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Overview The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an international financial institution, headquartered in Washington, D.C., consisting of 190 countries. Its stated mission is "working to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reduce poverty around the world."[1] Formed in 1944, started on 27 December 1945,[9] at the Bretton Woods Conference primarily by the ideas of Harry Dexter White and John Maynard Keynes,[10] it came into formal existence in 1945 with 29 member countries and the goal of reconstructing the international monetary system. It now plays a central role in the management of balance of payments difficulties and international financial crises.[11] Countries contribute funds to a pool through a quota system from which countries experiencing balance of payments problems can borrow money. As of 2016, the fund had XDR 477 billion (about US$667 billion).[9] Function Upon the founding of the IMF, its three primary functions were: to oversee the fixed exchange rate arrangements between countries,[22] thus helping national governments manage their exchange rates and allowing these governments to prioritize economic growth,[23] and to provide short-term capital to aid the balance of payments.[22] This assistance was meant to prevent the spread of international economic crises. The IMF was also intended to help mend the pieces of the international economy after the Great Depression and World War II

Overview The World Bank Group is an extended family of five international organizations, and the parent organization of the World Bank, the collective name given to the first two listed organizations, the IBRD and the IDA: International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) International Development Association (IDA) International Finance Corporation (IFC) Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) Notable Content In 2021, an independent inquiry of the World Bank's Doing Business reports by the law firm WilmerHale found that World Bank leaders, including then-Chief Executive Kristalina Georgieva and then-President Jim Yong Kim,[90] pressured staff members of the bank to alter data to inflate the rankings for China, Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan and the United Arab Emirates.[91][92]

Overview Penny Sue Pritzker (born May 2, 1959) is an American billionaire businesswoman and civic leader who served as the 38th United States secretary of commerce in the Obama administration from 2013 to 2017.[1] She was confirmed by a Senate vote of 97–1. Pritzker spent her early career in business. She worked her way up through the Pritzker family business, eventually being appointed as one of three successors to her uncle, Jay Pritzker. She is the founder of PSP Partners, PSP Capital Partners, and Pritzker Realty Group, and co-founder of Artemis Real Estate Partners and Inspired Capital. She is on the board of Microsoft, and chair of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. As of October 2021, Forbes estimated her net worth at US$3.2 billion.[2] In 2009, Forbes named Pritzker one of the 100 most powerful women in the world. Before entering government service, Pritzker had been involved in many Chicago organizations, including the Chicago Board of Education, Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, and her own foundation, the Pritzker Traubert Family Foundation. Pritzker was an early supporter of Obama's presidential candidacy, having been a friend of the Obama family since their time in Chicago. She is the sister of J. B. Pritzker, the current governor of Illinois.

Overview Pontius Pilate was the fifth governor of the Roman province of Judaea, serving under Emperor Tiberius from 26 to 36 AD. He is best known for being the official who presided over the trial of Jesus and ultimately ordered his crucifixion. Pilate's importance in modern Christianity is underscored by his prominent place in both the Apostles' and Nicene Creeds. Due to the Gospels' portrayal of Pilate as reluctant to execute Jesus, the Ethiopian Church believes that Pilate became a Christian and venerates him as both a martyr and a saint, a belief which is historically shared by the Coptic Church.[7]

Overview https://www.devex.com/ Devex delivers insider reporting that drives the global development agenda. We report from the front lines of the fight to achieve the SDGs – driving the most important debates, providing the most critical analysis, and backing it all up with the events, career information, and funding opportunities professionals require. Research Partners

Overview Dr. Gavin Wood (Founder & CEO — Parity Technologies) https://www.parity.io/ We're a core blockchain infrastructure company. We're creating an open-source creative commons that will enable people to create better institutions through technology. From the Substrate blockchain framework to Polkadot, the sharded protocol enabling blockchains to operate seamlessly together at scale, Parity builds the foundation of Web 3.0. One of the world's most accomplished blockchain companies. With experience pioneering Ethereum and clients on Bitcoin and Zcash, Parity and the Web3 Foundation have launched Polkadot, a next-generation blockchain. Building the future of blockchain technology. Our work combines cutting-edge cryptography, cellular system, peer-to-peer technology and decentralised consensus architectures.

