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Dr. José de Arimatéia da Cruz
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Strategic Insights: From Ideology to Geopolitics: Russian Interests in Latin America
March 24, 2015 | Dr. José de Arimatéia da Cruz
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The implosion of the Soviet Union on the eve of December 25, 1991, has been heralded by pundits and Sovietologists as an unprecedented event in world history. No one expected the powerful Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) to come to an end as uneventfully as it did. The implosion of the Soviet Union sent shockwaves throughout the world. Not only did the Soviet Union cease to exist on that Christmas night, but it also lost half of its territory and half of its population. Furthermore, the Soviets came to find out the morning after that most of its weapons of mass destruction were now in the hands of the newly independent states—former members of the USSR. But, perhaps most importantly, the United States would soon realize that it had lost a common enemy. Russia, since its inception, has been trying to find its place among the civilized nations of the world. Is Russia a superpower? Or, is Russia an emerging power?
The rise of Vladimir Putin to power in Russia has set in motion a new attempt by Russia to find its proper place in the world within what Putin calls an emerging polycentric world order. Part of this emerging polycentric world order is Latin America. According to Putin, in a recent interview in Russian Today (RT), he acknowledges that a "united Latin America" is becoming:
an important part of the emerging polycentric world order. In this region, the traditions of love of freedom and respect for other nations and culture are strong, and there are practically no serious intergovernmental conflicts or the wish to pursue the divide and rule policy. On the contrary, nations in the region are ready for joint action to protect their shared Latin American home.1
While the United States and its Army have been active in other parts of the world and Latin America has long been relegated to a second class region in terms of geopolitical importance, evidenced by Secretary of State John Kerry's announcement that the "Era of Monroe Doctrine is Over,"2 Russia and Putin have shown that Latin America is firmly becoming an important strategic piece in Russia's game of geopolitics in the 21st century. Despite the fact that Russian and Latin American diplomatic relations date back to the 18th century, the history of this relationship was not studied until the 1960s and 1970s.3
During the 1960s, Russian-Latin American relations were driven by the precepts of the Cold War between the Soviet Union and its satellite state members of the Warsaw Pact and the United States and its allies, member states of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). During this period, Russia's primary ally in the region was Cuba. In fact, Russia was among the first countries to recognize the Republic of Cuba in 1902 after its independence.4 After the end of the Cold War, Russia was no longer the caretaker of Cuba and had cut most of its subsidies to the island. Today, Russia is pursuing a broader foreign policy goal which includes not only Cuba, but also member states of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC). Of particular interest for Russia's foreign policy ambitions in the region are traditional partners such as Brazil, Cuba, Venezuela, and Argentina. Latin America, based on its geographical location and abundance of natural resources, is one of the key pieces of Russian's foreign policy. In fact, Putin has publicly stated that "Moscow's cooperation with Latin America is a priority for Russia's foreign policy."5 Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, in a recent visit to Latin America, echoed Putin's position vis-à-vis the region, stating that "Russia's interest in Latin America is an important part of forming a fairer, more democratic and polycentric system of world order."6
The importance of Brazil in Russia's foreign policy ventures in this emerging polycentric world order cannot be overstressed. Brazilian-Russian diplomatic relations were established in 1828 and solidified in 1876 when Brazil's Emperor, Dom Pedro II, visited Russia for a personnel visit. Diplomatic relations between the two countries were broken in 1917 when Brazil refused to recognize the Bolshevik Government of Vladimir Lenin. In 1945, in the aftermath of World War II, Brazil once again reestablished diplomatic relations with the USSR. In 1947, diplomatic relations were once again broken only to be reestablished in 1961. In 1988, then President José Sarney visited Russia in his official capacity as Brazil's head of state. In 1994, former Minister of Foreign Affairs Celso Amorim visited Russia as the first Brazilian Minister of Foreign Affairs to do so in that official capacity. Since former Foreign Minister Celso Amorim's visit to Russia, the two countries have had friendly diplomatic relations and today Brazil is one of Russia's main partners in Latin America. As Putin recently stated, "our bilateral cooperation [Russia and Brazil] is of strategic importance, as Brazil is a responsible member of the international community whose political influence is steadily increasing; it is also the largest country in Latin American and one of the leading economies in the world."7
Russia's foreign policy initiative toward Brazil is driven by its "Foreign Policy Concept of the Russian Federation" and the "Concept of Long-Term Social and Economic Development of the Russian Federation." According to Alexandre Koval, a Senior Lecturer at the Department of World Economy at St. Petersburg State University, Russia, the main objectives of these two initiatives toward Latin America, but especially Brazil, are "to diversify exports with an enlarged share of high-tech products, to increase investments in the region, as well as the number of representative offices of Russian Transnational Corporations (TNCs), and to develop collaboration with the regional blocs, primarily MERCOSUL and the Andean Community."8 Brazil is the second most important market for Russian exports of fertilizers, and Russia is the leading importer of Brazilian meat, as well as the second leading importer of sugar. Manufactured goods such as machinery and equipment have been on the periphery of bilateral trade, 0.6 percent of Russian exports and 9 percent of imports.9 Russian and Brazilian investors are highly optimistic about Russian-Brazilian economic rapprochement. Over the last 10 years, according to Putin, "bilateral trade has grown almost three-fold and reached $5.5 billion in 2013."10
During the Fédération Internationale de Football Association's (FIFA) World Cup final match held in Brazil in July 2014, Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff warmly welcomed Russia's President Putin to Brazil. The purpose of Putin's visit was twofold. First, Russia will hold the World Cup games in 2018, and second, to discuss trade. Both Rousseff and Putin signed an agreement designed to increase trade with the promotion of mutual investments.11 Putin's presidential and soccer diplomacy to Latin America has paid great dividends to the Russian economy. Commercial bilateral ties between Russian and Latin America are increasing annually, the total volume is today around $16.2 billion, double the figure of a decade ago.12 Russian companies are also interested in the Brazilian market and its potential as a gateway to other Latin America markets. For example, Russia's Rosneft and the Brazilian HRT oil and gas company are jointly exploring and producing hydrocarbons in the Solimões river basin. Furthermore, in the southern state of Santa Catarina, the Power Machines corporation is setting up production of hydro turbines of up to 100 megawatts for Brazil and MERCOSUR markets. Also, BIOCAD, a bioengineering company, is developing a research, educational, and training center in Brazil with the goal of producing modern innovative medicines for the treatment of cancer.13
In addition to bilateral commercial ties, Russia and Brazil are also establishing long-term technological agreements in the areas of defense, energy, and agriculture cooperation. In a recent visit to Brazil, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu proposed that Brazil and Russia join forces for the development of a fifth-generation fighter jet. In response to this proposal, former Brazilian Defense Minister Celso Amorim told reporters in Brazil that "more than buying military equipment, what we are seeking with Russia is a strategic partnership based on the joint development of technology."14 Russia has become an attractive technological market place for Brazil since the Brazilian military is not only purchasing the military hardware necessary but also the transfer technology which most industrialized nations, especially the United States, refuse to sell as part of any technology agreement. According to Carl Meachan, Director of the Americas Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, DC, in 2013, Russia and Brazil finalized a 5-year deal originally signed in 2008, totaling U.S.$150 million in which Brazil acquired 12 military-grade helicopters.15
Other areas of interest between Russia and Brazil include defense against cyber attacks. Brazil's newly created Center for Cyber Defense (CDCiber) and the Brazilian Government have become quite concerned about disclosures by former U.S. National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden that the United States had spied on Brazil's President Rousseff and members of her cabinet, as well as Brazil's petroleum company, Petrobras. This area of cooperation has great potential for Brazil's cyber future strategic goals. However, concern about such a close relationship between the two nations in terms of cyber defense stems from the continuing allegations that the Russian Government has for years been involved in sophisticated techniques to break "into computer networks, including systems run by the Government of Georgia, other Eastern European Governments and militaries, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and other European security organizations."16 Another area of cooperation between Russia and Brazil involves Brazil's education program known as Ciencia Sem Fronteiras (Science Without Borders). This is an exchange program created by the Brazilian Government where students from Brazil will be involved in cultural exchanges with universities in Russia. The Russian Government has already stated that they are ready to welcome students from Brazil.
