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- April 23, 2024, 7:27 pm
- Forum: Open Forum
- Topic: Words and their Definitions
- Replies: 13
- Views: 335
Re: Words and their Definitions
The jewel-like small tortoiseshell was once a common butterfly of parks and gardens, but numbers have fallen sharply since the mid-Seventies. Despite a small uptick in 2014 the downward trend has been accelerating and last year was their worst on record — particularly in southern Britain. Some blame...
- April 23, 2024, 4:55 pm
- Forum: Open Forum
- Topic: Reversing the Woke Tide
- Replies: 4
- Views: 208
Reversing the Woke Tide
As the writer indicates, there is an indication that the days of woke and cancel culture are weakening, but it is another thing to try and rid society of its impact. It's a thoughtful article. One hopes that reversing the woke tide will not be an unsuccessful exercise. At this point, I am not at all...
- April 23, 2024, 2:04 pm
- Forum: Open Forum
- Topic: 2023 Tourists
- Replies: 14
- Views: 872
Re: 2023 Tourists
According to the link provided by Doodoo, the 300 baht tourist tax is just a suggestion at the moment, not even a half-truth. Let's see what the future holds.
- April 23, 2024, 11:10 am
- Forum: Open Forum
- Topic: Yes it really happened
- Replies: 2737
- Views: 311458
Re: On This Day
on this day In AD 303 Saint George died. This is the traditional date of the death of the man immortalised in the tale of Saint George and the Dragon, who has been patron saint of England since 1348; in 1564, although the date is not confirmed, it is widely believed that William Shakespeare was born...
- April 22, 2024, 8:25 pm
- Forum: Open Forum
- Topic: Words and their Definitions
- Replies: 13
- Views: 335
Re: Words and their Definitions
As nature comes under increasing pressure from expanding and intensifying human land use, climate change and pollution, the difference in fortunes between generalists and specialists is becoming clear worldwide. Species that can eat a wide range of things and live in different environments have a fa...
- April 22, 2024, 10:56 am
- Forum: Open Forum
- Topic: Yes it really happened
- Replies: 2737
- Views: 311458
Re: On This Day
on this day In 1769 Jeanne Bécu (Madame du Barry) was presented to the Court at Versailles amid great interest – the lowly born last chief royal mistress. When Louis XV of France confided in a duke that she had shown him new pleasures, he responded: “Sire, that’s because your Majesty has never been ...
- April 22, 2024, 10:16 am
- Forum: World News
- Topic: Not all Canadian receive pay when suspended
- Replies: 2
- Views: 188
Re: Not all Canadian receive pay when suspended
Doodoo, look at your subject title that refers to 'not all Canadians receive pay when suspended', and then you go on and limit yourself to discussing the RCMP and perhaps, the OPP (Ontario Provincial Police). What about the other Canadians: teachers, labourers, office workers, service workers and so...
- April 22, 2024, 8:49 am
- Forum: Thailand News
- Topic: Thailand's Police
- Replies: 162
- Views: 27028
Re: Thailand's Police
Are they getting their regular pay cheques at this time? No matter where I look, the answer does not seem to be available. Normally in Canada, police officers who are suspended or under investigation still receive their regular salary. I think that's the norm in most jurisdictions. The Met in Londo...
- April 21, 2024, 7:21 pm
- Forum: Open Forum
- Topic: Words and their Definitions
- Replies: 13
- Views: 335
Re: Words and their Definitions
Har gow (sometimes anglicized as "ha gow", "haukau", "hakao"; Chinese: 蝦餃; Jyutping: haa1 gaau2; Cantonese Yale: hā gáau; pinyin: xiājiǎo; lit. 'shrimp jiao') is a traditional Cantonese dumpling served as dim sum.
Its main ingredient is shrimp.
Its main ingredient is shrimp.
