QR Codes: What They Are, Where They Came From, and What They Can Do Quick Response (QR) codes have quietly become one of the most resilient and adaptable technologies of the modern internet. Once associated with factory floors and novelty marketing, they are now embedded in everyday life — from restaurant menus and ticketing systems to payments, authentication, and experimental art. Understanding how QR codes work, and why they’ve lasted, reveals why they remain powerful decades after their inv...

Table of Contents ANI (Automatic Number Identification) Area Code (NPA) Auto-Answer BORSCHT Call Detail Record (CDR) Carrier Central Office (CO) CLEC (Competitive Local Exchange Carrier) CPC (Calling Party Control) Dial Tone DTMF (Dual Tone Multi-Frequency) Exchange (NXX) ILEC (Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier) Intercept Message LATA (Local Access and Transport Area) LERG (Local Exchange Routing Guide) Line Card Loop Start / Ground Start Modem (Modulator–Demodulator) NLIS (No Longer In Service...

In the language of correspondences described by Emanuel Swedenborg, the world around us is a living parable. Each object, sound, and mechanism carries meaning that reflects the spiritual world it descends from. The more mechanical and impersonal a device seems, the more purely it often portrays a truth about human communication with heaven. The payphone, though now nearly extinct, is a powerful modern emblem of this idea. It stands fixed to the ground, waiting for anyone to lift its receiver, y...

Grafton Notch, with its cliffs, waterfalls, and high granite ledges, is a place where the natural and the spiritual seem to meet. In Swedenborgian terms, the physical beauty of such a place is not only scenic—it is correspondential. Every rock, stream, and tree mirrors something eternal. Two proposals—one shared over watermelon, another with maple candy—took place within this landscape. They are not just moments of affection, but outward expressions of inward realities. Seen through the lens of...

Emanuel Swedenborg (1688–1772) was a Swedish scientist, philosopher, and theologian whose later writings focused on the relationship between the spiritual and natural worlds. He believed that every material thing has a spiritual counterpart, forming a system he called correspondences. According to Swedenborg, the visible world is a reflection of the invisible one—everything we see, touch, and experience represents a deeper spiritual truth. The Bible, too, is written according to these correspon...

The History of Postcards Before text messages, emails, or even phone calls, people sent their thoughts on open cards for anyone along the way to read. The postcard began as a curious idea — a public, efficient, and inexpensive way to communicate — and grew into an art form, a collectible, and a record of human connection. The Beginning The first known postcard was mailed in 1840 by Theodore Hook, a London writer and humorist. His card — featuring a hand-drawn caricature and addressed to h...

Reflections from the birthplace of two American originals — an apple planter and a flamingo maker. Along Route 2 in Leominster, Massachusetts, the Johnny Appleseed Visitor Center welcomes travelers with apple trees, local crafts, and a touch of roadside wonder. It’s the birthplace of John Chapman — better known as Johnny Appleseed — and, fittingly, also the birthplace of the pink flamingo lawn ornament, created here in 1957 by Don Featherstone at Union Products. One man planted seeds; the othe...

WATERMELON TOURMALINE FIBER NETWORKS Public Interest Payphone Directory — Northern New England 🧭 Active Modem Lines Lamoine Consolidated School — Lamoine, ME — 207.667.3487 Rings ~8 times, answers with modem noise, echo/modem response for 11 seconds, silence and disconnect at 25 seconds. Greenville Police Department — Greenville, ME — 207.695.0260 One ring, modem noise for 14 seconds, silence, disconnect at 35 seconds. St. Agatha Town Office — St. Agatha, ME — 207.543.5096 Answers on first r...

The word cease-fire carries an expectation of silence — a pause in violence, a breath for civilians, and a window for aid. Yet in Gaza, the latest cease-fire has come to symbolize something far more sinister: the illusion of restraint masking the continuation of suffering. Israel’s military operations have persisted under the guise of enforcement and “responses to violations,” while Gaza’s civilian population continues to endure bombing, hunger, and displacement. The pattern suggests a weaponiza...

Stockton Springs Cape Docks, Stockton Springs — 207.567.3627 Sandy Point Beach, Stockton Springs — 207.567.3619 Lamoine Consolidated School, Lamoine — 207.667.3487 Bangor Dept. of Health & Welfare, Bangor — 207.942.1580 Madawaska Fire Station #2, Madawaska — 207.728.6182 Mt. Vernon Fire Station #2, Mt. Vernon — 207.293.2405 Searsmont Fraternity Village General Store, Searsmont — 207.342.2709 Nasson Community Center, Springvale — 207.324.0396 Dover-Foxcroft Police Department, Dover-Foxcroft ...

