Infographics..

[Fransw]

Innovative European nations..

Miserable weather = more innovations...no?

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https://www.s-ge.com/en/article/news/20 ... scoreboard

Yes, I belief that.
The "European commission" is the source of that graph. Maybe that's why Ch is not on the list.. The Swiss are left out on many of these graph. I think they prefer it that way..

[Falafel]

Innovative European nations..

Miserable weather = more innovations...no?

chartoftheday_18393_european_innovation_scoreboard_ranking_n-1.jpg

https://www.s-ge.com/en/article/news/20 ... scoreboard

Yes, I belief that.
The "European commission" is the source of that graph. Maybe that's why Ch is not on the list.. The Swiss are left out on many of these graph. I think they prefer it that way..

Yup probably not something they want to acknowledge since not an EU member...

[Fransw]

So are 'conspiracy theories' really conspiracy theories? Many Americans don't think so!.. Where's @vanjast?

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[vanjast]

I'm here... I'm here... says he putting his hand up..

I heard that the Faked Moon thing was up at around 25%... Stats and Stats

With that JFK story I don't believe LHO did it. Rumour has it that it was the CIA or Illuminati.

[Fransw]

Longdrop or bos...

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[vanjast]

I see it's in the same area as the world's green belt, manure belt.
There's the cause of global warming...

[Fransw]

The cost of terrorism in Europe..

Why is Spain spending so much on terrorism?

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[HJK 414]

The cost of terrorism in Europe..

Why is Spain spending so much on terrorism?

Frans,

Not why is .....why was ,....

The ETA ( Basque independence movement) was labelled "terrorist organization"


JK

[Fransw]

The cost of terrorism in Europe..

Why is Spain spending so much on terrorism?

Frans,

Not why is .....why was ,....

The ETA ( Basque independence movement) was labelled "terrorist organization"


JK

Yes, I wonder what the latest stats are? But I think thewere maybe over cautious after the 2004 Madrid bombings..I used the trains first time in 2007 and it was dead quiet. People were to scared to use the system back then..

Don't get me wrong, I'm very fond of Spain and the Spanish people. I think they have a no nonsense approach to many things. And its showing in their economy, culture, etc...

[Fransw]

Who's winning the commercial space race? I wonder what license type the spacecraft pilots need?

India on the list again..

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[Jack Welles]

Nothing like yoga to tone the tummy muscles

[Fransw]

Interesting one..

Growth or decline of disposable income.

What is going on in Costa Rica!? Olé!!

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[Fransw]

Interesting little country Costa Rica! Strong in ag exports..

More info(copy - paste..)

Economy - overview:
Since 2010, Costa Rica has enjoyed strong and stable economic growth - 3.8% in 2017. Exports of bananas, coffee, sugar, and beef are the backbone of its commodity exports. Various industrial and processed agricultural products have broadened exports in recent years, as have high value-added goods, including medical devices. Costa Rica's impressive biodiversity also makes it a key destination for ecotourism.

Foreign investors remain attracted by the country's political stability and relatively high education levels, as well as the incentives offered in the free-trade zones; Costa Rica has attracted one of the highest levels of foreign direct investment per capita in Latin America. The US-Central American-Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR), which became effective for Costa Rica in 2009, helped increase foreign direct investment in key sectors of the economy, including insurance and telecommunication. However, poor infrastructure, high energy costs, a complex bureaucracy, weak investor protection, and uncertainty of contract enforcement impede greater investment.

[V5 - LEO]

....the last pargrraph spells it out clearlt - corrupt to the bone, but very beautiful scenery and landscapes - not if you are frm the freestate or south of Nam, too many hills

[Fransw]

....the last pargrraph spells it out clearlt - corrupt to the bone, but very beautiful scenery and landscapes - not if you are frm the freestate or south of Nam, too many hills

Yes, I love the open spaces of Africa.. Real freedom!