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Decision to pause private refugee sponsorships was a 'big surprise' to aide groupsKOTTAYAM: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has cautioned against attempts to undermine India’s linguistic diversity, including efforts to sideline regional languages such as Malayalam. He was speaking at the inauguration of Aksharam, India’s first language-literature-cultural museum, built by the State Cooperative Department, at the India Press premises in Mariyappally, Kottayam. The Chief Minister emphasized the importance of preserving the nation's linguistic and cultural diversity in the face of attempts to impose linguistic uniformity. He noted that the museum stands as a symbol of resistance against such efforts. "This innovative museum conveys a message to the world—the need to preserve our language, culture and diversity," he remarked. Spread over 15,000 square feet, Aksharam will chronicle the cultural, linguistic, and literary history of Kerala once completed. CM Vijayan also addressed concerns about the impact of technology on reading habits, observing that books and reading are evolving in new ways, rather than becoming obsolete. Minister V.N. Vasavan presided over the function, and the Chief Minister presented the fifth Akshara Puraskar to noted writer M. Mukundan. Several dignitaries, including Chief Whip Dr. N. Jayaraj, MP Adv. K. Francis George, MLA Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan, Justice K.T. Thomas, District Panchayat President K.V. Bindu and Collector John V. Samuel, attended the event. Prominent literary figures such as T. Padmanabhan, M.K. Sanu, M. Mukundan, N.S. Madhavan, V. Madhusoodanan Nair, Ezhachery Ramachandran, Dr. M.R. Raghava Varier, Dr. Veena N. Madhavan, Adv. P.K. Harikumar, Dr. D. Sajith Babu and Bincy Sebastian also shared their thoughts during the program.

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. has been placed on injured reserve after hurting his hamstring Sunday in a 30-27 overtime victory over the Chicago Bears. The move announced Tuesday means that Pace must miss at least the Vikings next four games. The Vikings also activated outside linebacker Gabriel Murphy from injured reserve and signed linebacker Jamin Davis off the Green Bay Packers practice squad. Pace, 23, had started each of the Vikings nine games this season. The 2023 undrafted free agent from Cincinnati had 56 tackles — including six for loss — and three sacks. Murphy, 24, signed with the Vikings as an undrafted free agent this spring. He was placed on injured reserve Aug. 27. Davis had joined the Packers practice squad Oct. 29 after getting released by the Washington Commanders a week earlier. Washington selected him out of Kentucky with the 19th overall pick in the 2021 draft. The 25-year-old Davis has 282 tackles, seven sacks, one interception, two forced fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles in his NFL career. He led the Commanders with a career-high 104 tackles in 2022. The Vikings (9-2) host the Arizona Cardinals (6-5) on Sunday. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFLMoST Deputy Minister meets Yunnan Deputy Governor

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NoneLea en español For many people, this time of year is all about the shopping. And there's a fair chance many feel less than joyful about the prospect. If fulfilling your lengthy list feels overwhelming, learning what brain science and evolutionary psychology say about shopping and gift-giving might help you understand exactly why you're stressed – and even point you toward a healthier, happier holiday season. Our reactions are encoded into our nervous system, said Dr. Beth Frates, a part-time associate professor in the department of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School in Boston. "By understanding these brain responses, people can develop strategies to manage stress better, such as setting realistic expectations, focusing on mindfulness and simplifying holiday preparations," said Frates, who also is the immediate past president of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. The idea of exchanging gifts at this time of year can be traced back to pagan solstice celebrations. But the drive to share with another is as old as humanity itself, said Dr. Diego Guevara Beltran, a postdoctoral fellow in psychology at the University of Arizona in Tucson who studies cooperation and generosity. The science of generosity is more about survival than stocking stuffers, Guevara Beltran said. Sharing food gave early humans an evolutionary advantage. "Generosity is just one of the ways by which we can accumulate resources, be it wealth itself or friendships or work partners or more attractive, more intelligent mates," he said. Sharing with other people, Guevara Beltran said, is "a signal that communicates how much you value them, their welfare, your relationship with them." Research has shown that helping people makes us feel good. Part of that, he said, is because when someone is part of a community, they feel protected. One way this manifests is through the act of giving gifts. But to derive happiness from gift-giving, the giver needs to feel both that it was not an obligation and that it was effective, according to the 2019 World Happiness Report . That means it could be stressful to be in a culture where gift-giving feels mandatory, or if we can't see that a gift helped someone, Guevara Beltran speculated. It also might be stressful if gift-giving becomes a competition to show that you care about somebody more than the others around them. Our brains on shopping Stressful shopping can cause several physiological responses to kick in, Frates said. First is the "fight or flight" reaction that