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France latest development on technology and nuclear energy power in 2025

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NOTES FROM PACAT’S LATEST M&G

(FEB 1, 2025, SYDNEY)

Akielos Research: She joked that her main historical research question was "what era had the hottest weather/clothes?" leading her to choose ancient Greece for Akielos. She discovered historians haven’t figured out if ancient Greeks wore underwear—deciding Damen must for practical reasons, like preventing chafing while riding.

Vere’s Setting: She was fascinated by late medieval France and chose "Laurent" for the name, so he had to be French. Akielos and Vere were inspired by various historical settings but don’t strictly adhere to realism. They are pastiches of many different places. She had to avoid certain anachronisms, like naval technology, to keep the world-building consistent.

Capri’s Origins & Writing Journey: She started writing Capri on LiveJournal without expecting it to be published, and wasn’t concerned with being politically correct or censoring herself. Having grown up with a violent childhood, fantasy offered her an escape. The final books are almost identical to what she posted online, except for a few name changes (e.g., Rabat became Vere, Margaret became Jokaste).

Writing for Comics & Paragons: She found writing a hero like Superman much harder than villains, as heroes require deep moral consistency—something harder for her because morality is complex and subjective. She believes paragons are essential in literature because they are aspirational figures who show us what good can look like, something missing in the current trend of grimdark and anti-heroes. Her favorite paragons are Wonder Woman followed by Superman.

Romance & Fantasy: As a kid, she resented love interests in stories because she just wanted to read about horses. Despite writing romantasy, she doesn’t read much of it because a lot feels derivative (like Twilight or ACOTAR). She’s critical of the genre’s lack of evolution beyond common tropes—essentially bodice-ripper romance, but with fantastical elements added, and wonders what will come next once readers have exhausted these clichés.

Queer Representation: She’s excited about the current "golden age" of queer publishing, noting how things have changed since her early career, when publishers wouldn't even depict the content of Capri on the cover. However, she’s frustrated that many queer stories still center on sex. She’d love to see stories where a queer character just exists (e.g., a queer detective), without their sexuality being the plot's main focus.

Capri's Writing Process: Capri was originally meant to be one book, but the characters’ deep hatred and evolving relationship required more time to develop into pure love without feeling forced. She intentionally crafted Laurent and Damen as opposites, with each possessing qualities the other lacked. This made them complementary and drew them together, reflecting the “opposites attract” dynamic, where their differences ultimately made them perfect soulmates for each other.

Romantasy vs. Fantasy: She defines romantasy as a subgenre where the romance is so central that the fantasy plot wouldn’t exist without it, whereas in traditional fantasy, the hero's journey can stand alone. Even though she writes romantasy, she doesn’t fully love the genre because it can lack depth beyond the romance.

Book Recommendations & Influences: She enjoys books like American Psycho (a critique of capitalism), The Alexander Trilogy by Mary Renault, Bel Canto by Ann Patchett, The Bell by Iris Murdoch, The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen, and everything by Dorothy Dunnett.

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The highly controversial indiscriminate child sexual abuse regulation (so-called chat control) could still be endorsed by EU governments after all, as France could give up its previous veto. This is reported by Euractiv and confirmed by internal documents. France considers the new “upload moderation” proposal in principle as a viable option. According to the latest draft regulation dated 28 May (Council document 9093/24), which is presented as “upload moderation”, users of apps and services with chat functions are to be asked whether they accept the indiscriminate and error-prone scanning and possibly reporting of their privately shared images, photos and videos. Previously unknown images and videos are also to be scrutinised using “artificial intelligence” technology. If a user refuses the scanning, they would be blocked from sending or receiving images, photos, videos and links (Article 10). End-to-end encrypted services such as Whatsapp or Signal would have to implement the automated searches “prior to transmission” of a message (so-called client-side scanning, Article 10a). The initially proposed scanning of text messages for indications of grooming, which is hardly being used to date, is to be scrapped, as is the scanning of voice communication, which has never been done before. Probably as a concession to France, the chats of employees of security authorities and the military are also to be exempted from chat control.

During the last discussion on 24 May, the Council Legal Service made it clear that indiscriminate chat control scanning of non-suspects is still envisioned and remains a violation of fundamental rights. Nevertheless, most EU governments are determined to go ahead. EU governments plan to continue their discussions on June 4th. “The Belgian proposal means that the essence of the EU Commission’s extreme and unprecedented initial chat control proposal would be implemented unchanged,” warns MEP and most prominent opponent of chat control Patrick Breyer (Pirate Party). “Using messenger services purely for texting is not an option in the 21st century. And removing excesses that aren’t being used in practice anyway is a sham. Millions of private chats and private photos of innocent citizens are to be searched using unreliable technology and then leaked without the affected chat users being even remotely connected to child sexual abuse – this would destroy our digital privacy of correspondence. Our nude photos and family photos would end up with strangers in whose hands they do not belong and with whom they are not safe. Despite lip service being paid to encryption, client-side scanning would undermine previously secure end-to-end encryption in order to turn our smartphones into spies – this would destroy secure encryption. [...]

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by Seth Frantzman

Key Points – The Iranian regime’s “extreme hubris,” born from decades of surviving revolution, a grueling war with Iraq, and successfully sponsoring regional proxies, led it to fatally miscalculate the strategic situation prior to Israel’s devastating June 13th strike.

-Confident in its missile and drone capabilities, Tehran failed to recognize that its strategic position had severely weakened in late 2024 after its key allies, Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Assad regime in Syria, were neutralized.

-Believing it could continue to act with impunity, Iran sleepwalked into a direct conflict with a technologically superior Israel, leaving its complacent military leadership and vulnerable infrastructure exposed.

In January 2024, Iran was riding high. Its proxies and allies in the region were fighting a multi-front war against Israel. Hamas in Gaza had carried out the worst mass terror attack against Israel in history just three months prior. Hezbollah was targeting Israel daily from Lebanon. The Houthis in Yemen were attacking ships and threatening to cut off Israel from the Red Sea. They were also attacking Israel with drones and missiles.

