not just the parking meters. all the tolls on interstates 88, 355, 294, etc.. (all in the chicago area) were bought by a private company for a lump sum years ago.  now, your toll goes to the private company, not a dime goes to chicago.

absolutely agree, Kcyclone. I loved this quote the first time I heard it: Hanlon’s razor is a saying that reads:

Ah!!  Seeing Ryan’s face and the WHOOPSIE just made my day, lmao.

I don’t know enough about the tech to argue about it, but I can say that my recent experience (sample size: 1) supports that sunglasses do indeed defeat eye tracking systems. maybe it’s the polarization, or maybe it’s my good looks, couldn’t say for sure.

sunglasses

Only 30% of people make a complete stop.

something tells me Amazon is way ahead of you on the mask; wanna bet drivers aren’t allowed to wear a mask in the truck?   the only question I have is how they’d justify that; admit that it circumvents their expensive monitoring software, or dress it up a little with some BS reason?

my favorites are the thin blue/yellow/red/etc.. line folks - they get so carried away that I honestly start mistaking them for pride flags. Unfortunately I haven’t had the opportunity yet to complement a driver on their ‘pride flag’, but I’m salivating at the chance to do so and see their reaction :) :) :)

something tells me spending 8 months in space is a dream come true for aspiring astronauts.  yeah, it was unplanned and has upended their personal life a bit, but missing a few holidays pales in comparison to the once-in-a-lifetime experience they’re getting right now.   I know very few people that wouldn’t trade…

the venmo/tax example was obviously just a universal metaphor for all the various and sundry private things we have on our phone. virtually everyone can relate to taxes. less so your Venom fanfic draft complete with AI pics.

I think the case is that the crash sparked the investigation - if the stunt was successful and there was no crash, there wouldn’t have necessarily been an investigation (but depending on resources MAYBE they would have investigated anyway) - but the crash guaranteed it.

I’m guessing they limit it to owners only to keep us plebs from buying it and writing reviews to expose the accessories as the crap they are.

and don’t forget about Ezekiel 25:17

if the cammer was a regular joe, even bet on them being found partially responsible for the crash, since it ultimately happened on the other side of the double yellow line. but since it was a cop, no worries.

I feel for ya that your childhood home got ripped on, but there’s a reason the south side has the reputation it does. And go figure, his example had the intended effect; virtually everyone knows what he’s talking about. Why do you think that is?

i’m with ya, bryan. i’m still bombing around on my ‘98 cannondale with caliper brakes. don’t fix what ain’t broke. I’ve yet to not be able to ride because of a brake or derailleur failure, but it’s a guarantee that if I start adopting parts that need charging, I’m gonna miss rides for lack of battery charge if not…

“the advantages of electronic shifting can’t be understated”

huh.  it’s almost like 100 years of automotive building know-how was ignored when making this thing.

this article reminds me: I need to check up on Jeremy Dewitte, see where he’s at these days.   I’m bummed this article wasn’t about him.

no need to pretend: when test driving my wife’s 17 volvo, we noticed a button that we had NO IDEA what it did: