New Words
Me oh my, I am behind when it comes to the word scene! Following up on the top ten gadgets of 2022 search I realized my vocabulary knowledge has really fallen behind. I was shocked to check out the Merriam Webster site and realize in October 2021, 455 new words had been recorded that year. https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/new-words-in-the-dictionary
Here are some of the new tech terms and I was unfamiliar with each one.
bit rot : the tendency for digital information to degrade or become unusable over time. This kind of data degradation or corruption can make images and audio recordings distort and documents impossible to read or open.
zero-day : of, relating to, or being a vulnerability (as in a computer or computer system) that is discovered and exploited (as by cybercriminals) before it is known to or addressed by the maker or vendor.
copypasta : data (such as a block of text) that has been copied and spread widely online. Copypasta can be a lighthearted meme or it can have a more serious intent, with a political or cultural message.
teraflop : a unit of measure for the calculating speed of a computer equal to one trillion. The flop in teraflop stands for “floating-point operation”; tera- means “trillion.” Fast computer speed makes for quicker computer response and better graphics for video games.
CubeSat : an artificial satellite typically designed with inexpensive components that fit into a cube with a volume of 1 cubic meter. These small satellites are typically used for academic, commercial, or amateur research projects in orbit.
Oobleck : a mixture of corn starch and water that behaves like a liquid when at rest and like a solid when pressure is applied. Oobleck gets its name from the title of a story by Dr. Seuss, Bartholomew and the Oobleck, and is a favorite component in kids’ science experiments.
Change has always occurred. Just look at our bodies and our minds. Often God brings about change in our lives, but the good news is The Good News never changes. Nothing will ever be added or taken away from God's Word which is our steadfast standard for living.
The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever. Isaiah 40:8
Our Lord, you are eternal! Your word will last as long as the heavens. Psalm 119:89
Last night my husband and I bemoaned the recent decisions by Disney. The changes in our public school systems have me shaking my head this very moment as I type. Our prayers go up daily for a change of heart we long to see in loved ones and leadership around the world.
Then we open God's Word and look in the mirror and are so thankful His Word breathes new life, love and forgiveness into us individually for the daily changes needed in our souls.
Change my heart oh God.
The Song "Change My Heart of God" by Eddie Espinosa
