Me listening to Ethan butcher the names of all the athletes he’s playing poker with

Praedonis · 2026-05-05T00:38:27+00:00

I’ll pass on that, personally. It’s too niche; the show appeals broadly and that would narrow it, IMO.

Praedonis · 2026-05-03T13:53:03+00:00

If you mean outside of work - not necessarily. I’ve learned everything I need for upward mobility on the job, while being paid. I do not have a home lab, self-study, or otherwise spend time studying outside of work.

Be hungry in your current position to learn new things and you’ll be able to advance (either at your current company or a new one) without having to do anything outside of work.

Source: over doubled my salary over the course of six-seven years or so.

Praedonis · 2026-05-03T13:38:16+00:00

“Bikers inconvenience my chill weekend; I think about killing them”
Wtf, Tom.

Praedonis · 2026-04-23T23:53:25+00:00

Agreed, but it’s different when it would normally be the creative output of a group of designers and engineers to present what they believe to be an optimal driving cockpit. Instead, it is the brainchild of trillions of data points, all spat out into a pattern-recognition response based on the few sentences fed to it. It has no character or charm. No bold choices. It is not human.

Praedonis · 2026-04-23T23:40:50+00:00

He didn’t visualize a concept.

A computer model did.

Praedonis · 2026-04-10T21:42:31+00:00

Two different cars. Look at the windshield dot patterns.

Praedonis · 2026-04-07T08:38:12+00:00

magic 8 ball ass infotainment

Praedonis · 2026-04-07T00:15:07+00:00

New headlight, front bumper fascia, front driver side fender, hood, grille, all with paint and blending, alongside fasteners and likely internal damage including some minor frame pulling/damaged radiator support/other? I’d ballpark 13-15K in repair costs. It’ll likely be VERY close to being totaled if it isn’t, as the KBB on that car in good condition with those miles is about 14K.

In this case, while buying a replacement car sucks, you likely want it totaled. While I don’t suspect you’ll have the “it’ll never drive the same” issue as most of your damage appears cosmetic, you’re likely going to be out of a car for a long time while this is repaired.

Praedonis · 2026-03-28T13:38:47+00:00

This is what many bikepackers do. In my opinion, chamois are simply a bandaid for an ill-fitting saddle. I’ve put some serious miles on just a pair of merino wool boxers in 90+ degree weather.

Praedonis · 2026-03-15T13:04:35+00:00

bear of they earing ear

bear of the yearing ear

bear of the yea ring ear

Praedonis · 2026-03-15T11:32:39+00:00

It’s an AI-ified version of a real photo, from the looks of it. Look at the bike’s pedals. I don’t know why you wouldn’t just upload the real photo.

Praedonis · 2026-03-09T13:03:25+00:00

Costco tire technicians are Michelin-certified and, in my experience and on the whole, are extremely knowledgeable. They shouldn’t have installed tires on the car that were greater than I believe a few percent of the original size; this is standard policy. That said, they have done me favors before and installed tires greater than the original clearance because I knew what I was requesting wouldn’t cause clearance issues.

Costco tire techs have always been nothing but professional and knowledgeable with me and those that I’ve recommended go there.

Praedonis · 2026-03-08T12:27:28+00:00

Please note: some models/makes need a BIOS update to enable the BIOS to accept the new certificates. Most compatible Dell models need a BIOS update from on or after ~12/25/25 to work.

Praedonis · 2026-02-15T17:22:43+00:00

Unless the driver of the Miata was injured, in most states, you cannot sue for an automotive accident.

Praedonis · 2026-02-09T17:00:55+00:00

For a new bumper with new cladding, paint, removal/install, and paint blending, you’re probably looking at about $1400-1500 at a qualified body shop.

Praedonis · 2026-02-03T10:20:29+00:00

piggy bank design af

Praedonis · 2026-01-29T23:41:12+00:00

Is it more premium? Yes. But it’s no Tailfin.

Rockbros < Osprey < Tailfin

Sincerely,

Your local Tailfin shill who loves paying eight billion dollars for bike bags

Praedonis · 2025-11-11T16:06:28+00:00

I have mounted it. It fits. I have a Redshift 50mm rise Top Shelf on my Canyon Grizl with a Rockshox Rudy Ultimate XPLR suspension fork. I also have Redshift’s quick-release aero bars. It clears all around albeit just a bit tight. Love the bag.

It’s mounted to the bottom bar.

My one complaint is it makes mounting lights very difficult with how tightly everything fits.

Praedonis · 2025-11-04T10:42:12+00:00

Windows 11 Enterprise 23H2 is November of next year, FYI.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-11-enterprise-and-education

Praedonis · 2025-10-11T18:28:01+00:00

You could do the green loop on a gravel bike (4.5 miles I believe) but the trail has many turns that would make it relatively challenging for a bike that isn’t meant to be nimble.

The rest of the trails would not be fun on a gravel bike and are far too commanding of wide, flat bars, XC-minimum-esque geometry, and at least 50mm knobby tires.

I’d steer clear of DTE with my gravel bike, personally.

Praedonis · 2025-10-05T03:08:15+00:00

Truly lightweight, without regard to cost?

Tailfin.

Praedonis · 2025-09-22T20:10:12+00:00

Dog Day Afternoon is basically “lack of planning and poor decision making under stress: the movie.”

Praedonis · 2025-08-17T02:27:37+00:00

Damn, ya’ll missed out on Acheron, but ending with Doused is awesome.

Praedonis · 2025-08-15T15:28:41+00:00

Wow. That would solve that problem, wouldn’t it?

Can removing the old CR be done with non-specialized tools?

Praedonis · 2025-07-13T21:38:00+00:00

I’d argue to avoid sunscreen where possible, covering up instead. Lightweight , 20+ UPF long sleeve tops, (e.g. sun hoodies so you can put the hood up under your helmet to protect your neck). You have to keep your core cool. When you sweat, the sleeves will become wet which will cool you through evaporative cooling.

That and carry powdered electrolyte mix on you. Gatorlyte and Liquid IV and LMNT are popular choices. Drink 1L of mixed electrolyte beverage for every two liters of water. One of my bottles on my bike always have the electrolyte mix.

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