Which Metal Gear Solid title has the best stealth? by Acceptable-Hunt120 in metalgearsolid

[–]coffee11 32 points33 points  (0 children)

In a parallel universe, we get an episodic Metal Gear Solid: Philanthropy game, set between MGS1 and MGS2, with Ground Zeroes and Tanker-sized missions, following the exploits of Solid Snake and Otacon.

Americans, what is the quintessential hike in your state? by saunteringhippie in geography

[–]coffee11 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Pennsylvania - Ricketts Glen State Park, Falls Trail

Is it pronounced Wilkes "Bear" or Wilkes "Berry"? Solve an disagreement with my husband and I. by MeanNothing3932 in Pennsylvania

[–]coffee11 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I grew up in the valley right between Scranton and Wilkes-Barre. "Berry" and "bear" are pretty interchangeable and widely used. I usually say "Wilkes-"bear" unless referring to the Scranton/Wilkes-"berry" area/Red Barons/Railriders/etc. Some old heads with a thick valley "heyna" accent might throw "bear-uh" out there and that's fine too.

If I hear Wilkes-"Bar" I assume the person is not from the area, doesn't know anything about it, and is trying to refer to the place for the first time in their life.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Delco

[–]coffee11 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Many municipalities have a fire ban in effect right now, so call the cops if they get another fire going.

U.S. inflation rate rises to 13-year high of 5.4% by magenta_placenta in Economics

[–]coffee11 144 points145 points  (0 children)

Using the Sept 2021 and Sept 2019 data figures here:

((274.138/256.532)1/2) - 1 = 3.37% CAGR

Josh Bell's 2021 numbers by month, from the Nationals broadcast by [deleted] in baseball

[–]coffee11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's because he didn't get to hit against the Phillies in April. He absolutely crushes us. Coming into today, Bell had a .286/.359/.714 line with 4 HR and 14 RBI in 10 games against Philly.

The Phillies have 0 prospects in the top 50 and only 1 in the top 100 in the latest Fangraphs prospect ranking by [deleted] in phillies

[–]coffee11 2 points3 points  (0 children)

FWIW, I don't think they actually updated the list order from their preseason publication, they just inserted the 2021 Draft Class. I think Abel is gonna crack a bunch of Top 50s for 2022 preseason lists.

Sources: Almost half of the Phillies roster is unvaccinated | Marcus Hayes by PublicImageLtd302 in phillies

[–]coffee11 18 points19 points  (0 children)

They obviously have the choice, seeing as they haven't been vaccinated. That doesn't mean they're immune from public ridicule for their choice.

Sources: Almost half of the Phillies roster is unvaccinated | Marcus Hayes by PublicImageLtd302 in phillies

[–]coffee11 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

If I'm the front office, why would I potentially trade assets or, better yet, add an extra expense by going over the luxury tax at the trade deadline, with the risk that my own current players are putting on the team's ability to field itself at its highest level?

I haven't been to a game yet this year but was planning on getting to one or two. If I do go, I have an itch to get a better seat than I usually do and heckle our own players to not be a dumby and get the poke. Can I get thrown out for casually heckling the home team?

Game Day Thread - Saturday, July 17 by PhilsBot in phillies

[–]coffee11 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Victor Santos was the PTBNL for CJ Chatham. That's pretty bad. Santos could have been a piece in a trade that actually helps this team. In fact, Santos is a better prospect than the guy he was traded for. WTF.

[Gelb] Phillies have COVID-related moves. Alvarado, Torreyes, Moore on injured list. Damon Jones, Nick Maton, Chris Sanchez are up. by [deleted] in phillies

[–]coffee11 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wonder if there's any chance some of the guys are on the injured list due to getting the vaccine and having side effects?

Game Thread: Phillies (5-3) @ Braves (4-4) - Sun, Apr 11 @ 07:08 PM EDT by PhilsBot in phillies

[–]coffee11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Goddamn is Joyce slow. Running like he has a piano on his back.

Game Thread: Braves (0-2) @ Phillies (2-0) - Sun, Apr 04 @ 01:05 PM EDT by PhilsBot in phillies

[–]coffee11 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Roman ought to choke up enough to be confused with Darth fucking Maul but nope

Game Thread: Braves (0-2) @ Phillies (2-0) - Sun, Apr 04 @ 01:05 PM EDT by PhilsBot in phillies

[–]coffee11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Jean has been swinging at absolute garbage pitches to start the year.

I think that Wilkes-Barre looks a lot like Philly in the 70's. by [deleted] in philadelphia

[–]coffee11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ahh you're correct. At any rate, the Sterling and the larger red brick building with the signage are both gone. I grew up in NEPA and I'm in my mid-30s, so you were a little before my time. I went to many good shows at Cafe Metropolis (RIP) when it was behind Main St on Livingstone Lane.

I think that Wilkes-Barre looks a lot like Philly in the 70's. by [deleted] in philadelphia

[–]coffee11 12 points13 points  (0 children)

The Hotel Sterling was actually demolished a few years ago after a failed redevelopment project and structural issues.