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Post by Scott on Feb 11, 2009 19:51:54 GMT -8
Jay, people wanted me back here for a reason. Sometimes my rants are unnecessary, but it all started with just a (seemingly) harmless joke which I did not intend to go any further with. You can thank Matt for igniting my fire, which produced those posts. He has been trying to needle at me in numerous threads, and I'm tired of him thinking he's better than I am. Hence, I fired back and got long winded and high and mighty about why he's wrong. Sorry if you don't like that, but maybe Matt should stay out of my shit (like I had been previously trying to stay out of his).
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Post by Scott on Feb 11, 2009 19:58:32 GMT -8
Avila, I read your post. It was thoughtfully written and non-combative, so I can respect that. In a way, I feel bad for you (and other highly devout Christians). I just feel like a life of all this time spent in prayer/church will not have any pay off for you when you reach the end. I'm glad that it helps you, but I would at least encourage you to read about it more and examine the reasons you believe this faith. Is it something you were just taught to believe as a child and have never wavered from? Do all of those beliefs really seem plausible?
The four gospels were written by men that never even knew Jesus. He died a good number of years before they were written. It is commonly believed that Jesus was a crude wood worker (not even a carpenter). He was almost definitely illiterate, and he simply had a small group of followers. He was so greatly disliked and hated that the locals decided to free a criminal instead of Jesus when they were both waiting to go on the crucifixes. Jesus had no say in the matter. He didn't choose to die; the fucking asshole government decided to kill him. Furthermore, there is some evidence pointing to Jesus having a child with Mary Magdalene. Also, Moses likely never even existed. He has never been proven. There are just so many unknowns and factual inaccuracies in the whole Christian story. When you examine all of the different aspects, you have to ask yourself if it is really plausible and worth devoting your life to following.
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Post by Dash on Feb 11, 2009 20:30:39 GMT -8
My counter argument to that is people don't necessarily devote themselves to the actual stories, but the ideals behind those stories. They find inspiration, morals, and other positive aspects from the religion and apply that in their lives to become better people. Even if it isn't true, surely you can appreciate that?
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Post by jayborne on Feb 11, 2009 20:38:04 GMT -8
Hyperextension of the thumb can be treated in different ways, depending on the true nature and severity of the injury. If the hyperextension injury was mild, and caused no fracture, dislocation, strain, sprain, tendon/muscle rupture, or swelling, then the injury may be treated with initial icing and a release to regular activities. Unfortunately, this is rarely the case.
I like to rule out the bad stuff first. I will usually x-ray the thumb to ensure that there is no fracture. If a fracture is present, then the thumb will need to be splinted or casted for up to 6 weeks, pain control with tylenol or a mild opiate will be necessary, and the patient will likely need some eventual occupational therapy to regain any lost range of motion. If no fracture is present, I go to step 2 (below)...
I will then test all the joints of the thumb to check for dislocations. If there is laxity (looseness) in a joint, I will either splint that joint for 2-4 weeks and then initiate occupational therapy, or I will sometimes refer for an MRI to check for severity of the associated ligament disruption. Surgery is sometimes necessary. If no dislocation is present, I move to step 3...
I check the passive range of motion at each joint of the thumb to further ensure that there are no problems with the joints. I check the active range of motion to ensure that there are no problems with the nerves, muscles, or tendons of the thumb. Problems with muscles, tendons, or joints will probably require splinting for a number of days or weeks, ibuprofen, ice, and eventual possible occupational therapy. If this is all okay, I move to step 4...
I will check the muscle strength at each part of the thumb to make sure that none of the tendons that run the thumb are disrupted. If they are, it is possibly a surgical case. If they are not, I go to step 5...
Finally, I check the sensation and circulation in the thumb, to further ensure that no disruption of the nerves or blood vessels of the thumb has occurred. If there is one, it may be a surgical case. If not, then conservative management with ibuprofen, ice, and possibly a light splint for a 2-7 days should be sufficient.
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Post by jayborne on Feb 11, 2009 20:51:20 GMT -8
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Post by Scott on Feb 11, 2009 22:26:50 GMT -8
Jay, you really want some good dick...?
Dash, I guess if people want to read the Bible like you would read a fairy tale, they could do that. However, these people take it seriously. For example, there's a reason why two gay guys still can not elope in our country in the year 2009. Are you telling me this would be the case if the Bible wasn't taken seriously? If you find inspiration in a bunch of implausible, scientifically impossible Bible stories, I might suggest you re-evaluate things and find a new book.
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Post by James on Feb 11, 2009 22:28:49 GMT -8
My counter argument to that is people don't necessarily devote themselves to the actual stories, but the ideals behind those stories. They find inspiration, morals, and other positive aspects from the religion and apply that in their lives to become better people. Even if it isn't true, surely you can appreciate that? +1. Faith.
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Post by Brandon on Feb 11, 2009 22:44:36 GMT -8
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Post by donatello2424 on Feb 11, 2009 22:51:50 GMT -8
Lost to the Knicks. Andris with 32/12. Beat the Clippers. Beasley with 21, West with 15 dimes and 5 steals. Beat the Nuggets. Andris with 27/16. Lost to the Grizz. West with 21. Beat the Grizz. Beasley with 24.
I really have no idea how we are winning. Beasley is putting up solid numbers, but he isn't beastly. West is a solid point but isn't amazing. Pretty good for his price. We turn it over a lot though. Our bigs have bad to numbers. Petro and Andris mainly.
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Post by Spencer on Feb 11, 2009 23:33:05 GMT -8
Im pretty happy that the ITs havent been done yet. my team is kinda poopy.
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Post by KG on Feb 11, 2009 23:36:08 GMT -8
1-1
How the hell did we beat the Magic?
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Post by jayborne on Feb 11, 2009 23:46:14 GMT -8
My system is failing pretty bad, everyone looks like garbage.
LOL, what the fuck was I drafting for?
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Post by avila06 on Feb 11, 2009 23:50:51 GMT -8
ew 2-1 thats a winning sim
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Post by northerner on Feb 12, 2009 0:49:37 GMT -8
1st decent sim of Prestie. 3-0 wit wins over Bulls, Suns and Pistons
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Post by Mark on Feb 12, 2009 0:54:15 GMT -8
2-1
We couldn't hit the side of a barn from the inside against the Wolves, but recovered to pick up two wins after that. Lee and Okafor are a pair of menaces on the boards
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