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I should have added for emphasis that this book does not address the upper neck spine / associated nerve problems. If you start doing the McKenzie exercises for lower back / sciatica bear in mind that you should start mildly to ascertain any negative impact on other problem areas.

I doubt you will have negative impact on other areas, especially if careful. So, that is what I suggest: Try it, slowly at first & be careful, gradually doing a greater extension.

But this is where the old caveat is always thrown at one as CYA, consult a trained physian depending upon your specific severity / status.

Really? I'll have a lok thanks... but how can it help a prolapsed disc in kneck and degenerative discs in lower back? the pain in my right hip and down the leg is hel_l sometimes - I'll go take a look though - thanks again (currently on drugs).

The book will definitely helps a good % (not 100%) of those with lower back spine / disk problems that affect the nerves to the legs (sciatica a result). It helped me tremendousely and I do the exercises religiously. However, in the past my google searches were not as helpful / productive in explaining the "Why" and "How did this happen" - perhaps there is more now. The web sites do explain the exercises, however, reading only the exercise explanations may result in people giving up to quickly if there is not instant relief. Perhaps hard to get the book but it's an ideal reference bookshelf item for one to turn to if after improvement you get lazy, stop the exercises, and the pain reoccurs. My book shows 7th edition published Jan 1997 ISBN 0-9597746-6-1. I will return to CM end November and if you want to meet Nimmanhamin area I can give you my book to make copies (prob cost you about 65-75 Baht / copy). You could make several & pass them out to your friends.

Try the book "Treat Your Own Back" by Dr Robin McKenzie. Worth a try. Google it.

Hi guys,

thanks again for all the well wishes - much appreciated (its amazing how simple messages of support like this makes one feel a little happier for while). I buried him tonight. A freind has a walled in large piece of land that used to be a garden - with ornamental trees etc. I buried him there myself. He has no plans for the land but to hold it, so his grave should remain undisturbed and surrounded by wild flowers (garden flowers gone wild) and ornamental trees and shrubs. Its walled in and has a form fitted gate - so no big animals (like other dogs) should be able to disturb his slumber. We said our goodbyes and buried him with a couple of pigs ears (that he loved). It was nice to be able to bury him myself in nice surrounding (even though the ground was very hard and I only had a hoe to dig with!).

Again - thanks for all the messages of condolence and suggestions. I will give it a couple of weeks then I'll be off to Care for Dogs for a puppy or two - it/they won't replace Rocky, but a family needs a dog (our does at least) and its also a nice diversion.

I'm happy you found this spot for him. You can return to visit at will whenever you want.

Book me in!!!!!!!!!!!

It wasn't clear to me HOW to satisfy the "Sign Ups Required" request.

Is this all there is to it? If so, count me in for two people please (OneZero + 1).

If not, please advise exactly where / how to sign up. Thanks.

Time heals all wound. 20 years is long enough. I don't know about the Saudis, but Thais have short memories.

Your apathetic attitude toward corruption illustrates perfectly what we are all saying about the typical Thai apathetic cultural attitude, and why nothing seems to change. You should read Voranai Vanijaka's Bangkok Post editorials on Sunday mornings - he recently addressed this very subject - apathy.

Well maybe.

Right. After all, TIT, well connected folks are not expected to ultimately be held responsible for their actions. It's long overdue time to say "Mai pen rai" and shove it under the rug, look the other way, and not bother to set a new example for future behavior.

My goodness. I am surprised.

I was shocked to hear that gambling was going on in the back room of Rick's Cafe (police chief in "Casablanca").

If he was "detained" where did he got the blade....anyway that is not important, what is, is to give him the singapore own medicine...' death penalty '

As long as there is demand, there will be supply. As the man said, he was going to sell to tourists in Thailand. No matter how harsh the penalties, even

the death penalty, it will never stop some people from trying to make some money. Prohibition doesn't work, it only fuels criminality, the "war on drugs" can

never be won...

Luckily, the British did not think that way in WWII.

Defeatism must give you a miserable life.

With the right mental attitude and the right laws in place, of course the narcotic trade can be eliminated. One just needs to have the will and determination to go through with the necessary measures.

Your dreaming. Reality is not defeatism with an accompanied miserable life.