Besides Brazil, another key strategic partner in the advancement of Russian involvement in Latin America is Argentina. In terms of trade volume, Argentina is Russia's second largest trading partner in Latin America totaling U.S.$1.8 billion, followed by Venezuela with U.S.$1.7 billion, Mexico with U.S.$1.4 billion, Ecuador with U.S.$1.29 billion, Peru with U.S.$725 million, Chile with U.S.$455 million and Cuba with U.S.$225 million.17 Evidence of this cooperation between Argentina and Russia is exemplified in their signing of a strategic association agreement during Argentine Foreign Minister Hector Timermam's visit to Moscow. This strategic association, according to Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov, is based on "a common vision about the essence of international relations, values, and objectives of common well-being that both nations are building."18 As part of this vison of common well-being, Russia and Argentina share the belief that "there is need to create a new and more equitable polycentric world order based on international law with the central and coordinating role of the United Nations (UN)."19 In his efforts to emphasize Argentina and Russia's common values and diplomatic objectives, Putin often reiterates that the two nations are bound together by more than a century-long history of close ties and strong mutual attraction. In fact, this year marks the 103rd anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations.20
Argentina and Russia have not only strengthened their diplomatic ties but also their bilateral economic agreements. During his recent visit to Latin America, Putin stated that his primary mission while visiting his counterpart, Cristina Fernandez de Kichner, was to discuss "in detail the whole range of key issues on the bilateral and international agenda and lay the groundwork for joint, mutually beneficial projects in energy, including civilian nuclear technologies, machine building and military technological cooperation."21 In fact, during this visit to Argentina in July 2014, Russian President Putin signed a nuclear energy cooperation agreement with Argentina. Russia's state atomic energy agency, Rosatam, made an offer to pay for the construction of two new nuclear power units in Argentina. According to Argentine President de Kichner, "Rosatam is also ready to provide comfortable financial conditions to Argentina" in order to win the contract.22
In addition to rebuilding Argentina's decade old nuclear power plants, Russia is also modernizing Argentina's air force by providing Russian built Sukhoi Su-24s in exchange for beef and wheat.23 According to MercoPress, South Atlantic News Agency, the deal involves a lease/lend of 12 Sukhoi Su-24 supersonic all weather attack aircraft, also known by their NATO codenames—Fencers.24 Russia's offer to provide Argentina's air force with Sukhoi Su-24s illustrates Russian penetration of Latin American armed forces in an attempt to replace the United States as the country of choice when it comes to armament purchases. In fact, Russia, in 2010, supplied Argentina's air force with two Mi-17 assault helicopters which are in service with the 7th Air Force Brigade. Obviously, the modernization or acquisition of new military hardware by Argentina is a concern to countries in Latin America as well as England. Russia is not only modernizing Argentina's air force with Mi-17s and Sukhoi Su-24s, it is also supporting Argentina in its long-standing dispute with the United Kingdom (UK) over the sovereignty of the Ilhas Malvinas Islands or Falkland Islands. In addition to supplying the Argentine Government with Russian weapons, Russian Defense Minister Shoigu recently announced that Russia is planning to expand its long-standing military presence in Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua.25
From the time that Cuba announced it was a socialist republic in 1959 it has supported Russia's attempts to infiltrate the Americas. According to Putin, Russian-Cuban relations today, in the aftermath of the implosion of the Soviet Union, is based on the core principle of strategic cooperation and long-term orientation. To show its future commitment to the island, Russia decided in late-December 2013 to forgive 90 percent of the U.S.$32 billion in debt that Cuba has owed to Russia since the Soviet Era.26 Furthermore, Russia and Cuba signed two oil agreements in May 2014 with the intent to provide joint offshore drilling opportunities.27 In August 2013, Zarubezhneft started drilling the first development well in the Boca de Jaruco oilfield in Cuba. Zarubezhneft and Rosneft, both oil drilling corporations in Russia, are actively engaged with the Cuban Government and Cupet, Cuba's state oil company, on several projects on the island.
Another major undertaking in Cuba by the Russian Government involves the planning by INTER RAO to construct power units to provide electric power to the Maximo Gomez and East Havana thermal power plants (TPP). Two others projects of tremendous economic implications to Cuba involve the Russian development of GLONASS ground infrastructure on the island to provide Cuba with products, services, and technologies in remote sensing and satellite telecommunications. Finally, Russia is positioning itself to assist Cuba, if necessary, with the upgrading of the Port of Mariel and building a modern international airport with a cargo terminal in San Antonio de los Banos.28 The Russian-Cuban relationship intends to expand economic relations between the two countries based on the intergovernmental Trade, Economic, Scientific, and Technical Cooperation Program for 2012-20. This program focuses on major "projects in industry and high technologies, energy, civil aviation, the peaceful use of outer space, medicine, and biopharmaceuticals."29 Moreover, Russia and Cuba are involved in increasing humanitarian exchanges—not to be confused with the exchange of political prisoners. This humanitarian exchange involves the Cuban Government "hosting Russian music and theater performances and large-scale exhibitions" of Russian painters, sculptors, etc.
Russia is also, once again, actively involved in Nicaragua. Diplomatic relations between the two nations goes back to when Nicaragua and its Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) ruled the country from 1979 until 1990. Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega of the Sandinista National Liberation Front refers to Russian President Putin as "his brother president." Today, Russian-Nicaraguan relations are less ideologically and more geopolitically based. Russia is particularly interested in the construction of the Interoceanic Grand Canal, a new alternative to the Panama Canal.
Source: rbth.com/international/2014/05/14/russia_and_nicaragua_to_cooperate
_on_construction_of_new_intero_36645.html.
Figure 1. Canal Proposed by Russia and Approved by Nicaragua as Alternative to Panama Canal.
In a tripartite agreement signed between Nicaragua, Russia, and China, Russia's role will be to guard the construction site against possible acts of terrorism, therefore providing Russia with a large footprint in a region traditionally dominated by the United States since the era of the Monroe Doctrine. As part of this tripartite agreement, Russian "warships and aircraft" will be permitted to be present in Nicaragua's territorial waters "for the first 6 months of this year [2015] and also to carry out patrols of the country's coastline in the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea until June 30, 2015."30 In addition to allowing a Russian Navy and Air Force presence in the backyard of the United States, Russia and Nicaragua have also signed several economic agreements allowing the Russian Government to "construct two ports, an airport, and an oil pipeline, all of which is estimated at a value of U.S.$40 billion."31
Another key strategic partner for the Russians in Latin America is Venezuela. The late Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez was part of the rise of the "pink tide" in Latin America which occurred between 1998 and 2009 when leftist leaders, many hostile to the United States, won elections in Venezuela (1998), Chile (2000), Brazil (2002), Argentina (2003), Uruguay (2004), Bolivia (2005), Nicaragua (2006), Peru (2006), Ecuador (2007), Honduras (2007), Paraguay (2008), and El Salvador (2009). This ideological bloc led by Venezuela is also known as the Bolivarian Alliance for the Americas (ALBA). J. D. Gordon argues:
Through its auspices, authoritarians bent on expansion and collectivism have carried out a massive propaganda campaign against the U.S. and its regional allies in order to undermine their legitimacy, while promoting socialism and systematic economic redistribution at home.32
The strong ties between Caracas and Moscow are exemplified in its arms dealing. Between 2001 and 2014, Russian sales of weapons to Venezuela totaled U.S.$11 billion of a total sale to Latin America totaling U.S.$14.5 billion.33 It has also been reported that the two countries have signed an agreement in which Russia's Rosneft, Transneft, and LUKoil companies will develop and possibly build a pipeline traversing Venezuela.
