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As Trump’s reign of Clown-terror Fades: A look back at the Greatest Ads that helped Biden Win
Tags: Trump Administration, Trumpism, Trump, 2020, 2020 Presidential Race

As Trump’s reign of Clown-terror Fades: A look back at the Greatest Ads that helped Biden Win Lynxotic Follow Dec 1, 2020 · 2 min read

By Eric Cho

Above: Photo Collage / Lynxotic

Wisconsin & Arizona Certified results while Georgia Republican Governor says he won’t break the law for his “hero”. The cards are stacking up against the criminal grifter in the WH and not in any way that was “rigged” by anyone but him.

We are all still waiting for him to recede from the public discourse (haha not discourse in his case) but in the end it is ok to want to congratulate Biden and all of those that helped him win so we can all be rid of the terrorist clown club.

Read More: Trumps Legacy to the Press: a Rare Gift from an Evil Man

Though there are many who do not look fondly on “never-Trumpers” like The Lincoln Project and plain that they had a self-serving agenda, nonetheless, they were a powerful force in countering the Russian-bot army that would possibly otherwise have made 2020 more like 2016.

And the MeidasTouch, RVAT and others all contributed to the fight with great ads that kept people informed of the dangers of a second term for the maniac, and at the same time used his own words, actions and inactions to prove that he had to go, one way or another.

Read More: Trump Demands “Proof” of votes: Do 80 Million need to Visit Him at his Residence?

We’ve compiled some of the greatest hits here and think we should all give ourselves permission, one last time, to revel in the absurdity that this man was ever “leader of the free world” and how glad we are that ads like these will soon be in the history books (internet archives).

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Fauci: US COVID outbreak may worsen after holidays
By: Лиза Щербинина
Tags: Europe, Covid 19, Coronavirus, News

Top US government scientist Anthony Fauci warned Sunday the worst of the pandemic may be yet to come, driving the country to a “critical point” as holiday travel spreads the coronavirus.

“I share the concern of President-elect (Joe) Biden that as we get into the next few weeks, it might actually get worse,” the infectious disease specialist told CNN.

Biden cautioned on Wednesday that the nation’s “darkest days are ahead of us — not behind us.”

Fauci, who has been encouraging everyone eligible to be vaccinated, revealed he felt fine after receiving a first shot and experienced “nothing serious at all.”

Surgeon General Jerome Adams added on ABC that, like Fauci, he’s “very concerned” about a post-holiday surge.

US holiday travel this year was down substantially on the festive season but remained significant.

Air travel averaged more than one million passengers a day for six consecutive days last week, according to the Transportation Security Agency.

Following last month’s Thanksgiving holiday, US coronavirus cases surged sharply in December, with more than 200,000 new cases and at times more than 3,000 deaths daily.

With intensive care units in many hospitals near capacity, Fauci reiterated that the country might be facing a “surge upon a surge.”

But with new vaccines now moving across the country — going first to front-line health workers and those in long-term care facilities — Americans have finally seen a glimmer of hope.

Still, initial vaccine shipments fell short of promises by the federal government.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer was among those publicly critical of the process, but on Sunday she pointed to signs of improvement.

“It’s moving in the right direction,” she told CNN, after Trump administration officials apologized for vaccine delivery shortfalls.

“We are making great progress, but we need the federal government to do their part,” she said.

About two million Americans have been vaccinated so far, well below the 20 million the Trump administration has promised by year-end.

But Fauci played down the shortfall as a normal hiccup in a massively ambitious project.

“Whenever you roll out a large program … like this, in the beginning it always starts slow and then starts to gain momentum,” he told CNN.

He said he was “pretty confident” that by April all higher-priority people would have been able to get vaccinated, clearing the way for the general population.
#romaniaTrip2020
By: Deian Toplicianu
Tags: Europe, Romania, Travel, Travel Writing, Photography

I had started my trip at Brașov. Hospitable people, delicious food, touristic attractions and many shops — these are the words that describe as best as possible the city of Brașov. If you arrive in Brașov, do not hesitate to climb to Tâmpa Peak. After Brașov, I continued my journey to Băile Tușnad, a wonderful resort in Harghita County. I recommend you to visit Lake St. Anne. Unfortunately, I didn’t have time to visit it. It is about 40 minutes by car. There are other types of transport that depart from the resort but, I think the car is the best choice. I went on to the Red Lake. I stayed here 2 days and it was worth it! I took a walk along the lake, climbed to the Suhardul Mic Peak and visited the Cheile Bicazului. There are many routes available in this area (you can also find them here but unfortunately the information is only available in Romanian and Hungarian — if I can help you with information related to these routes, feel free to write to me). Also at Red Lake, I recommend “Casa Bicăjeanului” for accommodation where the hosts are very welcoming, the rooms are excellent and equipped with all facilities.

