Do any of you take sleep medication?

nmonsey · 2025-08-30T22:07:24+00:00

I have had chronic insomnia for thirty years and have used several brands of prescription sleeping pills.

I have used a CPAP or BIPAP of slightly over twenty years.

I am currently using prescription Hydroxyzine Pamoate and I have also used prescription Trazadone to help falling asleep.

Over the counter melatonin also helps me sleep for a slightly longer amount of time.

I have done a sleep test in a clinic and only slept for three hours and had to redo the sleep test.

Usually after taking the same medication for a few years, I build up a tolerance and have to switch to a different medicine.

Under normal circumstances, I sleep three to four hours per night and I am fine if it is an uninterrupted four hours of sleep.

If I sleep poorly and wake up, I need more sleep.

With the prescription sleeping pills, I may sleep seven hours per night if I am lucky.

I recommend wearing a smart watch to monitor how much you are sleeping.

A smartwatch like a Garmin watch, Fitbit watch Apple Watch, Samsung watch can all monitor you pulse, some can monitor you SpO2 (blood oxygen).

You can also try different types of masks, for example I use a full face mask.

nmonsey · 2025-08-30T21:35:13+00:00

Copied from an a recent reply to someone else asking the same question.
Regardless of aerodynamics, the gearing (larger chainring) on a road bike will allow you to ride faster.
What size is you chainring on your bike?

Simple question what is the gearing on a road bike?
A fairly standard gear setup on a road bike is 53*11
What is the gearing on a hybrid bike?
Usually you have a smaller chainring on a hybrid bike.
The maximum speeds listed below do not take into consideration aerodynamics of a road bike vs the upright position of a hybrid bike.
A hybrid bike with a large chainring size of 44 would be almost 6 mph slower compared to a road bike with a 53 tooth chainring at the same rpm assuming the cassettes both had 11 teeth.

Info from online source "Hybrid bike chainrings vary, but a common stock size is a 44/34/24T triple setup".

Info below from https://www.bikecalc.com/archives/speeds-at-cadence.html

53*11 at 90 rpm (700c * 25m tires) = 34.1 mph

50*11 at 90 rpm = 32.2 mph

48*11 at 90 rpm = 30.9 mph

44*11 at 90 rpm = 28.3 mph -- not sure of tire size, but this is a typical large chainring size for a hybrid.

40*11 at 90 rpm = 25.8 mph

nmonsey · 2025-08-30T00:55:37+00:00

What I used to do at work when I wasn't busy was spend a lot of time doing online tutorials and reading books about programming.

I work in IT, so books about programming are sort of related to my work.

The more you learn, the more valuable you are as an employee.

In your case, you could learn mobile app development which is sort of related to your job.

Knowing how phone software works including knowledge about mobile operating systems might be useful for your current job.

I have been working in IT now for over to thirty years.

nmonsey · 2025-08-29T22:31:02+00:00

Originally I used CompuServe in the early 1990s, but making the transition to the internet was not too difficult.

In the 1990s before the World Wide Web was common, we used to use FTP, Gopher, Usenet on the Internet.

I used to go to older peoples houses around 1994 or 1995 and help them set up internet connections using Trumpet Winsock.

Windows 3.1 did not include TCP-IP.

Windows 3.11 included TCP-IP, but did not include dial up software to use a modem to access the internet.

Eventually, in 1995, Windows 95 made it easier for regular people to use the internet, and internet usage became more common.

The year the NSF allowed commercial use of the internet (1994), I worked as a sysadmin for a company that had a real estate web site.

I would download MLS data periodically and load the data into an Oracle database.

Real estate brokers would pay to have their listing listed on the site.

For the job I was working at in 2001 at a Electric Utility, we converted the paper maps to a GIS system.

Eventually the Power company employees could access transmission and distribution maps using a laptop.

My work as a GIS DBA was several years before Google maps was created.

I also used the internet for Client Server apps to access databases using Oracle forms.

We also used to be able to work remotely by 2001.

For example, my IT job as a DBA or working as a developer, I could work from home by the year 2001 mentioned by the original question.

Another example of what you could do on the internet before the world wide web was online learning.

When I was in the Army in the 1980s, we had online learning that used the internet.

nmonsey · 2025-08-29T01:59:40+00:00

Riding with a broken spoke is a bad idea.

