thirduncle

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by thirduncle 8y ago
Instead Russian language has strange status as a "language of international communication" and basically they are trying to suppress its usage. Well, that's kind of the whole point behind the move (or at least a big part of
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by thirduncle 8y ago
Sharing an apartment isn't "spartan", it's "normal" It may be "the new normal" in the Bay Area and other hyperstressed markets. But it's not a living standard most people aspire to.
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by thirduncle 8y ago
the ridiculous salary and equity while I'm here would be foolish to pass up So - how much of the "ridiculous" salary is left after subtracting living costs and taxes, actually?
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Museums are hiding their imperial pasts – which is why my tours are needed(theguardian.com)
1 points by thirduncle 8y ago|0 comments
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by thirduncle 8y ago
sure you'd get a lot of pissed Upper East Siders, The owners of the forever destroyed street-level businesses, you mean?
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by thirduncle 8y ago
Exactly. The addictiveness of smartphones isn't a "byproduct" of these devices. It is the product.
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Avoid Gulf stream disruption at all costs, scientists warn(theguardian.com)
5 points by thirduncle 8y ago|2 comments
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Finland implements “housing as a right” as a solution to homelessness(theguardian.com)
3 points by thirduncle 8y ago|1 comments
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Susan Fowler's plan after Uber? Tear down the system that protects harassers(theguardian.com)
6 points by thirduncle 8y ago|0 comments
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by thirduncle 8y ago
Zuckerberg: Congressman, I’m not, I’m not familiar with that. Zuckerberg: I do not know off the top of my head. Zuckerberg: Congressman, I do not know off the top of my head but I can have our team get back to you afterward. This guy
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by thirduncle 8y ago
It honestly comes across as a bit disingenuous. It was definitely careless in regard to accuracy. But the original Trulia article it misread from comes a lot closer to making the comparisons you're after.
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by thirduncle 8y ago
trying to cross a security fence defended by soldiers Which is very clearly not what the video shows.
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by thirduncle 8y ago
A tragic and disturbing incident. But the news item is unfortunately "pure politics" per site guidelines.
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Sex workers fear violence as US cracks down on online ads: 'Girls will die'(theguardian.com)
136 points by thirduncle 8y ago|213 comments