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Editorial: U.S. Colonel's remark comparing cars to military aircraft shows military's unchanged arrogant sense of authority
January 24, 2018 Ryukyu Shimpo
Colonel Darin Clarke, who manages the Marines' government and external affairs in the Pacific, made a comment in response to the protest resolution from the Okinawa Prefectural Assembly about consecutive U.S. military aircraft accidents and related concerns. He mentioned cars have failures, too, and finding these issues before something happens is tough.
His statement was obstinate, taking the viewpoint that U.S. military aircraft failures are to be expected, without moving to protect against accident occurrences. This is completely unforgivable and strongly objectionable.
The colonel's remark is a manifestation of the still deep-seated, arrogant sense of authority in the U.S. military today from before Okinawa was returned to Japanese sovereignty.
When a B-52 bomber crashed and exploded on Kadena Air Base in November 1968, the U.S. Department of State Japan Country Director Sneider responded to strong resistance from Okinawans by saying that cars, passenger planes and such also have accidents. The comment by Sneider and the recent statement by Clarke are very similar, showing the same striking lack of common sensibilities.
In terms of the dangerous situation put on Okinawan people, we should say this exposed that the U.S. military lacks any feelings of guilt whatsoever, and has not changed its perspective toward Okinawa over the last 50 years.
Regardless of whether or not a U.S. military aircraft is carrying a bomb or not, if there is a failure mid-flight it could potentially be a great disaster. It is absurd to consider a failure in a military aircraft on the same level as failure in a car driving along the ground.
Cars are indispensible to Okinawan people's daily lives, but U.S. military aircraft expose them to danger and make noise that negatively affects their lives. To Okinawans the U.S military is an uninvited guest, and Colonel Clarke should understand that.
Clarke has also said that accident incidence is decreasing. However in reality it is the opposite. According to the Ministry of Defense, accidents and trouble caused by U.S. Forces, Japan (USFJ) airplanes and helicopters has increased 2.27 times from 11 incidents in 2016 to 25 incidents in 2017. On what basis does Clarke say that accidents are decreasing? His statement would be true if the majority of accidents that happened before 2017 were not officially announced.
In regard to the issue of three helicopters from Futenma Air Station that flew in the sky over Futenma Daini Elementary School, the colonel showed track data on an aerial map, denying that the flights went directly over the school. Since he remarked that aircraft failures occur as a matter of course, apparently he only doubts a failure would occur in the device recording track data.
An observer from the Okinawa Defense Bureau (ODB) verified that the flights were in the sky over the school. Several Daini Elementary cameras caught it, too. ODB Director-General Koichiro Nakajima asserted that the helicopters were in the sky overhead without a doubt, and that this is not a matter of whether they flew directly over the school or grazed around it. The ODB also measured the track data, and the director-general definitively concluded that they clearly flew overhead.
Colonel Clarke claims that the flight path was between Daini Elementary School and Daini Middle School. The schools are only about 20 meters apart, so if an aircraft were to crash, it would be a catastrophe. Even if the flight was not directly over the school it is still an issue.
The colonel also says that failures are inevitable. However, just avoiding flying over the school is not enough. Okinawan people residing all throughout the area are strongly requesting suspension of flights.
(English translation by T&CT and Erin Jones)
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What We Know About the Secret Israeli-Saudi Meeting in Neom
November 24, 2020 7:17 pm November 24, 2020
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On 22 November 2020, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman (MBS), and Israeli Prime-Minister Netanyahu met in Neom (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia). The…
On 22 November 2020, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman (MBS), and Israeli Prime-Minister Netanyahu met in Neom (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia). The meeting was the first known official or semi-official encounter between Israel and Saudi Arabia and came at a critical time for the Middle East.
NETANYAHU'S SECRET VISIT
Although the Israeli presence was a secret, the Prime Minister's Gulfstream IV private jet (T7CPX) was spotted on flight trackers. ADS-B data shows the flight path of T7CPX from Tel Aviv-Yafo to Neom, where the plane remained grounded for two hours. The aircraft returned to Israel around 22:05 UTC.
Flight tracking data confirms that Israeli PM Netanyahu's private jet travelled to Neom on the evening of November 22 (T-Intelligence)
Netanyahu's presence in Neom has since become an open secret, as multiple sources from the cabinet confirmed the story for Israeli news outlets. Israeli media also reported that Mossad chief Yossi Cohen joined PM Netanyahu for the meeting in Neom.
The main point on the agenda was likely the normalization of Israeli-Saudi relations. Secretary Mike Pompeo has pursued MBS to follow the example of his neighbors, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain, to establish formal ties with Israel. However, Riyadh has publically stated that an Israeli-Palestinian peace agreement is a precondition for a Saudi-Israeli deal.
GOING AFTER "PROJECT AMAD?"
There is increasing speculation that the parties also discussed the Iranian threat.
After years of backchanneling, Saudi Arabia and Israel may be negotiating the possibility of direct action against Iran's nuclear program (Iranian codename Project "Amad"). The Israelis are interested in using Saudi airspace to refuel and return after striking the nuclear facilities in central and south Iran.
Israel may have already discussed or will discuss similar arrangements with Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates.
#BREAKING: Last night, #Israel's PM #Netanyahu & head of #Mossad traveled to #SaudiArabia where they met Mohammed bin Salman & #US Secretary #Pompeo to discuss about an incoming peace deal & also #IsraelAirForce's airstrikes at #Iran's Nuclear sites through #SaudiArabia airspace! pic.twitter.com/aQpPNmUDln
— Babak Taghvaee – Μπάπακ Τακβαίε – بابک تقوایی (@BabakTaghvaee) November 23, 2020
A potential Israeli campaign against Iran's nuclear program would require more than 20 fighter aircraft, including F-35I stealth fighters, and many other logistical support assets like aerial tankers. These assets need to be forward deployed and their flight paths carefully coordinated to ensure the operation's success and a safe return for the Israeli pilots. Additionally, the operation would likely require special operations forces (SOFs), who would insert from nearby states.