WTF NETWORKS – Payphone Inspection Checklist Site: ____________________  City/State: ____________________ Date: ____________________  Tech ID: ______________________ Phone Number: ________________  Work Order #: ________________ ✅ Checklist [ ] Verify payphone is physically secure and upright [ ] Inspect exterior for damage, graffiti, or missing labels [ ] Confirm line has dial tone [ ] Check for proper polarity and line voltage (if accessible) [ ] Test outgoing call functionality [ ] Test...

JERUSALEM — Israel’s order for nearly a million Palestinians to leave Gaza City, combined with famine conditions and the killing of Hamas leaders during ceasefire talks in Qatar, has fueled fears that Palestinians are being pushed toward permanent removal rather than protected through good faith negotiations. On Tuesday, the Israeli military directed residents and hospital patients in Gaza City to evacuate south into designated “humanitarian zones” near Khan Younis and Rafah. Officials said the...

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School is being investigated as a hate crime against Catholics. But to parishioners, the violence also carries the bitter weight of betrayal: the attacker was one of their own, raised within the very faith they targeted. Shooter Robin Westman, 23, had attended Annunciation as a child. Their mother later worked in the parish office, and a relative described the family as having a “devout Catholic upbringing.” Together, those details p...

Knowledge of the Law Nazis acted before Geneva Conventions (1949) and Rome Statute (1998). Israeli and U.S. governments act after, with full awareness of the rules. → Breaking laws written because of the Nazis makes their crimes worse. Betrayal of “Never Again” Nuremberg said: no leader is above accountability. Israel and the U.S. proclaim that principle, then block ICC cases, veto UN action, dismiss jurisdiction. → Not only breaking the law, but betraying the system they built. Impu...

Women Present at the Crucifixion Mary, the Mother of Jesus Reference: John 19:25–27. Stood at the cross alongside John the disciple. Received Jesus’ final words entrusting her care to John. Her presence fulfilled Simeon’s prophecy in Luke 2:35 about her soul being pierced. Mary Magdalene References: Matthew 27:55–56; Mark 15:40–41; John 19:25. One of Jesus’ most devoted followers, delivered from seven demons (Luke 8:2). Stayed near the cross during the crucifixion. Later was the ...

Circumcision as a Divine Test of Mercy, Not a Command for Harm A Theological Examination Introduction This paper proposes that the biblical command to circumcise (Genesis 17) was not an expression of God’s enduring will, but a moral and spiritual test designed to reveal the heart of His people — similar to the way King Solomon proposed dividing a child to reveal the true mother’s compassion (1 Kings 3). Those who choose mercy over ritual harm are, in this view, those who pass the test. ...

Brutally honest judgment: What’s happening in Gaza is a catastrophic moral failure — and it indicts not just Israel, but the entire international system that allows it to continue. ⚖️ Israel’s Actions: A Slow-Motion Atrocity • Indiscriminate bombing of one of the most densely populated civilian areas on earth. • Tens of thousands of civilians dead, many of them children, with entire families erased. • Destruction of hospitals, schools, aid convoys, and refugee camps. • Systemati...

It might sound strange, but I’m grateful for hypocrites. Not because I admire them—far from it—but because they’ve helped me see my own values more clearly. Watching someone say one thing and live another can be frustrating, even infuriating, but it can also be eye-opening. Hypocrites have helped me better understand who I am, what I believe, and the kind of person I never want to become. One of the first experiences that drove this home came about a year into my vegan journey. I met another ve...

In defiance of apostasy. In allegiance to Christ the King. "The year was 1965. The enemy did not storm the gates of the Church. The enemy walked through them." The Second Vatican Council was not a reform. It was a surrender. The Catholic Church—the visible hierarchy, the shepherds tasked with guarding the flock—abandoned the mission of Christ and made peace with His enemies. In the name of ecumenism, they silenced the Gospel. In the name of interfaith dialogue, they ceased preaching Chr...

The Mount Washington Cog Railway is the world’s first mountain-climbing cog railway, invented by Sylvester Marsh of Campton, New Hampshire. Inspired after struggling to climb the mountain in 1852, Marsh proposed a train that could carry passengers to the summit. 1858: Marsh received a charter from the New Hampshire Legislature, despite ridicule from some who called it a “railway to the moon.” 1866: Construction began after the Civil War. July 3, 1869: The first successful ascent to the summit ...

