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If the tantrum doesn’t work, try a lawsuit.
You know they’re getting desperate when they recruit children to be their spokesmen.
Really–when you were seven or eleven years old, how often did it occur to you to sue the government over public policy? Uh… never? You would’ve needed some adult to put you up to it?
A federal judge in Philadelphia has thrown out a lawsuit filed in 2017 by two little boys, then aged seven and eleven, along with an “environmental group,” the Clean Air Council–like there’s anybody out there who wants dirty air–choosing not to waste time and money on their claim that they have a “right” to “a life-sustaining climate system” (https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-climatechange-lawsuit/u-s-judge-dismisses-boys-lawsuit-against-trump-climate-rollbacks-idUSKCN1Q92SA).
The Climbit Change wackos have no shame. The judge also ruled the kiddies had no standing to sue the federal government, couldn’t prove their asthma was Donald Trump’s fault for not fighting the cosmos, and that he, the judge, had no authority to dictate policy to the executive branch of the government. Other than that, it was a great lawsuit.
Do you believe any government has the power to control and customize the vast natural forces that determine the various climates of the earth? There is no “global climate,” only a host of regional and local climates.
No–what the government does have the power to do is to screw up our lives by arbitrary and dictatorial actions: you know, like they’ve done in Venezuela.
Climate change/global warming/whatever is the Far Left’s best shot at imposing some kind of all-powerful global government on the nations of the world, with themselves in charge of it. It is the most enormous hoax in human history, totally dishonest, without merit. They’re furious because President Donald Trump ain’t buyin’ it.
And now they’re manipulating children. What could be more shameful? What could be more despicable?
We’ll probably find out at next year’s Democrat Convention.


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Central bank sees 13% rise of phone fraud in May
MOSCOW, May 26 (PRIME) -- The Russian central bank has initiated blocking of 25,000 phone numbers of fraudsters since the beginning of May, up 13% than in April, Vadim Uvarov, head of the regulatorТs information security department, said on Thursday.
УIn May we have witnessed an increase in activities of phone fraud. According to preliminary information, since the beginning of the month we have initiated blocking of more than 25,000 numbers Ц by 13% more than in April and three times more than in March,Ф Uvarov said.
He added that fraudsters make calls mainly from municipal numbers.

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Katie Holmes and Jamie Foxx Work Up a Sweat Together at Gym in Atlanta
Staying fit and looking adorable doing it!
Jamie Foxx is currently hard at work on his latest film, Just Mercy, in Atlanta, Georgia, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t too busy to enjoy a workout with Katie Holmes. Clad in white-and-gray sweats and sporting big dark shades and a dew rag, the Oscar-winning actor was spied walking Holmes to her car outside a gym on Monday. The 39-year-old Dawson’s Creek alum also looked comfy in light-pink leggings and a loose-fitting T-shirt.
An eyewitness tells ET that the pair arrived to the gym at approximately 4:30 p.m. ET and were there for about an hour and 20 minutes. Foxx was spotted doing the rope shake exercises while inside the fitness center, while Holmes was in an area with elliptical machines.
The eyewitness says the rumored couple's chemistry was hard to miss, as they were seen happily joking and laughing with one another when they came out of the gym. While Foxx and Holmes did not hold hands when they exited the establishment, their hands touch from time to time, according to the eyewitness, who said the pair looked over-the-moon for one another.
This outing comes roughly a month after the two were spotted having a PDA-filled beach day. Foxx and Holmes couldn’t keep their hands to themselves as they happily strolled around Malibu together.
In his upcoming movie, Just Mercy, the 50-year-old actor plays a man imprisoned for murder even though there’s evidence that refutes the sentence. It also stars Michael B. Jordan, Brie Larson and O’Shea Jackson.
Here's more on Foxx and Holmes' romantic beach excursion:
Katie Holmes and Jamie Foxx Squash Break Up Rumors With Rare PDA-Filled Pic
Michael B. Jordan Praises ‘Big Brother’ Jamie Foxx As They Face Off in Basketball Shoot Off (Exclusive)
Katie Holmes and Jamie Foxx Step Out for Dinner Together in NYC -- Pic!

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One of the busiest months of the year for global travel saw passenger traffic rise by 4.3% over the previous year.
This continues to be on par with the average 12-month growth trend of 4.5%. International travel, in particular, is acting as the main catalyst for this strong growth since international passenger traffic rose by 4.8%. Domestic passenger markets moved up by 3.9% for the month.
All regions posted gains in passenger traffic, with Africa, Europe, the Middle East and North America posting the highest increases in July passenger numbers at overall growth in the realm of 5%. Cairo (CAI), a major Egyptian airport that serves as the gateway to major tourist destinations, has begun to recover after the tourism sectors were crippled in 2012 and 2013 due to the political and social unrest that swept Northern Africa. The airport experienced double digit gains of 11.5%.
Twenty-eight of Europe's top thirty busiest airports posted gains in passenger traffic. Among the top 30 airports, Istanbul-Sabiha Gökçen (SAW), Brussels (BRU) and Moscow (DME) also achieved significant growth numbers of 21.3%, 14.8% and 13.7% respectively.
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North America posted above-average gains of 4.6% in July as compared to the twelve-month average of 2.8%, although traffic was slightly depressed in 2013 as compared to 2014. The region's top airports—Atlanta (ATL; 3.6%), Los Angeles (LAX; 6.3%) and Chicago (ORD; 7.3%)—all posted strong gains.
Asia-Pacific and Latin America-Caribbean experienced passenger growth of 3.5% and 2.7% respectively.

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The Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief, by Francis Collins
Zwart, Hub, 1960-
Genomics, Society and Policy 2006 December; 2(3): 136-141
Showing items related by title, author, creator and subject.
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More than 200 families in Preah Sihanouk province face eviction as Saturday’s government-mandated deadline approaches for them to make way for a planned 300-hectare reservoir, a local official and rights worker said yesterday.
The reservoir in Prey Nop district’s Ream commune would supply water to local residents and the Preah Sihanouk province airport, according to a copy of a Feb 18, 2008, letter signed by Minister of Environment Mok Mareth.
Villager Touch Sopheap, 40, said yesterday that about 100 people from his village gathered at the Ream commune office last Wednesday to ask for a solution after learning of the deadline a few days earlier.
“Now I am concerned to have to move without any solution or compensation,” Mr Sopheap said, adding that he had been a resident since 1998.
Iv Hy, deputy commune chief, said he had sent a petition signed by 90 villagers to the district governor asking for a solution.
“Now we are waiting results from the district governor,” Mr Hy said. District governor Tep Vuthy declined to comment via telephone, saying he was driving a car.
Bun Narith, provincial coordinator for the human rights group Licadho, urged the authorities “to find any solution acceptable to all of them.’
The 2008 letter signed by Mr Mareth accused villagers of illegally living on the reservoir site, which is in Preah Sihanouk’s Ream National Park, according to a copy. The letter threatened “measures according to the law” if residents are not gone by Saturday.
