We were lingering over the lasagna, enjoying a casual dinner after the women’s conference this weekend. Our beloved Bishop Olmsted, sitting to my right, was listening attentively to one of the volunteers describe her devotion to the Carmelite saints. She shared enthusiastically about her affection for St. Teresa of Avila. She paused thoughtfully. “I also… Continue reading And Nothing Would Again be Casual and Small
What Advantages Do Institutional Traders Have Over Retail Traders?
A lot is made of the relative advantages that institutional traders have over retail traders. Some financial professionals even take the view that the disparity between the two groups is so wide that it’s not even worth trading retail. They say that retail traders’ time is better spent learning a transferable skill while passively… Continue reading What Advantages Do Institutional Traders Have Over Retail Traders?
Can We Prove the World Isn’t a Simulation?
How do you know you’re not in a computer simulation right now? This idea is often known as the simulation hypothesis. The simulation hypothesis says simply: “We are living in a computer simulation.” What is it to be living in a simulation? As I understand this notion, it’s all about interacting with the simulation. When… Continue reading Can We Prove the World Isn’t a Simulation?
China Dismisses Official Who Speaks Truth About COVID Lockdown
Authored by Nicole Hao via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), The Chinese regime dismissed an official who posted on social media the real situation in Xi’an under its strict COVID-19 rules. A resident prepares to undergo a nucleic acid test for COVID-19 in Xi’an, in northwestern China’s Shaanxi Province on Jan. 4, 2022. (STR/AFP via… Continue reading China Dismisses Official Who Speaks Truth About COVID Lockdown
Joe Rogan: “I Am Interested In Having Interesting Conversations With People That Have Differing Opinions”
Joe Rogan posted this video on Instagram responding to calls for Spotify to censor his podcast: JOE ROGAN: I wanted to make a video to address some of the controversy that has been going on over the past few days. First off, I wanted to say thank you to everyone that has sent love and… Continue reading Joe Rogan: “I Am Interested In Having Interesting Conversations With People That Have Differing Opinions”
How to Use the Negative Volume Index (NVI) Indicator
In the stock market, trading volume refers to the number of shares/contracts of a stock that have changed hands over a given period of time. Volume plays a critical role in technical analysis and is recognized as an indispensable indicator that helps confirm trends and patterns. If the price of a stock with a… Continue reading How to Use the Negative Volume Index (NVI) Indicator
NASA’s Perseverance Rover Chokes on Mars Pebbles while Collecting a Rock Sample
NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover has some rocks stuck in its throat. Perseverance drilled and collected its sixth Red Planet rock sample late last month, but the car-sized rover hasn’t been able to seal up the titanium tube containing the material yet. “I recently captured my sixth rock core and have encountered a new challenge. Seems some… Continue reading NASA’s Perseverance Rover Chokes on Mars Pebbles while Collecting a Rock Sample
Amidst A Historic Shortage Of Drivers, Debate About Autonomous 18-Wheelers Has Begun
While the debate about the safety of self-driving cars rages on between automakers and regulators, another debate is about to begin: can massive self-driving 40 ton 18-wheeler trucks be safe on the roads? Forcing the issue are companies like J.B. Hunt , Uber’s freight division and FedEx – all of whom are testing autonomous big… Continue reading Amidst A Historic Shortage Of Drivers, Debate About Autonomous 18-Wheelers Has Begun
Fr. Boniface Hicks on Catechesis, Accompaniment, and Spiritual Direction
Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB Fr. Boniface Hicks is a monk of Saint Vincent Archabbey in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, where he serves as director of spiritual life. In 2018 he became a founding contributor of the Saint Vincent Seminary Institute of Ministry Formation, where he offers teaching on the spiritual life and spiritual direction formation. An author… Continue reading Fr. Boniface Hicks on Catechesis, Accompaniment, and Spiritual Direction
Will the Battle to Replace Breyer Be Bitter, or Just Close?
Wednesday’s announcement by Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer that he would be retiring at the end of the court’s current session has raised the obvious question of how contentious the battle over his replacement will be. One thing is almost certain to be true: No matter who is nominated by President Joe Biden, there will… Continue reading Will the Battle to Replace Breyer Be Bitter, or Just Close?