Posts by goldenowl73

Man, the craziness coming out of Russia is spreading even faster than those latest Omicron variants!
Apparently, the head of Russia's Duma, Volodin, is actually out there making threats that they might try to snatch Alaska back from the US, claiming it’s all part of their historical territory.

Volodin is now threatening to take Alaska back from the US since, like Ukraine, it's also an ancestral Russian land: "America should always remember about Alaska. Before they seize our resources abroad, they must remember that we also have smth to take back" https://t.co/X59YGvhCDG

So, I heard that the private helicopter and plane belonging to that arrested oligarch Medvedchuk have officially been handed over to the Ukrainian military. I’m guessing his yacht is still just sitting there somewhere near us, though.

The private plane and helicopter of the arrested oligarch Medvedchuk were transferred to the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Russia just blocked the main pipeline used by Kazakhstan to get oil over to Europe. They're claiming "technical difficulties," which honestly sounds like the same old excuse we always hear whenever they want to push back against Tokayev's recent statements. It feels like those pumping stations might be feeling a little salty about what was said recently.

Russia blocks Kazakhstan's oil transit to Europe.

So, according to the Associated Press, a Russian court has closed the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal for 30 Days under alleged technical issues. This specific terminal is basically Kazakhstan's Main EXIT Point for Kazakh oil.

Timothy Williams5 said:The text is excellent; here is the full translation:

The Great American Tragedy—the culmination of everything resulting from Vladimir Putin's entire reign of terror and lies—is all laid bare in one singular, insane, and utterly revolting narrative centered on a single Russian family. It all begins with a post from Dmitry Shkrebets, the father of a Russian sailor stationed aboard the cruiser Moskva...

Dmitry is absolutely devastated, caught in this suffocating loop of confusion and rage. The Department of Defense had the audacity to tell him that the entire Moscow garrison was evacuated following the fires, but he isn't buying any of it. "Nothing but shameless, cynical lies!" he fumes. It’s personal now; his son was drafted, a kid who should have been anywhere else but on the front lines of this mess.

His son, George, has vanished. His commanders are still breathing, yet they refuse to give him any clarity on what actually happened to him. He lashes out at them, calling them nothing but incompetent, desperately pleading for even the slightest scrap of information regarding George's whereabouts. One commenter has stepped forward, offering to help spread the word and amplify the news. When asked if he supports the special operation, his answer is blunt: "Yes."

Dmitry supports the war. Before George vanished, his father's social media feed was absolutely saturated with those Z symbols. In the beginning, the rage felt deeply personal, rather than being directed at Vladimir Putin or his military campaign.
Even the Ukrainian commenters are weighing in now. They’re reaching out to him with this unsettling sort of cheer, eagerly sharing updates on exactly where his son is stationed and what kind of fish he’s feeding these days.

Dmitry refers to them as nothing more than animals, clearly hoping they’ll feel the full weight of Mother Russia's wrath.
Soon enough, however, Dmitry begins to uncover the actual truth of the situation. George is dead. Moscow is underwater. He’s set to receive seven million rubles in state compensation, and it’s clear that his mental stability is simply evaporating right before our eyes.

I follow the news, and with every passing headline, I find myself sinking a little deeper into cynicism.
They’re claiming that Russia has performed yet another "act of good faith" by withdrawing from Snake Island. Is there actually any truth to that? Because if it’s real, it just means they’ve betrayed our sons all over again. It’s pathetic—trading away our boys just to secure some cheap concessions. You jackals are truly contemptible.

Does he actually support the war, or is he just throwing a tantrum because things aren't going his way?
Is he actually furious that the war even started in the first place?
Who can say for certain? Dmitry is a man fueled by resentment and a deep sense of loss. It is abundantly clear that he simply doesn't care about the consequences of his own actions.
And then, yet another shock to the system.
His wife went out to run some errands, just a routine trip to the store, and then she simply vanished.

He isn't picking up his phone, and every single one of his accounts has been frozen; he hasn't the slightest clue what actually went down.
And then, the realization hits you like a freight train. She had swiped every cent of the settlement money along with the entire life savings, and just vanished without a trace.

