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Crime Tensions Explode: Thai Boxer Hits Cambodian Worker After Deadly Military Clash
Constant fear of getting dispatched. The best wake up call for this idiot. -
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Crime Tensions Explode: Thai Boxer Hits Cambodian Worker After Deadly Military Clash
Sensible people can distinguish between individuals of a country & the government of that country. You can condemn a govt s action yet be friendly still to all but the most ardent supporters of that Govt.. -
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Anybody planning to go back to the US?
The problem with many of these places is there is probably no economic activity and probably no chance of economic activity. They give you the land so they can collect property taxes, I expect. Never heard of most of those places. I did see Tulsa is giving some Digital Nomads $10,000 to move there. Tulsa probably not a horrible place to live. https://www.tulsaremote.com/ -
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What Movies or TV shows are you watching (2025)
Someone (not me) might prefer Incognito over The Dirty Dozen or The Magnificent Seven because it delivers a modern, Filipino twist on the “team of outcasts” formula — tackling crime, corruption, and covert justice with local relevance and moral ambiguity. Rather than war-torn Europe or frontier towns, Incognito unfolds in present-day Philippine society, led by a private contractor navigating the murky space between state-sanctioned justice and freelance intervention. The setup has promise. The series assembles its characters — disgraced operatives, fallen soldiers, loose cannons — into a high-stakes unit that operates in the shadows. There's a kind of reverse-heroism at play, one that gestures toward redemption, grit, and loyalty. On paper, it echoes the dynamics of elite ensemble films, but on screen, that resonance often dissolves into confusion. One of the core issues is the character of the Contractor himself. Supposedly an experienced leader and strategist, he behaves in ways that no seasoned operations manager would realistically emulate. His decisions fluctuate between theatrically impulsive and bafflingly naïve. For a man entrusted with tactical missions against organized crime, he often acts more like a motivational speaker who wandered onto the wrong set. And then there’s the dialogue. In relation to producing movies, no show like Incognito in my memory has deployed the word “team” with such unrelenting enthusiasm — to the point of near-parody. It’s as if the script treats team not merely as a theme, but as a mantra — repeated so obsessively that it begins to lose all meaning and instead draws attention to its own overuse. The repetition isn't just noticeable; it's disruptive. What should build unity starts to feel like branding, as if the viewer needs constant reminding that these characters are, indeed, in a team — whether their actions support that idea or not. Beyond narrative structure, watching Incognito requires serious perseverance — not because the story drags, but because of the show’s hidden business model and the sheer time investment it demands. Commercial interruptions, inconsistent pacing, and immersion-breaking transitions are not just external annoyances. They bleed into the show’s rhythm, distorting scenes and displacing emotional momentum. This isn’t a slow burn; it’s an obstructed march, littered with pop-up detours. To be fair, Incognito is ambitious. It wants to localize the covert-ops genre, to reflect Filipino realities through a lens of action and accountability. At times, it even gets close. But ambition alone can’t salvage what feels increasingly like a frustrating viewing experience — one that gestures at depth but is often undone by its own mechanics and repetition. In the end, the show may find its audience — particularly those who are willing to overlook structural hiccups in favor of thematic resonance or national relevance. But for many, Incognito may ultimately feel less like a mission... and more like a test of endurance. -
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Towards Sustainable Tourism in ASEAN
Hey everyone, I just got back from a two-week trip through Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia and wanted to share my thoughts on sustainable tourism in the region. I encountered so many initiatives that not only protect the environment but also empower local communities: In Vietnam’s Hoi An, I joined a community project planting mangroves alongside local fishermen. It was inspiring to see how this effort helps prevent coastal erosion and creates new income streams through eco-tours. In Chiang Mai, Thailand, I stayed at a bio-farmstay powered partly by solar panels. The food came straight from the farm, and both guests and neighbors took part in cooking classes. The hosts make sure that all proceeds go directly back into local education and infrastructure. On Bali, I found a small resort that uses desalinated seawater and rainwater harvesting. Guests are encouraged to join beach cleanups and pick up plastic waste—turning every stay into a hands-on conservation effort. I’m curious: what sustainable tourism projects have you experienced in other ASEAN countries? Any cool initiatives in the Philippines or Malaysia that work differently? Please share your tips and stories so we can all travel more consciously and help protect this amazing region!
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