Kurtenbach: 5 brash, possibly irresponsible 2024 SF Giants predictions
San Francisco Giants fans are feeling optimistic about the new season.
Bold predictions include Matt Chapman finishing Top-5 in National League MVP voting and Keaton Winn becoming the top rookie starter for the Giants. [ more ]
Michael Mann: "Defeatism is as much of a threat as climate denial"
Climate progress is being made but not enough; policies may limit warming to 2°C, still too high. Optimism lies in younger generation's activism. [ more ]
Amen Dunes' music has evolved to present clearer ideas and narratives in his self-produced sixth album, 'Death Jokes', delving into themes of loneliness, apocalyptic perspectives, and an optimistic outlook on life. [ more ]
Björk recorded a song called "Oral" between 1997 and 2001 and recently released an updated version with co-production from Sega Bodega and vocals from RosalÃa.
The song combines misty-eyed strings with syncopated rhythms and has a youthful and optimistic vibe.
"Oral" is connected to the cause of saving Iceland's fjords from factory fish farming and represents a hopeful outlook for the future. [ more ]
She finished chemo then got a medical degree: 'The dream is real now'
Despite a Stage 4 cancer diagnosis, Keri Cronin persevered through medical school, achieving remission and pursuing a career as an oncologist. [ more ]
Clips on brink but still believe, cite recent history
The LA Clippers, despite a tough loss, are optimistic about avoiding elimination in their playoff series against the Mavericks based on their past performance. [ more ]
Biden Brags About Beating Trump In Most National Polls At Rally Says Momentum Is Clearly in Our Favor'
President Biden highlighted his lead in recent polls, emphasizing momentum in his favor despite acknowledging polls alone don't win elections. [ more ]
Weekend Warm-up: Can Bayern Munich actually win the Champions League after all of this?; Bundesliga predictions; What's going on with Bryan Zaragoza?; Throwing it back to Tom Waits; Assessing the latest episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm; and MORE!
Bayern Munich's 3-0 victory over Lazio brings hope for a successful season despite previous challenges.
Didi Hamann sees potential for Bayern Munich to excel in the Champions League if they maintain momentum and avoid certain opponents. [ more ]
Analyst Isn't Worried About Pittsburgh's Quarterback Room: 'Decent Chance The Steelers Have Their Guy'
The Pittsburgh Steelers revamped their quarterback room by bringing in Russell Wilson and Justin Fields, aiming for low-risk, high-upside options.
There is optimism that Russell Wilson and Justin Fields could be the answers to the Steelers' quarterback situation, despite their past struggles. [ more ]
Things Are Looking Up Financially For Biglaw In 2024
Law firms saw positive financial performance in 2023, with increased average revenues and profits per equity partner.
The industry is optimistic about 2024 due to the continued performance of certain practice areas and the anticipated rebound in transactional practices. [ more ]
Scientist who thought climate crisis would kill us says she was wrong
Hannah Ritchie, a data scientist at the University of Oxford, believes that warnings about the climate crisis may have been overblown.
Ritchie points out that emissions per person have remained the same since 2012 and that the notion of a tipping point into oblivion at 2.7F of warming is not supported by evidence. [ more ]
With ad spend up, here's how agencies are preparing for growth
Agencies should gather intel, raise their profile, and target carefully to leverage the positive ad spend outlook.
Various ad industry barometers are showing optimistic signs for the coming year, including budget expansions and increased ad spend in the UK and US. [ more ]
Former OpenAI Exec Predicts AI Could Be Last Thing Humans Ever Invent
Zack Kass, former OpenAI executive, is optimistic about the potential of artificial intelligence to save the world.
He believes that AI will lead to a bright future with more joy and less suffering, and that people in developed countries will work less while children in poorer countries will have AI-powered teachers. [ more ]
The Black Blockchain Summit aims to showcase the potential of crypto and blockchain technology to financially empower black people and address social issues.
Despite the negative reputation of the crypto industry, attendees at the summit remain optimistic about the power of crypto to bring about positive change. [ more ]
South Korea has experienced significant population decline, with birthrates falling below replacement level and reaching just 0.7 births per woman.
The low birthrate in South Korea may not be a long-term trend, as human adaptability and the potential for populations to model a higher-fertility future could lead to a rebound in birthrates. [ more ]