I wrote below about 8 spots, which I found interesting, wonderful and worth seeing.
Oman launches COVID-19 vaccination campaign
Tags: Europe, Covid 19, Coronavirus, News

Oman started coronavirus vaccinations on Sunday, two days ahead of plans to resume all flights and open borders that temporarily closed amid concerns over a new strain of the disease.

The sultanate — which has recorded the second highest number of COVID-19 deaths in the Gulf after Saudi Arabia — is the last of the Gulf Cooperation Countries (GCC) to begin inoculating people.

Like most of its neighbours it has opted for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.

Health Minister Ahmed Al-Saidi, one of the first citizens to get a jab at a Muscat clinic, said priority would be given to front line health workers and people who are considered to be vulnerable.

Oman has so far recorded more than 128,000 cases of the novel coronavirus, including 1,495 deaths — the highest after Saudi Arabia which has recorded over 6,000 deaths.

Along with Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, the Gulf sultanate suspended commercial travel and banned entry and exit via their land and sea borders last week after a new strain of the virus appeared in Britain.

Saudi Arabia has yet to announce whether it will lift the suspension this week, while Kuwait has said it plans to re-open on January 1.

Oman is hoping to quickly start receiving tourists, especially from its wealthy neighbouring countries, to boost its economy that has been hit hard by slumping oil prices and the pandemic.

The International Monetary Fund has estimated Oman’s economy to contract by 10 percent this year.

Travellers must present a negative PCR test done within 72 hours of arrival, the official Oman News Agency reported on Sunday.
The old fountain inside Rasnov Fortress, carved in solid rock by two otoman prisoners for 17 years, near Brasov, Romania
Tags: My Photo, Eastern Europe, Rumanien, Tourism, Europe

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CAP reform: what is it about in two minutes
Tags: Nature, Organic Food, Europe, Environment, Agriculture

Under the Common Agricultural Policy (“CAP”), there are two pillars: direct payments and rural development programs. The two combined represent an annual budget of around €59 billion.

In 2018, the European Commission presented the legislative proposals on the future of CAP after 2020. The nine broad goals of the proposals include:

(photo from the European Commission https://ec.europa.eu/info/food-farming-fisheries/key-policies/common-agricultural-policy/future-cap_en)

The reform will bring a budget of 365 billion Euros for the seven years from 2021 to 2027. In other words, the annual budget on average would be €5 billion less than before.

Apart from the shrinking fund, some environmentalists also critique that the new proposals’ emphasis on the Member states´ bigger role in implementation would make CAP more fragile. This opposes the idea to foster the new green deal. Therefore, more than 3,000 scientists signed a call for action regarding the risks brought by the reform.

During the pandemic, the EU restated its intention to cut pesticide use and boost organic farming. The CAP measures, together with initiatives like the Action Plan on Organic Farming and the Common Fisheries Policy, are to be used to pursue this goal.

Since 2021 and 2022 are designated as the transitional years for the CAP plan 2021–2027. We will see if the reform would bring a greener Europe or the opposite.

Further reading

https://ec.europa.eu/info/food-farming-fisheries/key-policies/common-agricultural-policy/future-cap_en

https://www.arc2020.eu/cap-reform-no-change-of-system-apparent/

https://www.euronews.com/2020/05/20/farm-to-fork-eu-wants-to-slash-pesticide-use-by-50-and-boost-organic-farming

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHe4nUP9CZI
Christmas on French Riviera
By: Deian Toplicianu
Tags: France, Christmas, Europe, Travel, French Riviera

It’s the first year when I left home for Christmas and I don’t regret. Sun, good vibes and of course a Christmas Market…what could I have wanted more?!

Côte d’Azur is wonderful. I spent six beautiful days here.

For the accommodation I chose Nice because it’s cheaper here and very closed to the other cities I visited. I visited Nice, Monaco ‑ Monte‑Carlo, Cannes and Menton. In Nice, Monaco and Cannes I traveled by train. These are right on schedule and the distance between cities is short (you can access the InOui SNCF website for details related to price and schedule). To Menton, I traveled by bus 100, along the coast which is famous for its beautiful landscapes that can be seen during the trip (you can access Lignes d’Azur website for information related to the schedule). The bus ticket is 1.50 € and can be purchased directly from the driver, and the trip to Menton takes about one hour and 10 minutes, from Nice. Even though the Côte d’Azur is a very popular summer destination, I can say that in winter it has its charm: all the places are much quieter than in summer and the temperatures are very friendly (16‑18 °C).

I wrote below about 26 spots on the French Riviera, which I found interesting, wonderful and worth seeing.
Transylvania: Sibiu & Sighișoara
By: Deian Toplicianu
Tags: Europe, Romania, Travel, Travel Writing, Photography

With COVID-19 among us, each of us have begun to explore our own country. I started my summer vacation by visiting the cities of Sibiu and Sighișoara.

The distance between them is 1 hour and 30 minutes by car or 2 hours and 30 minutes by train (You can access CFR Călători website for information related to price and schedule). My recommendation is to allocate one day for a city. These are wonderful and worth visiting because they still retain that medieval air that made them famous!

