Posts by Larry Cruz51

Jose Miller3 said:You misunderstood me.

That won't save you; nothing will actually happen just because blood sits there for three or four months.

We are talking about the timeframe between initial infection and when the body produces enough antibodies for an HIV test to actually catch it. Essentially, if someone gets infected in April, their blood might not show any detectable HIV during May.
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So I figured that the blood should be tested AFTER that three to four month window, rather than immediately.

Edward Green said:I personally wouldn't have any issue receiving blood from someone who has only ever had homosexual partners, tests regularly for HIV, follows medical advice by only having sex after getting a clean test result, and always uses protection.
PARTICULARLY if they were doing research experiments back in their youth, but for the last 20 years, they've been married to a wife they aren't cheating on. (But according to this system, he isn't allowed to donate blood. Ever.)

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Furthermore🙂

I just find myself praying—I don't even know who I'm praying to, but still—that if I ever need a transfusion, there’s at least a 3-4 month window between the donation and the procedure... because as mentioned above, someone noted that "some hospitals have tests that won't show the presence of HIV within less than 3 months." That is what should be frightening, rather than who is providing the blood.

An openly gay person is better than some guy who hits the clubs constantly, cheats on his wife, or is calling women "sweetie" at every party...🙄

So, I saw this critic from the Democratic Party absolutely tearing it apart yesterday. He’s claiming it beats 'Go West,' but somehow falls short of 'No Man's Land' and 'Forgiveness for Kung Fu.'

I don't know about all that... to me, the movie was just beautiful. It was so heavy on emotion; I felt completely consumed while watching it. I was literally swallowing hard, my heart was just aching... it's rare for a film to move me quite like this.
My husband watched it too, and he said it was incredibly intense, just emotionally overwhelming. Sure, maybe there are some holes in the plot, but I care much more about the raw feelings it stirs up in the audience.

The only thing I actually agree with that Democratic Party critic on is that the mother and daughter deliver stellar performances. Also, it really was a mistake for them to mention in the trailer that it's about a rapist's child... it takes away that sudden shock when the truth comes out, since the audience has already been primed for it.

They're absolutely fantastic😍

I've got the album on repeat while I'm cruising around town... the show is happening on April 25th at Aquarius😉

You have a website, so don't go messing with the man.

Kyle Green3 said:I caught it in London this past Friday. Honestly? It didn't do much for me. Neither was the acting particularly impressive, nor was Chan. 👎

The acting was actually brilliant. I nearly marched right up to the screen and punched Truman Capote in the face just because he was getting on my nerves so much...😬

Susan Clark10 said:Laura Roberts61, am I going to see you there? 🙂

Given how massive the crowds are expected to be, I highly doubt I'll run into anyone unless they're practically standing right on top of me...😁

The opening act kicks off at 8, and then DM hits the stage by 9 sharp.
Their flight was delayed, so they had to scrap all those interviews and other nonsense...

Spider-Man said:So, I ended up killing someone with a knife the other day—actually, two people, one with a knife and the other with my bare hands, yikes—and now they're telling me I'm going to be arrested. But honestly, it wasn't like I killed them *that* much, just a little bit, and I've never even killed anyone before... can I file a complaint? 🙄

Oh, please, let's not get carried away with the drama here...
The guy was just driving about 30 miles per hour over the limit25 miles on a major highway where there aren't really any pedestrians, let alone kids... and you're actually comparing that to murder?
👏 👏

The film is way overhyped, frankly quite dull, and feels unfinished...

Watched this last night. It wasn't half bad, but honestly, it’s nowhere near the quality of those great American films I grew up on😁
That lead actor—I can't recall his name—is just freaking incredible👍

And don't even try to tell me otherwise... American cinema has actually put out some solid work lately. We aren't just synonymous with those old low-budget flops anymore😁

Has that arrived in Washington, D.C. yet?

When is the movie finally coming out...😁

Just one morning Turkish coffee... more than half a large mug, actually. I use a small one just for the milk.
Without it, I can barely even walk because my blood pressure drops so low.

And that’s really it. In the afternoon, no matter how much I feel like napping, I refuse to touch any more caffeine.

casualotter21 said:And now, if you'll excuse me, I shall go dive into a sea of bitter tears at some poor, wretched Catholic Church here in America... a place left completely vulnerable and unprotected from all those wicked, intolerant forum users.

👍🤣

Will the Church actually foot the bill for restoring the destroyed monument?

ahaaaaaaaaaaaaaa🙄

Bad Santa is such a movie🙏 🙏 🙏

I could honestly watch it a hundred times over...
That little kid is just too adorable, totally clueless, and absolutely perfect😍

Plus, Billy Bob is incredibly gritty and just plain awesome😍

I just love those films where you can't stop laughing...😁 👍

Richard Thompson33 said:I thought it was hilarious how the kid had no clue he was basically talking about himself...😁
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Oh my goodness, yes...

Like when the guy asks him, "Did you fall on your head?" and the kid just goes, "On whose head?"
"Your own head, obviously! Whose else would it be?"🤣

northerncrane4 said:It isn’t just about the property damage. This entire set was designed by our top-tier production designer, Mario Ivezić, along with his dedicated crew. Now, all their hard work is completely gone, and they’ve been robbed blind...

And I’ll bet my life the police won't even catch those lowlife idiots responsible for this mess.

What a damn shame...

I still remember back when they were filming "welcome to Ottawa" over in Trogir—well, let's call it San Diego—back during the war years. They filmed that scene at the hotel involving the Miss pageant. It was actually pretty cool. You had all these big celebrities walking through town, spending money, giving America some decent publicity... and things like that...

But this...👎 it’s like we’re nothing more than some backwater hillbillies.

Basta said:Newsflash: filmmakers aren't going to be shooting in America after those unfortunate events.

which just proves we are a bunch of idiots.

In San Diego, there isn't any work available anyway. We could have had at least a hundred people making a decent buck from background acting and extra gigs...

Sigh, what fools...

David Sullivan4 said:I honestly think guys who are obsessed with Pulp just have a thing for other men.

🙂

😁

But then you look at Nine Inch Nails and that track "Closer"...👍

"I wanna fuck you like an animal
I wanna feel you form the inside" those lyrics are absolutely perfect for some brutal, drunken hookups...🙂 in a car...😬

Every single one?😁😁😁

wiredfalcon2 said:I believe it’s roughly $27, but feel free to just round it up to $83. Or maybe call it $200... something in that ballpark.

That amount is really nothing in the grand scheme of things, though I personally don't have any vacation days left for the year... :2up:😢