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This may be a long shot, but thought I would ask here just in case. Content warning for a question below about (fictional) sexual assault.

Is anyone planning to go see The Other Place at The Shed anytime soon? It begins previews this week. If so, would you be willing to report back on the level and intensity of any on-screen sexual violence? The play includes a note that "It includes explicit language, themes of death, and depictions of physical and sexual assault and suicide." Obviously, any Antigone-inspired play will deal with a number of challenging themes, but Sophocles doesn't have explicit sexual violence (as opposed to gender-ba

Hello! I just got the Beadnell in US8/UK12. It's great everywhere except the shoulders, which are just a bit tight. (Basically, it's fine with a T-shirt, but I wouldn't be able to layer much.) I'm considering exchanging for Bedale instead, as I also don't love the Beadnell polyester sleeve lining, which wasn't marked on the website :(, but I'm having a bit of trouble with the sizing and hoping someone might be able to guide me.

When I compare the two size charts, it looks like the Beadnell US8/UK10 aligns most closely with the Bedale Size 30, w

Hello,

I am testing out a Supernote Nomad to see if I want to switch from Remarkable to the Supernote, and so far I mostly love the Supernote. I have what is probably a weird question—the screen was sort of "sticky" in the beginning (I saw a number of complaints about it here so I was prepared), but I actually liked the stickiness of it and now that it is wearing off, it almost feels a bit smooth. I don't suppose there is a way to make it . . . stickier?

Also, my ceramic nib heart of metal pen skips strokes quite a lot, but the Lamy Al-Star EMR I have performs perfectly. Does anyone know whether this might be a nib issue or a pen issue or something else?

With respect to the Google Calenda

Hi all, I got the RM2 a few weeks ago and like it a lot. I also played around with the RMPP a bit—while it wasn't for me, I actually really like the sharper / harder nib feel. Does anyone know of a way to recreate that feel on the RM2? I do like the RM2 feel a lot as well, but it's just a touch soft for me. Thank you!

Hi all. Longtime reader, first-time caller. I have a Pro-Ject Debut Carbon with 2M Ortofon Blue Cartridge. Until recently, I had been using the Rega Fono MM Mk3 Phono Preamp with the NAD D3020 V2 Amplifier and KEF Q150 speakers, but after many years of loyal-ish service, the D3020 has died. I am considering replacing it with the PS Audio Sprout100. Am I correct in understanding that I can connect the turntable directly to the Sprout100 without needing the Rega preamp? Or am I wrong? Or secret third option, should I connect the Rega anyway even if I don't need it? Many thanks.

It's been a while—do they confiscate phones at 40 Foley Square (Thurgood Marshall Courthouse)? I have an SDNY Attorney Service Pass but it is expired.

Relatedly, does anyone know whether they're doing in-person renewals of service passes again at 500 Pearl St.? Thank you!

Hi everyone. Can anyone recommend an A4, B5, or A5 notebook with the great layout of the Maruman Mnemosyne or Rhodia, but with something closer to Tomoe River paper (new is fine)? I really like the layout of my A4 Mnemosyne with the date and title boxes at the time, as well as the layout of the Rhodia Meeting Notebook, but I don't love the paper and much prefer something like Tomoe River. Unfortunately, I haven't had much luck finding meeting/notebook good layouts with TR paper, particularly in sizes larger than A5.

Thank you!

Does anyone know where (or if) I can find peeled walnuts in NYC? In Manhattan, but willing to travel. I want to make chiles en nogada this weekend but don't really want to spend 79 hours peeling off walnut skins myself (although I guess I will if I have to!). Thank you!

How much time do you think passes between Come Home With Me and Way Down Hadestown? I ask because I'm wondering how long the romance / courtship / relationship between Orpheus and Eurydice really lasted before the descent.

Persephone appears a few songs after Come Home With Me, but to me that time frame is ambiguous and could signify a few hours to a few months. After that, Hades comes back for Persephone too early, but do we think he waits at least a few months into spring to bring her back, or a few days/weeks?

I always found the romance between Orpheus and Eurydice a little annoying - - I'm not a big fan of "love at first sight" stories (although I think this show does a good job of sho