CuriousByNature

OHHH someone's getting pneumonia

If Mangione was a balding guy in his 50s with a pot belly, the public reaction to his crimes would likely be different. We live in a society that is increasingly shallow and fickle. An individual's character means less now than ever before. Superficial attractiveness wins the day because our brains have been conditioned to value outward beauty above everything else. We rely on social media as an arbiter of right and wrong and we are influenced by people we will never meet or get to know in a genuine way. Society now forms its opinions from sound bites and 30-second online clips that get posted by strangers half a world away. It's ridiculous and a very sad comment on the direction we are going.

Probably a parent in their 30s who was more excited than their daughter was when the daughter was invited to an after-party. Lots of irresponsible parents out there who are willing to take ridiculous risks in order to gain some connection with a 'star' - even if it's through their offspring.

Sorry, who is Mauricio? Apologies if the answer should be obvious, but it doesn't ring a bell. Hopefully the doctors can excise the cancer.

If he was looking for a way to become famous, he succeeded. But what a waste for all involved.

Now that I have a dewlap, I guess I get to choose between a doctor and a vet.

Wow, that's impressive - my experience and that of many family members and friends is that the services are very hit and miss. Overworked staff making simple and potentially dangerous mistakes despite their best efforts, incredibly long wait times at hospitals and urgent care centres, a lack of family doctors in many areas, few cutting-edge advances and much dated technology compared to Western Europe and East Asia... I would gladly pay moderate user fees scaled to income-levels if that were an option, especially if it would help improve efficiency and effectiveness, and keep healthcare free and accessible for those who are the most vulnerable.

Or if you're hungry...

We may have 'universal' health care here in Canada, but it's unfortunately universally deficient.

I do!

Thank you again for always being such a helpful, considerate, and patient contributor to these boards! It is not unnoticed

Best escort hole? Aren't there just a few to choose from? And wouldn't some, like the nostrils, be kind of difficult?

I think it's important to remember that while HIV/AIDS may no longer be a 'death sentence' for the majority of people in the developed world, it remains a significant killer in parts of the world where access to testing and medication is less accessible. They effect beyond our borders remains serious for this truly global issue.

Always nice to see someone smiling

Hi everyone - I'm wondering if anybody has a recommendation for a spa destination/hotel that won't break the bank? I know there are some historic spa towns in Central and Eastern Europe, but I don't know anyone who has been to any of them. Any thoughts on places I might consider? I'm happy to travel off-season and my main interest is something with at least half-board included and a variety of interesting spa treatments on offer. Looking to go some time after Xmas and not wanting to spend more than a few hundred dollars a day, if possible. Thanks!

Maybe he's only 32 and he's angry because he looks 48?

Horrific

If I'm really patient with myself and ease things in with momentary breaks to catch my breath, I can still almost finish a whole bucket.

Definitely not using mine - the requested donation would probably double.

Maybe they have something against Herve....