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Comment on US Food and Drug Administration to revoke authorization for the use of red no. 3 in food and ingested drugs in ~health
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Comment on What are your personal highlights for this past year? in ~life
symmetry Best thing I did this year was finally move to a different part of the country. I thought the initial euphoria would have faded by now. Nope, still feeling giddy and happy I made this decision. I...Best thing I did this year was finally move to a different part of the country. I thought the initial euphoria would have faded by now. Nope, still feeling giddy and happy I made this decision.
I went to a number of live shows this year, but none was as memorable as going to a pro wrestling show with a friend. It's been years since both of us has watched wrestling on TV. Seeing it live was a whole another level.
Objectively, the best food I had this year would probably be sushi in Japan. Subjectively, the best food was my mom's cooking.
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Comment on Star Trek live-action comedy series in development in ~tv
symmetry Sadness just now in learning that Lower Decks is gonna end this season. Can't believe it debut during the start of the pandemic and it's been coming up to five years already (something something 5...Sadness just now in learning that Lower Decks is gonna end this season. Can't believe it debut during the start of the pandemic and it's been coming up to five years already (something something 5 year mission). The crossover episode with Strange New Worlds was especially nice. I really liked how the series explored the meta of Star Trek in ways that other series didn't. They should make a movie series :)
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Comment on Why does "Everything Everywhere All at Once" repulse me so much? in ~movies
symmetry Maybe a hot take, but EEAAO and Get Out felt similar to me. The more nuanced representation was neat (along with the language/cultural bonus), but it still felt like a Hollywood film and still...Maybe a hot take, but EEAAO and Get Out felt similar to me. The more nuanced representation was neat (along with the language/cultural bonus), but it still felt like a Hollywood film and still leans on some tired tropes (not to the level of stereotypes though).
I definitely wouldn't say I dislike both movies, rather they are pretty meh.
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Comment on AI: The decade ahead in ~tech
symmetry What disgusts me about AI isn't really the tech itself. It's just the people who talk about it ALL THE TIME. All the fucked up "predictions" they make. Their belief about how it's going to change...What disgusts me about AI isn't really the tech itself. It's just the people who talk about it ALL THE TIME. All the fucked up "predictions" they make. Their belief about how it's going to change the future of society (with the implied threat that they are the ones holding the keys to it all).
Sometimes I wish they would just do away with all the pretenses. Take the money spend on AI research and just build a bunch of nukes instead.
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Comment on Because European sunscreens can draw on more ingredients, they can protect better against skin cancer in ~health
symmetry On a more practical note, does anyone know which European sunscreens are good?On a more practical note, does anyone know which European sunscreens are good?
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Comment on The tech baron seeking to “ethnically cleanse” San Francisco in ~society
symmetry In Ancient Greece, there is process called ostracism, where a citizen is banished (after a vote) from the city for ten years because they were considered a threat/tyrant. We should bring it back...In Ancient Greece, there is process called ostracism, where a citizen is banished (after a vote) from the city for ten years because they were considered a threat/tyrant. We should bring it back for people like him.
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Comment on In US lawsuit, ex-Amazon AI exec claims she was asked to ignore IP law in ~tech
symmetry I would caution that this isn't some "aMaZoN Is bReAkInG LaWs tO GeT An eDgE In AI TeCh" story as the headline might indicate rather this is a case of workplace discrimination. All the outlandish...I would caution that this isn't some "aMaZoN Is bReAkInG LaWs tO GeT An eDgE In AI TeCh" story as the headline might indicate rather this is a case of workplace discrimination. All the outlandish things is just what seems like 2-3 hostile managers trying to force her out of the company. Kinda glad she is fighting the workplace discrimination in the court, if the allegation are true, I'm sure the individual defendants aren't gonna stick around at Amazon much longer and hopefully the publicity around this means they can't easily jump to another company.
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Comment on In US lawsuit, ex-Amazon AI exec claims she was asked to ignore IP law in ~tech
symmetry It's an impossible task common to "performance improvement plans."It's an impossible task common to "performance improvement plans."
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Comment on San Francisco sues Oakland over proposed airport name change in ~transport
symmetry I understand the outrage, but respect the hustle. In the past 5-10 years, a number of things have left Oakland. I still remember when Oakland International was a legit international airport. I was...I understand the outrage, but respect the hustle.
In the past 5-10 years, a number of things have left Oakland. I still remember when Oakland International was a legit international airport. I was able to catch direct flights from places like London and Stockholm. Nowadays, Oakland is only “international” to a handful of places in North America.
