Doctor Tom

31 minutes ago, mikebike said:

So your contention is that we are all African? We ALL immigrated from there? 

 

Interesting. 

Did I say that? No. 

1 minute ago, placeholder said:

So, you're claiming that it was irrelevant to the story that Native American children were the victims here? 

I was not commenting directly on the story content.  I'm saying that American's needs to grow up and see themselves as trying to become a United Nation, not using prefixes to divide and box communities'. Its childish as well as disruptive.  

Leave 

18 minutes ago, gvrixtel said:

If you can't find it, it could mean 2 things:

1. There is really  no corruption

2. They are just better at hiding it than in other places.

Wonder which one it is.

 

Or third, you are not looking for it. I tend to this explanation. 

12 hours ago, placeholder said:

Are you really claiming that the ethnicity of these children was irrelevant to this story? That it was just a coincidence that it was Native American children who were housed in these schools? 

Your comment is a clear case of Pavlovian thinking.

How do you possibly read that into my comments. A unity as Americans, not differing ethnic histories, is the only way forward. America, like may countries, is a Nation of immigrants, including the Indian tribes.  Don't just blithely blame ethnicity for the racist attitudes that run through US history, to the present day. 

Imagine for one moment what Europe would be like if we took the US view? I would be a 'Norwegian  English', my mate a 'French Englishman', how ridiculous. 

Humanity

Rescued,  to become tomorrows pork chops.  Oh the irony.   

The Thais are still dangerously incompetent, sxxt drivers, so instead of making the foreign drivers, who are, one hopes, of a better standard,  jump through their stupid processes as detailed by the OP.  they should try to train their moronic National drivers the rules and techniques that they so clearly lack. 

No problems at all with SCB.  Much better than my UK bank. 

Humans 

No improvement on W 10, in fact, its annoying. The MS geeks move stuff around, so that what was simple and obvious before no longer is. This seems to be the case with all MS update versions. stick with 10 if you can 

My dear late  Mother was a Civil Servant.  In her later career,  she developed many of the symptoms of early stage dementia, forgetting stuff, unable to really function well at all.  During this period, the Civil Service promoted  her, twice !! .

Enough said I think. 

On 7/20/2024 at 9:51 AM, The Cobra said:

 

I'm curious, why do some folks overthink everything? For some , it’s like the brain has its own Netflix series, and every minor decision or event is a gripping season finale that requires hours of contemplation.

 

For example, I’ll spend 20 minutes deciding what to eat for lunch, as if choosing the wrong phad kapow could lead to the collapse of civilization. Or, I’ll replay a conversation from last week, analyzing every word like I’m a detective in a crime drama.

 

Is it just me, or does anyone else get stuck in these endless loops of “what ifs” and “maybe I should have said that”? I know anxiety, fear of failure, and perfectionism play a role, but I’d love to hear others thoughts and experiences.

 

Do you have any tips or tricks to stop the overthinking madness? Is it something that comes later in life ?

 

Looking forward to your insights (or over-analyses)!

 

Cheers!

As I have rehired I have slowly shrugged off any firm commitments and professional and Commercial  relationships that made demands on my time and my brain. Now I find that life's  trivia occupies me more, but I don't mind.  Deciding whether to have another coffee takes time now, but who cares.  There should be a time in life when nothing much really matters, bar getting through the waking hours enjoyably and satisfyingly, however that pans out.  Chill is the word. 

23 minutes ago, Will B Good said:

Agree....and i just feel terrible doing that. I feel I should be outside.

I understand, but lets face it, we should live life in the most comfortable way that makes us comfortable and happy, regardless of conventional thinking.  We are expected to sit outside in the tropical evening, listening to the jungle sounds , drinking Singapore Slings. Well getting bitten to death is not my idea of fun and I no longer drink alcohol, so not much evening outside for me . 

We bought a huge fan for the veranda/patio that we built.  Hardly ever sit outside now, so never use it.  Its too hot most of the time and too many flying things trying to eat you.  I would rather sit in aircon to read my book, listen to music or just chill out. 

Can of worms mare.  Its not often here that competent and professional can be used about Thai tradesmen.  Having said that, I have found that asking around, especially among workers on bigger projects, such as hotels, you will soon hear of small gangs of independent folk that take up smaller jobs. I found the chap who does my minor stuff when he was the resident tradesman on my resort. Too far away for you, but asking the locals around you for recommendations works. 

10 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

To be a vet or dentist in the US is four years post grad. 

 

 

Only in the US system. Actually to the rest of the World, their qualification is a First Degree, maybe followed up with a specialization Masters. The core tenant of a doctorate, is that it is awarded for original research, that adds to the sum of knowledge in that field.  It is not awarded for time served learning. 

8 minutes ago, BobBKK said:

 Wrong again - Consultant surgeons are called 'Mr' in the UK as they are awarded a diploma, not a doctorate. By the way, all medical doctors in the UK get two bachelor's degrees (MBBS) - not a doctorate. The title 'Doctor' is for those in the medical field - not some pompous woman who gained one at 55 from the people who employed her. 

Thats what I said.  Read before typing my friend. Your last sentence is not correct. 

On 7/15/2024 at 12:24 PM, BobBKK said:

as convention dictates only MDs call themselves Doctors.

The Prefix Doctor for medical qualified  people without a PhD is a honoury title,  Doctor is righty reserved everywhere but the US, for those who have made an original academic contribution to their field and been awarded a Doctorate.  Indeed, UK Surgeon's are termed Mr/Ms/Mrs and drop the Doctor title on qualification as FRCS. .