I wrote below about 9 spots, which I found interesting, wonderful and worth seeing.
Europe Oilfield Equipment Market Worth $18.71Bn By 2022
By: Rajesh Varma
Tags: Europe, Oilfield Equipment, Oilfield

The European oilfield equipment market is expected to reach USD 18.71 billion by 2022, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Horizontal and directional drilling activities are expected to drive revenue growth over the forecast period. In these processes, the well is turned horizontal or to a specific target or location. These flexible drilling techniques have already emerged as a separate growth industry in North America and are now expected to gain importance in other regions including Europe.

Declining crude oil prices have been a major factor inhibiting the regional oilfield equipment market in the recent past. Stable crude oil prices in the near future is expected to help in oilfield equipment industry’s recovery

Drilling segment was the leading product segment with revenue share exceeding 65% in 2014. Key factors which are expected to drive drilling machinery segment include technological advancements in drilling techniques, increasing demand for horizontal & directional drilling and use of digital services in the sector. Drilling is also expected to witness the highest growth of 1.9% from 2015 to 2022.

To request a sample copy or view summary of this report, click the link below:

www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/europe-oilfield-equipment-market

Further key findings from the report suggest:
Belly dancing: Turkey
Tags: Dance, Europe, Movements, Belly Dance, Turkish

Europe has fascinating origins for many dances that have evolved into the modern dance scene. Today we take a look towards Turkish dances specifically belly dancing. The dance itself is a traditional one in the Middle Eastern countries. However, Turkish belly dancing stands out from the traditional dance forms due to its extremely up beat tempo that is very energetic. For one to be a Turkish belly dancer, athleticism is the key element to attain.

The dance is flamboyant; with leaps and earthy movements of the pelvic while the arms and stomach move in a fluid motion. The dancers are often seen to stand behind one another in alone so that arms and its movements can be the only thing the audience sees. With the use of the finger cymbals that chime to the beat of the music the dance is performed with vigour and delicacy.

There are also two particular moves in this specific dance form that makes it separate from the Middle Eastern belly dances. The first is the Turkish Backbend where the dancer bends at the knees and then bends the back to the point where the dancer is aligned with their backbend legs. Whilst in this position, usually dancers have a sword to balance or some candles as props.

The second move which is rather difficult to perform and not for inflexible is the Turkish Drop where the dancer spins and abruptly drops into this position. Another take on this dance step is a 90 degree backbend to the floor. This not recommended to just anyone and is extremely difficult and excruciatingly painful to execute for someone who cannot naturally sit on the floor easily between their feet. This definitely has adverse effects on the dancers’ ankles and causes immense pain when and if not performed properly.

The music that accompanies this exotic dance is characterized by the sounds of oboe, clarinet, oud, ney, kanoon, finger cymbals and hand drums. This creates the perfect melody for the dancer to perform the dance. Another element that sets this dance apart is the use of the Karshilama rhythm in a 9/8 time signature that is counted as 12–34–56–789. Speaking of Karshilama, this is a line dance to an interesting 9/8 rhythm that is counted as 1 2 3, 123 which means three slow and three fast movements. In this particular version, hops, dips and jumps are added to the shoulder and hip shimmies to add an extra ounce of liveliness from the usual belly dance that happens to be sultry.

When taking a look at the costumes of this dance, the women are scantily clad revealing the legs and cleavage with high heels and sometimes platform shoes; more risqué of the cabaret styles. The top is usually beaded and heavily sequinned and sometimes coins are used as well. Turkish belly dancers would wear a belt up to the waist and split skirts that would reveal much of the leg but in modern times the dancers are now opting for the the Egyptian look where modest mermaid style skirts are worn.
European Lorry driver
By: Andrew Reeve
Tags: Nationalism, Wealth, Europe, Brexit, Communism

Green and Pleasant Land

Day 3.

Dear S-

It’s a fucking nightmare and I’m cold. The lettuce in my lorry is as rotten as the fools who sent us here. Who, in their right mind, eats lettuce in December when they’re not on holiday a thousand miles south of this pin prick of an obnoxious island? Remember the “rehearsal”? Well here we are with Covid19 playing the tune.

It’s true. These idiots still believe class equals intelligent superiority. Worse than that, maybe, is enough people have profited from lazy details to believe this shit. They actually believe they’ve earned the right to live under a tap attached to an aristocratic arsehole in the hope — hope for fuck sake — of catching a trickle of wealth. It’s incredible how stupid some of these people are.

You’re right when you say how some of these hopeless thin-necked fuckers are worse than the American tourists they shouted about twenty years ago. These people are fucking idiots, clinging on to an age of barbaric murderous theft as if that’s a source of pride. Don’t they know Hitler fucked up more than they defeated him? I guess not.

There’s nothing great about this place anymore. Some people are welcoming, obviously, but they’re accused of sucking Stalin’s balls by slick bellends growing fat from the Norman conquest. The irony is pathetic. These filthy worms have spent a lifetime fucking Marx’s philosophy of the working class, and now the veil of shit is gold.

