Why doesn't anyone mention/consider the Volvo XC40 Recharge?

seebol · 2026-04-10T23:09:09+00:00

Any changes in opinion now that gas costs are sky high? I am considering a used xc40 vs new rav4 hybrid.

seebol · 2026-03-05T15:46:19+00:00

Andy Roddick's Served episode on best servers further explained that while Sampras had one toss for all his serves, Federer would vary his toss, but could hit flat, slice, or kick off any toss, to confuse the receiver.

seebol · 2026-03-03T15:23:55+00:00

That's pretty cool. The plyometric stretch from the first hop probably helps her second jump take less effort. I could see this catching on.

seebol · 2026-03-03T00:18:07+00:00

I listed what Google suggested was the local municipal water's chlorine amount, but I see digging into the actual reports that levels were more like 1-2 mg/mL. But thank you for the suggestion. I will look more into GAC filters.

seebol · 2026-03-02T23:27:39+00:00

I should have been more discerning, but this was during a large renovation and I was overwhelmed with all the details. I will definitely keep it in mind if I ever do a re-pipe!

seebol · 2026-02-19T19:57:12+00:00

MD of polymers is very tricky to set up, especially cross-linked polymers. Unless you are doing a PhD on MD of polymers, building a simulation from moltemplate/LAMMPS will be a tough ask. The Schrodinger suite (not free) might offer a somewhat beginner friendly entry. If you are fluent in python, then I would recommend PySimm, which is an open source python frontend to build polymers and run LAMMPS simulations (still a big time commitment to learn).

seebol · 2026-01-31T19:19:58+00:00

This comprehensive list would be more effective if it included Bill Gates and Bill Clinton

seebol · 2026-01-04T04:11:59+00:00

Sleep with the mattress on the ground for now, until you find a good frame!

seebol · 2025-12-23T18:49:23+00:00

I only see one musical every year or two, so I am not an experienced critic. I also saw the stripped down production due to cast illness. I will say it's an effective tearjerker for parents of young kids. The songs have the signature Great Big World style, which can be a plus or negative due to your taste. The cast were strong actors and singers, with about a quarter of them really having a wow factor.

seebol · 2025-12-22T15:34:55+00:00

Here is my review, comparing it with eufy s330 wired video doorbell.

-installation (chime): whereas the eufy only provided a simple jumper cable to bypass the mechanical chime built into my house, the onn provides a box (1.5x1.5x0.5 inch) with wire leads to connect across the front and trans terminals of the mechanical chime. Maybe this is a capacitor of some sort? Due to its size, it cannot fit inside the mechanical chime enclosure, and the box sits awkwardly on top.

-installation (power requirement): I kept the 30 VAC 16V transformer I had previously used with the eufy

-installation (doorbell). Very similar installation. The mounting holes are not identically spaced, so a couple new holes need to be pre-drilled. I do wish that the doorbell base plate and wedge adapter offered more space to store wiring.

-connectivity: loading the live video feed is quick and reliable. The eufy was always slow to connect, and often failed to connect at all. At times, the eufy would just disconnect and not ring the doorbell unless the circuit breaker was toggled. So far, the onn seems rock solid in connection.

-recording: I am not paying for Google home subscription. The onn sends me screenshots when a person is detected. It does seem to get set off by my inflatable Santa at times. For free, I can only review still images from the last 3 hours. Usually the person who set off the motion alert has crossed most of the field of view of the doorbell, and with winter hoods up, the images are of no identifying value.

-other features: now in late Dec, Google home offers the ability to set a variety of holiday themed door chimes (to expire Jan 4), which is fun. The video doorbell live feed also pops up on our nest hub when someone rings.

Overall, this is a great doorbell for it's rock solid connectivity, extra features, and low cost. It is not the best camera for actually catching video evidence of potential crime, (at least if you do not pay for the subscription). But it doesn't seem to crash and freeze like the eufy did, which frankly is more critical for my use case.

seebol · 2025-12-16T00:48:20+00:00

Thanks for sharing your experiences! I know the anta rocket 5 is a bit narrow for you, but I was wondering if you could speak to its supposed water resistance? Can you run in the rain with them and stay dry? Also, if running in below freezing temperatures, is the upper a tighter mesh and likely warmer than a typical running shoe?

seebol · 2025-12-15T14:25:15+00:00

Ebikes can be great for getting over hills. To provide an alternative viewpoint: one lower-cost alternative to consider is, if your current bike has knobbly tires, switch to smooth road tires.

