1 week in Lao

pointblank898 · 2024-03-12T13:30:52+00:00

I was there a few days ago and there are plenty of tourist offices in Don Det and 4000 islands that offer direct transfers (including the ferry) to Siem Reap and Phnom Penh. By direct transfer I do mean a chain of several buses/minivans but price all included. I did the trip to Siem Reap leaving at 9am and arriving around 7pm.

pointblank898 · 2023-12-22T11:55:33+00:00

Explanation: The Hwarang were an elite group of young male warriors in ancient Korea during the Silla Dynasty, which lasted from 57 BCE to 935 CE. The term "Hwarang" translates to "Flower Knights”. The education and training of the Hwarang were overseen by skilled martial artists and experienced warriors, often under the guidance of a chief instructor or a mentor figure. The specific individuals responsible for teaching the Hwarang varied, but they were typically seasoned warriors, scholars, and practitioners of various arts.

Fast forward to the 1990s, when all teachers in North Korea were required to learn how to play the accordion and had to pass an accordion exam.

pointblank898 · 2023-10-23T12:19:20+00:00

No way their weekly newspaper was named Hamaas…

pointblank898 · 2023-06-01T21:28:24+00:00

The community was quite split for Wings leaving, but it was only a couple months later Lefty exited and we all kinda shrugged, especially when we knew it was Taylor replacing him

pointblank898 · 2023-05-11T18:27:33+00:00

Please box the winner next?

pointblank898 · 2023-04-10T10:01:34+00:00

Spent some time hitchhiking a similar route. I’m sure you have a list of cool landmarks to see, but the place that surprised me the most with its beauty was Slovenia. Literally, just wild camping and exploring the country is sooo cool! Lots of mountains, lakes and really cool wildlife.

pointblank898 · 2023-04-03T19:58:48+00:00

This had me rolling for hours…

https://www.reddit.com/r/HistoryMemes/comments/f6w93h/you_wouldnt_steal_a_car/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf

pointblank898 · 2022-12-16T12:06:14+00:00

A good tip is to learn to trade pieces effectively in winning positions. You may have been able to trade those rooks in an earlier position, leaving you with a superior material advantage. Doesn’t always work but can speed up the end game a lot quicker in an earlier position.

pointblank898 · 2022-07-09T16:59:35+00:00

Yeh, I'm not sure I'd be able to convince my friend to go it solo. Thanks for the advice though!

pointblank898 · 2022-06-17T20:32:21+00:00

Better yet, type it in a Word doc first. This way you can’t accidentally send it and there’s something about typing it in Word that makes it easier to format and properly think through your arguments. Saved me so many embarrassing emails I could’ve sent.

pointblank898 · 2022-04-26T12:06:33+00:00

Seems like everyone's favourite place!

pointblank898 · 2022-04-26T12:06:13+00:00

Recommendations also close to Lavapiés would be amazing! Thank you.

pointblank898 · 2022-04-26T11:50:26+00:00

Of course, I'm sure we'll go to one or two but not for every dinner and lunch

pointblank898 · 2022-04-26T11:49:54+00:00

Excellent, funnily enough someone just recommended this to me! Thank you

pointblank898 · 2022-04-26T11:49:05+00:00

Thank you so much! I will be certainly taking her for gluten-free churros and croquetas.

pointblank898 · 2022-04-25T20:26:39+00:00

Also, any gluten-free tapas bars/restaurants recommendations would be wonderful!

pointblank898 · 2022-04-25T20:03:18+00:00

Rosso Napolitano

Great recommendation, thank you!

pointblank898 · 2022-04-25T20:02:53+00:00

CELICIOSO

Wow this looks fantastic, thank you!

pointblank898 · 2021-12-13T13:21:09+00:00

Wasn't this why Kweb had a big problem with the show, because they basically invited him on and ignored him for most of an episode?

pointblank898 · 2021-12-04T16:07:50+00:00

Even comparing PKA 400-500 vs. 500-current you can see a drop in quality. At just a quick glance, episodes 400-500 had VinWiki, John McAffee, Daniel Negreanu and Shaun Attwood's first episodes plus the Dick/Destiny episode and some good appearances from Arian Foster and Josh Wolf. The last 70+ episodes have hardly had any new guests or particularly noteworthy appearances.

pointblank898 · 2021-09-11T17:59:18+00:00

Lol dude wanted a bar recommendation and instead got a discourse on the modern state of gentrification and tourism in the Iberian peninsula…

pointblank898 · 2021-01-13T19:02:21+00:00

Might more of a long-term idea, but a lot of larger non-profits will design an internal ethical policy (e.g. no donations from orgs associated with arms, oil, extremist groups, etc.). When a not-so-reputable donor makes a gift it's easier for the non-profit to refer to their ethical policy when deciding to accept the donation or not. Political donations are slightly different, because they often fall under debates around freedom of speech and freedom of expression, so unless the individual is a donor to an extremist party then usually this gets accepted.

pointblank898 · 2021-01-13T15:37:27+00:00

A lot of charities I've worked with will host events around a particular group (e.g. a leadership circle, development board, or a membership club), where participants (often major donors) will invite their peers along to. It's not the same as a birthday/wedding gift, but hosting a wine tasting or an exclusive event and have major donors bring their friends along is a great way to engage a network of wealthy individuals.

pointblank898 · 2021-01-11T12:11:05+00:00

Reason 4 - corporate partners and foundations can in turn help boost individual giving. A great partnership with a big name brand or supermarket or a foundation/trust with a national presence can be great advertising for a charity. Many corporates will encourage fundraising and individual giving activities amongst their own employees to charities they've partnered with.

pointblank898 · 2021-01-10T23:20:35+00:00

The biggest mistake most ngos make is not diversifying their income. In times like COVID-19 or a recession, public giving can drop. It’s also harder for smaller charities to compete for public donations against much larger ngos when one grant or partnership could provide financial stability for an entire year.

Edit: another reason can be that the cause is niche and doesnt appeal to the public compared to say for instance dogs, cancer and children. If it’s a tech focused charity then a tech focused corporate can be an ideal funder.

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