Who would you say is that highest tier guy?

I’m pretty sure that’s a horse that’s been beaten to death.

Slow clap as a single tear streaks down my face.

Dragons bring down the Wall? Meh, I don’t think so. The Wall protects the realm from the White Walkers. Presumably, dragons are used to combat the White Walkers (fire v. ice). Why would dragons bring down something that serves the same function as they do?

As long as he was cool about it and you were cool with it, not a big deal.

He shouldn’t have mentioned it was his birthday. Wedding trumps birthday by a lot. You have a birthday every year, a wedding hopefully not more than once (or twice). Not to mention, it’s shameful for a grown man to care about his birthday beyond having an excuse to get together with friends and drink.

That’s at least partially on your friend for not warning you.

I’ve cut weight for powerlifting meets and never got nearly that philosophical.

Why lamb but less beef?

Great article and a lot of great information. However, that sumo deadlift video is terrible. She’s not teaching a sumo deadlift, she’s teaching a conventional deadlift with a wider stance. A true sumo deadlift requires a wider stance with the toes pointed out to open up the hips. Then the lifter should “sit down” to…

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.

Alouette, gentille alouette ...

She looks fantastic. That’s all I got.

Excellent, thanks!