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Quote "The country seems to be in the hands of these crooks who wield all the power?" I would like to change one word in your last line. "The country seems to be in the hands of these crooks who wield STOLE all the power?"

I am not so sure that if the USA halted all arms shipments to Israel, that it would make that much difference, certainly in the short term. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defense_industry_of_Israel The defense industry of Israel is a strategically important sector and a large employer, as well as a major supplier of the Israel Defense Forces. The country is one of the world's major exporters of military equipment, accounting for 10% of the world total in 2007. Three Israeli companies were listed on the 2017 Stockholm International Peace Research Institute index of the world's top 100 arms-producing and military service companies: Elbit Systems, Israel Aerospace Industries and RAFAEL.[1][2] It is also a major player in the global arms market and is the 6th largest arms exporter in the world as of 2014.[3] Total arms transfer agreements topped $12.9 billion between 2004 and 2011.[4] There are over 150 active defense companies based in the country with combined revenues of more than $3.5 billion annually.[5] Israeli defense equipment exports reached $7 billion in 2012, making it a 20 percent increase from the amount of defense-related exports in 2011. With the war in Ukraine, arms exports reached $12.5 billion in 2022.[6] Much of the exports are sold to the United States and Europe. Other major regions that purchase Israeli defense equipment include Southeast Asia and Latin America.[7][8][9] India is also major country for Israeli arms exports and has remained Israel's largest arms market in the world.[10][11] What may or will make a big difference, is how many defence workers have been called up and either injured or wounded in the current conflict. It may be however that those workers, both male and female may be exempt from military service as essential personnel. That is something I have no knowledge about. It also maybe that in the short term Israel could temporarily halt arms exports and divert those exports for its own use. It is of little use for the UN and governments worldwide to keep talking and wringing their hands. IMHO it is long past the time for talking and time for the world to actually DO something to stop BOTH sides from continuing this senseless, pointless slaughter of the innocent people on BOTH sides. Neither Netanyahu nor who is running Hamas this week, ( As of November 2023, Yahya Sinwar continues to be the leader of Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Hamas control of the northern part of the Gaza Strip came to an end in January 2024, according to Israeli government statements), seem to have any interest in stopping this. Hamas have attempted to do something with the ceasefire plan that Qatar and Egypt have come up with, although they want to modify it. Netanyahu and Israel have rejected the plan outright. Where does the world go from here I wonder? My thought is to take Netanyahu and Yahya Sinwar into a room and bang their heads together to knock some sense into them, until they come to a peace plan.

The main problem is that President Biden can't MAKE it happen. Netanyahu IS the problem as he will reject ANY deal that involves Hamas. He personally is probably the main and possibly the only problem to a settlement and an end to the slaughter and destruction on both sides. If both he and the Hamas leader were no longer in the picture and moderate persons were in control on both sides, it would be so much easier and safer. One possible way might be for the US and probably Iran to stop funneling weapons and money to each side, and for each of them to say to both Hamas and Israel, enough is enough. If there are ANY more attacks from either side, retribution will be swift and painful. I don't think that is possible though.

My next 90 day report is due on 25th February. As my Immigration off ice is 70 away I though that I would give the "new" 90 day online a road test. It took me about 10 minutes to register on 02 February, some 23 days early, so I thought that having registered I would actually apply on Tuesday 13 February. However in my email inbox this morning was a new extension dated valid to 25 May 2024. Done and completed in 5 days or 3 working days. I am impressed. It has saved me or my wife, a 140km and a 2 and a bit hour, round trip.

Oh dear. Those VVVIP "concerned netizens" have found something else to whine about now. Don't they EVER give whining a rest now and again? If that is a photo of the lady she looks very attractive. It also seems from the text that she was a participant in beauty contests before she joined the police.

Most of them I should think.

Just because the Education ministry has removed the post from their website, does not mean that it has been deleted forever. I have no doubt that a few "concerned netizens" will have downloaded it.

Arresting the grandmother for what? Even WITH video evidence against the abbot the police seem to have done nothing. Without the video evidence, who would take the word of the grandmother over that of the "revered" abbot?

It may have been a translation error, and perhaps the Israeli's name was Elias and not Alias.

Not only does your friends bank have its rules, but the country central banks have their rules as well and the country can change its banking rules at any time. If something is OK now, who can forecast what will happen 2 or 3 years into the future.

So, nothing to do with Thailand at all. I am sure that I could find lots of cases similar to this worldwide, but this thread is specifically about a 7 year old girl in Thailand, and not about the rest of the world. If I could be bothered to search I have no doubt that I could find lots of links about religious and non-religious persons doing a lot of good works with children world wide, Running orphanages, charities etc but it would not be specific to Thailand. I could also find examples of non-religious persons interfering with children, teachers among them, worldwide, but that too would be meaningless too.

