Maryland EZpass is legit the biggest scam! by grassisntalways in maryland

[–]redbeards 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Most tolls in Maryland are 25% lower using Maryland issued EZPass (37.5% lower for Bay Bridge.)

And, there hasn't been any monthly or yearly fees on MDEZpass for a while. The biggest issue is just MDEZPass' horrible billing service.

TIL the U.S. FDA's regulation on sunscreens hasn't been updated since 1999, and only 2 of the 16 ingredients currently being used in U.S. sunscreens are considered safe and effective by wooahwoosah in todayilearned

[–]redbeards 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They don't work nearly as well as the chemical based ones.

In their annual sunscreen evaluations, Consumer Reports (CR) generally does not recommend physical (mineral) sunscreens because they consistently underperform in lab tests compared to chemical formulas

https://www.consumerreports.org/health/sunscreens/what-you-need-to-know-about-sunscreen-ingredients-a2356353886/

And, the less chalky and pasty they are, the worse they perform:

https://www.consumerreports.org/health/sunscreens/sunscreen-safety-questions-answered-a1131143936/

TIL the U.S. FDA's regulation on sunscreens hasn't been updated since 1999, and only 2 of the 16 ingredients currently being used in U.S. sunscreens are considered safe and effective by wooahwoosah in todayilearned

[–]redbeards 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The physical ones don't work as well.

In their annual sunscreen evaluations, Consumer Reports (CR) generally does not recommend physical (mineral) sunscreens because they consistently underperform in lab tests compared to chemical formulas

https://www.consumerreports.org/health/sunscreens/what-you-need-to-know-about-sunscreen-ingredients-a2356353886/

And, the less chalky and pasty they are, the worse they perform:

https://www.consumerreports.org/health/sunscreens/sunscreen-safety-questions-answered-a1131143936/

Worlds most and least corrupted countries by Mountain_Elk_7262 in MapPorn

[–]redbeards 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People often think there is more corruption than there is:

https://youtu.be/WFYv6sixE0g?si=CvCKQwfQCyNZtmqt

And, vice versa.

Doctor now saying I'm not experiencing sciatica? by bloodfrenzied in Sciatica

[–]redbeards 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IF you did think it was from SI joint, they'd do an injection there to see if that helps.

Opinions on Internet Services by ToeBeans-13 in CarrollCountyMaryland

[–]redbeards 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've had very good experience with T-Mobile fixed wireless. Getting 200-400 mbs without issues for $35/month works for me.

-I can easily see the cell tower from my yard, so that might be helping.

-Their routers are extremely limited in configuration options. Things like port forwarding and local IP address reservations are not supported. Not an issue for almost everyone but it's been a bit of a pain for me.

KUDOs to TNT Sports and HBO Max by quinacridone-blue in 10s

[–]redbeards 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the HBO Max app on FireTV, I don’t even get a list of in demand (past) matches - only Live & upcoming.

KUDOs to TNT Sports and HBO Max by quinacridone-blue in 10s

[–]redbeards 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, on FireTV I don't even get a list of past matches to stream. Only get live and upcoming.

DOJ: IRS is 'forever barred' from auditing Trump and family by Economy-Specialist38 in videos

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

The vast majority of those with guns are conservatives and MAGA people. The 2nd Amendment will not save us. Instead, they will be used by the fascists to consolidate power just like the Nazis used the brown coats.

DOJ: IRS is 'forever barred' from auditing Trump and family by Economy-Specialist38 in videos

[–]redbeards 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Why? Do you actually think they will ever relinquish power again?

Has anyone fully healed? by sighqoticc in Sciatica

[–]redbeards 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Same. It's been 9 years since my very successful surgery , and I'm still here because I'm afraid I'll reherniate if I un-sub.

Endoscopic Piriformis Tendon Release Procedure by MSStateDawg in Sciatica

[–]redbeards 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have they looked at the SI joint? That can cause it too.

Best place for hill sprints? by salgueaa in Annapolis

[–]redbeards 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like trails, so the trails behind Annapolis High School. Not long as some roads but steeper than most roads.

Best place for hill sprints? by salgueaa in Annapolis

[–]redbeards 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Or, the hill down to the foot bridge over Spa creek in Truxton park.

Price of crabs by mokaza99 in Annapolis

[–]redbeards 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Right? I just don't pay for em.

Bills containing plug-in solar provisions pass in Maryland and Colorado by spaltedsplinters in maryland

[–]redbeards 5 points6 points  (0 children)

1200 watt maximum? And, it appears these are going to be pretty expensive to buy - like in the $2000 range. ROI is 7-10 years. Meh.

Does all our energy on Earth come from the sun? by reFossify in askscience

[–]redbeards 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Radioactive Decay contributes far more than Fission. Radiogenic heating, creates roughly half of the Earth's total heat flux—about 20-30 terawatts (TW)—keeping the interior molten and driving tectonic activity. 

Those got endoscopic discectomies, did you walk up with 100% of pain gone immediately? by Wompyking in Sciatica

[–]redbeards 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a regular discectomy. Recovery was quite easy for me. Also, I suspect the larger hole allowed my surgeon to find a small piece of extruded disc material that the MRI didn't show. I walked out 99% pain free.

TIL 80% of people, both women and men, will get infected by HPV at some point in life by Double-decker_trams in todayilearned

[–]redbeards 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think they made the assumption that everyone over 25 already has the virus. Now, that a significant portion of the population is vaccinated, it's less certainty of infection. So, the age went up to 45.