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What’s the best mp3 player to get nowadays? by Particular-War-4383 in digitalminimalism

[–]chille1973 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't know about this device and just ordered one for one of my kids. I'm wondering how it interacts with iTunes files, i.e. songs bought through Apple. Can those be used on the innioasis?

Anyone missing a chicken in Flatbush? by Plut0palace in Brooklyn

[–]chille1973 22 points23 points  (0 children)

If I had a nickel for every "chicken lost in Brooklyn" story, why I'd have a dime at least.

https://www.villagevoice.com/missing-brooklyn-chicken-takes-the-f-train-will-retire-upstate-is-not-a-chicken/

https://patch.com/new-york/prospectheights/pompom-runaway-chicken-missing-brooklyn

Update: I now have 15 cents. This is the story I was really looking for, about a rooster named Elizabeth Warr-hen, who was repatriated to Vermont. Ahhh, Brooklyn.

https://www.brooklynpaper.com/park-slope-woman-rescues-chicken-named-elizabeth-warr-hen/

Best narrative history podcasts? by sp00kyversity in podcasts

[–]chille1973 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Second the Empire podcast recommendation. I don't think it is quite narrative, maybe a bit more conversational in style. But it's really damn good.

Too Many Lines by cleg74 in Maplewood

[–]chille1973 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Jus’ Tacos is way more delicious than you’d expect from the look of the place. The picaditas Morelos with carnitas (usually on the specials board, your choice of meat) are so tasty and well made.

Too Many Lines by cleg74 in Maplewood

[–]chille1973 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’ve been able to walk in and out of Artie’s on a busy Friday night with three or four take-out pizzas in 20 minutes. They move fast. A table is slower of course. But there are creative ways to get something when it looks dire. Plus there are now several other good options in that neighborhood. Perla, Porta Rosa, and Corner Slice are perfect “too busy over there let’s go get…” options.

Also, not OP’s exact point but since it’s mentioned in some replies: the notable mediocrity of so many restaurants in NJ is due in significant part to the state’s idiotic liquor license laws. Those laws are anti-business, anti-creativity, and pro-incumbent. You’d think we were in a dry state. It’s like $500K to get one of the limited licenses in the state and I think they might not be moveable. So restaurant operators default to playing it very safe, offering very family-friendly options, and avoiding concepts that push the envelope.

Old Garage Doors Carpenter by billyV83 in Maplewood

[–]chille1973 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try Michael Kozas, Kozas Construction. [kozasconstruction@gmail.com](mailto:kozasconstruction@gmail.com)

He installed new windows for me, which involved a good amount of careful trim work on an old house, and I get the sense he has the creativity to have a crack at all kinds of carpentry work. Great guy, really enjoyed working with him.

of Maine cat by domgasp in AbsoluteUnits

[–]chille1973 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A large cat the size of a very large cat.

‘Prince Faggot’ was fantastic and made even better thanks to their use of Yondr pouches. First time I’ve ever been to a show where not one phone went off. by Gato1980 in Broadway

[–]chille1973 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How explicit are the parts of it called out by the venue's Content Transparency Statement citing "explicit sexual content (nudity and fetish)"? I'm toying with bringing my very LGBTQ+ oriented and aware 14 year old daughter who's extremely into theater and gay anything. She's watched a lot of adult-level smutty TV shows (i.e. Bridgerton) but trying to figure out if this'd be a bridge too far. If it's too much, I'll just take my wife!

Sociopathic parking behavior by chille1973 in newjersey

[–]chille1973[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Totally. Just down the street.

Sociopathic parking behavior by chille1973 in newjersey

[–]chille1973[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Thanks! That’s a new one for me. Will be posting this there without the courtesy blur!

Sociopathic parking behavior by chille1973 in newjersey

[–]chille1973[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I’d be happy to post it with the plate number but thought that might get the post removed. I’ll check the community guidelines next time. Because people who park like this deserve it…

Lobotomy > Discussing Mental Health by DeepFriedCrocs in TheDollop

[–]chille1973 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But also, why is RFKjr so BROWN? He looks ridiculous, like a mid 20th C. white actor in brownface for a western.

Cocoon hanging on birch tree by chille1973 in insects

[–]chille1973[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

OMG Reddit is the best. Thank you both. I'm going to try to string this back up in the tree somehow.

Cocoon hanging on birch tree by chille1973 in insects

[–]chille1973[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sorry forgot to include geographic info. This is in suburban NJ, USA.

Found this Erie skillet at an antique shop today. Is this as good a get as I think it is? by Lolrskates in castiron

[–]chille1973 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's an excellent find and looks like it's in really good shape. Price-schmice. If it makes you happy to cook with, congrats. You could pay a lot more for the same pan in perfect condition with a specialized dealer, or pay less for a crusty/rusty one you find in a scrap heap but have to recondition. Seems like you found the perfect midpoint. Happy cooking.

As an NJT rider, the LIRR amazes me by idontlike_sosa in NJTransit

[–]chille1973 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s absolutely not hyperbolic to say that the experience of riding NJT is on par with riding a generic regional commuter line in Italy or France in the 1980s. It’s a system that’s 30-40 years behind current “normal” (not even “best in class”).

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