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I don't think a rolling pin will be the greatest of your problems.

Making pastry in a domestic kitchen here is very challenging. The problem is keeping everything cool enough so the fat doesn't soften too much.

You can put everything in the fridge (ingredients, bowl) beforehand, but then you have a problem with condensation when you take them out of the fridge.

Best, if possible, to put the air-con on for a couple of hours before you start making the pastry, but often even that isn't enough.

Firstly I didn't say they are, Windows having by far the largest market share gets most of the attacks.

But anyone that paints Linux as a completely safe operating system needs a bash on the noggin to get their head straight.

http://www.exploit-db.com/platform/?p=linux

And why you think interception of Browser traffic is a Windows only problem, I have no idea.

I can't be bothered providing a detailed reply. However, do you actually understand the link you've provided?

Look at the very first item. The code includes the comment:

"I discovered this stupid bug independently on January 25, 2003, that is (almost) two month before it was fixed"

In other words, this is a list of historic bugs, quickly fixed, and with no evidence of real life exploits.

That will be because it's page one of 92.

So I go to the very last page, to the very last "exploit". I read:

"The Linux kernel is prone to a local denial-of-service vulnerability.

Attackers can exploit this issue to cause the kernel to crash, denying service to legitimate users.

NOTE: This issue affects Linux kernels running as guest images. "

This is a LOCAL attack.

It dates from 2011.

It only affects "Linux kernels running as guest images".

It only affects kernels with versions less or equal to than 3.1.8 - in other words it was fixed almost immediately.

Perhaps you could post some real life examples where Linux users have (as I stated previously) "personal data is stolen, hard disks are encrypted and held to ransom, files are deleted, attached hardware is destroyed, MBRs are corrupted, browser traffic is intercepted and unwanted adverts displayed, &c., &c.. - all real problems for Microsoft Windows users, yet fantasy problems for Linux users.

Tosh. In fact Linux's position as a popular infrastructure OS makes it a big target for professional hackers.

Heartbleed, Shellshock, Ghost.... ring any bells?

To the best of my knowledge:

- Heartbleed: Not a single personal computer adversely affected.

- Shellshock: Some personal computers made to perform DDoS attacks to other computers, but the personal computers' data was in no way compromised.

- Ghost: No report of this vulnerability being exploited in the wild.

In other words, for the personal computer user, really not a lot to worry about.

Compare that with Windows, where malware is rampant, personal data is stolen, hard disks are encrypted and held to ransom, files are deleted, attached hardware is destroyed, MBRs are corrupted, browser traffic is intercepted and unwanted adverts displayed, &c., &c.. These problems are virtually unknown in the Linux world. Anyone who suggests that the security of Windows and Linux are remotely comparable is clearly misguided.

Firstly I didn't say they are, Windows having by far the largest market share gets most of the attacks.

But anyone that paints Linux as a completely safe operating system needs a bash on the noggin to get their head straight.

http://www.exploit-db.com/platform/?p=linux

And why you think interception of Browser traffic is a Windows only problem, I have no idea.

I can't be bothered providing a detailed reply. However, do you actually understand the link you've provided?

Look at the very first item. The code includes the comment:

"I discovered this stupid bug independently on January 25, 2003, that is (almost) two month before it was fixed"

In other words, this is a list of historic bugs, quickly fixed, and with no evidence of real life exploits.

Tosh. In fact Linux's position as a popular infrastructure OS makes it a big target for professional hackers.

Heartbleed, Shellshock, Ghost.... ring any bells?

To the best of my knowledge:

- Heartbleed: Not a single personal computer adversely affected.

- Shellshock: Some personal computers made to perform DDoS attacks to other computers, but the personal computers' data was in no way compromised.

- Ghost: No report of this vulnerability being exploited in the wild.

In other words, for the personal computer user, really not a lot to worry about.

Compare that with Windows, where malware is rampant, personal data is stolen, hard disks are encrypted and held to ransom, files are deleted, attached hardware is destroyed, MBRs are corrupted, browser traffic is intercepted and unwanted adverts displayed, &c., &c.. These problems are virtually unknown in the Linux world. Anyone who suggests that the security of Windows and Linux are remotely comparable is clearly misguided.

Well it will stop that bawbag driving by with his inane "Forget Windows and install Linux" rubbish.

Forget Windows and install Linux.

The mere existence of a vulnerability doesn't mean it's exploitable. The security model of Linux is vastly superior to that of Microsoft Windows. You'd be extremely hard pressed to find a successful exploit of a Linux vulnerability in the wild.

Furthermore, Linux vulnerabilities are usually patched extremely quickly - unlike those emanating from Redmond.

I have run Linux without a firewall, without any antivirus or antispyware software for more than a decade. Never, ever had any security-related problem whatsoever. Rather doubt there are many Microsoft Windows users who could say the same.

sara prasom siiangsan mixed short vowels

"Diphthongs" would be a more natural translation of "mixed".

