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Looks like an ebike would be safer[/quote]

truth is people do not consider the big picture or are able to put things into context

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Cargo bikes.

https://www.ternbicycles.com/us/bikes/472/gsd

WANT NOW!!!

I have rigged piles of hi visibility materials to my ebike that appear to present a danger to cars and greatly increase my profile.

Those hi vis traffic lane border tubes in the road get knocked down by dopes who cannot maneuver their giant coffins on wheels? Attach to rack, put in panniers.

…A committed cyclist can achieve far greater visibility than a car.

…I also would like a custom danger cycle created. I see something like a caged starburst creation that has cutlery pointing left and back with fake concertina wire surrounding it.

…People hate cyclists, but love dogs. They won’t kill a dog. Maybe just run the dog to the left on a leash suspended 3 feet out? That’d work. Need fit dog. I might do that. Ride slow. Tire the pup out.be nice to have a team of 6 dogs from left to right take up the rear on a leashed trailer so they don’t run into you. Dress the dogs in spiked collars

…Alternatively you could imitate morons in trucks who fly giant flags.

Why choose? WHY NOT ALL OF THESE?????

A nice ripe dead dog or coyote 3 feet to the left would really catch the eye. Obviously this one could be bad for health. But interesting political statement.

http://takeyourlane.com/3footlaw/

Riding completely nude could also make drivers pass slowly to check u out. Maybe just a thong with ass cheeks fully visible? I fear the sun so, won’t work for me.

Wear large stuffed bra on back to confuse people? Use with long haired wig

Blow up sex doll? 20 dildos pointing every which way?

Some of these ideas are obviously bad. Use your discretion. Animal cruelty charges are possible. Be careful. Consult your lawyer. Kishigo brand orange shirts are awesome. Can also find nice bright hunting wear on eBay that is shockingly visible. Of course, I could get crushed tomorrow. But the greatest cause of bike car accidents is….

” I didn’t even see him, officer!”

Cut off that defense. Make it laughable

So, in sum, head out to Walmart, buy all their cheapass pool noodles and some bright duck tape and get creative!!! If you really believe climate change threatens your existence, you may arguably have a moral duty to do this, immediately. See, e.g. Kant.[/quote]

sounds kinda like you want a bike that combines burning man “art” and mad max “action”

…reminds me kinda have an “art” bike project I started but never got around to finishing

actually years ago thought about buying an electric cargo trike

https://www.radpowerbikes.com/pages/radburro

but could not justify the asking price,…

happened to find an old quad-cycle for sale on Craigslist for a couple of hundred so bought it

since the bike had been sitting unused for a while, had to replace all four tires, then had to machine new axials

basically my quadcycle is rideable but really slow, so figured I’d turn it into a tiki themed happy hour cruiser (picked up all kinds of kitchy decorations but alas things never got past that stage)[/quote]

Safety first.

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I also hate civilization. But I need it around me to have something to critique. Be so lonely without it

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im thinking more of the 1870s ancestors. the tailors. short, fearless people. they dont even know about cars. inflations definitely been startling since 1870.

I bet we’d have a lot in common. the people from the 1700s, probably less in common. I kind of picture conversation with people from the 1600s being really difficult. even with the translators. i just dont know if we’d have that much in common. I think 1870s though, we could click.

https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/an-american-pickle-movie-review-2020

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i think my ancestors would just want me to have a good time and be happy. They probably would think Im ridiculous for worrying so much. You’re alive, they’d say. Stop fretting.

I imagine they’d want to cook for me and buy me something.

I’d say, relax, let me get up and make you some tea. You’ve done so much already. Thank you.

I’d have so many questions

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[quote=Coronita][quote=deadzone]Well flu you just have a chip on your shoulder in my opinion. You are successful and financially better off than 99.x% of Americans. If those examples of “racism” you are providing is the worst things that have happened to you, then you’ve had a pretty good life. You don’t think white people get screwed by D-bag office politics? And those other examples of racial insults are pretty benign in the scheme of things. The same Karen that insulted you by asking you if you speak English is just as likely to insult myself or other non-Asians that they don’t like or agree with in some other way. D-bags will be D-bags and Karens will be Karens. But I’m tired of people throwing out the Racism word all the time. It is tired and overused.[/quote]

I dont know, i guess one could call it a chip on the shoulder. i view it as motivation to self improve. I like proving people wrong and winning. I dont like to like to settle and go with the flow and pick up a participation trophy for just showing up. But call it what you want, bias, unconscious bias, stereotypes, they exist. And like i said, best way to combat it is not to ask government to effect policy. that doesnt work..The best thing to do is dont support the people that dont support you.

