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I think you may have misunderstood some nutritional information. Not all fat is bad for one's health--mainly just saturated (and, of course trans) fat. Most of the fat from vegetable oils and seafood is unsaturated fat. Diets high in unsaturated fat (high in vegetables and fish) are associated with lower mortality. The Mediterranean diet, in which there's plenty of olive oil (and seafood) is associated with long life. In fact, certain unsaturated fats, called essential fatty acids, are required for us to live. As you can see, olive oil is high in unsaturated fat and very low in saturated fat: If one wants to be even more obsessive about avoiding saturated fat, canola oil is probably the lowest in saturated fat:

On one hand, it is true that one shouldn't fret too much over occasional indulgences. If one visits Germany every once in a while and has a Bratwurst, this should not affect one's health by any significant degree. However, it's important to recognize that one's diet definitely has a significant effect on one's health, and one should be doing one's best to avoid saturated fats and simple carbohydrates. I would definitely not compare eating foods high in saturated fat and cured meats to drinking water. Although it is indeed possible to overdose on water, this would have to be done in an intentional manner, and drinking plenty of water every day certainly does not adversely affect one's health. The only time I've ever heard of someone being harmed by water was in 2007 when a Sacramento, California radio contest unwisely offered a free Wii gaming console to whoever could drink the most water, and the contestant died of water intoxication (her brain swelled and was pushed out of the skull). Needless to say, the radio DJ's were fired, and there was a massive lawsuit by the surviving family. (To make matters worse, a nurse called the station during the contest, telling the DJ's that this was dangerous, and they ignored her) https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna16614865 "A woman who competed in a radio station’s contest to see how much water she could drink without going to the bathroom died of water intoxication, the coroner’s office said Saturday. Jennifer Strange, 28, was found dead Friday in her suburban Rancho Cordova home hours after taking part in the “Hold Your Wee for a Wii” contest in which KDND 107.9 promised a Nintendo Wii video game system for the winner...". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KDND "... On October 29, 2009, after a week of deliberations, the jury awarded the survivors of Jennifer Strange the sum of $16,577,118 in monetary damages. Entercom Sacramento LLC was found to be 100% at fault for Strange's death, while Entercom Communications was found to be 0% at fault. The jury also found that Strange was 0% at fault (that is, there was no contributory negligence) for her own death...".

Have you been drinking? The map I showed you showed the Schengen zone in blue, but it doesn't represent water. First you were talking about Polish workers, and now you're talking about brothels? Obviously, if you lock someone up, then that's kidnapping and false imprisonment, and identification won't help you, but that's not at all analogous to the UAE worker form Pakistan whose passport may have been confiscated.

Polite but arrogant, perhaps? Both countries are in the Schengen area. If someone illegally takes either a passport or ID card of a Pole, he can easily return to Poland without any identification, and report his ID being stolen for a replacement. (He could probably even report the theft to Italian authorities). Pakistani workers in Gulf states are another matter. The Schengen area is in blue (purple being added on January 1st, 2025):

If you enjoy the taste of sausage, there are healthful alternatives. I'm definitely not Jewish (I'm atheist), but will seek out kosher hot dogs or sausages, which have to be made with real cuts of meat, not by-products. Yes, German wursts are the worst for your health. 😒 This brand is even certified heart-healthy by the American Heart Association! There are also uncured Turkey franks, which are also far more healthful: These have 0.5 g and 1.0 g of saturated fat, respectively. Empire also makes Kosher, uncured chicken franks (guaranteed no by-products), which are also healthful and low in saturated fat:

The Polish are part of the EU and do not in any case need passports to travel between Poland and Italy (nor even to carry one--ID cards are sufficient). I think you're hearing some tall stories, unless you're actually thinking about a polish worker who isn't from Poland... 😉

Yes, almost anyone working in Qatar is a foreigner. We obviously had the chance to speak with quite a few of them, since all of our guides, drivers, shopkeepers, hotel workers, etc., were foreigners (from Pakistan, Egypt, or even non-Muslim countries such as India). They were all super-thrilled at the chance to work in Qatar. They marveled at how much better life is in Qatar, for them and for their families. Having been to Egypt and India (not Pakistan, nor do I want to), I can attest to that. The only time that crosses the line are those rare instances in which passports are taken from workers. If that happens, then I agree that this crosses the line into abuse. Otherwise, foreigners are free to leave.

Well, then I guess you can't watch BBC, because that's where that photo came from.

Score! One of the best postings of the year!

Even more gruesome photos are here, but I will only post the link to avoid Vinapu's sensibilities: https://www.aa.com.tr/en/world/aa-reveals-new-set-of-photos-documenting-syria-war-crimes/157423

As usual, your post is so full of shit it's unbelievable. First of all, as you well know, the reason that many Emirs and Kings in the Middle East are so wealthy is due to their oil and/or natural gas reserves, not due to payments from Putin. Although their ostentatious wealth is indeed absurd, these kingdoms do share the wealth with their subjects. My husband and I went to Qatar a year ago, and no Qatari citizen even has to work. They get free health care, housing, food, and even luxury cars. It's quite amazing to see all of these Maseratis being driven around. And, even more obviously, these kings and emirs don't murder their men, women, and children with lethal gases and torture (well, except Khashoggi, whose murder caused a rift in US-Saudi relations, but Putin applauded) . While US relations with most of these monarchies is cordial, if sometimes a bit cool, the only kingdom which is truly pro-Western, pro-US, is the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. It's very questionable whether Saudi Arabia is more closely aligned with Russia or the West. How you can write such preposterous posts, apparently without any sense of self-shame, is beyond comprehension. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-50223602 https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-35005825 https://www.hrw.org/news/2015/12/16/syria-stories-behind-photos-killed-detainees

I guess the Russian press hasn't been privy to see the billion-dollar palace he lived in, which we have been able to see only recently. From where do you think the money came to build that? Syrians were starving to death while he lived in the epitome of luxury. I'm sure the Syrian people weren't thrilled to see this opulent palace. https://www.nationalreview.com/photos/inside-assads-palace/

And just let Assad pocket the money? After what Russian-backed Assad did to the country? It's up to the Syrians, but that seems like a foolish decision, if true. Of course, your word doesn't mean much, so I'd have to verify it independently. Assad made agreements and took in money for his own personal benefit. It seems foolish not to revisit those agreements.

Speak for yourself... 😁

I feel a song coming on...