I need to carry my amp (+ my bass) on public transit and walk 10-20 minutes with it.
Does anyone have recommendations for the best way to carry it?
Some kind of bag or backpack is what I am looking for, but I want one that is sturdy enough so that the amp won't rip through the bag's stitching or material.
Lyft is introducing a newly designed version of their e-bikes in SF.
They are lighter, which is a good thing.
But I took one out today and I want to report a serious design flaw.
Once that negatively impacts comfort and safety.
The nut/bolt assembly for the seat used to be facing the back of the bike.
Now it is facing the front and sticking out an inch on each side, which hits shorter riders right in the mid-thigh area, with each downstroke of the pedals.
This is very uncomfortable.
I would assume for taller riders, this isn't an issue, since it might align with their calves, which are generally a thinner part of the body.
But it is definitely noticeable for shorter riders and is dangerous because it can leave a scrape when stopping short when needing to bike defensively.
Any idea how this design issue could be escalated to corporate/management?
Rather than a whole redesign, maybe the nut/bolt assembly can just be made smaller, so as to protrude less.
(If they replace all Lyft ebikes with this new configuration without any changes, it might actually give me the ammunition to buy my own ebike, instead of using Lyft -- because I just don't feel comfortable riding the new ones)
I am an analytics professional and playing with data is my happy place.
Anyone know if there is a way to save off the data in the Overview tab?
I find line charts easier to understand and am thinking about running some regressions to help me troubleshoot and find patterns.
EDIT: to provide more information
I feel like my CPAP therapy is working.
My total AHI is considerably lower than when I am not using the machine.
And I get up much less frequently.
However, my AHI number is sometimes quite variable (1-2 some nights and 8 on others).
It is driven by CAs.
And I am trying to see if my nights with high CAs are correlated with other information that I have.
Do they happen more on days when I drink more?
On days when I exercise more?
On days that I categorize as stressful?
On nights when I sleep on my back vs. my side.
This is why I want to get a time series of the aggregate nightly metrics.
Retired earlier this year after 30+ years in the corporate world.
I started working with a holistic wealth manager (financial planning, tax management, estate planning). He is a fiduciary who has been in the business for decades and was recommended by two colleagues that work with him. I really like him. I enjoy our conversations. He seems trustworthy. His firm gets strong marks in various reviews. But I am still so nervous about moving all of my money into his firm's care.
For decades, I had been managing my money myself -- and by managing I mean having CDs, and high-yield savings accounts, and getting into mutual funds and then just letting them sit. And I had them at different places (Fidelity, Schwab, Vanguard), thinking about this as one component of diversification. And I've watched them grow to be upwards of $4M in total. Which is a LOT of money.
Now, he wants me to put all of the money into Schwab, into different accounts, that will be invested in different custom portfolios with different risk/return dimensions -- that will align to "now", "soon" and "later" buckets.
It all makes sense intellectually -- but I find myself so anxious and nervous to actually pull the trigger on all of this. His recommendations look like they would definitely out-perform what I am doing now. But (and I know this is silly) what if something happens to Schwab? And what about embezzlement?
Has anyone else experienced this feeling? Did you get over it? Do you regret anything?
I have a pair of Illesteva Leonard sunglasses that I love.
The frame is bright red, which has been discontinued -- and I can't find another pair anywhere.
One of the arms came off yesterday and I’d like to get it repaired.
I’ve also had them for 10+ years and the lenses have taken a beating.
Has anyone had experience getting sunglass lenses replaced?
Can anyone recommend for either of these two things?
I have a pair of Illesteva Leonard sunglasses that I love. The frame is bright red, which has been discontinued, I believe.
One of the arms came off yesterday and I’d like to get it repaired. I’ve also had them for 10+ years and would like new lenses as well. Can anyone recommend a place to take them?
Just a reminder for all of those SFBWT who are also lacquaristas: I'm hosting a nail polish swap next Sunday (6/21) from 10-12pm in GGP at the Ghirardelli Chess and Card table area. Here is a link to the Partiful invite.
The idea is to bring your gently used Indie, Boutique, or Salon-grade polishes (Mooncat, ILNP, Cracked, LynB, Cirque, Cupcake, etc.). Doesn't have to be a whole drawer-full of bottles, could only be one or two!
I am no expert on swapping, but assume that we would do 1:1 exchanges with another person -- or find others to do a multi-person swap. I might even just gift my bottles away, if they would go to a good home and someone who loves them....
If you plan on testing colors on your nails, bring your own nail polish remover and cotton pads/wipes. And agree to clean up after yourself to insure that we don't leave any trash in the park.
3 coats of Moonflower in sunlight and in shade.
While it does look pretty spectacular in the sunlight, I really appreciate when my nails make me smile no matter what time of day or in what lighting. These feel "just okay" when not doing their razzle dazzle.
I was diagnosed with severe sleep apnea, with an average AHI of 40. I've been using my CPAP for around 3 months. It hasn't really changed how I feel during the day (I've never had an issue with sleepiness or feeling crappy). What *has* changed is my nightly sleep quality. I used to get up every 90 minutes to pee. But now I only get up once.
My data feels like it is generally all over the place -- some days average AHIs below 3, some days it is a 5 or 6. Can someone help me understand why, without changing any settings, the data can be so different from day to day?
I am sharing screenshots from two different days as an example.
I feel a little frisson of joy every time I look at them. The fuchsia is awesome, even on an overcast day. It is really crazy how happy they make me!!
I've recently gotten really into painting my nails and have been going a bit wild on buying polishes from places like Mooncat, ILNP, Cracked, and Lyn B. However, not all of my purchases end up being things that I like. Rather than throwing them away -- why not see if someone else might like to swap? I've done it once before through this group and was really happy with the swap.
I'd like to gauge the interest in a more formal nail polish swap from this group.
I was thinking about getting a table somewhere in GGP for a couple of hours.
I'm just wondering about days/times.
I am thinking Sat or Sun Jun 20th or 21st, and either 10am-12pm or 3-5pm.
Let me know your thoughts and I will follow up with a Partiful if there is enough interest.
Obsessed!
I'm seeing three colors --- blue, purple, and a bronzy-brown at a certain angle.
I am using Ultimate Guitar Pro on the computer, looking at official tabs, having the bass guitar being solo -- so it is the only thing that is playing. And I am having a really hard time hearing the notes on the E string. I have my volume turned all the way up. I've plugged my earbuds into the computer and still it is like the notes have completely dropped out and it is silence instead.
Is it a bug or a feature?
Is there something that I can do about it?
Not sure if this is allowed here, but I thought it couldn't hurt to ask:
I just recently became obsessed with Mooncat nail polish.
I went a little overboard, spending $$$ purchasing various colors.....
I like all of them on me, except one: Mermaid Bait.
It basically looks like a icy green on me -- which I just don't care for.
Rather than just throwing it away or donating it to Goodwill, does anyone want to swap?
It is a brand new (arrived this week), almost completely full bottle.
I'd expect a similarly nearly full bottle.
Message me with your interest, color you'd like to swap, and SF neighborhood.
Any one experience something similar and can share what you did to mitigate this?
Because of the mask, I do rest my tongue up at the roof of my mouth as I fall asleep.
Am I pushing my two front teeth forward as I sleep?
I assume a mouth guard could help -- anyone recommend something unobtrusive?
