Submitted by Bitcoin Magazine Joe Rogan has “a lot of hope” for cryptocurrencies, but mostly Bitcoin, though he said he doesn’t understand it very well. The podcaster interviewed internet entrepreneur and podcast pioneer Adam Curry on the 1760th episode of The Joe Rogan Experience show on January 8, talking about Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, the metaverse, and beyond. “What… Continue reading Joe Rogan: I Have A Lot Of Hope For Bitcoin
How an Award-Winning Illustrator Weaves Emotion into Science
Many view the scientific process as a tool to preclude human emotions from influencing the search for truth. But those emotions are essential when it comes time to help people connect to the science, or so suggests award-winning illustrator and visual artist Fatinha Ramos. The Portuguese artist has won awards from the Society of Illustrators… Continue reading How an Award-Winning Illustrator Weaves Emotion into Science
Russia and Ukraine, Climate Migration, Democracy in Asia: RAND Weekly Recap
This week, we discuss what could happen if Russia invaded Ukraine; how countries are planning for climate migration; Americans’ feelings on vaccine globalism; the state of democracy in Asia; Taiwan’s new defense strategy; and marijuana legalization. Ukrainian Marines take part in multinational Sea Breeze 2021 military exercises involving more than 30 countries near Kherson, Ukraine,… Continue reading Russia and Ukraine, Climate Migration, Democracy in Asia: RAND Weekly Recap
Griffin’s Crypto Pivot? Citadel Securities To Get $1.15 Billion From Outside Investors Including Cryptocurrency Fund
In what may be the clearest sign yet that Robinhood is suffering a huge drop off in activity (and revenue), the company’s de facto HoldCo, Citadel Securities is set to receive its first every outside investment in a deal valuing the electronic-trading firm majority owned by hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin at around $22 billion,… Continue reading Griffin’s Crypto Pivot? Citadel Securities To Get $1.15 Billion From Outside Investors Including Cryptocurrency Fund
The Catholic Mass – Bishop Athanasius Schneider
The Mass Is Adoration The Latin term adoratio originally meant a gesture of reverence made toward a worthy person or object, before whom one would bow slightly, touching the object of reverence with one’s right hand, while with one’s left hand wafting a kiss (ad os) toward the recipient of the adoration. We, however, must… Continue reading The Catholic Mass – Bishop Athanasius Schneider
Flying Fish and Aquarium Pets Yield Secrets of Evolution
To escape predators beneath the waves, a flying fish can shoot out of the water and glide long distances because its paired pectoral and pelvic fins, longer and more rigid than those of other fish, act as airfoils. In a quirky triumph of evolution, creatures that were once strictly aquatic transformed into temporarily airborne ones… Continue reading Flying Fish and Aquarium Pets Yield Secrets of Evolution
Ready for Take-Off? The Next Generation of UK Maritime Air Power
On 22 May 2021, the United Kingdom’s Carrier Strike Group (CSG) sailed from Portsmouth and embarked on its maiden operational deployment (CSG 21) led by HMS Queen Elizabeth, which at 65,000 tonnes and 280 metres in length, is the largest warship ever built for the Royal Navy (RN). Escorting this new flagship were two Type… Continue reading Ready for Take-Off? The Next Generation of UK Maritime Air Power
LA Times Columnist Says Mocking Anti-Vaxxers’ Deaths Is “Necessary”
Authored by Paul Joseph Watson via Summit News, The Los Angeles Times published an article by columnist Michael Hiltzik which says mocking the deaths of anti-vaxxers is “necessary”. Yes, really. As Chris Menahan notes, the URL of the original article suggests the first headline was even worse and that it was subsequently changed by an editor.… Continue reading LA Times Columnist Says Mocking Anti-Vaxxers’ Deaths Is “Necessary”
Spiritual Direction: My Greatest Joy
Every month I meet individually with various people to discuss their relationship with God. This includes men and women of different ages, vocations, and life experiences. Each one of them has sought spiritual direction because they want greater intimacy with God. Despite this common desire, each person’s relationship with God is as unique as the… Continue reading Spiritual Direction: My Greatest Joy
The Similarities Between Crypto and Stock Trading
There’s endless media stories about how many new and young millionaires the crypto market has created. While crypto isn’t new (it’s been around in some form since 2009 with the advent of Bitcoin), it’s only reached the high level of mainstream appeal since 2020. As such, you can hardly go to a bar and… Continue reading The Similarities Between Crypto and Stock Trading