From Israel's perspective, the issue of military action against Iran has become more pressing after President Trump's electoral loss. President-elect Biden will likely have a softer stance on Iran. Biden has already promised to re-join the nuclear deal with Iran if Tehran promises strict compliance. At the moment, these plans are nevertheless speculation. There are no troop movements or logistical preparations that suggest an imminent attack against Iran. Israel and Saudi Arabia are likely trying to establish common ground should the military option be on the table in the future.
MISSILE STRIKE ON JEDDAH
Hours after the Neom meeting ended, the Yemeni Houthi militia launched a cruise missile strike on an Aramco petrochemical plant in Jeddah. Geolocation of social media material confirms the event and location.
Geolocation confirms authenticity and location of an Instagram video that claims to show a fire at the Aramco facility in Jeddah (T-Intelligence)
The Yemeni Houthi militia claims to have debuted the Quds-2, one of the many missiles Iran is secretly developing for its proxies. Quds-2 is believed to be a spin-off of Iran's Soumar or Ya-Ali missiles.
Launched from an undisclosed location in northern Yemen, the Quds-2 missile traveled 640 km (400 miles) to Jeddah, the militants claim.
While the Houthi already possess ballistic missiles (BM) that can strike targets 1,000 km away, the increased range of the militants' low-observable (LO) munition is concerning. LO munition like cruise missiles and so-called "suicide drones" can bypass the Saudi PAC-2 air defenses designed to counter BMs.
Battle damage assessment shows minimal damage at the Aramco plant in Jeddah. One crude oil storage tank was disabled, and the blast scarred a second tank.
Battle Damage Assessment shows minimal damage on Aramco facility in Jeddah (imagery: Planet Labs, Inc.; assessment: T-Intelligence)
The attack was a clear message from Iran. It serves as a reminder of Iran's massive missile stockpile and proxy network in the Middle East.
Our findings were first published as a Facebook post on 23 November 2020.
This article was produced using Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT). Learn more about OSINT here.
Iranian Navy Bombs, Sinks Own Vessel
May 11, 2020 9:12 am May 11, 2020
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The Iranian Navy "Jamaran", a Moudge-class frigate (IRIN-76) mistakenly hit an Iranian patrol vessel, "Konarak," during a military exercise off the coast of Jask in the Sea of Oman. Officials say…
The Iranian Navy "Jamaran", a Moudge-class frigate (IRIN-76) mistakenly hit an Iranian patrol vessel, "Konarak," during a military exercise off the coast of Jask in the Sea of Oman. Officials say 19 sailors died, but rumors indicate that the death toll is as high as 30. The Iranian Navy initiated search and rescue to recover the wounded. Some of the survivors were evacuated to a hospital in Chabahar.
Konarak was probably sailing in the designated "splash zone" or trajectory of Jamaran's anti-ship cruise missile (ASCM), likely a "Noor" (copy-cat from the Chinese C-802), when the missile launched. Noor likely locked on Konarak, the closest and largest vessel it encountered when it turned on the radar for final target-acquisition. Alternatively, it could have been a targeting mistake from the Jamaran crew.
A similar incident took place earlier this year when an IRGC missileer downed a civilian airliner (flight PS75) that departed from Imam Khomeini in Tehran, killing all 176 passengers. When it finally admitted to the wrong-doing, the IRGC claimed that it mistook the plane for an American bomber. Incidents like these raise questions over the Iranian military's competency and preparedness.
UPDATE: As suspected, Konarak was laying targets for the training exercise, but did not vacate the area in time. Iranian media also released footage of the catastrophic damage inflicted on the Konarak. The ASCM wiped out the vessel's bridge, which explains the high death toll, and destroyed the midship region.
THE NOOR: IRAN'S FAVORITE "SHIP KILLER"
With an engagement range of 120 km and a 165 kg warhead, Noor is notorious for its deployment during the Israeli-Hezbollah war in 2006. The IRGC (Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps) delivered hundreds of Noor ASCMs to its Lebanese ally, Hezbollah, during the confrontation to enforce a coastal blockade against the Israeli Navy. One Noor managed to hit one Israeli corvette, the INS Hanit, killing four crewmembers.
Iran's Noor (C-802) ASCM
The IRGC has also proliferated the Noor to its Yemeni allies, the Houthi. In 2016, an anti-ship missile hit an Emirati transport ship off the Yemeni coast. A week later, a salvo of similar weapons unsuccessfully targeted the USS Mason in the Red Sea. Missile forensics identified the Noor/C-802 as the striking platform. Noor/C-802's NATO/ ASIC reporting name is "CSS-N-8 Saccade."
IRREGULAR WARFARE ON THE SEAS
Iranian Navy and the IRGC-Navy exercises regularly feature the Noor/C-802. Small boat "swarms" and anti-ship missile saturation strikes are at the core of Iran's maritime "guerilla warfare" strategy. The latest incident comes as Iran's parallel navies are increasing readiness in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, and Sea of Oman. Tensions between U.S. and Iran spiked again after small Iranian vessels harrassed a convoy of American ships transiting the Sea of Hormuz last month.
The April incident led to a verbal exchange between Washington and Tehran, with both sides threatening to shoot each other. Despite the strong rhetoric, the Strait of Hormuz and adjacent waters are much calmer than last year. During the Summer of 2019, Iran shot down an American drone over international waters and covertly attacked oil tankers linked to the Gulf states and seized British vessels.
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Iran's Space Launch Advances Ballistic Missile Tech, Violating U.N Sanctions
April 29, 2020 7:33 am April 29, 2020
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With the successful space launch of the "Nour-1" spy satellite on April 22, the Islamic Republic of Iran has likely violated international sanctions. The trouble with Iran's recent space launch…
With the successful space launch of the "Nour-1" spy satellite on April 22, the Islamic Republic of Iran has likely violated international sanctions. The trouble with Iran's recent space launch is the delivery platform – the Qased Space Launch Vehicle (SLV) – not the payload – the "Nour-1" military satellite (mil-sat). As SLV technology is interchangeable with ballistic missile (BM) technology, space launches can help to extend missile range, increase stability and payload capacity.
Noor/ Nour-1 mil-sat launch on 22 April 2020. GEOINT analysis by T-Intelligence / Image courtesy of Planet Labs.
