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Not sure what rag you read that on, but the fact that Pres. Xi even met with Blinken is progress. Seems to be open, or was ... now may be a question mark ???? CNN reporting (China news), reads positive to me: “The world needs an overall stable Sino-US relationship, and whether China and the United States can get along has a bearing on the future and destiny of mankind,” Xi told Blinken, according to a Chinese readout of the meeting. “China respects the interests of the United States and will not challenge or replace the United States. Similarly, the United States must also respect China and not harm China’s legitimate rights and interests,” Xi added. The readout said that Xi told Blinken that the world needs stable China-US relations and that the future of humanity hinges on both getting along." https://edition.cnn.com/2023/06/18/china/blinken-china-visit-wang-yi-meeting-intl-hnk/index.html

I prefer not to have either one as president. I'll take Biden again though, as got the largest COLAs and better exchange rate with him mumbling along. He is embarrassing though ... but he's not my family, so don't care. The USA is embarrassing, so any leader of the past, during my lifetime has been the perfect representative of the rest of the govt. Feel sorry for the Yanks still living there.

Chinese presidential elections are every 5 yrs. Though they did remove 'term limits' just a while ago. Irrelevant actually, as the President is 2nd ranking as most powerful person in CH. Head of CCP is #1, which Xi holds that position also, along with commander in chief of military. So his influence will be there for quite some time. A very good thing IMHO Pretty much makes him the most powerful person in the world right now ... IMHO

Corruption runs deep with the deep state. IMHO The whole govt is a joke. IMHO

you many not have seen my edit ....

My fellow co-workers, peers & friends all seemed to have had the same problem. I guess we are the total of that 10%. Our experiences ... YMMV

That's one opinion. I'd actually like to see the USA leave the UN, leave NATO, and stop supporting UA. Concentrate their time and all that wasted money, on the USA. Biden being a career politician, who always blames the state of the Union on his predecessor or election opponent, yet forgetting (no surprise) he's been there. part of the failed system, the whole time, and NOTHING has changed. Go figure. Didn't blame anything on Biden or Bidens, as well vested in CH business, but don't send your Sec of State, to talk nice and smooth things out, then insult them. The Bidens really care ... about themselves: oops

Yea, not enough info in OP to form an opinion, if user error or product failure.

My experience has been completely different (not travel ins, never had), but homeowner's & health ins. (private health, workman's comp & SS) I had to sue, more than of few times (& won) before receiving rightfully deserved payment. Auto ins. being the only one paying promptly when claim submitted. Had to sue every other (1 homeowner claim was honored) for claims submitted, for home & health coverage they refused to pay.

When was the USA ever friendly to CH, aside from the first kiss up during Nixon/Kissinger. Y'all can't keep blaming everything on 1 four year administration. Do you really think other countries care what any 'temporary' idiot in charge does or says. As they and their policies, if not backed by Congress, are gone in 4 or 8 yrs. Get over it, just accept Biden is one of the worst representative of the USA that the country has had in a long time. The man struggles putting his thoughts & sentences together, and embarrasses himself every time he goes off script.

What ever progress Blinken may have accomplished, just got negated by his boss.

He was a she at birth, I think, as that 'trans' stuff is a bit confusing at times, not that it matters. https://elevenmyanmar.com/news/with-four-trans-mps-now-in-parliament-the-quest-continues-for-legal-recognition-of-rights-and

I'm an ASUS fan, and mine have more RAM and vid card/non sharing, as needing the extra for editing photos & vids, so much larger files than you'll be dealing with. You'll easily get by with a lower spec'd machine, <฿20k should provide for something very nice. Mine & wife's only cost ฿25k+/-. Hers being a Lenovo, and quite nice.

Unless having a power oops at the house, and using for the frigs, I really can't see ever using our V2L. I used it once, as a tester, but unless in the middle of nowhere, and actually have an appliance / water kettle to plug into it, for maybe a roadside coffee with a view, not really seeing a practical use for it. Live in the sticks and have farm land without power, might come in handy.

A couple Coffee Shops, with food, though don't think we sample the food, just drinks. Chumpon ... Thamsing Cafe Nakhon Si Thammarat ... Moon Café & Roti If traveling between Phatthalung & Trang, this spot was nice ... Phu Sam Yod Coffee / ภูสามยอด คอฟฟี่

For some hilltop views, again, Gulf coast, and Wats seem to get primo land. More than a few step to climb, but easy enough, locally, PKK ... Wat Khao Chong Krachok Also nice viewpoints you can drive up to, at Ban Krut Beach & Thong Wua Laen Beach & north of ... Wat Tang Sai Short stroll to highest point, if there right time of year, may even see migrating Raptors ... Chumphon Raptor Centre Non coastline, but nice for a munch, at Surat Thani ... Baan Bon Khao - View Suai

Hopefully will help with Soi dog issue in town.

Wonder what he did wrong, DIY part, aside from charging indoors & unattended. Was it actually the fault of the DIY bike, or loose wall connection (plug/outlet) that sparked the blaze, then engulfed the bike ... hmm.

For family of 3 ...

Moving down the Gulf coast, on bottom of PKK province. Au Coffee @ Bo Thong Lang Bay Au Coffee Not on the coast, but one of, if not favorite munch spot within 1 hr's drive. Lovely landscaped, coffee/smoothie/sweets/food shop. Partial to the curry U roti myself. Baan Jib @ Ban Krut / บ้านจิบ ที่บ้านกรูด If wanting to be surfside @ Ban Krut for a munch, then ... Cafe’ de Wa IF passing through, and not wanting to leave the Hwy #4, (no view) a decent stop for food & BangChak / EV charging is ... P2N Restaurant If northbound (no view), on the Hwy#4 ... Garage Cafe PrachuapKhiriKhanCS

Everything is designed for aerodynamics now, and why most cars are pretty much the same looking, shape wise. One think I like about our ZS, at first thought, ugly grill, or lack of, any contrast. Now quite like the uniqueness of it. Remember having the Vios & Mazda2, and at mall parking lots, everything looks the same. Without brand emblem you'd never find your car. Liking all the diverse colors now.

Not as a special trip, but if in the area, sure, pop over for a peek. Been there myself a few times, as like the area. The floating market part of the area, is the least interesting aspect of the area. Definitely a tourist trap, with a few well known, overpricing scams in play. Good for a photo opt, and that's about it. One of the Krung Thep canal markets are better. Khlong Bang Luang Floating Market, Krung Thep Along with easy to get to, via public trans: Gmap If headed to Damnoen Saduak, it's a nice lush area, with a few things to peek at while there: Damnoen Saduak

Without specific details, and just watching the vid, I'm not sure the insurers (as much as I dispose them) is wrong for not paying. Hotel/bar tab, and her falling where there obviously isn't an exit, along with no attempt to break her fall, outstretch hands to cushion the impact, does lead to assuming she had more than few. May she have a speedy recovery and get back to the family. Good Luck.

Depends on volume you're blending. One of the those 'bullet' thingys, for 1 or 2 servings at a time. But any more and hard to beat a decent or even inexpensive food processor for just blending. A bit more power is using for some other things, ex; bread making.

Living in SEA/Asia, I've forgotten all about the western manly thinking. Actually bought a red car, something no real man would do in the USA, as aka/girl's car color ???? At first thought it strange, but really warming up to the colors of the EVs I've noticed lately, except orange, and that being one of my favorite 'drone' & MB colors, but not for a car. Completely different from what you'd see for the USA market. Different shades of cream, blue, green, all pretty cool. Actually wish we had more choices for our MG ZS.