PrezCock
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| Registered on: | 9/15/2019 |
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re: Any good end of civilization/prepper type novels besides One Second After series?
Posted by PrezCock on 9/22/26 at 6:06 am to OysterPoBoy
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Thanks, just started this.
Let me know how you like it. I don't think this series get's enough love.
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re: Any good end of civilization/prepper type novels besides One Second After series?
Posted by PrezCock on 9/19/26 at 8:16 am to OysterPoBoy
Try "The Survivalist" series by A. American. The first book is Going Home. In my opinion, this is the best series of that genre.
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Open borders
Not necessarily a response to you, but a clarification on the issue.
As I stated earlier, open borders is a moronic idea. At least right now. It is a concept that people use to attack the Libertarian party and it's ideas. Is it sustainable right now, absolutely not. But most people don't understand the concept and I will do my best to explain it as short and concise as I can.
Think of our country and how we can easily travel through each state. It works great because we all have, relatively, the same ideas and concepts on how we should be governed. Open borders will work when the whole world is on the same page with the same socio-economic opportunities. Now I'm not talking about globalism as it is presented on today's stage. But in a "perfect world" (I know, it doesn't exist right now, that's why it's an Idea) open borders work and people can choose to live wherever they want.
Does it work now? Of course it doesn't. Will it ever work? Probably not. But one day I hope the whole world jumps on the same train and makes it a reality.
But like I said, it's an Idea. And much like Communism, it will never work because of, for the lack of a better way to say it, human greed and the need for power. Until we can throw off those shackles, open borders is a moronic idea that will not work and a strong border is a necessity to maintain our society.
re: libertarians need to get over their “principled” positions until the electorate is fixed
Posted by PrezCock on 9/12/26 at 10:27 am to Rip Torner
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Your objection is you think Ron Desantis is a Libertarian?! He isn’t. Cutting the budget isn’t a libertarian idea.
Absolutely correct.
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The problem with libertarians is they are essentially Democrats hiding behind another label because deep down they know admitting you support Leftist policies is an embarrassment.
I respectfully disagree. I consider myself a Libertarian, but I have never and probably will never vote for a Democrat (especially this Democrat party). The problem with the Libertarian party is that they have been infiltrated by a huge swath of Socialist (aka Communist) scum that like to call themselves Libertarians so they can appear edgy to their comrades.
I don't agree with all Libertarian ideas (open borders is moronic) but I'm all for freedom. People should be allowed to do whatever they like, just as long as it doesn't impinge on the rights and freedoms of others.
But to respond to the OP's suggestion. I agree, but I think most real Libertarians are already getting over their "principled" positions and voting for conservatives. It's the communist scum that have infiltrated the party that is giving good Libertarians a bad name.
re: Pain management doctors are absolutely useless
Posted by PrezCock on 9/11/26 at 7:21 pm to JasonDBlaha
If you are still in Woodlands, try these places...
Finish First Injury Prevention Specialist
Regen Electro
To be honest I know nothing of these places, but they use the same technology that I use. And the tech I use would help a ton. If you are in Tampa, I would gladly treat you.
Now this is important, ask for Neufit treatment. It is a form of Direct Current Electrical Stimulation. It's a game changer, especially for your symptoms.
I hope this helps.
Finish First Injury Prevention Specialist
Regen Electro
To be honest I know nothing of these places, but they use the same technology that I use. And the tech I use would help a ton. If you are in Tampa, I would gladly treat you.
Now this is important, ask for Neufit treatment. It is a form of Direct Current Electrical Stimulation. It's a game changer, especially for your symptoms.
I hope this helps.
I'm late to this but I'll respond.
Carolina stomping Kent State. Yeah it's good to see Clempson lose, but being curb stomped by LSU, especially on this board. If this was an SEC board that had an equal distribution of fans maybe I would change my answer.
Carolina stomping Kent State. Yeah it's good to see Clempson lose, but being curb stomped by LSU, especially on this board. If this was an SEC board that had an equal distribution of fans maybe I would change my answer.
re: Going to a PT for neck/trap issues. What to expect
Posted by PrezCock on 9/11/26 at 3:11 pm to boxcarbarney
This isn't an attack on what mtcheral said, but scraping (Graston technique as an example) actually does a lot for people in multiple ways and does have some lasting effect. Most people believe that it is good at breaking up myofascial adhesions, which there is some efficacy in that, but it is fantastic and does have long lasting effects for your body's proprioception.
