GammaGlobulin
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Nuclear’s Costly Comeback Meets Harsh Market Reality
Three-Mile Island Reactor, at least one of them, will be restored to service by Microsoft. This is actually a very good move. I think it can produce about 1.5 gigawatts of clean electricity. I once visited that reactor site. It is HUGE... I recall when it experienced its failure. By that time, I was in Taiwan, sometime around 1979, as I recall.
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Two Tokes GOOD; Four Tokes BAD: Marahuana…!!!
No need for one. I bought 3 new ones. However, as I mentioned... Hitachi has sold out to Turkey. I have tried contacting Hitachi, but they have even changed their Hitachi email addresses to the turkey company from Turkey. Well, if they want to sell out, then let them. However, will never buy from a Turkish company, when it is Japanese products I wish to purchase. Never again, will I buy a Turkish brand. Anyway, also, after sending many emails and leaving phone numbers for the turkey company, they have made zero effort to reply to me about fixing my hitachi product. Back in the day, this would NEVER EVER happen with the REAL Hitachi. Of course, I am here, because I never left. What did you expect, anyway? So, I would never even stoop so low as to use a discarded Turkish fridge. Instead, I am switching to either Korean products or Chinese products. At least they continue to manufacture the products they sell.
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Tourist Attacked on Phuket's Bangla Road Near Police Box
I would pay good money to see a rematch in the ring between these two. Also, can anyone explain why the Farng did not get the other guy in a choke-hold, and just choke him out? This makes no sense to me. Still, a very nice and hard slam to the concrete. Wish we could have seen a few more of these. Just so satisfying. Bunch of bums hanging out on that street, apparently. And, those elephant pants:.....!!!!! This is the first time I have seen a Thai guy wearing them. My guess is that he must have found them discarded in the trash bins, at the beach.
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Tourist Attacked on Phuket's Bangla Road Near Police Box
Nice one...!!!!
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Will the economy beat Trump?
Also.... What about hamburgers?
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Israeli Strikes in Gaza Leave 25 Dead Amid Ceasefire Violation
My guess is that less than five-percent of humans alive today agree with bombing, killing, and mutilation, no matter where it happens. Or, if I don't condone aggression, am I in the minority? Is there a "gene" which predisposes a small fraction of Earth's population to lead the rest of us to imminent Extinction?
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Why do Thai people sweep so much?
Correct. Also, since they are not permitted to lift weights, or engage in swimming competitions, this is really the only form of exercise available to them. The act of rhythmic sweeping is the best exercise for both body and mind, except for one that I would like to mention: I think curling is my favorite sweeping exercise to watch on TV. . Also, I think girls make the best sweepers.
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Big C Extra food court like school dinners experience
Tuna in a can.
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Russian Laser Strike On RAF aircraft NATO Alert In UK Waters
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Would Mao approve the Cultural Revolution happening in America?
Dear Folks, I guess we can no-longer say that…”It Can’t Happen Here”... Can we? Do you agree that America has experienced a Cultural Revolution, beginning around 1979, which rivals the Chinese Cultural Revolution? And, would Mr. Mao approve? Certainly, there has been consolidation of power and wealth, like China never experienced, back in the good old days. Would Mao, the ultimate fake-communist, approve of America’s revolutionary trajectory? But, what is a Cultural Revolution without an entire OVERTURNING of the Culture, happening during a very short period of time…say two decades from 1980 to 2000…in America? So, the Commies destroyed China? So, what destroyed America? What destroyed American Culture? Was it Communism, or Socialism, or Books? Probably, it was Hollywood, not to mention, these days, Bollywood? Well, the East is no-longer Red? But, what is America? I still do not know, even though I once thought I did. Do YOU know? Best regards, Gamma Note: It's all about CULTURE, and NOT color....maybe Note2: Try as he might, Xi will NEVER be as great as Mao....
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Why do Thai people sweep so much?
Fortunately for the locals, there are very few chimneys to sweep in Thailand. And down, and down, and down, and down...and down he goes.... (Hendrix)....
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Hitachi or Turkey?
I once had a toilet, not a bread machine, which would lift the lid for me, made in Japan. It would lift the lid, and then play a tune, anytime I deposited a loaf in it.
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Two Tokes GOOD; Four Tokes BAD: Marahuana…!!!
It is I who should be the one to apologize, I think.
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When they find out you can speak Thai..
