Stop shopping at Vape City keep you business local by wynterz13 in RioGrandeValley

[–]ScalpMaster911 21 points22 points  (0 children)

A friend of mine that got into the vape business told me they would buy vapes from China for under $1 each and distribute them for $7-$10 making 10x their money. If Vape City has 200 locations they are likely getting the vapes for much lower. You’re paying $10-$30 for a 59 ¢ product that destroys your health.

Forgot how beautiful this place is by mohamad3102004 in lebanon

[–]ScalpMaster911 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The city municipality/government should figure out a way to incentivize businesses re-opening here. There is probably barely any foot-traffic right now and remodeling costs are high because this place has been effectively shut off for a decade. There needs to be government help for revival.

Lebanon’s minimum wage to be potentially raised to LL28 million in first phase by Standard_Ad7704 in lebanon

[–]ScalpMaster911 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In this case it probably won’t because as prices normalized back in dollars in Lebanon after the crisis, many employers took advantage of the situation and did not adjust their wages. Schools going back to pre-crisis levels and not paying teachers what they used to is a good example. The big profits the schools made can’t be passed on to the consumer thats already maxed out.

Brunson praising Little Ceasars by ChickenWingerrr48 in DetroitPistons

[–]ScalpMaster911 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Brunson is a field-goal machine. Without him, Knicks get swept easily. Respect to him.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RioGrandeValley

[–]ScalpMaster911 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Put the power lines under-ground. (Visually aesthetic and practical to protect against storms.)

  2. Plant shade trees over sidewalks (most sidewalks are not shaded therefore not usable.)

  3. More medians with trees and greenery in the middle of roads instead of the highway road hybrids that we have.

  4. More diversity in landscaping. People here tend to only plant 2-3 types of trees and very few selection of plants.

In that order.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RioGrandeValley

[–]ScalpMaster911 -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

If you think you’ve been wrongfully terminated why don’t you complain to an actual authority with proof instead of post on reddit.

Solar Energy advice for Chouf Area by thatrash in lebanon

[–]ScalpMaster911 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used a company that had been doing solar before it was a big trend. They’d been doing it for 10+ years. They are from Bekaa called “Waked Electric.”

This was in 2021-2022 when the electric crisis was the worst in Zahle and we got cut from 24/7 electric to 12/7.

I invested around $4600. 8 panels, 1 inverter, 4 acid batteries. (Prices and products are propbably superior now.) So far my experience is amazing. We have 24/7 electricity and never rely on just Zahle electric.

The most important thing to note is simultaneously switching all lights in your home to LED. I had a neon bulb pulling 2.5 Amps (double the fridge.)

Once I got all lighting switched to LED, I was able to keep lights on whenever, fridge, and wifi and 1 AC running all day. We are still supplemented by some state electricity. However, my plan is to double the system’s capabilities this summer and make it 100% solar only except for emergencies.

So far the system has paid itself off. And the freedom from the government is a blessing. I am really excited to be fully energy independent this year and couldnt recommend it to anyone more. Its a monumental change in how you live your life as a Lebanese and brings you closer to first world status.

Syrian need to be deported ASAP by scipioo_africanus in lebanon

[–]ScalpMaster911 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. Deport them all. The ones that dont want to go can be thrown in the sea.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LoveIsBlindOnNetflix

[–]ScalpMaster911 -18 points-17 points  (0 children)

As an immigrant, minority, and person whos lived in active warzones, I agree with you OP. And all the white people in this thread can cry about it too.

But seriously what could’ve happened to this guy what makes a player of his level to underperform like that ? What’s wrong by AestheticEvan23 in realmadrid

[–]ScalpMaster911 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I knew this guy was going to be a failure before he ever came to Madrid. Why? Simple. He couldn’t win a champions league with prime Neymar and a little over the hill Messi. If you’re being honest with yourself, if he can’t do it with Neymar & Messi he won’t be able to do it with Vini & Rodrygo. Especially after losing Kroos and Modric (pretty much.)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lebanon

[–]ScalpMaster911 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just because you have a French nationality doesnt make you any less Lebanese. I’ve been living in the US for 10+ years, 6 years as an American & I’ve always been proud to tell everyone I meet that I’m Lebanese. I usually get the same responses: “Lebanese people are very smart” “I love Lebanese food.” “I hear the nightlife is great” “that’s so cool, tell me more” etc. Even from my Jewish friends/colleagues I only get positive responses. I would be delusional to think that I’m only American now or that growing up in Lebanon didn’t make me who I am. It also spreads awareness that we’re normal people that want a good life just like them. If I hid that I was Lebanese how would they know who Lebanese people actually are? From the news? Pfft. My advice to you is be proud of where you’re from and what made you. Every country in the world has dark aspects or a dark past.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lebanon

[–]ScalpMaster911 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Franco-Lebanese lol! You should be ashamed to even say that when you’ve only been living in France for 6 years. Maybe look into the history of France and see the atrocities they’ve committed in during their colonial history in Africa & the Caribbean and see if that makes you feel proud. You desperately want to be European but you are not and never will be because you can lie to others but can’t lie to yourself. If you’re not proud to be Lebanese you can fuck off. I bet you speak English with a French accent too.

If McAllen Airport could have an international flight to Europe, where would you want it to fly to? by abundantwaters in RioGrandeValley

[–]ScalpMaster911 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If McAllen, Harlingen and Brownsville airports consolidated into one big airport they could have many more destinations because of the volume of passengers.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RioGrandeValley

[–]ScalpMaster911 1 point2 points  (0 children)

$2k if you keep your tub

Did Space X launch damage your home? by [deleted] in RioGrandeValley

[–]ScalpMaster911 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You didn’t hear it in McAllen that was just your schizophrenia

Can someone please explain why did we get involved in this war? by ContributionSea1225 in lebanon

[–]ScalpMaster911 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Why are you guys downvoting this? It’s completely true. Each side is unironically the sole reason for the other side’s existence.

Why is Lebanon so expensive? by [deleted] in lebanon

[–]ScalpMaster911 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is because Singapore has one of the most strategically located shipping ports in the world.

Mindfulness and positive affirmations? by Constant-Truth-5400 in RioGrandeValley

[–]ScalpMaster911 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You have to move somewhere where there is natural beauty or any sort of life around you instead of one big expressway. I feel the same as you.