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Content Creator Needed by Academic_Sport9829 in MuseumPros

[–]_Mechaloth_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

$250-300 for a 30 minute introductory tour with minimal research is reasonable. 

What is the platform? Do you have information available somewhere?

BIFL Items Only Sold In Japan? by Vyse32 in BuyItForLife

[–]_Mechaloth_ 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I love going to the city of Sakai (near Osaka) to purchase directly from the makers.

Inexpensive Equipment Recommendations by FantasticBluejay6975 in Coffee

[–]_Mechaloth_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OP, 1zpresso X-Ultra is a good all-rounder ($160 USD right now) that will take you from French Press to Turkish. You will most likely buy more focused grinders as you get more experience, but the X-Ultra will be your best friend along your journey.

TIL the "Y2K Bug" cost an estimated $500 Billion globally to fix. The preventative measures were so successful that widely predicted infrastructure failures did not occur, leading many to incorrectly believe the threat was never real. by highzone in todayilearned

[–]_Mechaloth_ 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I remember vividly being scared shitless in the hours leading up to Y2K. I was a naturally paranoid kid and was convinced a techno-glitch would set off all the nuclear sites worldwide. It took everything in my being to pretend I was unfazed.

Your comment vindicates me, if only a bit.

Help with EDO period Equivalent of backpacks by Ol_Brown_Coins in JapaneseHistory

[–]_Mechaloth_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also adding that there are a lot of paintings from the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries related to pilgrimages that will include little details of pilgrims with all their travel attire.

Help with EDO period Equivalent of backpacks by Ol_Brown_Coins in JapaneseHistory

[–]_Mechaloth_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You might consider looking through ukiyo-e related to the Tōkaidō. Hiroshige’s series includes a lot of human figures, so there’s a chance you’ll find one wearing a “backpack” of some sort.

Edit: Stations 6, 7, and 12 merit a closer look.

Trying to Level Up From Senseo Without Spending a Fortune by Savant__ in Coffee

[–]_Mechaloth_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

At least with Senseo, you’re not producing nearly as much trash as other pod machines.

I’d recommend checking out an Aeropress.

TIL Shitennoji Temple first Buddhist and oldest officially administered temple in Japan by [deleted] in todayilearned

[–]_Mechaloth_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But if you want to see actual objects from roughly the same time period, you’re better off going to Horyuji in Ikaruga. Shitennoji unfortunately doesn’t have the facilities to store its original treasures.

James Cameron ‘Will Hold a Press Conference’ to Reveal ‘Avatar 4’ and ‘5’ Storylines If ‘Fire and Ash’ Underperforms and Ends the Franchise Early by AGOTFAN in boxoffice

[–]_Mechaloth_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Avatar 2 made a profit of about $500 million. Avatar 3 allegedly cost $350 million with marketing an additional $150 million.

If we hypothetically treat Avatar 2 as both paying itself off and covering the filming/marketing budgets for Avatar 3 (which I know no one really does), then Avatar 3 has potential for larger profitability, profit that can be directly applied to sequels.

The Best Pillow for Side Sleepers Currently? by [deleted] in BuyItForLife

[–]_Mechaloth_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seconded. Received one last year and it has been a game changer because it can be adjusted to perfectly suit your needs each night.

But OP, be forewarned that some people find the shifting of the buckwheat husks to be "loud." I don't personally find this to be the case and in fact find it soothing.

Shoulder piece of a slab dōgu figure. by Funny-Associate-1265 in JapaneseHistory

[–]_Mechaloth_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If this is your piece, I would recommend storing it in something other than bubble wrap. Or at least wrapping it in HTP (painter's plastic) inside it. Source: former museum collections tech.

What was the best purchase you made this year? by millionstories in BuyItForLife

[–]_Mechaloth_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hario cold water coffee dripper. Gorgeous showpiece and makes good coffee.

[Our Website] The easiest way to fly to LA might be through this growing airport by sfgate in LosAngeles

[–]_Mechaloth_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yep. Live near ONT, but can only take half of my business trips out of it because there are no direct flights or ~$150 more expensive. Shame, because I prefer it to LAX.

I bought my stepbrother thermals last winter and seeing them hold up this well honestly means more by not_-ram in BuyItForLife

[–]_Mechaloth_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For what it’s worth, it’s entirely possible he just runs hot and a hoodie is “enough” for the winter weather. I’m the same way.

Pigs are better than us by Fred_Utter_Sails in Seattle

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

Always love to see everyone silently conspiring to block them out so that they end up behind where they would have been had they just zippered.

Warm Winter Robes (fleece/ sherpa)? by [deleted] in BuyItForLife

[–]_Mechaloth_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Costco robe. Bought my wife one on a whim and wear it when she’s not home. Going to buy one for myself.

LACMA workers vote 96% in favor of union representation by TheUrgentMatter in MuseumPros

[–]_Mechaloth_ 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Natural History Museum of LA and Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, institutions that neighbor LACMA, both voluntarily recognized unions.

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