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President Trump signed an executive order Thursday calling on the national park system to charge higher entry fees for foreign visitors. Thankfully, the dollar has gone down, so that will offset thes costs. Yep. Add cost to get in when once they are there the tourists spend on food and beverage and...

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Honestly? No idea. Relying on some vague black swan event in a grasping mafia state - nether regions doing the actual dying whilst major population centres are scot free to be pro, anti or apolitical - isn't a slam dunk. Not many case studies anyway. On the other hand, is such a nation ever truly c...

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No major war has ever been won by indiscriminate bombings, let alone targeted military ones. In fact it actually steels the resistance of civilians. Fair enough.. but this is unique isn't it? Drone warfare is pretty new... when have thousands for drones terrorised cities before? Was just listening ...

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This ongoing bombardment of Kyiv is a concern. I see June was the highest month on record for Ukranian civilian deaths in this war. I don't see how that is correct given what happened in Mariupol. It's a fair point, I guess the issue with Mariupol is that the vast number of dead were never document...

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This ongoing bombardment of Kyiv is a concern. I see June was the highest month on record for Ukranian civilian deaths in this war.

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Some wonderful catch and pass by both sides in that. Timing and where the line stands spot on. Still a few things to be taken from league for rugby in how to beat a rush defense.

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I like it. There were enough issues with that team with the first run out they need the opportunity to iron out the problems before chopping and changing again. If the same mistakes repeat then bring in targeted modifications.

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Actually I liked the two play maker concept once they sorted it out which they did. Keeps the opposition guessing as to just what’s going on. I like the concept, but it never seemed, or rarely seemed to work in practice. I'd prefer a Jordan type at 15 over a second playmaker and a shift back toward...

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Actually I liked the two play maker concept once they sorted it out which they did. Keeps the opposition guessing as to just what’s going on.

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Dobbin wrote: ↑Wed Jul 09, 2025 10:33 am Confirmed

Yep. Time to go. Overdue even... simply postponing the inevitable.

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See the aussie election for how well the idea of nuclear goes down Yeah, no there's going to have to be proven designs that have run without incident for about 20 years before NZ can head down that route. I’m with you Flockwitt, wind and solar are unreliable, requiring battery backup and need to be...

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To be fair, other than upgrading existing hydro plants, the appetite for the damming of more rivers just isn't there. There's a big hoo haa at the moment about a proposed dam on the West Coast because the remaining undammed rivers with hydro potential are, largely, pristine. Geothermal - maybe. Thi...

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There are other alternatives depending on the requirements. I'll say it, small nuclear plants are a way to go. They are inherently safe in that they self shut down, they can't actually go into thermal runaway by the nature of them. Of course every attempt to build them to date has been an inordinat...

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There are other alternatives depending on the requirements. I'll say it, small nuclear plants are a way to go. They are inherently safe in that they self shut down, they can't actually go into thermal runaway by the nature of them. Of course every attempt to build them to date has been an inordinate...

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Razor has said repeatedly in interviews that ideally, everyone will get a game this series. Those who are fit but didn't play test one: McAlister, Tuipulotu, Finau, Hotham, Love, Tavatavanawai, and Narawa. Jacobson, ALB, Lomax, and Williams I'm assuming are all still injured. How many of these seve...

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Russia has stopped reporting standard census population death figures.

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Just briefly then, it is the considered opinion by many that Xi has lost control of the military when for the last couple of years his grip on power has been considered pretty absolute. The purges that have taken place have been painted by some like the Guardian as Xi consolidating power, but when i...

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There's been rumour floating around about Xi's health. There's been wholesale purges, accusations of disloyalty and counter-accusations. Serious behind the scenes positioning. Just who is going to end up on top is unclear, control of the army is key as a lot of this has revolved around Xi's suppose...

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An article on the US army's lessons from the Ukraine war for those who are interested.

https://us.yahoo.com/news/us-armys-done ... 01001.html

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It was an imperious performance by Max to get that pole.

