Evolv-ing Thread

[ShamrockPat]

Ain't that the truth, a friend of the families parents were killed by a drunk driver who had 6 previous DUI's.

Sad, there's no sad 'quick emoji'.

I like these Mr Fuji clones, you can get them with or without the MTL insert. $5.92 YFTK Fuji Styled POM 510 Drip Tip w/ Ultem Plug - 13mm at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

On a brighter note, I have now found my forever drip tip The fuji arrived today and it's slightly different than the dvarw DL tip, but just as good if not better for me.

That flashlight also arrived in a beat up box with no instructions on battery installation, so I had to look at it while turning it on. Holy s#!t that's bright. Thanks awsum or Mike! I'm still seeing those lines from the led

 

[TrollDragon]

On a brighter note, I have now found my forever drip tip The fuji arrived today and it's slightly different than the dvarw DL tip, but just as good if not better for me.

Nice! I love the Fuji and the dotMod friction fits. The old Stingray X tips were my favorite for MTL, I put those on everything back in the day.

$1.43 Stingray X Styled Stainless Steel + POM Hybrid 510 Drip Tip - 21mm / black at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

 

[awsum140]

I guess it isn't so bad waiting 12 years to be able to walk again (yeah right) unless you're the one that can't walk. The idea that there are limited "specialists" available makes me wonder why that is? We're already running short of doctors here between the amount of paperwork, added overhead, and low reimbursement rates from Medicare and Medicaid. If the Gubmint takes it all over there'll be a mass exodus of doctors and then the wait times will get too long, basically, overnight. Then there's the question of where $60 trillion dollars comes from say $6 trillion per year over the next ten yers. The estimates of gained revenue from raised taxes assumes, and we know what that does, the economy stays at its current levels. That won't happen if the tax rates, individual and corporate, go up like is being talked about. It's all smoke and mirrors, promising something that can't be delivered realistically here.

 

[tiburonfirst]

If we had universal healthcare, people would be too afraid to go to the doctor.

why? hospitals and doctors won't be going anywhere the monies being spent on health care here is outrageous - more than twice compared to other countries - and no, we're not in first place when it comes to outcomes, not even close.
ever since health insurance has switched from non-profit to for-profit costs have spiraled out of control. hence, most of these ceo make more than 10 million a year.

 

[tiburonfirst]

a mass exodus of doctors

where are they going?

 

[TrollDragon]

There was a second specialist here in the province, but the government decided that there wasn't a need for two so she packed up and headed for the US.

 

[tiburonfirst]

btw universal healthcare does not necessarily mean single-payer it's been achieved in europe in different ways

 

[tiburonfirst]

There was a second specialist here in the province, but the government decided that there wasn't a need for two so she packed up and headed for the US.

won't be easy to do that in reverse

 

[SlickWilly]

Just ordered these bluetooth ear buds.
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Reg price $50, $20 w/free shipping after using code F5F6APQO
Lots of features and damn good review rating so for $20 it's a no brainer to roll the dice.

 

[ShamrockPat]

Guys, I need your help or I'm gonna have a crappy XMas. We have a small fiber optic tree but the transformer is dead. The link and details are below. BUT they're out of stock, and I have no clue what's suitable from Amazon. It's the 22VA throwing me, should this work? https://amzn.to/2O44lSY

Original Specs
AC Adapter: DA-22-12 - Puleo International
Replacement Adapter:
DA-22-12 with 1 prong L shape connection.
Input: 120VAC 60Hz 30VA
Output: 120VAC 1.83 22VA

OG looks like this

 

[SlickWilly]

Guys, I need your help or I'm gonna have a crappy XMas. We have a small fiber optic tree but the transformer is dead. The link and details are below. BUT they're out of stock, and I have no clue what's suitable from Amazon. It's the 22VA throwing me, should this work? https://amzn.to/2O44lSY

Original Specs
AC Adapter: DA-22-12 - Puleo International
Replacement Adapter:
DA-22-12 with 1 prong L shape connection.
Input: 120VAC 60Hz 30VA
Output: 120VAC 1.83 22VA

OG looks like this
View attachment 853237

The one you linked should be perfect, good rating on the feedback, they are a roll of the dice but the rating tells you a lot. I'd go for it.

 

[Steamer861]

There was a second specialist here in the province, but the government decided that there wasn't a need for two so she packed up and headed for the US.

I don't think the Province decided! The Doctor Did, moved on to greener pastures
Also no one says you cant go out of province for medical help. My uncle just went 500 miles a way for a procedure & not only was it Free! He was given travel & living expenses while there! He's retired.