Are you able to provide us with any credible evidence that you have ever dated a "normal girl", or taken one to lunch? Furthermore, is there any such thing as normal, when not directly referring to the normal curve? Also, would it not be far more interesting to take an abnormal girl to lunch? I once dated a bulimic girl, and took her to lunch, many times. She enjoyed the lunch buffets at hotels, mostly. I enjoyed her company, but also knew she was not completely normal. I never understood why she never gained weight though, until years later. In my life, I have never dated a normal girl who could not speak Thai with me. Speaking Thai to normal girls is not unusual for me, and I have experienced no problems, so far.
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Why do Thai people sweep so much?
Your argument, based on observation, makes perfect sense, and so, of course, I agree with you. However, does your reasoning entirely explain why people here spend even more time sweeping outside their homes, even sweeping, sometimes for an hour, the road in front of their homes? Also, what about sweeping in Temples? Have you noticed the volunteers who congregate in the mornings to sweep the grounds of temples? And then, why for example....is it that some monks are allowed no other exercise, other than sweeping? Would you care to elucidate further regarding these culturally important points? Please do not misunderstand the purpose of this Topic. I find all this sweeping absolutely endearing. And, I just want to increase my understanding of the true meaning behind the broom, here in Thailand. There is far more here than meets the eye. We can compare Japan with Thailand, two cultures in which people spend much time on the floor. Yet, only in Thailand, as far as I am aware, will you see this extreme level of sweeping behavior. Why is this, do you know?
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Why do Thai people sweep so much?
Dear Folks, What is your first vivid memory…Day One…after awakening on your first morning, here in sunny Thailand? I know what it was…Because your memory is the same as mine. You awoke to the sound of sweeping. And, as long as you might live in Thailand, it is the sound of sweeping that you will hear, morning, noon, and night. Why do Thai people sweep so much? Do you have any idea(s)? I have an idea. The reason Thai people sweep so much is due to a very famous series of books which has been taught in Thai elementary schools, …since the dawn of time. If you have been in Thailand long enough, then you will know the famous, and beautiful, series of stories to which I refer. These grade-school stories are so memorable, and remarkable.. These stories instill in children, at an early age, the importance of sweeping. I love these stories. However, sometimes, I become tired of the everlasting sound of sweeping. Also, who knows how much you truly know about Thailand, if you know nothing about brooms in Thailand? If you know a thing, or two, about Thailand, then you will admit that the sound of sweeping is one of the most significant sounds that you will ever associate with life in Thailand. Still, why do people continue to sweep, even into very old age? I mean, some people here, though they can hardly walk at age 95, still keep on sweeping. They really do….!!! Digging deeper, what is the true meaning of all this sweeping? As we can see, there is a broom here in Thailand for almost any occasion. Seemingly, this sweeping behavior is not ENTIRELY about policing the area, because it seems to go beyond this, maybe into the realm of…the ethereal. Sweep, sweep, sweep. You will hear the sound of the brooms beginning early in the morning, and late into the night, every day. I am not saying this is like handwashing behavior. Any thoughts? Best regards, Gamma Note: I actually like the sound, since this sound was my first fond memory of my first full day in Thailand. Note2: Sweeping sounds, and the sounds of roosters…These are the two most peculiarly lovable sounds unique only to Thailand. Note3: I prefer an all-natural broom. What about yours?
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Hitachi or Turkey?
How would you know? I mean, how would you know for sure?
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Hitachi or Turkey?
Dear Folks, I have an honest question: When I buy Hitachi, outside Japan.... Am I buying Hitachi, or Turkey? So, once again, is it.... A. Hitachi or B. Turkey? I love Japan appliances. But, when I think of Turkey....? I think of ..... TURKEY And, also, a turkey. Gobble Gobble....enjoy..... How I miss Japan. Back in the day, Japan was Japan, and the brand meant something. I love Japan. I love products designed and manufactured and serviced in Japan. What about you? Best Regards, Gobble, Gobble, Globulin.... Note: Everybody knows that....the cultures of Japan and Turkey are identical. This is why, for consumers, this Japanese-Turkish mix makes sense. Knowing that I am buying a Turkish product, in fact, enhances the mystique of buying Hitachi. It's a win-win for everyone.
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Thai Businesses Cheer As Alcohol Rule Easing Boosts Tourism
Not everyone.....maybe...
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Now on Gemini-3-Thinking: And I feel even more like a dummy…!
