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Iran and Israel: Dangerous Game.
Israel and Iran have been locked in a deadly duel for decades. Ever since Ayatollah Khomeini came to power in 1979, both nations have been at loggerheads. Israel did help Iran briefly, in the First Gulf War of 1980 - 1981. Iraq was a common enemy of Israel and Iran. Israel helped the Iranians with weapons. Sadly, that moment in history is a blip in an otherwise confrontational relationship.
Nicholas BishopPublished about 15 hours ago in The SwampAnother One Bites The Dust
“You took me for everything that I had And kicked me out on my own” – Queen As Los Angeles students prepared to return to school at the end of the Summer break, families at the North Valley Military Institute (NVMI) were in for a rude awakening. The charter school’s administration had rejected the LAUSD’s offer of space under PROP-39 the previous April but continued to tell parents that a new campus would be ready in time to start classes. Ignoring the NMVI’s impending collapse, the Los Angeles County Office of Education’s (LACOE) regulators did nothing to ensure parents were warned to make alternative arrangements. They even allowed the school to hold its orientation session for new students. When Mark Ryan announced the school would close one week into the school year, families were left scrambling, their children behind their peers in their new schools.
Carl J. PetersenPublished a day ago in The SwampMovie Review: 'Civil War' Starring Kirsten Dunst
Civil War (2024) Directed by Alex Garland Written by Alex Garland Starring Kirsten Dunst, Cailee Spaeny, Wagner Moura, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Nick Offerman, Jesse Plemons
Sean PatrickPublished a day ago in The SwampLow-Code Development: Addressing Key Challenges with Solutions
As the app development market undergoes rapid change and evolution, traditional coding practices and strategies become more and more time- and resource-intensive. This is not to say that conventional strategies are no longer potent; they demand significant time and resources frequently. Considering this shift, low-code development platforms have arisen in the market. These platforms, furnished to the brim with visual interfaces, intuitive abilities, pre-designed components, and considerably more, assist with accelerating the process of making an application. In fact, they help accelerate the process without necessitating extensive coding knowledge. Nevertheless, low-code development cannot and does not eradicate all challenges. Hence, it is important that we recognize and address these challenges -- how else can one ensure a smooth development process and successfully leverage low-code solutions?
Ryan WilliamsonPublished 3 days ago in The SwampMake America ?????? Again.
I am upset. I avoid the news for a reason. It gives me anxiety. Or I get mad. Or I get sad. And then I have a very very hard time shaking that feeling. I'm on anxiety regulators for a reason. So unlike the rest of America, I do NOT start my day with the morning news. I start it with coffee, my kids, more coffee, some cleaning, more coffee, some singing with the birds like Snow White, more coffee, and then... yeah. More coffee.
Hope MartinPublished 3 days ago in The SwampEverything you need to know about AI (Artificial intelligence)
Artificial intelligence (AI), in its broadest sense, is intelligence exhibited by machines, particularly computer systems. It is a field of research in computer science that develops and studies methods and software which enable machines to perceive their environment and uses learning and intelligence to take actions that maximize their chances of achieving defined goals.
Viktor MihaylovPublished 3 days ago in The SwampBest Water Tank in Pakistan
Water is a basic need for all living things on earth. Without it, we can’t even think of living a day as it is necessary for our livelihood. Water scarcity is Pakistan's major problem so we aneed to store water appropriately for daily usage.
Hafa SolutionsPublished 4 days ago in The SwampDaniel Herzog: "Act of War But We Want Peace". Really?
The President of Israel Daniel Herzog is President in name only. Unlike say someone like President Biden, Herzog's role is a ceremonial role like the British Monarch. Herzog has views on certain things and no doubt, he discusses them with Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. Many countries have political or royal heads of state who wield no power. The real power lies in the hands of the Prime Minister, in this case, Bibi Netanyahu.
Nicholas BishopPublished 4 days ago in The SwampAllies vs. Axis: 21st Century Edition
What I think is that if Russia had not invaded Ukraine, in all likelihood Hamas would not have launched such an attack on Israel. It was inevitable that such a serious violation of the international system based on law, at the hands of a permanent member of the UN Security Council, had cascading consequences on other areas... of the world, from the Middle East to the Balkans, to Africa. This is the game we are playing, and we have to be aware. If international law is not re-established in Ukraine, the outbreaks of conflict will continue to multiply.
World War 3 or an off-ramp
At 01:45am (ish) Tel Aviv time, the air raid sirens started to blare as Iran's drones and missiles had started to arrive and Israel's Iron Dome system had started to shoot them down. This started because Israel struck and damaged the Iranian consulate building in Syria on the 1st of April, which is the equivalent of Israel striking Iranian soil because that's what consulates and embassies are under international law. So this rocket barrage against Israel was retaliation, not necessarily an escalation because that would require some degree of surprise or lack of provocation on the part of Israel, which obviously there was.
Quaker-nomicsPublished 4 days ago in The SwampSage of the Port
Bordering on the bedlam of sights and sounds that is the city is a small community unseen by many. Huddled houses, narrow spaces, muddy if not rocky roads, and reeky smells–despite these, the Baseco Compound, a reclaimed section of Port Area, Manila, is home to thousands. It has more than 56 hectares owned by the National Government and is under the jurisdiction of the Philippines Ports Authority. Being one of the most populous urban poor in the Philippines, reaching more than 64,750 people, as recorded in the Philippine Census in 2020, the Baseco community faces numerous challenges that worsen the situation of its residents.
Angela CantigaPublished 4 days ago in The Swamp'Beep, Beep,' the Jeeps Weep
In a race for position, blaring horns accompanied by clouds of smoke filled the air. Four-wheeled vehicles, painted in vibrant colors and adorned with gaudy accessories, then began to speed down the street, shuttling people to the sound of roaring engines. This is an everyday scene in the Philippines, where loud and colorful jeepneys reign supreme.
Angela CantigaPublished 4 days ago in The Swamp