Moonlover

Simple. Procreate the species in order to satisfy the demands of the selfish genes that lies within every living thing. (The Selfish Gene, Richard Dawkins) Human beings bucked the trend set by nature, by learning to talk, think and write and thus got themselves all screwed up.

I have recently seen, for the first time in my life, The affect that a lighting strike has on a tree. It literally exploded, sending shards of timber in all directions. The path I was walking on was inches deep in debris. From that day on, I have never gone out for my daily walk if there is any sign of a thunder storm. My condolences to the family of Sommai.

There doesn't need to be anything amiss with the braking system for it to fail. They simply need to overheat which Leads to: 'When brake discs overheat, the high temperature reduces the effectiveness of the friction material. This heat build-up can be transferred into the brake fluid, causing it to boil which then leads to spongy and ineffective brakes'. Go downhill in too high a gear and rely on the brakes, this will be the result. And I'm sure happens it often happens here.

Ah yes. Jim Fixx. Every lazy couch potatoes excuse for being so inclined. 'Look what exercise for him'. Well let's expose the truth shall we. Fixx started running in 1967 at age 35. At that time, he weighed 240 pounds and smoked two packs of cigarettes per day. Ten years later, when his Complete Book of Running was published, he had taken off more than 70 pounds and had given up smoking. It has also been suggested that he had a genetic predisposition for heart problems. Not exactly a role model when it comes to looking after ones health. Sounds more like he was a train wreak just waiting to happen! https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11926483/

The best investment I have made recently was a humble smart watch. At only 500 THB it the most useful item I have when it comes to getting my daily walk up to speed. I can now walk at 8 kph and keep up the pace for an hour at least. Not at all bad for 79 year old. I endeavour to do an hour's walk every day. Only intense rain or a thunder storm will stop me. That's when I jump on my elliptical trainer instead.

The Houthis launched a number of very serious attacks against USN ships operating in the Red Sea area. This response (along with others) is called self defence IMO. No need to declare war. I've now read that Iran is disowning the Houthis, so US action seems to be having the desired affect.

And yet: His employers might want to reflect on the due diligence they use when choosing their employees.

Until recently, maybe 4 years ago or so, a comprehensive road death tally. was reported on a daily basis on this forum during these holiday periods. Those reports, in tabular form should the 'deaths on the day' as reported by the police and it also reported subsequent deaths as reported by hospitals. Those subsequent deaths were added to the totals as and when they were received by the compilers. So it was quite clear that they do not only report 'deaths at the scene'. Finding a link to those reports would be a mammoth task now and I'm not even going to bother trying. I'll leave it to Googles AI to do the heavy work. 'Thailand's road death statistics are collected from various sources and compiled by the Department of Disease Control of the Ministry of Public Health. Data is gathered from death certificates, Police Information Systems reporting traffic injuries, and central motor vehicle insurance registries. This integrated approach, supported by ThaiHealth and WHO in Thailand, aims to provide a comprehensive overview of road traffic deaths'.

This is a complete myth. It's been reported many times over the years that deaths, on the way to, or reported from hospitals are added later as the arise. But newbees wouldn't be aware of that would they, so they just follow the herd.

Maybe because he has forgotten it. 😉

Who, the poster or the lady?

Trump, up for a third term? they have to be joking! two terms is two too many. I was actually mulling over whether I would like to see Trump keel over 'in office'. But then I watched this YouTube presentation and changed my mind! It's just too scary! Oh America, what have you done?

Final trip down the road to the local monastery on the back of a pick up. (same old rusty heap that everyone else rides on I presume) All expenses paid trip courtesy of our 3 village insurance fund. And that will be all folks!

No. Didn't you read the article?

Well you obviously don't read the Thai news very much, or you'd be aware that drunk drivers are now fitted with them. Also: AI Overview 'Yes, the Thai police and justice system do utilize electronic monitoring tags, also known as ankle bracelets or electronic tagging, for various purposes, including probation, parole, and as a condition of bail'. The guy had already done a runner from justice. They obviously don't want him to do so again.

I see no mention of him being wanted in the UK. I have read that Thailand also use monitor tags

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Why does my face look MUCH better in the mirror than in selfies or ID photos? There's a very simple answer to this question. The one you see in the mirror is not the same as the one you see in a photograph. Most people's faces are not perfectly symmetrical. Facial asymmetry, where traits don't perfectly mirror each other on both sides of the face, is common and normal. The one you see in the mirror is the one you are used to seeing, so it comes as a mild shock when you see yourself in a photo.

Why does my face look MUCH better in the mirror than in selfies or ID photos? There's a very simple answer to this question. The one you see in the mirror is not the same as the one you see in a photograph. Most people's faces are not perfectly symmetrical. Facial asymmetry, where traits don't perfectly mirror each other on both sides of the face, is common and normal. The one you see in the mirror is the one you are used to seeing, so it comes as a mild shock when you see yourself in a photo.

'The Thai approach to life emphasizes "sanuk" (fun), "mai pen rai" (it's okay/no worries), and a generally laid-back, easy going attitude, prioritizing harmony and avoiding conflict'. How is it possible that you are so stupid that you do not understand this?

Bit of a conversation stopper isn't it.

Obviously enough.

You'd have to put that question to Thai Airways. There is obviously politics involved. I wasn't proffering an opinion, I was merely quoting the article. And no, I'm not American.

And how does that balance with?