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iOS GPS based time changes
I haven’t seen this documented anywhere but seems like iOS when in airplane mode now periodically updates the location and thus the timezone. At first I assumed it was United’s on board WiFi, however in the past that never allowed it to update each timezone it crossed, and looking on maps GPS now occasionally updates. […]
“Ghost Bridge” of Oak Ridge Reservoir
Due to scheduled maintenance (not the drought as incorrectly reported) the Oak Ridge Reservoir is currently drained. The old Patterson-Hamburg Turnpike, submerged since the reservoirs creation in the 1890’s is now visible. It occasionally pokes up when the water drops enough, but this was an opportunity to actually see it up close. It’s in surprisingly […]
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
Summer 2024 – Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Den Helder, Utrecht
Some random photos
Farfalle (aka Bowtie) Pasta Is The Worst Pasta Of All Time
I propose that farfalle also known as “bowtie” pasta is the worst pasta shape ever invented and serves no useful purpose. The culinary world would benefit if it ceased to exist. It always comes out terrible and it’s never ideal for any dish. Either the extreme ends are overcooked and the center is properly cooked […]
Fleet Week NYC 2024
USCGS Katherine Walker (WLM-552) NYPD N917PD German frigate Baden-Württemberg (F222) USS Bataan (LHD 5) USS Bataan (LHD 5) German frigate Baden-Württemberg F222 USCGC Calhoun (WMSL-759) USS Bataan (LHD 5) USS Bataan (LHD 5) USS Marinette (LCS-25) Frankfurt am Main (A1412) USCGC Calhoun (WMSL-759) Bell AH-1J Sea Cobra Sikorsky VH-92? FDNY USS Marinette (LCS-25)
Windy Beach
Wind caused a few boats to get stuck in the sand.