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You are so right. There is really no point in doing so. And, cheating on one's spouse causes such great harm to another person. Enjoy Ice Storm, if you please. I am sure, with your sensibility, you will enjoy it. Tks for your thoughts.

Thank you very much for recounting this experience. But, as you know, when we, here, think of a Moynihan, we sometimes think of: Moynihan who represented New York in the Senate from 1977 to 2001. He served as Chairman of the Senate Environment Committee from 1992 to 1993 and as Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee from 1993 to 1995. He also led the Moynihan Secrecy Commission, which studied the regulation of classified information. Very doubtful that Daniel Patrick Moynihan would attend Ronnie Scott's; not much is secret there, maybe. Jeff Beck at Ronnie Scott's is classic. And, of course you know who was sitting in the audience.....guys from Led Zeppelin, as I recall, and maybe a few other notables.

Starvation, culturally speaking, is a relative term. In order to answer the question posed in the above topic, we should compare ourselves to the reality of history, and then decide whether or not the OP's question even makes sense in the context of reality. Maybe the OP should step into a time machine, and live a few days during the Cultural Revolution. Doing so might affect his warped lens. Get a better perspective, and be thankful for what you already have, and then, if you are lucky, you might reap further rewards as our world takes baby steps to democracy. Unfortunately for us, however, these baby steps toward democracy may come too late to save us from ourselves. And we will probably succumb to the fate of our own making, and before we finally realize that the Keeling Curve was not just the end of a hokey stick. Surely, with little doubt, we are doomed by our unwillingness to see the future and then cooperate on a global scale. After so many years, with absolute no change in behavior, and with the intensity of CO2 emissions rising, there is really no reason for optimism. And, the window of opportunity for a livable future is almost closed. We are almost at a point where work outdoors in places in India will no longer be possible. And if this situation worsens, as we know it will, then what? This will be a true cultural revolution when millions and billions are unable to survive in their own countries.

Dear God, To be poor in culture is acceptable. If only I had a little bit of.....TRADITION!

Penetrating trauma from writing instruments, such as a pencil, is not an uncommon source of injury and often requires surgical intervention to remove the object. Injuries from pens and pencils can be severe or even fatal, as you POINT out.

Please post the links to the information you have read so that readers here can gain further insight concerning what you suggest, that the use of mouthwash may lead to problems. Whether or not the regular use of mouthwash has positive or negative consequences, or both, seems certain. There are certainly negative effects which result from the use of anything which has positive effects. This includes mother's milk, in some cases. Mother's milk is not bad, yet, in some instances, it might lead to unexpected negative outcomes.

I always considered that Germany had a very high level of art and culture, next to Bali, of course, and...I still do. So does Chomsky, if you read him. Was Beethoven so bad? Yes, he was. But, his music was OK. Brahms was OK. Strauss? Telemann, is not good. Mendelssohn is quite nice. What about Ralf Hütter, though? Not so sure about him.

Factory girls are the best. A factory girl, with stains all down her dress.

If it was culture I were seeking, I would go to Ronnie Scott's.

Here is an interesting, though not very amusing, cautionary tale concerning ingestion of a higher concentration of hydrogen peroxide... This guy is legit, and his family is from Taiwan, so you know he is smart: Enjoy....... Also, if you wish to know what happened to a woman who ate 23 bananas, this guy, originally from Taiwan, a smart guy who studied in the USA, can tell you.

Just be very careful, is all that I am saying. I will not give any concentration here, obviously. Check with your dentist, and follow her/his advice.

I believe that one of the nice things I may have to look forward to, during my impending and inescapable period of dementia, should I live so long, and when I am incarcerated in a home for invalids, is to watch this Ang Lee film playing repeatedly before me, over and over, on a high-quality 3D headset. I grew up in a neighborhood just like the one pictured in this film. Same people. Same-same. I loved it. Such nostalgia do I feel, just watching this classic film. Thank you, Ang Lee, wherever you are.

Sometimes, you might get what you need, maybe.

