"Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum." Section 1.10.32 of "de Finibus Bonorum et Malorum", written by Cicero in 45 BC "Sed ut perspiciatis unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem aperiam, eaque ipsa quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt explicabo. Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur aut odit aut fugit, sed quia consequuntur magni dolores eos qui ratione voluptatem sequi nesciunt. Neque porro quisquam est, qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit amet, consectetur, adipisci velit, sed quia non numquam eius modi tempora incidunt ut labore et dolore magnam aliquam quaerat voluptatem. Ut enim ad minima veniam, quis nostrum exercitationem ullam corporis suscipit laboriosam, nisi ut aliquid ex ea commodi consequatur? Quis autem vel eum iure reprehenderit qui in ea voluptate velit esse quam nihil molestiae consequatur, vel illum qui dolorem eum fugiat quo voluptas nulla pariatur?" 1914 translation by H. Rackham "But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself, because it is pain, but because occasionally circumstances occur in which toil and pain can procure him some great pleasure. To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertakes laborious physical exercise, except to obtain some advantage from it? But who has any right to find fault with a man who chooses to enjoy a pleasure that has no annoying consequences, or one who avoids a pain that produces no resultant pleasure?" 1914 translation by H. Rackham "But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself, because it is pain, but because occasionally circumstances occur in which toil and pain can procure him some great pleasure. To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertakes laborious physical exercise, except to obtain some advantage from it? But who has any right to find fault with a man who chooses to enjoy a pleasure that has no annoying consequences, or one who avoids a pain that produces no resultant pleasure?" To keep reading, please log in to your account, create a free account, or simply fill out the form below.President-elect Donald Trump wants the U.S. to take over Greenland and take back control of the Panama Canal. Trump said in social media posts he wanted to take ownership of Greenland from Denmark and the Panama Canal back from Panama. “For purposes of National Security and Freedom throughout the World, the United States of America feels that the ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity,” Trump said in a post. Greenland has been part of the Kingdom of Denmark since 1814. It now operates as an autonomous territory. Officials from Greenland and and Denmark said they are not interested in selling or turning over the Arctic island "Greenland is ours. We are not for sale and will never be for sale. We must not lose our long struggle for freedom," Greenland Prime Minister Múte Egede said in a written comment, according to Reuters and other outlets. Danish officials echoed the sentiment. “In a complex security political situation as the one we currently experience, transatlantic cooperation is crucial,” the Danish prime minister’s office told media outlet Anadolu Ajansı "As far as statements about Greenland, the Prime Minister's Office has no comments other than reference to what was stated by the Premier of Greenland about Greenland not being for sale, but open for cooperation,” the Danish statement continued. The U.S., Russia and China have all had increased strategic and military interests in the Arctic region. Climate change and melting ice packs could open up more shipping channels. FILE - Large Icebergs float away as the sun rises near Kulusuk, Greenland, Aug. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana, File) Trump also wants the U.S. to take back control of the Panama Canal. The U.S. built the crossing connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. It opened in 1914. Former President Jimmy Carter gave the canal to Panama in 1978. Trump wants it back. “The Panama Canal is considered a vital national asset for the United States, due to its critical role to America’s economy and national security,” Trump said “If the principles, both moral and legal, of this magnanimous gesture of giving are not followed, then we will demand that the Panama Canal be returned to us, in full, and without question. To the officials of Panama, please be guided accordingly,” Trump said. There have been concerns about China’s influence over Panama and the canal and the fees charged to U.S. and other ships. “We’re being ripped off at the Panama Canal like we’re being ripped off everywhere else,” Trump said. Panama President José Raúl Mulino said the canal is “not negotiable” “I want to express precisely that every square meter of the Panama Canal and its adjacent area belong to Panama, and will continue to,” Mulino said in a statement. President-elect Donald Trump speaks at AmericaFest, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Trump replied on social media, “We’ll see about that.” Trump, who takes office next month, has also mused about Canada joining the U.S. and will press for European NATO members to contribute more to the alliance’s military budgets. Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more.
