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In the earlier days of computing, everyone was familiar with the term; 'garbage in garbage out'. Mathematical modelling is only of use when the input data is accurate. A few extra here, or miss a few there, gives wildly inaccurate results. Only have to look at the nonsense being spouted by the Imperial College, in the early days of c-19, to see that.

Interesting topic. What some older men do is cut their shorts and wear them as a kilt. Saves a lot of bother when putting them on, and going to the loo. The problem I have with proper kilts, is the actual colours and patterns. Someone could easily be offended by seeing a 'rival's' colours. Sort of waring clans of old, or footy teams. Or even religious reasons. Look at the uproar, a while back, when a politician said that the Pope wore red socks . Some people get offended by colours and symbolism. Have to be careful out there. When some people are fuelled up with Lao Khow anything can happen.

If some people die, there is usually a first one. Glad I'm not near the village.

I take it that you think vaxxes work!!

There is more to this. There is a history of 'revolving doors'. Out of Big Pharma and into government positions. And vise versa. Big tech, and big weapons, and big food are just the same.

Best not to employ women. Keep them looking after babies and grafting in the kitchen where they belong.

I see the frog. Took me 23.69 seconds to spot it. In between the white and brown stones.

"Now Paddy. Answer this one, and the £1m jackpot is yours." "Which of these birds does not live in a nest?" A) Thrush, B) Kestrel, C) Blue Tit, D) Cuckoo." "That's a tough one. I don't know." "You have one life-line left. Would you like to phone a friend?" "Yes. I'd like to call Murphy," Murphy is phoned and is told the question and possible answers. "It's D, a cuckoo." Murphy says immediately and with great conviction. "I'll go with that. It's D Cuckoo." "You had half-a-million, and now you have 1 million." The next day, Paddy went round to see Murphy. "Murphy, how did you know that cuckoos don't live in a nest?" "That's the easiest question Paddy. Everyone knows cuckoos live in clocks!"

About 60 kms north east of Udon Thani. Very rural and dry a a bone.

Can't say that this is what I see. I'm in a very rural area, and the amount of rice that was harvested this year by machine is possibly 5% at most. Much of the yearly wage, for many people, comes from their neighbours, and those neighbours themselves rely of their neighbour's employment. It's a merry-go-round. The daily rate has more than doubled in the last 10 years; having gradually crept up from 150 baht a day to 350 baht a day (present rate). If the daily rate goes up to 600 baht, then the money has to come from somewhere. And that 'somewhere' is the unit cost of what is being harvested; be it rice, sugar, cassava etc. Then the money comes back when the commodity is sold. Generally, the rice is sold, all bar that which is required for the family table for the rest of the year.

Thanks for that Rick. I'll be popping along there no doubt. There was another place that I don't know what happened to. The Bookhouse. I would play chess there on a Saturday. That was many moons ago though. Mildred was just a tiddler then.

Sex with a lady who is refereed to - or later refereed to - as a person of 'feeble mind' was a crime. The evidence is below Lou. The original Irish Act of 1871 (forced upon them by the English). The 1935 Criminal Law Amendment Act. The 1993 Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act. Section 5 of this act refers to sex with a person of feeble mind, or that person having sex with another. I hope that it's clear now Lou.

Shame you are not interested Lou. I've provided you with evidence, and three actual Acts that you can go to for info'. The original Irish Act of 1871 (forced upon them by the English I should add). The 1935 Criminal Law Amendment Act. And the 1993 Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act. Section 5 of this act refers to sex with a person of feeble mind, or that person having sex with another. It is shame on the Irish authorities of old - and not so old - that allowed the abuse of females in this way, referred to them as having a feeble mind. This was the umbrella term for names like idiots, lunatics, retards, imbeciles, spastics, mongoloid etc. Once the girl had been labelled thus, it was easy to lock them away, and in many instances take away their babies. In the vast majority of cases these girls were just normal girls from poor families who had been abused.

Unless I'm mistaken it is, even now, illegal to have sex with a lady of 'feeble mind', and for the lady to have sex. Of course guys can be of feeble mind also. But the original Irish Act of 1871 was primarily aimed at females. Have a look at the 1871 Act Lou. Not an easy read, but seeing as you are interested, then go to it. There are amendments planned, at the present, to repeal aspects of 'Sexual Offences and Capacity To Consent.' I can keep you informed of any developments Lou.

Just normal sex Lou. In days past, if a churchman told the police that a young girl was having sex, they would probably arrest her. At court, if a churchman, or a doctor, said that the girl was of 'feeble mind', she would be sent to an institution., Some girls sentenced in their teens were held in these 'houses of sexual correction' until they were in their 40s. What constituted feeble mind, in days past, was a moot point. If a clergyman was rejected by a young girl, there was often revenge. And the simple threat of the law was enough to make many girls comply. This alone has been put forward as a significant reason why so many Irish girls had babies out of wed-lock. The sex law came into effect in 1871. It was amended in 1935, and again in 1993. However the 'feeble minded' law is still in effect. It should be noted that the catholic church once had great sway in Ireland. It still does; but to a lesser extent now. Now courts are more likely to absorb the 'evidence' of a psychiatrist than a clergyman. However, if a girl is thought to be having sex, and is judged to be of 'feeble mind' she can still be sentenced to be institutionalised.

Ladies were being locked up in homes for having sex. Thousands of them.

It's old but still worth a life. Many different versions. There was a new catholic lass at St Plods, who thought babies came from the almighty. But it wasn't Jesus's dad who took off her nightie, It was bell-ringer Roger; the sod.

The shepherds washed their socks at night All seated round a tub, A bar of 'Sunlight soap' shone down, And they began to scrub.

Ah yes!! It wasn't so long ago that sex was illegal in Ireland, unless you were intending to make a baby that is. Things have moved on just a little in that country. But back to Thailand; Pattaya particularly. Next time keep the windows shut and give that lady some somtam to eat while she's working.

Thanks for that Hank. My phone is just a text and call one. Steer clear of anything 'smart' due to the control and tracking. I have a nice stash of golden stuff. Always looking for offers on the www. Buy one; get one free. That sort of thing. There was also a special from west Africa a while back. One kilo of pure gold at half price. Delivery free too. And also from OZ; gold dust. This guy was getting gold from old computers. That was also cheap.

I don't mind Exeter at all. They are one of the few clubs in the 4 divisions that are owned and run by the fans. Manchester United supporters missed out on being able to buy the club. It was on offer for 12 million a while back. Should have put their money where their mouths were. Derby are in the same place now. A few thousand supporters putting their hands in their pocket would secure their beloved club's future. Make you right about the kneeling. Where is a Stan Cullis when he's needed?

Thailand 6 - Burma 0 I'll have a tickle on the Thais for the 2026 World Cup. Easy money.

That sounds like a very good idea. I don't like Google Chrome as a rule. I use Firefox. I've been buying gold online. But if this shop does good deals, I'll use them.

I visited the www. Is there an English version? Can't easily see it on their site. My Thai is not so good. I don't like to ask the site, and copying everything into 'Translate' is long-winded.

The problem with safes is that robbers know they contain valuables. Better to get a dummy safe and hide the gold and cash in a clothes drawer. Ok! So you will lose the safe. A decent dummy one only costs a few thousand baht.