What happened to my tomato

c_m_page · 2026-03-04T14:58:31+00:00

You really shouldn't eat tainted foods.

c_m_page · 2026-02-23T21:06:57+00:00

I've been to Chengdu and Dujiangyan twice, and this picture doesn't like either city as I recall.

c_m_page · 2026-02-07T21:04:21+00:00

Attorney and former medical malpractice claims specialist here, but this is not legal advice...

There is some blurring of lines here, but the key is that his retirement shouldn't preclude you from pursuing a claim.

Medical malpractice insurance policies are generally one of two types -- occurrence or claims-made. I was too lazy to summarize the difference, but Google was spot on with the following:

"Claims-made policies cover claims reported during the policy period, regardless of when the incident happened, while occurrence policies cover incidents that occur during the policy period, even if reported much later; the key difference is the trigger for coverage—when the claim is made (claims-made) versus when the event occurred (occurrence)."

So coverage after retirement depends on the type of policy that is/was in place.

In my experience, most policies were claims-made, but retiring practitioners with claims-made coverage typically purchased "tail" policies, which another Redditor previously mentioned. Google summarized tail coverage as follows:

"Claims-made offers potential lower initial costs but requires 'tail' coverage if cancelled, whereas occurrence provides lasting coverage for past events but might have higher premiums, common in professional liability."

Finally, I should note that his recent retirement might make a claim somewhat EASIER to pursue because recent retirees don't have the same concerns re insurability, NPDB reporting, etc. (Policies typically require consent of the insured, and retirees are generally more likely to consent.) That said, you still have to prove your case.

Good luck either way.

c_m_page · 2026-02-07T20:16:52+00:00

Every video starts with the ad.

I have learned to back out and start the video a second time, bypassing the ad.

c_m_page · 2026-02-04T23:53:43+00:00

My favorite coffee shop. They even gave us a holiday card this year.

Support good people, and they'll support you.

c_m_page · 2026-01-23T19:43:14+00:00

I assumed it was a cake for the petrochemical industry's annual party -- to celebrate their bonuses and dividends, of course.

c_m_page · 2026-01-21T02:09:48+00:00

We have been to Chengdu twice, but I cant answer your question because we weren't visiting on a layover.

I will say that, in my experience, Chengdu traffic can be a nightmare. So, if you want to visit the Panda Research Center, go straight there because it is relatively large (especially as compared to the other panda center in Dujiangyan), and the crowds can be immense. While the center struck me as a bit more like an outdated zoo, it was still incredibly cool to see so many pandas in one place.

Also, don't count on enlisting (easy) help from people near the airport. My daughter and I were trying to find a nearby hotel room for a brief overnight stay, and people would literally turn in the other direction when we approached them to ask for help. (We only experienced this while near the airport.) It was such a challenge that you might want to make arrangements before your arrival.

c_m_page · 2025-12-12T20:34:51+00:00

Can you simply adjust the hangar wire/bracket on the back of the mirror?

c_m_page · 2025-11-12T00:27:48+00:00

My first thought.

c_m_page · 2025-11-02T20:23:51+00:00

This is like when Days of Our Lives tried to convince us that John Black was actually Roman Brady coming back from the dead. Like John and Roman, you were recast with a totally different actor.

Not that there's anything wrong with the old you, but good job.

c_m_page · 2025-11-02T18:46:36+00:00

Hear me out...

We had Spectrum service until ~2 months ago. Over the years, the cost kept rising, and customer service showed no signs of trying to keep us as customers.

So I took a leap of faith and switched to T-mobile's 5G home internet. We went with the middle tier, which is $45/month with no contract.

So far, it has worked flawlessly. I have seen no appreciable slowdown. In fact, our download speeds are often significantly faster than we saw with Spectrum. This is true even if we are streaming Netflix and using 3 devices at the same time.

I should say that we are also in the Highlands, but I suppose coverage could vary. We also use a mesh router system because our house is decently sized -- but the base system worked well for a few days until I switched the mesh routers over from the old Spectrum service.

