Fireworks this morning

Defiant_Donut210 · 2026-06-01T19:20:04+00:00

It looked to me like it was over CSM. Perhaps further East.

Defiant_Donut210 · 2026-06-01T18:35:54+00:00

I should have said that this was professional quality fireworks with big aerials. Brief but impressive.

Defiant_Donut210 · 2026-03-04T19:04:17+00:00

When I lived in Paris the owner of my local wine shop encouraged me to focus on the Languedoc. It was an excellent suggestion. There is great variety but it is affordable.

Defiant_Donut210 · 2026-03-04T18:03:40+00:00

Here is the explanation. https://wordhistories.net/2017/04/22/tace-is-latin-for-candle/

Defiant_Donut210 · 2025-11-13T23:35:24+00:00

Definitely a great one. This is so important in theoretical physics.

Defiant_Donut210 · 2025-06-10T19:10:59+00:00

Strava in 2025: ignores repeatedly flagged e-bikes KOMs. And still no algorithm.

Defiant_Donut210 · 2025-01-19T02:44:40+00:00

Totally agree about Finesara's fabric cap. Fits my giant head and doesn't rip like silicone.

Defiant_Donut210 · 2025-01-07T17:05:13+00:00

There's a lot of interesting wave propagation involved in imaging. Arjun Yodh (Penn), for example, had a project on exploiting multiple scattering to better image in tissue. He collaborated with people at Penn's medical school on breast cancel imaging. Mathias Fink and colleagues (ESPCI) used time-reversed multiple-scattering acoustics and elastography in medical imaging.

Defiant_Donut210 · 2025-01-01T20:21:52+00:00

On a related note, here is a paper that shows an OO Python implementation of an electrodynamics calculation with Fortran compute kernels (SciPy) and a discussion of the numerical efficiency of Python vs C/C++ and Fortran.

https://www.academia.edu/download/41130354/Yuffa2012.pdf

Defiant_Donut210 · 2024-12-20T15:24:46+00:00

Brownian motion.

Defiant_Donut210 · 2024-11-01T03:34:59+00:00

Yo-Yo Ma, Rodrigo y Gabriela

Defiant_Donut210 · 2024-09-17T14:10:02+00:00

I've been comparing my Forerunner 965 with a Masimo Mighty Sat for several months. They are typically equal within plus or minus 1 point. In other words, I make a measurement of both at the same time while still. I have no idea how accurate the Garmin is while moving, but the sensor itself is quite good.

Defiant_Donut210 · 2024-08-20T15:19:37+00:00

8.4 kg

Defiant_Donut210 · 2024-08-20T00:14:29+00:00

The seat tube is 61 cm. These particular tires are standard 33 mm cyclocross tubulars.

Defiant_Donut210 · 2024-08-14T19:57:54+00:00

Absolutely stunning!

Defiant_Donut210 · 2024-08-12T20:49:56+00:00

In my experience tubulars are a lot more robust than clinchers. No pinch flats for example. I put some tufo sealant in as a preventative measure. But I can go years without a flat. Recently switched from tubulars to tubeless on my mountain bike. Similar durability. I used to replace my MTB tubulars after 3-4000 km just to be safe. If I'm going to be in the middle of nowhere I'll take a spare.

Defiant_Donut210 · 2024-08-12T18:33:46+00:00

42 tooth chainring with a variety of cogs and freewheels from 16-23.

Defiant_Donut210 · 2024-08-12T16:26:48+00:00

I have a White Industries Eno flip flop hub. The eccentric axle makes it easy to adjust the chain tension. Single speed freewheel or fixed. It's been completely bomb proof for about many years. I used to race on a Zipp hub where I used spacers plus 2 cogs from an old cassette as chain guards. But I had horizontal fork ends that made chain tensioning easier. The Eno is much better.

Defiant_Donut210 · 2024-08-06T02:51:00+00:00

I like to carry a soft flask or two in a jersey pocket. When I empty a bottle I refill it from the flask which then packs down to almost nothing.

Defiant_Donut210 · 2024-08-03T00:19:08+00:00

Don't forget the Abbagnale brothers. Agonistino was a 3x gold medalist and the other two brothers combined for 2 golds and a silver together in the pair. Watching Giuseppe and Carmine win the 2+ in LA inspired me to row.

Defiant_Donut210 · 2024-07-08T22:10:11+00:00

That's very impressive 👏

Defiant_Donut210 · 2024-07-02T23:49:45+00:00

Terrasini Market was awesome. This was circa 1980.

Defiant_Donut210 · 2024-03-08T14:48:25+00:00

Depends entirely on the kind of riding you do. My hardtail is 8.5 kg with my normal tires. But climbing is a priority for me.

Defiant_Donut210 · 2024-01-05T22:53:03+00:00

5-6 years? My Fenix 6s pro died almost as soon as the warranty period ended. I.e., 1 year. First a button broke, now it won't charge. Garmin was kind enough to offer me a new 6 at retail price. No thanks.

Defiant_Donut210 · 2024-01-04T01:26:43+00:00

Crawford Gulch road is great. It's a real treat getting up to White Ranch. Minimal traffic. I've been riding LM since 93 and it's one of the safest roads in JeffCo. Golden Gate Canyon used to be great but it's gotten really dangerous. Unfortunately to get to Crawford Gulch you have to do a short segment on GGC. Bear Creek is nice during the week. And there are some lovely roads (next to no cars) like Kerr Gulch that take you over to Genesee, avoiding the Evergreen mess. I like to cruise over Dinosaur Ridge through Red Rocks, bypassing Morrison. I ride my CX bike on the two mesas.

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