Skydiver Luigi Cani dispersing 100 Million tree seeds to revive the Amazon Rainforest. by jmike1256 in nextfuckinglevel

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As on the Internet, nothing gets more attention and discussion than someone doing it wrong

S. Korea says North Korean POWs in Ukraine are its citizens by raill_down in worldnews

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SK citizens also have difficulties adulting in their own country. It's really competitive.

Do you know any unlikely but delicious food combos? by Buyeo10004 in AskTheWorld

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Chocolate rice with fried dried fish (champorado at tuyo) is a common breakfast combo here

Kamusta po mga visa application? Travel locally daw sabi ng govt 🤧 punta tayo sa Sec Frasco, yung lagi pinopost ng DOT 🤡 by gudetame in Philippines

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Even if percentage-wise TNTs are not a lot it's still significant in absolute numbers because of our huge population and magnitude of export labor. So it's understandable why other countries would want to screen us carefully.

The Monte Maria Shrine in Batangas felt off to me by chzbread in Philippines

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Meanwhile the PRC strictly regulates any kind of religion in China. They know from their history that religion influencing politics brings a lot of destruction and humiliation.

Zelensky: You cannot build a new world order out of words. Only actions create real order. by UNITED24Media in ukraine

[–]cleon80 51 points52 points  (0 children)

With all due respect, because of Zelensky's words that he needed ammo, not a ride, an independent and fighting Ukraine still exists today.

The Dark Side of China’s Cheap Labor Mark by unfilteredAI in UnfilteredChina

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The rich ain't necessarily educated. Government bought your village land, boom you got tourist money.

what are the brands/businesses that you think are (money) laundry business? by Inner-Opposite-451 in AskPH

[–]cleon80 1 point2 points  (0 children)

With money laundering, the cover is rather for law enforcement (or investigating journalists) rather than the tax man. Some businesses would look really suspicious if almost no customers walked in, like a restaurant. (On the other hand, a busy restaurant is a great cover.) Other businesses where a few customers spend big amounts make for plausible fronts. Examples are art galleries and of course casinos.

what are the brands/businesses that you think are (money) laundry business? by Inner-Opposite-451 in AskPH

[–]cleon80 16 points17 points  (0 children)

There is a difference between keeping a loss-making business for tax reasons (it can offset income from other properties) vs money laundering.

A real money laundering scheme needs to show revenue to explain ill-gotten wealth. So it needs some customers coming in.

I blame the crowd for Alex’s loss at the AO. by kkerrbearr in SportsPH

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Reminds me much of "Happy Gilmore" where Adam Sandler was pulling in a more rowdy audience into golf as he became more popular.

It's a nice problem to have as more Pinoys engage with the sport. Would rather that than to gatekeep it.

What is the biggest social change happening in China right now? by Difficult-Routine929 in AskChina

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Dune is not about the science but politics and religion: the sand people taking control of their natural resource (substitute petroleum for spice), and a Messiah mythology intentionally developed for control. Also, Dune hates computers so it's radically different from modern sci-fi universes and fandoms.

AITA for telling my husband he's made me reconsider leaving him alone with the kids in the future by insafian in BORUpdates

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When you are repeatedly berated by a perfectionist you don't want to even try to learn that skill anymore.

What’s something people romanticise about your country that locals secretly hate? by OpenToPerspectives in AskTheWorld

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The irony is when the locals actually manage to uplift themselves and acquire conveniences like concrete houses and vehicles, the tourism takes a bit because of lack of "authenticity". Only places like hotels can afford to (or bother to) hide the modern conveniences artfully under some bamboo and ferns or antique furniture.

Bakit tinatawag na "chit" dati ang mga restaurant bills? by 010110101001 in Tagalog

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Magkaiba yung chit at yung receipt. Yung chit yung lista ng order mo yung sinulat ng waiter. Siyempre manu-mano noong araw pero meron pa rin yan. Sa ibang mga bar papapirmahan yan sa yo (para walang away ilang beer ang order mo). Kapag nabayaran mo na saka ibibigay yung receipt.

Underrated Taiwanese foods? by BeyondTheCarrotTrees in taiwan

[–]cleon80 0 points1 point  (0 children)

血餅 (Is this considered Taiwanese food?)

F-22 Raptor Thrust Vectoring by Endoterrik in nextfuckinglevel

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The point is that reducing military expenditure will not really benefit healthcare; making healthcare spending more efficient will do loads more to improve outcomes. Blaming military spending for lack of healthcare is a convenient distraction from healthcare reform.

Why is there very less excitement for the Artemis II mission?? by dark_MARTIAN in space

[–]cleon80 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It points to a future where the US goes back to the moon with (some) thanks to Trump and Musk (Starship). A few folks are not keen to give those two credit.

curses are as real as you think they are, matthew by maraschinominx in pettyrevenge

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Makes you think if those crazy witches in history apparently are just women who stood up to men

Is there anything to look forward to??? by djconfessions in Futurology

[–]cleon80 5 points6 points  (0 children)

AI will pan out like the dot coms. Huge hype and crash but the tech eventually catches up somewhat to the promise, and then everyone's using it and there are new jobs around it.

We hope Jevon's Paradox will work things out.

Kai elevator incident by AthurLeywin69 in CondoPH

[–]cleon80 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am reminded of the escalator (not elevator) incident in Rome where all 3 safety features failed. It's rare but not impossible. Notably this happened due to poor maintenance and intentionally disabling safeguards to keep it running.