Muhibbah Engineering Cambodia, a subsidiary of Malaysia-based Muhibbah Engineering, was hired to build the reservoir, the letter said.
Company representative Men Praseth said he thought only 50 or 60 families lived at the site.
“My company is not involved in granting compensation or moving villagers’ houses,” he said. “It is important that authorities solve the problem with villagers and we will keep going with our plan.”
Khek Norinda, spokesman for Societe Concessionnaire des Aeroports, said neither SCA nor the Preah Sihanouk province airport were aware of the planned reservoir. Environment Ministry officials could not be reached.
(Additional reporting by Clancy McGilligan)

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The Norfolk & Norwich Association for The Blind
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The NNAB 2016 Annual Report
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The man who led one of Norfolk’s oldest charities for two decades has died.
John Child was director of the Norfolk & Norwich Association for the Blind from 1992 until his retirement in 2012, during which time the charity saw a huge expansion in the support it offers to visually-impaired people across the county.
A Service of Thanksgiving to mark his life, to which all are welcome, will be held at Norwich Cathedral at noon on Friday 26th May.
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I managed to catch a screenshot of Bitcoin right after it crashed through the $4,000 mark.
At that time it was down over $3,718, about 48% on the day.
Buyers then stepped in pushing the price back over $5,000, a rebound of over $1,000 in a matter of minutes.
Technically speaking Bitcoin has a very broken chart.
The charts did not show support at $4,000 but I won't argue with them. That is the new support level to watch.
Below $4,000, the next support is at the previous low of $3228 or so. If that fails, then I am watching the $1975 area then $995. Ouch!
Price vs Hash Rate
Once again I point out the widely believed nonsense that price follows hash rate.
Hash Rate Hits Record
Please consider this January 2, 2020 post Bitcoin Kicks Off 2020 More Secure Than Ever as Hash Rate Hits Record
Bitcoin Hash Rate
Bitcoin vs Hash Rate
So we are near record highs on the hash rate.
Bitcoin peaked at $19,783 on December 17, 2017.
Bitcoin broke through the $4,000 level today.
So, please stop the nonsense that Bitcoin follows the hash rate. Clearly it doesn't.
Hash Rate Projections
Belief in the hash rate is likely what's behind the $1,000,000 projections.
Since people still believe in the million dollar projections they are forced to believe in proven nonsensical hash rate theories.
The fundamental issue behind both projections and hash rate theories is a huge misunderstanding of supply.
Contrary to popular myth, the supply of bitcoin rises every day albeit at a diminishing rate.
Break in Faith
Question of the Day
Bitcoin just had a liquidity moment.
Perhaps it is related to liquidity issues and selling as discussed in Bond Market Dislocation: What the Hell is Going On?
There is every reason to believe Bitcoin has more liquidity moments ahead of it.
Mike "Mish" Shedlock

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TOPEKA — A Shawnee County judge Thursday allowed Kansas to continue enforcing a controversial election law, rejecting arguments it will inhibit voter registration and education efforts.
District Judge Teresa Watson denied a request by four voting advocacy groups to temporarily block the law while a lawsuit filed before the statute took effect July 1 plays out. The groups — the League of Women Voters of Kansas, Loud Light, Kansas Appleseed and Topeka Independent Living Resource Center — objected to a provision in the law that criminalizes knowingly impersonating an election official, arguing it has forced them to cease routine activities that could be interpreted as a violation of the statute.
Watson rejected this argument, emphasizing that the law requires the individual to “knowingly” misrepresent themselves as an election officer to violate the law.
“Plaintiffs downplay the word ‘knowingly’ … almost to the point of ignoring it,” Watson said, adding that, “The scenarios described by Plaintiffs in their affidavits do not help them. A representative of each organizational Plaintiff stated that its members always identify themselves as members of their respective organizations and not as election officials.”
The action comes just two days after the parties battled in court over the merits of the new law, which threatens felony prosecution for violators.
The lawsuit also addresses several other provisions in the legislation, including a limit on the number of advance ballots an individual can deliver on behalf of others. The groups say these laws will make it harder for senior citizens, members of minority groups, young voters and rural residents to cast their ballots.
A separate federal lawsuit is challenging another state law, which bars out-of-state actors from mailing advance ballots to voters in Kansas.
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Weeks after announcing her office would not prosecute violations of a new Kansas law that criminalizes giving the appearance of an election worker, Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez on Saturday will join a panel of election experts to discuss the state’s voter laws.
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt reinforced Monday that his office would, in fact, prosecute a law that caused activist groups to cease voter registration drives for fear of felony charges — including in Douglas County, where District Attorney Suzanne Valdez said her office would not enforce the law.
Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez announced Tuesday that she would not prosecute violations of a newly effective law in the state of Kansas that makes it a felony for individuals to engage in conduct that would make a person think they are an elections worker.

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The genome of the pear (Pyrus bretschneideri Rehd.).
The draft genome of the pear (Pyrus bretschneideri) using a combination of BAC-by-BAC and next-generation sequencing is reported. A 512.0-Mb sequence corresponding to 97.1% of the estimated genome… Expand
Genesis of the novel human-infecting influenza A(H10N8) virus and potential genetic diversity of the virus in poultry, China.
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Human infection with a novel influenza A(H10N8) virus was first described in China in December 2013. However, the origin and genetic diversity of this virus is still poorly understood. We performed a… Expand
Evaluation of candidate reference genes for real time quantitative PCR normalization in pear fruit
In this study, eight candidate reference genes including EF1α, TUB-b2, GAPDH, 18S rRNA, RP-L27P, UBI,ACT and ACT2 were selected to evaluate expression stability in pear fruit of different genotypes,… Expand
Gene-expression profile of developing pollen tube of Pyrus bretschneideri.
Pollen is an ideal model system for investigation of cell growth. In order to better understand the molecular biology mechanisms of the process of pear pollen tube development, RNA sequencing… Expand
Identification and testing of reference genes for gene expression analysis in pollen of Pyrus bretschneideri
Quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) is the preferred method for accurate analysis of targeted gene expression. The aim of this study was to validate optimal reference genes for qRT-PCR analyses in… Expand
Molecular Determinants and Mechanisms of Gametophytic Self-Incompatibility in Fruit Trees of Rosaceae
Self-incompatibility is an important genetic mechanism that prevents inbreeding and promotes genetic polymorphism and heterosis in flowering plants. Many fruit species in the Rosaceae, including… Expand
Genome-wide identification and comparative analysis of the heat shock transcription factor family in Chinese white pear (Pyrus bretschneideri) and five other Rosaceae species
BackgroundHeat shock transcription factors (Hsfs), which act as important transcriptional regulatory proteins in eukaryotes, play a central role in controlling the expression of heat-responsive… Expand
Identification of S-haplotype-specific S-RNase and SFB alleles in native Chinese apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.)
