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Man says Covid caused his penis to shrink by 4 centimetres, experts say he might be right

  • A man said his penis shrunk by four centimetres after he developed Covid-19.
  • Urologists say "Covid dick" is a real concern for people with penises who develop the disease.
  • Urologists say penis pumps and stretching devices could help people rehabilitate their penises after Covid-19.
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For those of you not metric, that is a bit less than 2 inches. There is good news for the unvaccinated, they can insert a penis pump to get you back somewhere near normal.
 
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Please tell us more about this "penis pump".
Asking for a friend.
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You need to buy the book:

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The Metaverse Is Already Here For Cows And It’s Very Sad
Cows in Turkey are entering the matrix to create more milk for humans and 2022 is off to a weird start, huh?
https://kotaku.com/the-metaverse-is-already-here-for-cows-and-it-s-very-sa-1848335331
In Turkey, a rancher has begun putting virtual reality headsets on some of his cattle to see if the animals produce more milk when they believe they are outside in a nice, sunny field. Early results from the experiment are positive, but the actual sight of seeing a cow living in the metaverse so it can produce more milk for humans is sad, reminds me of The Matrix, and is a strong argument against the metaverse itself.

As reported by The Sun and Turkish news outlet Anadolu Ajansi, the VR cows aka cybercows are owned by Izzet Kocak, a cattle breeder and rancher living in Aksaray, Turkey. Because the cattle are trapped indoors during severe winters, the idea was to use virtual reality to trick the cows into thinking they were actually outside. The hope: They would be happier and produce more milk.

The VR headsets were reportedly first tested in Moscow before making their way to Turkey, and were developed in coordination with vets to ensure the cows are safe. Kocak has used the VR devices on two cows so far and the results are positive, even if the actual system is very dystopian and weird. According to Kocak, the cows’ milk output has gone from 22 liters to 27 liters a day.

“They are watching a green pasture and it gives them an emotional boost,” explained Kocak. “They are less stressed.” Apparently, the results are so positive that Kocak is excited to expand his experiment and plans to buy and install 10 more headsets.

Now, I probably don’t need to point this out, but this is basically the plot of The Matrix. Living beings are strapped into a virtual world, tricked into living a “better life” while producing resources for those holding them captive in the metaverse. Does that mean one of these cows is actually The One? An inevitable anomaly? A chosen cow who will rise up,g defeat humanity, and free his bovine brothers and sisters? Probably not.

But as more and more companies and tech bros try to convince people that the metaverse is the future and not just a dumb buzzword being used to create Second Life 2, I can’t help but look at these powerless, helpless cows strapped into a VR headset with the goal of escaping the outside world’s harsh climate and think about where humanity will be in 20 years.


Also, do you think the cows can play Doom on those things? I mean, if a rat can play Doom in VR, why not a cow? Anyway, the future sucks.
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Very dark, strange, and sad:

MARTA CEO Jeffrey Parker Dies by Suicide After Stepping in Front of Train

Jeffrey Parker was named CEO and general manager of MARTA, the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, in March 2018
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By Abigail AdamsJanuary 15, 2022 10:11 PM
https://people.com/human-interest/marta-ceo-jeffrey-parker-dies-by-suicide/
Jeffrey Parker, the CEO and general manager of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, has died, according to members of the MARTA Board of Directors.

Bill Floyd, a member of the MARTA Board of Directors, confirmed that Parker died on Friday after stepping in front of a train at the East Lake MARTA station in Decatur, Georgia, according to Decaturish.com.

According to the MARTA website, Parker had over 35 years of experiencein both the private and public sectors of the transportation industry. He first assumed the role of CEO and general manager in March 2018 and was recently helping MARTA take on its "most ambitious transit expansion and modernization program since its founding forty years ago."

Chairwoman Rita Scott announced Parker's death by suicide in a statement on Saturday, calling him "an outstanding leader and steward of MARTA whose passing leaves us all heartbroken."



