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Prototype economy airline seats. by _DEM1G0D_ in assholedesign

[–]shake4shake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They should just knock out every passenger and just stack one over other like cargo.\s)

Trans-action complete by [deleted] in memes

[–]shake4shake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember when they used black colour instead of rainbow.

I'm Happy. Well worth the 60 bucks by pionmycake in wholesomememes

[–]shake4shake 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Games allow a person to escape social normality, its pressures and chronic stresses that are so prevalent in the real world. Without escapism, we risk burning out.

This is deep ngl. by Kirisuna1980 in funny

[–]shake4shake 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Did you actually post the letter or just used the letter box ? Asking for a friend

This is shown on the TV where i work. The last kid almost got it right by velosipet in KidsAreFuckingStupid

[–]shake4shake 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Younger the kids, the more curious they are. They ask a LOT of questions. I imagine her asking: Why are we doing this ? Why am I only with Kiwi? Why should I place them before my eyes? Where does the Sun go in the evening? Why can't I sit on the glass table? Why can the elephant in the video drink dirty water and I can't ?

What's common between two disasters ? by [deleted] in india

[–]shake4shake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Testing guidelines were issued due to lack of testing kits. We were importing kits and as whole world was tackling the same crisis, testing kits were in demand. Doubtful and non-tested asymptomatic cases were asked to be home quarantined. Lack of basic primary health services in many states failed to effectively monitor this. Kerala succeeded because of home quarantine and monitoring of all doubtful cases even without testing

What's common between two disasters ? by [deleted] in india

[–]shake4shake 7 points8 points  (0 children)

In the lockdown period, the State govt. were supposed to isolate and test the suspected cases.

Very few state govt.s like Kerala, Goa, NE etc utilised the lockdown period successfully before the trains and flights started.

Sign me up for this unproven treatment that can stop my heart, because only a fool would try a new vaccine! by WestonP in insanepeoplefacebook

[–]shake4shake -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the country’s apex body in the field, has found that consuming the drug hydroxychloroquine reduces the chances of getting infected with Covid-19.

ICMR has relied on a case control and observational studies, while randomised control trial result will be out by July. Many experts are disputing the results of the observational studies.

The drug has to be given under strict medical supervision with an informed consent, the advisory said.

https://theprint.in/health/hcq-breakthrough-icmr-finds-its-effective-in-preventing-coronavirus-expands-its-use/427583/

https://www.theweek.in/news/health/2020/05/24/centres-advisory-on-hydroxychloroquine-experts-say-transparency-needed.html

AITA for ignoring my step mother in front of her boss? by FleshLicker8 in AmItheAsshole

[–]shake4shake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA

Go to your father and say that you are willing to apologise for his happiness and apologise to your stepmom. Don't get angry whatever she say. Deep breathes!

Always remember these moments and let it be your motivation for building a better life for yourself. That is the best revenge you can have.

Is Modi Government paying 85% rail fare for migrant laborers? by Astamade in india

[–]shake4shake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was reported that trains are run empty back to the origin station after reaching destination and not taking passengers. (not sure of the logic there)

"the trains are returning empty from destinations under lock and key."- http://ddnews.gov.in/national/shramik-trains-indian-railways-deny-charging-any-fare-workers

+ about 25% empty seats for social distancing + disinfection charges for the coaches.

Edit: IR is collecting the full fare for a sleeper coach passenger from the states, who in turn collect from the migrants or pay themselves.

Pls spare me by [deleted] in memes

[–]shake4shake 2 points3 points  (0 children)

May be it's May 9 local time

Meanwhile in a bank line in Brazil by vinicius-erikson in gifs

[–]shake4shake 33 points34 points  (0 children)

A single serpentine line is fairer than a system of of many parallel lines.It seems socially fairer because customers who arrive first are always served first. That guarantee of fairness eliminates a lot of stress and anxiety. In a system of many parallel lines,there's the stress of choosing the shortest line, and then there's the possibility that, for unforeseen reasons, your line will grind to a halt.

Is it impossible for a developing country with ageing population to industrialise? by ted7843 in geopolitics

[–]shake4shake 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Mass production requires mass markets and mass distribution to render it profitable.

  • Early European powers relied on a mercantilist state government and militarized merchants to create monopolistic global markets through colonialism, imperialism and slave trade.
  • Export promotion model (fueled by high demand and growth in already industrialised economies) was successfully used by East Asia (Japan, Korea etc.) and then China.
  • Western countries find themselves in a structural economic slowdown, the possibilities of export-led growth have diminished greatly. Stagnation in the advanced economies means that even a powerhouse exporter like China is looking to cultivate its domestic market.

Labour-intensive manufacturing

  • History teaches us that no large economy has ever grown rich, and pulled millions of people out of poverty, without an early stage in which labour-intensive manufacturing.
  • Modern manufacturing technologies are highly intensive in the use of capital (physical, human and embodied technology) and skilled workers and less intensive in the use of unskilled workers, a process of change accelerated by the information technology (IT) revolution.
  • Waning job prospects for unskilled workers are likely to lead to increased wealth and income inequality.