To add on to what the other PT stated. If I were you I would also find a PT who can do Sub-occipital Inhibition. It's a very easy manual therapy technique that any decent PT should now. It will help with those tension type headaches you get with those tight upper trap/paraspinal muscles that attach to your occiput (posterior base of your skull).
Good luck, and I hope this helps.
ETA: Occipital to Sub-occipital
To add on to what the other PT stated. If I were you I would also find a PT who can do Sub-occipital Inhibition. It's a very easy manual therapy technique that any decent PT should now. It will help with those tension type headaches you get with those tight upper trap/paraspinal muscles that attach to your occiput (posterior base of your skull).
Good luck, and I hope this helps.
ETA: Occipital to Sub-occipital
re: Below - Netflix Horror Series (Josh Hartnett)
Posted by PrezCock on 9/11/26 at 3:05 pm to WestSideTiger
Don't forget Black Hawk Down
re: What beef do you buy from Costco
Posted by PrezCock on 6/22/26 at 8:34 am to Yeti_Chaser
I just saw they had beef shanks for $5.99/lb. I bought a bunch and have been making some Osso Buco.
re: Low back pain and disc injuries - experiences?
Posted by PrezCock on 6/8/26 at 5:21 am to JasonDBlaha
Damn Yeti, you described that perfectly. I have allergies, but very manageable. I take zyrtec every day, not really for my allergies, but to stop the sneezing. It's ridiculous that one errant sneeze can wreck my week/month.
Jason, you can do this. It just takes persistence.
Jason, you can do this. It just takes persistence.
re: Low back pain and disc injuries - experiences?
Posted by PrezCock on 6/7/26 at 9:02 am to JasonDBlaha
Sleeping on your back might seem like the right move, but one of the actions of those QLs (bilaterally) is extension. So sleeping on your back allows that QL to tighten up overnight. Try to find a position where that QL is on a little stretch, like the position I described on how I sleep to keep it from tightening up.
Hope this helps
Hope this helps
re: Low back pain and disc injuries - experiences?
Posted by PrezCock on 6/6/26 at 4:00 pm to JasonDBlaha
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The QL tightness is the worst part of it
I hear you brother. When mine spasms I will do I some standing QL stretches in the shower, child's pose with a lean in the opposite direction, and I'll sleep (try to sleep at least) in a position where that QL is on stretch. Sidelying on the side of the tight QL, bring up opposite knee to 90 degrees, and try to push your foot (tight QL side) as far from you as possible.
re: Low back pain and disc injuries - experiences?
Posted by PrezCock on 6/6/26 at 2:39 pm to JasonDBlaha
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Did you get an MRI to confirm that it was only a lumbar strain and not a disc injury?
There's a lot going on with my back. Multiple herniations, multiple bulges, and the lumbar strain. The herniations and bulges aren't too hard to keep in control. The strain is the worst part. The mind remembers your injuries. So the moment it senses that instability, it goes right back to guarding like the injury just happened. That's why you need to gradually progress with extension exercises. You need to retrain your brain/body to get stronger, but also to get the confidence back that it won't go back to guarding.
I also like doing a lot of suitcase carries. Your QLs are going to be some of the primary muscles that your body uses to guard. Pain from QL tightness sucks. Most unilateral back pain (90%+) is going to be QL tightness.
re: Low back pain and disc injuries - experiences?
Posted by PrezCock on 6/6/26 at 2:05 pm to JasonDBlaha
Lumbar Strains are a pain to deal with. I also have a back injury and suffer from the same thing. It can be anything that throws it out. Last week I was mopping my kitchen floor and it decided to go out on me. My back injury is one of the main reasons why I got into physical therapy.
Here's something I posted a couple of weeks ago. Someone posted about reverse hypers and back injuries and I added this;
There's going to be a million people telling you a million things. What I have found that works best is a gradual increase in back extension work. Something like I laid out in that quoted paragraph. You are going to want to start slow and work up slowly. It's a process.
I hope this helps
Here's something I posted a couple of weeks ago. Someone posted about reverse hypers and back injuries and I added this;
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Someone suggested Reverse Hypers and got a couple of downvotes. I just want to expand on that topic a little bit.
Reverse Hypers are a fantastic exercise to rehab a lumbar strain. It isn't a good exercise to start out with. Lumbar strains are an absolute pain. I would suggest you start doing simple exercises like supermans, planks, and static holds against gravity that engage those lumbar muscles. When those become easy and don't cause you pain anymore start doing exercises like hyperextensions and unsupported rows. Again, start light and increase in intensity when that pain goes away. When that pain is gone, then start on those Reverse Hypers. RH is a fantastic exercise, but it should be used mid/late rehab and is excellent for maintaining a healthy low back.
