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The French Defense Model Won't Work for Europe
In today’s increasingly multipolar world, power doesn’t just belong to superpowers anymore. It belongs to the states that understand leverage—how to move money, influence, and security through places where sovereignty is weak and attention is scarce. As the United States, China, Europe, and Russia focus on managing their own global rivalries, a different tier of actors has stepped into the gaps.
By Lawrence Lease26 days ago in FYI
How To Use Christmas To Drive More Sales For Your Business. AI-Generated.
Christmas has a way of changing how people buy. Even customers who are usually careful with money become more open, more emotional, and more focused on giving. For businesses, this creates a real opportunity, but only if it is handled with care. The brands that win during Christmas are rarely the loudest. They are the ones that feel thoughtful, prepared, and easy to trust. Planning early matters because the season moves fast. When businesses review last year’s results, stock the right products, and shape their message ahead of time, they avoid panic decisions later. Customers can sense confidence. They also notice when a brand knows exactly who it is speaking to and why.
By Ruthie Valdez26 days ago in FYI
Seven Times I Found Twenty-Dollar Bills On The Ground
Blowing in the wind I went through a period of about eight months where it seemed I was always $20.00 short just after payday. I would recount my money and re-tally my expenses without luck. One day, I said Lord, I am going to recoup my funds with twenty-dollar bills. I did, seven times.
By Cheryl E Preston27 days ago in FYI
Why Clean Code Still Leads to Slow Mobile Applications Today?
I remember the exact feeling in the room. Relief. Pride, even. We had just finished reviewing a codebase that looked like it belonged in a textbook. Functions were short. Names were precise. Responsibilities were separated so cleanly that nothing seemed out of place. It felt good to agree that this was what “doing it right” looked like.
By Mary L. Rodriquez27 days ago in FYI
The Gift That Came Wrapped in Flesh
Christmas is one of the busiest and most exciting times of the year when people rush to and fro preparing for the festive holiday. They buy gifts for family and friends. Some people spend more than they can afford just to get the right presents for those on their list.
By Margaret Minnicks28 days ago in FYI
Japan Precipitated Calcium Carbonate Market Size and Forecast 2025–2033. AI-Generated.
Japan Precipitated Calcium Carbonate Market Overview The Japan Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC) Market is expected to expand steadily during the forecast period, reflecting the country’s strong emphasis on high-performance materials, precision manufacturing, and sustainability. According to Renub Research, the market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.92% between 2025 and 2033, supported by rising demand from paper, plastics, pharmaceuticals, paints, and coatings industries.
By Marthan Sir28 days ago in FYI
How On-Device AI Changes App Resource Management?
I noticed it during a moment that felt almost too ordinary to matter. The app reacted before I expected it to. Not faster in a dramatic way, just calmly, like it already knew what I was about to do. There was no loading pause, no visible negotiation with the network. It felt prepared.
By Mary L. Rodriquez28 days ago in FYI
Diving Deep into the Crisis in Venezuela
“We’ve just seized a tanker on the coast of Venezuela. Large tanker. Very large. Largest one ever seized, actually.” That was Donald Trump, speaking on December 10, announcing the latest escalation in Washington’s long-running feud with Venezuela. It was vintage Trump—off-the-cuff, boastful, and ominous. But behind the theatrics was something far more serious: a renewed standoff between the United States and a country that has spent more than a decade unraveling in slow motion.
By Lawrence Lease28 days ago in FYI
Uganda’s Elections are a Critical Flashpoint. Here’s What to Know
On January 15, 2026, Uganda will hold a nationwide general election. The contest will once again pit the country’s long-serving strongman, Yoweri Museveni, against prominent opposition figure Bobi Wine, reprising their 2021 showdown. After decades of uninterrupted rule and multiple re-elections, Uganda’s opposition believes—perhaps more out of necessity than optimism—that this could finally be the year Museveni is forced from power.
By Lawrence Lease29 days ago in FYI
