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How to choose your first Genie Agents for maximum impact

Choosing the right Genie Agents for maximum impact is crucial with a five criteria rubric: impact, demand, data readiness, scope, and governance. Use a 1-5 score to rank candidate workflows and decide whether to build now, shape it first, or hold off based on the total score. Top-down influence is key, and a score of 20-25 indicates readiness to build, while 14-19 suggests more shaping needed, and under 14 means the workflow isn't a good fit yet. A 12 isn't a failure but a signal to fix first.

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Announcing Capital One Fellows for academic year 2026–2027

The program, which aims to support and encourage academic excellence, has once again selected a group of talented students to receive the prestigious award. The Capital One Fellows program is designed to provide students with the resources and support they need to succeed academically and personally. The 2026-2027 Capital One Fellows will be recognized for their academic achievements and will be given the opportunity to participate in various events and activities that will further their educational and profession…

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Secret Ingredient - Gator Days

Gator Days, an annual celebration of the Gator family's vibrant culture and traditions, aims to unite Gator fans through engaging activities and performances, creating a memorable experience for all attendees. The event showcases unique characteristics and values that define the Gator community, fostering unity and pride.

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In Japan, a new trend called JUCY BOOK RAVE has people going to nightclubs just to sit quietly and read books while a DJ plays ambient music.

In Japan, a novel trend called JUCY BOOK RAVE is gaining popularity. This phenomenon involves individuals attending nightclubs solely to sit quietly and read books while a DJ plays ambient music. This trend has become a popular pastime for many, offering a unique escape from the usual nightlife.

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Better together: Celebrating the 2026–2027 Elastic Partner Awards

The Elastic Partner Awards, celebrating its 2026–2027 edition, honor partners across the globe for their contributions to Elastic's success. The awards, created to recognize contributions and results, kick off at the Elastic{ON} Partner Summit in Mumbai on September 29, followed by events in New York City on October 7 and Amsterdam on October 19. Additional winners will be announced in Singapore and Washington, DC in 2027. The 2026 Partner Award categories include Top Sourced Revenue Generator, Top Manage Partner,…

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Manager refuses to let 'pranksters' harass his staff for views

The incident occurred when a group of individuals, identified as "pranksters," approached the manager's office and began making inappropriate comments and gestures. The manager has now decided to take action to prevent further harassment and ensure the safety and well-being of his staff.

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We’re bringing two roundtables to the London CPO Conference

On October 29, thoughtbot Product Leader Bethan Ashley will host two roundtables at the London Chief Product Officer Conference, focusing on the future of the product function. The discussions explore whether Product has become a bottleneck and what it means to become an AI-native product organization. They also examine how the role of Product should change as teams can move faster and how traditional product processes need to be rethought.

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Connecting customer context to measurable ROI with agentic marketing

In the era of marketing complexity and economic shifts, AI agents are crucial for connecting customer context to measurable ROI, ensuring trust in identity, business context, and closed-loop measurement. This approach requires a strong identity foundation and continuous connection to pseudonymous intent signals to improve marketing decisions and prove value. Brands must connect known customer records with these signals without compromising privacy, governance, or consumer trust.

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Marcelo Rinesi

### Briefing Nighttime Games (2026-10-04)**: A fictional story about nighttime games. - **Relative Superintelligence and Competitive Dynamics (2026-09-24)**: Discusses the impact of relative superintelligence on competitive dynamics. - **Harry and the Three Witches (2026-09-24)**: A fictional tale about a wizard.

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Nighttime Games

The night's surveillance operation was fraught with peril, as the iron-red night rain proved unforgiving to the long-distance drones. The Nosferatu Casino offered a tempting deal, but the director's death was a warning to refuse it. Despite the director's high-level status, the casino provided a safe haven for those willing to play the game.

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Confessions of a Middle-Aged Domain Hoarder

In a recent article, a middle-aged domain hoarder shares his journey of owning over 100 domains, which cost him real money. The author has decided to cut loose from the excess domain baggage, reducing his domain cache by 50% and moving to a new registrar. This process has sparked the idea of focusing more on hosting and personal projects, which he hopes will free up time for the things he truly cares about.

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Unsupervised Topic Discovery with Text Embeddings

Wealthfront, a financial services firm, uses text embeddings to analyze unstructured phone call notes to identify consistent topics across multiple calls, aiming to enhance visibility and efficiency in client support. This approach aims to provide actionable insights for better decision-making. However, the initial method using LLMs faces challenges with label consistency and computational costs, necessitating a more refined approach to ensure accurate and consistent topic identification.

