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Looking for comics comparable to Mighty Boosh and/or Snuff Box - any suggestions? by 5celeryin comicbooks

[–]givequicheachance 1 point2 points ago

If you are not completely satisfied, I will buy them from you for what you paid.

Why does Prophet start with issue 21? by londonistonightin comicbooks

[–]givequicheachance 2 points3 points ago

Because the original 90s (Liefeld!) run was 1 - 20. Even though it's a reboot, they decided not to renumber.

Looking for comics comparable to Mighty Boosh and/or Snuff Box - any suggestions? by 5celeryin comicbooks

[–]givequicheachance 2 points3 points ago

Get Casanova. The first tpb is like $12 on Amazon.

You will not regret it.

Real-Life ‘Tony Stark’ Builds Motorcycle From A Broken Car To Escape Desert. by zoidbortin technology

[–]givequicheachance 2 points3 points ago

Yeah I know what Robert Llewellyn looks like (my username is a Red Dwarf reference for smeg's sake). I was just poking fun at the rather odd wording.

I think there might be something in this by MakingPuppiesin funny

[–]givequicheachance 0 points1 point ago

or better, /r/beeriadolia (yes it actually exists)

Real-Life ‘Tony Stark’ Builds Motorcycle From A Broken Car To Escape Desert. by zoidbortin technology

[–]givequicheachance 1 point2 points ago

What does he look like in-costume then?

[Weekly Discussion Thread] Scientists, what are the biggest misconceptions in your field? by fastparticlesin askscience

[–]givequicheachance 2 points3 points ago

It's a controversial topic, so it's not really surprising.

VZW GN update coming out for stock users? by ima_UNC_fanin GalaxyNexus

[–]givequicheachance 2 points3 points ago

We won't know when it's coming until we get the definitive word from scottg's mom's piano student.

[Weekly Discussion Thread] Scientists, what are the biggest misconceptions in your field? by fastparticlesin askscience

[–]givequicheachance 10 points11 points ago

"Medicine" is a very vague term and one that's generally not used in practice. And your definition leads to all sorts of trouble.footnote

If you mean "drug" or "drug product" then the reason is that drug products are legally required to be regulated. They are a very specific molecule or combination of molecules, in very exact concentrations, in a dosage form that delivers these molecules in a predictable way. These products are tested extensively for efficacy and safety.

An herbal supplement, on the other hand, is when you take some plants, grind them up, and shove them into a capsule. They are not required to undergo the safety & efficacy testing before being released to market, they do not contain uniform concentrations of active compounds, and their distribution is highly unpredictable.

footnote: Alcohol has a proven effect of sedation and cognitive impairment. Does that make it medicine? What about substances with proven negative effects like carcinogenic compounds? A snickers bar can be used to treat hypoglycemia. Does that make it medicine?

[Weekly Discussion Thread] Scientists, what are the biggest misconceptions in your field? by fastparticlesin askscience

[–]givequicheachance 7 points8 points ago

The reason they are still considered alternative is that they are not recommended by recognized guidelines.

Until the AHA puts out a guideline for the use of Red Yeast Rice for lipid-lowering therapy, it will be labeled alternative, regardless of what the clinical data may suggest.

[Weekly Discussion Thread] Scientists, what are the biggest misconceptions in your field? by fastparticlesin askscience

[–]givequicheachance 15 points16 points ago

I would disagree with your last point. When it comes to herbal supplements, many of them do contain real benefits that have been proven in clinical trials.

The problem is that many of them are impossible to standardize without isolating the active compounds and therefore making a drug product rather than an herbal product. It is impossible to know the concentrations or quantities of these compounds present in an herbal supplement product. Furthermore, these products are not regulated, so on top of the variation of concentrations of compounds in organic tissues, there is no assurance that the supplement even contains what the label says it will. It is for this reason that most pharmacists are distrustful of herbal supplements, and not that we think herbs/supplements lack therapeutic effect or that we are trying to protect our industry from the incursion of competing "natural" products.