Putin does not hide the fact that Latin America is a key and very promising partner of Russia's foreign policy. Secretary of State John Kerry's comment that the era of the Monroe Doctrine is over has raised the perception among Latin American leaders that the United States no longer cares about the region. As my colleague, R. Evan Ellis, has written, "while neither Russia nor China can be expected to openly threaten the United States in the near term, both are significantly strengthening economic and military positions in the region, and they are moving toward a posture in which a conflict with the United States is no longer unthinkable."34 In the final analysis, the question becomes: What are the implications for U.S-Latin American relations given a greater presence of Russia in Washington's historical backyard? Washington policymakers and military leaders must pay closer attention to what is happening in Latin America and to Russia's assertion that cooperation with Latin America is key to Russia's foreign policy.
The Putin Doctrine is driven by four overall objectives that Putin calls "the emerging polycentric world order." However, for the purpose of this article, the focus is on only two of the four tenents as they apply to Latin America. Leon Aron, Director of Russian Studies at the American Enterprise Institute, explains that the Putin Doctrine's first imperative is to maintain the country as a nuclear superpower.35 Given that Russia is replacing the United States as an alternative weapons supplier to the region without discriminating to whom it sells, the United States and its allies cannot afford to have or allow a militarized Latin America emerge to supersede democracy and the rule of law, which are well established. These young democracies of Latin America remain fragile and feckless. Also part of Putin's Doctrine is Russia's desire to maintain and elevate its status as an exporter of nuclear technologies.36 Russia's Rosatom, the state nuclear corporation, has been active in Latin America by entering into bilateral agreements with Cuba, Argentina, and Venezuela. A nuclearization of the region could result in a nuclear arms race among historical enemies, such as Brazil and Argentina. As Russia replaces the United States as a traditional ally in the region, Russia will make extensive use of its soft power toward the region. Putin may have only a few diplomatic tools at his disposal, but the tools he does possess are attractive to Latin American leaders. Those tools include an abundance of natural gas reserves, the second largest coal reserves, and the eighth largest oil reserves.37
Another important national security implication of Russian-Latin American relations is the fact that Russian allies in the region are mainly regional leaders of the "pink tide" movement, a group who consider the United States a traditional enemy and are antagonists toward U.S. foreign policy in the region. A recent meeting between members of CELAC and the UNASUR was convened at the request of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro in Montevideo, Uruguay. Members of CELAC and UNASUR issued a statement of solidarity with Caracas and rejected any U.S. interference in the internal affairs of member states. Members of CELAC and UNASUR have also demanded that the United States cease its "exit now" strategy toward Venezuela. The U.S. "exit now" campaign "aimed at the possibility of regime change in Venezuela and led to violent street demonstrations in some middle and upper class neighborhoods" in Caracas.38
Since the United States is currently entangled in the war in Afghanistan and now against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, Latin America has been relegated to its traditional "benign neglect" status within the large U.S. foreign policy arena. The Barack Obama administration's de-prioritization of Latin America has created a political vacuum in the post-American hegemony era which Russia is happy to fill and Latin American leaders welcome. This power realignment is quite disconcerting given the fact that Russian foreign policy is becoming increasingly anti-Western (i.e., anti-U.S.) and is imperialist in nature. At this juncture, the United States should be pursuing a policy of rapprochement toward Latin America. The United States should consider eliminating trade barriers to Latin American products coming to the U.S. market, encouraging multilateral agreements and interoperability among defense forces, creating a Latin American plan to address the narco-trafficking within the region and between states, and enhancing the exchange of information among national security agencies.39
In conclusion, I agree with the recent statement that R. Evan Ellis gave to the U.S. House of Representatives in his testimony to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere that of all the possible challengers to U.S. hegemony in the 21st century within the Western Hemisphere, no other country poses a greater challenge than the Russians. As Russian cooperation with Latin America becomes a priority for Russia's foreign policy, Latin America will become even more important for the future of U.S. security and prosperity.
1. "Cooperation with Latin America Is Key to Russia's Foreign Policy," available from rt.com/politics/official-word/171900-putin-interview-latin-america, accessed February 9, 2015.
2. "Kerry Makes It Official: Era of Monroe Doctrine Is Over," available from blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2013/11/18/kerry-makes-it-official-era-of-monroe-doctrine-is-over/, accessed February 9, 2015.
3. A. Sizonenko, "Russia-Latin America: Traditions of Interaction," International Affairs, Vol. 59, 2013, pp. 105-112.
4. Ibid.,
5. "Cooperation with Latin America Is Key to Russia's Foreign Policy."
6. "Russia and Latin America: Geopolitical Posturing or International Partnership," Washington, DC: Council on Hemispheric Affairs, available from www.coha.org/russia-and-latin-america-geopolitical-posturing-or-international-partnership/, accessed February 10, 2015.
7. "Cooperation with Latin America Is Key to Russia's Foreign Policy."
8. Alexandra Koval, "Contemporary Perspectives and Trends in Russian-Brazilian Relations," Russian Analytical Digest, No. 91, February 14, 2011, pp. 8-10, especially p. 8.
9. Ibid., p. 8.
10. "Cooperation with Latin America Is Key to Russia's Foreign Policy."
11. "Putin and Rousseff Discussed Doubling Bilateral Trade Ahead of BRICS Summit," available from en.mercopress.com/2014/07/15/putin-and-rousseff-discussed-doubling-bilateral-trade-ahead-of-brics-summit, accessed February 10, 2015.
12. Leopoldo Martinez Nucete, "Opinion: What are Russia's Intentions in Latin America?" available from latino.foxnews.com/latino/opinion/2014/10/21/opinion-what-are-russias-intentions-in-latin-america/, accessed February 10, 2015.
14. "Brazil Making Inroads as Defence and Technology Supplier to Brazil," available from en.mercopress.com/2013/10/17/russia-making-inroads-as-defence-and-technology-supplier-to-brazil, accessed February 10, 2015.
15. Carl Meacham, "Is Russia Moving In on Latin America?" available from https://csis.org/publication/russia-moving-latin-america, accessed February 10, 2015.
16. Nicole Perlroth, "Online Security Experts Link More Breaches to Russian Government," The New York Times, October 28, 2014, available from www.nytimes.com/2014/10/29/technology/russian-government-linked-to-more-cybersecurity-breaches.html?_r=0, accessed February 11, 2015.
17. Nucete.
18. "Argentina and Russia Ratify Close Links; Moscow Reaffirms Malvinas Claim Support," available from en.mercopress.com/2014/05/29/argentina-and-russia-ratify-close-links-moscow-reaffirms-malvinas-claim-support, accessed February 11, 2015.
21. "Argentina, a Key Partner of Russia Says Putin Ahead of his Buenos Aires Visit," available from en.mercopress.com/2014/06/30/argentina-a-key-partner-of-russia-says-putin-ahead-of-his-buenos-aires-visit, accessed February 11, 2015.
22. "Russia Offers to Build (and Finance) Two New Nuclear Power Plants in Argentina," available from en.mercopress.com/2014/07/14/russia-offers-to-build-and-finance-two-new-nuclear-power-plants-in-argentina, accessed February 11, 2015.
23. "London Concerned as Russian Military Jets Available to Argentina," available from en.mercopress.com/2014/12/29/london-concerned-as-russian-military-jets-available-to-argentina, accessed February 11, 2015.