Iraqi militias, backed by Iran, were also targeting Israel with long-range drones. A year and a half later, Iran is reeling from Israel’s June 13 surprise attack. Iran’s air defenses have crumbled. Its ballistic missiles appear to be running out. How did it fail so badly to understand the changing situation?

Iran in History

The Iranian regime’s hubris has roots going back decades. The regime came to power in 1979 by overthrowing the Shah, whose army had the latest US-supplied arms and appeared to be secure in power. The Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini had returned to Tehran to lead the revolution aboard a Boeing 747 from France. Soon, Iran’s new revolutionaries were storming the US embassy and taking hostages. The regime that came to power had no fear of the US or the Soviet Union. It felt it could do as it pleased. Even after Iran was invaded by Iraq in 1980, it was able to not only push back the Iraqi army but also launch offensives into Iraq. Iraq had the latest Soviet weapons, but Iran’s newly recruited young “revolutionary guards” were able to defeat Saddam Hussein’s legions.

The regime that resulted from this crucible of war believed it could beat the West and regional powers. It sent assassins to Europe to hunt down dissidents. It backed Hezbollah and other groups to kidnap and kill Americans in Lebanon. It unleashed terror in the Gulf.

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SHARON DEN ADEL On WITHIN TEMPTATION's Next Album: Fans Can Expect A 'Radical New Change Again'

During a press conference at this year's Hellfest in Clisson, France, WITHIN TEMPTATION frontwoman Sharon Den Adel spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the follow-up to the band's 2023 album "Bleed Out". She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "It's very in the early stage still, so I'm not a hundred percent sure how it will eventually end up. But we're trying new stuff again. Although maybe for people outside — the audience and fans and media — it doesn't look like huge steps we've made, but if you compare our latest album to our first, we have made some different changes musically, and for the next album, we'll make a quite radical new change again — for us anyway. Hopefully you'll see the same thing and will appreciate it. We'll have to see."

Last month, Sharon told Ukrainian metalhead Vladyslav Stadnyk, who goes by the name Metal Pilgrim, that she and her bandmates had "already starting writing" material for their next album. "There's enough to write about," she explained. "And we're really enjoying it. We're gonna take our time for it, because it's gonna be really a new sound again for the band and everybody needs to adjust a little bit."

After noting that WITHIN TEMPTATION has seemingly shifted its focus in recent years from writing about personal emotions and societal subjects to tackling global injustices and reflecting the tumultuous state of the world, Metal Pilgrim asked Sharon if she thinks the band's next album will feature similar lyrical themes. She responded: "I think we've always done that also before, but maybe we were more metaphorical and not as clear about the subjects we chose and what we wrote about. It's hard to go back again, how we did it before this. So, yeah, I think so, but we're not there yet. The album's not finished yet, so it's difficult to say what we're gonna do eventually, but, yeah, probably there will be a lot still in there."

This past February, Sharon spoke to the "Everblack" podcast about WITHIN TEMPTATION's constant musical evolution, saying: "The fire hasn't died, so, yes, we do try to continue and develop. But I think that's what's always been inspirational to us — not to do the same thing over and over and make that even better, but it's more, like, to finalize that or something, but more like trying new things. I think that's what makes our blood stream, makes it boil, and we can't wait to do the next thing. But I also admire people who can make their style a certain art and make it perfect or somehow. But it's for us anyway. We always wanna do something new again."

WITHIN TEMPTATION has eight studio albums under its belt, all accounting for more than four million record sales.

Prior to the release of "Bleed Out", WITHIN TEMPTATION shifted its focus from putting out albums to releasing a series of singles, enabling the bandmembers to indulge themselves into their creative processes with no production or time restraint and release new music within a heartbeat, resulting in both the band and fans always being on the forefront of newly inspired music.

WITHIN TEMPTATION's work has received numerous international awards, including a World Music Award, MTV Europe Music Awards, a Metal Hammer Award and many more, as well as millions of streams on their hit songs such as breakthrough song "Ice Queen", "Paradise (What About Us?)" (featuring Tarja Turunen) and a collaboration with Jacoby Shaddix of PAPA ROACH on "The Reckoning".

WITHIN TEMPTATION has previously headlined all the major festivals in Europe — Download, Hellfest, Wacken Open Air, Graspop Metal Meeting and Woodstock Poland — among other major events. During the lockdown, WITHIN TEMPTATION achieved great success with its virtual event "The Aftermath", a spectacular online show that, thanks to the very latest technology, allowed the band to stretch the boundaries of reality.

Photo credit: Tim Tronckoe

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The Trump administration’s crusade against top U.S. universities and some international students has created chaos in American academia—and an opening for countries who have long been eager to recruit top U.S. research talent. 

Across the country, researchers are reeling from U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping effort to remake the higher education system by cutting or threatening to cut hundreds of millions of dollars of funding to top universities over so-called “woke” policies, such as initiatives to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and rules surrounding transgender athletes’ participation in sports.

Those pressures have only been compounded by the Trump administration’s extensive research funding cuts and immigration turmoil, fueling fears of a potential brain drain that could blunt Washington’s long-term scientific and technological ambitions. 

Foreign powers see opportunity in the chaos. Eager to poach U.S.-based researchers and scientists, a growing number of world leaders are now pitching their countries as more stable—and supportive—alternatives to the United States. 

Europe became the latest player to throw its hat into the ring last week, with European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen pledging 500 million euros, or roughly $566 million, to transform Europe into “a magnet for researchers” over the next two years. She was joined by French President Emmanuel Macron, who announced a 100 million euro investment to attract new talent. His announcement comes just one month after Paris launched its “Choose France for Science” initiative, which aims to turn France into a “host country” for researchers “wishing to continue their work in Europe,” according to the French National Research Agency.

“We call on researchers worldwide to unite and join us,” Macron declared at the Sorbonne University in Paris last week. “If you love freedom, come and help us stay free.” 

The French leader’s remarks included pointed jabs at the Trump administration’s policies. “Nobody could imagine a few years ago that one of the great democracies of the world would eliminate research programs on the pretext that the word ‘diversity’ appeared in its program,” Macron said. Von der Leyen, too, condemned what she called a “gigantic miscalculation,” without explicitly mentioning the United States. 

