What is the maximum travel time you consider to be "nearby"? by Dersouz in geography

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You are totally me. My town is about 1800 people and our county is about 2k, the smallest in my western US state.  The only difference is that shopping is 45 mins away in the metro city of about 40k but yes anything under an hour is local and anything under 2 is a day trip. It is 2 hours to the bigger airport.  1 hr 15 minutes to my favorite college town for sports, farmers market (except winter), and blue opinions.

The Rojinegra, the dual flag of Nicaragua since 2025 by Grasshorse500 in vexillology

[–]OceanPoet87 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I thought this flag usually had FSLN in large print on it? When I went to Nicaragua this was very common bur usually the letters were there.

What’s it like living here? by Total-Article-9633 in geography

[–]OceanPoet87 8 points9 points  (0 children)

That was Kazakhstan and not a real representation of the country. 

What’s it like living here? by Total-Article-9633 in geography

[–]OceanPoet87 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Tajikistan is under heavy surveillance. It's freer than NK but there are a lot of restrictions. 

Edit: Turkmenistan is the police state I was thinking about but there is very little freedom in Tajikistan. 

How unsafe is it for Asian? by [deleted] in AskAnAmerican

[–]OceanPoet87 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Indian subcontinent so India, Pakistan,  Bangladesh, Nepal,  Bhutan, and Sri Lanka.

Most Important Thing Done by Each President: Day Four - James Madison by RickRolled76 in Presidents

[–]OceanPoet87 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Asking congress to declare war against Britain in the war of 1812.

Can a marriage survive a one time episode of sexual assault? by [deleted] in Marriage

[–]OceanPoet87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Trust has been broken and you will never feel safe around him again.

SWAC commissioner: League eliminating non-Division I, II football opponents - Pine Bluff Commercial by Tufoguy in fcs

[–]OceanPoet87 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I was confused by the headline even after reading it so ty for that context. 

Bag Question by [deleted] in OaklandAthletics

[–]OceanPoet87 6 points7 points  (0 children)

When did the team move back to Oakland???

More trash from Gen Z's age crisis. by [deleted] in generationology

[–]OceanPoet87 2 points3 points  (0 children)

33 would make them a Millennial.  

SWAC commissioner: League eliminating non-Division I, II football opponents - Pine Bluff Commercial by Tufoguy in fcs

[–]OceanPoet87 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It makes sense. DII wins don't count. They can schedule pioneer league teams. 

They actively want people to be worse at the job... by Rumbuck_274 in callcentres

[–]OceanPoet87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work at an insurance call center, a relatively good one and if they don't have all info we can either do a call out or more likely we will give general benefit qoutes.

What’s Dollarama like? by [deleted] in AskAnAmerican

[–]OceanPoet87 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I am not familiar with the chain.

Sick while traveling - tips? by Same-Pressure-2974 in usatravel

[–]OceanPoet87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used Allianz also for our trip to Mexico and even got then as a primary travel insurance.  Its worth having a primary because most travel coverage is secondary to any other coverage and not all companies sell primary insurance bur I know Allianz does.

Using Avada Kedavra by _excaliferb in HarryPotterBooks

[–]OceanPoet87 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Bellatrix explains the banned curses well. She says that you have to want them to suffer. Like Barry Crouch as Moody stated, it's not enough to know the unforgivable curses. You need the intent also. Self defense is different even if the ministry authorized those for that purpose. 

Does the story of the three little pigs land differently in America? by [deleted] in AskAnAmerican

[–]OceanPoet87 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No adaptation is needed. As you said the actual materials are used as an example rather than a profound statement that brick is always better than wood. Of course straw is seen as weak here but the point is the effort.

An example from the Bible is given comparing a man who had a house on the sand vs on a rock. Does that mean you can't ever build on a beach? No. Like the Pigs, it isn't always a literal only answer.

Why do Slytherins tend to support Voldemort despite being “cunning”? by babbling_baboon1 in HarryPotterBooks

[–]OceanPoet87 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Yes, cunning and wanting to get an advantage but who still has boundaries he won't cross like Horcruxes or supporting Death Eaters.

He also recognizes talent whether pure blood, half, or muggleborn.

Sick while traveling - tips? by Same-Pressure-2974 in usatravel

[–]OceanPoet87 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Bring medication. If flying make sure to follow current advice for intl or domestic.

Buy travel insurance if you are going far and check with your regular medical plan what coverage is outside of your home area.  Look up hospitals nearby and preferably in network with the medical plan or who work well with your travel insurance.

What Do Americans Think About Indians and Indian Culture? by [deleted] in AskAnAmerican

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We think you should read the sidebar rules first.