping you up, just ask and I'll try to help you out.

No problem 😉

You can rip directly from the DVD—no need to waste space copying it to your hard drive first.
It’s really not rocket science. Just point the Input file to where the DVD is sitting, pick your destination in the Output, and set whatever file size you want in MB. It gives you plenty of presets to choose from. Once you're set, just hit > and then Start. Boom. Done. How long it takes just depends on how big the disc is and how much of a beast your PC is. Could take up to 2 hours.

For me, the absolute best—and it doesn't even cost a dime—is Gordian Knot.

If you need to rip movies, just use iMovie on Windows. It'll be sitting right there in your Program Files.

There’s so much misinformation flying around regarding the official release date for Windows 7. Everyone’s out here guessing different dates. I read somewhere it might drop late August, but honestly? Feels like nobody actually knows when 🙄

I could never get into the Japanese version of Krug, but man, the original Grudge? That’s easily one of the most terrifying horror flicks I've ever sat through. To me, the American remake just feels like a cheap knockoff. I was honestly waiting for that moment where the actress tries to run from the ghost, finds some "safety" in her own room, and crawls under the covers... thinking she's finally safe, only for the spirit to crawl right out from under the blanket straight into her face. Still gets my skin crawling just thinking about it, especially right before I try to head to sleep. 🙂