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 # You can create any custom variable you would like, and they will be accessible
 # in the templates via {{ site.myvariable }}.
 
-title: Your awesome title
+title: No Arbitrage
 email: your-email@domain.com
-author: GitHub User
-
+author: Joseph Cai
+subtitle: Joseph Cai's Blog for Money and Growth.
 theme: jekyll-theme-yat
 
 # Copyright setting
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 #   "Copyright (c) 2017-{currentYear} <a href="https://example.com">{author}</a>"
 #   "Copyright © 2017-2021 Foobar"
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-copyright: "Unpublished Work (cleft) 2017-{currentYear} {author}"
+copyright: "No Arbitrage (c) 2023-{currentYear} {author}"
 
 description: >- # this means to ignore newlines until "baseurl:"
-  Write an awesome description for your new site here. You can edit this
-  line in _config.yml. It will appear in your document head meta (for
-  Google search results) and in your feed.xml site description.
+  No Arbitrate is a personal blog created to share practical financial knowledge, 
+  ranging from basics to advanced concepts, and from theory to hands-on spreadsheet techniques. 
+  It’s a space for exchanging ideas, making connections, and inspiring both readers and myself.
+  Please note that none of the content on this site should be considered financial advice; 
+  any decision-making should be evaluated based on specific cases.
 
 baseurl: "" # the subpath of your site, e.g. /blog
 url: "https://no-arbitrage.github.io" # the base hostname & protocol for your site, e.g. https://example.com
-favicon: "" # the favicon for your site
+favicon: "/assets/images/brand/favicon.ico" # the favicon for your site
 
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 yat:
-  date_format: "%b %d, %Y"
+  date_format: "%d %b %Y"
 
 # If you want more debug log, you can set true
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 layout: articles
-heading: 'Your awesome heading'
-subheading: 'Your awesome subheading'
+heading: "No Arbitrage" 
+subheading: "Joseph Cai's Personal Blog about Money and Growth."
 banner: 'default'
 ---
 
 {{ content }}
+
+{% comment %}
+heading: {{site.heading}}
+subheading: {{site.subheading}}
+
+heading: "No Arbitrage" 
+subheading: "Joseph Cai's Personal Blog about Money and Growth."
+{% endcomment %}
diff --git a/_posts/2024-10-14-welcome-to-my-first-blog.md b/_posts/2024-10-14-welcome-to-my-first-blog.md
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+---
+layout: post
+title: Welcome to No Arbitrage!
+subtitle: 
+author: Joseph
+categories: Planning
+banner:
+  video: https://vjs.zencdn.net/v/oceans.mp4
+  loop: true
+  volume: 0
+  start_at: 8.5
+  image: https://bit.ly/3xTmdUP
+  opacity: 0.618
+  background: "#000"
+  height: "100vh"
+  min_height: "38vh"
+  heading_style: "font-size: 4.25em; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline"
+  subheading_style: "color: gold"
+tags: jekyll theme yat
+top: 1
+sidebar: []
+---
+## Welcome 
+
+Hello! I am thrilled that you are here! This is my first and latest blog where I will share my thoughts on financial market and financial fundamental knowledge and occassionally practical example files (models and slides). You can find more about me in the ABOUT page.  
+
+To add new posts, simply add a file in the `_posts` directory that follows the convention `YYYY-MM-DD-name-of-post.ext` and includes the necessary front matter. Take a look at the I 
+
+
+## Topic Schedule
+There is a list of topics that I already have in mind that I would lilke to share and hopefully gather your thoughts. 
+
+| Topic             | Descriptions     |
+| -------------     | ------------- |
+|  Corporate Finance 101 | Fundamental framework of classic topics in Corporate Finance. |
+|  Business Model 101 | A easy to apply framework for any types of business  |
+|  Often Mistakes in Valuation | Maybe opinionated  |
+|  Automate model updates with Power Query | One click updates all | 
+|  Sales Dashboard End to End showcase  | Power BI and standard dataset |
+|  Book recommendation | Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller  |
+|  Book recommendation | The Synergy Solution by Mark Sirower, Jeff Weirens  |
+
+## What you'd be interested in
+Please feel free to reach out to me on LinkedIn to let me know your thoughts and make any recommendations if you have. 
+
+<!-- Check out the [Jekyll docs][jekyll-docs] for more info on how to get the most out of Jekyll. File all bugs/feature requests at [Jekyll’s GitHub repo][jekyll-gh]. If you have questions, you can ask them on [Jekyll Talk][jekyll-talk].
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 <h2>About</h2>
 
