Worth a shot 18 comments
urlizard
· 4 years ago
It is grammatically correct - indicates that it has happened before / happens frequently.
Best trilogy of all time 13 comments
"You wasn't with me shooting in the gym" 4 comments
And the cookies..Are a bonus 26 comments
urlizard
· 4 years ago
Yeah... The government hasn't implemented a minimum wage.. They're not the ones who ask companies to meet these 'requirements'. Unions and 'overenskomst' in Denmark are what enable high wages. This is mirrored in either Scandinavian countries. The bargaining power that comes from a lack of legislation regarding wages is why Denmark is not in favour of an EU-imposed minimum wage.
Pink Forest, Ireland 3 comments
urlizard
· 4 years ago
This photo reminds me of the 'purple earth' theory. Apparently, it is likely that earlier plants used retinal pigments rather than chlorophyll to absorb sunlight. Retinal pigments have a simpler molecular structure, and therefore probably evolved before chlorophyll. So, in all likelihood, Earth resembled something like this photo. Perhaps it is not as unnatural as we perceive it to be ;)
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This.... Is...... Adorable 4 comments
urlizard
· 4 years ago
They take in orphans related to them...apparently they are able to gauge whether or not they are related.
A friend came across this 2 comments
He's right 5 comments
urlizard
· 5 years ago
Why do they think you have to have blue eyes, double ds and blonde hair to be beautiful? A little specific...
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And the cookies..Are a bonus 26 comments
urlizard
· 5 years ago
Also, we are paid to educate ourselves =)
And not, it's not a loan.
However, you can choose to get a study loan but it has the lowest rates possible - it's one of the cheapest loans to apply for and doesn't cripple you financially for decades to come.
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And not, it's not a loan.
However, you can choose to get a study loan but it has the lowest rates possible - it's one of the cheapest loans to apply for and doesn't cripple you financially for decades to come.
You can work here and still have your dignity. - Denmark, probably 45 comments
urlizard
· 5 years ago
However, you get a lot for your taxes. Healthcare, education, pension, financial aid to students (800 USD for students not living at home, pursuing an education past high-school) are funded thusly. There are a few benefits I am not mentioning. So, while the taxes are high (which is what arguably makes a burger King worker in Denmark earn more than their US counterparts) the system makes it so that it evens out some differences in our society.
In terms of wage... Yes, no minimum, but paying someone below 110 (16.6 USD) kroner per hour is rare. Mainly this is because the unions could act upon this very quickly... And they normally do if it is brought to their attention.
So yes, the problem in the US is a systemic one. And while the comparison to Denmark isn't the wisest, it also highlights the differences in welfare and quality of life. Definitely not all of it can be chucked up to corporate greed... It not about capitalism, but how the government protects its most vulnerable.
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In terms of wage... Yes, no minimum, but paying someone below 110 (16.6 USD) kroner per hour is rare. Mainly this is because the unions could act upon this very quickly... And they normally do if it is brought to their attention.
So yes, the problem in the US is a systemic one. And while the comparison to Denmark isn't the wisest, it also highlights the differences in welfare and quality of life. Definitely not all of it can be chucked up to corporate greed... It not about capitalism, but how the government protects its most vulnerable.
You can work here and still have your dignity. - Denmark, probably 45 comments
urlizard
· 5 years ago
Honestly it's the system here in Denmark.
So firstly, for the pension: everyone in Denmark, who has lived in the country 40+ years since the age of 15 until 65, has the right to full pension. If you live alone, it is 2000 dollars a month (before taxes) and 1480 dollars a month if you are still with your spouse/partner. If you haven't lived in Denmark for the 40 years within the time frame, you can still be afforded part of that amount, spending on various factors (citizenship, years in Denmark, other pensions etc.)
Now, as for taxes, things get a bit complicated here. I still have some Danish friends who still don't quite. In Denmark you have a trækprocent and a fradrag. A trækprocent is the percentage you pay in taxes.,normally this is 38-40 %. Fradrag is the money this trækprocent is not applied to. The fradrag advantages decrease the higher your income becomes, however this is because Denmark doesn't have a flat tax. However it still is considered relatively high
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So firstly, for the pension: everyone in Denmark, who has lived in the country 40+ years since the age of 15 until 65, has the right to full pension. If you live alone, it is 2000 dollars a month (before taxes) and 1480 dollars a month if you are still with your spouse/partner. If you haven't lived in Denmark for the 40 years within the time frame, you can still be afforded part of that amount, spending on various factors (citizenship, years in Denmark, other pensions etc.)
Now, as for taxes, things get a bit complicated here. I still have some Danish friends who still don't quite. In Denmark you have a trækprocent and a fradrag. A trækprocent is the percentage you pay in taxes.,normally this is 38-40 %. Fradrag is the money this trækprocent is not applied to. The fradrag advantages decrease the higher your income becomes, however this is because Denmark doesn't have a flat tax. However it still is considered relatively high
Is anyone else seeing this? 3 comments
urlizard
· 5 years ago
Where is the bottom picture from? It seems so familiar but I can't quite place it...
Flaky slim secret Aardvark 22 comments
urlizard
· 5 years ago
When I lived in Asia, we would have a lot of snails on the road come rain. Me and my mom would go for walks to move them so they wouldn't get killed. If I see a snail in the middle of the street I still move them, especially if there's a high chance they'll get driven over.
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