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Syrian government falls in stunning end to 50-year rule of Assad family
Where is the poster that a few weeks ago was bragging to me about Putin keeping Assad in power? LOL -
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Syrian government falls in stunning end to 50-year rule of Assad family
You were replying to me and I didnt tell you that -
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Varicose veins - treatment seems odd?
There are various treatments for varicose veins: surgery, radiofrequency ablation, laser, sclerotherapy (the injections this doctor proposed). The choice of method depends in part on the size of the veins. I can't say re usual cost for sclerotherapy vials. Nor can I comment on the recommended number of vials though does sound like a lot. What most concerns me is: 1. The lack of physical exam 2. The high sales pressure 3. The scare tactics. To say you might lose the leg in 10 years is quite a leap and not justified. It would take a whole series of events for that to occur and usually it does not. I tecommend you get a second opinion at a hospital with a vascular surgery clinic such as https://wattanahospital.net/patient_services/vascular-surgery-clinic/ -
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Far-right activists from Germany spent US election day at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago
Were they really? I would tent to disagree with that. -
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Cost to Send a Pea: How much to send a pea from NYC to Thailand via UPS?
Ok. I can accept your constructive criticism. But, please just answer me this: Are these freight rates quoted by FedEx logical? The minimum quote on the FedEx website...from Florida to Thailand. Is this right? Or, is it wrong? Meaning... This is basically highway robbery..... So then...these rates quoted on the website cannot be correct...... Right? NOTE: By the way..Sir... These FedEx quoted rates seem to be the same as I actually PAID, myself. So...then.... WTF is happening? Any clue? -
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Syrian government falls in stunning end to 50-year rule of Assad family
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I was absolutely mortified at what I witnessed yesterday.
Something to do with not being a total ayhole - I've spent my adult life here, I have many Thai friends and a large extended family here - I care about them. I don't like to see meaningless and unnecessary deaths in any nation - I think thats simply part of being human. IF helmet laws were enforced, more Families will not lose a bread winner, there will be far less emotional trauma. The WHO estimates that road accidents cost Thailand approximately 500 billion baht, equivalent to about 3% of the country's gross domestic product (GDP) - The lack of helmet use by motorcyclists contributes to this impact on Thailands GDP in several interconnected ways, as it leads to increased fatalities, injuries, and associated economic costs such as: Loss of Human Capital and Productivity, Healthcare Costs, Insurance and Compensation Costs, Loss of Consumer Spending, Burden on Public Infrastructure, Reduction in Workforce Participation..... there are also other 'hidden issues' that burden society with more children growing up with single parent families etc... the excessive road deaths generate greater issues which can only be noted once we delve deeper into the true impact. Perhaps... the mask wearing was also 'fear driven'..... Its still astonishes me that the nation paradoxically adopted mask wearing 'almost' universally, while continuing not to wear helmets - the mask wearing was policed, I agree the policing had little to do with health concerns and was another opportunity for a 'money grab' - Yet, its strange authorities do push for the same degree of social compliance when it comes to helmet wearing. Without consistent enforcement or a comparable fear-driven campaign, the discrepancy remains stark. It’s a missed opportunity to prioritise long-term safety over short-term gains. What you're suggesting is that people here forego wearing helmets simply because "this is Thailand," implying that it's a cultural norm. I agree to an extent - culture does play a role. However, effective enforcement of laws has the power to drive cultural change and shift attitudes. IMO, the apathy and complacent law enforcement fails to address the issue and actively perpetuates the high road fatality rates.
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