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- Luis Javier Salvador
- Alicante
- Spain
Translator English to Spanish / Spanish to English,
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Is it always possible to be honest and polite at the same time?
One could argue that honesty and politeness are mutually exclusive in certain circumstances, especially when you are pressed to share your opinion on a particular subject/person. We all know that sometimes the truth hurts (or at least, "your truth").
Some people may think that the only way to get along with everybody is by not being completely honest (or by downright lying) and compliment them, as this way they would then think highly of you.
It's also curious that we tend to like the people we agree with more than the ones we disagree with. Certainly, It's really difficult to make friends with somebody who disagrees with you on almost every matter (even if on trivialities), which is a shame, as this person could be a potential friend full of love, generosity and good advice.
Are we living in a fake society where honest people are being penalized for sharing his true feelings/opinions?
Where is the line between honesty and rudeness? Is it fair to be untrue to your feelings for the sake of good manners? Are there some truths that should never be told?
What do you think?
Roy Bourque
Jan 7 2013: It is possible to be honest and polite if you think about it first. When people ask for an opinion, they are usually seeking for acceptance. It isn't always necessary to give your opinion, especially if your opinion isn't going to change anything other than the other person's opinion of you. I had a coworker ask me what I thought about her new car. The fact is, I didn't like the color or the style. Knowing that she liked it, I said "isn't it nice to have something that you can truly enjoy". She said "yes it is" and was very happy with that answer. I wasn't going to buy her car nor was I going to have to drive it, so my opinion didn't really matter. I reverted to her own opinion and acknowledged her fondness of the car.
- +2
When your opinion does matter, you have several options; seek something positive to comment on, say something constructive, offer suggestions that might be helpful in some way, or stand up to what is just and right. I have never been accused of not telling the truth, nor have I ever been accused of being rude.
Saying something negative, even if it is true, that doesn't allow options to change anything for the better is just plain poor judgement.
As far as disagreements go, everyone has a right to their opinion and they may be based on reasons unknown to us. I keep an open mind and focus on what will make for a better world. And then again, some things are better left unsaid.
Jan 7 2013: I agree with most of what you say and do. I think it's a very natural and rational way to deal with other human beings, but don't you think it's somewhat disconcerting to know that if other people have a good opinion of you, it could be just because they don't know your real thoughts? (even if your opinion doesn't really matter).
Jan 8 2013: There is an old saying, opinions are like butt-holes, everyone has one and they all stink. We are not required to like what everyone else likes, nor are we required to tell them so. I believe that we should treat others the way that we would like to be treated. I choose to be courteous.
My dislike of another person's car is based on visual cues. I have never driven the car and don't know how it performs. Had I done that, my opinion might be changed. So I don't put a lot of value into opinions unless it deals with issues that have a direct bearing on another's personal safety or well being. The fact that she liked the car is all that mattered to me, and that is all that I chose to divulge. Had she known my true thoughts, would anyone have benefitted? I wasn't going to compromise my friendship just because something that she owned didn't appeal to me. The fact that she didn't know about my true feelings about her car wasn't important. The fact that she knows that I respect her judgement was.
Jan 8 2013: I understand your point and, as I said, I think you did the right thing under the circumstances. Maybe the problem is that people in general can't handle contrary opinions very well and then we have to resort to those tricks in order not to offend them.
In fact, if we really think about it, in an ideal world we shouldn't get offended by other people's opinions on our tastes, even if they are harsh.
The fact that I don't like someone's car and am willing to share my thoughts with them doesn't make me a bad person. After all, it's just my opinion, they shouldn't feel insulted just because I think in a different way. Despite their horrible taste (in my opinion), I still should be able to think highly of them if they are good people. And they should be able to do the same, even if they completely disagree with me.
Roy Bourque
Jan 9 2013: The fact is, we don't live in an ideal world. Some people are deeply affected by the opinion of others because they are always questioning their own judgement. They want acceptance or approval from others. I give a true opinion when it affects safety or well being, or when it will have a direct impact on me. Otherwise, I revert to what the other person needs to hear for their benefit, not mine. What I think is not important if it can't change anything for the better.
- +1
You give me the impression that you feel that you have a right to your opinions, which is your prerogative. Yet your debate argument leads me to believe that opinions can cause friction. I am trying to give you an alternate viewpoint to what really matters.Jan 11 2013: Dear Roy,
I agree with much of what you say on this topic, and I agree that it is possible to be honest and polite if you think about it first, and people often ask for an opinion, seeking acceptance. As you say, it isn't always necessary to give our opinion.
I had a recent situation, where a person asked my opinion about a project that he obviously worked very hard on for a long time....what did I think of the results? After reviewing the project carefully, I did not agree with the creator of the project. I procrastinated for a long time because I knew my opinion was not consistant with his opinion, and I didn't want to hurt his feelings. Finally, he asked me again for my feedback.
I could only be honest, because I will not ever, tell someone what I think they want to hear if it is not consistant with my own opinion. So, I gave my feedback with as much kindness as possible. I believe it is a dis-service to ourselves and to others when we tell them what we THINK they want to hear. First, it is compromising our own truth and honesty. Second, I perceive it to be a lie....granted, a lie to help another person feel better about themselves....but nevertheless....a lie.
