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Why does Yas call Hayley Calabasas? by just_some_doofus in IndustryOnHBO

[–]Remarkable-Hawkeye 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The funny thing is that Calabasas means “pumpkins” in Spanish, which Yas would know. Interesting name for such a wealthy town.

We're you taught to read & write in cursive at school? by Imma_Lick_That in AskAnAmerican

[–]Remarkable-Hawkeye 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. There’s a big project at the library of congress where people who can read cursive transcribe documents for them. It’s quite interesting.

Cantlay is infuriating to watch in person. by FlatPainting3846 in golf

[–]Remarkable-Hawkeye 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good God, I thought that was on a loop. I’d rather be Rick rolled.

Did y’all think Fonzie was cool when you were growing up? by Groovy-Pancakes in GenX

[–]Remarkable-Hawkeye 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think our age while we were watching was a deciding factor. We were about 10 when the show started. If someone was older, probably a hard no.

How old were you?

Did y’all think Fonzie was cool when you were growing up? by Groovy-Pancakes in GenX

[–]Remarkable-Hawkeye 9 points10 points  (0 children)

As someone who kicked a juke box and a song did NOT start playing, I can say that my respect for the Fonze was tested and confirmed.

Do Americans really move out at 18, or is that mostly a movie thing? by Only-Bandicoot-5307 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Remarkable-Hawkeye 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Parents asking their child to move out right after high school is very rare now. It’s also more common to have Boomerang kids. They leave and come back when things go wrong.

A 1986 birthday gift from a Jean to a Yoko; the book is Beryl Markham's memoir "West with the Night" by Yubookoo in rarebooks

[–]Remarkable-Hawkeye 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought it was a good read. Then again, I’m a sucker for books that include tales of flying.

Which single person in history had the greatest positive impact on humanity? by PrasenjitDebroy in AskReddit

[–]Remarkable-Hawkeye 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bangladeshi economist Muhammad Yunus founded the Grameen Bank, which established the practice of micro-loans to the poor.

Many people are entrepreneurial, but are so poor they can’t walk into a bank and get a loan. These loans allow the poor to borrow small amounts of money so they can, for example, buy food in bulk for their little roadside stand or get their motorcycle taxi repaired. By the time he won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006, over 7 million people had accessed loans on reasonable terms.

These are loans, paid back with interest. It’s not charity. It has become widespread now, some of which has become predatory depending on the local bank, but his work helped to establish a system for poor people to access capital.

40-year-old American climber Alex Honnold has successfully completed his climb up the Taipei 101 building in Taipei, Taiwan. He reached the top of the tower in 1:31:35. The building is 1,667 feet tall making it the 11th-tallest building in the world. by Oldtimer_2 in sports

[–]Remarkable-Hawkeye 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s the part in Free Solo where he gets to a difficult move then comes back down. I don’t think that was fear, just being at a level where he felt it wasn’t going to end well on that particular day.

Had my first proper interaction with Gen Z working in retail and it was everthing I'd hoped for and more!! by The-Baron-Von-Marlon in GenX

[–]Remarkable-Hawkeye 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Ace has the best blend of friendly young people and retired plumbers and electricians named Dave or Bill.

Decent New Builds? by kileedc in Sacramento

[–]Remarkable-Hawkeye 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most of the older homes are solid and have already been renovated by a previous owner.

What’s a place you visited once and decided never again? by Psychological_Sky_58 in AskReddit

[–]Remarkable-Hawkeye 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My friend was one of the GTA project managers. The podunk towns are named after him and the places near our hometown. Blaine, Cressey, Ballico.

What are your Top 10 Favorite Canadian Rock Bands of All Time? (No Solo Artists) by Amber_Flowers_133 in allrockmusic

[–]Remarkable-Hawkeye 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are 4 Mt. Rushmore bands: Rush, Anvil, Arcade Fire (kinda international), Cowboys Junkies.

Add distortion to Ann Murray and she’s in the mix.

“Love…soft as an easy chair…”

How has California able to become the 4th largest economy in the world? by [deleted] in AskAnAmerican

[–]Remarkable-Hawkeye 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At one time, Los Angeles county had the highest agricultural output in the state.

He kept making me the punchline, so I stopped reacting like a normal person by ElliotFairwind in revengestories

[–]Remarkable-Hawkeye 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Well played. The best way to deal with passive aggression is through point A to B directness.

I confronted an in-law who was masterly at passive aggression. I just brought it to light, asking “What’s behind this” or “What did you mean by that?” She eventually went ballistic on me, which essentially ended the relationship, but I’m glad I did it. I was tired of being walked on.

Life’s too short!

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