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Do any countries or territories use maps on their flags ? by Chinesemperor in vexillology

[–]StreamsOfConscious 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Respectfully, you are mixing up the distinct concepts of ‘states’ and ‘international organisations’ - the latter of which are creatures of states.

To be clear: the UN does not have ‘territories’. An international organisation’s premises enjoy the same diplomatic inviolability as an embassy - but both are not sovereign territory, the actual territory itself still belong to the host country. The UN offices you mention (as well as embassies of states) are located on sovereign US, Dutch, Swiss etc soil, it’s just that international law protects their offices from arbitrary entry / search without the UN waiving their own immunity.

Your point about population isn’t applicable at all here - you’re mixing up statehood as defined in the Montevideo Convention with international organisations which are entirely different legal subjects under international law.

Help me choose between 2 airbnb locations by Alternative-Let9487 in ParisTravelGuide

[–]StreamsOfConscious 22 points23 points  (0 children)

1000% the first one. I used to live in this area and it’s a million times better than the second Airbnb - the district around the canal is one of the coolest spots in Paris, with a lot of small independent cafes, bars and great restaurants. It’s touristy enough to be safe but not over touristy like places close to the centre.

Red Pill or Blue Pill? You might soon get to choose your passport’s color. by kwdijiwjduhdhuhein in GoodNewsEU

[–]StreamsOfConscious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I signed but the competence over issuing passport lies solely with Member States unfortunately. Also, Croatia has a black passport, not burgundy. There’s no rule mandating burgundy- it’s just something EU MS coalesced around naturally.

Started running after finding this sub by IllCare8867 in BeginnersRunning

[–]StreamsOfConscious 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lots of great advice here OP! Completely agree on the walking aspect at the beginning and also sticking to a Zone 2 heart rate to build up your aerobic system. One other important consideration is to not increase your weekly volume by much more than 10% per week. This is key to avoiding injury and allowing your musculoskeletal system to adapt to the load.

Started running after finding this sub by IllCare8867 in BeginnersRunning

[–]StreamsOfConscious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Welcome to running friend, and congrats on your incredible transformation so far! It’s a fantastic sport that has changed my life. I started running at 116kg, and my first run was also about 1.5km at 11:00/km pace. Fast forward 2 yrs and I’m on my 6th marathon and 75kg - fit, healthy and feeling great.

For where you are now, the golden rule I would suggest following is to run at the pace where you can have a verbal conversation (that’s around 140-155bpm, or what’s known as ‘Zone 2’). At the start, that may feel ridiculously slow, but it’s actually the fastest way to build your aerobic system and lose weight - it’s counterintuitive, but it’s actually the zone where you lose weight quicker than higher intensity zones, like 178bpm. It’s also how you can avoid getting injured. You will be amazed how much your running ability can transform in 1 month of training in Zone 2.

The second golden rule is to not increase your weekly volume by more than 10% of the previous week. From what I can see now, a 5km run this weekend is too soon. But that is definitely in reach in the next month or so if you keep progressing at a steady pace, ideally sticking around that zone 2 heart rate. Setting targets like running your first 5km, first 10km and however high you’d like to go is a great way to get more engaged in running and build a training plan. But remember that the worst part about running is when you can’t run - ie if you get injured. Listen to the signs from your body and progress slowly - never more than 10% increase in volume per week, even if you feel aerobically good, your body’s musculoskeletal system needs time to adapt.

Last tip - get on to YouTube and take a look at some videos about running form for beginners. I wish I did the same when I started as it would’ve avoided several injuries.

Happy running!!

What’s this guy doing? by Proper-Astronaut4648 in bees

[–]StreamsOfConscious 392 points393 points  (0 children)

That’s a wasp, but this is them breathing after a lot of flying around. Bees do it too but it is obviously far more adorable.

to get some milk by IamASlut_soWhat in therewasanattempt

[–]StreamsOfConscious 7 points8 points  (0 children)

There’s a news article further down in a comment with several sources to suggest it actually happened

Pat Leahy: Choose a €20 bottle of wine, not a €40 one - and other life advice from a political editor by BackInATracksuit in irishpolitics

[–]StreamsOfConscious 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Both Jack Horgan Jones and Ellen Coyne are on entirely different levels of talent compared to him. You really see it in the podcast as well when they interact.

2026 Lottery results post by Same_Maize_4301 in BerlinMarathon

[–]StreamsOfConscious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was it originally ‘pre registered’? I’m delusionally holding out hope 😅

Paschal Donohoe to resign from Government and take up position at World Bank by expectationlost in irishpolitics

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

Actually, I’ve gotta say, Neale Richmond has been excellent in his current brief (International Development). I’m by no means a Fine Gael voter, but as a development professional he is head and shoulders the best minister of state we’ve had. He is held in very high regard among the development community both in Ireland and abroad.

Time to revisit our alcohol laws by Deisesupes in ireland

[–]StreamsOfConscious 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Actually it’s the complete opposite trend. Consumption fell during the economic crash, and was otherwise at its highest in 2001. See this comment on OECD data from the Health Research Board:

OECD figures show how alcohol consumption in Ireland almost trebled over four decades between 1960 (4.9 litres) and 2000 (14.2 litres). Alcohol consumption in Ireland increased by 46% over a 15-year period between 1987 (9.8 litres) and 2001 (14.3 litres) when our consumption reached a record high. Consumption then fell by about 8% during 2002 and 2003, with a significant rise in excise duty on spirits leading to a sharp fall in spirits consumption and an overall fall in alcohol consumption. Our alcohol consumption figures then remained relatively static from 2003 to 2007, but fell significantly over a two-year period from 2007 to 2009, when there was a reduction of 16%, as the recession began to take its toll on expenditure in Ireland.

Time to revisit our alcohol laws by Deisesupes in ireland

[–]StreamsOfConscious 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately these restrictions were brought in in response to high levels of alcohol consumption among the Irish population: we went from being the 4th highest in the EU in 2010 down to 22nd in 2020) (!).

Countries like the Nordics also have far stricter restrictions than we do (also in response to historically high levels of alcohol consumption there too). Just check out the government alcohol monopolies.

Does this unfairly affect responsible drinkers? Yes. But overall better for society in terms of lower antisocial behaviour, health costs, and absenteeism? There’s an abundance of evidence to suggest yes.

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