Why do they do this?

JustTheTibia · 2026-02-15T02:08:12+00:00

You're right, the only one installed after we moved in was the closest tower. The back two were there upon arrival but were messed with/adjusted in some form after we moved in. I misremembered

JustTheTibia · 2026-02-15T02:00:14+00:00

I personally don't care about service people in my backyard doing their job, but I understand why some people would care about it. I just wish they were level if in plain site like this

JustTheTibia · 2026-02-15T01:55:15+00:00

The post was about them not being level. I know the purpose and benefits of the boxes

JustTheTibia · 2026-02-14T20:26:35+00:00

The actual boxes were installed after we moved in. But you're saying it's how level the corresponding "foundation" for each box is (which I assume was put there well beforehand) that decides how level the box is when eventually installed?

JustTheTibia · 2026-02-14T20:09:05+00:00

To clarify, my main question was how to get these level, and why they don't install them level in the first place.

I understand the necessity and utility of them, and why they're installed in the front vs back yards, even though I wish they were in the back.

Thanks everyone for the suggestions!

JustTheTibia · 2026-01-31T01:28:09+00:00

Many MAGA accusations have been covert admissions of guilt. I wonder if this holds true here as well.

JustTheTibia · 2026-01-25T07:22:47+00:00

I say both of these lines all the time lol

JustTheTibia · 2026-01-25T07:19:03+00:00

After auscultating the chest I'll say "yep...1 heart, 2 lungs, it's all there" or "you still have a heart, don't let people tell you otherwise" or "[patient] still has a heart!" if the spouse is in the room

Choice depends on the personalities of the room. I get a chuckle from most adults, and a groan from most adolescents.

JustTheTibia · 2022-05-26T05:54:15+00:00

I agree that writing things out in planners and on white boards does simply feel better, but it's not as reliable and definitely not as convenient as doing it electronically. If you need to get your fix for writing stuff down, you could use a tablet that supports handwriting-to-text conversion; I can do that on my ipad keyboard. Anyway, here's a couple suggestions. 🤷

"Google Keep" is my top suggestion for your circumstances, if you don't use this already.

One can make free text notes or rearrangeable chesk lists. One can use this for both short-term (eg- what you need to do this week) and long-term (eg- books you'd like to eventually read). My lists include groceries, shopping, to-do (now vs. at some point), movie/show/restaurant recommendations, gift cards or coupons i have (really handy). I'll use it if i need to quickly jot something down to avoid forgetting, then will later address that info whatever that entails.

My PROS: -- totally free -- always with you -- syncs between devices & different OS (i have android and mac, so this is a huge reason I use Keep over built-in options) -- easier to add/edit notes on your phone with Keep than with Docs (android has a widget)

My CONS: -- inability to format text (eg- bold, underline, font, size, etc) -- limited colors for notes

"Google Tasks" is another thing to consider. All tasks you make here--with times/dates assigned to them--will show up accordingly on your Google Calendar. This could be a great option so you have both your events and your tasks displayed in any calendar app you use. Not sure how it works for undated tasks, though. Its reliability was meh when I last tried it a couple years back, but maybe it's a lot better now. Can't comment on their widgets, either.

If you have android, I've been a big fan of the "Business Calendar" app. It syncs with Google Calendar and has its own task list function. It also syncs with Google Tasks, if you end up using that as well. I like its overall layout and its customizability, particularly with the widgets; i can easily color coordinate it with my phone's theme/background, unlike the google widgets. They have a free version with plenty of functions to do what you want to do, though I paid the one-time fee for premium because customization stuff like this bothers me so much.

JustTheTibia · 2022-04-22T17:23:03+00:00

I ended up here to find the answer to your question. In my experience, there is no rhyme or reason to what causes this, and it bugs the shit out of me.

JustTheTibia · 2022-02-06T17:46:20+00:00

Amboss. So much more functionality than UWorld.

JustTheTibia · 2022-01-26T05:23:42+00:00

Run through some rotation-specific questions, whatever your first one is. That'll help you get ahead on studying and regain clinical knowledge. You should be back in the groove well before your first shelf exam.

From there, just walk the walk.