Europe’s big push comes as top U.S. universities are confronting immense financial and political pressures, part of the Trump administration’s broader effort to bind hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding to its own vision of higher education. The crackdown, which has embroiled universities such as Harvard, Columbia, and the University of Pennsylvania, has sparked widespread alarm over academic independence as well as a fierce legal battle between Harvard and the Trump administration. 

An coalition of 13 U.S. universities, including research powerhouses such as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Princeton University, are also suing the Trump administration over its push for sharp funding cuts at the National Science Foundation (NSF), an agency that supports scientific research at academic institutions. The agency has had to cancel more than 1,000 active research grants, and the Trump administration is now mulling slashing the agency’s $9 billion budget by more than half. 

The Trump administration’s dismantling of NSF sparked alarm among Democratic lawmakers, more than 100 of whom penned a letter to Trump last week to express their “deep concern” over the fate of the agency.

“The NSF has, for decades, been a cornerstone of American innovation, funding groundbreaking research that has led to advancements in medical imaging, artificial intelligence, geographic information systems, and numerous other fields,” the lawmakers said. 

The lawmakers warned that the gutting of NSF could weaken Washington’s competitive edge. “In an era of intense global competition, particularly with nations like China investing heavily in science and technology, these actions risk ceding our leadership position and compromising our ability to address critical challenges,” the letter read. 

It’s not just funding cuts that are complicating U.S.-based researchers’ calculus; there’s also the immigration uncertainty. In March, the Trump administration ramped up efforts to deport international students who expressed or were in some way tied to pro-Palestinian activism, citing an obscure legal provision that empowers U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to deport noncitizens whom he believes pose a threat to U.S. national security. The Trump administration’s efforts have sparked a flurry of intense legal challenges. 

The Trump administration had also revoked more than 1,500 student visas in a crackdown that appeared to impact students with minor legal infractions, such as traffic violations, as well as some whose cases had been dismissed. In some cases, there was not a clear reason for the revocation. Even though officials abruptly reversed course in many cases last month following fierce legal pushback, the moves have alarmed foreign-born researchers and academics.

If international students turn away from U.S. universities in growing numbers, experts warn that it would further strain universities’ bottom lines and hamper American scientific innovation.

“International students aren’t supplemental income; they’re essential scientific infrastructure for the United States,” said Chris Glass, an expert in higher education at Boston College.

Some U.S.-based researchers may already be seeking opportunities abroad. In March, the science journal Nature conducted a poll in which 75 percent of its respondents—more than 1,200 scientists—said they were considering leaving the United States, with Europe and Canada ranking among their top destinations. Out of nearly 700 postgraduate respondents, around 550 were mulling a similar route.

Europe’s pitch has been loud and clear. In March, 13 European research ministers from countries including Germany and France penned a letter to EU research commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva, urging the bloc to “seize this historical moment” and welcome “brilliant talents from abroad who might suffer from research interference and ill-motivated and brutal funding cuts.”

More could soon come. Going forward, the continent should go bigger and bolder to fully take advantage of the Trump administration’s “monumental own goal,” Daniel B. Baer, the senior vice president for policy research at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, argued this week in Foreign Policy. That could include establishing a research investment fund to purchase U.S. research labs and fast-tracking a scheme that allows eligible participants temporary residency with permission to work. 

“Yes, salaries are lower in Europe, but the quality of life is good, and social safety nets and accessible health care are part of the European offer,” Baer wrote. “Many people are likely to stay for the long run, becoming new Europeans who inject skills, entrepreneurialism, and diversity into the continent’s advanced democracies.” 

Europe isn’t the only one making this play. Beijing has also ramped up efforts to recruit Chinese-born researchers back to the country, particularly in the realm of artificial intelligence, said Gaurav Khanna, a professor at the University of California San Diego. “They’re telling researchers: ‘This is where we want the next AI boom to be, and so come back,’” he said. 

Beijing is now establishing dedicated recruitment programs to woo Chinese-born researchers who are mulling leaving the United States, the South China Morning Post reported on Thursday. 

To drive that message home, Chinese state media has also seized on the confusion in Washington, with one Global Times article bearing the headline: “‘America First,’ science on the sidelines?”

“China, South Korea and Singapore are investing more in R&D [research and development] and building world-class research infrastructures. These countries may replace the US as a pole of global science and technology innovation in the future,” the article quoted Li Zheng, a research fellow at the China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations, as saying. 

As U.S.-based researchers look elsewhere, the United States’ northern neighbor also appears to be welcoming them with open arms. Last month, the University Health Network (UHN) in Toronto and other foundations unveiled a 30 million Canadian dollar push (roughly $21.5 million) to recruit 100 early-career scientists from the United States and elsewhere. 

“Some of the top scientists are looking for a new home right now, and we want UHN and Canada to seize this opportunity,” said Julie Quenneville, the president and CEO of the UHN Foundation, at a news conference. 

Canada’s Manitoba province, too, is “rolling out the welcome mat” for U.S.-based researchers, doctors, and nurses who have been impacted by Trump’s funding cuts, Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara told the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. It’s not just U.S.-based researchers who are turning to Ottawa, either; at least three prominent Yale professors have also left their U.S. posts for positions in Canada. 

Still, for all of the uncertainty embroiling the sector, it’s not so easy to replace Washington’s research might, experts said. And with more than three more years to go in the second Trump administration, it remains unclear how exactly the landscape will change. 

“At the end of the day, though, there is nothing else yet in the world like the U.S. higher education sector,” Khanna said. “It’s not the easiest thing to just lose the entirety of that advantage and that edge.” 

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Hello! In the latest EP of I Feel You Linger in the Air, Yai addresses Jom as Por Jom. Jom seems surprised but I have no understanding of what Por means so it's significance is lost on me. Perhaps you can help shed some light? Also, how was Yai addressing Jom before?

Por/phor honorific in Thai - I Feel You Linger in the Air

I'm glad you asked it so I don't have to.

I have not encountered it before in BL.