- April 21, 2024, 12:05 pm
- Forum: Thailand News
- Topic: Thailand's Police
- Replies: 162
- Views: 27028
Re: Thailand's Police
Are they getting their regular pay cheques at this time? No matter where I look, the answer does not seem to be available. Normally in Canada, police officers who are suspended or under investigation still receive their regular salary.
- April 21, 2024, 10:41 am
- Forum: World Sports
- Topic: Scottish Football (Soccer)
- Replies: 98
- Views: 8996
Re: Scottish Football (Soccer)
It was a trio of one goal victories for our favourite Scottish soccer/football teams yesterday. Chaiyo! Brechin City remains tied for first with their 2-1 win over Brora Rangers. Carnoustie-Panmure saw off Lochee Harp 3-2. Dundee United kept their six-point stranglehold on first place by dousing Ayr...
- April 20, 2024, 8:34 pm
- Forum: Thailand News
- Topic: Thailand's Police
- Replies: 162
- Views: 27028
Re: Thailand's Police
I asked what he was found guilty of. You helped by providing a link that did not have that information. It was kind of you to try and help, but to no avail. I appreciate your effort.
- April 20, 2024, 8:13 pm
- Forum: Thailand News
- Topic: Thailand's Police
- Replies: 162
- Views: 27028
Re: Thailand's Police
Good choice; however, that does not explain how and why you commented on a post the subject of which you claim to shun, not to mention also provided a link for.
- April 20, 2024, 6:34 pm
- Forum: Thailand News
- Topic: Thailand's Police
- Replies: 162
- Views: 27028
Re: Thailand's Police
"and found guilty of ???" Its all in the Post https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2778182/big-joke-suspended-from-police-force According to your link, Doodoo, Thailand''s favourite policeman is out on bail. In addition, if you read the article, you will find that he has not been found guil...
- April 20, 2024, 12:34 pm
- Forum: Travel & Transport
- Topic: Inter Province travel
- Replies: 107
- Views: 20424
Re: Inter Province travel
We're going Chonburi way next week and will make the turn at Saraburi. Our pit stop will be at The Terminal in Korat for either peanut butter doughnuts at Krispy Kreme or ice-cream at Cold Stone Creamery.
- April 20, 2024, 10:21 am
- Forum: Open Forum
- Topic: Words and their Definitions
- Replies: 13
- Views: 335
Re: Words and their Definitions
1989 Tiananmen Square protests and massacre: The Tiananmen Square protests, known in China as the June Fourth Incident,[1][2][a] were student-led demonstrations held in Tiananmen Square, Beijing, China, lasting from 15 April to 4 June 1989. After weeks of unsuccessful attempts between the demonstrat...
- April 20, 2024, 10:17 am
- Forum: Open Forum
- Topic: Yes it really happened
- Replies: 2737
- Views: 311458
Re: On This Day
Today In 1925 Percy Fawcett and two companions departed on an expedition in search of an ancient lost city in the Amazon that he dubbed “Z”. The last dispatch of the former British Army officer was sent on May 29, 1925, and their fate is unknown. Fawcett, whose adventures in Brazil and Bolivia began...
- April 20, 2024, 7:14 am
- Forum: Thailand News
- Topic: Thailand's Police
- Replies: 162
- Views: 27028
Re: Thailand's Police
This is interesting. In one fell swoop Thailand's favourite police officer has been fired, temporarily removed, arrested and found guilty of ???
- April 19, 2024, 9:23 pm
- Forum: Open Forum
- Topic: WORDS
- Replies: 643
- Views: 51238
Re: WORDS
When did it begin, this deep and bitter prejudice against dandelions ? Some gardeners experience a wave of irritation when they see these little sun flowers daring to bloom on their perfect lawns. Toxic weed killers, constant mowing, fertilisers, specially designed grab tools and even mini flame thr...
- April 19, 2024, 3:11 pm
- Forum: Open Forum
- Topic: WORDS
- Replies: 643
- Views: 51238