SPACE LAUNCH VEHICLE: FROM AND FOR BALLISTIC MISSILES
The "Qased" SLV (Courier in Persian) is a hybrid between the "Shahab-3" medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM), with which it shares the first liquid-fuel stage, and the "Salman" solid rocket engine that provided the technology for the second stage. The third stage is likely also solid-fuel based. The multi-stage rocket allowed Qased to reach an apogee of over 420 km, despite its heavy payload.
Video shows wreckage of the first stage of Qased SLV which crashed in Sistan & Baluchistan province in Southeast of #Iran. This is because the missile was launched from #Shahroud instead of being launched from somewhere close to open waters! pic.twitter.com/KLxQABuOFW
— Babak Taghvaee – Μπάπακ Τακβαίε – بابک تقوایی (@BabakTaghvaee) April 22, 2020
Iran's proven ability to develop three-stage solid-fuel rockets, capable of boosting the payload at longer ranges and to higher altitudes than before, is a breakthrough in the pursuit of long-range and intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), which could reach the United States and all of Europe.
Amir Ali Hajizadeh, commander of Aerospace Force of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, stands in front of the Qased before launch. Photo credit: Tasnim news.
This is why Iran violated UNSC Resolution 2231, which calls on Iran to avoid "any activity related to ballistic missiles designed to be capable of delivering nuclear weapons, including launches using such ballistic missile technology."
PAYLOAD ENABLES IRANIAN GEOINT CAPABILITY
Having the Nour-1 satellite in space is not a game-changer, although this will enable Iran to collect Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) without depending on third-parties. The mil-sat operates in the Low-Earth Orbit, namely in a 444 x 426 km orbit at 59.8 degrees inclination, and circles the Earth every 90 minutes (high temporal resolution), which makes it ideal for remote sensing. Nour-1 is believed to have a reasonably high resolution and will reportedly be joined by two other spy satellites in the future.
The upper photo shows Nour-1 completing a pass over the continental United States. The lower photo shows the satellite high above the northern Arabian peninsula. (Screenshot from a satellite tracker)
Nour-1's success is, however, largely political and for domestic consumption. On the one hand, the launch has broken the decade-long spell of unsuccessful launches and stagnant research. On the other hand, it validated the IRGC-AF's space program, which was responsible for the space launch, to the detriment of the Iranian Space Agency.
U.S. Navy Intercepts Iranian Weapons Shipment to Yemen
February 14, 2020 1:18 pm February 14, 2020
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The U.S. Navy interdicted an illicit shipment of advanced Iranian-made weapons and weapon components headed for Yemen in the Arabian Sea, on February 9, 2020. The discovery was made by…
The U.S. Navy interdicted an illicit shipment of advanced Iranian-made weapons and weapon components headed for Yemen in the Arabian Sea, on February 9, 2020. The discovery was made by the crew of USS Normandy (CG 60), a Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser. The CG 60 launched a search party that boarded the stateless dhow and found a cache of weapons. The maritime security operation was conducted under international law.
The weapons seized from the dhow consist of:
150 "Dehlavieh" missiles, which are the Iranian version of the Russian-made "Kornet" anti-tank missiles;
Three unidentified Iranian-made surface-to-air missiles;
Thermal imaging scopes;
Components of manned and unmanned aerial systems and surface vessels;
Munition;
Other weapon parts.
PHOTOS from the @USNavy operation that interdicted an illicit shipment of Iranian weapons to #Yemen, on Feb. 9, 2020.
-150 "#Dehlavieh" missiles, which are the Iranian version of the Russian-made "#Kornet" ATGM;
-3 Iranian-made SAMs;
-Thermal imaging scopes;
-other components. pic.twitter.com/AJg1X6908G
— T-Intelligence (@T_intell) February 14, 2020
Many of these weapons systems are identical to the advanced weapons and weapon components seized by the guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) in the Arabian Sea on Nov. 25, 2019. Those weapons were determined to be of Iranian origin and assessed to be destined for the "Ansar Allah" militia (the Houthis) in Yemen, which would be in violation of a UN Security Council Resolution 2216 that prohibits the direct or indirect supply, sale, or transfer of weapons to the Houthis. The same resolution encourages all states to inspect the sea and air cargo to Yemen.
The seized weapons are in U.S. custody awaiting final disposition. The assessment of the material will be an interagency and international effort. International partner nations and organizations have also been invited to inspect the cache.
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USS Normandy Seizes Illegal Weapons in Arabian Sea
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— U.S. Navy (@USNavy) February 14, 2020
IRANIAN WEAPONS SMUGGLING OPERATION IN YEMEN
Since the Yemeni civil war began in 2015, the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps' external operations branch, the Quds Force (IRGC-QF), has illegally transferred large quantities of weapons to Houthi rebels. Tehran's giveaways include Borkan ballistic missiles (derivative of Iran's "Qi'am"), "Quds" cruise missiles (derivative of Iran's "Ya-Ali"), the Iranian-made Sayyad 2-C surface-to-air missile, expandable-unmanned aerial vehicles and thousands of assault rifles, rocket-propelled grenades, and rockets. Iran uses small, low-visibility and elusive vessels, such as fishing boats and dhows, to freight weapons into Yemen. Sometimes the small vessels use ship-to-ship transfers to move or distribute cargo along the way. The U.S. Navy has periodically intercepted illicit weapons shipments in the Arabian Sea. However, the number of weapons interdicted represents a tiny fraction of the overall illicit seaborne cargo outbound from Iran.
The Houthi has used these capabilities to attack petrochemical facilities, military installations and urban centers deep inside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and the United Arab Emirates in the past years. The Houthis also attacked oil tankers transiting the Bab el-Mandeb strait and the Red Sea. Similar to the "Hezbollah model", the Iranian support for Houthi has transformed the irregular militia into a hybrid force armed with advanced weaponry. A strong Houthi enables Iran to attack targets deep in the KSA and the Red Sea and to open a second front in case of a direct conflict with Riyadh.
Waging war on the KSA is only one of Iran's two strategic interests in Yemen. As part of its maritime strategy, Iran aims to control the two main checkpoints vital for international maritime shipping. Iran already controls the main one, the Hormuz strait, due to its territorial boundaries. But control over the second one, the Bab-el-Mandeb strait, requires ashore dominance in Yemen. However, the Houthi only control Yemen's western seaboard. An intervention by the UAE in 2015 managed to deny the Houthi and al-Qa'ida control over Yemen's main ports in the south, Aden and Mukalla.
