Deep Thoughst
What is Celibacy?
Celibacy is a choice…
sometimes for a season,
sometimes for a lifetime.
It is not just saying no to sex,
but saying yes to space,
to healing, to clarity.
For some, it means no intimacy at all.
For others, it’s simply a pause from intercourse.
The shape differs,
but the heart of celibacy is this:
a decision made for yourself.
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Extract from Mid-week Review
As Bitcoin hits new milestones and gains institutional attention, scams are rising in tandem. Fraudsters are ramping up phishing schemes (notably fake NFT giveaways), deepfake promotions, and cloned websites, spreading widely via X, Telegram, and TikTok
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Mid-week Market Review
From cyber heists to billion-dollar bets, the crypto world never stands still. In just one week, we’ve seen North Korean hackers reinvent job scams, deepfake-driven frauds surge alongside Bitcoin’s rally, and institutional giants from Nasdaq to U.S. Bancorp doubling down on blockchain adoption. Whales are making bold rotations from Bitcoin into Ethereum, while explosive moves like Eightco’s meteoric rise remind us just how fast fortunes can shift. Amid the volatility, one truth remains: crypto is both a high-stakes battlefield and a frontier of unprecedented opportunity.
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Extract from weekly market review
In Africa, monetary dynamics are diverging as Ghana’s eighth straight month of easing inflation boosts regional policy confidence, Egypt’s surprise rate cut signals a pro-growth pivot, while Ethiopia faces renewed uncertainty following the resignation of its central bank governor after key reforms.
Globally, markets await the US CPI report for clues on the Fed’s policy path, even as China’s military parade, viewed as a projection of rising geopolitical power, heightens caution across commodities, currencies, and digital assets. Oil prices, meanwhile, remain under pressure from supply constraints and geopolitical tensions, underscoring a fragile balance between global demand recovery and output discipline, factors that keep risk premiums elevated for investors.
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Weekly Market Review
President Tinubu’s announcement that Nigeria achieved its 2025 non-oil revenue target as early as August 2025 boosted fiscal credibility and investor sentiment, potentially reducing near-term sovereign borrowing pressure. However, external risks remain: the UK gilt yields hit a 27-year high, Eurozone inflation ticked above the European Central Bank’s (ECB) target, and global oil markets swung on OPEC+ supply signals and geopolitical tensions, with Brent and WTI slipping to $65.58 and $61.97 respectively, by the end of the week.
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Adult Bullying: “When Healing Becomes the Answer”
By: Sandra A. Aghaizu
Bullying is a cycle that can trap both the bullied and the bully. If left unchecked, it corrodes not only individuals but the entire culture.
So pause, reflect, and choose:
Will I be silent?
Will I participate?
Or will I begin, in my own small way, to break the cycle?
Healing is not just recovery. It is resistance and choosing to rise where others tried to suppress you.
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Think of Bitcoin as the big brother of the crypto family; it’s the leader, everyone watches. Last week, it took a hit, dropping to a low of around $107,000-$108,000 on August 29-30. Why? The ripple of global inflation news, especially from the U.S., made investors nervous about higher prices for everything from groceries to gas. Sparking fears of tighter money policies led to a quick sell-off in regions where energy costs are high, such as Europe and Asia.
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Mid Meek Market Review
Marina Times
August ended with a cautious market on bullish vibes, but September’s off to a promising start. Bitcoin’s rally and altcoin gains suggest a “less volatile super cycle.” Experts like Messari’s CEO see a Q3 ramp-up, with XRP potentially hitting $10 and Polkadot exploding. Web3 could reach 5 billion users soon, driven by easy-to-use apps.
But watch for $4.7 billion in token unlocks this month, which could shake prices. Crypto’s energy thirst and scams remain risks, yet innovations like AI-crypto blends (e.g., Kite AI’s $18 million raise) and gaming (Pudgy Penguins going global) make it exciting.
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Welcome to Marina Times Soft Talk August 2025 Edition
Grab your smoothies and relax make we run the gist.
August no gree calm at all as market heat hot pass Abuja sun. CBN drain liquidity like person wey dey chase diet plan, sotay Overnight and Open repo rates dey pant between 26% and 32%. FX sef nko, that wan dey do legwork, de dance between ₦1,526 and ₦1,543 to a dollar. Upon say coupon inflows of over ₦2.68trn enter for August e vanish faster than suya for Friday night joint.
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Adult Bullying: The Wounds We Don’t Talk About
It’s high time to stand up to these adult bullies, whether they disguise themselves as bosses, managers, colleagues, trolls, spouses, siblings, or even customers. But here’s the harder question: who are they without the mask? Could it be me, you, or someone close? Have you only been a victim… or, perhaps unconsciously, a perpetrator too?
That’s a big question to sit with.
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Extract from Mid-week review
Analysts remain broadly bullish. Eric Trump predicts Bitcoin at $175,000 by year-end 2025, while Coinbase sees an 88% chance of Ethereum hitting $5,000.
BlackRock’s CEO, Larry Fink, has praised Bitcoin’s blockchain technology, but skeptics like Peter Schiff continue to warn of a pullback to $75,000.
Meanwhile, innovation is rising. New products, like Solana’s gaming console and Gemini’s XRP Mastercard, signal mainstream adoption.
Still, the twin shadows of volatility and scams loom large; investors are cautioned to tread carefully. One thing is clear: as corporations, governments, and regulators commit billions, crypto’s rollercoaster ride is far from over.
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