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Dozens, no 100 hundred no 200 hundred
US military shoot down a drone, no they shot down a dozen
What goes up rains down as deadly junk
Did Iran destroyed/damaged the airbase?
Is there anything left to fire by the “iron dome.”
Some drones got trough.
Cost … multimillion dollar, two hour firework defenses.https://www.aljazeera.com/
Israeli army says Iran has launched drones towards countryIsraeli military spokesperson Daniel Hagari has issued a statement in which he said, “We are closely monitoring Iranian killer drones that are en route to Israel sent by Iran”.
“This is a severe and dangerous escalation. Our defensive and offensive capabilities are at the highest level of readiness ahead of this large-scale attack from Iran”.
“Iran’s Foreign Minister: Necessary warnings have been given to U.S” https://t.me/medmannews/2057
” Israeli media says that they are preparing for several days of clashes with Iran, and that they are expecting an Israeli response.”
https://t.me/medmannews/2058“Noor News Agency, affiliated with the Iranian Supreme National Security Council: As the Iranian drones approach Israel , the main part of the complex operations will begin, which is the original feature of the retaliatory operations against the Zionist entity.”
https://t.me/medmannews/2060” Biden is to make a speech shortly.”
https://t.me/medmannews/2062US expecting hundreds of shahed type drones in total.
Posted by: knighthawk | Apr 13 2024 21:26 utcbtw just saw: “Cruise missile launches reported from Hamadan province, Iran” – not sure if that’s another wave of drones or iran’s newer ground launched tomahawk like equivalent to follow behind the shahed’s. – be a good time as any to field test some.
also saw: “Iranian officials told Al Jazeera that their targets are all non civilian areas.” – military targets I guess, but that probably obvious already.https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2024/04/13/723626/Iran-Israel-retaliation-IRGC-drone
IRGC launches ‘extensive’ retaliatory missile, drone strikes against occupied territories
Saturday, 13 April 2024 8:59 PMPressTV, Iran’s official state site is confirming that Iran has launched drones at Israel. What’s to follow them is still anyone’s guess.
Iranian Telegrams are claiming that Land-Attack Cruise Missiles and One-Way “Suicide” Drones have also been launched by the Houthi Terrorist Group in Yemen at Israel.
Reports that Iran has responded.
On X, I’m seeing 2 waves of drones, one from Iran & one from Hezbollah group in Iraq. Another source reports a wave of drones from Yemen.I’m seeing arrival times as soon as 2 hours
Iran says any country that opens its airspace will ve dealt with harshly.
Drones will suck up AD, but also light it up.
So drones leave 1st. Followed by missiles to take out AD. Last is missiles for target.
Posted by: Mary | Apr 13 2024
https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/middle-east-crisis-container-ship-hijacked-near-strait-hormuz-amid-soaring-iran
Middle East Crisis: Container Ship Hijacked Near Strait Of Hormuz Amid Soaring Iran Tensions
While Israel on Friday braced for cruise missile and suicide drone attacks, there are new reports on Saturday morning that Iranian commandos hijacked an Israeli-affiliated container ship heading towards the Strait of Hormuz.AP News says the British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations initially reported the hijacking of Portuguese-flagged MSC Aries, a container ship linked to London-based Zodiac Maritime. Israeli billionaire Eyal Ofer controls the international ship management company that owns and charters large vessels.
Video of the boarding has been circulating X for the past hour. However, “AP could not immediately verify the video, it corresponded to known details of the boarding, and the helicopter involved appeared to be one used by Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, which has carried out other ship raids in the past,” the media outlet said.