25. Ramiro Sebastian Funes, "Russia's Military Power in Latin America," America's Quarterly, available from americasquarterly.org/content/russia-military-power-in-latin-america, accessed February 11, 2015.
26. "Russia and Latin America: Geopolitical Posturing or International Partnership."
28. "Cooperation with Latin America Is Key to Russia's Foreign Policy."
30. "Russia and Nicaragua to Cooperate on Construction of Interoceanic Canal," available from rbth.com/international/2014/05/14/russia_and_nicaragua_to_cooperate
_on_construction_of_new_intero_36645.html, accessed February 11, 2015.
32. J. D. Gordon, "The Decline of U.S. Influence in Latin America," Defense Dossier, Issue 9, Washington, DC: American Foreign Policy Control, December 2013, p. 3.
33. R. Evan Ellis, Testimony to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Foreign Affairs Committee, U.S. House of Representatives, Tuesday, February 3, 2015.
34. R. Evan Ellis, Strategic Insights, "The Strategic Relevance of Latin America for the United States," available from strategicstudiesinstitute.army.mil/index.cfm/articles/The-Strategic-Relevance-of-Latin-America/2014/12/08, accessed February 12, 2015.
35. Leon Aron, "The Putin Doctrine: Russia's Quest to Rebuild the Soviet State," Foreign Affairs, March 8, 2013.
37. Robert D. Kaplan, The Revenge of Geography: What the Map Tells Us About Coming Conflicts and the Battle Against Fate, New York: Random House, 2013.
38. Frederick B. Mills, "Latin America Unites against U.S. Attack on Venezuela Democracy," available from www.coha.org/latin-america-unites-against-u-s-attack-on-venezuelan-democracy/, accessed February 12, 2015.
39. Stephen Blank, "Russia in Latin America: Geopolitical Games in the US's Neighborhood," available from https://www.academia.edu/7760090/Russia_in_Latin_America_Geopolitical_Games
_in_the_USs_Neighborhood._Putin_latest_visit_to_Latin_America_2014July, accessed February 12, 2015.
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And Gazzetta dello Sport report Milan would want Reina as their new No 1 as a replacement.
The Rossoneri splashed out around £200million in the summer as they began a rebuilding process following Chinese businessman Yonghong Li's purchase of the club.
However, the sale of the Serie A giants was shrouded in controversy, and recent reports suggest he has now been made bankrupt.
Milan are currently nine points off a Champions League place and, failure to qualify, would surely mean they have to sell one of their prize assets.
Given his age and value, Donnarumma would be the most likely candidate, as he would rake in a massive fee — and is a target for some of the world's biggest clubs.
Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are both in the market for a new stopper in the summer.
And Reina would be an ideal replacement for the Rossoneri. He could join on the back of a title-winning season, should leaders Napoli finish the campaign triumphantly.
He is also a Bundesliga and World Cup-winner and, more importantly, would be available on a free transfer as his contract at the San Paolo expires in the summer.


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(a) Understand the importance of labour rules and procedures related to HRM. (b) Gain knowledge and understanding about the laws related to labour and industry and also (c) To apply different labour rules and regulations in resolving practical labour issues.
De Silva S.R. (1998) "Essays on Law, Management, and Industrial Relations", The Employers' Federation of Ceylon.
Jayawardane V. K. (1972) "The Rise of the Labour Movements in Ceylon", Duke University Press, North Carolina, USA.
"Understanding Labour Law" (2002)" Ministry of Employment and Labour, Sri Lanka.
Kariyawasam U. (2002) " Labour Laws and Procedures ", Chandrakanthi Press International, Sri Lanka.


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How do you calculate the Carnot efficiency of a power plant?
How do you calculate Carnot efficiency?
What is the Carnot efficiency of the power plant?
What is the equation for the Carnot efficiency of a power cycle?
What is the meaning of the Carnot efficiency?
How do we calculate efficiency?
How do you calculate maximum efficiency?
How do you calculate thermal efficiency?
Is Carnot efficiency in Kelvin or Celsius?
Is Carnot efficiency the same as thermal efficiency?
What is the Carnot cycle efficiency Mcq?
Why is Carnot efficiency maximum?
How do you increase Carnot efficiency?
Can you exceed Carnot efficiency?
efficiency =WQH=1−TCTH. These temperatures are of course in degrees Kelvin, so for example the efficiency of a Carnot engine having a hot reservoir of boiling water and a cold reservoir ice cold water will be 1−(273/373)=0.27, just over a quarter of the heat energy is transformed into useful work.
The Carnot Efficiency is the theoretical maximum efficiency one can get when the heat engine is operating between two temperatures: The temperature at which the high temperature reservoir operates ( THot ). The temperature at which the low temperature reservoir operates ( TCold ).
The ideal Rankine cycle efficiency (or Carnot cycle efficiency) can be defined as (T2-T1)/T2. T2 is defined as the absolute temperature of the heat source and T1 is the absolute temperature of the heat sink.
Carnot efficiency is the maximum efficiency that a heat engine may have operating between the two temperatures (Figure 2-7). … Carnot process efficiency. The Carnot efficiency has little practical value. It is a maximum theoretical efficiency of a hypothetical engine.
THIS IS UNIQUE: Is electric field in the same direction as current?
The work efficiency formula is efficiency = output / input, and you can multiply the result by 100 to get work efficiency as a percentage. This is used across different methods of measuring energy and work, whether it's energy production or machine efficiency.
The hot and cold reservoir temperatures are given as 300ºC and 27.0ºC, respectively. In kelvins, then, Th = 573 K and Tc = 300 K, so that the maximum efficiency is EffC=1−TcTh E f f C = 1 − T c T h .
The thermal efficiency, ηth, represents the fraction of heat, QH, converted to work. The air-standard Otto cycle thermal efficiency is a function of compression ratio and κ = cp/cv. The thermal efficiency, ηth, represents the fraction of heat, QH, converted to work.
Carnot efficiency equation
Both Th and Tc are absolute temperatures (expressed in Kelvins). For example, you can try to calculate the Carnot efficiency of an engine operating between two bodies: one at a temperature of 25°C, and the other at 135°C.
Carnot efficiency represents the maximum possible efficiency which can be obtained by a given thermodynamic cycle. It is calculated based strictly on the maximum and minimum temperatures which occur in the cycle. Broadly speaking, thermal efficiency represents the ratio of work energy output to energy input.
The efficiency of the Carnot engine is defined as the ratio of net work done per cycle by the engine to heat absorbed per cycle by the working substance from the source.
THIS IS UNIQUE: Are Whirlpool electric ranges good?
One of the factors determining efficiency is the addition of to the working fluid in the cycle and its removal. The Carnot cycle achieves maximum efficiency because all the heat is added to the working fluid at the maximum temperature.
The efficiency of the carnot engine can be increased by either increasing the sink temperature or by decreasing the reservoir temperature.
Answer 4: No, the Carnot cycle is the ultimate thermodynamic limit of the efficiency of a heat engine. Thermodynamics hasn't been violated yet, which is why they are called the "laws" of thermodynamics.
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When you think of an anti-gravity fitness class, do you picture NASA-esque space simulators where your body is floating through the air? Or maybe you're thinking of the moment in Harry Potter when Harry experiences flying on a broomstick for the first time.
Either way, the concept of "anti-gravity" fitness certainly conjures up some intense images.
In reality, though, anti-gravity fitness classes are a form of aerial exercise that comes with distinct benefits — not to mention, they're really fun.
If you're already convinced to try acrobatic fitness for these reasons, the next step is preparing yourself for this type of class.
Anti-gravity fitness classes involve being suspended in an elevated hammock as you exercise. Although you flow through familiar exercises from yoga, pilates, and calisthenics, the aerial aspect of the class certainly adds an added challenge.
