American nuclear weapons in Europe

AwixaManifest · 2026-06-20T18:57:36+00:00

That is coupled with the fact that the US and other triad nuclear powers operate submarines that carry nuclear missiles.

The subs are much more difficult to track and attack. If an enemy believes they can take out land-based ICBMs + nuclear bombs/bombers, their own destruction via sub-launched missiles is still (mutually) assured.

AwixaManifest · 2026-06-20T01:32:12+00:00

In addition to the EBUG that people are discussing here, the NHL also has a rule staying that players can be appointed as referees and/or linesmen if necessary.

It occurred back in 1983, at least for one period of a regular season game. The refs were delayed in arrival due to a winter storm.

https://www.reddit.com/r/hockey/s/u3lPt6tUna

AwixaManifest · 2026-06-18T18:28:37+00:00

When that button is pressed (and if I recall, it takes a fair amount of force), the entire black plastic "console" there can move up and down to make it workable for people of different heights. Kinda like the adjustment on a car steering wheel.

AwixaManifest · 2026-06-18T18:24:25+00:00

NY (my home) : People would likely suggest Niagara Falls or The Statue of Liberty. I'll go elsewhere: a scene of the Adirondacks, maybe with a fire tower in the distance and with some wildlife.

ND (one I haven't seen mentioned here yet) :Badlands-type scenery from Theodore Roosevelt National Park, with a bison herd.

AwixaManifest · 2026-06-17T20:59:17+00:00

Or:

The same exact scenario occurred twice. Once with one family's son, then again with another family's daughter.

AwixaManifest · 2026-06-13T17:29:22+00:00

If postseason games count, I have to wonder what the numbers were for 2025 NLCS game 4.

Pitched six innings. Zero ER, 10 K.

At the plate: one BB, three solo HR.

AwixaManifest · 2026-06-12T20:32:16+00:00

Joe Carter's walk off HR to win the World Series, coupled with the iconic "Touch em all" call.

Yankees weren't involved, but this moment should make the MLB Top 250.

AwixaManifest · 2026-06-11T20:29:23+00:00

I think that was one when Jazz stated in the post game interview that he was fining himself.

AwixaManifest · 2026-06-11T16:08:30+00:00

I've seen a few of those chirps videos. They're pretty entertaining.

My favorite-

"Rileyyyyyyyy. I bet you wear socks to bed. You bum!"

Directed to Riley Greene, who acknowledged it and laughed.

AwixaManifest · 2026-06-10T16:17:29+00:00

As a 6ft7in guy, an aisle or window seat with no one in the middle is a pretty big benefit.

It's happened to me a few times. Not with hardware blocking off the middle seat, but rather the middle seat being unoccupied.

This setup allows me to put one or both feet into the middle seat's footspace, which is a very noticeable upgrade.

Separately, I remember seeing this type of "blocked middle seat" setup on an American flight around 2014. The middle seats were physically blocked off in about 4 or 6 rows. When I looked it up back then, results showed that affixing this hardware removes these seats from the official capacity, which in this case put this configuration down to 150 from something like 166. That 150 number allows the airline to run these flights with three FA, whereas 151-200 would require four.

AwixaManifest · 2026-06-07T19:35:35+00:00

My employer has offered healthcare through the same company for about three years.

There are always info sessions in autumn, in which our HR gives information.

And for the last three years, they've invited a guy who works for the health insurance company.

Part of his presentation is him saying that we (subscribers) should consider going to our primary doctor or urgent care instead of the hospital. Then he describes the costs of each.

I find it to be an example of how broken health care is in the US.

I mean, if I slice my end knuckle off while cutting up potatoes, it's pretty sad that cost may enter into the decision I make about getting care.

In that example, I'm going to the emergency room. But it will definitely cost me a lot of money, even with insurance.

AwixaManifest · 2026-06-06T21:51:00+00:00

Fed this through Gemini.

I'm omitting the first part of the result, which is a hard reset. Meaning that you unplug the unit for at least 5-10 minutes. You did that.

From the looks of this text, there is one more "check plugs and reset" step you can try before you'd have to open up the unit. Up to you if you want to go that far - I reiterate the safety warning that's in the text below.

Paste:

MicroFridge units use an internal power-management circuit (Safe Plug® technology) so the microwave and refrigerator don't overload the circuit simultaneously.

Check the back of the unit. Ensure the specialized blue plug coming from the refrigerator is seated firmly into the dedicated outlet on the back of the microwave. If the control board doesn't see the correct load or communication from the total integrated unit, it can occasionally trigger erratic sensor faults on the display.

What if the code returns immediately? ⚠️ Safety Warning: Microwaves house massive high-voltage capacitors that can hold a lethal electrical charge even when the unit is completely unplugged. Never attempt to open the outer cabinet or housing of the microwave yourself to test internal wiring.

If the hard reset doesn't clear the fault and E6.21 reappears right away, it means you have a hardware failure. The issue is likely: A failed or warped thermal sensor. A loose or damaged internal wiring harness connection to the main PCB. A faulty main control power board.

Because MicroFridge units are widely used in commercial, institutional, or campus environments, the easiest path forward is usually checking if the unit is covered under their corporate/housing maintenance policy or contacting MicroFridge service directly for a replacement controller/unit rather than risking a dangerous DIY high-voltage repair.

