Diffuse element method, a numerical simulation method used (for example) to solve partial differential equations
Discrete element method or discrete element modeling, a family of numerical methods for computing the motion of a large number of small particles (like molecules or grains of sand)
Deus ex machina (Latin; literally "a god from a machine"), a resolution to a story that does not pay due regard to the story's internal logic and that is so unlikely that it challenges suspension of disbelief, and presumably allows the author, director, or developer to end the story in the way that he or she desired
BOSTON — Members of Massachusetts’ Democratic congressional delegation voted in unison against the HouseGOP’s budget “blueprint,” arguing the plan would force “devastating” cuts to support tax breaks that benefit the nation’s wealthiest ... .
DEMOCRATIC governor Josh Shapiro and his family were forced to evacuate their residence after a suspected arsonist set it on fire ... ReutersGov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania[/caption] ... The investigators did not cite any potential motive. Shapiro said.
A Tory frontbencher slammed Lib Dem councillors today saying 'too many' are vegan ...Andrew Griffith accused the Lib Dems of pushing the 'extremist' no-meat, no-dairy diet as he ramped up campaigning ahead of local elections.
A senior Tory has been criticised for claiming the Lib Dems “want four-day weeks and veganism” when they run local councils ... “We’ll see what our viewers think of you saying Lib Dems are all vegans.”.
Asked whether he was suggesting all Lib Dems were vegan, he replied ...Oxfordshire county council, which is ruled by a Lib Dem-Green coalition, has served vegan-only food at its meetings since 2023 ... A Lib Dem source said.
So the Dems have a problem, and there has been a spate of commentary from those Democrats who are not on the far left suggesting the message has to change, or electoral defeat awaits, and the destruction will march on.