A pretty good summary (but a bit hard to grasp) is at http://thai-language.com/ref/vowels

I just took a quick look again at their website. It says custody fees are waived for frequent traders, so non frequent traders will have to pay it. I also noticed they still appear to provide no access to bonds.

The website hasn't been updated for the new rates which don't come into effect until later this week.

The email I received from them announcing the new fee structure doesn't mention any different treatment for frequent traders.

And I think you're right, to the best of my knowledge, they don't provide bond trading.

For some reason all the Euro symbols have disappeared from my previous posting. All the figures are in Euros.

what custodial fees does TDI charge and what proof of non-EU residence is required to avoid EU withholding tax?

From April 1st they'll be charging a flat 25 per quarter, or 45 if you place no trades during the previous three months.

Commission rates will be, for trades up to 250,000:

US, Canada, UK: 14.95

Euronext, Xetra: 29.95

Other markets: 49.95

As for proof of residence, I just email them a copy of my annual extension of stay and passport information page each year.

Rice has nothing to do in beer, is however used in Bud and I believe Corona etc. Just my opinion.

According to beer expert Bryce Eddings "Most of the beer sold in the world is made with rice or corn making up a healthy portion of the grain bill."

In a related question, with which hospital department should I make an appointment to get my vaccinations updated?

My vote goes to Germany for high density of great beers and the purity law.

The purity law (Reinheitsgebot) was repealed in 1987.

Nice idea, but this is a pointless request.

Thai contains vowel and consonant sounds which don't feature in English.

Thai is a tonal language (like it's sung). Without and understanding of tones you won't be able to pronounce the words.

And finally, there's no accurate way of representing Thai using the Latin alphabet that you have any chance of understanding.

Far better, make some Thai friends and ask them.

TD International (formerly Internaxx) have cut their charges significantly, so I've finally bitten the bullet and instructed Saxo to close my Singapore account and transfer all my holdings back to Luxembourg.

For me it's proven an expensive exercise whilst I was trying to save costs.

(The only ray of light is that Saxo agreed to waive the transfer fees for me after I explained the causes of my dissatisfaction.)

Hello again

Good point regarding it is not allowed ot make wine here.

Oh, whilst I am here does anyone know anywhere I can buy yeast in Thailand to make some bread?, Bangkok preferably

Thanks

I'm pretty sure that yeast for bread making is rather different from that for brewing.

However, if you have trouble finding any, trying Googling "home brew thailand".

"Blue Nun" is reckoned to be one of these best brands.

You can't be serious.

I was interested in Daniels comment about making your own wine from Mangoes,there are lots of mangos in my garden

Just be aware that what you are possibly contemplating is illegal in Thailand under Section 5 of the Liquors Act (1950); it is illegal for anyone to brew their own alcohol here, or to have brewing equipment.

Two very pleasant sweet wines are:

Monsoon Valley Chenin Blanc Late Harvest

and

Monsoon Valley Muscat

Both are from grapes grown in Hua Hin and vinified there.

Sorry, but what is 'dtalat soht'?

Fresh (wet) market.

I think thai heat and indian heat are different though, I find thai alot more hard hitting

They are different. Indian food is largely made with dried chillies; Thai food mostly uses fresh chillies.

The Thai region with the hottest food is the south (not including southern Moslem cuisine). There they often use both fresh and dried chillies in the same dish, so you get a double kick.

A "Sodomite Suppression Act" has been proposed in California, which includes the phrase "any person who willingly touches another person of the same gender for purposes of sexual gratification be put to death by bullets to the head, or by any other convenient method".

If this appeared anywhere other than a respected newspaper, I'd assume it was a joke (albeit a very sick one).

The depth of some people's hatred is unfathomable.

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/mar/25/california-kamala-harris-asks-judge-halt-shoot-the-gays-initiative

Is there any politicians who are not corrupt?

Tony Benn?

Enoch Powell?

Shirley Williams?

Can somebody tell me in which 'non fundamentalist' Islamic state is homosexuality lawful and where gay people have equal rights?

I havnt got the statistics but I dont think homosexuality is strictly illegal in every country that is muslim. I dont its illegal to have gay sex in Turkey.

Its most likely unlawful to act out on gay sexuality in every fundamentalist muslim country with prison sentences or a death sentence handed out. A gay couple are not going to prison because of being gay in Brunei but if they get caught in the act of intercourse they can get the death penalty by stoning.

Except the point included "and where gay people have equal rights".

In the case of Turkey it is legal to:

- Discriminate against gay people in employment

- Discriminate against gay people in providing goods and services

- Make anti-gay hate speeches.

There is:

- No same sex marriage

- No legal recognition of same sex couples

- No joint adoption by same sex couples

- No ability to serve in the military

- No access to IVF for lesbian couples

- No access to surrogacy services for male couples

- No ability to donate blood for gay men.

And between 2010 and 2014 47 people were murdered because of their actual or perceived sexual identity.