Patong2021

And yet far more rational and mature than you are.

The complaints are coming from main stream media. It is no secret that an election campaign is big business for the MSM. The rely on interviews to boost their viewership numbers upon which their revenue is derived. The Harris Waltz campaign has relied on a digital media and targeted market strategy. There have been interviews. In the past week she had an extended question and answer period with the National Association of Black Journalists. Afew days before that was the interview with a local ABC affiliate in Philadelphia. VP Harris then did multiple interviews with Spanish language news networks that target the growing US latino population.After that was a lengthy interview on the Uforia network's podcast "Chiquibaby Show". The strategy is to focus on the demographics where voter turnout must be encouraged. I really like the theme music and the excitability of the hosts. (Starts at 19 minutes. The podcast was making revenue. They do a Spanish voice over. In addition VP Harris has been visiting hot election locales. The takeaway is that VP is active, just not on FOX.

EU standards for olive oil are high. One never knows what is in the Turkish, Egyptian etc. product. Unfortunately, some producers have been caught adulterating their products with crap from North Africa. In the USA and Canada, it is the wild west when it comes to olive oil. One of the risks of imported olive oil is that it may not have been tested as is required for the EU market. https://frescolio.ca/learn-more/olive-oils/olive-oil-standards-testing/?v=5435c69ed3bc

All of Putin's posts seem to be from 2022. Anything recent?

Your hatred for the USA knows no bounds even to the point of revising history to support your false narrative. The USA was one of 15 nations in a United Nations authorized intervention to prevent the ongoing genocide of Bosnians by Serbia. Operation Deliberate Force targeted the military capability of the Army of Republika Srpska, which had threatened and attacked UN-designated "safe areas" in Bosnia and Herzegovina during the Bosnian War with the Srebrenica genocide and Markale massacres, precipitating the intervention. Had the Serbians not targeted civilians in the Sarajevo marketplace the UN action would not have occurred.

And yet you chose to seek refuge in Canada.

In the civilized world it also means the opposite. I think that I have only seen this in Thailand. In India and Vietnam they don't do anything and will just run you down and then drive off.

Georgia or Bob?

Qatar assumes it is protected because it hosts the USN. We all know Iran is the major cause of strife in the region, but it is Qatar that finances and enables much of the regional feuds. Even if Iran is neutralized, the debauched arrogant Qataris will be buying support for the next century until its oil power is blunted.

The use of drones has changed conflict strategy, much as the use of IEDs changed the use of armored vehicles in Afghanistan, and anti tank weapons changed the use of tanks in the 1970's and 1980's. It looks to me that the war is primarily being fought with missile barrages and drones, with close contact engagements fought under drone umbrellas. It is a real shocker to me to see personnel wiped out by drones. And to be honest, the Ukrainian use of incendiary weapons dispersed by drones is repugnant. I make no bones about my opposition to the Russian invasion, but burning people alive is too much for me. The takeaways are that the world will face new threats in the coming years from terrorists who will use drones to inflict far greater damage than a Madrid train bombing or 9/11.

Musk's world will eventually start to collapse post election. He is a very arrogant and cocky man and has done a lot of damage to the US economy with his manipulations. People complain about George Soros, but Musk is sometimes doing worse. He assumes he has Trump under his thumb and he assumes he can intimidate and sabotage a Democrat administration. He is mistaken. Trump is no fool. Both Republican and Democrat congressional members are just waiting for the right time and then they will attack. Zuckerberg of Facebook/Instagram will get his too. Many of the western influencers who sold their platforms to Russian state actors will eventually have to take responsibility for their actions. They are slowly being exposed and they will eventually have to answer for taking foreign agent money and in some cases making false tax declarations. To a certain extent the Ukraine war has benefited democracy as it has exposed the free world's weaknesses to manipulation and disinformation campaigns. Better it is addressed now than when there is a worldwide conflict.

