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Poll -- Who in your opinion is the current leader of the free world?
cobra replied to Jingthing's topic in Political Soapbox
Elon is Trump’s Dick Cheney, aka Darth Vader, we could do worse 🙄 -
Soi 6, Legs For Days, and a Chiropractor: A Cautionary Tale
cobra replied to SoCal1990's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
There is no spoon ….. -
The benefits of living alone as an older man
cobra replied to simon43's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
For many the simple presence of another person in their life may be simply to check up on them, in whatever capacity. This may be more for peace of mind than actual need. The perceived embarrassment or humiliation that their dead body is not going to be discovered for days, weeks, maybe longer because they were utterly alone is enough to induce one to some kind of living arrangement, well-check, etc. The fact is you're dead, no need to worry about the gossip, or what people think anymore. Scores of elderly die everyday in run-down tenements, only to be discovered by the landlord due to the odor coming from the dwelling. I for one will simply go on until I don't, and that will be that, my apologies to neighbors for the smell 😉 -
Everybody is born and dies the same way
cobra replied to susanlea's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
In the west there is a saying, those with the most toys, win. Which I assume would mean upon one's death, the amount of material things they've accumulated is an indication of a successful and prosperous life. -
Do people get island fever living on an island?
cobra replied to susanlea's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
As others have mentioned, at some point one may miss social interaction, be it a small island or a remote cabin in the middle of nowhere. Then again, others enjoy the isolation. The key is not residing on a island so small you become friends with a soccer ball. -
Before you go you have to have a place to go, In an ever increasing digital world it's becoming more difficult to stay under the radar, If you're talking something apocalyptic those things will have little value, gasoline, small caliber bullets will be the new currency,
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Top 3 Male Qualities That Thai Women Look For
cobra replied to Alpha84's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
1. Having a full head of hair, 2. Fit, 3. Generous with $$, (#3 will make or break the deal, though 1 and 2 you may get a pass,) -
Does America have any candidates that aren't terrible?
cobra replied to susanlea's topic in Political Soapbox
There are many would be better candidates, but it cost millions to effectively run a viable campaign, media coverage, travel, staff. Certain wealthy individuals can self-finance, recouping back most of the money thru campaign contributions through PACs, Most of the substantial $$ coming is from lobbyists, Corps, and dark money, all of which will require favors when elected. Broke Joe Blow has little chance of ever being a viable candidate though they could be very effective if ever elected. It's all about money and who you know and what bargains with the devil you are comfortable with. -
travelers checks
cobra replied to BananaBandit's topic in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments
Back in the day I used TC's as an emergency option if wallet were to be stolen or lost with credit, ATM cards, etc, and cash on hand was low. Most higher end hotels had no problem cashing them, as well as banks, They were convenient getting larger amounts of cash as ATM's usually have a daily limit on cash withdrawals. My local bank still sells them so they're probably still a viable option, but in this day and age more convenient options are available. -
..... in a Stanford study, ChatGPT's version 4 tested within normal ranges for the five traits but showed itself only as agreeable as the bottom third of human respondents. The bot passed the Turing test, but it would not have won itself many friends.Feb 22, 2024 ..... hmm. sounds like a few well known posters we know, 🙄
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German Tourist's Fatal Fall at Pattaya Hotel Shocks Visitors
cobra replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
The Hilton's balconies as with most others are still very low, this is an architectural choice, most likely as to not diminish the view from inside, -
Elon M puts low birth rates ahead of AI as the most serious threat to mankind,
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Steven Seagal’s Acting Career Reaches New Low with Kremlin Speech
cobra replied to Social Media's topic in The War in Ukraine
Look at some of the attendees in the audience roll their eyes while watching this ridiculous staged demonstration by SS, -
I was bored out of my mind in Pattaya
cobra replied to georgegeorgia's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
The retirement life style can be the bane of existence anywhere, regardless of geography or one's wealth. As many have pointed out, it usually starts well but eventually deteriorates into something less enjoyable. The ones I have seen that are making it work have developed or discovered new interests that give a purpose and reason to get out of bed in the morning. A quote from a physician when asked what he thought what the greatest drug for health was, He said if it could be bottled it would be exercise. Nothing has shown more positive results, both physically and mentally. Adding a daily fitness routine not only kills some of the hours in the day, it's in one's own best interest. Losing pounds, looking fit, you just feel better, feeling better makes for better choices for the rest of the day, -
Why does everyone continue feeding the troll,
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Walk with a Weighted Vest to Lose Weight
cobra replied to save the frogs's topic in I'm Too Fat Forum
Well said, Animals are extremely efficient at gaining weight when food is available and even more efficient holding on to it when scarce, Exercise for fitness, strength, range of motion, endurance, restrict calories to lose weight, -
How do you deal with soi dogs ?
cobra replied to TheFatOne's topic in Plants, Pets & Vets in Thailand
Dogs in Thailand can be difficult to read, From the lethargic, barkless beach dogs, to growling soi dogs protecting a doorway, I give them all a wide berth, -
Well said, A good start would be India, communal eating and sharing, usually with a single hand, seasoned travelers would know why,
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Like the old saying goes, .. Eat anything you like, just not a lot of anything, ... Many studies continue to show calorie restriction can extend life but at a cost to quality of life. Daily fasting where you eat only during a certain window can be very effective for weight control, but at the end of the day it's just thermal dynamics, more energy in as opposed to energy out and you're going to gain weight.
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A bonus is cheese is generally keto friendly and a good source of protein,
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The owner said if you speak Thai then get out!!
cobra replied to bob smith's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
Another BS post, just a cursory review of some of your recents is clear you are in fact cheap, No one gets insulted if you try to thank them in their native tongue, she most likely deemed you an undesirably customer on many levels, did the math and decided the place was better off with out you. -
Heart Disease Linked to Eating Too Much Protein
cobra replied to ozimoron's topic in Body and Fitness Forum
This, Of course there’s no money in the above so Pharma / Med industry can’t sell you drugs, supplements or fad diets. -
Government to encourage couples to have children as birth rate declines
cobra replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Elon has been characterizing the global population decline as the number one threat to civilization right behind AI for years. Though on the surface it would appear no shortage of people 😕