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  1. Concerning the "sexist" environment around Fox, are female employees that brainless that they are joining a news organization where most female on air personalities have to be attractive and wear skirts that stop close to their butt. I'm not saying that they deserve to be sexually harassed but they can't be surprised when it happened there. I think that Fox will do alright unless they decide to replace the above mentioned female on air personalities with normal, less attractive, females.
  2. There must be a lot of Dr. David Dao's in the Louisville area. It sounds like the CEO of United is making the case for Dao's lawyers, saying that the incident is a "watershed moment for United." I tend to agree with Mike Rowe's comments about an increase in the number of unruly passengers because they no longer feel that they have to follow airline's rules. But I don't fly much, so it doesn't bother me.
  3. Dr. Dao's lawyer is right. This case is going to turn on airport standards since 9/11. Everyone that has had negative dealings with airline and airport proceedures are going to support Dr. Dao It reminds me a lot of the O.J.Simpson case. I've learned 2 things from this case; don't fly United and don't fly through Chicago. I don't fly a great deal and can comply with both easily.
  4. I'm not saying that he shouldn't be compensated for medical bills (by the city of Chicago, as they, not United, caused his injuries), time lost at work and compensated by what the law states for his airline ticket. This should take no more than $50,000 to $100,000. I'm not sure what he was expecting to happen by sitting in his seat, going limp and having to be picked up and carried out. If I were the Prosecution, I would get the phone numbers from Dr. Dao's phone and see who he was talking to between being asked to leave and being dragged out. He must have had 15-30 minutes to make calls to lawyers, among others. He's already hired 2 high priced lawyers, so he is strictly out for the money. Whether he did anything to get himself to fall to the ground on the plane, I'm sure that the officers involved might have a different story. But they have been told to keep their mouth shut until trial.
  5. NEWS Doctor dragged off flight was convicted of trading drugs for sex By Bruce Golding April 11, 2017 | 10:07am Dr. David Dao The passenger hauled off a United flight is a lung doctor with a taste for gambling, a history of angry outbursts — and a conviction for trading narcotics prescriptions and cash for gay sex in motels. Dr. David Dao of Elizabethtown, Ky., confirmed Tuesday that he was the inadvertent star of a viral video stirring outrage around the globe and said he was undergoing hospital treatment in Chicago. In an interview from his bed, Dao, 69, told Louisville TV station WLKY that he wasn’t feeling well. SEE ALSO Doctor dragged off flight remains hospitalized for ‘everything’ Doctor dragged off flight remains hospitalized for ‘everything’ When asked what hurt, the married grandfather from Vietnam answered, “Everything,†the station reported. His lawyers later released a statement saying Dao’s family “wants the world to know that they are very appreciative of the outpouring of prayers, concern and support they have received. “Currently, they are focused only on Dr. Dao’s medical care and treatment,†the statement added. Dao’s own medical license was suspended in 2003 following his arrest on charges including unlawful prescribing and trafficking in a controlled substance. He was accused of providing prescriptions for Vicodin and other narcotics to a former patient he later hired as his office manager, who was identified in news reports at the time as Brian Case. The men repeatedly hooked up in motels, with Dao paying Case around $200 each time and also sharing in the drugs, according to a 130-page file compiled by the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure. On the day he was busted, Dao was secretly videotaped with Case in a Red Carpet Inn in Jefferson County, Ky., “with his shirt off and his pants undone,†the records say. Dao was convicted after a trial and sentenced to five years’ probation after the judge agreed to suspend a prison term of two-plus years recommended by the jury. Dr. David Dao’s house in Elizabethtown, Kentucky He agreed to surrender his medical license in 2005, but had it provisionally reinstated in 2015 so he could work one day a week for another doctor in Elizabethtown. The licensing records also reveal how Dao was “the subject of many complaints†while working at Hardin Memorial Hospital. The Medical Executive Committee there “took a strong stance in 2002, and put [Dao] on a corrective action plan due to his disruptive behavior†and referred him “for evaluation and anger management,†the papers say. Since 2006, he’s won nearly $235,000 playing tournament poker, taking home $1,191 in one January contest, according to the World Series of Poker website. It seems that I've underestimated Dr. Dao's background. If any of this can be admitted to a trail, he can kiss his mega millions goodbye!
