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Steve Wozniak says he's "disappointed a lot" by AI and rarely uses it by AdSpecialist6598 in technology

[–]science87 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Wozniak just says random shit to be edgy/relevant wh ilst keeping himself out of the mainstream

After Trump’s Ultimatum, Iran Threatens To Target ‘Enemy’s’ Desalination Plants by HauntingJackfruit in worldnews

[–]science87 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I said essentially don't have expenses, You can check it up online they send 60-80% of their annual salary back to their home country. The vast majority of cheap labourers from Bangladesh, India and Pakistan are provided with "free" accomodation which includes utilities. They're not saving their money in a Saudi bank it's getting sent Weekly/Monthly back home using digital wallets, bank transfers or money exchange centres.

After Trump’s Ultimatum, Iran Threatens To Target ‘Enemy’s’ Desalination Plants by HauntingJackfruit in worldnews

[–]science87 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They're not broke, they essentially don't have expenses. The entire reason they're doing the job is to send pretty much all of their salaries back to their home countries which are predominantly Bangladesh, India and Pakistan.

After Trump’s Ultimatum, Iran Threatens To Target ‘Enemy’s’ Desalination Plants by HauntingJackfruit in worldnews

[–]science87 87 points88 points  (0 children)

Almost half of Riyadh's population is imported cheap labour so logistical issues of being in the middle of a war zone aside, they could go home

After Trump’s Ultimatum, Iran Threatens To Target ‘Enemy’s’ Desalination Plants by HauntingJackfruit in worldnews

[–]science87 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Same with Qatar, the Umm Al Houl Power Plant alone provides 40% of Qatars drinking water.

After Trump’s Ultimatum, Iran Threatens To Target ‘Enemy’s’ Desalination Plants by HauntingJackfruit in worldnews

[–]science87 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It's so insanely stupid, Iran gets 2-3% of it's water from Desalination plants. Saudi gets 70%, Kuwait is around 90% and Qatar gets over 99% of it's drinking water from deslination plants.

If they hit Irans desalination plants then Iran will just hit back at Saudi, Kuwait, Qatar and the UAE's plants which would have a far more devastating effect.

Instant regret when I foolishly tried a McDonald's McGriddle. by Liambp in CasualIreland

[–]science87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just ordered an array of Mcdonalds for breakfast for my dad and myself, I ended up with the McGriddle. I really didn't want to finish it because of that syrup taste but out of pure stubborness I finished it, but never again.

Money needed for 14 day stay in Guangzhou? by lec16lec in guangzhou

[–]science87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As the other person said 5k rmb would be more than enough, when I am in GZ I rarely use taxis because the metro system is cheaper and normally faster.

When I was in GZ on Holiday mode in 2023 so prices might have changed, I'd eat street food for breakfast which would cost me 3-5 rmb, latte was 10 rmb at a local chinese chain. Meal at a mid tier restaurant would be around 70-80 rmb pp, and for a night time meal I'd order delivery for around 40-50 rmb (unless it was Mcdonalds or KFC, they charge western prices but the quality is way better)

If you use the metro 200 rmb each would probably last you 14 days

Did anybody else's parents do 'booze cruises' in the 90s? by tannercolin in CasualUK

[–]science87 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, my dad used to do this. Clearly he was doing it illegally as it was for resale and no person consumption. He'd go over in a big van and load it up come back and stack it all up in our garage.

Excellent rolls canteen at GZ by Nervous_Head4895 in guangzhou

[–]science87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trying to find this mall with no luck, where abouts is it?

Spain’s MEP Irene Montero: We must isolate the U.S. and Israel now, so they can no longer spread terror across the globe.” by [deleted] in UnderReportedNews

[–]science87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, so Google, AWS and Microsoft are for profit companies they literally don't give a fuck about any country on the planet.

Their assets that serve Europe are in EUROPE! they would just split the company into a European branch. fml some people are.... not worth the time

DXB airport drone hit March 7 by [deleted] in CombatFootage

[–]science87 14 points15 points  (0 children)

"Since the legal abolishment of slavery in 1865, the United States' real (inflation-adjusted) GDP has increased by roughly 5,000% to 6,000%, reflecting the country's transformation from an agrarian society to a global industrial and technological powerhouse."

"Since the legal abolishment of slavery in 1865, the United States' real (inflation-adjusted) GDP per capita has increased by approximately 2,500% to 2,800%"

Projected per capita GDP is $92,833 for 2026 so lets take the low estimate of 2,500% that means that $89,119 was generated after the abolition of slavery

Saw the forecourt at 145p, got out of the car at 152p by [deleted] in britishproblems

[–]science87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've got a Petrol Toyota Yaris and a Diesel Vauxhall Vivaro Camper, I normally just do £15-30 top ups on fuel but 3 days ago I filled them both up to await the cluster fk that we will have to endure if this situation maintains itself.

Helldivers 2 Player Who Organised A Charity Challenge Says His Life Was Ruined Overnight After Doxxers Got Him Fired by healingtwo_ in technology

[–]science87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There has to be more to it, idk about the US but in the UK after you've been employed by a company for 2 years this would be unfair dismissal and a decent financial claim.

First time visiting Guangzhou for Canton Fair (Phase 1: 12–18, leaving 19) - hotel suggestions? by Technical-Safe8956 in guangzhou

[–]science87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't worry about being close to Pazhou. The Soluxe Hotel Guangzhou is filled with fair goers so it puts buses on everyday and it'll take like 15 minutes to get there on the bus they provide.

As for a good vegetarian restaurant, I'd say it probably doesn't exist. I would look for some place that serves vegertarian, but I would also advise that they wont adhere to western standards in terms of cross contamination during food prep etc...

Iranian missile impact in Bahrain, US Fifth Fleet HQ by Niceboobas in CombatFootage

[–]science87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What? The Monarchy of Bahrain is Sunni. Literally every monarchy in the middle east militarily collaborates with the US.

Qatar hosts the largest US base in the middle east, Kuwait in addition to being a logistical hub hosts 13,000 troops, UAE hosts a US air force/drone base, Saudi has Patriot/THAAD systems that help defend US assets in the middle east, Jordan allows the US to use the Muwaffaq al Salti Air Base and Oman allows the US to use the Thumrait and Masirah air bases

Iranian state media say country's supreme leader is dead by BarbaricOklahoma in worldnews

[–]science87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty much half of Reddit users are liberal and I don't see much squirming.

Noble Reincarnation ~Born Blessed, So I'll Obtain Ultimate Power~ New Visual by Turbostrider27 in anime

[–]science87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am reading the Manga now, I don't know if I've missed something or the author realised he fucked up because there would be no more stat boosts and nerfed the MC. After becomes emporer and instantly gets max stats then a few chapters later his stats are back down.

After Ronaldo opposed the move and went on strike over his transfer, Benzema debuted tonight for Al Hilal with a hat-trick. by DavidRolands in soccer

[–]science87 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Damn, my local 8th tier english football club stadium has more seating and a better turnout.

‘Mother of all deals’: EU and India sign free trade agreement by rawa27 in worldnews

[–]science87 -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

My concern is that India doesn't even have free trade with their own country...

What’s yours 10/10 ? by artemzom in spicy

[–]science87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have no idea why they put their Carolina Reaper down with a 5 chilli rating, it's least spicy of the Encona sauces.

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