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@BurggrabenH The ancient Greeks had Eratosthenes, today we have Instogram influencers… our future is assured

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@ChrisJacksonSC Blue Origin refueling explosion

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@ChrisJacksonSC Blue Origin refueling explosion

[Rep. Anna Paulina Luna @RepLuna]

On average Members of Congress make 600% returns on their stock portfolio and that is simply because they are privy to inside information. Everybody knows it, yet when I introduced bipartisan legislation to ban stock trading in Congress, Hakeem Jeffries blocked it.

Yet if normal civilians, or in this case, military members engage in insider trading they face decades in jail??? I’ve had it with the two tiered system on justice when it comes to corruption on Capitol Hill.

[Mario Nawfal @MarioNawfal]

🇪🇺🇧🇬 While the EU was focused on toppling Orban in Hungary, they forgot about Bulgaria... oopsie

A pro-Kremlin party just won a landslide there, an EU and NATO member on Europe's southeastern flank.

Former president Rumen Radev, who has drawn comparisons to Orban, took roughly 44% of the vote.

He wants to resume Russian gas flows into Europe, improve relations with Moscow, and has opposed military support for Ukraine.

No doubt the EU bureaucrats will be desperately trying to find a way to annul this one.

[Katie Pavlich @KatiePavlich]

Putting this on repeat because a) it’s hilarious b) it’s true c) it’s applicable to almost any national security, foreign policy issue

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@KMooreGilbert Surely spending time locked up in an Iranian prison you would have had sufficient time to reflect on your poor decisions contributing to the above?

[geosociety @geosociety]

Could the formation of gold deposits start within "Fool's Gold?" 🪙

A new study published in #GSABulletin reveals that the formation of one of the largest gold deposits in the South Tianshan region begins long before the gold is even “visible.”

By analyzing multiple generations of pyrite and arsenopyrite, researchers uncovered a multi-stage process:
• Early “pre-gold” enrichment occurs in microscopic pyrite during sediment formation
• Regional metamorphism remobilizes that gold into fluids
• Fluid phase separation (boiling) concentrates gold into economically significant deposits

The study also shows that these deposits are tightly linked to fault-controlled zones and deformation, highlighting how tectonics, fluids, and chemistry all work together to form gold.

Thus, gold deposits aren’t formed in a single moment—they’re the result of a long, multi-stage evolution of fluids, rocks, and deformation deep within Earth’s crust.

This research is gaining traction and has been featured in https://t.co/F1E92lcHQ0—read the paper: https://t.co/41lFz4CzWV

#MineralExploration #EconomicGeology #Gold

[Drew Pavlou 🇦🇺🇺🇸🇺🇦🇹🇼 @DrewPavlou]

LMAOOOO the ABC went to Sunny Days Care - the NDIS business we featured in our NDIS fraud video @PeteZogoulas

How about a shoutout ABC - we got there 3 months before you!

[Drew Pavlou 🇦🇺🇺🇸🇺🇦🇹🇼 @DrewPavlou]

BREAKING: @PeteZogoulas and I identified a black market money laundering business run by a Hezbollah supporter facing criminal charges - right next to the scam West Sydney NDIS business Sunny Days Care seen in our video.

Alaa Al Fadheli runs ''Abrar Money Services'' alongside a black market tobacco shop called ''Cherry Convenience Tobacconist.'' His Facebook reveals posts memorialising Hezbollah terrorist leader Nasrallah: ''Congratulations on attaining martyrdom, O leader of the resistance.''

We sent an undercover mate to Alaa Al Fadheli's shop to buy black market Manchester cigarettes for $17.50.

The ABC have described Manchesters as ''the most prolific illegal, and counterfeit, cigarette brand on the market, imported in vast quantities from the Middle East.'' They sell for roughly one-third of what you'd pay for a normal packet of cigarettes at Coles or a servo.

So Mr. Al Fadheli has obviously been building up mountains of unbankable black market cash from his black market tobacco business, which he then launders through his cash transfer business.

He seems to be running an illegal/unlicensed hawala business. The way this works is that if somebody from Lebanon or Iraq wants to transfer thousands in cash to a relative in Australia, they drop the cash off to a broker in Lebanon or Iraq who then passes a code to a corresponding person in Australia.

The relative in Australia then goes to the tobacconist, gives the number, and receives the equivalent amount of cash from the shop’s cash pile.

Abrar Money Services specialises in the transfer of Iraqi government and military pensions to refugees living in Australia. A comment on their Facebook page read: ''They're abroad, they're getting salaries in Iraq. What a great country!''

Indeed, what a great country.

I love how every day we discover new schemes to systematically defraud us.

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@DrewPavlou @PeteZogoulas Done

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@DrewPavlou @PeteZogoulas Signed the petition, tried to donate but the payment link is producing an error, please check your end.

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@LynAldenContact Problem largely eliminated in Oz, once government, forced by community dissatisfaction, to stamp it out

[Orla Joelsen @OJoelsen]

The Premier of Greenland, Jens - Frederik Nielsen explains in an interview with KNR what really happened during the spectacular submarine incident that took place seven nautical miles off Nuuk on Saturday.

On Saturday afternoon, a large American submarine unusually surfaced seven nautical miles off Nuuk. Arctic Command later explained that the submarine had surfaced because one of the crew members was in urgent need of medical treatment.

The rescue operation was carried out using a Danish Defence Seahawk helicopter deployed from the inspection vessel Vædderen.

KNR had previously interviewed the Chairman of Naalakkersuisut, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, about the case, but the interview was later withdrawn before publication at his request. He now explains that at the time he did not have the correct information.

