La guerra: una perspectiva art…

La guerra: una perspectiva artística y filosófica
Sin embargo, en ese tratado, Martini trazó los cánones para la fabricación y el uso de las armas de fuego, así como la relación entre la cantidad de pólvora y el peso del proyectil o entre la longitud, el diámetro –calibre– y el espesor “del cuerpo del cañón”. Su obra es uno de los primeros estudios teóricos sobre la artillería, pero también un ejemplo clásico de la doble moral típica de la época, que consideraba por 146 un lado indigna un arma de fuego –el propio Shakespeare, en su Enrique IV, no duda en denominar a la pólvora this villainous saltpetre, “el bellaco salitre”– y, por otro, no tenía reparos en fabricarla y usarla Los primeros igualadores

El progreso en la fabricación de la artillería dio paso a las primeras armas de fuego portátiles, y ya el citado Martini mencionaba entre las “diez clases de modelos de estas máquinas” una pieza de pequeño tamaño, “la décima y última”, llamada fusil, “de 2 a 3 pies de longitud: la balilla (de plomo) pesa de cuatro a seis dracmas”. Es decir, que se trataba de armas portátiles, de entre 65 cm y 1 m de longitud y capaces de disparar balas con un peso de 15 a 20 gramos.

história de uma …

Uma história realista de uma mulher a dona Helena que queria ser confeiteira fica a vontade para criar a história

Dona Helena sempre teve um talento especial quando se tratava de doces. Desde seus anos de juventude, ela adorava assistir sua mãe preparar bolos e sobremesas na antiga cozinha da casa de sua família. Apesar disso, a vida a levou por outros caminhos — casou-se jovem, dedicou-se à vida familiar e trabalhou por anos como professora em escolas públicas. Mas o sonho de se tornar confeiteira nunca desapareceu.

Com o passar dos anos, já com os filhos crescidos e sua aposentadoria à vista, ela decidiu que era hora de focar em sua verdadeira paixão. Helena começou aos poucos, frequentando cursos de confeitaria durante as tardes livres e praticando em casa. Testava sabores diferentes, aprendia técnicas de decoração e experimentava receitas de várias partes do mundo.

O bolo na imagem representa um momento especial na trajetória de Dona Helena. Era um pedido de uma senhora da cidade, que queria algo único para o aniversário de sua filha. Helena passou dias planejando o recheio, a textura e a perfeição do acabamento, garantindo que o bolo fosse não apenas delicioso, mas também uma obra de arte. No momento capturado, ela estava finalizando o bolo com uma calda especial de caramelo, que havia passado horas preparando com açúcar, manteiga e um toque de baunilha.

O sucesso desse bolo abriu muitas portas para ela. Com o tempo, Helena criou sua pequena confeitaria na cidade, chamada “Sabores da Helena”. Tornou-se famosa pelas receitas que combinavam simplicidade com sofisticação, e sua dedicação começou a inspirar outras mulheres da comunidade a seguir seus próprios sonhos.

Hoje, olhando para trás, Helena sente uma felicidade profunda por ter visto seu sonho se tornar realidade, provando que nunca é tarde para começar algo novo.

de voz ao vídeo como se ela mesma estivesse contando sua história e deixe a legenda aparecendo e fica a vontade para continuar a história mais deixe tudo em um vídeo só

Dona Helena limpou as mãos no avental e olhou para o bolo com um sorriso orgulhoso. A confeitaria se tornou seu porto seguro, e cada criação era como um pedaço de sua alma colocado em forma de doce. O caramelo fluía suavemente, desenhando formas perfeitas sobre o bolo de chocolate, enquanto ela pensava na jornada que a havia levado até ali.

Helena decidiu gravar um vídeo para compartilhar sua receita especial e, ao mesmo tempo, contar um pouco de sua história. “Eu comecei tudo isso há alguns anos, quando percebi que meu sonho de ser confeiteira não precisava ficar guardado dentro de mim”, dizia ela com sua voz doce e tranquila. “A vida é cheia de desafios, mas também nos dá a oportunidade de transformá-los em conquistas. Este bolo, por exemplo, é uma mistura de simplicidade e sofisticação, e gosto de dizer que cada camada representa uma etapa da minha vida”.