Overview The United Nations (UN) is an intergovernmental organization whose purposes are to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations, achieve international cooperation, and be a centre for harmonizing the actions of nations.[2] It is the world's largest and most familiar international organization.[3] The UN is headquartered on international territory in New York City, and has other main offices in Geneva, Nairobi, Vienna, and The Hague (home to the International Court of Justice). The UN was established after World War II with the aim of preventing future wars, succeeding the rather ineffective League of Nations.[4] On 25 April 1945, 50 governments met in San Francisco for a conference and started drafting the UN Charter, which was adopted on 25 June 1945 and took effect on 24 October 1945, when the UN began operations. Pursuant to the Charter, the organization's objectives include maintaining international peace and security, protecting human rights, delivering humanitarian aid, promoting sustainable development, and upholding international law.[5] 6 Principal Organs The General Assembly The Security Council The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) The Trusteeship Council The International Court of Justice The UN Secretariat The specialized agencies are autonomous organizations working with the United Nations and each other through the co-ordinating machinery of the Economic and Social Council and the Chief Executives Board for Coordination. Each was integrated into the UN System by way of an agreement with the UN under UN Charter article 57 (except ICSID and MIGA, both part of the World Bank Group).[8][13] Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) International Labour Organization (ILO) International Maritime Organization (IMO) International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Telecommunication Union (ITU) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Universal Postal Union (UPU) World Bank Group (WBG) International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) International Development Association (IDA) International Finance Corporation (IFC) Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) World Health Organization (WHO) World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) World Meteorological Organization (WMO) World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) International Refugee Organization (IRO); ceased to exist in 1952

Overview Meta Aerospace offers a deep stack of defense capabilities and services for our customers and partners, allowing them to anticipate, secure, and defend their interests in a rapidly changing problem space. We architect cutting-edge solutions across a wide variety of missions from ISR services, to multi-mission electromagnetic technologies, to simulations applications. Customers

Overview The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (CEIP) is a nonpartisan international affairsthink tank headquartered in Washington D.C. with operations in Europe, South and East Asia, and the Middle East as well as the United States.[1] Founded in 1910 by Andrew Carnegie, the organization describes itself as being dedicated to advancing cooperation between nations and promoting active international engagement by the United States. Its headquarters building, prominently located on the Embassy Row section of Massachusetts Avenue, was completed in 1989 on a design by architecture firm Smith, Hinchman & Grylls. It has also hosted the embassy of Papua New Guinea in the U.S. Notable Content "A New Vision" Brochure (PDF)

Overview The Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA) (Irish: An Institiúid Gnóthaí Idirnáisiúnta agus Eorpacha) is an Irish policy think tank focusing on European and international policy trends based in Dublin, Ireland. It is known for its seminars and speaking events which attract notable international figures. Formation: 1991 Founder: Brendan Halligan Founded: Dublin, Ireland Type: NGO

Overview Jake Joseph Paul (born January 17, 1997)[1] is an American social media personality and professional boxer. He initially rose to fame on Vine,[5] before playing the role of Dirk Mann on the Disney Channel series Bizaardvark for two seasons.[6] Throughout his career, Paul has become the subject of many controversies due to his behavior, including being charged with criminal trespass and unlawful assembly.[7][8][9] Paul's boxing career began in August 2018 when he defeated British YouTuber Deji Olatunji in an amateur contest via TKO in the fifth round. Turning professional, Paul beat the YouTuber AnEsonGib in January 2020, via TKO in the first round. Between 2020 and 2021, Paul won his following fights against retired basketballer Nate Robinson by second round KO, retired mixed martial artist Ben Askren by 1st-round TKO, and former UFC champion Tyron Woodley twice by SD and 6th-round KO. Notable Content Flagrant w/ Andrew Schulz - https://youtu.be/aFbSnkytAag

Overview Logan Alexander Paul (born April 1, 1995)[1] is an American YouTuber and social media personality. In addition to posting on his own YouTube channel, he has run the Impaulsive podcast since November 2018, and he currently has more than 23 million subscribers on YouTube as of January 2022.[2] Notable Content The Logan Paul Interview - IMPAULSIVE EP. 172 - https://youtu.be/xUGu_lZ4kXY Flagrant w/Andrew Schulz - https://youtu.be/p6f3cElLY1s Miscellaneous Interviews True Geordie - https://youtu.be/QOTQrXa1YKw