As I have said previously, many times, concerning the rate of advancement of AI.... There are just TOO MANY here on TV who, apparently, have the inability to understand The Exponential Function. Therefore, before I comment further concerning my informed prognostications about where AI will be three years from now... I hope that any interested readers here will FIRST watch this short video about DOUBLING TIME.... Because, unless you understand Doubling Time, then you will not understand what it is that I might have to tell you next. Throughout my life, I have predicted many innovations which have come to fruition. And, it's no different, now, with my views on AI. =============== Just in case you might not be clear, let us think of the problem this way, in terms of human flight: a. Here, many years ago, we were barely able to fly: b. Barely 50 years later, we were able to fly better: c. About three years ago, we had this numbnuts promoting his non-profit company: d. Now, Bard is a thing of the past, and now....Let Jimi (Gemini) take over! Gemini is such a beauty, but... Poor old Sammy, he is whistling past the graveyard. For sure, Sammy's days at ChatGPT, and the company itself, are numbered. We will recall Sammy, soon, just as we recall MYSPACE.... Sammy says: I can fool most of the people most of the time..... After all: Sammy is the greatest P.T Barnum of our times, fooling BILLIONS....
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Now on Gemini-3-Thinking: And I feel even more like a dummy…!
If you use AI to help you pursue frivolous pursuits, like most of the billions of users around the world,... Then, it's just Garbage In Garbage Out. In truth, one must be a true GENIUS in order to use Gemini-3-Thinking, properly, as it was intended to be used. Fortunately, as I am a true genius, I can validly attest to the accuracy of my statement. The purpose of AI is NOT to create mindless disgusting videos for the distraction of the PROLES of our modern world. There are only a very few, these days, who are able to appreciate and use AI as it should be used. No doubt, you just might NOT be one of the chosen few.... Do you think? Note: When you use an AI like Gemini, it is nothing more than a mirror on YOUR soul.... GIGO.... As I said.
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Now on Gemini-3-Thinking: And I feel even more like a dummy…!
If you use Gemini 3 Thinking for any important project, such as computer admin, or such, then Gemini 3-Thinking model now available is worth its weight in gold. I have never said a truer word on TV. Just my honest opinion. I doubt Claude could do as well, at this moment in time.
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Cancer Screening > When Knowing Less Is More
No news is good news, I guess.
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Now on Gemini-3-Thinking: And I feel even more like a dummy…!
Dear Folks, I have been using Google’s Gemini “3-Pro Thinking” model for about two minutes now, since it was added to my Google One high-storage plan a moment ago. And, it makes me feel even more like a dummy, same as I sometimes feel while communicating on TV. I am happy to have the 3.0 Pro THINKING version. And, I may have gotten this now, since I am registered as a US user, but IDK about this. Gemini has been very helpful to me in installing software, and recalling BASH Commands, for example. This is a huge time saver, rather than having to look up abstruse commands which I might use only once in my life. I think I am rather unlike most guys on TV, or at least some, who would prefer we live in a world without all this AI garbage. Instead, I see AI as a gift from the gods, or at least some sort of EVOLUTIONARY ADVANTAGE that we just happened to stumble upon while fooling around with Information Science. Should we view AI as a natural outcome explainable through the wisdom which Darwin imparted? Maybe we actually ARE living in the sweetspot, the time after the advent of AI and the time before we get wiped out by some smarter Terminator. I am enjoying this sweetspot, to the max. What a time to be alive! And, this time just would not be the same, or so amazing, without AI, by a LONG SHOT….!!!!! My only worry is that I don’t know what to do with the image generation and video generation credits that Gemini gives me every month. As far as I can tell, I get a few thousand of these video creation credits. But, I am not a professional film producer. And, I hate computer games, too, so why would I wish to create one??? Therefore, one question I have is WHY and WHAT FOR and HOW TO. I just mean what, of benefit to me, can I do with this AI besides interacting with it as the toy which some might say it is. It’s not a toy. But am I too lazy to make it work for me? This is causing me undue stress, as well. Maybe I should just ask Gemini, as if he might know. Best regards, Gamma Note: I am super happy to have Gemini Thinking 3.0. I have been waiting over 8 months for it, ever since I began using Gemini 2.5 Pro. Note2: Someday, Gemini will make me a billionaire. In fact, I am beginning to feel like one, already.
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Massive Cloudflare Outage amid...Excuses?
This outage, the news of it, is actually NOT old news. This news happens to be ongoing, at this very moment. In due time, we will be provided a clear report by Cloudflare concerning what caused this outage. Is the internet becoming ever more frail, even as we pour TRILLIONS into building data centers to handle expanding AI requirements? Something's gotta give, another unfortunately allusion to a Lemmon film. Speaking of lemons.... Or was it...Some Like it Hot? Does China have a far more stable intranet, and why?