I’ll be home soon.
Exploring Nerja’s Balcón de Europa!
By: Luke Keeler
Tags: Costa Del Sol, Europe, Nerja, Spain, Andalucia

If you plan to visit Nerja, the main focal point of this beautiful coastal town is the Balcón de Europa (Balcony of Europe). It’s one of the most famous landmarks in Nerja, where you can just wander along the palm-lined broadwalk to the large circular plaza at the end. This plaza is extremely popular for both locals and tourists to be seen and meet up with friends. It has a nice pedestrian plaza area with stores, restaurants and cafes. While visiting Balcón de Europa, I suggest stopping and ordering an ice cream from a gelateria as this Mediterranean hot spot just begs you to savor some gelato while enjoying the views from one of the many benches overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. One of the main reasons this viewing terrace is so popular with visitors is because of it’s balcony over the rocky cliff that has wonderful views of the Nerja coastline in both directions. You can view many of Nerja’s popular beaches, the Mediterranean Sea that stretches for miles and the rugged mountains of the Sierra de Almijara that surround this lively Mediterranean town along Spain’s famous Costa del Sol. Read more about the Balcón de Europa in Nerja on the Treasures of Traveling website.

— Luke Keeler
Now Car Thieves Are Using Wildlife Cameras
By: Sam Maven
Tags: Asian, Europe, American, Classic, News

Car theft has absolutely skyrocketed throughout 2020, fueled in part by the COVID-19 shutdowns. We’ve seen criminals not only get more aggressive about stealing cars from dealerships and private citizens, but also turn to more creative measures. Now a report out of the UK details out how thieves are using wildlife cameras to stalk and steal classic cars.

image credit: YouTube

The scheme often starts with spotters checking out cars at local shows. When they find the make and model they need to steal, one of them will craftily hide a magnetic tracking device on the classic car. That allows them to find where the vehicle is being stored so they can then stake out that location.

That’s when these criminals will put up wildlife cameras around your property. It might sound bizarre, but these crafty individuals use the cameras to figure out when you usually come and go from your house, determining when it’s likely you’re not home but your classic car is.

image credit: YouTube

This all sounds like something out of a movie, but that’s been 2020 in a nutshell. And just because this scheme is being deployed in the UK doesn’t mean it hasn’t already been put to use in North America. We’ve seen crimes tested in one area quickly spread to another, like vehicle rebirthing.

Authorities in the UK are advising classic car owners to inspect their vehicle, especially the chassis, for any magnetic tracking devices upon returning from a show. They also say owners should be on the lookout for camouflaged cameras attached to trees on their property. Installing a set of security cameras, and alarm for the garage, and a tracker on the classic car are also good ideas.

image credit: YouTube

We really hate being right about the awful trend of increasing car theft. Some automotive sites have tried to paint this rosy picture that the rise in car thefts isn’t real or that it’s a temporary blip, but not us. We’d rather readers be armed with accurate information so they can take appropriate actions instead of not realizing just how bad things are.

Source: The Telegraph
[Newsweek] Is ‘Strategic Autonomy’ the Future of Europe?
By: Jorge González-Gallarza
Tags: France, Geopolitics, Europe, Germany, Macron

[Newsweek] Is ‘Strategic Autonomy’ the Future of Europe?

The EU seems keen to grow its strategic muscle. Having its member states agree on what that entails is the harder bit. Jorge González-Gallarza ·Dec 23, 2020

When it comes to our European allies, Donald Trump’s policy the last four years was drastic, if somewhat peripheral to other goals: ending Europe’s freeloading off U.S. defense. The effort seems to have been largely successful — for now. Think what you will of his rhetoric and its effect on transatlantic goodwill, but the president’s overarching objective looks more attainable now than ever.

Continue reading the entire piece on Newsweek here.
Top TENGA Products Of 2020!
By: Sabrina Tenga
Tags: Brazil, Top 10, Europe, Tenga, USA

2020 has been a big year for TENGA. From the 15th Anniversary we celebrated earlier this year to the release of several new products. This year saw the release of the TENGA GEO, crysta and 3 new SPINNERs to name just a few! From starting the year looking back at the previous decade we have certainly come a long way in just a year!

That being said, have any of those newer products made it into some of the best sellers of the year? Or are the longer standing products still reigning supreme? We’re going to take a look at the top 10 best selling TENGA products this year for the US, Europe and Brazil!
How last-mile delivery is (also) driving the change of urban mobility.
By: Julien Trost
Tags: Europe, Logistics, Delivery, Mobility, Startup

Two major trends can be extracted from the research I did.

· Specific Hardware — Cargo bikes are definitively one of the winning sectors of the mobility space in 2020 with a 60% growth that is forecasted to last for 2021. But new transportation means are also being developed to enjoy new bike lane infrastructures while carrying relatively large load. Start-ups like K-Ryole, developing electric trailers, and Ono, that designed a pedal-assisted transporter, are partnering with leading companies like Monoprix in France and TIER Mobility in Germany, respectively.