Iran proved that it is willing to go beyond rhetoric in 2019 when the IRGC covertly attacked the Emirati port of Fujairah, oil refineries in KSA, and oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, causing chaos on the oil market and temporarily disrupting international sea trade.
Iranian SA-15 SAM Downed Flight PS752 over Tehran, Intelligence Shows (CONFIRMED)
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UPDATE: The Iranian government has admitted that its armed forces are responsible for the downing of the Ukrainian International Airlines Boeing 737 (flight PS75). Tehran added that the shoot-down was a…
UPDATE: The Iranian government has admitted that its armed forces are responsible for the downing of the Ukrainian International Airlines Boeing 737 (flight PS75). Tehran added that the shoot-down was a mistake caused by "human error."
The Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) shot down flight PS752 over Tehran, intelligence suggests. Based on SIGINT data collected by US agencies, the U.S., British, Canadian and Iraqi governments were able to confirm what the OSINT circle has been theorizing for the past days:
A Russian-made Tor M-1/2 SAM system (NATO Reporting name: SA-15 "Gauntlet") downed the Ukraine International Airlines Boeing 737 shortly after the aircraft took off from Tehran – Imam Khomeini International Airport at 6.12 AM (local time) on Jan. 8, 2020. All 176 passengers died. The shoot-down was probably unintentional, but the theory of deliberate action cannot be excluded.
Iranian Tor-M1/2 (SA-15)
The IRGC-Aerospace Force (AF) fields numerous Tor M-1/2s for point air defense of sensitive facilities and long-range SAMs.
The aviation incident occurred five hours after the IRGC-AF launched a missile barrage at Iraqi installations hosting Coalition/ U.S. forces. It is very likely that the IRGC mistook/misidentified the PS752 for a US aircraft especially as Iran was tensely expecting an American retaliation for the earlier attack in Iraq.
HARD EVIDENCE:
Two photos showing the debris of a Tor M1/2's (SA-15) surface-to- air missile (SAM) proximity fuse/"seeker" close to the crash site. Visual forensics certify the resemblance between the debris and the seeker section of a SA-15 SAM.
Debris of SA-15 SAM near PS752 crash site via T-Intelligence
A video showing an aerial detonation in the immediate proximity of flight PS752 while airborne. The "contact" is consistent with SAM interceptions.
We are analyzing this new video supposedly showing a mid-air explosion. By our initial estimation, the video shows an apartment block in western Parand (35.489414, 50.906917), facing northeast. This perspective is directed approximately towards the known trajectory of #PS752. pic.twitter.com/nDvjRIkFU4
— Bellingcat (@bellingcat) January 9, 2020
*This is likely the second SAM launched (per "2-for-1" SAM engagement doctrine/ two missiles fired for one target). The explosion caused by the first SAM probably attracted everyone's attention, hence why people started filming and caught the second SAM on tape.
SOFT EVIDENCE:
Aircraft crash site is close to a known Tor M-1/2 deployment (within kinematic range).
As opposed to the Iranian position, the Boeing 737-aircraft did not attempt to return to the airport. The pilots instantly lost communications with the tower and did not send an SOS signal. Flight path post-contact rather suggests the loss of flight control mechanics than a return-to-base.
THE CLASSIFIED INTELLIGENCE
Three intelligence sources (two US and one Iraqi) told major news outlets that the U.S. Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) satellites picked up radio-emission spikes, indicating radar activity, and detected two surface-to-air missile (SAM) launches shortly before the plane crashed. The U.S. CIA, NGA and DIA aero-space assets were virtually certain focused on Iran to gather early-warning and telemetry data on possible missile launches.
OFFICIAL RECORD
Iranian officials blamed the accident on a technical malfunction such as a critical engine failure and dismissed the theory that its missiles brought the plane done. However, Iranian officials said they will not provide the plane's "block box" to the other countries involved in the investigation. The head of Iran's Civil Aviation claimed that the plane would have "dropped" from the sky if hit by a missile, while video evidence shows the aircraft ablaze and descending before exploding.
However, THAT IS INCORRECT. Point air defense systems such as Tor M-1/2 use proximity fuze, designed to detonate the SAM when entering the target's "kill-zone", which increases interception chances, instead of a hit-to-kill kinematic solution (as other SAM systems use). Once detonated, the SAM's warhead inflicts structural damage with the intent to destroy the target.
This is consistent with the PS752's last minutes – ablaze, instantly losing control and radio-contact – before exploding. In addition, the PS752's 8,000 feet altitude was within the Tor M-1/s's engagement envelope.
European security officials agree with the US assessment. The Canadian government has already amended its official political position to include the latest US-supplied intelligence.
Iran Retaliates with Ballistic Missile Strike at Coalition Bases in Iraq
January 8, 2020 10:04 am January 8, 2020
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Iran launched a missile attack on Coalition facilities in Iraq as retaliation for the United States UAV-strike that killed IRGC-QF Maj. Gen. Qassim Soleimani. SITUATION REPORT At approx. 1.30 (Baghdad…
Iran launched a missile attack on Coalition facilities in Iraq as retaliation for the United States UAV-strike that killed IRGC-QF Maj. Gen. Qassim Soleimani.
At approx. 1.30 (Baghdad time), the IRGC-Aerospace Force (IRGC-AF) launched 15 short-range ballistic missiles (SRBM) from Khermanshah (Iran) against Ain Al-Assad AB and Erbil AB in Iraq.
Ten SRBMs targeted Ain Al-Assad AB and five Erbil AB (which also hosts Italian, British and German forces). However, four SRBMs malfunctioned on their way to Erbil and failed. At least one SRBM was reportedly intercepted by a US C-RAM system at Ain Al-Assad. FYI: There are no THAAD nor Patriot air defense systems deployed in Iraq.
Judging by the engagement range and operational history, the IRGC-AF likely fired Qi'am-1 or Fateh-class SRBMs (e.g. Fateh-313).
