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Boeing Delivers 11 More Jets in 3Q on Improving Demand Reuters Boeing (BA: 69.24 ,0.00 ,0.00%) said it delivered 9.7% more passenger jets in the third-quarter. The plane maker delivered 124 jets last quarter, up from 113 a year ago. Boeing’s 737 Next Generation model led with 100 deliveries, followed by 21 Boeing 777 deliveries and three 767s. No 747s were delivered last quarter. So far this year 346 jets have been delivered in total. The company has been slowly recovering from recessionary headwinds last year that sent its fiscal 2009 deliveries down 61% from the previous year. Last month the Chicago-based company said it plans on boosting production of its 737 plane to 38 a month in 2013 to meet higher future demand as economic conditions rebound. QUOTE

When I stay in a hotel in the US or Europe and pay US or Euro prices. I expect modern up to date fire safety standards. When I'm in Pattaya and pay a much lower price for a room. I don't expect the most up to date safety standards. I expect a reasonable level of safety.

You say your going to sit on this chair for 12 hours a day and your going to quibble over a few dollars. BTW I use my recliner in my home office for years.

Years ago, I purchased a recliner/rocker from a high end furniture store for $600.USD. I still use this chair every day and it's as comfortable today as it was the day I purchased it. Yes it was expensive but the many years of service has made it very cheap.

Way cheaper price.

FWIW I use bottled mineral water for drinking and brushing my teeth.

Hard to disagree with the above. Keep the volume where it is.

At this point I have to agree. Boeing should have QA teams in the plants.

What a concept? A bar owner that treats his staff with respect. I don't get up your way that often but when I do. I'll make a point to stop in and have a few drinks.

Big difference. Meat keeps you alive. Bull fighting is for 'fun'. Cruel fun. I'm not again banning bull fighting. I won't go see it or watch it on TV. BTW, I thought it was way cool that the bull got to kick some ass. Excellent post.

Boeing gets OK to start 787 pilot training courses (AP:NEW YORK) Boeing Co. said Monday it's been given approval by the Federal Aviation Administration to start pilot training courses for its new 787. The Chicago company called the approval a "significant milestone" as it ramps up to start flight training. With the 787 pilot training courses, pilots can transition to the new airplane in five to 20 days, depending on experience. Boeing 777 pilots can qualify to fly the 787 in as little as five days, given the high level of similarity between the two airplane types. The 787, which Boeing calls the Dreamliner, is made of many composite materials designed to make it lighter and more fuel-efficient than comparable planes already in the sky. Its development has been plagued by delays, and the first delivery is now scheduled for late this year to Japan's All Nippon Airways. The Chicago-based company's most popular plane remains the workhorse 737. There are currently five Boeing Training & Flight Services locations around the world in Tokyo, Singapore, Shanghai, Seattle and Gatwick, UK. QUOTE

Good point. When I was in the US Army Preventive Medicine School. We had a Major who was an Entomologist. He lectured on mosquito's especially on the Aedes Aegypti and Aedes Albopictus as these are prevalent in Vietnam and we had a fair number of combat troops come down with Dengue. It's true they feed during the day but primarily during dawn or dusk. Not so much during the day as the direct sun light dries their body out. During the day they like dark, shady places and if your sitting near them they will bites.

I pulled this off of Consumer Report's web site: Five repellents protected against deer ticks and two common types of mosquitoes for 8 hours or more. Four of those contain deet in varying levels. The Environmental Protection Agency judges deet safe when used as directed, but it has caused rare toxic reactions when misused. It shouldn't be applied to infants less than 2 months old. The American Academy of Pediatrics advises against using repellents with deet concentrations higher than 30 percent on any children. We think that no one needs a repellent with more than 30 percent deet. The active ingredient in Repel is oil of lemon eucalyptus. (It's not recommended for children under 3.) Almost as effective was Natrapel, which protects with picaridin, a chemical newer than deet. Bottom line Most of the tested products will do the job if you're going to be outside for only a couple of hours, but look for a highly rated product to protect you on longer excursions. The six top choices worked for at least 7 hours, though they feel and smell somewhat different. Cutter Backwoods leaves little scent or sensation; Off Deep Woods has a citrusy odor and filmy residue panelists wanted to wash off; Off FamilyCare has a fruity odor and dries quickly; 3M Ultrathon has a strong odor and leaves an oily feeling on the skin at first; Repel has a plastic beach-ball and citrusy odor and left little residue; Natrapel has a floral odor and is a little greasy.