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Quiz: Using pandas and Python to Explore Your Dataset

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Linguistic humor, Foreign hotel signs

Linguistic humor is increasingly being used in foreign hotel signs to add a touch of wit and charm. This technique not only makes the signs more interesting but also adds a local flavor and humor, making them memorable. Examples include signs in Paris and New York City that subtly criticize the behavior of the French and New Yorkers, respectively.

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Powering AI-led research through simulation

One driver is nearby; another is finishing a drop-off and will be available shortly; a second order from the same mall may or may not appear in the next two minutes. Across a city, those decisions determine whether your dinner arrives hot and whether a driver’s hour is well spent. There are dozens more: how far to look for a driver, when two orders are worth combining, which of three waiting trips gets the one free bike, how long to keep trying before giving up.

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Flydubai B38M, first officer under investigation for suspected suicide attempt

A first officer on the Flydubai B38M aircraft has been under investigation for a suspected suicide attempt. The incident occurred on September 30, 2026, at 10:25Z. The investigation is ongoing, and the details of the case are not yet known. The first officer, whose identity has not been disclosed, is currently being assessed by medical professionals. The investigation is being conducted by the authorities, and the results will be made public as soon as they are available.

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Mayor Mamdani and the Met are giving away 70,000 free opera tickets this season. 10,000 tickets per month via lottery. Seats in every section of the house. "Every New Yorker should have the opportunity... no matter what's in their bank account."

Mayor Mamdani and the Metropolitan Opera are offering 70,000 free opera tickets this season. The giveaway is distributed monthly via lottery, with 10,000 tickets allocated each month. The Met aims to ensure that every New Yorker has the chance to experience opera, regardless of their financial situation.

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Bridging purpose through listening: Our 2025 Social Impact Report

### Bridging Purpose Through Listening: Our 2025 Social Impact Report What does it take to make social impact part of the everyday decisions that shape a business? This report reflects how we're continuing to connect our platform, our people, and our partnerships to create meaningful impact for our customers, employees, communities, and the world around us. It's aligned with how we operate as a business and grounded in a set of priorities that reflect where we can make the greatest difference.

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SurveyMonkey

### Briefing SurveyMonkey: A Comprehensive Feedback Solution** SurveyMonkey is a leading provider of employee feedback solutions, enabling organizations to continuously gather and analyze data from their employees, customers, attendees, and buyers. The platform offers comprehensive insights into employee happiness and productivity, helping organizations improve their bottom line and profitability. **Key Features:** Continuous Feedback:** Regularly check in to understand evolving needs and improve engageme…

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California Is Chasing Wealth That Has Feet

California is exploring a wealth tax for its billionaires to raise $20 billion annually, but the tax will be ineffective due to wealth mobility. A land value tax, with a lower rate of 0.25%, is seen as a more equitable and effective alternative.

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Start With the Request for Information (RFI)

It reveals what you need to know to find the right partner and sets the stage for a productive conversation. The RFI gets skipped because it’s the exciting part of the process, but it’s crucial to find the right partner who can mitigate the risk of missing product-market fit. Both documents are essential, and the conversations that follow can reveal the kind of partner you’ll work with.

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Efficiency of some trade workers in USA

The average worker in the trade, installation, and repair industry in the United States is 22% less efficient compared to the national average, with a 40% efficiency gap between the best and worst workers, highlighting the need for improvement. This issue has been discussed in recent years, with a study by the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicating that training, equipment, and interest in the job play significant roles in low efficiency.

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Chris Bourg named vice provost and Barbara K. Ostrom (1978) Director of the MIT Libraries

The title 'vice provost' signals the enduring importance of the MIT Libraries in the digital age, as the ways in which the libraries meet the needs of the community might change. The position of the director of the libraries now has an endowment to help fund it in perpetuity, which is especially meaningful for Bourg due to her shared sense of service with Ostrom: they both completed Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) during their time as undergraduates before going on to active military service. Bourg has emp…

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On-demand compute for scheduled Copy Pipes

Tinybird now supports running scheduled Copy Pipes on on-demand compute, enabling users to isolate recurring copy work from primary compute and separate resource-intensive work from primary workspace resources. This feature allows for more efficient use of resources and better management of compute costs.

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