Monthly Archives: July 2025

Sunshine Provisions and Church Boards: Legal Compliance for Out-of-State Churches Operating Within State Jurisdictions

Posted on July 16, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary This white paper examines the landscape of U.S. state-level “sunshine” laws — statutes promoting transparency and accountability of corporate and nonprofit boards — and their applicability to churches. It explores how these laws intersect with churches incorporated in … Continue reading →

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“How Will I Know?” and the Problem of Knowing: An Epistemological Reflection

Posted on July 16, 2025 by nathanalbright

Whitney Houston’s 1985 hit How Will I Know is, on the surface, a bright, effervescent pop song about romantic uncertainty. With its infectious melody and youthful energy, it captured the anxieties of falling in love when trust and evidence seem … Continue reading →

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Revolutionary Regimes and the Tampering with Weekends: France in the 1790s and the Soviet Union

Posted on July 15, 2025 by nathanalbright

Revolutionary regimes have often attempted to remake not only the political and social institutions of the societies they inherit, but also the rhythms of everyday life — including the calendar and the week itself. The reordering of time, particularly the … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Operational Plan and Prospectus for a Just and Profitable University Press

Posted on July 15, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary This white paper outlines an operational plan and strategic prospectus for establishing a university press that is both just—in its commitments to fairness, accessibility, and ethical academic publishing—and profitable—capable of sustaining itself financially while contributing meaningfully to the … Continue reading →

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The Place Of New Caledonia As A State Of France

Posted on July 14, 2025 by nathanalbright

New Caledonia’s status is a unique and dynamic case, shaped by its history as a French colony, its current political arrangement, and its engagement with the international community. Below is a detailed discussion of its status with respect to France … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Understanding Web3 Smart Contracts

Posted on July 14, 2025 by nathanalbright

Abstract This white paper provides a clear and structured explanation of Web3 smart contracts: what they are, how they function, their benefits, risks, and potential applications beyond cryptocurrencies. Smart contracts are self-executing programs stored on a blockchain, forming the backbone … Continue reading →

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The Most Lopsided Finals in Grand Slam Tennis History: A Historical Perspective

Posted on July 13, 2025 by nathanalbright

The Grand Slam tournaments—Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open—represent the pinnacle of professional tennis. They are where legends are forged, rivalries are intensified, and where the greatest players of each generation cement their legacies. Yet, despite the tradition … Continue reading →

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The Names of God in the Prophets and Writings: A Comprehensive Study

Posted on July 13, 2025 by nathanalbright

[Note:  The following is the prepared text for a sermon given to the Dalles congregation of the United Church of God on Sabbath, July 12, 2025.] Introduction The divine names of God reveal profound truths about His character, His relationship … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Identifying the Effects of Cloud Seeding and Distinguishing Them from Natural Rainfall: Challenges and New Analytical Approaches

Posted on July 12, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Cloud seeding, the deliberate introduction of particles into clouds to stimulate precipitation, has been employed for decades in water-scarce regions, snowpack augmentation, and hail suppression. Despite widespread application, the ability to unambiguously attribute specific rainfall events or changes … Continue reading →

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Album Review: SWAG

Posted on July 11, 2025 by nathanalbright

SWAG, by Justin Beiber It has admittedly been a long time since I have listened to a Justin Beiber album, which I actually thought well of. So it happened when today, with very little announcement, a 20-track album called SWAG … Continue reading →

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