ETA: And of course, this is on top of any other exercises/stretching that can help, i.e. stretching hamstrings, hip flexors, etc...
There's going to be a million people telling you a million things. What I have found that works best is a gradual increase in back extension work. Something like I laid out in that quoted paragraph. You are going to want to start slow and work up slowly. It's a process.
I hope this helps
I agree. Powdered creatine is the way to go, creapure is best. Like I said in my original post. As why anyone would go the gummy route, it's on them. Perhaps they hate the grittiness of creatine monohydrate, or the acidic taste of creatine HCl and prefer the gummies. As long as your getting 5-10 grams a day, on average, the manner in which a person consumes it is their own preference.
re: Teen supplements & creatine use
Posted by PrezCock on 5/21/26 at 6:50 pm to GoCrazyAuburn
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it is worth noting just how bad the gummies actually are in quality
I wholeheartedly agree with you, and that is why these discussions are important.
re: Teen supplements & creatine use
Posted by PrezCock on 5/21/26 at 6:11 pm to GoCrazyAuburn
I completely understand your point. And what I'm about to say isn't meant to be argumentative. But creatine works by saturation, which takes time. So getting inconsistent creatine intake with gummies isn't terrible. If a bag of creatine gummies has 100 grams of creatine in it, the inconsistency is going to be with each individual gummy, not the aggregate which is what really matters. I'm not saying it's the best route, and if you look at my entire comment that you quoted you would see that I prefer, and suggested, a powdered form of creatine monohydrate.
This is what you just wrote;
This is what I wrote in my first comment;
What's the difference? Please explain how I'm "kind of missing the point though"?
This is what you just wrote;
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When you can just take the powder straight, there isn’t much of a point to going the gummy route, it is just wasting money.
This is what I wrote in my first comment;
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Nothing wrong with Creatine Gummies, but I think they are a waste of money. Creatine Monohydrate powder is good. Creapure is preferred.
What's the difference? Please explain how I'm "kind of missing the point though"?
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Except for not having actual creatine in them.
I completely understand that some are garbage, but some do have creatine in them.
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When's the best time to take it? Pre-workout hydration?
There really is no best time. Creatine works by saturating your muscles cells with creatine. This provides your phospho-creatine energy system access to more energy. Saturation usually takes a week or so. This is why a bunch of the time you will see a "loading" phase with creatine. "Loading" isn't really needed, it just brings that saturation phase down a few days.
One caveat, I believe people with diabetes need to time their creatine intake, but I'm not 100% sure on that.
Creatine is one of the most researched supplements in the world. It is absolutely safe. Give him 5-10grams a day. The biggest issues people face with creatine supplementation is GI issues. But it'll be more like indigestion/diarrhea. Most likely he won't have those issues.
Food is going to be the biggest thing you can do for him. Make sure he gets enough protein. 1 gram per pound of bodyweight he wants to be/play at. Food you eat/chew gets better absorption than food you drink (protein shakes).
After practice/strength training he will be depleted of glycogen. If you are giving him a protein shake after make sure there is some kind of carbohydrate added to it or given to him on the side. I usually add a couple teaspoons of honey to my shakes.
Nothing wrong with Creatine Gummies, but I think they are a waste of money. Creatine Monohydrate powder is good. Creapure is preferred.
Hope this helps
Food is going to be the biggest thing you can do for him. Make sure he gets enough protein. 1 gram per pound of bodyweight he wants to be/play at. Food you eat/chew gets better absorption than food you drink (protein shakes).
After practice/strength training he will be depleted of glycogen. If you are giving him a protein shake after make sure there is some kind of carbohydrate added to it or given to him on the side. I usually add a couple teaspoons of honey to my shakes.
Nothing wrong with Creatine Gummies, but I think they are a waste of money. Creatine Monohydrate powder is good. Creapure is preferred.
Hope this helps
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Do you take it continuously or do you take it in a cycle?
I know this question wasn't directed to me, but I can answer it for you. So HGH works best the longer that you are on it. But one of the problems with elevated HGH is insulin sensitivity. It should be cycled. The cycle depends on the person. Most normal people, something like 5 or 6 months on and 1 month off should be enough to counteract any insulin sensitivity issues. If you have a somewhat higher fasting blood glucose level than normal but not in danger or type 2 diabetes, then you should cycle more often, 4 months on 1 off, or something like that. Also, monitor your blood sugar if you feel like you may be on the cusp of a higher fasting blood glucose level.
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