Online media group BuzzFeed is now a publicly-traded company after completing a SPAC merger where it fetched just $16.2 million in fresh capital. Shares of the New York-based startup began trading on the Nasdaq stock market on Monday, Dec. 16 under the ticker “BZFD“. BuzzFeed went public after its investors voted in favor of… Continue reading BuzzFeed Goes Public, Raises $16.2 Million
COP Architects Furious at Lack of Climate Justice at Pivotal Summit
Researchers who helped to draft parts of the first United Nations environmental agreements nearly 30 years ago say that that low income countries are being massively let down in the current COP26 climate talks. The 1992 UN Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, was attended by scientists and policymakers from rich and poor countries.… Continue reading COP Architects Furious at Lack of Climate Justice at Pivotal Summit
Global Health Data Sharing: The Case of China and the Two Coronavirus Pandemics
The future of disease monitoring for global health may depend on the willingness of policymakers to protect data-sharing agreements from global geopolitics. The recent G20 summit sought to focus on global health financing and find ways to build a strong global health surveillance system. Little progress was made. The lack of agreement was not surprising,… Continue reading Global Health Data Sharing: The Case of China and the Two Coronavirus Pandemics
Waukesha Massacre Suspect Charged With Five Counts Of Murder
Update (1415ET): Despite what CNN is peddling, Waukesha police believe Sunday’s parade massacre was intentional. According to CBS Chicago, Darrell Brooks, 39, has been charged with five counts of murder. According to the police chief, the deaths were “not a terrorist event.” The dead range in age from 52 to 81. JUST IN – Darrell… Continue reading Waukesha Massacre Suspect Charged With Five Counts Of Murder
His Name Will Be Emmanuel: God With Us
We are, then, perfectly and eternally saved, and we recognize in Jesus, the one who saves us, a true Emmanuel. He is the Savior because in him God is with us. He is God united to our nature. Having been reconciled with God, we are lifted up by grace to be one in spirit with… Continue reading His Name Will Be Emmanuel: God With Us
David Attenborough’s Life in Color – Issue 107: The Edge
The natural world is a feast of color and pattern, but what is it all for? An orange tiger seems awfully conspicuous stalking its prey. Why not hide in the foliage with green or brown fur? Multiple species of tiny yellow damselfish swim over and around coral reefs. How do they mate with the right… Continue reading David Attenborough’s Life in Color – Issue 107: The Edge
Green Bonds Can Leave Issuers in the Red
To achieve the Biden administration’s blueprint for solar energy and focus on climate change mitigation and adaptation, state and local governments and companies may need access to capital. The same is true for international governments and corporations committed to the COP26 goals of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. Green bonds, which raise capital… Continue reading Green Bonds Can Leave Issuers in the Red
BofA Is Bearish On Markets Ahead Of The 2022 “Rates Shock”
For those who have been following BofA CIO Michael Hartnett’s sometimes disjointed thoughts and observations, dutifully jotted down in his weekly Flow Show report (and summarized here), it will come as no surprise that the Bank of America strategist has been turning decisively bearish in recent months (see BofA Chief Strategist: Markets Are About To… Continue reading BofA Is Bearish On Markets Ahead Of The 2022 “Rates Shock”
Can a Friend be a Spiritual Director?Is Anyone too Old to be Directed?
Editor’s note: This post was first published on 5/5/2012. Dear Dan, I’ve been going to spiritual direction for several years with a good friend. At her suggestion I have recently begun seeing a Catholic counselor to deal with issues from my past which have made it difficult for me to progress spiritually, to trust God,… Continue reading Can a Friend be a Spiritual Director?Is Anyone too Old to be Directed?
What Is Tax Loss Harvesting?
What is Tax Loss Harvesting? Tax loss harvesting is when an investor sells a position at a loss to help offset capital gains tax liabilities at the end of the year. To understand what tax loss harvesting is, let’s create a hypothetical portfolio. It’s December 15, and the following is your portfolio: Here’s… Continue reading What Is Tax Loss Harvesting?