drail

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[–] drail@fedia.io 2 points 2 days ago

I can't get over how bad the pelican's broadcast audio is. Everything sounds like the broadcasters are sharing a webcam mic. I don't remember pelicans audio sounding like this in the past...

[–] drail@fedia.io 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Nuggets truly rounding back into form. Jokic is producing more than ever, but we need to scale back his usage more as the other players each start hitting their marks.

[–] drail@fedia.io 11 points 1 week ago

I am a new CA resident, moved here just in time to register and vote. Thank you to CAA & HJTA for dissenting against everything good so that I didn't have to know anything (I actually spent 2 hours researching the ballots and candidates to make sure of the right choices, but it was nice to use that as a sanity check.)

Prop 34 was truly insidious in how it was written, I spent half the time filling my ballot trying to figure out why a bunch of shitty groups were supporting a boring, procedural sounding prop about federally funded prescription revenue spending.

[–] drail@fedia.io 4 points 1 week ago

North of the Border

His name is Adam and he likes to make tiny nerdy things. He makes dioramas of nerdy stuff, sometimes normal, some times with too many teeth, fingers, and/or toes.

[–] drail@fedia.io 4 points 2 weeks ago (5 children)
[–] drail@fedia.io 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Wish the Nuggets would do the Mountain or city skyline, kinda boring court as is.

[–] drail@fedia.io 17 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

The SEM+EDS machine in one of my school's materials labs ran 98 and there was exactly one thumb drive on campus that was allowed to be used if you wanted to pull data. The lab coordinator had to pull the output file to his computer and email them, but made it sound like the biggest inconvenience in the world if you, ya know, wanted your data.

[–] drail@fedia.io 18 points 3 weeks ago

My school gave up on printing/binding theses, so they also gave up on thesis formatting requirements. As long as your advisor approved the thesis and the title page had all the relevant info, it could be formatted however you wanted.

After finishing my dissertation, I spent maybe 20 minutes emailing the library staff about dissertation edits (date format/placement on title page mainly) and otherwise was told any other requested changes were optional so long as my advisor signed off. I have to get my dissertation printed and bound myself, but that is a small price to pay compared to the nightmare that is univeristy thesis format compliance.

[–] drail@fedia.io 6 points 3 weeks ago

Lol, no, but I'd be damned if I put my actual name out on the internet. Dr. Drail is my profesional anonymous title.

[–] drail@fedia.io 15 points 3 weeks ago (4 children)

As a newly minted doctor, I prefer Dr. Drail because of the work I put in. I have seen three common name/title presentations though:

Dr. Drail

Dr. Drail, Ph.D.

Mr. Drail, Ph.D.

The last one obviously preserves a gendered title if desired. I tend to include my pronouns where applicable, as it makes clear my gender identity while allowing me to use the least cumbersome combo (Dr. Drail) without confusion. I haven't ever met someone who double stacks their honorifics (ie Dr. Mr. Drail), but if you want to make clear your gender, there aren't any rules against it, and it is common in some non-english speaking cultures.

Ultimately, it is your title, your honorific, so you get to decide how to present it. I prefer to just go by my name 90% of the time, but while applying for jobs or introducing myself in a profesional capacity, Dr. Drail (he/him/his) is a really easy way to get all the info across succinctly.

[–] drail@fedia.io 3 points 1 month ago (2 children)

What state are you in, if you don't mind me asking? I just moved from Dallas to Los Angeles and there are Wincos in both, just kind of out of the way.

[–] drail@fedia.io 21 points 1 month ago (6 children)

If one is in your area, Winco is your friend then. 24hr grocery shopping. They are also worker owned and have a great bulk goods selection, so they are a better food shopping experience at roughly the same price point.

 

Despite a mediocre game 1 and an abysmal game 2, the Nuggets arrived at the Target center on a mission to silence both the Minnesota Crowd and all chatter about a sweep. Beating the Wolves by 27, the Nuggets controlled this game from early on, determined to set the tone in Minnesota. Between the stabilized play of Murray and Jokic and some clear adjustments from Coach Malone, this series clearly still has the potential to be the all-out slugfest that everyone anticipated at the outset.

Go Nuggets!

 

Despite holding a leading score over the Nuggets for about 70% of this series the Lakers were unable to seal the deal, going down 4-1 against the defending champions. They managed to avoid the clean sweep by winning one at home, but the Nuggets 2nd half offense proved too much for LeBron, AD, and the Lakers.

Here's how the offseason is shaping up for them:

Projected Cap Space with Cap Holds/Accept Options: -$82,925,096

Maximum Cap Space (i.e. without Cap Holds/Decline Options): $30,685,215

Cap holds and roster options

Draft Picks: 2024 1st round (The pelicans own LA's 2024 1st round pick, but can choose to instead take the Lakers' 2025 1st round pick instead.) 2024 2nd round (own)

Outlook (summarized from this BR article

The Los Angeles Lakers find themselves at a crossroads after a disappointing early exit from the NBA playoffs. With uncertainties swirling around LeBron James' future, the team faces a critical offseason. Currently, they could have significant financial flexibility, with the projected $141 million salary cap, potentially falling below the $172 million luxury tax threshold or surpassing it.

A pivotal factor in their financial planning revolves around the decisions of LeBron James and D'Angelo Russell. LeBron, with a hefty $51.4 million salary on the books, may opt for free agency, especially considering Bronny's eligibility for the NBA draft. The younger James could either enter the draft or return to college, influencing his father's choice. Meanwhile, Russell, owed $18.7 million next season, is likely to seek a significant raise in free agency following his impressive performance, averaging 18.0 points and 6.3 assists.

Despite these uncertainties, there are some positives for the Lakers. Most of their rotation players are under contract for the 2024-25 season, with only reserves Taurean Prince and Spencer Dinwiddie, and Max Christie not contracted for 2024-2025 . However, the main narrative centers, as always with the Lakers, on whether they will pursue another star via trade. If so, they must be prepared to part with a combination of players such as Rui Hachimura, Austin Reaves, Gabe Vincent, Jarred Vanderbilt, and Jalen Hood-Schifino.

Adding to the intrigue is the potential involvement of DeMar DeRozan. At 35 years old and never having played in an NBA Finals, DeRozan might consider joining the Lakers as a low-cost option in pursuit of a championship ring and a return to his hometown, having grown up in Compton.

 

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