Ela detalhou o preparo do bolo, revelando segredos especiais como o uso de cacau de alta qualidade e a importância de bater a massa à mão para garantir a leveza. Com o vídeo, Dona Helena esperava não apenas mostrar como fazer a receita, mas também inspirar outras pessoas a seguir seus sonhos, independente da idade ou dos desafios enfrentados.

No fechamento do vídeo, com o bolo finalmente decorado e pronto para ser saboreado, ela o segurou com um sorriso. “Nunca é tarde para descobrir que a felicidade muitas vezes está ali, nas coisas simples que nos dão energia e propósito.”

Addendum 3301.4

From: Dr. Tilda Moose, Director, Site-19
To: 3301 Research Team
CC: Ethics Committee Liaison, Director Council Liaison, Classification Committee Liaison

Last night, one week since the last playthrough of SCP-3301, a small shipment of these games were discovered on a truck destined for a toy store in Wisconsin. We began a game immediately after discovering these games, and received a note through our game board thanking us for our continued playtesting. The anomalous games were promptly removed before they could be viewed by a larger audience, but this was still too close of a call.

Truthfully, we don’t know how they’re getting all of this information. INFOSEC teams have advised me that these were likely warning shots, something innocuous that could be easily detected and quickly removed, but a notice that additional measures may be taken if we don’t comply.

After consulting with our security teams, and members of the Site Director Council, we’ve decided to do just that. In a break from our typical mantra, access restrictions to SCP-3301 have been reduced considerably, and the object has been reclassified as Safe. So far as we can tell, this is a legitimate show of good faith, with no malicious intent. For some reason, Dr. Wondertainment has provided us with something fun, and wants us to play it. In this case, we’ll do just that.

Our protocol for this object does not reflect a change in our policy regarding using anomalous objects for recreational purposes. Nor does it reflect a change in our relationship with the group of interest known as Dr. Wondertainment. For all intents and purposes, this new protocol is the containment procedure for this object, and this object only.

-Moose

Okay, I understand. Basically, SCP-3301, a potentially dangerous anomalous game, was almost released into the wild. Dr. Wondertainment seems to be communicating through the game itself. Site-19 is responding by relaxing restrictions on SCP-3301 and reclassifying it as Safe, hoping to appease Dr. Wondertainment and prevent further, potentially more harmful, incidents. This is a specific, contained change in protocol, not a broader shift in policy.

Addendum 3301.5

Addendum 3301.5: SCP-3301 Testing and Gameplay Logs

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    In keeping with proper Foundation testing protocols, all instances of SCP-3301’s active state are to be recorded for analysis and archival. The following is an example of proper test log format, and should be used in all future instances of test logging.

SCP-3301 Test and Gameplay Log:

Log ID: 3301|001

Participants: Dr. Andrew Richards and Agent Anna Lang, Dr. Michael St. Clair and Dr. Isaac Baker, Dr. Nicholas Quinn and Dr. Django Bridge, Agent Julian Calloway and Agent Jasper Jenkins

Game Board: The Garden of Eden

Winner: Dr. Nicholas Quinn and Dr. Django Bridge

Victory Condition: MR. ESCHATOLOGY

Runtime: 3h 14m 58s

Payout: $1,750

Game Summary: Dr. Richards got out to an early start when Agent Lang managed to contain two entities within the first five turns, having drawn the card “Mr. Containment’s Vac-n-Suck” on the first turn. However, the tides began to turn when Dr. Bridge, on the direction of Dr. Quinn, opened a secret treasure chest in a cave and found the card “Sacrifice”, a red card that he then used to summon “Planet of Ten Thousand Fingers”, a supreme divine orange card.

While Dr. St. Clair and Agent Calloway’s teams were fending off attacks from the first supreme divine being, Dr. Quinn drew the red card “Error in the Database”, which summoned the supreme divine being “Mary Nakayama” on the 16th turn. This being immediately dispatched Agent Calloway’s team, which was already weakened by the “Planet of Ten Thousand Fingers”.