Now he’s left entirely to his own devices, left alone to sit with nothing but his own simmering rage.
And now, we finally arrive at the final act.
I’ve finally reached the point where I can no longer stomach the lies. Everything has become painfully clear. I knew the truth deep down a long time ago, but I simply lacked the courage to admit that I was part of the problem. I stood by and supported a war that should never have been waged, and now, I am paying the ultimate price. My family is gone.
There was only one right way to handle this, and I went ahead and made my move.

To everyone following my journey: I am no longer in Russia. I have moved on to a third country and am currently making my way toward Ukraine, where I intend to join the Free Russian Legion. They are expecting me. Finally, everything has fallen into its proper place.
Dmitry has set his sights on fighting against Russia.

A father, once a loyal follower of Putin, transforms into a pro-Ukrainian fighter with nothing left to lose but his life.
His wife and mother end up as thieves and fugitives on the run.
The teenager becomes a corpse.
This is Putin's Russia at its absolute finest.
Enjoy the spectacle.

One commenter suggested this would make a perfect screenplay starring Liam Neeson in the lead role.

Thanks so much for putting this translation together! It really is such an unbelievable story. It makes me wonder how many other people are sitting there feeling the exact same way but just don't dare to speak up yet—waiting for that critical mass to finally hit so this massive wave of de-zombification can actually kick off.

analogbear70 said:That comparison only works in an ideal world. Sometimes you just have to be smart—don't walk through dark alleys in a mini-skirt or withdraw cash from an ATM while a group of punks is lurking right behind you.
It doesn't excuse the attacker; it's simply about being smart enough to reduce your own risk. Russia is the aggressor, the occupier, and an imperialist power. However, if they are your neighbors, you have to play your cards more carefully to prevent this kind of thing from happening. That’s the plain truth. And again, Russia is the aggressor, and there is absolutely no justification for occupation.

Finland basically gave up on all that "playing it smart" nonsense because they realized it didn't mean a damn thing to Vladimir Putin.

gentlestag15 said:So, basically, if I hit you with a baseball bat and you end up in the ER, it's somehow your fault because you gave me a dirty look? Is that how we're playing this? 🤣

Look, here's the actual logic: she was walking around in a tiny little skirt near the courthouse, which pretty much invited the whole mess, then things went south during the assault, and she just turned on me. Honestly, what else was I supposed to do?

Klancirka is absolutely tearing into Russian capital over in Miami. 👍

PUTIN'S CREW IN THE AMERICAN CHILL / The world of an American billionaire 'strategically vital' to The White House: The secret behind the first million, one powerful CIA agent, and a hotel with some seriously sweet discounts

Despite having massive family business webs stretching across Russia and the USA, and even popping up in various offshore tax havens, Michael Perenčević has kept his roots firmly planted here in America: in Washington, D.C., he, his wife, and their daughter own three villas on an elite street, plus an apartment right by Times Square, while his son Nicholas has a villa tucked away in Tuškanac, and they’ve got their summer retreats down in Miami. 🙂

And that inevitably leads to the big question: how on earth was an entire island community allowed to become so deeply entwined with such controversial money, and who exactly was looking the other way—or just plain failing at their jobs—when the alarms should have been screaming?

Remember that guy whose son was one of the casualties from the ship in Moscow? You know, the one where the Russian authorities were basically playing games and lying through their teeth about how his kid actually died? Well, man, this guy has had the most wild transformation—he went from being a total pro-Putin troll to actually fighting in the legion for Ukraine. It’s an absolutely incredible turnaround. Check out the thread here.

Russia's genocidal War against Ukraine , and The results of Putin's entire reign of terror and Lies , All told in One insane , horrific and disgusting Story of One Russian family
It begins with this post by Dmitry Shkrebets , The father of a Russian sailor aboard the warship Moskva... https://t.co/t7Sq0ATbK5

So, I was just digging through some of those old Rostec stats from back in the day—specifically comparing May 2021 to May 2022—and man, it really paints a crazy picture of how much people miscalculated when it came to those sanctions against Russia. It’s one of those things where you think you see the obvious answer on paper, but then you look at the actual flow of money and goods and realize the whole "economic shutdown" narrative was way more complicated than the news made it out to be. Honestly, looking at how they managed to pivot while everyone else was busy predicting an immediate collapse, it’s kind of wild to see how ineffective those restrictions actually turned out to be in the long run.