So, I gave my honest feedback as gently as possible, and the other part of the scenario, is if the person really wants honest feedback, or not. That is a choice s/he makes for him/herself. Personally, I would NOT want someone to tell me something that is not their honest thoughts, feelings, ideas, perceptions, perspectives, etc. I WANT to hear the truth, in that person's perception, I evaluate the information, and decide how I will use the information.
Roy Bourque
Jan 17 2013: Colleen,
- +1
I have read and understand your comment. Some opinions are trivial and not worth the trouble they cause. Some opinions are not trivial and need to be addressed honestly and sincerely if they are to provide any useful purpose.
When a person is asking for an opinion on a project that may affect the lives of others, anything other than an honest opinion is misleading. If the person requesting the opinion is not able to deal with that, then that is their problem and they need to learn to deal with it.
I understand the difference between telling someone what they need to hear verses what they might like to hear. Thank you for bringing that up in this topic.Feb 6 2013: Yes, I have always found a way to stay polite and courteous, even in the most challenging of situations...but perhaps this is because it has always been a high priority for me? It matters a great deal to me..I am extremely upset by rudeness, and therefore I speak as I would be spoken to.
If it is a question of taste, or belief, and I really cannot agree, and feel it is a matter of principle where I cannot be untrue to this principle...I find a way to say nothing, say something obliquely ( for example regarding a painting ..'that is such a strong green, it is just like the grass in spring ' etc), or say something general that is non-judgemental.
I would take the point of view that if someone is 'a truth-seeker', for want of a better phrase - if they are open to learning more about what is, then they will find it, will hear it, eventually. Contrary wise, if they do not wish to hear another side of truth, they will not, whatever is said.
That is why I believe in being quiet at times.
A simple example : many years ago, a friend asked me what I thought of his new name for his band. I didn't like ...but then it wasn't my band, or my idea. I said nothing, and tried to find a polite comment.. But before I could, he said immediately, ' I can see from your face you don't like it at all!'
However, he still used it, and the first song he wrote under the name was about something I said (about Love).... the song became famous, and is still a classic.
So I feel by being polite and honest together, something good was achieved, - his respect for me.Jan 31 2013: Sure. Honesty and speaking your mind are quite different. You need not lie about your feelings or position. In certain circumstances it would be inappropriate to contradict someone passionately. If you merely use tact and don't look to say your belief is the right one, you can always be polite without necessarily falsely agreeing.Jan 28 2013: Whether or not an action is "polite" depends largely upon the motivation of the one dispensing the "honesty".
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Jan 13 2013: Thanks for the link, that was a good talk. It's also important to note that he says that sharing your secrets and being honest doesn't make you a good person. So, it's possible to keep hiding your secrets and tell "white lies" and still be a good person. I guess it all depends on the gravity of the secrets and their implications.
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Jan 13 2013: I understand and share your view for the most part, you cannot possibly please every single person with your actions, that's for sure.
I also concur that "a good person" means something different for different people. Therefore, you can lie to people (if that's your nature), be true to yourself and still be a good person in YOUR eyes (and also in anybody else's).
Some people may have very good reasons to lie and may be proud of that.
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Jan 13 2013: All right, but that's his respectable attitude towards life. For others, it could be a matter of doing what they think is right, even if that implies not telling the truth.
In my view, you can lie to people and, at the same time, be true to yourself, as long as that's your philosophy of life. Of course, you wouldn't consider yourself an honest person in a literal sense, but would feel much better about yourself, as you were true to what you believed in.
It's not about denying your lies but accepting them for a greater good (if that's the case).
Barry Palmer
Jan 8 2013: Probably not always. But, if you think quickly, you can usually be polite and tell the truth, but it may not be the whole truth, or it may not answer the exact question that was actually asked. I did this once and the other person called me on it, saying "You didn't answer my question." I smiled and replied, "Your right, I didn't."
- +1
If you know anyone who can ALWAYS be polite and honest at the same time, suggest that they get a job in diplomacy.Jan 7 2013: Sometimes the truth hurts; honesty is desirable at all times. But wisdom knows when it is time to keep quiet.
It is not wise to have an opinion about everything.
We should be able to discern when truth is absolute and when we are tempted to present our opinion as 'truth'.Jan 11 2013: Hello Luis,
Yes, I think/feel it is possible to be honest and polite at the same time. Did you ever hear the saying..."it is not what we say, but how we say it that is most important"?
Sometimes, when people ask for my opinion, I ask them if they honestly want my true opinion, because they may not like what I have to say. However, I always try to give feedback in a respectful, polite way.
I do not find it so "curious" to like the people we agree with more than the ones we disagree with. This simply shows me that the people who agree with each other have more in common, so it seems natural to be drawn to those who share the same opinions.....don't you think?
I personally, do not feel "penalized for sharing...true feelings/opinions", and in fact, have been told throughout my life that it is clear that I "walk my talk". When we tell people what we think they want to hear, after awhile, OUR own truth appears to be inconsistant, and people perceive this.
Regarding honesty, rudeness, untrue feelings, good manners, etc.....
We can speak our truth honestly, kindly, as gently as possible with respect. How that information is received is up to the person with whom we are communicating.
Jan 11 2013: Hi Colleen,
What I meant when I said that I find it odd to like the people we agree with the most is that I feel it shouldn't be that way --though I'm perfectly aware of the society we live in. I just wanted to raise an abstract-philosophical debate-- We can also learn many valuable things from those who think differently --and I'm not talking about having different hobbies now, but different opinions in general-- and they can become our friends as well.