You have a valid point. The failure to be transparent is also found in USA, Canada and the sections of Mexico that cater to Canada/USA tourists. Years ago, the airlines used to do similar advertising their cheap airfares and then adding service fees and taxes. The laws changed to force them to be all inclusive in their pricing. No one complained then. It is deceitful not to show the full price.

You have made a significant point, although the Thai board of Investment - BOI does provide a split. Mind blowing. because of the overwhelming dominance of Chinese investment. I didn't appreciate how powerful and influential the Chinese were until you mentioned this. To be honest, I now get it why China holds so much influence over Thailand. I would even go so far to say that Thailand is becoming a puppet state. As of 2024 Approved Foreign Investment Projects in Thailand (Source Thailand BOI) - Top 4 International Investment Projects -Mainland China has 164 projects worth 69.283 billion baht and Hong Kong has 30 projects worth 24.287 billion baht for a combined Chinese total of 194 projects 93.607 billion baht -Singapore has 63 projects worth 53.683 billion -Australia has 5 projects worth 14.840 billion baht -Japan has 87 projects worth 12.885 billion baht

Ever notice that the proponents of the claim of a stolen election never mention; - The Republican gerrymandering of congressional districts to facilitate the election of GOP candidates - The efforts to prevent voting by afro americans - There were over 60 court cases where judges, including judges appointed by President Trump and other Republican presidents, looked at the evidence and either found that there was no evidence to support a claim of fraud or that the plaintiffs upon realizing that they were going to lose their case, dropped the case. Why can't the proponents of the claim substantiate the claim? Whenever they get to court they have to admit that they have no evidence or that they were merely advocating on behalf of their client and suggesting that there was a possibility.

Honestly, in all the years of reading crime news in Thailand, I have come to the belief that Thailand's foreign tourist destinations are associated with specific types of crime. If it is any consolation, Phuket is probably the foreign crime hub of Thailand, and that the likelihood of violent crime in Pattaya is much less than on Phuket. And despite all the negative imagery tied to minors in the sex trade in Pattaya, I offer that Udon Thani is much worse. If one stays out of the sex trade district, Pattaya is a relatively safe destination. Almost all of the serious crime reported for Pattaya ties back to the seedy walking street beer bars & clubs and to the gay ghetto section. Pattaya would be a much more economically vibrant city if it got rid of the seedy sex industry strip and went upscale.

Threads like this bring out the self proclaimed medical experts and insurance litigation experts. Of course none of whom are actually educated or have had matter in dealing with the subject matter. Taking statins is not in itself grounds for refusing a health insurance claim. All policies have exclusionary language and it typically refers to whether or not a condition is stable. Changing doses, or adding additional medications is usually interpreted as a new or unstable condition. In a worse case scenario, a heart attack itself may be excluded. However, kidney stones, a brain bleed, a slip and fall would all continue to be covered. Older people are more likely to be injured from a slip and fall or motor vehicle incident than they are from a heart attack. And yes there is a direct proven link between LDL cholesterol and plaque build up in arteries. High LDL cholesterol has a proven direct relationship with negative health outcomes. All the youtube videos claiming otherwise from miracle cure salesmen are worthless. It boggles the mind that some people insist that they should be covered for chronic health issues, and they expect it at the equivalent of 200 dollars or Euros a month. A day in an ICU a a decent Bangkok hospital starts at around 25,000 baht ( 790 USD/700Euro) . The argument is that the insurers are stealing their money. When you ask them if they feel that strongly about the issue, why they don't self insure, they are offended.

I don't have to work. I both want to work and choose to work. The job provides me with with some wonderful advantages. I am very fortunate and grateful in that regard.