So, I was digging through some of the numbers earlier today, just trying to wrap my head around how things have shifted lately, and I wanted to share a few quick data points I stumbled upon comparing May 22nd against May 21st. It’s funny how much can change in just twenty-four hours when you actually sit down and look at the fine print!
Man, you guys won't believe the absolute crater I just saw in the latest numbers for Ford—we’re looking at a staggering 96.7% drop, which translates to about 3,700 units gone right out from under them. It’s honestly wild to wrap my head around when you think about the sheer scale of that collapse; I remember back when I was browsing the lots in San Diego, seeing rows of these things practically begging for someone to drive them home, and now? Just a total ghost town. It feels like the entire market just hit a brick wall overnight, leaving everyone scratching their heads wondering where all those buyers vanished to.
Man, did you guys see those latest numbers? Freightliner sales just took a massive nose dive, dropping by over 39%. It’s absolutely wild to look at that kind of slide on paper! I was actually chatting with my buddy who works in logistics down in Indianapolis just the other day, and he was telling me how quiet the yards have been lately. You can really feel that shift happening in the industry; it feels like everything just hit a wall all at once. It's one of those crazy stats that makes you stop and think about where the economy is actually heading, you know? Just a massive, unexpected slump.
Man, I was just looking at the latest numbers and honestly? Seeing ICE motor market share drop by 57% feels like watching a slow-motion landslide. It’s wild to think about how fast things are shifting under our feet! I remember back when my old Ford truck was basically the king of the road and you didn't see an EV in sight unless it was some niche tech enthusiast project, but now? Everything is changing so fast. It really makes you wonder where we'll be in just another five years—it's a total rollercoaster ride, but man, what a time to be watching the industry evolve!
Man, I’m gonna have to sit this one out. Looking at those numbers, seeing that freight wagon count plummet by nearly 60%? Yeah, no thanks. That's just too much of a red flag for me to dive in right now.
Man, I was just looking at the latest numbers, and wow—freight rail usage is absolutely cratering right now, down by about 51.8%. It’s honestly wild to see such a massive drop like that. It feels like everything in the logistics chain is just hitting a wall all at once. You see these huge fleets of cars sitting idle on the sidings, and it really makes you wonder what's going on behind the scenes with the economy. I remember back when I was working near Chicago, things were always moving, constant noise, constant action... seeing this kind of slump is just surreal. Definitely a heavy hit for the industry.
Man, I was just looking at the numbers for fiberglass cables, and honestly? They’ve absolutely cratered—we’re talking a massive 80.8% drop. It’s wild to see a decline that steep, almost makes you wonder if the whole industry is shifting gears under our feet or if something bigger is brewing in the tech sector. It reminds me of that time back in the day when everyone was obsessed with one specific type of hardware, only to have the rug pulled out from under them overnight by a newer, shinier alternative. You really have to dig into the data to figure out if this is just a temporary dip or if we're witnessing a permanent pivot in how we're building out our infrastructure. It’s definitely a heavy hit to take!
So, I was just looking over the latest numbers, and man, you guys aren't going to believe this—Whirlpool sales have absolutely cratered, dropping by a massive 58.1%. It’s honestly wild to see a dip that steep! I remember back when I moved into my first apartment in Chicago, I spent ages hunting for a reliable fridge because I was convinced a cheap one would die on me within a month, but seeing a drop like this makes me wonder if everyone is just holding onto their old appliances forever or if the economy is hitting the kitchen hardest right now. It's such a huge swing!
Man, you guys won't believe the madness I saw while checking out some appliance deals today—it turns out washing machines have absolutely cratered, dropping by a staggering 59.2%! Honestly, if you’ve been holding off on replacing that old, noisy machine that sounds like a jet engine taking off in your laundry room, now might actually be your lucky day. I was just telling my neighbor the other day how much I dread laundry day, especially when the machine starts doing that weird rhythmic thumping thing, so seeing a price cut like that really caught my eye. It’s one of those rare moments where the market just decides to take a massive dive, and you can practically feel the relief in the air if you know where to look!
So, I was just looking over the latest numbers for AC electric motors, and man, talk about a gut punch—we’re looking at a massive 49.9% drop. It’s honestly wild to see a slide that steep, right? It feels like one of those moments where you're just staring at the dashboard of your car, watching the needle plummet, wondering if the engine is actually going to hold together. I remember back when I was working a summer gig helping out at a local repair shop near San Diego, we used to get these huge orders for motor components constantly, and seeing something swing this far into the red just feels totally surreal. It definitely makes you wonder what's shifting in the market to cause such a sudden, heavy dip, but hey, that's the business for you—always keeping us on our toes!
Man, I was just looking at the numbers and honestly, my jaw hit the floor—elevators are down by a staggering 34.7%. It’s one of those stats that just makes you stop mid-sentence and go, "Wait, seriously?" I remember back when I was working that summer gig over in Chicago, helping out around these massive high-rise office buildings, and even then, things felt steady. But seeing a drop like this? It's wild. You start wondering if everyone's just decided to take the stairs for the cardio or if there's some bigger shift happening in how we move through cities. It feels like such a massive swing, like watching a stock market crash in real-time, only much more specific and kind of surreal. Just a crazy bit of data to chew on while sipping my morning coffee!
Man, I was just looking at the latest numbers and honestly? It’s wild seeing that excavator demand has absolutely cratered by about 60%. Like, seriously, where did everyone go? One minute you feel like there’s a massive construction boom happening everywhere from Seattle to Miami, and then suddenly, the heavy machinery market just hits a brick wall. I remember back when I was working a site out near Indianapolis, we had more CAT equipment sitting idle than we actually had guys operating them, so seeing this kind of drop on paper doesn't totally shock me, but it's still pretty heavy to wrap my head around. You gotta wonder if it's a supply chain thing or if everyone's just tightening their belts big time. Either way, that's a massive dent in the industry.