No known casualties resulted from the strike, but the US Department of Defense and the Iraqi Security Forces are still in the process of conducting a battle damage assessment.
Preliminary determination of the IRGC-AF's SRBMs' flight path from Iran to their targets in Iraq via T-Intelligence
Unconfirmed reports indicate that inbound missile warnings were issued, allowing Iraqi and Coalition forces to take shelter in bunkers. This means that the SRBM launches were detected by US early warning assets such as aerial platforms, satellites or ground-based radars. All US bases in the region and joint Coalition-Iraqi facilities in Iraq have been on high alert since early January.
Iran has officially claimed the attack. The Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif, called the attack "proportional". Follow-up strikes are not expected.
The direct Iranian SRBM attack on Coalition forces is unprecedented, although very ineffective. If the DOD's BDA proves that there are no human or major infrastructure losses, the chance of a US response are low. Both the US and Iran are interested in de-escalating the confrontation without losing face.
PRELIMINARY-BATTLE DAMAGE ASSESSMENT
This section will be updated when new information becomes available.
We assess with a high degree of confidence that the IRGC's SRBM salvo at targets in Iraq was ineffective due to technological malfunction and careful pre-planning to mitigate US/Coalition losses. By mounting a major but non-lethal attack, the IRGC hoped "to kill two birds with one stone:"
High internal expectations. The IRGC satisfied Iran's internal thirst to avenge the death of Iran's "national treasure" Maj. Gen. Qassim Soleimani and claim success. The IRGC claims it killed "80 Americans and destroyer several aircraft."
Controlled escalation. The IRGC hopes to dissuade U.S. President Trump from ordering counter-attacks that could lead to an open armed conflict.
The IRGC's plan should work, in theory. We know that for the past few days, the United States Department of State was engaged in back-channel negotiations with Iran via Qatar, the Swiss Embassy in Tehran and Oman. Washington's message was clear: "we expect a retaliation from you but it must be proportionate. American losses are off-limits and will trigger additional air strikes." Washington enforced its threat with the swift deployment of 6,000 forces (consisting of paratroopers, marines and special forces) to the Middle East for contingency operations.
It seems that Iran obeyed the "rules of the game." Iraq's "care-taker" Prime Minister claims that Tehran notified him before the strike and then he notified the U.S, therefore helping the Coalition prepare for the "missile rain". Despite Tehran's efforts to craft a balanced aggression, the IRGC's attack was unprecedented as it directly targeted a site housing US forces and used BMs. Tehran threaded carefully but still walked a thin line.
While impossible to predict President Trump's next step, the chances of a U.S. military counter-strike have significantly decreased due to the lack of human losses. If Washington greenlights another strike, it will very likely target BM launchers, SAM systems and Command & Control (C2) nodes in western Iran. The objective of a new military attack would be to reduce the IRGC's capability to plan, mount and execute BM attacks and "knock-off the door" (destruction/ suppression of enemy air defense systems) for follow-up air strikes, if required. The hypothetical scenario will likely lead to an low-intensity open conflict, restricted to air-naval engagements, between the two parties. However, there is no indication at this time suggesting that the U.S. President will follow an escalatory course of action.
Security Travel Alert for American and British Citizens
January 7, 2020 12:05 pm January 7, 2020
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The deepening crisis in the Middle East has prompted American and British authorities to review travel advice information for the region. Following the United States UAV-strike that killed Iranian Revolutionary…
The deepening crisis in the Middle East has prompted American and British authorities to review travel advice information for the region. Following the United States UAV-strike that killed Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps – Quds Force (IRGC-QF) Major-General Qassim Soleimani, tensions have been high between Iran, which seeks retaliation, and the US-led International Coalition against ISIS.
SECURITY RISK FOR FOREIGN CITIZENS
Even before the strike, intelligence suggested that Iran and its network of Shiite paramilitary groups – many sanctioned terrorist groups – were plotting to kidnap, attack or kill foreign citizens in Iraq, in particular U.S. diplomatic personnel. With the recent developments, the security risk for foreign citizens has significantly increased. Currently, there is also a risk that foreign nationals – in particular American and British – could be arbitrarily detained by security personnel in Iran, or by militiamen in Syria, Iraq, Yemen and Lebanon.
MORTAR, ROCKET AND MISSILE THREAT
In addition, there is a heightened risk of mortar, rocket and missile attacks in Israel, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
STAY AWAY FROM CROWDS
Angry crowds have taken to the streets to condemn the killing of IRGC-HQ Maj. Gen. Soleimani in the Middle East. Many demonstrations are led or coordinated by hostile militias, which could result in violence. You should avoid any rallies, marches, processions, and keep away from military sites.
FURTHER ADVICE: Please monitor your country's foreign travel service for updates and editorial reviews. Things can change fast as the situation in the Middle East is extremely fluid.
NATIONAL ISSUED ALERTS
U.S CITIZENS, BE ADVISED:
Most of the U.S Department of State (DOS)-issued travel warnings in the Middle East are not new and have remained unchanged for years. However, the DOS has reviewed and amended its travel advice for Iraq and Iran in the past two weeks.
for U.S. DOS travel map go to travelmaps.state.gov
IRAN. Last updated on December 26, 2019. The DOS maintains the Level 4 Travel Advisory Level (TAL) – DO NOT TRAVEL for Iran. The DOS advise all U.S. citizens against all travel to Iran due to risk of kidnapping, arbitrary arrest and detention for U.S. citizens. The U.S. government does not have diplomatic or consular relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran. The U.S. government is unable to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Iran.
IRAQ. Last updated on January 1, 2020. The DOS maintains the Level 4 TAL – DO NOT TRAVEL for Iraq. The DOS advise all U.S. citizens against all travel to Iraq due to terrorism, kidnapping, and armed conflict.
On December 31, 2019, the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad suspended public consular services, until further notice, as a result of damage done by Iranian-backed terrorist attacks on the diplomatic compound. On October 18, 2018, the DOS ordered the suspension of operations at the U.S. Consulate General in Basrah. That institution has not reopened. Only the U.S. Consulate General Erbil remains open and continues to provide consular services.