"As Chairwoman and on behalf of my fellow MARTA board members, we are devastated at this loss as we valued Jeff's leadership and looked forward to him bringing his vision for transit to fruition," said Scott. "The entire metro Atlanta region owes him a debt of gratitude for his transformational efforts and we will not stop working to build on the foundation he created."

She continued, "As we struggle to understand the complexity of this tragedy, we grieve with and for his wife Erin, his daughters and all of Jeff's family and friends as well as his MARTA family."

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp mourned Parker's death on Twitter Saturday, honoring the late CEO for his "incredible mind for transportation and logistics" and his "heart for people," adding that "he will be greatly missed."




"Marty, the girls, & I are saddened to learn about the tragic passing of Jeffrey Parker - GM/CEO of MARTA," Kemp wrote. "In addition to a remarkable professional career in the public/private sectors, Jeffrey was known for his civic engagement and support for the advancement of his communities."

The Amalgamated Transit Union Local 732 also mourned Parker's death and extended its condolences to his family in a statement shared Saturday on Twitter.

"Parker understood the importance of MARTA and public transit for our city, our members, and our citizens," said Britt Dunams, president of the ATU Local 732, on behalf of more than 2,500 union members.




Dunams said the union had recently been working with Parker "to further strengthen the relationship between our Union and management that recognized the critical role our members have played in keeping our communities moving through the challenging times of the pandemic."

The union vowed to continue its efforts "and strive to make MARTA safer, more accessible, and more affordable for all Atlantians" in Parker's memory.

The MARTA Board of Directors named Collie Greenwood, who had been serving as MARTA's Deputy General Manager, as interim CEO at an emergency meeting held Saturday in the wake of Parker's death, according to Decaturish.com.
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Jenna Jameson Misdiagnosed With Guillain-Barré Syndrome, Partner Reveals
BY RYAN SMITH
https://www.newsweek.com/jenna-jameson-misdiagnosed-guillain-barre-syndrome-partner-reveals-1670252
Jenna Jameson was misdiagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) following days of hospital treatment, her partner has revealed.

Erstwhile adult film star Jameson, 47, had shared in a January 10 Instagram post that she had been diagnosed with the rare autoimmune disorder after battling ill health for weeks.

Her partner, Lior Bitton, took to the model's Instagram Story on Monday to share an update on her ongoing health woes, as he revealed she had undergone several rounds of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy.

"Just a little update, Jenna is still in the hospital," he said in the self-shot footage. "She doesn't have the Guillain-Barré syndrome. It was confirmed by the doctor after a second test and five rounds of IVIG, so she does not have the Guillain-Barré."

"We will keep you posted soon," he continued in the seconds-long clip. "Take care. Thank you for the prayers. Keep praying for Jenna, please."

Bitton—who has a 4-year-old daughter, Batel Lu, with Jameson—previously said on January 12 that the star's condition had failed to improve amid treatment.

"She's not doing so well," he said. "Her legs have become very thin—they're thinning down, so they've become super skinny.

"The neurologist she came in today and she wants to run some more tests to make sure it's Guillain-Barré syndrome. It was kind of confirmed, but after the treatment now they have second thoughts. They're doubting it. So not sure.

"So tomorrow she's gonna be running a lot of tests, a lot of neurological tests to see what's going on and what we're gonna do with her, so we'll see."

He wrote of Jameson in an accompanying caption: "She can't walk can't stand up and She doesn't get any better with the IVIG treatment and vitamins. After they suspected that it's guillain barre syndrome now they having the run more test cuz they are not sure.

"Tomorrow is gonna be a big day for Jenna with many neurological tests. She appreciates all the prayers and your amazing supportive messages. Please keep sending her messages so she stay strong. Thank you."

After sharing her initial GBS diagnosis earlier this month, Jameson wrote that she had not taken "the jab" after her followers questioned whether her condition was brought on by a COVID vaccine. GBS has been found to be a "very rare" possible side effect of the Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine.

