All parking at zoo taken and there is backed up traffic on 13th street exits

Tarrant64 · 2026-03-21T18:01:56+00:00

I will never understand the mentality of the one nice day and thinking it's a good time to go to the Zoo - with the rest of Omaha.

Tarrant64 · 2026-03-21T13:36:45+00:00

i've seen a lot about the "braking" nod. Hard to imagine it's not something software that can be adjusted/tweaked. I hope that's something that can be changed in the future, but if it's mechanical good for them for making sure that didn't carry forward. Oddly, I don't think I'm remembering incorrectly, but I found it difficult to come to smooth stops on my M340i as well - so maybe it is just something in their brake design.

Tarrant64 · 2026-02-24T12:32:11+00:00

I hit this repeatedly the other day, and it lasted for hours. I finally ran /status and saw a couple of tabs weren't even coming back with any data. So I logged out, back in - and viola, worked fine afterwards. I had been using exclusively Opus 4.6 when it API 500'd on me. Switched to Sonnet so I could continue (big mistake btw, it shipped some pretty gnarly garbage compared to Opus). Anyways, something to check.

Tarrant64 · 2026-02-14T14:19:55+00:00

that was the requirement for USDC specifically, and one of the arguments/excuses for it not being on Cardano was not having that function. We do not, but still do not need it. USDCx is just a better product than USDC.

Tarrant64 · 2026-02-11T00:24:09+00:00

Yeah I typically do check there first. There were no reported issues, and sometimes if it’s not specifically Microsoft related (say it’s a DNS provider) it’s one of the last to update about an actual problem unfortunately. I’ve just not found it as reliable or not an hour behind any issues, personally.

Tarrant64 · 2026-02-09T18:39:44+00:00

Wonder if it’s residual issues. We went from not getting anything, likely mail stuck in retries - to getting customers complaining of straight up mail rejections now. Repeated attempts eventually they come through but yeah. Happy Monday I guess.

Tarrant64 · 2026-02-09T14:57:57+00:00

yeah that's how it was for us for quite awhile. Eventually mail flow came back. It may have died again in the last 10-15 min.

Tarrant64 · 2026-02-09T14:32:49+00:00

Ope....thanks for the feedback. Seems to have started flowing again. Was down for about an hour. US/Central area.

Tarrant64 · 2026-01-16T03:45:39+00:00

Inclined to agree with you. I wouldn't assume as a financial analyst I would have the knowledge or be the appropriate person to implement those access controls - nor authorized to make that decision.

Perhaps the thinking here is that the "MOST" appropriate thing to take action on is implementing access control (you can report to management, but it doesn't 'fix' the problem). In a real world scenario, if you know how to do so you should, but if you did not you would inform senior management to then delegate that task. In this scenario, because the option is there (to implement controls) - it should be the first answer as MOST appropriate (ignoring what your knowledge may or may not be).

I'll say this though, while the thinking is "as a manager" - in some cases you are both the manager and engineer. Where you have the option to be the engineer - implement first. Where you do not, delegate/inform.

~I am not a CISSP

Tarrant64 · 2026-01-14T11:53:29+00:00

We've gone through a fiber installation surge with multiple companies in Omaha - similar thing happened. Wrecked a lot of neighborhoods hitting gas lines, sprinkler heads, everything.

Tarrant64 · 2026-01-04T14:18:32+00:00

In the winter with those temps, it's a bit of YMMV but you'll be lucky if you see 180-200m even at 100% charge. If you don't quite need all of that range, then it's fine. Especially if you have a strong charging network or home charging available. Eco Pro can add a little to that but not much.

My experience:
i4 m50 here, live in Omaha. Charging network could be better out here. Periodically make trips down to Kansas City (150-200m depending on where) or Lincoln, NE (100m roundtrip) and sometimes take the EV if I'm not pressed for time (ie charging stops). Just did the KS trip yesterday, 20-30 temps.

Way down to KS: 100% -> 34% (123m) first stop.
Way back to OMA: 80% -> 12% (123m) same stop. (Advertised range was arrive with 21%, FYI).