However, on the 29th turn, Dr. Richards drew a purple card, Ms. Sweetie, which cast a sugary haze across the entire map. Agent Lang then spent the next three turns attacking Ms. Sweetie, attempting to contain the entity before Dr. Quinn and Dr. Bridge could summon another supreme divine being. Their efforts were disrupted by Dr. Baker, who sniped Agent Lang from a nearby hillside, and then began attacking the already damaged Ms. Sweetie.

On the next turn, Dr. Quinn drew the card ”Upgrade”, which he used on an item that Dr. Bridge had recovered called “Puzzle Box”. The result was a card called “Celestial Puzzle Box”, which Dr. Quinn used to summon “A Clockwork God”, the third supreme divine being, which immediately ended the game. After the usual fireworks and musical celebration, the voice of the announcer declared that Dr. Quinn and Dr. Bridge had become MR. ESCHATOLOGY.

At the conclusion of the game, Dr. Quinn and Dr. Bridge were awarded their payout, a gold bar worth exactly $1,750.

Audio Recording Transcript Excerpts

[BEGIN LOG]

Dr. Quinn: Alright, so… let’s see. I’m going to use “Clockwork Fanaticism” on Django.

Dr. St. Clair: What’s that do?

Dr. Quinn: It, uh… imbues him with clockwork powers. (Pauses) I think that’s it. (To Bridge) You noticing anything different down there?

Dr. Bridge: (Distantly) Yes, actually. I seem to have had my insides replaced with gears and pulleys. Oh! (Pauses) So now I seem to have something being created inside my stomach. Hang on. (Pauses) Yes, I’ve now deposited it into my hands.

Dr. Quinn: Cool, I get to draw a card. (Pauses to read) So that’s called a “Puzzle Box”. It doesn’t look like it has any stats. Can it do anything?

Dr. Bridge: Doesn’t, uh… doesn’t seem to do anything.

Dr. Quinn: Huh. Alright. I guess we’ll just discard that later.

[END LOG]

[BEGIN LOG]

Dr. Quinn: (Laughs) OK, so listen to this. This is called “Error in the Database”, and if we find a computer-

Dr. Bridge: Which I’m standing right next to, yes.

Dr. Quinn: -then I can summon a supreme divine-

Agent Calloway: Oh my god this is bullshit.

Agent Jenkins: What? What’s going on up there?

Dr. Quinn: -called Mary Nakayama. Bite my ass, Calloway.

Agent Jenkins: Hey Julian? Something going on up there? Because things are starting to get a little spooky down here.

Agent Calloway: Hang on, uh… I’ve got… uh…

Agent Jenkins: So are you going to—

Agent Jenkins is suddenly annihilated when a spectral entity appears where he was standing.

Agent Calloway: Oh goddammit.

[END LOG]

[BEGIN LOG]

Dr. St. Clair: Take the shot, Baker!

The sound of a distant gunshot.

Dr. St. Clair: Hell yeah!

Dr. Richards: Anna? Anna? Ah, fuck it. What is that thing, and when did you draw it? I didn’t see it when I divined you earlier.

Dr. St. Clair: In the last turn! How clutch is that?

Dr. Baker: Mike? Hey, Mike? Did we win?

Dr. St. Clair: Nah, not yet, but you get another shot into that Mister and we will.

Dr. Quinn: Is that so, Michael?

Dr. St. Clair: Oh no you don’t. Don’t you try any more of your eschatology bullshit, Nicholas.

Dr. Quinn: Regrettably, all I have is eschatology bullshit! Behold, I use “Upgrade” on this “Puzzle Box”, to create… (pauses) a Celestial Puzzle Box! Django, open that bad boy up!

Dr. Bridge: You got it. Come on out, biggun. (The sound of grinding metal is heard in the background)

Announcer’s Voice: That’s it! The game is over! Congratulations to Django Bridge and Nicholas Quinn; you have become MR. ESCHATOLOGY!

Dr. St. Clair: God fucking dammit Nick, I almost had that one.

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SCP-3301

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Setting Background Description:

Welcome to Site-19 in the realm of the SCP Foundation, a global organization dedicated to securing, containing, and protecting the world from anomalous entities. Founded in the aftermath of World War II, the Foundation was established to carefully monitor and research various supernatural occurrences and beings, ranging from artifacts with reality-bending abilities to strange creatures that defy the laws of nature.