Any of the the Thai language spies still out there wanna weigh in?

I did some poking around - but I could be way off base. Still this what I discovered:

Por is a paternal honorific, luang por is used for respected monks.

So I am assuming this use is relatively old fashioned (the reason we don't hear it often in our normal BL) and either one step more intimate or, more likely, one step more respectful than no honorific. Possibly scholarly?

I'm thinking all this has to do with Jom's demonstration of education. Yai has figured out that one of the reasons Jom doesn't belong and cannot fit in with the servants is that he is more educated than a peasant, which adds up to him being originally from a high status and wealthy family, especially speaking English and having travelled (he has a non-Chang Mai accent).

There is very little Thai middle class at the beginning of the 1920s since trade is being dominated/dictated by the West, or Chinese merchant operations, and Siam is a monarchy. So for a nationalize Thai citizen it's either military, landed gentry with trade operations (like Yai), military, or... none of the above. This changes, especially in the south, throughout this decade (as it did in other parts of the world). So there is a rising bourgeoisie going on in the background but it's not that obvious in Chang Mai at this time.

What this means to Yai is that Jom's family either got wiped out or politically entirely disenfranchised possibly as part of the 1912 attempted coups (or even WWI)? This would be mystifying for Yai because Jom doesn't act like he comes from a military family at all. So his background and status is very confusing for Yai, but Yai does know one thing...

Jom is NOT lower class by the standards of Yai's temporal worldview and existence.

For a young man to be educated and yet entirely alone is very dangerous and suspicious. Also, let's be clear, Jom doesn't look or act like a laborer. He red flags "cultured" all over the place.

Yai is paternalistic and caring towards Jom out the gate because Yai has a big ol'crush but also because he recognizes "his own" is trying to survive while isolated and scared. Yai wants to rescue Jom.

Some Historical Context for I Feel You Linger In The Air

I love history and so here's some quick info that any Thai watcher would likely know, but you might not... ready?

Remember:

Burma (Myanmar) to the west is occupied by the British.

The French hold Vietnam to the east.

Everyone is bickering over what would become Cambodia & Laos.

China occasionally gets involved from the North (also, lots of immigrants from China at this time accounting for a large percentage of the merchant/middle class)

Eventually, Japan would invade during WWII.

In part, The Kingdom of Siam was kept a "neutral" party because none of the surrounding colonial powers wanted to risk offending any of the other players in the area.

Siam re-negotiated sovereignty in 1920 (from USA) and 1925 (France & Britain). But during the time of this show (mid to late 1920s) it was back to it's customary type-rope balancing act of extreme diplomacy with the allied western colonial powers that surrounded it. Recognizing that Thailand was never colonized, it's boarders were constantly nibbled at and it was "ambassador-occupied" off and on by Westerners whose military backing and exploitive business concerns simply outmatched the monarchy, especially in the technology department (as well as by reputation on the global stage at the time).

In other words, the farang in this show (James & Robert) are bound to be both the baddies and the power players of the narrative.

The king of Siam at the time (Vajiravudh AKA Rama VI) was initially somewhat popular but also regarded as overly extravagant since Siam was hit by a major postwar recession in 1919. It should be noted that King Vajiravudh had no son because he was most likely gay (which at the time did not much concern Siamese popular opinion, EXCEPT THAT it undermined the stability of the monarchy).

He "died suddenly" in 1925 (age 44) with the monarchy weakened and succession handed off to his younger brother.

In 1932 a small circle of the rising bourgeoisie (all of whom had studied in Europe, mostly Paris), supported by some military, seized power from the monarchy in a practically nonviolent Siamese Revolution installing a constitutional monarchy.

Siam would then go through: dictatorship, WWII, Japanese invasion, Allied occupation, democratic elections, military junta, the Indochina wars, communist insurgency, more democracy and popularization movements, multiple coups, more junta, more monarchy, eventually leading us to the somewhat chaotic insanity of Thai politics we have today. (Which is, frankly, a mix of monarchy, junta, democracy, egocentric popularism, and bribery.)

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Dirty secret of Israel’s weapons exports: They’re tested on Palestinians

Weapons tested in each war Israel wages see a spike in global demand. The current Gaza war is the latest laboratory for its arms industry.

India – Israel’s largest military buyer, which operates more than 100 Israeli-made UAVs – purchased 34 Heron drones in this period, followed by France (24), Brazil (14) and Australia (10), according to a 2014 report by Drone Wars UK.

Colombia is one of an estimated 130 countries that have bought weapons, drones and cyberspying technology from Israel, the world’s 10th-largest weapons exporter.

A report from Amnesty International in 2019 noted that the whole process by which Israel sells arms is shrouded in secrecy “with no documentation of sales, one cannot know when [these arms] were sold, by which company, how many and so on”.

Amnesty found that “Israeli companies exported weapons which reached their destination after a series of transactions, thereby skirting international monitoring”.

Israel has not ratified the Arms Trade Treaty, which prohibits the sale of weapons at risk of being used in genocide and crimes against humanity. As such, its weapons exports have influenced the course of history for several nations, many led by controversial regimes.

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Brazil joins growing list of countries banning cellphones in schools

A bill that bans students from using cellphones in schools was signed into lawin Brazil on Monday, the latest example oflawmakerslimiting young people’s use of personal technology in the classroom, amid growing concern about its effect on education and well-being.

Brazil’s Education Ministry said in a statement that the law “aims to safeguard the mental, physical and psychological health of children and adolescents.” Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva called it an example of “working together for the safety and better learning of our children and young people.”

The law prohibits all students in public and private elementary and secondary schools from using portable electronic devices throughout the school day, the ministry said, though it allows for their educational use and some other exceptions.

Brazil joins several countries that have banned the personal use of cellphones in schools — including the Netherlands, Italy for students up to the third year of middle school, and France for those under 15 — though there are questions as to whether phone bans are effective in achieving their aims.

