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TheFrog

References on Mr. Fox. The only thing standing out as sketchy of course is that he is a Cardiff fan. Former soldier; current academic. I served in the RWF and the Parachute Regiment; three tours of Afghanistan (including one with US Special Forces), as well as the Middle East, Bosnia and N Ireland....

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Looks like the US may have to live with inflation for the times to come. And the US$ may weaken considerably over time.

https://www.fxstreet.com/analysis/china ... 2404212302

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Looks like there is an 18 y/o kid with serious potential. He has the KOM of La Redoute on Strava, leading Pogacar and the rest of the bunch. Of course, he only had 50km of training in the legs, but imagine the potential of that kid: Jarno Widar. https://www.dhnet.be/resizer/v2/RDAW5GVXNBFHRK5H4FVAYK...

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French cycling seems in decent health although none of the French riders are anywhere near the level of the big 4. But there are a lot of French riders making the top 10 of big races.

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In 1991 there was a free and fair election held in which 93% percent of the population voted in favour of independence. Every single region voted in favour of it. Russia's feelings about Ukraine or it's relationship with other countries are essentially irrelevant. A sovereign nation was invaded by ...

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November2019 wrote: ↑Sun Apr 21, 2024 12:23 am
Palesman wrote: ↑Sun Apr 21, 2024 12:15 am In a sense this is a civil war because no nation on earth has more affection for Ukraine than Russia.

They have bloody strange ways of showing it!!!
Who are we to judge?
Kiev is the origin of Russia, well over 1,000 years ago.

Funny you won't accept the same argument for Israel...

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https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-797957

Indeed a warning.

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Not sure how they managed to do it but the Ukrainians shot down a Tu-22M3 strategic bomber near Stavropol. https://twitter.com/Osinttechnical/status/1781178675045552537?t=gNF_kcGbfh0AVvHO_BaEow&s=19 I am amazed at the slow pace at which the plane is falling, almost like a leaf in the ait. Do these ...

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Not sure how they managed to do it but the Ukrainians shot down a Tu-22M3 strategic bomber near Stavropol. https://twitter.com/Osinttechnical/status/1781178675045552537?t=gNF_kcGbfh0AVvHO_BaEow&s=19 I am amazed at the slow pace at which the plane is falling, almost like a leaf in the ait. Do these ...

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Donald Trump has said the survival of Ukraine is important to the US, in what Reuters describes as a shift in tone days before Republicans are due to vote on a $61bn aid package in the US House of Representatives. “As everyone agrees, Ukrainian Survival and Strength should be much more important to...

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Looks like this time Bibi used restrain and that US warning prevailed. Symbolic strikes in very symbolic areas ("oh look how easy it is for us to hit your nuclear facilities"). It also feels like Iran will want to leave it at that. Only issue are the hawks/extremists in both camps who may want to st...

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Not just Biden, but the US in general historically. Saw an interview with US citizens who live in ilegal west bank colonies and have kids in the IDF. Proudly displaying their Trump hats and flags and saying "we need Trump back". Using dehumanising language to describe the Palestinians and talking a...

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Bibi reminds me of Bush post 9/11. Trying to hide a failure to protect his people by spreading war and attempting to appear a hero.

If this goes South, the Sunnis of that world will step back and enjoy the mutual harm inflicted on each other by their local foes.

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Botha Boy wrote: ↑Thu Apr 18, 2024 7:48 pm This seems like good news if true.

Awaiting the proper SMEs to anoint this news or tell this is RR ...

https://x.com/UKikaski/status/1780939431962128867

Preparing the ground for the F16 work?

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Hellraiser wrote: ↑Wed Apr 17, 2024 1:23 pm The strike on Dzhankoi last night destroyed 3 S-400 launchers and a radar installation.

Ukraine have been clearly working on weakening air defense in Crimea for the last few months. I wonder what is in store. Kerch bridge seems to be the obvious answer.

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Just watched the Toulouse game. Thought the referee did them no favor in the opening moments of the game, but fair play to them, they kept their heads down and went back to work. Willis is an absolute monster and England are wasting him. He can still learn at Toulouse, for example looking up for th...

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https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3852849-russia-preparing-to-redeploy-wagner-fighters-from-africa-corps-to-belgorod-region-isw.html Wagner back to the forefront? In other news, ISW are quite pessimistic. I supposed it is a way to put pressure on the US government, but coming from them, we shoul...