BRITISH CITIZENS, BE ADVISED
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) has reviewed the Foreign Travel Advice (FTA) for Iran, Iraq, Syria, Yemen and Turkey.
IRAN. As of January 6, 2020, the FCO advise all British nationals against all but essential travel to Iran and against all travel to:
within 100km of the entire Iran/Afghanistan border
within 10km of the entire Iran/Iraq border
the province of Sistan-Baluchistan
the area east of the line running from Bam to Jask, including Bam
However, for British-Iranian dual nationals the FCO advise against all travel to Iran. If you're in Iran, you should consider carefully your need to remain. If your continued presence is not essential, you should consider leaving. There is a risk that British nationals, and a significantly higher risk that British-Iranian dual nationals, could be arbitrarily detained or arrested in Iran.
The criminal justice process followed in such cases falls below international standards. Iran does not recognise dual nationality. If you are a dual British-Iranian national and are detained in Iran, the FCO's ability to provide consular support is extremely limited
IRAQ. As of January 4, 2020, the FCO advise against all travel to Iraq, except for the Kurdistan Region of Iraq where the FCO continue to advise against all but essential travel. If you're in areas of Iraq where the FCO advise against all travel, you should consider leaving by commercial means.
If you're in Iraq or decide to travel, make sure you have robust contingency plans in place and keep these under review. You should keep up to date with the latest developments across the country, including via the media and this travel advice, avoid any rallies, marches or processions, and follow the instructions of local authorities.
SYRIA. As of January 6, 2020, the FCO advise against all travel to Syria. British nationals in Syria should leave by any practical means. Consular support is not available from the British government from within Syria, as all services of the British Embassy in Damascus are suspended and all diplomatic and consular staff have been withdrawn. If you need to speak to a consular officer in the UK, call the FCO in London on +44 (0)20 7008 1500.
YEMEN. As of January 6, 2020, the FCO advise against all travel to Yemen. This includes the mainland and all islands. If you're in Yemen, you should leave immediately. If you choose to remain in Yemen, you should minimise movement around the country and within cities and towns, monitor developments in the local security situation and follow other precautions in this travel advice. Consular support is not available from the British government from within Yemen. If you need to speak to a consular officer in the UK, call the FCO in London on +44 (0)20 7008 1500.
TURKEY. As of January 6, 2020, the FCO advise against all travel to Turkish areas within 10 km of the border with Syria, except the city of Kilis. This amendment was brought in connection with the recent tensions in Iraq and augments the existing security alert concerning Turkey. The FCO advise against all but essential travel to:
all other areas of Sirnak, Kilis (including Kilis city) and Hatay provinces
the provinces of Diyarbakir, Tunceli and Hakkari
GULF STATES. The FCO reviewed the FTA for Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE, KSA and Oman, but has not issued a warning against travel. However, all of these countries have pre-existing security alerts due to terrorism. The risk of terrorist attacks in the Gulf is likely or very likely (depending on the state). Exercise caution and regularly check the travel advice for each country.
Iran's Retaliation: What to Expect
January 4, 2020 3:45 pm January 4, 2020
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After the US airstrike that killed General Suleimani, Iranian retaliation is very likely, but not guaranteed. Given the magnitude of the US response to the Embassy attack in Baghdad, Tehran…
After the US airstrike that killed General Suleimani, Iranian retaliation is very likely, but not guaranteed. Given the magnitude of the US response to the Embassy attack in Baghdad, Tehran is likely exploring ways to retaliate without overplaying its hand. Iran can either use its own personnel (IRGC or Artesh) or proxy forces (in Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Yemen) to prosecute military, civilian or political targets.
There is NO GUARANTEE the response will be immediate. Iran does not have the logistical capability to mount prompt attacks against time sensitive targets and terrorist attacks against high-value targets require months of planning (e.g. ID target, assess security profile etc.). Our ROUNDUP is as follows:
The biggest threat is a direct Iranian kinetic strike on static US/Coalition installations in the region. The IRGC-Aerospace Force is capable of launching ground-based ballistic and cruise missile strikes against US regional installations. In case of a saturation attack, US air defenses could be overwhelmed. However, this course of action is UNLIKELY due to the risk of starting an all-out war. Despite advances in its conventional capabilities, direct confrontation still remains Iran's biggest weakness. The threat of saturation missile attacks on regional installations will remain Iran's main deterrent against an US/Israeli raid on its nuclear facilities. While highly unlikely, the Department of Defense has actively prepared for such attacks for months. The newly announced deployment of 4,000 troops will further reinforce US regional capabilities.
VIEW FROM TEHRAN via T-Intelligence
There is however, a SIGNIFICANT CHANCE that Iran could mirror the US' direct action against Brigadier-General Qasim Soleimani and conduct/order its own assassinations. While it is unlikely that the IRGC could find, fix and finish a high-value US officer, they could compensate through a wave of ESCALATORY VIOLENCE directed against US personnel. While such attacks have been marked as a "red-line" by the Trump administration, Tehran could see it as "fair game" for retaliation. This possibility is taken SERIOUSLY by the Department of Defense, which announced that it will scale down operations in Iraq due to security reasons.
LIKELY, Tehran will seek to make use of its asymmetric tactics, paramilitary allies, and irregular warfare style that it has learned to master in the past four decades. Such types of action include suicide attacks, kidnappings, and stirring violent unrests. The possibility of attacks on US consular facilities, diplomats and officers outside the Middle East, including Africa and South America, should not be ruled out.
Behind the scenes an ongoing diplomatic process aims to de-escalate the tensions. The Swiss embassy in Iran, which also represents American diplomatic interests, and the Government of Qatar are acting as back-channel mediators between the US and Iran.
Important visit to #Tehran, #Qatar will act as a crucial mediator in this crisis pic.twitter.com/XIlg0DHDj0
— Manu Gómez (@GDarkconrad) January 4, 2020
TEHRAN EXPECTED TO TREAD CAREFULLY
President Trump's decision to remove Qasim Soleimani from the battlefield should – in theory – reinstate a credible deterrence and a strong red-line against Iran. Failure to retaliate meaningfully after the hundreds of rocket attacks on US bases in Iraq and the assault on the Embassy, would have been perceived by Tehran as a sign of weakness. The risk of not responding was significantly higher than of idling. Punishing Iran for its "grey-zone" aggressions and dragging the IRGC's covert actions out of the shadow will expose the Islamic regime in Tehran to the world.
