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Re: A Year of Hopping With Portland’s HOP

Tom Hunscher — Wed, 04 Jul 2018 20:12:43 -0000

My complaint is a question: On buses and the streetcars, which I mostly ride, you validate aboard the vehicle. With MAX, for no apparent reason, you have to validate on the platform. The result: it's easy to get on the MAX and start riding before you realize (if you even do) that you are riding unvalidated. Then, if you haven't been confronted by an inspector, you have to jump off at the next stop and hope you can run to a validator, which are at the far ends of the long platforms, and reboard before the doors close. And don't expect much empathy from the sadistic drivers. My first thought was that if there's radio communication between the validators and some system computer somewhere, maybe the overhead power lines interfere. And yet, there are validators aboard, the streetcars. It's a mystery and maybe a really big oversight by TriMet's system designers.

The question is why it's set up this way?

Re: Dear City of Melbourne: Thank You

Alex — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 06:19:31 -0000

Wow, I can't believe I never saw this post before now! Thanks for your kind words, and I'm glad you enjoyed your time in Melbourne so much. Be sure to hit us all up when you inevitably return. —Alex

Re: Why You Should Care SEPTA Has An API

Johhny Appleseed — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 19:56:28 -0000

SEPTA without France Hopper is milk without chocolate. Keep up the good work!

Re: Thoughts on Drexel’s College of Computing and Informatics

Ariel Kirkwood — Sat, 14 Sep 2013 15:59:44 -0000

It's going to be interesting to see how things change after this merger. I'm kinda happy my experience at Drexel will have been consistent from 2009-2014, though.

Re: Please Don’t Ever Ask What My Favorite Anime Is

Larke12 — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 17:24:46 -0000

I agree and love the Gosick shoutout. However, I like to pick favorites and ended up creating a small list of "favorite anime". If you see my ratings for the anime I've seen, anything good is basically a 10/10. My list is just a list, so I, too, don't have a set "favorite" If I'm asked on the spot. ^ ^

Re: To Every Single Zelda Reorchestrated Fan, Thank You.

Larke12 — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:53:42 -0000

And a huge thanks to you! This is a great story, I'm happy you were there for the fans and the Team. ^ ^

Re: A week in tweets for 2012-01-15

Mary — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:15:46 -0000

In other backlog news, finally ordered a Lucky Bag from @jlist. Now to catch up on @dannychoo and my video backlog. Oh, and anime too. #

Very good statement, +100500
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Re: Are you enjoying the Time of Eve? Why yes, I am.

Kazumo — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:54:39 -0000

I can't believe you have no comments here. Amazing review, dude!~

Re: I Think Microsoft Finally Gets It

Danny Blaney — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 01:09:15 -0000

By take on applecare you mean an extended warranty. Apple is hardly the only one to offer that and theres is even very competitive compared to what dell and hp offer. No on site service, accidental damage coverage without a deductible, etc.

Re: Picture Post: Trying the lunch buffet today.

Khürt L. Williams — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 13:48:33 -0000

I love the Instagrate plug-in. Using it to pull in weekly Instagram images on my photo blog.

Re: Thanks For Being Everywhere Starbucks, but I’m Drinking Rival Bros Now

Stephen J. Weber — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 10:47:04 -0000

Rook was very good. Was there while I was on break.

Re: Thanks For Being Everywhere Starbucks, but I’m Drinking Rival Bros Now

steve — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 10:44:19 -0000

For good local coffee in Monmouth county look at coffee afficiando or if you want a cafe experience rooks roasters is good

Re: Thanks For Being Everywhere Starbucks, but I’m Drinking Rival Bros Now

Ariel Kirkwood — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 09:16:51 -0000

Well written! :)

Re: I Think Microsoft Finally Gets It

Stephen J. Weber — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 13:02:54 -0000

None of the desktops, laptops, etc. were Microsoft. I believe they were mainly Sony, and Samsung, with maybe two HPs. I don't recall seeing any Dells. As far as support, according to the marketing materials (of which there were plenty), yes they would provide support. They also had their on take on AppleCare. As for the Best Buy and Amazon questions, they were quiet on that.

Re: I Think Microsoft Finally Gets It

Khürt L. Williams — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 11:44:57 -0000

How many of those desktops/laptops/ultrabooks are Microsoft products? Will they really provide support? How will this impact Best Buy? Will they really provide support for driver issues related to some random hardware part I bought on Amazon.com?

Re: I Think Microsoft Finally Gets It

Stephen J. Weber — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 13:24:27 -0000

There were plenty of desktops, laptops, ultrabooks, and tablets on display. And yes, Microsoft had their version of the Genius Bar: Answers.

Re: I Think Microsoft Finally Gets It

Khürt L. Williams — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 12:31:49 -0000

Besides Xbox and Windows Phone, what else can one demo in a Microsoft Store? Can a customer bring a Dell or HP in for tech support?

Re: One Month Later…

Stephen J. Weber — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 11:56:42 -0000

There are many things I'm still learning about Philly ^^;

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Stephen J. Weber

Re: One Month Later…

Khürt L. Williams — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 11:31:08 -0000

"What might come to an amazement to some, I’m no longer a regular at Starbucks. Plain and simple, Philly has way too many local coffee joints that are considerably better."

My concern is that it took you this long to realize this.

Re: The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses To Stop in Philadelphia

Joel — Thu, 24 May 2012 20:00:20 -0000

!!! I am sitting right next to you! My tickets for myself and my family are orchestra pit left row AA seats 3,5,7, &9! I guess we'll see you there. :-)

Re: Celebrating Our First Birthday

Bob Warren — Wed, 09 May 2012 18:43:00 -0000

Have a Happy Wednesday Night!

Re: Celebrating Our First Birthday

AnneThomas — Wed, 09 May 2012 18:06:49 -0000

Happy Birthday!

Re: Celebrating Our First Birthday

Wayne Hurlbert — Wed, 09 May 2012 18:05:47 -0000

Happy birthday. Have an amazing day

Re: Celebrating Our First Birthday

Fang Feng — Wed, 09 May 2012 18:01:54 -0000

Happy 1 year anniversary. Congratulations!

Re: Celebrating Our First Birthday

Paula — Wed, 09 May 2012 18:00:52 -0000

Happy birthday and congrats on creating your company!