I dont see why this is so difficult for some people to understand. Its different if someone is content with going with the flow, even if they are stuck in neutral at a job. Some people dont care. Like my ex coworker that didnt care about his work since he was running his real estate business which was considerably more lucrative. But then occasionally i run into people who arent happy with where they are at financially but at the same time dont want to move onto better opportunity elsewhere. I dont get it.[/quote]

Allow me to explain.

My dad was at the same sales job for 50 years and didn’t like it much. His dad started the business.

I recall he once talked about possibly moving from the east coast to SD to sell real estate in SD in the 80s. Seriously. His buddy was doing well at it. Or maybe it was the 70s. I remember thinking, he’s not going.

Might’ve been a different life. Escape the past. But he was locked in. He had his routine. Rent controlled apt. Knew the deal. Friends. Played handball, then paddlball just down the street. Serious roots.

In reality I don’t think he could’ve left. I bet he would’ve been happier leaving. In some ways.

Good salesman. Engaging. Genuine. Thoughtful.
Intrigued by people. Others found him funny. Not me. But other people.

I think roots do keep people in place.

I myself am currently considering moving for a potential opportunity.

The prospect of change scares scaredyclassic.

Even though it could be great. It could be bad.

“My boy was just like me, yeah. He’d grown up just like me. And the cats in the cradle and the silver spoon, little boy blue and the man I n the moon. When you coming home son I don’t know when but we’ll get together then dad you know we’ll have a good time then.”

When I think of the tales of my bold immigrant ancestors, I wonder, wtf happened to us…I wonder if they’d be proud, disgusted or amazed with me. I doubt seriously they’d have any time or sympathy for my bs. I do feel grateful for their past risk taking and successes. Those wild hardworking, tough old humans. Where would I be without their fearless intrepid search for a better life.

Certainly not in existence I’ll tell you that.

Thank you, ancestors.

PS they definitely thought people were out to get the Jews. Maybe some fear and disgust with others does spur us to greater success.

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There is something to be said for avoiding conflict at all costs and eating some shit.

The difference between some slight abuse and getting killed is vast.

But always be prepared to go absolutely apeshit if physically attacked.

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nice, get you in good shape for hackysack!

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Looks like an ebike would be safer[/quote]

truth is people do not consider the big picture or are able to put things into context

WRT an eBike vs an Acrimoto FUV,… have aBike (beach cruiser) use to use it to get around, but it has limitations when I need to carry items AND then there is the problem of drivers not paying attention to people on bikes

for example since I have rentals I often have to go to home depot and pick up small items,… in this case the Acrimoto FUV is the perfect tool because I can carry small items (in the lockable storage box) and because the height of the FUV is taller than a crossover other drivers notice this vehicle (on the road)

I’ve been on my eBike downtown and have almost been run off the road because an idiot too busy talking on a cell phone driving an SUV does not have enough bandwidth to do both talk and drive at the same time

its no contest when on public roads the FUV is the overall safest option IMHO (that is because I have “situational awareness” AND know the limitation of the vehicle)

FWIW check out this YouTube video from transpiration evolved which is the best technical “drivers” review of the FUV

We Had a Weekend Of Fun With The Arcimoto FUV Electric Trike
And We Loved It!

also FYI in a recent news article it was noted monthly average CO2 levels were 419 PPM and the last line read,…

“the longer we wait, the harder it gets”

https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2021/06/07/atmospheric-carbon-dioxide-hits-record-levels/?utm_campaign=wp_post_most&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&wpisrc=nl_most&carta-url=https://s2.washingtonpost.com/car-ln-tr/334f012/60be49aa9d2fdae302736423/596e8f28ae7e8a614b2f3264/13/72/60be49aa9d2fdae302736423

thought I’d point this Washington Post article about research started here in SD @ SIO/UCSD because sadly 99.9999% of people don’t have the brains (and “cajones”) to consider the lessons of “error chain” analysis (like in aviation accident investigations to prevent further carnage/mayhem)

https://www.boldmethod.com/learn-to-fly/cfis/break-the-error-chain/

looking at the big picture of the effects of CO2 produced by internal combustion engines the knock on effects are going to last a really long time,…

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Cargo bikes.

https://www.ternbicycles.com/us/bikes/472/gsd

WANT NOW!!!

I have rigged piles of hi visibility materials to my ebike that appear to present a danger to cars and greatly increase my profile.

Those hi vis traffic lane border tubes in the road get knocked down by dopes who cannot maneuver their giant coffins on wheels? Attach to rack, put in panniers.

Pool noodles with hi vis tape? Point left and occupy part of the lane.