I understand people disliking those who attack their favorite movies, songs, beliefs or actions, but as long as they are respectful, it shouldn't be that way.
When it comes to hobbies or activities ,of course, it's seems natural to be drawn to those who share the same hobbies, as we can really enjoy one another's company, but I see no reason to dislike a person just because he/she thinks differently (in an ideal world).
Actually, we can see many instances in our society where two people have plenty in common, get along very well and spend a lot of time together, but who wrongly take for granted that the other is a good, caring person, just because they always have a wonderful time together. One day, one of them may discover that the other doesn't even care about his/her well-being. Common interests don't guarantee true friendship.
Likewise, when we meet someone who dislikes everything we like/do, we tend to think he/she is a bad person and not worthy of our friendship but, in fact, it could very well be the opposite. He/she could really care about us and be a good person and friend.
As for the rest of your message, I admire your bravery in sharing your true opinions when asked. It's not always easy.
Jan 12 2013: Oh...I agree Luis, that we can learn a LOT from our differences. When I wrote about agreeing and sharing opinions, I was thinking/feeling on a deeper level....respecting and accepting each other WITH our differences....being able to share those differences honestly and politely with respect.
I don't understand people disliking or attacking for any reason. As you say, if people are respectful, there is no reason to dislike or attack. In my perception, we can respect and appreciate people even if we don't agree.
Like you say.....when we share interests, hobbies, etc., there is usually more to talk about with excitement and joy. It is certainly possible to talk about differences with excitement and joy as well, IF participants are able to do so, I find it enjoyable:>)
I don't see many reasons to dislike a person. I DO dislike certain behaviors, and am clear about that....abuse, violation of human rights, etc. My mom used to say...hate the behavior...not the person, and I adopted that philosophy.
I LOVE people, LOVE exploring the differences, and will make it clear, with respect, when I do NOT like behaviors. So, I do not spend time thinking/feeling anyone is a "bad person". I accept that we are all different, and appreciate those differences:>)
I think/feel sharing true opinions IS easy....the more we do it, the easier it gets.....trust me on that one! LOL. The alternative, is to create an unrealistic, dishonest, persona in order to please others? Then we say our lives are complicated! I believe respectful honesty is more simple, and better for all concerned.
I agree...common interests do not guarantee true friendship. I have never had the situation you mention....where anyone has appeared to be a good friend and didn't really care. Don't you think we can perceive that in each other? I believe that if we are open hearted, open minded, and mindfully aware, we can "feel" who is authentic and who is not? That has been my experience anyway, and I am gratefull.
Jan 12 2013: Yes, I do think we can perceive goodness in people over time, but not so at the beginning, when we can easily get carried away by the excitement of meeting someone with common interests.
When we are having such a great time, it's easier for other people to make a good impression on us, as we somehow associate our happiness with them. All this fun and enjoyment can cloud our minds. After all, it's difficult to dislike a person who loves the things you love, enjoy the activities you enjoy and agree with everything you say, isn't it?.
It's not a matter of them being insincere or not, but of us linking fun, enjoyment, acceptance and captivating dialogs with goodness, which is not always true.
By the way, my first impression is that you are a good person, but not necessarily because of your fascinating opinions or our shared commonalities, but because of the way you see the world :)Jan 12 2013: Interesting points Luis...
How about if we do not "associate our happiness with them"? How about if we trust our own ability to create happiness in ourselves? Do you think we would still get "carried away", and not pay attention to other aspects of the interaction? I don't experience fun and enjoyment clouding my mind. It is possible to experience fun/enjoyment/excitemtn AND still be aware of other aspects of the interaction, thereby perceiving it clearly. What do you think?
Thank you for the compliment! I like to be open minded/open hearted with the exploration of the life adventure. I think I perceive that in you as well?
Jan 12 2013: The problem is that at the beginning, we don't usually ask many deep questions, we just talk about our tastes, our jobs, our family, etc...so it's kind of difficult to perceive goodness right away.
Apart from that, I guess we could do what you say, but the ones with common interests would still get more opportunities to really get to know us, anyway.
Let's imagine that you briefly met two different people in two different places last week but unfortunately are not having much free time next weekend, which one would you choose to spend your time with? I guess the one that you had more in common with.
Well, maybe not, but that's what most people would do, in my opinion, which doesn't surprise me, of course. Maybe that person, apart from having a lot in common with you, happens to be a good person as well.
So, I guess first impressions matter, and these are sometimes based on small talk!.Jan 12 2013: Luis,
Are you by any chance talking about a romantic relationship? Or the possibility of a romantic relationship? I listen to my heart, and spend time with the people I choose at any given time...perhaps the ones I have more in common with.....makes sense doesn't it?
I totally agree...first impressions are important, and most relationships (any kind) start out with small talk. In my perception, we can "feel" the flow of conversation and attraction...or not.....for any type of relationship.