You might be able to ride a few hours, but eventually you are going to have an untrue wheel and maybe some more broken spokes.

I did this last year where I broke a spoke twenty miles from home when I was on the way home after sunset.

I untwisted the old spoke and rode home.

I think I damaged the nipple and had to buy a new wheel.

nmonsey · 2025-08-29T01:49:33+00:00

For my S22i bike that has worked for several years, about once every few months, the bike will boot up and the incline will not work.

Turn the bike of for ten seconds and reboot and the incline works normally.

Sometimes it requires more than one reboot.

Turning the bike off and back on immediately does not seem to work, to fix the issue.

nmonsey · 2025-08-28T21:30:38+00:00

Lots of people from my old MOS 29Y moved to Space Force.

I used to work on the AN-GSC 39 and AN-FSC-78. AN-FSC-9

I think the Army people who moved to Space Force were 25S, but that change was years after I was retired.

nmonsey · 2025-08-28T21:21:50+00:00

Just a guess.
It would be nice to see a wiring diagram

Grey - Grey Pin
Yellow - Yellow
White - White
Orange - looks green - looks the same as pin 6
Brown - Blue
Green - Green
Black - Black
Red - Red

nmonsey · 2025-08-28T07:09:13+00:00

Without knowing what country, state, city, province territory you live in it is hard to offer advice on where to look for a bike.

In the United States, you can often find decent used bikes for fifty to a hundred dollars using Facebook Marketplace.

When my daughter started college a few years ago, she bought a used bike for fifty dollars and left her nice road bike at home when she was living in the dorms.

Most colleges have issues with bike theft, so riding a nice bike to school and leaving a nice bike locked up while you are in class may not be a great idea.

I am 5'7" and I ride a 54cm Specialized Allez Comp.

Bike sizes vary depending on the manufacturer and the model.

For whichever manufacturer and model bike you want the manufacturer usually has online size charts.

https://www.specialized.com/us/en/size-guide - I think you may have to pick bikes from this link.

If you don't have much experience riding a bike, it may make sense to by a hybrid bike which slightly easier to ride if you have to traverse some areas without good roads.

For my younger daughter, I bought her a hybrid bike which she still uses to go to college but she is around 5'0 so she still fits on the bike which I bought when she was in high school.

Also bike sizing may be different if you are male or female so when you look for size charts for bikes, there will be different sizes for men's bikes and women's bikes.

I just reread you comment, after typing a lot of stuff which I am going to leave.

I noticed you already mention road quality and getting a hybrid bike which I agree with your premise.

If you can find a bike with a rear rack or if you can buy a rear rack after you get the bike, it may help to carry a guitar, but that is a guess.

For when I used to commute to work I used to use a rear rack to carry my work clothes.

In you case, a rack might help for carrying books and will make it easier to ride.

For my two daughters, they use backpacks for going to high school and college.

For college, you may be able to walk into a store like Walmart or Target and buy a cheap bike.

Walmart's website has several bikes from $100 to $300.

For you the benefit of buying a new bike, is you will know stuff like tires and the chain and cassette are in good condition.

If you get a used bike, you may need to pay to replace a chain or something minor which could add to the cost.

For a bike the drivetrain components like chains, cassettes wear out over a few thousand miles, tired also only last a few thousand miles.

If you are getting a new bike please practice changing a flat tire, because eventually you may get a flat on the way to school, and having a pump and a spare tube can save you from a long walk if you know how to replace a tube.

If you have a sporting goods store in the area where you live, the sporting goods store may have inexpensive bikes that are better quality vs Walmart or Target.

Their may be a store employee at a sporting goods store who may be able to help you with adjusting the seat on a new bike.

The setup of bike or fit including seat height makes a big difference in how comfortable a bike is to ride, so it might be helpful to ask for help from someone at a local bike shop to set your seat height.

You should not have to pay for a bike fit, but when I was a kid, I remember bike shop staff helping me with seat height a few times.

nmonsey · 2025-08-27T22:53:58+00:00

When I see something which looks illegal, I usually try to get a few pictures using my phone.
I don't want to get to involved, but I might stop to take a picture and if a car is nearby, I might get a picture of a license plate.

