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No need for steps, as I understand. When you stand on the platform it can be adjusted for the proper height. I believe the buttons on top allow a choice of "modes" to suit each individual. There is also one button which is now plugged; it was to provide a quick and painless circumcision however there were several unfortunate malfunctions. Ouch.

Hard to believe it has been six years. Koko was on the first commercial plane to land there. Being in Business Class I was also among the first people out of the plane for the long walk to Immigration although there were Thai guides along the way.

Bob, you win! That is exactly what this machine is for. To accept deposits from males wishing to donate sperm, hands free. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3CWLCoQu7c&feature=player_embedded

Here is a photo of the real Neil deGrasse Tyson with a response to Rogie.

The pen name Jamais Jamais translates as Never Never in French. I do have a lady friend who sees a quack nutritionist (in my opinion) who advises what food to eat or avoid based on her blood type. Makes little sense to me but there is no rationale to quackery.

I know you have all been waiting to get the answer on the first stroke, so here is an easy one for all of you. Can anyone determine the function for this device now manufactured in China?

Well spoken, or rather, well written, bkkguy.

Regarding Fountainhall's experience it is obvious that personal experience is a powerful teacher which can make one a believer. I do have some thoughts on the matter of readings whether astrological, tarot, tea leaves, etc. For one thing, the mechanisms used such as tarot cards or astrological charts are simply a mean of sleight of hand to add legitimacy to the reading. Basically a ritual with no real power much like the magician's wand, holy water, incense etc. It is the skill of the Reader, who through personal observation of the client and years of practice, can present a convincing argument of their physic ability. Another thought is somewhat different. In this scenario the Reader actually does use the charts and cards and literally interprets them using some sort of cookbook formula. And some of the results are designed to apply to everyone at some time or the other. In other words, if the shoe fits, wear it or one size fits all. Whatever, the position of the stars in the sky has no affect on people unless a stray piece of space detritus falls on their head. For Fountainhall I foresee both good and bad happenings in the coming years. There will be love and joy but followed by sadness and sorrow in his life. He will do well financially and will not have to be concerned with money as long as he does not squander it on a boy who will tug on his heart strings. Beware what you find on Gay Romeo. He will remain in good health and live long unless he neglects the advice of his doctors as he has sometimes done. I also see a very generous man who appreciates the finer things of life, such as Dom Perignon, and loves to share such with people he never met. Psychopelli.

Rogie, at first the idea of conducting a rigorous study of astrology or other types of babble and bunkum seems reasonable but to do a scientific study of nonsense is somewhat oxymoronic. People such as the Great Randy have spent a lifetime trying to debunk such nonsense but people want to believe in the unbelievable. Even the author, Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes believed in "fairies". As Kuhn Worthy the Magician can tell us, people like to be baffled. For astrology how could it be possible that some random grouping of stars that are light years away and not even close to each other somehow affect or determine human life in any way?

Oh, oh, I hope you do not de-friend me? But the number game, and it is a game, posted by Rogie and all numerology, astrology, psychics, tarot, fortune telling, etc is all babble and bunkum in my not so humble opinion. I actually did lose a friend who believed in all of the above including big foot, alien abductions, alien spacecraft, etc. There is the Theory of Numbers which does have scientific and mathematical validity.

Maybe the red strike occurs when someone first "likes" you and afterwards "unlikes" you? The "unlike" feature seems to be available only after you "like" someone?? I hit like you Rogie and then hit the unlike. Not sure the results but that was only a test.

You're right on the button!

Thanks for responses so far. Had to smile when Kuhn Khortose suggested that Koko could put his two wheeler into a controlled dump to avoid a worse disaster. Koko has not yet taken the advanced course in motorcycle safety and handling.. The last thing I want to do is go fast on curves or to fall over. As far as those bikes with the two wheels in front they are far too much for my budget. I actually did speak with one of those older bikers with his beard and leathers and confirm his concern that his legs and strength are just not up to man handling those big two wheel Harleys. Maybe I should just stick with one of those conveyances with two big wheels in the back and two small ones in the front powered by a one boypower engine?

Has anyone seen any trikes in Thailand similar to the image posted here? In the US many of the older bikers are trading in their two wheels for three wheels; it seems that might be an alternative for me if I ever go for a motorized vehicle. Of course the bikers in the US are giving up 1000lb Harleys for an even larger Harley trike but it is easier to keep upright when stopped.

What would anyone expect with rates from 22,000 to 100,000 Baht/day?

The backpack was small, brown canvas like below to be worn as a back pack; the other kids back them carried some sort of sissy satchel in their hands. Poco + Yoko-Oco = Koko + Loco

Today, as I was stopped behind a school bus, I noticed most of the students were carrying backpacks which I assume were for carrying their books. Do any of you know who started that trend of backpack book bags? This is not a quiz. Well, it was I Koko and my brother Loco. Just after WWII my father, Poco, bought us small knapsacks from the Army & Navy Surplus Store and the rest is history plus math, English, geography, etc. Does anyone have any other recollection on this trend based on personal experience?

Thaiworthy, I will send you a PM with the name of the candyman. I think the guy was set up and duped so prefer not to publish his name.

Those Tasmanian trees are the tallest "hardwood" trees. The Sequoias and Redwoods are softwoods. The tallest tree now standing is a coastal redwood in Calif at 111.5 m. There was a taller Douglas fir in Canada but that is not longer standing. The Tasmanian trees at about 96 m, so they are tall. I never knew of them until your post.

Slight change, FH. I had to downsize to max of 1000 M&Ms. I just recalled a news article about a man (son of a famous US Astronaut) who was arrested at the airport as he was leaving the USA for Thailand. His suitcase was filled with candy, Viagra, condoms, photos of shirtless boys which was deemed suspicious.

Both the fungus and the grove of Pando are connected. Not sure why a tree such as a Sequoia would not be considered as a whole contiguous living organism? Here is one definition of organism: 1. An individual form of life, such as a plant, animal, bacterium, protist, or fungus; a body made up of organs, organelles, or other parts that work together to carry on the various processes of life.

Khortose is right that there is a humongus fungus among us. It almost sounds like something out of a science fiction flick. Bob was right about the blue whale being the largest mammal but also the largest animal to have ever lived on earth. The great barrier reef is indeed the largest living organism but comprised of many separate species. The plant mentioned by GB could be the Aspen (Pando) Grove in Colorado/USA which is about 100 acres and all the trees are connected by their root system. The weight of this grove is estimated as 6000 + tons so likely the heaviest living organism and the oldest at 80,000 years. There are also creosote bush colonies in the Mojave Dessert that are 12,000 years old. No one mentioned the Giant Sequoia trees in California which may weigh 1000 tons and are 1500 + years old which gets my vote as opposed to some creepy mushroom that hides underground. Thanks to all for participating.

856 M&Ms per 1 lb bag.

Actually I didn't try to provide any clues. I was joking about a person's member growing who lied; Pinocchio's nose grew whenever he lied and then there was the pencil sharpener. But I did have another "member" of the body in mind other than the nose. Still awaiting some more answers. Don't be put off by that mushroom.

Just take a shot at this and wait and see the results. But if you cheat and lie about it then a certain member of your body will grow longer and longer and remember what happened to Pinocchio! OK, what is the largest living organism on earth and where is it located? You can qualify your answer but only one answer allowed. This should be easy. I will defer the answer until all get a chance to respond.