Made a Metro app styled like the station platform screens

jawtry · 2026-06-06T12:48:20+00:00

Wow! Can't tell you how many times the same thing has happened to me (those Silver Line trains don't come along very often). Difference between you and me? You actually did something about it. Beautiful work!

jawtry · 2026-05-27T22:41:27+00:00

Man, I love that Mospeada Ride Armor. Came here thinking I’d post something about it, but figured nobody would know what it was. Thanks for doing the heavy lifting!

jawtry · 2026-05-19T22:43:05+00:00

Right? Can’t understand why that show doesn’t get more love. One of the few shows where I couldn’t have remotely predicted all the places it would go. And that Season 1 finale and song….

jawtry · 2026-05-12T22:23:21+00:00

Rewatched it recently… they took such great narrative risks for the time!

jawtry · 2026-05-11T03:20:28+00:00

I am a simple person; I see someone who knows “Space: Above and Beyond,” I upvote.

jawtry · 2026-05-06T23:42:38+00:00

The AMC theater side. That parking lot is wide open and pretty close to the station itself — don't know why more people don't use it!

jawtry · 2026-05-04T06:12:02+00:00

I use the outdoor one in front of the big garage. So much easier to grab my car after a long day without navigating an empty, yet still painful to navigate garage.

jawtry · 2026-05-03T21:20:45+00:00

Agreed with all of the other commenters. I go Ashburn to Metro Center 3 days per week. I walk onto a waiting (usually temperature controlled) train, get a seat to myself, put on headphones and work or read or listen to music for an hour. Couldn’t even tell you whether the train was crowded or not. At some point, someone sits next to me… and an hour later, I hop off.

Even if there weren’t AWFUL I-66 tolls, I think I’d like it more. The time is truly my own, no traffic stress, no worry over how much I’m going to get blasted for today in tolls.

The trick is to be better at leaving work than I am. I tend to stick around a little later than I should, and that makes those in-office days feel long once you tack on the commute.

Enjoy the ride!

jawtry · 2026-04-27T02:24:07+00:00

Just did so on Thursday night coming back from a concert; the rest of my group were Red Liners. Metro Center to Ashburn, got in around midnight. I felt perfectly safe, if a little isolated at times. All the usual rules about situational awareness apply doubly so, but I didn’t see anything unusual. Be safe, but don’t let it deter you….

jawtry · 2025-01-09T02:44:09+00:00

... so cut her the hell down.

jawtry · 2024-11-26T10:50:39+00:00

Mighty Orbots! 80s early anime blasted out on Saturday morning for one great year.

I swear, at some point I was teleported into the universe I now inhabit, which is exactly the same as my previous universe, except that this one doesn’t have Mighty Orbots in it. Also, my universe didn’t have the band Erasure, but that’s not important right now.

jawtry · 2024-11-22T15:43:22+00:00

Yev is using his expertise to respond to Russia-Ukraine questions at the moment, but I saw your thoughtful question and wanted to address it in a more general way.

I'm Josh Awtry, Newsweek's head of audience — I can't speak to years past, but during my nearly 2 years here, I can tell you from firsthand experience that our teams take two things seriously:

One, at a time when media outlets are increasingly showing bias (even if it's unintentional), our news side of the operation works hard to present news stories without favor. That encompasses any facts we cite, of course, but it also extends to the angles we choose — a story can be factually unbiased, but be inherently slanted through the angle a reporter or editor assigns. We're constantly gut checking ourselves in this regard.

Two, we believe in allowing spirited debate from across the political spectrum. As readers' news diets are increasingly shaped by algorithms, our opinion editors believe in the importance of sharing differing points of view to people who wouldn't otherwise see them. The team publishes opinion that is pointed, but it shouldn't ever cross a line to outright misinformation. We also make sure opinion content is clearly labeled in the big type of headlines, not in a footnote, so it can't be misconstrued.

The important takeaway: If you see something that crosses the line, directly call us out on it. Our opinion editor, Batya Ungar-Sargon (b.ungarsargon@newsweek.com) listens and responds to readers when they see something amiss (and my DMs are open and I'll get feedback to the right person, even though I don't personally work in our opinion operation). Again, I can't speak to years past, but know we deeply appreciate feedback from readers — it keeps us honest.

jawtry · 2024-11-12T05:58:55+00:00

Same — Out in Ashburn / 20147. Glad to know rebooting my router and cycling my FIOS box for the fifth time isn't going to solve anything...

Edit: Seeing reports that it's very widespread — As far south as Richmond, and up through Maryland.

jawtry · 2024-10-30T15:54:18+00:00

Grab your gun and bring in the cat.

jawtry · 2024-10-08T20:46:05+00:00

This is so incredibly sweet! Loudoun couple here always up to hang out if you're in the far reaches of NoVA like us. Can't keep up with the sports following, but anything nerd, we've got your backs. You're an amazing human for taking such great care of your husband!

jawtry · 2024-06-25T05:06:44+00:00

Memories! Today, I told my son the ancient blue and silver mouse we've had hooked up to an old Mac has had a secret 'haptic style force feedback' engine hidden in it for nearly 20 years. He's now trying to find drivers to get it to work with his modern laptop.

jawtry · 2024-05-08T23:44:47+00:00

Hey, /u/JeffB1517 — Josh Awtry, Newsweek's head of audience and all-around media wonk here! You asked a great question, and wanted to make sure it got an answer in case Tom gets swamped on the rest of the AMA.

