Authored by Benjamin Weingarten via The Epoch Times, Chief Justice John Roberts is said to see defending the Supreme Court as an institution as pivotal to his role on it. On its face then, the Court’s silence some two months after Justice Roberts announced an investigation into what he termed an “egregious breach”—the assault on the institution of… Continue reading Deafening Silence On Dobbs Leak Undermines Supreme Court As An Institution
The God of Grace – SpiritualDirection.com
Editor’s note: This article is part 3 of a series, “The Kingdom of Grace.” Part 2 can be found here. Many people speak of the graces of God, but first, let us ponder the God of grace. Scripture and tradition tell us that grace is first of all a gift of God’s love. But how… Continue reading The God of Grace – SpiritualDirection.com
Why Greens Can’t Keep Angry Farmers Down on the Farm, in the Netherlands or Globally
The Hague: Environmentally sensitive Dutch farmers are rebelling against government elites’ more draconian green diktats — and they’re inspiring protests by other farmers across Europe. By Michael Shellenberger, RealClearInvestigationsAugust 11, 2022 ALMERE, Netherlands — Farmers in the Netherlands reduced nitrogen pollution by nearly 70% through a voluntary system. But the government says that is not… Continue reading Why Greens Can’t Keep Angry Farmers Down on the Farm, in the Netherlands or Globally
Thinking Like a Scientist Will Make You Happier
Jim Al-Khalili has an enviable gig. The Iraqi-British scientist gets to ponder some of the deepest questions—What is time? How do nature’s forces work?—while living the life of a TV and radio personality. Al-Khalili hosts The Life Scientific, a show on BBC Radio 4 featuring his interviews with scientists on the impact of their research… Continue reading Thinking Like a Scientist Will Make You Happier
Nine Sri Lankan Navy Sailors Jump Ship In USA
Nine Sri Lankan Navy sailors who’d participated in a massive joint naval exercise in the Pacific Ocean have jumped ship in a bid to stay in the United States. Sri Lanka has been gripped by an economic crisis that led then-President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to resign and flee the country on July 13, after hordes of… Continue reading Nine Sri Lankan Navy Sailors Jump Ship In USA
Struggles in the Spiritual Life
“I Just Can’t Pray” John looked out the window. Streetlamps and windows in neighboring homes lit the darkness of the approaching night. His gaze dropped to the desk before him. There, a few inches before his hand, lay the Bible. Normally at this time, he read from it for ten to fifteen minutes. Tonight, nothing… Continue reading Struggles in the Spiritual Life
Florida Primary Races to Watch
The results of the Florida primaries, which will take place on August 23, will likely have a major impact on the midterms and on the political landscape. Florida Republican governor Ron DeSantis will likely win reelection in November, but Democrats are seriously contesting the governorship. Democrats’ two major candidates are agriculture commissioner Nikki Fried and… Continue reading Florida Primary Races to Watch
Particle Physicists Puzzle Over a New Duality
Last year, the particle physicist Lance Dixon was preparing a lecture when he noticed a striking similarity between two formulas that he planned to include in his slides. The formulas, called scattering amplitudes, give the probabilities of possible outcomes of particle collisions. One of the scattering amplitudes represented the probability of two gluon particles colliding… Continue reading Particle Physicists Puzzle Over a New Duality
National Rankings Show San Francisco Falling Further Behind
Authored by Kerry Jackson via InsideSources.com, What has happened to San Francisco, often thought of in the past as the most beautiful city in the country, if not the entire world? The transition from beloved by almost all to profoundly repellant to many is the sad story of a great city being toppled from within.… Continue reading National Rankings Show San Francisco Falling Further Behind
There is no “Deserve” – SpiritualDirection.com
On a February evening, at bedtime, I received a text from an unknown number. At first, I thought it might be a scam. Then, as the possibility of the message being real sank in, I shared it with my husband. “There has been a rafting accident involving your son Evan in Guatemala and he is… Continue reading There is no “Deserve” – SpiritualDirection.com