She’s not pushing bacon, nor is she purporting to give advice on “being healthy.” It’s just advice to avoid a carb coma, that’s it.

Try a lying (on the floor) tricep extension with dumbbells (you could try a bar too, but DBs are easier), and don’t bend your arm back as much (i.e. let them be more extended at the bottom of the exercise). These are good for frying the tri’s while protecting the elbows.

The somatoform thing is bullshit, but if you read the article, it doesn’t really deal with somatoform. Rather, it deals with limitations based on joint/back issues and limb length, which is perfectly valid.

Interesting question. I’m not sure what the federal law on this says, however, where I practice, state law is relatively clear: attorneys’ fees pursuant to court rule (either frivolous pleading sanctions (i.e. equivalent to FRCP 11) or fees for a good faith estate contest (to be paid from the estate)) are limited to…

Been there, done that.

I see your point in that sometimes (frequently) people talk themselves into trouble, but I am still not sure it would be an issue here. Either way, the critical point is invoking the FDCPA validation requirement. The only way I could see this (summary of reasons for denial) being an issue is if the debt is valid, the…

A DIY, no. An explanation of what’s “dangerously ignorant,” yes. I am also an attorney. I also have debt collection and defense experience. I saw nothing wrong with the advice given, but I am always willing to learn more and admit where I am wrong.

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She looks fantastic. That’s all I got.

Excellent, thanks!

I have one for you — I got hand soap on a brand new tie (rogue dispenser that fired at me like a missile). I tried washing it out with water and it’s barely visible, but still there. Any tips on how to get it out?

This is a whore shit question. Soul patch, given its jazz musician origin.

You’re being ironic, right? Because this, combined with your prior comment about “injury” either means you are super super dense, or pulling off some kind of Andy Kaufman-esque performance art.

With the caveats that I don’t know the California rules of evidence (or case law interpreting them) specifically, as a general matter, no, probably not. It’s an out of court statement and therefore hearsay (unless not offered for the truth of the matter asserted). Hearsay is generally inadmissible, subject to certain…

I would prefer to look at it as trying to find someone that you’re attracted to and compatible with (whether that be long term or short term), but to each their own ...

Yep. I also used to like to find something interesting/amusing going on around us to comment on as a conversation starter. But, bottom line, after a certain amount of time in the dating world, I learned confidence, humor, and taking care of my hygiene and physical appearance were all I really needed.

I’m not saying women are immune. People are people and, as such, are fallible. That some women play games isn’t a license to play games with all women. If you feel someone is playing games, then just walk away, simple as that.

Sounds like you’re describing the typical “nice guy” (i.e. creepy try-hard shmuck). Those things are kind of desperate if you’re just trying to meet someone for the first time. Romantic gestures are fine if you’re sure they will be reciprocated (long term significant other). Otherwise, the advice in this thread holds…

Yes, thank you! My wife is 29 and never read a comic book in her life. Loves these movies. I didn’t grow up reading comic books (but was into other similarly nerdy pursuits), and I love these movies. The audience is broad.

Subject to the caveats about the insidiousness of the PUA subculture people have already noted (i.e. they dress up those three basic concepts with a lot of dehumanizing bullshit), yes, exactly what you’ve said. I was thinking in reading this article that the basic advice your dad gave would give you holds true for…