Next to a since-deleted video of herself in a Hawaii hospital bed, Jameson wrote on Instagram: "I did NOT get the jab or any jab. This is NOT a reaction to the jab. Thank you for your concern."

COVID-19 vaccines have been deemed "safe and effective" by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention but those seeking vaccination are advised by the CDC to "get either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna (mRNA COVID-19 vaccines). The mRNA vaccines are preferred over Johnson & Johnson's Janssen COVID-19 vaccine in most circumstances."

Bitton previously shared that Jameson had been "throwing up for a couple weeks," which led to her initial hospitalization. She underwent a CT scan before being sent home by doctors.

"Then she came back home and she couldn't carry herself," Bitton said. "Her muscles in her legs were very weak. So she wasn't able to walk to the bathroom.

"She was falling on the way back or to the bathroom. I would have to pick her up and carry her to bed. And then within two days it got really not so good. Her legs started to not hold her—she wasn't able to walk."

The CDC describes Guillain-Barré syndrome as a "rare, autoimmune disorder in which a person's own immune system damages the nerves, causing muscle weakness and sometimes paralysis."

Symptoms can last anything between a few weeks to several years. While most people make a full recovery, some are left with permanent nerve damage. Some patients have also died of GBS.

Jenna Jameson and Lior Bitton
Lior Bitton (L), the partner of Jenna Jameson (R), took to the former adult film star's Instagram account to share an update on her condition. She remains hospitalized.
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Thought this article fits here mostly because newsweek categorized it under "culture".
 
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Namibia: Man named after Adolf Hitler wins local election
Uunona Adolf Hitler has insisted he has no plans for world domination, unlike his namesake
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-55173605
A Namibian politician named after Adolf Hitler says he has no plans for world domination after winning a sweeping victory in local elections.

Adolf Hitler Uunona was elected last week as councillor for the Ompundja constituency.

In an interview with German newspaper Bild, he insisted he had "nothing to do" with Nazi ideology.

Adolf, like other Germanic first names, is not uncommon in the country, which was once a German colony.

He was elected for the ruling Swapo party, which led the campaign against colonial and white-minority rule.

Mr Uunona admitted that his father had named him after the Nazi leader, but said "he probably didn't understand what Adolf Hitler stood for".

"As a child I saw it as a totally normal name," said Mr Uunona, who won his seat with 85% of the vote.

Why Namibian town wants to change its name to ǃNamiǂNûs
"It wasn't until I was growing up that I realised: This man wanted to subjugate the whole world," he said, adding. "I have nothing to do with any of these things."

Mr Uunona said his wife calls him Adolf and he goes by the name in public, and has no plans to change it.

Between 1884 and 1915, Namibia was part of German territory called German South West Africa.

The German Empire killed thousands of people during a 1904-08 revolt by local Nama, Herero and San people, in what some historians have called "the forgotten genocide".

Earlier this year, Namibia turned down a €10m ($12; £9m) offer by Germany for reparations, saying it would continue to negotiate for a "revised offer".

After World War One, Namibia came under South African control and gained independence in 1990. But it still has many German-named towns and a small German-speaking community.

The centre-left Swapo party arose from Namibia's independence movement and has ruled the country since 1990.

But support for the party has fallen following bribery allegations over the fishing industry.

In last month's elections, Swapo lost control of 30 major towns and cities.
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Man sacked for being too fat after he moved his family 2,000 miles for new role
Only two hours into their new managers' roles at of the Big 4 Strahan Holiday Retreat in Tasmania, Australia, that Hamish and Hazel Griffin were given the earth-shattering news that they were sacked
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/man-sacked-being-fat-after-26015987
A man who moved his family 2,000 miles away for a new job was sacked for being too fat.

The Griffin family left Queensland, Australia, for a new life and and embarked on a long drive to their new home in Tasmania.

But the couple were shocked when they met their new employer and were told to pack their bags and leave when they got there

It was only two hours into their new manager roles at of the Big 4 Strahan Holiday Retreat that Hamish and Hazel Griffin were given the earth-shattering news that they were sacked.