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By John Klar American Thinker

January 9, 2025

Germany’s once-envied efficient economy is in freefall, and the climate change cult and European Green Deal are directly to blame. State policies subsidizing EVs and other products, shutting down coal and nuclear plants, and mandating forced conversion to untested, unimplemented “renewables” resources for energy have decimated industrial efficiency. Industries and blue-collar jobs are fleeing Germany for polluting, profitable operations in China, India, and elsewhere abroad. Will the United States follow suit?

As natural gases skyrocket during a European cold snap, and Russian gas pipelines through Ukraine are shut down for the first time since 1991, Germany has transitioned from Europe’s economic darling to its leading economic anchor. Followed closely by France and the UK, similarly weighted by economically destructive climate fantasies that are crashing to Earth like ideological meteors, the latest blow to gas supplies compounds the crisis occasioned by the mysterious sabotage of Nord Stream 1 and 2.

The results of this disastrous state-controlled economic carbon dioxide experiment continue to be as evident as explosives in a controlled demolition. Germany terminated massive EV subsidies at the end of 2023; EV sales promptly fell 69%. Despite gushing economic promises of “high-paying jobs” in the renewables industry, Germany announces more layoffs almost daily. Chinese companies, unhindered by escalating energy and regulatory costs, are leading in EV and other manufacturing technologies while spewing more chemicals into the ecosystem than German manufacturing industries.

[95jezzica]

how do you think sweden is as a parent? any headcanons?

It's canon Sweden kind of spoils his kids quite a lot (with that I mainly mean Sealand and Ladonia, but to a degree this also includes Iceland). Not really spoiled in a bad way though? At any rate Sweden pays a lot of attention to his kids, constantly defends Iceland against Nor's and Den's teasing, and even pretends to lose wars against Ladonia. It's sweet, and I figure it's worth mentioning.

As far as headcanons go, this also means I headcanon Sweden as a pretty chill parent in general. As long as they don't endanger/hurt themselves or others, he allows them to do a pretty much what they want (within reason) - but he's still able to put his foot down if he thinks something is going too far.

With that said, if they want a tree house to hold their micronation meetings in? Then you'll be damn sure he's going to build a gigantic treehouse for them. If they're hungry they can usually just go and eat something from the kitchen - though Sweden likely has some rules about what they eat and when.

(Example: If dinner will be ready in 30 minutes they're probably allowed to eat a quick fruit like a banana, but not stuff themselves full on sandwiches. Sweden would probably also tell them to avoid sugary stuff like candy until after dinner, but as long as they don't overdo stuff he wouldn't be too strict on which days they decide to eat their candy).

For Sealand specifically I reckon Sweden & England have shared custody, and as a result Sealand technically has several rooms. (One in each house). To avoid Sealand having to choose between them on holidays they also make sure to celebrate major stuff together or alternate the days between them.

For an example Sealand's birthday is celebrated with everyone together. Meanwhile Sealand celebrates Christmas with the Nordics on the 23-24/12, then goes to that big party America is said to have (which probably is on the 25th), and then Sealand celebrates "Boxing Day" (26/12) with the "eyebrow family", NA-brothers and France.

They'd also have things they celebrate on their own, such as Sealand being with the "eyebrow family" to celebrate things like St. Patrick's Day, St. George's Day and Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes). Then Sealand would be with Sweden and the Nordics to celebrate things like the June birthdays (Ladonia/Den/Swe), Midsummer and Lucia. Just to mention a few examples.

I'd say Sweden and England try to keep the days where Sealand spend his time time pretty even, but they also don't stand and count every minute to make it "fair". One year Sealand might spend a few days/weeks more with Sweden, and another year Sealand might be a little more with England. Living costs are similarly divided. For an example I imagine England was the one who bought Sealand a mobile phone when it became more necessary, but Sweden was the one who bought Sealand a tablet.

Sealand strikes me more as a boy longing for adventures. Sure, he enjoys to sit down and play games/watch TV from time to time, but he's also boy with endless energy. I can imagine him and Sweden doing stuff like going on hikes, building rafts to sail on the local lake - etc - as quality time when they're alone together. Sealand strikes me as someone who if they don't get to DO enough stuff in a day to run off some energy he'll have a hard time falling asleep in the evening.

Now, Ladonia spends pretty much all his time living with Sweden unless he's having a sleepover with a friend or one of his many uncles. As a micronation who nowadays mostly functions as an internet nation, Ladonia has a lot of the latest technology available to him (through Sweden) since he's also more dependent on them.

Because of this Sweden obviously also make sure the house their family lives in has excellent internet connection. Though Ladonia mainly uses his own laptop while moving/traveling around, I headcanon Ladonia also has a robust PC inside his bedroom ("home base" in a sense) and a back-up laptop that he SOMETIMES let's Sealand borrow if they want to play games together.

(At some point Sealand got to choose between getting a computer, laptop or a tablet from Sweden. He chose a tablet).

I've mentioned in earlier posts that I headcanon Ladonia as literally having been born looking like a newborn baby, and as a result of that I think Sweden is/was very protective of him. Obviously Sweden is also protective of Sealand, but it's on a much higher level for Ladonia after Sweden spent YEARS not sure if Ladonia would even survive or how much "nation" Ladonia was since he grew at roughly the same speed as a human for the first 3-5 years of his life. It wasn't until Ladonia's aging slowed down a bit that Sweden could start to breathe easier.

Ladonia also has a big canon interest in Pokémon, so it wouldn't surprise me if he has most of the consoles and Pokémon games. Heck, some of the Quality Time stuff Ladonia and Sweden do together alone is likely a lot of video game playing, and they might even go watch tournaments and regionals being played. Sweden likely even ask Japan for favours to get tickets for the World Championships. I reckon Ladonia would enjoy amusement parks too, so that's another one of the few things Sweden can use to "get Ladonia away from the screens" for a few hours if Ladonia isn't having friends over. xD

Originally I also wanted to write about Sweden and Iceland's relationship as a bonus, but this post is getting really long and I've already done a few posts with them before, so I think I will end here for now. xD

Thanks for the ask, and hope you enjoy this!

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The headline-grabbing tale of an Italian man who said he was kidnapped and tortured for weeks inside an upscale Manhattan townhouse by captors seeking his bitcoin highlights a dark corner of the cryptocurrency world: the threat of violence by thieves seeking digital assets.