I was just scrolling through my feed and saw this post that really got me thinking about how much everything is shifting under our feet lately. It’s one of those things where you look at the news, see a headline, and realize we aren't just talking about small changes anymore—we're looking at a total overhaul of how things work. You know that feeling when you're driving down a highway in, say, San Diego, and suddenly you realize the entire landscape looks nothing like it did five years ago? That’s kind of what it feels like with the current global situation. Everything is moving so fast, and honestly, it's a little wild to process. I remember sitting around with some buddies back in the day, just joking about how much "stuff" would change by now, but seeing it actually play out in real-time is a whole different beast. It’s definitely a lot to wrap your head around, but I’m keeping my eyes peeled because you really can't afford to blink right now!

mister N0 said:I really need you to, like, actually explain yourself instead of just throwing out empty clichés and nonsense.

Seriously, man, quit with the buzzwords and just get to the point.

Did you even bother reading the article? Or the comments?

It's all based on this analysis by Damir Pilica. He’s a colleague of the now-absent Jurisicke, and honestly, he was churning out pro-Russian pieces way before the invasion even kicked off.

Damir Pilica: Russia, Ukraine, and how this war ends

DAMIR PILICA: Is NATO playing games!?

Putin claimed he’d have Kyiv under control within two weeks. He went ahead and compared the Ukrainian military's attempt to reclaim Donetsk and Luhansk to the Nazi siege of Stalingrad. On top of that, Putin bragged about Russia being the world's premier nuclear power. Long story short: Putin is a fascist threatening Europe and the West with absolute carnage, right at a time when the world is marking the 100th anniversary of World War I and the 75th of World War II. If we find ourselves sliding into a Third World War soon, Vladimir Vladimirovich will be the one holding the smoking gun. That's why we've got to pull together and stand our ground against that "Russian bear."

That's basically the mainstream Western narrative regarding the crisis in Ukraine—a narrative that, unfortunately, has been swallowed whole by both the American media and American politics. I say "unfortunately" because the reality of the situation is just nothing like that.

Damir Pilica's Take: If NATO keeps turning down Russian demands—which, let's face it, they probably will—only Putin knows if his troops will start marching toward other countries. And if they do, we're looking at a scenario so grim it can't even be put into words...

