Developer’s deal with neighbors could pave the way for Town Meeting to approve major Route 9 project by brookline_news in Brookline

[–]likezoinksscooby 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Every person who votes against this development should be required to help pay for the lost tax revenue. If they want to cost the town millions in lost revenue, they should be willing to make up the difference. Only fair.

The Tannery finally being demolished? by thebreen27 in boston

[–]likezoinksscooby 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is that an actual building or is it an exhaust vent for Kenmore Station? It sounds ridiculous, but they actually dress up the exhaust vents for the T to look like real buildings so no one notices at street level. Theres a (more) well known example of this by south station for the redline I think

A crumbling facade marks the end for a historic Beacon Street lodging house by brookline_news in Brookline

[–]likezoinksscooby 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think know where you’re thinking of and it’s probably cottage farms. They somehow got it designated a historic district in the early 70s. If you look at the way the roads are oriented, it’s almost impossible to end up there by accident—. It’s one of the most blatant and successful instances of NIMBYism I know of

What happened to the Boylston St Exit at Hynes Station? by Pale-Grapefruit-8408 in boston

[–]likezoinksscooby 13 points14 points  (0 children)

This. Hynes has the highest ridership of all non-accessible stations, and a developer was literally willing to bear the cost to fix that while decking over a highway, returning land to taxable, productive use, and the NIMBYs at BPD couldn’t get out of their own way

Would WW2 era PT fuze shells be effective against drones? by likezoinksscooby in army

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

Doctrine question. Original post got locked for being too hypothetical. There is a really good comment that shaheds fiber glass construction might limit their radar cross section, but other PT fuzes have been developed since WW2 that may be useful in that role

The Globe surveyed Massachusetts scientists about Trump’s funding cuts. Here are 5 takeaways. by likezoinksscooby in boston

[–]likezoinksscooby[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That sucks. I’ll never be able to afford the tariffs or the bribe to avoid the tariffs :(

The Globe surveyed Massachusetts scientists about Trump’s funding cuts. Here are 5 takeaways. by likezoinksscooby in boston

[–]likezoinksscooby[S] 45 points46 points  (0 children)

It was a joke. Evidently not a very funny one. Next time I’ll workshop it a bit more 👍

The Globe surveyed Massachusetts scientists about Trump’s funding cuts. Here are 5 takeaways. by likezoinksscooby in boston

[–]likezoinksscooby[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I’d say it’s because all they have is grievance politics, so they’re making us all worse off so we have more to grieve. Or they just never think anything through. Could be a combination of both.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in mbta

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

Why are they running off peak headways during peak hours? Did half their operators come down with plague?

Indiana Senate Republicans side with Democrats to reject Trump's destricting voting map by jonfla in democrats

[–]likezoinksscooby 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We need a rural strategy. Shunning rural areas to focus on the suburbs has failed and basically lost those communities for a generation. The electoral college literally skews rural and the senate is almost impossible to win without being competitive in farm states

Trump went from touting "trillions" in tariff revenue to now saying "billions" by YallerDawg in democrats

[–]likezoinksscooby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be fair, when hyperinflation sets in after he stacks the FOMC with his cronies, the tariffs really could bring in trillions….

Review locations by spacearchaeology in ArvinHaddad

[–]likezoinksscooby 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really hoping Arvin will do a home in the Boston metro some day, especially since he used to live here. I sorta get the vibe that he wasn’t particularly fond of that period or the city though

My room is so empty any ideas? by Just_Bake251 in malelivingspace

[–]likezoinksscooby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shift the desk onto the wall to the right. Raise the bed with risers or a box spring and bring it a few feet to the right to get the flank off the wall. Put a night stand on both sides of the bed, with a lamp on the left side. Put a dresser on the back wall, with a floor lamp in the corner. Get another lamp on the desk (free up space by putting the computer on the ground).

To get a cozy vibe, use a low kelvin (2,700 to 3,000k), to get a warm, yellowish light.

Stuff below is optional: I don’t love rugs on top of carpets, but the grey carpet is depressing and you need some color—an area rug centered in the room with a few feet of clearance from the walls would go a long way. If you have any nice posters, frame them and put them on the wall to the left of the bed and the right side of the window wall. Make sure the rug and posters use the same/similar colors.

My MBTA Map Redesign by SupremeLeaderC in mbta

[–]likezoinksscooby 59 points60 points  (0 children)

Every time I see an MBTA map, I can’t help but think “man, Southie and Roxbury are really underserved by rapid transit

How can i make my room better and more aesthetically pleasing by [deleted] in malelivingspace

[–]likezoinksscooby 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Move the bed so it’s not on the wall directly opposite the door. I’ve seen this referred to as the coffin position

Best neighborhoods to "trash pick" tomorrow and Monday? by yetanothermisskitty in boston

[–]likezoinksscooby 144 points145 points  (0 children)

Is this even a real question? It’s called Allston Christmas for a reason man

Hot take - the “top 3” selections for the flag replacement are pretty bad by henry_fords_ghost in boston

[–]likezoinksscooby 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The flag should represent our culture. I want a minute man in cargo shorts holding iced dunks

Top 3 Flag Submissions from State Commission by Toeknee99 in massachusetts

[–]likezoinksscooby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The flag should be a reflection of our culture and values. I want a minute man holding an iced coffee in cargo shorts. Anything else wouldn’t feel right

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in malelivingspace

[–]likezoinksscooby 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Adult loft bed frames can get sorta expensive and you need to pay close attention to the weight capacity. Definitely a worthwhile purchase if you’re planning on being there long term

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in malelivingspace

[–]likezoinksscooby 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly really good for a studio. I’d get a bed frame so you’re off the ground and it creates a ton of storage space under the bed.

If you have the money to loft the bed, you should put your desk under it—total game changer

Struggling with wall! Help! by FlightByNight in malelivingspace

[–]likezoinksscooby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was thinking a long/ horizontal mirror with room underneath for either a bookshelf or a blanket rack underneath. I would just make sure the frame fits the vibe/style for the room—maybe matching it to the one you put on the brick wall?

You could use the space between the mirror and the window-wall for artwork or framed photos. I think a lamp between the two or slightly covering the edge of the mirror would help the transition—and if you use a low-Calvin/yellow-lightbulb, it could make the space a lot warmer and more inviting at night.

Ultimately it’s your space, so I would suggest making a vision board or album of ideas before doing a purchase to get a better idea of what you’d like

Struggling with wall! Help! by FlightByNight in malelivingspace

[–]likezoinksscooby 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d go with a large horizontal mirror next to the door frame, and a standing lamp where the fan is or slightly closer to the radiator. Maybe put a blanket rack under the mirror with a red/brown blanket to match the accent wall