The alleged attempted robbery is known as a “wrench attack.” It’s a name popularized by an online comic that mocked how easily high-tech security can be undone by hitting someone with a wrench until they give up passwords.

Wrench attacks are on the rise thanks in part to cryptocurrency’s move into mainstream finance, Phil Ariss of the crypto tracing firm TRM Labs said in a recent blog post.

“Criminal groups already comfortable with using violence to achieve their goals were always likely to migrate to crypto,” Ariss said.

Some of the crypto’s key characteristics help explain why wealthy individuals who hold a lot of digital assets can be ripe targets for such attacks.

Cryptocurrencies like bitcoin offer traders full control of their funds without the need for a bank or permission from a government to buy, sell or hold it. The trade-off is that if funds are lost or stolen, there can be no way to get them back.

Self-reliance is a key ethos of crypto. Securing and controlling one’s private keys, which are like passwords used to access one’s crypto holdings, is viewed as sacrosanct among many in the crypto community. A popular motto is “not your keys, not your coins.”

Transactions on the blockchain, the technology that powers cryptocurrencies, are permanent. And unlike cash, jewelry, gold or other items of value, thieves don’t need to carry around stolen crypto. With a few clicks, huge amounts of wealth can be transferred from one address to another.

In the case in New York, where two people have been charged, a lot of details have yet to come out, including the value of the bitcoin the victim possessed.

Stealing cryptocurrency is almost as old as cryptocurrency itself, but it’s usually done by hacking. North Korean state hackers alone are believed to have stolen billions of dollars’ worth of crypto in recent years.

In response to the threat of hacking, holders of a large amount of crypto often try and keep their private keys off the internet and stored in what are called “cold wallets.” Used properly, such wallets can defeat even the most sophisticated and determined hackers.

But they can’t defeat thieves who force a victim to give up their password to access their wallets and move money.

The case in New York is the latest in a string of high-profile wrench attacks. Several have taken place in France, where thieves cut off a crypto executive’s finger.

Experts suggest several ways to mitigate the threats of wrench attacks, including using wallets that require multiple approvals before any transactions.

Perhaps the most common way crypto-wealthy individuals try to prevent wrench attacks is by trying to stay anonymous. Using nicknames and cartoon avatars in social media accounts is common in the crypto community, even among top executives at popular companies.

[intensifyre]

Crypto Crime Is the Future. Bank Heists Are History.

A rise in physical attacks on digital-asset holders says a lot about the trade-offs of a cashless society.

(Bloomberg Opinion) -- With Bitcoin reaching a new record, it shows more investors are getting swept up in the dream of “being their own bank” via tokens that can be transferred instantly and anonymously outside the traditional financial system. Yet at the same time, there seems to be too little awareness of the cost of being your own bank security guard in a cashless world. 

A recent double-digit rise in crypto-exchange hacks and a wave of brazen crypto-executive kidnapping attempts — with the latest taking place in broad daylight on the streets of Paris — has put the industry on edge and ramped up interest in security, according to Bloomberg News, with 23 such attacks recorded this year by one database (up from six over the same period last year). They have resulted in grisly mutilations, like severed fingers, and have pressured the French government to do more to stop them, even if statistically France scores relatively well on crimes like homicide.

This goes way beyond one country; crime is changing everywhere. Banks are no longer easy or juicy targets for robbers, with heists down more than 80% since the 1990s as branches close and piles of cash hoarded in safes become a rarity. We’re also all carrying less cash in a payments world driven by taps and swipes. Personal safety was one reason put forward by ABBA’s Bjorn Ulvaeus a decade ago for making Sweden a cashless economy.

Meanwhile, other forms of criminality have become more prevalent as technological and social upheaval sees bandits adapt. The spread of digital wallets held on platforms like Coinbase Global Inc. is attracting hackers, most recently to obtain client data; exchange hacks rose 17% last year, according to compliance firm TRM. High-value muggings such as watch theft have become more lucrative, with the total value of lost and stolen timepieces in the UK now at £1.6 billion ($2.1 billion), according to the Watch Register. Home-jackings are also on the rise; celebrity Kim Kardashian was robbed at gunpoint in a Paris hotel in 2016. 

The rise of physical attacks on crypto holders and their families is the grimly logical next step, a symbolic return to the pre-banking days of highway robber Dick Turpin. The downside of high capital mobility is high physical vulnerability: Extorting crypto face-to-face is known as a “wrench attack” because of its simplicity, brutality and potential high return. One social media slip-up can reveal your whereabouts to criminals, who themselves are also becoming more tech-savvy and able to organize a heist through digital channels.

Deterrence is going to be key in tackling this kind of crime, and it’s heartening that police are doing a good job tracking down gangs and seizing ransom payments; what’s less encouraging in France is prison overcrowding and its knock-on impact on sentencing. Yet the debate about how to balance security and liberty is also brushing up against crypto’s libertarian ethos. Some industry entrepreneurs think the best way to avoid being targeted is more anonymity — and the right to bear arms, which is tightly regulated in France. Without sounding too squeamish and European, I’m not convinced. “Carrying a weapon is a serious step requiring serious training,” says Bruno Pomart, a former member of elite police unit RAID. “Nor does it solve the problem of vulnerable family members based elsewhere.”

The more likely outcome will be demand for private security firms and better protection. Salvatore Furnari, chief executive officer of security specialist Topaz Group, tells me he’s increasingly in touch with crypto-industry figures and advising them on a top-to-bottom rethink of how to protect themselves and their associates. “The crypto world is going through the same things banks used to,” he says.

But this all comes at a cost — and it may be that some types of investors decide that owning crypto isn’t worth it. One tech executive tells me he’s simply sold his portfolio for peace of mind. And regulators might eventually decide that crypto needs to be more centralized, not less, to help combat crime. After Italy was hit with a wave of shocking abductions during the “years of lead,” the government eventually moved to dissuade extortion by freezing victims’ financial assets and those of their families. This would be clearly anathema to crypto owners. But if we’re all going to end up being our own bank, it may be another type of alarm to consider.

