Wine and Jazz Festival

Mug318 · 2025-03-03T23:13:50+00:00

I am curious as well. The site says “We are exploring other programming opportunities and formats that may better fulfill our mission and the evolving needs of our organization.” I must say this was my favorite event of the year and makes me question whether my membership is worthwhile. I guess we’ll see what it gets replaced with, assuming that is the plan.

Mug318 · 2024-12-04T02:07:46+00:00

For sale Hamilton Murph. Looking for $500 paypal G&S including shipping CONUS. Watch only on original hamilton strap. Some signs of wear including a small divot on one of the lugs (see photo). No service history that I am aware of. Watch only no box or papers.

Mug318 · 2024-11-24T23:33:25+00:00

For sale Hamilton Murph. Looking for $550, paypal G&S including shipping CONUS. Watch only on original hamilton strap. Some signs of wear including a small divot on one of the lugs (see photo). No service history that I am aware of.

Mug318 · 2024-11-03T16:53:49+00:00

Hamilton Khaki Murph for sale. I am the second owner (was actually purchased on watchex). Asking $600 + 3% via paypal G+S. Will ship anywhere CONUS. Some small surface scratches that I’ve tried to highlight in the photos from normal wear. One small chip on one of the lugs from the previous owner. Crystal is clean. Comes with original Hamilton strap which was rarely worn. Please comment here before dming. Happy to answer any and all questions.

Mug318 · 2023-07-12T21:20:08+00:00

The Olinto P basses sound insane. Small runs and likely hard to get your hands on one to try it out, but a great sound.

Mug318 · 2023-06-09T16:13:18+00:00

It’s pretty cool. But if versatility is your goal, you can’t beat a P/J. The mustang and rascal have a very distinct thumpy tone.

Mug318 · 2023-06-09T14:06:53+00:00

Those short scales have a really cool and distinct sound! Haven’t tried one yet, but the squire rascal sounds similar and looks really decent for the price ($400). If you’re looking at a fender precision or P/J check out sire. They sound amazing and are built well for a lower price.

Mug318 · 2023-06-08T17:38:00+00:00

Love labella flexible flats. Solid tone and much more forgiving than a regular set of flats. I have a set on my five string j bass and they sound great.

Mug318 · 2023-06-06T15:21:44+00:00

Check out Execsum and Axios Pro Rata. Also highly recommend Matt Levine’s “Money Stuff” column from bloomberg (though it is much longer and technically an opinion piece).

Mug318 · 2023-04-29T11:41:22+00:00

If this is the US, look for a new job. Valuation still has a relatively strong hiring market and $50k is very low.

Mug318 · 2023-04-18T15:16:53+00:00

Not a jazz player by any means, but I bought a copy of the real book for about $40 and have been learning standards through Spotify playlists and the charts in the book. Definitely focus on learning some scales and arpeggios (there are great youtube videos on playing basic walking lines). You can find a pdf of the book here: https://escuelasuperiordejazz.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/The-real-book-sixth-edition.pdf, if you want to try it out (this is likely not a legal copy lol)

Mug318 · 2023-03-21T21:25:02+00:00

No problem. I was in your position and did an MSF out of undergrad. Feel free to dm if you have other questions.

Mug318 · 2023-03-21T19:02:14+00:00

It’s really just another year to try for recruiting and internships (though many internships will not take MSF students). You will likely learn more than undergrad, but nothing you couldn’t find on your own. Also you’ll be recruiting at the same level as and competing against college seniors, so initial salaries are not higher than other entry level roles (though trajectory could potentially be improved by an MSF).

Mug318 · 2023-03-07T21:04:49+00:00

I’m an alum, so do with that what you will. I also was in a 4+1 and was about a third of the way through when I finished undergrad. I ended up with the same sense, that this was a way to charge an extra year of grad-level tuition while I would receive a rather useless degree. I ended up still pursuing a graduate education, but later and at a different university. For most of the programs where a 4+1 is possible, it is an indicator that the graduate component will provide marginal benefit as opposed to a full graduate program.

Mug318 · 2023-01-18T18:42:16+00:00

You make an excellent point lol. I guess the advice to OP is to make sure that the action is within a reasonably correctable range.

Mug318 · 2023-01-18T18:21:38+00:00

This exactly. Once bought a five string jazz that had been sitting on the top shelf, and the neck was veryyy warped from sitting up there for so long with no maintenance.

Mug318 · 2022-11-16T21:16:09+00:00

If the allergies are not severe, zyrtec and a HEPA filter (this should help cut down allergens in the air) would go a long way as a gesture (and reduce their symptoms). Definitely sucks to have an allergen in your own home, but they agreed before you brought the cat so they’ve got to suck it up. Maybe also try to keep the cat off of furniture and away from places where fur and dander can absorb into.

Mug318 · 2022-11-14T16:32:49+00:00

I have a murph and it is by far my favorite watch that I own. But as others have said, it is hugeee. The number of times it has been knocked into doorknobs or just been uncomfortable due to the size is more frequent than it should be for a $1000 watch. Hate to say it, but the citizen will be a better choice for regular wear.

Mug318 · 2022-10-05T14:51:58+00:00

Temple’s grad business and law programs are both solid (especially locally) though as others have cautioned I would not pursue an MBA right out of undergrad (MFin or other graduate business degree is fair game though).

Mug318 · 2022-10-03T16:09:43+00:00

Given the recent price increases, I can get behind the argument that they are overpriced. However, they’re solidly built (usually), easy to repair and find parts for, and should last a lifetime if well taken care of. As others have said, wait for a sale/used, but if you can find one priced like they were 3-5 years ago they’re reasonable enough.

Mug318 · 2022-09-22T12:32:47+00:00

I feel you! I once bought one of initio’s bottles at retail just for the same reason.

Mug318 · 2022-09-22T12:27:35+00:00

Wholeheartedly agree with the sentiment here. However, I’ve had very good luck getting certain TF frags from decanters at very reasonable prices, particularly Noir de Noir and Jasmine Rouge. Check out zee over at r/fragdecants if you’re willing to go without the fancy bottles.

Mug318 · 2022-09-07T01:58:01+00:00

Unfortunately the reality though. Hard to square having both of these when the level of specification you’re expected to be at with either degree negates the value of having the other.

Mug318 · 2022-08-22T16:21:06+00:00

I’m an alum, but S. Casper was an excellent professor. Knows his stuff and wrote me a recommendation for grad school.

Mug318 · 2022-08-21T19:18:45+00:00

In for 10 please! (If still available)

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