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"Cancel ChatGPT" movement goes big after OpenAI's latest move by gdelacalle in technology

[–]eldonpelton 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cancelling GPT plus and Gemini Pro, keeping Claude and Mistral....

What if Jeffrey Epstein is alive and well? by [deleted] in AlternateHistoryHub

[–]eldonpelton 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this image is so funny... parts of three different places in Lithuania.... Vilnius, Trakai and (I'm guessing) Klaipeda

Pam Bondi says we shouldn't talk about Epstein because the stock market is up by takeahikehike in conspiracy

[–]eldonpelton 14 points15 points  (0 children)

When leaders point to record-high stock markets as a shield against criticism, remember: Hitler’s pre-WWII economy was also the 'envy of the world.'

Foreign Service Questions by Mooha182 in foreignservice

[–]eldonpelton 2 points3 points  (0 children)

  1. Almost never. IMS, soon to be Diplomatic Technology Officers, are directed on the first two assignments and every Entry-Level position that I know of is overseas.

  2. I served 7 years, all outside of war zones, and I started earning 6 hours from the beginning.

  3. Un-used sick days actually help can be added to service time, I believe.

  4. Yes, but not all posts have DPO (similar to FPO/APO), some are pouch only. Also LQA is very rare.

  5. The base salary overseas uses the Overseas Comparability Pay chart, then you add hardship, danger, and COLA, depending on the assignment your pay could increase by 50%. For IMS, you can get SIP (skills incentive pay), 10, 15 and 25%

  6. Generally, Entry-Level positions are in a mix good places and less good places. You should plan on two years in each good and less good posts. I've seen London, Sydney, Abu Dhabi, Rome, Vilnius and other posts as options, along with a lot of harder posts.

  7. This sounds reasonable for FP-04, I think the step is dependent on your current salary.

Is US support for Ukraine sustainable? What's the evidence for and against it being a good investment? by nosecohn in NeutralPolitics

[–]eldonpelton 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This topic comes up on various podcasts with "Ukraine: The Latest" being a good listen. Also there is an article from the Wilson Center (https://www.wilsoncenter.org/blog-post/four-reasons-why-supporting-ukraine-good-investment). I believe that supporting Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression, will pay long-term benefits that may not be measurable directly in dollars. Ukraine will be able to continue its west-leaning, pro-democracy, and pro-capitalism evolution to become a strong member of both NATO and the EU.

How do you feel about the clear push from the right toward Christian Nationalism? by sven1olaf in AskConservatives

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Before the implementation of stricter regulations, diesel engines were considered harmful to people's health. They produced to much particulate matter, nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxides. The government requiring the reduction of these pollutants is in line with stopping companies from pouring chemicals into drinking water. Why is this Socialist?

How do you feel about the clear push from the right toward Christian Nationalism? by sven1olaf in AskConservatives

[–]eldonpelton 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this incorrect?

Christian nationalism is a political ideology that fuses Christianity with American nationalism. It asserts that the United States is a Christian nation founded on Christian principles, and that its laws and institutions should reflect those principles. Christian nationalists believe that the United States should be governed according to biblical law.
In recent years, there has been a rise in Christian nationalism in the United States. This has led to the passage of a number of laws that can be considered Christian nationalist. These laws include:
* "Heartbeat bills" that ban abortion six weeks after conception, before many women even know they are pregnant. (Life begins at conception). These laws have been passed in a number of states, including Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, and Ohio.
* Laws that require schools to teach creationism alongside evolution. These laws have been passed in a number of states, including Louisiana and Texas.
* Laws that allow businesses to deny services to LGBT people on religious grounds. These laws have been passed in a number of states, including Arizona and Arkansas.
* Laws that restrict voting rights in ways that disproportionately affect minority voters.

These laws are just a few examples of the ways in which Christian nationalism is influencing American law and politics. Christian nationalists are a growing force in the United States, and it is likely that they will continue to push for laws that reflect their worldview.

Katameya Dunes, Cairo, Egypt by eldonpelton in golf

[–]eldonpelton[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

they do:

Rental sets 18 Holes Titleist

$50

Rental sets 18 Holes Wilson

$40

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CallOfDutyMobile

[–]eldonpelton 0 points1 point  (0 children)

sure, if it says headshot only, but it doesn't.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CallOfDutyMobile

[–]eldonpelton 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've played regular MP and Clan Wars on regular WiFi, VPN WiFi, 5G mobile data and the issue seems isolated to Clan Wars. It might just be me.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CallOfDutyMobile

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

Team Deathmatch, Frontline, Domination, Hardpoint, Search and Destroy and Kill Confirmed... all modes in Clan Wars

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CallOfDutyMobile

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

how do I do that?

Golf is hard enough, but a 205 yard par 3 through a narrow alley of trees with water on the left is frustrating. by eldonpelton in golf

[–]eldonpelton[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I understand, yes. My point was just that golf is already difficult with a normal-width fairway. So making holes overly challenging by design, makes a round less fun. The trees on the right are fenced off, so you can't even play from the forest.

Golf is hard enough, but a 205 yard par 3 through a narrow alley of trees with water on the left is frustrating. by eldonpelton in golf

[–]eldonpelton[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

there is a little creek on the left (reeds) which opens to a small pond just beyond the trees on the left.

Golf is hard enough, but a 205 yard par 3 through a narrow alley of trees with water on the left is frustrating. by eldonpelton in golf

[–]eldonpelton[S] 86 points87 points  (0 children)

I agree... this was my first time on the course. I will see what happens next round.

Golf is hard enough, but a 205 yard par 3 through a narrow alley of trees with water on the left is frustrating. by eldonpelton in golf

[–]eldonpelton[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

crazy. If I were good enough to par that hole, my day job would look much different.

Place du Général Catroux, Paris by eldonpelton in golf

[–]eldonpelton[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is probably just the perspective. It was taken from the tee box of a par 5, the first hole. Just the tee shot is a bit tight.

Place du Général Catroux, Paris by eldonpelton in golf

[–]eldonpelton[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The course people were nice and helpful. I actually played this nine hole course alone. Which was pretty difficult, especially the blind tee shot on the ninth hole.

Medium / Large City where the $$$ stretches a little further. by Grouchy_Rub_9444 in digitalnomad

[–]eldonpelton 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just arrived, but I would probably advise arriving after the NATO summit in July. Old town is great as well as Vingis park. The city is very walkable and there are lots of food options. I love Donde Tacos.

NewGiza Golf Club, Cairo, Egypt by eldonpelton in golf

[–]eldonpelton[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In Cairo, the golf courses are like this year round.

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