Ayatollah Khamenei tasked his IRGC generals to launch a "harsh retaliation." Failure to react to the loss of its "national treasure" will make Iran look weak Soleimani's deputy and now-successor, Brigadier-General Ismail al-Qa'ani will have to thread carefully or risk dragging Iran further into a conventional confrontation.

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Pastorius methenyi è un pesce osseo estinto, appartenente agli ofidiiformi. Visse nel Cretaceo superiore (Campaniano - Maastrichtiano, circa 75 - 70 milioni di anni fa) e i suoi resti fossili sono stati ritrovati in Italia.

Descrizione
Come gli attuali membri degli ofidiiformi, anche Pastorius possedeva un corpo allungato e terminante in una coda appuntita, simile a quello di un'anguilla. Questo pesce era caratterizzato, come tutti gli ofidiiformi, da ossa exoccipitali estese posteriormente che andavano a escludere le ossa supraoccipitali dal margine cranico posteriore. Pastorius era caratterizzato da una combinazione di caratteristiche unica, che comprendeva una mascella molto espansa posteriormente, la presenza di una supramaxilla, otto branchiostegali, 39 vertebre, la prima spina neurale più corta delle seguenti, l'arco neurale della prima vertebra debolmente connesso al primo centro vertebrale tramite una sottile barra ossea, le vertebre addominali anteriori prive di costole espanse, scheletro caudale con il primo preurale fuso al primo centro urale, al primo uroneurale e alla piastra ipurale ventrale, la pinna caudale libera e dotata di 13 raggi, e un numero notevolmente ridotto di raggi nelle pinne dorsale e anale.

Classificazione
Pastorius è il più antico ofidiiforme noto attraverso resti completi. In particolare, sembra che questo pesce fosse il sister group di tutti i Bythitoidei, uno dei due grandi gruppi di ofidiiformi attuali.

Pastorius methenyi venne descritto per la prima volta nel 2015 sulla base di un fossile ritrovato nella formazione Liburnica nei pressi di Trebiciano, nell'Italia nordorientale.

La scoperta del fossile di Pastorius è importante perché certifica la presenza di percomorfi dal corpo allungato e compresso già alla fine del Cretaceo, evidenziando un'alta differenziazione morfologica all'interno di questo gruppo di pesci ben prima dell'estinzione di fine Cretaceo.

Bibliografia
 Giorgio Carnevale, G. David Johnson 2015. "A Cretaceous Cusk-Eel (Teleostei, Ophidiiformes) from Italy and the Mesozoic Diversification of Percomorph Fishes," Copeia, 103(4), 771-791.

Teleostei estinti

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Samuel Irwin Crookes (1871–1955)
Samuel Irwin Crookes was New Zealand Institution of Engineers' (now the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ)) President in 1938–39 and a Vice President of the Institution of Chemical Engineers, London. He was a leading consulting engineer in Auckland. He also served the wider community as an elected member of Auckland City Council, the Auckland Electric Power Board and many other public bodies.
Samuel Crookes, circa 1939, Past Presidents Album IPENZ
Crookes was born in Sheffield, England, in 1871 and was educated at Sheffield and London Universities where he specialised in electrical engineering and chemistry. His wife, whom he married in 1895, was the daughter of Philip Robinson, an engineer of international repute in the iron and steel industry. Before coming to New Zealand in 1907, Crookes lectured at Battersea Polytechnic in London.
On arrival in Auckland, Crookes took charge of the electrical engineering department at Seddon Memorial Technical College until 1912. From 1916 to 1919 he taught electrical engineering at Auckland University College School of Engineering.
In 1911 Crookes had also begun practice as a consulting engineer. He was involved in the design of the Wairua Falls hydro-electric power station near Whangarei in 1920. He designed the large chemical plants for the manufacture of superphosphate at Te Papapa and New Plymouth. He also did work at the Portland Cement works near Whangarei. During World War Two, when a Japanese attack on Auckland was feared, Crookes was involved in designing air raid shelters under Albert Park to accommodate 20,000 people.
Aside from engineering teaching and consulting, Crookes also bred jersey cattle in Northland and was the Auckland Agricultural and Pastoral Association's President for many years. He was a prime mover in the establishment of the New Zealand Fertiliser Manufactures Research Association laboratories at East Tamaki, Auckland. He also made major contributions as Chairman of a number of private companies, including the New Zealand Farmers Fertiliser Company and the Kiwi Fertiliser Company.
Crookes was an elected member of Auckland City Council for seven years from 1922, serving as the first Chairman of the Town Planning Committee. He was a member of the Auckland Electric Power Board for 25 years and served as its Chairman for several years. He was also a member of the Auckland University College Council, the Seddon Memorial Technical College Board of Managers and the Auckland Grammar School Board.
His son, Samuel Irwin Crookes Junior (1896–1983), was a structural engineer who made a significant contribution to the understanding of earthquake engineering. He spent most of his professional life as a member of staff at the Auckland University School of Architecture.
Peter Lowe. "Crookes, Samuel Irwin," from the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography in Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 21 January 2014.


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Are British accents or American accents preferable for ESL learners?
If you are learning English as a second language (ESL) the question of English accents, and whether you should take on a British accent or an American accent, becomes important. Most often the English language is either spoken with an American accent from the United States or with a British accent from England, but English varies immensely. British accents vary from city to city, and American accents vary from state to state, so really there is no superior or preferential English accent. There are also Canadian accents, Australian accents, Scottish accents, Irish accents, South African accents, and New Zealand accents which all have unique sounds and need to be considered when learning English.
What Makes One Language Harder or Easier Than Another?
What makes one language harder or easier to learn than another? Unfortunately, there is no one simple answer. There are some languages which have a number of characteristics that make them relatively difficult to learn. But it depends much more on what languages you already know, particularly your native language, the one (or ones) you grew up speaking.
People around the world are celebrating the arrival of Prince William and the Duchess of Cornwall's son, a shiny new royal baby for the press to pester. Most people are excited to see what the baby will look like (gorgeous no doubt), but others are wondering how the baby will eventually sound. Will he speak 'The Queen's English'?
