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Is there anything more frustrating to watch than a player who is clearly one of the best in the world, but just can't seem to cross that final finish line? I’ve been following certain athletes for years now, and there’s a specific kind of tension that builds up when you see them consistently landing in the silver medal position. At a certain point, you stop rooting for the victory and start feeling this weird, heavy sense of dread that they might just be destined to be the "eternal runner-up."
I was thinking about this yesterday while watching some old highlights. There's a massive difference between a newcomer who wins early and a veteran who has spent years knocking on the door. The pressure must be suffocating. Do you think it's actually harder to win that first big title when everyone—the fans, the commentators, the media—is practically begging you to finally get it done? Or is the pressure easier to handle when you're the "underdog" favorite?
Ethan Wilson94, I know exactly what you're going through...
I've been fighting allergies my whole life, but most of the time, I'm winning:-)
Ever since I was born (well, 19 years ago now), I've been allergic to almost everything: fish, fruit, certain veggies, nuts, dairy, eggs, deodorants, medications, and the usual suspects—ragweed, dust, pet dander, pollen... When I was two, I had a massive case of angioedema, one of the worst kinds. I nearly died if it wasn't for a heavy dose of epinephrine. My world changed after that. I learned everything there is to know about managing this mess—what's safe and what isn't. More allergies popped up over the years, but you eventually learn how to handle them.🤷
Regarding those peaches, it’s pretty easy to have a mild reaction, like slight swelling or shortness of breath (same as me). Some studies suggest that reactions to things like apples or peaches often happen because people are also allergic to pollen; the flowering cycles are linked. As for preservatives, you might react or you might not. Personally, I'm allergic to dairy, but I can usually get away with it unless I drink a ridiculous amount at once. Otherwise, I'm fine. You should probably get full testing done. For anything you suspect is a trigger, try tiny amounts first, then gradually increase them. That’s how I managed to reintroduce eggs and milk.
Fingers crossed everything turns out okay and you don't deal with any more of that nasty angioedema.😉
You can definitely count on Holly😉
They’re clearly more driven than we are... I think the core issue is already obvious: nobody here has any interest in stepping up... I can't quite wrap my head around the Mexicans, but it's clearly true... It's a shame. I'm honestly struggling to figure out how this happened or how things could ever change, but it all feels so out of reach. Honestly, I'd kill for some decent series and movies right now.🙂
Eric Jackson68 said:PBS only holds the rights to their own productions and series, assuming they actually reach an agreement with the creators. I’d assume they also hold the rights to anything produced by WDR.
You're right, but here's the catch: whoever owns the rights has to sign off before any of this hits DVD. It isn't just about PBS. You have to track down exactly who holds the rights to specific movies or series and then try to convince them to allow distribution. But how does one even tackle that?🤷 A petition? You can't just send a random request asking for film rights. I once asked a gentleman over at PBS about it, but they guard those old archives like a dragon guards gold. We basically need a network that actually owns the rights and wants to use them, but they won't touch it. As he put it: commercial networks make programming to turn a profit, while public networks get funding to make programming...
PBS holds the rights to pretty much all the major American films. They really need to figure out how to make these titles accessible and solve the distribution issue—specifically finding a distributor so these movies can actually end up on sale at Barnes & Noble. I honestly think a petition might work, but we don't exactly have the numbers to make an impact. It’s a shame that interest in domestic productions seems to be drying up. Just a heads-up: I know someone who can give me the inside scoop on this. I'll let you know as soon as I reach out and find out if there's anything to it.
Gregory Howard, I'm with you. We really need those old American classics back on the shelves at places like Walmart or Target. I’ve still got my copies of Where the Wild Things Are, Who Wants to be a Millionaire?, Two Moms and Two Dads, In the Registry, Beggars and Sons, and Smoggy... all on VHS, but that format is long dead. It'd be nice if someone with half a brain decided to put these on DVD, especially since there's so much mindless junk available for purchase these days.