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Why some of us did not get COVID symptoms …even though we were exposed.
no proof required no censorship… -
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Is Buprenorphine available as pain medicine in Thailand now?
Bumrungrad says they don't have it. 8mg is for withdrawals, not for pain, which is 0.2-0.4 mg pr. dose typically. -
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Why some of us did not get COVID symptoms …even though we were exposed.
COVID is real and it is still circulating, just in a more contagious but less virulent form. -
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Latest developments and discussion of recent events in the Ukraine War
It's absolutely meaningless. BRICS is neither an alliance nor a trade zone. A lame tactic to hide the fact that Russia represents only 3.55% of global gdp. 😆 -
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So, how long you like to live.
We must learn by "facts" not my feelings But please enlighten me , do Thai people live into their 80's? One thing I noticed in the Philippines was the middle aged Filipino males looked old and I don't think many lived past 75 -
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Why some of us did not get COVID symptoms …even though we were exposed.
Here's another interesting one. Both my girlfriend and I received the Pfizer shot and 3 boosters. She was exposed at work twice and tested positive both times with no symptoms. I tested negative both times with no symptoms. I'm in my 80's and she 30 years younger. -
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Labour Faces Dramatic Losses as Political Landscape Shifts New Mega Poll
A sweeping new poll has revealed a seismic shift in the UK’s political landscape, suggesting Labour could lose nearly 200 seats in the next general election, leaving the country on course for a hung parliament. This constituency-by-constituency analysis, conducted by the think tank More in Common for *The Sunday Times*, points to a fracturing of the traditional two-party system and a significant rise in support for smaller parties like Reform UK. Sir Keir Starmer, who secured a resounding victory less than six months ago, could find his government’s dominance short-lived. Labour won 411 seats in what some critics dubbed a “loveless landslide” in July, but if another election were held today, the analysis predicts Labour would win just 228 seats. This represents a loss of 87 seats to the Conservatives, 67 to Reform UK, and 26 to the Scottish National Party (SNP). Labour’s “red wall” gains in northern England would be almost entirely wiped out, with Reform emerging as the primary beneficiary. The analysis, by the think tank More in Common created with survey data of more than 11,000 people, Labour would still emerge as the largest party in parliament, its margin over the Conservatives would be razor-thin, holding only six more seats. The analysis forecasts the Conservatives would win 222 seats, Reform 72, the Liberal Democrats 58, the SNP 37, and the Green Party two. This fragmentation of votes underscores a dramatic acceleration of electoral shifts since the last general election. Reform UK’s meteoric rise to prominence is one of the most striking elements of the analysis. The party, previously seen as a minor player, would now become the third-largest force in Westminster. Angela Rayner, alongside six other cabinet members, is projected to lose her seat, emphasizing the extent of Labour’s potential losses. The implied national vote share further highlights the political volatility. Labour is predicted to capture just 25% of the vote, trailing the Conservatives at 26%. Reform would claim 21%, with the Liberal Democrats at 14%, the Greens at 8%, the SNP at 2%, and other parties collectively garnering 3%. Such an outcome would result in an unstable parliament where no single party could form a majority government. To secure a majority in the House of Commons, a party needs at least 326 seats out of the possible 650—a number no party is forecast to achieve. The analysis suggests Britain may be entering an era of coalition politics, akin to systems seen in countries like Ireland, France, and Germany. “This is a watershed moment for the UK,” remarked a spokesperson for More in Common. “The dominance of the two major parties is eroding, and we’re seeing a shift towards a more fragmented, multiparty system.” In Europe, such trends are already entrenched. France and Germany are preparing for fresh elections in the new year, with Ireland and the Netherlands operating under ongoing coalition arrangements. If the UK follows this path, the stability of single-party governments may soon become a relic of the past. The findings cast doubt on Labour’s ability to retain its majority and signal a dramatic realignment of British politics. For Sir Keir Starmer and his party, the challenge ahead is clear: reversing this trend or navigating the complexities of coalition politics in an increasingly fragmented landscape. Based on a report by Sunday Times 2024-12-30
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