Random Thoughts Part 5: Time to Split Again

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The discussion revolves around various topics, including a dream about a person named Borek, reflections on the book "The Martian," and the complexities of educational systems in the US and UK. Participants share insights on the long and short scales of numbers, particularly regarding the term "billion," and discuss the differences in high school and college education between the two countries. The conversation also touches on personal anecdotes, such as perfecting a Kung Pao sauce recipe and experiences with local disturbances. Overall, the thread showcases a blend of light-hearted personal stories and deeper discussions on education and cultural differences.
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wolram said:
I had a nail in my foot today i just pulled it out out, i have had tetanus shots but it has gone all red should i be worried
I think you should have a doctor to take a look at it. Beside tetanus there can also be an inflammation. And there are various other ugly viruses as well. At least I would spend it some whiskey.
 
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It dopes not hurt so i just washed it in anti septic that should be okay should it not?
 
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wolram said:
It dopes not hurt so i just washed it in anti septic that should be okay should it not?
My grandma always said that one has to watch whether it develops a growing red string. She meant that would indicate a sepsis. Don't know whether it's true or not.
 
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wolram said:
It dopes not hurt so i just washed it in anti septic that should be okay should it not?
You're in the UK, right? Give 111 a ring if you're worried - they're supposed to provide advice without you needing a GP/out of hours docs/A&E.
 
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wolram said:
It dopes not hurt so i just washed it in anti septic that should be okay should it not?

i'd soak it in antiseptic solution. When i crushed a big toe they told me to mix Betadine in hot water and soak twenty minutes a day.
Puncture wounds are difficult for unlike a wide cut they don't bleed enough to wash themself clean.
 
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wolram said:
I had a nail in my foot today i just pulled it out out, i have had tetanus shots but it has gone all red should i be worried
If no maggot comes out in a couple of days, I think you are fine.:biggrin:
I would be more worried about a big callus that gets developed after your open wound is healed. That annoying thing is more hurtful while walking barefoot.
 
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I don't have a particularly common first name. However, today, of the first four people to sign into an online seminar, three of us had the same first name. The fifth person to join had a foreign variant spelling of the same name. After that about another dozen people joined, and I think that there were no repeated names except for the four of us.

It was odd to see.
 
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Ibix said:
I don't have a particularly common first name. However, today, of the first four people to sign into an online seminar, three of us had the same first name. The fifth person to join had a foreign variant spelling of the same name. After that about another dozen people joined, and I think that there were no repeated names except for the four of us.

It was odd to see.
But you're sure it wasn't a seminar about your first name?
 
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fresh_42 said:
But you're sure it wasn't a seminar about your first name?
Pretty sure. My name is not R. I did consider proposing that we make the group "Ibixes Anonymous", only (a) we'd not be anonymous; and (b) "Hello everybody, my name's Ibix, and I'm an Ibix" sounds really silly. Even if you substitute my real name.
 
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The British say: "Don't mention the war!" (John Cleese)
I think it's time for an American version: "Don't mention the wall!"
 
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Sophia said:
Sorry about that! Hopefully nothing more serious happened to you or someone you know.
Apparently no damage or injuries anywhere. A small one, just big enough to startle, is all.
collinsmark said:
So that's what that was! I was making a (late night) fish sandwich and I heard a noise and saw the blinds shaking. I thought it was a rodent darting around in the kitchen. I guess it was an earthquake after all.
Here it was unmistakable: the house was hit by a sudden wave that perceptibly tilted it. That was followed by about 5 seconds of lower amplitude sloshing around. Still, it seems most people who were asleep were not woken up, and I probably would have slept through it, myself, had I been sleeping. Although I might have had a dream about napping in a car on a bumpy road.
 
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