MicroStrategy Inc. MSTR executive chairman Michael Saylor 's growing Bitcoin BTC/USD bet could unravel and break down the "magic money creation machine," warned an investment expert. What Happened: Appearing on a recent episode of the All-In Podcast, Gavin Baker , managing partner and chief investment officer of Atreides Management LP warned that Saylor's Bitcoin bets could get "too big for the size" of MicroStrategy. Baker called out Saylor's strategy of issuing debt and buying Bitcoin. "What he is doing is he is issuing debt and buying Bitcoin with the premise that it is always going to go up." However, Baker has a word of caution here. "No trees grow to the sky," he said, adding that the interest expenses will keep rising for the company if Saylor keeps at it. "The underlying business that pays the interest expense on the debt only does $400 million a year. "Unless debt investors have absolute confidence... it will get to a point where it is too big for the size of his company," said Baker. If Saylor over-collateralizes Bitcoin, Baker warned that the "magic money creation machine" will break down. See Also: Michael Saylor Says His Bitcoin Strategy Is Simple: ‘Just Keep Buying BTC With Your Spare Capital’ Why It Matters: As of Nov. 24, 2024, MicroStrategy held 386,700 Bitcoins at a purchase cost of $21.9 billion, at an average price of $56,761. MicroStrategy's "approach involves adding Bitcoin to the balance sheet, increasing stock volatility, and using convertible debt to enable low-cost capital raises." said Bernstein's Gautam Chhugani in a recent note . For context, MicroStrategy's convertible notes do not offer investors any interest – and yet, they are still rushing to buy them as Bitcoin's bull run continues after Donald Trump's victory. Price Action: At the time of writing, Bitcoin was trading at $99,308, up 1.7% in the last 24 hours, according to Benzinga Pro data . MicroStrategy stock closed at $395.01 on Friday, up 2.2% for the day. Year-to-date, the stock has gained a whopping 476%. Read Next: Palantir Co-Founder Joe Lonsdale Cheers Trump’s New SEC Pick, Calls Out Gary Gensler For ‘Purposely’ Not Defining Crypto Rules Photo courtesy: Wikimedia © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.President and CEO At Nordson Buys $1.04M of Stock
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"Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum." Section 1.10.32 of "de Finibus Bonorum et Malorum", written by Cicero in 45 BC "Sed ut perspiciatis unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem aperiam, eaque ipsa quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt explicabo. Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur aut odit aut fugit, sed quia consequuntur magni dolores eos qui ratione voluptatem sequi nesciunt. Neque porro quisquam est, qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit amet, consectetur, adipisci velit, sed quia non numquam eius modi tempora incidunt ut labore et dolore magnam aliquam quaerat voluptatem. Ut enim ad minima veniam, quis nostrum exercitationem ullam corporis suscipit laboriosam, nisi ut aliquid ex ea commodi consequatur? Quis autem vel eum iure reprehenderit qui in ea voluptate velit esse quam nihil molestiae consequatur, vel illum qui dolorem eum fugiat quo voluptas nulla pariatur?" 1914 translation by H. Rackham "But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself, because it is pain, but because occasionally circumstances occur in which toil and pain can procure him some great pleasure. To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertakes laborious physical exercise, except to obtain some advantage from it? But who has any right to find fault with a man who chooses to enjoy a pleasure that has no annoying consequences, or one who avoids a pain that produces no resultant pleasure?" 1914 translation by H. Rackham "But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself, because it is pain, but because occasionally circumstances occur in which toil and pain can procure him some great pleasure. To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertakes laborious physical exercise, except to obtain some advantage from it? But who has any right to find fault with a man who chooses to enjoy a pleasure that has no annoying consequences, or one who avoids a pain that produces no resultant pleasure?" To keep reading, please log in to your account, create a free account, or simply fill out the form below.