Follow the money/the loses
The seizure of the ship can be understood as a warning to the U.S. and its Gulf allies to not get any funny ideas and to attack Iran. A closure of the Strait of Hormuz would increase global oil prices and jeopardize Biden’s re-election.https://www.moonofalabama.org/2024/04/irans-retaliation-delay-keeps-pressure-on-us-and-israel.html#comments
Iran’s Retaliation Delay Keeps Pressure On U.S. And IsraelComment
My colleague over at Whats Happening with Shipping earlier made the same observation that I did. The Yemenis were not simply taking advantage of a target of opportunity. IE by forcing a halt to Israeli trade through their region. There is a strategy being effectively coordinated. Now I think that I see what it may be. If Im correct it may be huge. Outside the industry it may be difficult to see. The Houthies closed the Red Sea to Israel by making their trade impossible to insure. All insurance have Force Mejeur clauses. The 10,000 plus 40 foot containers on the MSC Aires were lost through Force Mejeur. Even if they were insured the traders will not be compensated. They will have to declare bankrupcy. IMO it seems that the Resistance may be targeting all Israeli trade worldwide. Incrementally. Those lost 10,000 containers certainly will spell disaster for many companies. CFOs may now be recieving notification from their insurers that ALL Israeli related trade is uninsured. All because of an IRCG commando op. Their exports are feeble but consider that Israel imports 90% of its merchandice, including necessities. Like the USA much of Israelis GDP is created by Israeli owned companies in China and SE Asia. Doing business with them is suddenly a liability. It seems genious.Posted by: Ralph Conner
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My computer is watching and not approving what I was preparing and deleted my efforts. (Math., lies, voting, proving that you are citizen, bail-ins)
Therefore I’m only commenting on the Only thing that is relevant.
We face the prospect of the worst financial crisis in history
The Great Dispossession Part 1
Paul Craig RobertsI GOT NOTHING. I WONT LOSE. MY TIME IS RUNNING OUT.
—————Iran Readies Over 100 Cruise Missiles For Possible Strike Against Israel: US Officials
https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/us-restricts-diplomats-travel-israel-bracing-iran-attack-expected-weeks-endBY TYLER DURDEN
FRIDAY, APR 12, 2024 – 02:40 PM
Update(1740): Multiple European airlines have canceled all flights to and from Iran, and flight trackers also indicate that skies above Israel are clear of civilian aviation.Speculation is at a frenzy over the ‘when & where’ of the coming Iranian retaliation attack. “Anonymous US officials” have been feeding alarming headlines to media outlets all day – and among them the following:
Iran has readied a large number of missiles for a possible strike, according to three U.S. officials. Two of the officials said that Iran has readied more than 100 cruise missiles for a possible strike. Iran has also readied a sizeable number of drones that could be used in an attack on Israel, according to one official.
The officials said that Iran has been readying the missiles and drones over the last week.
The Pentagon has continued to move US naval assets closer to Israel, in apparent preparation to assist in repelling any potential attack.
Hezbollah currently seeking to overwhelm Iron Dome system in Israel’s north…
Some have speculated that Hezbollah’s stepped up attacks on northern Israel in the last hours are meant as a prelude to bigger Iranian attack…
BREAKING🚨 A second Hezbollah voley of missiles is on its way depleting the iron dome.
Just as I predicted hours ago, the Iron Dome is being overwhelmed in preparation for Iran’s retaliation. https://t.co/nkLrAGSVlf pic.twitter.com/qVTatpeskp
— Syrian Girl 🇸🇾 (@Partisangirl) April 12, 2024
Iran Says If US ‘Interferes’ In Retaliation On Israel, American Bases Will Be Struck
BY TYLER DURDEN
FRIDAY, APR 12, 2024 – 09:17 AM
Update(1317ET): Israeli hospitals have been put on a high state of alert by the home command, awaiting an ‘imminent’ Iranian retaliation attack. Iran has also reportedly put the United States on notice…Three U.S. Officials told Axios : Iran has sent a message to the U.S. through several Arab countries, that if they interfere in Iran’s response against Israel, U.S. bases in the region will be struck.
