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    I understand your position as well. Perhaps I...

    I understand your position as well.

    Perhaps I was too harsh, for that I apologize to Mrs. Crofts.

    I've seen it all, many times.. You're trying to administer care and the family is already...
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    I respectfully disagree Joy. If you find...

    I respectfully disagree Joy.

    If you find someone having difficulty walking and not recognizing family member you call an ambulance - RIGHT THEN. You don't wait. What if it was a stroke? You get...
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    Hi MrsCrofts, You're in a difficult situation....

    Hi MrsCrofts,

    You're in a difficult situation.

    As long as your mother-in-law is capable of making her own informed decisions she can refuse any and all medical care. It's her right.

    If you...
  4. Question: Bella

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    Hi, 20 minutes it couldn't get up and looks...

    Hi,

    20 minutes it couldn't get up and looks sick? See your vet - NOW.
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    Yes you can rectify and invert. You still need...

    Yes you can rectify and invert. You still need to maintain voltage however.

    There are losses with both steps.
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    How long depends upon the load and the amount of...

    How long depends upon the load and the amount of energy stored in the flywheel.

    Yes the frequency and voltage will drop as the speed of the flywheel decreases unless you have a way to compensate...
  7. Question: Spotting?

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    Hi Cakepiess, You can have some light...

    Hi Cakepiess,

    You can have some light bleeding/spotting during the first trimester. It's very common and normal.

    False positive tests are very rare. Congratulations on your pregnancy!
  8. Question: Hipaa violation

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    Not a lawyer but often run into a similar...

    Not a lawyer but often run into a similar situation at an accident scene.

    You were aware of your surroundings and that someone else could hear your responses. Yet, you knowingly answered the...
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    For the engine or whatever it's attached to? ...

    For the engine or whatever it's attached to?

    This is the alternator wiring: http://www4.briggsandstratton.com/miscpdfs/RNT/alternator_id.pdf
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    Hi B, As you are aware, 560 is very high. We...

    Hi B,

    As you are aware, 560 is very high. We can't recommend a dosage as we don't know your history, weight, last time you ate, etc.

    I'd suggest you go to the ER to get it under control.
    ...
  11. Question: Please help!

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    Hi Marija, Normally you'll ovulate between...

    Hi Marija,

    Normally you'll ovulate between days 11 and 16 of your cycle. You noticed the mucous change on day 13, normal.

    You had sex on days 6, 7, and 8. Sperm can survive for about 5 days,...
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    Hi Emma, Your dog needs to see the vet - NOW. ...

    Hi Emma,

    Your dog needs to see the vet - NOW. With her other symptoms it could indicate something serious.

    Stress won't cause bloody diarrhea.

    Good luck.
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    Hi, Verify that it says IU/ml and not mIU/ml. ...

    Hi,

    Verify that it says IU/ml and not mIU/ml. mIU/ml is usually used in results.

    If it is mIU/ml you are pregnant.
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    What's a "few" pints? It stays in your hair...

    What's a "few" pints?

    It stays in your hair until it is cut off. They can go back for months.

    "Heavy use" is a subjective term. I would consider a "few pints daily" heavy use.
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    It can be an allergic reaction and it does...

    It can be an allergic reaction and it does happen.

    They happen after repeated exposure.

    It's probably not your sperm exactly but something in your semen causing the reaction. She'll need to...
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    Yes it can, but, you'd need to use a lot. One...

    Yes it can, but, you'd need to use a lot. One study says about 4 ounce per day.

    Still, it's something to think about.
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    Make sure you keep giving him water for now. You...

    Make sure you keep giving him water for now. You don't want him to get dehydrated.

    He may have eaten something that was possibly contaminated. He may also have a fever. It's the "no energy"...
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    Simone, You need to get your dog to the vet...

    Simone,

    You need to get your dog to the vet ASAP. Call your vet, some can arrange transportation or make a house call.

    Good luck.
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    You do need the crown. After the root canal...

    You do need the crown.

    After the root canal the tooth dries out and becomes brittle. It can break, very easily. The crown protects it.

    Good luck.
  20. Question: Not up to code

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    Hi Molly, You don't have to bring ANYTHING up...

    Hi Molly,

    You don't have to bring ANYTHING up to the current code. If it is old, but passed when it was installed, it is grandfathered.

    Home inspectors often don't realize that.

    If there is...
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    How many volts do you read at the light socket?

    How many volts do you read at the light socket?
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    Is there any way you can post a picture of the...

    Is there any way you can post a picture of the box?

    You should have 3 or 4 heavy gauge wires coming into the panel. Hopefully you'll find one marked with white for the neutral and the ground...
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    It sounds like the pressure relief valve is...

    It sounds like the pressure relief valve is leaking. It may have just failed. Turn off the heater and shut the water off. You'll need to change the valve or call a plumber.
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    What country are you in? What range is the...

    What country are you in?

    What range is the meter in? Set it for ACV - 250. You don't read the DB line, that isn't the scale for volts. If you see where it says, just above the ACV arc,...
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    There should be a RJ-45 jack, a network jack, on...

    There should be a RJ-45 jack, a network jack, on the laptop. You could just plug a cable in there and to your router.

    If you want wireless you might be able to find either a USB or a PC card...
  26. You've given her many chances, it's time for you...

