November 2019 Horoscopes and Book Recommendations

November 2019 Horoscopes and Book Recommendations Welcome to Book Riot’s November 2019 Horoscopes and Book Recommendations! There are a ton of wonderful books coming out this month. Where to begin? Let the stars be your guide! Find your astrological sign below for your November horoscope, perfectly paired with a newly released book.   Aries (March 21â€"April 19) As the year draws to a close, you’re looking for something bigger. As an Aries, you’re always looking for the next big opportunity, the next chance to win. But this is different. Now you’re looking for something outside of your bubble, maybe even outside of this universe. You’ll spend much of November thinking about the big spiritual questions. Answers may be found through travel or in deep conversations with loved ones. Don’t be afraid to get philosophical. You might enjoy On Swift Horses (November 5, Riverhead Books) by Shannon Pufahl. Muriel is newly married and lonely in her new hometown of San Diego. Her brother-in-law, Julius, is working in casinos and lovesick for a handsome, young card cheat. This queer Western is an exploration of desire, risk, and uncertainty with stunning prose and wonderfully complex characters. Taurus (April 20â€"May 20) Relationship building is key for your this month, Taurus. Your close family and friends and important to you, and you are happy to put time and effort into those relationships. But sometimes you get tunnel vision when it comes to your professional and social life, forgetting to think about the other people around you. Playing nice with colleagues and acquaintances will set you up for success in November, so take that extra time to check in. I recommend The Revisioners (November 5, Counterpoint) by Margaret Wilkerson Sexton. Josephine freed herself from slavery as a child and is now the owner of a thriving farm. When a white woman moves onto the property next door and tries to strike up a tenuous friendship, their relationship may cause Josephine irreparable harm. Gemini (May 21â€"June 20) November will present many forks in the road for Geminis. This is not unfamiliar for the twins; you’re known to be adaptable and creative, but also indecisive and restless. Don’t rush into any big decisions this month. Consult with trusted advisors when it comes to financial and professional matters. You may also face a dilemma in your romantic life. Talking things out is a great help to you, so discuss your situation with a loved one to find a solution. Check out In the Dream House (November 5, Graywolf Press) by Carmen Maria Machado. In this stunning, inventive new memoir, Machado explores an abusive relationship from her past through classic horror and fairytale tropes. It’s an entrancing book that will haunt you far past the last page.   Cancer (June 21â€"July 22) You’ve got a warm fuzzy month coming up, Cancer! November will hold blissful family fun and wonderful memories for you, so carve out time to spend with your loved ones. Your creative side is also seeking an outlet this month. Look out for opportunities that engage your artistic abilities and imagination. Spending time with children may help bring out your inner playfulness. Professional success is on the back burner, so don’t expect to get too much done at work. Read Little Weirds (November 5, Little, Brown and Company) by actress and stand-up comic Jenny Slate. This memoir isn’t what you picture when you think of a celebrity memoir; it’s funny, but also poetic, bizarre, honest, and surprising. It’s deeply personal and wonderfully artistic, and it’s sure to bring you joy. Leo (July 23â€"August 22) November is all about caring for others for Leos. You get a bad rap for being self-absorbed, but Leos’ affinity for loving and indulging themselves also makes them great friends. Leos will always be the first to encourage their besties to take a fake sick day and go to the spa. This month, you’ll spend much of your time pampering your loved ones and encouraging them to practice self-care. You need no reminder, but don’t forget to take care of yourself, too. Check out The Bromance Book Club (November 5, Berkley) by Lyssa Kay Adams. When professional baseball player Gavin’s wife asks for a divorce, he will do anything to save their relationship. Lucky for him, that’s where the Bromance Book Club comes in. He joins a group of men seeking to repair their broken relationships by reading and discussing romance novels. What results is hilarious and heartwarming.   Virgo (August 23â€"September 22) November may not hold big wins for Virgos, but it will certainly bring progress. As a methodical and detail-oriented person, you can find great satisfaction in progress. Careful planning at work will send you in the right direction, even if there isn’t a lot to show for it just yet. It’s also a great time to learn something new. You make an excellent student, and your persistence in educational pursuits may provide opportunities in the near future. You might enjoy Queen of the Conquered (November 12, Orbit) by Kacen Callender. Sigourney is the last survivor in her noble family line on a colonized Caribbean island. When a childless king announces he will choose an heir from noble families, she uses her power of mind control to gain the throne and seek vengeance for the death of her family.     