comes with stress. The release of chemicals that increase our heart rate, raise our blood pressure and intensify our breathing evolved to give us bursts of energy to escape danger. Frates said that while holiday stressors are not life-threatening, they can still trigger the stress response. The pressure to stay within budget could create a sense of scarcity, she said. "This taps into an evolutionary response, where the fear of losing resources like money can feel urgent and distressing." The holiday season also involves a lot of choices. "The brain has limited capacity for decision-making, and making multiple decisions can lead to decision fatigue," Frates said. "This fatigue reduces the ability to self-regulate and cope, which can lead to heightened stress responses when confronted with even minor setbacks, like a long line or out-of-stock item." The stress of needing to complete tasks within a limited time can intensify the fight-or-flight response, she said, as the brain interprets the ticking clock as a sense of urgency or threat. Meanwhile, Frates said, holiday shopping can also trigger brain chemicals that affect our feelings. "Dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward, is released when we anticipate something exciting or enjoyable, like finding a great gift or finding a good deal," she said. "This anticipation can feel rewarding even before any actual purchase is made." For some people, this dopamine boost can make shopping a relaxing experience. "It provides a temporary distraction from other stressors and allows them to focus on something positive, creating a 'holiday high,'" Frates said. For some people, that can be problematic. "When shopping becomes a way to chase that next dopamine hit, it can lead to excessive spending or impulsive purchases," she said. "This can become a trap, particularly during the holidays, when deals, sales and gift-giving pressures are everywhere." Understanding how all these processes work can help people recognize why they feel the way they do and adopt strategies to cope, Frates said. Here are some of her suggestions. 1. Start with self-care before shopping Prioritizing self-care means people can be their best selves and make good decisions, Frates said. So, "eat food that is delicious and nutritious. Get seven to nine hours of sleep. Make sure to enjoy physical activity. Take walks when you can and invite friends along. Practice stress reduction like meditation or yoga to help you calm your body and mind." Before going shopping, try taking deep breaths using stress-relieving techniques such as 4-7-8 breathing (inhale through your nose for four counts, hold for seven counts, and exhale through your mouth for eight) or box breathing (inhale through the nose for four counts, hold your breath for four, exhale for four, then hold for four). 2. Be strategic Don't shop when you're hungry, tired, lonely or stressed, Frates said. And don't start shopping 15 minutes before a store closes or a website's online deals end, she said. That's setting yourself up for triggering the fight-or-flight response. 3. Be mindful Before making a purchase, take a moment to consider whether it's truly needed or whether it's an impulsive choice. To avoid overindulging, set a specific budget or limit yourself to a couple of hours or specific shopping days. "This keeps dopamine-driven spending in check while still allowing for the enjoyable aspects of holiday shopping," Frates said. Look for post-shopping activities that provide rewards without the financial cost. That can satisfy your brain's desire for more dopamine in a healthier way. "Plan enjoyable, stress-relieving activities after shopping, like going for a walk, spending time with friends or indulging in a hobby," she said. 4. Bring a friend Not only does this support healthy social connections, Frates said, but if things start feeling stressful, "you have a buddy, and you have a support system right there for you." 5. Rethink the focus of the season "With gift-giving, we need to change mindsets in order to be able to manage the stress," Frates said. The holidays could be used to emphasize social connections, she said. "Thinking about the connection with the person and making gift-giving more about deepening the connection than anything else, I think, will really help to reduce the stress around the process," she said. So instead of scouring shops and websites for the "perfect" gift, think about making a meaningful and personal one, she suggested. It could be a poem, a painting, a song or a framed photograph that captured a special time. 6. Lessons for children It's easy to get caught up in the hunt for a hard-to-get item, Frates said. But ask yourself what the holiday means in your family's traditions. "Is it about getting that perfect gift for the child? Or is it about celebrating the meaning of that holiday?" So instead of having children ask for one specific toy, or a specific brand of clothing, teach them to leave a little leeway on their lists. "It is a good reminder to express to children that this season is about giving and sharing what we can in the best way that we can," she said, "and sometimes the exact gift is not available." Encouraging such an attitude can be a tall order, Frates said, but it's a place to start. "A simple mindset shift could be the difference between a stressful holiday shopping season or a joyful journey to find meaningful gifts for people you care about." American Heart Association News covers heart and brain health. Not all views expressed in this story reflect the official position of the American Heart Association. Copyright is owned or held by the American Heart Association, Inc., and all rights are reserved. Sign up here to get the latest health & fitness updates in your inbox every week!

