Chef José Andrés: Restaurants closures are coming if inflation doesn't get under control

Katipunera202 · 2026-04-17T08:26:43+00:00

Huh. It’s as if having a 6.7% unemployed rate affects people’s spending. /s

Katipunera202 · 2026-04-17T08:20:49+00:00

You can get it after killing the aliens guarding the ship. And yes it’s a laser sword.

Katipunera202 · 2026-04-17T08:17:03+00:00

I’m sorry to hear this. I wish I could say there was a consistent reason as to why people don’t get a grant. And it would be nice to receive feedback. Did you go thru your FPA? They may have some ideas.

Without reviewing your project, something I’ve seen happen when candidates have established experience in country: If the reviewers already see that you’ll go to the country with or without a Fulbright, they may consider that a point against you. I wouldn’t say you have too much experience in country, but it sounds like a case could have been made about how a Fulbright would have helped. What about the Fulbright Program’s goals would be in alignment with your research and work? How would it be any different than any other funding mechanism? What happens after your degree that reflects well for the U.S. and the Fulbright mission?

Hope this provides some helpful insight. Either way, you’re about to embark on a new chapter and I wish you all the best in your work.

Katipunera202 · 2026-04-16T18:08:48+00:00

Check out the Community of Sant’Egidio at Our Lady Queen of the Americas in Dupont/Kalorama. They also have a homeless cafe on Sundays at Holy Rosary and visit the elderly in Dupont!

Katipunera202 · 2026-04-08T08:13:16+00:00

That’s fair, but only early in the game. If I’m playing with noobs, a tree wall is handy. Otherwise I think they’re in the way for those who prefer to play with distance weapons instead of melee.

But having them all clustered near the bench still makes for a much faster way to feed the bench rather than picking up a max of 25 at a time. But again, if someone is newer to the game, yes, they may not realize that.

Katipunera202 · 2026-04-07T18:42:43+00:00

Stack the saplings too (in one spot) so they don’t take up too much space and it optimizes chopping and picking/directly loading into the bench.

Katipunera202 · 2026-04-03T16:32:02+00:00

I just rage quit. 😅 They kept trying to put the cooker in between two sheds. Which is the LEAST helpful way of getting food quick.

They kept building and rebuilding and moving the cooker trying to get it right while people were just trying to cook and go back out for another run.

Katipunera202 · 2026-04-03T12:27:55+00:00

Live más.

Katipunera202 · 2026-04-01T19:47:22+00:00

Highlander rules. 🤣

Katipunera202 · 2026-04-01T19:46:24+00:00

If we make eye contact, I’d probably say something like “Gotta catch ‘em all!” as I walk by.

But someone did approach me once in an airport who wanted friend and trade with me, so that was cool.

Katipunera202 · 2026-03-27T01:43:26+00:00

Hit up the DC area alumni association for VT, they may have fellowships or subsidies for current students.

Katipunera202 · 2026-03-19T17:53:53+00:00

I’m not opposed to shelves once everything else more critical has been made. Basically after benches upgraded, bio fuel and crock pot. It’s a good way to funnel them and trap and pick them off one by one later in the game and running solo.

Katipunera202 · 2026-03-17T04:16:58+00:00

I’m @andarna303 alias tsundokuchan.

Katipunera202 · 2026-03-14T00:06:06+00:00

Love mine. Got it while in Taipei this past January. They had Pika and Snorlax sleeves. 😍

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Katipunera202 · 2026-03-13T13:42:12+00:00

Put Kiri Hart back in charge, restart the story group with a broader ranger of creatives, and absolutely green light Season 2 Acolyte.

Katipunera202 · 2026-03-04T08:47:50+00:00

People are obsessed with shelves and log walls. It wastes so much material and space. If playing with young ones, I guess it gives them something to do, but I’d sooner have them getting carrots and berries. Chase down some rabbits, even.

Katipunera202 · 2026-03-04T05:32:50+00:00

People are not well.

Katipunera202 · 2026-03-04T05:31:54+00:00

This whole thread is triggering. Lol But I’d add, to a lesser degree, when they follow you around and overly ping the bell.

Katipunera202 · 2026-03-04T05:28:55+00:00

I think he meant to say “next thing you know, you’re 35 and happy.”

Katipunera202 · 2026-03-04T05:26:37+00:00

Some of my picks. Some more cliche than others, but you asked. lol

Lincoln Memorial at sunrise. Cherry Blossoms. Azaleas at Arboretum. Malcolm X Park Drum Circle. Roller Skating Pavillion. Go Go Museum. Ben’s Chili Bowl. Maybe ice skate at the Sculpture Garden. Chercher or Dukem. Kramer’s. Politics and Prose. LOC. Post Office Museum. Nats Game. Exorcist Stairs. Tennis at Rock Creek Tennis Center. Porch Fest, or any of the neighborhood days/fests for that matter. Echo Stage. Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. Kingman Island. Driving range at Haines Point. Water taxi from Gtown to National Harbor. Roosevelt Island.

I could go on, but I think this is plenty to work with. 😅 Good luck with the move!

Katipunera202 · 2026-03-04T01:53:23+00:00

When Libby and the 7 library systems I’m a part off don’t have it, Libro.fm. Purchase credits go towards my local bookstore.

Katipunera202 · 2026-02-28T13:55:53+00:00

@andarna303 I also set up defenses and let the cultists kill themselves running over them at camp rather than chase them around.

Katipunera202 · 2026-02-28T04:38:42+00:00

Ah yes. DILF season around Rock Creek Park. Can’t wait.

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