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TL;DR
Attackers used array-based string obfuscation and dynamic payload execution targeting Linux systems. Upon executing the payload retrieved from an embedded URL, the script overwrites the file system structure, operating system, and all user data. https://t.co/I2iZm9XFTc

[unusual_whales @unusual_whales]

The reserve will be capitalized with bitcoin owned by the federal government that was forfeited as part of criminal or civil asset forfeiture proceedings, White House crypto czar David Sacks said.

Read more: https://t.co/5qpNyVCDVN

[Weldon Malbrough @malbwa]

@WHPressLeavitt Wear it because you want to. That is the only reason needed.

[Matt Dancho (Business Science) @mdancho84]

Bayes' Theorem is a fundamental concept in data science.

But it took me 2 years to understand its importance.

In 2 minutes, I'll share my best findings over the last 2 years exploring Bayesian Statistics. Let's go.

[Ambassador Frank Hull ☤ @frankiethull]

Here's another Julia + R tech stack. Oceananigans.jl fluid dynamics displayed with {rayshader} in R, wave shading? 🌊

All on a single quarto doc 🚀

#TidyTuesday #BYOD

[Matt Dancho (Business Science) @mdancho84]

I'm excited to introduce my AI Machine Learning Agent that built 32 ML models in 30 seconds.

Today, I'll share with you how to automate building 100s of ML models with the AI ML Agent, which is available on GitHub.

We'll create an ML Agent focusing on a Customer Churn Problem. I'll guide you through setting up the ML Agent, creating dozens of ML models, and loading the best model for production.

This AI is a huge time-saver!

Table of Contents:
00:00 Introduction to my AI Data Science Team
02:56 Setting Up AI Data Science Team
04:48 Running the ML Agent Code
07:12 Create (and Run) the AI Machine Learning Agent
09:53 Reviewing ML Model Summary
12:00 Saving and Loading Models
13:00 Next Steps + Project Roadmap + AI Bootcamp

Github to AI Data Science Team (Army of Copilots): https://t.co/VMGf1yxIIO…

Get the Code and Future Updates by Joining my Python AI/ML Tips Newsletter: https://t.co/RKy2mAxHm2

P.S. - Want to learn how to build AI projects companies actually want? (live Python Code)

On Wednesday, January 29th, I'm sharing one of my best AI Projects: Time Series Forecasting with AI

Register here (1570+ registered): https://t.co/onpLpRwkzH

[Weldon Malbrough @malbwa]

@realTrumpNewsX Yes

[Weldon Malbrough @malbwa]

@juliethardt 👋

[Clint Fiore 🦬 DM for Biz Deals @ClintFiore]

🚨NEED HELP 🚨
The SBA hasn't increased the max borrowing amount for business acquisition loans since 2010 when it was raised to $5M. Our money goes 42% less far than it did in 2010 thanks to inflation.

Help raise the limit to $10M.

Here's what to do:

[SMB Attorney @SMB_Attorney]

Sell-side advisors:

If your client is 70 years old, lets not waste everyone's time squabbling over the terms of the noncompete. 5-years is the SBA recommended length, it's enforceable and it makes sense. Lets move on to things that actually matter.

[Chris Koerner @mhp_guy]

The Raising Canes founder is my new favorite billionaire:

- Owns a 66 million year old triceratops skull

- Owns 90% of Canes, worth $7.2B

- Named the biz after his dog

- Worked at an oil refinery - total bro

- The idea for Raising Canes started as a business plan in undergrad at LSU that earned a poor grade

- Maniacal about not expanding the menu. Keep the quality 10/10 and the process dead simple. They don't even serve ranch! Lettuce? Ew.

- 0 franchises, all 550 stores are corporate owned.

Why do you think Canes, Chick Fil A and Chipotle aren't understaffed like the other fast food chains? No franchises = high control & quality.

- He's a massive philanthropist and deeply ingrained in his community.