  6. Corporations like United pass on their cost to consumers. So, if Dr. dao hits the mega jackpot, you can expect United ticket prices to increase.
  7. I was inclined to take the passenger's side but it looks like Dr. Dao is looking for a mega millions lottery win in this case. I've seen the video of him being dragged from the plane and then of him running back on the plane, saying that he wanted to go home. I've seen another video of him, after being told by United employees that he had to leave the plane (which he refused) and told that the police were coming to take him off. The video shows the police standing next to him, while he is on the phone with someone, telling the person on the phone that he was going to sue United. It's possible that he had already devised a plan to force the police to drag him out, making United look horrible in the eyes of public opinion. Dr. dao has also won $300,000 in the World Series of Poker, showing that he knows a great hand when he sees one. He deserves compensation for what United did, but millions? Give me a break!
  8. David Letterman's mother Dorothy has died at age 95. RIP
  9. The Kansas City Star | KansasCity.com NEWS SPORTS BUSINESS FOOD Clear 61° Sign In Subscribe FULL MENU Guitarist J. Geils (fourth from left), founder of The J. Geils Band known for such peppy early '80s pop hits as "Love Stinks," "Freeze Frame" and "Centerfold," has died in his Massachusetts home. Guitarist J. Geils (fourth from left), founder of The J. Geils Band known for such peppy early '80s pop hits as "Love Stinks," "Freeze Frame" and "Centerfold," has died in his Massachusetts home. File photo MUSIC NEWS & REVIEWS APRIL 11, 2017 8:47 PM J. Geils, 'Centerfold' musician, dies at age 71 The Associated Press LINKEDIN GOOGLE+ PINTEREST REDDIT PRINT ORDER REPRINT OF THIS STORY GROTON, MASS. Musician J. Geils, founder of The J. Geils Band known for such peppy early 80s pop hits as "Love Stinks," ''Freeze Frame" and "Centerfold," has died in his Massachusetts home at 71. Groton police said officers responded to Geils' home around 4 p.m. Tuesday for a well-being check and found him unresponsive. He was pronounced dead at the scene. "A preliminary investigation indicates that Geils died of natural causes," police said in a statement. The J. Geils Band was founded in 1967 in Worcester, Massachusetts, while Geils, whose full name was John Warren Geils Jr., was studying mechanical engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Geils served as the band's guitarist and vocalist. Bandmates included Danny Klein, Richard "Magic Dick" Salwitz, Stephen Jo Bladd, Peter Wolf and Seth Justman. The band, whose music blended blues rock, R&B, soul and pop, released 11 studio albums and built a large following due to their energetic live shows as well as their unusual use of the harmonica as a lead instrument. The band broke up in 1985, but reunited off and on over the years. The group had several Top 40 singles in the early 1970s, including a cover song "Lookin' for a Love" by the family group The Valentinos and "Give It to Me." Their biggest hits included "Must of Got Lost," which reached No. 12 on Billboard's Top 100 in 1975 and "Love Stinks," a humorous rant against unrequited love, the title song of their 1980 album. Their song "Centerfold," from the album "Freeze Frame" was released in 1981 and eventually charted at No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in February 1982. It stayed there for six weeks and was featured on MTV. The band was nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for the fourth time last fall but once again was not selected as part of the 2017 class. "This is our fourth nomination, and going through that process, with its inherent disappointment, you're not sure you want to take that ride again," lead vocalist Peter Wolf told Billboard at the time. "It's great to be recognized, but it's a drag to be disappointed. I hope that we make it in. That would be great." When news of Geils' death broke, fans turned to social media to offer condolences and to reminisce about the band's songs and concerts. Wolf wrote a short message on Facebook about his former bandmate, "Thinking of all the times we kicked it high and rocked down the house! R.I.P Jay Geils." WCVB-TV in Boston reported Geils had called Groton his home for 35 years. Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/music-news-reviews/article144071104.html#storylink=cpy
  10. Reading about the King signing the countries 20 Constitution since 1932, I can see the ties between the Military and the elite in Thailand and how these ties could supersede the death of one of its own (even though low level) by an elite that games the legal system. The new Constitution is getting some national press in the U.S. But none on this board. It must be an example of "same old, same old." I guess that elections are no more than 19 months away.