To maximize your fitness class experience, keep these tips in mind as you prepare for class.
Find a gym that offers anti-gravity classes near you: Keep in mind that because anti-gravity fitness takes a particular environment and the right equipment, these exercise classes aren't offered everywhere. Luckily, our local gym in Bethlehem offers anti-gravity fitness classes as part of our group exercise class offerings.
Do not wear jewelry, belts, clothing with studs, etc.: Because you are suspended in a hammock (made specifically for exercise, not lounging), you do not want to wear anything that might cause a snag. Take off rings, earrings, necklaces, and be mindful that you do not wear any clothing with studs, gems, or anything else that might rip the material.
Avoid baggy or loose-fitting clothing: Being prepared to invert your body means wearing clothing that won't lift up. The last thing you want is to be constantly grabbing your shirt or tucking it in as you exercise. Consider wearing tight leggings or spandex, too, so that your shorts do not ride completely up.
Do not use lotion or sunscreen before class: Lotion and sunscreen are slippery, and "slippery" is not a good adjective to have anywhere near "anti-gravity" fitness. You will need a firm grip as you learn to maneuver the hammock, so do yourself a favor and skip the lotion before class. Additionally, you do not want any potentially irritating products to rub onto the hammock, as other people will use the equipment as well.
Save eating and drinking for after class: It's never the best idea to eat a full meal before any type of exercise, and this is especially true of the fitness involves inverting your body. You are more likely to feel dizzy or sick if you have a full stomach. Stay hydrated, of course, and eat a little snack, but don't get too full before class.
Watch a class so you know what to expect: Whenever we try something new, it's easy for our imaginations to get the best of us. If you can, stop by our local gym in Bethlehem to spectate an anti-gravity fitness class. This way, you'll know exactly what to expect. You can also watch a video of an anti-gravity class in action on our website to get a feel for the class!
Our local gym in Bethlehem chose to offer anti-gravity fitness classes because they are extremely beneficial and a nice way to reinvigorate a tired fitness routine.
Come see why anti-gravity exercise is all the rage these days at Steel Fitness Riverport in Bethlehem.
If anti-gravity classes aren't right for you, check out the 60 other group fitness classes offered on our weekly schedule!
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Every spring I run into the same dilemma for Easter clothes for my guys. For girls there are loads of cute little outfits, but for boys it's pretty much sweater vests & button-up shirts in pastel colors. While some of these are cute the reality is it's a waste of money for me. Other than Easter when would they wear something that dressy? They don't go to polo matches, play golf or have a house in the Hamptons. So I thought up these t-shirts that are ideal for Easter, a little cheeky, can be worn to play outside and cost less than $5.
I got these blanks t-shirts at Michaels (2 for $5) and used scrap fleece to make my appliques. Fleece is great because it doesn't fray, is easy to work with & adds texture.
For "Bunny Hop" I freehand drew a bunny shape based on some Easter pjs I saw in a catalog (they were $48! Really now, who is buying those??). I cut out the word hop and stitched all those on using varigated pastel thread. I added a nose & eye with embroidery floss.
I wanted a cute design for my 7yr old that didn't seem too babyish, so I drew up this little chickie & magnet, stitched them on and added a button for the eye. Cheeky for the chickies indeed!
Chicky says what? $5 for 2 Easter Outfits? What a deal! Now, don't worry baby fans, I'm not leaving my little girl out. I've made her a dress too, so that & my review of the pattern used will be up soon.
Adorable. Came over from Tot Tuesdays!
I agree who said that Easter outfits had to be uber fancy?!?
I'm from New Friend Friday, I'm so late this week but so glad I caught up and found you. Now following your so very cute blog.
Your shirts came out so adorable. I had been trying to figure out if I could make my 4 year old a nice boyish shirt. These are great!
I'm over from Tot Tuesdays.
Wow, those shirts are too cute on them! I hope you took a million pictures!!
That is too cute! Love the chick magnet one!!! So cute!
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Too cute. The chick magnet one is very clever & your kiddos are darling. Thanks for linking up on Tot Tuesdays last week. I hope you'll join me this week for another party. Happy Easter!
These are so cute!! The chick magnet is so clever!! Thanks for linking up to Someday Crafts for Whatever Goes Wednesday!
Love your chick magnets...AND your blog! I was blog hoppin and found you...and my peep of a Grandgirl is soooooo going to need one of these! Thanks for the share!
I am featuring this idea tomorrow! Thanks for the idea!!!


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Habit: one of the most attractive castillejas, this species has a scarlet inflorescence and is distinctively bristly. The plant grows from a woody base, sending up multiple erect stems up to 2 feet tall. The foliage is broadly lance-shaped and textured with veins and whitish stiff hairs. The upper leaves as well as the bracts of the inflorescence are divided into 3-5 pinnate lobes. Corolla and tips of bracts are bright red, or sometimes yellow, and bloom from mid spring to late summer. Bracts and calyxes have pointed lobes. Seeds are very small and develop in capsules.
Ecology: it grows in meadows, dry open forests, grassy slopes and coastal bluffs, from lowlands to sub-alpine zones. Castilleja hispida is usually found in dry micro-climates, ranging from southern British Columbia and Alberta, and south to northern California and Nevada.
Growing conditions: indian paintbrush enjoys full sun to partial shade, and well-drained soils. Castillejas are semi-parasitic plants, making associations with the roots of other species. It should be planted near grasses, asters and other plants that will serve as hosts.
This is an extremely variable species, plants with different amounts of hair, size and shape of leaves have been reported and classified into a number of varieties and subspecies. Castilleja h. ssp. acuta and Castilleja h. ssp. hispida are recognized subspecies.
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Libre Office: updated to latest 5.1 beta sources.
Total Annihilation 3D: Updated for faster loading. The gameplay should also be a bit faster too.
Open TTD: Updated to latest sources.
Odamex: Now includes FreeDooM v0.10 that has been just released.
PanPlayer2: A fresh compile of the MPlayer PND, and now with C64 "SID" player integrated.
QupZilla: Thanks to an update of Qt to 5.5.1, the version seems more stable now.
Cataclyms – Dark Days Ahead: This Post-apocalyptic Roguelike is up-to date, with improved Tiles, Sounds and multi-lingual function.
Blake Stone – Planet Strike: Pickle updated the PND to support the "Alien of Gold" dataset.
Jedi Knight II – Jedi Outcast: Updated to fix a crash in the Yavin Swamp level.
CannonBall: Updated to latest sources, and now with configurable SFX and BGM volume (to hear the music without the engine and skidding sound, or the contrary).
Halflife – Uplink (Xash3D): The Halflife demo pnd was refreshed, with a new build and latest lib (like glshim), but no new features.
HalfLife (Xash3D): The Xash3D pnd has also been updated with latest libs, but now, along with HalfLife and HalfLife: BlueShift, CounterStrike is also supported.
All the EMU EX Plus Alpha serie of emulators updated to latest version, with a (not really working) script to disable screensaver (for Joystick use): 2600.emu, C64.emu, GBA.emu, GBC.emu, MD.emu, MSX.emu, NEO.emu, NES.emu, NGP.emu, PCE.emu ,SaturnEmu and Snes9xEX.
Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup: The opensource rogue-like has been updated to the latest sources.
Heart of the Alien Redux: Heart of the Alien is the sequel of Another World / Out of this World. The update feature many bug fixes.
The Tube: The Youtube downloader has been updated 2 times in the period, with updated libs and some bug fixes.
Giana's Return: The unofficial sequel of "The Great Giana Sisters" has been updated. The game is now much more polished (after more than 4 years!).
Ginge: has been updated with fixes for some Ginge packages.
Tank of Freedom: Now the screens better fit the Pandora, and the A.I. has been improved!
