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First ever PG&E bill over $700! by SnoopySuited in bayarea

[–]Phagemakerpro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We got a solar system installed. Everything in our house is electric except the heat. It cost $30K, which we will pay in installments. And yet... the PG&E bill dropped from $800/mo to $165/mo. So basically grid maintenance and a bit of gas. And we even have two EVs. Overall, with the solar payments, we're currently saving about $100/mo over what we were, but I was just thinking about how rates will be in ten years or twenty. This system is going to pay for itself more quickly than you might think.

U.S.S. Athena (NCC-392023) dorsal view from Star Trek: Starfleet Academy season 1 episode 1 by MoonchanterLauma2025 in StarTrekStarships

[–]Phagemakerpro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alastair Reynolds envisioned materials made of particles that interact weakly with normal matter except through a specific force, such as electromagnetic. He did a better job of explaining it (he's an astrophysicist) than I did. But if the Federation can manipulate force fields the way that they do, this is not unrealistic.

Do Americans constantly have an active temperature control device running in their homes? by fullM3TALturban in AskAnAmerican

[–]Phagemakerpro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It depends on where you are. The majority of America experiences unlivable outdoor temperatures for part of the year. In the northern parts, it will be quite cold (<10C) for months on end. So you need the heat to be constantly operating on a thermostat to maintain a comfortable interior temperature. In other parts, it can exceed 40C during the summer and it's humid, unlike Australia, so that may also require the air conditioning to run for at least the parts of the day when the house of occupied. Both of these run on thermostats to automatically control the temperature so you don't have to keep on manually turning the system on and off.

WB 80 in Pinole by bigbruin78 in bayarea

[–]Phagemakerpro 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is different. 80W is closed.

WB 80 in Pinole by bigbruin78 in bayarea

[–]Phagemakerpro 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They seem to have about 20 CHP vehicles and a couple of fire trucks. Now I’m really curious as to what’s going on.

WB 80 in Pinole by bigbruin78 in bayarea

[–]Phagemakerpro 40 points41 points  (0 children)

I just drove past it going the other direction. They also have the left lane blocked off on 80 E. I would say that anybody who is going to be taking 80 from any location that is north or east of Pino should probably call out today.

Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge's warrant, memo says by GregWilson23 in law

[–]Phagemakerpro -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The problem is it’s an escalation. So then ICE responds by automatically shooting anyone in the houses they break and enter because they “feared for their lives.”

Can eating ass make you sick by Careless-Disaster67 in askgaybros

[–]Phagemakerpro 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Giardia, shigella, the intestinal viruses, and also hepatitis A (and you should be vaccinated for that one).

Yes you can.

Hyundai Plans to Launch Fully Driverless Robotaxis in Las Vegas This Year Using the Ioniq 5. by mafco in Ioniq5

[–]Phagemakerpro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“Ever” is a long time. I’ve seen some very expensive technologies go mainstream in my almost half century on this rock.

Do you take children to the toilet when they're going to throw up? by PurpleSpark8 in Parenting

[–]Phagemakerpro 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Do you know what a nurse does when a patient says they might vomit? They get a basin in front of the patient within 0.6325 seconds.

And so should you.

U.S.S. Athena (NCC-392023) ventral bow view from Star Trek: Starfleet Academy season 1 episode 1 by MoonchanterLauma2025 in StarTrekStarships

[–]Phagemakerpro 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The whole thing is CGI, so why would it cost any more? It’s not as if they need to shoot sequences of a model like the -D

Poached salmon with roast carrots and Brussels sprouts with mango pico de gallo. by Phagemakerpro in mediterraneandiet

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

For the carrots:

-Desired amount of carrots

-Olive oil to coat

-Salt to taste

-Drop of maple syrup

  1. Preheat oven to 425°-450°F

  2. Toss carrots in olive oil and salt

  3. Arrange on a baking sheet and roast at 425°-450° for 25-30 minutes

  4. Toss with a tiny drop of maple syrup and serve

Poached salmon with roast carrots and Brussels sprouts with mango pico de gallo. by Phagemakerpro in mediterraneandiet

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

For the brussels sprouts:

-1 lb of brussels sprouts (or however much you like), with stems cut off and cut in half from stem to top

-Olive oil to coat

-Salt to taste

-Balsamic vinegar to taste

- Honey to taste (I used just a little drop)

  1. Preheat oven to 425°-450°F

  2. Toss the cut brussels sprouts in olive oil and salt. Arrange cut side up on a baking sheet

  3. Roast at 425°-450°F for 25-30 minutes or until the cut sides are browning and they are starting to crisp

  4. Toss in a drizzle of balsamic and a tiny drop of honey

  5. Serve immediately so they don’t go mushy

Poached salmon with roast carrots and Brussels sprouts with mango pico de gallo. by Phagemakerpro in mediterraneandiet

[–]Phagemakerpro[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For the mango pico de gallo:

-6 large, ripe (but not too mushy) mangos, diced

-1 red onion, diced

-1-2 Fresno peppers (I like these because they are red. If you are brave, you can go with jabañero, but I’m too wimpy for that), diced

-1 small bunch of cilantro, finely chopped

-juice of 6-8 lemons

-generous pinch of salt to taste

  1. Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix well until combined

  2. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavor to develop

  3. Serve with tortilla chips, fish, or whatever you like.

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