The Most Famous Equation in Finance
This Black-Scholes/Merton equation, the most famous equation in finance came from physics. It launched an industry worth four multi-trillion dollars as it led to the world’s best investments by transforming
How Google Built Its Dominant Web Advertising Business With Acquisition of DoubleClick
Google’s ad revenue is now north of $237 billion –more than the GDP of Greece. The tech giant’s ad server and ad exchange are ubiquitous, behind-the-scenes technology that helps websites
Dinner For Two With Hina’s Baigan Masala (Eggplant Masala) Pakistani Style
Irshad Salim from Karachi: Yesterday evening I successfully tried with this awesome recipe. I added sliced potatoes to Hina’s recipe though. I also added zeera (cumin seeds) while sauteing chopped
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I am Not Your Negro
A segment from James Baldwin’s brilliant response to a philosophy professor on a 1968 episode of The Dick Cavett Show from Raoul Peck’s must-see documentary I Am Not Your Negro.
US Media Is Collapsing, Here’s How to Save It
Mass layoffs are tearing through US media. To preserve a functioning media ecosystem, we need three things: immediate aid to struggling journalists, public subsidies to smaller news outlets, and eventually
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“India is (not) going back into the background anymore. It has arrived.”
Modi’s economy also offers a ‘real alternative’ to China Excerpt of analysis by Diksha Madhok in CNN: India is said to be a prime candidate to benefit from the ‘friend-shoring’
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The G20 Looks South
Bruno De Conti , Pedro Rossi, Arthur Welle, and Clara Saliba in Phenomenal World: In December 2023, Brazil began presiding over the G20. The one-year presidency, which will culminate in
Geopolitics and the Geometry of Global Trade
McKinsey’s Global Economics Intelligence executive summary, January 2024) includes analysis of the changing geometry of global goods trade using four measures, each of which has its own limitations: trade intensity,
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Note From Quetta: Remembering Amin Sayani of Binaca Geet Mala
By Engr. Habib Khan: Amin Sayani, 91, the popular announcer of Binaca Geet Mala passed away last week on the 20th. I heard the news from the morning program of
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A Zen Buddhist Priest Voices the Deep Matters he Usually Ponders in Silence
Directed by Chris Santiago; Produced by Daryl Hefti – Born into a wealthy Austrian family, the life of Vanja Palmers changed course dramatically in 1972 after a psychedelic experience. Abandoning
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What’s a Group of Ravens Called?
These super-smart birds recognize other friendly birds, as well as human faces. By the way, the only bird that dares to peck an eagle is the raven. How an eagle
Denzel Washington: Black Actor Who Redefined Excellence in Hollywood
Leah Jones in Yahoo News: Throughout cinematic history, legendary Black actors have shattered barriers and pioneered new standards of excellence through their groundbreaking work on screen and off. Their compelling performances not only entertained
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