A diamond that formed deep in the earth’s mantle contains a mineral never seen before in nature. The discovery is a rare glimpse into the deep mantle and may help reveal new information about the structure of the planet at depths of more than 660 kilometers. This, in turn, can help geologists better understand how… Continue reading New Mineral Discovered in Deep-Earth Diamond
Geo-Engineering: The Climate Change Solution COP26 Ignores
They’ve come from far and wide to Glasgow for yet another climate summit — the scientists, the politicians, and the protesters — all vowing to save the planet. Although most of the dignitaries, presenters, and attendees at COP26 are sincere about wanting to lessen the threat of global warming, the conference agenda does not include… Continue reading Geo-Engineering: The Climate Change Solution COP26 Ignores
SMA vs EMA – Which Is Better For Day Traders?
The debate over the relative merits of simple moving average (SMA) and exponential moving average (EMA) is a contentious one. Day traders and investors alike often miss out when they choose one over the other. In this post, we lay out the differences and explain the advantages and disadvantages of each. We are also… Continue reading SMA vs EMA – Which Is Better For Day Traders?
Colorado Officials Scrapping “Sex Offender” Term, Citing “Negative Effects”
Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times, A Colorado board voted on Friday to no longer recognize the term “sex offender” in official documentation for people who commit sexual offenses to reflect so-called “person-first” language. The Colorado Sex Offender Management Board (SOMB), which controls treatment standards for people convicted of sex crimes, voted 10–6 to call… Continue reading Colorado Officials Scrapping “Sex Offender” Term, Citing “Negative Effects”
Nature’s Fear Factor – Issue 107: The Edge
When Mozambique’s civil war ended in 1992, more than 1 million people had lost their lives. Another 5 million were displaced. And the carnage was not restricted to humans: Gorongosa National Park, a 1,500-square-mile mosaic of habitats that was home to a richness of life almost unparalleled on Earth, had become a battlefield. Almost every… Continue reading Nature’s Fear Factor – Issue 107: The Edge
Why Are U.S. Veterans at Heightened Risk of Food Insecurity?
Last week, with Thanksgiving approaching, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced (PDF) a 90-day review of economic strains on military families, including the pressing issue of food insecurity. The National Defense Authorization Act bills in the House and Senate both proposed a “basic needs allowance” to make sure active-duty service members’ income is high… Continue reading Why Are U.S. Veterans at Heightened Risk of Food Insecurity?
“Make Amazon Pay” Protests Could Spark Black Friday Chaos For Customers
Amazon workers are preparing to strike or protest on Black Friday, ahead of Cyber Monday, in 20 countries as part of a movement called “Make Amazon Pay.” “We are workers and activists divided by geography and our role in the global economy but united in our commitment to Make Amazon Pay fair wages, its taxes, and… Continue reading “Make Amazon Pay” Protests Could Spark Black Friday Chaos For Customers
Things I’ve Learned in Spiritual Direction, Part 3: The Lies We Listen To
“It’s happening again,” I say, shaking my head as if to clear it. It’s been a good meeting with my spiritual director so far—lots of clarity, signs of hope, determination to continue to seek and love God’s will in my life. But then I notice a shift in my mind, as if someone changed… Continue reading Things I’ve Learned in Spiritual Direction, Part 3: The Lies We Listen To
Researchers Defeat Randomness to Create Ideal Code
Suppose you are trying to transmit a message. Convert each character into bits, and each bit into a signal. Then send it, over copper or fiber or air. Try as you might to be as careful as possible, what is received on the other side will not be the same as what you began with.… Continue reading Researchers Defeat Randomness to Create Ideal Code
Hide Your Spare Key in Plain Sight with a DIY Sprinkler Head Dead Drop!
Hiding a spare key outside your home helps you avoid locking yourself out and having to shell out the big bucks for a locksmith. However, this can be a liability if someone with bad intentions discovers your hiding spot and gains access to that key. To keep things hidden in plain sight, we’re big fans… Continue reading Hide Your Spare Key in Plain Sight with a DIY Sprinkler Head Dead Drop!