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JPMorgan's $200 million penalties emphasizes the importance of strict compliance controls in the banking sector. Allowing workers to use unmonitored messaging applications raises significant regulatory concerns, stressing the requirement of stringent control to ensure market integrity.

Guests on this month’s Bitcoin Brainstorm include:
Rod Roudi - Co-Founder, Bitcoin Park Paul Itoi – CEO, Stakwork Laolu (Roasbeef) Osuntokun - CTO and Co-founder, Lighting Labs Kody Low - Head of Developer and Product Support, Fedi Cathie Wood – CEO, CIO and Founder, ARK Invest Yassine Elmandjra – Crypto Lead, ARK Invest Frank Downing – Nex Gen Internet Director of Research, ARK Invest Key Points From This Episode:
00:00:00 Intro to the Bitcoin Brainstorm with Yassine and Rod 00:02:39 Introduction to this month’s guests 00:04:10 Cathie Wood explains the impact and importance of the convergence between and among technologies 00:12:32 Paul discusses how AI has revolutionized coding and computer engineering 00:19:40 Kody applies the coding revolution to Bitcoin and explores how Bitcoin and AI are converging 00:26:42 Cathie and Laulu discuss Lightning HTTP 402 Protocol (L402) and internet payment flow generally 00:30:24 Frank and Paul explain that Bitcoin could be useful as money because it cuts out traditional intermediaries in payment processing and could decrease counter-party risk 00:39:00 What are some of the use cases of micro-payments and how do they compare to larger payments like monthly subscriptions 00:51:27 Kody explains why the first rendition of L402 used special cookies know as macarons 00:53:16 Frank and Laolu discuss the constraints of ChatGPT and what the potential of AI agents can be outside the walls of a chat window, if given a budget and proper integration points 01:01:30 Through the example of a web development project, Paul describes how Bitcoin and generative artificial intelligence are converging today 01:06:55 What does the next generation of knowledge workers look like with micro-payments allowing for more efficient payment allocation? 01:14:48 Closing thoughts and remarks on Bitcoin’s unique impact on artificial intelligence today Important Links Mentioned in This Episode:
- AI4ALL Hackathon website: https://bolt.fun/tournaments/ai4all/o... - AI for All: Powering APIs and Large Language Models with Lightning: https://lightning.engineering/posts/2... - How (Actually) Open AI Wins: https://hivemind.vc/ai/ - AI & Bitcoin: https://ten31.vc/content/ai - Nostr: https://nostr.com - LangChain: https://www.langchain.com/ - AI4ALL Hackathon website: https://bolt.fun/tournaments/ai4all/o... - AI for All: Powering APIs and Large Language Models with Lightning: https://lightning.engineering/posts/2... - How (Actually) Open AI Wins: https://hivemind.vc/ai/ - AI & Bitcoin: https://ten31.vc/content/ai - L402: https://docs.lightning.engineering/th... - Lightning Network: https://lightning.network/ - Stakwork: https://www.stakwork.com/ - Replit: https://replit.com/ - Fedi: https://www.fedi.xyz - Bitcoin Park: https://bitcoinpark.com - ARK Bitcoin Brainstorms: https://ark-invest.com/podcasts/?foll...  

I currently use Hanover's and they no longer want to offer me the $100 deductible for my auto insurance and they raised even the homeowner's insurance.
It's time to do some shopping.
Any suggestions?
My dad swore by State Farm insurance.
Is there a good way to compare insurance agencies?

Yes,  we  changed  our  car  insurance  agency  after  many,  many  years  over  *Check24*  now  from  € 170  to  € 110  for  3 months  -  thats  not  bad...  Per  internet  its  alot  cheaper !  Comparing  by  Check24  was  a  big  success  ;o)  Good luck !

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A lot of yachts in jeopardy if what this fellow is saying comes to pass.

