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The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China recently held a symposium with non-party members to solicit opinions and suggestions on economic work. This symposium aimed to gather diverse perspectives and input from various sectors of society to help inform and shape the economic policies of the party. The meeting underscored the importance of engaging with experts, scholars, entrepreneurs, and other prominent figures outside the party to ensure a more comprehensive and inclusive decision-making process.The "Black Myth" co-branded cola boasts a sleek and eye-catching design that incorporates elements from the game, creating a sense of mystery and excitement for fans. The deep black packaging with gold accents gives off a premium and luxurious feel, making it not only a tasty beverage but also a collectible item for enthusiasts of the game.
In conclusion, the hints dropped by the renowned journalist have set the stage for an exciting showcase from Xbox at TGA. With promises of new games, hardware innovations, and surprises in store, the console is poised to make a big splash in the gaming world. As we eagerly await the event, one thing is certain: Xbox has big plans for the future, and fans can't wait to see what's in store.At one point during the session, I realized that I had completely lost track of time. The gentle strokes and soothing pressure had lulled me into a state of deep relaxation, and before I knew it, I had fallen asleep. It was a testament to the power of TCM orthopedic massage, as the therapeutic benefits continued to work their magic even in my slumber.
NEW YORK, Dec. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of ordinary shares of ASML Holding N.V. ASML between January 24, 2024 and October 15, 2024, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important January 13, 2025 lead plaintiff deadline. SO WHAT: If you purchased ASML ordinary shares during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the ASML class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=31159 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. at 866-767-3653 or email case@rosenlegal.com for more information. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than January 13, 2025. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company at the time. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers. DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, during the Class Period, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the issuers being faced by suppliers, like ASML, in the semiconductor industry were much more severe than defendants had indicated to investors; (2) the pace of recovery of sales in the semiconductor industry was much slower than defendants had publicly acknowledged; (3) defendants had created the false impression that they possessed reliable information pertaining to customer demand and anticipated growth, while also downplaying risk from macroeconomic and industry fluctuations, as well as stronger regulations restricting the export of semiconductor technology, including the products that ASML sells; and (4) as a result, defendants' statements about ASML's business, operations, and prospects lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages. To join the ASML class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=31159 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email case@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff. Follow us for updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rosen-law-firm , on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosen_firm or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosenlawfirm/ . Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. ------------------------------- Contact Information: Laurence Rosen, Esq. Phillip Kim, Esq. The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. 275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor New York, NY 10016 Tel: (212) 686-1060 Toll Free: (866) 767-3653 Fax: (212) 202-3827 case@rosenlegal.com www.rosenlegal.com © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.Overall, the deployment of employment assistance work by the four departments reflects the government's commitment to providing targeted support to individuals and businesses during challenging times. By implementing a range of measures to promote skills training, financial support, social security, and entrepreneurship, the government aims to stabilize employment and foster sustainable economic development. Through these efforts, the government seeks to ensure that individuals have the resources and opportunities they need to thrive in the ever-changing labor market.So mark your calendars for the first day of the Chinese New Year in 2025, as "Nezha: The Mischievous Child Makes Waves" prepares to make a splash in theaters and continue the box office legend that began with its predecessor. Get ready to embark on an unforgettable cinematic journey with Nezha and witness the rise of a new chapter in animated storytelling that is sure to leave a lasting impact for years to come.