Libra (September 23â€"October 22) Good news, Libra. November is going to be a great month for you! The stars predict success in many aspects of your life, including your career, family life, health, and even romance. Use your good fortune to prepare for the end of the year and get your affairs in order before the holidays, as things may be rockier in December. Your finances are also strong this month; money will come to you easily. It’s always good to save, but treat yourself to something nice, too. Read Get a Life, Chloe Brown (November 5, Avon) by Talia Hibbert. When chronically ill computer geek Chloe has a near-death experience, she decides it’s time to move out of her family’s home and get a life. In order to do so, she enlists the help of her handsome, tattooed, new neighbor, Red. As he helps Chloe tackle her goal, she learns some of his secret dreams, too.   Scorpio (October 23â€"November 21) You’re making big moves this month, Scorpio. Some characterize you as conniving, but you like to think of yourself as strategic. When you’ve got your eye on something, you can always find a way to get there. That’s true for you in November; you’re perfectly capable of getting what you want. But while focused on your goal, you may accidentally step on some toes, particularly with your significant other. Some apologies may be in order…after you win. You might enjoy The Witches Are Coming (November 5, Hachette Bookes) by Lindy West. In this essay collection, columnist Lindy West looks at some of the most toxic yet unsuspecting parts of our cultureâ€"Adam Sandler movies, Twitter, internet famous catsâ€"and unpacks how they explain our current political situation. Wests unique perspectives on racism, sexism, climate change, and more are so necessary, and this collection is a call to action that cant be ignored. Sagittarius (November 22â€"December 21) Love is in the air for Sagittarius! November is a great time for romance. For those in relationships, your time together will be full of laughter and good memories. For those that are single, romance may be found while traveling or while visiting new locations in your hometown. You’re also in great health this month and eager to get outside in nature. Work may bring some frustrations in November; destress while being active outdoors. I recommend Not the Girl You Marry (November 12, Berkley) by Andie J. Christopher. Hannah is an event planner who needs to convince her boss she can fall in love to break into the wedding market. Jack is a pop culture journalist writing an article on how to get dumped by a girl. When the two meet, will they use each other for their own secret reasons, or really fall for each other?   Capricorn (December 22â€"January 19) Capricorns’ to-do lists just keep getting longer this month. You’re known for being responsible and level headed, which means that when someone has a great new idea, you often end up bearing the brunt of the work. This can be frustrating for you, but you also get satisfaction from a job well done. Remember the end goal when things get tough. You can take care of your mental health during this busy period by spending quality time with loved ones. Check out The Starless Sea (November 5, Doubleday) by Erin Morgenstern. Graduate student Zachary stumbles upon a fantastical book with a story from his own childhood. To find out how it got there, he goes on a scavenger hunt that leads him to a doorway in an ancient library. The doorway introduces him to a whole new realm, full of pirates, distant shores, and magical surprises.     Aquarius (January 20â€"February 18) You’re a social butterfly this month, Aquarius! People are drawn to you in November, and you’re excited to expand your network. Social events abound as the holidays approach; your attendance may lead to important connections that benefit you personally and professionally down the line. Be your charming self when meeting new people and you can’t fail. But make sure you don’t neglect your older relationships while building new ones. I recommend The Deep (November 5, Gallery) by Rivers Solomon, based on the song of the same name by Daveed Diggs, William Hutson, and Jonathan Snipes. Deep in the Atlantic Ocean live mermaids descended from pregnant African slaves thrown overboard. While most mermaids have forgotten their traumatic history, Yetu is tasked as the historian who must store painful memories for everyone. Pisces (February 19â€"March 20) November brings Pisces great visions for the future. But while big things may be in store down the road, you may be the only one who can visualize them right now. Others may not be so quick to get on board, causing tension with folks that should be on your side. Use your intuition to learn their reservations; you can win them over if you look at it from their perspective. It’s also important to take care of your body this month, as stress can take a toll on your health. Read The Book of Lost Saints (November 5, Imprint) by Daniel José Older. Ramon is a hospital security guard by day and a DJ by night. He never met his aunt Marisol, as she disappeared during the Cuban Revolution before he was born. But once her spirit starts following him and rediscovering her own story through his dreams, he must uncover what happened to her in order to set her free. Looking for more? Check out your August, September, and October horoscopes and book recommendations!