Sharp old soda cans crushed and impaled on driveway markers sticking out leftward 3 feet into the lane …check.

Old barbed wire over the cans for max damage to car paint.

Tent poles , aluminum sharpened and pointing straight back as javelins toward driver heads.

Etc.

Drivers fear paint damage, not killing cyclists.

A bicycle and its rider should have IMO a minimum 6 foot hi vis solid visual width, with 3 feet off to the left for a border complying with state law that registers in drivers minds as danger to the vehicle.

Height is also desirable .an orange windsock flying off a fishing pole helps.

An investment in 50 pool noodles attached to your bike with fluorescent duck tape wrapping it would do wonders.

every cyclist should have minimum 20 pool noodles affixed to self or bike while riding on a public roadway.

A committed cyclist can achieve far greater visibility than a car.

for the shy and non committed, even just big panniers easily carry 50 to 60 liters of goods and head to toe vi hiz vest and overpants is a start.

A decent trailer can move a washing machine.

I also would like a custom danger cycle created. I see something like a caged starburst creation that has cutlery pointing left and back with fake concertina wire surrounding it. Or perhaps a bracket holding 50 paint brushes dripping with yellow paint. Something post apocalyptic looking. 500 keys pointed toward the lane.

A trailer full of fake plastic boulders?

Perhaps simply riding with a long ceremonial sword attached to left wrist that you whip around to create a left buffer zone.

Lots of nice fake metal ones on Amazon that would get attention.

Maybe printed billboards that require reduction in speed to read? Need a special set up for that.

“Slow down, check out my boobs”.

?

Another possibility: cute dogs visible in trailer.

People hate cyclists, but love dogs. They won’t kill a dog. Maybe just run the dog to the left on a leash suspended 3 feet out? That’d work. Need fit dog. I might do that. Ride slow. Tire the pup out.be nice to have a team of 6 dogs from left to right take up the rear on a leashed trailer so they don’t run into you. Dress the dogs in spiked collars

Or a hook hanging into the lane with roadkill suspended from it? That might work. Or for simplicity, drag a dead animal behind you with cheap rope spray painted orange. That’s an attention grabber.

Alternatively you could imitate morons in trucks who fly giant flags.

Why choose? WHY NOT ALL OF THESE?????

A nice ripe dead dog or coyote 3 feet to the left would really catch the eye. Obviously this one could be bad for health. But interesting political statement.

http://takeyourlane.com/3footlaw/

Riding completely nude could also make drivers pass slowly to check u out. Maybe just a thong with ass cheeks fully visible? I fear the sun so, won’t work for me.

Wear large stuffed bra on back to confuse people? Use with long haired wig

Blow up sex doll? 20 dildos pointing every which way?

Some of these ideas are obviously bad. Use your discretion. Animal cruelty charges are possible. Be careful. Consult your lawyer. Kishigo brand orange shirts are awesome. Can also find nice bright hunting wear on eBay that is shockingly visible. Of course, I could get crushed tomorrow. But the greatest cause of bike car accidents is….

” I didn’t even see him, officer!”

Cut off that defense. Make it laughable

So, in sum, head out to Walmart, buy all their cheapass pool noodles and some bright duck tape and get creative!!! If you really believe climate change threatens your existence, you may arguably have a moral duty to do this, immediately. See, e.g. Kant.

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[quote=Coronita]American film industry already makes enough jokes about asian men and do a pretty good job objectifying asian women to perpetrate a persistent stigma of “yellow fever”….Case in point… Just about every americanized version of a Asian ish themed old story always casts a traditional asian male role with a white guy but keeps the asian female…go figure….which is precisely why dont like and respect the american film industry and people who are part of it no matter how much money is in involved in the american film industry…unless of course its a hostile takeover of an american film company by an far east asia conglomerate…which then there is possible hope of changing this otherwise persistent problematic image of asians in american film industry….because slthough majority of smerocan film industry is in liberal Hollywood. American film industry is inheritently racist, misogynist, and a dirty industry ..less respectful imho than the porn industry which at least is honest about what they do. Go chinese bootlegging of American films… Fvck Hollywood.

so.. Id rather be part of a more positive movement for which contributes to asian americans being taken more seriously. maybe one day , after all these asian hate crimes, more asian americans will finally get it , what some of us have known and been saying all along …so we dont get kicked around moving further (equally both from the left and the right.)

https://www.protocol.com/asian-americans-model-minority%5B/quote%5D

I’m with you on the Hollywood portrayal of Asians…but when that starts to change, when Asians get laughs controlling the narrative, it’s good for all Asians. I think Ronnie chieng could be the start. Or maybe it was Ken jeong. Or Aziz Ansari …tho he’s Indian.