Mr Griffin reckons the decision by his new employer has violated his human rights.

Hamish Griffin posted to social media about the 'heartbreak and embarrassment' of his termination just 'two hours' into a new role at the Big4 holiday park at Strahan, Tasmania, which left his family 'homeless'.

And he urged others to check on the role and the workplace before agreeing to take up a new post.

The dad said he was told his weight would make him unable to carry out his duties which was discovered as he moved a sofa from a shed at the park,

"I was told I couldn't do the job because I was too fat. I was told I wouldn't be able to push a lawn mower or climb a ladder," he told ABC News in Australia.

"I've been a park manager in north-west Queensland for eight years — I've been doing the job for eight years."

Mr Griffin understood such task would be essential every now and then, but his job was not to look after the grounds or do maintenance work.

"It was a management position," he said.

The couple's dream of a new jobs in Tasmania was humiliatingly destroyed.

He was interviewed for the role by video and sent picture to his employers.

"They'd seen me, they knew what I looked like," he said.

Park owners told the ABC News Mr Griffin's sacking was because they there were concerned Mr Griffin would get hurt while working in the park.

His new employer also insisted Mr Griffin had withheld a health condition.

Mr Griffin question why he would tell them and said: "Carrying a few extra kilos, in my mind, is not going to inhibit me."

The dad posted about his disappointment on social media about the 'heartbreak and embarrassment' of his termination just 'two hours' into a new role at the Big4 holiday park at Strahan, Tasmania

Hamish Griffin and his wife Hazel were devastated and now have nowhere to live

They had only spent one night in their new house before packing the car and leaving the site.

Mr Griffin described it as a shock and said his new the boss and his wife had visited them and welcomed them with a welcome drink.

Now after a taste of paradise and the promise of a new life the family are looking for new jobs and a new place to live.

He confessed the most difficult thing was telling his son Freddie and said it he had been absolutely devastated by being told the they were sacked.
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Connecticut Man Arrested After Racist Tirade Over Smoothie
Police say James Iannazzo swore at empoyees of a smoothie shop, throwing a drink at one and questioned her immigration status in a rage over a drink containing peanuts
https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/loc...racist-tirade-over-smoothie-cops-say/3509837/
A Connecticut man in a rage over the inadvertent use of peanuts in a smoothie went on a threatening, racist tirade against a shop's young employees, leading to his arrest, Fairfield police said.

James Iannazzo, 48, of Fairfield, faces charges of intimidation based on bias, breach of peace and criminal trespass.

According to police, Iannazzo purchased a smoothie at Robeks on Black Rock Turnpike about 1 p.m. Saturday. Roughly 30 minutes later, police say he called 911 from his home for a child having an allergic reaction. The child was taken to a local hospital.

A few minutes later, Iannazzo returned to the Robeks location and, police say, yelled at employees and demanded to know who had caused his child to have an allergic reaction by putting peanuts in the smoothie.

When employees couldn't answer, cops say Iannazzo became irate, yelling vulgarly, throwing a drink at one employee and questioning her immigration status. Cops say he was asked to leave and refused, even attempting to open a locked "Employees Only" door to get behind the store's counter.

He subsequently left before police arrived, but was identified and turned himself in, saying he was upset about his son's allergic reaction. Store employees told cops that Iannazzo never mentioned an allergy, only asking that the peanut butter be left out of a drink.

A purported video of the dispute was posted to TikTok and quickly racked up more than 2 million views. In the video Iannazzo can clear be heard screaming epithets at the employees and demanding that they stop filming him.

Merrill Lynch, where Iannazzo worked as a financial advisor, said Sunday it acted quickly on learning of the incident.

"Our company does not tolerate behavior of this kind. We immediately investigated and have taken action. This individual is no longer employed at our firm," the company said in a statement.

Forbes ranked Iannazzo as one of Connecticut's top 25 high net worth wealth advisers last year.
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