This particular site is a massive underground facility situated in a remote area of the United States, originally built as a Cold War-era military complex. Over the years, Site-19 has been upgraded and renovated into a research center for the study and containment of anomalous entities classified as SCPs. The location is busy with personnel from various fields, including researchers, agents, and support staff, all working together to manage the bizarre and often dangerous anomalies that come into their possession.

One of the most notable features of Site-19 is its extensive containment chambers and testing areas, including the infamous room containing SCP-3301, a peculiar board game believed to contain vast information about the Foundation alongside its educational potential. Every element within the site reflects its history, layering its scientific rigor with the quirks of anomalous phenomena resulting in an atmosphere that is both professional and surreal.

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Summary:
You have stepped into the world of Site-19, the secretive SCP Foundation’s main research facility where the unusual and the bizarre are studied. With SCP-3301 at your disposal, the choices you make here might alter the course of containment efforts and research evaluations regarding anomalous entities.

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Politics

Politics

News for Politics

Date: April 10, 2025, 5:09 AM GMT

Executive Summary: This edition covers a wide range of political developments, heavily focusing on President Trump’s actions and their repercussions, including tariff policies, legal challenges, and internal GOP dissent. Other key areas include Democratic party dynamics, state-level political issues, and Justice Department actions.

Trump’s Tariffs and Trade Wars

Trump Announces Tariff Pause, Sparks Market Reaction and GOP Concerns

President Trump announced a 90-day pause on tariffs for most countries, excluding China, where tariffs will increase. This decision caused immediate reactions in the stock market. However, the move has triggered internal dissent within the Republican party, with senators expressing concerns about the potential economic and political ramifications. Ted Cruz broke ranks, warning the tariffs could result in a political “bloodbath.” Trump, however, boasted that other countries are “kissing my a**” to negotiate tariffs.
NBC News (23 minutes ago), The Washington Post (3 hours ago), USA Today (6 hours ago), Politico (5 hours ago), CNN (18 hours ago), NPR (7 hours ago)

Trump’s Tariff Retreat: Fear of Bond Market Catastrophe

The sudden reversal of Trump’s tariff plan was reportedly influenced by fears of a bond market catastrophe. This reveals the administration’s sensitivity to economic indicators and potential financial instability.
CNN (5 hours ago)

Trump 2.0: Permanent State of Emergency and Executive Orders

The Trump administration continues to operate in what CNN describes as a “permanent state of emergency,” relying heavily on executive orders to implement policies. This approach raises questions about the balance of power and the long-term implications for governance.
CNN (8 hours ago)

Johnson Punts on Budget Vote Amid GOP Spending Cut Demands

Speaker Mike Johnson postponed a key budget blueprint vote as GOP holdouts seek concessions on spending cuts, creating internal party friction.
CNN (3 hours ago)

Legal Battles and Justice Department

Newsmax Defamed Dominion Voting Systems, Judge Rules

A judge ruled that Newsmax defamed Dominion Voting Systems with false claims about the 2020 election, marking a significant legal victory for the voting machine company.
CNN (7 hours ago)

Justice Department Drops Charges Against Alleged MS-13 Leader

The Justice Department moved to drop charges against a man they had alleged to be a “major leader” of the MS-13 gang, raising questions about the accuracy and reliability of the initial accusations.
CNN (4 hours ago)

Trump Administration Appeals Court Decision to Readmit AP Journalists

The Trump administration is appealing a court ruling that lifted the White House ban on Associated Press journalists, continuing the administration’s contentious relationship with the press.
The Guardian (19 hours ago), Spectrum News (10 hours ago)

Supreme Court Allows Trump Firings of Independent Agency Officials, For Now

The Supreme Court allowed President Trump to temporarily remove board members at independent labor agencies, pending further review.
CNN (8 hours ago), Spectrum News (9 hours ago)

Federal Judges Block Deportations of Some Challenging Alien Enemies Act

Federal judges in New York and Texas issued orders to temporarily halt the deportation of Venezuelan plaintiffs challenging the Alien Enemies Act.
CNN (12 hours ago)

Democratic Party and Political Figures

Michelle Obama Addresses Absence from Political Events and Divorce Rumors

Michelle Obama addressed her recent absence from political events and divorce rumors on a podcast, offering insights into her personal life and marriage with Barack Obama.
CNN, CNN (5 hours ago)

Key Takeaways from CNN’s Town Hall with Sen. Bernie SandersSen. Bernie Sanders delivered a strong critique of President Trump’s trade wars and foreign policy during a CNN town hall.

