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I am writing to pass along to you a story from Argentina which, in addition to the story itself, says much about the nature of Chinese engagement in the region, including how the Chinese approach to pursuing business and political objectives in the region differs from that of the US.

For me, the story below illustrates well the nuances, contradictions and complexity of Chinese engagement in the region: here, it is not the Chinese who are behaving badly, but rather, their partners. The Chinese are powerfully exercising influence, yet using informal channels and indirect pressures, rather than public conditions and demands. The Chinese are both attempting to “save face” for their partner, and yet also indirectly show their ire when they themselves ‘lose face.” And finally, a reminder that the dynamics of the China-Latin America engagement is a story of PEOPLE, and not just countries and faceless companies.

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2013/12/282013/12/28

Chuck Spinney: Hugh Increase in US Oil Production – At What True Cost?

05 Energy, Earth Intelligence

FYI … This seems to be a big deal, but given rising demand, I have no idea of the long term implications of shale boom or if we are witnessing some kind of a bubble? see also this link. CS.

2013 oil boom is biggest ever, data show

Posted on December 26, 2013 at 10:00 pm by Simone Sebastian in Crude oil, featured

HOUSTON — The United States’ average daily oil production is on track to surge by 1 million barrels per day this year, the biggest one-year jump in the nation’s history, according to federal data.

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2013/12/162013/12/16

Sepp Hasslberger: Copenhagen Wheel Stores Energy, Revolutionizes Biking

05 Energy

This is essentially a new back wheel that can transform any bike into an electric-assisted vehicle, making it easier to pedal up those hills…

See The Invention That Just Changed Biking Forever

The most common reason why people don’t bike is the amount of energy needed to do it.

Developed by researchers at MIT, this device snaps onto your bike and helps you conserve energy. And it does it in an ingenuous, remarkable way.

It’s called the Copenhagen Wheel, and it stores the energy that you already use, and saves it for when you need it most. Hills become flat, and you no longer have to expel loads of energy to get around. Curious? Watch the video for more information.

2013/12/132013/12/13

Evan Ellis: China in Venezuelan Oil

02 China, 03 India, 05 Energy, 06 Russia, 07 Venezuela, 10 Security, 11 Society

In the aftermath of elections in Venezuela, I am writing to share with you my new publication “China, Russia, India and the Venezuelan Petroleum Industry,” just published by Latin Business Chronicle.

PDF (5 Pages): CN RU IN & VE Oil

Given the amount of confusion that has existed about the role of external actors in Venezuela, the article seeks to present the key facts and data regarding Chinese loans, oil investment and other support to the Venezuelan petroleum sector, in the context of Indian and Russian activities in the sector as well. I would like to offer my sincere thanks to a number of experts in the Venezuelan petroleum, financial, and other sectors who shared their knowledge and dedicated the time so that I could get the story right.

Dr. Evan Ellis is a professor of national security studies, modeling, gaming and simulation with the Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies at the National Defense University, with a research focus on Latin America's relationships with external actors, including China, Russia and Iran, as well as work on populism in the Andes, transnational criminal organizations and gangs in Mexico and Central America, energy security, and non-traditional national security topics. Dr. Ellis has published over 50 works, including the 2009 book China in Latin America: The Whats and Wherefores, as well as articles in national security, finance, and technical journals.

2013/12/112013/12/11

John Maquire: Aquapol Wall Dehydrator Fueled by Zero Point Energy

05 Energy

Austrian Inventor Wilhelm Mohorn has sold thousands of Aquapol units across Europe. The invention has saved customers thousands of dollars that would have been spent on costly basement renovations due to water damage. The device requires no conventional energy input, as it is entirely fueled by what he acknowledges as “Space Energy”. Although the Aquapol is not a generator or motor, it is demonstrative proof that vacuum energy is extractable. Here is a presentation Wilhelm gave at last year's Breakthrough Energy Conference where he describes the theory behind the device:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PG1rWBqTWw0

More information and technical video summaries about the technology itself can be found at Aquapol's Website: http://www.aquapol.co.uk/index.php?go=home

2013/12/072013/12/07

Sepp Hasslberger: Water Vortex Generator [Video]

03 Economy, 05 Energy, 12 Water, Earth Intelligence

This is intriguing – an obviously historical construction meant to create a strong vortex in flowing water drawn from a river – which reminds very much of a small vortex hydro power plant constructed some years ago by an Austrian engineer, which I reported on at the time…

Kurt Van Wijck at the Green School in Bali presents to Ken Morgan of Venger Wind the Water Vortex Generator that will soon provide clean and fish safe hydro power to the school. For more information please contact Kurt at tailoredcom@bigpond.com

2013/11/242013/11/25

John Maguire: Interview on Exotic Vacuum Technologies

03 Economy, 05 Energy, 06 Family, 07 Health, 09 Justice, 11 Society, 12 Water, Earth Intelligence

Interview with Moray B. King. Moray has been working as an Electrical and Systems Engineer for over 30 years. During that time, in parallel, he has done extensive independent research into the standard physics literature concerning both the Zero Point Field and Self-Organizing Systems. He has also conducted extensive research into the patents and experiments of inventors who have reported anomalous energy gains over the decades. He is considered one of the leading authorities on the subject of Zero Point Energy, and has written two books on the topic titled: Tapping the Zero Point Energy, and Quest for Zero Point Energy. Most recently Moray gave a presentation titled “Water, Plasmoids, and Zero Point Energy” at this year’s Breakthrough Energy Movement Conference. A detailed outline can be found @ WordPress.

http://jmag0904.wordpress.com/2013/11/12/moray-b-king-zero-point-energy-evo-clusters-and-paradigm-shifts/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoKTLcWq75M

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