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Stocks closed lower as Wall Street ended a holiday-shortened week on a down note. The S&P 500 fell 1.1 percent Friday and the the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 333 points, or 0.8 percent. The Nasdaq composite dropped 1.5 percent. The “Magnificent 7” stocks weighed on the market, led by declines in Nvidia, Tesla and Microsoft. Even with the loss, the S&P 500 had a modest gain for the week and is still headed for its second consecutive annual gain of more than 20 percent, the first time that has happened since 1997–1998. The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose slightly. On Friday: The S&P 500 fell 66.75 points, or 1.1 percent, to 5,970.84. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 333.59 points, or 0.8 percent, to 49,992.21. The Nasdaq composite fell 298.33 points, or 1.5 percent, to 19,722.03. The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies dropped 35.60 points, or 1.6 percent, to 2,244.59. For the week: The S&P 500 is up 39.99 points, or 0.7 percent. The Dow is up 151.95 points, or 0.4 percent. The Nasdaq is up 149.43 points, or 0.8 percent. The Russell 2000 is up 2.22 points, or 0.1 percent. For the year: The S&P 500 is up 1,201.01 points, or 25.2 percent. The Dow is up 5,302.67, or 14.1 percent. The Nasdaq is up 4,710.68 points, or 31.4 percent. The Russell 2000 is up 217.52 points, or 10.7 percent. The views and opinions expressed are those of the authors. They are meant for general informational purposes only and should not be construed or interpreted as a recommendation or solicitation. The Epoch Times does not provide investment, tax, legal, financial planning, estate planning, or any other personal finance advice. The Epoch Times holds no liability for the accuracy or timeliness of the information provided.
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Nick Kyrgios has described Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek’s positive doping tests as “disgusting” ahead of his return to tennis. The controversial Australian has played only one match in more than two years because of injury but that has not stopped him being an outspoken presence on social media during a difficult few months for the sport. First it was announced in August that Sinner had failed two doping tests in March but was cleared of fault, while in November Swiatek was handed a one-month ban for a failed test caused by contaminated medication. Feels good getting these consecutive days training in the bank man.... Wrist re construction and back out here... blessed..................Without failing any drug tests 🙂↕️🙏🏽 be proud kygs doing it the right way 😩😂 pic.twitter.com/J8l21lnTdI — Nicholas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) December 5, 2024 Kyrgios has been particularly vociferous in his criticism of Sinner, who could yet face a ban after the World Anti-Doping Agency appealed the finding of no fault or negligence in his case. At a press conference ahead of the Brisbane International, Kyrgios told reporters: “I have to be outspoken about it because I don’t think there’s enough people that are speaking about it. I think people are trying to sweep it under the rug. “I just think that it’s been handled horrifically in our sport. Two world number ones both getting done for doping is disgusting for our sport. It’s a horrible look. “The tennis integrity right now – and everyone knows it, but no one wants to speak about it – it’s awful. It’s actually awful. And it’s not OK.” Kyrgios initially underwent knee surgery in January 2023, returning to action in June of that year, but he played only one match before pulling out of Wimbledon due to a torn ligament in his right wrist. He has not played a competitive match since, and it appeared doubtful that he would be able to return, but the 29-year-old will make his comeback in Brisbane this week. Kyrgios will take on France’s Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in singles, while he will also team up with Novak Djokovic in a blockbuster doubles pairing. “It’s good to be back,” said Kyrgios. “I honestly never thought I’d be back playing at this level. Even entering an event like this, preparing, doing all the right things. A post shared by Nick Kyrgios (@k1ngkyrg1os) “I’m really excited to just go out there and play, just play tennis. I saw Novak in the gym, playing doubles with him, a lot to be excited about that I’m able to get out there and compete again.” Asked whether he could get back to the same level that saw him reach the Wimbledon final in 2022, Kyrgios said: “I still believe I can, whether or not that’s factual or not. There was another player who was like, ‘You have to be realistic’. That’s not how I am. I always back my ability.” The new tennis season is already under way, with the United Cup team event beginning on Friday. Great Britain, who are weakened by the absence of Jack Draper through injury, begin their campaign against Argentina in Sydney on Monday before facing hosts Australia on Wednesday. That could pit Katie Boulter against fiance Alex De Minaur, with the pair having announced their engagement last week. A post shared by Katie Boulter (@katiecboulter) “Obviously some incredible news from our side, but I think we kind of wanted it to die down a little bit before matches started,” said Boulter of the timing. “My private life is out in the public a little bit at the moment. But, in terms of the stuff that I’m doing on the court, I’ll be doing the best I can every single day to stay in my own little bubble.” Billy Harris has taken Draper’s place, with the British number one facing a race against time to be fit for the Australian Open because of a hip problem. Emma Raducanu is the sixth seed at the ASB Classic in Auckland and will begin her season with a match against Robin Montgomery, while Cameron Norrie takes on another American, Learner Tien, at the Hong Kong Open.Chiefs head to Pittsburgh on Christmas hoping to lock up the top seed in the AFC2 Top Artificial Intelligence Stocks to Buy in December
