poyai111

Judging by the blunt snout, that's a salty!

13 hours ago, Emdog said:

I was a teacher & one of my main goals was getting students to ask questions. Teachers here hate questions because they have no idea what the answer may be and are insecure in their ignorance.

My job was not to be "the answer man"... I might say "That is a darn good question. I don't know the answer. Hmmm. How can we figure out the answer?" Asking questions and finding answers on your own is what education is about, in large part.

But not here

Curiosity is the mother of invention. Kids should be encouraged to be curious as part of their intellectual health. Questioning teachers, politicians, police is mandatory in order to find truth. 5000 years of the history of civilization - its science, its art, it's literature and it's history van be found on any student's phone. Is this important facet being utilised in our schools or is the telephone making our children intellectually lazy and producing a nation of drones?

Any reasonably competent swimmer would have had no difficulty in swimming ashore or even treading water until being rescued by the boat from which she had allegedly fallen. That she was unable to do either would lead one to the conclusion that she was unable to swim or that she was knocked unconscious and sank immediately. Speculation has a fertile field upon which to grow. Let's be patient and wait for the result of the enquiry.

17 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

If you are fully vaccinated there will be no test needed. You will only need to complete a form.

Was there yesterday. Short queue. Completed vaccination status form and entered the building. No problems, no waiting.

Just now, poyai111 said:

 

Agreed. China will be emboldened by Biden's incapability and indecisiveness. Taiwan will fall furthering China's ambitions. Be aware of false flags which will allow the PRC to extend its tentacles even further. Maybe a direct threat to LOS within the decade. A false flag? Let's see - devastating floods or drought leading to famine, for one.

Just now, poyai111 said:

 

2 hours ago, Asquith Production said:

Well it would not surprise me if China invaded Taiwan while the world is busy with watching Russia..

We we would truly be into a WW3 scenario then

Considering the amount of sugar produced in this country, the production of a quality rum is a viable proposition. Thailand could emulate Australia's wonderful export of Bundaberg Rum - a product of the sugar industry around the city of Bundaberg. 

Always the contrarian!  I disagree with the assertion that the standard masks which can be seen everywhere, are effective. Consider the size of the virus: 1/94th the size of the mesh in the mask. Look at it this way: 47 of the little buggers could hold hands across the gap. Get the jab and reduce the severity of the illness. Reduce your weight if you are obese, be wary if you are old.

Attended Tuesday night. Highly recommended. Festooned with miriads of lights, food in abundance and in great variety, entertainment in many different parts of the park. Can't help but reflect, similar festivities in Australia would have been witness to a plethora of beer selling stalls but none to be seen here. Still, everyone was seen to have an enjoyable experience and, no doubt, will look forward to the event next year.

Alpha male behavior

How strong is this Oriental Axis going to be when China eventually invades Taiwan? Which side will Asean members align themselves with then? Do they, in turn, risk the threat of invasion too or will they be merely vassal states of the PRC?

17 hours ago, Gold Star said:

Perhaps before being able to trust China as a country with any relations whatsoever, China must:

 

1) Withdraw its militarization and takeover of the South China Sea

2) Cease further provocation and threats to invade and take over Taiwan

3) Stop the genocide, rape, forced labour, and torture by releasing the million Uyghurs held in concentration camps in Xinjiang

Difficulty in reentry because of huge cost if over 72 or whatever? Time to retire elsewhere. Go to USA via Mexico. Free entry to utopia for illegal aliens!

Laos is highly recommended but one night's stay is required. Submit passport and application on the first day and pick it up the next. Done and dusted!

Jazz manual. Add turbo, enhance suspension, swap drums for disc brakes on rear, recaro driver seat and go for it! Should be close to the budget

6 hours ago, fangless said:

More of an effective anti mugging device as the germs can still swirl around the screens!

Anti mugging 100% but forget about communication between driver and passenger. This from the voice of experience. Drove a taxi in Sydney so equipped 30 or so years ago - a Holden with a Perkins diesel engine. Slow but economical. So slow the double decker buses would overtake me while ascending the hill going out to Bondi - must have been around Rose Bay I think k. Ahh the memories come floating back