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Whether or not Houthi attacks have dropped in recent weeks doesn't seem to matter to Maersk, the first or second biggest oceanic shipping company in the world. It's the effect their attacks have on shipping that counts. Maersk Says Expanded Houthi Attacks Are Forcing More Delays The shipping company said the militia had recently tried to attack ships farther from the shore of Yemen, putting more strain on logistics.

It hasn't happened for more than 3 months since this topic was posted. Which is a bit longer than "overnight". Apparently, you are operating under the assumption that it will occur.

Obsessed much?

Global mean sea level has risen about 8–9 inches (21–24 centimeters) since 1880. The rising water level is mostly due to a combination of melt water from glaciers and ice sheets and thermal expansion of seawater as it warms. In 2022, global mean sea level was 101.2 millimeters (4 inches) above 1993 levels, making it the highest annual average in the satellite record (1993-present). https://www.climate.gov/news-features/understanding-climate/climate-change-global-sea-level#:~:text=The rising water level is,record (1993-present).

It's bizarre that you bring up the issue of tides. Actually, it's denialists who exploit that by taking by comparing oceanfront photos from previous decades and comparing them to current ones without taking note of the effect of tides. So a photo taken at high tide 50 years ago might look the same as one taken at low tide today. And you seem utterly ignorant of how satellite telemetry can gauge the change in sea level over the years. And you take no note of the fact that the seas are getting warmer. So they are expanding. Or do you believe that the warming seas aren't expanding? As far as anyone tell, the only way they have to expand is upwards. As for shifting of natural phenomena. Like virtually all denialists you seem to have no idea of the significance of the rate of change. I guess you believe that if someone puts money into some sort of savings account, the rate of interest doesn't matter. Just so long as there's interest.

I did subsequently post a bypass for the paywall. Here it is again: https://archive.ph/pm1AN

Exactly. And, of course, in some parts of the world the land is sinking in relation to sea level. For instance in some urban areas, like Bangkok and Djakarta, the land is actually sinking because of overexploitation of ground water. Which is why simply measuring sea level in relation to land means calculations are a lot more complicated. But even without satellite telemetry, it's obvious that ocean warming alone is going to contribute to the rise in sea level. And there's also the fact that glaciers are overwhelmingly shrinking. Eventually, that meltwater ends up in the sea.

Clearly you are not up-to-date about this issue. The question of whether the sea is rising is no longer being measured solely by the level of the sea in relation to land. Rather satellite altimetry is now playing a crucial role. And it tells us that not only are the seas rising, but that they are doing do at an accelerated rate. https://www.earthdata.nasa.gov/topics/climate-indicators/atmospheric-ocean-indicators/sea-level-rise

Another thing is that even if it were in its original position, one photo takes no account of tides.

"Once they run out of drones and missiles the huffing and puffing will be just that." As my recent post noted: Maersk Says Expanded Houthi Attacks Are Forcing More Delays The shipping company said the militia had recently tried to attack ships farther from the shore of Yemen, putting more strain on logistics. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/06/business/maersk-houthi-red-sea-shipping.html Maybe those Houthis have really powerful lungs.

And when can we expect their weapon supplies to be exhausted?

Not surprising that this is how the Telegraph characterized the UK's GDP growth. There's just one little problem with it: the UK grew from a negative base so half of that 0.6%growth is just making up for lost ground. If you factor that in the EU and the UK are tied for the first quarter. And, of course, if you compare performances over the last year, the EU wins. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1341661/quarterly-gdp-growth-in-selected-countries/ Also to keep in mind is that Germany has basically bet on exports to fuel its economic growth. That's the same path being touted by Brexit supporters as a panacea. That once freed from the EU, the UK's exports would soar.

Actually I did post a story dated May 6, 2024above but i forgot to that is protected by a paywall. This link will get you there: https://archive.ph/pm1AN

Well, that would be taking the Houthis at their word. Now that they've discovered their superpower, I'm kind of dubious that they won't exercise it in pursuit of other agendas. That said, the point was that there were lots of people prophesying doom and destruction for the Houthis. That this couldn't and wouldn't be allowed to stand. It turns out, in this age of asymmetric warfare, there may be lots of things that various parties say they won't stand for, but do. It also points to the foolishness of the world depending on fossil fuels. Not so much because the Houthis are seriously disrupting that trade, but rather because of the general volatility of the region. How much of America's armed capabilities have to do with the situation in the Mideast?

It is to laugh: And what did you base that 14,000 figure on? You linked to a claim from Benjamin Netanyahu. Benjamin Netanyahu!!! It is to laugh.

Whether great or not, the precedent has been set. Some problems just aren't solvable. At least not at a feasible cost. Maersk Says Expanded Houthi Attacks Are Forcing More Delays The shipping company said the militia had recently tried to attack ships farther from the shore of Yemen, putting more strain on logistics. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/06/business/maersk-houthi-red-sea-shipping.html

Wrong? Previously you cited the Israeli claim of 14,000. You didn't qualify that at the time. Are we supposed to exercise some sort of telepathic power to understand that you didn't actually believe Israel's claim?

Because Israel wouldn't lie bigly to advance its case? Fore example, are there any allies of Israel who believe that it has sincerely tried to facilitate aid delivery to Gaza? It's protestations are pretty much universally scoffed at.

I don't believe either of them now. I would go with independent outside sources. You apparently prefer to continue in your role as a stenographer of Israeli claims.

So, for you it's a question of belief. Interesting.

Do you understand the significance of the fact that Hamas figures and Israel's figures back then didn't agree. So how does that discrepancy support Israel's claim of 14,000? Can you share with us how Israel came up with that number? Good luck with that. Because Israel has not disclosed how it was tabulated. Israel Gaza: Checking Israel's claim to have killed 10,000 Hamas fighters BBC Verify has repeatedly asked the IDF for the detail of its methodology for counting Hamas fighter deaths but they have not responded. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68387864

You left out a crucial qualification, didn't you? Meanwhile, a Hamas official based in Qatar told Reuters that the terror group estimated it had lost 6,000 fighters during the four-month-old conflict, just over half the 10,000 Israel says it has killed. https://www.timesofisrael.com/soldier-dies-in-gaza-combat-hamas-claims-6000-of-its-fighters-killed-vows-to-fight-on/#:~:text=Meanwhile%2C a Hamas official based,Israel says it has killed.

Is Trump panicking? Pathetic Trump Already Trying to Weasel Out of Debating Biden After agreeing to two debates with Biden, Donald Trump seems to be trying to set up an excuse to escape the whole thing. https://newrepublic.com/post/181613/trump-escape-biden-debate

That's because in a debate you don't get points for fiction.

That is correct. I don't want to have to reapply for a work permit. It takes a huge amount of paperwork to start again from scratch. Still, it would be a little better to hold onto my marriage visa and have to reapply for a work permit than having to change back from a retirement visa to a marriage visa.