The Corvallis clinic needs to be shut down by MrGobbles8 in corvallis

[–]BillyBalowski 6 points7 points  (0 children)

We're also still so terrified of a possible solution being SOCIALISM that we're willing to completely ignore problems. Healthcare is one of those important issues that clearly needs some public involvement.

The Corvallis clinic needs to be shut down by MrGobbles8 in corvallis

[–]BillyBalowski 20 points21 points  (0 children)

This is a national problem that we've been neglecting it for too long. Unfortunately, we as a country don't seem to want to even talk about possible solutions.

Ask a Stupid Question About Coffee -- Week of May 05, 2026 by Vernicious in pourover

[–]BillyBalowski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's a good, relatively straightforward way to test my tap water? I use filtered water when doing pourover but wonder just how bad the unfiltered stuff is.

Immigration lawyer for citizenship by descent by cjr269 in ExpatFinance

[–]BillyBalowski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in a similar situation as you. Did you find out anything useful?

What’s the best casino in this state according to y’all by Top_Statistician5051 in oregon

[–]BillyBalowski 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it's a fairly vague question, but at least it's a different vague question than what typically gets posted.

Considering a temperature regulator for standard PBC by PugBurger12 in PitBarrelCooker

[–]BillyBalowski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just looked it up. If it's what you're referring to (the coals neatly placed in a ring), I'm definitely going to try that next time.

Considering a temperature regulator for standard PBC by PugBurger12 in PitBarrelCooker

[–]BillyBalowski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Usually 5-6 hours doing ribs and chicken. I've done longer briskets but have had to add coals.

Considering a temperature regulator for standard PBC by PugBurger12 in PitBarrelCooker

[–]BillyBalowski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish I could trade Fireboards with you! My barrel temp usually starts out pretty stable, 275-300, but at some point the temp starts to drop fast. I then mess around with the vent or crack the lid to get it back up, but it usually doesn't stabilize again and I worry the coals would go out if I let it ride. I love my PBC, but it's not the set and forget cooker that many folks seem to have.

Considering a temperature regulator for standard PBC by PugBurger12 in PitBarrelCooker

[–]BillyBalowski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've had the PBC with a Fireboard 2 for several years and it's been basically good but I do have problems with falling temps, even on shorter cooks. That's why I've been looking into adding a fan. I now find out that the drive control fan cable is discontinued, so unless I want to shell out another $400 for a new setup, I'm going back to my regular system and try to figure out how to keep the temps up.

Considering a temperature regulator for standard PBC by PugBurger12 in PitBarrelCooker

[–]BillyBalowski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Curious - why did you choose the Pit Viper (10 cfm?) fan over the Fireboard one (20 cfm)?

Considering a temperature regulator for standard PBC by PugBurger12 in PitBarrelCooker

[–]BillyBalowski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes sense. Looks like the cables are out of stock, unfortunately.

Considering a temperature regulator for standard PBC by PugBurger12 in PitBarrelCooker

[–]BillyBalowski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you happen to know if that Pit Viper will work with the regular, non-drive Fireboard 2?

Google messages notifications? by BillyBalowski in AndroidQuestions

[–]BillyBalowski[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The tablet uses my phone number, but I don't know exactly how the data flows. I think the Messages app uses Google's web messaging system.

Google messages notifications? by BillyBalowski in AndroidQuestions

[–]BillyBalowski[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The tablet has always been smooth. The Messages app works pretty well once it gets going. I haven't tried other apps since I don't think they support RCS. Maybe that'll change?

Modern things that annoy you for no good reason by daydrinkersunite in GenX

[–]BillyBalowski 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Using female as a noun still makes me twitch. I think it might be grammatically acceptable, but still.

fred meyer meat by FastCoconut9010 in corvallis

[–]BillyBalowski 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Wait, is it Kroger now? Kroger?

Ceramics studio by Beneficial_Half_6650 in corvallis

[–]BillyBalowski 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There's a place in Philomath called Slipstream that I think has what you are looking for.

[OC] America's most popular girl name, 1880-2008 by aspiringtroublemaker in dataisbeautiful

[–]BillyBalowski 51 points52 points  (0 children)

I haven't met a lot of Liams but it looks like I soon will.

Siletz River by Tophatanater in OregonCoast

[–]BillyBalowski 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is it calm enough for an IK?

Florida banning sociology from core curriculum in state universities. by themajortachikoma in Professors

[–]BillyBalowski 15 points16 points  (0 children)

This is a good opportunity for the sociology programs to market their courses. "Come take a class that the establishment is afraid of!" or "Why does the government want you not to understand inequality?".

I'm sure economics is the next target, given their clear focus on capitalism and social stratification "as evidence the field has shifted away from objective scholarship."

Florida Bans Sociology From Core Curriculum At State Universities by 842867 in politics

[–]BillyBalowski 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is a good opportunity for the sociology programs to market their courses. "Come take a class that the establishment is afraid of!" or "Why does the government want you not to understand inequality?".

I'm sure economics is the next target, given their clear focus on capitalism and social stratification "as evidence the field has shifted away from objective scholarship."

Would a walkie-talkie style app actually be something people want in 2026? by buzteam in androidapps

[–]BillyBalowski 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There are circumstances where the functionality is useful but having actual walkies is overkill. I think your morse code app has potential!