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Clerks Behind the Bench – Who Really Writes the Verdict?

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ᴵⁿ ᵗᶦᵐᵉˢ ᵒᶠ ᶜˡᶦᵐᵃᵗᵉ ᵉᵐᵉʳᵍᵉⁿᶜʸ https://climateclock.world/ In both Croatia and English-speaking countries , the image of a judge carefully crafting a verdict alone is more idealized than real. While judges carry the official authority, much of the legal reasoning, research, and drafting is actually handled by judicial staff or clerks behind the scenes. In Croatia: Croatia follows the continental legal tradition , where judges actively investigate and drive the proceedings. However, especially in overloaded courts, court advisors and assistants often handle the bulk of the legal writing. It's commonly said that "sudski službenici napišu 90% presude" – meaning the judgment is largely prepared by staff before the judge finalizes it. In the Anglo-American world: In the U.S., U.K., and other common law countries, law clerks (usually young lawyers) assist judges, particularly in appellate and supreme courts. These clerks research case law, draft opinions, and sometimes...

ᵁᵖᵈᵃᵗᵉᵈ Cake Fight: A Frosted Rebellion or Comic Chaos?

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ᴵⁿ ᵗᶦᵐᵉˢ ᵒᶠ ᶜˡᶦᵐᵃᵗᵉ ᵉᵐᵉʳᵍᵉⁿᶜʸ https://climateclock.world/ Welcome to the world of Cake Fight —where frosting flies, laughter echoes, and political satire or sweet rebellion takes center stage. What might look like mere confectionary chaos often hides layers of meaning, from protest art to celebrity mockery or even spontaneous celebrations of joyful absurdity. The concept of a Cake Fight has evolved far beyond its slapstick origins. Whether it's a real event, performance art, or a viral internet trend, it carries symbolic weight. From drag queens flinging cake slices in nightclubs to environmental protesters smashing pies in the faces of fossil fuel executives, Cake Fights are layered—literally and figuratively. 🍰 Cake as a Weapon of Humor and Resistance Cake Fights often blur the lines between comedy and confrontation. In some circles, throwing a cake isn't just silly—it's civil disobedience with whipped cream. Symbolically, it pokes fun at the establishme...

The Freedom Trap – How Europe’s Independent Giants Hit the Ceiling

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ᴵⁿ ᵗᶦᵐᵉˢ ᵒᶠ ᶜˡᶦᵐᵃᵗᵉ ᵉᵐᵉʳᵍᵉⁿᶜʸ https://climateclock.world/ In a continent proud of its market freedom and innovation legacy, a paradox persists: the more successful an independent company becomes, the harder it is to scale. Unlike the U.S. or China, where national champions can rise into global platforms, European giants often hit a glass ceiling - not because of competition failure, but because the system holds them back . This is The Freedom Trap : a space where companies are too big for national markets , yet too unsupported or restricted to fully expand beyond them. It's not just mid-sized companies that face this issue - even billion-euro powerhouses are feeling the squeeze. ⚙️ ASML: Strategic, World-Class - and Handcuffed ASML, the Dutch tech marvel and world leader in chip-making machines, is a prime example. With a market cap above €400 billion, ASML has no direct competitor in its field. Yet its ability to sell its most advanced technology is limited by U.S. export re...

the Tuesdays for Climate Revolt — Harnessing the 3.5% Rule for Real Change

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ᴵⁿ ᵗᶦᵐᵉˢ ᵒᶠ ᶜˡᶦᵐᵃᵗᵉ ᵉᵐᵉʳᵍᵉⁿᶜʸ https://climateclock.world/ In an era defined by escalating climate emergencies—where the Climate Clock ticks relentlessly toward irreversible tipping points—the path to a sustainable future often feels daunting. Political inertia, corporate greenwashing, and widespread apathy can make systemic change seem impossible. Yet, history provides a compelling roadmap: transformative shifts don't always demand unanimous consensus or overwhelming majorities. Instead, they hinge on a dedicated, strategic minority. Enter the 3.5% Rule , a data-driven principle that empowers movements like the Tuesdays for Climate Revolt to drive meaningful, nonviolent disruption. This expanded guide dives deeper into the 3.5% Rule, its origins, and its proven track record. We'll explore how it aligns perfectly with the Tuesdays for Climate Revolt campaign, offering practical strategies, inspiring examples, and motivational messaging to help you mobilize. Whether you'r...

From the IRA to the API — How the World Changed in 20 Years

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ᴵⁿ ᵗᶦᵐᵉˢ ᵒᶠ ᶜˡᶦᵐᵃᵗᵉ ᵉᵐᵉʳᵍᵉⁿᶜʸ https://climateclock.world/ In 2005, the world witnessed a remarkable turning point in modern European history - the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) declared a formal end to its armed campaign in Northern Ireland. The guns were silenced, and the focus shifted toward politics and peacebuilding. It was a victory not just for Ireland, but for diplomacy over violence. Now, two decades later, the battlefield has changed entirely. Today's global powers are no longer armed factions but sprawling tech empires - and their weapons are not explosives, but data, code, and algorithms. In the early 2000s, peace processes defined the international narrative. Today, Application Programming Interfaces do. It's a new era where connectivity and convenience trump ideology - and surveillance capitalism raises more eyebrows than militant nationalism. 2025: Disarming Cookies While the IRA disarmed in 2005, today's conflicts involve disarming something...

Flavors of Euthanasia: Ethics of Ending Life in Humans and Animals

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ᴵⁿ ᵗᶦᵐᵉˢ ᵒᶠ ᶜˡᶦᵐᵃᵗᵉ ᵉᵐᵉʳᵍᵉⁿᶜʸ https://climateclock.world/ In the quiet margins of medicine and animal care, one topic rarely shouted from headlines continues to shape lives-and deaths: euthanasia. From veterinary clinics to hospital ICUs, the act of ending life is cloaked in nuance, ethics, and cultural contradictions.  This blog post explores the many "flavors" of euthanasia-active, passive, voluntary, and the particularly controversial "silent euthanasia"-through a comparative lens that considers both human and animal experience. Euthanasia intentionally ends life to relieve suffering, while anesthesia temporarily blocks pain without causing death during medical procedures. 1. Voluntary Euthanasia Definition: The patient consents to euthanasia, often in cases of terminal illness or unbearable suffering. Humans: Legal in some countries under strict conditions (e.g., Netherlands, Belgium, Canada). Animals: Standard practice when an owner a...

Understanding Thin Clients

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ᴵⁿ ᵗᶦᵐᵉˢ ᵒᶠ ᶜˡᶦᵐᵃᵗᵉ ᵉᵐᵉʳᵍᵉⁿᶜʸ https://climateclock.world/ In today's fast-paced digital landscape, efficiency, security, and cost-effectiveness are paramount for any organization. While traditional desktop computers have long been the standard, a leaner, more agile solution is gaining traction: the thin client. But what exactly is a thin client, and how can it revolutionize the way businesses operate? Let's dive into the world of centralized computing and discover the power of simplicity. A thin client is a lightweight, low-power computer that relies heavily on a central server for its computing capabilities. Unlike a traditional "fat client" (a standard desktop PC), a thin client has minimal local storage, processing power, and memory. It primarily serves as an access device to a server-based computing environment, where the bulk of the applications, data, and processing occur. A sleek, minimalist chrome and black computer terminal with a glowing emerald green scree...

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