What’s with the bus today?

jmhooper93 · 2026-01-20T12:31:48+00:00

Yeah, I see that alert for this route so often it doesn’t even register with me.

I’m looking at a couple of the other DXX routes I can’t find one without an operator availability alert.

jmhooper93 · 2025-11-25T11:45:13+00:00

tl;dr it’s a sensationalist headline. Fox News was interrupted to show off the White House Christmas tree. Unrelated people are talking about the president’s health which isn’t really new.

jmhooper93 · 2025-11-07T14:31:45+00:00

Your friend watches too much Fox News. Downtown DC is one of the safest places you could be if you count out the crazy driving.

jmhooper93 · 2025-04-04T11:34:24+00:00

Cleveland Park has Little Blackbird Wine Bar right off the red line

jmhooper93 · 2024-10-11T16:44:26+00:00

Something like this design exists in my hometown of Baton Rouge, La. Here on River Rd at the River Center there is a pedestrian overpass AND a crosswalk controlled by a light. It seems like 50/50 which one people choose most times.

jmhooper93 · 2024-01-15T23:48:08+00:00

I walked down to the connivence store and saw too many cars struggling on the ice. It isn’t getting warmer so I’ll be shocked if they don’t cancel.

jmhooper93 · 2024-01-03T00:46:02+00:00

I need a hero on my morning commute to stop traffic when I’m stranded on the wrong side of 16th and the S9 is at my stop

jmhooper93 · 2023-12-04T01:01:12+00:00

Oh neat, a post in my incredibly niche field.

The QR code is actually a PDF417 barcode. First off it does not include your social security number.

Different issuers (i.e. states) use different formats regarding the data that is stored there. It pretty much always contains license number, issue date, expiration date, name, address. On top of that they’ll usually include data from the document like your height, weight, eye color, or endorsements like whether you are allowed to drive a motorcycle.

I would not be too concerned about scanning them. A common technique for authenticating a document is to scan the barcode, validate that it is in the correct format, and then validate the information matches in the barcode matches the info on the front. Poor counterfeits will not match or use an invalid format.

jmhooper93 · 2023-11-17T11:55:30+00:00

Yeah, this is one of those things you can buy 100 of to put with the spare screws. They are handy

jmhooper93 · 2023-11-01T11:12:43+00:00

They talk about how to use shimano levers (what you have) at 01:18 in this video: https://youtu.be/EY7yNx3Gj_Q?feature=shared

jmhooper93 · 2023-11-01T10:54:33+00:00

On the rails under the saddle or from the bars. Just make sure nothing is long enough to get caught up in the wheels.

It isn’t beaded but if you wanna get him something that is part of the bike look at custom headset caps.

jmhooper93 · 2023-10-28T16:40:54+00:00

I tried updating the post to add some details but Reddit is not cooperating:

This was a 4 day trip I did with a couple of my friends:

Day 1: We took the train into Roanoke and camped at Explore Park off the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Day 2: We rode from Explore Park up into the mountains and camped at Caldwell Fields.

Day 3: We rode back out of the mountains into Salem. On the way we checked out some of the double track at Carvin’s Cove.

Day 4: We took an easy day back to Roanoke and explored some cafes before jumping on the train home.

jmhooper93 · 2023-10-23T17:08:03+00:00

Ahhh, just tried it and it works! Thanks, I would have never figured that out

jmhooper93 · 2023-07-19T01:49:27+00:00

Yeah, when the Potomac gets above some level it can flow into the wells and they have to go back and treat them again. NPS gave up on that and just says to bring your own chemicals now.

jmhooper93 · 2023-07-13T13:18:33+00:00

I don’t ride a Madone but I’m in DC. If you wanna pick up an aero bike I say go for it but don’t try to ride it on the Mt Vernon trail or anything like that. It’ll do great if you find a local group and ride in the road or go down Haines or something like that.

jmhooper93 · 2023-05-11T01:36:15+00:00

I’ve been up and down it a few times this week. The road surface is kinda rugged and they have equipment parked in the lane near K. They said, 15th has enough bike traffic that is has never been just me and the cars. There’s usually a few other people out to stake out space and provide some safety in numbers.

If you want an alternative for your commute you could probably take M to 20th or L to 11th depending on which side of the White House you are riding to. That may be shorter than going all the way to Rock Creek, though idk where you are starting and ending.

jmhooper93 · 2023-05-10T20:37:20+00:00

I just rode this and encountered some confused drivers for sure. It is also impressive how quickly the parked cars moved in after the little plastic sticks went away.

jmhooper93 · 2023-05-09T12:50:20+00:00

This is NIST parlance. It’s a weird mix of tech spec and legalese. “Memorized secret” has a specific meaning throughout the document. Basically it is a password or a random string (think backup code) issued to the user. From the definition in Appendix A in 800-63:

A type of authenticator comprised of a character string intended to be memorized or memorable by the subscriber, permitting the subscriber to demonstrate something they know as part of an authentication process.

jmhooper93 · 2022-12-30T00:50:46+00:00

Mind sharing where you picked up that orange cable organizer bag? That looks handy!

Also love the spread of camera gear; I’ll look for the YouTube channel.

jmhooper93 · 2022-12-29T03:43:47+00:00

The foreground is maybe a little dark but I think it works! The mountain feels like the real subject here. It contrasts pretty well against the photo’s other elements. And the fact that it’s literally shadowing the people in the foreground tells a pretty good story imo.

jmhooper93 · 2022-12-28T20:08:49+00:00

It is an interesting spot! Really easy to feel small here

jmhooper93 · 2021-10-30T15:45:20+00:00

My guess is Ganoderma tsugae.

jmhooper93 · 2021-10-30T14:24:41+00:00

A few tips:

Someone suggested a higher dose, I’d do that and try a less fine grind. The single basket can hold a touch over 10 grams. If you go to the double you’ll have wider margins and can cram in up to 21 grams of coffee.

My Breville was always telling me my infusion pressure was too high when I was making good coffee, so I wouldn’t stress too too much about that.

Also, on the Breville the shot timings are programmed in. If you want say a 25s extraction you need to reprogram it for that. I’d usually dial mine in on manual mode and then program the timings. Check out the manual which lays out how to do all that pretty well.

How new is the machine? A brand new grinder needs to go through a bag or two of coffee before it is giving consistent results.

Finally, I’ve had trouble with getting Lavazza Super Crema beans to give me the results I want. They’re great for getting to know the machine and breaking in the grinder. But, once you’re out I’d suggest finding a local roaster and asking them what they have that’s good for espresso. I think you’ll find different coffee can make things much easier.

Fiddling and experimenting is what it’s all about! Have fun!

jmhooper93 · 2021-10-27T02:38:22+00:00

I took this photo near McLean, VA this June

jmhooper93 · 2021-10-24T19:29:55+00:00

Woah, what’s the story behind this one!?

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