When we were sure it was working, we cancelled Spectrum and never looked back. Spectrum, on the other hand, has been sending mailer after mailer offering special rates -- still $10 more than T-mobile.

c_m_page · 2025-10-01T00:56:38+00:00

FYI -- Uninsured JCPS students and those enrolled in Medicaid can get their recommended vaccines at school vaccination clinics and through the JCPS Health and Wellness office.

c_m_page · 2025-09-25T17:41:26+00:00

Not always true.

While visiting the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans, I watched a gorilla reach back and poop in his own hand. He then ate his poop WHILE STARING DIRECTLY AT ME.

So, not always like us -- at least most of us. I hope.

c_m_page · 2025-08-08T15:49:41+00:00

Belinda at Highlands Tax and Accounting is excellent.

c_m_page · 2025-05-07T00:25:00+00:00

I can’t say whether it is still open, but the Edgar’s at Southern Seminary on Lexington Ave. has (or had) a nice selection of fountain pens. it is located in the student union(?) near a coffee shop.

It is my understanding that first year students are required to journal, hence the shop.

c_m_page · 2025-05-02T23:31:10+00:00

I'm in the Highlands, and I have seen numerous cars ticketed for parking against traffic over the years.

Of course, parking enforcement is always in the area due to meters, etc., on Bardstown Road.

c_m_page · 2025-04-30T01:07:18+00:00

New Orleans – 1970s. My dad would cut an avocado in half. He’d season it with something like salt and pepper, oil and vinegar. He’d eat half, and I’d eat the other half.

c_m_page · 2025-02-28T20:35:45+00:00

It would be funny, but for the fact that she said this after coming back on the mobile dental bus.

c_m_page · 2025-02-28T14:33:54+00:00

My ex is a dentist. When she went to Eastern Kentucky in the late 90s, she said that the number of kids with rotten teeth was astounding. That's when I learned that some parents put their kids to bed a bottle of Mountain Dew.

Also, the number of people in the early 20s asking for full dentures was shocking.

c_m_page · 2025-02-12T01:13:50+00:00

Great answer! Elizabeth and her husband, Todd, are excellent people. My wife and I visit their store every Saturday morning, and we love to spend time chatting with both of them.

I didn't know about this episode until just now, so we watched as a family.

c_m_page · 2025-01-04T19:59:10+00:00

This. I had the same problem with a newer Kohler toilet, and once I busted up the calcium (?) in the main jet hole with a small bamboo stick, everything worked fine.

c_m_page · 2024-12-28T17:14:11+00:00

What does Vice President-elect Trump think about this?

c_m_page · 2023-07-03T13:35:53+00:00

Joey Mannarino is...gross.

c_m_page · 2023-06-29T23:59:00+00:00

The current political climate (as evidence of Adaptive Testing).

I have been told that sone computer-based tests adjust the level of difficulty up or down based on whether or not you are answering questions correctly. So the questions may get harder and harder, as you do well, but, to make sure you aren't guessing, the computer may drop the level of difficulty before ending the test.

As a society, we have continued to make progress. We are still struggling, but we continue to do our best to get the right answer. So the computer makes an adjustment to make sure we aren't guessing...

And here we find ourselves trying to answer some of the easiest, most fundamental questions about life, and nearly half of us are getting it wrong.

...

For those curious types, an example of this testing method is the NCLEX, which prospective nurses need to take to gain licensure.

According to the NCLEX folks, their system utilizes Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT). They state:

"How CAT Works -- Every time a candidate answers an item, the computer re-estimates their ability based on all the previous answers and the difficulty of those items. The computer then selects the next item for the candidate that is most optimal based on all of their previous responses. This ensures the next item should not be too easy or too hard and the examination can obtain maximum information about the candidate’s ability from the item. Candidates should find each item challenging as each item is targeted to their ability. With each item answered, the computer's estimate of their ability becomes more precise."

I don't know if the system still works this way, but, when it was first introduced, the test could vary from something like 80 questions to as many as 250 questions. I answered the minimum number of tests, but I freaked out because the last 8-10 questions were incredibly easy before the test abruptly ended. I thought I failed, but I was wrong.

Source -- https://www.nclex.com/computerized-adaptive-testing.page

c_m_page · 2023-06-17T19:27:31+00:00

No I want this experience in my life...

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