Cars have provided many musicians with inspiration. This isn’t a music quiz, but it is based around songs that mention different makes of car.
Source: funtrivia.com
Author: Rogue Unicorn
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QUIZ: Spies & Spying
Spies have been around since Alexander the Great. Here’s some cloak and dagger trivia you might enjoy!
Source: Funtrivia.com
EDITOR’S NOTE:
The subject of today’s quiz was inspired by the movie Three Days of the Condor, which was based a great book (Six days of the Condor) and subsequently turned into a great film (which we watched last night)
So y’all just better hope I am not reading a science tome the night before the next Quiz!
Remember, we will post a new one every M-W-F
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I am easily amused
OK y’all….I started looking through my YouBoob subscriptions and came across this gem.
I might have had a wee dram or two….
What can I say?
Actually….the title says it all.
And it’s about Unicorns, so hah!
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I find this reprehensible
Caption for featured image: The Purple Heart Medal is awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who are wounded by an instrument of war in the hands of the enemy and posthumously to the next of kin in the name of those who are killed in action or die of wounds received in action. It is specifically a combat decoration. (U.S. Marine Corps)
Angry Nurses….You do not want to encounter us in a dark hospital room…. As you all probably know, I was a non-combatant US Navy veteran. I did not participate in combat, but I saw the terrible devastation it had upon our troops in my role as a nurse.
I have the utmost respect for all combat veterans, and especially those that have been injured in the course of their duty.
Stolen valor is bad enough, but somehow falsely claiming the award of a purple heart sticks in my craw more than anything else.
Just had to get that off my chest.
www.military.com: Stolen Valor: Gun Store Robber Tried to Get Off Easy by Claiming Purple Hearts
What are your thoughts?
What should be the penalty for this?
And any insight as to WHY people do this?
I just do not get it.
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HEALTH: Let’s Talk About our Aching Joints
Joint Pain
A Comm|With Many Potential Sources
The most common of these is Osteoarthritis.
Others include (but are not limited to): Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sprains, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Dislocation, Gout, Lyme Disease, Fibromyalgia, Avascular Necrosis, and Metastatic Cancer.
For the purposes of this post, we will be focusing on Osteoarthritis
Overview
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis. It affects over 32.5 million US adults.
Some people call it degenerative joint disease, or “wear and tear” arthritis. It occurs most frequently in the hands, hips, and knees.
With the onset of OA, the cartilage within a joint begins to break down and the underlying bone begins to change. These changes usually develop slowly, and get worse over time. OA can cause pain, stiffness, and swelling, and – in more severe cases – it can reduce joint function to the point of disability: some chronic sufferers are no longer able to do daily tasks or work.
Symptoms generally include:
- Persistent joint pain.
- Stiffness.
- Decreased range of motion (or flexibility).
- Swelling.
Risk factors for OA include:
- Injury
- Overuse—defined as heavy or repetitive stress on a particular joint.
- Age
- Gender—Women are more likely to develop OA than men, especially after age 50.
- Obesity—extra weight puts more stress on joints, particularly weight-bearing joints like the hips and knees. Obesity may also have metabolic effects that increase the risk of OA.
- Genetics—OA is hereditary; further, having OA in one joint increases the risk factors for other joints.
- Race— Some Asian populations have lower risk for OA.
See Also: This Week in Health: Low Back Pain
Diagnosis & Treatment
Initial Diagnosis
Basic history and physical exam is the starting point.
X-rays are invaluable in identifying changes in the internal bone structure and/or joint space narrowing consistent with OA.
Serum lab studies can rule out any systemic inflammatory conditions (such as rheumatoid arthritis, etc).
Advanced Diagnosis
MRI imaging can identify any muscle, cartilage, ligament, or tendon injuries that might contribute to the condition.
Initial Treatment
- Increasing physical activity.
- Physical therapy with muscle strengthening exercises.
- Weight loss.
- Medications, including over-the-counter pain relievers and prescription drugs.
