As the Canadian government has earmarked nearly $1 billion toward building a sovereign cloud, a CEO and an academic both think that the opportunity goes beyond giving Canada control over its digital future. “[Canada has] the research know-how. Now’s the question of starting the economic and commercial engine.” Though the feds are still working on…
The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is preparing to roll out more new direct investment vehicles as it continues to reshape its leadership team. A BDC spokesperson has confirmed to BetaKit that BDC’s investment arm, BDC Capital, is hiring a managing partner to lead a new Life Sciences Fund, six years after spinning out…
Irecently purchased Aaron Siri’s new book Vaccines, Amen. As I flipped through the pages, I noticed a section devoted to his now-famous deposition of Dr Stanley Plotkin, the “godfather” of vaccines. I’d seen viral clips circulating on social media, but I had never taken the time to read the full transcript — until now. Siri’s interrogation…
“Anxiety is a response to a nervous system that learned early on it had to protect itself.” ~Dr. Hilary Jacobs Hendel Anxiety shaped much of my life—how I showed up, how I held myself back, and how I connected with others. For years, I didn’t even know what it was. I just knew the pounding…
by Pema Chödrön and Bell Hooks: In this conversation from 1997, bell hooks talks to Pema Chödrön about how to open your heart to life’s most difficult challenges… Initially when I enter the classroom, I share with my students that we are there to think critically — to engage the world of ideas that we live…
by Amber D. Veverka: Fruits and veggies are supposed to be good for us (adulting lesson No. 1), but peering into the produce drawer can feel so uninspiring. You can only make so many salads and fruit trays… Don’t feel defeated — sometimes you just need a little inspiration (especially inspo that comes with pretty…
by Leonard Jacobson: A man went for a walk one day. As he walked, he became aware that he was feeling lost and alone… Rather than push the feelings away, he allowed them to be present with him. “I’m lost. I am all alone,” he cried to himself. A deep sadness arose within him. Suddenly a…
Crystal-clear waters of Turquoise Lake, a beautiful alpine reservoir nestled in the Rocky Mountains near Leadville, Colorado. Awaken Mother Earth Awaken Daily Quote Source: AWAKEN The post Our Sacred Planet Mother Earth in all of it’s Amazing Beauty and the Quote of the Day 987 appeared first on Awaken. Related Posts:What It Means To Have a…
Square has officially launched Bitcoin payments for its 4 million U.S. merchants, allowing businesses to accept BTC with zero processing fees until 2027. Bitcoin just took another major step toward mainstream adoption. Starting today, Square sellers across the United States can officially accept Bitcoin payments directly through their terminals — with no processing fees until…
Homebuilders expected a buying rebound that didn’t come. Home Buyers Are Hiding The Wall Street Journal reports Builders Are Offering Mortgage-Rate Discounts. Home Buyers Aren’t Biting. America’s biggest builders are struggling to sell homes even when they offer buyers a 4% mortgage. Their experience suggests rate cuts alone won’t be enough to boost weak sales in…