If you reacted as I did, the first time I saw this movie, and I have viewed it several times during the past 25 years, you would have been surprised that some guy out of Taiwan could create such a magnificent film. How did he do it, many questioned, coming from such an insular island as Taiwan. Maybe it is because Ang Lee is a genius, a director who also created Eat, Drink, Man, Woman, another film which was, and still is, dear to our hearts, even after the setting of that film has completely changed as a result of so many political redirections and intrigue on the island of Formosa. Two spectacular films. How has ICE STORM affected you? This film is a retrospective view, though not completely accurate, of the times we knew well in the late 60s. Maybe, like you, I wait for about five years between viewings, and then I watch ICE STORM once again, just to relive my youth, and love doing so. One of the things I find most endearing about this film is the bowl full of car keys, a lottery to swap husbands and wives for sex, even better than a Thailand full moon party . The thing which impresses me most about this film is just how much Ang Lee gets right about those great times in the 1960s. Up tight, upper crust, and still getting down with neighbors husbands and wives in neighborhoods I remember so well. I just wish that things could be so free, today, in my neighborhood here where I am. Great film from Ang Lee. Also, an amazing conclusion to the film. Same-same everywhere, when you party too hardy, even here in Thailand, you often end up with a rather sorrowful ending. Ang Lee: ICE STORM Such an amazing film that is unforgettable, even now. Enjoy. Regards, Glob Note: If you might be feeling bored, now that the virus has become endemic, perhaps this film might do the trick for you.... And, this film might remind you of home.....if you are feeling homesick.

Careful, please, about not getting too high concentration of hydrogen peroxide. Too high of a concentration can be quite dangerous, as you know, (if inadvertently ingested).

Regarding the geriatric Rolling Stones, these guys are always rather tongue-in-cheek, deep down, and therefore one cannot get enough of them, and they even improve with age, surprisingly. Our expectation is that after Mick passes, he will rise from the grave, all bones, but with lipstick, too. Mick is a god, almost as great as JS Bach. As you know, Mick put on a great show, sort of toying around, for Obama. Maybe he will do it again, but for you, personally, if you ask him, and if you are great enough.

Will 2022 become the pivotal year dividing what once was from what will represent our sorrier lot in life? My Dearest Endearing Friends, Some of you may not recall the Great War of July 1914 through November 1918, involving numerous countries, and causing death and hardship for our grandparents and great grandparents. Still, some of you, very few of you, may recall the year 1918, dimly, if you are lucky. If you recall this Great War, and it was truly great, then you will remember that this was a turning point in social order, a time of leveling of the upper crust, for example. And now, here we are, once more. We are poised, sitting on this divide, a division which will change society and social order in dramatic ways from what it has been to what it will become. Here are a few reasons, among many, why 2022 will become the year which divides us from our past. aa. We just received the IPCC report which is, as expected, just more of what was predicted during the last IPCC report. Except, this time, the IPCC tells us that its new report is more dire. And this was expected, also. The IPCC is a governmental panel, and so, the IPCC must kiss the ass of all governments, and therefore cannot actually report on real science without the approval of governments. This means that the IPCC is just soft-pedalling and downplaying the actual thinking of most scientists. And, unfortunately, Mother Nature will not be listening to the IPCC. bb. And now, we have this Ukrainian thing, which is not a small thing, this year, 2022. The Ukrainian thing, as we can see, involves the world, and important alliances, which have the possibility to draw the world into increased confrontations and conflict. cc. Recalling the Great War, the Great War was a turning point for much of society. Some might say that we lost our innocence, what little we had, during the Great War. And, maybe the Great War even led to the Flappers. dd. What we probably can expect is that, after this Covid virus, similar to the Spanish Flu in its effect on the world, is that its impact will cause follow-on effects, not necessarily flappers, but likely far worse. In fact, when something bad happens, like a Great War, or a pandemic, then the flap hits the fan, but good. We know this from history. ee. We can probably expect to see a few Phoney Wars before we finally see the Greatest War to end all wars, FOR SURE! ff. However, preliminarily, before we see this Greatest of All Wars, the Mother of All Wars, we are likely to see a sea change in our social order around the world, similar to the repercussions caused by the events of the years, 1914 through 1919, which saw a fairly major upheaval, as you will recall. gg. There is no point in listing here what you already know is ongoing, and unstoppable, due to the momentum in the system; I mean the momentum in the CO2 emissions, and the momentum caused by these emissions during the past 100 years. Everyone here, any person who can read has already read the science. Instead, let us speak about how to cope with this fear of what we all expect will happen on Earth, what will happen due to our inattention to detail and negligence, if we might be willing, and not hide our heads in the sand. So, knowing that we all wish to hide our heads, I have stopped worrying. And, instead of worrying, I have come to love the Thai myna bird. Watching the Thai myna birds interact with one another, flitting around and vocalizing incessantly, has become one of my greatest pleasures. Maybe, if we do not destroy ourselves before next week, then I will upload some interesting photos of these intelligent social creatures. hh. Speaking of Flappers, and thinking of the Ukraine, here are some flappers from the 1920s: ii. I wish I had some interesting video of Thai myna birds, the birds which always lift my spirits, no matter how down I might feel about the state of the world.... BUT, there is no need, because, if you are in Thailand, then you know that these fantastic and miraculous birds are now back, in force, in Thailand, and doing what they do best. I love these birds...so much! Take care, everybody, Regards, Glob