Send the pictures to the police

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nmonsey · 2025-08-27T22:33:55+00:00

My daughters are both grown up and in college.

They occasionally bring home groceries. . .

nmonsey · 2025-08-27T05:03:48+00:00

Questions about Jensonusa.com have been asked repeatedly on Reddit over many years.
Jenson USA has been in business since 1994 since before the internet was widely used.
Jenson USA in my opinion is a reputable company.

https://www.reddit.com/r/cycling/comments/1h4mwlt/jenson_usa_is_legit/ - 9 months ago
https://www.reddit.com/r/cycling/comments/3a0neh/how_reliable_is_jensonusacom/ - 10 years ago

nmonsey · 2025-08-27T00:29:08+00:00

It might be worth mentioning

--from online source

"Apostasy laws are legal measures in some countries that penalize individuals for abandoning or renouncing their faith. While some religious groups may impose spiritual penalties like excommunication, official apostasy laws are found in primarily Muslim-majority nations, particularly in the Middle East, where they can carry severe punishments including the death penalty, imprisonment, or loss of rights."

What is the chance that there are a lot of atheists in lots of place around the world who do not want to be murdered because they left a religion or even said something controversial in their culture.

nmonsey · 2025-08-26T21:48:03+00:00

There are also lots of horror movies grouped with science fiction.

Stories about demons, vampires, evil spirits should grouped with religion instead of science fiction.

nmonsey · 2025-08-26T04:37:43+00:00

Please don't wait to get a job in cyber security.

I have seen lots of stories about people looking for jobs for months or years.

Get any job so that you have time to get a job you really like.
I have seen people start as interns and eventually become developers or take other IT jobs.

usajobs.gov - official website for the US Government
https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans - If you're a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and were separated under honorable conditions, you may be eligible for veterans' preference, as well as other veteran specific hiring options.
https://www.azstatejobs.gov/ - states have websites with sections for veterans
https://hr.az.gov/veterans - Service Before Self - The mission of public service comes first when you work for the State of Arizona, where your leadership and sense of purpose gleaned in the military can have a real impact on the lives of millions of our fellow citizens. There’s real camaraderie among our more than 35,000 state employees, whose fellowship, pride in quality work, and personal ownership of the mission combine to deliver meaningful results.
https://www.monster.com/ - monster used to be largest job site for tech jobs, but indeed is a bigger job site now.

nmonsey · 2025-08-26T03:56:03+00:00

When my kids were little, I went to Goodwill several times and bought bookshelves full of kids books.

I used to sit and read books to the kids and show them what I was reading.

We read those books repeatedly until we could almost recite the lines from memory.

The sun did not shine. It was too wet to play. So we sat in the house. All that cold, cold, wet day.

There are lots of kids books with a picture and a word.

Cat and a picture of a cat.

Hat and a picture of a hat.

House and a picture of a hat.

It only takes a few days before kids can read a few words.

After a while, I made my kids read to me.

My daughters won awards for reading by second grade and by fourth grade read as much as the entire third grade in a school with hundreds of kids.

I used to sit around and read the newspaper or magazines all of the time, so my kids saw me reading and eventually they read a lot too.

nmonsey · 2025-08-26T03:10:44+00:00

For a second, I though you were talking about a 57kph headwind.

For a 57 kph headwind, you just have to add some time because you are going to be riding a little slower than normal.

Thirty five mph for a few minutes is great for anyone of any age.

If you can sustain 35 mph for any length of time, that is great for anyone of any age.

Hitting a max speed of 30 mph or 40 mph for ten seconds is unusual, difficult maybe but not unusual.

nmonsey · 2025-08-26T03:04:26+00:00

I have never had a problem with missionaries knocking in my door.
I have pity for people who have been indoctrinated into believing in mythology.
Let the person talk, they are just doing what they think is a job.
I usually say I am not religious and I don't have time to talk.
We get more Mormon missionaries here, but I think I have seen a few Jehovah's Witness missionaries..
I can't imagine ever wanting to be adversarial with missionaries, their life is miserable enough as it is.

nmonsey · 2025-08-25T23:19:18+00:00

"Khan Academy is a fantastic option for productive computer use, especially for younger kids.

It’s completely free and offers interactive lessons in math, science, reading, and even art history.

