KarateKen

I saw the cops break up some fireworks being shot off just down the block from where I live, I agree, it is rare because the police can't stop everyone and may police stations are facing a shortage already.

Sounds like a typical Saturday night during my drinking years. Kidding aside though, I might have gotten a concussion during my first TKD tournament after a kick to the face left me seeing stars for a few days. Did not get KOed or go out, but enough to where I likely suffered some damage. From what I understand about concussions, and I am no expert or close to it, once you have the first one, you are at higher risk for more of them later on, and one plus one does not equal two, it is more like three or four, the damage sort of compounds the more of them you have. People do not usually see the results of that damage until later in life, meaning that the behaviors you listed do not show up as much when you are young, it shows up big time when you are older. Good on you for donating your body to science, it could help a lot of people who come after you.

Mike Webster (50) Junior Seau (43) and Aaron Hernandez (27) all were found to have brain injuries when they died, with the Webster case being what lead to the CTE search of the NFL, and eventually a lawsuit and a change in the rules for player safety. Both Seau and Hernandez committed suicide, questions remain about how the brain injuries impacted their decision making, especially Seau's decision to take his own life and Hernandez's decision to take others. I did not think about the other aspects, such as damage to facial nerves, those are fair to bring up.

Diddy found guilty on two of the five counts, found not guilty on count 1, which was the most serious. Sentencing is scheduled for early October. He might get some prison time, but he won't be given a life sentence, max would be 20 years. He was denied bail and will have to sit in jail until the sentencing which will likely count as time served. He is also facing dozens of civil lawsuits.

We looked at getting some fireworks and they were very expensive! So it was another year of being a watcher, and not a doer. We had a few last year and I remember thinking it was too expensive for what we got out of it. Thankfully lots of people disagree

For those here who celebrate, have a safe and happy holiday weekend!

I'm off the magnesium and back to melatonin. I've been sleeping great the last week and a half, and better overall for the past three weeks. There is no replacement for good sleep.

Just saw that Karate Kid Legends is expected to stream on Netflix in late September. Looks like it will be a while before I see it.

Toronto has traded forward Mitch Marner to the Golden Knights, who gave up Nicolas Roy in return. Marner has 102 points last season and is considered one of the better forwards in the league. Marner has an 8-year contract for 96 million. Biggest trade of the offseason so far.

Thanks for posting. I was curious as to why she was not part of season 6.

Do we have any members here from the Great White North? If so, Happy Canada Day. I've been to Canda many times and it is a great place to visit, so many memories of being in Winnipeg, Toronto, and Montreal. Have a great July 1.

Maybe car crashing is a future sport. Now they have these self-driving cars, maybe there will be a competition to see whose car has less damage when AI has them smash into each other. You can get the damage and the fires of a car crash without anyone being hurt. Is this where sports will be ten years from now? Wouldn't surprise me.

What about a flashlight? Especially at night, you could shine it in their eyes, blind them for a moment, then kick them in the groin and run off. Or choke them out, whatever works.

Haven't seen it yet. I think it will be on streaming soon, I will watch it then. Looking forward to this one.

They have the worst owner in sports. Good luck.