I wanna be Todd Graves when I grow up.

[Brandon Hall @bhallcpa]

How writing off a $240,000 G-Wagon,

plays out in reality:

Let’s rewind the clock to December 2021.

You are looking for a last minute tax deduction,

and stumble across an appealing TikTok video suggesting you can buy an SUV >6k lbs and 100% write off the cost.

So you head down to the dealership and plop $240,000 down on a brand new G-Wagon.

(The AMG version, of course).

You are in the 37% tax bracket and pay 5.75% at the state level, so the deduction will save you $102,600 in taxes.

You tell your tax advisor, they sign off on it, and life moves on.

But in 2023, you decide to sell it.

You don’t need a business vehicle anymore and the G-wagon doesn’t meet your personal needs.

Sales price = $190,000.

Before you sell, you chat with your tax advisor.

You’re shocked to learn you’ll owe taxes on the sale.

Specifically, $81,255.

You’re kind of bummed to realize your net tax savings was only $21,345 (between taxes saved on purchase and owed on sale),

and further, the car’s actual value declined $50,000.

You realize you lost $28,655 on this transaction overall.

Honestly, that’s not too bad on a business vehicle.

But you still have a problem:

The $81,255 in unexpected taxes.

So you start exploring how to mitigate it.

You could buy a new business vehicle to do the whole write off thing again. The deduction on the new vehicle will mitigate or eliminate the $190k gain from the sale of your old G-Wagon.

But you really don’t need a new business vehicle.

And knowing you’ll be right back here in 2-3 years, you pass.

As you sit in your morning ice bath, ingenuity strikes!

What if I just move the G-Wagon from the business to myself?

Surely, that would avoid this tax issue.

Your accountant explains that, unfortunately, because you are an S-Corp, such distribution would be considered a taxable sale.

Drats.

Eventually, you just decide to sell it.

Take the tax hit on the chin and move on.

Nobody talks about this scenario when hyping up writing off a vehicle, but it is common.

Further,

Some of you will be unlucky and face an IRS audit.

The IRS can audit a 2021 tax return all the way into 2025.

You might not even own the vehicle anymore!

Yet if you can’t substantiate how you used the vehicle for business, you’ll be facing an absolute mess.

And the substantiation requirements are intense (see Frederick v. Commissioner for a good example of how a taxpayer was denied deductions related to his Aston Martin).

Back taxes, penalties, interest (now 8%).

Writing off a vehicle is a hassle.

Sometimes, the hassle is worth it.

But if you are an entrepreneur who rarely uses a vehicle and just looking for a tax deduction, I’d look for other ways to mitigate taxes.

[SMB Attorney @SMB_Attorney]

This is too good not to share.

I’m just a lawyer, can someone break this rock solid business advice down?

[Connor Abene @ConnorAbene]

In the next 5 years, over 50% of boomer businesses will SHUT DOWN instead of selling...

This creates a massive opportunity… if you’re ready to act on it.

Here're 7 ways you can get wealthy using this "problem":

(I'm doing #4)

[Weldon Malbrough @malbwa]

@ShlomoChopp Youth Model 20 gauge loaded with bird shot; small and easy to handle in tight spaces. The birdshot with cause significant damage to flesh (and hurt like hell) in the close quarters of a home, but also will not have the momentum to penetrate completely through most walls.

[unusual_whales @unusual_whales]

@AustinScottGA08 Austin, in 2021, you were the top political trader.

You sold FuelCell Energy, $FCEL, on 2021-01-14, after buying on 2020-10-30, for a 780% gain.

You sat on the Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit subcommittee.

Any comment?

[Codie Sanchez @Codie_Sanchez]

If I wanted to get rich fast I'd hire:

- an accountant
- attorney
- banker
- business coach
- chief of staff
- EA
- cleaner
- trainer

If you can afford it, who will always be faster than how.

[Weldon Malbrough @malbwa]

@SJosephBurns Croissants 🥐