Meanwhile, Russia just chose quite the wrong moment to conduct a test-firing of an intercontinental ballistic missile from its Kapustin Yar airbase in southern Russia. The rocket was reportedly seen soaring high in the atmosphere from parts of northern Iraq and Iran, triggering concerns it was Iran beginning its attack.
Below are some breaking headlines:
ALERT US sends reinforcements to Middle East amid fears of Iran attack: official
A large number of Iron Dome missiles were launched in the Upper Galilee after a salvo of 50 missiles was launched from Lebanon
Israel’s Channel 12 reports Home Front Command has sent hospitals a message in the last hour asking hospital managers to ensure staff availability.
The White House has Confirmed a change in U.S. Force and Alert Posture across the Middle East, but has Refused to go into further details.Inevitable Iranian Response
Checkmate move – Destroy/attack military assets (just like Russia is doing in Ukraine)• Russia, China Sketch the Future as the World Awaits Iran’s Move (Pepe Escobar)
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240410/pepe-escobar-lavrov-wang-yi-sketch-the-future-as-the-world-waits-for-iranian-move-1117849516.html—————
LET THE GAMES BEGIN!!!
DEEP STATE Control, Complexity, service schedule, known as ‘Schedule F,’• The Deep State Prepares for a Trump Victory (Jeffrey Tucker)
…. efforts to entrench the bad guys and protect them against all conceivable threats. As this proves again, the main struggle alive in this country and all over the world is the one between the people and the deep state ,,,
Every day and every hour after will consist of wild attempts to stop the administration from functioning. What a time to be alive. ,
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https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/10/26/2020-23780/creating-schedule-f-in-the-excepted-service
Creating Schedule F in the Excepted ServiceBy the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including sections 3301, 3302, and 7511 of title 5, United States Code, it is hereby ordered as follows:
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/01/27/2021-01924/protecting-the-federal-workforce
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows:
THE WHITE HOUSE,
October 21, 2020.
Filed 10–23–20; 8:45 am]
[FR Doc. 2020–23780
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Protecting the Federal Workforce
A Presidential Document by the Executive Office of the President on 01/27/2021
Revocation of Schedule F.
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/01/27/2021-01924/protecting-the-federal-workforce(a) The creation of a new Schedule F excepted service category in Executive Order 13957 of October 21, 2020 (Creating Schedule F in the Excepted Service), not only was unnecessary to the conditions of good administration, but also undermined the foundations of the civil service and its merit system principles, which were essential to the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act of 1883’s repudiation of the spoils system. Accordingly, to enhance the efficiency of the civil service and to promote good administration and systematic application of merit system principles, Executive Order 13957 is hereby revoked.
THE WHITE HOUSE,
January 22, 2021.
Filed 1–26–21; 8:45 am]
[FR Doc. 2021–01924
———Yes …. Your computer is watching what you are doing/seeing/online activities
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/welcome-to-the-msn-home-page-40ea6a77-a9cd-a729-18ad-58227e97f631
Welcome to the MSN home page
We use optional cookies to improve your experience on our websites, such as through social media connections, and to display personalized advertising based on your online activity. If you reject optional cookies, only cookies necessary to provide you the services will be used. You may change your selection by clicking “Manage Cookies” at the bottom of the page. Privacy Statement Third-Party CookiesSoft tilings,
( shaping of the universe )
https://arxiv.org/pdf/2402.04190.pdfSOFT CELLS AND THE GEOMETRY OF SEASHELLS
G. DOMOKOS, A. GORIELY, A. G. HORV ´ ATH AND K. REG ´ OS˝
06 Feb.2024Abstract. A central problem of geometry is the tiling of space with simple
structures.