There are two types of mosquito that can transmit Dengue fever Aedes Aegpti and Aedes Albopictus. They tend to feed at dawn or dusk because their bodies will dry out during the day when the sun is out. If your in the shade during the day they will bite. I pulled the following from the Queensland, Au web site: How can I tell if it's an Asian tiger mosquito? The Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) is very similar to its cousin the dengue mosquito (Aedes aegypti ) but has a characteristic stripe down the middle of its back. Some characteristics associated with the Asian tiger mosquito include: It is a medium size mosquito (2-3mm), black in colour with white markings The mosquito appears to be wearing black and white striped socks on its legs It is active during the daytime and prefers to feed at dusk and dawn It is an aggressive biter It prefers to be outside in shady and sheltered bush environments Where does the Asian tiger mosquito live? The Asian tiger mosquito breeds in the same containers as the dengue mosquito. In addition, it breeds in natural containers in the bush such as tree holes, cut bamboo, banana trees and coconut shells. Unlike its domestic relative the dengue mosquito, the Asian tiger mosquito likes to live in the bush. The female lays her eggs along the inside wall of the water-filled container at the waters edge. The eggs are designed to survive periods of being dry and will “activate” or hatch upon contact with water again. The mosquito likes fresh water; it does not like salty, brackish, stagnant or dirty water. For information view the Guide to the prevention of dengue mosquito breeding. What is the breeding cycle of the Asian tiger mosquito? The mosquito egg hatches when in contact with water. After the egg hatches, small wrigglers can be seen in the water. The wrigglers require approximately 7-10 days before emerging as adults. The adult mosquito lives approximately 1-2 months. The survival and life cycle of the mosquito varies depending on food sources and climatic conditions. Typically, it is the older mosquito that transmits disease. How can I tell if it's a dengue mosquito? The dengue mosquito looks like many other mosquitoes in north Queensland so it is difficult for the layperson to identify without the use of a microscope. As a rule of thumb, if you have mosquitoes biting you indoors during the day in north Queensland, it is likely that they are dengue mosquitoes. The dengue mosquito (Aedes aegypti) can more readily be identified by its behaviour. Look for these signs: It likes to live indoors and bite people indoors It is hard to catch; it moves very quickly, darting back and forth It likes to hide under furniture and bite people around the feet and ankles Its bite is often relatively painless, so people may not notice they are being bitten or they may think they are being bitten by sandflies/biting midges. The adult mosquito prefers to rest in dark areas inside and under houses and buildings. Favourite resting spots are under beds, tables and chairs; in wardrobes and closets; on piles of dirty laundry and shoes; inside open containers; in dark and quiet rooms; and even on dark objects such as clothing or furniture. The dengue mosquito prefers to bite humans during daylight. It is very cautious when biting, flying away quickly at the slightest disturbance. An effective way to kill adult mosquitoes is to apply a residual insecticide (cockroach surface spray) onto the areas where they prefer to rest. Where does the dengue mosquito live? The dengue mosquito is sometimes dubbed the ‘cockroach of mosquitoes’ because it is truly domesticated and prefers to live in and around people’s homes. It does NOT breed in swamps or drains, and does not often bite at night. Where are the dengue mosquito breeding sites? The dengue mosquito frequents backyards in search of containers holding water inside and outside the home, such as: cans buckets jars vases pot plant dishes birdbaths boats tyres – discarded with no rims roof gutters blocked by leaves striking containers (used to strike plants) tarpaulins and black plastic. It can also breed in natural containers like: bromeliads fallen palm fronds. In drier conditions it also breeds in water in subterranean sites such as: wells telecommunication pits sump pits gully traps. The dengue mosquito does not fly very far, so if you get rid of mosquito breeding sites around your home, you will significantly reduce your risk of being bitten by dengue mosquitoes. For more information view the Guide to the prevention of dengue mosquito breeding. How do dengue mosquitoes transmit dengue? Dengue mosquitoes are common in Queensland but usually do not carry dengue. A female mosquito can only become infected with dengue after biting an infected human who is viraemic with dengue (ie. there are enough dengue virus particles in the person’s blood to infect a mosquito). An infected person can transmit dengue to mosquitoes at home, at work or anywhere they visit. This can happen within 3-4 days of being bitten and can continue to do so up to 12 days. Dengue is not spread directly from person to person. In 8-10 days the infected mosquito is able to transmit the virus to other people. Thus the cycle of transmission takes only 14 days. One dengue-infected female mosquito is capable of biting and infecting several people during one feeding session. QUOTE

When I was in the US Army we called Dengue fever, break bone fever because it felt like your bones were breaking. Very painful disease to come down with. The mosquito feeds primarily at dawn and dusk. Wear light colored clothing and DON'T wear cologne. Dark colored clothes and smelly cologne will draw the mosquito towards you. Buy DEET insect repellent at home and bring it with you. Use it every day. This is a disease you don't want to catch.

No the daily rate at the Marriott is higher for a much smaller room.

How much do you charge for beer, mixed drinks, lady drinks, bar fine?

For the guy whose going to stay longer then four weeks this apartment looks to be a good value for the Baht. If this was on offer in Pattaya on Beach Rd. I'd seriously consider renting it.