Ultimate Guide to Blockchain Technology

Ultimate Guide to Blockchain Technology There are many confusing definitions and allusions floating around of what “blockchain” and blockchain technology is. In the succeeding discussion, we will attempt to shed some light on the concept of blockchain, as a whole. © Shutterstock.com | Olga DonskayaIn this article, we will start with 1) an introduction to blockchains, then discuss 2) the role of blockchain technology, 3) how blockchain technology works, and lastly 4) the advantages of blockchain.AN INTRODUCTION TO BLOCKCHAINSTake a look at how the internet has evolved, taking our lifestyle and the way we do things along with it. Aside from completely revolutionizing how we communicate and connect with each other, it has also completely changed even the way we conduct transactions, even those of a financial nature. In the past, the idea of making payments online seemed farfetched, but that has been overturned with the introduction of various technologies that made it possible, such as online bank transfers and PayPal.Bitcoin technology was one of these, introducing the digital currency that came to be known as “Bitcoin”. This virtual currency, instead of physical coins, were simply balances maintained on a public ledger containing all Bitco in transactions, using private and public keys that are verified through the technology’s computing power. What made it prefered to other forms of traditional online payment methods is its lower transaction fees. Its operations were decentralized to “miners”, or the individuals or entities that own the governing computing power in the Bitcoin network.Where does the blockchain come in?You can say that the blockchain technology is a spinoff of Bitcoin, and it has been noted as the latter’s main innovation.All executed Bitcoin transactions are permanently recorded and kept in public ledgers, and each public ledger is a “blockchain”. Files, or “blocks” containing data that pertains to the Bitcoin network are added as they are completed in a linear and chronological order, thus forming a chain of blocks, or the blockchain.The exact details about the developer of blocks and blockchains are unclear. All that is known is that the first block was created in 2009 by a Japanese named Satoshi Nakamoto, and that is not even his real name but his pseudonym. He started it, and others followed suit. Even when Nakamoto reportedly ‘disappeared’ in December of 2010, many others took blocks and blockchain technology forward.Here is short description of blockchain technology: THE ROLE OF BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGYThe Bitcoin network has tons and tons of transactions, which means there is a need to monitor and keep close track of them. In February 2015 alone, it was estimated that there are, on average, 10,000 Bitcoin transactions per day. The block or blockchain is the record of these transactions, so they serve as the proof of all these transactions having taken place, since the blocks record the transactions as they happen. Once these transactions have been completed, they are then moved into the permanent database, or the blockchain.At the moment, blockchain technology is still in its early stages, but it is expected to revolutionize how the industry works. It is continuously growing and evolving, with the most recent version having more or better functionality. The growing interest in Bitcoin will certainly make it more mainstream in the future. Information and electronics giants Microsoft, Intel, IBM and HP are already looking into it. Even Wall Street is showing interest, with names such as Barclays, Citi and UBS dipping their hands into blockchain startups and technology.An analogy has been made between traditional banking and blockchain. Banks have a record containing the full history of all its banking transactions. The bank transactions are recorded into the bank’s system chronologically, as the transactions happen.Now you can look at the bank’s records as the blockchain, and the blocks are the individual bank statements, showing the transactions per month. They are similar in how the Bitcoin transactions work.HOW BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY WORKSA Block is composed of a group of transactions over a specific time frame; multiple blocks linked together make up a Blockchain. Another thing that you should never forget about the blockchain is that it is a ledger record of the transfer of Bitcoins between or among people or entities.Before we can dive into the details of blockchains, let us first get some key terminologies out of the way. As mentioned earlier, the block or blockchain is the record of transactions. A “transaction” refers to the transfer of value or ‘coins’ from one address to another, or from the sender to the recipient. Meanwhile, the “address” is the account number of the person or entity that you are sending the coins to. The creation of the blocks is through a process called mining, and it is done periodically.There is a need to manage the address, in case one person is using multiple addresses or has a single