Friday, August 14, 2015

Changing Your Thinking - E-Mail Forwarded to Me By My Wife - Food for Thought


Makes you appreciate the good things in
> life:
 Change Your Thinking

> It will take just 37  seconds to read this and change your thinking..
> Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room.
>  One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each
> afternoon to help drain the fluid from his lungs. His bed was next to the room's only window. The other man had to spend all his time flat on his back.
>
> The men talked for hours on end.  They spoke of their wives and families, their homes, their jobs,
> their involvement in  the military service, where they had been on vacation..
>
> Every afternoon, when the man in the bed by the window could
> sit up, he would pass the time by describing to his roommate all the
> things he could see outside the window.
>
> The man in the other bed began to live for those one hour
> periods  where his world would be broadened and enlivened by all the
> activity and colour of the world outside.
>
>
> The window overlooked a park with a lovely lake.  Ducks
> and swans played on the water while children sailed their  model boats. Young
> lovers walked arm in arm amidst flowers of every colour and
> a fine view of the city skyline could be seen in the distance.
>
> As the man by the window described all this in exquisite
> details, the  man on the other side of the room would close his eyes and
> imagine this picturesque scene.
>
> One warm afternoon, the man by the window described a parade
> passing  by.  Although the other man could not hear the band - he could
> see it in  his mind's eye as the gentleman by the window portrayed
> it with descriptive  words.
>
 Days, weeks and months passed.   One morning, the day nurse arrived to bring water for their
> baths  only to find the lifeless body of the man by the window, who
> had died peacefully in his sleep.
>
> She was saddened and called the hospital attendants to take
> the body away.
>
> As soon as it seemed appropriate, the other man asked if he
> could be moved next to the window. The nurse was happy to make the
> switch, and after making sure he was comfortable, she left him alone.
>
> Slowly, painfully, he propped himself up on one elbow to
> take his first look at the real world outside.
> He strained to slowly turn to look out the window besides the bed.

> It faced a blank wall.
>
> The man asked the nurse what could have compelled his
> deceased roommate who had described such wonderful things outside
> this window.
>
> The nurse responded that the man was blind and could not
> even see the wall.

 She said, 'Perhaps he just wanted to encourage you.'

> Epilogue:
>  
> There is tremendous happiness in making others happy,
> despite our own situations.
>
>
> Shared grief is half the sorrow, but happiness when shared,
> is doubled.
>
> If you want to feel rich, just count all the things you have
> that  money can't buy.
>
> 'Today is a gift, that is why it is called The Present


> The origin of this letter is unknown, but it brings good
> luck to everyone who passes it on. .

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Deal Breaker --- The Mower Man

JC Leahy


 I tried The Mower Man because of good online reviews. I phoned The Mower Man and specified to Pat EXACTLY what was wrong with my lawn tractor; namely, an oil leak at the crankcase gasket.   She gave me a price of $265 plus parts.  My wife stayed home to be there for the repair.  When the Mower Man mechanic showed up,, he said (surprise!)  I had an oil leak at the crankcase gasket.  That was a big job and he'd have to charge me over "at least four-hundred-something" dollars plus parts.  He admitted that the repair was exactly what I had agreed with Pat, but Pat just hadn't charged me enough money.  Neither he nor Pat would listen when I protested that a deal was a deal and that's why they got the job.  My wife had stayed home to be there.  The mechanic left without doing any work and I had to call Sears Home Services.  What colossal a waste of time!!!!!!!!




