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There's a website in LOS called Coffee Culture or something which covers all things coffee. Not sure it covers where to buy a maker. Kitchen aides are usually the missus

Putin unlikely to show up for any meeting outside of Russia. On 17 March 2023, following an investigation of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia

Watched an interview with John Bolton about all this and he seems to know exactly what the plan is.

Even Jimmy Kimmel who has a huge following from MAGA supporters 😀 There is any number of eligible candidates. Since I started following Independent Media, the level of honest and accurate reporting on Trump still baffles me how he got elected. Fox News and Musk etc had a huge hand in it. The algorithms X used should be considered election interference.

Jon Stewart is a funny and intelligent man. And has a serious side as well. Many have talked about him as a Democratic candidate or to run for Congress.

Australian man found dead at beach on Thailand island of Phuket Anthony Heathcote had two children. In short: Anthony John Heathcote's body was found on the island of Phuket on Saturday. His brother says it is likely Mr Heathcote died in an accident while swimming. What's next? Thai authorities are investigating the cause of Mr Heathcote's death. The brother of an Australian man whose body was found at a beach in Thailand says he loved swimming and that his death appears to have been an accident. Ben Heathcote confirmed to the ABC that the body of his brother, Anthony John Heathcote, 41, was found at Freedom Beach in Phuket on Saturday. He was last seen three days earlier. Mr Heathcote said his brother, a father of two, was a "remarkable" man and an "adventurous spirit" who loved travelling and getting to know different cultures. He said the death was "just an absolute tragedy for everyone involved". Anthony Heathcote was on holiday when he died. "He did love swimming and, as far as we can tell, it just looks like a terrible accident," Mr Heathcote, 44 said. "We've heard reports sometimes that the rip or the different parts of the ocean out there can come in stronger than people expect it to be." Phuket is known for its resorts and beaches. Emotional time for family The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said it was providing consular assistance to the family of an Australian man who had died in Thailand. "We send our deepest condolences to their family at this difficult time," the spokesperson said. Thai authorities are investigating the cause of Mr Heathcote's death. He most recently worked as an anthropologist in Perth but was born and raised in Mount Gambier in South Australia. "The outpouring of emotion from friends and family, including many people who have got in touch with me from Mount Gambier, has been amazing and an amazing tribute to Anthony," Mr Heathcote said. "We really appreciate all the kind words." https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-13/australian-man-anthony-heathcote-found-dead-in-thailand/105286972

Looks like part of that DEI Group.....Laurie perhaps before making the transition

Same here with the Aussie Peso

A fire broke out at a furniture factory on Soi Chalongkrung 55 in Bangkok’s Lad Krabang district on Sunday. The blaze was reportedly not fully extinguished until the following dThe fire started at approximately 4pm, originating from the basement of two connected warehouses and spreading rapidly. Thick smoke billowed into nearby communities, raising health and safety concerns.Over 100 firefighters were deployed to the scene in an attempt to bring the blaze under control. Fire trucks were mobilised, and an incident command centre was established. Tarapong Pechkong, director of the Lad Krabang district office, and Surachit Phongsinghvithya, president of the Bangkok Metropolitan Council, led the district administrative team in managing the situation closely. By 7.50pm, the fire had engulfed the entire warehouse area. Structural cracks and creaking sounds were observed, prompting officials to withdraw some personnel for safety reasons. At 10.20pm, Tavida Kamolvej, deputy governor of Bangkok, visited the scene to monitor the situation. She confirmed that the smoke from the fire was affecting nearby communities and instructed relevant agencies to provide urgent health and environmental support to residents. At 0.30am on Monday, temporary shelters were set up for affected individuals. These included facilities at Lampaong School, Wat Tippawas School, the Wat Tippawas Community Child Development Centre, and the conference hall of the Lad Krabang Industrial Estate Office. Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt arrived at the site at 5.50am. He initially observed the situation from a high vantage point at Lampaong School and later visited the temporary shelters to encourage evacuees and inspect surrounding areas. The governor emphasised the importance of ensuring the safety of both emergency personnel and local residents. He urged that people living nearby evacuate the area due to the danger posed by the dense smoke. “There have been no reported injuries so far, but the concern lies with those living near the factory, as the smoke is extremely thick due to the presence of plastic pellets. Anyone in the vicinity must be cautious,” he stated Although the full extent of the damage is not yet known, once the fire is under control, the Lad Krabang district incident command centre, in coordination with Chalongkrung Police Station, will conduct interviews with relevant parties, investigate the cause, and assess the value of the damaged property. Earlier, Surachit Phongsinghvithya said that the cause of the fire had not yet been determined, but that significant smoke was present. Foam and water were being used in combination to extinguish the flames. He confirmed that no one was trapped inside the premises and there were no injuries or fatalities, as the incident coincided with a day off from work. The factory was reportedly used to produce ready-made furniture for export. Large quantities of flammable materials, such as plywood, wooden pallets, plastic pellets, and other items, were stored inside, likely contributing to the rapid spread of the fire. Surachit added that the BMA had deployed air ventilation and compression equipment, as well as the LUF 60 remote-controlled fire-fighting vehicle. Fortunately, rainfall later helped reduce smoke levels in the area, he added.

