[nonostantement #248] - brands in russia / netherlands vs growth / the follower
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Hello everyone, I could be that human being who was given the name Joele, I have all the features. I say could because it has been such a busy week that I may have taken another form. But, like every Sunday, here we are with the collection of the most interesting things found on the internet during the past week. 🤯
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[Video] - How Western brands 'left' Russia | Life in Russia after sanctions | New McDonald's & Starbucks
Does life in Russia after sanctions mean no more Western brands? I went to a typical Moscow mall and found many western products still available. Some brands like L'Occitane, Levi's, and Reserved changed their names and legal status but remained present in Russian stores.[Video] - GoPro: Travel Indonesia by FPV Drone | 5K Coffee Break
Welcome to Indo—the land of beautiful beaches, lush landscapes, + vicious volcanoes 🇮🇩The Netherlands may be the first country to hit the limits of growth
The country has 507 people per sq km, nearly five times the EU average, while liveable land is shrinking due to climate change.[Video] - Swinging London, 1960s Carnaby Street Style - Excerpt from 35mm Rushes
#TECH
Paralyzed patients can now connect their iPhones to their brains to type messages using thoughts alone
It's now possible to mind control your smartphone. But are we ready to open this can of worms?
#SOCIALMEDIA
Facebook probably has your phone number, even if you never shared it. Now it has a secret tool to let you delete it.
Facebook's parent firm Meta has quietly rolled out a new service that lets people check whether the firm holds their contact information, such as their phone number or email address, and delete and block it.
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