C64 Toolbox: you can now mount CFS partitions.
qpdfview: also updated to Qt 5.5.1.
Canceco also updated many of his Music PNDs to be in sync with his latest QjackCtl PND, such as QMidiNet, AlsaModularSynth, Virtual Midi Piano Keyboard, ArtyFX, AZR-3, Fabla, Lingo, DISTRHO-Mini-Series, DISTRHO MVerb and DISTRHO-Nekobi, Hydrogen, JACK Timemachine, Horgand, Luppp, zita-at1 and zita-rev1, ZamAudio Suite (Now also use glshim for a smoother GUI, but you'll probably need an SGX driver < 4.04, or the default one), Guitarix, Muse, Calf Plugin Pack for JACK, MuseScore, Mixx.
Ginge Packs from Hooka. You need Ginge at least release 4 for them to work (and they will fill the "Emulator" section of your menu quickly). They provide a conveniently packaged and tested packages of old GP2X games (or demos).
Ginge – Demos: A pack of Demos apps for Ginge.
Ginge – AlexM: Games from AlexM, packaged for Ginge.
Ginge – JyCet: A pack with 2 games from JyCet.
Ginge – OldGlibc: A pack with games from Guyfawkes.
XMas Rush: A Boulder Dash clone with a Christmas theme.
Super Office Stress: An ARGP set in an office. A crazy game (with smooth gameplay on the Pandora), that only lack a save functions.
Hydra Slayer: A roguelike (in text mode) where you have to slay hydra. But it will not be that easy, because hydra's head can regrown if the hydra is not dead.
Taisei: A "bullet hell" shoot'em up.
RoadFighter: This arcade game remake was available for some time now on Ginge. This version is a native port on Pandora.
Phlipple: A 3D puzzle game, with a simple but quite adictive principle.
Clonk Planet: The port of Clonk on the Pandora.
E02 Engine: A 2D engine (engine only, you have to provide game data).
Eat the whistle: A football game, initialy commercial and now open source.
WhitchBlast: A fun Action RPG game that is a clone of the commercial game "Binding of Isaac".
FreeCol: The opensource Colonization clone.
FreeSCI: An engine to play SCI "Sierra" adventure games.
GPL Arcade Volleyball: A simple volleyball arcade game.
IOquake2 NanoGL: The old NanoGL (so hardware accelerated) implementation of IOQuake2. You'll need data file to play.
Cmus Install: A Music player that will install in the NAND and be accessible from every shell.
KDiff3: A 3-Way Diff (compare) and merge tools (note that this tool is also inside the codeblocks pnd).
Letterfalls 3: A small game about words.
Mutt: A lightweight MIME mail client. Some configuring in .muttrc file seems to be needed to make it works.
NesEmu: A simple NES emulator.
OpenGlad: Opensource remake of the old dos game Gladiator.
Hedgewars: The opensource artillery/Worms-clone strategy game now on pandora.
Beret: A puzzle and platform game, with some physics involved too. It has been updated also to avoid writing saves on the NAND.
OpenLieroX: Opensource game based on the Liero game.
OpenPirates: Opensource remake of Pirates!
ACM Flight Simulator: A multiplayer flight combat sim.
PandoraNetPuzzle: A puzzle game, but not sure it works.
Pocket Volleyball: Another arcade volleyball game, with a simple A.I., for one or two player.
P-UAE: An amiga emulator (but you better stick with UAE4ARM).
DBGL: A new release of dosbox, featuring the DBGL frontend, and a new build of dosbox that feature support for 3Dfx hardware and enhanced performance.
animal islands: A well polished short game made for Lundum Dare 34. Much based on luck but fun anyway.
All in all, it was a hugely active month, both on the update and new releases fronts! At the same time, there is a lot of progress going on with the Pyra development, but we will cover that very soon in another article.


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14 July 2020 - 16:13
EU Issues Statement on 5th Anniversary of JCPOA
Josep Borrell, the EU's foreign policy chief, issued a statement on the occasion of the fifth anniversary of the 2015 nuclear deal, JCPOA.
TEHRAN (Iran News) – Josep Borrell, the EU's foreign policy chief, issued a statement on the occasion of the fifth anniversary of the 2015 nuclear deal, JCPOA, between Tehran and world powers, pledging "to do everything possible" to salvage the accord.
The deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), is "a historic multilateral achievement for global nuclear non-proliferation," Borrell said.
"The JCPOA remains the only tool to provide the international community with the necessary assurances regarding Iran's nuclear program… The full implementation of the JCPOA by all sides remains crucial," he said.
The deal was reached between Iran and a group of countries then known as the Group 5+1 — which included the United States, Britain, France, Russia, China, and Germany — on July 14, 2015. However, in May 2018, US President Donald Trump unilaterally pulled his country out of the JCPOA and re-imposed the sanctions that had been lifted under the deal.
Verified by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Iran remained fully compliant with the JCPOA for an entire year, waiting for the co-signatories to honor their commitments and offset the impacts of the US withdrawal.
But, as the European parties continued to renege on their obligations, the Islamic Republic moved in May 2019 to suspend its JCPOA commitments under articles of the deal covering Tehran's legal rights in case of non-compliance by the other side.
Borrell said, "As the Coordinator of the JCPOA Joint Commission, I am determined to do everything possible together with the remaining participants of the JCPOA and the international community to preserve the agreement."
"We should not assume that an opportunity will arise again in the future for the international community to address Iran's nuclear program in such a comprehensive manner," he added, Press TV reported.
His statement came days after he received a letter from Iran demanding the launch of the dispute resolution mechanism of the nuclear deal over the failure of the three European signatories to the agreement to honor their commitments.
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President Ebrahim Raisi says Iran and Russia create security in the region and prevent unilateralism, expressing hope that his visit to Moscow could be a "turning point" in bilateral relations.
After five years, Iranian and Russian presidents will meet to extensively discuss bilateral, regional and international issues, according to Russian ambassador to Iran, Levan Dzhagaryan.
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Pennie$ by author Pepper Winters (Dollar #1)
"At 18 I had pennies, but money didn't make me bold. At 19 I had dollars, but it didn't dull the pain of being sold. At 20 I had hundreds, but then I met him and was found. At 21 I had thousands, but all I wanted was to be bound."
"At 23 I had dollars, but life changed and made me rich. At 25 I had hundreds, but it wasn't enough to stop my killing itch. At 27 I had thousands, but my reputation didn't set me free. At 29 I had millions, but I met her and could finally see."
Tasmin was killed on her 18th birthday. She had everything planned out. A psychology degree, a mother who pushed her to greatness, and a future anyone would die for. But then her murderer saved her life, only to sell her into a totally different existence.
Elder went from penniless to stinking rich with one twist of fate. His lifetime of crime and shadows of thievery are behind him but no matter the power he now wields, it's not enough. He has an agenda to fulfill and he won't stop until it's complete.
But then they meet.
A beaten slave and a richly dressed thief. Money is what guided their separate fates. Money is what brought them together. And money is ultimately what destroys them.
She was poor.
He was rich.
Together…they were bankrupt.
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Pennies (Dollars #1) is a DARK ROMANCE. This means there will be hard to read scenes, graphic language, and sexual content (both implied and explicitly written). Please do not read if falling in love with a man who dresses in monster robes rather than knightly armour offends you. This is not a fairy-tale. This is a black abyss that must be climbed blind before deserving the light. Along with literary darkness, this is book one of a five book series. Each subsequent novel will be released every few months (so your fingernails don't tire holding onto the cliff-hanger), and each is full-length. Please also remember not all answers are given and not every character is as they seem. There are beasts adorned in angel clothing and angels hiding in beast's fur.
Remember that.
Don't say you weren't told.