Summary Chinese apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) shows gametophytic self-incompatibility (GSI) controlled by a single locus containing at least two linked genes [i.e., the S-RNase gene and the… Expand
Identification of S-genotypes and novel S-RNase alleles in Prunus mume
Summary Prunus mume (Japanese apricot) cultivars are self-incompatible and orchards require pollinator cultivars to guarantee optimal fruit production. Identification of the self-incompatibility (S)… Expand
Genomic characterization, phylogenetic comparison and differential expression of the cyclic nucleotide-gated channels gene family in pear (Pyrus bretchneideri Rehd.).
The cyclic nucleotide-gated channel (CNGC) family is involved in the uptake of various cations, such as Ca(2+), to regulate plant growth and respond to biotic and abiotic stresses. However, there is… Expand

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Italy: Salvini victorious as NGO ship gives up trying to land migrants
NGO Sea-Eye have announced they will not be challenging the 'closed port' policy introduced by PM
Tuesday 06 August - The Sea-Eye vessel Alan Kurdi announced on Friday that they would be changing course from the Italian island of Lampedusa and heading instead to the Maltese port capital of Valletta.
Gordon Isler, a spokesman for the NGO, said they would 'not offer Matteo Salvini another opportunity for such an unworthy show. We take our responsibilities to the saved people seriously and now we go to Malta.'
Spanish migrant transport NGO Proactiva Open Arms also announced Friday that they had picked up 123 migrants and were heading to Europe — rather than closer ports in North Africa — for a 'safe haven', but did not give any specifics on which country they were headed.
Immediately after the announcement, Italy’s populist Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior Matteo Salvini signed a ban on the vessel docking in Italy.
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) and SOS Méditerranée have also begun a new mission just off the coast of Libya in the so-called search and rescue (SAR) zone after initially giving up operations in December of last year.
The new MSF vessel, the Ocean Viking, set sail for Libya from the port of Marseille on Friday. At 69.3 meters long and 15.5 meters wide, it is slightly smaller than the NGO’s previous vessel the Aquarius, which had its Panamanian flag removed last year and MSF blamed pressure from Matteo Salvini and the Italian government for the move.
Author's comment: Matteo Salvini's 'closed port' policy has been credited for a sharp drop in migrant deaths over the past few months, according to the International Organisation for Migration. It's not rocket science - if migrants know that they have little to no chance of reaching Europe, then they are less likely to risk their lives on a perilous sea journey.
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Tajudeen Yusuf, a member of the house of representatives, has decried the non-commitment of the federal government and Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to previous agreements thus resulting to industrial actions.
A two-week warning strike was declared by the National Executive Committee (NEC) of ASUU which ended its meeting in Enugu on Monday.
POLITICS NIGERIA also reported how academic activities have been grounded in top Nigerian universities like University of Ilorin, University of Lagos, University of Benin, University of Ibadan.
The strike follows the decision of the federal government to stop the salaries of lecturers who have not enrolled in the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS).
The union, since 1999, had protested the non-compliance of the Federal Government to the provisions of the agreements reached on Workers’ welfare.
Meanwhile, on Tuesday, during a deliberation on the floor of the house, Mr Tajudeeen lamented the incessant strike actions that have cost students an alteration in their academic calendars.
“For the past 20+ years, we have been going round this cycle of ASUU strike. We will come to the rountable and agree on some things. What has been agreed on by men of honour will be thrown into the dustbin. And we’ll come back again after about six month.”
“A four years programme becomes six years.”
Mr Tajudeen, who described the strike actions as an act of wickedness, appealed to the speaker for a parliamentary intervention.
“I want to appeal that this time, there should be parliamentary intervention. If two groups have been at loggerheads for 20 years, the parliament needs to intervene. Because by implication, there is lost of trust and confidence from both sides. That is why we come back all the time to discuss ASUU strike.”
He also profered that there should be an agreement which will be a public document.
Stating that Nigeria should priotise it’s education sector, the house of representatives member, said;
“Hardly can you find a level 8-16 civil servant in Nigeria that have their children in public schools.
A nation that desires growth should know the value of education.”


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FFG On Tour 21.12 | 'A Hero'
A Hero by the Iranian director Asghar Farhadi won the Grand Prix in Cannes in june 2021. Farhadi's latest drama is also Iran's official Oscar entry for the ...Read more
Explore Award-winnaar Julia Ducournau's ‘Titane’ vanaf vandaag in de zalen
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Öndög to be released in Belgium thanks to first prize at Film Fest Gent
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Truly decentralized finance will be beyond siloed blockchains
“Yahoo users will not be able to interact via mail with Google email (Gmail) users,” — If tomorrow’s headlines sounded like this, the earth would come to a halt. This headline shall never see the light for all the right reasons. However, blockchain tech and its favorite son, decentralized finance (DeFi), are heading towards this rabbit hole.
Siloed blockchains with no window for external communication are dominating the nascent space. Interconnectivity is elementary and synonymous with the primitive human quality of being social. From the days of the barter system, transfer and exchange have been the two core practices on which the world has been built.
Networking among blockchains and the need for IBC
Currently, blockchain applications and the DeFi juggernaut are nothing but a balkanized group of solutions failing to realize their true potential. To resolve this concern, blockchain networks need to shake hands with other networks and be open to a sovereign network of interconnected blockchains.
The Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) protocol shall facilitate this shaking of hands. It lays the platform that can transfer data across different networks and facilitates the cross-chain transfer of assets and tokens. And since IBC is a blockchain agnostic protocol, it has no native network and offers an unbiased solution to the entire world of blockchain solutions.
Major blockchains, like Bitcoin and Ethereum, are siloed without a transport layer. This limits their capabilities. Imagine Bitcoin being able to power Ethereum-based smart contracts in a permissionless manner. Had this been so, users would have been able to embrace the boundless functionality of Ethereum’s smart contract alongside the world’s popular currency in Bitcoin (BTC).
Related: A multichain approach is the future of the blockchain industry
Also, Ethereum’s scalability concerns are a testament to why siloed blockchains need Inter-Blockchain Communication. By making networks interoperable, transactions can be parallelized to avoid network congestion. Using IBC, Ethereum can validate transactions quickly with fewer gas fees, attracting more people to use the network and its applications.
Moreover, blockchains seeking to be enterprise-level solutions need IBC and interoperability to cater to their clients at scale. By enabling cross-chain transactions, networks like Ethereum and Bitcoin can enjoy institutional adoption. How? To date, these networks work on the probabilistic conduct of transactions, i.e., the finality of blocks. But with IBC, chains and peg-zones can be used to guarantee finality.
With blockchain tech desirous of revamping the working of huge industries like supply chain and healthcare, IBC injects a potion of reliability into the technology and its solutions.
