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The thread discusses various random thoughts and observations, touching on topics such as media programming, personal anecdotes, language use, and mathematical curiosities. The scope includes informal commentary, humor, and reflections on everyday experiences.

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  • Some participants express frustration with the quality of documentaries on channels like the History Channel and National Geographic, suggesting a decline in factual programming.
  • There is a humorous anecdote about discovering a polythene bag obstructing a kitchen extractor fan, leading to a discussion about the clarity of installation manuals.
  • Participants share thoughts on the nature of prime numbers, particularly regarding the status of the number 2 and its implications for mathematical proofs.
  • There are reflections on language use and the reactions to grammatical errors made by native speakers, with some participants sharing their personal responses to such situations.
  • One participant humorously suggests that if 2 were not considered prime, it would complicate the understanding of prime factors in even numbers.

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The discussion contains multiple competing views, particularly regarding the status of the number 2 as a prime and the quality of media programming. No consensus is reached on these topics.

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Participants express varying degrees of skepticism and humor, with some comments reflecting personal experiences and subjective opinions rather than objective analysis.

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  • #7,921
I'm trying to do a blood test at home but every time my finger stops bleeding after like 10 seconds and it almost solidifies/clots in the tube? Wtf am I supposed to do :oldconfused:
 
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  • #7,922
ergospherical said:
I'm trying to do a blood test at home but every time my finger stops bleeding after like 10 seconds and it almost solidifies/clots in the tube? Wtf am I supposed to do :oldconfused:
Hydrate.
 
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  • #7,923
What is the nature of your test?
Did you clean your finger first?
 
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  • #7,924
Yeah it said to wipe it with antiseptic, leave it to dry then use the lancet to make a pin prick and "milk" 20 or so drops into the tube. I did everything they said, like take a shower beforehand & hold a cup of tea but it didn't work 😥
caz said:
Hydrate.
That's a shout...
 
  • #7,925
If things aren't clean, particular chemicals can cause clotting.
 
  • #7,926
ergospherical said:
I'm trying to do a blood test at home but every time my finger stops bleeding after like 10 seconds and it almost solidifies/clots in the tube? Wtf am I supposed to do :oldconfused:

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  • #7,927
BillTre said:
If things aren't clean, particular chemicals can cause clotting.
Didn't know that... I've used 3 different fingers now and got it to like 500ul but it's so clotted that I doubt they're going to be able to use it. Oh well I'll just send it off and hope for the best 🤷‍♂️

Maybe next time I'll just ask somebody to punch me in the face and wait for the nosebleed ?:)
 
  • #7,928
Depending on the test, the clot can be spun down (in a centrifuge), yielding a supernant (the serum, a fluid) which might be usable for the test.
 
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  • #7,929
ergospherical said:
Didn't know that... I've used 3 different fingers now and got it to like 500ul but it's so clotted that I doubt they're going to be able to use it. Oh well I'll just send it off and hope for the best 🤷‍♂️

Maybe next time I'll just ask somebody to punch me in the face and wait for the nosebleed ?:)
Take an ASA.
 
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  • #7,930
ergospherical said:
Yeah it said to wipe it with antiseptic, leave it to dry then use the lancet to make a pin prick and "milk" 20 or so drops into the tube. I did everything they said, like take a shower beforehand & hold a cup of tea but it didn't work 😥

That's a shout...
I don't know who "they" or "it" is, but I've never gotten more than a drop or two of blood from a lancet finger stick on my Pts. If you want 20 drops, you need to do a small gauge IV stick, IMO. I can fly over and take care of that if you want, but you'll have to pay for my flight and beers. Probably cheaper for you to go to your local health lab...
 
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  • #7,931
fresh_42 said:
Take an ASA.
That increases the yield to 2-3 drops. Don't ask me how I know this please...
 
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  • #7,932
berkeman said:
That increases the yield to 2-3 drops. Don't ask me how I know this please...
Ours have ##500\,mg## as standard.
 
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  • #7,933
caz said:
Hydrate.
Save it for bangers/sausage , Dracula style ;)
 
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  • #7,934
well I've only got about £5.16 left in my bank account right now... but give it a few months then if you're ever in London I'd more than happily go for a few doom bars and some vodka shots with you 🤓
WWGD said:
Save it for bangers/sausage , Dracula style ;)
oi oi
should've seen my face when 6yo me found out what black pudding was 🥺
 
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  • #7,935
"You may lead any horse/ruminant to water/beverages, but you'll never be able to feed it to the 'trolls'."
 
  • #7,936
Bystander said:
"You may lead any horse/ruminant to water/beverages, but you'll never be able to feed it to the 'trolls'."

You can lead a horse to Ivermectin but you can't make him... oh wait, no you can't. Sold out.
 
  • #7,937
So much for my plans for visual voice mail. After like 5 tries ( all fails), will leave it at that for now.
 
  • #7,938
"M-U-S-T N--O--T F---E---E---D trolls." Today has been a real struggle...
 
  • #7,939
Bystander said:
"M-U-S-T N--O--T F---E---E---D trolls." Today has been a real struggle...
...forgive me, PF, for I have sinned. My mind could not overcome my vanity.
 
  • #7,940
Bystander said:
...forgive me, PF, for I have sinned. My mind could not overcome my vanity.
I have no idea what you are talking about, but I will respect your recommendation.
 
  • #7,941
fresh_42 said:
I have no idea what you are talking about, but I will respect your recommendation.
It was not a "Report"able post, but I was unable to "stifle" myself (Archie Bunker, All in the Family, for those not native to "Yankee" culture) and DID "feed the troll."
 
  • #7,942
Brother, can you spare a paradigm?
 
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  • #7,943
A paradigms is four nickels, right?
 
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  • #7,944
Ibix said:
A paradigms is four nickels, right?
Our paradigm is mainstream. So what is the fee on the nearest ferry at your location's main stream? This is the value of your paradigm.
 
  • #7,945
Ibix said:
A paradigms is four nickels, right?
Which is the price of a paradox; a nickel each.
 
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  • #7,946
WWGD said:
Which is the price of a paradox; a nickel each.
Sounds Scouse...
 
  • #7,947
Ibix said:
Sounds Scouse...
Ox meat may be too tough for Scouse. Maybe that's why it's so cheap?
 
  • #7,948
Seems show ' Raymond' is off the air. Apparently not everybody loves Everybody Loves Raymond.
 
  • #7,949
New cringe: " Project to a higher dimension" (SVMs in ML)
 
  • #7,950
WWGD said:
New cringe: " Project to a higher dimension" (SVMs in ML)
You mean, as in ##y## is a higher dimension than ##x## or ##z##?
 

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