Today we conclude a three-part reflection on the vow taken by many monks and sisters who follow in the footsteps of Benedict of Nursia. They enter a covenant of obedience, stability, and conversion of life. Conversion is the most important of the three dimensions, balancing the other two and served by them. Obedience is for… Continue reading St. Benedict and Conversion – SpiritualDirection.com
A New Theory for Systems That Defy Newton’s Third Law
Mathematicians draw bifurcation diagrams (the simplest look like pitchforks) to analyze how the states of a system respond to changes in their parameters. Often, a bifurcation divides stability from instability; it may also divide different types of stable states. It’s useful in studying systems associated with mathematical chaos, where small changes in the starting point… Continue reading A New Theory for Systems That Defy Newton’s Third Law
Reconsidering U.S. Decisionmaking Within NATO After the Fall of Kabul
With NATO, the United States often tries to have it all: U.S. leadership of the alliance and increased allied burden-sharing. Indeed, in addressing the Munich Security Conference in February 2021, President Joe Biden emphasized to allies that that the “U.S. is back” and is determined “to earn back our position of trusted leadership,” while welcoming… Continue reading Reconsidering U.S. Decisionmaking Within NATO After the Fall of Kabul
“VaR-Napalm” Misery As US Yield Curve Inverts At Long-End
Last night we noted the Czechs had the dubious honor of suffering the first yield curve inversion of this cycle… The first inversion of many pic.twitter.com/wNPpbhcbM6 — zerohedge (@zerohedge) October 28, 2021 Then overnight saw the stress spread to Australia’s bond market, as a massive move higher in 2Y Yields undoubtedly triggered chaos in risk… Continue reading “VaR-Napalm” Misery As US Yield Curve Inverts At Long-End
Life on Mars (Martian Life, Alien Life, Extraterrestrials, Exobiology)
Podcast: Download MYS180: For centuries, people have wondered whether there is life on Mars and NASA’s 1970s-era rovers seemed to prove there was, but then doubts arose. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli look at whether there is life on Mars, how it would have got there, what it would be like. Get all new episodes… Continue reading Life on Mars (Martian Life, Alien Life, Extraterrestrials, Exobiology)
The Math of the Amazing Sandpile – Issue 107: The Edge
Remember domino theory? One country going Communist was supposed to topple the next, and then the next, and the next. The metaphor drove much of United States foreign policy in the middle of the 20th century. But it had the wrong name. From a physical point of view, it should have been called the “sandpile… Continue reading The Math of the Amazing Sandpile – Issue 107: The Edge
Tucker Carlson: The Media Were Completely Wrong About Kyle Rittenhouse
Tucker Carlson’s opening commentary on the November 10, 2021 edition of ‘Tucker Carlson Tonight:’ TUCKER CARLSON: The Kyle Rittenhouse trial continued today in Wisconsin. In a move that surprised lawyers everywhere, Rittenhouse took the stand in his own defense. That is unusual in criminal cases, and it’s especially unusual in murder trials. And the reason… Continue reading Tucker Carlson: The Media Were Completely Wrong About Kyle Rittenhouse
White House Begs OPEC To Increase Oil Production Again Amid ‘Supply Issues’, Soaring Energy Prices
Authored by Katabella Roberts via The Epoch Times, The White House reiterated this week its promise to put pressure on members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to increase production amid declining supplies and rising energy prices. Press secretary Jen Psaki told reports at a press briefing that the president is “mindful” of the increased… Continue reading White House Begs OPEC To Increase Oil Production Again Amid ‘Supply Issues’, Soaring Energy Prices
FTL Travel, Crying, Eye of Sahara, Shroud of Turin, St. Brendan the Navigator, and More Patron Questions
Podcast: Download MYS158: We regularly give Patrons the opportunity to ask Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli their mysterious questions and make them available exclusively to Patrons first and then later to the whole audience in a special bonus release. Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow using the RSS feed | Follow using Apple Podcasts | Follow using… Continue reading FTL Travel, Crying, Eye of Sahara, Shroud of Turin, St. Brendan the Navigator, and More Patron Questions
What Are Units and How Do They Work in the Stock Market?
Wall Street is home to all types of securities and strategies that traders can use to make some extra cash. One of the lesser-common securities is the unit, which offers traders some flexibility down the road to capitalize on good market conditions. Below, we are going to talk about units and why companies offer… Continue reading What Are Units and How Do They Work in the Stock Market?