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The beaches were closed because of what people did there. The public consumption of alcohol and drugs, the rowdy behaviour by youth and yobs, and close contacts were the problem. Because people refused to behave responsibly and insisted on engaging in high risk behaviour, public health authorities were obliged to temporarily restrict public gatherings. People could still go outside to get their exercise and vitamin D. You are mistaken. Ivermectin was promoted as a cure all before there were any clinical trials. Its promotion defied commonsense and was based upon data that was often falsified or manipulated. (This has been repeatedly proven.) Covid 19 is an inflammatory illness caused by a virus. Ivermectin has been around for years and its mechanism of action was well documented. This mechanism has no known impact on viruses. The worst aspect of the Ivermectin nonsense is that it delayed the rollout of known low cost anti inflamatories because the promotion of the ineffective ivermectin eroded confidence in health research and medications. For reference sake; Ivermectin binds selectively and with high affinity to glutamate-gated chloride ion channels in invertebrate muscle and nerve cells of the microfilaria. This binding causes an increase in the permeability of the cell membrane to chloride ions and results in hyperpolarization of the cell, leading to paralysis and death of the parasite. Ivermectin also is believed to act as an agonist of the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), thereby disrupting GABA-mediated central nervous system (CNS) neurosynaptic transmission. Ivermectin may also impair normal intrauterine development of O. volvulus microfilariae and may inhibit their release from the uteri of gravid female worms. Much of the evidence for ivermectin in COVID-19 relied on pre-print in vitro data, and the clinical utility of the data was not proven. Due to a number of factors - for example, the relatively low number of patients per trial and the speed at which these trials were conducted - studies on the use of ivermectin in COVID-19 were characterized by statistical errors and accusations of plagiarism. In addition, the use of aggregate patient data in large-scale meta-analyses (as opposed to individual patient data (IPD)) was shown to disguise otherwise blatant data errors, such as extreme terminal digit bias and the duplication of blocks of patient records. Ivermectin was an illustration of what happens when unqualified people with financial self interests promote untried and untsted potions. The continued support of the ineffective Ivermectin demonstrates the refusal of the magical conspiracy promoters to consider actual scientific facts. they just can't accept that they are wrong and that their actions resulted in deaths.

There was no mismanagement by either Biden, nor Levine. On the contrary, Dr. Levine has had a clean record. Not one complaint of wrongdoing or professional misconduct and no scandals during her tenure as head of the PSHCC. What exactly did she do that was wrong, and please not your imagined wrongdoings, but actual errors and/or wrongdoings.

There is insufficient demand. The existing pod stations are not used to full capacity. I pass by during peak and off seasons and there are many vacancies. On what basis do you say there is demand? The Miracle Transit hotel on floor 3 almost always has vacancy as does the landside Novotel. There are 50+ hotels within 4km of the airport. They range in price from 500 baht to 5,000 baht+. What is it that you want?

The lines are no longer than in Hong Kong or Narita. Certainly better than PEK and PUD. Taking baggage on the airport link is an easier setup than the train from NRT or the subway link from HND. It is not anymore difficult than at YYZ, FRA or LHR. Singapore airport taxis have a surcharge of S$8 and the fare to the city is between S$25 and S$40 approx 700-1000 baht. My taxi fares from BKK are typically less than 500 baht. Singapore is a city state with a population half the size of Bangkok.The distance from the airport to the key central districts is 15-20km. The distance from BKK to the key central districts is twice as far. It is to be expected that there will be differences.

