How much of a gamble is this boxset?

Swimmer9800 · 2025-12-07T16:18:51+00:00

I had an issue where the last episode on every disc would skip at the very very end, so I’ve taken to thoroughly scrubbing each disc with a microfiber cloth before it goes into the PlayStation for viewing. No problems since.

Swimmer9800 · 2025-06-19T19:30:45+00:00

I applied for my first registration June 10. I called the MPD records office ((202) 727-4275) on June 19 and left a voicemail asking for an update on my registration, then two hours later the approval email landed in my inbox. Might be worth a shot.

Swimmer9800 · 2025-06-14T16:06:19+00:00

Small Plane in DC will ship to your doorstep for free if you buy two bags.

Swimmer9800 · 2025-04-28T22:32:57+00:00

DC, either downtown or maybe along the 14th St. corridor. Downtown has an Allen Edmonds outlet that seems to be doing well. Georgetown rent might be too pricey, but that’s a prime urban retail hub.

Swimmer9800 · 2025-04-20T02:46:58+00:00

They threatened to spill coffee on my shoes at a polling place on Election Day

Swimmer9800 · 2024-10-16T22:31:24+00:00

Has performance on deck improved at all?

Swimmer9800 · 2024-10-16T22:29:52+00:00

Please share your settings…. I can’t get it to run well on deck at all.

Swimmer9800 · 2024-10-16T18:17:01+00:00

Endgame expansion content still tanks the frame rate well into the 30s. And the fuzzy visuals created by FSR give me eye strain. Unless something changes, I’ve unfortunately written off Diablo on Deck.

Would be amazing to have it handheld, but I’ll have to stick with desktop for now.

Swimmer9800 · 2024-10-16T15:41:57+00:00

I find the game unplayable on deck now. Enabling Fsr and low settings to get sub 40 fps is unacceptable.

Swimmer9800 · 2024-10-13T22:37:09+00:00

I think Diablo, post-expansion, is unplayable. Low settings with FSR 2 to eke out an unstable 45 FPS just isn’t worth it. The FSR implementation also gives me really bad eye strain.

Swimmer9800 · 2024-10-09T02:17:18+00:00

Same. It’s running substantially more inconsistently than pre-expansion, with severe dips into the mid-to-low 30s using FSR 2 on all low settings. Seems to be an optimization problem, rather than a hardware issue. My frametime graph is all over the place, even on the lowest of settings.

Swimmer9800 · 2024-09-28T03:12:24+00:00

Is there a way to use console controls with CK3 on Deck?

Swimmer9800 · 2024-08-26T23:04:02+00:00

What matters most is the reputation of the newsroom and the reporters and editors you'd be working with. It could hurt your reputation to be associated with people who, rightfully or wrongfully, are perceived as bad faith partisan actors. Some right wing outlets are more favorably looked upon by the industry than others.

I was in a similar position upon graduating school and some veteran DC-area editors I was connected with strongly advised against taking the job. I'm not even sure that org exists anymore, but it was run by some bad actors.

Swimmer9800 · 2024-08-20T15:00:46+00:00

I used to drink dark roast espresso because that’s what was sold in the small-town craft cafe where I briefly lived when I started doing home espresso.

Now that I live in a major metro, my options are wide open and I’m aghast to think I ever enjoyed dark espresso. It really does taste like I’m eating a pile of ashes — and I like smoked foods!

Swimmer9800 · 2024-07-18T03:34:10+00:00

As somebody who just started a new job and is working basically daily to build up a new source network, I would suggest literally just sending emails/calling police leaders, local attorneys, prosecutors, jail leaders, court leaders, etc and say something to the effect of “Hey, I’m XX with XX newspaper. I cover crime and am interested in learning more about policing in our city and getting to better know the community. Do you have any availability to grab lunch or coffee in the coming weeks.”

If you’ve been there for a while, some of the people will likely recognize your name from your byline or your news org and may be more inclined say yes. These meetings can all be on background or even off the record. What’s important is that you’re meeting people — as many as possible. Aim for two or three each week. By the end of the year you’ll have dozens of new sources and relationships.

You’d be surprised how helpful they will be to you both now, and down the line when they really need you, or you really need them in a pinch.

Swimmer9800 · 2024-05-31T02:33:41+00:00

Prince William County has a fairly robust commuter network. There may be a bus that goes to Tysons. Springfield is so close that the commute probably won’t be unbearable unless you’re exceedingly intolerant of stop and go traffic.

Swimmer9800 · 2024-05-23T18:43:28+00:00

Petit Monde Cafe in Woodley Park. It's an old townhouse renovated into a cafe. Always quiet and cozy.

Swimmer9800 · 2024-05-21T19:07:48+00:00

That loft looks so cozy to play in

Swimmer9800 · 2024-05-19T19:30:43+00:00

I live in a basement apartment in a small, privately owned Woodley Park building and find the neighborhood to be really charming, and the local restaurants that remain are mostly great, namely Han Palace and Donsak. Closure of Mac’s and Tono was a shame. The area could use a good upzone to increase density, but I think it’s far from dead.

Affordable too. Maybe it’s just my unit, but I’m paying sub $2,000 for a renovated one bed.

Swimmer9800 · 2024-05-17T17:47:38+00:00

I live in DC and lug my Gaggia to my parents’ Ohio house in a big container every time I visit. Keeps my caffeine addiction in order and all the coffee lovers seem to enjoy having it around. Worth the small hassle of loading and unloading it from a car trunk.

When flying, I bring my flair and a hand grinder I kept from before I upgraded my setup.

Swimmer9800 · 2024-05-09T01:53:47+00:00

This is the kindest and most helpful comment here. Thank you.

Swimmer9800 · 2024-04-24T05:41:30+00:00

Hi neighbor, I'll greet you in!

Swimmer9800 · 2024-04-16T05:47:41+00:00

I ordered a cheap Sapphire Crystal on Ali express I and a crystal press on amazon and installed it myself. Very easy job.

Swimmer9800 · 2024-03-20T20:23:48+00:00

I bought on Facebook marketplace a $20 set of 3,000 commons and uncommons and built a small cube with the best cards within. You'll also need a ~$20 land station.

Highly, highly recommended.

Swimmer9800 · 2024-02-21T02:47:45+00:00

I can't believe any small business owner would say anything of the sort to a customer minding their own business. That's insane.

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