“The information I had received myself, I had misunderstood and interpreted incorrectly, and I am now correcting that. I will of course state what is correct,” he says.

In a new interview with KNR, Jens-Frederik Nielsen explains what preceded Saturday’s unusual sight.

He states that on February 20 — Friday — the Americans requested permission to enter Greenlandic waters because a person on board the submarine was seriously ill and required assistance.

“We are dealing with a seriously ill person on board a submarine located in our waters and close to our country. Therefore, we have an obligation to help. Within the framework of the defence cooperation, we must remember that we are part of a community, and naturally we will fulfill our obligations and provide assistance,” he says.

KNR also contacted the U.S. Department of Defense. In response to a number of questions about the incident, an official from the Department sent the following statement to KNR:

“The United States can confirm that a nuclear-powered U.S. Navy submarine made a brief, unplanned stop in waters off Nuuk to secure urgent medical care for a sailor suffering from a non-combat-related illness. The sailor is receiving treatment in Nuuk. We have no further information at this time.”

At the same time, KNR contacted Arctic Command for comment, but they responded that they do not comment on other nations’ operational matters.

The submarine has attracted considerable attention, particularly in light of the U.S. President’s continued interest in Greenland. Donald Trump has repeatedly stated that the United States should take over Greenland.

However, Jens-Frederik Nielsen stresses that the submarine should not give rise to concern.

“The matter has been handled within the framework of defence cooperation, and our country is part of this cooperation, even though there may be differing views on it. Different interpretations may arise in light of various statements, but we have a close defence partnership that has existed for many years.”

When asked whether other submarines are operating in Greenlandic waters, he replied:

“To our knowledge, there are no other submarines in our waters. But I want to emphasize again that submarines, regardless of which country they belong to, do not normally disclose their position. The submarine in question is from the United States and is part of the defence cooperation, and wherever it may be operating in the waters, it does so within the framework of that cooperation.”

Jens-Frederik Nielsen also acknowledges that Naalakkersuisut should have informed the public earlier about the incident.

“When something happens within the defence sector or in other areas, we naturally have a duty to inform, and we must become better at doing so,” he says.

Two days after the incident, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on his social media platform, Truth Social, that the United States would send a hospital ship to Greenland.

Jens-Frederik Nielsen has since publicly declined the offer.

— KNR

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@LynAldenContact @MichaelAArouet Geologists learn this in their first year of studies. The challenge with man induced climate change is the rate of change.

[Peter Mallouk @PeterMallouk]

Excellent breakdown of cognitive biases.

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@miningcomau Given the average lead time between discovery and first production is ten years, perhaps you are 5-10 years too late?

[Mike Netter @nettermike]

A State Department of Fish and Wildlife sends a letter to a home/landowner asking for permission to access a creek on his property to document the decline in a certain species of unheard of frogs.

The property owners' response in the second letter is EPIC.

Letter from Dept. Of Fish & Wildlife:

Dear Landowner:
WDFWR Staff will be conducting surveys for foothill yellow-legged frogs & other amphibians over the next few months. As part of this research we would like to survey the creek on your property. I am writing this letter to request your permission to access your property.

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RESPONSE FROM LANDOWNERS:

Dear Mr. Nemel:

Thank you for your inquiry regarding accessing our property to survey for the yellow-legged frog. We may be able to help you out with this matter.

We have divided our 2.26 acres into 75 equal survey units with a draw tag for each unit. Application fees are only $8.00 per unit after you purchase the "Frog Survey License" ($120.00 resident / $180.00 Non-Resident). You will also need to obtain a "Frog Habitat" parking permit ($10.00 per vehicle).

You will also need an "Invasive Species" stamp ($15.00 for the first vehicle and $5.00 for each add'l vehicle) You will also want to register at the Check Station to have your vehicle inspected for Non-native plant life prior to entering our property. There is also a Day Use fee, $5.00 per vehicle.

If you are successful in the Draw you will be notified two weeks in advance so you can make necessary plans and purchase your "Creek Habitat" stamp. ($18.00 Resident / $140.00 Non-Resident).

Survey units open between 8 am. And 3 PM. But you cannot commence survey until 9 am. And must cease all survey activity by 1 PM.

Survey Gear can only include a net with a 2" diameter made of 100% organic cotton netting with no longer than an 18 in handle, non-weighted and no deeper than 6' from net frame to bottom of net. Handles can only be made of BPA-free plastics or wooden handles.

After 1 PM. You can use a net with a 3" diameter if you purchase the "Frog Net Endorsement" ($75.00 Resident / $250 Non-Resident).

Any frogs captured that are released will need to be released with an approved release device back into the environment unharmed.

As of June 1, we are offering draw tags for our "Premium Survey" units and application is again only $8.00 per application.

However, all fees can be waived if you can verify "Native Indian Tribal rights and status".

You will also need to provide evidence of successful completion of "Frog Surveys" and your "Comprehensive Course on Frog Identification, Safe Handling Practices, and Self-Defense Strategies for Frog Attacks."

This course is offered on-line through an accredited program for a nominal fee of $750.00.

Please let us know if we can be of assistance to you. Otherwise, we decline your access to our property but appreciate your inquiry.

“Let’s Go Brandon!”

Sincerely,
The American Citizens!

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@Patrici48060503 @VigilantFox Weird but you look much older than 5?

[Daniel @VoteLewko]

Even the most rusted on Labor tragics will surely have a hard time defending a massive new tax from which former senior politicians and public servants are specifically exempt.

The taxation of unrealised gains is an act of bastardry right up there with land tax on the family home and death taxes.