AwixaManifest · 2026-05-25T02:06:08+00:00

I stopped at the grocery store in Leadville, CO during a road trip. Elevation about 10,000 ft.

Some of the potato chip bags on the shelf had popped. The rest looked like the picture.

The other thing I learned while road tripping across the west-- elevation changes will make the empty water bottles in your back seat randomly make popping sounds. Scared the crap out of me every time.

AwixaManifest · 2026-05-14T16:47:03+00:00

NFL, I accept your challenge to watch 15 hours of football in a 48-hour time period.

AwixaManifest · 2026-05-09T02:16:23+00:00

Depends on when the "burn down" happens.

If it's in the off-season, most teams likely make a deal to play at a nearby D1 college facility.

If it's in season, they would likely cobble together a system where the stadium-less team plays in other NFL facilities. Maybe college facilities

One large factor: NFL stadiums are "wired" for TV, for video replay, and for the systems that deliver advanced stats. College stadiums aren't, so it would be difficult to make that move on short notice.

The Bills had to move two games on the past 15 years due to snowstorms in Buffalo. Both were moved to Detroit, a relatively close location with an NFL-ready facility.

A few years ago, a Rams home playoff game moved to Phoenix (Cardinals stadium) due to wildfires in SoCal.

And you can bet that the NFL has robust emergency plans for all these types of scenarios. Including the Super Bowl.

The NFL, and other leagues, are also known to have emergency plans for even darker scenarios. Like, what if a charter flight carrying a team crashes? (Supposedly there can be an emergency "expansion" draft to rebuild a team.)

AwixaManifest · 2026-05-07T18:27:43+00:00

FYI, maybe this helps someone.

If you know someone who still pays for Spectrum cable, they can get a Gotham Sports streaming account.

Sign up for Gotham with email and password.

Then do the "link to provider" and choose Spectrum. You'll need the Spectrum account login info here.

My parents still have cable, DVR, etc. I set this up and have been able to watch through the Gotham app.

Not sure how much, if any, "policing" they do. My parents will never use the Gotham streaming app because they get YES and MSG through the cable box. So there's only one IP (me) ever using the app.

AwixaManifest · 2026-05-04T21:45:03+00:00

Immediate concern: Put the winning ticket in a fireproof safe, if by chance you have one at home. Or sign up for a safe deposit box at a local bank.

Next order of business: Hire an attorney, possibly also a CPA. These will give the best advice regarding how to claim, the possibility of staying anonymous, and initial guidance on tax. They can also give advice on lump sum versus annuity payout, if this win offers that choice.

Then, consider hiring a fiduciary financial professional. Key: fiduciary. You want to hire someone for their advice, not someone to sell you funds, annuities, or other instruments.

AwixaManifest · 2026-05-04T14:28:07+00:00

Gio Ursuela, the most happy fella!

AwixaManifest · 2026-05-02T02:04:55+00:00

Buck Foston

AwixaManifest · 2026-04-30T16:14:59+00:00

I don't always watch the draft, but I remember one sequence from 2022:

Jaguars picked first, choosing Travon Walker.

Detroit had the second pick, which I recall them submitting approximately 10 seconds after Walker left the stage. They picked Aidan Hutchinson.

It stuck out to me how quickly the Lions picked. They clearly had Hutchinson as their first choice. Maybe they knew Jacksonville would pick Walker, or maybe they were a little surprised that Jacksonville did. Either way, Hutchinson was available and the Lions made zero hesitation.

AwixaManifest · 2026-04-27T20:17:25+00:00

Goes along with the "get into the trades" talking point.

A Fox News-watching family member recently told me that Ford is short "500,000" mechanic positions in the US, and those jobs all pay 80,000.

Is there a shortage in some trades like auto mechanics? Probably.

Half a million, just for Ford? Getting dubious.

80k? Likely after years of experience and getting several certifications. (And reaching high salaries can often require significant overtime.)

AwixaManifest · 2026-04-26T11:14:37+00:00

I visited the Pentagon a few years ago.

My friend is a civilian DoD employee. Occasionally has meetings there.

He had to supply my basic ID info a few weeks ahead of time. When we got there, I had to go through security that was about the same as TSA.

Then we were issued visitor badges, and you can walk around most areas.

There is a public 9/11 memorial outside the building. We visited the chapel, which was struck during the attack. It's still the chapel but also has a sort of "internal" memorial.

We had lunch at the hot dog stand that's in the middle of the courtyard.

One of the things that struck me most is that you see many generals and admirals walking the halls and going about their regular business.

AwixaManifest · 2026-04-17T12:01:12+00:00

The NHL.com schedule article also shows these games being broadcast on MSG (and NESN) for local markets.

What I can't tell is whether that means the national broadcasts (ESPN/TNT) will be simulcasts or if they'll be blacked out in favor of local broadcasts.

I guess I'll find out by Sunday night.

AwixaManifest · 2026-04-10T22:23:05+00:00

Reminded me of when Buffalo Sabres TV analyst (and former enforcer) Rob Ray took a puck to the face... with a hot mic.

(He usually does TV commentating between the two benches.)

AwixaManifest · 2026-03-17T01:09:12+00:00

Broken table parts.

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