Martial Law "Light" in Bangkok. See Dramatic Images of Thailand Under Martial Law - ABC News:
"3). Is it dangerous there?
The martial law has been implemented peacefully so far, with Thai residents taking selfies with soldiers and going about their daily lives. The army's actions over the next few days could determine what happens to Thailand in the future and could lead to further unrest. The army's general,Prayuth Chan-Ocha, said he wanted to "bring back peace" and martial law would last until "there is stability."
"Soldiers were dispatched to stand guard at television stations. Broadcasters, including 10 satellite TV stations, were ordered to shut down "to ensure that information will be distributed rightly and to prevent any distortions which could lead to misunderstandings and it could lead to wide spread conflicts." Images posted on social media showed soldiers patrolling the streets of Bangkok. Paul Quaglia, director at PQA Associates told CNN they were positioned at intersections but so far there was no sign of unrest. "Traffic is a real mess here at the moment. But there's no violence. I think what the military is trying to do with this 'martial law light,' if I can say that, is to convince protesters to go home. They're trying to dial down the tensions here as well as preempt several large rallies and strikes that were scheduled for later this week," he said."
"Could the military broker peace in Thailand? Thitinan Pongsudhirak, a political science professor, said the declaration of martial law in Thailand had broken the deadlock between warring parties, and the army was now in a position to mediate a possible resolution. "We've been paralyzed in Thailand because on one side we have protesters bent on replacing the government, and on the other side we have a caretaker government refusing to resign." "If the army can play a mediating role in search of a compromise that satisfies all sides then we can find a way out of this crisis. But if it does not, if the army plays a partisan role, then we can see a lot more crises in Thailand," he warned."
"Oh, that’s rich. That’s a delight. The FBI, you see, is the federal government’s arm for enforcing laws. And smoking marijuana is illegal. But people are finally, finally starting to realize you can be an intelligent person and still smoke pot. Just like you can be an intelligent person and drink."
Finally, a Colin Firth movie I can watch with the Mrs. [Based off a comic, actually.]
This is fantastic. Watch Charlie Day's Graduation Speech at Merrimack College:
"Charlie Day — fighter of the Nightman, champion of the Sun, a master of karate and friendship for everyone — went back to Merrimack College to deliver a graduation speech to the Class of 2014...
'A college degree does nothing. It collects dust. It does however mean something. It tells your community, ‘I’ve expanded my mind, I’ve destroyed my liver, but I didn’t give up.'
'Everything I’m truly proud of in this life has been a terrifying prospect to me. From my first play, to hosting ‘Saturday Night Live,’ getting married, being a father, speaking to you today. None of it comes easy. People will tell you to do what makes you happy, but all this has been hard work. And I’m not always happy. I don’t think you should just do what makes you happy. Do what makes you great.'
'My lesson is this: I don't give a shit.'
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