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Simon Simple @simonsimplex.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

From a perspective on shipping : attached below is an English summary of the Norwegian article. As expected the majority of traffic is Chinese and Russian vessels. It’s worth noting that Russia has developed nuclear powered ice-breakers, partly for its arctic resources, but also used on this route.

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Simon Simple @simonsimplex.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The facial expression says it all 👇

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Simon Simple @simonsimplex.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

This will be interesting - Mansour is one of the six ‘Bani Fatima’ brothers; all six are ‘full brothers’ and the sons of Zayed (previous ruler of UAE) and Fatima, his favourite wife (he had four wives). Four of the brothers rule UAE in position of ruler, deputy ruler, security and foreign affairs.

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Simon Simple @simonsimplex.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

It’s not that he did nothing; he contrived to ensure that the defences were weakened that day. Take a look at the extensive nature of the Gaza border walls defence systems that miraculously didn’t work that morning, or the camera coverage the recordings from which have been “lost”.

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Simon Simple @simonsimplex.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Oh dear; there could be a lot of embarrassment over this recent ‘terrorist’ beat-up. The 5 suspects were all released after 36 hours, which is significant (see image below). How about stealing diesel from farms, not attacking an RAF base ???

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Simon Simple @simonsimplex.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I thought knowing what the super balances were for the 18 - 39 age group might be relevant to this discussion 👇 The stats are from the ATO, are for June 2026, for both male and female, and are median and mean values (there is a heavy skew to the data for each age group and gender)

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Simon Simple @simonsimplex.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Apparently not a new usage, although for engineers (such as I) its application as a verb is strange 🤷🏻‍♂️

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Simon Simple @simonsimplex.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

The SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organisation) have just been meeting; unsurprising that people don’t know because it’s not covered by western news channels. But the SCO is a significant block of Eurasian countries 👇 including Iran, China, Russia, Pakistan. . . .

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Simon Simple @simonsimplex.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Muu…uum. . . What did you say ‘juxtaposition’ means . . . {I’m beginning to think this is a deliberate ploy by the Grauniad} [and you need to be a Private Eye fan from the ‘80’s to understand that deliberate mis-spelling]

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Simon Simple @simonsimplex.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Mu.uu..um . . . What does juxtaposition mean ?

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Simon Simple @simonsimplex.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Ten commissioners on the productivity commission, 7 from Melbourne, (yes seven) the other 3 also from eastern states. Go on, tell us how that’s a balanced composition and not another example of an old-buddies closed club. PS how are the Victorian state’s finances doing these days . . .

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Simon Simple @simonsimplex.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

The most likely response to an Israeli attack on Turkey - even an unprovoked one - is Article 4 consultations and a US veto of any consensus motion in favour of Turkey which is effectively guaranteed under the current administration. Some things to consider 👇

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Simon Simple @simonsimplex.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Both the power and water demands of AI hypercentres can be provided by locating them at the coast, next to the desalination plant and the SMR; providing both power and water needed by data centres and into the supply for community and industry. @jessicaperthwa.bsky.social 👇

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Simon Simple @simonsimplex.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

That report is from 2022 - are you seriously suggesting that the scale of AI data centre power demand was properly understood in 2022. Attached is a table that shows the key differences between ‘enterprise’ and ‘AI hyperscale’ data centres. The scale of this technology is now increasing incredibly.

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Simon Simple @simonsimplex.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

How about building the ‘hyperscale data centre(s) on the coast Alongside the desalination plant and the small modular reactor

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Simon Simple @simonsimplex.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

When FIFA elects as President someone such as Giovanni Infantino there is no reason to set one’s expectation for ethical behaviour to be above zero for either the individual or the organisation.

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Simon Simple @simonsimplex.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

The future - build it or fall behind . . . ?? Data centre - Desalination plant - Small Modular Reactor All built on the cost www.theguardian.com/business/2026/j…

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Simon Simple @simonsimplex.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

There would be much less conflict between the demands of AI data centres and existing power demands if Australia embraced the inevitable. There are 192 operating data centres and 90 awaiting approvals in Australia. AI-dc’s will have greater power demands so let’s plan for them in our infrastructure.

