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@DingoResearch What's with the quotes?

I just heard that Americans are concerned about paying $4 USD per gallon for ‘gas’. Just FYR, in my Australian town, we are now paying $8.70 USD per gallon, for fuel.

@repligate I was fortunate to learn this first hand at a young age when our neighborhood flooded and all us kids went to the swollen creek and caught fish by hand. Reporter put our photo in the paper with some crazy made up story about fish in the streets and front yards.

It’s hard to get a sense of how inaccurate the average product of (human) journalism is until you’ve experienced being the primary source being reported about

@Chris_arnade They have a vitamin D deficiency rate of something like 80%

@JusssTony I've seen people fail the pedal reaction test.

@MorlockP Like most people, I haven't been paying attention. Then I saw the official communication and omg it really is mostly a DEI stunt.

I'm actively angry at this mission. 60 year technological regression, throwing away perfectly good engines that were reusable since 1980, costing infinite money, accomplishing nothing. A DEI stunt and a jobs program for mediocre engineers. Disgusting.

@digitalspaz My kid made his own night vision goggles using one of those modules with four big IR LEDs. Those things really light up an area on a dark night.

IR illumination has never been cheaper or easier. Most security cameras have moderate IR illuminators out to 15ft. External illuminators can provide 50ft or more.

@tommyswriting I thought passport bros were men who had given up on American women and went looking for mates in other countries. Isn't that the original meaning?

Don't be a Passport Bro, be a Traveler Passport Bro: A full-time tourist who treats the land he's traveling in as a backdrop for his consumption. Loud, abrasive, insensitive. Doesn't learn the language (or make an attempt to), assimilate, or respect the cultures of the places he's moving to. Traveler: A culturally fluid, well-read, curious citizen of the world who makes an effort to understand the people and culture he lives among.

@PeterMcCormack Teaching the test is such a poor method. I had a couple of choices of national curriculums when I was selecting an international school for my kid. Not sure which is better, but the British system is such a disappointment.

Watching my daughter revise for her GCSEs and I privately don't give a fuck. As we enter a world of AI and automation, she is sat there memorising facts. The whole thing is stupid. We are not teaching kids the right things.

@Test179102 @sonyasupposedly Who is the burden then carried by?

@MarkDGeorge @sonyasupposedly a civilized country wouldn't thrust the financial burden onto its citizenry who gave their lives working within the system only to then spend their savings and potentially losing their homes to private equity firms instead of passing them on to their children

everyone is gonna be so pissed when the supposed "generational wealth transfer" from boomers goes straight to end-of-life care

@AIproject6 @Test179102 @sonyasupposedly Reduced quality of service compared to what? I think most have no service. They're on their own because in the US children usually don't care for their parents to the end of their lives.

@MarkDGeorge @Test179102 @sonyasupposedly Yes, because they're handing over all their wealth for a reduced quality service.

@Violectical @VoidlingAbyssal @MisguidedPengu @sonyasupposedly Good example of when people have no point or anything of value to say.

@VoidlingAbyssal @MarkDGeorge @MisguidedPengu @sonyasupposedly Do us all a favor and take your fucking antipsychotics dude

@JSWindsor19 @sonyasupposedly The elderly receiving end of life care should be concerned about that?

@MarkDGeorge @sonyasupposedly Lol. Good joke. The workers will see 1% of that

@Test179102 @sonyasupposedly So the elderly receiving end of life care should be concerned about that?

@MarkDGeorge @sonyasupposedly it primarily goes to shareholders of equity firms that buy up the assisted living facilities and private EOL care facilities

@HereForBeer24 @sonyasupposedly Ok Oppenheimer, where do the elderly go for end of life care? If you're like the rest of the mallot minds so allergic to businesses I guess you just take the elderly's homes and kick them to the curb. Kinda doubt people like you have the character to care for them yourself.

@MarkDGeorge @sonyasupposedly It pays for the bonuses of the CEOs that gut these facilities and make them absolute prisons for our elderly. You fucking smooth brain 😂

@JessePeltan Seems like a lot of units and assumptions have been left out.