The classical solutions, such as triangles, squares, and hexagons
in the plane and cubes and other polyhedra in three-dimensional space are
built with sharp corners and flat faces. However, many tilings in Nature are
characterized by shapes with curved edges, non-flat faces, and few, if any,
sharp corners. An important question is then to relate prototypical sharp
tilings to softer natural shapes. Here, we solve this problem by introducing
a new class of shapes, the soft cells, minimizing the number of sharp corners
and filling space as soft tilings. We prove that an infinite class of polyhedral
tilings can be smoothly deformed into soft tilings and we construct the soft
versions of all Dirichlet-Voronoi cells associated with point lattices in two and
three dimensions. Remarkably, these ideal soft shapes, born out of geometry,
are found abundantly in nature, from cells to shells.A better problem.
How is the universe made.
Off topicLearn something new. Find the similarities.
Take the space out to activate the access to the links
Packing, lumpiness, fractalhttps: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sphere_packing
the average density is ( 0.74048.}
2. https: //www.universetoday.com/165817/a-new-more-accurate-measurement-for-the-clumpiness-of-the-universe/#google_vignette
3. https: //www.mpg.de/21542664/erosita-confirms-standard-model-of-cosmology
4. https: //arxiv.org/abs/2402.08458
5. https: //arxiv.org/pdf/1905.01319.pdf
6. https: //arxiv.org/pdf/1507.06590.pdf
7. https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FractalCan the plane take off?
No. Poor concept. Impossible to work.
The plane cannot move on the conveyor belt. The wheels turn at the same speed as the conveyor belt.
Lift comes from the design of the wings moving through the air.The conveyor belt would fly apart if it moved at takeoff speed.
For the majority of Canadians who don’t own property, the dream of homeownership is feeling elusive, a new CIBC report suggests.
According to the report released on Thursday, 76 per cent of Canadians who aren’t homeowners say that entry into the housing market feels out of reach.
The two biggest reasons for homeownership feeling out of reach were overpriced housing markets (70 per cent) and the inability to save for a down payment (63 per cent), according to the survey.
These findings are from a Maru Public Opinion online survey undertaken exclusively for CIBC
Freeland making easier to become debt slaves
RRSP withdrawal limit increased to $60,000, repayment … up from $35,000 also getting more time to begin repayment — up to five years in total rather than two.
First-time homebuyers will now have 30 years to pay off their mortgage instead of 25
Russia Delivers Major Blow to Ukraine by Destroying Kiev’s Biggest Power Plant
Russia Delivers Major Blow to Ukraine by Destroying Kiev’s Biggest Power Plant
Posted on April 11, 2024 by Yves SmithHelmer also described how the loss of power will triggers a mass exodus from cities, as has happened with Kharkiv, and will also cripple the military, since many activities rely on electrical power and it seems vanishingly unlikely that there are all that many backup generators.
The refugee flood will trigger an internal and potentially an external crisis.
Helmer pointed out that one check on the otherwise predictable movement of citizens to the western Ukraine would be that men would be subject to being captured and sent to the front lines.The Trypilska thermal power plant 50km south of Kyiv, which so far was protected by air defences, was completely destroyed in the attack, officials said. The plant provided electricity to millions of people in Kyiv, Cherkasy and Zhytomyr regions….
Oleh Syniehubov, governor of Kharkiv, said 10 missiles had struck the north-eastern region, knocking out power to more than 200,000 residents. Kharkiv, which borders Russia’s Belgorod region, has been pummelled by missiles, rockets and drones in recent weeks.
Ukrenergo, Ukraine’s national transmission system operator, said power substations and generation facilities were damaged and that emergency shutdown schedules were imposed in the Kharkiv region.
It called on Ukrainians to limit the use of electrical appliances from 7pm to 10pm, when it predicted a shortage of electricity might occur because solar power plants, carrying much of the load after Thursday’s attack, would decrease.
The Financial Times article includes much rending of hair and garments over the failure of the US to approve additional Ukraine, which is depicted as contributing to Ukraine’s inability to defend itself. But as many commentators have pointed out, money won’t magic weapons or trained men into existence. It would take well over a year to produce the needed armaments, even before getting to the wee problem of competing demand (Israel and Europe restocking).
