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  1. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    I recently dug out my old DSi and did a little research on the modding scene. It turns out the DSi is easy to mod and has decent emulator support. Not only can I play NES, SNES, GB, GBA, DS, etc,...

    I recently dug out my old DSi and did a little research on the modding scene. It turns out the DSi is easy to mod and has decent emulator support. Not only can I play NES, SNES, GB, GBA, DS, etc, the fan-made games and translations added a Iot of new content as well.

    3 votes

  2. Comment on What is some life advice that has stuck with you throughout the years? in ~life

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    I've also heard "Perfect is the opposite of done."

    I've also heard "Perfect is the opposite of done."

    12 votes

  3. Comment on Anyone here into yoyos, juggling, kendama, or other skill toys? in ~hobbies

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    Yep, that’s me. Happy to hear you picked one up. Appreciate the support!

    Yep, that’s me. Happy to hear you picked one up. Appreciate the support!

    2 votes

  4. Comment on Anyone here into yoyos, juggling, kendama, or other skill toys? in ~hobbies

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    Love the First Base. I designed a couple of them myself. 😎

    Love the First Base. I designed a couple of them myself. 😎

    3 votes

  6. Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books

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    I’d heard similar comments about reading Project Hail Mary. If the book isn’t doing it, I highly recommend switching to the audiobook. I made the switch and the audiobook was way more engaging.

    I’d heard similar comments about reading Project Hail Mary. If the book isn’t doing it, I highly recommend switching to the audiobook. I made the switch and the audiobook was way more engaging.

    2 votes

  7. Comment on Wonka | Official trailer in ~movies

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    This trailer didn't do much for me. Timothée Chalamet's performance feels off and the universe feels like an extension of the Wizarding World. Paul King did a wonderful job with Paddington though,...

    This trailer didn't do much for me. Timothée Chalamet's performance feels off and the universe feels like an extension of the Wizarding World. Paul King did a wonderful job with Paddington though, so maybe he'll work his magic with this film.

    29 votes

  8. Comment on What game(s) do you love that you never see brought up in conversation? in ~games

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    I wouldn't say it was lost to time, easily lost in the shuffle of the other great games in the series, but I don't hear Mega Man Legends brought up often enough. I spent a lot of my childhood...

    I wouldn't say it was lost to time, easily lost in the shuffle of the other great games in the series, but I don't hear Mega Man Legends brought up often enough. I spent a lot of my childhood playing the various Mega Man games, but Legends has to be my favorite. I think it hit at the right time and offered me countless hours of enjoyment (especially the kick the can Zenny cheat which turned Mega Man's armor black.)

    9 votes

  9. Comment on What’s the one item you make for get togethers that everyone loves that is secretly super easy to prepare? in ~food

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    Hummus and pico de gallo are my get together go-twos (get it?) They're simple to make, easy to eat, and finger foods that can be set out early for everyone to enjoy. All you need to include are a...

    Hummus and pico de gallo are my get together go-twos (get it?) They're simple to make, easy to eat, and finger foods that can be set out early for everyone to enjoy. All you need to include are a few veggies or some tortilla chips.

    For hummus, I follow this recipe from Zahav, a very popular Philadelphia restaurant my wife and I love. I do like to roast a head of garlic though, for dressing.

    My pico de gallo recipe is traditionally straightforward:

    1 ½ lbs of tomatoes, diced
    1 medium red onion, chopped
    1 jalapeño, diced
    2 tbsp lime juice (1 medium lime)
    ¾ cup cilantro, chopped (optional)
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    ½ tsp kosher salt, to taste
    ⅛ tsp black pepper

    1. Dice tomatoes and let drain. While tomatoes are draining, chop red onion, jalapeño, garlic, and cilantro.
    2. Combine jalapeño, garlic, and lime juice. Let rest for 10 minutes. Continue to drain tomatoes.
    3. Add tomatoes, cilantro, salt, pepper, and mix well. Let rest in the fridge before serving.

    *My biggest suggestion is to do everything ahead of time so it can sit overnight in the fridge. Giving the flavors time to combine makes a noticeable difference between good and mediocre pico.

    13 votes