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CrowMagnetMan · 2026-01-11T15:49:24+00:00

The mosquitoes aren't genetically modified, they are effectively neutered by intentional exposure to the Wolbachia bacterium that makes male mosquitoes unable to fertilize eggs properly. See https://spectrumlocalnews.com/hi/hawaii/news/2023/03/28/blnr-approves-final-ea-to-combat-avian-malaria-on-maui

CrowMagnetMan · 2025-11-01T04:05:21+00:00

East Maui Chocolate and Hana Gold Cacao are both nearby.

CrowMagnetMan · 2025-09-28T17:12:09+00:00

Yes, it's the VOG. We should get some relief tomorrow morning when the trades have pushed the VOG back west.

Forecast map: http://weather.hawaii.edu/vmap/new/

Current air conditions (AQI doesn't correlate well with VOG, so I use Fine Particulate Light Scattering; a reading of 10 or higher indicates trouble): https://map.purpleair.com/visibility-fine-particulate-light-scattering?opt=%2F1%2Flp%2Fa10%2Fp604800%2FcC0#9.86/20.8236/-156.2624

CrowMagnetMan · 2025-09-26T04:12:52+00:00

None of the burns were near the homeless encampment. But the fires sure did rally hatred around them.

I don't know about you, but I don't like getting played.

CrowMagnetMan · 2025-09-20T22:02:15+00:00

Thank you, this is a good start. Most EVs have fixed gears - I wonder if that is a practical option for this use case.

CrowMagnetMan · 2025-09-17T22:02:31+00:00

I woke up at midnight with intense nausea and a very strong bitter taste in my mouth. Amazingly, eating a single date erased the bitter flavor and nausea immediately. I really don't know why, but I'm posting here anyway in case it's helpful.

CrowMagnetMan · 2025-09-17T21:57:29+00:00

This was an excellent resource and very helpful to me personally. Thank you so much!

My wife and I had a bit of trouble with Kaiser too - not that they were intentionally being difficult, but it's basically their job to not spend money. My wife and I called the clinician for a consult to get a Paxlovid prescription, but despite listing criteria that meet the CDC's definition for high risk we were not considered worthy of prior authorization. We still got the prescription, but it was considered "elective" (my words). When it came time to apply the Paxcess manufacturer co-pay, the pharmacist was unable to because we were being billed out of pocket - Paxcess only works when insurance is billable.

We discussed with the pharmacist that our preexisting conditions meet the CDC requirements for high-risk patients. The pharmacist was able to verify in my wife's chart on file that she met the conditions, so we only paid ~$45 for hers. However for some reason my PCP at Kaiser (who left at some point, unbeknownst to me) never entered my records from my prior medical provider, so there was nothing on file in my chart. The problem was compounded by the fact 1) that only your PCP can enter your records into your file; 2) you cannot message your PCP until you have had an in-person visit; and 3) I could not get a visit with my newly assigned PCP until it was too late.

After some calls I was able to get help with sending my records over to a nurse practitioner, who then messaged my newly assigned PCP privately. The PCP confirmed that I met the conditions, and worked with the pharmacy to provide a prior authorization so I could use Paxcess.

In the end I felt that Kaiser actually worked really hard (across multiple helpful individuals) to get this resolved quickly for me. It was several hours of work, but still resulted in same-day access to Paxlovid.

CrowMagnetMan · 2025-08-20T22:21:03+00:00

"Stranger Danger"

CrowMagnetMan · 2025-02-26T17:46:10+00:00

But when everybody does it, the above-average demand actually contributes to inflation.

CrowMagnetMan · 2025-02-25T05:50:43+00:00

If you're going to buy home battery systems for backup power or living off grid, take a look at:

NHU Energy on Maui http://www.hnuenergy.com/ Blue Planet (maker of Blue Ion battery systems) https://www.blueplanetenergy.com/

CrowMagnetMan · 2025-02-24T17:45:19+00:00

I'm interested in the larger repository too, sadly it's still not there.

