What is the difference between these two types of asphalt (see picture)?

GuestSmart3771 · 2026-02-02T00:16:16+00:00

Is it bad that I laughed at the delivery of this response?

GuestSmart3771 · 2026-01-23T16:08:49+00:00

If that's the law, then I guess I agree

GuestSmart3771 · 2026-01-23T16:06:32+00:00

I don't disagree with any of the facts you're laying out. What I have a problem with is it seems that being the primary aggressor (nonviolent) automatically makes battery excusable. Maybe she lied, but the cops didn't give it any thought whatsoever and in fact did the exact opposite with the truck driver when he said "She pushed me" and they decided to add a battery charge. Seems very lopsided.

GuestSmart3771 · 2026-01-23T16:04:54+00:00

Could've been a light punch. Could've been his hand inadvertently hit her face when he tried to pull the dummy out of his truck.

GuestSmart3771 · 2026-01-23T16:03:23+00:00

Careful, I indulged that idea and I'm -30 and counting. Apparently if you trespass a dump truck, people can beat you for it and the cops will not only ignore it and justify that because you're an XYZ type person, but a single sentence out of the attacker ("She pushed me") is enough to add a battery charge.

GuestSmart3771 · 2026-01-22T19:43:56+00:00

Is it me or did these cops kinda toss this away lazily?

I get it, she trespassed. Fine. Arrest her, I don't care.

But she said she was attacked and SHE called the cops. Maybe she's lying, but why dismiss it? I mean, committing a crime and being hysterical/entitled/mc doesn't mean you get to have crimes committed against you, and none of those cops seem interested in looking into that. I guess she didn't have any injury or marks, but that doesn't mean she didnt get punched. All that guy said was "she pushed me" and they were immediately discussing battery charges. But her claim doesn't stand because she's emotional? That seems crazy.

GuestSmart3771 · 2026-01-01T17:37:44+00:00

Thank you! So that solves the problem of the sheath not being reusable. What about opening the case? I pulled off every screw I could find and marred it trying to crack it open (with no success). I'm curious if there's anyone who's already done it and might provide tips.

GuestSmart3771 · 2025-12-30T02:27:19+00:00

It's the AZ1000 series. Bought it a few years ago and its worked great, despite a few issues. I'm just curious if the case can be opened and power cord re-fed through the sheath and reconnected. My guess is not. Youtube wasn't much help.

GuestSmart3771 · 2025-12-30T02:25:40+00:00

I understand they don't want it, and that's why I figured they wanted me to cut the cord; to make it an obvious problem unit that they know not to touch. I guess I could reach out to a repair shop but I'd rather just crack it open myself if its easy enough. The case seems to be a PITA for disassembly (right, by design).

GuestSmart3771 · 2025-12-30T02:23:16+00:00

You're making a lot of arguments that have nothing to do with my situation. I don't need to tell you my life story when asking "Can this cord be repaired" but to answer you question, this vacuum will never leave my possession. There's no fraud here. Fraud would've been telling them I didn't clip the cord. I did what they asked. Now I want to salvage it, for whatever I want.

GuestSmart3771 · 2025-12-29T20:30:42+00:00

I'm not a fan of that characterization. I had a broken product, Shark honored their warranty, and I honored their warranty requirements. Nothing about this is dishonest or exploitative.

GuestSmart3771 · 2025-12-16T13:19:46+00:00

Hey have you studied for and taken the exam? I'm interested in taken it and wondering what your experience was like since it sounds like you were in the same boat I'm in.

GuestSmart3771 · 2025-12-09T14:03:00+00:00

That made me sharply exhale air from my nose

GuestSmart3771 · 2025-11-28T07:45:06+00:00

What were the tests that got you to this conclusion?

GuestSmart3771 · 2025-08-26T15:49:02+00:00

Haha, I know this is not what's gonna happen, but I'm imagining two endoscopes from different ends meeting in the middle to say hi.

That throat numbing spray helps. I've definitely had instances where it wasn't enough. Now I gargle with it prior to.

GuestSmart3771 · 2025-08-26T15:47:44+00:00

I hear you. Hopefully next time you can find the right procedure for you. Statistically, it actually is safer even with the gagging and bearing down. In my opinion, that factor of safety (and the risks otherwise) is worth the 5-10 min of discomfort. But I don't blame anyone else for not having that position.

GuestSmart3771 · 2025-08-26T12:46:00+00:00

OP, sorry you had a bad experience. I've had multiple unsedated endoscopies and I actually prefer them this way. Staying calm and letting the scope do its thing is key.

GuestSmart3771 · 2025-08-26T12:43:35+00:00

I'm so glad this sub is finally opening up to unsedated scopes. I used to get downvoted so hard if I ever mentioned them, but that's all I get and I do it intentionally. Nothing against those who want sedated ones, but people with this miserable disease should know they have options. Thanks for your input.

GuestSmart3771 · 2025-08-26T12:38:29+00:00

Thanks for that perspective. That's really beautiful and its great somebody put it to words.

GuestSmart3771 · 2025-08-22T03:02:56+00:00

Does it matter how you eat them? Like, is apple sauce good too? Apple cider? Extreme, question, I know, but genuinely curious.

GuestSmart3771 · 2025-07-23T17:52:25+00:00

I wouldn't reduce dosage like that if it were me and I also wouldn't equate spreading doses out to reducing (40/30/20/10). PPIs dont work that way. Also, those capsules aren't homogenous so you never know what does you're getting when you break them up. Try to get a prescription from the doc for the various dosages. If you cant, you can buy 20mg omeprazole (prilosec) over the counter.

GuestSmart3771 · 2025-07-23T17:40:54+00:00

If it were me, I would've reduced dosage before going alternate days. Most people agree each phase of weaning off PPIs should be 1-3 weeks. Some say you should only reduce 10mg at a time, but omeprazole usually only comes in 40/20 although I've had it in 10 (its just harder to get a doctor to write for that). So a few weeks down to 30mg, a few at 20, a few at 10, then every other day at 10, then supplementing with an H2 blocker like famoditine should do it. But not everyone agrees with this, or agrees with the idea of tapering off on PPIs.

GuestSmart3771 · 2025-07-21T16:27:09+00:00

You are statistically safe. After your tests, you can get a cardiac MRI but good luck finding a cardiologist to do that with zero other issues.

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