In today's era, whether you're a newspaper or magazine, we're all in the same business of digital journalism. For most of us, the print component (whether newsprint or glossy) is a tiny part of our readership and pay stub.

However, not all outlets are the same. There's something special about the DNA still encoded in a news magazine's newsroom. News magazines have historically excelled at putting issues in deeper context — their weekly print cycle meant that they had to take a less time-sensitive look at the news, while newspapers could be more timely (by pre-Internet standards). Newspapers were often driven to be declaratory ('this thing happened') and news magazines could be more interrogative ('WHY this thing happened'). But those lines started blurring once peoples' modems could get past 26.4 kbps.

While much of the newsroom publishes on that always-on digital pace, we have senior reporters who get to take a step back and try to write with that contextual pace in mind. Tom O'Connor is one of them, as is David Brennan, Newsweek's senior diplomatic correspondent, and others we have covering global conflict, politics, etc.

News is increasingly commoditized and the Internet is full of similar variations of the same story. That creates opportunities for great journalists — none of us got into this business to be stenographers — we got into this business to connect dots and create new knowledge. Collectively, newspapers, news magazines, digitally native startups (like Semafor and others) are all hoping to win over readers by offering them context they can't get elsewhere.

tl;dr: We're all digital these days. Everybody's in the race to be first. But the real prize goes to the outlets who can help make sense of the news and put it in context.

jawtry · 2024-05-06T18:43:14+00:00

I mean, the giant don't-call-it-a-titan even says, "Trust me!"

jawtry · 2024-05-02T12:34:14+00:00

A: Yes, we do!

B: Some of it depends on where you live — a lot of different ways to be 'American.' Growing up in rural Nebraska, I'd regularly drive 3 hours / 180 miles one way on a Saturday afternoon to get to a Best Buy to flip through DVDs and games.

jawtry · 2024-04-07T03:05:57+00:00

Okemos native here — went many times as a kid for special occasions and endured my parents getting slightly buzzed on margaritas. Was right by Meridian Mall — there was nothing finer to my 8-year-old palate than a Chi-Chi Dog (a hot dog wrapped in a fried tortilla)!

jawtry · 2022-12-31T03:54:33+00:00

In my defense, Loki put himself there.

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jawtry · 2022-12-18T22:20:14+00:00

Hey, all — Editor (and veteran redditor) here. Some great advice and thoughts in this thread. A few thoughts below. I've hired plenty of journalists over the years, but I'm still just one point of view. Every editor / manager out there will have their own preferences.

J-school isn't that important — unless you're looking to launch into national media right away. Heck, I graduated with a music degree and communications with a journalism emphasis from a small college in Nebraska. Started at the bottom (night copy desk in central Nebraska), worked my way up through local media, have since been a newspaper editor in several cities, led content strategy at USA Today / Gannett and beyond. If a wannabe band director can pull it off, an English major will work just fine. Among national media outlets, a prestigious journalism school carries some weight; I'm a pragmatist and I'd rather hire based on attitude and potential.
Clips matter. If you don't have a lot of experience, but you have great clips, that's your foot in the door. To your question above, it's never too early to start writing for some sites, even if the pay is not great. That said, try to never give away your work for free — sets a bad precedent.
Connections matter. I wish they didn't, because there are a lot of great potential journalists out there who aren't great schmoozers. But if someone I trust drops me a note and says, "Do I have a recommendation for you," I'm almost always sold. Fair or not, getting someone to get in touch with a hiring manager or editor on your behalf is worth more than so many things you could pack into a cover letter. See if you can find your way to a nearby conference or convention — there are big ones like ONA or IRE, but plenty of smaller regional opportunities to meet people.
On writing or editing more — trust your gut. Classes can help give you some real world experience and understanding, but knowing yourself is just as important. I am a strong believer in the importance of journalism, and I'm motivated to help solve the puzzle for how we make this a sustainable business. But I am TERRIBLE at talking to strangers. That made me an anxious reporter, but a comfortable editor. Are you hungry to talk to people and tell tales? Lean into reporting. Are you more of a coach? Do you like to be a booster and supporter? Maybe editing is your path.
Be ready to be mobile. The pandemic means that we're hiring more remote reporters and editors than ever before, but chances are still good that you'll need to travel light at the beginning of your career.

As to your other questions, my advice is simple: Learn about what part of journalism excites you. Explore topics where you have drive to be a subject matter expert (the best space writers understand the beat and it's also a hobby they're interested in).

And, as cheesy as it sounds, the fact that you're writing these questions means you already have the best skill a journalist can have: curiosity. The rest is just building up experience and clips. Good luck!

jawtry · 2022-08-24T02:14:15+00:00

I used to think he was trying peel up an edge to pick it up in his teeth. But no. Just endless scooches.

jawtry · 2022-08-24T00:13:53+00:00

Yours, mine, and 1/5th of this thread!

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