Seibert misses an extra point late as the Commanders lose their 3rd in a row, 34-26 to the CowboysMutual of America Capital Management LLC reduced its holdings in DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc. ( NASDAQ:XRAY – Free Report ) by 7.8% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 109,559 shares of the medical instruments supplier’s stock after selling 9,319 shares during the quarter. Mutual of America Capital Management LLC owned 0.05% of DENTSPLY SIRONA worth $2,965,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Several other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in XRAY. UMB Bank n.a. increased its holdings in shares of DENTSPLY SIRONA by 430.3% during the third quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 928 shares of the medical instruments supplier’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 753 shares during the period. Capital Performance Advisors LLP bought a new stake in DENTSPLY SIRONA during the third quarter worth approximately $27,000. LRI Investments LLC increased its position in shares of DENTSPLY SIRONA by 82.7% during the 2nd quarter. LRI Investments LLC now owns 1,246 shares of the medical instruments supplier’s stock valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 564 shares during the period. Rothschild Investment LLC bought a new stake in shares of DENTSPLY SIRONA in the 2nd quarter worth $32,000. Finally, Kennebec Savings Bank acquired a new stake in shares of DENTSPLY SIRONA in the third quarter valued at $35,000. Institutional investors own 95.70% of the company’s stock. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth XRAY has been the topic of several research reports. Leerink Partnrs cut shares of DENTSPLY SIRONA from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, November 7th. Evercore ISI dropped their target price on shares of DENTSPLY SIRONA from $29.00 to $27.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, October 8th. Leerink Partners lowered shares of DENTSPLY SIRONA from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating in a research note on Thursday, November 7th. Robert W. Baird decreased their price target on shares of DENTSPLY SIRONA from $31.00 to $24.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, November 8th. Finally, Barrington Research cut their price objective on DENTSPLY SIRONA from $36.00 to $24.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, November 8th. Seven investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and three have issued a buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, DENTSPLY SIRONA currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $29.50. DENTSPLY SIRONA Price Performance Shares of NASDAQ:XRAY opened at $18.77 on Friday. The company’s fifty day moving average is $23.25 and its two-hundred day moving average is $25.09. The company has a market cap of $3.73 billion, a P/E ratio of -9.07, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.83 and a beta of 1.02. DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc. has a 12-month low of $17.21 and a 12-month high of $37.60. The company has a quick ratio of 0.84, a current ratio of 1.25 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.72. DENTSPLY SIRONA ( NASDAQ:XRAY – Get Free Report ) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November 7th. The medical instruments supplier reported $0.50 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.48 by $0.02. DENTSPLY SIRONA had a positive return on equity of 12.62% and a negative net margin of 10.59%. The firm had revenue of $951.00 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $939.10 million. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.49 earnings per share. DENTSPLY SIRONA’s quarterly revenue was up .4% on a year-over-year basis. Equities analysts expect that DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc. will post 1.84 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. About DENTSPLY SIRONA ( Free Report ) DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc manufactures and sells various dental products and technologies worldwide. It operates in four segments: Connected Technology Solutions, Essential Dental Solutions, Orthodontic and Implant Solutions, and Wellspect Healthcare. The company offers dental equipment comprising imaging equipment, motorized dental handpieces, treatment centers, other instruments, amalgamators, mixing machines, and porcelain furnaces; and dental CAD/CAM technologies to support dental restorations, such as intraoral scanners, 3-D printers, mills, other software and services, and a full-chairside economical restoration of esthetic ceramic dentistry, as well as DS Core, its cloud-based platform. Further Reading Receive News & Ratings for DENTSPLY SIRONA Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for DENTSPLY SIRONA and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .

Barbados no longer has the highest salaries in the Caribbean, particularly those paid to executives and people in specialised roles. That is the finding of the 2024 edition of the Caribbean Salary Survey Report: Pay Pulse published by The Caribbean Society for Human Resource Professionals (CSHRP) in Jamaica. In its examination of annual gross salaries excluding benefits and incentives, Pay Pulse 2023 found that Barbados, Antigua and Barbuda, and Jamaica were the highest paying countries. CSHRP says this time around that The Bahamas, St Kitts and Nevis, and Barbados “emerged as regional leaders in salary, particularly in executive and specialised roles”. It also shared that “conversely, Jamaica, Belize, and St Vincent and the Grenadines show more modest salary levels, especially in entry-level positions”. The survey results were launched last Wednesday evening at The Hub Coworking Ltd. in Kingston. Responding to questions on the Barbadosrelated findings, leader researcher Kimberly Largie explained that there were several reasons why, unlike 2023, the survey concluded that salaries in Barbados were no longer the highest. “Our reports are based on the information provided by companies who participated in the survey, therefore, the data would be influenced by the number of respondents, as well as who responded. This year, we saw greater participation from other markets such as The Bahamas,” she said. On the level of participation from Barbados companies, she said: “In 2023, we had 117 responses compared to 139 in 2024. However, in terms of representation from Barbados, we had fewer responses this year, although we noted the same number of regional companies participating in 2023 and 2024 from Barbados. All participating companies are undisclosed for confidentiality reasons.” Largie also said that “for Barbados, there are some roles that we’ve seen [salary] increases for in the 2024 survey”. “For example, accountant, administrative assistant, chief financial officer, customer service representative and human resources (HR) manager. Chief executive officer (CEO) actually saw a decrease in the average salary reported in the 2024 survey,” she added. The lead researcher said a key Pay Pulse 2024 takeaway for her was that “we’re heading in the right direction as a region” in relation to companies willing to share information on salaries. “There has been more openness in sharing salary information through this survey, and our commitment to transparency and confidentiality is paramount. While this report offers us just a snapshot of the regional job market, it helps us to begin to identify possible opportunities for improvement,” she noted. “We hope that the insights shared in PayPulse24 will help companies consider how to improve the total compensation package, remembering that we need to consider the trinity of social, physical and psychological wage. “We believe that as more companies hear about our annual survey, we’ll receive more responses that will help paint a more complete picture of the regional landscape.” With participation from 119 companies across 20 countries and data covering 78 job roles, CSHRP said Pay Pulse 2024’s other key findings included: • HR; banking, financial services, and insurance; and hospitality, tourism, and catering lead the region in salaries. In contrast, industries such as education, childcare and training; retailing, wholesaling and purchasing; and the public sector present opportunities for salary reform. • As expected, executive roles such as CEO, general manager, and chief marketing officer command the highest salaries. Meanwhile, entrylevel and support roles, including groundsman, bartender, janitor, cashier, and receptionist, continue to earn the lowest salaries across participating countries. • Key roles, such as accountant, administrative assistant, auditor, CEO, and HR manager, experienced varying degrees of salary growth when compared to the 2023 report, with some markets showing substantial increases, possibly shaped by evolving market dynamics, inflation rates and costof-living variations across the region. (SC) Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