Jan 12 2013: Hi again, I was just talking about interactions in general, but a romantic relationship would also apply here. In which case, "beauty" should also be thrown into the conversation, another mind-clouding factor :)
It seems natural to feel attracted to those who we have more in common with, of course. It makes perfect sense. I'm just stating that we might be missing out on the chance of meeting good people who think and act differently to us, which is a shame.Jan 12 2013: Hi again Luis,
You are finding LOTS of reasons to "cloud" the thought process...LOL:>)
We don't have to "miss" anything......IF......we are open to ALL people and ALL interactions:>)
I give myself the gift of being open to all people and all situations....I don't want to miss a thing in this earth life adventure....it is a choice in any given moment my friend:>)
Jan 12 2013: And that's truly wonderful, really! Unfortunately, not everyone thinks like you do.
Anyhow, I guess every "cloud" has a silver lining :-DJan 12 2013: Yes indeed...every cloud has a silver lining....do you know that song? My mom taught it to me when I was a wee little lass:>)
Look for the silver lining
Whenever clouds appear in the blue
Remember somewhwere, the sun is shining,
And so the right thing, to do, is make it shine for you
A heart full of joy an gladness will always banish sadness and strife
So always look for the silver lining, and try to find the sunny side of life.
Being honest, polite, respectful, open minded/open hearted can contribute to our silver lining:>)
Jan 12 2013: No, I did not know it, but just checked it out on Youtube, by a Chet Baker. Thank you :)Jan 7 2013: i think the definition of honest is quite clear. however, the definition of polite is culture dependent. so you need to tell which version of polite we are talking about.
without further oversophistication, i would go with no, according to the widespread definition of polite, it is not possible. but it only shows to me that being polite is in fact wrong. or defined in a wrong way.Jan 7 2013: In general I think you can be honest and polite. One trick might be to state your opinion but make it clear that it's your opinion, that you don't necessarily think it's absolute truth, and you might be willing to change your opinion. Another trick is to stay oriented toward the other person, keep asking them what they think about what you're saying so you can see where they're at.Jan 7 2013: No It's just the way life is.

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Diahann Carroll broke television barriers in 1968 as the lead character in NBC's Julia, becoming the first black actress to star in her own series. In 1984, she did it again, as the glamorous invader of the all-white environment of nighttime soaps as Dynasty's Dominique Deveraux.
On Jan. 22 Carroll, now 77, appears in the PBS Pioneers of Television segment "Primetime Soaps," which is a look at over-the-top 1980s-era hits such as Dallas and Dynasty.
Diahann Carroll has also been a singer and Broadway star, and continues to work on popular shows from Grey's Anatomy to White Collar. The oft-married grandmother — once engaged to Sidney Poitier — talked to us about her role in integrating primetime TV, lessons learned from more than five decades as an entertainer, and what it was like to swap slaps with Joan Collins.
Q. What concerns did you have about taking the title role in Julia back when TV was far from integrated?
A. I thought it would be a glorious idea, but the thought of [moving to California and] not being in New York really frightened me. I'm a staunch New Yorker. My parents were there. I married there, I had a baby. And I could see the controversy, that this was considered a major step forward in terms of television shows starring black actors. Fortunately, we went on the air and it was received very well. But in order to make that step, a lot of adjustments had to be made for a little New York lady who thought the world revolved around New York City.
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A. I saw the show and I thought, "Oh, this is absolutely a hoot, I love it." I thought it would be great fun if they thought that I could fit into this. And so my manager and I approached them, and [we had] a meeting. I was absolutely thrilled [to get the part]. I just loved the opportunity to put this character, Dominique Deveraux, on screen. We were all very excited — we knew that it would be the talk of the town.
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When doctors diagnosed 19-year-old rock star Jason Becker with Lou Gehrig's Disease, they said he would never make music again and that he wouldn't live to see his 25th birthday. 22 years later, without the ability to move or to speak, Jason is alive and making music with his eyes.< Jason Becker : Not Dead Yet » is a feature-length documentary film that tells the incredible story of a guitar legend who refuses to give up on his dream of being a musician despite the most incredible odds. It is a story of dreams, love, and the strength of the human spirit.
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POCOLA — After a sluggish start in their first game back from break against Heavener on Tuesday night, things got started a lot more favorably in the Pocola Indians' home game Thursday night against the Cameron Yellowjackets.
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Leading 43-24 at halftime, the Indians put the game away with a 21-7 third quarter to take a 64-31 lead into the final period.
Panama 67, Bokoshe 46: In Bokoshe, the good news for the Tigers is they perhaps played their best game of the season, but they still fell short of posting their first win of the year.
The Razorbacks led 18-12 after a period, but then outscored the Tigers 26-7 in the second quarter to take a 44-19 lead at halftime.
Leflore 55, Clayton 41: In Leflore, the Savages, who took a four-game winning streak into Friday night's road game against Panola, led 29-22 at halftime, but then outscored the Bulldogs 15-0 in the third quarter to take a 44-22 lead into the final period.
Whitesboro 66, Buffalo Valley 38: In Whitesboro, the Bulldogs made it a successful night as their home renamed the Steve Linker Gymnasium in honor of their former late coach, who led the 'Dogs for 17 seasons.
"It was a special night," said Billy Karr, Whitesboro's first-year coach. "It was a big win, especially for all the people who came who played for [Linker]. We were glad that they came out and got to see us get a big win."
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Wister 45, Smithville 42: In Wister, the Wildcats jumped out to a 17-7 lead after a period and were able to keep the Braves at bay the rest of the game.