The BKK bashers are out in force. How about some honesty? I am a frequent flyer and have had an opportunity to fly into some of the major airports in the world and BKK is one of my favourites. Compared to most airports in the EU and North America, BKK holds its own. I clear customs and immigration relatively quickly. My bags are delivered quickly. There are some days I am off the international flight and walking to my driver pickup or hotel in 30 minutes. How about looking at the original models? Singapore was always set up as a transit hub. The Singapore flights are not delivering visitors to Singapore. Thailand's flights were delivering visitors who stayed and spent money. Singapore had 13 million visitors in 2023. Thailand had 28 million visitors in 2023. Now Thailand is looking to picking up some easy business by attracting transit flights. It won't have to do much to be successful. It is not a "disaster". On what basis can you term the airport a disaster other than your own bias? The airport has some of the lowest delays in the region due to tarmac and ramp congestion. It has baggage delivery times comparable to ICN, NRT and HND. Customs and Immigration are relatively fast for most people. Have you ever considered that there has to be a demand for such options? There are many low cost 4* quality hotels all within easy access of the airport, so smart transit passengers don't bother with the pods. I usually stay at the Novotel. It is comparable in cost to the HND hotel. NRT and TPE do not have in terminal hotels. The Holiday Inn at SIN is further from some arrivals than the BKK Novotel and more expensive. The Regal at HKG is further too and more expensive, and not as nice. The airlines stopped flying to BKK because there wasn't a customer base to support the operation of the route. BA has resumed flights to BKK. There is no need to lure anyone away from SIN. The airlines will consider the potential for 5th Freedom flights. EVA does it now for VIE, LHR and AMS. Air Canada is a relatively new addition to Bangkok and is looking at a regional shift because of the issues with China. The same goes for US based airlines. There is nothing wrong with the AC. You do know that Bangkok is in the tropics and the daytime temperature regularly reaches 32C+ and sometimes 40C. The terminal temperature is usually at 23-25C which is more than acceptable. Asian people often find the terminal cool. The new Satellite terminal is very cool.

Kennedy has the deaths of 83 children and young adults to explain. It is an incident that should be brought to public attention at a Senate confirmation hearing. - In 2018, there were 2 deaths that followed measle vaccination. Samoa suspended its vaccination program while it investigated - Kennedy, an ardent and vocal opponent of childhood vaccination visited Samoa to pursue his opposition of vaccinations. - Vaccination rates plummeted following the Kennedy visit, where he praised a local opponent of vaccinations as a "hero". They went from approx 65% to approx. 30%. - The investigation showed that the deaths had nothing to do with the safety of the vaccine. It was human error attributed to the nurses who had mistakenly mixed the vaccine with a muscle relaxant and not the appropriate sterile water. - Even when the error was identified, Kennedy's group refused to acknowledge the finding. - In the decades prior to 2019, Samoa did not have any measles deaths in vaccinated people, nor epidemics. Because of the drop off in vaccination, Samoa experienced an explosion in measles infections and it resulted in 83 deaths. Kennedy is a public health menace and his actions should not be kept from the public.

And there are alot of people who believe that 9/11 was an inside job and that president Bush brought the Twin Towers down. There are also alot of people who believe that aliens have visited them in the trailer park and carried out anal probes. The selection of a Cabinet member is a serious undertaking and is quickly becoming a farce. He was not. The police department chose not to proceed further. The Monterey police department is relatively small and is in a county that has had an unusual number of lawsuits alleging police misconduct. The local jail has lost its 6th consecutive case. The most recent was a wrongful death case where the Monterey PD took a woman to jail where she died. This certainly does not make Hegseth guilty, but does lend credence to the suspicion that the police may have not given the case the attention it deserved. Of concern is the fact that the case came as a surprise to the Trump transition team. Had they been following proper protocol and allowing the FBI to do background checks, this would have been discovered before the nomination was announced. At the very least, the nomination merits proper review by the US Senate.

Incomprehensible.

The social restraints that once held people back from being rude and impolite have been lifted by the Trump election. Opportunistic bigots and bullies are crawling out from their hiding places. This is not what a majority of people who voted for Trump asked for. There will be a backlash once young girls are sexually assaulted and the mothers, grandmothers, wives, sisters and girlfriends of men are attacked.

Bad choice. At some point, when these poor choices start to negatively impact the US population, and they will, the people will turn on the Trump administration. RFK has no respect from the vast majority of the scientific community . He still insists on a link between childhood vaccines and autism despite the claim being shown to have been a fraud.