I also think autonomous delivery is closer to become a reality than autonomous cars as the reduced speed of such vehicles coupled with the absence of passengers on board soften their regulation. In this domain, the Estonian team of Starship Technologies is really leading the way with many pilot programs running across Europe and the US.

· Lightning Fast — People want everything deliver to your door and they want it delivered faster and faster. With Gorillas, a German start-up founded in May 2020 and that recently raised a $44 million Series A, groceries are delivered “faster than you”, in 10 minutes on average. How? This is possible with what we called dark stores. Using the same idea than the today well-known ghost kitchens, dark-stores are basically mini-fulfillment centers localized as closely as possible to the end customers. Space in those warehouses being limited, companies require an extensive use of data and AI to smartly forecast what people will need and when.

With the growth of demand for quick delivery and the emergence of small electric vehicles to ensure those deliveries, new challenges appear for which start-ups in the route optimiser space are critical. Indeed smartly managing reloads of the vehicle to different dark stores and charging of batteries while limiting the number of riders necessary will have a critical impact on the unit economics of businesses that generally struggle to reach profitability.

The movement of goods now represents more than 20% of urban displacement in Europe, and it will keep growing over time. It is necessary then to include the constraints and opportunities of the last-mile delivery industry when building the city’s infrastructures of tomorrow.
Here’s A Unique Look At Social Media Influencers
By: Sam Maven
Tags: Europe, Modern Classic, News, Exotic, Luxury

You’ve no doubt seen so-called “influencers” on social media hawking all sorts of garbage from face creams to workout gear. We have them in the auto industry as well and they’re just as useless as in every other area of life. And while I’ve seen these interesting and very self-consumed individuals doing their thing out in public before, I never have been able to catch them on video in the act of creating a wild alternate reality for their followers to consume.

image credit: YouTube

We owe this interesting view into the world of social media influencers, including those associated with the auto industry, to YouTuber effspot. This is the same guy who braved the Los Angeles riots and captured the torched and bashed Porsche 911 GT3 RS, who also has an extensive model car collection, and also enjoys Japanese Bosozoku cars.

Anyway, as you might have already guessed, effspot lives in the LA area and he cruises streets like Rodeo Drive often to spot exotic supercars and other wild rides. He also sees the influencers out in force with some impressive vehicles, a mixture which no doubt will set people off in a variety of ways.

image credit:YouTube

If you’ve ever wondered how these people get interesting photos of themselves lounging on the hood of a Lamborghini Aventador in the middle of a cityscape, you’re about to see what’s beyond the edges of the Instagram photo. Yep, this is some high-quality investigative reporting here.

image credit: YouTube

When you watch the video it’s obvious this is a series of clips effspot has collected and put together in a nice compilation. It’s seriously something you can just watch while eating some popcorn, it’s so good. Just beware you might choke from laughing too much.

Enjoy the video (warning, there’s strong language and some suggestive themes, so it’s not work or child appropriate).
Art Deco in the Roaring 20s
Tags: Europe, Artdeco, Architecture

By the end of the 19th century in France, many of the notable artists, architects, and designers who had played important roles in the development of the Art Nouveau style of architecture began to feel that it was becoming incredibly last-century.

With the destruction brought with the wars, and a new Industrial Revolution taking hold, contemporary life became very different from a few decades earlier.

It was time for something new, something that would shout “20th Century” from tasteful, modernist rooftops. That is how Art Deco became a trademark of the years after the pandemic: the “Roaring Twenties”.
The Humboldt Forum in Berlin Has Not Come to Terms With German Colonial History
By: Sabina Rossignoli
Tags: Europe, History, Society, Colonialism, Art

The problem of returning stolen works of art

Before renouncing her position, art historian Bénédicte Savoy was part of a group of consultants invited to accompany the Forum project. But she soon understood that the project wasn’t heading in the expected direction. Many of the works that were to be exhibited in the museum were stolen during colonial missions, in which the local heritage was plundered in favor of a colonial elite prone to collecting stuff and fascinated by the concept of exhibition. For years now, international scholars and African governments have been appealing to European and US museums, asking for the return of such artworks. It is necessary to trace the origin of each of the pieces of the collections in question. According to Savoy, it's vital this heritage is returned to the countries of origin. However, even less categorical scholars agree on the need for an honest confrontation with Europe’s colonial past.

The director of the Forum, Hartmut Dorgerloh, said he wanted to invest resources in reconstructing the provenance of the works. For this purpose, he appointed four researchers. However, Dorgerloh does not consider it necessary to either return artworks to their countries of origin, so that they can be managed in total autonomy, or to debate in what form they can be circulated. The museum does not adopt a clear stance on these issues. Still, the current state of the scientific debate on colonial heritage has made huge strides compared to 20 years ago, when the Humboldt Forum project was first conceived. Nevertheless, it is with the same mentality of 20 years ago that the museum is opening.
Boeing’s 737 Max is safe — European regulator
Tags: Europe News, Europe, Boeing

The head of Europe’s aviation safety agency, EASA, has told the BBC he is “certain” Boeing’s 737 Max is now safe to fly. Executive Director Patrick Ky said his organization had “left no stone unturned” in its review of the aircraft and its analysis of design changes made by the manufacturer.

