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Rock the Kasbah (2015) - good. I heard somewhere that Bill Murray was quite selective in the films he does and this one is quite good, Scott Caan and Bruce willis take minor roles, Kate Hudson is there too. Story is a Girl with a fantastic voice gets to sing on Afghani TV, 1st time for a woman. Worth a watch.

I'm waiting for someone to be accused of chid abuse, for not looking after a Luk Thep Doll properly.

End of Look Thep mania: 'Child Angels' dumped as orphans at temple File photo of Look Thep dolls owned by the famous creator "Mama Ning." Photo: Prae Sakaowan/ Coconuts Media Around 20 Look Thep dolls, which were still a popular craze just a week ago, have reportedly been dumped at a temple on the outskirts of Bangkok as their owners presumably started to feel embarrassed about carrying around a doll. Sarawuth Pailonrin, the temple’s warden, said Look Thep owners have been leaving their spirit dolls at the temple after the once-popular doll fad was heavily criticized by skeptics. "Some people don't feel comfortable [keeping Look Thep] anymore so they dumped the dolls under our Bodhi tree. Some came at night. Some talked to the abbot, who allowed them to leave the dolls here,†Sarawuth told Thairath TV. Other than abandoning the Look Thep out of embarrassment, Sarawuth said he believed some doll owners had dumped the dolls when they did not help them succeed, or simply because they could not afford the maintenance costs of keeping the child angel. Some Thais believe the superstitious objects have a child’s spirit in them and worship the dolls for wealth and luck. Look Thep owners raise the dolls as their own child — which includes feeding them, buying them clothes, and taking them out in public. Just like any superstitious objects, they cannot just be thrown away, so believers have chosen to leave them in the care of the temple. Maybe it’s time we go back to cradling Furbies? http://bangkok.coconuts.co/2016/02/02/end-look-thep-mania-child-angels-dumped-orphans-temple

Iowa today, gone tomorrow

And at some point, the voter will turn and look to someone serious looking,

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'Look Thep' Lifelike Doll Craze Sweeps Superstitious Thailand by REUTERS A craze for lifelike dolls thought to bring good luck is sweeping Thailand, reflecting widespread anxiety as the economy struggles and political uncertainty persists nearly two years after a coup. Thailand is predominantly Buddhist and has been modernizing rapidly over the past two or three decades but many people are highly superstitious, their beliefs co-existing with notions of animism, astrology and "black magic." "I can see it in other people's eyes," said Natsuda Janbtim, 45, who has been raising her doll Nong Ruay Jung, or Pretty Rich in Thai, for 8 months. "I know some of them must be wondering why I am carrying a doll but I just don't care." The plastic dolls, about the size of a real baby or an American Girl doll, are called "look thep", or "child angel" and cost between $40 and $800 USD. "THESE PEOPLE DO NOT HAVE MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS." {really?} Devotees of the dolls lavish attention on them, often treating them like real babies, even taking them to be blessed by monks in the hope that benevolent spirits will possess them and bring good luck. "My life has changed a lot, for the better," said Jantabtim, who lives with her daughter and owns a beauty salon. "When I hug her, I know it's love. I tell her I love her all the time." Panpimon Wipulakorn, deputy director-general of the Department of Mental Health, said the economic downturn exacerbated the phenomenon. "There have always been groups in Thai society that hold such beliefs and economic worries only help to heighten these beliefs," Panpimon told Reuters. "These people do not have mental health problems." A "Child angel" doll. CHRISTOPHE ARCHAMBAULT / AFP - Getty Images Mananya Boonmee, 49, sells dolls and raises her own called Nong Petch, or baby jewel. "The economy is bad right now. Everybody needs something to hold on to," said Boonmee, who claims Nong Petch helped her win the lottery by telling her what numbers to buy in her dreams. Thailand has been ruled by a junta since a May 2014 coup and the generals have struggled to revive the export-dependent economy, while promising to restore democracy with an election next year. Such fads have happened before. After a 2006 coup, many people turned to plasticine amulets, or charms, in the belief they would bring riches. Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha weighed in on Monday saying people who could not afford to buy the dolls should not do so. Ratchada Mahanavanont, 45, kisses her "child angel" doll in Bangkok. RUNGROJ YONGRIT / EPA But the craze persists, according to Phra Winai Thidtapanyo, a 64-year old monk at the Bua Khwan Temple in Nonthaburi. He has blessed more than 30,000 dolls since last year. "Since then, people have constantly been coming to me," Thidtapanyo said. Some businesses are cashing in on the trend. Thai Smile, a subsidiary of national flag carrier Thai Airways, said it would charge passengers who bring dolls on board and would serve them snacks. {really?} But the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand said it would stop airlines selling tickets for dolls over concern they could be used to smuggle drugs. {no, really?} http://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/look-thep-lifelike-doll-craze-sweeps-superstitious-thailand-n506661

