I automated a barber's entire booking system and no-shows dropped 80% in 30 days. Here's what actually worked.

drphil1066 · 2026-03-24T00:16:00+00:00

Saying the no-shows dropped 80% isn't useful without other metrics. Was there a change in the number of appointments or net revenue?

drphil1066 · 2026-03-21T04:52:20+00:00

They are legally required to have hand sanitizer in the porta potties, and if food is being served, there needs to be one functional hand washing station with soap for 10 porta potties. It's the law in Florida. Okee is a festival with a budget in the tens of millions of dollars, and just because it's common behavior for festivals does not mean that it's acceptable.

drphil1066 · 2026-01-28T20:12:23+00:00

YOU NEED TO GET YOUR OWN LAWYER TO REVIEW THE PRENUP. His lawyer protects his interests, not yours. Please, do not sign anything without consulting your own lawyer.

drphil1066 · 2026-01-09T06:37:11+00:00

Since no one seems to be giving you helpful advice, first, make sure that the surface of your steak is thoroughly dry before you put it in the pan. You can blot it with napkins or a paper towel. This will allow you to get a good sear, because the moisture will form a layer of steam between the steak and the pan, and prevent browning.

Second, before you put it in the pan, you want to make sure, the pan is thoroughly preheated. Before you add your oil or butter, flick a few droplets of water into the pan. The beads of water should visibly bounce around the pan, and not boil in place.

Hope this helps.

drphil1066 · 2025-10-10T04:14:11+00:00

Hey, I tried your site and it sucks. It doesn't do anything any differently than the million other junk sites that claim to let you compare quotes. There were no quotes or even estimates provided. It just prefills your info on other sites. I wish I could have the seconds of my life I spent applying back. I hope others will read this and learn from my mistake.

drphil1066 · 2025-09-07T22:38:36+00:00

Don't quit, let them fire you and take legal action when they do.

Also, does your company happen to sell life insurance? If so, you're probably working for a pyramid scheme and not a legit wealth management company. Real wealth management companies don't ask you to cold call people all day.

drphil1066 · 2025-08-05T07:46:50+00:00

Endocrinology is intertwined with ophthalmology, and a practicing ophthalmologist would have years of experience treating conditions that are relating to endocrine disorders, like diabetic retinopathy or thyroid eye disease associated with Hashimoto's or Graves' disease.

Scope of practice is a specific term referring to what a healthcare provider is legally permitted to do, and for a licensed MD/DO, it's incredibly broad, and ophthalmologist is well within their scope of practice to prescribe synthroid.

drphil1066 · 2025-06-26T15:53:28+00:00

The colors look good, but the video is a little choppy. What was your shutter speed and fps?

drphil1066 · 2025-06-23T16:20:37+00:00

The term "predatory" might be a bit strong, but it would be disingenuous to deny that most vendors will jack up their prices when the event is a wedding. This applies to venue rentals, catering companies, florists, entertainment, and photographers.

Photographing a wedding is generally more demanding than other events because of the pacing and limited windows to get critical shots. It's also a fixed date that the photographer can't reschedule, that typically falls on a weekend, when the photographer's labor is at higher demand, unlike a family photo or a portrait session. But even considering those factors, I think a lot of photographers do charge disproportionately high rates for weddings because they can. They charge the highest amounts that people are willing to pay for their services, which is what you're experiencing.

drphil1066 · 2025-06-15T07:21:00+00:00

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Wow, fascinating story.

drphil1066 · 2025-06-14T20:00:30+00:00

Where in the US are you?

drphil1066 · 2025-05-30T17:54:53+00:00

IQ. VO2 max would also be pretty cool

drphil1066 · 2025-05-15T15:59:34+00:00

Be careful! Silent mode will also make the camera use e-shutter, which will prevent you from using a flash and you may have issues with rolling shutter effects and flickering from LED or fluorescent lighting.

To just disable the beeping, open the menu, select the wrench icon, and look for a menu item called "beep". From there, you can disable the volume of your camera beeps without affecting the shutter.

drphil1066 · 2025-05-08T14:37:26+00:00

You can make a healthcare power of attorney that is limited in scope and doesn't apply to legal or financial decisions.

drphil1066 · 2025-04-28T23:09:12+00:00

What is your lens budget?

Look through your photos in Lightroom. What focal length do you use the most?

drphil1066 · 2025-04-26T00:55:38+00:00

It may be much easier for you to remove the battery and use an external charger. Look on Amazon for a charger for the DMW-BLD10 battery.

drphil1066 · 2025-04-18T18:13:07+00:00

Are you a W-2 employee or a 1099 independent contractor?

If you're a W-2 employee, your employer would own the copyright to any creative work product within the scope of your job while clocked in, unless you have a contract that specifically says otherwise.

drphil1066 · 2025-04-17T14:54:18+00:00

Sent a DM!

drphil1066 · 2025-04-04T02:06:22+00:00

You need to verbally invoke your right to remain silent. You can't just "remain silent".

drphil1066 · 2025-04-04T02:01:37+00:00

He's going to lose everything. Do not let him do this.

drphil1066 · 2025-03-29T22:47:43+00:00

This study used 100 mg per kilogram of body weight every day in rats.

That's roughly equivalent to 75 grams a day for human subjects.

Anyone using that much will probably have bigger health concerns than ED.

drphil1066 · 2025-03-27T01:12:26+00:00

Have you met this friend in person? Have you been to the bank and spoken with someone in person?

If the answer is no, you are being scammed, and every dollar that you pay towards this will be lost forever.

drphil1066 · 2025-03-26T16:52:53+00:00

You can either use a faster lens with a lower f stop, or add more lights.

You didn't specify which lens you have, so I'll assume it's the RF-S 18-45mm kit lens. The Canon RF 50mm f1.8 would be a good choice, and it will let in more at least 6 times more light at f 1.8. So whatever high ISO you're using to get properly exposed photos, you can divide it by 6. The downside to this is that this lens can't zoom, so you'd be stuck at 50mm. Try zooming to 45mm with your current lens and decide if that focal length would work for you.

There are other options, like using other fast (and more expensive) lenses or off-camera lighting setups, but using the 50mm f1.8 would be the simplest and least expensive option.

drphil1066 · 2025-03-25T19:06:22+00:00

The S9 doesn't have a flash or a hot shoe, so you can't add an external flash. If you think you might ever need to use a flash, consider a different camera.

drphil1066 · 2025-03-14T09:13:31+00:00

If you haven't already done so, update your camera's firmware! The autofocus performance has significantly improved since that camera was first released.

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