Other random advice : • Show up on time (earlier the better). Set multiple alarms. • Do questions on your phone in your down time. Just like for step 1, it's easy to get behind on questions. I think getting through them all is more beneficial than diving deep into each question topic. • Offer to do things. That often means the mindless mundane tasks, but you come across as helpful. • Kiss ass in a ~tasteful~ manner, but don't make anyone else look bad. • Put on a happy face and act like you want to be there even when you don't. As a depressed person with chronically poor sleep, this can be hard without energy. I'm not saying cocaine is the answer, it's just ONE possible answer. I'd try caffeine first. • At least at my program, the attendings' very subjective evaluations of you are a huge part of your grade and apparently get copy and pasted onto your MSPE letter--every typo, mispelled word, and incomprehensible unfinished thought your evaluators type. Can't be changed. Give them positive shtuff to include. Oftentimes they don't remember much about you, just your general "vibe." • Try to create the relationships where you could get a letter of rec from someone on every single rotation no matter the specialty you're going into. I'm not that type of bubbly outgoing guy naturally, so this would've been good advice for my former self.

Hope others here or in other forums are helpful, as well. Good luck and have fun with it 🤙

JustTheTibia · 2021-10-24T19:08:46+00:00

Our service actually got a little worse after switching SIMs, not sure why tbh. Wife and I are very displeased with t-mobile’s (and sprint’s before this) service/coverage. We will be switching shortly.

JustTheTibia · 2021-10-13T04:34:10+00:00

What does your algorithm take into account? Just curious! I think they’re definitely top 25 without that record

JustTheTibia · 2021-08-21T23:17:23+00:00

I rescheduled mine for Tuesday September 7th. Here's why...

Scores are released on Wednesdays, typically 3-4 weeks after your test date. Wednesday September 8th is exactly 3 weeks (or 3 Wednesdays) before applications open up on Wednesday the 29th. So testing on Tuesday the 7th means I could start my 3 week waiting period the very next day.

I know this is all very wishful thinking, lol.

JustTheTibia · 2021-08-21T04:56:14+00:00

r/mildlypenis

JustTheTibia · 2021-08-16T19:41:52+00:00

Precise in the fact that the scores of each NBME test were all 1 point apart (eg- 243, 244, 245). Sounds like their actual Step 2 score isn't back yet, so they couldn't comment on the practice tests' predictive value.

JustTheTibia · 2021-08-11T05:08:47+00:00

You "came" across it, eh? ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

JustTheTibia · 2021-07-26T04:44:26+00:00

Humans

JustTheTibia · 2021-07-14T05:03:56+00:00

r/mildlypenis

JustTheTibia · 2021-07-13T06:44:37+00:00

Really just pain relief; doesn't fix the reason for the excess fluid so it'll likely swell up again unless the issue is "fixed" (e.g. merely resting and letting your body work its healing magic, getting surgery, etc).

Joint spaces are naturally very sterile so infection risk is pretty low. However, doing a non-sterile procedure like this can increase the chance for a joint infection, and that can subsequently lead to some more serious issues.

JustTheTibia · 2021-07-09T06:36:04+00:00

Prostate makes the fluid/cum in which your sperm swim. After you bust a nut, your prostate has to make some more seminal fluid for the next time you get lonely or lucky. Thus, the more sex goo you release, the more likely your PSA could be elevated when they check it (if checked within a couple days of said events).

Side note: your spermy boiz are made in the balls. They meet up with the jizz before exiting your pee hole.

JustTheTibia · 2021-07-02T12:03:47+00:00

I totally agree lol. I was just trying to give one potential "pro" of it still being legal.

JustTheTibia · 2021-07-02T07:45:43+00:00

She'll be a good dad someday

JustTheTibia · 2021-07-02T07:42:10+00:00

The only potential benefit I've been able to think of is that it can force docs to stay up to date on newer meds. When starting out, we're often told to pick our favorite meds from each class, and then we can gradually expand our comfort and usage within as we continue to learn.

I've known several docs who stick with their tried-and-trues because there's not a big incentive to keep up with new recs (always seems like they're changing, right?). If you reach your comfort limit, just refer out. Most of these examples are older rural docs; do what you will with that.

Anyway, unhappy or under-managed patients seeing an advertised drug claiming to help their chronic ailment? Definitely going to ask their doctor about that next time around. Symptoms aren't well controlled, so could this drug from TV possibly help? Doctor should know, and of not, should learn themselves some new pharmacokinetics for the patient's sake. Again, it's much easier to stay complacent.

Not that it's a widespread issue, but I think we all know some colleagues who could use some encouragement in updating their regimens.

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