Have u seen chiengs Netflix special. It’s pretty great.

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Asian comedians are key.

Ronnie chieng. Hilarious.

Minority groups needs comedians for mainstream acceptance. Jews set the Standard

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[quote=Coronita][quote=scaredyclassic]I recall bias against Asian lawyers esp in the 90s.

No. 1 student in my law school class was a former computer programmer. Not all lawyers would be good coders, I expect. I wonder if I could do it.

Is there an aptitude test out there to see if I’m gifted? Maybe I missed my calling. I doubt it tho…also, I generally hate any problem regarding my computer properly operating.[/quote]

It happened a lot in investment banking and management consulting back in the 90ies because I was very familiar with the interview processes of those.

Less so if you were asian female, more so if you were asian male.

The only reason why it recently has changed a bit in banking (and just a bit) is because China has money and banks now need to kiss China’s ass in order to win business there. And so it’s great for Chinese from China, but doesn’t really change the situation for ABC’s here in the U.S.

Actually, that’s also one of the hypocrisies of college admissions. They recruit a lot of overseas asians who will pay full tuition for schools. But then use those overseas admissions to screw over asian americans because there’s over too many asians in those school, so they’ll need to cut down on the local ones that pay the reduced state resident tuition fees…[/quote]

According to a yale study, there are over 50,000 Asian American lawyers today, compared to 10,000 in 1990. Asian Americans comprise almost 5 percent of lawyers in America and roughly 7 percent of law school enrollment.Jul 18, 2017
. I do recall thinking, why so few Asians at my law school in 92.

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I recall bias against Asian lawyers esp in the 90s.

No. 1 student in my law school class was a former computer programmer. Not all lawyers would be good coders, I expect. I wonder if I could do it.

Is there an aptitude test out there to see if I’m gifted? Maybe I missed my calling. I doubt it tho…also, I generally hate any problem regarding my computer properly operating.

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[quote=phaster][quote=carlsbadworker][quote=evolusd]Like the idea, but vanity is real and few will want to drive this funky looking car. Model 3 is beautiful and pretty damn efficient.[/quote]

You are kidding, right? Vanity is about owning things others don’t have…the funky looking is feature not a bug.[/quote]

took delivery of a funky looking “highway legal” EV last November

wasn’t vanity that made me pull the trigger to buy one,… bought an arcimoto FUV (fun utility vehicle) because its well designed and well built, its small and easy to maneuver so its the perfect urban runabout for SD

been following the progress of various EVs for quite a while so think I have a good overall feel where things are headed

back in 2006 had a chance to check out the roadster prototypes under development up @ the Tesla HQ in San Carlos and also had a chance to check out a production model roadster here in town,… the roadster wasn’t very practical for the everyday real world, example crossing rail road tacks was a PITA because the front air dam was easy to damage if you weren’t careful driving, same with various driveways (which could cause damage)

the aptera design is optimized to be a good commuter vehicle AND I think this time around its actually going to make it into production (in the first go around the company went bankrupt before reaching production)

https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1070490_aptera-collapse-how-why-it-happened-a-complete-chronology

kinda had a pretty good idea how things were progressing (the first go around) because the guy who was doing the actual fabrication was another airport bum I use to have lunch w/[/quote]

Looks like an ebike would be safer

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Is it unreasonable to ask to be paid for a test, refundable upon failure[/quote]

Not a bad idea, but I think they should be paid, period.

Reason: I’ve heard tales of companies asking candidates to solve a problem. When the candidate turned in the solution, the company was never heard from again – they had their solution and used it…in other words, they used the “take a test” guise to get free work done.[/quote]

I wonder if this is some wage law violation; could be a good class action lawsuit. The burden should be on the employer to prove it is a true, standardized test, not free work. And should be paid.

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Then there was this candidate that we wanted to move into round 2 of the interview, and the way we do it do a take home assignment that the candidate can work on his free time (without the pressure/stress of a chalkboard/whiteboarding programming exercise in traditional interview)…But the candidate got all butt hurt that it took 2-3 hours, and then was upset that the earliest interview time we could give him was 4 days later….
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In the past when I interviewed, if someone asked me to take a test I told them I just changed my mind and am no longer interested in their company. I still found jobs and it apparently never hurt my salary level.

I get that some companies want to ensure I have the chops I say I have, but at the same time I had no problem finding a job so I didn’t have to put up with the hassle of taking tests. Next!

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There’s like a $8000 bounty for each referral at my company. I’m pretty sure other companies have similar things. [/quote]

From what I’ve seen, I think that is true.[/quote]

Is it unreasonable to ask to be paid for a test, refundable upon failure

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