trident_burger

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[–] trident_burger@mander.xyz 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Went Shimano, Performance had them for $29 a pair. But thanks for the tip, might try the Truckerco next.

[–] trident_burger@mander.xyz 3 points 1 month ago

No. As the article says, this requirement was implemented under the Biden administration. Trump is just pushing the deadline to comply forward by 6 months as a way to pressure Springer Nature into doing what he wants.

The greed of the publishing industry and the barriers they put up to access is well known. Trump here is trying to tarnish the integrity of federally funded science by going after a big dog publisher (just like his obsession with attacking Harvard) and threatening to cancel subscriptions the federal govt has. This would make access to information even harder. These subscriptions, as overpriced as they may be, are critical to the jobs of federal scientists.

Look at the totality of what Trump and the GOP is doing to gut science, outlined in project 2025 and in the latest budgets. Sure, I normally wouldn't mind seeing publishers sweat a little, but the reason they're losing a large chunk of their revenue stream is because federal funding for science has taken a huge hit.

[–] trident_burger@mander.xyz 1 points 1 month ago

I should add: galfer is available at LBS

 

Does anyone have recommendations for replacement pads on shimano 4 piston calipers? Existing pads are oem sintered metal N04c, looks like $40 per pair on Jenson, on sale.

Galfer or MTX are a little less, ~$31-35 per pair.

[–] trident_burger@mander.xyz 5 points 2 years ago

So we should raise our pitchforks at the everyday normal people who were riding totally legally along the right side of the lane, not more than two abreast, not holding up more than 5 vehicles, when a lunatic in a >5 ton RV decided it would be fine to pass with less than a mirrors width of space at 45 mph?

[–] trident_burger@mander.xyz 0 points 2 years ago

Taking this comment at face value, I would absolutely agree.

[–] trident_burger@mander.xyz 29 points 2 years ago

At the very least, Arizona and many other states should require a separate license and training to operate an RV that size.

And yeah, regardless of vehicle, it was an incredibly stupid (and illegal) decision to pass that closely.

BTW, AZs 3 ft passing law limits civil penalties to $500 if serious injury is causes, $1000 if death.

Dont know if the driver could be found negligent in a civil lawsuit?

[–] trident_burger@mander.xyz 4 points 2 years ago (2 children)

It would be nice if Wallet worked. A workaround for probably a pretty small subset of Graphene/degoogled users is to use a Garmin watch compatible with Garmin Pay.

[–] trident_burger@mander.xyz 18 points 2 years ago

I hope their mascot is the Human Being

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[–] trident_burger@mander.xyz 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I may very well stick with splitwise given that most friends are familiar and there are nice features. Just wanted to know if a Foss alternative can even come close.

[–] trident_burger@mander.xyz 1 points 2 years ago

Great, definitely more of a learning curve compared to splitwise, but looks promising. Thank you.

 

Any recommendations for a splitwise equivalent for android? An initial search on fdroid only shows apps last updated in 2019. "Split it easy" lacks the ability to split bills paid by multiple people. I also liked the ability to use foreign currency in splitwise.

 

I just wanted to share this great resource that not only compiles studies on the benefits of trails of all types, but nicely summaries each one so you can easily decide what to spend more time reading.

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[–] trident_burger@mander.xyz 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I mean...yes? Absolutely, improve rail infrastructure in Albany and Syracuse. Build park and rides at places that feed into that improved system. Improve bus service (or train? Looks like there are already tracks in many places) along higway corridors with moderately sized communities.

Can counties or cities currently afford this without sacrificing something? No.

Would the federal government and states need to spend hundreds of billions, if not trillions, over several decades to make happen? Yes.

[–] trident_burger@mander.xyz 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

80% of Americans live in urban settings

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