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Comment on Does anyone have a digg invite code I can get ? in ~tech
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Comment on Does anyone have a digg invite code I can get ? in ~tech
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Comment on Denmark zoo asks people to donate their small pets as food for captive predators – pets will be “gently euthanized” by trained staff in ~life.pets
anbe Link ParentI’m glad one opinion has changed. Thank you. I hate to see my lovely zoo getting rained on like this, for no real reason.I’m glad one opinion has changed. Thank you.
I hate to see my lovely zoo getting rained on like this, for no real reason. -
Comment on Denmark zoo asks people to donate their small pets as food for captive predators – pets will be “gently euthanized” by trained staff in ~life.pets
anbe Link ParentI can see how it might be due to a translation issue. The post says “husdyr” which is “domesticated animals” - not pets. Pets would be “kæledyr”, but I’m not sure all translation tools will know...I can see how it might be due to a translation issue. The post says “husdyr” which is “domesticated animals” - not pets. Pets would be “kæledyr”, but I’m not sure all translation tools will know the difference. Or even people, if you asked them. “Husdyr” literally means “house animals”, but the meaning is not animals you would have in your house, quite the opposite actually.
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Comment on Denmark zoo asks people to donate their small pets as food for captive predators – pets will be “gently euthanized” by trained staff in ~life.pets
anbe (edited )Link ParentI'm just tired of news outlets spinning stories that provoke negative responses. The Facebook post is nothing worth writing about, especially not for AP to write about from a country far away from...I'm just tired of news outlets spinning stories that provoke negative responses. The Facebook post is nothing worth writing about, especially not for AP to write about from a country far away from here. Their agenda is only one thing: sparking anger that generates views.
I took a look at the Facebook post: They are not asking for "donations." It's just a gentle reminder that you can do this and are welcome to do so if you are in the (albeit rather unique) position where it would be relevant for you to do so. It's not something new.
To me, it looks more like a "we need to post something on facebook today" rather than a plead.
They updated the post saying that "after international interest" they've chosen to lock the comments on the post because people started talking shit.Why do people talk shit? Because AP wrote about it like they wanted to kill "Harold the kids' guinea pig" and feed it to the lions. They don't, but they do want their animals fed.
It's nothing against you, but your arguments are for a view that does not exist in this context.
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Comment on Denmark zoo asks people to donate their small pets as food for captive predators – pets will be “gently euthanized” by trained staff in ~life.pets
anbe (edited )LinkNote: I might be biased, because this is my local zoo and I just went there this weekend with my kid. I've been to the zoo probably around 20 times through the years. I think this thread is a bit...Note: I might be biased, because this is my local zoo and I just went there this weekend with my kid. I've been to the zoo probably around 20 times through the years.
I think this thread is a bit weird to read through. Did anyone take the time to read the page on the zoo website? They are not asking for dogs or cats, but horses, chickens, rabbits and guinea pigs. They will even pay you for the horse meat (through a tax deduction).
Here's the page from the zoo's website (in English): https://aalborgzoo.dk/en/zoo-parade/donation-of-animals-for-feed/
Zoo animals need to eat, and Denmark is an agricultural country, especially in the region where the zoo is located (Northern Jutland). Many people here have horses or other farm animals (like chickens and sometimes rabbits).
The zoo can either buy this meat through middle-men (meaning higher prices), raise the meat themselves (which requires a lot of space and ressources) or ask for donations (either money or healthy animals to feed the zoo animals).
Many people offer monetary donations to the zoo - why not donate an animal if you have one that is suitable and it needs to be euthanized either way?
Reading the zoo's financial report, around 10% of their expenes are for "raw materials and helping materials" so it's a big expense.
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Comment on Smartphone gambling is a disaster in ~health.mental
anbe Link ParentNot much unlike the Pokémon card packs I got as a child ~25 years ago.Not much unlike the Pokémon card packs I got as a child ~25 years ago.
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Comment on What is your silly or (kinda) useless talent? in ~talk
anbe Link ParentMe too! Apparently around 8% can control the muscle needed for the eye shake, so there’s that.Me too! Apparently around 8% can control the muscle needed for the eye shake, so there’s that.
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They’re putting blue food coloring in everything
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Comment on Bread maker recipes? Tips and tricks? in ~food
anbe LinkTo be honest, skip the machine. You can make amazing no-knead loaves or buns by just mixing a dough in the evening and letting it cold rise in the fridge overnight, plump it out on a baking sheet...To be honest, skip the machine. You can make amazing no-knead loaves or buns by just mixing a dough in the evening and letting it cold rise in the fridge overnight, plump it out on a baking sheet in the morning and you're done.
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Comment on Summer roadtrip in Scandinavia - need advice! in ~travel
anbe Link ParentI hope you go, I love the place! They have free to use barbecues, so you can bring your own food and drinks, if you want.I hope you go, I love the place! They have free to use barbecues, so you can bring your own food and drinks, if you want.
