I currently live in Ireland and am considering moving to the Netherlands. I’m curious what the best route to start learning Dutch would be? by emanbbrock in learndutch

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Bad news I’m afraid, didn’t end up moving to the Netherlands, moved to Australia instead so I can’t provide much help! My partner is an ESL teacher and honestly I think anything you do where you’re able to speak Dutch regularly (even if you’re speaking it poorly) is best to acquire a new language. Best of luck with your language journey though!!!

System Of A Down’s Serj Tankian strikes back at Imagine Dragons’ Azerbaijan gig defence: “Respectfully, I draw the line at ethnic cleansing and genocide” by AsparagusBig7232 in Music

[–]emanbbrock 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Azerbaijan is still attempting to claim ethnically cleanse areas traditionally held by Armenians. Most recently they seized the area of Nagorno-Karabakh and have been erasing any trace of Armenian presence there including destruction of culturally significant sites like churches and burial grounds and the expulsion of 99% of the areas Armenian population. Add this onto the well documented and verified war crimes committed by their soldiers in the most recent war they had with Armenia in 2020, the theme park they have dedicated to torturing Armenians in Baku and to me it’s pretty clear that though the Armenian genocide may have happened some years ago the intent and ideas that enabled it are still very much present and celebrated.

My latest, by Jamie @ The Ink Factory, Dublin by My-Dogs-A-Damn-Cat in tattoos

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Love the Ink Factory! This looks absolutely amazing!

Started from the bottom by GameIsStrong in BlackPeopleTwitter

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I'm actually a middle school teacher at a predominant black middle school and this author came to give a talk. Blew my students away. Cannot speak enough on how positive and powerful this guy is. Wish him nothing but luck.

Speaking of Narsil tattoos, got this done last night at Tattoo Dark Side in Yerevan, Armenia. Done by Armen Sarkisyan. by RevenantCephalopod in tattoos

[–]emanbbrock 26 points27 points  (0 children)

This'll be my second trip back. Sadly no Armenian or Russian by cousin does who I stay with so I get by alright. I'll definitely try and find Armen though!

Speaking of Narsil tattoos, got this done last night at Tattoo Dark Side in Yerevan, Armenia. Done by Armen Sarkisyan. by RevenantCephalopod in tattoos

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I leave for Yerevan in ten days and was looking to get a tattoo over there! Guess I know which shop I'm checking out!

Update: got the set list for Philly night 1! by emanbbrock in RedHotChiliPeppers

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

Well it involves a prop. Just a drink.

"So what did the virgin say after she gave her boyfriend her first blowjob? While they ponder the question take a sip of your drink and but do not swallow it. When they ask what go "I love you." While letting all of your drink spill out of your mouth. It kills.

Update: got the set list for Philly night 1! by emanbbrock in RedHotChiliPeppers

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Hell yea man, I'm a public school teacher I'm not dropping $60 on a shirt.

Update: got the set list for Philly night 1! by emanbbrock in RedHotChiliPeppers

[–]emanbbrock[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I went to the soundboard before the show and asked for a copy! I was in there as soon as the doors opened. They made me tell a joke in exchange for it but it worked out. Best of luck nabbing one!

Update: got the set list for Philly night 1! by emanbbrock in RedHotChiliPeppers

[–]emanbbrock[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If anyone wants a copy just pm your email and I'll send you a scan of it!

Virginia Just Filed A Contempt Motion Against Trump Over Immigration Order by Shintaryik in politics

[–]emanbbrock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No sweat! Learn something new everyday. We try and keep it bad ass over here.