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A new way to turn right at the intersection, Thai style?
If you are looking for support for some Thai bashing you've come to the right place. The Thai style of driving was here well before we all arrived, it's going to be here well after we all leave, it's not perfect but the world is not perfect. We are the visitors here, we should be more understanding, try to assimilate when in Thailand, be more aware of their behaviour, you need adapt. -
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Trump team barred from agencies amid legal standoff
Another sign Trump 2.0 intends to rule as a lawless dictator. -
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Getting Old: Stoic About It or Endless Whinger?
You have joined in God's line now , although at the back -
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Return flight more than 60 days after departure
To be perfectly safe, buy a cheap ticket to a neighbouring country. There is no point in taking a risk, since the "insurance" of an onward flight is so cheap. -
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Trump team barred from agencies amid legal standoff
Another trump deprangement thread from the Australian -
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DHL Cargo Plane Crashes Into House Amid Russian Sabotage Fears
A DHL cargo plane crashed into a residential house in Vilnius, Lithuania, sparking concerns over possible sabotage just a month after European intelligence agencies warned of Russian attempts to disrupt cargo flights using small bombs. The crash claimed the life of one crew member and left three others injured. The crash in Vilnius has reignited fears about the potential for sabotage. Konstantin von Notz, chairman of the German Parliamentary Intelligence Service Commission, underscored the urgency of uncovering the truth. “Given the known acts of sabotage using incendiary devices on DHL cargo, as well as Leipzig airport, this accident must be immediately and thoroughly investigated,” he stated. Despite these concerns, Lithuanian officials have urged caution in drawing conclusions. Laurynas Kasciunas, Lithuania’s defense minister, stated there was no evidence linking the crash to sabotage or terrorism. “So far there are no signs or facts that this is a sabotage or terrorist act, there really aren’t any. It is said that there was some kind of external influence on the plane,” he remarked. Images from the crash site revealed a devastating scene, with smoke rising from the destroyed house and fragments of the aircraft’s cockpit and engine scattered nearby. A video from a nearby industrial yard captured the aircraft’s final moments, showing it flying low before crashing into the residential area, igniting a massive explosion and fireball. Investigators have yet to determine whether technical or human error played a role in the crash. Kasciunas noted that the inquiry could take up to a week to provide initial findings. In the meantime, the incident has intensified calls for vigilance in addressing the security threats facing international cargo operations. Based on a report by Daily Telegraph 2024-11-26 -
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Trump's Border Czar Vows Action Against States That Resist Cooperation
Tom Homan, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for "border czar," has made a bold promise: federal funding will be slashed for states that refuse to comply with the administration’s immigration policies. Homan’s remarks came during an interview on Mark Levin’s Life, Liberty and Levin, where he also disclosed the personal toll of his role, including death threats and the need to relocate his family for their safety. Homan wholeheartedly agreed. “And that’s going to happen. Guaranteed, President Trump is going to do that,” he confirmed, signaling the administration’s intent to use financial consequences as a tool to enforce compliance. During the interview, Homan shared how his position has drawn significant backlash. “This administration has turned this world upside down, so now I’m being attacked,” he said. “I got death threats; my family’s not even living in my home right now.” While he refrained from providing specific details, his comments reflected the personal risks tied to his role. Despite the threats, Homan remained resolute, urging detractors to prioritize community safety over political grievances. “You can hate Trump all you want, but you gotta love your community more than you hate President Trump,” he asserted. Homan’s firm stance is not new. Speaking on Fox & Friends last week, he issued a blunt warning to Democratic governors opposing the administration’s immigration agenda: “Get the hell out of the way and don’t cross that line.” As the Trump administration prepares to take office, Homan’s comments offer a glimpse into its uncompromising approach to immigration enforcement. With promises of federal funding cuts and fiery rhetoric, the administration’s plans are already stirring fierce debate and resistance. Whether Homan’s strategy will compel state and local governments to align with federal policies remains to be seen, but the stakes are clearly high for all parties involved. Based on a report by Daily Beast 2024-11-26 -
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Jay Rayner Accuses The Guardian of Failing to Address Anti-Semitism
Veteran restaurant critic Jay Rayner has leveled scathing accusations against *The Guardian*, claiming the Left-leaning newspaper employs anti-Semites and criticizing its editor, Katharine Viner, for her alleged reluctance to confront them. Rayner’s remarks come shortly after he announced his resignation from *The Observer*, *The Guardian*'s sister Sunday paper, where he worked for nearly three decades. Rayner shared his criticisms in a message to friends on Facebook, describing his experience as a Jewish employee at the publication as "uncomfortable, at times excruciating." He directly called out Viner, accusing her of failing to tackle anti-Semitism within the organization. “Viner likes to deny it, but there are anti-Semites on the daily’s staff, and she has not had the courage to face them down,” he wrote. Rayner disclosed that over the years, he sent emails to Viner each time he believed *The Guardian* had crossed a line with its coverage of Jewish issues. “For years now I have made a point of sending her a back channel email each time the *Guardian* has published another outrage. It will be a joy to know that I’m not a part of that any more,” he said. His departure is reportedly tied, at least in part, to frustrations over the newspaper’s handling of anti-Semitism. Rayner lambasted *The Guardian*'s opinion section, calling it “a juvenile hellscape of salami-sliced identity grievance politics.” The publication has faced multiple controversies in recent years under Viner’s leadership. Among them was an allegedly anti-Semitic cartoon of Richard Sharp, then the BBC director-general, and an opinion piece titled “Israel must stop weaponising the Holocaust.” The paper also dismissed cartoonist Steve Bell last year over an unpublished cartoon of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, which some interpreted as referencing Shylock, the Jewish character from Shakespeare’s *The Merchant of Venice*. Bell defended his work, claiming it was “impossible to draw this subject for *The Guardian* now without being falsely accused of using ‘anti-Semitic tropes.’” Rayner’s criticisms extend beyond issues of anti-Semitism. He expressed dismay at Viner’s strategic decisions, particularly her push to sell *The Observer* to Tortoise Media, a financially struggling outlet founded by former BBC News director James Harding. The proposed sale has ignited outrage among journalists at *The Guardian* and *The Observer*, leading to planned industrial action. The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) has branded the sale a “betrayal” and accused management of attempting to intimidate potential strikers by asking staff whether they plan to participate in the walkout. In response to the growing unrest, Viner recently invited employees to meetings in her office to “hear your views and share some of my thoughts” on the proposed sale. However, the staff’s anger and Rayner’s pointed critique suggest deepening fractures within the organization. Rayner’s public condemnation adds another layer to *The Guardian*'s ongoing challenges, highlighting tensions between its progressive values and its ability to navigate sensitive issues within its ranks. Based on a report by Daily Telegraph 2024-11-26
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