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Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Insulin Overview

Overview, types of insulin, from my clinical notes:





INSULIN OVERVIEW
TYPE ONSET PEAK DURATION
------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
Regular 30-60 min 2.5-5 hr 6-8 Hr
Lispro 10-15 min 30-60 min 2-4 hr
NPH 2-4 hr 4-10 hr 10-16 hr
Lente - Slightly longer than NPH - D/C'd in US, 2006
Ultralente 6-10 hr NONE 18-24 hr - D/C'd in US
Aspart (Novalog) 5-10 min 1-3 hr 3/5 hr

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Practical Instructions About How to Measure Orthostatic Blood Pressure

This link provides succinct, practical advice about how to measure orthostatic blood pressure and how to interpret the results for orthostatic hypotension:


PRACTICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOW TO MEASURE ORTHOSTATIC BLOOD PRESSURE / ORTHOSTATIC HYPOTENSION




The Emergency Nurses Association also has a good link because it provides background about possible causes of orthostatic hypotension:


EMERGENCY NURSES ASSOCIATION ABOUT HOW TO MEASURE ORTHOSTATIC BLOOD PRESSURE


That's the topic in a nutshell.


JC Leahy

Friday, May 8, 2015

The Difference Between Ounce and Troy Ounce

It should be noted that gold and silver prices quoted as “per ounce” are generally referring to troy ounces. There is a meaningful difference between the two and many sites, this one included, do not state that difference frequently enough. Here is the basic difference in a nutshell:
Ounce (oz)Troy Ounce (ozt)
28.3495231 Grams of Silver 31.1034768 Grams of Silver
437.5 Grains of Silver480.0 Grains of Silver


Click Here to Learn More About the Troy Ounce

Saturday, September 6, 2014

Sprint Customer Support Hours of Operation

II got up early this Saturday morning to take care of my to-do list.  I called Sprint about my mobile phone, and learned that Sprint Customer Support hours of operation don't start until 9:AM on Saturday.  You might find it useful to know that their hours of operation are 6 AM to 11:30 PM weekdays, and 9 AM to 11 PM weekends.  That's Central Standard Time.  Their phone number is 800-480-4727; or you can dial *2 on your Sprint handset.

Sunday, March 2, 2014

Space Heater Safety: Never Leave a Space Heater Unattended !!!!

By JC Leahy

Here's collection of links for reading. Bottom Line: Never leave a space heater unattended.

News Report: Unattended Space Heater Probably Caused Fire, Minneapolis

 

Springfield Fire Department: Unattended space heater with inadequate extension cord cause of Indian Orchard blaze

 

Never Leave Space Heaters Unattended – Government of Yukon

 

Space Heater Safety Tips: Never Leave Unattended

 

Space Heater Info and Safety Tips – NYSEG (New York State Electric and Gas)

 

JC Leahy

NSEG Space Heater Safety Tips

  • Choose models that have automatic safety switches that turn off the heater if it is tipped over accidentally. 
  • Do not overload circuits. 
  • Never leave the heater unattended and never leave the house or go to bed without turning off the heater.  Always turn off and unplug the heater when it's not being used. 
  • Keep the cord and heater away from high traffic areas. 
  • Never use electric space heaters with an extension cord. 
  • Read and follow all manufacturer's instructions.

Getting it Right with Your Income Tax Return !!!!

by JC Leahy, MA Accounting
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I just got IRS to reduce client's tax bill from $393,000 to zero.  She is a Mexican immigrant single mother working at  near minimum wage.  She cried in my office for half an hour when she found out, and brought me a nice gift two weeks later.  I love it when I can help someone like that!!!

Taxpayers who filed their income tax returns last year without professional assistance left a billion dollars behind in unclaimed refunds and overpaid taxes!!    Do yourself a BIG favor this year and get it right when dealing with the IRS!!!!! JC Leahy has a Masters Degree in Accounting, 35 years' accounting experience. He has been focusing on income taxes for 23 years. He has a dedicated office in his home in Silver Spring/Colesville, Maryland. In this private and confidential setting, he will spend as much time as needed to "get it right" when filing your income tax returns. Unlike certain tax-prep chain operations and franchises, when tax season has ended, if you have any questions or problems throughout the year, JC Leahy will be readily available to help you.

Make an appointment:  Phone JC Leahy at 301-537-5365.