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Series X out of stock at Microsoft Store? (USA)
I want to buy a Series X from the Microsoft Store but they only have the digital version available. I would prefer the one with the disc drive or a refurbished model, but every other Series X model is out of stock and has been for a couple weeks now every time I check. I had $700 in credit on my Microsoft account so I can really only buy from them. I originally had a refurbished Series X Digital coming, but someone at FedEx in Memphis stole it while in transit. Now when I want to re-order it's out of stock so I'm frustrated.
Any advice? I have alerts set up but I'm not sure how helpful they will be.
Southwest Airlines to open its first airport lounges, with Austin among initial sites
Exciting times for ABIA. Here’s Southwest’s page on it:
Am I wrong for feeling a little grossed out by all this trash laying around?
There were genuinely like a dozen tables with old trays on them, a couple random unmapped puddles of water, etc. And this was at 9PM with only like 25% of customers. The condiments station was also weirdly very empty except for straws.
Other CFA’s in my area aren’t usually like this but it seems like this location misses the mark every now and then. I’m going to submit feedback but if this isn’t something to cry home about please let me know. At least the chicken and waffle was yummy
Edit: Welp the responses seem pretty mixed so I might just do the survey and leave it at that. I was there for probably around 25 minutes dining in and it was still like this. Pic #1 and #4 were actually taken about 15 minutes apart and there were about 4 tables occupied for context including my own. I'll try again next week, could just be a one-off deal
Can't even back out without one of these Robotaxis getting in the way
I honked and had to get out to ask the driver to get out of the way, but they said they couldn't get it to move or something. They really don't need to be out on the roads if they can lock up on them like that
Edit: I should add clarity that I was able to get out by shimmying thru the spaces to my left. There was a car in the space to my right
Accidentally cracked screen on M1 Air (2020). Is this the correct part?
I found the iFixIt guide for this fix and ordered this part off AliExpress, but the seller WhatsApp’d me and said I need to double check it’s the part I need. I’m 99% sure it is. I’ve fixed electronics before but just hitting this roadblock in ordering the part.
TIA!
FYI if you have the Citi AA Globe Card: your Admirals Club passes can still be used even when the lounge doesn't accept one-day passes.
The other day I was flying thru ORD and planned to use a couple of the AC passes I get with the AA Citi Globe card. They are found in the Rewards tab of the app. When I arrived at the H/K club, I saw the "no One-Day Passes" sign posted. Initially I thought that this would include my Globe card passes since they basically operate the same way, but decided to try it anyway. They said that these passes operate differently and let me in!
So basically I guess there is a distinction between the One-Day Passes and "Admirals Club Globe Pass" in terms of usability. I am sure this is probably common knowledge anyway but wanted to point it out just in case someone plans on using it soon.
Slow down and let this armadillo cross a 6-lane road? Nah, let me just lay on the horn and barely miss it.
This was filmed on my 360 cam and I had to zoom in, so apologies for the quality. But you get the picture.
Austin, TX
If you ride CapMetro Rail: there will be no service August 24-27 FYI
Due to construction on the new station East of the Domain.
Do I need to go a size up on this jacket and have the waist-area tailored to be more narrow?
I originally ordered a 40R/Slim but it felt too tight. So now I have a 42R/Slim but the shoulders look too narrow based on the way the seam has a "peak" and sticks out. The jacket's sleeves might also be too long as my dress shirt feels like it sits at the right spot on my wrists at rest.
Should I try a 44R/Slim, or possible a 42R/Modern? Also ignore the crappy pre-tied bowtie, I just threw that on to make it look more complete.
Thank you!
How much sleeve is supposed to show when wearing a French cuff l dress shirt?
When wearing a shirt with French cuffs, should more cuff be showing than usual. I am trying to figure out if this shirt fits me based on how much is showing and also the white button you see at the bottom when I tuck it in. The sleeve sits right where it usually does for all my other shirts, so if there is too much white showing then the jacket may be too small for me.
Also, I’m not sure if the bottom white button is out of place. There are actually two white buttons on the shirt, but one of them is tucked in and not visible in the photo of me and the photo of the model. The shirt is also a little puffy when I’m not standing perfectly straight.
Does this shirt seem OK and am I wearing it right?
Thank you!
CapMetro Bikeshare returning August 11!
ICYMI there was a fire at their facility with a ton of bikes in May which kind of crippled the program. But it’s back on August 11th now apparently so that’s encouraging!
Does eBay consider Ground Advantage to be “Expedited Shipping?”
Yesterday I ordered a part on eBay from a listing specifically because it said free Expedited Shipping due to arrive in 2-4 days. The listing says it will ship from CA, but the label was just made and it is Ground Advantage from NY. It is shipping to Texas but I am a little disappointed and expedited Priority Mail at least. I know that shipping timelines are not guaranteed and a lot of it depends on the seller’s handling time anyway, but it feels disingenuous to list it as Expedited Shipping and then send it Ground Advantage.
Jurors in high-profile Travis County case to receive $27K after hearing three days of evidence
This is the recently dismissed case against Chody and Nassour. Disappointing imo that the DA’s office only wants to pay jurors for 3 days of proceedings when they had to sit around and be on call for years
Person sitting in exit row immediately takes off seat belt, reclines seat, props up feet and starts phone call after FAs complete cabin checks before takeoff 🤦
The FAs noticed the same antics before landing and had to coerce her to comply
Help us decide: if you had to cater food from one Austin restaurant, which one would it be?
For our wedding Downtown later this year, we picked a caterer that lets us choose food from any restaurant so long as they are capable of making the food and with some exceptions like Terry Black's and the like. Our current shortlist includes Fresa's, Maggiano's, and Eldorado, but we are exploring for other options in a similar price range. We just want food that most people will generally enjoy and doesn't taste like slop as can sometimes happen with catering.
So, if you were in our shoes what would you pick? It will be buffet-style so a fair amount of flexibility.