Large banks would be required to maintain a minimum amount of eligible long-term debt equal to the greater of 6 percent of risk weighted assets, 3.5 percent of average total consolidated assets, and for banks subject to the supplementary leverage ratio, 2.5 percent of total leverage exposure under the supplementary leverage ratio.  Additionally, the proposal would: 
Prohibit large banks from engaging in certain activities that could complicate their resolution; and Disincentivize banks from holding long-term debt issued by other banks to reduce interconnectedness. Because large banks generally pose less risk than the largest and most complex banks, the proposed requirement would be calibrated at a lower level relative to existing requirements for the eight largest and most complex banks.  Under existing rules, the largest and most complex banks are subject to total loss-absorbing capacity (TLAC) requirements, including minimum and buffer requirements, as well as a long-term debt requirement.  Under the proposal, a large bank with total assets of $100 billion or more that is not one of the largest and most complex banks would not be subject to TLAC requirements. 
https://www.fdic.gov/news/fact-sheets/ltd-resolution-8-29-23.html

I like his OLD nickname as well ... "The Turtle".
 

Why does every major crisis starts in China these days?😋

Scammers know no bounds when it comes to exploiting horrific events. Last month it was widespread hurricane destruction; this month, the mass shooting in Las Vegas. The tragedy sadly but predictably brought scammers out from under their rocks. A throng of bogus GoFundMe and other crowdsourcing pages sprung up in its wake (as did a number of fake charities), leading attorneys general in multiple states to issue warnings. (Pro tip: GoFundMe is vetting legitimate pages to support Vegas victims and listing them on its site.) It’s not just online operations defrauding the compassionate—be wary of “fundraising” attempts by phone as well. If a telemarketer calls claiming to be with firefighters or the police, for instance, let the caller know you’ll call the department back directly (and don’t give any personal or financial info to the solicitors). And if you get a text prompting you to donate (the American Red Cross is known to use this outreach tactic), make sure that it’s really the organization you want to help by verifying its number. In summary: Always double check by directly contacting the organization you’re interested in donating to. And be careful: Even a trusted organization’s website can be mimicked by slightly altering the URL (for instance, reddcross(dot)org with two “d”s—see how easy that was?). If you’re worried about the website, there are many ways to confirm that a charity is real, as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) points out. But what if a shameless charlatan hascontacted you? If you think they’re operating locally, let your state attorney general know. If the operation’s even bigger (read: national), let the FTC know.
 

https://www.wsj.com/articles/amazon-scooped-up-data-from-its-own-sellers-to-launch-competing-products-11587650015
Is Amazon soon to become a regulated entity within the US as a shopping platform due to misuse? malfeasance?
 

Look, it just got $3 billion in funding from SoftBank. 
With the new investment, the coworking startup is valued at no less than $42 billion. And if you feel like you've got déjà vu, you don't—SoftBank just really likes WeWork.
We present to you as evidence...
1) The Japanese conglomerate is WeWork's biggest investor, and the rest of the pack isn't particularly close.
2) WeWork raised $1 billion from SoftBank in August in a convertible note.
3) SoftBank tossed in ~$4.4 billion in a WeWork funding round last year.
So what makes SoftBank so bullish on WeWork? The financials WeWork released yesterday could be a clue.
WeWork's Q3 revenue totaled $482 million, up from $241 million last year...but adjusted earnings for the first nine months of 2018 came in at a loss of $415 million (widening from a loss of $108 million last year). WeWork said the losses were expected, given its plans to set up more desks in Q4 than it did in the entirety of 2017. And if it stays on track with sales, WeWork expects revenue to sprint past $2 billion over the next year.