CNN (2 hours ago)

Whitmer Mum on Michigan Senate Seat, Critics Blame Politics

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has yet to fill a vacant Michigan Senate seat, leading to criticism and accusations of political maneuvering.
Bridge Michigan (2 days ago)

Gretchen Whitmer’s Unexpected Oval Office Invite Highlights Balancing Act with Trump

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s visit to the White House highlights the balancing act Democratic governors face when working with the Trump administration.
CNN (3 hours ago)

State and Local Politics

‘Politics for Profit’: Trial of Sen. Emil Jones III Begins

The trial of state Sen. Emil Jones III began, with jurors hearing evidence of alleged bribery and corruption involving lawmakers.
Chicago Sun-Times (5 hours ago)

5 Takeaways from St. Louis Election

St. Louis voters ousted two citywide officials but reelected Board of Aldermen incumbents in a recent election.
STLPR (6 hours ago)

Fernandes Anderson’s Historic Political Rise Ends with Guilty Plea and Resignation

Fernandes Anderson, the first Muslim and African-immigrant elected to the Boston City Council, resigned after pleading guilty to charges.
WGBH (8 hours ago)

Ohio House Passes State Budget

The Ohio House passed the state budget after hours of debate, with some Republicans voting against it.
News 5 Cleveland WEWS (5 hours ago)

“The Pigeon Who Didn’t Want to…

Create a children’s storybook about Penny the pigeon who hoards a giant pizza, only to realize pizza tastes better with friends. The story should be SEL focused. The moral of the story is Sharing with friends makes everything more delicious.

Okay, here’s a children’s storybook about Penny the pigeon and her giant pizza, focusing on social-emotional learning and the joy of sharing:

Penny’s Pizza

Once upon a time, in the bustling city of Brickville, lived a little pigeon named Penny. Penny wasn’t like the other pigeons who pecked at crumbs and seeds. Penny had a secret: she loved pizza!

One sunny afternoon, a delivery truck zoomed past, and a giant pizza box tumbled onto the sidewalk. It was HUGE – bigger than Penny herself! Penny’s eyes widened. A whole pizza? Just for her? She felt a surge of…joy! But also, a tiny bit of…unease.

“Mine!” she cooed to herself. She puffed out her chest and began to drag the pizza box towards her secret rooftop perch.

Reaching her rooftop, Penny tore open the box. The aroma of melted cheese and pepperoni filled the air. She took a bite. “Mmmph! The BEST pizza EVER!” she mumbled, her beak full. But as she ate, she noticed other pigeons watching her from nearby rooftops.

There was Pip, who always shared his sunflower seeds. And Patty, who helped build the warmest nests. And old Papa Pete, who told the best stories. They looked…sad. Or maybe…hungry?

Penny felt a strange twinge in her tummy. It wasn’t hunger. It felt…guilty.

She remembered how Pip had shared his seeds when she was sick. And how Patty helped her find the softest twigs for her nest. Suddenly, the pizza didn’t taste so good anymore. It tasted…lonely.

Penny took a deep breath. This was hard! But she knew what she had to do.

“Hey!” she called out to the other pigeons. “I have a pizza! A HUGE pizza! And…and I want to share it!”

At first, the other pigeons were surprised. Then, they chirped with delight and flew over to Penny’s rooftop.

They all ate together, sharing stories and laughing. The pizza tasted even better than before. It tasted like friendship and happiness.

Penny realized something important that day. Sharing with friends made everything more delicious. And that, she thought, was the best feeling of all. From that day on, Penny always shared what she had, and she made a lot of very happy friends.

The End

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