Melbourne mural getting plenty of attention

Still some decency in the world 👍 Ukrainian ambassador visits Binalong cafe after 'heartwarming' US tariff fundraiser Vasyl Myroshychenko met with people supporting the war-torn nation at the Cafe on Queen in Binalong. In short: The owners of a cafe in Binalong imposed their own tariff on American goods, such as Coca-Cola, earlier this year to show support for Ukraine. Ukraine's ambassador to Australia has travelled to the tiny town to thank them. What's next? The cafe will remove the tariff soon as the owners believe there has been progress in the relationship between the US and Ukraine. Situated about 100 kilometres north-west of Canberra, with a population of just 550, Binalong seems an unlikely destination for a diplomat to visit. But all that changed when the owners of the local cafe decided to impose a tariff on US goods and donate the proceeds to aid efforts in Ukraine. The move captured national attention and led to a visit by Ukraine's ambassador to Australia, Vasyl Myroshychenko. "It's about the gesture, it's about the sign of solidarity, about the spirit of these people," he said. "This is so heartwarming for the Ukrainian people and for me personally." Since March, Jan Giles and Adrian Sykes have been charging customers an extra dollar for American goods such as Coca-Cola. The price hike was anything but bad for business. "A lot of people have come into the cafe specifically to make a donation to Ukraine or to buy a can of Coke to pay the tariff," Ms Giles said. "We haven't sold as much Coke before as we have since the tariff was put on." Adrian Sykes and Jan Giles have raised thousands of dollars for Ukraine. The idea came about when they were outraged by US President Donald Trump's treatment of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a confrontational White House meeting in March. The cafe has matched the profits made from the tariff, raising thousands of dollars for the Australian Red Cross Ukraine appeal. The ambassador's visit to Binalong came on the same day Ukraine asked Russia's Vladimir Putin for a 30-day ceasefire ahead of peace talks set to be held in Türkiye. Today, Mr Sykes and the ambassador made the symbolic move of turning an American flag that was hanging upside down in the cafe — signalling a state of distress — the right way up. The American flag was hung upside down at the Binalong cafe in response to Donald Trump's treatment of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Ambassador Myroshychenko said it was "the way it's supposed to be". "America is the biggest donor to Ukraine, and we wouldn't be able to withstand the Russian attack without American leadership," he said. He said they turned the flag back around because there had been progress in what he described as a "rocky" relationship between Mr Trump and Mr Zelenskyy. The presidents met in the Oval Office in February, where they were expected to negotiate a preliminary agreement on sharing Ukraine's mineral resources. "We've had our ups and downs, but now we are definitely on the up side," he said. Earlier this month, the US and Ukraine signed a critical minerals deal to help fund the reconstruction of the war-torn country. As a result of that progress, the Binalong cafe's tariff will also now be removed. Fundraising appeal Mr Sykes said the introduction of the tariff was initially a gimmick, but it had gained more momentum than they could have ever imagined. "It's beyond our wildest dreams," Mr Sykes said. Products from American-owned beverage companies like Coca-Cola and Jim Bean were subject to the cafe's tariff. "We started this as a small fundraiser. Here we are several months later still ticking over, and it's bringing the plight of the Ukrainian people back in the spotlight, which is what we need. "It's not anti-American, it's not anti-Trump, it's standing up for the people of Ukraine in this unjust war." Customers were charged extra for select products that are manufactured in America. So far, the tariffs have helped them raise more than $5,000 for the Red Cross appeal. The pair also plan to visit Ukraine during their upcoming European holiday. "We'll go somewhere safe and hopefully make a connection with a small town like Binalong over there, and you don't know what could become of that," Ms Giles said. Community support Many people in the community and from afar have been getting behind the cafe's efforts. The Red Cross appeal's secretary Lily Semciw travelled from Lake Macquarie to be in Bingalong today. The Ukrainian flag is hung up next to Australian flag in the cafe, as a show of solidarity. Her cousins live in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv. "I just think of the people in the trenches of Ukraine who didn't want to be there, the people who have lost their homes who didn't deserve it, the people who were hungry and cold and have lost loved ones — that is what keeps me going," she said. "Being here with all these wonderful, generous and caring people who have shown support for Ukraine actually feels like a little bit of healing for Ukraine." Supporter Paul Hardie travelled an hour from Cootamundra to witness the ambassador's visit, inspired by his father's efforts fighting fascism during World War II. "It makes me feel very proud that I live in regional Australia and small regional towns can become involved, can become very passionate about supporting democracy and supporting people striving for freedom," he said. The cafe has raised more than $5,000 for the Red Cross appeal for Ukraine. Binalong local Rob Robertson said the international attention the cafe had garnered was incredible. "[It's a] small statement, small town, but it's taken off," he said. "Australians, we're not keen on bullies, we're keen on supporting the underdog."

Probably has something to do with why Congress is nervous. Despite promises to cut spending during the campaign and his first few months in office, Trump's has spent more than $200 billion more in his first 100 days compared to the same time period last year.

It's Ghost Mushroom season 😊

Crazy House has always been that way. Helps being run by the BiB Never made it HH but have heard good things. Met the owner of a bar there called Cheers here in Sydney. Not sure if she is still operating. I have visited Prachuap Khiri Khan to the south which I really liked. The pace is nothing like I had ever experienced anywhere in LOS Enjoy

He's way ahead of us 😊 https://www.dhs.gov/news/2025/04/30/100-days-fighting-fake-news

The pact, which is expected to save thousands of jobs in British industry threatened by the Trump administration's tariff agenda, will see tariffs on steel and aluminium exports from Britain to the US cut from 25 per cent to zero. In addition, tariffs on an annual quota of 100,000 British cars sold to the US will be cut from 27.5 per cent to 10 per cent. The Art of The Deal

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Bit quiet at Suvarnabhumi perhaps......no Chinese battles at the VAT Counter

US intelligence.........oxymoron in it's purest form 😊 Under the current administration anyway.....

I have a great story about Hunter S. Thompson told to me by an aspiring young journalist when he met him where he lived in Aspen. It contains a woman's shoe full of Tequila, Glen Fry's house and a rifle loaded with tracer bullets.

That's up there with one of OH's favorites Love Bavarian Style

Interpret this 😀