The first ever produced 747 -"City of Everett" - 747-100 flying alongside the brand new (first produced) #Boeing 747-400 over Seattle in 1988 
The first ever 747 flight took place on February 9, 1969, and the 747 was certified in December of that year. It entered service with Pan Am on January 22, 1970. This aircraft, N7470 looks almost brand-new  at the Museum of Flight in Seattle.
Tagged with the MSN 20235 and Line Number RA001, the first Boeing 747 ever built was a -100 variant testbed registered N7470. The jumbo jet prototype rolled off the production lines on September 30th, 1968, and was fitted with four Pratt & Whitney JT9D-3A engines (and then JT9D-7A) high-bypass ratio turbofan engines (preserved at the Museum of Flight at BFI since 2003)
On January 26, 1988, the first 747-400 rolled out at the Everett factory, while the first 737-400 rolled out at Boeing's Renton factory on the same day, marking the first double jetliner rollout in the manufacturer's history.
The first 747-400 (N661US) was delivered to launch customer Northwest Airlines (Preserved at Delta Flight Museum since April 30, 2016)
BOEING 747 - MSN 20235    N7470
Serial number 20235 LN:1
Type 747-121
First flight date 09/02/1969
Hex code AA0EE3 
Engines 4 x PW JTD-7A
BOEING 747 - MSN 23719    N661US
Serial number 23719 LN:696
Type 747-451
First flight date 29/04/1988
Test registration N401PW
Seat configuration C48 W42 Y286 Seat
Hex code A8B9C3 
Engines 4 x PW PW4056

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Yep, only those doctors with integrity were willing to challenge the CDC/FDA, WHO, etc to keep the facts and truth alive.   Doctors like McCullough, Urso, Brian Cole,  Pierre Cory, Jay Battachurya, Gert Van Bosshe, etc. have challenged the FDA/CDC to a debate in a round table format to educate the public.  All government agencies declined to participate.  Speaks volumes!

via .ORGWorld News

The side effects of artificial sweeteners may vary depending on the type, the amount, and the individual. However, based on my web search, some of the common side effects reported by some studies and experts are:
Digestive issues: Artificial sweeteners may cause bloating, gas, cramps, pain, and diarrhea in some people, especially those with irritable bowel syndrome or other digestive disorders. This is because some artificial sweeteners, such as sugar alcohols, are fermented by bacteria in the colon12. Increased blood sugar levels: Artificial sweeteners may affect the balance of gut bacteria and hormones that regulate blood sugar and insulin sensitivity. This may lead to glucose intolerance, impaired glucose metabolism, and increased risk of type 2 diabetes in some people12. Higher risk of cancer: Some animal studies have suggested that artificial sweeteners, such as saccharin and aspartame, may increase the risk of bladder cancer, brain tumors, leukemia, and lymphoma. However, the evidence in humans is inconclusive and more research is needed to confirm the safety of artificial sweeteners12. Increased blood pressure: Artificial sweeteners may affect the production of nitric oxide, a molecule that helps relax blood vessels and lower blood pressure. This may increase the risk of hypertension and cardiovascular disease in some people2. Adverse effects on mood: Artificial sweeteners may alter the levels of neurotransmitters, such as serotonin and dopamine, that affect mood and cognition. This may worsen symptoms of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other mental health conditions in some people2. Increased appetite and cravings for sweets: Artificial sweeteners may stimulate the taste receptors for sweetness without providing calories or satisfying hunger. This may trigger the reward system in the brain and increase the desire for more sweet foods. Artificial sweeteners may also disrupt the signals that regulate hunger and satiety, leading to overeating and weight gain in some people13. Based on these potential side effects, it is hard to say which artificial sweetener has the least amount of side effects. It may depend on your individual response and tolerance to different types of artificial sweeteners. However, some experts suggest that natural sweeteners derived from plants, such as stevia and monk fruit extracts, may have fewer side effects than synthetic ones, such as saccharin and aspartame34. However, more research is needed to compare the safety and efficacy of different artificial sweeteners.
The best way to avoid the side effects of artificial sweeteners is to limit your intake of them or avoid them altogether. You may want to try other natural alternatives that have some nutritional benefits, such as honey, maple syrup, or coconut sugar. However, these also contain calories and can affect your blood sugar levels, so you should use them sparingly. The best option is to reduce your overall consumption of added sugars and sweet foods and drinks and enjoy the natural sweetness of fruits, vegetables, and dairy products. I hope this helps! 😊

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Wow! Thank you for bringing attention to this problem. So sad.

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