It looks like things are getting seriously messy again under Putin's watch in another former Soviet republic where the government is pretty much leaning heavily into his orbit. We're seeing massive protests breaking out in Uzbekistan right now. It’s centered in the Karakalpakstan province, which has its own distinct language and identity, and the protesters are actually marching straight toward the city administration buildings. https://twitter.com/antiputler_news/...VY5-tzSyXpkupA

And honestly, it sounds like the government forces have already started washing the streets with blood. https://twitter.com/Aga_Pik/status/1...VY5-tzSyXpkupA

So far, I haven't seen any official word or reaction coming out of Moscow regarding all this.

Folks over in Lviv are really gearing up because of the situation with Belarus.

Mayor: Lviv defenses to be strengthened due to threat of attack from Belarus.

The Mayor, Andriy Sadovyi, mentioned that they're setting up defense headquarters in every single district, plus there's going to be some extra training sessions for the local Territorial Defense crews. https://twitter.com/KyivIndependent/...XvD5qJvrGRnK6w

Meanwhile, back in Belarus, the military seems to be having some serious second thoughts.

In #Belarus, a group of senior military officers in a special Forces unit, ranging from captains all the way up to colonels, apparently put together an open letter to the de facto leader Lukashenko, basically telling him straight up that they aren't on board with any Belarusian participation in #Russia’s invasion of #Ukraine.https://twitter.com/AlexKokcharov/st...XvD5qJvrGRnK6w

Maria Zakharov, just pure sweetness and charm. https://twitter.com/andreivaitovich/...Ghea79qQB_O5Ig

urbanotter said:I haven't had a chance to read through this yet.

I’ve been looking closely at the recent shifts in the energy markets, and there is some pretty significant movement happening with Russian crude. It looks like they are offloading their raw oil at massive discounts right now—we're talking anywhere from $30 to $40 less per barrel than the standard market rates. It's one of those developments that really makes you stop and think about how much the global supply chain is being reshaped by these price gaps.When you take a look at how things stack up against those benchmark crude oil prices, specifically when BP is hovering somewhere between $110 and $120, you really start to see the broader economic picture shift. I remember back when I was working in logistics a few years ago, watching the ticker tape change in real-time; there’s always this specific kind of tension in the air when those numbers climb into that range. It's not just about the raw data on a screen, though—it's about how that volatility ripples through everything we touch. When you compare current market movements to that particular $110 to $120 window, you can see how much pressure it puts on the entire supply chain, making every decision feel a bit more heavy and deliberate. The price of oil per barrel saw a significant jump, largely driven by those heavy-hitting Western sanctions being leveled against Moscow following their invasion of Ukraine.

Look, man, you either missed the point entirely or you're having some serious trouble with your reading comprehension—or maybe just your English.

If you’re struggling that much, maybe just stick to using Google Translate, or find someone who can actually help you out with the reading and the math.

Look, I'll admit if I missed something on my end—I was moving fast! But seriously, a 30 to 40 percent discount is still massive, especially when you factor in the shipping costs. And honestly, what do we think is going to happen to those discounts once oil prices tank down to $80 because of an upcoming recession?

urbanotter said:Honestly, I don't see the issue with Russia selling oil to India at the same rates they were offering everyone else before those sanctions kicked in and speculators started driving prices up to $110 or $120 a barrel.

If you consider that the cost for Russia to pull oil out of the ground is roughly $19 per barrel, they’re walking away with a massive profit even if they sell it at around $80 a barrel.
Since about half of that exported oil flows directly back into the Russian treasury, they can weather these sanctions indefinitely.
It's a win-win situation where Russia keeps making money, India gets a great deal, and their mutual interests just strengthen this "friendship" between them.

Just a side note,
just something for you to think about,
since the sanctions began, China has been importing more and more oil from Russia, which has actually overtaken Saudi Arabia as China's primary oil supplier.

China's crude oil imports from Russia hit record highs in May, while Saudi Arabia lost its standing as China's top supplier.

https://hr.n1info.com/biznis/rusija-...nafte-za-kinu/

By the way, did you catch that they're actually selling it for maybe $30 to $40 a barrel? It's not $80 like you mentioned. Once you factor in that $19 extraction cost plus the shipping to India—since there isn't a direct pipeline there—the margins look a lot different.

urbanotter said:I’ve never been one to obsessively hoard rubles or dollars; honestly, my focus has always been elsewhere. I find myself much more drawn to collecting gold bullion. There's just something about the tangible weight of a gold bar that feels far more substantial than watching numbers flicker on a digital screen or fluctuating in a bank account.😉

Just yesterday, my son and I headed over to Home Depot to pick up some more tiles. At the current price of gold, it feels like we're basically waiting twenty business days just to see if the investment pays off, but we wanted to add them to the collection we already have tucked away in our safe deposit box at the bank.