The plane was grounded in March 2019. That was after it was involved in two catastrophic accidents, in which a total of 346 people died. It has already been cleared to resume flights in the US and Brazil. EASA expects to give permission for it to return to service in Europe in mid-January. The plane’s first accident occurred in October 2018, when a Lion Air jet came down in the sea off Indonesia.

New software

The second involved an Ethiopian Airlines version that crashed shortly after takeoff from Addis Ababa, just four months later. Both have been attributed to flawed flight control software, which became active at the wrong time and prompted the aircraft to go into a catastrophic dive.

Since the Ethiopian crash, EASA has been carrying out a root-and-branch review of the 737 Max’s design, independently from a similar process undertaken by the US regulator, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

The aim, he says, was to look at anything which could cause a critical failure. To return to service, existing planes will now have to be equipped with new computer software, as well as undergoing changes to their wiring and cockpit instrumentation.

‘Confident’ of safety

As a result, Mr. Ky insists, “We are very confident that it is now a very safe aircraft.” Most of the initial safety certification work on the 737 Max was carried out by the FAA, and simply endorsed by EASA under the terms of a long-standing international agreement.

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Matt Farah Had A Ferrari Abandoned At His House
By: Sam Maven
Tags: Europe, Celebrity, Modern Classic, News, Exotic

There’s no doubt Matt Farah of The Smoking Tire has a lot of cool and crazy car stories. After all, when you spend pretty much every day around some of the most lust-worthy vehicles in the world, making interesting videos about them, etc. you’re bound to have some good tales socked away.

image credit: YouTube

As Farah tells his story, he was working for a guy named Emil Rensing over a decade ago before the economy crashed. That guy was paying Farah a fixed salary to make car videos, a thing which is pretty much unheard of today unless your named is Clarkson, May, or Hammond. So it was a pretty sweet gig but it wasn’t to last as the economy plunged into darkness.

Not only was Farah promised stock options and other fringe benefits for abandoning his current business and working for Rensing. When the business was sold to Google, to nobody’s surprise the tech giant didn’t honor any of those promises.

Farah was kicked to the curb, but he took some of his crew and moved to California where they proceeded to make car videos. It’s a popular place for that sort of thing, in part because the weather is nice for year-round video production.

image credit: YouTube

Anyway, Rensing lived in California and for probably reasons of not wanting to starve Farah was doing little jobs for him here and there. Then this Rensing guy starts going through a divorce and decides to leave California for NYC. However, he needed to leave his Ferrari 430 Scuderia at Farah’s house for only a week, then a truck was supposed to come by and take it.

Yeah, you already know that truck never showed up. We all have had friends like this, and if you haven’t you might be this kind of friend, the one who’s always talking big and making promises never delivered on. Anyway, the story gets pretty crazy and you just have to hear Farrah explain it. If you want to skip to where it really gets going, go to about 2:35 in the video.
Apparently Santa Claus Drives A Morgan
By: Sam Maven
Tags: Sports, 90s, Europe, News

An interesting listing for a 1990 Morgan4/4 popped up recently on Autotrader in the UK. It’s quite festive for the Christmas season, as you can clearly see from the images with a wreath on the front grille, presents loaded in the cargo area, garlands and tinsel strung over the exterior and interior, and especially the vanity plate which reads “sleigh.” It might even make for a great last-minute present idea.

photo credit: Autotrader UK

Autotrader says there are obvious clues about the previous owner of this Morgan 4/4, including Christmas CDs in the glovebox and mince pie crumbs scattered about. That’s right, it must have been driven by Ron Weasley himself!

This sled looks smashing in Corsa Red which looks amazing, all the correct factory trim, and an impeccable Stone leather interior with a walnut dashboard. It’s definitely a proper British roadster, although we’re a little disturbed it’s wearing the wrong color, which also would’ve grooved with the Christmas spirit.

photo credit: Autotrader UK

Among the features included are those fantastic wire wheels and a stainless steel luggage rack for hauling all your presents. Wind deflectors help make driving this drop-top a little more pleasant.

It seems ol’ Saint Nicholas spends quite a bit of time in his other sleigh, because this Morgan only has just over 25,000 miles on the clock. That kind of use squares with the more-than-presentable condition in the photos.

photo credit: Autotrader UK

Another interesting detail from this listing: Santa is like Paul Walker in the first Fast and Furious movie where he refuses to pop the hood and show off what he’s running. Maybe you have to race for pink slips for the fat man to reveal the engine, because you don’t get to see it in the photos. Although, it does say this car has twin Webber carbs.

