Day: February 15, 2023

FTX Bankruptcy Judge Denies US Trustee’s Request for Independent Examiner – Bitcoin News

The judge presiding over the FTX bankruptcy case has denied the U.S. Trustee’s request to appoint an independent examiner for the ongoing proceedings. The decision comes after judge John Dorsey postponed the ruling last week, citing concerns that the examiner could cost creditors tens of millions of dollars. The U.S. Trustee’s Argument for an Independent […]

U.S. senator wants new probe into alleged collusion between Amazon, Pentagon over multibillion dollar defense contract – NaturalNews.com

(Natural News) A noted Republican senator who is laser-focused on rooting out government corruption is demanding an inspector general reopen an investigation into potential corrupt collusion between Amazon and the Pentagon over a defense contract worth billions, citing newly discovered evidence warranting such action. Sen. Charles Grassley of Iowa, the ranking member on the Senate […]

Slavoj Zizek’s Secret to Human Desires

Join us as we explore the fascinating work of philosopher Slavoj Žižek and his insights on the unconscious mind. In this video, we delve into Žižek’s unique use of psychoanalytic theory to uncover the hidden forces that shape our desires and beliefs, from consumer culture to political ideologies. With deep analysis and engaging examples, we […]

The SEC shook Kraken down for $30M, but it doesn’t mean they had a case

The settlement between Kraken (Payward Ventures) and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission set off alarm bells in the crypto community this month. Apparently, Kraken — one of the most compliance-minded crypto exchanges in existence — decided to buy its peace rather than fight with the SEC for years over whether it was offering […]

The Submerged Village of Vilarinho da Furna and Its Unique History

Sometimes, the need of modern development necessitates that buildings, villages, or even cities need to be abandoned, demolished, or even submerged in water. It certainly isn’t an easy decision for either the people or the officials, but progress dictates moving forward. This is exactly what the inhabitants of a peaceful Portuguese village had to do: […]

Encountering Liminal Deities At Crossroads, Where Veils Are Thinnest

In antiquity every village, town or city had a central crossroads, probably marked by the largest statue, fountain, temple or cathedral in the area. This is not by chance. Since prehistory crossroads have served communities as both functional and deeply mystical places where different paths converged. Historically routes, roads, paths and trails were symbolically associated […]