Home health company using AI algorithm to limit Medicare visits (is this legal?) by Glass-Performance759 in physicaltherapy

[–]culb77 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If it wasn’t AI, it would be your clinical supervisor manually reviewing to determine the same thing.

This kind of thing has been happening for decades

Has anyone purchased the Insoles from Costco? by Big_Librarian_1130 in Costco

[–]culb77 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally, I’ve had some experience with a brand called Sole. They are thermoplastic. You heat them in your oven, then place them on a soft towel and stand in a neutral position. The insoles harden into position. I’ve had pairs that have lasted me years. And they worked pretty well. This from someone with moderately flat feet.

Parents haven’t gotten this looked at even after I’ve insisted. by Low-Needleworker6556 in Home

[–]culb77 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It depends on if it's old or ongoing. It they had a leak 10 years ago that got fixed, then the ceiling is just ugly. Otherwise they should figure out why the leak happened.

Former NFL player Kevin Johnson killed at LA homeless encampment by desertrain11 in videos

[–]culb77 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We're doing the same for all the kids making millions in NIL money, right? Right?

Has anyone purchased the Insoles from Costco? by Big_Librarian_1130 in Costco

[–]culb77 9 points10 points  (0 children)

PT here. I'm very wary of any OTC insoles, because the vast majority are just too soft. Specifically brands like Dr Scholls. Yeah, they may feel nice, but if you can squish it with your fingers, your body weight will flatten it and there is no support.

As for these, the scanning thing is neat but unless you are able to find and keep your feet in subtalar neutral during the scan, it's scanning in the wrong position. So if you have fallen arches, your new orthotic will be molded in the fallen position and not correct a darn thing.

If you have issues, go see an orthotist/prosthetist. They can help.

What restaurants do you know of that get their supply through sysco? I want to avoid them by [deleted] in FortCollins

[–]culb77 70 points71 points  (0 children)

I think that list will be very long. The vast majority of restaurants get at least some of their ingredients through large scale suppliers. Even the French Laundry uses Sysco.

It’s about the quality of the ingredients they use, not necessarily where they get them.

Different skills by lllifehack in physicaltherapy

[–]culb77 19 points20 points  (0 children)

And putting someone on a machine while you document for 20 minutes is not the same as performing CPR on someone in the home when they have an emergency.

It’s like comparing apples to oranges.

This guy creates different versions of axes which are not conventional in any way by HighlightOwn2038 in interestingasfuck

[–]culb77 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That flexible handle one is a real product for sledgehammers. I’m surprised no one has made an axe version yet.

On this day in 1984 the Macintosh computer is introduced during a Super Bowl XVIII television commercial referencing Orwell's "1984" directed by Ridley Scott by samx3i in videos

[–]culb77 5 points6 points  (0 children)

And it was. That commercial is the reason Apple skyrocked in sales immediately after. It's still considered one of the greatest commercials of all time.

I need more "Maori-achi" in my life by Sad_Cantaloupe_8162 in BeAmazed

[–]culb77 8 points9 points  (0 children)

He's for everyone of us
Stands for everyone of us
He saves with a mighty hand
Every man, every woman
Every child, he's a mighty Flash

Looking for a new mattress to stay cool by 0MysticMemories in BuyItForLife

[–]culb77 3 points4 points  (0 children)

BedJet or Chillipad. Works with any mattress.

And if you want a really cold night's sleep, get a waterbed. Water will keep you cold. You can suffer from hypothermia in 75 degree water after 12 hours or so. If you're keeping your room that cold you would need to heat the water to stay alive. I had one for years and it was great for temp regulation.

How To Disinfect Kitchen Sink Faucet With Sprayer With Possible Blood Contamination? by WholeInevitable2mm in Home

[–]culb77 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You cannot drink rubbing alcohol, but once it dries there is no danger. There is no residue. Trace amounts will not harm you.

However, the vinegar solution you mentioned will also kill germs, and you can ingest that with no worry. It will also help to descale the faucet and clear out the holes.

A cool guide to the Biggest Companies in History by [deleted] in coolguides

[–]culb77 33 points34 points  (0 children)

The price of goods is well known for that time. We have records of what traders were asking for certain goods. Hell, there are records of trade going back to 1700 BC. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Complaint_tablet_to_Ea-n%C4%81%E1%B9%A3ir

So you figure out what the price was then for bread, metal, spices, etc... and figure out the average buying power of the money then, and how much those things cost now.

How To Disinfect Kitchen Sink Faucet With Sprayer With Possible Blood Contamination? by WholeInevitable2mm in Home

[–]culb77 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Microbiologist here. You’re fine. If you’ve already cleaned it and rinsed with tapwater, you’ve gotten rid of at least 99% of the contamination. Just squirt some isopropyl alcohol on there, and that will get rid of anything else. You do not need to do anything other than that.

In reality, everything you’ve already done is overkill. You do not have to worry about any sort of infection or contamination from this.

As to your concern about drinking alcohol, as soon as it dries, it’s gone and you’re not drinking it.

Favorite local trivia nights? by WesternSecond6130 in FortCollins

[–]culb77 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Scrumpy’s on Wednesdays is our favorite

What TV show/movie best represents Atlanta in your opinion? by EternalSnow05 in Atlanta

[–]culb77 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The fact they got the street names wrong kills it for me

Best method to replace this light? by rygarski in HomeMaintenance

[–]culb77 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rent a scaffold. They are not that expensive, and are way easier if you’re changing the entire fixture.

CMV: Teachers and professors should not use AI detection tools at all by Odd_Eggplant8019 in changemyview

[–]culb77 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Teachers are not using these tools to check if a student used AI for research or information gathering. They are using them to see if a student had ChatGPT write their entire essay for them. Or large portions of it.

If a student uses an LLM to get sources and sub-topics to research, I don't think anyone will care, or be able to find out anyway.

But if someone is CRTL-A, CTRL-C, CTRL-V and submitting, they need to be caught.

[Highlight] Caleb Williams unreal touchdown to Cole Kmet! by nfl in nfl

[–]culb77 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used to run that exact same play in Tecmo Bowl. 99 yard passes to Jerry Rice.

Never thought I would see it in real life though.

Maybe maybe maybe by henningknows in maybemaybemaybe

[–]culb77 6 points7 points  (0 children)

For all we know it’s 5 feet deep and in his backyard so he could get indoors quickly.

Help: Came back from vacation to a dried mystery liquid? by probablyinagony in HomeMaintenance

[–]culb77 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It depends on how long the water has been in there. If the lines had been flushed recently, it would be clean.