    You've given her many chances, it's time for you to take care of your needs and move on. It is unlikely she will change. Her desire to end counseling suggests she doesn't believe she has a problem...
  27. The NID is your connection to the phone companies...

    The NID is your connection to the phone companies network. If you have FIOS or a similar service then you'd have a data connection.

    Your data connection comes at the DSL modem.

    All you...
  28. Hi Asweat, Some medications can trigger a...

    Hi Asweat,

    Some medications can trigger a positive EtG. Things like mouthwashes, cough syrups, even vanilla extract.

    Still, the level should have been very low, less than say 500 ng/ml.
    ...
  29. Question: Next Choice

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    Hi Trisha, All the symptoms you have listed...

    Hi Trisha,

    All the symptoms you have listed are common side effects of Next Choice and other emergency contraceptives.

    You DO NOT have to have any bleeding.

    You next FEW periods MAY be...
  30. Question: Contraception

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    Hi Jan, See your doctor. You have lots of...

    Hi Jan,

    See your doctor.

    You have lots of options for birth control, including pills, but there can be interactions with your seizure medicine. In other words, the birth control may not be as...
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    Does it have a fuel pump or it gravity fed? If...

    Does it have a fuel pump or it gravity fed?

    If a fuel pump, the pump is bad.
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    30' is just too far. At 3500 watts you're...

    30' is just too far. At 3500 watts you're drawing well over 300 amps when you account for loss.

    Mount the inverter as close to the battery/alternator as you can.

    Option #2 isn't that...
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    Don't sign anything that the real estate agent...

    Don't sign anything that the real estate agent gives you. Find a lawyer, fast.

    Laws vary by jurisdiction. This is likely going to turn out to be one big mess for both of you.

    Good luck.
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    Unfortunately, there really isn't anything you...

    Unfortunately, there really isn't anything you can do. She needs her rest and time. That's it.

    It's not something that she should try to "work through." Rest helps the brain heal.
  35. Question: Week 36

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    Hi, While some pain and discomfort is common...

    Hi,

    While some pain and discomfort is common in women, especially late in pregnancy, you should still be able to move around however.

    Check with your doctor.

    Good luck.
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    Probably not. Your tankless unit will likely...

    Probably not.

    Your tankless unit will likely be power vented, using a fan to push the exhaust outside. Normally these units are vented through PVC. The smaller pipe size is important. The gases...
  37. Question: 1 week late

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    Hi, Not all pee and blood tests are the same. ...

    Hi,

    Not all pee and blood tests are the same. There are pee tests that are more sensitive than a blood test. Some tests only look to see "if" you are pregnant and not at the actual value. A...
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    Where are you plugging in the Y adapter? To the...

    Where are you plugging in the Y adapter? To the "Audio Output" jacks in the rear?

    If so, you can't use them without an amplifier.
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    Not on the LM camera. 10 frames per second on...

    Not on the LM camera. 10 frames per second on the black and white. Remember, bandwidth was at a premium.

    It was about 30 fps on the color.
  40. Question: Hiv

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    Get tested NOW. It's important to know IF you've...

    Get tested NOW. It's important to know IF you've already been exposed.
  41. Question: Hiv

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    Hi, See your doctor, now. Protocols for...

    Hi,

    See your doctor, now.

    Protocols for testing vary. Usually at least 3 tests are given.

    You'll be given a rapid HIV test. This will tell you if you are ALREADY infected.
    You may test...
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    Apollo 11 used a Westinghouse camera. The one in...

    Apollo 11 used a Westinghouse camera. The one in the Lunar Module was black and white. They did have a color camera in the Command Module.

    Later mission also used an RCA color camera as well.
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    Hi Lidia, Yes, it can very well be the birth...

    Hi Lidia,

    Yes, it can very well be the birth control pills that are changing your cycle. It is NORMAL for this to happen.

    You likely have 3 weeks of "active" pills and then 1 week of...
  44. Hi Tara, If you're asking you need to see your...

    Hi Tara,

    If you're asking you need to see your doctor. DO NOT try to treat this yourself. You need the proper antibiotic and in the correct dosage. You can make this worse, and harder to cure,...
  45. Hi Alladin, It would be very unlikely that...

    Hi Alladin,

    It would be very unlikely that she'd get pregnant having sex 5 days before her period was due.

    Normally she ovulates, releases an egg, sometime between days 11 and 16 of her cycle. ...
  46. I've seen studies that say they've had positive...

    I've seen studies that say they've had positive tests as long as 3 weeks after a one night binge.

    Hope that helps you.
  47. Has your dog been "chipped", in case it ever gets...

    Has your dog been "chipped", in case it ever gets lost? It may be coming out. Your description fits.

    See your vet.
  48. Question: Transformer

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    A bigger issue than the voltage might be the...

    A bigger issue than the voltage might be the frequency. The UK is 50 hz, in the US it is 60. The transformers have to be able to accept that frequency.

    If they will, just get a step up...
  49. Question: Underwater

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    Hi, Depending upon how much water got in the...

    Hi,

    Depending upon how much water got in the blower motor itself may have been damaged or the controls.

    You really should have your furnace professionally checked after a flood. Your...
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    Hi, If you're not having your period something...

    Hi,

    If you're not having your period something is wrong.

    During your period the lining of your uterus is shed and then replaced with a new lining to host a fetus.

    Have you had blood tests...
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