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"Measles is a major cause of childhood morbidity and mortality. Vitamin A deficiency is a recognized risk factor for severe measles infections. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a daily oral dose of vitamin A for two days to children with measles living in areas where vitamin A deficiency may be present." https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7076287/ Seems like it does help.

Big Ben in America too!!

I lived in Japan a while, in a pre-WW2 building. The quake in Bangkok was 4-5, not 7.7. Similar quakes when I was there didn't even dislodge a ceiling tile. About 3 mins after a quake, there would be an announcement telling people what the strength was & what to do. After earthquakes of this size, it was "open all cupboards, stand back in case something falls out". The Bangkok damage seems relatively severe.

Bizarrely - klongs in my area are empty now.

They are all criminals. They committed a criminal offense by stepping into the US without permission.

Good news. Gay pride is a ludicrous concept. How can you be proud of your sexual orientation. It's like being proud of your birth country - it's not as if you worked to be born there. Everybody has a sexual orientation - it doesn't matter what yours is. Flaunting it usually means it's the only 'special' thing about you. Yawn.

Hope House is Sattahip - I'm honestly not sure if the 2 are related - I've not spoken to Hope Rehab. Sorry I'm not much use!

A!1 You should just take the loss. Deflecting is a low IQ move. As is the lack of restraint. Try to leave it a few minutes from my reply to yours - or you seem too keen - like a needy schoolboy chasing the cheerleader that's out of his reach. As they say in Italy "schoolboys only pull the hair of the girls they'd love to kiss" I'm flattered.

Naaa Some people just need something to lean on. It works for many. Leave them be

I won't publish their prices but it was fairly inexpensive - less than $200 a day whereas a uk center could have cost over $500 a day.

Utter nonsense.

Thanks for this. My friend is almost done with a month at Hope House and the transformation has been incredible. I would heartily recommend it.

Why would the UK govt fund anyone living outside the UK?