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Late Country Music Hall of Famer Ray Price's "Beauty Is...," an album recorded with famed producer Fred Foster while Price was fighting cancer, will be released April 15 on AmeriMonte Records. Price, who pioneered a highly influential shuffling country sound, died last December at age 87.
A three-song digital EP featuring Price singing "This Thing of Ours," "I Wish I Was 18 Again" and "Beauty Lies In The Eyes of the Beholder" (with harmony vocals from Vince Gill) will be available beginning March 16.
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http://www.cnn.com/2012/11/12/opinio...tml?hpt=hp_bn7The mood among American conservatives is now one of apocalyptic despair.
Having convinced themselves that this election arrayed freedom against tyranny, they now must wonder: Did their country just democratically vote in favor of tyranny?
On Fox News election night, BIll O'Reilly explained the meaning of the election: the "white establishment" was now outnumbered by minorities. "The demographic are changing. It's not a traditional America anymore." And these untraditional Americans "want stuff. They want things. And who is going to give them things? President Obama. He knows it, and he ran on it."
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#3 - Dallas Club Joins Rush Nation
#2 - All Rush Team 2013
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- Nero (old Swoosh team, it means "Black" in Italian; ex: "Virginia Rush Nero" Pronounced: neh-ro, not nee-ro)
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Of course, your parents and healthcare providers have probably already told you they wish you wouldn't drink. For starters, drinking under age 21 is illegal in most states, and for a person with type 1 diabetes (juvenile diabetes), there are serious health risks. But the reality is that many teens and college students do it anyway. If you are one of them, consuming alcohol as safely as possible–by staying awake and aware–is key. Some other tips:
- Keep your glass half full. That way, when a refill is offered, it's easy to say, "Thanks, I'm fine for now."
- A good rule of thumb is a two-drink limit. And eat something before you go to bed.
- Getting smashed can lead to serious consequences–including low blood sugar hours later, if you pass out without eating. If you do drink too much, make sure the friends you are with don't just let you "sleep it off."
- Hung over? Throwing up? Not eating? You still need your insulin–it's the same as when you're sick.
- Best idea–drink with friends who know you have type 1 diabetes. If you're among strangers or new acquaintances, tell someone–or play it safe and don't imbibe.
- Don't drink and drive. Dangerous for anyone, the risk is compounded by type 1 diabetes and the possibility of low blood sugar.
Turning 21: Advice on Drinking
A college student with diabetes recently wrote to the following to the Online Diabetes Support Team.
Question: I am not sure how to put this… I was diagnosed a little over two months ago. I am 20 years old and turning 21 on Thursday. I am getting quite torn about the drinking thing. I am just wondering how much people drink with diabetes…and if there were any "special occassions" where you have drunk more.
Answer: Hi, my name is Melissa. I turned 23 last week; I've had type 1 diabetes (juvenile diabetes) for 11 years, and I've worn an insulin pump for eight years now. I am not a doctor, so I don't mean to give you specific medical advice, but maybe I will be of help anyway. I have had some practice drinking with type 1 diabetes–I hope some of what I've learned will be helpful to you…
The fundamental thing to remember about alcohol is that it is a depressant. Alcohol can raise your blood sugar when combined with carbohydrates, but it is likely to lower blood sugar if consumed without carbs. Hours later, while you are asleep or even the next day, alcohol can temporarily reduce the glycogen output from your liver so that your insulin lacks something to bounce off of. If you have insulin in your system without enough glycogen to balance it, you can easily go hypoglycemic. If you don't feel the symptoms and/or you're asleep when this happens, it can get ugly. If you exercised before going out for the evening, you could have a double-whammy effect because the eight- to 10-hour post-exercise low could double-up with the alcohol-induced glycogen suppression. You may want to shave a couple of units off of your evening intermediate- or long-acting insulin dose the night before to make it less likely that you will have a low blood sugar while you're asleep that night. You should run that idea past your diabetes educator before just doing it; he or she might not agree, but it's what a lot of people do.
My personal rules of thumb when I'm out for a big night are:
1) Have a nice meal with some fat in it before going out. Drinking on an empty stomach is not a good idea. Take the insulin you know you need for your dinner and test your blood sugar a couple of hours after the injection.
2) If I'm drinking beer, I treat every two cans or bottles of weak American lager like they're one piece of bread and give myself insulin accordingly. With darker, richer beers like ales, I treat one bottle or glass like a piece of bread and take insulin accordingly.
3) If you are drinking low-carb beer or wine, you may still need to take some insulin. I test my blood sugar every two hours when I'm out for the night to make sure I'm not going too low or too high. If my blood sugar goes below 80 mg/dL, I drink half a glass of Coke or orange juice. I test again 20 minutes after drinking it. If my blood sugar is still kind of low, I finish the glass. If it's fine, I just make sure to test again in a couple of hours.
4) If your blood sugar is over 200 three hours after your last injection of short-acting insulin, it is probably wise to follow the instructions you have been given for correcting a high blood sugar. When you drink on a full stomach, your blood sugar can go up. This is more manageable than having it drop very low very fast, as can happen on an empty stomach, but you have to pay attention and not let it stay high. If your blood sugar goes too high (say, above 250 mg/dL) and stays high for several hours, you can wind up in the ER with diabetic ketoacidosis.
