Thursday, February 20, 2020

Why Carmakers Can't Go it Alone With Electric Vehicles


Feb.20 -- Traditional automakers are ramping up their electric vehicle offerings, but to succeed in the space, they are forced to come together by helping each other meet the costs of development and production of EV technology. 
Bloomberg's Alix Steel takes a look at some of the notable partnerships in "EVs: On the Brink of Change."
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Feb 20, 2020 

How Bad was the Spanish Inquisition? (Short Animated Documentary)

Odd time to try to 'dial-down' this clampdown on threats to a the domination of a religion that held sway over Spain's government for so many years
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Feb 20, 2020
The Spanish Inquisition, to put it mildly, has a bad reputation. It's known for its brutality and repression but just how true is the commonly held opinion of them. Also, everyone expected the Spanish Inquisition.


Sources: > Religious Dissent and Minorities: The Morisco Age by Mercedes García-Arena
> Toleration and Dissent in Sixteenth-Century Spain: The Alternative Tradition by Henry Kamen >The New Social History and the Spanish Inquisition by E. William Monter

THE U.S. ARMY SECRET QUEST TO FIND A NEW BULLET AND RIFLE, STRONGER THAN...

A lot of views in just 3 hours already for this intermediate caliber short-range assault rifle
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Feb 20, 2020

Why Virgin Galactic Shares Are Taking Off

There's a lot more going on here...so they mentioned the message board effect. 
It's rising fast on the options side to monetize positions.
An $8B Market Cap for VG

One More "Exciting Day" @ Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport


Aviation Performance Solutions breaks ground on new Mesa facilities


Real Estate | 15 hours ago |
Aviation Performance Solutions (APS) and general contractor Caliente Construction, along with local dignitaries and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway leadership, broke ground on APS’ 25,000-square-foot headquarters and 40,000-square-foot Upset Prevention and Recovery Training facility Tuesday morning at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport anticipated to open in February 2021. 
APS serves two of the major US legacy airlines as well as global airlines, military and government organizations, corporations, flight schools and individual pilots. 

“This is an exciting day for Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport,” said Brian O’Neill, executive director and CEO, Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. “APS has been a long-term tenant, we think there’s a big need for additional space on the airport, we are committed to making them successful and we’re looking forward to getting this project underway.”
Located on a 4.5-acre premium lot at the north end of the airfield at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, the new facility will allow APS to serve more pilots and promote safety for aviation in Arizona and globally through serving those who travel to Arizona for training including pilots and flight department representatives from high profile corporations, airlines and other organizations. 
“This is an amazing opportunity, I’d invite you to look around at what a strategic location this is,” said Mesa Mayor John Giles. “I’m excited that we are bringing this piece of property online at the airport, it’s going to be a tremendous contribution to the airport, not just with APS’ world headquarters here, but also the other businesses that are going to be located here, that’s going to be a significant impact to our economy, your continued growth here is a very welcome addition. Thank you for your commitment to Gateway Airport and to Mesa, I assure you we are equally committed to your success and will continue to do everything we can to facilitate your growth.”

Aviation Performance Solutions and general contractor Caliente Construction broke ground on APS’ 25,000-square-foot headquarters and 40,000-square-foot Upset Prevention and Recovery Training facility Tuesday morning at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport slated to open February 2021. (Photo by Alyssa Tufts, AZ Big Media)

“We’re really excited about this to support the economy with job creation, . . ." said Paul BJ Ransbury, CEO of APS.

“Forgotten Heroes” from Legends & Lies: The Patriots - Black Soldiers of...

40 minutes > a more informed view of history.
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Feb 8, 2020

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RIP BBC

A right ROYAL RIP!!

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Feb 20, 2020

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