address that is used multiple times. There is also a need to monitor the running balances of the coins and keep track of the transactions entered into. For that, you will need a s oftware to do this; that software is called the “wallet”.Recording of TransactionsTransactions are time-dependent, meaning they happen in a specific order. Once a coin has been spent, there is no way to go back in time to spend it again.Thus, it follows that the recording of blockchains of transactions is also chronological, or as the transactions happen. As the transactions take place, a record will be created, and that data will be written into a blockchain.Data recorded on a blockchain becomes a historical record: it cannot be changed, and the fact that it happened cannot be hidden, either. The block, when already stored, becomes read-only, so it cannot be edited.How to Get StartedThe problem of most people when trying to understand blockchain technology is that it can get very technical. After all, we are talking about stuff related to nodes, cryptography, keys, hash metadata, etc. We will try our best to keep things simple.Choose the blockchain. There are a lot of blockchai ns that you can choose from, depending on your preferences and who you want to work with.Download the client software from the website of the blockchain you have selected. You can choose from the two types of reference clients:Full or Core Client: This allows you to download the blockchain in its entirety, and will be run as a full node on the Bitcoin network.Lightweight Client: Once downloaded, it will connect to other nodes in the network but does not download the whole blockchain. It is also selective in the information that it downloads, targeting only the transactions to its own addresses.Obtain coins. You can either purchase the coins or earn them, depending on what options are made available to you.Start transacting.In order to transact, the sender must know the address of the recipient, or the person that he or she is sending payment to. There is a small transaction fee involved, and it is up to the sender to calculate it or not, although it is recommended that it be calcula ted.Control in BlockchainsControl of coins in transactions is transferred from inputs to outputs. Cryptography is adopted for this type of control, and this is primarily due to the programmable nature of transactions. This basically means that, in every transaction, certain conditions must first be met before coins can be spent or transferred. The increased security provided by cryptography is also preferred for blockchains, considering that blockchain transactions are essentially anonymous, thus the need for better control.Senders and recipients each have their respective addresses (or account numbers). Senders will send coins by placing them publicly under the control of the recipient’s public key, which is the recipient’s address. Do not worry that the public key is truly public, or accessible by just anyone. The public key will remain hidden, thanks to hashing.At this point, it is the network that is in control of the coins. In order for the network to transfer control of th e coins to the recipient, the latter must prove that he has the matching private key to the hashed public key. Once the control is in the recipient, he or she may now spend the coins received.This means that there are two keys that will be used: a public key and a matching private key, with one key performing encryption and the other in charge of decryption, and vice versa.MiningMining is the process of collecting transactions and subsequently creating blocks, and the ones who create the blocks are called “miners”. Another way to look at mining is as a way of securing the blockchain, considering how solving or creating a block can be very complicated and even “mathematical”.Bitcoin performs mining around every 10 minutes. Let us say, for example, that there are 50 transactions in one ten-minute period. All 50 transactions are grouped together into a single block. On the next 10 minutes, there were 30 transactions; they will make up another block. The third ten-minute period showed 40 transactions, and they are in the third block. These three blocks, when linked together, form a Chain.The records are linear and chronological, so the numbers (or the ‘height’) of the blocks are also in ascending order, with 0 being the first block. When a new block is added, it can only directly link to the one before it. The newer blocks link TO the immediately previous block, and not the other way around. See illustration below: Each block is assigned with a corresponding Block ID, which is the hash of the data within the block, and serves as its digital fingerprint. The ID, or the hash of the metadata, is what identifies the block. The metadata is what contains the Merkle Root of the data related to the transaction.The Merkle Root hash will be added to the other metadata in the header, and the whole thing is hashed to come up with a resulting hash. If the resulting hash begins with a “0”, then the block is considered to be “solved” or completed. If it does not