Without spending hours reading all the dross circling around the Bout mess, it appears that it's just one person; Jatuporn, who's throwing crap at the fan. Jatuporn has as much credability as his guru, Mr. ex-caretaker PM Thaksin. In other words: zero.

More important is asking "Why is Russia so adamant about keeping Bout from going to the US to face charges?" When has Russia offialdom cared so much for one of its prominent citizens? It didn't give a hoot for some of its richest entrepreneurs, recently, when it slammed them in prison.

There's one glaring reason (or perhaps 1,000) why Russia is desperate to keep Bout from going to the US, and here it is; unraveling Bout's business dealings will likely expose one or more VIP Russians as being part of the arms dealings.

What other reason would make Russian heavies so afraid of a world class arms dealer going to face justice in the US?

Very logical post Ken. Now for the "Blame Everything on the USA" naysayers to chime in, completely ignoring all your logic.

Carl, You appeal is from the heart. But my first impression is that you have fallen in love / Lust; and have not experienced enough of Thailand yet.

If your not in country I suggest you start reading http://www.stickmanbangkok.com . Alot of good advice.

Is this Bangkok or Chiang Mai? There is an Acer on the ground floor in both. If Chiang Mai go to Acers authorized repair center just past canal road on the right hand side on Kat Suan Kaeo.

...........heading towards the Mt Doi Suthep on Huay Kaew Rd, Acer is just past canal Rd on the right hand side (ie, opposite side of Rd).

I'm using Tippmanee (TMN) at the moment.

Quality is similar compared to Sophon

TMN has 92 channels and Sophon 63

Rate: TMN THB 350-THB 400 against Sophon THB 300-THB 350

Installation fee: TMN THB 1500 against Sophon THB ?

The owners of TMN are the son and daughter of the Sophon owners.

Won't be surprised if the hardware is one and the same company.

If TMN covers yoiur area, it's always a better deal

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Can any reader confirm or deny posters assumption that TMN has the "History" channel.

I agree that is a very worthwhile aspect if true.

Eggo, ref this Joseph Solution you're always talking about: Am I the only one ignorant of it's details / your proposals? Do you have this on the internet somewhere for all to see or am I forever going to wonder what you're talking about?

It's something that admin/mods have told him to stop posting about in his repetitious, nonsensical posts. Several of them were deleted in the past with warnings issued, yet after a brief cooling off period, he persists again with it.

But as jayjayo stated, at times he has some good points. It's the points I agree with that intrigue me. But, is there any real meat behind those points? Are we going to have to continue debating in our minds: Is there substance or is he a nut case? I agree there really isn't press freedom in Thailand when everybody can be hit up with Lese Majeste (spelling) so darn easily, but Come on eggo, tell us where to go to get the answer.

if national reconciliation and reform plans are kept on the track and produce a concrete outcome.

IF is the biggest word in the English dictionary!

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There are just TOO many open and visible signs and indications that deconciliation and deformation is where Thailand is heading to, add the 'secret' unintelligence reports into the mix. Reconciliation and reformation will NOT work. The Kingdom of Thailand NEEDS TRANSconciliation and TRANSformation. There's a BIG difference of getting back to ABnormal and/or bringing out Thailand's real potential to be a G30 Nation.

[A Chinese -Thai linguistics Prof, neighbour of sister in law told me, off handed, in 2007, that Thailand will be breaking up into 3 countries. It was what led me to fully predict the what happened in 2010. It has become searingly obvious he knew what he was talking about.]

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For Thailand to have a strong & fighting chance to have fair and peaceful elections some criteria would, first, have to established.

Two benchmarks, of the many listed in The Joseph Solution, are, one, there would have to be a NEW politcal system with the automatic, built in corruption watch dog I have designed. Two, Sondhi and Thaksin would both have to be in jail, where they BOTH belong.

Heck, #3, freedom of speech, DUH.

Eggo, ref this Joseph Solution you're always talking about: Am I the only one ignorant of it's details / your proposals? Do you have this on the internet somewhere for all to see or am I forever going to wonder what you're talking about?

we went to the vets tonight and the dog looks a lot better than it was although we are still up against the local culture and although we thought an x-ray had been done it hasnt and the vet has no facilities for this so we have to take the dog to an animal hospital in nakula tomm and pay about 700 for the x-ray it will then need treatment re. damage to legs etc.

we now think it will not be put down and need to think about a home------------will prob have a permanent limp or 2 poss on both front legs. the last poster here was thoughtful enough to bring food which the dog eat keenly so sort of on mend----------------he helps other dogs all the time !

we cant help them all but my feeling is--------------ok call me silly dont care------------that if we can help one or two then we are " making merit " in our own way.

