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2 hours ago, Wingate said:A major key that backs up that assessment is:
Radiation
US satellites can detect radiation, just as they do when the DPRK conducts an underground nuke test.
If the bunker buster bombs had actually penetrated the chamber, there would be a radiation signature. There is none.
The other possibility is that Iran suspected the strike would come and moved all their U-235 beforehand.
It certainly seems all the 60% enriched U-235 Iran had last week, they still have.
Mission NOT Accomplished.
Not at all.
The bombs wouldn't even need to have made it as far down as the labs. The shockwave they caused is what destroyed everything.
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17 hours ago, still kicking said:
Not complaining, just noticed ever since Thai Visa changed to AN, there is just more complaining and bickering in most posts, mostly from MAGA supporters, not all of course. Years ago, there was information about visas, some of them passed away(RIP), but now it is only about Trump or the USA Why? The world has billions of people a lot of posters are sceptical about Indians, Chinese, and Russians or making stupid remarks about other nationalities. Why is that ? I guess this post isn't going to last a long time, but this is only my opinion.
Starts a thread about MAGA. Wonders why there are so many threads about MAGA.
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Breaking the IQ Floor with this thread. Epic.
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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.
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On 3/20/2025 at 12:44 PM, NickyLouie said:
Big Ben in America too!!
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54 minutes ago, josephbloggs said:
How much load is that column supporting? It isn't necessarily the entire building, could just be that roof. No one here knows (including me).
Also how do we know this is their fix? Might it not be a temporary measure to prevent water or weather damage to the rebar while they wait for a proper inspection? Again, no one here knows yet everyone jumps to conclusions (and they are always always the Thai bashing conclusions).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.
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Bizarrely - klongs in my area are empty now.
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8 hours ago, Patong2021 said:The underlying issue is that people who are innocent of criminal activity are being arrested and sent to a foreign prison without due process. There are people who reportedly had tatoos of a humminbird or Real Madrid that were mistaken for gang tatoos who were sent to foreign prisons.
They are all criminals.
They committed a criminal offense by stepping into the US without permission.
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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.
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3 hours ago, Sheryl said:
Thank you for the update, I take it you mean Hope House?
And as you researched a number ilif places, might you be able to confirm if these 2 are different places albeit both with "Hope" in the name and in Chonburi area?
https://hopehousethailand.com/
https://www.hope-rehab-center-thailand.com/
Thanks in advance
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!
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1 hour ago, Chomper Higgot said:
“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.”The same Musk who fired swathes of FAA leadership and staff, an act of vandalism that was swiftly followed by planes falling out of the skies.
Insane you say?!
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.
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On 7/7/2024 at 1:59 PM, StandardIssue said:
That's great, by AA's definition you are not an alcoholic. You stopped and moderate on your own will power and discipline. Very good you were able to take care of the matter on your own. I could not, so I sought help in AA and did the 12 step program.
Naaa
Some people just need something to lean on. It works for many. Leave them be
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On 1/15/2025 at 12:16 PM, Sheryl said:
Please see pinned thread
https://aseannow.com/topic/839185-rehab-options-for-alcohol-andor-drug-addiction-in-thailand/
However you are going to find that the sort of place you have in mind is extremely expensive here. Possibly more so than in the UK or Spain with much less success rate. Other than Wat Tham Krabok and New Life they are all very much for-profit "luxury" places.
You are right to be concerned about Wat Tham Krabok's extreme approach, it needs an iron will and strong physical constitution to get through that and it lacks medically trained staff to deal with physical effects of detox which can be severe, even life threatening .
. ..especially in an older person.
New Life is not set up or staffed to deal with physical detox, it is more suitable for people looking to make a new start after having already detoxed and also is very much centered on Buddhist theory and practice, might not make much sense to someone who does not have that background. Also English speaking can be a bit limited as it is oriented to Thais.
So that leaves the "luxury" places. Of these, the Cabin is the longest-standing/ probably the most experienced.
Or else somewhere other than Thsiland. There are quite a lit of places in Spain though I can't suggest one over the other.
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.
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On 2/7/2025 at 1:55 AM, StandardIssue said:
Generally speaking, in my opinion and experience, all rehabs in Thailand (and all over the world) are glorified detox centers and are basically an expensive introduction to AA or NA. All of them will encourage joining AA or NA once the stay is concluded and you are "on our own". Some of them will even start a "patient" on the 12 steps and have them do some of them while in "treatment".