Prior efforts to achieve IBC were unitedly fragmented
Inter-Blockchain Communication and interoperability are not novel concepts in the blockchain world. Efforts to achieve them have been in the talks for years now and there have been multiple projects working towards connecting different blockchain networks. But the projects championing interconnectivity were themselves fragmented as their approaches, designs and use cases differed.
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Protocols like Cosmos with its Tendermint core, Polkadot and Chainlink have championed IBC and interoperability in their solutions. The emergence and adoption of these solutions are a giant stride towards an interoperable future.
Blockchain agnostic and omnichain is the way forward
Moving forward, exclusivity will be the biggest enemy of blockchain tech. In times of decentralization and community-first approaches, exclusive networks tread a dangerous path. Protocols must embrace IBC and provide solutions at scale.
Besides integrating IBC, two weapons with which future protocols can equip themselves are blockchain agnostic and omnichain. This would remove the element of exclusivity and open them to limitless utilities across networks. It would also improve the feasibility and reliability for institutions, corporations and maybe even governments to adopt blockchain-based solutions.
The DeFi juggernaut catalyzed the growth of blockchain and crypto space in 2021. Interoperability and IBC are the ones to look out for in the future.
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The views, thoughts and opinions expressed here are the author’s alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph.
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Are you interested in having a smart home that could could control entirely through your mobile device? Well, an Apple patent shows how that might look if the iPhone was the phone you used to control it. US Patent No. 8,519,820, titled “Systems and methods for saving and restoring scenes in a multimedia system,” shows how an app on your iPhone could possibly create different “scenes” in your home, and then save those scenes for quick access and changing.
This wouldn’t be some normal remote control, however, as instead of simply allowing you to change settings, etc, it would actually be able to recommend different settings. It would allow you to connect to different devices via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and other wireless protocols in order to control almost your entire home. It is curious where, when, or how exactly Apple would plain to implement such a feature however. If you are interested in more on the patent, you can go check out the USPTO page for it here: Patent 8,519,820.
What do you think? Would you be interested in your smartphone being able to control your home? Let us know in the comments, or tweet me @TiP_Kyle.


A bizarre anomaly of around 250 km has been found in Antarctica thanks to satellite images provided by NASA.
A bizarre, new theory claims that a mysterious anomaly discovered beneath the ice in Antarctica may be a sort of secret base.
UFO hunters are convinced that not only did the Nazi’s built secret bases on the north and south pole but that there are several bases on Antarctica that were used not only by humans but by otherworldly visitors as well.
The massive Antarctica anomaly encompasses a distance of nearly 250 kilometers across and reaches a maximum depth of 850 meters below the surface.
The anomaly was discovered in an area known as Wilkes Land on Antarctica.
Speaking about the discovery, Secureteam10 says: ‘To this day, scientists have no idea or way to discover exactly what is buried deep under this thick ice shelf. This continent has been shrouded in a mystery of its own for years now.’
‘There is some evidence of this coming to light in recent years, with images purporting to show various entrances built into the side of mountains, with a saucer shape and at a very high altitude. This begs the question: how would you enter these entrances without something that could fly and was the same shape as the hole itself?’
You only need one such discovery, and a conspiracy is at hand.
Furthermore, it is believed that the US Navy led a mission to investigate such anomaly.


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Far above the safety of the ground, soaring, reaching, rising to new heights, to new places that so few have ever seen before. Much like the Dragons of the world, they prefer the heights to ground, places difficult to reach except on wing, wind rushing about as one ascends to the homelands of the Avians, a place as elusive and unknown as the people that live there. Here amongst the peaks, the Avians mingle, birds of prey, songbirds, waterfowl, all manner of birdfolk celebrating their life in the air.
Avians are the oldest of the Animal Kingdom races, the animalistic people that are still considered among the civilized races of the world. Their role in the Eldritch War was to control the skies, their leader, the Grand Talon, coordinating aerial attacks in various places around the world most notably along the Crumbling Wall. Avians are known to be an elusive species that are masters of flight that can stay airborne for nearly a day at a time with powerful talons for feet.
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Melila Hellner-Eshed. Seekers of the Face: Secrets of the Idra Rabba (The Great Assembly) of the Zohar. Translated by Raphael Dascalu. Stanford Studies in Jewish Mysticism Series. Stanford: Stanford University Press, 2021. 480 pp. $75.00 (e-book), ISBN 978-1-5036-2858-8; $75.00 (cloth), ISBN 978-1-5036-2842-7.
Reviewed by Mark Verman (Wright State University)
Published on H-Judaic (June, 2022)
Commissioned by Robin Buller (University of California - Berkeley)
Melila Hellner-Eshed’s Seekers of the Face is an enchanting work, in terms of both content and style. It constitutes the first monograph in English devoted to one of the most important parts of the Zohar, the crown jewel of medieval Jewish literature. A translation of Hellner-Eshed’s Hebrew book Mevakshei ha-Panim (2017), Seekers of the Face is also a wonderful sequel to her earlier work, A River Flows from Eden: The Language of Mystical Experience in the Zohar (2009), which is a translation of her Hebrew monograph Ve-Nahar Yotse me-'Eden (2005). Both are part of Stanford University Press’s ambitious series, Stanford Studies in Jewish Mysticism, which has published a number of important studies of the Zohar.
The Zohar is a voluminous and at times ponderous work, comprising some two dozen distinct and identifiable treatises. The longest of them is a running commentary on most of the Torah. In A River Flows from Eden, Hellner-Eshed analyzes important themes in zoharic narratives, arguing that its discourses by Rabbi Shimon bar Yohai and his disciples function as a guide, leading committed readers along the path of mystical experience. In Seekers of the Face, Hellner-Eshed has turned her attention to what is arguably the most challenging and obscure stratum of the entire zoharic corpus, the Idra Rabba commonly rendered in English as “The Great Assembly.” This composition constitutes the middle and longest composition of a trio of interdependent works: “The Book of Concealment,” “The Great Assembly,” and “The Small Assembly.” Unlike most zoharic compositions, which are based on the pivotal kabbalistic theosophical framework of the ten Sefirot, intra-divine states of being, these three works primarily concentrate on three distinct divine configurations: Attiqa Qaddisha (The Holy Ancient One), Ze‘eir Anpin (The Small Faced One), and Nuqba (The Female). While each has its counterpart in the sefirotic realm, Hellner-Eshed insists that they should not simply be treated as stand-ins but rather as distinct representations.
Hellner-Eshed divides her presentation into two parts. Part 1 offers a fascinating overview of the major themes and constructs in the Idra Rabba. Although the three main characters, the Holy Ancient One, the Small Faced One, and the Female, are introduced in their own right, Hellner-Eshed stresses that the principal mode of expression in the Idra Rabba consists of the intimate relationships that unfold between them. Of special significance is the depiction of the faces of these divine hypostases and their intimate gaze upon their respective partner. To amplify her analysis, Hellner-Eshed explores the theories of Carl Jung and especially his student, Erich Neumann. In so doing she professes a special interest in the role of the Female. “According to Neumann, the Great Mother, experienced as a life-giving and nourishing presence, represents an early phase in the development of human consciousness” (p. 65). This is amplified further on when she makes an impassioned appeal. “Judaism must find a language, gestures, rituals, myths, and thought that will invoke the presence of divine femininity in its religious life.... A tangible and unsuppressed reality of God as the Shekhinah is necessary, as the Beloved and as the Great Mother, so that fundamental aspects of religious experience will not remain mute or invisible, bereft of language” (p. 127).
