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The Real Cancel Culture? Red Caps Now Cancelling Reality Itself!
Things aren't quite so simple, I'm afraid. Science? As in "trust the science"? Sure. Maths?? Explain that. -
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Community German National Rescued After Reportedly Being Left Homeless in Jomtien
Yes, I don't get it, that him and a few others have such intolerance for other foreigners. They actually think they're a resident here, not knowing just how many are only tolerating them because of the money they spend here. If you didn't like your home country, it isn't a reason to trash others from there, of other foreigners because of the actions of a few dolts that come here and cause problems. -
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Pick up trucks with heavy exhaust smokes
Fun facts to know and tell... Diesel power ratings are based on the onset of excess smoke from the exhaust. They can make more than their rated power, but only by rolling some coal. Who'd a known that some of those college ME labs from over 45 years ago would still be stuck in memory. -
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Community German National Rescued After Reportedly Being Left Homeless in Jomtien
"OK brain, what do I need to change about this story to make it seem like the foreigner is in the wrong? I know! Make it sound like a vulnerable elderly person with dementia who has been mistreated by his wife is actually an idiot and is completely to blame for what has been done to him. Perfect!"- 1
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Banteay Samre Temple's Naga Balustrade Restored to Former Glory
ANA Cambodian and international archaeologists have completed the careful restoration of the iconic Naga balustrade and northwestern terrace at Banteay Samre Temple, a jewel of the UNESCO-listed Angkor Archaeological Park in Siem Reap. The two-year project, led by the APSARA National Authority (ANA) in collaboration with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), has returned one of Angkor’s lesser-known yet architecturally rich temples to structural stability and aesthetic brilliance. “This restoration has not only stabilised the terrace but has brought back much of the temple’s original elegance,” said Long Nary, a senior stone conservator from ANA. The team reinforced the foundations, restored the stone floor, replaced missing or broken elements of the Naga balustrade, and rebuilt deteriorated pillars using traditional materials and methods. Banteay Samre, built in the mid-12th century during the reign of King Suryavarman II, is a masterwork of laterite and sandstone construction. Though less visited than nearby Angkor Wat, it remains a favourite among archaeologists for its symmetry and craftsmanship. The temple lies within the vast 401-square-kilometre Angkor Archaeological Park, which houses over 90 temples from Cambodia’s golden age between the ninth and 13th centuries. The site continues to be a major tourism draw — with nearly 400,000 international visitors recorded in the first quarter of 2025 alone, generating more than $18 million in ticket sales, according to Angkor Enterprise. This latest restoration reinforces Cambodia’s commitment to preserving its cultural heritage with international support. As more of Angkor’s temples are stabilised and restored, the country continues to strike a careful balance between conservation and tourism. -2025-05-05
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