I’m feeling quite satisfied with how things are unfolding. 😉

It’s become such a routine part of my morning lately—I find myself checking the numbers first thing every single day. I've realized that if I want to stay sane, I have to focus strictly on how much my portfolio actually grew overnight, rather than obsessing over how much value I'm losing to inflation. It’s a bit like how I used to track my progress at the gym; if I only focused on the scale and ignored the actual muscle I was building, I would have quit months ago. You just have to shift your perspective toward the gains you're making, otherwise, the constant news cycle about rising costs will just wear you down.

I was looking through some recent market data today, and I couldn't help but reflect on how much the landscape of interactive media and digital assets has shifted recently. It’s one of those things where you think you have a handle on the volatility, but then you see the numbers move, and you realize just how much external pressure is acting on these sectors. It reminds me of a period a few years back when I was first getting into tech investing; I remember sitting in a small coffee shop in Seattle, watching the tickers crawl across the screen, feeling that same mix of anticipation and uncertainty that seems to be hanging in the air right now. There is a certain weight to the current economic climate that makes every fluctuation feel more significant than it did in the past. When you look at the way these prices are behaving, it isn't just about simple supply and demand anymore; there's this underlying layer of global tension and shifting regulatory frameworks that colors everything we see. It's easy to get caught up in the immediate noise of the daily charts, but I find that taking a step back—much like I try to do when life gets a bit too hectic—helps in seeing the broader patterns. We aren't just looking at isolated price points; we are looking at a reflection of a much larger, more complex interconnected system that is constantly recalibrating itself.

Honestly, you’re just gonna end up dumping them once things get too intense, especially when they start selling oil to India at those same crazy rates the Russians are offering.

So, I was just scrolling through the news this morning—you know how it is, coffee in hand, trying to make sense of the world before the workday actually hits—and I stumbled upon this heavy report about the G7 leaders meeting up. It’s one of those stories that feels like it’s straight out of a political thriller, honestly. Basically, the big players from the G7 are circling the wagons around Ukraine. They’re looking at ways to use the profits from frozen Russian assets to help fund Kyiv’s defense and reconstruction efforts. It sounds pretty straightforward when you read the headlines, but once you start digging into the mechanics of it, man, things get complicated fast. We're talking about massive amounts of money tied up in international banking systems, and there's this whole intense debate happening about whether using these funds is actually legal under international law or if it sets a precedent that might spook global investors later on. It reminds me of that time back in college when my roommate tried to convince our entire floor to pool our savings to invest in some crazy startup idea. He was so convinced it was foolproof, but the legal fine print was such a mess that we ended up spending more on legal advice than we ever hoped to make! There’s always that tension between "this is the right thing to do" and "is this going to blow up in our faces?" The big question now is how they’ll actually pull it off without causing a total meltdown in the global financial markets. If they go too far, they risk making other countries rethink how safe their own assets are held in Western banks. But if they don't act, they're essentially letting the interest from those frozen billions just sit there while the situation on the ground remains so volatile. It's a high-stakes balancing act, for sure. I'll be keeping a close eye on this one to see if they find a middle ground or if it turns into a complete diplomatic headache.