[Weekly Discussion Thread] Scientists, what are the biggest misconceptions in your field? by fastparticlesin askscience

[–]givequicheachance 337 points338 points ago

[note: your neurosurgical team should not consist of one guy holding a drill]

[Request] Option to turn off internal browser by givequicheachancein redditsync

[–]givequicheachance[S] 0 points1 point ago

I would still really love an option to open links in an external browser on the first tap.

Reddit Sync & adverts by ljdawsonin redditsync

[–]givequicheachance 1 point2 points ago

I bought the pro version on launch day. Totally worth it.

Review Group Week #24: Batman Incorporated #1 by hoffer175in comicbooks

[–]givequicheachance 1 point2 points ago

I liked it more than I expected to. I haven't read any Batman Inc. before and I am somewhat skeptical of the concept. Why does Batman need more Batmen? The Justice League isn't enough to save the world, but a bunch of Bat-knockoffs are?

Still, this issue was good, maybe because Batman Inc. Was barely involved. This was a Batman & Robin story.

The art was good. I especially liked the page where the story was told on the sides of buildings.

I do feel like the New 52 is relying a bit too much on "shock" endings in their #1 issues. This reminded me a bit too much of the "Joker's Face" splash from Detective Comics #1. Why kill Robin in issue #1? Does anyone actually believe Damian is dead and won't be back to status quo 3 issues from now?

Anyway, the meat locker scenes were bit gross for me, but I did like bat-cow and hope she gets to play a larger role.

I'll get #2 and see if I get #3 from there.

Some very impressive rainbow jello. by SirSplashyPantsin food

[–]givequicheachance -2 points-1 points ago

That's because they are endangered.

Any chemists/physicists interested in helping me write a story? by Dooglin ComicBookCollabs

[–]givequicheachance 0 points1 point ago

Pharmacist here. It's been a while since I took organic chemistry, but I might be able to help you with gen chem or biochem details.

Why is an elevated heart rate good when caused by exercise or sex but bad when caused by stress at work or driving in traffic? by talkingzeroin askscience

[–]givequicheachance 14 points15 points ago

when we developed this trait, most objects were probably made of wood, bone, skins, and other porous materials that are easier to grasp with sweaty hands. We wouldn't have had any steel, glass, plastic, or other slippery materials.

Bruce Wayne orders coffee like a teenage girl (Trinity v2 #1) by Timtankardin comicbooks

[–]givequicheachance 8 points9 points ago

Batman knows the most absorbent skin on the body is the scrotum [source (PDF)], and keeps a steaming cup of joe in his jock at all times.

Oh China... by RuchWin WTF

[–]givequicheachance 1 point2 points ago

I was going to say skipping rape and going straight to cuddling.

What's in your bag this week? (5/23/2012) by ptbreakevenin comicbooks

[–]givequicheachance 3 points4 points ago

Amazing Spider-Man #686 Ends of the Earth has been a fantastic arc so far. Loving it.

Batman Incorporated #1 Review group pick. Never read Batman Inc., so I hope it's a good jumping on point.

Chew #26 Good god yes. More Chew.

Fantastic Four #606 I really liked 605.1 last week, so I'm giving F4 another round.

Mind MGMT #1 I already read this one this morning. Absolutely blown away. It's wonderful. Don't trade-wait on this one. The monthlies have tons of bonuses that won't be in the tpb.

Prophet #25 My second favorite Image series right now (after Chew). I like it more than Saga. It's that goddamn good.

Rachel Rising #8 Forgot this one due to poor list management, whoops.

Rebel Blood #3 Still really impressed by this mini.

Resident Alien #1 I dug the shorts in Dark Horse Presents. Now it's time to see if it works as a monthly. Curiosity purchase.

EDIT: Added Rachel Rising #8

Whose Coming Out at DC? Why It Should be Damien Wayne by JohnBlazenin comicbooks

[–]givequicheachance 0 points1 point ago

What? I'm sure gay people have a lot if trouble growing up. It would be great to tell that story. Most people remember hardships from their childhoods.

New Dark Knight Rises posters for Batman, Bane and Catwoman by tudormorrisin comicbooks

[–]givequicheachance 2 points3 points ago

Why does Catwoman look blindfolded?

A Skull Made Out of Typewriter Parts by feureauin geek

[–]givequicheachance 8 points9 points ago

Now give me a keyboard made out of teeth.

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