Two items need clarification. 1. For people age 65 and younger- The old guideline of 120/80 has been revised. BP should be lower than this. This is the top end of acceptable. 121/81 is elevated. 2. It is normal for the elderly to have a higher blood pressure. That doesn't mean it is desirable. but it is acceptable. In the USA, the revised acceptable top limit for age 65+ is 130/80. Ideally it should be lower. If someone age 65+ has elevated blood pressure aside from the heart and stroke risks, it can damage the kidneys. Aside from staying hydrated, one really should see a physician and not second guess it here or hope for a miracle. One caveat when measuring BP at home: Sometimes the arm cuff is too tight or too small. This can inflate the reading. See your primary care physician.

I have no debt. I do have credit cards which are settled when due.I must have a credit card because I am reimbursed for work related expenses and have to be able to document the expense. The kicker is that I have a mediocre credit score, despite being classified as financially well off and having no debt. It is all because I have not borrowed or leased anything.

You call it a documentary and I call it a biased propaganda piece from Qatar's propaganda entity Al Jazeera. Lots of talking heads and suggestions, but no factual evidence to support the claim of large numbers of veterans joining far right groups. On the contrary, US military veterans remain respectful of their oath to uphold the US Constitution. I, _____, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God. (Title 10, US Code; Act of 5 May 1960 replacing the wording first adopted in 1789, with amendment effective 5 October 1962). The people who have claimed military experience and who have joined extremist groups fall into one of the following categories; 1. Never served in the military and/or, 2. Never saw active duty and/or, 3. Not honourably discharged and/or 4. Did not hold command officer commission or a senior Noncom position, i.e. typically very junior ranks and/or 5. Mentally ill. Former General Flynn's image is shown. As much as one may not like former President Trump, serving in the administration of Trump is not evidence of far right extremism. Al Jazeera's piece is an insult to US military veterans and disseminates innuendo and is intended to sow disunity and rumours.

I don't know, Ask the question on a new thread. I am sure it will draw out the Russian bots and sympathizers, like blow flies to a corpse.

Nope. It was about a fear of tampering with witnesses. The issue was not a flight risk. At his 2nd bail hearing request Combs' lawyers offered $50 million bail offer, GPS monitoring and strict limitations on visitors if he could stay at home in Miami. The judge said no and said the conditions were “insufficient” to ensure the safety of the community and the integrity of his case. The Judge was explicit in stating that "no condition or set of conditions” governing his release could guard against the risk of him threatening or harming witnesses - a central charge in his case. His passport was confiscated. He is on a no fly list. Even with a charter aircraft, he wasn't going to be able to go anywhere for long. The prosecutors must have one heck of a case.

Rubbish. He was never "passed around" and was never part of the that rap scene as you intimate. His relationship was always with non "scene makers". His primary work relationship has been with Dr. Dre. There has never even been any mention or even a whisper of the activity you claim. What you wrote is libel. He he not an "angry man. On the contrary, he is recognized as work focused, disciplined and dedicated to his family, taking on the obligation of carrying for relatives that he didn't have to do. Your slurs are something one would expect to hear from poser douches like MGK.

The people in this forum passing judgement on Trump's physical health (and yes, dementia is a physical disease) are not in a position to provide a competent assessment. They have never seen his medical assessment. Nor for that matter is anyone who says Biden has a cognitive deficiency. The reality is that Trump, is much as he always was. This is is how he has always framed things and reasoned. Watch his interviews from 40 years ago. Some people are paying attention to what he is saying now and acting as if there is something sudden that happened. Nope. All that he is doing is a salesman's trick of emphasizing some words and phrases to get the audience attention. Yes, he can make outlandish statements, but it is his intent. He says wild things to garner attention. The bigger the outrage, the more attention he gets and it's worked. Look at how he has responded to the Mark Robinson crisis in NC. Not a word. No X messages. Nothing. He can be quiet when he wants to.

You are confusing HSV-1 with HSV-2. The allegation is in respect to genital herpes HSV-2 and the data does not support your statement. (Beware of copying google search returns as they appear). The victims were white. Here's a nice chart. A bit outdated for today, but are valid for the period when the alleged assaults occurred. Black people high, but white people relatively low. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db304.htm