I’m for a name change if this means bringing back some transpacific or transatlantic routes. I hope it makes sense why it’s important to have more options, so we don’t slip increasingly to the SFO and SJC duopoly.
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Comment on Hong Kong lawmakers unanimously approve another law giving government more power to curb dissent in ~society
symmetry I'm personally sadden, but have been in the acceptance phase ever since the first national security law was passed. I have many memories of HK, my birthplace. Summers spent there. Visited again in...So this is how liberty dies, with thunderous applause.
I'm personally sadden, but have been in the acceptance phase ever since the first national security law was passed. I have many memories of HK, my birthplace. Summers spent there. Visited again in 2019 (shortly after the protests) and just recently. It's a shadow of its former self.
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Hong Kong lawmakers unanimously approve another law giving government more power to curb dissent
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Comment on The limits of the lunchbox moment in ~food
symmetry I would echo that I constantly struggle to relate to any “typical” Asian American moments. I recall coming to the US at a young age where I picked up English in a short period of time, my family...I would echo that I constantly struggle to relate to any “typical” Asian American moments. I recall coming to the US at a young age where I picked up English in a short period of time, my family lived in the suburbs away from chinatowns or urban areas, and practically no bullies at any of the schools I attended. It really becomes an awkward moment for me (thankfully rare) when I’m asked about the struggles of growing up Asian American. Heck, the term Asian American never felt like a label I identify with. I am American. I also strongly identify with the Asian country I was born in. But there is nothing Asian American I felt about my upbringing.
I think people should be more realistic about the effects of globalization and how immigration has changed in the last century. Nowadays, plenty of people can basically move to the US, watch the same shows as before, eat the same food as before, have a social group that communicates in their mother tongue (or video chat everyday), and no one bats an eye at this.
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Comment on Henry Kissinger, American diplomat and Nobel winner, dead at 100 in ~news
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Comment on Caroline Polachek: Tiny Desk Concert (2023) in ~music
symmetry I would shout out the Japanese version of “I Belong in Your Arms” I really enjoyed Chairlift and one of my favorite show was seeing them live right before they disbanded. Looking back, that really...I would shout out the Japanese version of “I Belong in Your Arms”
I really enjoyed Chairlift and one of my favorite show was seeing them live right before they disbanded. Looking back, that really did feel like the finals days of the “indie” music from the early aughts.
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Comment on Tourist destinations that are more than just a nice view? in ~travel
symmetry I truly don't know how it is currently since it's been 4-5 years since I've been. My take is that Istanbul get so much international tourists that it's fairly accepting. I wouldn't expect that...I truly don't know how it is currently since it's been 4-5 years since I've been. My take is that Istanbul get so much international tourists that it's fairly accepting. I wouldn't expect that outside of Istanbul though.
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Comment on Tourist destinations that are more than just a nice view? in ~travel
symmetry I would also like to add that Hamburg is home to the world's largest model railway/miniatures museum. Miniatur Wunderland. Truly an amazing place. There is the usual German food fare, but my...I would also like to add that Hamburg is home to the world's largest model railway/miniatures museum. Miniatur Wunderland. Truly an amazing place.
There is the usual German food fare, but my personal fav in Hamburg is their fish sandwich "Fischbrötchen"
Hamburg is sorta between Berlin and Copenhagen (to an extent, Amsterdam), so there are good options for a nearby "next" place to visit too.
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Comment on Tourist destinations that are more than just a nice view? in ~travel
symmetry Istanbul. Great food. Amazing history/culture. Turkish baths are a must. Pretty affordable (Turkish Airlines flies everywhere, strong dollar/weak lira). Great place where the east really meets the...Istanbul. Great food. Amazing history/culture. Turkish baths are a must. Pretty affordable (Turkish Airlines flies everywhere, strong dollar/weak lira). Great place where the east really meets the west. I can’t recommend it enough.
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The man who thinks he can live forever
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Comment on Rick and Morty | Season 7 official trailer in ~tv
symmetry Yeah...I can tell the difference. Rick sounds less manic and Morty sounds less whiny. I think I'll "get used to it" once I watch a full episode and not a trailer, but I'll be lying if I said this...Yeah...I can tell the difference. Rick sounds less manic and Morty sounds less whiny. I think I'll "get used to it" once I watch a full episode and not a trailer, but I'll be lying if I said this was just like the real deal.
Dang, not more red 3 maxxing. On a more serious note, does anyone have a list of restricted/banned food additives?