If you’re new to the trading world, you might hear traders say that a stock is “thinly traded” in conversation and get a bit confused. No worries, because you’ll come to see that us traders come up with loads of jargon for the simplest of concepts and most of the time there’s no complex… Continue reading What is a Thinly Traded Stock?
The Medical Mystery of “the Toxic Woman” (Gloria Ramirez, Toxic Lady)
Podcast: Download MYS155: In 1994, a young woman was rushed to an ER and as she was being treated bizarre things started to happen to the nurses and doctors. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli look at what happened to Gloria Ramirez and the hospital staff and what could explain the strange events surrounding her death.… Continue reading The Medical Mystery of “the Toxic Woman” (Gloria Ramirez, Toxic Lady)
The Mystery at the Heart of Physics That Only Math Can Solve
Over the past century, quantum field theory has proved to be the single most sweeping and successful physical theory ever invented. It is an umbrella term that encompasses many specific quantum field theories — the way “shape” covers specific examples like the square and the circle. The most prominent of these theories is known as… Continue reading The Mystery at the Heart of Physics That Only Math Can Solve
The Kepler Cardigan from PDW: Versatile Insulation
A quality midlayer is probably the most overlooked piece of outdoor apparel around. Softshells, hardshells and merino baselayers grab most of the attention, but to stay comfortable in mixed conditions, a good midlayer is critical. It must protect from heat loss, wick away moisture and ensure enough ventilation to prevent overheating. It should also be… Continue reading The Kepler Cardigan from PDW: Versatile Insulation
Takeaways from the Biden-Moon Summit: Three Observations on China
When U.S. President Joe Biden and South Korean President Moon Jae-in held their first summit on May 21, North Korea was not the only elephant in the room. Rather, in the broader context of the Biden administration’s foreign policy priorities and the Moon government’s own geopolitical concerns, China was probably the larger presence. Judging by… Continue reading Takeaways from the Biden-Moon Summit: Three Observations on China
Solemnity of Corpus Christi: The Body and Blood of Christ
Corpus Christi Presence of God – “The eternal tide flows hid in living bread.That with its heavenly life too be fed …”(John of the Cross, Poems). MEDITATION We have gone, step by step, in the course of the liturgical year, from the consideration of the mysteries of the life of Jesus to the contemplation of… Continue reading Solemnity of Corpus Christi: The Body and Blood of Christ
Public Health Officials Stumped As Southern States’ Vaccination Rate Continues To Drag
Less than a week ago, we reported that the US COVID-19 vaccination scheme had fallen dramatically in recent weeks, likely a factor of a drop in new cases combined with an easing of facemask requirements. And as President Biden scrambles to hit his July 4 target to vaccinate more than 70% of adults, a goal… Continue reading Public Health Officials Stumped As Southern States’ Vaccination Rate Continues To Drag
What Are LUPA Stocks? – Warrior Trading
You may have heard stock traders discussing “LUPA” stocks. But what are they? LUPA is a relatively new acronym that refers to four high-profile tech companies that have made their public debuts in recent years: Lyft Inc Uber Technologies Inc Pinterest Inc Airbnb Inc Take the first letter of each stock and you get… Continue reading What Are LUPA Stocks? – Warrior Trading
Inside Star Gate with Paul Smith (Military Psychic Spies, Remote Viewing)
Podcast: Download MYS156: In 1983, US Army junior officer Paul H. Smith was asked to become a psychic spy for the military. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli welcome Paul to the show to discuss his work doing secret intelligence jobs, the nature of Remote Viewing, and what happened with Project Star Gate. Get all new… Continue reading Inside Star Gate with Paul Smith (Military Psychic Spies, Remote Viewing)
Native Python scientific computing on the Apple Silicon M1 MacBook Pro. — Mostly Physics
(Update 13.2.2021: changed installation instructions to ASE and GPAW development versions from Git.Update 17.2.2021: added benchmark for real DFT runs with GPAW.Update 12.4.2021: added missing PAW setup installation instructions.) I’ve long been an Apple enthusiast, and greatly enjoy the combination of a sleek, modern GUI and extensive software support, coupled with a true terminal environment… Continue reading Native Python scientific computing on the Apple Silicon M1 MacBook Pro. — Mostly Physics