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Maybe? Half of German energy comes from Russia and I don’t think their energy needs are seasonal enough for it to not deal a major blow regardless of the time of year.

True, but we saw Russia building up invasion forces for months. And I get that the warning about other things have been true as well, I guess I was just curious if this particularly kept getting brought up because they keep receiving intel about it or if this is just reporting based off the same intelligence. Because a continued stream of intelligence suggests a much stronger possibility of it happening (which if it does happen, then it would seem Russia is using the same playbook they gave Assad).

Anyone know what Germany/the EU’s gas reserve situation is like? I gotta think Russia completely turning off the taps to Europe without warning would have a very slightly better risk/reward than using nuclear or bio weapons. Im not an O&G guy, but if Russia suddenly stopped western energy exports until, say, financial sanctions were lifted…is there global production capacity to even meet Germany’s industrial needs?

It seems they’ve been saying this for almost a week now. I wonder if this keeps getting brought up because the media keeps asking US/UK officials because it’s doom porn-ish, the US/Uk officials keep bring it up because they’re getting continuing intel, or if US/Uk officials keeping bringing it up for deterrence.

I don’t think you have to worry about Pantex getting hit. If it comes to the point where Russia launches nukes at America, it’s mutually assured destruction. You don’t need to target a nuclear assembly/disassembly plant if no one is alive after the opening salvos.

I think the big 12 needs to either commit to maximizing their returns in the short run or focus on growing the big 12 in a way that in the medium/long-run can simultaneously make the conference stronger and weaken the B10 and SEC. If half the B12 is just looking to make as much money as they can until they can jump ship when the B10 and PAC have to expand, then BYU, Boise State, UCF, and then Cincy would probably be the mix to get you the most added viewers for nationally televised games. Most people aren’t going to watch those teams play a conference game at 2:30 on a Saturday- but they’ll be able to get prime time, nationally televised games if they schedule decent OOC teams. On the other hand if the B12 wants the expansion teams to be able to be serious competitors in the long run and make other conferences weaker, I’d think they’d be better off expanding with Cincy, UH, Memphis, and UCF. Adding Cincy would allow you to steal some good recruits from the B10, UCF gives you a chance to steal recruits from SEC East territory, Memphis can steal recruits from some SEC West teams, and Houston will help keep talent in Texas. There is absolutely a ceiling on how good BYU and Boise State can be. Kids don’t want to go to Idaho and definitely don’t want to be Mormon. UCF, Cincy, UH, and Memphis could absolutely improve and build themselves into better teams with better talent (and ultimately pull more viewers) if they were in a P5.

As a Memphis fan, I'm not shocked, perhaps pleasantly surprised, by Penny pulling off the number 1 recruiting class. I still have some doubts about his coaching abilities, but hopefully all the coaching help he has brought in can remedy his shortcomings. My biggest concern going into this season is not the coaching or players' ability, but the very real possibility that the Infractions Referral Committee brings the hammer down and guys quit (literally or figuratively). I'll be at the forum either way, I guess.

Does the FBI usually moderate/high-risk residential warrants? I guess I always assumed state/local departments and/or US Marshals went in first and secured the location.

FWIW the Navy has been increasing their capabilities to defend against large Iranian small-vessel swarm attacks in the Persian Gulf for several years now. Granted drones ratchet up the threat since they move in 3D vs 2D for boats. The Phalanx CIWS can take down smaller drones and patriot barrages could take down the bigger drones, but neither are scalable or intended to effectively counter swarms and both rely on ballistics to shoot down. However, cross-branch electronic warfare groups have already started developing non-ballistic methods to neutralize drones. I have my doubts regarding any near-term scalable solution, but I think it’s even more doubtful we’ll get involved in a conflict ( at least with a power that couldn’t be massively suppressed by existing air capabilities) before counter methods have been better developed. Some interesting reading- https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/35726/the-army-has-unveiled-its-plan-for-swarms-of-electronic-warfare-enabled-air-launched-drones https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/29505/the-navys-secretive-nemesis-electronic-warfare-capability-will-change-naval-combat-forever

Has any news or pictures of Cameron come out yet? I'm surprised a search and rescue team hasn't flown over that stretch yet.

It's pretty amazing how a broke, starved, rogue nuclear state has by far and away the best counter intel. The fact that a pudgy Rodman fanboi's intelligence perimeter has outlasted Chapo, Bin Laden, Soleimani, etc. without practically any penetration is incredible.

Did anyone else think Jordan's eyes were kind of jaundiced in the present day interviews? Also, college/draft Jordan sounded completely different- he sounded unsure, soft-spoken, and kind of stumbled on his words. His confidence and killer-drive completely changed his demeanor after that first season.

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The Athletic published a piece on GBIII today. Doesn't really discuss where he's headed, more of a piece illustrating him, his background, and his relationship with is dad. Paywall'd, but posted in my post after this one. https://theathletic.com/1738044/2020/04/13/greg-brown-could-remain-austins-hometown-hero-but-the-top-recruit-has-options/