There are currently three basic types of digital currencies in development or circulation. Central bank digital currencies: A growing list of money-issuing governments is considering issuing digital versions of their fiat currencies, known as central bank digital currencies (CBDC). For example, China is testing its digital renminbi (e-RMD) to facilitate cross-border payments and circumvent existing […]
What is Digital Currency?
As technology advances, so, too, does digital currency. An early form of digital-based money was the electronic exchange of cash between bank accounts or an electronic payment utilizing credit. This still takes place mostly by debit or credit card, with bank-to-bank electronic wires, an online payment system, or the use of a smartphone that carries […]
4 Ways to Futureproof Your Website
AI-driven search and digital marketing is just around the corner. So too are newer devices, such as folding phones, and faster-than-ever connections via 5G. As a webmaster or internet marketer, your work is never finished when it comes to maintaining your website and ensuring it works as it should. In this post, we’ll look at […]
Moody’s downgrades Russia’s credit ratings to pre-default
On Sunday, international rating agency Moody’s Investors Service has lowered Russia’s credit rating to Ca, the second-lowest grade of its ratings ladder. The decision was “driven by severe concerns around Russia’s willingness and ability to pay its debt obligations.” According to the agency, capital controls earlier introduced by Russia’s central bank are expected to restrict […]
Ukrainian military base near the city of Kherson
A captured Ukrainian military base near the city of Kherson – dozens of abandoned tanks, APC’s, trucks and other vehicles have been seized by Russian forces. 4,500 tonnes of ammunition, tanks rounds, guided missiles and more were also seized in ammunition depots. Almost all of the vehicles captured are intact, and are now being towed […]
Family of 14-year-old fatally shot by Los Angeles police in dressing room speaks out
https://abcnews.go.com/US/family-14-year-fatally-shot-los-angeles-police/story?id=81971514
Police raid pro-democracy Hong Kong news outlet, arrest journalists
https://abcnews.go.com/International/police-raid-pro-democracy-hong-kong-news-outlet/story?id=81982342
Two Good Computer Habits
1. De-clutter your browser each day by going first to Explorer, then to Tools, and then to Internet Options, Temporary Options, and Temporary Internet Files. Click on Delete Files. Say “yes” to “Delete All Offline Content.” 2. Update your virus protection weekly by clicking on your virus icon every Monday morning and following the prompts. […]
Staying Thin
I’ve said it more than once and Dr. Sears has backed me up. When it comes to staying in good health, there are very few things more important than keeping your weight down. I was always thin — until I turned 40. Then, like every member of my Irish lineage before me, I ballooned. My […]