READ MORE …
Energy is the foundation of the country’s life. If there is no energy, there is nothing.https://www.moonofalabama.org/2024/04/ukraine-to-hurt-russia-means-pain-for-ukraine.html#more
The U.S. has said that it does not like the Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil facilities because they could lead to an increase in global gasoline prices which could lower president Biden’s chance for a re-election.
———-CONTROL OF THE NARRATIVE.
You are not paying attention if you did not notice the changes.
Acknowledging you are delusional.Summary
journalism.
Law & Order
Politics
Truth & Lies
Volunteers & Mercenaries
Justice
Reprisal
Economics & Inflation
War & Peace
Electronic defense & attack
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Confession -How We Lied
• I’ve Been at NPR for 25 Years. Here’s How We Lost America’s Trust. (Berliner)Uri Berliner, a senior business editor at NPR, says he started sounding the alarm internally when he noticed a bias creep into the network’s coverage. (Pete Kiehart for The Free Press)
I’ve Been at NPR for 25 Years. Here’s How We Lost America’s Trust.
Uri Berliner, a veteran at the public radio institution, says the network lost its way when it started telling listeners how to think.By Uri Berliner
April 9, 2024
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————–$60 billion for Ukraine, adequate controls (with +60% going to USA military procurements)
Since 2014, Every second, American taxpayers send $80,000 to Ukraine/War effort🇺🇦🇺🇸⚔️🇺🇸❗️At hearings in the US Senate, the amount of military spending to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine was announced.
Since 2014, the United States has already spent $300 billion on the needs of Kyiv. Every second, American taxpayers send $80 thousand to Ukraine.… pic.twitter.com/tQYALKNldM
— dana (@dana916) April 9, 2024
———–Trudeau’s point of view (Ukraine not brought up)
What were the Political involvement/interference by Ukraine, diaspora in Canada
Copilot
The Ukrainian diaspora in Canada has a significant presence and has been actively involved in supporting Ukraine, especially during times of conflict
1. Here are some key points:Canada is home to 1.4 million people of Ukrainian descent, making it the world’s second-largest Ukrainian diaspora after Russia
1.The Ukrainian Canadian Congress is the umbrella organization for national, provincial, and local Ukrainian Canadian organizations2. It has stated that the Ukrainian diaspora in Canada has been a target of foreign interference activities, including both disinformation operations and acts of violence
2.The community has mobilized resources and sought solace in one another as their homeland reels from conflict1.
Prominent community leaders and politicians of Ukrainian ancestry, including Canada’s deputy prime minister, Chrystia Freeland, have maintained strong cultural and political ties1.
The Canadian government has taken measures to combat foreign interference in Canadian democratic processes
3. This includes developing a plan to address recommendations from the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians (NSICOP) and other reports3.
Please note that this is a complex and evolving issue. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, consider following news reports and scholarly articles on the subject.Look at the argument used by the opposition
No Evidence Excess Deaths Linked to Vaccines, Contrary to Claims Online
SciCheck’s COVID-19/Vaccination ProjectNo Evidence Excess Deaths Linked to Vaccines, Contrary to Claims Online
By Kate YandellPosted on April 17, 2023
Burisma Holdings story unwinding
https://www.southfront.press/moscow-opened-criminal-case-against-us-nato-officials-for-financing-terrorism-through-ukraine/
MOSCOW OPENED CRIMINAL CASE AGAINST US, NATO OFFICIALS FOR FINANCING TERRORISM THROUGH UKRAINEAn election victory in November, possibly holding a Nobel as his trophy, isn’t a far-fetched thought.
APRIL 8, 2024 BY M. K. BHADRAKUMAR
Gaza War ends. Will Biden get a Nobel?(yes, if the USA med. fleet doesn’t respond to Iran’s retaliation.)
