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I did find it interesting, thanks. Scientists have their own morality. Plagiarism and data falsification are the cardinal sins in science. So do golfers. Getting caught cheating at golf is a guarantee of ostracism. Perhaps one day science will find an answer to the sociopaths and psychopaths who seem to be present in many institutions, including religion. I do reject the notion religions have a lock on morality, atheists and agnostics are quite capable of developing their own ethics independently.

Avoid bananas and other foods high in potassium. I have yet to see any research to indicate a normal intake of sodium is harmful.

We are talking at cross-purposes, goodbye.

Get someone who is computer literate to install a Linux-based operating system for you, and wipe out Windows. Firefox or Google Chrome can be used as your browser. Linux is free, costs nothing to install. The reason there are so many updates to Windows is simple. The vast majority of hackers on planet Earth are writing viruses, malware and worms to attack it, so it is constantly defending itself. Almost no-one bothers writing malware for Linux. Linux has updates too. However, these are usually done in thirty seconds or less, and the system notifies me. When I update is my choice. In another life. I was just another Windows zombie. I had 32 data breaches in that time. About ten years ago, my son put me into Linux. I have had zero data breaches since. I purchased a new laptop two weeks ago. My first order of business was removing the pre-installed Windows 11, and installing Linux Mint.

I can't see how this affects me. My pension is paid into an Australian financial institution. I transfer funds periodically to Thailand via WISE. Unless the Thai government is going to start taxing ALL transfers from foreign countries into Thailand, which would be an administrative nightmare.

IMO the best pie I ever had was a steak and onion pie from Bertoldo's Bakery in Griffith, New South Wales.

There used to be a shop next to the boxing ring at the Loi Kroh arcade in Chiang Mai. It was staffed exclusively by ladyboys. Some were quite beautiful, usually their height was a giveaway. They would come out with a song and dance cameo between the Muay Thai rounds. Before you ask - not even remotely interested.

Not if they are post-op.

Yellowstone is the modern version.

I meant I missed it in my posting. I've seen it several times. His "Don't mention the war" would probably be axed first.

I am not sure how one can rationalize away the fact religions have killed and harmed millions of people, with Hamas providing the latest example. IIRC, the Russian Orthodox Church supports the war in Ukraine.

Damn, I missed that one. Classic comedy.

If you bothered to read what I posted hours ago, none of your guesses made the grade. Not even close. Let me guess - you were trying to put me down with completely fatuous choices.

I thought @digger70 was referring to the existence of God and Hell in responding to another poster's statement. I've never had a religious experience, although I understand they are available if one consumes psilocybin or LSD.

Thank you is simply good manners.

I've seen shrinkage in condo prices and rents in Chiang Mai. Potato chips and Pepsico are bad news for anyone trying to lose weight, I don't consume them. The manufacturer will shrink as much as some four-eyed bean counter thinks they can get away with.

Psychologists have demonstrated the act of giving to, or helping someone makes the giver feel good. Apparently the feeling is related to the release of chemicals in the brain. When I give or help, I don't expect anything back. People who do are bound to be disappointed.

What is your proof for the statement?

They are like alcohol intake, it's about how much entertainment occupies an individual's day. I'd say TV shows do less harm than propping up a bar stool all day. I'd add the actors make a lot more money than your curmudgeon opinion ever would.

M*A*S*H Mr InBetween Boardwalk Empire Honorable Mentions: Game of Thrones Reacher ( NOT the Tom Cruise travesty ) Justified Ray Donovan Breaking Bad Better Call Saul The Bill Heartbeat Callan Banshee Warship The World at War Yellowstone Billions Peaky Blinders The Ascent of Man

IME a quick click as the first ad times out is all that's needed. YMMV.

"In the Heat of the Night" " 2001 - A Space Odyssey" " The Shawshank Redemption" Honorable mentions: The Green Mile Silence of the Lambs A Beautiful Mind Dr. Strangelove Unforgiven Dirty Harry High Noon Enemy at the Gates Schindler's List Mad Max The Color Purple Lethal Weapon Gladiator Braveheart The Big Sleep Australian: Wake in Fright Kenny Malcolm Shine

YouTube is monetizing all popular clips, hoping to get people to subscribe to its Premium service. Either way, it makes money. I just wait the ads out for 5 seconds, then click on "skip ads" which appears at the bottom RHS.

I am 80. I could get hit by a tuk-tuk tomorrow crossing the street, or live for 5-10 years more. There's nothing I can do about it, except keep doing what I am doing. If my quality of life deteriorates, it will be time to pull the plug. I would hope I never get to be so insensitive and ill-mannered that I would be reminding others of their mortality.

Who says they are leaders in their field, apart from people who are having their confirmation biases massaged?