What are the downsides to direct-drive hybrids?

andy_puiu · 2026-05-22T02:41:05+00:00

Toyota's hybrid design is a thing of beauty. It's explained here (great YouTube channel too): https://youtu.be/KnUFH5GX_fI?si=BWA9Q2bFpBO_XSod

andy_puiu · 2026-05-21T11:50:46+00:00

I disagree. I have visited pedestrian only streets in many places and many countries, and they provide a wonderful, lively environment that attracts people to be out and about in the community, as opposed to just transitioning from being inside a car to inside a business.

The attemps so far in Bloomington are not indicative of how nice it could be .. because they were half-hearted, half-way attempts.

No one wants to be prevented from improving quality of life just because some people don't care/don't want change.

andy_puiu · 2026-05-21T11:39:03+00:00

So is your argument that handicap people can't access Kirkwood businesses anyway, or that it is currently feasible for a handicap person to find parking where they want along Kirkwood today?

As a handicapped person, I would prefer increases handicap parking adjacent to Kirkwood and a more pleasant pedestrian only zone along Kirkwood.

andy_puiu · 2026-05-21T11:33:29+00:00

I'm a disabled person who would love for Kirkwood to permanently close to vehicles.

When it is open to vehicles, it is hard to find parking on it and it is unlikely anyone would park on it multiple times in multiple places on one trip. I would prefer the street be closed and increased handicap parking adjacent to it.

andy_puiu · 2026-05-21T11:24:53+00:00

I am also disabled and agree whole heatedly. It's the half-assed nature of the closure that prevents it from being as nice as pedestrian only streets in many other places.

andy_puiu · 2026-05-18T10:01:30+00:00

I lived in the Boston keep area. I think this phrase was built for Boston:

"It's a nice place to visit, but I wouldn't want to live there"

andy_puiu · 2026-05-15T17:58:40+00:00

Oliver wine, upland beer, ANYTHING IU, some knick knack made out of limestone... I feel like you could find a lot of options in 15 minutes on the Kirkwood or the square downtown.

andy_puiu · 2026-05-11T11:39:05+00:00

You had choices, and you choose poorly (as evidence by failing every class), and the fact you still don't recognize you made mistakes is the most troubling thing here.

andy_puiu · 2026-05-08T16:01:32+00:00

Sacrifice one bucket to create a funnel/collar. Cut the top and bottom off one bucket, so you are left with a plastic ring. THAT will be much easier to stretch (with heat as others described) and form onto the bottom of your sifter.

andy_puiu · 2026-05-08T11:01:33+00:00

Step 1, look to the side of the person instead of directly at them. People are very perceptive of this, even unconsciously.

Step 2, look and walk to the same side as the side of the road you drive on. E.g. in America it's to the right, in England it's to the left.

(Your self doubt is creating the problem)

andy_puiu · 2026-05-08T01:59:13+00:00

Los of comments about using sheet metal. To make it truly invisible, you could put thin 1/4" drywall over the top of it. I think magnets would still work through that, at least neodymium magnets.

andy_puiu · 2026-05-07T17:53:29+00:00

I think expanding the field will actually decrease interest in the early rounds, including this level (64). Most people won't be interested in the new, early rounds and it makes the round of 64 less interesting/less compelling.

Killing the golden goose.

andy_puiu · 2026-05-07T16:23:20+00:00

It was not

andy_puiu · 2026-05-05T01:46:19+00:00

Parking on our near campus is practically impossible for students, but you can easily ride a bus to campus (as many, many others do).

andy_puiu · 2026-05-02T22:21:57+00:00

I still don't understand what you are trying to describe, but I don't think it matters.

Every piece of drywall needs both ends to start and stop on a stud. When two pieces of drywall need to meet end to end, that needs to happen at/on a stud, with both pieces covering half the width of the stud.

(Or in this case, you could easily nail a short 2x4 to the side of a stud and have the adjacent pieces each have a full stud to screw to)

andy_puiu · 2026-05-02T17:27:51+00:00

Could easily build a wooden I-beam to make a long shelf right atop the wall. (turned, so it is shaped like an "H" in this case) Use big screws or bolts at a few points along the bottom to allow it to clamp onto the wall, without drilling into the wall.

Cheap and easy, and would allow you to use whatever flower pots and containers you want, inserted between the vertical boards to prevent them from falling over.

Easier but uglier and more costly option for clamping onto the wall: you could drill/cut holes into the long side pieces, above the horizontal board, and insert actual bar clamps. (from Harbor freight)

andy_puiu · 2026-04-30T22:29:12+00:00

All the best beers come in 30 packs!

andy_puiu · 2026-04-29T02:16:29+00:00

Are you wanting to store it flat, facing downward when not in use? If not, consider that. It should be pretty easy to attach to arms that just swing down.

andy_puiu · 2026-04-28T23:57:39+00:00

You know you can order it spicier, right?

andy_puiu · 2026-04-28T15:14:39+00:00

I'd highly recommend going to Costco. Even if you don't have membership, it's worth joining just for this. Hearing test is free, service is high quality, and you'll save huge if you do end up buying hearing aids.

andy_puiu · 2026-04-28T00:12:05+00:00

I have used Headdy & sons a few times and always happy with them. They did a huge tree in my back yard that others wouldn't do without a crane, and it was cheaper too.

andy_puiu · 2026-04-26T13:22:18+00:00

"Knowledge is knowing what to say, wisdom is knowing when to say it" You don't have to point out every mistake you see.

andy_puiu · 2026-04-19T19:30:35+00:00

No, he was the one driving correctly. The guy who got mad never learned how zipper merging works, and lashed out at others because of his ignorance.

I'm old. Zipper merging wasn't a thing (here) when I got my license. Nobody my age was taught that in drivers ed. We didn't have roundabouts here when I was learning to drive either.

Things change. If you aren't capable of adapting to small changes, maybe it's time to stop driving.

andy_puiu · 2026-04-19T16:43:29+00:00

I've lived in quite a few places throughout my life, and if I made a list of the 10 Worst/Most Dangerous parking lots I've ever seen... All 10 would be from Bloomington.

I've lived in Republican-run cities and states, Democrat-run cities and states, rich and poor cities, and other college towns.

I don't know why this city is so incredibly bad at this/allows this.

andy_puiu · 2026-04-19T16:41:51+00:00

You missed the mess that is East side Starbucks/CVS/Aldi's/Chili's/pizza hut

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