The king responded, “I believe that it is wise to do that which has been pointed out to you in so extraordinary a manner. After all, to have Masses celebrated for our dear deceased relatives is nothing more than a paternal and Christian duty.” Elizabeth accepted this advice, and arranged for the Masses to be… Continue reading The Saints On Purgatory and Hope in the Afterlife
How to Manage Risk in a Small Account
The methods of managing risk in a small trading account are very different from that of a large account. While traditional financial theory would posit that the same portfolio-optimized risk management principles would apply regardless of portfolio size, the real world is more cruel and less simple. This problem is compounded when you’re an… Continue reading How to Manage Risk in a Small Account
The First ‘Google Translate’ for Elephants Debuts
When a male African savanna elephant folds his ears while simultaneously waving them, he’s ready for a fight. When a female folds her ears and accompanies the action with an ear flap, that means she’s also issuing a serious threat. But when elephants come together and fold their ears while also rapidly flapping them, the… Continue reading The First ‘Google Translate’ for Elephants Debuts
Duterte’s Dalliance with China Is Over
When Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte took office in 2016, he pledged to shift his country’s foreign policy away from the United States—a longstanding treaty ally—in favor of China and Russia. On his first trip to Beijing that year, Duterte tried to butter up his hosts by proclaiming that it was “time to say goodbye to… Continue reading Duterte’s Dalliance with China Is Over
Peter Schiff On Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey’s Hyperinflation Warning
Via SchiffGold.com, The “transitory inflation” narrative has completely broken down. And now Twitter and Square CEO Jack Dorsey has warned us. Hyperinflation is coming. Hyperinflation is going to change everything. It’s happening. — jack️ (@jack) October 23, 2021 Responding to comments, Jack tweeted “It will happen in the US soon, and so the world.” It’s… Continue reading Peter Schiff On Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey’s Hyperinflation Warning
Paul Amadeus Dienach: The Man Who Saw A.D. 3906? (Mental Time Travel into the Future?)
Podcast: Download MYS169: The diary of Swiss teacher Paul Amadeus Dienach claims he traveled to the year A.D. 3906 and experienced a world of wonder. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli explore who Dienach was, what he claimed to see, and whether this man really did travel to the future. Get all new episodes automatically and… Continue reading Paul Amadeus Dienach: The Man Who Saw A.D. 3906? (Mental Time Travel into the Future?)
Why Facebook Is Renaming Itself “Meta”
Last week, Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) announced that it was reorganizing and changing the name of its company. On the surface, this is a puzzling move. Why would the social media giant embrace a new, unknown name instead of Facebook, a brand with remarkable presence and awareness? Some companies have done just the opposite. For… Continue reading Why Facebook Is Renaming Itself “Meta”
Order Flocking Out of Chaos – Issue 107: The Edge
At first, they trickle in: one bird here, a few birds there. Then, at dusk’s cue, a dark smudge materializes on the horizon. Thousands of starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) slowly come into focus, etching flight paths across the winter sky as they stream toward their evening roost in north-central England. Suddenly, the flock dips and twists… Continue reading Order Flocking Out of Chaos – Issue 107: The Edge
Japan’s Potential Acquisition of Ground-Launched Land-Attack Missiles: Implications for the U.S.-Japanese Alliance
In late August 2017, millions of people in northern Japan got a startling, early morning text message. “Missile alert,” it read, before telling people to take cover. North Korea had launched a ballistic missile, which flew over Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido before landing in the sea. Two weeks later, North Korea fired another missile… Continue reading Japan’s Potential Acquisition of Ground-Launched Land-Attack Missiles: Implications for the U.S.-Japanese Alliance
Bitcoin Soars Back Above $62k After Big Flash-Crash, Ether Hits $4300
Update (1610ET): Well that escalated quickly… After puking from $61k to $58, Bitcoin has soared back to the highs of the day above $62,000… The flash-crash appears to have been an orchestrated stop-run… And Ethereum has extended its gains, testing up to $4300… A key resistance level… The move higher was perhaps helped by MicroStrategy… Continue reading Bitcoin Soars Back Above $62k After Big Flash-Crash, Ether Hits $4300