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  • Product packaging pandering to conservative Americans

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  • Black and gray flags are used by the US military on some uniforms. Civilians also sometimes display them as "no quarter" flags, meaning the person displaying the flag will show no mercy to any perceived enemies. For both of these reasons the right-wing nationalist crowd likes them.

  • Product packaging pandering to conservative Americans

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  • iPhones are actually designed in the US. My point is that the phrase is almost certainly a lie in this case.

  • Product packaging pandering to conservative Americans

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  • Another commented mentioned this is from a US distributor that repackages Baofeng products.

    But to be honest, there are so many Baofeng/BTech radios for sale on the internet I was never confident about which were legit and which were knock-offs. I just went for it and hoped for the best. They seem to work fine, at least so far.

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  • Yeah. I have seen the monochromatic flag referred to as a "no quarter" flag, and initially wondered if that was the intent. Or maybe they just wanted to minimize colors to reduce printing costs.

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  • That's really interesting! I had no idea, but I am not surprised.

  • Is it worth selling on eBay in 2025?

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  • It depends what you are selling. It has to be an item valuable enough to make the shipping hassle and seller's fees worthwhile. Search for the thing you want to sell, and then hit the Completed Listings filter. That will show you what it has been selling for. I generally do not bother selling anything that will go for less than $30 or so.

    I use eBay to buy/sell used bicycle parts and miscellaneous outdoor gear. Also sometimes used clothing if it's niche or higher-end. Getting screwed by other users is very rare in my experience.

    Craigslist is still sometimes useful, though it isn't active like it used to be. It's best for things you just want gone: post them in the free section and leave them out on the curb.

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    How would you feel about cranks (to power a machine) making a comeback?

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  • Very, very rough numbers:A recreational cyclist might average 150 Watts for 20-30 minutes.A world tour pro cyclist would average 300-400 Watts over a few hours.

    And then account for the inefficiency of the generator they are spinning.

    Your average person could power a laptop, but not for very long. The battery in the laptop would help manage the inevitable spikes and dips in power output, since people are not consistent engines.

  • I oddly don't remember this crossover book...

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  • Sister Bear: You're hit! You're bleeding, man.

    Brother Bear: I ain't got time to bleed.

  • How did you decide what you generally wanted to do with your life?

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  • I started with basic goals:

    • Make enough money that I don't have to worry about money. Not like "annual tropical vacations" kind of money, but "if my car is stolen tomorrow I can buy a new one without having to worry about covering other expenses" money.
    • Do work that is creative and technical.
    • Do work that somehow benefits society.

    When I got to university I pulled up the list of majors and started highlighting ones that sounded interesting and would likely fit those goals. I ended up going into engineering. And after bouncing around in industry, for a few years, I found a niche that fits me well.

  • How did you decide what you generally wanted to do with your life?

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  • I'll third.

  • Is it common for hetero women to enjoy taking charge during intimacy and switch between who's leading? (I was raised in a traditional family so I'm dumb)

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  • assumed that anyone I dated would flop over like a dead fish in bed,

    Those women do exist. I have dated them. They were raised as you describe yourself being raised, and thought sexual relationships were entirely the man's job. Sex was something that happened to them, not something they would actively pursue or direct.

    Fortunately, the world has all types. You can absolutely find someone who wants the save dynamic you are looking for. Dating is trial-and-error so you'll have to deal with some duds along the way, but you'll get there.

  • RIP Ozzy, you legend

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  • Fixed! Thank you.

  • Is trash talking in sports, boxing in question real or is it something that both fighters agree on to "advertise" or get audiences interested in the fight?

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  • For boxing specifically, it is absolutely part of the fighters' marketing strategies.

    For sports in general, trash talking during a game is "real." Extended beefs that get major media coverage might be intentionally played up for publicity.

  • Which state in the US is the worst to live in? Why?

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  • Which state in the US is the worst to live in? Why?

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  • There is no universal, objective answer. It depends who you are, your financial situation, your political views, etc.

    That said, the states that suck the most for the most people are conservative places with lots of rural poverty. Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Oklahoma, ...

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    If Trump were to pass a EO lowering the Age of consent to 13. Would that finally be enough to break Maga

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  • It would be spun as a win for small government/libertarian ideals. Get government control out of private lives and all that jazz.

  • The means of production

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  • 'Cause I ain't no hollaback girl

  • Why is so hard for musicians to have a good living and be famous?

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  • To add all the other good comments here...

    As a recording artist, it's nearly impossible to stand out unless you have a marketing machine behind you. That means a record label that can promote your work, get your songs placed on radio stations and streaming platforms, and (in the old days) manufacture and sell physical media through many different retailers.

    As a touring performer, you also need a large crew of people working for you: booking venues, marketing your shows, ticketing, managing the logistics of set-up/tear-down/transportation, operating lights and sound during the show, etc.

    In both of these scenarios, the musician is only one small cog in a large machine. And there are enough good musicians in the world that they are treated as largely interchangeable.

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  • Good point. I will add that to the long list of reforms we need in the US criminal system.

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    No regrets

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    The solution to a case of the Mondays?

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    Are Zambonis right-side drive in countries that use right-side drive cars?

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    Maybe rethink that one and try again

  • Dad Jokes @lemmy.world
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    This joke is full of holes

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    When I forget to wear green on St Patrick's Day and someone tries to pinch me

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    Hostile architecturule

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    Safely stowed

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    Humanity never changes

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    You have a special purpose

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    When you decide to have a cup of tea after a long day

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    I wonder what the sequel will be?

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    It's that time of yearule again

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    New LOTR candle scent just dropped

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    ELI5, I don't have patience for the tutorial

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    Happy birthday!

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    Keep your friends on their toes

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    Dogs versus cats

  • Moving to piefed.lemmy.fan/c/weird_news - Weird News - Things that make you go 'hmmm' @real.lemmy.fan
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    Google Street View Appears to Capture Man Loading Human Body Into Trunk of Car

    futurism.com /the-byte/google-street-view-body-trunk
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    Everyone at the office today