5) I avoid tall, sugary cocktails unless I am having just one or two drinks total and then going home. It can be very hard to estimate the amount of sugar in a mixed drink.
6) I avoid doing shots of booze. I get drunk really fast from them and I don't want my friends to have to take care of me if we all get smashed. I would not trust a drunk friend to look after me if I got a low blood sugar, either. If friends are doing shots, sometimes that means I have to look out for them, so I try to stay a bit more sober anyway!
The amount that you can drink safely depends a lot on your body weight, but also on you as an individual, what you are drinking, and how fast you are sipping. When you personally start to feel pretty drunk, which could be after one drink or three (or however many), it is probably wise to have a big glass of water for your next one or two. Speaking of water, always get a big glass of water when I order a drink at a bar. It helps me pace myself and keeps me from getting dehydrated quickly. Dehydration is bad: it makes you feel more hung-over the next day, and if you're diabetic it can contribute to diabetic ketoacidosis.
When I am about to go home, I test to make sure I'll get there safely. I never leave a bar with a blood sugar lower than 100 mg/dL. When I get home I test again just before falling into bed. I usually need a little while to unwind when I get in the door, so the blood sugar I left the bar with may not be the one I take to bed. If you're lower than 150 mg/dL, you might want to have a little snack — maybe half a peanut butter sandwich and half a cup of milk, or some graham crackers with peanut butter and half a carton of yogurt. The combination of carbs, fat, and protein in either of those snacks is good for preventing night-time hypoglycemia. If you don't like peanut butter, cheese is also good. I try to chug a whole 32-oz. bottle of water. Then I go to sleep. If you know someone who can come by your place to knock on the door (or call you) at a certain time in the morning to make sure you're okay, one or both of those might be worth arranging in advance.
Whenever you wake up in the middle of the night, check your blood sugar and make sure that's not the reason why. If you wake up with a quite high blood sugar, that could mean that you had a low blood sugar in the middle of the night and did not wake up during it. If that happens, correct as you have been instructed, but watch out for a low blood sugar during the day.
If you have any other questions about type 1 diabetes that I might be able to answer, please feel free to send 'em my way…


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Celebrate! Final Parity Regulations under Mental Health Care Law are a "Crowning Achievement" in Ending Insurance Discrimination; Statement of National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- NAMI Executive Director Michael J. Fitzpatrick issued the following statement on behalf of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization and a leader in the mental parity movement.
NAMI applauds and thanks President Obama and Secretary of Health & Human Services Kathleen Sebelius for issuing today the final regulations that define parity under federal law, requiring insurers to provide mental health care benefits on the same terms that they cover physical illnesses.
The regulations are a crowning achievement. They are the result of a 20-year bipartisan campaign by individuals and families affected by mental illness to end unfair discrimination that led to enactment of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act in 2008. They are essential to implementation of what is now the law of the land.
We also thank President George W. Bush and all members of Congress who played a role over the years leading to this moment. All Americans can applaud when our leaders, regardless of party, come together to move the nation forward on issues of this magnitude.
NAMI will prepare a more detailed analysis of the final regulations after close examination. There is still disappointment: the regulations will cover about 85 percent of the nation's population, but gaps in coverage exist. The regulations do not apply to managed care plans through Medicaid or the equally vital Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Some of our most vulnerable people are still being left behind.
There is still a challenging road ahead. NAMI will continue working to ensure vigorous implementation and enforcement and to build on a still rapidly evolving, integrated health care system.
October 3, 2013
Navy Shipyard Tragedy: NAMI Calls on Congress for Immediate Action on Mental Health
Arlington, Va-In the wake of the Navy Yard tragedy, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has called on the President and Congress to act immediately on mental health legislation that has been stalled since the collapse of the gun debate earlier this year.
"Congress has bills introduced that are about mental health. They are not about guns," said NAMI Executive Director Mike Fitzpatrick. "They are modest proposals that will at least begin to make a difference."
"Mental illness does not discriminate between Republicans and Democrats. The bills are bipartisan. There is no reason that they cannot be enacted before the first anniversary of the Newtown tragedy in December."
In a broader statement addressing issues reflected in the Navy Shipyard tragedy on Sept. 16, Fitzpatrick declared: "Once again, the country is reeling from a senseless act of mass violence. Families and friends are grieving the loss of 12 innocent lives. Although information about the tragedy is still emerging, it is clear that the gunman lived with mental health issues for many years. In recent weeks, his symptoms seemed like some associated withpsychosis, such as extreme paranoia.
His struggles were not a secret. People who knew him observed symptoms of mental health disorders. He had brushes with the law over the years, including misconduct with guns. He had at least eight disciplinary infractions during the time he served in the Navy Reserve Just last month, Newport, R.I.'s police responded to a call for help from him and were so concerned about his mental health that they reported their concerns to the Navy. Yet nothing apparently was done at the time of these events to get him the mental health evaluation and care that might have averted tragedy.
The Navy Shipyard tragedy shares common factors with others, such as Virginia Tech, Tucson, Aurora and Newtown. The common denominator is an individual struggling with mental illness with other people being aware of problems, but no meaningful action being taken in time to connect the person with effective services or support. Common factors include failures of understanding, resources, engagement, coordination or accountability. They can occur in schools, the health care system, law enforcement or the criminal justice system. Too often, there are no clear points of responsibility and few protocols.