begin with a “0”, the whole process is repeated, using different increments. This is repeated until the resulting hash starts with a zero. This is where the “hard math” on the transactions comes in.Once blocks have been “solved”, the transactions â€" contained in the blocks â€" are then broadcasted to the network. The miners will then compete to create the next blocks that will be added to the chain. Miners are in competition with each other, racing as to who will first publish or broadcast a block.ADVANTAGES OF BLOCKCHAINSNow, many people are wondering why there is a need for blockchains when they can just stick to using databases in order to record transactions. There is nothing wrong with traditional databases, but blockchains have proved to be the better option.Blockchains are fully distributed. This makes the fault-tolerance of this distributed ledger technology very high. Everyone who is part of the Bitcoin network, and is running the Bitcoin client, will have a copy of the blockchain, so they can easily access it at anytime. Miners are also distributed. One benefit from this feature is that no single computer, or even a group of computers, will be able to dominate the network.Blockchains make use of decentralized verification. There is no central authority that it answers to, which is something that has been found to be very limiting in databases, as they have to constantly answer to a central authorit y figure. There is also no need for a central bank to intervene or for a clearinghouse to be involved.Blockchains offer enhanced security. Many users highly value anonymity, and blockchains support that by making use of software algorithms to record transactions in a reliable manner, without divulging any personal information about identities. All that is needed is the address to make payments and receive them. This pretty much makes it immune to fraud and tampering.Blockchains enhances trust among parties, even 3rd party trust. Security is high when it comes to blockchains. There is no physical exchange of value and, in transactions, the records remain on the blockchains even if the control of the Bitcoin is transferred from the sender to the recipient.There is a low barrier to entry. Anyone can enter the network and make use of Bitcoin and blockchains, because all it takes is a computer, internet connectivity, and downloading the client software.Blockchains advocate real-time tran sactional capability. Consumers are more demanding in the sense that they want immediate, almost-instant, results. When they place an order, they want feedback right away. They also want to be able to make payments RIGHT NOW so the products they purchased will be shipped at this same moment or a few hours from now, within the same day. Certainly, they would want to get rid of dealing with more waiting time for transactions to clear through some other regulatory hurdle.Blockchains enhance global operations. Businesses are taking their operations global or worldwide, and blockchains certainly help in facilitating this.Blockchains prevent double spending. The cryptographic controls that are in place in blockchain technology prevent duplication, so there is no risk of double spending on the part of the one making the payment. Each transaction is processed only once, and then it enters the block. The transaction cannot be processed again, so there is no fear of data redundancy, which is something that cannot be said with some bank’s recording systems. Tracking of the transactions is also made easier, because the blocks are arranged in a linear and chronological manner.Blockchains come with very low transaction costs. This is one of the main draws of Bitcoin and its innovation, blockchains. As much as possible, consumers want to save money, and they would want to spend less on transaction costs so they could get more value from their money on items that they really want or need to purchase.Advocates and supporters of blockchain technology are positive that it will soon go beyond Bitcoin and be applicable in bank transactions and even several non-financial transactions. Like vote-counting in government elections, for example. Sure, it may take a while, but at the rate things are going, we have no doubt that there is a great possibility of that happening.There are a few concerns about how blockchains will be able to accommodate the ever-increasing number of transact ions. It has been said that a new block is created every 10 minutes, so we are looking at 6 new blocks per hour and 144 new blocks per day. Many fear that there will come a point where the blockchain will be plagued with problems with storage and speed, leading to issues on synchronization and updating. Naturally, these will have implications on the security of the data or transactions being recorded. This is certainly a challenge that will have to be addressed by the proponents of this technology.

The Struggle For An Invisible Man - 1828 Words

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How Did The Rise Of Mass Production Transform The Role Of...

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