Is it still a thing? Do people still do that thing? It's so 1990's.

You are regurgitating common talking points favoured by populists. Yes, property crimes are not thoroughly investigated. It has been that way for 30+ years, and is due to the inability to respond to all of the reports. I don't like it anymore than you do. However, sexual assaults are investigated. You have confused the failure of the crown prosecutor office to lay charges with the police not investigating. The police are compelled to investigate physical sexual assaults, just as they are compelled to investigate threats of terror and mass incitement of physical harm. You have added all sorts of tangents to dress up your claim, none of which is germane. Look at what occurred. A person is alleged to have incited violent physical acts against a visible minority group. As is the case for other threats of mass violence, the police were obliged to investigate and that's what they did. No one was detained or arrested. No one was hauled into a police station and questioned. Pearson's legal and civil rights were respected. The investigation was politicized by Pearson for her own purpose.

Not strange. The French sector has benefited from a shared common goal between industry, public, labour, and government. Also better managed and more focused.

Not if the skilled and educated officers are "purged" and only rank driven yesmen are left. I The US military is made up of a diverse range of officers and it it has its share of Major Frank Burns types. If the US military becomes politicized, by a cadre of non command experienced social dinosaurs, it risks losing some of its best command officers, who won't put up with the politicization.

None.There is no need to own and operate an oil refinery. The federal government does exert an indirect control through regulation. The US Federal Government also has the right to take full control of any industry under provisions of various statutes such as the National Emergency Act. You already know this. What's your point? The US oil industry is controlled by US companies, This is different from many other countries who are still subject to predatory economic colonialism. It is seen in Africa and in Canada. European oil interests such as the French, Dutch, and Italians put the USA to shame with their ruthlessness. And now, China is quickly moving in on the crown of evil.

Couldn't help me. I am so bad, even mini putts present a challenge.

I do get the point. The police showed up on that day, because they knew she would be at home as she had been difficult to contact up to that point. There is no reason to identify a complainant because the action was a public act. There has never been a requirement to have a person complain when there is a threat of an act of violence. If one were to say,"Let's attack the homeless refuge in Bath tonight", there is no requirement for anyone to bring a specific complaint. Nor is it any different when there is an act of vandalism to public property or when uttering threats such as "I will blow up a train station". You claim there is a "non crime". It was not determined at the time. That is why the police were investigating. It is alleged that the person encouraged physical violence against a religious/political group. The law exists because of groups who have in the past organized to attack multiple minority groups. The laws can also be used against the supporters of Hamas who march in the streets of London. Unfortunately, those people enjoy the protection of multiple MPs, student groups, religious activists and labour unions.

Not so fast. Boeing will retain its DEI initiatives. The DEI department was reduced as part of overall cost containment actions at a company in deep financial crisis. The responsibility for DEI is now incorporated in HR activities as opposed to being a stand alone silo. Boeing remains committed to creating a culture of inclusion that attracts and retains the world’s top talent, and inspires every teammate to do their best work and grow their careers. DEI is neither dead nor suspended. It continues. Younger people both expect and demand it. The initial intent of DEI was to ensure that a workplace reflected the local population diversity and was to ensure that competent skilled workers could be recruited and retained. Those goals are still worthwhile. In some companies, there has been an intentional sabotage of the efforts by a vested group of people. There have also been multiple incidents of absolute idiocy by DEI managers who were not properly supervised. The weakness of the DEI in some companies is that the wrong people were hired, in part because the position was not taken seriously. If done right it can make a workplace a better. Unfortunately, DEI is often just for show and provides little benefit to the people it is supposed to help. However, some companies have used their DEI initiatives to attract even better quality people, e.g. Amazon, Intel, Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Adidas, Nike, Banks,

Trump's team is brilliant. With Gaetz out of the House, they just got rid of a potential nutjob embarrassing Trump. Sure he is nominated for AG, but it is unlikely he will get the job.