An inexpensive way to go about getting recovery from alcoholism (if the man is indeed an alcoholic) is, under a Doctors care, get detoxed from alcohol and then follow up by attending strong AA meetings. (Strong AA meetings are ones that encourage doing the 12 step program with a sponsor who uses AA literature to guide a man through the 12 step program to recovery from alcoholism)
Your friend has to be willing to do all this though. If he is not willing to ask for help or work towards recovery than there is not much that can be done.
The old adage applies. You can't help someone who doesn't want help.
Desperation and eagerness to get recovery is pretty much essential to recover from alcoholism. It doesn't happen, for instance, by only going to AA meetings. In good AA meetings we say meetings are helpful but meetings do not bring about recovery from alcoholism. Doing the 12 step program does. If your man is willing to go to meetings, get a sponsor and do the 12 steps with him he can recovery from alcoholism.
Utter nonsense.
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On 1/14/2025 at 7:49 AM, Andy F said:
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.
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On 3/13/2025 at 4:51 PM, impulse said:
I wonder how many sphincters here on AN tightened up reading this from the Mirror:
The UK Government website says a British citizen may still be able to claim some benefits even if they travel or move abroad, or even if they already live abroad. But there there are several instances where it is classified as fraud if you have benefits paid to you while abroad, which can include.
- Not telling office that pays your benefit you’re going abroad, even if it’s just for a visit
- Deliberately not reporting a change in your circumstances while abroad, like buying a property, working, or claiming a pension or benefit from another country
- Being dishonest in order to get benefits, like continuing to claim the pension or benefit of someone who has died overseas
Why would the UK govt fund anyone living outside the UK?
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On 3/14/2025 at 7:47 AM, Chomper Higgot said:
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)
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Political Leaning: Left-leaning/Progressive
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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.
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Context: His support for CLC fits into a broader pattern of funding efforts to strengthen democratic institutions, a stance often embraced by progressives.
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John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
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Political Leaning: Left-leaning/Progressive
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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.
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Context: Its backing of CLC reflects a focus on transparency and equity in governance, consistent with progressive ideals.
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Open Society Foundations (George Soros)
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Political Leaning: Strongly Left-leaning/Progressive
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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.
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Context: Soros’s involvement with CLC reinforces perceptions of a liberal tilt, given his high-profile status as a bogeyman for the political right.
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Arnold Ventures (Laura and John Arnold)
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Political Leaning: Centrist with Progressive Tendencies
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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.
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Context: Their contribution to CLC reflects a technocratic, reform-minded stance rather than a clear partisan lean, though it tilts left on election issues.
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Amy P. Goldman Foundation
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Political Leaning: Likely Left-leaning (Limited Data)
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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.
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Context: Without extensive public records, this is a tentative assessment, but the pattern leans progressive.
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Sam Bankman-Fried (Individual Donor)
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Political Leaning: Left-leaning with Strategic Flexibility
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?-
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On 3/14/2025 at 6:56 AM, sammieuk1 said:
Say's Pedro🤔
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?
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26 minutes ago, riclag said:
The richest guy in the world left the Dem plantation and bought Twitter!
Who does that effect , the left & his many haters. It p’s them off .
Elon & Trump has exposed the Washington Establishment . Whats their solution . Trickery, violence, threats of death , threats of arrest.This'll calm them down...
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6 minutes ago, billd766 said:Actually Musk doesn't make anything.
He is simply an owner and a sort of manager.
The people who work at the companies are the people who invent and make things.
If they didn't work for him, they would most likely be doing similar things for other employers.
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.
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1 hour ago, Chomper Higgot said:
Defending corruption from Elon.
As he lines his pockets with Federal dollars, and redirects the Federal contracts held by his competitors to his own businesses.
Billionaires Billionaire.
OK - name the competitors he's redirecting Federal contracts away from?
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56 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:Veterans are marching in protest tomorrow.
Get your ‘go-to’ denials ready:
https://www.newsweek.com/veterans-march-washington-defend-constitution-what-know-2042764
Yup veterans can be liberals too. Defending corruption from Elon - I wish them luck.
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5 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:lol @ GOP leadership instructing Republicans to stop holding ‘Town-Halls’.
Why should the endager themselves - or their constituents if nutty libs are going to turn up for props on politico?
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8 hours ago, Patong2021 said:Some of the comments from IG are hilarious;
- Sure, because hackers make sure to leave their VPNs on and never cover their tracks
- Someone forgot to use their VPN
- Big Balls sold the code on the dark web
Highly doubtful it was Ukraine. Not that they don't do crap like that, but this is more of a Russian adventure scenario, or more likely a fail at the website that is easier to blame on "Ukraine" than to address.
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.
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New Cannabis Regulation: Prescription Required for Sales
in Thailand News
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Just went to my local & got 4 joints for 240THB.
Something supposed to be different?