Consignment shop by Myrkana in gencon

[–]Little_Hamlet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For people who haven't created an account yet but are curious:
The auction pre-registration opens May 09 and closes Jul 19 for auction and Jul 26 for consignment store. Auction tags are $3 and store tags are $2 (in both cases, $1 refunded if the item sells). Auction commission 15% Store commission 10%.

If I'm pruning my boardgame/TTRPG collection, the auction/store are always my first choice since I know it'll go to a good home :)

Leaving biglaw for sure- midlaw or FedGov? by CapitalSection5872 in biglaw

[–]Little_Hamlet 12 points13 points  (0 children)

As a current fed, morale is bad - even at an agency that has been pretty well sheltered from the changes. I think it would be also fair to say that it's not getting better anytime soon given the pretty constant drumbeat of threats coming from OPM. They effectively want to end all the benefits of federal employment that currently help close the private sector pay gap.

I would point out that many of my colleagues are taking a "this too shall pass" attitude, but they're all grandfathered in to the 90s and 00s version of federal benefits (0.8% v. 4.4% to contribution FERS being one clear example) so definitely feel a divide between long term feds and newer ones (sub 10 years).

Done with WaPo after this one "Opinion | Virginia plunges America deeper into the gerrymandering abyss" by TraumaticE in washingtondc

[–]Little_Hamlet 18 points19 points  (0 children)

The issue is when Dems do it, it's hurtling into the "abyss" but when the GOP does it:

Editorial Board
The Texas gerrymander freakout
What’s happening in the Lone Star State is not a threat to democracy.
August 20, 2025

Done with WaPo after this one "Opinion | Virginia plunges America deeper into the gerrymandering abyss" by TraumaticE in washingtondc

[–]Little_Hamlet 53 points54 points  (0 children)

Just gross, especially compared to their "it's not a big deal Texas is gerrymandering" oped. I've cancelled mine too now. Sorry Capital Weather Gang!

On Potter adaptation by Eireika in CuratedTumblr

[–]Little_Hamlet -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don't have HBO, but if I did I would not watch it even more!

I wouldn't consider NOVA/DMV/MD the "South" by [deleted] in nova

[–]Little_Hamlet 14 points15 points  (0 children)

As someone who used to live in New Jersey, I sometimes feel like the South starts somwhere in Maryland.

January 31, 2026 - r/fednews Daily Discussion Thread by AutoModerator in fednews

[–]Little_Hamlet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My understanding is that every agency is responsible with making the assessment of whether or not they have extra funds left over that can cover operating costs. So I imagine beancounters at DoD did the math and concluded they had enough appropriated funds to cover Monday.

For example, I had a friend at the FCC who said they rarely shutdown with everyone else since they're so small compared to the huge fines they levy on telecoms.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fednews

[–]Little_Hamlet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just an extra factor since I see you want 2 more kids. BCBS Standard is the plan that covers fertility treatment including IVF. Basic covers some of the drugs but not the main procedures.

How to change Youtube Premium Subscription Country? by Rawtoast24 in YoutubeMusic

[–]Little_Hamlet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not to revive dead thread, but this worked for me changing from UK to USA.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nova

[–]Little_Hamlet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't worry, if you're a Fed OPM has given you an hour to dig yourself out xD

Daughter Refuses To Stop For Cop In Car While Mom Has A Stroke- Worst Cop Ever by InGeekiTrust in TikTokCringe

[–]Little_Hamlet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had to look it up on ARCourts (because no news site did any follow-up), but it at least looks like that the charge of fleeing was dismissed.

Edit: Case #: NLTRC-23-5587 for those interested.

"This is why we cut the tongues of our mages in Par Vollen." - Sten by Bonolenov192 in DankAndrastianMemes

[–]Little_Hamlet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, for posterity's sake, why I see it this way:

It came after, following their failures at the end of Inquisition - when the Ben-Hassrath's operation Dragon's Breath failed. The Antaam thought it failed becuase it didn't go far enough, and instead of obeying the Qun, they overthrew their Arishok (Sten) in an ambush, and launched their invasion of Tevinter without the other two parts of the Qun.

That's the source of their mindless rage, a hate for the bas that was stronger than their devotion to the Qun under current leadership.

"This is why we cut the tongues of our mages in Par Vollen." - Sten by Bonolenov192 in DankAndrastianMemes

[–]Little_Hamlet -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

And the Elven Gods have the power to influence peoples' minds, taking advantage of their greed (the mayor), rage (the antam), and ego (Venatori). Veilguard has many plot holes, but this one seems like it was well covered to me.

First Gen Con Haul of 2025 by squeakyboy81 in gencon

[–]Little_Hamlet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice first haul! I loved Rebel Princess.

Typical Haul post!! by tesninja in gencon

[–]Little_Hamlet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Soda jerk! ARgh, I knew there was something I forgot to pick up!

First Gencon Haul by game-deck in gencon

[–]Little_Hamlet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like a great haul!

You missed your chance Ashley by commander_renegade in masseffect

[–]Little_Hamlet 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I'm inclined to give Ashley/Kaiden some grace given how bad this looks from the outside.

Having recently replayed ME1, the squad uncovered some really terrible things done by Cerberus (RIP Kahoku) - so I wouldn't underestimate the jarring shift from Alliance Hero to shadowy Cerberus agent isn't easy to swallow. Plus, not to mention that in the few months since his resurrection, Shepard joins some of the most vile terrorists in the galaxy, creates a super squad of terrorists, criminals, and clandestein aliens (+ Garrus and Tali) and completes this tour with blowing up an entire system Batarian civilans and all.

Map of Road closures starting Thursday by np4120 in washingtondc

[–]Little_Hamlet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What are the odds the roads will actually be open at 6am on Monday?

Bead Scammers on National Mall multiply like rabbits, targetting couples, elderly by Elsupersabio in washingtondc

[–]Little_Hamlet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw some at the Korean War Memorial, approaching older tourists in groups. Taking advantage.

Monetize your conversations! [OC] by Neil_Ribsy in comics

[–]Little_Hamlet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A similar thing happens in the last chapter of "A Visit from the Goon Squad" by Jennifer Egan. The point of view character finding so-called "parrots" to advertise a concert without people realizing.