If you’re interested in this Morgan 4/4 check it out on Autotrader UK, but with a catchy ad like this there’s no telling how long it will be hanging around.
FL Technics — A MRO from Avia Solutions Group
By: Anil Seveniya
Tags: Airlines, Europe, Aircraft Maintenance, Careers, Aviation

FL Technics– FL Technics is a global provider of aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services.

About FL Technics

FL Technics is one-stop shop for MRO solutions. With over 20 years of experience and a team of 1200 strong top-level engineers FL Technics is a competent and trustworthy partner for airlines and other aviation businesses.

The company is a family member of Avia Solutions Group, the largest aerospace business group from Central & Eastern Europe with 42 companies providing aviation services and solutions worldwide. Avia Solutions Group unites a team of more than 3000 professionals, providing state-of-the-art solutions to aviation industry and beyond.

Avia Solutions Group, a leading international provider of services for the aviation industry with 47 subsidiaries serving clients across the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. The group itself has offices in Cyprus, the UK, Poland, Estonia, Russia, Thailand, and Indonesia.

Services Offered by FL Technics

Base Maintenance

Full spectrum of services for A320 family and B737 CL/NG aircraft with effective TAT and customized FL Technics BAY system.

Engine, APU & LG Management Solutions

Engines service capability: CFM56–3/5/7, CF6, CF34–3, V2500, RB211

APU & LG: B737CL/NG, B747, B757, B767, A320, A321.

Line Maintenance

About 40 Line stations in Europe, Africa, Russia & CIS, Asia to maintain Boeing 737CL/NG, SSJ 100, A320 FAM & A330 aircraft.

Technical Training

Over 2500 technical courses. Type theoretical and practical, basic and specialized training. A wide range of courses: human factors, fuel tank safety, regulations, engine run-ups, recurrent aircraft type, component maintenance/overhaul training.

Parts & Materials

Full Components, Consumables & Chemicals support, AOG live service and solutions 24/7.

Full Aircraft Engineering & Design

EASA Part-M and Part-21 certification with 20 years of experience.

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Certification Approvals

EASA Part M

EASA Part 145

EASA Part 147

EASA Part 21

Approvals from various national aviation authorities

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Contacts Details

Headquarter T: +370 (5) 252 5015 E: info@fltechnics.com Company code: 300517602 VAT code: LT100002811717 FL Technics Office Rodunios kelias 18, LT-02188 Vilnius, Lithuania

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Mutated Variants and what it Means
Tags: Coronavirus, Europe, UK, Covid 19, Holidays

Mutated Variants and what it Means

DECEMBER 21, 2020 / 06:18 PM IST

New COVID Strain LIVE Updates | Explained: Why the UK’s mutated coronavirus strain may not be an immediate threat to vaccines

The new mutated variant of coronavirus that is rapidly spreading in the UK has set off alarm bells around the world. The UK government, concerned over rising cases linked to the new SARS-CoV-2 variant, has tightened lockdowns, especially in London.

Other countries, across Europe and beyond, have begun closing their borders to travellers from the UK.

The biggest concern is whether this mutant version can render existing Covid-19 vaccines and candidates that are under development ineffective.

DECEMBER 21, 2020 / 05:43 PM IST

New COVID Strain LIVE Updates | Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri: Other European countries like Germany, Belgium and France have suspended air travel with United Kingdom. If we receive any information regarding the spread new virus strain in other places, we’ll consider suspending air travel with other countries too.

DECEMBER 21, 2020 / 04:25 PM IST

New COVID Strain LIVE Updates | Explained: What India’s ban on UK flights means for passengers and airlines

India joined many other countries notably the Netherlands, Belgium, Kuwait, France, Latvia, Austria, Italy and many others to impose restrictions on flights to the United Kingdom. This comes amidst the declaration by British authorities that they have found a new strain of COVID-19 which is leading to the sudden spike in cases in the United Kingdom.

The new restrictions mean that there won’t be any flights between the two countries starting December 22 until the end of the year.

With infections on the rise in various parts of the world, and now the looming threat of a mutated form of Covid 19 , the holiday season feels anything but the season to be jolly.

Lockdowns, flight restrictions, and the dreaded social distancing all over again just when we felt we were coming out of it. This is the season families travel miles to be with each other, the warm noisy happy get togethers that mean so much, are now perhaps not to be, or then very muted. We wake up to a world once again under a cloud of fear.

However there is light at the end of the tunnel. The precautions that served us so well all these months have become second nature to us, and now we just need to keep them in place for a while longer.

Human nature is strong, we adapt, and because of that we survive. Reach out to family and friends even if you cannot be with them physically. Let’s make more of an effort to bridge the loneliness and bring a smile to someone’s face.

Mask up, don your gloves, face the world sanitizer in hand. Each one of us is a hero for someone out there.
Covid-19 impact on Europe Meat Snacks Market Size To Reach $4.59 Billion By 2025
By: Rajesh Varma
Tags: Europe, Meat, Covid 19, Snacks, Meat Snack

The Europe meat snacks market size is expected to reach USD 4.59 billion by 2025, expanding at a CAGR of 10.1%, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The rising demand for healthier protein snacks coupled with growing awareness regarding healthy lifestyles is expected to drive market growth.

