Is there a connection between high intelligence and alcoholism? Well, a study by UT (University of Texas) Southwestern Medical Center researchers found a correlation between higher IQ levels in high school and increased alcohol consumption later in life. Participants with higher IQs were more likely to be moderate or heavy drinkers compared to those with […]
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Yesterday, Peter Schiff joined host Jesse Day on his show, Commodity Culture, to discuss the expanding global conflict and its implications for the gold market, the state of the economy, and his forecast for inflation. The wide-ranging interview covered several key topics, providing valuable insights for investors in the commodity space. Global Conflict and Its […]
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A year the Hamas attacks of Oct. 7, with rising antisemitism in America, many Jews are wondering what the future has in store. Jewish Story Partners is a Los Angeles-based non-profit founded in April 2021, in response to a lack of funding for Jewish independent films. As age-old antisemitic conspiracy theories proliferate across 21st century […]
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My father (the rabbi) had invited the congregation to pray silently during the evening Rosh Hashanah service when my 9-year-old daughter leaned over and whispered. “Are you allowed to tell me what you are praying for? Or will it not come true, like birthday wishes?” No, I can tell you, I replied. I am thinking […]
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In 2022, Germany was the second largest market for retail gold investment. It boasted a 185 tonne net bar and coin demand, but that number slumped to 47 tonnes in 2023 and just 5 tonnes in the first half of this year. But that isn’t to say Germany has lost its gold-buying ways, according to […]
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Israel Tech Startups and Innovations: Weekly Roundup September 28 – October 11, 2024 New Startups / VC FundingIsraeli MedTech Startup TechnoPulm Innovates Advanced Respiratory Technology SolutionsTechnoPulm is an Israeli startup that specializes in respiratory technology. They offer a variety of products and services to help people with respiratory conditions. The firm raised $2 million in […]
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TechnoPulm is an Israeli startup that specializes in respiratory technology. They offer a variety of products and services to help people with respiratory conditions. The firm raised $2 million in funding. They offer an advanced handheld diagnostics device that uses a remote telemedicine platform (digital medicine) to perform a comprehensive examination of the patient, thereby […]
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The government will debate a proposal for the 2025 budget on October 31, a spokesperson for Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, said earlier this week. This delay could mean that the budget is not passed by the end of 2024, the spokesperson added. The October discussion is later than intended, as Smotrich previously said he intended […]
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“Free” mobile apps often come with a hidden cost: decreased focus, sleep deprivation, and procrastination. Researchers at Linköping University and RISE have uncovered the negative consequences associated with these seemingly free applications. Their findings offer valuable insights for policymakers and individuals seeking to minimize the detrimental effects of excessive app usage. “Putting things off, procrastination, […]
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The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) has further expanded its gold reserves, adding 4 tonnes to its holdings in June and July. This brings the CBI’s total gold purchases for the year to 10 tonnes, lifting its overall gold reserves to 153 tonnes. New data from the IMF shows that the Central Bank of Iraq […]
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