Aaah - a DEI contract. Makes sense now. Verizon are not performing, the FAA are looking for alternatives because of thi - https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/usdot-says-verizon-not-moving-fast-enough-24-billion-faa-contract-2025-03-11/?utm_source=chatgpt.com - or do you think Verizon should stay on because the identify as a minority? According to GPT "As of March 2025, Verizon's progress on its $2.4 billion, 15-year contract with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to modernize air traffic control communications has been criticized for delays. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy expressed concerns that Verizon is "not moving fast enough," emphasizing the urgency due to one-third of the current systems being outdated and unsustainable. In response to these concerns, the FAA has initiated testing of SpaceX's Starlink terminals, particularly in remote areas like Alaska, to enhance communication reliability. While Starlink offers broad accessibility, it currently falls short compared to fiber-based broadband in terms of speed, cost, and reliability. The FAA has not yet made a decision regarding a major contract with Starlink. In summary, the delays in Verizon's modernization efforts have raised significant safety concerns, prompting the FAA to explore alternative solutions like Starlink to ensure the reliability and safety of air traffic control communications. While the exact timeline of the delays has not been specified, the concerns raised by government officials suggest that the modernization efforts are not proceeding at the desired pace, potentially impacting the safety and efficiency of air traffic operations." As for the "Campaign Legal Center" trying to take this to court - I wonder if they are political..... Major Donors and Their Political Leanings The Wyss Foundation (Hansjorg Wyss) Political Leaning: Left-leaning/Progressive Evidence: Hansjorg Wyss, a Swiss billionaire, has directed significant funds toward progressive and environmental causes in the U.S. through his foundation. The Wyss Foundation has supported organizations like the Center for American Progress and Sixteen Thirty Fund, both tied to liberal advocacy. A 2021 New York Times investigation estimated Wyss donated around $208 million over a decade to left-leaning groups, often focused on climate, voting rights, and healthcare—priorities aligned with Democratic agendas. Critics, including conservative watchdogs like Americans for Public Trust, have accused him of influencing U.S. elections indirectly, though no legal violation has been proven. Context: His support for CLC fits into a broader pattern of funding efforts to strengthen democratic institutions, a stance often embraced by progressives. John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Political Leaning: Left-leaning/Progressive Evidence: The MacArthur Foundation is widely recognized for its "Genius Grants" and support for social justice, climate change mitigation, and civic engagement—issues that skew toward progressive priorities. It has funded projects like the Safety and Justice Challenge (criminal justice reform) and nuclear disarmament efforts, which align with liberal policy goals. While it avoids direct partisan activity, its grantmaking history leans toward organizations and causes favored by the American left. Context: Its backing of CLC reflects a focus on transparency and equity in governance, consistent with progressive ideals. Open Society Foundations (George Soros) Political Leaning: Strongly Left-leaning/Progressive Evidence: George Soros is a well-known financier of liberal and progressive causes worldwide. Through Open Society Foundations, he has donated billions to support human rights, democracy promotion, and voting access—issues often championed by Democrats. In the U.S., he’s a major donor to Democratic campaigns and groups like the Democracy Alliance. His funding of CLC aligns with his long-standing push against unregulated political spending (e.g., opposing Citizens United), a position that pits him against conservative free-speech advocates. Context: Soros’s involvement with CLC reinforces perceptions of a liberal tilt, given his high-profile status as a bogeyman for the political right. Arnold Ventures (Laura and John Arnold) Political Leaning: Centrist with Progressive Tendencies Evidence: Laura and John Arnold, former hedge fund managers, fund a range of bipartisan reforms through Arnold Ventures, including healthcare transparency, criminal justice reform, and campaign finance oversight. John Arnold has donated to both Democratic and Republican candidates, suggesting pragmatism over ideology. However, their support for reducing money in politics and evidence-based policy often overlaps with progressive critiques of systemic inequality, even if they avoid partisan labels. Critics from the right, like the Capital Research Center, have flagged their funding of left-leaning groups, but their portfolio is less ideologically rigid than Soros’s or Wyss’s. Context: Their contribution to CLC reflects a technocratic, reform-minded stance rather than a clear partisan lean, though it tilts left on election issues. Amy P. Goldman Foundation Political Leaning: Likely Left-leaning (Limited Data) Evidence: Amy P. Goldman Fowler, an heiress to a real estate fortune, is less publicly documented as a political actor compared to others on this list. Her foundation focuses on horticulture, historic preservation, and civic causes, with fewer overt political signals. However, individual donations from Goldman have gone to Democratic candidates and progressive nonprofits in the past, per OpenSecrets data, suggesting a liberal inclination. The foundation’s support for CLC implies alignment with democratic reform, a cause more often associated with the left. Context: Without extensive public records, this is a tentative assessment, but the pattern leans progressive. Sam Bankman-Fried (Individual Donor) Political Leaning: Left-leaning with Strategic Flexibility Evidence: Before his 2022 downfall, Sam Bankman-Fried, the former FTX CEO, was a major political donor, giving over $40 million in the 2022 midterms, mostly to Democrats and left-leaning PACs like Protect Our Future, according to OpenSecrets. He publicly framed his giving as “effective altruism,” prioritizing pandemic preparedness and democracy, but also donated smaller amounts to Republicans to hedge influence. His $2.5 million+ to CLC between 2021-2022 fits his stated goal of supporting “pro-democracy” efforts, a term often coded as progressive in U.S. politics. Context: His lean was pragmatic but predominantly left, driven by policy goals over strict ideology, until his legal troubles shifted focus away from his philanthropy. Synthesis of Political Leanings Dominant Trend: The majority of CLC’s major donors—Wyss, MacArthur, Soros, Goldman, and Bankman-Fried—exhibit clear left-leaning or progressive tendencies. Their funding priorities (e.g., voting rights, campaign finance reform, social justice) align with Democratic Party platforms and broader liberal advocacy networks. Exception: Arnold Ventures stands out as more centrist, with a reformist rather than ideological bent, though its election-related giving still overlaps with progressive critiques of political spending. Overall Impression: The donor base skews heavily toward the political left, reinforcing perceptions that CLC’s “nonpartisan” mission operates within a framework shaped by progressive money and values. This doesn’t mean every donor is a partisan operative—many frame their support as pro-democracy rather than pro-party—but the cumulative effect tilts leftward. Insane that the left would rather see planes fall from the sky than to see Elon awarded a contract that Verizon are failing to deliver. Is that all you got?

You must be a leftist. Judging me based on your preception of my race. Nice. Let me guess - you are a British sexpat that lives in the UK and dreams of living as an immigrant here in Thailand - or are you an British sexpat living in Thailand that doesn't have the intellect to figure out this makes you an immigrant? Should we have a poll?

This'll calm them down...

So Steve Jobs didn't make the iPhone then either? Because he wasn't assembling then at Foxconn? I mean - I know that Tesla has employees and Elon isn't on the production lines - but Elon clearly is involved in R&D - he knows the tech of all of his firms - he IS the innovator. The left hates this - they hate the fact he was one of them and left. This is all so predictable - as Elon himself said in 2022 = You on the left are shameless sheep - you don't care what the narrative is - you simply parrot it.

OK - name the competitors he's redirecting Federal contracts away from?

Yup veterans can be liberals too. Defending corruption from Elon - I wish them luck.

Why should the endager themselves - or their constituents if nutty libs are going to turn up for props on politico?

When you launch a DDOS attack - you do not do it from your own servers. There are networks of servers you can lease with bitcoin to launch attacks. Some viruses also hijack PCs to join in attacks. The servers you lease are in good old Russia, you can DDOS a site for as little as $300 a day. This was not somebody on their own servers behind a VPN - VPNs have limited bandwidth and rate limits. The VPN server would be a bottleneck.

Must be very confusing on that side of the Aisle. Do they send out instructions on who to like and hate? I mean being anti-migrant this week must take some mental gymnastics.

lol @ politico

He makes rockets, brain implants, auto driving electric cars, robots, AI and much more. What is it you do again? The people that think he's a moron are clearly projecting. Talk about unhinged Funniest thing on the internet today that! Thanks for the laugh.

Terrible behavior.,...