A quick story: I parked near the barber in a small town near me. The closest shop's owner who is an old grandma happened to step outside momentarily. I asked which meter was mine because they were arranged in a strangely. (Don't ask.) She then put a quarter into my meter and said, "this one".
I bought something from her store as a thank you; I now have homemade, dark chocolate confections to savor which is an unexpected treat. Were they more than $0.25? Yes. I value them more than $0.25.
Soldiers deserting army in CR fearing escalation with Russia
https://infobrics.org/post/43758
Apparently, the anti-Russian paranoia in Europe is having unexpected side effect among the military. Instead of readiness for combat and enthusiasm for war, European soldiers are simply leaving the army
The country's soldiers are leaving their posts before the European security situation escalates cting the young population. Experienced military personnel and high-ranking officers are also leaving the army.