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Comment on Summer roadtrip in Scandinavia - need advice! in ~travel
anbe Link ParentIf you're going to Northern Jutland, you could go to Fårup Sommerland: https://www.faarupsommerland.dk/en/ It's quite nice, located in a forest and has fantastic roller coasters. It's also close...If you're going to Northern Jutland, you could go to Fårup Sommerland: https://www.faarupsommerland.dk/en/
It's quite nice, located in a forest and has fantastic roller coasters. It's also close to the sea for taking a dip. The sea-towns Blokhus and Løkken are close, but very touristy. They are quite nice though, especially Løkken. -
Comment on Summer roadtrip in Scandinavia - need advice! in ~travel
anbe LinkDane here. Copenhagen is a wonderful city. If you want some specific recommendations, let me know what you are interested in (bakeries, restaurants, activities, etc). I know the city quite well....Dane here.
Copenhagen is a wonderful city. If you want some specific recommendations, let me know what you are interested in (bakeries, restaurants, activities, etc). I know the city quite well.
Norway is great - beautiful nature, mountains, lots of places to hike and camp. It's not very different from Sweden though, but I'd go for Norway, especially if you only want to stay in the southern part. The southern part of Sweden is mostly forrest and lakes. Norway is all mountains from the south. You can find your own spots easily. Just bring mosquito repellent.
All countries are very safe, you shouldn't get any problems. Just to be sure to only camp where you are allowed to with an RV (again, I think Norway is a bit easier in this regard).
As for roads, you shouldn't have any problems - all countries have good roads for the most part.
For bird watching:
If you get to Northern Jutland (you can take the ferry to Norway from Hirtshals) I'd recommend going a little bit out of your way and visiting the areas around Lund Fjord: https://maps.app.goo.gl/sibtgYcWJtM3HGp26It's a big, flat area close to the coast, and it's great for bird watching. Same goes for National Park Vadehavet, but it might be quite a way off your planned route: https://maps.app.goo.gl/pWCWrSzGUjuznmU66
Denmark is mostly a very flat country with many fields. The nature is not as interesting as Norway or Sweden (and there is not much of it). If you're interested, though, I can recommend some interesting spots for hikes.
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Comment on Contemplating getting a digital piano to relearn how to play in ~music
anbe LinkYes, an 88-key one with weighted keys is the way to go. I'd recommend buying something used. I picked up a secondhand Casio CDP-100 as my first one, and it was absolutely fine. I paid around 200...Yes, an 88-key one with weighted keys is the way to go. I'd recommend buying something used. I picked up a secondhand Casio CDP-100 as my first one, and it was absolutely fine. I paid around 200 dollars for it and was happy with it for the time I had it.
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Comment on Record $322m Memorial Day weekend: ‘Lilo & Stitch’ dancing to $180m holiday high, ‘Mission: Impossible 8’ $77m in ~movies
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Comment on Which challenging book was worth the effort for you? in ~books
anbe (edited )Link ParentWell, I can try. Without spoiling too much, the book touches on some hard topics like self-harm. I personally know someone on my family who suffered from this in a period of her life, and for me...Well, I can try.
Without spoiling too much, the book touches on some hard topics like self-harm. I personally know someone on my family who suffered from this in a period of her life, and for me the book was very insightful and relatable way to understand some of the dynamics that might be the cause of this mental struggle.
Also, I think the characters go through some of the most beautiful and realistic arcs I’ve ever read. The book was just beautifully written and that is also one of the reasons I liked it.
And even though the story was slow and very detailed, I was eager to know how the book ended, and I think that is a good sign.
I’d recommend reading a chapter or two. If you like the writing and the overall feeling, I think you will enjoy the rest of the book, even though the story is quite depressing.
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Comment on Which challenging book was worth the effort for you? in ~books
anbe LinkA Little Life by Yanagihara. The book is tough in several ways: it touches som very hard topics, is very slow-paced and the book is just super long on top of that. It felt like a marathon, but I’m...A Little Life by Yanagihara. The book is tough in several ways: it touches som very hard topics, is very slow-paced and the book is just super long on top of that. It felt like a marathon, but I’m glad I finished it.
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Comment on What's an atypical thing you do that you'd recommend to others? in ~talk
anbe Link ParentThat, plus the saliva glands can sometimes squirt quite a bit of saliva when yawning, which is not a great thing to spray around :DThat, plus the saliva glands can sometimes squirt quite a bit of saliva when yawning, which is not a great thing to spray around :D
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Comment on What are some good stories told from non-human perspectives? in ~books
anbe Link ParentA Dog's Purpose is a good one too. It had me in tears several times.a dog
A Dog's Purpose is a good one too. It had me in tears several times.
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Comment on BYD unveils new super-charging EV tech, to build charging network in China in ~transport
anbe Link ParentIt’s not very pretty, but it doesn’t have to be. The cars have nice specifications, cheap prices and features that you need to pay extra for with other manufacturers. I wouldn’t buy one...It’s not very pretty, but it doesn’t have to be. The cars have nice specifications, cheap prices and features that you need to pay extra for with other manufacturers. I wouldn’t buy one personally, but I see the broad appeal. I’ve been seeing a lot of them on the streets, especially the last month or two.
Sent you one.