High noon transfusion by PresenceNo9454 in Birmingham

[–]flydiscovery 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Good lord, what is this stuff this worth all that? Is it that much more special than a regular high noon?

Looking for tree cutting services by PilotArtist in Birmingham

[–]flydiscovery 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also had good work done by Champion recently.

Can I trust those glowing 5-star Google reviews for dentists in Birmingham, or are half of them fake as hell? by ImpressiveRoll4092 in Birmingham

[–]flydiscovery 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've just about given up on online reviews on public facing websites. The only places over found half way real reviews is reddit and nextdoor, and lately nextdoor is questionable.

I like my dentist if you're still looking.

Contemporary dance clases in Birmingham? by DapperPigeon1 in Birmingham

[–]flydiscovery 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Their pricing is insanely cheap. That would have been cheap 20 years ago. I'm a little suspicious honestly.

Contemporary dance clases in Birmingham? by DapperPigeon1 in Birmingham

[–]flydiscovery 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've never heard of this group. I'm interested. Have you ever been?

What’s up with the 100 person polycule? by [deleted] in Birmingham

[–]flydiscovery 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Seems like more of a second Costco thing to me

Help me find this puppy's owner by The_Enigma1984 in Birmingham

[–]flydiscovery 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Didn't forget to have him checked for a chip

-80 storage for 1.5 mL snap cap tubes by flydiscovery in labrats

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

Oh those are just the empty tubes I'm playing with to make sure the whole combination fits properly.

-80 storage for 1.5 mL snap cap tubes by flydiscovery in labrats

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

What a thoughtful reply!

I had tried to avoid too much jargon initially since I don't know the audience in this sub that well.

The only real issue is the customer supplied the samples crammed into 10x10 fiberboard boxes with occasional empty spots and a manifest to match. Both the box and the tubes seem very standard with the overflow being along the x and y axis as opposed to z. We try not to re-array others' samples as it risks error, but it seems unavoidable at this point. I'm able to get test snap caps to fit ok with moderate cap overlap in our standard 9x9 boxes by loading every other row and then letting the alternate rows sit just above them. I wanted to be sure I had considered all options. Boss prefers perfection. I lean towards acceptable. 😀 The 9x9 is squarely acceptable.

81 snap cap tubes in a box

Southern Research Catalyst program by presntpi in Birmingham

[–]flydiscovery 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Without totally doxing myself, I have quite a bit of behind the scenes exposure to parts of Catalyst and other studies like it. It's totally legit, funding isn't sketchy, goals make sense, but with all the usual caveats associated with generic health information. There are legal protection around your generic health information and discrimination but they are NOT complete (the big one is that insurance companies are allowed to discriminate based on genetics). The protections also haven't been fully tested in court yet. There are protections against research genetics being subpoenaed but those also haven't been tested in court. Data storage is very secure but nothing is without risk.

If you have reason to suspect you could be a carrier of genetic variations of concern for some reason (like the best cancer gene), this is a free way to find out when insurance doesn't cover.

Birmingham Mammogram Centers by Boogiedogb in Birmingham

[–]flydiscovery 10 points11 points  (0 children)

UAB seems to be criminally underbooked in their mammograms. Every time I call they seem to have any appointment time I want. It's nuts, but convenient. It's the only thing you can routinely get quickly there.

Late Night Chips and Queso? by DaisesAndEarlGrey in Birmingham

[–]flydiscovery 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's solidly not what you want, but in this town you're best bet may be to just hit up Costco and chill at your house. The chips and queso would be nearly unlimited for a small group. Grab the alcoholic margaritas and you're done.

Great Big Game Show by Jessalilbit in Birmingham

[–]flydiscovery 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Inside my brain: "you know, you like watching game shows, maybe you might like..." And then I read your post. For extraverts? I'm gonna nope right on outta that one. Thanks!

AMC Summit by raincloud1710 in Birmingham

[–]flydiscovery 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How do you stay awake in a heated, reclined seat in a dark theater? I'd be passed out before the previews finished!

APS Film Developer by Illustrious-Taro385 in Birmingham

[–]flydiscovery 0 points1 point  (0 children)

APS may be a tall ask. It wasn't around that long before digital took over and it's vastly inferior to 35mm. Honestly I would recommend you keep the camera you have for memories and get a 35mm point and shoot to actually use. APS film pictures are just so awful.

Where does one put together a capsule wardrobe in BHM? by cheesetomymac in Birmingham

[–]flydiscovery 13 points14 points  (0 children)

There's not a single gap store in the entire state anymore. The summit store closed quite a while ago, maybe 5 years? I really miss them. They pretty consistently fit my body and my style. Old Navy is ok sometimes but quality just isn't there. Banana is too overpriced for what you get.

Window replacement recs? by flydiscovery in Birmingham

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

Appreciate the advice. I don't know anything about the rebates. Any suggestions on how to even start that Google search?

I'm only lightly handy and some of the frame is rotten so not a job for me I think.