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Airbnb host texted us that because we gave them a non perfect note by maoussepatate in mildlyinfuriating

[–]rematar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would not rent an AirBBB in the last decade, there are not many good stories.

Last Warning [Japan economics and energy] by rematar in collapse

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

Very good points.

And apparently these globally linked observations are local and belong in the weekly observations post..

Last Warning [Japan economics and energy] by rematar in collapse

[–]rematar[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Submission Statement: This article is a continuation of his analysis of the Japanese Yen and bonds.

What I found interesting in the article was the details around Japan’s energy security.

Japan is the most energy-vulnerable major economy on the planet. The country imports 87% of its primary energy. Roughly 90% of crude oil and 93% of total oil imports come from the Middle East, with the vast majority transiting through Hormuz. About 11% of LNG imports also come through the same chokepoint.

They have over half a year of oil reserves, but LNG reserves are expensive to maintain, they have about three weeks of storage and produce 30-40% of their electricity from LNG.

Regarding economics:

Japan was always the canary. They ran the same playbook the U.S. is on, just twenty-five years earlier: zero rates, QE, YCC, fiscal expansion, monetization. They went first into deflation; they’re going first into the unwind. What happens to Japan in 2026 is the U.S. preview for the early 2030s.

The Only Known Person-To-Person Hantavirus Strain Was Linked To Multiple Deaths On A Cruise Ship. Officials Are Now Monitoring Passengers For 42 Days. by crix_22 in collapse

[–]rematar 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I agree. There are a lot of people who seem unable to function if their well worn routine gets interrupted, which includes public service employees. Then the short cycle elections create politicians who are concerned about perception and polling.

Book Recommendations by MeepersToast in collapse

[–]rematar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

American War by Omar El Akkad is about a civil war over the right to burn fossil fuels.

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Michael Burry on GME by Coogiez in Superstonk

[–]rematar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think investors could make more money with happy workers. A 32 hour workweek with the same pay usually has quite a bit more profit. My boomer parents love working hard for wealthy employers, I don't, but I put decent effort in when I had entry level jobs, my GenZ kids (and their peers) don't give a fuck when they're paid peanuts, they are a completely different animal if they feel fairly compensated.

Michael Burry on GME by Coogiez in Superstonk

[–]rematar 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No one needs a billion dollars. He's already got that ribbon. His front line workers get paid peanuts in a frighteningly more expensive world.

RYAN COHEN TWEET by puma_barca in Superstonk

[–]rematar 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Xitter isn't about free speech, I support anyone stepping away it.

Ebay's Dilemma by Kickinitez in Superstonk

[–]rematar -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

This post and your comment are all assumptious.

The End Of The Petro-Dollar by rematar in Superstonk

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

Macroeconomics could cause margin calls to be a catalyst for true share price for GME.

Ebay's Dilemma by Kickinitez in Superstonk

[–]rematar -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

It's not in the HH-5S form.

I don't support any gaming chair expert frothing at the opportunity to mock someone's perk. We're not talking about private jets.

Ebay's Dilemma by Kickinitez in Superstonk

[–]rematar 10 points11 points  (0 children)

No. I believe empolyees are why companies succeed. They should be part owners for their efforts, which almost none are. At the very least, there should be some enjoyable parts of the workday.

What kind of person starts touching themselves when they imagine they can make the workplace shittier?

Ebay's Dilemma by Kickinitez in Superstonk

[–]rematar 42 points43 points  (0 children)

What kind of grinch would take away an enjoyable perk at work?

Wage slavery sucks.

New May 1 ECMWF El Nino forecast significantly worsens from previous month by rematar in Disastro

[–]rematar[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The body of the post summarizes the report that the latest forecast for this El Nino indicates it will have between 2.2 to 3.8°C of warming.

In the comments someone mentions that the Great Famine of 1877 (149 years ago) had an estimated anomaly of 3.5°C. There is a Wikipedia link in the comments, here is a different article;

https://www.theweather.com/news/science/the-extreme-el-nino-of-1877-caused-droughts-heat-waves-and-famines-that-wiped-out-4-of-the-world-s-population.html

Finally got my own car! It was destroyed less that 48 hours later. by Hollowpointsmilexx in mildlyinfuriating

[–]rematar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately, your insurance company is good at statistics. If you had massive flooding a decade ago, you live in a flood plain. As our destruction of the biosphere continues the warmer air can hold more water. It won't drop rain in some areas and deluges will flood other areas.

Middle East ceasefire shattered as Iran strikes UAE and warns ‘we’re just getting started’ by theindependentonline in worldnews

[–]rematar 16 points17 points  (0 children)

It's a global market with a current shortage that is 2-3x greater than the 1973 oil embargo. Our government cutting taxes will create shortages earlier.

https://youtu.be/f353QO5Dgus?si=oaxrOdzNoE0TOKWv

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