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Do you mean drop dead bodies out the back door on a string, then pull them in just before arrival? Would need a detailed set of regulations of course. Better would be to totally ban passenger death during a flight.

Sure, In most Australian states (maybe all) using a cellphone at any time when you are behind the wheel is totally forbidden no matter what the circumstances, and very severe punishments applied. And the above strongly endorsed by the public. And as mentioned using a cellphone while going through a school area you're toast the punishment is very severe, probably including license cancelled for life. And the above strongly endorsed by the public.

And there may well be international regulations about a passenger : toilets ration per aircraft type / passenger capacity. This might mean totally closing 1 toilet would not be allowed by regulations.

Forty + years ago I took an Alitalia flight which was en route to Rome. Full flight. Halfway across the Australian continent an old Italian lady passed away. The death was announced and the Alitalia captain informed the passengers 'I will discuss what action to take with my crew and keep you informed. Ten minutes later: - You have probably noticed the aircraft has changed direction and we are headed back to Melbourne because of Australian laws, international laws and Alitalia regulations we must return to the departure point (this was about midnight). - The deceased lady has been properly wrapped and her body has been moved to the rear galley area and that area has been locked. - When we arrive in Melbourne I will have further discussions with the Aust. authorities and then advise you further.

... you mentioned 'when harsh punishments' and I agree. Try most / all states in Australia, don't stop at a standard zebra crossing (lights or no light)s and there's serious punishment. Second offence and you're bankrupt, third offense mandatory 12 months jail and license cancelled for life. Don't stop eta school zebra crossing (manned or unmanned) and all the above punishments are even much more severe and in many states include without payment manning school crossings 3 or 4 times every day and in some states a big sign on your back 'I didn't stop, I have to do this community service for 5 years!'. And like in any country the neighbors will know quickly about any such offense and they are punished (ignored) by the local community.

Touch screen or not touch screen?

"This would not have happened except for DEMOCRATS who cornered Zelenski just before the meeting with Trump and telling him no to sign the agreement." A link or some other 100% proof please.

"The problem with this is that they are knowingly running directly against the now crystal clear position of Donald Trump to wash his hands of Zelensky ..." Not a proven fact, Just your opinion, nothing more. Ukraine has massive deposits of rare earths, lithium etc., etc., extremely valuable to the US. Trump would be way out of line in his responsibilities to the US if he let access to that slip away because of his massive ego.

Give him 5 minutes, he'll find a reason to argue with 7/11.

By usual well known protocols vance should NOT have been in the room and most certainly should NOT have joined the conversation.

The video shots of that meeting shows a total of 14, then 16 people in he room. Is that normal. Other references say that it's not normal for the US VP to be in the room and certainly not joining the conversation. Other references suggest that this would be a very much structured meeting with talking points / decisions already well known. So what's the deal here ? And why 14 / 16 people in the room?

No.

He's not pretending to be a warrior.

Thanks but not what I was meaning.

Several times I've been on domestic and international flights and passengers have arrived into the cabin with strollers, small wheelchairs, extra full size suitcases and more and magically they have been stored somewhere out of sight within the cabin.

And he and his wife are respected and loved.

Play your silly game alone. Bye.

Rubbish. Putin started the war that's very clear. Orange man is getting lotos of air time, that's what he wants. He's not a negotiator, never has been.

You seem to suggest Zelensky declared martial law for the sole purpose of avoiding elections. Do some more research, you're wrong.

"...Trump cut the meeting short with Zelensky, said the Ukrainian leader is "not ready" for peace with Russia ..." Just trumps very biased opinion. Nothing more. And trump is hardly the person to make such serious critical statements, his list of big lies and mistruths would choke a horse.

And the world saw, again, trump is not a listener.

Decades ago in Australia there was a KFC send up 'Kentucky Fried Cat'.

Any SSO member know if SSO members can get free flu shots?

Seems to me that's coming. When I call my bank in Australia it's answered quickly by a bank employee who says 'we will do the voice security test immediately and at the same time transfer your call to a secure free VOIP call - i guess that means transfer to a landline number. When I get my phone bill there's a less than 1 minute charge. All seems to work.

Last month my Thai granddaughter (from Chiang Mai) attended a university activity in Bangkok. Initially the students / parents were told 'only single storey buses' but on arrival at the CM campus a row of double storey buses. Teacher in charge hoffified and tried to get the fleet changed to single story only. One powerful parent was able to get a win for the Double storey buses. (Granddaughter says the student son of the powerful parent has since removed himself from his study from CMU after he got ostracized at the event in Bkk.) One item, granddaughter shared they every bus has 2 drivers and the driver changed every 3 hours. The students (many <incl granddaughter> monitored the change of driver. No extension of driving time was permitted, it did change at 3 hrs. but of course there's more to this situation besides driver change.