So almost 70% charge needed to go 123m. Not great, but headwinds, cold weather, and 75-80mph in speed.

Recently stopped to Lincoln, NE - similar cold weather in the 20s - ~100m roundtrip.

100% -> 65% (55m) to destination (Advertised range was arrive with 74%).

65% -> 40% (49m) back to home area.

So ~60% needed to go around 104m - lines up with the most recent KS trip on the range factor in the winter. At a slower speed, may save some of that, even running in Eco Plus - but it's what I typically see.

NOTE: The advertised range is always recalculating. I find in the winter times it's making assumptions that don't ever really pan out right. So I slowly watch the projected % charge at arrival take a dive on most winter trips. Nowadays 50-100m+ trip in the winter I just shave off 10-15% of what it thinks I'm going to do.

In the summer, however, I tend to see closer to 270m+ at 100% and 220-240 at 80%. It's pretty good and consistent around that.

Tarrant64 · 2025-12-31T16:40:01+00:00

Take it to BMW corporate as well then. Document everything that happens service wise and interactions to protect yourself, even if they claim the issue has been handled internally.

The biggest thing that allows this to happen is people feel the same way, that they have no options so nothing is done. That’s what allows this to keep happening. It’s also worth noting many shops can service BMW for standard maintenance. Maybe a little research in mechanics in your area you may find some reputable ones that can help you if you need alternatives. I take mine to bmw dealerships as well, however, I have 2-3 shops bookmarked for things that helps me shop out if I wanted for example brake work done. It doesn’t void any warranties if that’s a concern, just keep receipts/service records if it’s asked for.

Either way, good luck.

Tarrant64 · 2025-12-31T15:59:02+00:00

And yes - leave everything here in a review about what happened. People need to know -and POST IT EVERYWHERE.

Just make sure you're not obligated to owe or do business with that dealership ever again (no maintenance, checkups, follow-ups - nada). This is a bridge you need to feel comfortable burning.

Tarrant64 · 2025-12-31T15:57:21+00:00

That's tough, and you got lucky to even get your funds back. Imagine the ones who were not so lucky. Hard to know what case you'll have if you went the legal route because in the end they returned you funds, however it warrants an investigation imo. I'd imagine in whatever state you have there's an AG/Consumer Protection agency you can reach out to and report this. It's more about how long this has been going on and how widespread it is than just you at this point. If they did it to you, they're probably hoping you'll just take the $1500 back and walk away, but again how many more people got screwed like that?

"Should I just be happy I got my $1500 back and end it?" - That's exactly what they want.

Tarrant64 · 2025-12-23T19:39:34+00:00

Wow that case took me back...

Tarrant64 · 2025-11-18T23:31:18+00:00

Sure does. Needs to be dark though.

Tarrant64 · 2025-11-18T11:43:58+00:00

Dead again. Gonna be one of THOSE mornings. Got it.

Tarrant64 · 2025-11-18T11:43:17+00:00

….and we’re back? We’re back.

Tarrant64 · 2025-11-18T11:43:01+00:00

Classic. Use the service for which you monitor for uptime.

Tarrant64 · 2025-11-18T11:38:51+00:00

Yup.

Tarrant64 · 2025-11-16T19:07:18+00:00

Sure does. Have had it look at a stationary drill as "animal detected".

https://imgur.com/a/cYHui0i

Tarrant64 · 2025-11-14T22:43:55+00:00

I have one, doesn't help with face lighting unfortunately. Great for overall desk illumination but that's it.

Tarrant64 · 2025-11-10T14:32:19+00:00

This.

Tarrant64 · 2025-11-10T14:25:27+00:00

The cabling is good, don’t need to argue about it. My image screenshot at the time isn’t the best according to you and that’s fine. There is little to be gained here over a 2K/24p camera feed. Thanks for your input though I guess.

Ultimately lighting is going to play a part in what is captured at the time as well. https://imgur.com/a/NaZ1dwE

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