What has that got to do with a 7 year old Thai girl allegedly raped by an abbot?

I trusted my own more than the hospital reading. That day my home readings were 128/72/79 compared to their 99/48/71 or 131/63/73.

Perhaps a broken blunt rusty sawblade would be a better tool.

I just made some cheese and streaky bacon scones this morning in my air fryer (on its last legs I think) I over cooked them and I think that the baking powder is well beyond its best before date, as they didn't rise. I only use baking powder mixed with plain flour because I can't find self raising flour.

The problem that I have is that I am not certain about the accuracy of my BP tester. However I am the only one that uses it. They have many BP testers of different types at the hospital that are used by so many people every day. I tend not to believe their readings over mine though. One reading at the hospital last week gave me a reading of 99/48/71. The next reading, straight after was 131/63/73.

Or you end up in hospital for several days and nights after blacking out. That happened to me twice last year and there were NO warning symptoms.

I don't have to prove me right. You have to prove that you are right.

Are you saying that I shouldn't be? Who elected you as the grand PooBah?

And who will get the credit for that?

Especially yours.

And nothing from you but rubbish.

But Trump wouldn't. Probably because he would not have got that far anyway.

Who owns the electricity generating plants in California? Do they belong to the national government or the State of California? Who sets the tariffs, the national government or the State of California? Have a look at this link and come back with a sensible answer. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy_in_California Especially this part Regulatory policy The California Energy Commission is the primary energy policy and planning agency. As of 2017, California is a deregulated electricity market.[63] It has a number of electric load-serving entities, including as of 2015 six investor-owned utilities (IOU), 46 publicly owned utilities, 4 electric cooperatives, 3 community choice aggregators, and 22 electric service providers.[63] Major investor-owned utilities, regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission, include Southern California Edison, Pacific Gas & Electric, and San Diego Gas & Electric.[64] The remaining 3 IOUs are Pacificorp, Bear Valley Electric, and Liberty Utilities.[65] The way that I understand it, is that California sets its own electricity costs without reference to the national government or President Biden. If the residents of California are shocked at the high electricity prices, they should take it up with the State government, as the State are the ones who set the prices. They could of course turn the thermostats to a higher setting and use less electricity but that may not be permitted under the constitution or any of the amendments. Sarcasm mode off.

My apologies to the moderators for such a long post. I have no idea what medical qualifications (if any) you have, but if you really believe what you posted then NOBODY should listen to a word you post. Do an internet search before posting BS like that. I am 79 and if I add 100 to my BP it would be 179 and in the danger zone according to my Microlife BP tester. I would be seeking medical attention at the hospital straight away. I have been taking my BP twice a day since I had 2 stents fitted in 2006. Today the morning set was 122/69/78 and this afternoon it was 120/63/71. These are the median readings of 5 tests one after the other and are in the green or safe zone. https://frontiermgmt.com/blog/elderly-blood-pressure-chart-whats-normal/#:~:text=ELDERLY BLOOD PRESSURE RANGES,when the heart is pumping. Recently, the American Heart Association (AHA) updated their guidance to indicate that people age 65 and older should ideally have a blood pressure reading lower than 130/80 mm Hg (millimeters of mercury). The first number (systolic) measures artery pressure when the heart is pumping. The secondary number is diastolic, which measures the arterial pressure when the heart is resting. Lifestyle changes are suggested for seniors who have higher blood pressure levels, but are still lower than 130/80 mm Hg. However, medication is usually needed for readings higher than this range. https://www.civitasseniorliving.com/blog/new-normal-blood-pressure-for-seniors/#:~:text=Blood Pressure Chart for Seniors&text=Whereas the recommended threshold used, cardiovascular disease and related complications. Whereas the recommended threshold used to be up to 150/80 mm Hg for those ages 65 and older, the new guideline decreases this healthy range to less than 120/80. This category indicates a low risk of cardiovascular disease and related complications. Systolic pressure ranging from 120 to 129 mmHg and diastolic pressure below 80 mmHg fall under this category. While not considered high blood pressure, it is a warning sign to make lifestyle modifications to prevent future complications. Hypertension Stage 1 Systolic pressure between 130 and 139 mmHg or diastolic pressure between 80 and 89 mmHg signifies stage 1 hypertension. Lifestyle changes and, in some cases, medication may be recommended to manage blood pressure at this stage. Hypertension Stage 2 This stage occurs when the systolic pressure is 140 mmHg or higher or the diastolic pressure is 90 mmHg or higher. Immediate intervention, including lifestyle modifications and medication, is usually necessary to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events.