Yet another set of twins has arrived in our family, I have almost lost count of the number of relations we have who are twins. Apparently for each set of twins in a close family your chances of having twins yourself increases by 8%. My youngest daughter was a twin and she has two grandmothers who were also twins; one of whom also had twin brothers. It is getting to the point where she says she would be disappointed if she only had one child at once.
Have you ever heard a "Knock , knock. Who's there?" joke? What about something that "makes your hair stand on end"?
William Shakespeare not only wrote great plays, and wonderful, romantic poetry, but this balding, long-dead man from Stratford , so enhanced the English language , that we are still using his words and phrases today. You might have a friend whom you describe as having 'a heart of gold' or someone else to whom you say, "Good riddance!". Maybe certain foods or sounds, "Set your teeth on edge". Has someone ever made you jealous? Then you were suffering from, "The green eyed monster".
The other day my husband came in with the groceries.
'I've bought plenty of pasta packets.' he said.
To me this means little packs to serve one or two people, that contain both pasta and the ingredients for a sauce – a quick snack when in a hurry. You just add water or milk, perhaps some butter and heat up. Today we'd been out for a walk and needed lunch quickly so that he could go on to an appointment. but I searched the shopping bag in vain. Plenty of plain pasta in packets, but no pasta packets. We discussed the difference between a packet of pasta and a pasta packet over lunch – sardine sandwiches.
Learning a language is one thing, but learning how to perfect a certain accent is quite another. That said, many people embark on the quest for that perfect British or American English accent.
Language can be slow to catch up with changes in society, for example, we still talk about ringing someone up, even though phones no longer have a little bell attached as they did in the "good old" days, and we download "ring tones" for our mobile phones, even though half the time they are snippets of popular songs. We also talk about dialling a number, although we no longer use phones where you have to put your finger into a dial with holes and move it round, but we don't say we press or type a number, even though that is exactly what we do.
Having trouble learning English? Do it like the stars!
Many of Hollywood's finest non-native speaking actors have had to learn English fast after realising that they were destined for movie stardom stateside. With this need to master fluent English to seize the opportunities of fame and fortune that Hollywood offers, it is no surprise that they have the inside scoop on some of the most efficient tricks to mastering English quickly.


Nonton juga akhirnya… Demi berjumpa dengan temen2 werewolves. Nontonnya juga mendadak. Berangkat Minggu sore n gak kepikiran tentang antrian tiket, well, untungnya memang gak perlu antri. Hahah… Cukup sepi. Dapet tiket buat sesi yg setelah maghrib. Heheh… Okay, my opinion is: visual effects = checked. Vampire Victoria (portrayed by Rachelle Lefevre) = checked. Dakota Fanning (as Jane) = checked. Werevolves pack = superb checked (hahah!). Well, you know, as I wrote on my 100 Things About Me page, I'd prefer werewolves than vampires. And I'm obsessed with werewolves!
Selain dari faktor/poin yg kusebut tadi… Well, it seems like usual-teenage-classic drama movie. And the movie have too many new characters that can make you confuse if you don't read the books first. And you know what, I don't read the books (hahahah!). But, what makes me wanted to watch this movie is because of those points I checked.
I actually browsed on the internet about the werewolves pack. And, well, look at those guys! It's like bringing up the fresh wind among the pale-skinned vampires! And for Taylor Lautner (as Jacob Black), it's actually not good for him to build up his bulky muscles while he was still 16 (now is 17) years old! The rest of all, Alex Meraz (as Paul) and Kiowa Gordon (as Embry Call) are really catching my eyes.
[from left to right: ] Alex Meraz as Paul, Kiowa Gordon as Embry Call, Chaske Spencer as Sam Uley, Taylor Lautner as Jacob Black, and Bronson Pelletier as Jared.
And, oh btw, FYI. OMG, Alex Meraz is a year younger than me but he looks very mature (even in his casual outfits)! He is a Native American/Indian (of course, of Native Mexican Aboriginal Purepecha/Tarasco descents, correct me if I'm wrong… Heheh), a dancer n martial artist n he does capoeira (no wonder… You know, considering his posture/figure). He's married to his Vietnamese-American wife, Kim, a dancer, and they have a kid named Somak Meraz. And baru nyadar kalo dia juga maen di The New World (2005) sebagai salah satu prajurit Native American/Indian (iyalah… Hahah, ini kisah tentang Pocahontas n John Smith) bareng Christian Bale, Collin Ferrell, n Q'orianka Kilcher.
Heheh, maafkan kalo postingan ini bukan sinopsis pilem. This is not a movie review karena dari awal emang cuma ingin membahas werewolves pack saja. I'm not a fan of Twilight. I don't read the books. I watch the 2 movies just because the saga is blockbuster and almost everyone watch them. And… The reason I watched New Moon is because the werewolves, Dakota Fanning, n vampire Victoria (btw, it's sad that in Eclipse Rachelle Lefevre will be replaced by Bryce Dallas Howard!). In the real life itself, I would not be attracted by a pale-cold-guy like Edward Cullen (whether he is a vampire or not!). Okay, I know, I admit that he is probably the most perfect n handsome guy in the world (hueks… Muntah *puke*). But perfection is boring (and rebelious is fun! Ahahah!). I think I'd be running into arms of a warm-athletic-guy like Jacob Black (but, like Bella, I also have a little problem about younger guy. Well, but, as long as he is more mature than me, like Alex Meraz, I think I can consider it. Hahah!). LOL.
~ by Rizki on December 7, 2009.
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Well, if you read the book, Edward is not perfect..He has a rough years (correction, decades!!) and rebellion time (a time when he feeds on human blood), I guess that what makes he is now in Twilight Saga (or at least that's what Mrs. Meyer said hahaha).
But, still, Edward is described as the coolest n most handsome guy in the world… It sounds like he is an angel or saint or even a prince charming who knows how to treat a lady or something like that… which sounds cliche… and which makes this saga movie doesn't counted to become a nominee for Golden Globe or even Oscar. It would only gets victory in MTV or Teen Choice Awards.