Minivan struck by MBTA Commuter Rail train on South ShoreIslamabad was put under a security lockdown on Sunday ahead of protests by supporters of jailed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan calling for his release, caused trouble to many citizens as almost all entrance and exit routes in the federal capital were blocked. The blockade of arterial roads and disruption of mobile and internet services brought unwanted consequences for daily wage labourers including those who run online taxis in the federal capital. The residents of Islamabad lamented the road closures, as they faced difficulties in reaching the desired destination particularly hospitals for medical emergency. Highways leading to Islamabad have been blocked in a bid to stop the PTI protesters from entering the federal capital. Most major roads of the city have also been blocked by the government with shipping containers and large contingents of police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed in riot gear. Gatherings of any sort have been banned under legal provisions, the Islamabad police said in a statement. Global internet watchdog NetBlocks said on X, formerly known as Twitter, that live metrics showed WhatsApp messaging services had been restricted ahead of the protests. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, is expected to lead the largest convoy into Islamabad, calling on people to gather near the entrance of the city's red zone, known as "D Chowk". Islamabad's red zone houses the country's parliament building, important government installations, as well as embassies and foreign institutions' offices. "Imran Khan has called on us to remain there till all our demands are met," he said in a video message on Saturday. The PTI's demands include the release of all its leaders, including Khan, revoke the passage of the 26th Constitutional Amendment and return of the "stolen" mandate in the February 8 election. Khan has been in jail since August last year and, since being voted out of power by parliament in 2022, faces a number of charges ranging from corruption to instigation of violence. He and his party deny all the charges. "These constant protests are destroying the economy and creating instability ... we want the political leadership to sit together and resolve these matters," Muhammad Asif, 35, a resident of Islamabad said in front of a closed market. The last protest in Islamabad by PTI in early October turned violent with one policeman killed, dozens of security personnel injured and protesters arrested. Both sides accused the other of instigating the clashes. Similarly, citizens of Lahore — the provincial capital of Punjab — faced the same restrictions as strict security measures were taken in view of the former ruling party's protests. An Islamabad-based health journalist, Muhammad Waqar Bhatti, shared videos of a major road blocked by heavy shipping containers. He said that several roads were closed for traffic, including Margalla Avenue connecting GT Road to Islamabad, GT Road leading to Rawalpindi and GT Road to Taxila. Bhatti expressed fears that any cardiac or stroke patients may lose his life as all roads leading to health facilities were closed. An X user, MZR (@MZRAWAZ), shared a photo showing him sitting in a car while trying to take his ailing father to a hospital. He wrote: “I know how I managed to take my father to hospital today. He was on emergency Oxygen already. I don’t know how many like me were in such troubles.” All major roads, including the motorway, enabling access to the provincial capital were closed to traffic, bringing difficulties for daily wagers, online transporters, as well as tourists. A woman told Geo News that he arrived in Lahore for a tour, but she found nowhere to go as all markets and key destinations were closed. Another man said he was worried about finding a route to the airport after witnessing road blockades in Lahore. A large number of citizens, who wanted to travel to other cities from Lahore, headed towards the railway station due to the closure of bus terminals, Geo News reported. However, the schedule of trains has also been disrupted due to the protests. Many travellers complained that they got no confirmation from the officials regarding the exact departure time. It is pertinent to mention here that public gatherings have been banned in Islamabad for two more months and in Rawalpindi till November 26. Similar restrictions were announced in Punjab for three days starting from Saturday under Section 144. — With additional input from Reuters

Holiday shopping doesn't have to be stressfulFINALLY REVEALED: Why fuel cannot drop to the N700/ per litre in NigeriaFinal regular-season games loom large in determining conference championship matchupsLANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Austin Seibert missed his second extra point of the game with 21 seconds left after Washington’s Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin connected on an 86-yard touchdown, Dallas’ Juanyeh Thomas returned the ensuing onside kick attempt for a touchdown, and the Cowboys pulled out a 34-26 victory Sunday that extended the Commanders’ skid to three games. Seibert, who missed the previous two games with a right hip injury, was wide left on the point-after attempt following a low snap. Thomas then took the kick back 43 yards as the Cowboys (4-7) ended their losing streak at five in improbable fashion. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.

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