The demand for meat snacks in Europe is expected to increase rapidly as the market is still in its nascent stage. The introduction of Jack Link’s jerky product has transformed the market landscape in this region. The growing demand for jerky has garnered the attention of major snack manufacturers in this region. The launch of different product forms, such as handmade sausage crisps, is expected to have a positive impact on market demand.

Supermarkets and hypermarkets are the preferred methods of distribution for manufacturers. on account of bulk buying advantage. The rapid growth of e-commerce portals with home delivery services is expected to overshadow the current distribution dynamics, thus restricting the growth of supermarkets and hypermarkets.

To request a sample copy or view summary of this report, click the link below:

www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/europe-meat-snacks-market

Further key findings from the report suggest:
Bucharest, headquarters of cybersecurity of the European Union
Tags: News, Europe, Cybersecurity, Technology, European Union

Originally published by: Find your digital self | FySelf Blog

The European Center for Industrial, Technological and Research Competence in Cybersecurity already has its headquarters. The Committee of Permanent Representatives of the European Union (EU) selected the city of Bucharest, in Romania.

Romania is the perfect location for the seat of the Center, as the country has high performance in terms of connectivity, cybersecurity, digital development, an impressive number of talented, creative, visionary and innovative IT & Telecom professionals and exemplary gender balance. Lucian Nicolae Bode, Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure and Communications of Romania, Bucharest 5A + Choice for Cyber

When did the selection process begin?

The selection procedure for the headquarters of the European Center for Industrial, Technological and Research Competence in Cybersecurity began on October 28 of this year. Meanwhile, on December 2, the Commission presented its general evaluation of all the offers received.

Earlier among the proposals submitted to host the headquarters were Brussels (Belgium); Munich, Germany); Vilnius (Lithuania), Luxembourg; Warsaw (Poland), and León (Spain).

Then on December 9, the 27 EU member states exercised their right to vote to decide the seat of this institution. Meanwhile, a political debate on the subject took place in the Council’s Committee of Permanent Representatives (Coreper).

Bucharest, the capital of the Romanian nation, received 15 votes compared to 12 for Brussels. This was decided after a first phase in which Munich, León, Warsaw, Luxembourg and Vilna were eliminated.

Why create this center?

Promoting research on cybersecurity, as well as promoting technological development in the EU are among the purposes for creating this institution. Furthermore, the EU intends to optimize cyber-resilience.

This new type of center for the EU would have basically two essential functions. On one hand, to make the work of the Network of National Coordination Centers easier; and on the other, provide financial support related to cybersecurity, through the Horizon Europe and Digital Europe programs.

Objectives of the institution

According to the website of the European Council of the EU, the European Center for Industrial, Technological and Research Competence in Cybersecurity has four fundamental objectives:
Machine Gun Kelly Recovers Stolen Aston Martin
By: Sam Maven
Tags: Europe, Celebrity, Sports, News, Luxury

Some guys get all the breaks — it’s a tagline that’s been used in all sorts of songs, TV shows, and even the 80s flick License to Drive. To certain individuals, Machine Gun Kelly appears to be such an individual. After all, the guy is dating Megan Fox, has been racking up music hits, and he even bought himself an Aston Martin DB11 bathed in a sumptuous purple after wrapping his joint tour with Young Thug about a year ago.

photo credit:Instagram

However, even the lucky ones have bad things happen to them, and that was the case when someone swiped that DB11 out of Mr. Machine Gun’s driveway about a week ago. It looked like his ride was chopped or shipped off to another country, but then he miraculously recovered it just like that. So you see, Kelly is lucky after all.

According to a report from TMZ, which is about our favorite website in the world, the Aston Martin wasn’t trashed or found in pieces, but instead is in good condition. It was actually the police who found the car, not the rapper or musician or whatever he is, so good on them.

Los Angeles Police were out patrolling late Sunday night, probably looking for miscreants not wearing masks while driving in their car, when they noticed someone behind the wheel of the very distinct British sports coupe.

photo credit: Twitter

Instead of giving chase, they smartly let the person “get away” and then searched the area. It had been abandoned in a residential driveway with the engine still humming, so the person was eager to ditch the ride and run for it.

From there the Aston Martin was impounded and it will stay in the lot until Mr. Kelly can retrieve it, accruing a reasonable fee every day it’s there, including Christmas if necessary.

It as former neighbor Jeff Lewis who used his SiriusXM show to announce to the public that the DB11 had been stolen. Thankfully the car wasn’t damaged and Machine Gun Kelly can get back to concentrating on his melodious, symphonic tunes.

Source: TMZ
約翰遜稱脫歐談判有進展
By: C Y S
Tags: Government, Europe, UK

A columnist in political development in Greater China region, technology and gadgets, media industry, parenting and other interesting topics.