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My wife registered online. She did not get a hardcopy of a licence, nor did we hear back from the gvt. But she says we are registered and I have no reason to believe otherwise. Just too bad I can't smoke anymore.

I am not afraid of death, I do not believe in God... So if death is anything like general anesthesia then I welcome it as the BIG SLEEP when the time comes. I mostly worry about the suffering and the suffering I will cause to my loved one. Just because we have health issues doesn't mean we shouldn't try to live a bit healthier. I honestly don't feel like alcohol lately, yet I splurged with my wife and had a very big brunch at the Hilton the other day. When I am really critical, then I will live like there is no tomorrow. Until then, a little restraint doesn't hurt. I am only 57 and I have quite a resume of op's and I have hypertension and COPD. Wondering which one will get me first. Tuesday I am getting general anesthesia for an MRI because I am claustrophobic and I likely need spinal surgery on my neck. So if we want to talk about broken machines I really hate mine and it seems things just seem to be getting better (irony here).

I asked one of my doctors why I had so much phlegm. She told me not to worry about it. I really was suspicious so I did research and the symptoms resembled COPD. I had to ask another doctor to set me up with a pulmonologist to do tests. Turns out I was right. God damned self diagnosis... why on earth couldn't one of my many doctors pick it up before? I believe support groups can help and I wish I had one. Sometimes we have little things flare up and we don't know what it is. A support group has people who have been there and done that and sometimes they can help us before something bad happens and catch it in time. Right now, I don't know what is next and my so called health experts are far from helpful. When will I become a stage 3? What can I do to prevent it? ... all the normal questions that don't get answered in hospitals... NB thaibeachlovers... I used a sad emoticon because I legitimately feel for you... and yes I know what you mean. I gotta get up 7 times a night to go to the john...

And what makes you qualified? An online PGCEi? A Thai master's degree in education? They aren't even recognized in American curriculum international schools... go look on aj.com --> this R_ffles job advert.... Note that a Master's or PGCEi without QTS is not considered equivalent to an American teaching license in the international school job market, but such candidates may be considered if they have experience working in reputable K-12 international schools. Sorry bub, but if you can't take your degree and go teach back home then you are not a 'teacher' per say. I am not a lawyer nor would I be able to practice as a lawyer back home per lack of the degree. Here, almost anyone can pose as a teacher and get a job. You can call yourself a teacher, but unless proven otherwise I certainly won't call you that. Too many crappy make shift quick degrees available out there. Funny thing is is that those who take short cuts are the ones who take most offence when confronted with their credentials.

Being a teacher here over 20 years I can tell you first hand that the only one who gets in trouble is the foreign teacher if he tries to do any of your suggestions. I gave lunch time detention, lines, extra-homework and every time either the work wasn't done, the kids didn't show up or the parents called to complain, and even the foreign teachers back stabbed me saying I was too harsh. Suffice it to say their classes are generally out of control and most actually only care about the visa and the salary. What else can you expect from tourist teachers who have no qualified teacher status. There is no solution. When I do job interviews I always ask the interviewers if the school is supportive of its teachers and the answer is always yes. I ask if there is a discipline code, and usually the interviewers look dumbfounded and usually tell that if there is a problem to bring it to their attention. I will let you guess the end result.

Yes and no. Eventually if enough immigrants get across and settle there it can be debated that the Mexicans are taking over the south west. Then again, Mexico did not belong to the Spanish, whose ancestors now make up the majority of the population. For arguments sake the land was stolen from the native Incas etc... Humankind is really good at screwing each other over.

Nor will I and I can't even smoke anymore. But... what are they going to do about it?

Jimmy crack corn

It has nothing to do with weed. This kid has other serious mental issues and the lack of psychologists and the shame of losing face if one has mental issues are the real problems here. This kid has issues and he is using weed as an excuse in a cry for help and attention.

Stupid attention seeking OP. Who cares and why do you care what people here think? Do you ask what color underwear you should wear with your pink socks?

Could be hemp. I have one looks like that. I bred an autoflower northern lights and AH something or other for seeds. Out of the same batch one came out a mix of Thai weed sativa and indica. Don't know if in the long run it will become autoflower, but using colloidal silver to get seeds from my hybrids. To answer your question, I have a 3 leaf plant like that and it is likely a hybrid of some kind. Where did you get the seeds... might help narrow down what you have. For sure looks like sativa. But answer this for more help.... Are they your own seeds from a plant you had that got pollinated?

I am not Thai. I do not follow much of the Thai culture, nor do I care. I do what is right and if I step on some feet, well too bad. Confront him and if he loses face he likely won't come back. Even Thai culture is redefining itself with the new generations. If eventually he burns down your house will he pay?

There are different brands. Go for the one that smells really strong. I tried the milder one, and didn't like it. If wood vinegar fails go to peroxide just make sure you follow the mixing instructions while diluting. I nearly killed my wife's plants...by burning them.

Wood vinegar is the best near organic pesticide, and diluted hydrogen peroxide can help with a nasty infestation. As for mold, putting the weed on a screen in the open air in the sun will get rid of the ammonia smell and can resuscitate the weed. It will never be what it should be but at least you will get a bit of a buzz and depending on the quantity it won't hurt your feelings as much as throwing it away.

Honda FSX 150. NSR's little brother. Can't find date of manufacture but pretty sure it is antique. Fast as hell_o for a 150. Had a 1982 Harley FLH Classic in Canada but got screwed by a guy who called himself a friend. I am here, he is there... nothing I can do about it anymore.

Both dogs in my book.

Good point. Moderator should address this issue. Where is mod?

Amlodipine 2 tablets in the morning + losartan 2 tablets in the morning + hydroclorothiazide 2 tablets in the morning If I don't take my blood pressure skyrockets. But I have to get up 3-5 times a night to pee... that is the only downside.

Hi Noodle. I appreciate the empathy. As they say,'takes one to know one.' I just wonder one thing, my doctor and my research indicate that COPD is incurable. I am more than happy for you if this is not the case. Keep enjoying life and make the best of it. I am not even 60 yet... Dude, good for you. But unless you have something to share that is in contribution to the topic, why don't you abstain? I realised coming out of the hospital that finding a support group for foreigners is not that easy. So unless you are here to offer support, your attempt at humor is not welcome. At least by me.

Diagnosed with COPD 3 weeks ago. Puts a lot of things in perspective. I stopped smoking weed which I love doing. I had stopped 20 years and started again for a few months after legalization. Now the party is over. Got out of hospital y-day after 10 days in with a fever of 39 and a pneumonia. Can die easily of any lung infection, so yeah... my life took a left turn and I am still trying to figure out how to deal with it, I hope you have better luck and support system than I do when your turn comes.

Yes he will! He will force people to convert to "internal weed combustion engines" and everyone will be happy! Amen to that!

Actually the statistics don't mean anything at all cos all these polls are only made public once they are tabulated and over with. If these polls were fair, people would be allowed to vote even after the fact, and this might get some of those who ate pro liberalisation but are too lazy to participate to actually become pro-active. In the end, I never trust ANY poll results.

You are more than welcome to go to the tax dpartment to fact check my statement before calling me a troll. Wonder who is the troll?

Not an idea, a fact.

Not true. Teachers DONT NEED TO PAY ANY TAX in their first year here. After a year of work, you then must pay taxes no matter whether you change job or not. Also, any new job you take you don't need to pay taxes until you have work permit.