Overview This is the main source for new definitions, high level concepts and more. Institutional Investor vs. Retail Investor An institutional investor is a company or organization that trades securities in large enough quantities to qualify for preferential treatment from brokerages and lower fees. Institutional investors do not use their own money, but rather, they invest the money of others on their behalf. A retail investor is an individual or non-professional investor who buys and sells securities through brokerage firms or retirement accounts like 401(k)s. Retail investors are investing for themselves, often in brokerage or retirement accounts. The differences between institutional and retail investors relate to costs, investment opportunities, and access to investment insight and research.

Overview Jordan Peterson is a Canadian YouTube personality, clinical psychologist and a professor of psychology at the University of Toronto. He began to receive widespread attention in the late 2010s for his views on cultural and political issues. (Wikipedia) https://www.youtube.com/c/jordanpetersonvideos https://www.jordanbpeterson.com/podcast/ https://www.jordanbpeterson.com/blog/ Courses Dr. Jordan B. Peterson is a clinical psychologist and professor emeritus at the University of Toronto. From 1993 to 1998 he served as assistant and then associate professor of psychology at Harvard. He spent fifteen years writing Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of Belief (1999; released in June 2018 as a now bestselling author-read audiobook). Dr. Peterson has appeared on many popular podcasts and shows, including the Joe Rogan Experience (#877, #958, #1006), The Rubin Report (12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos, Free Speech, Psychology, Gender Pronouns), H3H3 (#37), and many more. He is currently working on a new book, tentatively titled Beyond Mere Order: 12 More Rules for Life, slated for publication in late 2020. Quotes “Don't say things you don't mean and dont go along with things you don't agree with.” - Jordan Peterson Notable Content Joe Rogan Experience #1139​ - Jordan Peterson

Overview Benjamin Aaron Shapiro is an American conservative political commentator, public speaker, media executive, author, and attorney. At age 17, he became the youngest nationally syndicated columnist in the United States. Born: January 15, 1984 (age 36 years) Wikipedia Why Ben? Smart | Quick Witted Consistent Information DailyWire The Ben Shapiro Show YouTube Notable Content "All of the dumb things I've ever done" and is consistently changing https://www.dailywire.com/news/so-heres-giant-list-all-dumb-stuff-ive-ever-done-ben-shapiro

Overview Compiling a list of great websites. List The Citizens Handbook - https://citizenshandbook.org/toc.html World Biographical Encyclopedia - https://prabook.com/web/home.html

Overview https://leonardcole.com/ Dr. Leonard A. Cole is an expert on bioterrorism and on terror medicine. He is an adjunct professor at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (Emergency Medicine) and at Rutgers University-Newark (Political Science). At the medical school he is director of the Program on Terror Medicine and Security. He received a B.A. with highest honors from the University of California at Berkeley. Trained in the health sciences and public policy, he holds an M.A. and Ph.D. in political science from Columbia University, and a doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, which in 2008 awarded him its Alumni Award of Merit. Cole is a Fellow of the Phi Beta Kappa Society and has been a recipient of grants and fellowships from the Andrew Mellon Foundation, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Rockefeller Foundation. He is on the Advisory Board of the International Institute for Counter-Terrorism, a trustee of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, and a former member of the Board of Directors of the World Association for Disaster and Emergency Medicine, and of the Columbia University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Alumni Association.

