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Knowing the difference between a cold and the flu

BangkokPost.com 

DEAR DOCTORS: My husband and I both work in an office, and our three kids are in school. That's a lot of exposure to germs and bugs. When someone gets sick, how do you know if it's a cold or the flu -- or worse? Do you always need to see a doctor?

UN Sounds Alarm on Central Asia's Looming Farmland Crisis

Oilprice.com 

Agricultural land in Central Asia and the Caucasus is degrading at an alarming rate. Officials did a lot of handwringing about the issue during a roundtable at the recently completed COP29 environmental conclave. But in highlighting urgent needs, participants didn’t proffer many ideas about how to mitigate the myriad challenges.  Globally, about 40 percent of agricultural land is vulnerable to degradation, Azerbaijan’s agriculture minister, Majnun Mammadov, stated in his opening remarks at the roundtable... Читать дальше...

Columbus receiving outside help to address mental health, other top issues

NBC4i.com 

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The City of Columbus is welcoming three FUSE executive fellows for the first time, each of whom has been given a special project to work on. FUSE is a national nonprofit that works with local government agencies to advance racial equity and address challenges faced by urban communities. It’s no [...]

Juventus consider January move for Tottenham defender

TheSpursWeb 

Tottenham Hotspur players are catching the eye of Europe’s top teams with the January transfer window around the corner. Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham system exposes defenders... The post Juventus consider January move for Tottenham defender appeared first on Spurs Web.

Profit over health

BangkokPost.com 

According to research marketing company Euromonitor International, Thailand's dietary supplement industry in 2023 was valued at 87 billion baht.

Thai star Aokbab makes history with Emmy win

BangkokPost.com 

Thai actress Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying, also known as Aokbab, became the first ever Thai actor to win an International Emmy Award. The 28-year-old won an award for Best Performance for her role in Hunger, a Netflix original film that captivated audiences worldwide with its powerful storytelling.

Celebrate year-end at Noble Play

BangkokPost.com 

The "Ploencharit Festival" is back at Noble Play to spread happiness and sustainability for three weeks, starting today. It will run every Tuesday to Friday from 5pm to 11pm, until Dec 20.

Maison JE presents a touch of autumn

BangkokPost.com 

A captivating collection of abstract expressionist paintings by a young female Japanese artist are showcased during "Autumn Night" at Maison JE Bangkok, until Dec 22.

Flamenco fusion

BangkokPost.com 

Flamenco is one of the musical delights of southern Spain. It developed out of folk traditions of the Gitano subculture of Andalusia and features dramatic guitar, singing and dancing, often supported by some kind of percussion, especially handclaps and castanets.

Are Trump's tariffs going to be worth it?

BangkokPost.com 

US President-elect Donald Trump's promise to impose a 60% tariff on imports from China and a 10-20% tariff on all other imports has triggered a public debate about whether such policies are really so bad. After all, a tariff is a consumption tax, and most economists favour taxes on consumption over income taxes.

Road safety above profits

BangkokPost.com 

The collapse of a launching gantry crane and precast concrete on Rama II Road in Samut Sakhon early on Friday morning resulted in the deaths of six construction workers and the injury of nine others. It was a shocking accident on this stretch of road, also known as Highway 35, which is already well known for its high rate of motoring accidents.

Thailand-South Korea dual narratives

BangkokPost.com 

Thailand-South Korea relations are paradoxical. The countries share a dynamic that boasts both heroic achievements and glaring challenges. While their cultural and economic ties have progressed over the decades, they are black-eyed by labour and immigration issues. Solving these irritating issues can elevate friendship and unleash the potential of bilateral cooperation.

Banpu outlines 2030 goals

BangkokPost.com 

SET-listed Banpu Power, the power generation arm of energy conglomerate Banpu Group, aims to achieve key revenue and environmental goals by 2030 through business operations in three countries.

How late Terry Griffiths went from schoolboy truant & bus conductor to winning snooker’s world title at first attempt

TheSun.co.uk 

THEY say being good at snooker is the sign of a misspent youth.

But for Terry Griffiths, snooker was an escape from a misspent youth.

AlamyTerry Griffiths in action in 1995[/caption] RexWinning the 1979 World Championship on his first attempt made Griffiths a global star[/caption] AlamyHe was made an OBE in 2007 for services to snooker[/caption]

Tributes poured in yesterday for the dapper world snooker champion who died on Sunday, aged 77, after a lengthy battle with dementia. Читать дальше...