all animal products contain cholesterol and zero plant products contain cholesterol
we would be thrilled to
but we sell to stodgy accountants
last year Bitcoin was stuck between 50 and 75k for about 8 months
no it's been stuck between 90 and 110 for 2 months
it could easily go another six stuck in a range maybe a little bigger than this
good morning from Jamaica
is it on nostr
it is 3.8% but the interest is in bitcoins so eventually it turns into 38% I think
I had not thought of selling puts like that that's a cool idea
when will Russia overpower Ukraine just due to its size, or will it?
after all Russia has the GDP of Italy. it's a pretty poor country
Here’s a concise comparison of the Russian and Ukrainian armies in terms of size, resources, and operational characteristics as of late 2024:
Russia
1. Personnel:
Estimated 1.5 million active-duty troops after recent conscription efforts.
Large reserve forces due to mandatory military service for men.
2. Equipment and Resources:
Extensive arsenal, including advanced tanks (T-90), fighter jets (Su-57), and ballistic missiles.
Significant nuclear capabilities.
Domestic production of military equipment, although sanctions have impacted supply chains.
3. Strengths:
High volume of heavy artillery and long-range missile systems.
Experience in hybrid warfare and electronic warfare.
4. Weaknesses:
Poor logistics and supply lines, as seen in the Ukraine conflict.
Low morale among conscripts and reports of corruption within the military structure.
Sanctions have disrupted production of precision-guided munitions.
5. Losses:
Estimates suggest hundreds of thousands of casualties (killed and wounded) in the Ukraine war, though exact figures are disputed.
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Ukraine
1. Personnel:
Approximately 1 million total, including Armed Forces, National Guard, and Border Guard.
Significant reliance on mobilized civilians and volunteers.
2. Equipment and Resources:
Dependent on Western-supplied weapons, including HIMARS, Leopard tanks, and Patriot missile systems.
Limited domestic production of advanced weaponry.
3. Strengths:
High morale and strong will to defend sovereignty.
Effective use of modern Western military technology.
Superior adaptability and battlefield tactics, including decentralized command structures.
4. Weaknesses:
Smaller air force and navy compared to Russia.
Heavy reliance on international military aid.
Limited manpower reserves as the war continues.
5. Losses:
Approximately 43,000 soldiers killed and 370,000 wounded since the start of the conflict.
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Key Contrasts:
Scale: Russia's military is significantly larger and better equipped on paper but struggles with inefficiencies and morale. Ukraine's army is smaller but shows better adaptability and has higher morale.
Technology: Russia relies on quantity and legacy systems, while Ukraine benefits from cutting-edge Western technology.
Logistics: Russia faces systemic logistical issues; Ukraine has more efficient supply chains supported by international partners.
Morale: Ukraine has the advantage due to its defensive stance and public support, whereas Russia suffers from poor morale among conscripts.
The conflict has underscored the importance of agility, international alliances, and the human element in modern warfare.
gm!
the Bitcoin gold ratio is clearly at resistance
Good morning nostr, its a comfortable 55F right now, and i'm sipping my coffee thinking about what i should do first. We have a few errands to do, then we'll see. I still have lots of winter cleanup to do in the beds, and also need to start planning a menu for the family gathering we'll be hosting next week. Yall have a great tuesday, enjoy your coffee, and remember that today is a gift. #coffeechain #grownostr #homesteading https://cdn.nostrcheck.me/8d9d2b77930ee54ec3e46faf774ddd041dbb4e4aa35ad47c025884a286dd65fa/2764bbbe4e7099386d93b1aea9885b1112ce6f3560f9f63823f51c5b33a47881.webp
how does Tesla compare to all the other car companies?
Here’s the ranking by the number of cars sold in 2023, extended until Tesla appears:
1. Toyota Motor Corporation – 10.48 million
2. Volkswagen Group – 8.3 million
3. Hyundai Motor Group – 6.848 million
4. Renault–Nissan Alliance – 6.39 million
5. Stellantis – 6.34 million
6. General Motors – 5.84 million
7. Honda Motor Co. – 3.74 million
8. Ford Motor Company – 3.67 million
9. Suzuki Motor Corporation – 2.89 million
10. BMW Group – 2.33 million
11. Tesla Inc. – 1.31 million
Tesla ranks 11th by the number of vehicles sold globally in 2023.
I had some ups and downs
Bitcoin wasn't up cuz it basically tripled right?
was 2024 wild in your view?