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Among the anecdotal stuff in the history of Iran-Israel relationships, the Shah's secret services asked help from Israel Mossad to kill Khomeini when he was exiled in France. But Israel decided he wasn't enough of a threat to go through such trouble... Israel stayed semi-chummy with Khomeini and hi...

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Among the anecdotal stuff in the history of Iran-Israel relationships, the Shah's secret services asked help from Israel Mossad to kill Khomeini when he was exiled in France. But Israel decided he wasn't enough of a threat to go through such trouble...

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Hopefully the F16 will help Ukraine to push back the Russian planes and limit the impact of glide bombs. Parity in artillery is forecasted for September. Let's hope they hold until then.

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While all the focus is on Israel: Ukrainian Main Military Intelligence Directorate (GUR) Head Lieutenant General Kyrylo Budanov stated that Ukrainian forces are preparing to repel a future Russian major offensive expected in late May or the beginning of June but noted that this will be “catastrophic...

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At least 50 out of 96 prospective jurors fall at the first hurdle after Judge Merchan asked them if they could be fair and impartial. It's gonna be a tough ask. Is the pool solely from Manhattan? I would be a yeah, nah. You have to admire the hard core MAGA Manhattaners for putting their hands up a...

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Looking for more source verification on this one.....If anyone can help. it is plausible that Russia is concerned about Israel taking out the drone production. Israel War Room reposted Jokerman Intel @JokermanIntel Iranian regime-affiliated media: Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu announced in...

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pelo wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2024 3:19 pm
TheFrog wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2024 12:45 am Amazed that Clermont who showed nothing in the Top 14 this year made the semis.

Sadly, Flosport is not showing the replay... can't see my team finally playing well.
There is a Telegram group that shows all the replay. It's called Rugby Try-Lights

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Nety won’t “take the win”. Something’s coming back their way with interest. This. Order your heating oil now because it will be $120 a barrel next week. Precisely why Sleepy said "Take the win". He is running for election and high prices at the pumps does not favor the incumbant. He gave the same m...

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assfly wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:40 am
TheFrog wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2024 12:45 am Amazed that Clermont who showed nothing in the Top 14 this year made the semis.

Have a look at the URC table and see where the $harks are

They beat Ulster this round, didn't they?

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Amazed that Clermont who showed nothing in the Top 14 this year made the semis.

Sadly, Flosport is not showing the replay... can't see my team finally playing well.

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Just watched the Toulouse game. Thought the referee did them no favor in the opening moments of the game, but fair play to them, they kept their heads down and went back to work. Willis is an absolute monster and England are wasting him. He can still learn at Toulouse, for example looking up for the...

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More distraction for the Americans (and the Brits) in the Middle East. Ukraine anti air defense will not be beefed up soon.

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Duff Paddy wrote: ↑Fri Mar 12, 2021 8:58 am It’s drugs.
Except for the Anglophone cyclists, they’re all clean.

French chemists suck though.

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Dulin is a big loss to La Rochelle.

Both Leinster and La Rochelle will miss key players.

La Rochelle subs may not make the difference this time.

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I guess there's a chance there to top the log and be at home until next season whereas the ICC offers at best another trip up north with a squad he doesn't feel has the strength to fight on 2 fronts. including the last leinster game and next weeks URC against Munster, that would be... Leinster away...

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I don't understand the Bulls' decision. They are well placed in the URC for a home semi. But they have basically thrown the towel in for the Champions Cup, the same competition the $harks are fighting tooth and nail to get back into? "With the injuries among those injured are co-captain Ruan Nortje...

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Apparently, the Bulls completely messed up their travel plans, struggling to get all their players to Europe. I had them as one of the away wins possibilities but with that chaos, I am not sure they'll be ready for the game. La Rochelle, on the other hand, had chartered a plane to get to Ireland qui...

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I don’t think Putin will have a go at an active NATO member. He is in no position to do that. Belarus if it tries to be non-puppet is another story. Article 5 would ensure that an attack on a NATO county would be the last thing Putin would ever do. The issue seems to be, how many German/French/UK t...

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Just landed. Sun looks like a moon quarter through the clouds. It feels like a very cloudy day but less dark than I expected.

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Stuart Lancaster doesn't have a magic wand by the look of Racing atm...

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Another issue for Toulouse is the lack of a world class placed kicker with Ramos out. Ntamack doesn't seem to be ready and Kinghorn is a disaster.

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I'll be on a flight to the South.

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