Making of Irish coffee. Photo by Frettie / CC BY 3.0 Coffee isn’t just for your morning routine; it can also be a delightful addition to your evening cocktails. Here are five popular coffee cocktails that combine the rich, robust flavor of brewed coffee with a variety of spirits to create unique and delicious drinks.…
The Moment Is Holy Ground by Donavon L Riley Behind us lies the cross, not the shame we fear, and before us stretches eternity. Christ calls us to live in the undivided tenderness of the present, where wounds no longer rule and freedom is found. — D. +++ We trudge forward, yet our heads are turned…
Photo courtesy Desert Door Texas Sotol. Sotol, often overshadowed by its more famous cousins tequila and mezcal, is a distinctive distilled spirit with a rich history and unique production process. Originating from the Chihuahuan Desert, sotol is made from the Dasylirion plant, commonly known as desert spoon. This spirit has been enjoyed for centuries by…
Photo by Cresilon® TRAUMAGEL® is a promising new hemostatic gel developed by Cresilon®, a Brooklyn-based biotechnology company. This innovative product has recently received FDA clearance and is designed to control moderate to severe bleeding quickly and effectively. FDA clearance was granted through the 510(k) Premarket Notification process, which means that the device was found to…
CIA seal in entrance of the CIA headquarters lobby. The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) seal is one of the most recognizable symbols of American intelligence. Featured prominently on the floor of the CIA Headquarters in Langley, Virginia, the seal represents the Agency’s mission and values. However, the path to its creation was far from straightforward.…
United Nations General Assembly Hall. The Soviets used the UN as a front for espionage. Photo by Patrick Gruban / CC BY-SA 2.0. In the 1970s, the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union was at its peak, with both superpowers engaged in a relentless battle of espionage and counterespionage. One of…
In late November, the Committee for Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (C-TECC) issued updated protocols for Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) clinicians. These updates are part of the ongoing efforts to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of emergency medical response in high-threat environments. The new guidelines aim to provide clear and actionable…
It Is Not Our Job To Remain Wholeby Donavon L Riley Christ in December is the winter fire, quietly gathering the forgotten and broken, binding their wounds, and inviting them to be born again through the great roots of His enduring love.—D. +++ December wraps its cold hands around the earth, and yet there, in…
William Sebold and his wife photographed in New York City, 1937. NY Daily News. William G. Sebold, born Gottlieb Adolf Wilhelm Sebold on March 10, 1899, in Mülheim, Germany, played a pivotal role in one of the most significant espionage cases in American history. As a double agent for the FBI during World War II,…
Pexels photo by Snapr. Tequila, a distilled spirit made from the blue agave plant, is more than just a drink—it’s a symbol of Mexican heritage and craftsmanship. Tequila’s roots trace back to the Aztecs, who fermented the sap of the agave plant to create a milky, frothy beverage called pulque. When the Spanish arrived in…