  11. The World War I Museum in Kansas City marked the 100th anniversary of America's entry into World War 1 yesterday. Dignitaries from over 30 countries were here for the somber remembrance. A flyover by several French fighter jets were included in the ceremony. With the magnitude of WWII, it's hard to remember that most of the political problems of the 20th century were created by the way WWI ended. Some of these problems, like the Middle East, continue today.
  12. I thought that Thaksin had to ask for, and was granted permission, to leave Thailand to go to the Beijing Olympics. I can't imagine that the present government feels any kinship with a spoiled mega rich kid that flaunts his being above the law. Would this rich kid be treated the same way if he had run over the son of the General that rules Thailand?
  13. Doesn't the Thai court system seize the passport of suspects that are considered flight risks?
  14. It would, at my age, be more beneficial to have the value of the house on the land counted as an asset, which could be used toward the amount required for a year (or in my case marriage) visa.
  15. Trump claims that he will revisit the situation when Obamacare is ready to implode because of rising premiums and lack of insurance companies in the program. That may happen, as Trump and Secretary Price control the day to day operation of Obamacare and can sabotage it further. As I post on Facebook my support of Obamacare, with financial adjustments, I get a lot of emails from Democrats, asking for money. I've already gotten 3 yesterday, all written exactly the same, but with different Democrats signing it, asking for $1-$10-$100 to help take back the House and Senate from the failed Republicans in 2018. I don't think that there will be any cooperation over the next 2-4 years. What gets me is that, over the last 7 years, since Republicans have had majorities in both the House and Senate, they have passed a bill at least 40 times to repeal Obamacare with unanimous Republican support. Now that the vote counts, so much for their united front. It certainly is a bad look for Republicans.
  16. I don't think that they will mail the debit card overseas
  17. Chuck Barrris, creator of TV shows like the Dating Game, Newlywed Game and the Gong Show, has died at age 87. RIP, Chuck. He also wrote this ditty;
  18. Martin McGuiness, former IRA terrorist and whose support (along with others) enabled the signing of the Good Friday accords, which ended the "troubles"/assasinations in Northern Ireland. He was 66 and died from a rare genetic disease.
  19. I guess that I'd better start working on a forged birth certificate for my 9 year old son who was born in Chiang Mai. I've had the hope that he would be the first person to be both President of the U.S. and PM of Thailand in his lifetime. I guess that he'd better shoot for President first.
  20. The Schwab branches are considered brokerage businesses and not banks and will not take cash. That was what I was told at a branch in KC two weeks ago.
  21. You can't deposit cash into account and checks deposited take 4 business days to clear. If you use their bill pay option, it also takes 3-4 days, even with the funds in account. I left the ATM with my long time Thai friend and neighbor who takes care of my house. When she needs money to cut grass or clean the inside of house, I transfer money from brokerage account and tell her how much to take out in baht. Otherwise, I leave $1.00 in checking account. I had left my U. S. Bank ATM with her but was racking up fees of around $16.00 for withdrawals of $110.00. Schwab saves me the $16.00, which is every 4-6 weeks.
  22. dean

    Health/diet Regimen

    . It's more genetics than nutrition (although if you want to be fit, go for the nutrition). I second KS's opinion
  23. Bill Paxton, actor, died from surgical complications at age 61 and Juge Joseph Wapner, Judge on TV's People Court, died at age 97. I was interested in Bill Paxton' career because his grand father had started a high quality lumber yard in Kansas City. RIP to both of them.
  24. Actually, I read a Huffington Post article yesterday on how women were making appointments with their Doctors to get a 5 year IUD inserted.(they cost $1,000 out of pocket; without insurance). They expect birth control to be removed from any government sponsored health insurance. There is a 2-3 month wait for a new IUD, so a lot of women started making appointments after the election.
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