There is, however, more than a little irony in that when the Idra Rabba finally depicts the Female, “the lack of a detailed description of the Female’s face is striking indeed” (p. 318). Her explanation for this phenomenon is unnuanced. “The minimal and undeveloped treatment of the Female’s face bears painful testimony to the lesser status of women, who were understood across patriarchal cultures to be ‘derived’ from men and to be their property for thousands of years” (p. 318). What is particularly surprising about this polemical assertion is that the accompanying endnote diverges significantly. Therein she references various kabbalistic texts that offer extensive descriptions of the Shekhinah. Especially noteworthy is its beginning: “The author of Tiqqunei ha-Zohar provided an admirable remedy for this in a beautiful description of the Shekhinah’s head” (p. 420n21). Given that Tiqqunei ha-Zohar constitutes a latter stratum of the zoharic corpus, Hellner-Eshed’s thesis concerning patriarchal denigration of women seems unwarranted. This is confirmed in the Idra Rabba wherein both the Holy One and the Shekhinah/the Female Divine In-Dwelling are depicted as being manifest in heaven and on earth. Soon after, based on Song of Songs 1:10, there is a description of the neck of the Female that is simultaneously associated with the Temple above and the Temple below. Quite plausibly the Idra Rabba’s undeveloped description of the Female’s face is simply following the standard kabbalistic trope that the Female, corresponding to the sefirah Malkhut/Sovereignty, is associated with the moon, which lacks intrinsic radiance and is dependent on the sun, which corresponds to Tif’eret/Beauty and the biblical character Jacob (who comes into play later on), as well as the Small Faced One.
Of special significance is the interconnectedness of all aspects of the divine that ultimately flow into the earthly realm. This is represented by the dew that trickles down from the Holy Ancient One to the Small Faced One and then to the Female, afterward to the realm of the angels and ultimately as the manna that the Israelites consumed in the wilderness. For this process to be replicated Rabbi Shimon convened his companions to aid him in this mission. As Hellner notes: “The Companions who gather in the Idra Rabba do so in order to begin a cosmic task of tiqqun, an alignment that moves from above to below ... from the conceptual to that which has a face, from the Divine to the human.... But the ultimate conjunction between the divine and human worlds takes place in the moments of Rabbi Shimon’s death, at the conclusion of the Idra Zuta” (p. 134).
Toward the end of part 1, Hellner-Eshed lays out what she considers to be the ultimate agenda of the Idra Rabba. “At the very foundation of the Idra Rabba lies a critical theological claim: in the process of developing the dualistic, legal, institutional, and ethical dimensions of the Jewish religion, other important aspects of religious life were deemphasized, and their presence waned.... According to the Idra, the remedy for this state of affairs is the expansion of Jewish religious discourse and its conceptions of God” (pp. 123-24). Her assertion that the authors of the Idra Rabba viewed their enterprise as of utmost importance is supported by its start: “Rabbi Shimon opened, saying, ‘Time to act for YHVH—they have violated your Torah’ (Psalms 119:126)” (p. 161).
Part 2 of Seekers of the Face offers a detailed exploration of the Idra Rabba by systematically analyzing key passages from each successive section of the text. Throughout the proceedings in the Idra Rabba, Rabbi Shimon acts like a maestro, assigning which of his companions is tasked with formulating a discourse targeted to rectify a specific aspect of the divine. One of the many interesting insights Hellner-Eshed offers is that prior to each distinct stage of this ameliorative process, there is a brief tangent on the biblical text: “These are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king reigned over the Israelites” (Genesis 36:31). Given that the vast majority of the Idra Rabba is devoted to a highly detailed and technical discussion of its three main characters, a novice reader would easily overlook these brief interludes. Hellner-Eshed explains that the death of the Edomite kings is due to their fundamental disproportion of the characteristic of judgment. Her most expansive discussion of this theme occurs in her introduction to the third and final appearance of this topic. “Before each successive stage in the process of emanation, the Idra returns to the myth of the kings of Edom in order to highlight the particular imbalance or unripeness that is in need of rectification in the coming stage of the manifestation of the Divine faces.... The formulation before a king reign is interpreted as a reference to the time preceding the configuration of the Divine as the Male and the Female, while the Land of Edom represents the Female’s red vagina. The Hebrew for ‘red’ is adom, and here the ‘Land of Edom’ is being read as ‘Land of Redness’” (p. 323). It would also have been appropriate for Hellner-Eshed to have mentioned that the Edomite kings are the direct descendants of Esau, who was consistently associated with redness. He “emerged red” at birth (Genesis 25:25) and when returning from the hunt he demanded that his younger twin brother, Jacob, feed him “some of that red red stuff to gulp down” (Genesis 25:30), which Esau thereupon purchased from Jacob with his birthright. This is an important foreshadowing of the Edomite kings being succeeded and displaced by the Israelite kings.
Additionally, as Hellner-Eshed comments in one of her final endnotes, the Idra Rabba does not directly connect the lineage of the Edomite kings to the seminal kabbalistic doctrine of the Sitra Ahra/the Other Side, namely, the negative counterpart to the Sefirot (p. 426n38). This is a central concept in the other strata of the Zohar, and one would have expected Hellner-Eshed to draw the reader’s attention to this in the body of her book. Perhaps she could have addressed this in conjunction with her important discussion of the serpent’s seduction and insemination of Eve.
One of the most profound insights that Hellner-Eshed explores is the interdependence of humans and the divine. “If human beings do not hold on tight to the cord of divinity in our world, the kite of the Divine will lift off, disappearing into the sky of the Infinite” (p. 353). She bases her conclusion on the Idra Rabba’s exploration of the significance of the term Adam in various verses from the opening chapters of Genesis. Most surprising is the Zohar’s interpretation of Genesis 6:7: “YHVH said, ‘I will wipe out ha-adam, humankind, whom I created, from the face of the earth’—excluding Adam above. But if you say ‘Adam below, alone’—not to exclude at all, since one cannot exist without the other.” Thereupon Hellner-Eshed asserts: “one cannot distinguish between the divine and terrestrial Adams, and one cannot destroy only the latter, for the two figures are dependent upon one another” (p. 352). This specific analysis also underscores one of the Zohar’s central concerns, namely, that the biblical narratives are simultaneously referring to both the human and divine. She even goes so far as to assert: “as the Idra frames it, more than God is anthropomorphic (human form), human beings are theomorphic (divine in form)” (p. 133).