My Dear Friends, In fact, during most of my life, I have never used a mouthwash. The reason for my reluctance to buy mouthwash is that I had been convinced that the advertising behind mouthwash use was hogwash. And then, recently, I read a few seemingly trustworthy articles which purport to draw a correlation between the use of mouthwash and the reduction of dental plaque, which might lead to decreased tooth decay, etc. And then, after reading these articles, I hastened out to buy a certain well-known brand of mouthwash which comes in about 4 colors. Of course, at least in my opinion, there is not reason enough for so many colors, and just the yellow mouthwash should be adequate for most purposes. Well, anyway, I just wished to mention this because, during this season of the virus, when it is more difficult to get to the dentist, maybe using mouthwash might do some good, and even a minimal amount of benefit is better than nothing. I really cannot believe I bought two bottles of mouthwash last time I visited the mall complex. Actually, I paid for one, and received one bottle free, as a promotion. Now, my breath is kissingly fresh. I don't use mouthwash every day, but only on odd days of the month, in order to not develop a habit, and to prevent the bacteria in my mouth from becoming resistant to this brand of mouthwash. I now highly recommend using a decent mouthwash for the purposes advertised on the bottle. Truly, I do feel better in the mornings, as a result. Just passing on a bit of folklore, here, which might help others. Regards, Glob

Sorry, and maybe I should have qualified this, even though this is an English-language forum, and I had thought this might be understood. However, as you say, Russian authors are sometimes translated into other important languages, besides English. For example, I am thinking of translating Crime and Punishment, one of the greatest novels ever written, into a click language of the Khoisan group. Can you even imagine how magnificent it might be to listen to Crime and Punishment, on an audio book, in a click language. In case you cannot imagine this, then here is an example of what C&P might sound like using a click language. And, it might be great for listening, while walking in the hills here in Thailand.... By the way: I LOVE this guy, and I love this language which might be lost, so regretfully, in the near future. Therefore, might it even be possible to fund the translation of Crime and Punishment into this click language? For SURE, if I were a rich man, I would fund such a project. Crime and Punishment should be read by every man, and Everyman. Take care, My Friends..... We are All ONE, and we all must recognize our sameness, despite our various cultural differences. Here is another video I like: By the way: There is a linguist researcher from some major university I read about several years ago who attempted to learn a click language, and the more he practiced, the more his larynx changed, and it change radically! I am not pulling your legs, here. If you wish, i will support my claim using peer-reviewed references in future posts. Thank you my friends, Regards, Glob. Crime and Punishment was the first Russian novel I read, at age 12, and it changed my life. (All landladies, everywhere, should read this great book, in my opinion. Treat your tenants well.)

OK. But, are there any Russian authors even half as adept as Voltaire at using satire to poke fun at governments? Such as Candide? Anyway, my apologies for mentioning Voltaire on our beloved Farang Pub, beloved by me, at least.

Have you read Candide? Voltaire was not an especially nice person, when it came to some people. What might be good for the goose, is sometimes not so good for the gander.

Base 2 Base 10 And, Hexadecimal, which is Base 16, basically.

Putin on the Ritz? Nice. 1930s And in Russia, during that time, they were also Putin on the Ritz....

You did say. And, thank you for saying.

Thank you.