Posts by Matthew Watson15

brisksurfer said:Regarding the hospital bed, you can theoretically source one through a hospice association like .
The issue is they only have about fifteen beds in total, and every single one was already checked out when I called them.😢 Generally speaking, a bed like that retails for upwards of $1000.

I am not entirely sure what other supplies you might need, but the people at the association are genuinely kind, so your best bet is to reach out and see if they can assist. We managed to secure oxygen and an aspirator through them, both of which were absolutely essential for us. It is honestly a shame we didn't know they existed sooner, as it would have made a massive difference. I am actually heading over there tomorrow to return all the equipment we borrowed...

Thank you so much, this is going to be incredibly helpful...😉

Also, thanks. Does anyone happen to have more intel on what was mentioned earlier regarding hospital beds and other mobility aids? I'm wondering if there are any subsidies, grants, or similar programs available to cover those costs.

Thanks 😉

It certainly helps, and quite significantly at that..😉

What I’m curious about, though, is whether Medicare covers any supplemental supplies—things like diapers or perhaps even hospital beds and similar equipment? That seems to be the standard in other developed nations. Of course, medications are handled through prescriptions and such... but do you happen to know anything regarding those specific costs?

It doesn't necessarily need to be fully covered; even a little bit of assistance goes a long way in easing the burden during situations like this...

Thanks again 😉

Does anyone have any insight into how one goes about securing home healthcare services through Medicare for those dealing with serious illnesses, specifically cancer patients? I'm looking for details on the required documentation, the typical scale of the assistance provided, and anything else relevant.

Any information would be greatly appreciated!!

Thanks!😉

Keith Gonzalez said:genius!
Just because you aren't doing a direct copy-paste doesn't mean your colleagues aren't. You’d be surprised. People love thinking they can just wing it and get away with it, but clearly, it isn't working. 😉

It is impossible for text from the internet—if it's a literal string of characters and numbers—to be "flagged."

Hehe... thanks for the compliment on my genius, though I'm nowhere near that level....😂 (I know you were being sarcastic)
As for the copy-pasting issue, I wouldn't be surprised at all, especially considering the seminars I've personally run... (see what I did there??)😁

Hmm... if you are absolutely certain that nothing gets flagged, then what exactly is happening here? Is there some kind of browser-based comparison tool running, or something? I'm probably just talking nonsense!!! But I know people have problems...!! They actually come to me begging me to just type out the text for them so they don't run into trouble... WTF!!?!?!?! Who's the crazy one now???😕

Keith Gonzalez said:It’s incredibly easy to catch if the text was just ripped and pasted from another site. 😂All you have to do is run a quick Google search.
What part of that don't you understand?

I honestly can't believe how much this place has lost its sense of professionalism...🙄

In my experience, the text is NEVER a direct copy-paste...🙄, and frankly, if a professor were to copy text right in front of their colleagues and then try to pass it off via a Google search... I doubt anyone there would be foolish enough to miss it, especially during a formal thesis defense...🙄

Is anyone else here actually capable of having a coherent conversation?

🤷

This holds weight because my colleagues at the university were complaining that one professor (I won't name names) checks specifically for copy-pasted content, and the students who submitted seminars to him received exact data on where their sources were pulled from...

Now, the idiots can't even remember what his name was...🙄

Here’s the thing: whenever I copy text from the web and paste it into Notepad, a little square icon appears after the text, which might represent a hyperlink...

So there's definitely something to this. I ignored it at first, but I can't anymore now that several people have come back to me with the exact same feedback...

If anyone has any constructive advice or actually knows more about this, I would appreciate it...😁

I have a question... as indicated by the title,
I'm looking for some assistance. Does anyone know of an effective software tool for checking if text in Word was copied from elsewhere (like the internet)? Additionally, how can I strip away any identifying tags to make it impossible to trace the original source?

I realize this might seem trivial or even foolish, but it is incredibly necessary and useful for my current situation...

Thanks!! 😉

p.s. If this topic has already been covered and I simply missed it, I would ask the moderators to point me in the right direction and delete this thread..🙂

I felt compelled to speak up because I dealt with some truly nasty hemorrhoid issues. Even at just 23 years old, I was constantly running to the doctor, overhaulng my diet, changing my entire lifestyle—everything. Nothing worked. It was already too late...