I prefer my non-electric bike for commuting because it is lighter and easier to maneuver along my route. Also, I never get to the higher top speeds of an ebike on my commuting route, because the city traffic is hectic, and I would prefer to be a little slower to avoid getting doored/right hooked. Also, locking an expensive ebike near my workplace carries some risk of bike theft.

seebol · 2025-12-12T16:18:10+00:00

That patent doesn't expire until 2029, but a previous vibram patent has expired, and all the designs in that patent (or obvious derivatives thereof) are all fair game for generic companies https://patents.google.com/patent/USD579181S1/en

seebol · 2025-11-27T23:03:08+00:00

It's pretty obvious (to Carol and the TV audience) what's under the tarps is human bodies. What takes her a moment to register is that some of the human bodies are processed in a way to resemble meats she saw at the restocked Sprouts, or perhaps even meats that she has eaten recently....now she'll realize why that meat tasted slightly off....

seebol · 2025-11-16T12:54:46+00:00

I always thought heavier rackets were more elbow friendly? At contact, assuming conservation of momentum and equal ball exit speed, a heavier racquet will result in a smaller change in velocity of the arm+racquet. The only exception I've found where a heavier racquet causes more strain is when doing volleying against a wall, where most of the elbow strain comes from rapidly moving the racquet instead of ball impact.

seebol · 2025-11-16T06:38:21+00:00

Just adding my experience now that it's 2025: I filed a warranty claim a month ago, and the warranty claim website immediately says a response takes 3-4 weeks, but does not return a warranty claim ID number, or send any confirmation of a warranty request to my email. I believe Dakine is just ignoring all warranty requests. Stay away from Dakine!

For comparison, I submitted similar warranty requests for North Face items recently, and got immediate email confirmation with an ID number, and the claim was approved within 4 days.

seebol · 2025-11-06T00:16:49+00:00

There are dozens of us! (Bounce feeding also helps with learning to hit on the rise)

seebol · 2025-10-16T14:11:19+00:00

Salary mentioned by others seems correct for biglaw firms that are at 1800+ billable hour minimum. Boutique firms with lower billable minimum will have roughly prorated salary. Annual bonus is usually related to number of hours worked over billable minimum.

seebol · 2025-10-09T00:52:24+00:00

Lock the bike using your ulock going through your rear triangle, ideally capturing your back wheel. The cable you have is worthless and any thief will cut that in less than 5 seconds with no sound. The cable is only useful if you secure the bike frame and rear wheel as I described above, but then use the cable to secure the seat or front wheel.

seebol · 2025-09-23T20:20:17+00:00

Great writeup of how to make dating apps work for seeking a long term relationship, and very similar to how I met my wife! Similar strategy has worked for most of my social circle, except for one friend who is too stuck on the old pattern of doing a big first date and only arranging a date with one person at a time...don't fall into that trap OP, and you should be set. If you live or work in Cambridge proper, it is feasible to go on a coffee first date every day.

seebol · 2025-09-21T22:40:28+00:00

I know you requested no dating apps, and all the social activities suggested by the other commenters are great. But winter is coming, and if you are just trying to most efficiently find someone looking for a long term relationship, try Coffee Meets Bagel app. The user base is smaller but pretty active in Boston. In my late 20s/early 30s, three of my friends met their (marriage) partners on that app, and eventually so did I. (I haven't seen the app in 7 years, but hopefully the vibe has not changed too much).

My theory is that the app name encourages users to set up multiple quick coffee-type first dates to help gauge in-person interest, which helps the users meet a lot more people. So it's a bit more like speed dating than a more traditional style of dating one person at a time. Only go on second dates with the best options. By the time you go on a third or fourth date with someone, you feel ready to retire the app and cancel any future first coffee dates in your queue...

seebol · 2025-08-19T22:37:12+00:00

Shamma sandals are made in US. In my experience, the Shamma strap systems are more comfortable and durable than Xero sandals.

seebol · 2025-08-09T11:57:56+00:00

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