Too often, the response to people experiencing psychiatric crisis in the United States bears little resemblance to the response given other medical conditions. People do not know where to turn for help. Treatment is unavailable or not provided until an emergency occurs.
Furthermore, care often lasts only until the emergency is over. Few people would expect, however, that a person having a heart attack would be given CPR, only to receive little or no care after being resuscitated. We would never tolerate such a system for any other health condition.
Concrete steps can be taken immediately to address our nation's mental health care crisis and help prevent future tragedies. For example:
Congress should immediately pass existing legislation introduced following the Newtown tragedy last year: the Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act (S. 689), the Excellence in Mental Health Act (S. 264; HR 1263) and the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act (S. 162; HR 461). These are modest proposals that will at least help make a difference.
All communities should have Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT) involving police, mental health professionals and other partners. Approximately 2800 communities in the United States currently have CIT programs that that give police skills to handle psychiatric crises and get them to medical care.
All communities should have mental health courts to help get treatment for people struggling with mental illness who commit non-violent offenses.
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ARLINGTON, Va., July 18, 2013 -- Michael Fitzpatrick, executive director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) issued the following statement about the significance of the coming weekend:
"One year ago on July 20, Americans were deeply saddened by the tragedy in Aurora Colorado, in which 12 people were killed and 70 wounded.
This weekend on July 20, Albuquerque and Sacramento will hold forums as part of the National Dialogue on Mental Health. A third forum will be held in New York City on July 23.
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CINCINNATI — Mom Melissa Brown was driving her 10-year-old son, Max, to get chili when he told her, "You know, Mom, I'm going to kill you someday."
Brown knew Max was mentally ill, that something had been wrong since she was pregnant, but a chill ran through her.
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The senseless shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newton, Conn. has left Americans with broken hearts and many questions. While it should not have taken a tragic event to recognize the mental health crisis in America, it is time for Congress and the rest of America to act.
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Holed up in windowless hotel conference rooms near Washington, D.C., scientists have been busy rewriting the bible of American mental illness.
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My dad was a racecar driver when i was a kid. He always carried one of those pancake air tanks on the trailer. One day he filled it up and stopped to BS with a guy and sat the tank down. I went on ahead to the house, i was about 15. A few minutes later he picked up the tank and it blew removing flesh from his right leg. The tank had blown open from top to bottom and looked like a big pillow. He spent the next week in the hospital. That had to hurt...Bob
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I was taught on the procedure for welding pressure vessels, so if you havent been taught this, dont attempt it. If you were going to attempt it, and theirs nothing we can do to stop you, go ahead, and die test the cracked area, and see where the crack start and ends, then if the crack is a perfect straight line, drill out the start and stop of the hairline crack with a 1/8" drill bit, to stop the crack from spreading when you weld it. Then carefully bevel out the crack on both sides of the crack, leaving a 3/32" to 1/8" gap in the middle with the same sized land. Meaning a 3/32' gap, should get a 3/32" land, etc. Then either 6010 the root in or tig the root in. Make sure you ask the manufacturer what grade metal they used for the tank, not letting them know what your doing, otherwise they wont give you the info. Run a root pass, hot pass, and cap, and if done correctly, should leave the weld slightly sticking above the base metal. Then die test again, then hydro. This is a very delicate procedure, and not to be done by the hobby welder, by any means. I would get another tank, but I wanted you to know the correct way of doing it, if you did try to, just so that you wouldnt get hurt or killed.
And don't forget the "R" repair Stamp on the ASME tag...BobBob Wright, Grandson of Tee Nee Boat Trailer Founder
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Aametalmaster, Thats unfortunate what happened to your Dad.
I know when I fill up my portable tank that is rated for 125 psi. I'm always care full not to fill it to the 175 psi that my big compressor runs at.
On my plazma cutter I have one of those toilet paper water seperators that says max 125 Psi.
I made sure to put a regulator on that, It looks like its made of cast aluminum.
On the train it appears the blow off valve froze shut and over pressurized.
If there are fatigue cracks you can see with the naked eye, imagine how many lurk under the surface that can only be detected by magnafluxing.
Sort of like the "see one cockroach, how many are inside the wall" problem.
Now imagine a crack leading in the direction around the "waist" of the tank. Let's say the tank is 30" in diameter.
Force=pressure X area. The cross sectional area is pi*15^2= 707sq in. At 120psi, there is a force of almost 85 thousand pounds trying to blow the tank in half across this section.
If that sounds like a lot, look at the stress on a lengthwise crack...
If the tank is 5' long, the cross sectional area is about 60x30=1800sq in (neglecting domed top/bottom). At 120psi, the force trying to rip the tank apart is 216 thousand pounds.
Yes, when these things fail, it's most commonly a crack that opens slowly enough to let the air out. But it's that failure mode where the crack seeds on an existing fatigue failure plane that allows them to let go suddenly, and with devastating results. This is not a lottery anybody wants to win!
Notice that when they go destructively, they blow out from the side along a longitudinal split (as in the locomotive picture), due to the fact that this plane carries the higher strain.
