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Created on February 07, 2025 In my daily analysis of the financial markets, the Bitcoin market has caught my attention because it tells us that we just have nowhere to be.This might be a little bit disconcerting for “Bitcoin bros”, but at the end of the day there is no real reason for Bitcoin to start taking off anyway.After all, it is an asset that needs loose monetary policy to really get going, and the fact that we’ve had a couple of positive announcements over the last year has masked the fact that the financial system just isn’t set up…

Brenan Pool is a multifaceted Architectural Engineer at Engenuity. He holds dual degrees in Architectural and Civil Engineering, with a rich background in leadership and green building initiatives. He focuses on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineering and design. Follow Brenan on LinkedIn.

In case you haven’t heard the news, on Tuesday, September 17th, at 8:30 a.m. PT/11:30 a.m. ET/9:00 p.m. IST, Coursera CEO Jeff Maggioncalda delivered a live keynote address. Tune in to see the data that’s shaping Coursera’s approach to learning, view exclusive product demos from the Courserians building them, and hear from learners like you. View the live keynote here. And now, let’s turn our attention to this week’s (very much related) topic: how data analysts use generative AI to streamline their workflows and maximize their impact. In previous issues, we’ve looked at practical AI skills and prompting techniques that…

A police officer in New Jersey has been hailed as a hero for rescuing an 11-year-old boy from an icy lake. According to a Facebook post from the West Long Branch Police, police received a call reporting a child falling through the ice at Franklin Lake at 2:41 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 3. West Long Branch Emergency Medical Services said the young man, whose name was not released, had opted to cross Franklin Lane on foot to get home quicker. “As the ice began to crack beneath his feet, he fell through. The lake, only 6 feet deep, allowed him to…

Vice Ganda in a scene from Jun Robles Lana’s film ‘And the Breadwinner Is…’ (Photo: Star Cinema, 2024). This year’s Metro Manila Film Festival boasts of a lineup of films that—finally—have begun focusing on quality as much as commercial value. While it has received criticisms over the years for fielding in entries that cater to the moviegoing masses, critical acclaim be damned; the past few years have seen the festival slowly regaining its footing. The films this year range from family dramas and your standard Filipino thrillers, to dramedies and musicals. Below, I write a few thoughts on Jun Robles…

For me, February is kicking off with a bang. I have Wilder Woods coming and if you don’t know it is Bear Rinehart’s side project away from Needtobreathe. And if that wasn’t enough, you get the re-recorded debut album from Will Hoge called Carousel…in case you missed it first time around. There are almost 50 albums this month, so hopefully there is something for you. Let me know what you want to hear or what we may have missed. Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!!

The retreat from DEI has gone from a handful of companies to one of the primary objectives of the new Trump administration. While the pre-election season was marked by a cascade of major companies ranging from Meta to Tractor Supply axing diversity initiatives in response to pressure from activists like X journalist Robby Starbuck, the post-election world is quite different. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are in the crosshairs of the federal government, and now a movement that started with a souring on the racialism that crept into American boardrooms after the death of George Floyd has the potential to snowball…

Have you ever wondered what it was like living in The Annex & Seaton Village neighbourhood of Toronto? Sandwiched between Yorkville and Christie Pits, few Toronto neighbourhoods are as elegant and beautiful as The Annex & Seaton Village neighbourhoods. Full of historic charm and character, the area is a harmonious mix of more than 15,000 prominent artists, affluent families, professionals, hipster U of T students and professors, renters and owners alike.  They all seem to share the love of its bohemian yet authentic, pedestrian and bike-friendly culture and that there’s a little something for everyone thinking of living in The Annex…

Some stuff I am reading today morning: INR declines to 87.58 (HT) Bombay High Court orders probe into Jai Corp fraud (Money Life) Solar cell capacity to jump 5 fold by 2027 (FE) Trump’s tariffs on China bite US online shoppers (Yahoo) SEBI order in front running of Anuj Sheth (NSE) Stock Talk: Muthoot Finance (Proinvest Nirmiti) Jim Chanos on AI (AM) Don’t freak out (CS) Tilting the odds in your favour (Novel Investor) Timing is not everything, but it matters (IT)

Marcus Stoinis, Australia‘s renowned all-rounder, has sent shockwaves through the cricket world by announcing his immediate retirement from ODI cricket, just ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025.Despite being named in Australia’s preliminary 15-man squad for the Champions Trophy ODI event scheduled to begin later this month in Pakistan and the UAE, he will not feature in the final squad, which is set to be announced on February 12. This decision has left many pondering the timing, as Stoinis was a key cog in Australia’s limited-overs setup, having made his ODI debut in 2015 and representing the nation in 71 matches. …