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The headline is misleading as I believe it is the UK government, and its policies through the years that is making a mockery of the Royal Navy. Russia is just taking advantage of it. Russia's 'shadow fleet' makes mockery of UK naval power Few things provoke British politicians into fits of rage more than mention of Russia’s "shadow fleet." Yet last week’s impotent tracking of Russian tankers in the English Channel illustrates that Britain doesn’t have the means to do much about it. On 9 April, two Russian "shadow" oil tankers were escorted through the channel by a Russian navy frigate armed with all manner of weapons, including anti-ship missiles. In response, the Royal Navy could only muster an auxiliary fuel tanker to follow it helplessly. The Daily Telegraph reported on this heroic operation from the deck of a 40-foot fishing boat following in the tanker’s wake. A regular pattern is forming in which the Royal Navy deploys vessels that are overmatched by better armed Russian naval escorts. https://responsiblestatecraft.org/iran-war-gas-prices/
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Did the Neanderthals ever reside in the UK?
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They are halfway there.
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I thought the + was so they would not have to add additional letters. I do wonder if this is being taught in Canadian elementary schools as a foreign language.
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How To Commit Democratic Party Suicide
Dashinka replied to TBoneTX's topic in Current Events and Hot Social Topics
The problem is his name will remain on the primary ballot. We all know Democrat voters are not very smart, so CA could still end up with two Republicans winning their jungle primary. -
How To Commit Democratic Party Suicide
Dashinka replied to TBoneTX's topic in Current Events and Hot Social Topics
If Hunter cannot pay his own bills, who is supporting the Biden crime family? -
How To Commit Democratic Party Suicide
Dashinka replied to TBoneTX's topic in Current Events and Hot Social Topics
NB's illegitimate child? -
I have no knowledge of any differences, but considering some of the stories I have heard regarding dealing with the online system (not allowing one to proceed without entering something in a field that is not applicable, etc.), maybe it might be better to upload a PDF of the I130 itself. It really should make no difference as the online system is just an IT designer's interpretation of the I130. Good Luck!
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Since this is mostly related to the UK, I will post it here. The comments are interesting. The Iran War Reveals Who Is Living In A Fantasy World Here in the 21st century, the UK has pursued its net zero fantasy with a vengeance. Wind turbines and solar panels now cover the countryside. Many power plants that use coal or other fossil fuels have been closed. Perhaps most important, the UK has banned essentially all exploration for and development of fossil fuel energy within its own borders, including offshore in territorial waters. Although there are large shale-gas formations beneath the UK, the practice of “fracking” to exploit them has been subject to a moratorium since 2019, and the current Labour government has vowed to make that moratorium permanent. The current government has also not issued any new licenses for drilling for oil or gas in the North Sea, and says it will continue that policy, although a small amount of drilling continues under pre-existing licenses. The logic of these policies appears simple: carbon emissions damage the environment, and after all, we can get all the energy we need from the free and abundant wind and sun. Into this mix has dropped the Iran war, and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Maybe things were not as simple as they had seemed. In the past few days, a serious shortage of aviation fuel has arisen in the UK. The shortage is not limited to the UK, but apparently is particularly acute in that country. From the Daily Mail today: [The] Iran war has continued to wreak havoc on the aviation industry, and the UK could soon be experiencing a jet fuel shortage. The last known shipment of jet fuel to Britain from the Middle East is expected to arrive within 48 hours amid alarm over shortages within a week. Data providers Kpler and Vortexa say the consignment on the Libyan-flagged Maetiga vessel is expected to reach the UK from Saudi Arabia on Thursday. The blockage of the Strait of Hormuz due to the ongoing conflict means no other cargoes heading to the UK from the region can be seen on the water, they added. https://www.manhattancontrarian.com/blog/2026-3-31-the-iran-war-reveals-who-is-living-in-a-fantasy-world
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Statistics and waiting times.
Dashinka replied to Cacolina's topic in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports
To my knowledge, the statistics here on VJ are based on the members that fill out their timelines. Unfortunately, not all members utilize that function, so the group that makes up the statistics can be small. That being said, it looks like USCIS's posted processing time estimate is about 10 months for an I129F, so you are still in the window and hopefully will see something soon. Good Luck! https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/ -
Social Media Scrutiny as of 3/30/26
Dashinka replied to TomAye's topic in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures
I agree with the other responses. There is no requirement to have a social media account (although keep in mind VJ is a social media site), and no requirement to share your life on social media. Good Luck! -
Common sense returning? Maryland Supreme Court tosses Blue cities' climate lawsuits against energy companies (The Center Square) – The Maryland Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed three lawsuits filed by Democrat-run jurisdictions claiming oil and gas companies concealed information about their products’ contributions to climate change, leading to significant costs. In the 3-2 decision, Justice Brynja Booth wrote for the majority that the cities of Baltimore and Annapolis and Anne Arundel County improperly tried to use state and local nuisance laws to financially punish defendants such as BP, ExxonMobil and Chevron when climate change and its causes are an international issue that cross local, state and international borders. https://www.thecentersquare.com/maryland/article_f7a4f357-10dd-46ee-9971-ec415c18016b.html?utm_source=illinois.thecentersquare.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=rss_first_item_title