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In July, the local government of the Italian region of Sardinia suspended the construction of hundreds of new wind turbines, claiming that it would destroy the island’s beautiful landscape. In October, the government then announced its intention to stop the construction of new wind farms altogether, also adding solar panels to the ban.

These decisions followed mounting protests by large groups of activists who opposed these renewable energy developments, advocating instead for the use of natural gas to produce electricity. In August, unknown people set fire to two wind farms that were due to be installed in the north of the island. Similar attacks destroyed solar panels destined to be constructed on local farmland.

Under its new plans, Sardinia is betting instead on developing its natural gas infrastructure while delaying the shutdown of its coal-fired power plants, which now produce more than 60 percent of the electricity needed by the island of 1.6 million people.

The opposition to renewables in Sardinia is a blow not only to other Italian local governments, which are facing tough decisions on how to curb greenhouse gas emissions. It is also a major setback for the central government in Rome and especially for the European Union and its European Green Deal, the ambitious climate plan for the entire continent.

The ongoing battle in Sardinia is the latest example of the struggle European countries are facing in reaching their ambitious decarbonization plans in the continent. Countries such as France, Germany, and Spain have been facing opposition to these projects over the past few years, raising questions about the attainability of a central element of the EU’s green strategy.

The ability and political will of each European country to translate Europe’s plans and goals into actual national laws and policies will be crucial in reaching the continent’s ambitious climate targets. But the risk that a two-speed—or even multispeed—Europe could ultimately derail the overall plans is growing, and it will test the new European Commission’s determination to achieve sufficient progress during its upcoming mandate.

“The commission’s legacy will depend on its ability to push forward vital green policies within a maelstrom of political and domestic discontent,” said Mats Engström, a senior policy fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations. “The climate team’s members must also bridge political divides within the commission to deliver on its Green Deal promises. Whether it succeeds in this task will be closely scrutinized over the upcoming five-year term.”

The European Green Deal, a policy framework to achieve climate neutrality—meaning full decarbonization—by 2050, was approved in 2020. Subsequent legislation set a 55 percent reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 compared to 1990 levels. EU institutions are currently assessing the feasibility of an intermediate goal of a reduction of 90 percent by 2040, which has also been proposed by the commission.

Replacing fossil fuel energy production with renewables is just one aspect of the bloc’s goals. Others include recovering Europe’s biodiversity, making its food system more sustainable, and creating a well-functioning circular economy, all while making its industries greener.

These policies will affect all sectors of the bloc’s economy—households, industry, services, and agriculture—with the aim of also making it more competitive globally.

Analysts at Brussels-based think tank Bruegel published a report in October that identified four areas of risk that may derail the achievement of the EU’s climate goals, which also appear to be intertwined: geoeconomic instability, technological progress, exacerbated inequality, and policy credibility.

“A global economy with more trade disputes and greater risk of conflict endangers the massive capital investment needed for the transition, while the cost of clean technologies is a primary determinant of the economic viability of decarbonisation,” the analysts wrote. They added: “Climate policies will affect people’s everyday lives in disruptive ways, meaning that regressive outcomes must be guarded against, balanced with a concrete commitment to the established climate policy pillars.”

In a September report, the European Commission—the executive arm of the EU—listed a number of key achievements already reached. EU’s greenhouse gas emissions have fallen by 32.5 percent from the 1990 baseline, while the European economy has grown by 67 percent over the same period, demonstrating the decoupling of growth from emissions.

However, the commission warned that although the installation of renewable power plants has been at a record high over the past few years, the pace toward EU energy efficiency and renewable targets must be further increased to ensure their achievement.

The bloc’s executive also warned about the significant challenge to the continent’s competitiveness due to rising competition with China, high energy price differentials compared to industrial competitors such as the United States, and potential strategic dependencies on clean energy technologies.

At the same time, European citizens still face high energy bills, which—combined with the rising cost of living—further reduce their purchasing power.

“The sectors in which it goes pretty well are the sectors where the economic case is there,” said Linda Kalcher, the executive director at Strategic Perspectives, another Brussels-based think-tank. “For instance, as long as there are schemes that actually support households to buy heat pumps or electric vehicles, we see that there is high uptake on them. The areas where it’s still not economically beneficial, like renovating the building stock, are obviously very slow.”

This September’s Eurobarometer, a survey conducted over the previous few months on behalf of European institutions, found that 81 percent of the sample agree that implementing a net-zero greenhouse gas emissions target will contribute to Europe’s fight against climate change and to the protection of the environment.

Yet, 53 percent said the EU should encourage member states to make their first or second energy priority enacting measures to support households in energy poverty, while 50 percent said that member states should prioritize focusing on measures to reduce energy consumption or that help citizens to produce or consume energy from renewable sources.

Conall Heussaff, a research analyst at Bruegel, said the biggest risk that could hamper the achievement of the EU’s 2030 decarbonization targets is what the think tank called the “policy credibility risk.”

“There’s a danger for divisive politics to use the energy transition as a wedge, as a way to divide the public and push against the sort of ‘elite imposition’ on people’s lives,” he said.

Political disputes about climate policy were evident in the run-up to European Parliament elections in June in relation to several policy measures, including the phaseout of internal combustion engines, the so-called nature restoration law, and gas boiler sales bans in Germany. These laid bare the divisive nature of policies with a direct impact on households, businesses, and agriculture.

Experience suggests the European Green Deal policies will likely face postponements and even rollbacks in the coming years, analysts warn. These rollbacks, in turn, could stall planned investments and trigger a rise in cost for businesses and citizens that have already made investments in clean technologies.

Achieving the intermediate 90 percent emission reduction target by 2040 largely relies on replacing the current expenditure on fossil fuel with capital investments in clean technologies. According to the European Commission, the annual investment required would be around 700 billion euros ($760 billion) from 2031 to 2040.

But geoeconomic risk looms large on these plans. The disruption of clean technology supply chains potentially emerging from simmering trade tensions between the major trading blocs could derail the continent’s energy transition. So too could broader economic shocks, which might destabilize the macroeconomic situation by driving up interest rates or limiting fiscal space of European countries.