The hemorrhoid eventually turned into an external fistula, which required surgery. I had the procedure three weeks ago. THANK GOD!!😁

First off, I’ve read all those horror stories online claiming the pain is unbearable or whatever else people claim... IT IS NOT TRUE. Honestly, I regret not making the decision to get it fixed sooner...

The process went roughly like this: you show up at the hospital emergency department for outpatient treatment in the morning. You don't need to bring anything with you, except maybe a companion..😁
Once they call your name, you head into the operating room, pull your pants down to your knees—you don't even have to take off your sneakers—and just lie down. They sedate you properly, perform the procedure, and within 15 minutes, you're waking up from general anesthesia. They tell you once your head clears a bit, you can sit up and head home with a box of antibiotics.

I know this might sound intense or scary to some, but it was honestly the best thing that could have happened to me. I’m still recovering and the wound hasn't fully healed yet, but the pain is negligible. In fact, it's practically non-existent compared to what I was dealing with before the surgery.

Immediately after the operation, once I woke up and sat up... there was no pain. And just to be clear, this wasn't some fancy laser surgery; it was a standard procedure done with a scalpel...

So... I would recommend this to anyone. It isn't worth suffering through the pain when you can resolve it this way. If I hadn't gone through with it, I'd just be stuck going back for more procedures every single time to get it extracted.😁

Good luck to everyone dealing with these issues. Just stay brave... it really isn't as bad as they say.👍

velvetmaker3 said:Oh, here we go, a conspiracy theory. It's all explained now: there isn't actually a crisis in the auto industry, and the bailouts aren't necessary—it's just a scheme to make the already wealthy even richer. Since you say there's no problem, I won't waste my time on your "greedy elites" conspiracy theories.

First off, I am not some greedy corporate fat cat.🙄 I am looking at this strictly from an economic (which is my profession) and political standpoint.

When you deal with economics in America, the reality is straightforward and indisputable. And I never claimed there wasn't a crisis. Of course there is one. However, it isn't quite at those proportions; rather, massive investments into various hopeless projects were what drove the situation toward a crisis in the first place. The real question is why those projects were funded and whose interests were being served.

The facts are that problems exist, but money is being pumped into the system the wrong way. Instead of supporting small-scale manufacturers, the focus is placed on catering to massive corporations—the very entities that serve as the pillars of the American system.☕

P.S. If you want some quality literature regarding the economic perspective, I can certainly provide a few recommendations.

velvetmaker3 said:The auto industry is a perfect example of a sector that millions of non-wealthy people depend on. That's why the industry gets rescued—to prevent car dealerships, mechanics, parts suppliers, factory workers, and their families from going under. We're talking about millions of lives here.
The wealthy are a tiny minority in that group.
It’s better to provide support than to let everyone end up on the street. That isn't Communism.

First off, the subsidies went directly to the auto industry and the manufacturers themselves. Sure, they rely on their suppliers and various partners, but are you really so naive as to believe these companies lack enough capital to at least maintain a break-even point?
It isn't as if zero cars are being sold; sales have dipped, but it's impossible for that dip to be so severe that it threatens the entire system's viability—especially when you factor in exports.
The issue isn't whether they can reach a break-even point; the issue is that they don't want to just break even. They want to ensure there is still plenty of profit left over for themselves. That is the bottom line.

EDIT: Actually, I suppose calling it a "break-even" situation might be overly pessimistic...

velvetmaker3 said:Which rich people?
Where are you getting this idea that everyone working in the auto industry is wealthy?
The vast majority certainly isn't.

Don't worry about healthcare; that's an urban legend. I have plenty of relatives in the USA who don't have a single complaint about how medical care works there.

It depends on how you define "rich." We're talking about corporations that receive government subsidies—and thank God, they are everywhere. The auto industry is just one example. Of course, not everyone is wealthy, but these companies haven't exactly been fighting for the poor, so the real question is where all that money actually ends up.

As for healthcare, it is a massive issue. I don't know where your relatives are located, but according to reliable sources, the problem isn't the poor or the ultra-wealthy—it's the middle class. That’s where the struggle lies. There have even been cases, reported on TV, where a parent had to choose which of their two children to insure because that is simply how the system works. So... yeah.

velvetmaker3 said:What Americans are doing right now isn't Communism. The government is stepping in because things have reached an alarming level, and once the crisis settles down, everything will just go back to normal.
And honestly, I think that's perfectly fine. I don't see any reason why the state shouldn't try to mitigate the damage if they actually have the ability to do so.
This has absolutely nothing to do with Communism.

