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Navigation finishes immediately when screen powered off (walking)
I use OSMAND mostly for hiking. I always record my hikes and I have the map on the lock screen. Sometimes during a hike I set a destination it correctly creates the track along a known trail. If I turn off the screen and immediately turn it on again it says that Navigation is finished and removes the track. It doesn't seem to happen for all destinations and I can't reliably repo it but it has been happening a lot recently.
My phone is Samsung S25 Ultra w/Android 16. OSMAND v5.3.10
Average 22.2% rate increase approved for Washington’s 2027 Exchange health insurance market
insurance.wa.govSMART bug in ADM
One of the drives in my AS5304T has been leaking helium for some time, a condition considered potentially serious. However ADM displays the failing SMART value as "Normal". If I run an ad-hoc SMART scan it passes. However, if I set up a scheduled SMART scan, only then do I get informed that something is off. The email alert I receive is:
S.M.A.R.T full scanning of Disk 3 result: test completed but a unknwon test element failed.
This issue isn't critical for me now because I understand what is going on with this drive, but obviously there's a bug here. Trying to be a good citizen I raised a ticket for this issue twice with Asustor support but they were unable or unwilling to understand the problem so it has gone unaddressed for over a year.
ADM 5.1.4.RJV2 , BIOS 1.24
UPS Bug in ADM
Recently I've noticed a problem related to the UPS on my AS5304T. I rarely change the settings on the NAS, but I do keep ADM current, so I believe this is a bug introduced in a recent ADM update.
If the mains voltage dips causing the UPS to kick in momentarily, I get two alerts: one for the power outage and one right after for the resume. Recently however, the NAS then goes on to power down regardless. I have provided screenshots of my settings and logs.
I would classify this bug as high priority. It basically means that you cannot leave your NAS unattended and expect it to stay up after brown-outs and black-outs.
ADM 5.1.4.RJV2 , BIOS 1.24
Please don't suggest that I raise a ticket with Asustor support. I don't have the patience to deal with those people.
Back to School
It's back to business for the various school districts so drivers, please focus on sticking to the speed limits especially around schools. Redmond signage is pretty clear: if the light is flashing that's the limit. If it is photo enforced it will say so. Issaquah is less clear: in the photo you can see that the limit is enforced "when school is in session" and "7 AM TO 4 PM" (Mon - Fri?). There is a light but no mention of that on the sign. Several years ago I got a ticket for doing 27 MPH there because I assumed that the light needed to be flashing but wasn't (I had dashcam footage). Since then I have seen the light flashing but who knows if it is a reliable indicator. Take care!
Camera / Photo Enforcement Revenue 2025: $1.36 million, almost all at Issaquah HS
https://www.issaquahwa.gov/352/Camera-Photo-Enforcement
10000 tickets issued from one location in one year. That's about 30 tickets per day averaged over 365 days.
Also a note for Tesla drivers. Up until recently at least, Full Self Driving does not respect stopped school buses with their STOP sign out. I'm not sure if it understands these speed limit signs, but assume not. I'm not sure I even fully understand the Issaquah one.
Eufy not raising notifications on my phone
I understand this is a well known problem but none of the recommended fixes have worked for me. It used to work, but something has changed.
I have a Eufy T8202 doorbell (no HomeBase). I have a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra phone. The Eufy app does not raise a notification when the doorbell detects an event.
- Live view works.
- Events appear in the app list for both motion and ring.
- Notifications are enabled in the app and in the Android settings for the app.
- The app battery usage is set to unrestricted in the OS settings.
- The app is set to never sleep.
- Eufy app is latest. Android version is 16. One UI version is 8.5 .
- I have tried reinstalling the Eufy app.
Why are Eufy having such a hard time making notifications work for people? None of my other many apps have this issue.
Oil smell from N52 but no leaks
If I take my car (E85 with N52B30A engine) for run and then park it in the garage I can smell engine oil in the garage just while it's cooling down, but no smoke/fumes. When it's cold, no smell. In the recent past I replaced the leaking oil pan gasket and OFH gaskets, and after cleaning everything thoroughly I see no evidence of any leaks anywhere. I added UV dye to the oil and have been looking for leaks for weeks but nada. Although I have not replaced the plastic valve cover I see no evidence of even the slight drip from it. Looking under the engine... dry too. My only guess is that it's something to do with the PCV system leaking a little hot oil vapor somewhere. Has anyone else out there has seen a similar problem?
Stripped studs on strut mount
I replaced both front struts and mounts on my E85. Official torque spec for the three nuts on each mount is 34 Nm. However, one of the 6 nuts stripped the threads on a new Lemforder mount. So... I ordered up a Sachs mount and one of the studs on that one just broke off at the nut. In all cases I'm using a torque wrench set a bit low and tightening them round-robin. Am I doing something wrong or is this typical for non-OEM strut mounts?
Wastemobile - King County, Washington
| Aug 7,8,9 | Redmond | 17777 NE 76TH St | 98052 | The Home Depot |
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2026 Wastemobile schedule
- The Wastemobile operates from February through October each year.
- Disposal at the Wastemobile is available on the dates listed from 10 am to 5 pm.
- There is no fee for hazardous waste disposal. Marine flares are not accepted at the traveling Wastemobile.
Best bird seed mix for this area?
Has anyone found a good bird seed mix for this area? The stuff I have tried always has stuff the birds aren't interested in but the rats are, such as what looks like mustard seeds and the like.
Private equity ownership of veterinary clinics in your area
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVGJvlvlaY4
I came across this video recently, one of many highlighting the trend of veterinary practices being taken over by private equity companies. In this video, this guy built a website to help identify which vets in your area are owned by private equity companies:
https://privateequityvet.org/vet-list/
Based on my own area, I doubt that it is complete but I assume that what's there is correct.
Weekend events
Friday, Jul 24
10:30AM - 3:30PM
In Person Friday Coffee Crop (Craft Workshop)
4633 172nd Avenue Southeast, Bellevue, WA
11AM - 3PM
Hopelink Neighborhood Fair in Redmond
8990 154th Avenue Northeast, Redmond, WA
6:30PM - 9PM
Erika Kirk Make Heaven Crowded Tour Event
Pursuit Kirkland・North Rose Hill
Saturday, Jul 25
10AM - 12PM
Community Walking Audit
13401 Bel-Red Road, Bellevue, WA
10AM - 12PM
North Rose Hill Woodlands Park Habitat Stewardship Day
9930 124th Avenue Northeast, Kirkland, WA
10AM - 11:30AM
Beavers: Ecosystem Engineers
15500 Southeast 16th Street, Bellevue, WA
Nature · Outdoors Save event
Sunday, Jul 26
8AM - 10AM
Mercury's Cars and Coffee
Mercurys Coffee Co.・Downtown
1PM - 6PM
Wekfest Seattle (“dopest car show in the nation”)
Seattle Convention Center・Central Business District
2–5 PM
Rock the Meadow Summer Concert Series - Finale
600 108th Avenue Northeast, Bellevue, WA