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Reddit didn't like my previous post because I included a picture, so I'll try again.

I was in the Table Mesa King Soopers grocery carrying my son in one hand and some groceries in the other. I passed by this woman wearing a floppy hat, gloves, and dark sunglasses, who first made an "aww" sound, but then moved closer and shouldered my son who started to cry. She apologized and claimed she had tripped, but, to me, it was very obvious it was intentional. When I said so, she asked if I had a business card so we could settle this. I told her not to touch other people's children and checked out. I then dropped my son off at the car with my wife and went back to snap a photo of her (which I w

Why is that fly selection is so crucial in fly fishing, but it's basically an afterthought in tenkara?

I've got a newer bike with disc brakes and love how long the metallic pads last, which got me thinking: do they make metallic or ceramic rim brakes? All I could find online were ceramic pads specific for carbon rims. Would a metallic pad wear down the rim too much, requiring whole wheel replacement?

Does anyone have data on open enrollment likelihood for BVSD schools?

I'd like to try open enrollment, but my wife is concerned that if we don't do the neighborhood school (Columbine elementary), (1) we could never go back, and (2) it's unlikely our second will get into the same school.

Anyone know why there's a helicopter circling around pearl and 30th?

I was diagnosed with ISSNHL (30dB loss in right ear) about a week or so after symptoms began (kept thinking it was wax). My ENT has prescribed 60mg Prednisone for 2 days followed by a 4 day taper. Reading online, I'm seeing that a full dose for 7 days is more common followed by a taper. I've sent my ENT a message to see if I can extend the full dose period, but if course it's the weekend. I could use the taper pills to continue at 60mg until Monday when I hope I can contact the doctor, but then have nothing left for the taper. Should I stay at the high dose or follow the prescription?

I recently picked up a Cyc Photon and now need to get a battery. The bike is for my wife and so we are looking for a fairly low power machine (I chose the cyc for its torque sensor, not its power); just enough to make pulling the kids in a trailer a little easier while still pedaling. I need a minimum of 20mi range.

I'd like to go with a reputable (ie not Chinese made) brand, and was looking at the Em3ev 36V (10S4P) Super Shark 35E 13.6AH. The 35E is rated for 20A continuous, 25A burst. At 36V, this would give me 720W continuous power (which is probably more than I need, I think 500W would be sufficient, but we do live in CO with some pretty steep hills). This is probably my top choice

I recently picked up a Cyc Photon and now need to get a battery. The bike is for my wife and so we are looking for a fairly low power machine (I chose the cyc for its torque sensor, not its power); just enough to make pulling the kids in a trailer a little easier while still pedaling. I need a minimum of 20mi range.

I'd like to go with a reputable (ie not Chinese made) brand, and was looking at the Em3ev 36V (10S4P) Super Shark 35E 13.6AH. The 35E is rated for 20A continuous, 25A burst. At 36V, this would give me 720W continuous power (which is probably more than I need, I think 500W would be sufficient, but we do live in CO with some pretty steep hills). This is probably my top choice

Wondering if someone could help me: I had just started reading some news article about a chainring technology that increased gear range without having a front derailleur. Unfortunately, I closed the article and now can't find it, and because it was Google news it's not in my history. It was called something like bimodal gear tech, but that's not it. I can't imagine how it worked. Did anyone else see that article?

EDIT:

Apparently you can see even Google news history via: https://myactivity.google.com/myactivity

The article of interest is: https://newatlas.com/bicycles/binary-gear-bottom-bracket-gearbox/

Looking to build an ebike for my wife. We usually bike everywhere, but hauling 2 small kids (together with trailer it's close to an extra 75lbs), we need some assistance.

Would like to keep pedaling and would prefer a torque sensor. I don't see her trying to go above 20mph. We recently tried a bike with a 1000W bafang (I think), but found it way too powerful even on PAS 1, plus we disliked the cadence sensor.

I'm trying to decide between a TSDZ2 and a cyc Photon. I like the former for the price and that it's only 500W, but wondering if I'm going to regret it; I've read about problems with waterproofing and reliability. Should I just go for the Photon? Can you turn the power low enough?

Let's say you have $6k long term capital gains and $3k short term capital losses. Now, obviously you can't use the losses against ordinary income because they have to offset the capital gains first. But can you choose not to offset the gains at all this year and instead carry the losses intact to next year and use them against ordinary income (assuming you have no capital gains next year)? Sure it's likely not worth it because of the time value of money, but depending on your income bracket, wasting those short term losses on long term gains could be suboptimal.

Looking to get new windows in our townhouse. Have gotten a few quotes which vary wildly for seemingly similar products (looking at vinyl casement windows). Does anyone have any recommendations for a good company?

I'm having a hard time visualizing how a machine is able to stitch inside a shoe.

First let's take a Blake stitch: the needle goes through the bottom of the shoe from the outside, but how does it form a loop inside the shoe for a chain stitch?

Then for the Goodyear welt: I get how the welt is attached to the outsole because both sides are outside the shoe (outside the upper). But how is the welt attached to the upper/insole? I can kind of understand on a Norwegian welt (sort of) but can't figure it out if the welt folds in.

Anyone have close up pictures of the machines used or better yet a diagram of what is going on?

Thanks from a curious engineer.

Hi Boulder,

I live in a condo that has an HOA and our association currently uses Haven Property Management to handle communal property issues. Over the past few years they have proven incompetent in dealing with a number of issues (maintenance, finances, etc.), yet charge a fairly high fee for their non-service. I was wondering if anyone had recommendations for a HOA property management company (not looking for someone to handle renting matters, just HOA responsibilities -- dues collection, lawn care & pool contracts, building maintenance). If you have any recommendations, please comment or DM me.

Thanks!