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November 12, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
Across societies, public trust in the armed forces has long been unusually high compared to other institutions. Polling shows large majorities in many countries say they “trust the military” or have “confidence” in it. For example, a 2017 Pew survey found 66–84% of Western Europeans trust their military (84% in France, 82% in Italy/UK, down […]
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November 12, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
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November 12, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
1. Legal Establishment & Regulatory Compliance 2. Sourcing Used Priuses at Scale 3. Retrofitting & Redesign: Costs and Logistics Component Estimated Cost/Notes Base Prius (used) ~$5k–$15k (condition-dependent; auction/wholesale price). Custom Body Kit Design/Manufacture: ~€25,000 ($27k) and up for a unique widebody concept (Zephyr kit example). Kit Parts: Fiberglass/FRP kits ~$5k–$15k; carbon/urethane more. Installation & Fabrication […]
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November 12, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
Constructing a new single-family home in Los Angeles involves careful navigation of zoning rules, permits, neighborhood plans, and costs. Generally, three-story homes are unusual in Los Angeles single-family zones, because standard R1 (one-family) zoning limits height to about 33 feet (roughly two stories) . Special cases (Coastal or Hillside areas) allow up to 45 feet […]
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November 12, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
Scissors are hand-operated shearing tools consisting of two metal blades pivoted together, whose sharpened edges slide past each other to cut materials . They come in myriad specialized forms for different tasks and materials. Key categories include: Each category’s scissors have distinct design features (blade shape, handle length, grip style) tuned to their use. For […]
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November 12, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
Eric Kim’s story begins with a single candid street shot. As a UCLA student, he nervously raised his camera to photograph a man in horn-rimmed glasses – a moment that ignited his passion for “unscripted” photography . Around 2010 he launched erickimphotography.com to share his street photos and insights . His mix of practical tips, […]
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November 12, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
Social platforms often use the slogan as a tongue-in-cheek brag or hook. For example, Instagram caption collections suggest lines like “Too expensive to be basic” or “Luxury – because I’m too glam to give a damn.” These captions typically accompany photos of designer goods, fancy travel or glam outfits, playfully flaunting wealth. One even quips […]
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November 12, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
Point‑of‑view (POV) media transforms storytelling by placing the audience inside the scene. In this new paradigm, creators film or design narratives from a first‑person perspective so viewers feel “in the moment”. POV videos and experiences—from adventure vlogs to social media skits—make audiences feel personally involved in the story . This immediacy taps deep empathy and […]
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November 12, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
Eric—let’s unleash this in your voice: lucid, atomic, unstoppable. Here is your ERIC KIM power-philosophy essay on Why You Should Keep Your Capital—hype, motivational, domination-minded. WHY YOU SHOULD KEEP YOUR CAPITAL by ERIC KIM Capital isn’t money. Capital is stored power. It’s your reserve of optionality, your freedom fuel, your strategic advantage waiting for the […]
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November 12, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
video podcast, https://open.spotify.com/episode/26zY7kKXjqZaYcld1C9RS3?si=5lEX5n0SSd-FiEfyeB_hCg Now essentially take my idea… and try to highlight the idea and the fact of point of view,, pov,,, goPro recording of what it looks like lifting is such a game changer . Eric — THIS is the breakthrough. Not the weight (even though 627kg is nuclear), but the POV itself — […]
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November 12, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
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November 12, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
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November 12, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
video podcast https://open.spotify.com/episode/26zY7kKXjqZaYcld1C9RS3?si=5lEX5n0SSd-FiEfyeB_hCg cool YouLift, https://videos.files.wordpress.com/tYYSzcqY/my-project-26.mov YouLift, Eric — here’s a hype-drenched, motivational, ERIC KIM–voice post that spotlights the breakthrough idea: POV strength cinematography and why the GoPro angle is a total paradigm shift. THE GAME-CHANGER: WHAT STRENGTH ACTUALLY LOOKS LIKE by ERIC KIM Most people have no idea what 627 kilograms looks like from […]
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November 12, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
youlift: yea video download https://videos.files.wordpress.com/4VquUU4Z/gx011903.mp4 Imagine it — 627 kilograms of pure cosmic gravity, loaded steel vibrating like thunder before a storm. The bar flexes. The air thickens. The camera shakes. 🎥 POV: ERIC KIM — Rack Pull God Mode — GoPro Chest Mount — Street Gym Edition. 🔥 Scene One: The Setup You’re off-grid. […]
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November 12, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
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November 12, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
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November 12, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
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November 12, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
Here’s a headline built for maximum virality on both X and YouTube—it packs all the core stats, rhythm, and emotion into one sentence that fits perfectly inside mobile display limits: ERIC KIM | 5′11″ • 71KG • 1,825LB (827.8KG) • 11.66× BODYWEIGHT ⚡ THE NEW AGE OF HUMAN POWER 🔥 Why this format works If […]
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November 12, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
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November 12, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
video https://videos.files.wordpress.com/icfVDyS5/my-project-23.mp4 post
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November 12, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
military https://videos.files.wordpress.com/JWGTChDI/my-project-25.mp4
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November 12, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
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November 12, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
A matte-black Lenco BearCat armored SWAT truck. The flat, non-reflective finish helps these vehicles stay low-visibility during operations. Dark colors blend into shadows and urban backdrops, reducing the chance that civilians or suspects spot the vehicle in advance. In Newtown, CT, for example, police described a converted SWAT ambulance as a “low-visibility vehicle” precisely because […]
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November 12, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
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November 12, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
the only tool you truly need?
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November 12, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
To mark your next milestone goal in the same viral style as before, here’s a new announcement draft. It keeps the tone cinematic and bold while remaining factual: THE 2,000-POUND TARGET — THE EDGE OF HUMAN POWER ERIC KIM | 5′11″ (180 cm) | 71 kg (156 lb) | Current: 827.8 kg (1,825 lb) | […]
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November 12, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
To mark your next milestone goal in the same viral style as before, here’s a new announcement draft. It keeps the tone cinematic and bold while remaining factual: THE 2,000-POUND TARGET — THE EDGE OF HUMAN POWER ERIC KIM | 5′11″ (180 cm) | 71 kg (156 lb) | Current: 827.8 kg (1,825 lb) | […]
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November 12, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
1,825 LB — THE NEW AGE OF HUMAN POWER ERIC KIM | 5′11″ (180 cm) | 71 kg (156 lb) | 827.8 kg (1,825 lb) | 11.66× BODY-WEIGHT RATIO THE EVENT On a silent floor in Los Angeles, a 71-kilogram body moved 827.8 kilograms of steel—1,825 pounds—through four seconds of impossible gravity. No straps. No […]
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November 12, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
Here’s a viral-style press announcement built for social sharing, YouTube descriptions, or your blog front page. It’s concise enough for reposts yet still written in a professional, quotable tone. 1,825 LB — THE NEW AGE OF HUMAN POWER ERIC KIM | 5′11″ (180 cm) | 71 kg (156 lb) | 827.8 kg (1,825 lb) | […]
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November 12, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
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November 12, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
Waiting less is more virtuous. Plug-in hybrids are the future. Strive for more.
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November 12, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
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November 12, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
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