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Comment on The migrant highway that could sway the US election in ~misc
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Comment on Ferrari patents inverted I6 hydrogen engine with electric turbocharging in ~engineering
iBleeedorange Link ParentHydrogen is tough to store, so this can't really be used by the general public, it's not economicly possible. The ones you've listed are possible opportunities but another is giant CAT dump truck...Hydrogen is tough to store, so this can't really be used by the general public, it's not economicly possible. The ones you've listed are possible opportunities but another is giant CAT dump truck like vehicles.
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Comment on American politics is undergoing a racial realignment – Democrats are rapidly losing non-white voters as the forces that ensured their support weaken in ~misc
iBleeedorange Link Parent"the poor" do vote for democrats, they just live in cities."the poor" do vote for democrats, they just live in cities.
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Comment on What happens when prosecutors offer contradictory versions of the truth? in ~misc
iBleeedorange Link ParentHindsight is 20/20. I don't think it's a wise decision to gamble your life in prison on a hope like that.Hindsight is 20/20. I don't think it's a wise decision to gamble your life in prison on a hope like that.
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Comment on US grocery stores should cut prices as costs ease, Joe Biden White House says in ~finance
iBleeedorange Link ParentNo. The restaurant is another layer of workers on top of just buying the groceries. The restaurant not only buys the food, but also cooks it for you and serves you. Going out to eat is a luxury....No. The restaurant is another layer of workers on top of just buying the groceries. The restaurant not only buys the food, but also cooks it for you and serves you.
Going out to eat is a luxury. Maybe it hasn't been like that in your life, but that doesn't mean that it isn't for everyone else.
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Comment on Disney activist investor Blackwells floats idea of splitting up company as it officially launches proxy fight, nominates three to board in ~finance
iBleeedorange Link ParentABC doesn't fit into the Disney brand but it's there too. I think limiting Disney or any company to what their current brand is shortsighted. It's best to spread your eggs out in multiple baskets,...ABC doesn't fit into the Disney brand but it's there too. I think limiting Disney or any company to what their current brand is shortsighted. It's best to spread your eggs out in multiple baskets, covid and Florida politics have shown that for Disney specifically.
Do you have any information on ESPN being a vanity project?
Also ESPN literally made more than marvel and Star wars combined in 2022. If they are massive money makers I'd like to know why it's when relevant that ESPN is a vanity project or not apart of the Disney brand. Star wars and marvel haven't been part of the Disney brand for as long as ESPN has either.
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Comment on Disney activist investor Blackwells floats idea of splitting up company as it officially launches proxy fight, nominates three to board in ~finance
iBleeedorange Link ParentJust look at the numbers. It's not about vanity, it's about profitability. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/espn-revenue-profits-revealed-first-time-1235622182/Just look at the numbers. It's not about vanity, it's about profitability.
The sports unit had revenue of $16 billion and profits of $2.9 billion in 2022 — more than Disney's entire entertainment business that year — as the company prepares a new financial reporting structure.
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Comment on Disney activist investor Blackwells floats idea of splitting up company as it officially launches proxy fight, nominates three to board in ~finance
iBleeedorange Link ParentESPN is more profitable than the parks. Dropping it doesn't make sense.ESPN is more profitable than the parks. Dropping it doesn't make sense.
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Comment on Traveling to Italy in February for ten days, what to know? in ~travel
iBleeedorange Link ParentNice tips on fashion, will jeans look okay? I'll try to avoid the hoodies then I suppose. Guided tours are what we're doing too, I think it's the best way to get our moneys worth. What did you do...Nice tips on fashion, will jeans look okay? I'll try to avoid the hoodies then I suppose. Guided tours are what we're doing too, I think it's the best way to get our moneys worth. What did you do after dinner? I can't imagine going to bed after a big meal like that. I love the way lucca looks, it's what I think of when I think Italy.
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Comment on Traveling to Italy in February for ten days, what to know? in ~travel
iBleeedorange Link ParentGreat tips! The scooters sound like an awesome idea! and we want to try real gelato too! Oh man I would have totally tried to wear a hat into the vatican, didnt even think about dress codes.Great tips! The scooters sound like an awesome idea! and we want to try real gelato too! Oh man I would have totally tried to wear a hat into the vatican, didnt even think about dress codes.
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Comment on Traveling to Italy in February for ten days, what to know? in ~travel
iBleeedorange Link ParentYes, we didn't start most of our days until mid morning, we don't want to rush around. Any tips on how to secure stuff from pickpocketers? Since it'll be winter I plan on wearing a jacket and...Yes, we didn't start most of our days until mid morning, we don't want to rush around. Any tips on how to secure stuff from pickpocketers? Since it'll be winter I plan on wearing a jacket and keeping stuff in a thing around my neck, but I'm not sure if that's the best idea.