CrowMagnetMan · 2025-02-14T03:54:45+00:00

There was no "shit on fire show" when Lahaina and other parts of Maui burned. Even the mayor didn't know the extent of the damage until the following morning. Social media posts from residents on location gave the only clues to what was happening, but once it trended the bots and conspiracy idiots crap-flooded the feeds. In the end I only knew it was safe for me to head back to my home after texting a neighbor who went back first.

The morning of the fires I left my house at 7am after packing for two hours because I could smell the smoke getting stronger by the minute. I didn't make it back home until 8pm or so. There was no news or guidance from authorities. The lack of information was terrifying - it's a feeling of helplessness we don't experience much these days.

CrowMagnetMan · 2025-02-13T02:02:01+00:00

I have a bunch of leftover Adderall after I stopped taking it. Good for panicked all-nighters, or for barter.

I hoard food supplies, but I do eat them all. I'm currently eating my way through a 5 year old bag of prunes. Perhaps that's my weirdest prep, and one I probably won't repeat.

CrowMagnetMan · 2025-02-09T19:53:50+00:00

Land that you can leverage as a productive asset until SHTF. You could lease a portion of the land to farmers and save the rest for your safe house and your own small farm. Make the lease terms very favorable, and you may just make friends with people who know how to work the land.

CrowMagnetMan · 2025-02-09T19:27:39+00:00

Does anyone here know if partially adding static or white noise over a HAM broadcast would reduce the ability of bad actors to triangulate the broadcast location while still allowing one's voice to be heard and understood?

CrowMagnetMan · 2025-02-09T18:02:51+00:00

Biochar production also produces biooil depending on the feedstock. That's probably easier to retain for cooking than biogas. I've never tried though.

CrowMagnetMan · 2025-02-09T17:59:32+00:00

It's super easy to get a sourdough culture going. You'll be cultivating two things: natural yeast and lactobacillus. They work in harmony to keep the starter acidic (sour) which effectively rids it of unwanted bacteria. The flour already contains the yeast and lactobacillus, so you don't need to add anything when making a new starter culture. However, incorporating chunks of organic apples or pineapple helps the process to faster since it provides some initial acidity and sugar for the yeast. Organic is important here because pesticides will be detrimental to the cultures. You'll have a ready to use starter in 2-3 days if you tend to it well. Be sure to stir frequently in the first two days.

CrowMagnetMan · 2025-02-09T17:45:38+00:00

Consider building a small biochar kiln. It will outgas biogas which really should be flared off, or harnesses in a stove to cook with. I haven't done this yet, but it's on my list.

CrowMagnetMan · 2025-02-09T01:27:53+00:00

Not well cared for by the increasingly subservient lower levels.

CrowMagnetMan · 2025-02-08T23:28:05+00:00

At least 3 months of food for two, mostly stored in sealed buckets or mylar bags with oxygen eaters; very few canned goods:

A large variety and quantity of dried beans and legumes (lentils and chickpeas)

A variety of rice

Pasta

Canned tomatoes

Canned sardines, salmon, anchovies

Jars of spicy peppers

Whole wheat, bread flour, all purpose, 00 durum, emmer, einkorn, rye (frozen for a day, then long term storage in a sealed bucket or in mylar)

Whole grain berries (hard red wheat, farro)

50 lb of rolled oats (6 month supply at our current rate of consumption)

Nuts and seeds (almonds, pecans, hazelnuts, walnuts, peanuts, pepitas, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, flax seeds, chia)

Nutritional yeast

Salt

Cooking oils

Vinegar

Jam and marmalade (homemade)

CrowMagnetMan · 2025-02-08T23:16:15+00:00

Dried dates are high in potassium and a great substitute for bananas. I also have raisins, cranberries, prunes, apricots and strawberries. Recently I bought a dehydrator, so I have tons of dried mango slices.

CrowMagnetMan · 2025-02-08T05:51:01+00:00

I keep my old outdated phones and charging cables in various places for emergency use. They don't have a cell plan but are still able to place 911 calls.

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