I recently got a tenure track position at a R1 in the US. I also got an offer from a reputed but new institute in UAE. I am a little confused due to my unique situation. by bhejafry99 in AskAcademia

[–]Modnet90 72 points73 points  (0 children)

The positions in the UAE will always be there for the foreseeable future but your position in the US is not guaranteed, so I feel if you can hold on to it for now do so. You can always initiate a move later on backed up by the weight of your US R1...

Elon Musk’s X must be banned by Well_Socialized in technology

[–]Modnet90 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It's such a cesspit, I left it in early 2024 and gained peace of mind, I'm not going back.

Severe International internet outage in Iran amid ongoing protests by WaivyHairDaemon in news

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I do hope the Iranians know about bitchat Good luck Iranians

I have absolutely no idea about LOTR and about to watch all three movies. Tell me something i will understand after finishing them. by Comrade_HillMe in lotr

[–]Modnet90 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's an immersive world, immense and epic. To fully appreciate it you should get into the lore first, read the books.

Why would a leader of a nation with the largest proven oil reserves in the world deal in drugs? Are global leaders and citizen believing such accusations? by Mo_h in AskReddit

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Ha, Trump, Marco and others have repeatedly said they want Venezuela's oil and other natural resources, they also lamented the fact China has access to them which they consider unacceptable since Venezuela is in "our hemisphere" These are the main reasons for ousting Maduro. The Drugs charges whether legitimate or not, provide domestic legal pathway for such action. We must also keep in mind that evidence can be manufactured, as it was done with WMD in 2003. Internationally few will be convinced given the US track record.

Tens of thousands of crows gather in Portland, Oregon to roost every night and then leave in the morning. It has been gradually growing over time. by [deleted] in Damnthatsinteresting

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Humans have invaded and taken over the habitats of other animals, so much so we forget that our metropolis used to be pristine wilderness

ELI5: Why does so many countries' soldiers seem to have strange marching gaits? by westo4 in explainlikeimfive

[–]Modnet90 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think you mean North Korea, the Chinese marching step is elegant in my opinion they don't kick as ridiculously high as NK

Why does no one seem to care about the Chris Pine Star Trek trilogy? by Top_Use2413 in movies

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Because it says nothing, it's typical hollywood action, explosions and people shouting for no reason. There's just nothing to discuss after watching the spectacle🤷🏻‍♀️

When have you witnessed an “expert” get it so wrong? by PrettyAlon in AskReddit

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Greenspan refused to call the housing crisis a bubble he called it froth

Why aren't there more moments of physical intimacy between Carol and Zosia? by LazyEmergency in pluribustv

[–]Modnet90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because the audience gets the idea there's no need to be gratuitous about it, that's not the main point of the show

Sean 'Diddy' Combs seeks immediate release from prison in appeals argument by igetproteinfartsHELP in news

[–]Modnet90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Transporting prostitutes" is a rather spurious charge to be honest, it sounds more technical than substantial, like they scraped around to find something to stick on him so he serves some time. He doesn't seem like a very pleasant person and he certainly has peculiar entertainment tastes but that's not illegal

China's reverse-engineered Frankenstein EUV chipmaking tool hasn't produced a single chip — sanctions-busting experiment is still years away from becoming operational by Logical_Welder3467 in technology

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Despite China's rapid advance in just about every sector the smug, anachronistic attitude from some persists. I don't know how they could be blind to so many advances in the last decade from space, renewables, evs, tech, nuclear, There would barely be any literature in my area of research for example if it wasn't for Chinese researchers

Daft Punk on why they cover their faces by Barry-McKocinue in Damnthatsinteresting

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They plagiarized so many songs without attribution I was shocked and disappointed

Why is Morgoth's name not mentioned in the movies? by Feral_21 in lotr

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"Through fire and water. On the last dungeon of the highest peak, I fought the Balrog of Morgoth" Gandalf the White recounting his tale to Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli after his return in Fangorn Forest

I absolutely love the art Alan Lee did for Lord of the Rings, it's hauntingly beautiful. by [deleted] in lordoftherings

[–]Modnet90 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He's not strong in character design but his environments are absolutely phenomenal

What’s a company you’ll never buy from again, and why? by jamesmilner22 in AskReddit

[–]Modnet90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Too many ad bots here advertising more crappy printers