Overview Julian Paul Assange (/əˈsɑːnʒ/;[3] né Hawkins; born 3 July 1971) is an Australian editor, publisher, and activist who founded WikiLeaks in 2006. WikiLeaks came to international attention in 2010 when it published a series of leaks provided by U.S. Army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning.[a] These leaks included the Baghdad airstrike Collateral Murder video (April 2010),[4][5] the Afghanistan war logs (July 2010), the Iraq war logs (October 2010), and Cablegate (November 2010). After the 2010 leaks, the United States government launched a criminal investigation into WikiLeaks.[6] In November 2010, Sweden issued an international arrest warrant for Assange over allegations of sexual misconduct.[7] Assange said the allegations were a pretext for his extradition from Sweden to the United States over his role in the publication of secret American documents.[8][9] After losing his battle against extradition to Sweden, he breached bail and took refuge in the Embassy of Ecuador in London in June 2012.[10] He was granted asylum by Ecuador in August 2012[11] on the grounds of political persecution, with the presumption that if he were extradited to Sweden, he would be eventually extradited to the United States.[12] Notable Content The World Tomorrow with Julian Assange Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, leader of Hezbollah Slavoj Žižek Moncef Marzouki Nabeel Rajab & Alaa Abd El-Fattah Moazzam Begg - Asim Qureshi Rafael Correa Alexa O’Brien - David Graeber - Naomi Colvin - Aaron Peters - Marisa Holmes Imran Khan Noam Chomsky - Tariq Ali Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim

Overview Gary Vaynerchuk (born Gennady Vaynerchuk;[4] November 14, 1975; Belarusian: Генадзь Вайнярчук, Russian: Геннадий Вайнерчук), commonly known as Gary Vee, is a Belarusian-American entrepreneur, author, speaker, and Internet personality.[5][6][7] He is a co-founder of the restaurant reservation software company Resy and Empathy Wines.[8][1][9] First known as a wine critic who expanded his family's wine business,[10][11] Vaynerchuk is now more known for his work in digital marketing and social media as the chairman of New York-based communications company VaynerX,[12] and as CEO of VaynerX subsidiary VaynerMedia.[13][14] Story - https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/biography/ Quotes / Ideas "People communicate with the things they buy." “Gov will drop bombs before giving up control” "Internet was originally called a “better encyclopedia” Notable Content One Life, No Regrets THE BEST SPEECH EVER! - Gary Vaynerchuk Put in the Work WORK HARD AND BE PATIENT - Best Motivational Video for Success | Gary Vaynerchuk Motivation Gary Vaynerchuk's Life Advice Leaves The Audience SPEECHLESS - One of the Most Eye Opening Speeches 6 MINS FOR THE NEXT 60 YEARS OF YOUR LIFE - A RANT

Overview A cryptocurrency (or crypto currency or crypto for short) is a digital asset designed to work as a medium of exchange wherein individual coin ownership records are stored in a ledger existing in a form of computerized database using strong cryptography to secure transaction records, to control the creation of additional coins, and to verify the transfer of coin ownership. It typically does not exist in physical form (like paper money) and is typically not issued by a central authority. Cryptocurrencies typically use decentralized control as opposed to centralized digital currency and central banking systems. When a cryptocurrency is minted or created prior to issuance or issued by a single issuer, it is generally considered centralized. When implemented with decentralized control, each cryptocurrency works through distributed ledger technology, typically a blockchain, that serves as a public financial transaction databzase. Bitcoin, first released as open-source software in 2009, is the first decentralized cryptocurrency. Since the release of bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies have been created. "Cryptocurrency will become the 12th sector of the economy." - Kevin O'Leary (Mr. Wonderfull) Altcoins An altcoin is a cryptocurrency, or virtual currency, alternative to Bitcoin. Each altcoin operates according to its own rules. They are cryptocurrencies that use a technology called blockchain that allows secure peer-to-peer transactions. Altcoins build on the success of Bitcoin by slightly changing the rules to appeal to different users. Top 5 Bitcoin | BTC Ethereum | ETH Ripple | XRP Litecoin | LTC Dogecoin | DOGE Solana | SOL Polygon | MATIC Custodial vs. Non-Custodial Wallet A Custodial Wallet is defined as a wallet in which the private keys are held by a third party. Meaning, the third party has full control over your funds while you only have to give permission to send or receive payments. A Non-Custodial Crypto Wallet is a type of Blockchain wallet that lets you be your own bank. This implies that users have full control over their funds and on the associated private key. Sources https://bravenewcoin.com/insights/nasdaq-continues-to-embrace-crypto-with-new-defix-index https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/NASDAQ-DEFX/ https://www.thebalance.com/altcoins-a-basic-guide-391206 https://www.pwc.com/us/en/industries/financial-services/library/cryptocurrency-evolution.html https://www.thebalance.com/altcoins-a-basic-guide-391206