+<h4>What is No Arbitrage</h4>
 <p>
-:art:&nbsp;Yet another theme for elegant writers with modern flat style
-and beautiful night mode.
+    :earth_asia:&nbsp;No arbitrage is a fundamental concpet to the Modern Portfolio Theories and pricing models 
+    for the most complex financial products such as Black-Scholes option pricing model. 
+    Some works from those academic giants has been recognised with Nobel Prizes. However, The basic idea is simple, 
+No profit gain is possible without taking appropriate risks in an efficient market. Or simply No pain, no gain.  
+  It is a practical philosophy of living. 
+  <br> <br> No Arbitrate (this site) is my personal blog created to share practical financial knowledge, 
+  ranging from basics to advanced concepts, and from theory to hands-on spreadsheet techniques. 
+  It’s a space for exchanging ideas, making connections, and inspiring both readers and myself.
+
+</p>
+<h4>My Background</h4>
+<p>
+    I am Joseph Cai, a financial analyst living in London, originally from China. 
+    With over a decade of formal academic training in finance, my expertise lies primarily in corporate finance. 
+    However, my interests extend well beyond that field. I'm deeply fascinated by derivative products, largely due to their mathematical rigor and the sophisticated modeling they require.
+</p>
+<p>
+    In recent years, I've also embarked on a journey to expand my technical skill set through programming. 
+    I started with SQL and then moved on to DAX (Power BI), M-Scripting (Power Query), and Python. 
+    Lately, I've been experimenting with automating tasks using TypeScript in Excel.
 </p>
 
+<h4>Who Is This Blog For?</h4>
 <p>
-Hey, nice to meet you, you found this Jekyll theme. Here the yet another
-theme is a modern theme, and it's quite clear, clean and neat for writers
-and posts.
+    If you have a curiosity about finance and a desire to grow their knowledge in the field. 
+    Whether you're a finance major, a professional preparing for exams like the CFA, a business manager looking to sharpen your strategic skills, or an entrepreneur seeking funding for your next venture, I hope you'll find value here.
 </p>
+<p>
+    I'll be sharing a mix of original content and insightful pieces from other sources. My goal is to create a resource that not only educates but also inspires. 
+    Whether you're looking to pick up a new technical skill, unwind on a quiet Sunday afternoon, or find motivation during a late-night work session, I hope my posts will provide what you need.
+</p>
+
+<h4>Life is about Learning</h4>
+<p>
+    I've taken many turns in my career, and one thing I've learned is that life's path is rarely a straight line. 
+    The most meaningful achievements often take time to materialize. It's crucial to be patient and stay committed to the process because, 
+    in the words of James Clear from <em>Atomic Habits</em>:
+</p>
+<blockquote>
+    <p><strong>"The seed of every habit is a single, tiny decision... It is your commitment to the process that will determine your progress."</strong></p>
+</blockquote>
+
+<p>
+    ▶ Please note that none of the content on this site should be considered financial advice; 
+  any decision-making should be evaluated based on specific cases.
+</p>
+
+<h4>Let's Connect</h4>
+    <p>
+    I'm always open to making new connections and exchanging ideas. Feel free to reach out to me on 
+    <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-cai" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, if you'd like to connect or have a chat. 
+    Let's learn, grow, and inspire each other!
+    </p>
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