Another one of the many positive elements of Hellner-Eshed’s presentation is that she consistently takes pains to ensure that all readers, whether familiar with kabbalistic literature or not, can follow her presentation. One glaring exception to the book's otherwise very accessible style is its inclusion of passing references to the incomparable, pre-medieval theosophical text Shi‘ur Komah (The Measure of the Divine Stature), an esoteric text that is not widely read beyond the narrow circle of intrepid scholars and students of the Jewish mystical tradition. Accordingly, it would have been desirable for Hellner-Eshed to offer her readers a proper introduction to this obscure work.
As well, while the translation offers a remarkably detailed rendering of the original Hebrew work, some differences should be noted. Hellner-Eshed’s original Hebrew monograph contained a 139-page appendix that offered a bilingual presentation of a scholarly edition of the Aramaic of the Idra Rabba compiled and edited by Hellner-Eshed and her study partner, Rabbi Avraham Leader, and an accompanying Hebrew translation that occupied Hellner-Eshed and Rabbi Leader for several years of painstaking, word-by-word labor. Accordingly, Mavakshei ha-Panim presented the reader with a standalone volume, in which one could read both the entire Idra Rabba in Aramaic and Hebrew, as well as Hellner-Eshed’s analysis. This appendix is lacking in Seekers of the Face and one has to go elsewhere to read the complete text of the Idra Rabba. Further, the passages that Hellner-Eshed quotes from the Idra Rabba have been excerpted from Daniel Matt’s English translation, which were occasionally emended, though Hellner-Eshed offers no indication what was revised or why. Additionally, the index in the Hebrew is more complete and includes sections devoted to references to biblical and other Jewish writings, as well as passages from the Zohar, all of which are useful but lacking in the English version.
The personal way that Hellner-Eshed connects with her subject and draws her readers into this astonishing realm makes Seekers of the Face particularly captivating. As she evocatively writes in the section of the introduction titled “My Path to the Idra and to Writing This Book”: “Once I began to read the Zohar and to immerse myself in it, I found that its diverse ideas, figures, forms and textures captured me—echoing central aspects of my own life at different periods. It was as if I were constantly wandering in the same field, yet with each season certain flowers would stand out in their beauty, often very different from previous ones” (p. 3).
By means of her sensitive and methodical approach, Hellner-Eshed has made accessible one of the most difficult and abstruse medieval Jewish texts. Written for a general readership but replete with invaluable insights and wide-ranging references to the contemporary scholarship on her subject, Seekers of the Face is well worth reading by any and all.
. For example, see the introduction to the Zohar vol. 1, f. 33b. This also fits the Female’s self-description in Song of Songs 1:5-6: “I am dark ... Don’t stare at me because I am swarthy, Because the sun has gazed upon me.” For the creation of the Female’s face when touched by a strand of hair from the Small Faced One, see pages 317-18. Not coincidentally, this particular strand of hair is specifically referred to as Tif’eret.
. The Idra Rabba is found in Daniel Matt, trans. and commentator, The Zohar: Pritzker Edition (Stanford, CA: Stanford University Press, 2014), 8:318-459.
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Do you ever wonder if cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum have any real value? It’s a question that many skeptics and enthusiasts alike have been debating for years. In this article, we will delve into the topic of whether crypto has intrinsic value or if it’s all just a digital mirage.
To understand the concept of intrinsic value in cryptocurrency, we must first grasp the underlying technology. Cryptocurrencies are built on blockchain technology, which provides transparency and decentralization. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean they possess inherent worth.
Market demand and speculation play a significant role in determining the value of cryptocurrencies. The wild price fluctuations seen in the crypto market are often driven by hype and investor sentiment rather than any tangible assets or fundamentals.
While trust and security are vital components of any financial system, they alone do not confer intrinsic value to cryptocurrencies. Trust can be eroded, as evidenced by numerous hacking incidents and fraudulent schemes that have plagued the crypto industry.
Comparing cryptocurrencies to traditional assets like gold or real estate raises further doubts about their intrinsic value. Unlike these physical assets with practical uses beyond mere speculation, crypto relies solely on its perceived worth within a digital ecosystem.
As you dive deeper into this ongoing debate surrounding cryptocurrency’s intrinsic value, keep your skeptical hat on. Understand that freedom lies in critically questioning established norms and ideologies – including those surrounding the elusive nature of digital currencies.
- The intrinsic value of cryptocurrencies is debated due to their lack of physical backing and reliance on speculative demand.
- Market demand and speculation heavily influence the value of cryptocurrencies, making them highly volatile and susceptible to price swings.
- Cryptocurrencies derive their value from technological aspects like blockchain technology and decentralization, rather than physical properties like traditional assets.
- The future of cryptocurrencies depends on resolving the debate on intrinsic value, as it could solidify their position as a legitimate asset class or result in stricter regulations or bans.
Understanding Cryptocurrency Technology
If you want to understand cryptocurrency technology, you’ll need to delve into the intricacies of blockchain and cryptographic algorithms. Crypto technology has gained significant attention in recent years due to its potential for disrupting traditional financial systems. The innovation lies in its decentralized nature, facilitated by blockchain technology. Blockchain acts as a public ledger that records and verifies transactions, ensuring transparency and security without the need for intermediaries like banks or governments.
The fundamental concept behind crypto technology is trustlessness – eliminating the reliance on centralized authorities. Instead, it relies on cryptographic algorithms to secure transactions and control the creation of new units. This ensures that cryptocurrencies are resistant to fraud and tampering, making them an attractive option for those seeking freedom from traditional financial systems.
However, skepticism surrounds crypto technology’s ability to provide intrinsic value. While blockchain innovation has its merits, it doesn’t necessarily equate to tangible worth. The market demand for cryptocurrencies often hinges on speculative factors rather than their utility or underlying assets. Many argue that cryptocurrencies lack real-world applications beyond being a medium of exchange or store of value.
Moving forward into the subsequent section about market demand and speculation, we will explore whether these factors contribute to the intrinsic value of cryptocurrencies or simply perpetuate a cycle driven by market sentiment.
Market Demand and Speculation
Amidst the wild fluctuations and fervent discussions, market demand for cryptocurrencies spikes as speculators eagerly anticipate potential gains. The volatile nature of the crypto market has attracted investors who are willing to take risks in pursuit of quick profits. However, this heightened demand is not without its concerns. Market volatility remains a constant reminder that cryptocurrencies are highly speculative assets, susceptible to significant price swings within short periods.
Regulatory concerns also play a role in shaping market demand for cryptocurrencies. As governments around the world grapple with how to regulate these digital assets, uncertainty lingers in the minds of both investors and users. News of potential regulations or bans can send shockwaves through the market, causing panic selling or buying frenzies.
Despite these factors, cryptocurrency enthusiasts remain steadfast in their belief that these digital currencies hold intrinsic value. They argue that decentralized systems offer freedom from traditional financial institutions and governmental control. This desire for independence fuels the demand for cryptocurrencies as individuals seek alternatives to conventional banking systems.
