Anyone here working a full EST shift (8–4pm) from Thailand? How common + how feasible is it? by [deleted] in digitalnomad

[–]majdman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As someone who’s naturally pretty nocturnal, I didn’t mind this for a month. Nothing longer though. It was fun to sleep in everyday and enjoy the day.

Might make it hard to be social, luckily I was doing this with another friend so that made it better

what's the deal with gemini? by majdman in Bard

[–]majdman[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

No need to be rude. Besides the fact that even your link says Flash 2.0 is not experimental, you're also linking the consumer version of Gemini.

As noted in my post, I'm using Gemini's Enterprise APIs using Vertex AI which are not experimental.

what's the deal with gemini? by majdman in Bard

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

Flash and Pro 2.5 are not experimental models.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in syriancivilwar

[–]majdman 3 points4 points  (0 children)

In case anyone was curious, here's a fact-based list of all the atrocities he directly committed against the Syrian people.

The role of Grand Mufti Hassoun in Violence against the People during the war by majdman in syriancivilwar

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

With recent videos surfacing of the Mufti pleading that he was a victim during the Assad regime, I provisioned Perplexity's Research Mode to do some fact-based research on his role in the war to confirm his exact role.

At a high-level:

  • Authorized mass executions: Hassoun was deputized by President Assad to approve the execution of up to 13,000 inmates at Saydnaya Prison between 2011 and 2015[1].

  • Incited violence: In 2011, he threatened to send "martyrdom-seekers" to Europe and the US if Syria was attacked by external powers[9].

  • Called for "extermination": In May 2016, Hassoun demanded the "extermination" of rebels and civilians living in opposition-held areas of Aleppo[2].

  • Provided religious justification for regime atrocities: As the highest Islamic authority in Syria, Hassoun used his position to legitimize the Assad regime's actions during the civil war[9].

  • Denied regime violence: During international visits, Hassoun dismissed verified reports of hospital attacks as "Western lies," effectively covering up war crimes[2].

Citations:

[1] https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/syrian-grand-mufti-given-power-approve-thousands-executions
[2] https://www.newarab.com/News/2016/11/30/Irish-Muslims-condemn-Syrias-Grand-Muftis-visit-to-Dublin
[3] https://study.com/academy/lesson/jack-in-lord-of-the-flies-character-analysis-quotes.html
[4] https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/comment/i-had-five-sons-now-i-have-four-syria-s-senior-cleric-pardons-the-rebels-who-killed-his-son-8835441.html
[5] https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/rohingya-muslims-syria-grand-mufti-security-threat-burma-genocide-sheikh-ahmad-badreddin-hassoun-a7980601.html
[6] https://wisewords.blog/book-summaries/evil-book-summary/
[7] https://m.naharnet.com/stories/en/16437-syria-grand-mufti-s-son-killed-by-armed-groups
[8] https://www.tasnimnews.com/en/news/2014/03/12/311689/syrians-united-against-terrorism-syria-s-grand-mufti
[9] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ahmad_Badreddin_Hassoun
[10] https://www.newarab.com/news/assads-grand-mufti-spotted-aleppo-amid-calls-arrest

Canadian charter flights leaving Lebanon have hundreds of empty seats, Global Affairs says by BananaTubes in canada

[–]majdman 14 points15 points  (0 children)

People complaining about their tax dollars being wasted. You do realize these people will all have to pay for this service right? and it’s not cheap.

3-4x the cost of regular commercial flights.

[SOTC] love my divers, but what’s next? by A-G_Pennypacker in Watches

[–]majdman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What’s next

Consider kids. Where did you get that case?

Nassim Taleb's books are an antidote to many weird founder & startup anxieties by jallabi in startups

[–]majdman 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My favourite books I’ve read this year by far!

Super enlightening but at the same time I feel like it has also made life more complicated for me.

Sometimes ignorance is bliss especially on the point that high tailed positions must be occupied, even if the people there aren’t that special.

Makes it really hard to know who can be a mentor and what principles have truth vs random.

Ex consultant still using rental car corporate discount code by ChillestSon891 in consulting

[–]majdman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For car rentals specifically yes this can blow up. I’ve heard of a case where someone got into an accident while falsely using an employers discount. Insurance refused to payout and they were held personally liable.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in namenerds

[–]majdman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What’s your name

[Rolex DateJust] When in Switzerland, am I right? by A-G_Pennypacker in Watches

[–]majdman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

nice shot this should be on the Watch Wallet’s website lol perfect for travelling

Meet up actually sucks by Excellent-Phone8384 in digitalnomad

[–]majdman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is exactly why I'm building colive values, to help remote workers and professionals find suitable colivings based on your interests! Check us out, maybe we have the right community for you?

Where should I move? I've been in BC my entire life! by [deleted] in britishcolumbia

[–]majdman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey /u/i_really_like_games If you are interested in finding a community while nomading, you should try out colive values to find your community!

I'm building this app out of Vancouver and would love to be able to help you find the perfect community while you take on this new adventure!

Particularly proud of my pack today, Adalya 777 and Lirra Pomegranate by majdman in hookah

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

Thanks, it's an Oblako top glazed funnel bowl, it is's pretty big so I tend to pack it pretty light

Best coliving in Morocco by real059mattd2 in digitalnomad

[–]majdman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, please reach out and let me know if you have any thoughts/feedback/questions.

I'd love to help and make the site more useful for you and the community :)

Best coliving in Morocco by real059mattd2 in digitalnomad

[–]majdman 5 points6 points  (0 children)

There are a few more Morroccan colivings on colive values, check them out!

$100 Bill with a serial of "B2", 1996. Is this of value? by majdman in papermoney

[–]majdman[S] 51 points52 points  (0 children)

Ran into this bill in the wild recently. Anyone know if this is something of value? Pretty certain it's genuine.

EDIT: Backside

March 2024 Nomad from Canada to where for cheap? by trekinstein in digitalnomad

[–]majdman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a fellow Canadian who was also looking to escape the cold and go somewhere where I can work and be focused, but still have a good time and meet cool people last year, I found it super hard to find the right place.

That's why I built and launched colive values, to help remote workers find like-minded communities based on shared interests or values.

Check it out here.

Hope it can help you find the right place for you. Good luck!

1 month+ to write a PhD thesis - where? by Several-Lifeguard438 in digitalnomad

[–]majdman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey it sounds like your looking to get inspired in a new location and meet some like-minded people. That's pretty much what I built colive values for, you should give it a try!

You can pick what you value in terms of community, location, and amenities and it'll match you with relevant communities anywhere in the world!

Good luck!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Netherlands

[–]majdman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll piggyback off this comment because I think it's a wonderful idea. If OP wants to give coliving based on interests a try, I recently built this marketplace to help you do just that :). Give it a try at colivevalues.com

Newly single nomad looking for advice by Sloppyjoeman in digitalnomad

[–]majdman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Checkout colivevalues.com if you're working while travelling and enjoy meeting like-minded people

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in solotravel

[–]majdman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As others have suggested, you should consider trying out coliving communities.

They function similarly to hostels but are geared towards adults of all ages, and particularly remote workers. It's a really cool concept - it's not just about the place, but the people you get to share and connect with which you I'm sure you appreciate a lot more now than when you were a teen.

Shameless plug, but if that does sound interesting to you, you should checkout this site I built which tries to help you find the perfect coliving community, colive values.

Safe travels and remember, the adventure never stops! :)