rucus7

Timing is everything, a member of the Royal Family sleeping amongst the homeless near Christmas time. I imagine it opened the hearts and wallets of many in Great Briton. Kudos.

Never heard that one in the midwest. Something in the water out there in the Idaho panhandle?

If there is a sad irony, it is not in Idaho. It is the fact that my Sister is a highly educated professional, upper middle class white female. In other words I cannot fathom how she arrived at this juncture.

"More things in politics happen by accident or exhaustion than happen by conspiracy."

Jeff Greenfield

I have found that best cure for a hangover is not to imbibe in liquid libation whatsoever, works every time.

Okay , it is that time of year again. Here is my New Years resolution. Exercise alone will not do it for me anymore. I resolve to add diet as well. My wife gave me a great left handed complement recently , I look very strong, but I am fat too. Ouch, she is right, time to work at losing 15 to 20 lbs.

Anyone else care to tell the truth?

I occasionally enjoy watching boxing, less so as I became older. However I have never found mixed martial arts to be anything more than slightly control mayhem. I think the only thing not allowed is biting.

We drove into Pattaya on Christmas Day to see Avatar playing at the Central cinema. Our 8 and 9 year olds had a great time. Not so different from what I have done in America. We stayed in a hotel away from the bar scene, I guess it depends on what you are looking for.

I spoke with my elder sister over the holidays. She lives in the panhandle of Idaho. Anyway we were discussing her general health, she is operating on one lung after two bouts with lung cancer ( still smoking). She is of the opinion that the Swine Flu threat was greatly exaggerated by the Obama administration. She believes peoples fear of swine flu helped pass the health care bill. See what you are missing in America.

Mix mental illness with Religion, this is the outcome.

Where do other expats ring in the New Year ? I plan to have a quiet one in Rayong.

DNA evidence frees Florida man. After spending 35 years in prison this individual was freed. He is 54 years old now 19 when imprisoned. He will be compensated by the state of Florida, however

I don't think any amount will buy back all those years. Think about where you were, and what you were doing 35 years ago. I wonder how many more are unjustly imprisoned world wide.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8419854.stm

Anthony Armatys is facing up to six years in prison for his dumb move. But he's not the only dummy in this story.

Armatys accepted a job in 2002 with telecom equipment maker Avaya but then changed his mind before he started. He was already in the payroll system however, and the company started depositing his six-figure salary into his checking account.

For five years, Armatys did not notify Avaya of its error, but his attempt to make an early withdrawal from his 401(k) prompted an investigation that led to his arrest.

In October Armatys pleaded guilty to theft and was ordered to repay the $470,995.53 in compensation he received. He faces full sentencing in January.

Because he pled guilty, He apparently knew what might happen, so jail time seems appropriate.

This story is worth a look. . . . . . Martial arts monkey attacks trainer using learned technics

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/lifestyle/the-other-side/crowds-watch-as-monkeys-attack-trainer/story-e6frfhk6-1225811314392

Although I am retired, I still wake up at 6:00 AM. I like to work out early. I usually take a nap in the early afternoon, I sleep between 20 to 90 minutes then I say awake until about 1:00 AM

I don't think 17 year old boys are harmed in any way by having sex with female teachers. I wish it happened to me when I was a high school senior.

That would depend on the female teacher's sexual proclivities and age.

Terrible way to die. Completely unnecessary and avoidable.

Probably seemed like a good idea at the time.

Probably seemed like a good idea at the time.

Poor judgement combined with a lapse of sanity

RSVP for me

Have any members tried the food at this establishment? What are the prices for dinner?

Presuming he is released (it appears he'll be), I'll bet you 5 baht he's gone in a flash and, of course, he'll stay out of Switzerland for a while.

Bob, you would have to give me long odds with that bet. I agree with you. My guess he will go to France, with no chance of extradition. Maybe we will both be pleasantly surprised, and he will face sentencing in California.

I wonder how the amount of 4.5 million was decided for bail?

I too remember the pre-BTS days in Bangkok, it opened about year after my Thailand trips started. It sure is much easier to get around now. The airport link will be a welcome addition. I wonder about all those taxi drivers at the airport however. . . . . . .

Any ideas as to why organized Religion is plagued with this pedophile problem? Catholics get the most media attention, however they are not alone. Perhaps Roman Polanski missed his calling, to the clergy.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/ireland/article6933599.ece

Does her husband wear earplugs?