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David Merin @davidmerin.bsky.social · 2d

Grab is using scamming techniques!

When an app keeps the same order of vehicle options for months then one day changes the order for less than 24 hours, then what you have is an app with a user experience great for corporate bonuses.

David Merin @davidmerin.bsky.social · 25d

Fashionable relief!
#color #design #fashion #interiordesign

David Merin @davidmerin.bsky.social · 27d

I have! It’s quite big and a great upgrade.

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David Merin @davidmerin.bsky.social · 27d

The New Techo International Airport in Phnom Penh

#architecture #airport #travel #design

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David Merin @davidmerin.bsky.social · 28d

An unusually high level of security at this vintage shop in Bangkok.

#ultraman #vintage #anime #travel

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David Merin @davidmerin.bsky.social · Sep 21

#cute #nature #photography

David Merin @davidmerin.bsky.social · Sep 21

We all search for wisdom.

#spiritual #journey #meditate

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David Merin @davidmerin.bsky.social · Sep 17

I’m being watched.

#urban #nature #photography

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David Merin @davidmerin.bsky.social · Sep 2

Causes may differ, but the diagnosis is constant — the greed of the ultra-rich, and of those who long to join them, an infection in the body of humanity.
#thecommondenominator #humanity #morality

David Merin @davidmerin.bsky.social · Sep 1

As empathy fades and entitlement dawns, is there no way to shield ourselves from the glare of nationalism — or are we simply witnessing a natural convergence?

#Nationalism #Society #Politics #Humanity

David Merin @davidmerin.bsky.social · Aug 29

No nation, however educated or established, is immune to the poison of propaganda.
#politics #nationalism

David Merin @davidmerin.bsky.social · Apr 23

A majestic welcome back after some island time.

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David Merin @davidmerin.bsky.social · Feb 1

Chinese New Year in Phnom Penh. 2/3 New Years complete! Next Khmer New Year!

Costume masks from the Chinese New Year lion dances at AEON Mall in Phnom Penh Cambodia

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David Merin @davidmerin.bsky.social · Jan 21

#politics #elonmusk #inauguration #trump

David Merin @davidmerin.bsky.social · Jan 21

Remember “America First”

1920s “America First!” -KKK
1940s Britain First! -Oswald: Britain Union of fascists
2011 Britain First: far right fascist group.
2017 “America First” - Donald Trump
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