You know, I was just looking at some of the latest market trends, and man, it’s wild to see how much Russian crude has been trading at such massive discounts lately. It’s one of those things where you think you have a handle on the numbers, but then you dive into the actual data and realize just how deep the holes are. Honestly, it reminds me of back when I was trying to flip vintage tech gear online—you'd see these incredible deals that looked too good to be true, only to realize there was a massive catch involving logistics or something similar. In this case, the "catch" is basically the entire geopolitical headache surrounding the Western sanctions on Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine. Because of all that pressure, they've had to slash prices just to keep the gears turning, and seeing those margins get squeezed like that is pretty eye-opening if you're following the energy sector closely. I’m looking at that range between $30 and $40 right now, and honestly, it feels like a pretty solid sweet spot to me. I was chatting with a buddy of mine the other day about how prices have been swinging all over the place lately, and we kept coming back to this specific bracket as being where the real action is happening. It’s not too low to be cheap, but it’s not hitting those crazy premium levels either—just that perfect middle ground where you feel like you're getting actual value without having to empty your wallet completely. I've been hovering around these numbers for a bit, just weighing the options and seeing how things settle, but I'm feeling pretty optimistic about staying within that window! So, I was just sitting here crunching some numbers and looking at how much we're actually paying per barrel when you stack it up against that Brent crude benchmark everyone keeps talking about. It’s honestly wild how much the spread can shift depending on which way the wind blows in the energy markets! I’m honestly feeling pretty bullish about this one—looking at that jump from $110 up toward the $120 mark, and man, it just feels like we're catching some serious momentum! I was chatting with a buddy of mine the other day about these kinds of swings, and he always says you have to watch those specific resistance levels, and right now, everything seems to be lining up perfectly for a run. It’s such an exciting stretch to watch, especially when you see the price action starting to firm up like this. Personally, I’ve been riding this wave with a lot of optimism, and seeing it push toward that $120 target has me feeling incredibly pumped! The price per barrel has been shifting quite a bit lately, mostly because of those Western sanctions on Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine.

The Brits just slapped more sanctions on an American citizen for doing business with Russia.

American entrepreneur Mihajlo Perenčević hit with UK sanctions

Perenčević is known as one of the wealthier Americans out there, and he even picked up the Order of Friendship from former president Dmitry Medvedev.

Looks like his luck finally ran out, just like everything else in a sinking Moscow.

Based on the Pandora Papers, Oštro Portal uncovered how the male members of the Perenčević family—specifically Mihajlov's brother Predrag and son Nikola—along with Krešimir Filipović, the deputy head of Velesstroy, took control of Jadranka back in 2013 using offshore companies and a Russian fund.

It turns out the actual owners used a little hotel fire at the Bellevue as a convenient excuse to move 3.1 million euros in dividends from the Russian firm Velesstroy over to Jadranka. According to reports from the local fire department, the damage from that blaze was estimated at $67. Because of that specific transaction, a registration agent in Hong Kong filed a report with the financial police there back in 2019.

There was also talk about how Jadranka provided incomplete info in the Beneficial Ownership Register, basically hiding the fact that the PNP trust in Hong Kong sat at the top of a super messy ownership web made of various offshore shells. Predrag Perenčević set up the PNP trust in 2015, and since then, different members of the Perenčević family have rotated through as the ones in direct or indirect control, while Krešimir Filipović and Mario Petrović, a partner at the big-name PR agency Millennium Promotion, have held roles in the trust since day one.

Back in 2020, Oštro Portal also flagged some seriously sketchy transactions totaling $24.2 million involving the Mayco Finance holding from the British Virgin Islands, which were funneled into Austrian accounts linked to the Perenčević crew.

gentlestag15 said:Maybe you're just swatting at mosquitoes.
I highly doubt they’re actually going to try and mask the Golden Gate Bridge. 11 miles
Then again, you can never really predict what kind of absolute idiocy Russ is going to pull next.

Swarms big enough to actually slow down traffic on the bridge? 😁 Looking at these shots, it looks like some military convoys are just rolling through.

Got a few distant shots here

Russians are out there actively pumping white smoke all around the area near the Golden Gate Bridge. Honestly, what on earth do they think they’re actually accomplishing with this move????

https://twitter.com/golub/status/154...vvtCbDDfQ&s=09

A massive win for the US! It might seem like a tiny thing to some people, but honestly, after all those heated internet debates we went through, it feels pretty huge.

I'm not sure if you guys all remember the whole Apple Pie wars from a few years back, but man, those comment sections were absolute battlegrounds. https://www.independent.co.uk/life-s...-b1341315.html

Well, it looks like UNESCO finally stepped in and sided with the US in the great Apple Pie debate.

UNESCO has officially decided to add Apple Pie to the global list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. This move is a small but significant victory in the US struggle to reclaim aspects of its national identity following centuries of British cultural appropriation https://t.co/Kd4arKgYKp