80% of failures are from 20% of causes
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I was in a guy's garage (friend of a friend), leaning back against his bench, looking across the garage (open trusses). A light in my head went on and I said, "Hey, it looks like a can of paint exploded in here?" He pointed down behind my knees, under the bench, at a brand new air compressor. He said there was a gallon of paint on the floor, where I was standing, when the compressor tank blew. Luckily, his vehicles were out and the garage was uninhabited when it happened.RETIRED desk jockey.
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Working at the compressor shop I saw split/cracked compressor tanks on a regular basis. None were catistrophic failures luckliy. Most were small pits or cracks that leaked. Considdering the high volume of air screw machines produce, I could easily see a castistrophic/ large split if you had a OPV failure and/or reducing reg / hp limit switch failure.
At the dive shop, I have personally seen no fewer than 4 alum 3000psi- 3500psi tanks split necks. All have been small cracks that leaked. One split just after being refilled, having just come back from passing hydro. We would frequently find neck cracks on alum tanks on eddy current inspections and fail tanks prior to the tank actually leaking.
I have only personally seen the aftermath of 1 catastophic HP tank failure. That failure was in an O2 tank and there was 1 fatality and several injuries. I had a pict of the tank but can not find it right now. Again, most of the ones I have heard of happen either at filling or due to elevated temps such as leaving them in car trunks/sun etc. Again, most likely cause is burst disk failure.
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A follow up from the original poster of the question.
I have been able to find a sensible deal on a good condition compressed air tank. I will throw my tank away or reuse it for pig roasting (have not decided). In any case, I drilled a hole in the tank already to warn any possible future user that the tank is not suitable for compressed air.
if I actually throw it away, I will also weld a word "BAD" on it so as not to leave any doubt or room for unscrupulous sellers who may get it from garbage.
So, the bottom line is that I will not use a tank. If chance of its explosion is only 1%, I do not want it.
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Passport Plus 1/4 inch aluminum bar.
New to welding, with specific needs.
I want to weld 1/4 inch bar armatures to put canvas on.
So there is not much stress or weight - hopefully.
As to weight, would like to keep it down and would like to weld 3/16, 1/4 inch
aluminum bar round/square. Armatures may have 20 to 30 pieces of bar
between 1 and 3 foot long.
Working in tight quarters in garage, so am liking the low splatter
plus the size and portability of the passport plus.
Would the passport do the job tack welding ends of 3/16, 1/4 inch aluminum bar.
I realize I'll need the spool gun - with external tank of argon.
I've attached a photo of what I'd like to do with aluminum bar using
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Any advice appreciated,
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passportplus aluminum bar
I have the spool gun for the PP, but I don't think you will like the end results. The machine says it can do 1/4" alum, but with aluminum welding, your starts and stops are a lot weaker then the middle of the weld. So welding small pieces, you won't get good penetration and the strength of the joints won't be there. I am comfortable with welding 1/8" panels together, but I don't have much intentions beyond that.
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Thank you for your reply and advice.
So you do not think I'd have much luck with a tack weld
of 1/4 inch aluminum bar at the joint of a T - that is not weight bearing.
What happens with a cold weld ? Will it just break off ?
Could I leave the wire feeding at the joint till hot ? -
will melting then occur if I did that ?
I'm not having much luck in the way of tutorials even on the Miller website
showing how to weld smaller bar together - most of the stuff deals with
Well dumb questions I realize - trying to save time $, on supplies and mistakes.
Thanks, Stu
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I'm probably not the right person to advise you. I'm still working on getting my mig for aluminum setup but a couple of questions come to mind. Do you already own the passport plus? I see in the specs that it is max rated at 1/4 aluminum with the 4043 series wire. Wouldn't the 211 serve the purpose better at a little over 1/2 the price? Or maybe the diversion 180 for a little more? I know it says 3/16 max but I suspect a 1/4 rod to 1/4 rod should be doable. There are lots of very experienced people on here maybe a different question will get more results. Good luck.
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Do not own a welder yet
Thanks for reply.
I do not have a welder yet.
A mig welder is what I am looking to buy, that would enable me to hold
one bar and tack to another bar. I'm trying to avoid clamping and my welds do not have to be pretty.
Trying to do light weight 1/4 inch aluminum bar for armature - but maybe just too
difficult with mig/passport/110 outlet.
Guess I'll start of with heavier steel armatures and practice with aluminum when I get a welder.
Appreciate the help,
Well, cheapest and simplest alternative would be to get a basic AC stick welder, and with Aluminum rods mererly stick weld the sections together. You don't need $$ gas, just need a helmet, or handheld welding shield and weld away.
Thin walled steel tubing would probably provide the same weight/strength and the Passport would work for that on 120v no problem.Ed Conley
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1/4 inch aluminum bar
Thanks guys
The advice helps.
The smaller aluminum bar I am wanting to bend - don't think I could get
the curves for armatures I'd want with tube ?
The reason for wanting a nice arc on the mig rather than stick is because
I am stuck in tight quarters in the garage - some ventilation but not as much as I'd like to be using stick - but had not realized I could do aluminum with with stick - still trying to figure it all out - but at this point just need to get welder and start making mistakes and learning with it.
Thanks for help, Stu
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Thanks Brocoli
I will try the thin walled steel tubing -
thanks, Stu
If you decide to go with the passport plus, you can just pre-heat the ends of the square bar prior to welding to get better penetration on a short tack. I use the same machine to regularly repair aluminum beverage trailers for Anheuser-Busch, and have not had any problems.


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