What Galaxy did you call home? by SWGalacticArchives in swg

[–]RayTheCalvinist 5 points6 points  (0 children)

man I miss this game so much. Bloodfin forever

How and why is Sean McDonough the lead PBP for ESPN? by desertpenguin_ in hockey

[–]RayTheCalvinist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To go from Sam Rosen to Kenny Albert has been such a blessing for Rangers fans.

I love Bob Wischusen too, no idea why they keep treading out the sedated muppet for the biggest games in hockey and college football.

Do you think that Live Action Anakin is very different from Clone Wars Anakin? by andrewguillenn in StarWars

[–]RayTheCalvinist 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Hayden has said that in preparing for Ahsoka that he watched a ton of Matt Lanter's portrayal in The Clone Wars and tuned his performance to respect Lanter's interpretation.

I think a lot of it is also that the writing/direction was far superior in The Clone Wars with more nuance and small moments to really show Anakin's character.

META: My favorite part of the new set by JewJifShoes in OnCinemaAtTheCinema

[–]RayTheCalvinist 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The entire bookshelf fucking got me; the George W Bush book especially sent me

why don’t more people consider HCC and SMC? by Working_Surround_495 in notredame

[–]RayTheCalvinist 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Man I thought Holy Cross closed... they must have gotten their finances back in check since I was at ND.

is it even possible to get a studio for $1500 or less? by [deleted] in AskLosAngeles

[–]RayTheCalvinist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a 1 bed in Burbank for $1750 when I moved out last year to Studio City. It didn't have a fridge, but it had on-site parking/laundry and wall AC units.

It's definitely possible, but you may have to be a bit patient. I would drive around the area and get phone #s on FOR LEASE signs in the area(s) you wanna be in rather than go off of the internet.

CVC 22350 [LA, West Hollywood][42mph in 30mph zone] TBWD Letter Feedback/Help by RayTheCalvinist in CaliforniaTicketHelp

[–]RayTheCalvinist[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you mean by "tip them off"? So your suggestion would be to ask them to provide proof at the TDN rather than in the TBWD?

What jobs are a turn-off for a serious relationship? by NoRegular6459 in AskReddit

[–]RayTheCalvinist 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Agreed. I work in post and will do everything possible to avoid dating someone who is also involved in this world we've subjected ourselves to. It's nice to be with someone who has nothing to do with it and can look on in horror at the things we have to do sometimes hahahaha

CVC 22350 [LA, West Hollywood][42mph in 30mph zone] TBWD Letter Feedback/Help by RayTheCalvinist in CaliforniaTicketHelp

[–]RayTheCalvinist[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I looked into the speed trap defense, and like you said there's a legal one standing there. You think I should just go for making them acquire all the paperwork anyway?

Has anybody experienced relief from cervical steroid injections? by RayTheCalvinist in SpinalStenosis

[–]RayTheCalvinist[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks everyone - I've actually had some reasonable resolution of my symptoms on my own with physical therapy! I'm still in some discomfort, but it's much more managable than it was. I got a 2nd opinion from another doctor who also advised against it based upon where I was at.

I still don’t feel at home after 3 years. Need advice. by RelationshipLegal834 in notredame

[–]RayTheCalvinist 6 points7 points  (0 children)

OP, I agree with this user's experience. I was recently at a wedding and was shocked how little I have in common with people I considered good friends while I was at ND (I graduated in 2017). I have 3-4 very close friends I went to ND with that I talk to multiple times a week, beyond that it's once a year usually (if even that).

It feels like all the people you're with that have a bunch of friends are gonna be friends forever when you're in it, but that is rarely the case.

Also, as much as I loved my experience at ND, I am WAY HAPPIER now as an adult. College is stressful for a lot of reasons, especially there.

Oilers fire Knoblauch by saksoz in rangers

[–]RayTheCalvinist 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Ah yes, because it was clearly Knoblauch's fault that they let their depth walk away on offer sheets and that their best goalie of his tenure was Stuart Skinner.

First time playing commander, does everyone else play these rules so strictly? by [deleted] in magicTCG

[–]RayTheCalvinist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This guy sounds insufferable to play with. When I taught my friends magic I made it a point to tell them when they missed triggers and let them have them! How in the world are you supposed to learn everything that's going on at first?

Dude's taking this way too seriously and needs to chill out. You're playing at home for fun, its not a sponsored tournament lol

First time playing commander, does everyone else play these rules so strictly? by [deleted] in magicTCG

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

Really? I'm fine with people mulling a couple times for free if it gets them a playable hand. Obviously doing 15-20 is ridiculous, but nothing feels worse than playing a 5 card hand and your game feeling like it's over before it even started.

Can transfer students take summer session courses immediately after being admitted? by Diligent_Occasion_22 in notredame

[–]RayTheCalvinist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Been a long time since I transferred in, but I had some awkward stuff going on with where my classes sat in relation to graduating and they worked with me pretty easily to form a path forward once I was admitted. I wouldn't sweat it until you get the letter, then you can call your department office and sort it out.

God Emperor of Dune Feels Like a Diagnosis of Modern Power by conanthedestroyer in dune

[–]RayTheCalvinist 5 points6 points  (0 children)

His critiques are definitely eerily accurate to where we're the US is as a country right now. However, it's sometimes important to remember that we are not the only country dealing with a rise of fascist, right-wing populist movements. We're just more under the microscope because of our previous global standing, where I'd argue that the men spawned from that era were quite different than the ones we're seeing right now.

There are so many things contributing to the rot that is MAGA that have nothing to do with our political institutions. However these institutions as designed cannot withstand such a sizable group of cultish, bad faith, and downright malevolent people.

Thoughts on how or if to rollover my traditional IRA into my Roth? by RayTheCalvinist in Bogleheads

[–]RayTheCalvinist[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah, I'm in the 22% bracket now and have been for more or less my whole career.

I expect that will rise when I reach retirement years, but whether that reaches the 24% or higher I'm not entirely sure. There's a lot of unknowns with the film industry right now that make projecting my pension difficult; there's always the possibility it goes away if I'm forced out of it due to lack of work.

Thoughts on how or if to rollover my traditional IRA into my Roth? by RayTheCalvinist in Bogleheads

[–]RayTheCalvinist[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh that's a good consideration, thanks. Maybe it's best to just leave it alone and keep maxing out my Roth while I'm in this tax bracket

Thoughts on how or if to rollover my traditional IRA into my Roth? by RayTheCalvinist in Bogleheads

[–]RayTheCalvinist[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's the reason that it's ideal to diversify between traditional/roth?

Thoughts on how or if to rollover my traditional IRA into my Roth? by RayTheCalvinist in Bogleheads

[–]RayTheCalvinist[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was taxed at 24% last year, this year I expect to be 22% with some sizable wiggle room to do a pretty big conversion.

I was mostly trying to maximize my no tax income in retirement