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Strong debut from Holland but the jury is out on the rest of the debutants. Have to wait and see over the remainder of the series. Agreed with that. They get another chance, and they'll need to take it. Edit: yeah Norris aside. Happy with the general game plan of the back passes, constantly probing...

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They’ve identified the immobility of the French props is a major flaw.

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Personally I approach these games in a calm methodical manner. I succinctly and quietly evaluate the referee's performance while simultaneously considering a respectful, balanced and informed viewpoint on the opposition's transgressions, inadequacies and moral fortitude. I acknowledge fine play in a...

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Game day! I'm finding myself remarkably excite. Let's go Black!! I am afraid to feel embarrassed. I'll sleep through the game. 3am isn't a time for my old age. I can relate to this completely! Unfortunately it's the reverse for me. I'm likely to be awake at 3am whether I want to be or not. The eyes...

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There's turmoil behind the scenes in China at the moment. The comment may well have been for internal audience rather than external. There's been rumour floating around about Xi's health. There's been wholesale purges, accusations of disloyalty and counter-accusations. Serious behind the scenes pos...

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Game day!

I'm finding myself remarkably excite. Let's go Black!!

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There's turmoil behind the scenes in China at the moment. The comment may well have been for internal audience rather than external.

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The Freedom Caucus again shows it's the fealty caucus. Another sternly worded letter, just like the Trump 1.0, then fold like a wet paper bag.

I wonder how many are going to say they didn't read the fine print of the big beautiful bill six months down the track.

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So Andrew Perpetua's loss analysis lists aren't particularly good news for Ukraine in that the drone attrition on gear like IFV's and similar is not high for both sides but is constant and ongoing and not overly disparate. As an aside it's reported that Russia has local drone superiority in the Popr...

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Just waiting to see how many of the table thumpers and grandstanders fold in the passage of the big beautiful bill.

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But Rieko on right wing seems odd Reece on left is odd too? Tbh the side or number on the jersey doesn't really matter these days. Wingers play across the field and will swap sides. Hope so. Interesting team. Almost like the forum picked it rather than Razor.... :lol: Time for a lazy speculator on ...

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Overall I think its positive that they are trying something new and capping some new players. I'm not convinced Beauden Barrett or Sevu Reece are the way forward and would have included Love in the team too. Cam, Jordie and Proctor either side of him would be the right time to give Love a go. Still...

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I like that very much simply because it’s what people have been logically asking to try. Let’s see how it goes but that pack has grunt.

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Anyone think Razor will go full mass changes with the idea that the more games his newbies he reckons will make the world cup the better? Holland starting? Vaai going to 6? Love to 10 Kirifi starting Ioane to 11 or out of the squad? Word on the fern has Vaai at 6 and holland starting That'd be inte...

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message #2527204 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 02, 2025 8:42 am Promised munitions shipments have been halted by the yanks.

The Russia hurt Ukraine with a major strike on Ukraine's oil reserves. Ukraine has started to attack Russia's energy infrastructure in return. I wonder if this is in retaliation for breaking Trump's directives.

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? Curious. For any number of reasons.

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I'm mixed on it. The return to full speed is good in some areas, simply stupid in others. I'm fine with like the run out to Rolleston back to 110km, modern road, good seal, properly draining, etc etc. Akaroa - nope. Waaaay too many cyclists on that road. It's a miracle there aren't more accidents, t...

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When they talk about tax concessions for savings in Australia, what does that look like in reality? I have a high level of ignorance around different tax structures Me too. I'd need to ask my brother-in-law. This video clip might be helpful. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnbEUY8puuw&ab_channel=Br...

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Has anyone seen any financials regards the Drua? Just wondering if there's anything that sets them apart from Moana. Do they have more major sponsorship like Fiji Airways? Or are they destined to go the same way? Been watching this conversation unfold and what gets me is how the soup organisers coul...

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Good race. Hulkenburg did very well, again.

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