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Cake day: July 5th, 2023

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  • Translation using google translate on the image:

    At the moment, Ukrainian formations have made another attempt at a massive strike on the Crimean peninsula.
    To carry out strikes, both UAVs are used to destroy ground targets, and unmanned boats are used to attack ships of the Black Sea Fleet. Another goal is the Crimean Bridge.

    Judging by the explosions in the vicinity of Feodosia, one of the targets could have been the patrol boat “Sergei Kotov”, which was in that area. It is unknown whether there were hits or whether explosions occurred as a result of the destruction of the BECs.



  • “What I say, goes” might be the proper intention, I was being a little facetious in my initial translation but I decided against it.

    I personally would have liked to see a little more green in the broader German ambitions, and more push back against the Agri lobby.

    In terms of the war the self imposed constraints keep puzzling me and frustrating others. I just hope that Europe will now get serious on a European defense sector that is able to be self sufficient and can sufficiently standardize stuff across the various armies. In the mean time, Germany ordering another 100 Taurus from the manufacturer and sending Ukraine 2 batches of 50 would be helpful. No individual weapon is a game changer, but taking out that stupid bridge will be one.







  • My german writing is not very good so I won’t butcher your language.
    I considered translating the title to “I’m the chancellor, I tell it like it is”.

    I consider it a shame that Olaf refuses to release the bulls from their stable. I sort of understand his reluctance, but then I do not.

    • Usage on Russia proper. So far Ukranians have kept their word on usage of NATO weapons against Russia proper. Future compliance is assured with future aid.
    • Deployment of German soldiers. You either train Ukranians to do it (it’s not rocket science, LOL) or you have your soldiers do it remote. And if you really have to have people in country, ill bet dollars to donuts if you ask for volunteers, some techs familiar with Taurus will step up.

    I thought the leaked audio was hilarious, Soldiers discussing what soldiers are paid to discuss (options, requirements, risks). The leak itself is either monumentally stupid, or intentional. Im still hoping on the latter, but definately not discounting the former.










  • A lot of the more modern NVR systems can be accessed from the internet. So you can use these.

    Synology has security station on their NAS systems (although there is some licensing nowadays depending on model and number of cameras.

    Ubiquity also offers local storage for their system, that also offers a bellcam (like ring) and different in and outdoor camera models.

    Good luck!







  • Dat is natuurlijk het princiepe achter verzekering en solidariteit.

    We betalen allemaal om de mensen die pech hebben het leven makkelijker te maken. Dat gezeur over kosten gaat volledig voorbij aan het feit dat ziek zijn echt heeeeeeeel heftig is.

    Ondertussen hebben we een heel scala aan grote commerciële zorgverzekeraars, administratie clubs etc die winst genoeg maken om monster salarissen te betale.

    Aangevuld met commerciële zorg bureaus en prive klinieken, waar de winst tegen de plinten omhoog klotst omdat die heel gericht zorg aanbieden en alle verlieslatende behandelingen aan het ziekenhuis over laten.

    Dit is gewoon weer een bijl aan de poot van het solidariteits princiepe.




  • Here in dutch supermarkets they have several types.

    Jumbo (a supermarket) has handheld scanners you take when entering the store and you scan as you go along, it shows all items, the price and total. The cart has a holder for the scanner too. Once done you head to a checkout booth and hand the cashier your scanner. They checkout and sometimes do a random check of some items and you are done and can pay. Jumbo also has several normal checkouts open usually.

    Albert Heijn (competing supermarket) have the handheld scanners, self checkout booths where you can scan yourself, or checkout the handheld, and normal registers. But more importantly there is always staff in the self checkout area to help and to do spot checks if the machine randomly selects you.

    I find myself using all 3 methods as time and convenience dictate.




  • The US enjoys it’s status in the world due to being an exporter of security for many other countries.

    In turn these countries focus on the US, choose US products over others giving the US an enormous trade advantage. Especially because it also incentivises others to purchase US military hardware.

    The amount “spent” on Ukraine is peanuts as the bulk is in material support in products that the US government purchases from US companies, made by US workers in US factories.

    On top of that the US is investing in this war as it will allow them to reduce future presence in Europe and focus on the Pacific theatre.

    I would not be surprised if the current help would be a net gain for the US.

    Keep in mind that the ATACMS they sent where near end of life and that meant your tax dollars would be needed to either dispose of or upgrade them. Giving them to Ukraine disposes of them for free, gaining goodwill AND damaging a geopolitical rival.