“I am definitely not following the news anymore,” one patient told me when I asked about her political news consumption in the weeks before the 2024 U.S. presidential election. This conversation happened around the time I talked with a local TV channel about why we saw fewer political yard signs during this year’s election season, compared with past ones. I am a psychiatrist who studies and treats fear and anxiety. One of my main mental health recommendations to my patients during the 2016 and 2020 election cycles was to reduce their political news consumption. I also tried to convince them that the five hours a day they spent watching cable news was only leaving them helpless and terrified. Over the past couple of years, though, I have noticed a change: Many of my patients say they either have tuned out or are too exhausted to do more than a brief read of political news or watch one hour of their favorite political show. Research supports my clinical experience: A Pew research study from 2020 showed that 66% of Americans were worn out by political stress. Interestingly, those who are not following the news feel that same news fatigue at an even higher percentage of 73%. In 2023, 8 out of 10 Americans described U.S. politics with negative words like “divisive,” “corrupt,” “messy” and “polarized.” In my view, three major factors have led Americans to exhaustion and burnout with U.S. politics. -- The politics of fear In my 2023 book, “AFRAID: Understanding the Purpose of Fear, and Harnessing the Power of Anxiety,” I discuss how American politicians and major news media have found an ally in fear: a very strong emotion that can be used to grab our attention, keeping us in the tribal dividing lines and making us follow, click, tap, watch and donate. Over the past few decades, many people have felt a strong push for tribalism, an “us vs. them” way of seeing the world, turning Americans against one another. This has led to a point where we are not just in disagreement with each other. We hate, cancel, block and attack those who disagree with us. -- People live in information bubbles It can feel like Fox News and MSNBC commentators are talking about Americas from two different planets. The same is true when it comes to different social media feeds. Many people are part of social media communities that are closed to the world outside their homes and familiar social circles. Based on people’s political views and what they search for or watch and read, social media algorithms feed them content where everybody talks and thinks alike. If you hear about the other side, it is only about their worst attributes and behavior. The disconnect is so wide that people are not even able to comprehend the thinking of those from other perspectives and find their logic or political beliefs unfathomable. Many Americans have gotten to the point of believing that the other half of Americans are, at best, unintelligent and stupid; and at worst, immoral and evil. -- People’s political opinions have become their identities There was a time in American politics where two politicians or two neighbors could disagree, but still believe that the other person was fundamentally good. Over time, and more so since the early 2000s, this ability to connect despite political beliefs has decreased. The majority of both Democrats and Republicans said in a 2022 Pew Research survey that someone’s political ideas are an indicator of their morality and character. This 2022 Pew survey also shows that partisan animosity extends to judgments about character: 72% of Republicans and 63% of Democrats said they believe members of the opposing party are more “immoral” than other Americans. This is evident in day-to-day conversations of members of both political tribes: “How can I be friends with someone who wants to kill babies,” or “How can I talk to someone who is OK with women dying in a corner of a clinic parking lot”. We can no longer see someone’s political affiliation in the context of their humanity at large. What psychology and neuroscience say Fear as a deeply ingrained survival mechanism takes priority over other brain functions. Fear guides your memories, feelings, attention and thoughts, and can cause you to keep watching, scrolling and reading to monitor this perceived threat. Positive or neutral news could then become uninteresting because it is not important in your survival response. That has been the key to a person’s deep engagement with the fear-based political news. But too much fear does not keep someone engaged forever. That is because of another survival mechanism – what’s called “learned helplessness.” In 1967, American psychologist Martin Seligman exposed two groups of dogs to painful shocks. Dogs in group 1 could stop the shock by pressing a lever, which they quickly learned to do. But the dogs in group 2 learned that they could not control when the shock starts and stops. Then, both groups were placed in a box divided into two halves by a small barrier, and shock was applied to only one side of the box. Dogs in group 1 – who had learned how to stop the shocks in the earlier experiment – quickly learned to jump over the barrier to the shock-free side. But dogs in group 2 did not even attempt to do so. They had learned there is no point in trying. This experiment has been replicated in different forms with other animals and humans with the same conclusion: When people feel they cannot control the painful or scary situation, they just give up. During such experiences, the brain’s fear region – called the amygdala – is hyperactive. Meanwhile, emotion-regulating brain areas like the prefrontal cortex decrease in activity under these circumstances. Learned helplessness also means the brain mechanisms commonly involved in regulating anxiety and depression don’t function as well. When working with patients who have suffered from long periods of intense anxiety, fear, trauma and exhaustion, I see learned helplessness showing up in the form of depression, loss of motivation, fatigue and lack of engagement with the world around them. The COVID-19 pandemic, more than a decade of intense political stress, polarizing social media and wars across the world, as well as public disillusionment with U.S. politics and media, have led, I believe, to many people experiencing burnout and learned helplessness. If you feel politically exhausted, you are not the problem. Feel free to tune out from the noise. Arash Javanbakht is Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Wayne State University. The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.As the suspect awaits trial and the victim's family mourns the untimely loss, the case of the Ivy League graduate implicated in the high-profile shooting will continue to resonate as a cautionary tale of unchecked ambition, unchecked power, and unfulfilled aspirations in the cutthroat world of corporate America.