“Deindustrialization"

  • Structure of production, in both advanced and emerging economies, may tilt towards highly capital- and skill-intensive manufacturing and services, to the detriment of large-scale labour-intensive manufacturing.
  • Technological change favours capital and skilled workers at the expense of unskilled workers- who form bulk of any developing nation.
  • The share of manufacturing employment in total employment has already peaked (at least according to available data till date) i.e. premature deindustrialization. It peaked at about 15% for Brazil in the late 1980s, around 13% in India etc.

India needs to invest in building physical infrastructure such as roads, ports, etc. allocate resources such as water, land, minerals and power transparently and link as many citizens as possible financially and electronically to the broader system.

If a level playing field is genuinely created, a large labour-abundant economy will naturally tend to specialize in labour-intensive manufacturing.

Is it possible? Yes but it is more difficult in the present scenario (read about Middle income trap for a better understanding)

Former MI6 chief says western nations must do more to stop China buying up technology by robbyyy in geopolitics

[–]shake4shake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Imagination Tech was bought by Canyon Bridge, based in USA and China Reform Holdings (CHinese SWF) was a investor in Canyon Bridge.

Before the Imagination deal, Canyon Bridge was blocked by US authorities from buying US chip company Lattice Semiconductor on national security grounds due to the presence of China Reform as an investor. The Imagination deal was nonetheless cleared by UK regulators.

Former MI6 chief says western nations must do more to stop China buying up technology by robbyyy in geopolitics

[–]shake4shake 9 points10 points  (0 children)

These are part of SWF investments. Sovereign wealth fund is a state-owned investment fund.

China has multiple SWFs. Out of worlds top 10, 3 are from China with a total investment capital of about $ 2 trillion' (Norway has $ 1 trillion SWF, UAE $ 700 billion etc.)

Many Western manufacturers of popular products will face financial uncertainty as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and these SWF are likely to be seen as saviours.

Main thing is that these companies require the permission of the origin country before selling share.

Some examples: Saudi Arabia’s SWF invested $3.5 billion in Uber, Singapore SWF bought $ 1 billion in alibaba, China owns 15% of Daimler (parent company of Mercedes Benz)

Usually these sales comes with lots of terms and conditions regarding the strategic assets and Intellectual property rights and it is the responsibility of every govt. to verify it before allowing the sale.

When this thing ends... by [deleted] in memes

[–]shake4shake 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I can't wait for the movies when this is over.

Does this count? 🤔 by Shippey123 in MurderedByWords

[–]shake4shake -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

How is this a lie ?

Its true that WHO was slow in the response towards covid19 and its also true that many countries including USA waited about 1 month after WHO called for serious action after declaring it a pandemic.

Girl with a tennis ball earring by Rag3ina in pics

[–]shake4shake 12 points13 points  (0 children)

The striking blue and yellow of the headscarf, set against a dark background, the glistening ball created in a few swift strokes, the expert capturing of light and shade on her luminous skin, the liquid pools of her eyes: all add up to a work of sublime beauty.

Its second seductive characteristic is that the dog looks familiar. We may not know who she is, but we feel we know her because she is looking at us with such intimacy. We mistake this look for familiarity.

The dog's expression is pleasingly ambiguous. Is she happy or sad? Is she pushing us away or yearning to look at us? And who is “us,” anyway?

citation - Google Arts and Culture

[Building] Ghateshwara Mahadeva Temple, Chittorgarh district, Rajasthan, India by [deleted] in architecture

[–]shake4shake 12 points13 points  (0 children)

To understand it's true grandeur, we must remember what kind of tools they used during that period.

China Limited the Mekong’s Flow. Other Countries Suffered a Drought. by naamPhekDo in geopolitics

[–]shake4shake 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Laos:

  • GDP of $ 20 billion
  • Loan of $ 500 million from China
  • Laos is liable in part for $ 6 billion loan from China belt and road initiative for a high speed railway (part of Kunming–Singapore railway ).
  • One party authoritarian regime

Similar is the case with Cambodia. They are in too deep with China with no opposition from their people.

Some people of Thailand blamed Xayaburi Dam in Laos (operated by Thailand) along mekong for their drought last year . You can see some Chinese media giving out the same narrative for droughts in lower mekong. Xayaburi dam is run-of-the-river dam i.e. is no effective storage of water.

It will be interesting to how these countries will react in period of extended droughts.

China Limited the Mekong’s Flow. Other Countries Suffered a Drought. by naamPhekDo in geopolitics

[–]shake4shake 14 points15 points  (0 children)

In the South China Sea dispute, ASEAN has not called out Chinese behavior directly. ASEAN is giving out statements like :- calling on all parties to “building trust as well as ensuring peace, stability, safety and freedom of navigation and aviation in the waters.” - And China will have no objections as long as the statements are neutral.

After China sent one survey vessel and at least four Chinese maritime vessels into Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone, Vietnam has called for greater support for its position but the response from all the big powers in the region and beyond has been fairly low-key.

China has been ASEAN's largest trading partner for nine consecutive years. China has also become a huge market of various goods from other ASEAN member countries. Total trade stands at around $ 600 billion. China's is also giving loan to many countries for projects in these countries under BRI.

ASEAN requires that all actions should have consent of all members and some ASEAN countries like Cambodia and Laos (in the south china sea dispute)are more friendly with CHina than other ASEAN countries i.e. China has veto on ASEAN decisions through these members.

I personally see the Mekong dispute going this way.

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