A 38 kg solar panel generates as much electricity as 9,000 kg of diesel fuel. If you're trying to provide electricity in remote locations, solar and storage dramatically cuts down on the amount of mass you need to ship. That's especially important for things like satellites, which is why satellites run on solar power.

@hunterx11 @sonyasupposedly So strange that so many comments are against the elderly spending their money on end of life care because it might enrich a big company.

@MarkDGeorge @sonyasupposedly Lighting the money on fire would probably be a lot better for the economy in the long run than a massive wealth transfer to owners of elder care facilities

@WireRacing @EricW97405927 @sonyasupposedly I don't know the current cost either. That's a number someone in the comments mentioned and was around what it cost a while back when our family was dealing with it.

@MarkDGeorge @EricW97405927 @sonyasupposedly I don’t know what the going rate in Thailand is, but $5k a month in the US is accurate for 25 years ago. It’s $15k and up now, Bangkok

@WR4NYGov Insurance cost way understated for retirees above age 65. Easily five times that.

🇹🇭 Thailand Cost of Living Guide 🧓 For Retirees Comfortable, Low-Stress Living in Thailand Thailand offers everyone a relaxed lifestyle with excellent healthcare, affordable help at home, and a strong expat community. Monthly Breakdown Housing (Condo): $600 Utilities (Electric, Water, Garbage): $51 Internet + Phone: $38.50 Maid Service (weekly): $16 Food (Dining Out Daily): ~$750 Transportation: ~$60 Entertainment (low alcohol lifestyle): $100 Healthcare Insurance: $100–$200/month Costs increase with age (70+) or preexisting conditions Out-of-pocket care is still affordable compared to Western countries Estimated Monthly Total Without insurance: $1,616 With insurance: $1,716–$1,816 Lifestyle Notes Easy, walkable living Affordable domestic help High-quality private hospitals Ideal for a peaceful retirement with flexibility 🎖️ For Veterans Maximizing Benefits & Affordable Living Thailand is especially attractive for veterans due to lower living costs and the ability to stretch retirement or disability income. Monthly Breakdown (Same base structure) Total (without medical): $1,616 With medical: $1,716–$1,816 Key Advantage Many veterans already have military or VA-linked coverage, reducing or eliminating insurance costs Access to international hospitals at significantly lower prices Lifestyle Perks Strong expat and veteran communities Affordable daily living with high quality of life Ability to live comfortably on fixed income Travel Domestic trips every 4–6 weeks: $300–$600 💻 For Digital Nomads Work + Lifestyle Balance Thailand is one of the best places globally for remote work due to fast internet, low cost, and lifestyle flexibility. Monthly Breakdown Housing: $600 (can vary widely depending on location) Utilities + Internet: ~$67 Phone (Unlimited Data): $22.50 Food (eating out daily): ~$750 Transport: ~$60 Entertainment / Social: $100+ Estimated Monthly Total Base: ~$1,616 With insurance: ~$1,716–$1,816 Why It Works Reliable high-speed internet Cheap and abundant food options Flexible work environments (cafes, co-working, beach lifestyle) Low transportation costs Lifestyle Upgrade Options Better condos or beachfront: +$200–$800 Frequent travel: $300–$600 per trip 🌴 Final Takeaway Thailand offers a high-quality lifestyle at a relatively low cost, whether you are: Retiring comfortably Living on veteran benefits Working remotely as a digital nomad With smart budgeting, you can live well for $1,600–$1,800/month, with flexibility to scale up or down. From Leonard Kagan on FB

@Polymarket They aren't aliens. They are humans who left Earth ages ago and are now returning. Hence the ability breed with humans.

BREAKING: Former Congressman Matt Gaetz reveals he was once briefed on alien "breeding programs" where captured aliens were breeding with humans to create a hybrid race.

@MisguidedPengu @sonyasupposedly Ah, I thought this might turn into a fun game. But you're not the detective you think you are. Oh well.

@MarkDGeorge @sonyasupposedly Yes, assuming we're still operating on the premise that you ever lived here. You don't type like us, so you are easily flagged as not being one of us. I do wish you luck in your future endeavors, but I cannot stress enough that whatever is going on in Thailand is better than here