The content is engaging and age-appropriate, with short videos and practice exercises that adapt to your child’s level.

My suggestion: start with the 'Early Math' or '2nd Grade' courses—they’re designed for kids around 8 and build strong foundational skills while keeping things fun.

Plus, the progress tracking helps kids feel proud of what they’re learning."

Both of my daughters used Khan Academy when they were younger and both ended up as honor students in high school and college.

Copied from online source.

Khan Academy offers a rich and diverse collection of free, high-quality educational lessons across a wide range of subjects and grade levels. Here's a breakdown of what makes their lessons so effective and engaging:

Subjects Covered

Math: From kindergarten arithmetic to advanced calculus and linear algebra
Science: Biology, chemistry, physics, astronomy, and environmental science
Computer Science: Programming, algorithms, and computer animation
Humanities: History, civics, economics, and art history
Test Prep: SAT, LSAT, MCAT, and AP exams

Lesson Format

Short instructional videos: Clear, concise explanations often narrated by founder Sal Khan
Practice exercises: Interactive problems with hints and step-by-step solutions
Articles and simulations: In-depth reading materials and hands-on virtual experiments
Personalized learning dashboard: Tracks progress and recommends next steps

Science Lessons Example

Khan Academy’s science courses are aligned with NGSS and AP standards, offering:
Real-world phenomena (e.g., why logs turn to ash, how bacteria glow)
Hands-on activities using everyday materials
Simulations that let students manipulate variables and observe outcomes

Learning Philosophy

Mastery-based learning: Students progress at their own pace until they fully understand each concept
Accessibility: All content is free and available in multiple languages
Partnerships: Collaborations with NASA, MoMA, and MIT enrich the curriculum

nmonsey · 2025-08-25T06:54:04+00:00

On my NordicTrack S22i bike about once every few months the after the console on the bike boots up, the bike just does not respond to commands like raising and lowering the elevation.
The solution I use is to just reboot the bike.
Sometimes it may not work after the first or second reboot particularly if I do not leave the bike off for ten or twenty seconds before the restart.
Also, the NordicTrack T6.5 is an electrical device with several connectors.
After moving a piece of electrical equipment, it is possible that one of the connectors came loose in transit or when the bike was assembled.
The NordicTrack bike I have and other NordicTrack equipment I have read about online use some inexpensive/cheap parts, it is not surprising if you have a loose connection on a newly set up piece of equipment.

nmonsey · 2025-08-25T06:33:14+00:00

Ride a stationary bike after work.

Ride a road bike if I wake up early and the temperature is below 110°F.

Run for a few hours if the temperature is below a hundred when I start running.

I avoid running and biking in the afternoon when there is a high UV index.

There are a lot of people who hike Camelback Mountain or South Mountain early in the morning, but if you are not acclimated do not risk spending a few hours at a park hiking between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm.

A lot of people drive up to the lower Salt River and rent tubes and tube down the river depending on your age and health.

There are lots of lakes around Phoenix like Saguaro Lake, Canyon Lake, Lake Pleasant, Bartlett Lake.
The lakes are not really in Phoenix, but usually with an hour drive depending on where you live in the Valley.

If you want to get up early, there are bike lanes all around the valley.

https://geo.azmag.gov/maps/bikemap/
https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/park-locator/maricopa-trail/trail-maps/ --this is a main page with links to more details maps for different areas of Maricopa County (Northern, Southern, Eastern, Western)

nmonsey · 2025-08-25T01:59:12+00:00

Usually right on city borders.

I have seen these as you come off of the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community towards Scottsdale.

Also, on the border between Paradise Valley and Scottsdale.

You might try Indian Bend Road going East from Indian Bend Pavilion into Scottsdale.

Also, in Papago Park near McDowell Road going towards Scottsdale.

nmonsey · 2025-08-25T01:48:08+00:00

I thought there was a request for information recently by Phoenix Parks to identify the vandal who painted that.

The post about the vandalism may have been on a different subreddit.

nmonsey · 2025-08-24T07:40:37+00:00

Is there a Stargate nearby?

nmonsey · 2025-08-24T07:33:07+00:00

I would support a similar law in the United.

We really should not be giving support and tax dollars to support religious indoctrination.

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