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Simon Simple @simonsimplex.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

This is an amazing story; I highly recommend watching the YT video. youtu.be/tz23G_UXCGA?si=PC0jFIeKpUa…

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Simon Simple @simonsimplex.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

An independent check of the above with more detail

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Simon Simple @simonsimplex.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

I ran another AI tool on a similar question which mostly confirmed the detail in the table. One notable difference related to Western Australia 👇

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Simon Simple @simonsimplex.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

I’d be less concerned about mrp and more alert to the polling being conducted between April 29th and May 14th. With the budget on May 12th it means that the opinions expressed to the pollsters was either pre-budget or in the immediate aftermath furore which erupted. Not exactly ‘current thinking’.

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Simon Simple @simonsimplex.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

“We need a Royal Commission” is the response to almost every issue. Since 2009 there have been 24 (in 16 years) - 11 Commonwealth, 6 in Vic and SA and 1 in WA. They are a cash cow for lawyers and ‘mates’. I did a little research into recommendations, implementation and costs. DM if you want details.

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Simon Simple @simonsimplex.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

I did some investigating of the position on fracking adopted by the states and territories - to find quite a bit of diversity. The Commonwealth has no general power to ban or permit onshore fracking; its jurisdiction is limited to offshore Commonwealth waters and to EPBC Act environmental triggers.

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Simon Simple @simonsimplex.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

There has been subtle discrimination against permanent residents for a few years but what is being proposed takes that to a new level. Available data shows permanent residents are 6.9% of the population (27.6 million) whilst 8.8 million (citizens and residents) were born overseas.

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Simon Simple @simonsimplex.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

The issue is entitlements of permanent residents not inconvenience when OTHER countries don’t allow dual citizenship ? G20/EU/ASEAN countries that don’t allow dual citizenship Austria Bulgaria Croatia Estonia Latvia Lithuania Netherlands Slovenia Spain Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore

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Simon Simple @simonsimplex.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

As a “local boy” Dylan Thomas’ work was inevitably a subject for study when I was in school near Swansea. In addition to a comprehensive collection of his poetry I have all of the recordings of Dylan reading his poetry and a movie of Under Milk Wood with some notable actors.

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Simon Simple @simonsimplex.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Camp Baird is within the Al Minhad Air Base operated by the UAE Air Force - it’s a large Air Base used by several nations (mostly NATO) for *transport and logistics support* for operations throughout the ME (eg Afghanistan). There’s a runway (very long) which is why it’s the Wedgetail’s home base.

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Simon Simple @simonsimplex.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Even I can do better than that 😂😂😂

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Simon Simple @simonsimplex.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

What’s missed in reporting today is the importance of how the 20% applies to the LNG exported on the spot market ie it excludes contracted longer term sales. That proportion is about 15% of LNG exports but varies across not only the states but also companies.

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Simon Simple @simonsimplex.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

The plan is to reserve up to 20% of gas volumes exported on the spot market or under short term contract (<12 month). Here is an assessment of how much gas is exported and what proportion is on the spot/short term market.

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Simon Simple @simonsimplex.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

I wonder why Trump has withdrawn his threat to escort shipping through the Strait . . . www.perplexity.ai/page/iran-activat…

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Simon Simple @simonsimplex.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

One of the best albums from Mark Knopfler - one deep river The Lyrics of ‘this one’s not going to end well’ seem prophetic

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Simon Simple @simonsimplex.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Unsurprising. Australian politicians incompetence at planning and implementation shines through once again. www.perplexity.ai/page/wikipedia-s-…

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Simon Simple @simonsimplex.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

The compilation of a comprehensive listing of MPs and Senators academic and professional qualifications is a much bigger job than it might appear; there isn’t a consolidated APH list for current members that I can find, just individual entries from which it must be abstracted. A first pass review 👇

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Simon Simple @simonsimplex.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Albanese : “The biggest spike in fuel prices that the world has ever seen” Benchmark oil prices over the last few decades 👇

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Simon Simple @simonsimplex.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Much is made of the storage of fuel in the U.S., organised by Angus Taylor, but it’s never mentioned that it followed the first time a ‘mandatory stockpile’ was legislated - by Morrison’s gov’t !! Albanese is just continuing the policy. Also pertinent is that Aus does NOT have a strategic reserve.

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Simon Simple @simonsimplex.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

www.perplexity.ai/page/us-seeks-bid… The U.S. is planning another release of supply from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve, the third release since early March.

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Simon Simple @simonsimplex.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

This is the 10-point plan that was proposed by Iran and which Trump thinks is a basis for negotiations. . . . And some brief commentary.

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