With my limited experience with Doctors & hospitals, I have been severed Very Well

 

[awsum140]

Guys, I need your help or I'm gonna have a crappy XMas. We have a small fiber optic tree but the transformer is dead. The link and details are below. BUT they're out of stock, and I have no clue what's suitable from Amazon. It's the 22VA throwing me, should this work? https://amzn.to/2O44lSY

Original Specs
AC Adapter: DA-22-12 - Puleo International
Replacement Adapter:
DA-22-12 with 1 prong L shape connection.
Input: 120VAC 60Hz 30VA
Output: 120VAC 1.83 22VA

OG looks like this
View attachment 853237

I looked at your photo and the output is 12 Volts, not 120 volts. I don't know which it is, but maybe have another look, carefully with a magnifier, at the original.

 

[awsum140]

Where would they go? Teaching, out of the country, WalMart greeter, whatever as long as it's out of the medical field directly treating patients. That will become a money losing venture.

 

[CMD-Ky]

why? hospitals and doctors won't be going anywhere the monies being spent on health care here is outrageous - more than twice compared to other countries - and no, we're not in first place when it comes to outcomes, not even close.
ever since health insurance has switched from non-profit to for-profit costs have spiraled out of control. hence, most of these ceo make more than 10 million a year.

When someone else pays the bills then there is no need to shop. If I shop at Kroger and I pay 10% of the bill and you pay the 90% I'll eat filet mignon.

 

[tiburonfirst]

well, atm you're paying your premiums to finance billions of dollars in advertising, lobbying, out-of-this-world salaries etc

 

[BillW50]

btw universal healthcare does not necessarily mean single-payer

It means single prayer. You do it under their conditions or you get nothing.

it's been achieved in europe in different ways

That's different. You pay everything you make in taxes. I can't think of a single thing the government was successful at Tibs. Can you come up a short list or something since I am drawing a blank.

Just look at the FDA. Supposedly educated people with mega degrees. And yet they think glass, o-rings, wire, metal, etc. are tobacco products! That is insane and very moronic if you ask me. Even an average 6 year old is smarter than that. And the rest of the government is no better. All the government is good for is helping those that shouldn't get it and deny those that really need it.

Then of course the government makes promises so people will be onboard. But when the plan comes to be, all of those promises were nothing but lies. I can't think of a single exception here either. I have zero faith in government to do anything right. Just look at their past history. It's horrible!

As far as medical care, right now you could live in any country you want to and if you need the best medical care in the world, there is only one place to go. That's to the US. With universal medical care, that will all change and they will have to go to Mexico or someplace.

 

[BillW50]

well, atm you're paying your premiums to finance billions of dollars in advertising, lobbying, out-of-this-world salaries etc

That is because it isn't setup to where you could shop for price. Ever try to get a price? They don't even know themselves. This needs to be changed and everything will fall in place. The best doctors and hospitals will stay in business and the awful ones will go under like how things should work.

Universal healthcare will only give the awful ones a free ride and drain the system and many people will DIE!

 

[BillW50]

Guys, I need your help or I'm gonna have a crappy XMas. We have a small fiber optic tree but the transformer is dead. The link and details are below. BUT they're out of stock, and I have no clue what's suitable from Amazon. It's the 22VA throwing me, should this work? https://amzn.to/2O44lSY

Original Specs
AC Adapter: DA-22-12 - Puleo International
Replacement Adapter:
DA-22-12 with 1 prong L shape connection.
Input: 120VAC 60Hz 30VA
Output: 120VAC 1.83 22VA

OG looks like this
View attachment 853237

Everything looks good, but I am not 100% sure of the plug (it's AC so polarity doesn't matter). I can't tell yet (but you can use the old cord if you have to). But the supply is fine. Don't worry about the VA too much. The same or more is good and less probably won't cut it. You need one with a 12VAC @ 1.83A (or greater amps) output. Just this alone means 22VA or more.

 

[ShamrockPat]

Thanks very much everyone

If the Gubmint takes it all over there'll be a mass exodus of doctors and then the wait times will get too long,

There IS a mass exodus to you guys of both doctors and nurses already!

The one you linked should be perfect, good rating on the feedback, they are a roll of the dice but the rating tells you a lot. I'd go for it.

Thanks again Willy, you guys are great

I looked at your photo and the output is 12 Volts, not 120 volts. I don't know which it is, but maybe have another look, carefully with a magnifier, at the original.

That photo was a c&p from the xmas tree site. And it's 12V

Where would they go? Teaching, out of the country, WalMart greeter, whatever as long as it's out of the medical field directly treating patients.

Our immigrant doctors from India/China/Eastern Europe are not recognized here till they pass a lot of testing. Our streetside corn guy claims to have been a well respected doctor abroad. My Ultrasound tech at a clinic also claims the same thing.