Tickets for the Lions’ home matches at the upcoming Asean Championship will cost from $8 for a Category 3 ticket during the early-bird sales period from Nov 25 (noon) to Dec 1 (11.59pm), the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) said in a media statement on Nov 24. Early-bird prices for Category 1 and 2 tickets are $20 and $14, respectively. The FAS said it has introduced a “revamped ticketing structure that offers affordability and flexibility” for fans to support the Singapore football team in the biennial competition, also known as the Asean Mitsubishi Electric Cup. The Lions will play two home games at the National Stadium during their Group A campaign – against Cambodia (Dec 11, 7pm) and defending champions Thailand (Dec 17, 8.30pm). Their away matches are against Timor Leste (Dec 14) and Malaysia (Dec 20). After the early-bird period, Category 3 tickets will be sold at $12 each, with Category 1 tickets at $33 and Category 2 tickets at $23. There are also limited family-zone tickets at $20 for a pair of adult and child tickets throughout the entire sales period. Lions coach wants younger players to have a bigger leadership role Away fan tickets are fixed at $30, while hospitality packages and corporate bulk orders are also available. All prices exclude ticketing fees. Tickets can be purchased on the FAS website or via Ticketmaster from Nov 25. A huge thank you to all FANS for your 🎉 support at the 🏟️ National Stadium! 🫡 See you again in December! 🏆 ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup 🎟 ticketing news coming soon... pic.twitter.com/m7J08QABUV A post shared by FAS (@fasingapore)
Comprised of the talented athletes Liang Chen and Wang Fei, the Liang Wang Duo has been a dominant force in the badminton circuit, captivating fans with their dynamic playing style and remarkable chemistry on the court. Their journey to the pinnacle of success has been marked by hard work, determination, and a relentless pursuit of excellence, making them a formidable presence in the world of men's doubles badminton.As for the Beijing team, this loss serves as a wake-up call and a reminder that no team is invincible. They will need to regroup, analyze their performance, and make necessary adjustments to bounce back stronger in the upcoming games. This defeat will surely fuel their determination to reclaim their winning ways and maintain their position as a top contender in the league.Rico Carty, who won the 1970 NL batting title when he hit a major league-best .366 for the Atlanta Braves, has died. He was 85. Major League Baseball , the players’ association and the Braves paid tribute to Carty on social media on Sunday. A family friend told Listín Diario — a newspaper in Carty’s native Dominican Republic — that he died Saturday night in an Atlanta hospital. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.
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One of the first warning signs of sleep deprivation is fatigue. Feeling constantly tired and drained, even after what seems like a full night's sleep, is a clear indicator that something is amiss. Many people brush off fatigue as a normal part of modern life, but in reality, it is a cry for help from our bodies.
BUSTED: Airline Employee Worked As DEA Informant to Get Cut of Funds Seized Under Civil Asset ForfeitureIn a groundbreaking move that has left fans of both gaming and soda beverages thrilled, the highly anticipated action-adventure game "Black Myth: Wukong" has teamed up with PepsiCo to release a limited edition set of 12 bottles of Pepsi for the price of $46. The exclusive collaboration between the popular game and the iconic beverage brand is set to be available for purchase on JD.com, sparking excitement among consumers and gamers alike.Jayson Tatum added 26 points and eight rebounds to help Boston post a season-high fifth straight victory. Anthony Edwards had 28 points and nine rebounds for Minnesota, which has lost five of its last seven. Julius Randle added 23 points, and Rudy Gobert finished with 10 points and 20 rebounds, his eighth double-double of the season. Minnesota got within 55-54 early in the third quarter, before a 14-0 run by Boston. The spurt featured four 3s by the Celtics, including two by Tatum. The lead grew to 79-60 with 4:26 to play in the period. But the Timberwolves chipped it all the way down in the fourth, getting within 107-105 with 34 seconds left on a driving layup by Randle. Timberwolves: Minnesota will be looking to for some wins at home, after dropping four of its last five on the road. Celtics: The Celtics have struggled at home at times this season but improved to 6-2 at the Garden. The Timberwolves had the ball with 7.1 seconds and a chance to win. Edwards got the inbounds and tried to drive on Brown. But he was cut off, and the ball swung to Naz Reid, who failed to get off a 3 as time expired. Boston assisted on 25 of its 37 made field goals. The Timberwolves host Houston in NBA Cup play on Tuesday, beginning a four-game homestand. The Celtics host the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night. AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/nbaOne of the key features of the "Peace of Mind Services" plan is its focus on partnering with local businesses and service providers to bring a wide variety of offerings to Gaode Map users. By collaborating with trusted and reputable vendors, Gaode Map aims to ensure that users have access to high-quality services that meet their specific needs and preferences. This not only benefits users by providing them with convenient and reliable options but also supports local businesses by expanding their reach and customer base.
Rico Carty, who won the 1970 NL batting title with the Atlanta Braves, dies at 85
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