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TIL about Salim Kara, who stole over $2m of coins by using a car antenna and a magnet

Kara was effectively stealing 20% of LRT fares over the 13-year period; one in five coins that were fed into the machines by the paying public ended up in his shaving bag, amounting to around 2 million customer journeys. It seems inconceivable that he wasn’t caught sooner.

This really does seem inconceivable. I'm an industry accountant and worked in the safe room counting drawers for a supermarket and a cafeteria. I lose it when I'm not balanced, even $10 on a 200k deposit. How... How was someone not noticing 20%?? Hell he deserves it with the lack of controls in place. Maybe things were different then...

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U.S. political violence driven by new breed of ‘grab-bag’ extremists

One reason people get radicalized online is that meme culture can quickly reduce issues to a punchline or a call to arms. And by circulating entirely online, with no checks on factuality or origin, memes and the joking around them can convey messages and provoke reactions with none of the back-and-forth that happens in person, let alone the learning acquired through research or deep study.

Something that is not talked about enough.

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Keeping the rule of shorter first name with longer/complicated last name, I picked a few from my future pet possibility list. Pets names at our house generally have sci-fi origins.

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The realtor is doing their best... "Are you looking for a unique home with ample space to create and make your own. This home boasts a large unique master bedroom, living areas and bathrooms. Come take a look, see the possibility and turn this into your dream today." 🙄

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How should one come up with an idea?

There are some good suggestions, but I want to mention that you are being a bit hard on yourself. Pressure will not help creativity. Give yourself permission to relax. And realize that it gets harder as you get older, but don't punish yourself for time passing.

Echoing the others here, give yourself time to let your mind wander.