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Traveling to Italy in February for ten days, what to know?
I'm traveling with my wife to Italy (Rome, Florence) for our Honeymoon. We're American and looking for any suggestions on what to bring/wear, tips/tricks we might need to know, or anything you...
I'm traveling with my wife to Italy (Rome, Florence) for our Honeymoon. We're American and looking for any suggestions on what to bring/wear, tips/tricks we might need to know, or anything you feel would be relevant. We have a basic itinerary with some guided tours through the "main" tourist attractions like the Vatican, Colosseum, The Pantheon, The Accademia Gallery, the Uffizi Gallery, and a few day trips. But we know not everything is going to take all day.
Do you have recommendations for things to do to "fill" the day? Anything to avoid? Things to bring that we might not think of? Any general tips/thoughts would be appreciated.
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Comment on We might need to say goodbye to the global ‘conveyor belt’ based on free passage through peaceful waters in ~transport
iBleeedorange Link ParentTheir ideology is in part death to America. The entire premise of the global economy depends on safe shipping, there should be zero doubt that Europe and the USA want to keep the status quo.Their ideology is in part death to America. The entire premise of the global economy depends on safe shipping, there should be zero doubt that Europe and the USA want to keep the status quo.
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Comment on How millennials learned to dread motherhood in ~life.women
iBleeedorange Link ParentIf you're not close to retirement age I don't understand the fear of the stock market dropping. When it drops like that it's time to invest more (assuming you're able to). If it literally does go...If you're not close to retirement age I don't understand the fear of the stock market dropping. When it drops like that it's time to invest more (assuming you're able to). If it literally does go to zero then there's much more important things to worry about, like society continuing.
I think it's good that people want to raise their potential children in a perfect environment but that has never been the case throughout history. Improving, even slightly than the previous generation is more than enough to be worth raising children.
With that said, I'm glad people who don't want kids aren't having kids. The most important thing a child needs is loving parents, and resentful ones are horrible.
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Comment on Exclusive: OpenAI researchers warned board of AI breakthrough ahead of CEO ouster, sources say in ~tech
iBleeedorange Link ParentCuring cancer is like trying to fix a car that is constantly changing into different models while it's being driven. Cancer mutates over time and each type of cancer is different from another....Curing cancer is like trying to fix a car that is constantly changing into different models while it's being driven. Cancer mutates over time and each type of cancer is different from another. It's incredibly complex, if we ever cure it, it will be a miracle.
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Comment on Millions of UK households forced to unplug fridge or freezer amid rising bills in ~food
iBleeedorange Link ParentA recession would be worse. Lots of people are struggling with not enough money now, a recession would mean no money and be much worse. To say what life is like today for the majority of the...A recession would be worse. Lots of people are struggling with not enough money now, a recession would mean no money and be much worse. To say what life is like today for the majority of the population would be the same if a recession happened is obtuse.
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Comment on Subaru cars phone home to 3G cellular network that no longer exists - drains battery in ~transport
iBleeedorange Link ParentDo you have any recommendations on where to read into that?Do you have any recommendations on where to read into that?
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Comment on Where’s the beef? Middle-aged, American men ate all of it in ~food
iBleeedorange Link Parenthttps://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/the-top-10-percent-drink-way-more-than-you-think.htmlhttps://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/the-top-10-percent-drink-way-more-than-you-think.html
The tenth decile consumes 73.85 drinks per week. That's right, 73 drinks a week. Basically 10 drinks a day. Forget a glass or two of wine with dinner--you need to drink roughly two bottles of wine with dinner. Forget a couple beers--you need to pound down close to a 12-pack of beer every day. (Tell me your bladder and your wallet don't hurt just thinking about it.)
The top 10% of drinkers account for more than half of all alcohol consumed in the U.S.
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Comment on Rising long-term interest rates are posing the latest threat to a US economic ‘soft landing’ in ~finance
iBleeedorange Link ParentIt feels like you're trying to bring up the same point but in a slightly different way than the person you replied too. They clearly mentioned monopolies as do you (When you mention consolidation)...It feels like you're trying to bring up the same point but in a slightly different way than the person you replied too. They clearly mentioned monopolies as do you (When you mention consolidation) which you do not equate to greed.
The market can price in a lot of variables but when it's allowed to price without enough regulation we get things like specific healthcare costs exploding.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~misc
iBleeedorange Link ParentCould you explain why you don't think it makes the US better?Could you explain why you don't think it makes the US better?
I know most people are talking about the big picture when it comes to illegal immigration but I can't imagine being any of these people taking these incredibly huge risks to come to where I was lucky enough to be born.