Transitioning into the subsequent section about ‘trust and security,’ it is important to examine how these elements play crucial roles in maintaining confidence among crypto users and investors alike.
Trust and Security
When it comes to cryptocurrency transactions, trust is of utmost importance. Without trust, users would not be willing to engage in these transactions, ultimately leading to the collapse of the entire system. Additionally, the perceived value of crypto heavily relies on the security measures put in place. If there are loopholes or vulnerabilities within the system, users will be skeptical and hesitant to invest their money, potentially causing a decrease in demand and overall value.
The importance of trust in cryptocurrency transactions
Imagine yourself sending cryptocurrency to someone you’ve never met before, and with each transaction, you trust that the digital currency will securely and reliably reach its intended destination. In the world of cryptocurrencies, trust is a crucial element that determines the success and widespread adoption of these digital assets. The importance of transparency cannot be overstated when it comes to building trust in cryptocurrency transactions. Users want to know that their transactions are being recorded on a public ledger that can be audited by anyone. Additionally, the impact of trust on adoption cannot be ignored. If users do not have confidence in the security and reliability of cryptocurrency transactions, they are unlikely to embrace this new form of digital currency.
- Trust is built through transparency:
- Public ledgers provide accountability.
- Anyone can verify transactions.
The perceived value of crypto is closely tied to security measures. By ensuring secure transactions, users gain confidence in the system’s ability to protect their assets. Ultimately, this contributes significantly to the overall perceived value of cryptocurrencies as a viable alternative form of currency.
How security measures contribute to the perceived value of crypto
To truly understand the perceived value of cryptocurrencies, you must envision yourself witnessing the impenetrable fortress of security measures safeguarding every transaction. The role of encryption in ensuring the security of cryptocurrencies cannot be overstated. Encryption algorithms scramble data into unreadable forms that can only be decrypted with a specific key, making it virtually impossible for unauthorized individuals to access sensitive information. This level of security provides a sense of freedom and control over one’s assets, which is highly valued by cryptocurrency enthusiasts.
However, it is important to acknowledge that hacking incidents have had a significant impact on the perceived value of crypto. High-profile breaches have led to substantial losses and eroded trust in the system. Despite robust security measures, there is always a lingering doubt about the vulnerability of cryptocurrencies to cyberattacks.
Transitioning into the next section about comparing intrinsic value to traditional assets, it becomes evident that while security measures contribute to the perceived value of crypto, it is essential to evaluate its worth relative to other established forms of investment.
Comparing Intrinsic Value to Traditional Assets
When comparing the concept of intrinsic value in cryptocurrencies and traditional assets, it becomes evident that there are stark differences. While traditional assets like gold or real estate have tangible qualities that contribute to their worth, cryptocurrencies rely solely on the perception and trust of its users. It is crucial to evaluate the unique characteristics of crypto, such as its digital nature and decentralized structure, to understand how these factors play a role in determining its value. However, one must approach this evaluation with skepticism and analytical thinking, as the volatility and speculative nature of crypto can make it challenging to attribute true intrinsic value to these digital assets.
Contrasting the concept of intrinsic value in cryptocurrencies and traditional assets
Contrast the concept of intrinsic value in cryptocurrencies and traditional assets so you can truly understand the emotional impact they have on the audience. When evaluating traditional assets, their intrinsic value often lies in tangible factors such as cash flows, earnings potential, or physical properties. On the other hand, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin derive their value from technological aspects such as blockchain technology and decentralization. To further emphasize this contrast, consider these three points:
- Traditional assets are subject to external controls and regulations, while cryptocurrencies operate independently.
- The value of traditional assets is influenced by macroeconomic factors like inflation and government policies, whereas cryptocurrencies are driven by market demand and adoption.
- Traditional assets have a long history of being evaluated based on established financial frameworks, while crypto valuation methods are still evolving.
Understanding these differences enables us to evaluate the unique characteristics of crypto that contribute to its worth without relying on conventional measures.
Evaluating the unique characteristics of crypto that contribute to its worth
The unique characteristics of cryptocurrencies, such as their decentralized nature and reliance on blockchain technology, play a significant role in determining their worth. Evaluating the worth of cryptocurrencies requires an understanding of these distinctive features that set them apart from traditional assets.
|Role in Determining Worth
|Provides security and eliminates central authority control, making cryptocurrencies resistant to censorship and government interference.
|Ensures transparency, immutability, and verifiability of transactions, enhancing trust among users and creating value for the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
|Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin have a predetermined maximum supply, which can contribute to scarcity value if demand increases.
These unique characteristics indicate that cryptocurrencies possess inherent qualities that can influence their worth independently from traditional assets. However, the ongoing debate surrounding the intrinsic value of cryptocurrencies questions whether these traits are sufficient to establish long-term stability and widespread acceptance as a store of value or medium of exchange.
Transitioning into the subsequent section about ‘the ongoing debate,’ it is essential to critically examine both sides’ arguments regarding crypto’s intrinsic value while considering its potential impact on financial freedom.
The Ongoing Debate
The ongoing debate surrounding the intrinsic value of cryptocurrencies presents a multitude of differing viewpoints. Some argue that cryptocurrencies do possess intrinsic value due to their decentralized nature and potential for disrupting traditional financial systems. However, skeptics question this notion, highlighting the lack of physical backing and reliance on speculative demand as evidence against intrinsic value. This debate has significant implications for the future of crypto, as it influences investor sentiment, regulatory decisions, and ultimately determines whether cryptocurrencies can establish themselves as a legitimate asset class or remain a speculative bubble.
Presenting differing viewpoints on the intrinsic value of cryptocurrencies
While some argue that cryptocurrencies have intrinsic value due to the technology behind them, others believe that their value is solely based on market speculation and demand. Proponents of the intrinsic value argument point to the underlying blockchain technology that powers cryptocurrencies. They argue that this technology has the potential to revolutionize various industries, such as finance and supply chain management, thereby increasing the long-term value of cryptocurrencies. Additionally, they highlight the decentralized nature of cryptocurrencies, which can provide individuals with greater financial freedom and autonomy. However, skeptics contend that cryptocurrency value is primarily driven by market sentiment and speculative trading rather than any inherent economic impact. They argue that without widespread adoption and real-world use cases, cryptocurrencies are merely digital assets with no substantial backing. Discussing the implications of this debate for the future of crypto will shed light on whether these digital currencies can truly disrupt traditional financial systems or if they are simply a speculative bubble waiting to burst.
