Monthly Archives: July 2008

It’s a Small World After All

July 2, 2008 – 1:35 pm

The world has gotten bigger as the economy shrinks during the present crisis. Airlines are cutting service around the globe and due to a prediction of 10-20% decrease in air travel the Bangkok-Anywhere flights are being trimmed in accordance with the drop in tourism. The high baht and tense political climate has also contributed to […]

By Peter | Posted in Asia, economy, Travel | Comments (0)

USA # 1 For Drugs

July 1, 2008 – 2:42 pm

Denmark might have scored #1 in the international happiness index, however the USA won the gold for consumption of cannabis and cocaine. The study from the online scientific magazine PLoS Medicine reported that 16.2% of Americans had tried cocaine at least once, and 42.4% had used marijuana. My answer to those findings is bullshit. Those […]

By Peter | Posted in america, Drugs | Comments (0)

Cigarette Theft Sparks 200 Person Melee

July 1, 2008 – 12:36 pm

“I’m not black, but there’s a lot of times I’m not proud to be white.” Frank Zappa sang on FREAK OUT.   This weekend no one was really proud about a 200 person donnybrook at a Florida gas station. Cause of the riot. A pack of cigarettes. 20 rolled cancer sticks. Cost $2.72. Six arrests were […]

By Peter | Posted in america, Crime | Comments (0)