Topic: Lifting

John Dvorak's "Tip of the Day" recommends the "Air Shim Pro XL," a device used for lifting heavy objects like appliances or pianos an inch or two off the ground. Unlike expensive cabinet jacks, these are affordable air-powered bags that can be pumped up to assist with repairs or moving furniture. Dvorak shares an anecdote about using one to replace a broken caster on a piano.

A personal account describes how a sinus lift procedure performed during dental implant surgery resulted in a significant improvement in hearing. The periodontist noted that infections in upper molars often impact the sinuses, leading to various ailments. The speaker reported a noticeable change in audio perception, moving from a high volume setting on headphones to a much lower one post-operation.

Botox sales have surpassed $1 billion as people spend more time looking at themselves on Zoom calls. The hosts discuss "catfish filters" on Instagram and reports of people using stimulus money for cosmetic procedures, including a surge in butt lifts.

The NFL announced it will play "Lift Every Voice and Sing," commonly known as the Black National Anthem, before games during the 2021 season. This move, combined with aggressive vaccine marketing, has led some long-time fans to abandon the league. Critics argue the league is using social justice initiatives to distract from controversial health policies and internal labor disputes.

Speculation regarding Michael Bloomberg's height has intensified following claims he wears four-to-five inch lift shoes to appear taller during debates. Comparisons were made to Robert De Niro's footwear in the film The Irishman and Tom Cruise's use of lifts in Hollywood. Donald Trump has frequently used Bloomberg's height as a point of personal ridicule during the campaign.

During Black History Month, several NBA teams played "Lift Every Voice and Sing," often referred to as the Negro National Anthem. The hosts review a performance of the song by Ray Charles on the Dick Cavett Show. They discuss the cultural implications of having alternative national anthems and the difficulty of audience participation with the song's rhythm.

Homeowners in Houston scrambled to employ house-lifting services to elevate their residences on cinder blocks before Hurricane Harvey's floodwaters arrived. This preemptive measure is common in flood-prone areas of the Texas coast and Florida, where houses are often built on stilts to mitigate damage from recurring storms. Harris County officials declared a disaster as bayous and creeks were expected to overflow following 20 inches of forecasted rain.

John C. Dvorak criticizes a KTVU weather reporter for ignoring official government weather models to make a personal prediction of heavy rain that failed to materialize. The reporter described subtropical moisture as "jet fuel" for storms and utilized the term "orographic lifting" to explain the predicted precipitation. Despite the forecast for a wet morning commute in Northern California, conditions remained dry.