Yes.

A walk to the beach http://bangkok.coconuts.co/2016/01/28/soi-ladyboy-sex-tourists-beautiful-walk-beach-video-upsets-thais http://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=132&v=AZNJusWSxn8

American Gangster 2007 - I saw it a long time ago, still good, very good even. Well worth a watch.

He's been a local 'Wanna Be' who pops up in the media now and then, when they can't find a normal Muslim to quote. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_New_Zealand

I was posting in reaction to "Actually Sweden has quite a lot of guns." and I didn't know how you measure "quite a lot" so I found that link and found it interesting, it's not a negative shot at the US. ​Interesting, like NZ has more per 100 people than Thailand, for example. And Laos is amongst those for whom ownership seems unaffordable. ​I'd get me some guns if i had a use for them.

All is Lost (2013) - Robert Redford at 77, on a small/medium sized yacht, finds trouble in the form of a collision and then storms. Quite well done. If you've done any sailing in stormy weather, there are some glaring faults in the hollywood view of sailing in this, but if all your seamanship experience has been in fair weather, or you've had none, then this is a convincing movie. I take my hat off to Redford for his performance, with very few lines, he portrays a very believable character. I reckon well worth a watch.

Thanks I'll have a look.

Amazing - and that also said that he'd given nearly all (but not all) back, as the gift turned out to be un-needed. What sort of a gift is needed then un-needed ? quite right, Onion territory

And if the 'Berlusconi' were to visit Iran, would they lay on Bunga Bunga for him? Like Richard Dawkins said '"There's this notion Islam and Muslims are this protected species. That if we talk about them at all or criticise at all, it's somehow hurting or humiliating Muslims. It's a ridiculous idea."' Dawkins went on to say Islam had a "free pass" because of the "terror of being thought racist" if the religion is criticised. He added: "It's confused with racism. An incredible number of people think Islam is a race."And so they think if you criticise Islam you're being racist." -------- And for those less intelligent - Religion is not a race. And Muslims consist of many races.

interesting - List of countries by number of guns per capita

I note that they've got a firm budget, before they've got an idea, of just what kind go thing it is, they're gonna buy.

Eraserhead 1977 - I've not seen this before, and probably won't again, unless I want show that I've got unfathomable artistic tendencies. People who I respect, rave about this movie. Not for me. The best description I can give is - art

The Spy in Black (1939) (U Boat 29) - IMDB - A German submarine is sent to the Orkney Isles in 1917 to sink the British fleet. In an almost square aspect ratio and in Black and White, this little gem was a light and entertaining 77 minutes, a good twist or two and some entertaining characters. The only flaw was that most of the U Boat crew had english toff accents. Worth a watch.

Animism is a religion! I hope your not saying bad about Animism, we'll have to send the boys around to be violent!

MLG s convince she is ugly, her skin is the colour of Solera Whiskey, a light gold, Farangs pay money to get that colour.

Like the Tasman Sea