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Alec Baldwin's Manslaughter Case Dismissed by Judge
Purdey replied to Social Media's topic in World News
Brandon Lee was killed by a blank. A lead tip was in the barrel from a previous scene. The shooting was ruled an accident due to negligence. Why wasn't this case an accident? -
Not sure why she wants to come back knowing her husband can't live here as she can in the UK.
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200 Senators Report For Duty Amid Election Controversy
Purdey replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
It would be interesting to know if any former senators (from what period) have got in again. And who are linked to politicians and soldiers. -
Senior Military Officers' Early Retirement Plan Gets Approved
Purdey replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
700 generals but let them stay on. Not having seen active service implies Thailand doesn't have the eternal wars of other countries. -
Kamala Harris Surges as Top Choice to Replace Joe Biden, Poll Reveals
Purdey replied to Social Media's topic in World News
I have this niggling feeling men don't like Harris because she is intelligent, coloured and female. Bigotry is the biggest obstacle to her success. -
"Even prodigies who avoid burnout and resist social pressures are unlikely to make a big splash as an adult. The problem, notes giftedness researcher Ellen Winner, is that to make a major contribution in the arts, and even the sciences "you need a rebellious spirit and the type of mind that can see new things." Most prodigies, however, are acclaimed not for their innovation but "for doing something that's already been done." https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/200511/why-prodigies-fail
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Colorado Health Officials Investigate Human Case of Bubonic Plague
Purdey replied to Social Media's topic in World News
I guess the USA is joining an exclusive club of countries with bubonic plague like Zambia, India, Malawi, Algeria, China, Peru, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. -
Inside the Elite Gathering: Sun Valley's Annual Billionaire Summit
Purdey replied to Social Media's topic in World News
Climate change. The issue that causes giggling among oil company CEOs. -
Coffee: A "Miracle" Drink with Numerous Health Benefits, Experts Say
Purdey replied to Social Media's topic in World News
It does. I only take English breakfast tea there. -
Zelensky Challenges Trump on War Plans, Decries Weapons Delays
Purdey replied to Social Media's topic in World News
I doubt that NATO sees the Ukraine as an historical ally but more as the first in a series of small states that Russia wants. -
Thai MP aims to ‘stimulate’ economy with sex industry legalisation
Purdey replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
How much will this "stimulate" the economy? Porn is a multi billion dollar industry in the USA (porn makes more than Hollywood apparently), but is this going to save the industry knowing how hardly anyone pays tax here? https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/dec/30/internet-porn-says-more-about-ourselves-than-technology#:~:text=Current revenue estimates for the,words%2C online porn is huge. -
I think his NATO speech could prove important in rallying member countries. Most people look at Russia having to cross Europe before attacking the USA. However, Russia, at its closest, is just 53 miles from the USA (see any map) and there are risks to the USA when Canada, a NATO member, has refused to increase military spending. If the USA withdraws from NATO later, it could face a Russian invasion on its northern flank. Then again, maybe overthinking this.
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Many years ago, before I put cameras in my cars, a young car driver pulled out and hit the front left corner of my car. A policeman stopped to find out what happened and I could hear the kid telling the policeman in Thai, "He's a farang, make him pay." I told the policeman, in Thai, that the boy pulled out without signalling and if you check the front of my car you can see the angle at which he hit me. The boy complained that he and his girlfriend were in a hurry to get to university for an exam. "What subject are you taking?" asked the policeman. "Law," said the boy. With a lot of sangfroid, the policeman looked at him and said, "I wouldn't be in a hurry. You would have failed."
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Coffee: A "Miracle" Drink with Numerous Health Benefits, Experts Say
Purdey replied to Social Media's topic in World News
Tea is a plant based drink but isn't mentioned. I wonder why they differ? -
I was watching videos of flat-earthers this morning explaining that NASA and all the other space agencies are making it all up. The flat-earthers look at photos of the earth and the planets and say they are fake. Now, those who think rising temperatures are somehow not true simply don't want to look for evidence.
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Climate Campaigners Intensify Court Battles Against Fossil Fuel Industry
Purdey replied to Social Media's topic in World News
If any individual or organization thinks they have a case against a company, they have the right to litigate. That's democracy. When you read that this or that politician or high profile person is a crook, you don't hear later that a member of the public sued. I wish they would. But these people are concerned about the environment - whichever class they belong to - and they went ahead with the case, which is something I admire. If you accuse, and have the evidence to back it up, go for it. -
Bangkok's Mayor Called to Address Issues of Homelessness and Sex Work
Purdey replied to snoop1130's topic in Bangkok News
Similar to major cities globally, the homeless are to be found everywhere. You can't make them illegal without putting thousands in prison. I am not even sure many want to join the rat race but mental health issues probably affect a lot. What have developed countries done to mitigate this problem? -
Minister Supamas Acts Swiftly Amid University Degree-Buying Scandal
Purdey replied to snoop1130's topic in Isaan News
How swiftly was this minister on the case exactly? The government took over the University in 2023 because of this cheating, so presumably it had been going on for a long time before 2023. Not swift at all. -
Reflection on American Polarization - The Demonization of Dr. Fauci
Purdey replied to Social Media's topic in World News
If he had lied he would have been caught out by the evidence and taken to court surely? Instead, people without evidence keep repeating he lied as if that means much.- 32 replies
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