CuriousByNature

Not a doctor here, but I've heard it can be stopped and even reversed if a person who is overweight loses weight, and for those who are not overweight, to make sure they keep a balanced diet, get regular exercise, and avoid alcohol as much as possible. Also, it's good to check with a nutritionist or doctor to see if any medications or supplements being taken can negatively affect the liver. Many are metabolized by the liver, while others are metabolized by the kidneys.

I tried to eat my watch once, but I found it too time consuming.

And a couple of others set to turn 100 by the end of the year: President Jimmy Carter in October. Maria Riva (Marlene Dietrich's daughter) in December.

I wonder if this was before he started throwing flatbreads at people as a means of promoting naan-violence?

I never knew Gandhi was a porn star!

Hey @cuban_boy and @Swazca Sorry to see that you are both still pretty upset about things. Maybe best to just agree that each of you have a very different opinion about the situation and move on from there? Just a thought...

It probably means that he won't systematically destroy large swaths of northern England like William the Conqueror did in 1069, during the 'Harrying of the North".

If only Heloise was still alive to chime in with a hint or two about situations like this... 😆

I've been following the conversation in this thread and the other that is now locked. Just a few things to consider, perhaps: 1. The amount that a masseur requests from a client is for his time, not for specific activities beyond a massage. It seems that @cuban_boy has been pretty clear what the limits of those activities are for him, and that should be respected by anyone who contacts him. 2. I don't see anything in @cuban_boy's profile that would suggest anything more than a massage, with the exception that he notes that he is HIV negative and on PreP, which could lead some people to believe he is open to additional activities. But this does not mean he is open to other activities - he may just prefer to indicate what the profile template is asking, rather than leaving it blank. 3. I don't think that @Swazca was necessarily looking for anything more than a massage based on what he has written in the threads - he has indicated that the reason he tipped is not because he expected more. I can understand this. I still give a small tip even when I am not fully satisfied by an experience, such as the service at a restaurant, because I just find it awkward not to give some tip for the time and effort the person has made. 4. The biggest issue I see is the possibility that @Swazca paid for a full hour of massage, and apparently only received 35 minutes. Since the masseur is being paid for their time, it is only fair that the full hour be given - otherwise a smaller fee should be requested by the masseur in those specific cases. Everyone has their good days and their bad days, but if the massage is shorter than agreed to, I don't think the full fee should be expected. 5. It is also the client's responsibility to indicate whether or not the massage is meeting their expectations during the massage. If a masseur is only concentrating on one area, or using only one method of massage, the client should let the masseur know that other areas need attention too. I have only seen an RMT a few times, and only when I've had an injury. I've never had a problem indicating that the massage is either too light or too deep, or if the area being massaged needs to be expanded. In every case the RMT has appreciated that info, and has modified their pressure or mode of massage to improve the experience. Only the client knows how the massage is feeling, so the client needs to let the masseur know if the massage is meeting expectations. Masseurs are not mind-readers. 6. I agree with those who noted that English is not @cuban_boy's first language, and that makes it very difficult to express nuances clearly. He's trying to express himself in a language that he is not fluent in, and we all need to appreciate that fact. Anyway, those are just a few thoughts. It's good to have a forum where a client such as @Swazcacan share their particular experiences, and where a masseur such as @cuban_boy can share their side of the situation too. Unfortunately these back-and-forth dialogues can get nasty - especially when others get involved. Hopefully this post of mine does not contribute to that! Finally, I just want to wish @cuban_boy and @Swazca the best going forward.

That's very sad. I don't know what an appropriate amount of time might be, but perhaps keep an eye on his FB page to see what he updates. Assuming he uses his FB to advertise his massage services, you could reach out and tell him that you've followed his FB because of your interest in massage. And then let him know that you saw the sad news he posted and give your condolences, and maybe let him know that you would like to hire him once he is back to work. But losing a child is devastating - I would assume it will be a very long time for the healing process, even if he is back to work soon.

I see your point, and agree with that for most museum items. But there are artefacts that while significantly old, still hold incredible importance to the community they were created for. It's not 'apples to apples' by any means, but I believe there is some equivalency. For example, the return of the Wampum Belts to the Six Nations Iroquois in Ontario back in the 1980s was incredibly important and emotional for that community.

Very impressive work. You're a gifted artist - particularly in how you represent the movement of water in your paintings. Great style and detail overall

The Canadian Rockies are beautiful, but probably not in November. Might still be okay in October during Canadian Thanksgiving...

I'm going to take a different approach here. Just to clarify, was he being judgemental, or do you think he might actually be concerned about your safety/wellbeing? It sounds from what you've shared that he's the last person who should be judging anyone, so perhaps he's genuinely concerned about you? I once saw someone I knew advertising on RM, and my first reaction was concern for him. It was not a moral judgement at all, just concern for his safety. He wasn't on the site for very long and I'm not sure what happened to him, but I hope he's doing well well with whatever he's doing.

Maybe he means his scalp?

More about that armoire - it is olive wood?

Here's mine

Yeah he was a pretty funny guy - miss his posts. Hopefully he's doing well.

I wonder if it's true, do nice guys finish last?

Just wait till they find the VHS tapes!

1. I would venture to guess that the majority of artefacts were created without the notion that they would be on display for the world to see. Many, like totem poles, fetish statues, etc were for the use of the community itself, or even for a specific figure. Others, such as the Elgin Marbles, were likely created to impress visitors to Athens, not visitors to the British Museum. 2. By 'creators' I mean the culture they were created by, not the actual manufacturer. If the carver of the Elgin Marbles is still alive he might be living in Florida or Palm Springs now. 3. The originals would probably have a deeper meaning to those from whom they were taken, compared to those who walk by in a museum. Some artifacts are imbued with a spiritual significance by the maker, such as certain tribal regalia, that a facsimile would not carry. Therefore, let the creating culture benefit from the original. And if the original is ultimately damaged or lost, that's sometimes unavoidable. It happens in museums too, unfortunately. Throughout history artefacts were created and eventually degraded through use by those groups who created them. There's nothing wrong with that. 4. The vast majority of people from villages where artefacts were created will never be able to travel to see their treasures on display in the British Museum, or other museums around the world. Museums provide access to those who are well-off enough to live in a major city, or have the funds to travel to such places. And it's probably painful for people to see their cultural treasures on display and not being used for the purpose they were originally intended - in Canada this is why numerous artefacts are being returned to First Nations, so that they can be kept within the community and for the community's benefit. 5. It isn't that difficult to determine which objects are ceremonial and which are for trade/sale. Most cultural groups are concerned with specific artefacts that hold a particular value to their history and practices, or were clearly meant to remain in situ until they naturally degraded - such as totem poles and the Elgin Marbles. I don't think my intentions are particularly noble - I love going to museums and seeing the artefacts I would never get to see otherwise. But that said, I understand why cultures wish to reclaim their artefacts. Non-indigenous Americans and Canadians have not really faced having our cultural property taken away and kept from us. It would be like Saudi Arabia removing the 911 memorial and placing it on display in Riyadh, where the majority of Americans will never be able to visit. And if they do, it would never have the same meaning as it does on American soil.