Trump does not want a confirmation hearing. That's the issue of concern for me. The man may or may not be qualified, but his appointment should be subject to a review by the US Senate.Trump does not want anyone asking the man about his plans and qualifications. Secretary of Defense is a CEO type of position and this nominee has no big picture, no multinational management experience or training. The US General staff are well educated and trained. Logistics and management is on a whole different level in the US military. The first duty of the military is to the US Constitution, not to the President.

Fascinating to see the knee jerk reactions from people who do not realize that they have been manipulated. Pearson's right have not been impinged. A complaint was made alleging that Pearson was encouraging physical violence. Under the existing laws, the police are obliged to show that they took the complaint seriously and looked into the matter. The police officers were visiting to ask Pearson if she would attend a voluntary meeting. They were not forcing themselves on her. Because the alleged incident occurred on a media platform open to the general public, the complainant need not be immediately identified as the comment is directed at all and is public. You are upset for the wrong reason. The police are there as agents of the judiciary system. All they were doing was delivering a message, as was their duty and obligation of law enforcement agents. You expect the police to interpret the laws and to do as they wish. That is not appropriate and not how a police system should function. No charges, because there is an ongoing investigation The Crown has the burden of proof to present a viable case. The attackers have offered up excuses and explanations that must be thoroughly investigated and disproven. In the interim, the 4 men were arrested on suspicion of affray and assault and remain on bail subject to conditions. It actually works out better than if they had been to court because 1st time offenders typically get off. Not at all comparable. No one's human rights were abridged. The police officers were visiting to ask if Pearson would agree to a VOLUNTARY meeting. The police had an obligation to respond to an allegation alleging the threat of a physical crime.

Biden maintained the Obama administration position on the pipeline. The pipeline went through environmentally sensitive regions of Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. A wide coalition of residents were opposed to the pipeline because of the disruption and dangers posed to the water supplies of ranchers, farmers and small towns. Unfortunately, the Canadian pipelines have a bad history of leaks and spills. There is a serious problem of chemical contamination around the oilsands. A large portion of the Canadian financed pipeline would have passed through First Nation/Native lands, over which these people who have sovereignty were mostly opposed. The pipeline would not have benefited US supplies because it was destined to refineries and then for export. I support a pipeline, and am of the view that Canada should have built a refinery in Canada and expanded its pipeline in Canada. Unfortunately, its natives and the province of British Columbia were opposed. I am forever amazed by the double standard of Canadians. They all complain about the cost of gas and are forever going on a holier than thou lecture about environmental responsibility, yet they are big consumers of cheap gasoline and are ok with importing tankers of petroleum from despotic regimes with nary a concern for oil spills and leaks in the oceans or of the environmental cost of extracting and refining overseas in lands where environmental controls are ignored.

Gaetz is disposable and Trump knows it. By suggesting Gaetz, Trump can show that he is open to constructive criticism when the nominee is withdrawn. It is like giving a bone to the dogs. He has rewarded Gaetz and can now say, sorry bub, if you don't get the job, that's on you. If Gatez gets the job, Trump has another lackey. Trump may not have a Senate as easy to push around as hoped. The refusal to accept Scott as Senate leader sent a subtle message. The gloaters here should study history. Nixon was very popular in 1972. He could do no wrong and won a landslide victory. A year later, the press, both Conservative and Moderate had turned on him and he had become a pariah. The 1974 election saw the Democratics roar back taking House and Senate seats from the Republicans. 2 years is a short time and American voters are a angry and resentful.

Total dick move for for show. If he didn't want them to participate he should have not sent anyone in the first place. How did the Argentinian taxpayers save money? The meetings are already underway. The airfares are already paid for as are the hotels. The meals are typically included in the conference fee with meetings and speeches given at mealtimes. The 85 member delegation is not all government officials, because it includes academics and environmental advocates. They all joined together under the Argentinian delegation. I expect that many will remain behind as independent advocates.

This should come as no surprise as multiple police officers have been seen showing favourtism. The issue has long been a source of complaints to various police supervisory units. There are many more constables hired under the "diversity" initiative that require attention.