Read at your own peril.
Fall in love with Elder Prest at your own risk.
You really, really sure?
Okay then…enter the world of pennies and dollars.
Such a modest word.
It carried very little importance for those who had it. But for those who didn't, it was the most precious, prized, and promised hope of all.
I supposed I was lucky to know what freedom felt like.
For eighteen years, I'd been free. Free to learn what I wanted, befriend who I liked, and flirt with boys who passed my rigorous criteria.
I was a simple girl with ideals and dreams, encouraged by society to believe nothing could hurt me, that I should strive for an excellent career, and no one could stop me. Rules would keep me safe, police would keep the monsters away, and I could remain innocent and naïve to the darkness of the world.
I had it.
But then, I lost it.
Murdered, resuscitated, and sold.
I lost my freedom for so many years.
Until the day he entered my cage.
Him, with the black eyes and blacker soul.
The man who challenged my owner.
And set my imprisonment on an entirely different path.
Get your copy of Pennie$ today
Pepper Winters is a NYT and USA Today International Bestseller. She wears many roles. Some of them include writer, reader, sometimes wife. She loves dark, taboo stories that twist with your head. The more tortured the hero, the better, and she constantly thinks up ways to break and fix her characters. Oh, and sex... her books have sex.
She loves to travel and has an amazing, fabulous hubby who puts up with her love affair with her book boyfriends. She's also honoured to wear the IndieReader Badge for being a Top 10 Indie Bestsellers, best BDSM series voted by the SmutClub, and recently signed a two book deal with Grand Central. Her books are currently being translated into numerous languages and will be in bookstores in the near future.
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Posted 6:00 am by Simple Logic Studio & filed under Facebook, Social Media Blog.
Facebook recently made a big change which may actually fly under the radar of most users.
The old "Facebook Share" button has now become the "Like" button.
Well in the past, when you simply "Like" a website or blog post, a tiny snippet will show up on your friends' news feed like this "Adam Viccaro just liked About BluRose Media on www.simplelogicstudio.com" Most users didn't even notice that this was happening because it never showed up on their own news feed, nor did it show up in great detail on their profile (usually just the above quoted text, but rarely at the top of their profile). Less intrusive basically means users are more liberal with their "Like" button clicking.
On the other hand, when users clicked the "Facebook Share" button on a website or blog post, two things happened. They were asked to share the post with an image and excerpt, and if they felt the need, they could comment on the post as well. The post or page would then show up on their news feed as well as at the top of their profile. Much more intrusive, and people tend to only share things that they REALLY liked because of this fact.
This is why you typically go to a website and see that ~100 people like a post, yet it was only shared ~20 times.
What does that mean for you as a business owner?
It means you need to take full advantage of that fact by making sure you have the "Like" button on all of your content. Most users will not realize the change that has taken place, so they will still be very liberal with their "Likes," and you need to allow them to share your content as much as possible.
You can customize each of these plugins to allow visitors to share your content on virtually every social network/bookmarking site available.
Hint: Don't just choose the networks/bookmarking sites YOU use. Find a core group of bookmarking sites that fit well with your niche, and add those in. Just because you don't use those other sites (you should!), you may have a visitor who is well networked on a different site, and you want to allow them to share your content on that other bookmarking site.
Take a look at some of our client sites for examples, or contact us for a consultation!


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Saint James Day takes place on July 25, 2022. James, son of Zebedee was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus, and traditionally considered the first apostle to be martyred. He was a son of Zebedee and Salome, and brother of John the Apostle.
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Givaudan wants to strengthen R&D capabilities with Soliance acquisition
Gilles Andrier, CEO of Givaudan - Photo: courtesy of Givaudan
Swiss supplier of fragrances and aromas Givaudan has announced that it has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire Soliance, a French company specialising in cosmetic active ingredients derived from vegetable sources, microorganisms and microalgae. Soliance has two sites in France, located in Pomacle (Eastern France) and Île Grande (Brittany), and employs 77 people.
"Soliance represents Givaudan's first acquisition since that of Quest. Its current portfolio of active cosmetic ingredients and strong process development and research capabilities fit well into the five strategic pillars of Givaudan," said Gilles Andrier, CEO of Givaudan.
Once the acquisition is completed, Soliance will become an integral part of Givaudan's Fragrance Division. The Swiss group expects Soliance to strengthen its Research and Development capabilities, in particular, thanks to its strong track record of identifying natural molecules with high value.
The terms of the deal have not been disclosed, however Givaudan said it plans to fund the transaction from existing resources. Givaudan also said the acquisition would have represented approximately CHF 25 million (about EUR 20 million) of incremental sales to Givaudan's results in 2013 on a proforma basis.
The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2014, subject to the customary closing approvals and conditions which includes consultations with the employee representative bodies.


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Avara Foods participates in 24 Hours in Farming campaign to promote the great work of the poultry sector
By Chloe Ryan on	 August 27, 2019 Production
Avara Foods participated in the recent UK-wide initiative 24 Hours in Farming to help promote the great work and high standards of the British poultry sector.
Tweeting images from company and contract chicken, turkey and duck farms across England and Wales, Avara Foods wanted to dispel any public misconceptions about the wider industry. Showing clean and light bird houses, explaining biosecurity measures and sharing images of happy healthy birds, the company showed consumers the lengths poultry farmers go to ensure the health and welfare of the birds in their care.
From ducks dappling in fresh straw, to day-old chicks dashing around exploring their new home, to turkeys receiving new litter, the company tried to give a broad view of its day-to-day agricultural activities.
"I'm delighted we participated in this year's 24 Hours in Farming campaign, as traditionally the poultry industry has shied away from such initiatives," said John Reed, agricultural director at Avara Foods. "We were pleased to receive such positive reactions from the public and the wider farming community. We're proud of what we do and I think it's important that consumers understand where their food comes from. Campaigns like this are an ideal complement to the Open Farm Sunday programme and other public events we participate in."
British Poultry Council chief executive Richard Griffiths said: "Such initiatives are helping inform our consumers and stakeholders about the ways in which we, as a sector, prioritise bird health and welfare. Proactive storytelling is enabling us to demonstrate leadership, raising awareness about the ways in which we nurture skills and highlight our contribution to national food security."
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Jawbone is reportedly raising funds for the transition, and TC says it already collected as much as $951 million from big-name investors like JP Morgan. Unfortunately, it already spent almost all of that money "with very little to show in returns."
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Jawbone hasn't confirmed whether it's truly adopting a B2B model, and its UP fitness trackers are still on its website. TC notes that the company has been silently selling its assets in the past few months, though -- not to mention, it's been a couple of years since it launched the latest UP variant. If Jawbone truly is abandoning its consumer wearable roots, then it probably determined that its future in the B2B industry is bigger than what Fitbit offered when it tried to buy the company.


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NHRA could have two women win class crowns at final event in Pomona
Brittany Force and Erica Enders could each win season-long titles
Top Fuel driver Brittany Force, left, and Pro Stock driver Erica Enders celebrate their event titles Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019 at the Dodge NHRA Las Vegas Nationals at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Both drivers are in the hunt for season championships this weekend at the NHRA Finals in Pomona. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
By Louis Brewster | brewspts@gmail.com |
PUBLISHED: November 12, 2019 at 4:52 p.m. | UPDATED: November 12, 2019 at 5:05 p.m.
Drag racing fans will see history inn the making this weekend at Auto Club Raceway as the NHRA Mello Yello Series closes out the 2019 campaign.
For the first time since its 1953 opener on the same Pomona strip, NHRA will have two women vying for a championship on the same day. Erica Enders, the Pro Stock points leader, is seeking her third title while Brittany Force is after her second Top Fuel crown.