Sure, it helps the auto industry, but who exactly are they subsidizing? They're propping up the wealthy just because they hit a temporary crisis😕, but what about the millions of people in America who don't even have health insurance... instead of actually addressing that...

There is zero morality or logic here. They help the rich get even richer while the poor are left to starve or die from illness.🤷

placidjackal36 said:The mods are going to lose their minds. 😁
They aren't mites... mites are microscopic little things that cause allergies.

Exactly... they aren't the danger; it's their waste that does it.👍

I’m dealing with these bites, but I have no idea what’s causing them. Not a single dermatologist or doctor seems to have a clue. They just keep prescribing various creams and random ointments instead of actually identifying the source and providing a solution...

The bites happen in bed, and they cover my entire body, even when I'm fully covered. It starts as a tiny red dot, and then later in the day, the reaction kicks in... an itch so intense it turns into actual pain...
The bite itself looks like a mosquito bite, but it lasts at least a week and the itching is ten times worse than anything a mosquito could do...

It can't be fleas because you'd actually see them, and I've decontaminated my entire room, so there's no way... if only I could be sure!!!

Bedbugs are out of the question too. I know enough about them to know it isn't them... not because people claim they aren't there, but because the symptoms from their bites don't match, and since they're about 5 mm, they wouldn't be invisible...

I've been stuck with this problem for a year now and still haven't found a way out. Mostly, I bought some Biokill and pulled up the carpet, sprayed the whole room—floors, pillows, bed, every single crack, comforter, blanket, mattress—from every possible angle. Even the window frames and my clothes; everything was as contaminated as it gets. I went through an entire bottle of Biokill and washed everything repeatedly... and what happened? One day everything seemed fine, and the next, it all started right back at square one...

I believe this is a truly GREAT problem and I am asking for some intelligent advice. Has anyone actually managed to resolve this...

As of now, I've started applying what one colleague here suggested as an insect repellent, because that's the only way I can get any sleep...

Please, if anyone has any ideas on how to help, let me know, because I am honestly DESPERATE!!!!

brightlynx11 said:Rocks.

And scorpions aren't the answer either. My doctors told me they burrow under the skin and cause all sorts of issues. They don't hang out in the bed; they stay near it and crawl in during the night. But they aren't invisible, so that theory is out too.😢 😁

Kimberly Rogers2 Asks:
Thanks for the replies.
If we're talking about bed bugs, shouldn't they actually be visible? At least on the sheets overnight? My dog is completely clear—I've checked personally—and he’s never had an issue before. There isn't a single sign of them anywhere. Yet, my arms are covered in bites today. I'm looking at roughly forty individual welts on a single forearm. We have spent countless nights scouring the beds, and we find absolutely nothing. My mother has been cycling through doctors for months now, and nobody can provide a diagnosis.
Moving in with my boyfriend seems like the best move. Yeah.

I can't say for sure about the scabs, but the mites are an absolute disaster. I’m dealing with the exact same issue, and honestly, nobody seems to have a clue what’s actually going on. Even the dermatologists and specialists aren't helping; they just cycle through endless creams and random supplements instead of actually identifying the cause and providing a real solution.

I am still waiting for the rest of this thought to be completed. Please provide the full text you wish for me to rewrite.😂😂😂 You bet!

I've been dealing with this nightmare for an entire year now, and I still haven't found a way to kill it off. My approach was aggressive: I bought Biokill, ripped the carpet out, and went to town on the whole room. I sprayed everything—the floors, the pillows, the bed, every single crevice, the blankets, the comforters, the mattress—from every possible angle. I even hit the window frames. My clothes were completely contaminated; there wasn't a spot left untouched. I went through an entire bottle of Biokill doing this. After all that, I washed everything. For one day, things actually looked fine. Then, just like that, everything started all over again.😢😢😲😲👎

Listen, I believe this is a genuine issue, and I’m looking for some actual, intelligent advice here. Has anyone actually managed to resolve this?🤷

And from here on out, I’ll admit that I follow the lead of one colleague here who uses Autan to fight off bugs—because honestly, it's the only way to actually get any sleep.👍

I'm dealing with the exact same issue you are, so I wanted to see if you finally found a solution or if you're still stuck using Autan.
Have you managed to figure out what's actually causing this yet?
I'm at my wit's end here, and you hit the nail on the head when describing the situation...