Posted on 12/03/2017 6:58:30 AM PST by SandRat
Problem with the title.
What does this article have to do with rocket ships? It is about advent.
The author is German.
It lost a bit in translation.
Catholic Christmas Stealth Rocket Ships? Wow
My friend you need to get the mods to pull this article and redo it.
Your title deals with Russian ships and the link is about Advent.
I did a search for rocket on that site and came up dry. Wrong site even? Too many tabs. It happens
A web search came up with FR and https://www.rbth.com/science-and-tech/326887-russias-new-stealthy-rocket-ships
A late contender for Thread of the Year at FR? ;)
That’s ok, I found it here too
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3610130/posts
> What does this article have to do with rocket ships? It is about Advent. <
Perhaps the author is trying to warn us not to hold any Advent activities while at sea, as it might upset the Russians.
International politics sure is confusing.
Duck Dodgers !!
Oh Nose! Protocol Breech and cleanup on aisle seven.
Worst clickbait ever.
Better: Russian Stealthy Rocket Ships Replace Real Christmas Trees With Fake Aluminum Festivus Poles! Prevent This Using One Weird Trick (which we won’t quite get to in the article)!
Russia’s new, stealthy rocket ships will soon be wreaking havoc at sea
Actual satellite photo.
Read here https://www.thespruce.com/best-christmas-trees-you-can-buy-1976378 to find the perfect type of tree for your ultimate holiday decoration and to find out about the many options available.
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Fraser Fir
Fraser Fir
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The Fraser Fir may be the perfect holiday tree. It’s attractive 1” needles are silvery-green and soft to the touch. Because there is space between the branches, the Fraser is easier to decorate than some trees. The firm branches hold heavier ornaments. The trees grow to almost perfect shapes, and as long as the cut tree is kept properly watered, the Frasier Fir has excellent needle retention.
02 of 10
Noble Fir
Icy Noble Fir
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The Noble Fir is deep green in color and has unusually lovely branch shape. Boughs of this tree are often made into fresh wreaths. Its branches are sturdy yet the needles are not too sharp to decorate easily. Like the Fraser Fir, the Noble Fir’s branches have good spacing between branches so it’s easy to hang ornaments on them.
03 of 10
Colorado Blue Spruce
Colorado Blue Spruce
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A Colorado Blue Spruce has a nice pyramidal shape with strong limbs that can hold heavy ornaments. The Blue Spruce is known for its lovely blue foliage which can also appear silvery. If your decorating scheme does not include this bluish tint, this tree may not be right for your home.
04 of 10
Grand Fir
Grand Fir
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The Grand Fir has a glossy dark green color with needles that are 1 to 1 1/2 inches long. This tree is soft to the touch and may not be able to hold heavier ornaments. It’s a pretty tree that grows as high as 300 feet and it’s becoming more popular for homes.
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Balsam Fir
Balsam Detail
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The Balsam Fir is a beautiful dark-green color with airy, flexible branches that may not be able to hold heavy ornaments. It has an attractive form, it holds its needles well, and gives off a pleasant fragrance for your home.
06 of 10
White Fir (or Concolor Fir)
White Fir
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The National Christmas Tree Association notes that “Needles are usually 1/2 to 1 1/2 inch long, pointed or notched at the tip, bluish-green when young turning dull green with age....As a Christmas tree, white fir has good foliage color, a pleasing natural shape and aroma, and good needle retention.”
07 of 10
Eastern White Pine
Eastern White Pine
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Branches from the White Pine are often used in garlands, wreaths, and centerpieces due to their long, feathery, soft needles. Though it is a beautiful tree, branches can be a bit too flexible to support heavier decorations. Its lush fullness also makes it difficult to squeeze in ornaments. The White Pine needles last a long time when properly watered.
08 of 10
Douglas Fir
Douglas Fir
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A Douglas Fir is beautiful Christmas tree with soft shiny green needles. It may be difficult to decorate if the branches have been sheared into a perfect conical shape, leaving too little space between branches to hang decorations. If this variety of tree is available, you might want to take an unbreakable ornament with you when you buy a tree to see if you can put decorations on it. Choose a Douglas Fir that is freshly cut and keep it well watered.
09 of 10
Norway Spruce
Norway Spruce
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The Norway Spruce is a beautiful tree but does not hold its needles well, and should be purchased just a week or so before December 25th. The National Christmas Tree Association notes that the “overall color of Norway spruce is fair to excellent, but needle retention is considered poor unless the trees are cut fresh and kept properly watered.”
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Scotch Pine
Scotch Pine
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You’ll want to wear gloves when decorating a Scotch Pine since its needles can be sharp as pins! Also, due to heavy shearing, there may be little space between branches for ornaments. The National Christmas Tree Association notes “the Scotch pine is known for its excellent needle retention and good keepability. It resists drying and if permitted to become dry does not drop its needles.”
If it floats it can be sunk.
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