While it's not unusual for any of the four pro classes to be decided at the last event of the season, this weekend represents a historic first for the sanctioning body that has a rich background of successful women. Enders and Force are among the four women who have won titles in the sport, joining Shirley Muldowney (Top Fuel in 1977, '80 and '82) ) and Angelle Sampey (Pro Stock Motorcycle, 2000-02). They are also on the list of 17 women who have won in an NHRA pro category.
Sampey and Muldowney have 59 national event wins between them, Sampey, who retired for five years before returning in 2017, has 41, dating from 1996 to 2007. Muldowney has 18, the first in 1976 at Columbus, Ohio and the last in 1989 at Phoenix.
Enders enters the final weekend 92 points ahead of former champion and teammate Jeg Coughlin Jr.
Force, who joined Enders in the winner's circle in Las Vegas in the last NHRA event, trails defending champion Steve Torrance by 16 points, less than one round of competition. Robert Hight is the Funny Car leader heading into the finale by 46 points over Jack Beckman while Andrew Hines is a 115-point leader over Jerry Savoie in Pro Stock Motorcycle.
"We are all about milestones today," said Enders after her victory in Las Vegas. "I was able to get the 150th (NHRA win by a woman) and I was able to share it with Brittany in the winner's circle. Just a few years ago we were talking about the 100th win for females. I think it speaks volumes for the talent.
"That's what I love so much about NHRA drag racing is that there are more women involved in the sport."
Force has admired Enders throughout her NHRA career.
"Erica Enders, what she's done for this sport – two championships – and I've always looked up to her," said Force, the third daughter of Funny Car living legend John Force competing in the sport. "She started in junior dragsters and I remember watching her movie ("Right on Track") when it came out on Disney. (Sister) Courtney and I would watch that over and over just to get us pumped up before we'd go racing Super Comp.
"To share the winner's circle with her was is pretty awesome. She's a great friend, she's an incredible driver and pretty cool that we did 150 and 151."
The Force family and Enders have won on the same day before. In 2017, it was Brittany and Erica at Epping, New Hampshire, and the first time two women won at the same event was in Seattle 2012 with Courtney.
There is no doubt Enders is serious about a third title,
"I don't think complacency is a word in our vocabulary. We work hard and we are going to go out to Pomona to win the race," said Enders.
For Force, her first run to a title is now paying dividends.
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"The biggest difference this time around is I've been in the hunt for a championship before so I have a better idea of how to deal with the pressure, said the former third grade teacher. "I'm lucky to have (crew chief) David Grubnic and Mac Savage in my corner. They have my back even on the toughest of weekends.
"They remind me, and every one of our guys, that we win as a team and we lose as a team, and of the importance of having confidence in ourselves and the guy standing next to us."
NHRA AUTO CLUB FINALS
Where: Auto Club Raceway, located on the L.A. County Fair grounds in Pomona.
Drag strip: Track elevation is 1,100 feet above sea level; Track direction is north to south.
Thursday — Lucas Oil Series qualifying. Friday — Lucas Oil Series qualifying; Mello Yello Series qualifying at noon and 2:15 p.m. Saturday — Lucas Oil Series eliminations; Mello Yello Series qualifying at 12:15 and 2:45 p.m. Sunday — Pre-race ceremonies, 10:00 a.m.; Mello Yello Series eliminations begin at 11.
Friday — two hours of qualifying; FS1, 2:30 p.m. Sunday — three hours of eliminations, FS1, noon.
Event facts:
Steve Torrence, Top Fuel; J.R Todd, Funny Car; Tanner Gray, Pro Stock; Matt Smith, Pro Stock Motorcycle.
Most victories
John Force, FC, 16; Greg Anderson, PS, 12; Bob Glidden, PS, 12; Warren Johnson, PS, 9; Don Garlits, TF, 6; Tony Schumacher, TF, 6; Matt Hagan, FC 6; John Myers, PSM, 5; Eddie Krawiec, PSM, 4.
Top Fuel — 3.628 seconds by Clay Millican, Feb. 2018 and 334.40 mph by Mike Salinas, Feb. '19. Funny Car – 3.822 sec. by Matt Hagan, Feb. '17 and 336.99 by Robert Hight, Feb. '18. Pro Stock – 6.480 sec. by Erica Enders, Nov. '14 and 213.84 mph by Drew Skillman, Nov. '15. Pro Stock Motorcycle – 6.754 sec. by Matt Smith, Nov. '12; 198.29 mph by Eddie Krawiec, Nov. '12.
National Records
Top Fuel – 3.623 sec. by Brittany Force, Sept. '18, Reading, Pa.; 338.17 mph by Brittany Force, Oct. '19, Las Vegas, Nev. Funny Car – 3.793 sec. by Robert Hight, Aug. '17, Brainerd, Minn.; 339.87 mph by Robert Hight, July '17, Sonoma. Pro Stock – 6.455 sec. by Jason Line, March '15, Charlotte, N.C.; 215.55 mph by Erica Enders, May '14, Englishtown N.J.Pro Stock Motorcycle – 6.720 sec. by Andrew Hines, March '19, Gainesville, Fla..; 201.76 mph by Matt Smith, March '19, Gainesville, Fla.
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Remington, one of America's oldest gun makers, files for bankruptcy
Mar 26, 2018, 10:48 PM | Updated: Jun 7, 2022, 4:00 pm
NEWTOWN, CT - UNSPECIFED DATE: In this handout crime scene evidence photo provided by the Connecticut State Police, shows a Bushmaster rifle in Room 10 at Sandy Hook Elementary School following the December 14, 2012 shooting rampage, taken on an unspecified date in Newtown, Connecticut . A report was released November 25, 2013 by Connecticut State Attorney Stephen Sedensky III summarizing the Newtown school shooting that left 20 children and six women dead inside Sandy Hook Elementary School. According to the report, a motive behind the shooting by gunman Adam Lanza is still unknown. (Photo by Connecticut State Police via Getty Images)
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(CNN Money) — Remington Outdoor Brands has filed for bankruptcy.
The bankruptcy filing allows Remington to stay in business and keep making guns while restructuring its massive debt. The company plans to reduce its debt by $620 million through the Chapter 11 process.
The company said, when it first announced its plan to file for bankruptcy in February, that operations "will not be disrupted by the restructuring process."
Founded in 1816, Remington is "one of America's oldest and largest manufacturers of firearms," according to court filings. Remington is also one of the best-known gun makers in the world. It's owned by Cerberus Capital Management, which plans to shed ownership once the bankruptcy is complete.
Hearings on the bankruptcy are scheduled to begin Tuesday in US Bankruptcy Court in Wilmington, Delaware. Remington is seeking to confirm its bankruptcy plan by May 3.
The company's biggest creditors are Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation and The Marlin Firearms Company Employees' Pension Plan.
Related: Remington plans to file for bankruptcy
Remington is headquartered in Madison, North Carolina. It makes a variety of handguns, shotguns and rifles at its sprawling 19th-century factory in Ilion, N.Y. It has seven factories altogether, located in different states, and 2,700 employees.
Its products include the Bushmaster AR-15-style rifle that was used in the 2012 mass shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. The company has been sued by family members of the Sandy Hook victims.
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An attorney from the law firm representing those family members said it does not expect the bankruptcy filing to affect its clients' case "in any material way."
The company also settled a class action lawsuit a few years ago regarding allegations of defective rifles.
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The gun industry as a whole has suffered plunging sales and profits under the Trump administration, because consumers are no longer driven by fears of more restrictive gun control with a Republican in the White House who's been endorsed by the National Rifle Association
American Outdoor Brands, which owns the brand Smith & Wesson, reported dismal earnings earlier this month as did Sturm Ruger in February, and they've laid off hundreds of workers.
— Sarah Jorgensen contributed to this report.
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