Trade tensions—particularly with China, which dominates the market for critical raw materials and many green technologies, such as solar panels and batteries—could slow down the energy transition and increase its costs.

At the same time, the initial capital investment for technologies such as wind, solar, and batteries comprises the largest share of the total cost of their implementation. Rising interest rates could therefore slow down such investments.

Increased geopolitical instability—and the possible reelection of former U.S. President Donald Trump, some argue—could also trigger higher defense spending by European countries, limiting their fiscal space to finance the energy transition. The slower development of technologies could also have a negative impact. All pathways to a net-zero economy partially rely on technologies which are so far unproven on a large scale.

In particular, progress on carbon removal technologies will be key, because if it proved to be insufficient, other sectors such as agriculture or industry could be required to reduce emissions more quickly. “To succeed, the 2040 climate and energy policy framework needs to be designed to be resilient to such risks,” Bruegel’s analysts said in their October report.

The green transition envisaged by the EU will need to have the buy-in of all the bloc’s governments as well as its citizens to overcome the risks to its success. It will require European leaders to ensure the timely and thorough implementation of existing EU legislation, while limiting political concessions to the many different groups opposing the changes needed.

[ashimbisresearch]

Revolutionizing the Road: Upcoming Trends in Europe Sustainable Tire Materials Market

The automotive industry is accelerating toward sustainability, with the European Sustainable Tire Materials Market at the forefront of this transition. As environmental concerns and stringent government regulations rise, the focus has shifted to eco-friendly alternatives that minimize carbon footprints while maintaining high performance. This article dives deep into the emerging trends, industry applications, and the competitive edge that sustainable tire materials bring to the table.

Market Overview: A Rapidly Growing Opportunity

The Europe Sustainable Tire Materials Market is poised for substantial growth. According to latest industry research, the market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35.05% during 2023-2032, reaching a valuation of approximately $358.5 million by 2032 from $24.0 million in 2023. The surge in demand is driven by the adoption of green mobility solutions and the increasing awareness of environmental sustainability among manufacturers and consumers alike.

Key Trends Shaping the European Market

Rise of Bio-Based Materials:

Tire manufacturers are shifting toward renewable raw materials such as natural rubber, biomass-based fillers, and bio-resins.

Companies like Michelin and Continental are investing heavily in developing tires made from dandelion rubber and other bio-sourced components.

These materials not only reduce dependency on petroleum-based inputs but also cut greenhouse gas emissions during production.

Circular Economy Initiatives:

Recycling and repurposing end-of-life tires have become crucial.

Innovations include devulcanization processes and the use of recycled carbon black and pyrolysis oil in new tire production.

This aligns with European Union policies like the Circular Economy Action Plan, which mandates efficient use of resources and reduced waste.

Adoption of Smart Tires:

Smart tires, integrated with sensors and IoT technologies, are gaining traction.

By combining sustainability with advanced functionality, these tires provide real-time data on wear, pressure, and performance, reducing premature disposal.

Demand from EV Manufacturers:

The electric vehicle (EV) boom has fueled demand for specialized tires that cater to EV-specific needs like lower rolling resistance and durability.

Sustainable materials are being incorporated to ensure that EV tires align with the overall green mobility ethos.

Legislation Driving Sustainability:

Governments across Europe are imposing stricter regulations on carbon emissions and resource efficiency.

These policies are compelling tire manufacturers to innovate and adopt eco-friendly materials.

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Key Market Segmentation

Segmentation 1: by Type of Material

Natural Rubber

Recycled Rubber

Sustainable Carbon Black

Silica

Plasticizers

Segmentation 2: by Propulsion Type

Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles

Electric Vehicles

Segmentation 3: by Vehicle Type

Passenger Vehicles

Commercial Vehicles

Electric Vehicles

Segmentation 4: by Country

Germany

France

Italy

Spain

Rest-of-Europe

How Industries Are Leveraging the Trend

Automotive OEMs:

Leading car manufacturers are collaborating with tire companies to develop sustainable tires that enhance vehicle efficiency. Partnerships like those between Bridgestone and EV makers demonstrate the alignment of goals for a greener future.

Logistics and Fleet Management:

Sustainable tires offer reduced rolling resistance, translating to lower fuel consumption and costs.

Companies like DHL are integrating eco-friendly tires into their fleets to meet sustainability targets.

Retail and Distribution Chains:

Tire retailers are capitalizing on the growing consumer demand for green products. Marketing campaigns emphasizing sustainability help these businesses attract eco-conscious customers.

Smart Mobility Solutions:

Firms integrating IoT and AI technologies with sustainable tires are tapping into the dual appeal of innovation and environmental responsibility.

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Competitive Landscape

Major players in the European sustainable tire materials market include:

Michelin: Leading the way with initiatives like tires made from recycled and renewable materials.

Pirelli: Focused on reducing environmental impacts through cutting-edge technologies.

Goodyear: Developing sustainable materials and lightweight tires.

Continental: Pioneering the use of dandelion rubber and recycled PET bottles in production.

These companies are setting benchmarks in innovation, giving them a competitive edge while reshaping the industry.

Future Outlook: A Greener Road Ahead

The European sustainable tire materials market is expected to witness unprecedented growth as industries continue to innovate and adapt to stringent environmental standards. Key drivers include:

Increasing investments in R&D for bio-based materials.

Expanding EV markets demanding specialized, sustainable solutions.

Consumer preference for eco-friendly products and corporate social responsibility initiatives.

Predictions suggest that by 2032, a significant portion of tires in Europe will be composed entirely of renewable or recycled materials, setting a global precedent for sustainable practices.

Conclusion

As Europe's Sustainable Tire Materials Industry accelerates, it is redefining the way industries approach environmental challenges. By embracing bio-based materials, circular economy principles, and advanced technologies, companies are not just keeping pace with trends but also setting new standards in competition. This transformation is more than a response to regulations; it is a commitment to a greener future.

The time to invest in sustainable tire materials is now – and the journey toward revolutionizing mobility has only just begun!

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