Control the narrative
Bankers, Lawyers, and Politicians know secrets and must tell liesDo you Care
Pay attention
no one should have any illusions
The Truth is the Enemy
———–FOREIGN ENTANGLEMENTS: Ukraine, Biden & the Fractured American Political Consensus
FOREIGN ENTANGLEMENTS: Ukraine, Biden & the Fractured American Political Consensus
Arnaud DevelayArnaud Develay dives into the murky waters of Washington’s “external management” of Ukraine dating back to the infamous Maidan coup d’état and extending forward to include the political weaponization of law and elections foibles, past and forthcoming, reflecting the fracturing of the American political class.
It’s one hell of an expose, full of the nitty-gritty on how America seems ready and willing to tear itself apart.
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Lawyer and journalist Dimitri Lascarus told Sputnik’s The Critical Hour on Wednesdayhttps://sputnikglobe.com/20240410/china-sending-message-that-it-has-russias-back-if-west-escalates-1117838001.html
China Sending Message That ‘It Has Russia’s Back’ If West Escalates
The Critical Hour
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Serbian-American journalist and columnist Nebojsa Malic told Sputnik’s Fault Lines on Tuesday.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240409/russiagate-about-seizing-power-as-much-as-stopping-trump-1117836804.html
‘Russiagate’ About Seizing Power as Much as Stopping Trump
Sputnik’s Fault Lines
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Lavrov in China with Wang YiKARL SANCHEZ
APR 09, 2024
What follows are two documents, a statement by Wang Yi, “the ‘Five Always’ of China-Russia Relations,” followed by Lavrov’s remarks to the press and short Q&A session:
Media slams man who dares challenge cabinet minister
Foreign minister lost her cool today when someone asked her to lift the cap on Palestinians fleeing Gaza. After @melaniejoly hits phone & grabs person they tell her she has no right to go for walk without be challenged on her promotion of genocide pic.twitter.com/mfR6cM1k9v
— Yves Engler (@EnglerYves) March 29, 2024
Media commentators and Liberal ministers are angry a father filmed himself challenging Canada’s foreign minister on the street for enabling genocide. The outrage exposes the media/political establishment’s anti-democratic ethos.
Over one million viewed Antoine’s interaction with Joly on my X account and hundreds of thousands more on others’ social media platforms.
Trudeau has been “leaking” his budget.
Trudeau has been promising billions of $ gov money
If all those promises are kept, will it be inflationary?Are voter easy to be bought?
Money buys votes.
Ask student about loan forgiveness.
The promise of getting money is being tested to see if it buys votes.
Ask Trudeau about his promises to have the money in the budget for the next 10 years.Living wages requires inputs greater than outputs
distractions
White noise, lies
“disinformation” and/or “misinformation.”
Ideological indoctrination.
Its all in your head. Illusions.Truth and reality does not exist in your head.
@ John
https://www.moonofalabama.org/2024/04/two-israeli-actions-misfired-pushed-netanyahoo-into-retreat-.html#more
April 08, 2024
Two Israeli Actions Misfired, Pushed Netanyahoo Into Retreat
Several recent incidents have increased the pressure on Israel to end its war on Gaza.Another opinion
Iran’s retaliation against Israel will be a defining moment for the US
APRIL 8, 2024 BY M. K. BHADRAKUMAR
Iran’s retaliation against Israel will be a defining moment for the USMy opinion
In the beginning, USA was willing to back up Israel.
Now, with genocide in evidence and the world population screaming for cease fire and peace, If Iran limits its revenge/retaliation strikes to Israel and avoids striking the USA bases, then USA fleets in the Med. will not get involved in the fighting.I’ve been reading SF for 70 years.
The honest sorcerer is todays SF/projectionist writer
https://thehonestsorcerer.substack.com/p/on-radical-acceptancePeople who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or gender expansive, queer and/or questioning, intersex, asexual, and two-spirit (LGBTQIA2S+) are members of every community, and provide incredibly important contributions to society every day.
They do not reproduce/make clones.
They contribute to depopulation.