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Stepping into the spotlightMetLife Investment Management LLC Sells 92 Shares of LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:LPLA)Amani said on Saturday that enemies of Syria would be affected by the repercussions of the ongoing developments sooner than friends of the Arab country. The ambassador returned to Lebanon from Iran to resume his diplomatic mission nearly a week ago. He was in Iran to receive treatment for the injuries he sustained in communications devices’ explosions by the Israeli regime in Lebanon in September. His comments come as the Syrian government is engaged in fighting with terrorist groups that launched an offensive on November 27 from their stronghold in the western province of Idlib. On Saturday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, whose country offered great assistance to Syria to defeat terrorist groups in the past years, advised Syrian political opposition groups to distance themselves from the terrorists fighting the Damascus government. 4194
You can learn something about a city by just walking through it. Most of New York City's Manhattan core feels bustling, whereas a San Francisco block can seem dormant. In Rome, it is common to see groups of men standing around, chatting or arguing. We are all familiar with such casual generalizations, but what might the data show more explicitly? Fortunately, there is new research. We have entered the age where innovative methods of measurement, such as computer vision and deep learning, can reveal how American life has changed. Researchers at the National Bureau of Economic Research compiled footage of four urban public spaces, two in New York and one each in Philadelphia and Boston, from 1979-1980 and again in 2008-2010. These snapshots of American life, roughly 30 years apart, reveal how changes in work and culture might have shaped the way people move and interact on the street. The videos capture people circulating in two busy Manhattan locations, in Bryant Park in midtown and outside the Metropolitan Museum of Art on the Upper East Side; around Boston's Downtown Crossing shopping district; and on Chestnut Street in downtown Philadelphia. One piece of good news is that at least when it comes to our street behavior, we don't seem to have become more solitary. From 1980 to 2010 there was hardly any change in the share of pedestrians walking alone, rising from 67% to 68%. A bigger change is that average walking speed rose by 15%. So the pace of American life has accelerated, at least in public spaces in the Northeast. Most economists would predict such a result, since the growth in wages has increased the opportunity cost of just walking around. Better to have a quick stroll and get back to your work desk. The biggest change in behavior was that lingering fell dramatically. The amount of time spent just hanging out dropped by about half across the measured locations. Note that this was seen in places where crime rates have fallen, so this trend was unlikely to have resulted from fear of being mugged. Instead, Americans just don't use public spaces as they used to. These places now tend to be for moving through, to get somewhere, rather than for enjoying life or hoping to meet other people. There was especially a shift at Boston's Downtown Crossing. In 1980, 54% of the people there were lingering, whereas by 2010 that had fallen to 14%. Consistent with this observation, the number of public encounters also fell. You might be no less likely to set off with another person in tow, but you won't meet up with others as often while you are underway. The notion of downtown as a "public square," rife with spontaneous or planned encounters, is not what it used to be. The internet and mobile phones are likely driving this change in behavior. If there is someone you want to meet up with, it is today much easier to arrange that in advance, rather than hoping for chance encounters. Anecdotally, I have noticed that the notion of a "hangout" is less central to daily life than when I was growing up, though people will talk about "hanging out" on social media such as X or Bluesky. Another driver of change could be the aging of America. In the 1980s, when I was in my 20s, I sometimes would hang out at the Downtown Crossing area in Boston, but it is unlikely, if I still lived nearby, that I would do so today. As an older person, I am busier and have more pre-established social networks, including in other cities and online. I also find that more people in public spaces are on their cell phones, so what's the point? American cities have devoted considerable attention to developing public spaces as a place to meet up and socialize. Some pedestrian-oriented spaces, such as New York City's Times Square and downtown areas in Cleveland and Philadelphia, among others, are far more animated than they were three decades ago. But perhaps the emphasis on the public square is less appropriate than it used to be, and traffic management, in the broad sense of that term, should be the new priority. Should we prefer this new world to the old? There is probably no going back, but in the meantime I will be observing public spaces in a new and different way. I am more likely to see the velocity of movement and take stock of the social thinness of what is before me, and thus be all the more in a hurry to get to my next destination. Tyler Cowen is the chair of the economics department at George Mason University and a columnist for Bloomberg Opinion. Get local news delivered to your inbox!Azilen Technologies Honored At The Global Tech Awards 2024 For Excellence In Human Resources Technology
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