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I have spent years in the classroom and have often allowed students to do presentations in class. The subjects had to be approved, but about the only thing that was off the table was the Monarchy. Students could take a position in making a presentation, but they had to have authoritative sources. The rest of the class also had the opportunity to ask questions. It's a classroom setting and the emphasis needs to be on learning. That means doing some research, having a thesis and being able to argue a position. This appears to be little more than hate speech. I'd be interested to know how the teacher graded the presentations.

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A jury has found Lori Vallow Daybell guilty on all counts of killing her two children and conspiring in the murder of her husband’s first wife. Vallow Daybell, who pleaded not guilty, was charged with two counts of first-degree murder and three counts of conspiracy in the 2019 deaths of her children 17-year-old Tylee Ryan and 7-year-old Joshua “JJ” Vallow, as well as Tammy Daybell, the first wife of her husband Chad Daybell. She is facing life in prison when sentenced. https://www.cnn.com/2023/05/12/us/lori-vallow-daybell-jury-deliberation-friday/index.html

There are a lot of complaints about highway safety in Thailand. This is a thread to allow members to discuss what can be done to improve the safety of roads in Thailand. Please exercise care in making sweeping remarks about the driving skills of any particular nationality.

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— Federal prosecutors have filed criminal charges against New York Rep. George Santos, the Republican lawmaker whose astonishing pattern of lies and fabrications stunned even hardened politicos, according to three sources familiar with the matter. Santos is expected to appear as soon as Wednesday at federal court in New York’s eastern district, where the charges have been filed under seal. The exact nature of the charges couldn’t immediately be learned but the FBI and the Justice Department public integrity prosecutors in New York and Washington have been examining allegations of false statements in Santos’ campaign finance filings and other claims. https://www.cnn.com/2023/05/09/politics/george-santos-charged-justice-department/index.html

Jury finds Trump liable for defamation of Carroll and awards nearly $3 million A jury in Manhattan federal court found Donald Trump liable for defamation in a civil lawsuit brought by writer E. Jean Carroll. Trump should pay nearly $3 million in damages to Carroll for successfully proving her defamation claim against him, the jury found. It also found that Trump should pay about $2 million in damages for her civil battery claim, bringing the total to $5 million. https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/e-jean-carroll-trump-trial-verdict-05-09-23/index.html

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A driver plowed into a group outside a shelter that had been housing migrants in a Texas border town on Sunday, leaving seven people dead – including several immigrants – and close to a dozen injured, authorities say. Authorities in Brownsville, Texas say they got a call around 8:30 am CT about a Land Rover that hit multiple people who were waiting at a bus stop across the street from the Bishop Enrique San Pedro Ozanam Center, a non-profit homeless shelter that has been helping house migrants. Authorities say it’s unclear whether the crash was intentional. The crash left seven dead and at least ten injured, Martin Sandoval, a Brownsville police spokesperson, told CNN. Sandoval added that several migrants were among the dead and Border Patrol is working to confirm the identities of the victims. https://www.cnn.com/2023/05/07/us/brownsville-texas-car-crash-accident/index.html

I have edited the original post to give a more detailed look at Joe's life. I'll post it here as well: Joe Reedy, 73, a dedicated individual and beloved moderator, passed away in Ubon Ratchathani, leaving behind a lasting impact on the lives he touched. Among his many services, Joe served as an expert on visa issues for aseannow.com. He joined the forum in 2008. Born in the United States, Joe dedicated ten years of his life to serving his country as a jet engine technician in the US Air Force from 1968 to 1978. Joe's relocation to Thailand over 17 years ago, followed the devastating loss of his wife to cancer. He eventually remarried and settled in Ubon Ratchathani. Embracing his passion for community service, Joe became a member of American Legion Post TH01 in Ubon. He actively participated in various roles, serving as a member-at-large and the Public Affairs Officer. Through his involvement, Joe displayed a deep commitment to fellow veterans, ensuring their voices were heard and their needs were met. He will be remembered as a resilient and honorable man who dedicated his life to serving others, both in his military career and in his commitment to going above and beyond the call of duty in helping the many people with questions and concerns about traveling, working or living in Thailand. He has had a profound effect on the lives of many. Joe is survived by two daughters from the US, his wife in Thailand and his adopted daughter, who graduated from University and is now married.

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My deepest sympathies to his family and friends. I had the pleasure of knowing him and being friends on social media. He will be deeply missed and greatly appreciated by the many people he helped.

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Four members of the far-right Proud Boys have been found guilty of seditious conspiracy by a jury in Washington, DC, for their roles to forcibly prevent the peaceful transfer of power from then-President Donald Trump to Joe Biden after the 2020 election. Enrique Tarrio – the Proud Boys longtime chairman – Ethan Nordean, Joseph Biggs and Zachary Rehl were found guilty Thursday on seditious conspiracy and a range of other charges, including three separate conspiracy charges, obstructing the Electoral College vote and tampering with evidence.  The guilty verdict marks the third time that prosecutors have secured convictions for seditious conspiracy in the Justice Department’s historic prosecution of those who breached the US Capitol on January 6, 2021. https://www.cnn.com/2023/05/04/politics/proud-boys-seditious-conspiracy-verdict/index.html

WASHINGTON − Republican megadonor Harlan Crow paid private boarding school tuition for the grandnephew of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, according to report Thursday in ProPublica that was likely to bring a fresh round of scrutiny to both Thomas and the ethics practices at the nation's highest court. Thomas had taken legal custody of his grandnephew at the time and told C-SPAN in an interview he was "raising him as a son." Tuition at the Georgia boarding school ran more than $6,000 a month, ProPublica reported. Thomas did not note the payments from Crow on his annual financial disclosures. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/05/04/clarence-thomas-relative-received-tuition-from-gop-donor-harlan-crow/70182450007/

Belgrade shooting: Teen made 'kill list' for Serbia school attack A teenager who killed eight fellow students and a security guard in a Serbian school planned the attack for weeks and had a "kill list", according to police. The 13-year-old was arrested following Wednesday morning's attack at the Vladislav Ribnikar primary school in central Belgrade. Another six pupils and a teacher were also injured in the shooting. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-65468404

One person is dead and four are injured from a mass shooting at an Atlanta medical center on Wednesday, police said. Police have released these images of the suspect, identified as 24-year-old Deion Patterson, who they say is at large. https://abcnews.go.com/US/live-updates/atlanta-shooting/?id=99048067

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