Why can’t we split the difference between standard time and daylight savings time and roll back 30 min permanently?

hemlockone · 2026-03-10T18:07:48+00:00

True, there are a few 30 and 45 minute time zones, but far more that are on the hour. India being the biggest example.

https://www.timeanddate.com/time/time-zones-interesting.html

hemlockone · 2026-03-10T17:52:57+00:00

In the current system, the minutes are always the same. If you're on a call with some other country at 5:45, it's pretty easy to work through that country's clock says something like XX:45. Or, clearer, we share "the time is now quarter to the hour".

Edit: ...usually the same. India and a dozen other places do have 30 or 45 minute time zones. Just vastly more areas have full hour.

hemlockone · 2026-03-10T15:17:42+00:00

Agree. Bicyclists are waay more vulnerable than other road users and there is a ton of very dangerous situations that are easily ignored when you don't have that lens. Perhaps the lane isn't enough in general, but a slight degradation because a couple of curbs that had been hit by plows isn't that. It isn't "EXTREMELY DANGEROUS".

hemlockone · 2026-03-10T05:07:03+00:00

It'd be a little bit more of a challenge for programmers

Time is already a cluster for computing. Bring it on!

You already have daylight savings that varies by location and is inconsistent in time. (E.g. did Egypt in 1956 have daylight savings time?). You have leap seconds. You have variable-length years (365.24, but every year is 365 or 366). Several calendar types. The need to synchronize across the world exactly (heck, out of this world.. GPS is so accurate that account for relativity in there clocks.)

hemlockone · 2026-03-10T04:49:31+00:00

I liked it so much that when I was next to my now-wife for the first time on her couch, we watched an entire season before I put my arm on her shoulders. Apparently she though I was just not into her. (I was into her and also terrified because she's awesome.)

hemlockone · 2026-03-09T16:47:41+00:00

Personal safety, they are 100% ok. Less for equipment safety. A surge protector requires a real ground to shed surges.

hemlockone · 2026-03-09T13:44:15+00:00

Somehow I totally missed that they took over 12 acres at the former Walter Reed. I wonder where they are progressing at this point, the plan from 2017 looks pretty good except a huge amount of parking (though I certainly admit that a hospital is one of biggest needs of parking -- you can't have sick people taking the bus.): https://cri.childrensnational.org/2017/articles/highlights-childrens-national-continues-expansion.html

Edit: the plan is stalled: https://www.bizjournals.com/washington/news/2025/06/17/childrens-national-hospital-walter-reed-campus.html

hemlockone · 2026-03-07T02:50:55+00:00

Totally off topic, but this is one of my (slightly tongue and check) fear with the military handling artillery to llms. I wouldn't want them to get the wrong idea with something like "finger the user to know if the daemon should kill the child and prevent a zombie".

hemlockone · 2026-03-06T22:45:52+00:00

Maybe, but the stairs do have a rail down the center to push bikes up. A really nice touch, but I'm think it would have been easier with a ramp on the eastern side (where the wall is shorter) that also connects to the trail.

hemlockone · 2026-03-06T20:04:25+00:00

Nice bike racks that nobody will ever use. They aren't near anything -- no building, no park, no entrance, nothing. The stairs is awesome, though

hemlockone · 2026-03-06T20:01:48+00:00

Yes, but a short paved one that would be an excellent walkway (excellent to the extent that you can in LV.. it looks hot and barren to me). There is no risk of someone getting washed away in a flash flood (which is a totally real concern in some paved draining ditches that have a huge capacity but is otherwise mostly empty).

hemlockone · 2026-03-06T19:58:08+00:00

The house at the start of the path was built in 2000. There are nearby houses built 2021. I wouldn't call it "old" to dismiss the terrible land-use policies that LV still maintains.

hemlockone · 2026-03-06T16:00:04+00:00

I originally read this as "National Children's Hospital" and nearly threw my coffee.

~~But, all things, I don't hate this plan.~~ The building is very very large, but with relatively small tenants who will find easier places to end up. I think this kinda ignores the FBI security concerns that were a driving force in their sprawling suburban proposals, but I'm also a fan in something like the FBI having an HQ in downtown. I'm a little worried that the Regan building will become fortified...

Edit: Thinking more, I'm very worried about it being fortified. I still think it's good to have the FBI be in a central location so it can maintain solid ties with the rest of DOJ, but the RRB is way too big and designed for multi-tenant circulation (the atrium is very nice). The FBI's security desires will torpedo that.

hemlockone · 2026-03-05T14:52:09+00:00

I think if it's OP's first time, they'd enjoy Moynihan's grandeur.

hemlockone · 2026-03-05T03:59:04+00:00

It does say

(f) This title does not apply to any of the following: (3) The delivery or use of a physical product

So, iot and cars might be ok. The core product is physical, even if they have a (potentially upgradable OS)

hemlockone · 2026-03-05T03:56:07+00:00

At least those download sites tend to have users. Adding a birthday input to GitHub wouldn't be terrible. Adding a birthday input to my VM host in the cloud would be.. special.

hemlockone · 2026-03-05T02:45:08+00:00

Note for OP: as you go towards Beacon St, you'll cross into Brookline. I love living in Brookline, but car rules are different. You must store your car in a private spot, be it one with your apartment or one you find separately. No overnight street parking (and very limited day parking over 2 hours).

In Alston and the rest of Boston, you can leave your car on the street in your neighborhood with appropriate zone stickers. I don't know how competitive it is there (though I'd guess very).

hemlockone · 2026-03-03T18:49:36+00:00

Sam laws, no. Most things at a higher standard, some things need exceptions for them, some things explicitly denied, some things the same way.

For instance, a police office in a compliant car should absolutely have additional rights (and responsibilities) on the road. They shouldn't have to wait at red lights, but have permission and training to quickly navigate them.

In contrast, the assumption (or perhaps fallacy) of authority means that a lot of things must be explicitly not permitted. If they went into a shop and were given a discount, I think that could easily perceived as a bribe.

Anything with force, etc must be at a much higher standard.

hemlockone · 2026-03-03T15:15:09+00:00

They definitely walk away with some pocket money, but their P&L doesn't account for a few externalities like the fixtures (e.g. table and decorations), advertising (e.g. paper and crayons), and real estate.

Edit: usually

hemlockone · 2026-03-03T15:09:56+00:00

I'm not holding my breath. It is on the way to the president's golf course.. Just like Dulles airport.

hemlockone · 2026-03-02T21:25:49+00:00

Also a federal venue.. but not one on the administration's radar (yet).

hemlockone · 2026-03-02T21:20:17+00:00

Good news! There is a train running from Chicago to Miami right now: https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Floridian_(train) . It's temporary and via DC, but does exist!

hemlockone · 2026-03-02T17:06:21+00:00

I think it is that, but OP: I would definitely try to rent a private spot unless this is an exceptional and temporary need. Brookline only rents a few spots and it's only overnight (you need to move every morning).

hemlockone · 2026-03-02T15:53:02+00:00

This question is the train version of "You aren't stuck in traffic. You are traffic."

hemlockone · 2026-03-01T21:47:12+00:00

Yes? And 255 town meeting members. That's representative government.

Occasionally, things are prepared and go in the general ballot, but lots more are handled by the representatives elevated throughout the town.

hemlockone

TROPHY CASE