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) – both oral and topical
- EDIT to add: Supplements! (see comments below)
- Supportive devices such as crutches or canes
Advanced Treatment
- Bracing
- Corticosteroid injections
- For knees, viscosupplementation injections
- Nerve Blocks and radiofrequency ablation (RFA) (for spine joints, knees, and sacroiliac joints)
- Experimental stem cell injections
- Opioids (to be considered carefully, with risk stratification and close monitoring)
- CBD products, both oral and topical, have some anecdotal evidence of benefit, but should only be used with full disclosure to one’s MD, and in accordance with State laws.
- Surgery
- Arthroscopic “clean-up”
- Total or partial joint replacements
So tell us YOUR story!
Ask questions!
Disclaimer: This is an informational post designed to foster discussion. It should not substitute for the advice of your doctor.
Edited by: WhiteKnightLeo
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Record-setting wet conditions…
Record-setting wet conditions setting stage for epic duck hunt in N.D.?
June 22, 2020 Associated Press
BISMARCK, N.D. — Record-setting wet conditions that hampered hunters in North Dakota last fall might have set the stage for prime duck hunting this fall, wildlife officials say,
An annual spring survey by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department estimates 3.98 million breeding ducks in the state, the Bismarck Tribune reported
“When you start getting around the 4 million range, you are talking about very, very good duck numbers,” said Mike Szymanski, the department’s migratory game bird supervisor.
See Also: A Fish Tale
The survey gives hunters their first glimpse of how duck numbers might shape up for the fall hunt. The 4 million bird mark hasn’t been reached for six years.
Breeding duck numbers are generally related to wetland conditions. Widespread drought in 2016 led to spring breeding duck numbers dropping below 3 million in 2017 and 2018 for only the second and third times in nearly a quarter century.
Numbers rebounded above 3 million in spring 2019.
Original Here: OutdoorNews.com: Record-setting wet conditions setting stage for epic duck hunt in N.D.?
Rogue Unicorn’s Take: yummy, yummy, for my tummy 😁
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Let me tell you a story….
Let Me Tell You a Story About an Epic Night-time Battle
Once upon a time there was this great warrior named Gastrocnemius (Gastroc). He was a force to be reckoned with, and when he was made angry, he would draw up and create much havoc. Most of the time he was left alone, and only occasionally was he made so angry. It was often a matter of a moment to calm him down with a good stretch.
As with any great warrior, there were others that wished to usurp him. One of these wannabes was Extensor Hallicus Longus (EHL). He decided it was time for himself to rise up and challenge the mighty Gastroc. So with all of his might he drew himself as tight as he could. As you would expect, this did make Gastroc a bit angry, and the battle was on.
Gastroc pulled with all his might, as did EHL. At first it was a lopsided battle, with Gastroc claiming the initial victory. However EHL had a secret weapon. He had established an alliance with Anterior Tibialis (AT). The two of them joined forces, and the battle soon came to a draw.
Meanwhile, it was the people’s home over which these warriors were fighting to control (known as the land of Foot, of which there were two distinct tribes: the Dorsums, and the Plantars), that ultimately suffered the most.
You must understand that this was a risky move by AT to join forces with EHL. The last time AT was drawn into a battle, he pissed off his finance minister (Peroneus Nervus), losing all of his funding and rendering himself useless on the battlefield. His particular tribe, the Dorsums were left unemployed, and unemployable. This depression of the economy lasted for several weeks, rendering the whole of the Foot flopping about.
In any event, AT did choose to join forces with EHL in this most recent battle. The ultimate outcome was that there were no winners, and the biggest loser was their global overlord, Cerebrum, and most especially his top minister Somnum.
The moral of the story is…
Well there is no moral, just a tired and cranky Unicorn.But there was one lesson to be learned…..
We all must drink lots of water in 90+ degree heat in order to avoid nocturnal leg cramps!Stay tuned for our next This Week in Health feature: Let’s Talk About our Aching Joints. To be published tomorrow…
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QUIZ: Famous Military Leaders
Famous generals and commanders from ancient times to World War II
Source: funtrivia.com
Announcement!Look forward to seeing a new Quiz every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
The topics will vary widely and randomly, so we will enjoy finding out what YOUR brain holds most dear in its banks of knowledge and trivia!