To paraphrase a Chiang Mai animal assistance group:

Helping one dog will not change the world; but the world will change for that one dog,

"Doesn't surprise me that both back wings are unsold and will remain that way when you look at the price and shape of those shells.

I would think that it hasn't reached even 50% capacity yet."

From looking at the list few months ago, the main building without the wings is about 80-90% sold out. Strangely enough not even one condo is sold in the wing section.

Makes you wonder why they bothered to build this part of the building.

Their purpose was to block the view of Jomtien Complex Condotel owners.

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<BR>. Mr. Jacobs will be handed over to Belgium Embassy officials and is expected to be deported to face charges in Belgium.<BR>

<BR><BR><BR>I'd like to know how he can face charges in Belgium for crimes which were committed in LoS:ermm: .<BR>

What is the Joseph Plan???

Google says:

Welcome to Joseph Plan Foundation

The Joseph Plan Foundation is a non-profit educational foundation dedicated to inspiring individuals and the general public to achieve fulfillment through charitable service.

Founded by Tara Singh in 1993, the Foundation responds to opportunities to contribute to the service work of others and disseminates materials which instruct, uplift and inspire.

To Joseph Plan Foundation, it is you, the individual who is important.

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Until now, I had never heard of "The Joseph Plan Foundation". It looks like a good organization but has nothing to do with The Joseph Solution or The Joseph Plan, my problem concepts for Thailand that I have been working on for nearly 2 years.

Can you educate us further?

What is the Joseph Plan???

No matter what you say, Mark & PAD is good. Thaksin & UDD is evil.

Who is this Mark guy? I thought on Thai visa only proper names were to be used. I can't find any politician in Thailand called Mark, if its another name for Mr Thaksin then perhaps you should use that name instead.

If this is true. Seh Deang should not be used as well. Seh Deang is a nick name just like Mark.

OK I get it now it Mark is Seh Daeng's nickname thanks I thought they were talking about Mark Thaksin. Its all clear now cheers.

If not mistaken, I think I remember something about Abhisit using the nickname "Mark" while studing in UK. Not 100% surte about it, but in back of my mind.

Funny stuff. Try Yok or the bakery store. They have cashews, almonds, pistachios, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sun flower seeds and macadamias. Pop them on a plate into the microwave for a minute, toss and put in for another minute. Best way to crisp up a raw nut.

Where is Yok?

Where is the Bakery store?

BTW Tigers Bar was on Suriwongse Road, not in Patpong.

I remember it being on Silom Rd, opposite the entrance to Patpong. ???

Although it is a rare occasion I go downtown these days and I find it hard to recognise most places anymore, nor even get my bearings, jeez I hope my memory aint that bad. It was on Suriwongse, on the opposite side of the road as you walked out of Patpong I (Qantas Airline End) just down a bit, going towards Rama IV

I agree with your description exactly except my memory says it was Silom not Suriwongsi. I can't remember where Quantas was. I must have gone by it 1000 times while assigned to JUSMAG. I lived around the corner on Soi Pipot I think it was. Oh yes, I looked on internet and an address for Lucy's Tiger Den was given as 285/11 Silom Rd.

BTW Tigers Bar was on Suriwongse Road, not in Patpong.

I remember it being on Silom Rd, opposite the entrance to Patpong. ???

Although it is a rare occasion I go downtown these days and I find it hard to recognise most places anymore, nor even get my bearings, jeez I hope my memory aint that bad. It was on Suriwongse, on the opposite side of the road as you walked out of Patpong I (Qantas Airline End) just down a bit, going towards Rama IV

I agree with your description exactly except my memory says it was Silom not Suriwongsi. I can't remember where Quantas was. I must have gone by it 1000 times while assigned to JUSMAG. I lived around the corner on Soi Pipot I think it was. Oh yes, I looked on internet and an address for Lucy's Tiger Den was given as 285/11 Silom Rd.

BTW Tigers Bar was on Suriwongse Road, not in Patpong.

I remember it being on Silom Rd, opposite the entrance to Patpong. ???