Boeing Co. said it’s reinspecting its fleet of 787 Dreamliner jets to ensure that the sections built by a unit of Italy’s Finmeccanica SpA meet the planemaker’s standards. After uncovering flaws in horizontal stabilizers made by Alenia Aeronautica, Boeing assessed the company’s manufacturing process and decided to check on flight-test and production planes, Lori Gunter, a spokeswoman, said yesterday in an e-mail. The stabilizer is on the tail and keeps planes steady in flight. “Based on what we’ve seen so far, we believe the inspections and any issues we find can be readily addressed,” Gunter said. “We are assessing the impact, if any, to our schedule.” The Dreamliner’s entry into service may slide into 2011 from late 2010, in part because of stabilizer flaws, Boeing has said. The plane’s debut has been pushed back more than two years as Chicago-based Boeing struggles with new materials, parts shortages, redesign work and heavier reliance on suppliers. Jim Albaugh, president of Boeing’s commercial plane business, told analysts yesterday that the company had found some additional Dreamliner issues and that in the future it may take back more of the work now done by vendors. Boeing created a new supplier-driven production system for the 787 that relies on partners around the world building sections to be snapped together at the planemaker’s Everett, Washington, factory. Tighter Control Boeing is “really happy” that it bought Dreamliner operations in South Carolina from Alenia and Vought Aircraft Industries Inc. last year, Albaugh said at a Jefferies & Co. presentation broadcast online from New York. “Those are areas where we’ve had issues, those are areas that we now control and those are areas that we’re fixing,” Albaugh said of those factories. “I wouldn’t rule out at some point that we’d take over work that is now outside.” Alenia, a unit of Rome-based Finmeccanica that makes 14 percent of the Dreamliner’s carbon-fiber fuselage, was blamed by Boeing for flaws in the horizontal stabilizer. Last year, Boeing temporarily stopped production after finding wrinkles in the vendor’s composite fuselage sections. Alenia and Finmeccanica said the problems have been fixed. The Italian company has negotiated pricing for the first 200 of an order for 300 Dreamliner section shipments, while discussions about the rest have just started, Finmeccanica’s Co- General Manager Alessandro Pansa said on a July 29 conference call. Boeing has orders for 847 Dreamliners and aims to boost monthly production to 10 in 2013 from 2 now. Boeing is flying five 787 test jets and expects the sixth to have its maiden flight later this month, Albaugh said. There have been more than two dozen Dreamliners built as the company awaits certification for passenger use. Boeing fell 37 cents to $68.62 yesterday in New York Stock Exchange composite trading. The shares have gained 27 percent this year. To contact the reporters on this story: Susanna Ray in Seattle at sray7@bloomberg.net; Marco Bertacche in Milan at mbertacche@bloomberg.net. QUOTE

(USA TODAY) - Boeing lost orders for 26 jets during the past week, according to sales figures released on the U.S. jetmaker's website. Cancellations to the company's delayed Boeing 787 Dreamliner model highlighted the cancellations. Bloomberg News says "Boeing ... didn't identify the customers who dropped orders for 15 787 Dreamliners, 10 777s and one 737." Dow Jones notes Boeing "also gained two orders for the business-jet version of its best-selling 737," but the publications adds the 787 and 777 "cancellations mark one of the largest hits to its twin-aisle (widebody) deal book." The 787 will be primarliy built at a facility in North Charleston, South Carolina. The Dreamliner cancellations indicate another bump for Boeing as it tries to bring its much ballyhooed jet to market. Bloomberg writes "Boeing has [now] lost four more Dreamliner orders than it has won this year as the jet's entry into service continues to slip. Boeing said last month that the target of delivering the first 787 by year's end, which is already more than two years behind schedule, may slide into 2011 because testing is taking longer than planned and workers have discovered more defects."The Everett (Wash.) Herald spells out the numbers, saying that "with this latest 787 cancellation, ... Boeing has received 32 cancellations for its 787 since the beginning of 2010 and just 28 orders." Speaking to the latest 787 cancellation, the Herald says "although Boeing doesn't comment on order cancellations, it no longer lists an order for 15 787s for Dubai Aerospace Enterprise." Still, Dow Jones finds a possible silver lining for Boeing, writing "the latest cancellations are likely to free up delivery slots for other customers, with some models already sold out through 2013 despite plans to boost output from next year." And, China's Xinhua news agency adds that "despite delays in Boeing's delivery of the 787, analysts still like the aerospace giant over the long haul. The company currently has a commercial backlog equal to about seven times its current run rate and is still reaping the benefits of previous orders. Overall, The Seattle Times says "for the year, ... [boeing's] total net airplane orders for the year are 255, driven by 229 commitments for single-aisle 737s." Dow Jones offers a breakdown, saying Boeing "has booked 319 orders for all aircraft types so far this year and canceled 64." QUOTE Bad week for Boeing.

I'm not trying to rain on anyones parade but for the book lovers on this forum. You need to check out the Kindle E-Book reader on Amazon.com. My wife and daughter own one and they lub what the Kindle has on offer.

Call Wan 0870140367. She's the owners wife at Sky-Top. Tell her Denny gave you her number and ask who they use for AC repair. The guy seems to know is way around AC.

OK. I see your point and I now understand what the guy was alluding too.

Look at a map. Simple really.

No you don't fly past LOS. KL is south of LOS. Depending on the time you get into KL on the return. Eleven hour layover gives you more then enough time to travel into KL for a bit of fun on the way back.