Discussing the implications of the debate for the future of crypto
So, what does all this mean for the future of cryptocurrencies? The ongoing debate about the intrinsic value of crypto has significant implications. On one hand, if cryptocurrencies are proven to have intrinsic value beyond speculation and hype, it could solidify their position as a legitimate asset class. This could attract more institutional investors and lead to greater adoption and acceptance by mainstream financial institutions. On the other hand, if it is ultimately determined that cryptocurrencies lack intrinsic value, it could spell trouble for their long-term viability. Skepticism may increase among investors and regulators, which could result in stricter regulations or even bans on cryptocurrencies in certain jurisdictions. Additionally, without a clear understanding of their worth, it becomes challenging to assess their potential risks and rewards accurately. Therefore, resolving the debate on intrinsic value is crucial for shaping the future landscape of crypto.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the different types of cryptocurrencies available in the market?
There are various types of cryptocurrencies available in the market. However, potential regulatory challenges and the impact of market volatility can affect their value. It is important to be analytical and skeptical when considering investing in cryptocurrencies.
How does the technology behind cryptocurrencies, like blockchain, contribute to their intrinsic value?
The technology behind cryptocurrencies, like blockchain, plays a vital role in their intrinsic value. Blockchain’s impact on financial systems and the decentralization it offers contribute to the value of cryptocurrencies, providing freedom from traditional centralized control.
Are there any risks associated with investing in cryptocurrencies?
Investing in cryptocurrencies comes with risks. Cybersecurity concerns can lead to theft or hacking, while market volatility means prices can change rapidly. It is important to be analytical and skeptical before diving into this freedom-driven but unpredictable world.
Can cryptocurrencies be considered a reliable store of value compared to traditional assets?
Cryptocurrencies, with their high volatility and vulnerability to regulatory changes, may not be a reliable store of value compared to traditional assets. However, some argue that their decentralized nature offers freedom from government control and censorship.
How does the ongoing debate surrounding the intrinsic value of cryptocurrencies impact their future prospects?
The ongoing debate surrounding the intrinsic value of cryptocurrencies has significant economic implications and presents regulatory challenges. It is crucial to analyze this debate skeptically and logically to assess the future prospects of cryptocurrencies in a world that values freedom.
In conclusion, while crypto enthusiasts argue that cryptocurrencies have intrinsic value due to their technology and market demand, a skeptical view suggests otherwise. The volatility and speculation surrounding the market raise doubts about its stability and long-term viability. Moreover, the lack of tangible backing or government regulation raises concerns about trust and security. When comparing crypto to traditional assets with proven intrinsic value, such as gold or real estate, it becomes clear that cryptocurrencies still have a long way to go in establishing their worth.


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Being a largehearted fellow with a deep and abiding faith in humanity, the Haggler likes to take the days between Christmas and New Year’s Day and look back at the warmth and good cheer he encountered in this column over the past 12 months.
So he did that.
It took four seconds.
Because when he browsed through the episodes of 2016, he found many tales of companies behaving badly. In some cases, very badly. The year was like every other in the Haggler’s career of interventions on behalf of consumers. Moments of reconciliation were rare. Moments of enlightenment even rarer.
Which is to say that if you’re in the mood for uplift, dear readers, try a forklift. What follows is an update to some of the standout examples of shouting and agita as we once again look back at a year in haggling.
Remember Carl Swenson, the father of the Medal of Honor winner William Swenson? He kept finding fake Facebook accounts in the name of his son. It turned out that the accounts were used for something known as “romance fraud,” in which scammers wheedle money from women who have contacted them on dating sites. The fake accounts bolster the fraudster’s identity.
The real William Swenson, who does not have a Facebook account, seemed somewhat amused by the misuse of his image and biography. His father, less so. After the Haggler helped get the attention of Facebook, the company took down a particularly stubborn “William Swenson” account. But Swenson the elder said that for months afterward, he was battling with Facebook over other William Swenson-inspired accounts, some of which used a photograph of his son receiving the Medal of Honor from President Obama. He spent three weeks, for instance, needling Facebook to take down a Devoe Swenson William page.
“I have 72 pages reported and removed so far,” he wrote to the Haggler in October. “There are several other clearly bogus pages, without photos, but I know I have to live with that.”
Onward. The Haggler has written a few columns about John Fox, the man who bilked millions from customers of Premier Cru, a wine store he helped found in Berkeley, Calif. Mr. Fox told thousands of hopeful buyers that he was taking pre-orders for rare vintages of Bordeaux. In fact, he was just pocketing the money and occasionally mollifying his more irate victims by sending them cases he had bought from other wine stores.
Having previously plead guilty to wire fraud, Mr. Fox was sentenced in mid-December to six and a half years of prison. In his plea agreement, he told the Justice Department that he would make whole the 9,000 customers whom he had cheated of some $45 million. This would seem a tall order, given that Mr. Fox has filed for personal bankruptcy after spending his ill-gotten gains on Corvettes, Ferraris and other luxury cars, as well as nearly $900,000 on a woman he met online who was blackmailing him — at a cost of $10,000 a month — after a tryst.
Mr. Fox’s many victims may wonder how, exactly, he will ever earn $45 million. Good question. According to reports, he said in court that he wanted to take computer classes in prison, and start a new business when he is released, then use profits from that venture to make restitution.
The Haggler doesn’t see what could possibly go wrong with this plan.
In November, the Haggler wrote about a company called IDC Servco, which for over two years had charged a nonprofit in Manhattan some $28,000 for printer toner it had never ordered, at roughly 10 times the going price. The strangest part: IDC Servco was supposed to have been shut down in late June, soon after the district attorney’s office in Orange County, Calif., indicted 23 of its employees.
But the nonprofit had dealt with IDC Servco in September, or at least it had dealt with a man named Jim Snodgrass, who said he was with IDC Servco. What was really going on here? In a brief phone call with the Haggler, Mr. Snodgrass said that the company’s lawyer would explain. That never happened, and the mystery endures.
But the Haggler learned a few days ago that he wasn’t the only one scratching his head. On Dec. 19, an agent of the Secret Service, which was involved in the IDC Servco indictments, contacted the Haggler in search of contact information for the nonprofit that was overcharged by the company. This was the first time law enforcement had sought out the Haggler’s help. It made the Haggler feel useful, in a novel way.
If this leads to more news, the Haggler will share.
Finally, the Haggler departed from his usual complaint-then-aid format in July by writing about streaming music services, with an appraisal of Apple Music. The service looks great, and it is terrific at finding new music. But the version it released for Android last year behaved like a pothead — dropping songs from playlists, duplicating others, forgetting “I don’t like this suggestion” buttons that were pressed time and again.
Around that time, the company was unveiling an update to its Android version of Apple Music. For the next three months, the Haggler tried it out. On one level, he is pleased to report, it was an improvement. There were no more dropped or duplicated songs, for instance.
But it was still buggy. By month No. 3, it was nearly always necessary to restart the Haggler’s smartphone to launch Apple Music. Which gets old.
In short, the streaming service may no longer be stoned. But like a lot of recovering drug users, Apple Music is not exactly reliable.
Since November, the Haggler has been happily using Spotify. When you write with complaints in 2017 — and by all means, please do — it will be playing in the background.