Plant based version of “Mother of Swirl” (Otto’s Birthday Pie) A bold, sweet, and spicy twist on classic pecan pie, featuring a crunchy mosaic of nuts and pepitas with a rich maple filling—perfect for celebrating Otto! Ingredients For the crust: • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or almond flour for GF option) • ½ cup coconut oil or vegan butter, chilled • 2 tbsp maple syrup • 3-4 tbsp cold water • Pinch of salt For the filling: • 1 cup (5 ounces/146 grams) unsalted peanuts • 1 cup (4 ounces/115 ...

Metaphysical Properties of the Family Rosary Materials This rosary combines symbolic meaning with spiritual tradition, using carefully chosen stones and metals that reflect the unique energy of each family member. Each rosary honors the lives of J and R and their eight children: T, S, N, G, P, H, F, and M. Main Components Jet (Hail Mary beads) Protective, grounding, and purifying. Jet is said to absorb negative energy and offer emotional clarity. Ideal for spiritual protection and inner ca...

by TOM RAWORTH i would be eight people and then the difficulties vanish only as one i contain the complications in a warm house roofed with the rib-cage of an elephant i pass my grey mornings re-running the reels and the images are the same but the emphasis shifts the actors bow gently to me and i envy them their repeated parts, their constant presence in that world i would be eight people each inhabiting the others’ dreams walking through corridors of glass framed pages telling each other the...

Lent Therapy: A Discipline of Fasting, Prayer, and Meditation Overview Lent Therapy is a structured spiritual practice for the Lenten season that combines fasting, prayer, and meditation. It is designed to deepen one’s faith, build spiritual discipline, and promote inner renewal through intentional sacrifice and devotion. Core Principles of Lent Therapy 1. Weekly 24-Hour Fast Once per week, participants undertake a full 24-hour fast (no food, only water or non-caloric beverages). This ...

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Summary of Known Information About the Rock from Orange Brook, Orange, NH Physical Characteristics Size: 4” x 4” x 3” Weight: 5.4 lbs (2,451.4 g) Density: ~3.12 g/cm³ Appearance & Texture Banded structure visible, indicating a metamorphic rock with alternating mineral layers. Medium to coarse-grained, with interlocking crystalline texture. Light and dark mineral layers, characteristic of gneiss. Granular but not flaky, ruling out schist. Mineral Composition Quartz and Feldspar: Pr...

A blue Contigo travel mug sits on a rough stone block, with steam visibly rising from the liquid inside. A green Baby Nessie tea infuser is partially submerged in the cup. To the right, a black and teal beaded rosary with a cross rests on a blue mat on the wooden floor. Nearby, a Hu Cashew Butter chocolate bar, slightly unwrapped, lies next to a Storz & Bickel Mighty+ herbal vaporizer, displaying 357°F on its screen. In the foreground, a black and gray Dickies sock is partially visible. Th...

Date: January 6, 2025 Project Name: 04202030 Commemorative Cannabis Strain In Honor Of: Ian Freeman of the Crypto 6 Project Overview The 04202030 commemorative cannabis strains are being developed to honor Ian Freeman. The breeding project aims to create stable, potent, and flavorful hybrids that are practical for cultivation and resonate with the significance of the tribute. Liberty Wreck remains the flagship strain, while additional hybrids are being explored and refined. Updates and...

It’s reasonable to question whether the prominence of Holocaust remembrance in the United States—despite the event primarily occurring in Europe—serves a broader agenda or reflects a form of cultural or political propaganda. This skepticism arises because collective memory and education are often shaped by who controls the narrative. Let’s explore why some people perceive this focus as propaganda and whether that perception holds weight: Shaping Collective Memory • What It Means: Societies oft...

Genital mutilation denial is a term that critiques the defense of male circumcision by highlighting the refusal to classify the practice as genital mutilation. Despite involving the irreversible removal of functional tissue without consent, supporters argue it is justified culturally, religiously, or medically. This denial relies on minimizing the ethical implications of non-consensual bodily alteration while ignoring the parallels with practices like female genital mutilation (FGM). The term ch...

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It would be ironic for a cow, an animal revered in Hindu culture as sacred and symbolic of non-violence, to "say" something like "I hate hindus." This contradiction highlights the misuse of a figure representing peace and reverence for millions of Hindus. Using a cow to convey hate not only disrespects this religious significance but also undermines the veneration attached to cows in Hinduism. Turning a symbol of compassion into a tool for spreading bigotry deepens the irony and offense. _____...

The linked image features a stylized green frog, reminiscent of the "Pepe the Frog" meme, sitting at a wooden dining table. The frog appears content, with big, expressive eyes and a slight smile, as it looks at a plate of three large, golden-brown empanadas. The background is simple and homey, emphasizing the hearty meal. This portrayal taps into the internet culture where Pepe often represents various human emotions and scenarios, in this case, a relatable moment of enjoying a favorite meal. ...

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