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236981: U.S. Tauscher engages Rao in strategic security dialogue

While each side adhered to familiar positions, the chemistry between the principals was good and the dialogue was cordial and frank.




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Making the Case for Climate Adaptation: A Conversation with Richard Zeckhauser

Eminent Harvard economist Richard Zeckhauser presented arguments for additional climate adaptation measures in the latest episode of “Environmental Insights: Discussions on Policy and Practice from the Harvard Environmental Economics Program.” The podcast is produced by the Harvard Environmental Economics Program.




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The Intersection of Trade and Climate Policy: A Conversation with Kim Clausing

UCLA Law School Professor Kimberly Clausing gives the Biden Administration high praise for its climate policies in the latest episode of “Environmental Insights: Discussions on Policy and Practice from the Harvard Environmental Economics Program.” The podcast is produced by the Harvard Environmental Economics Program.








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Extended Stay America Partners With The Noerr Programs To Create The "Official Hotel of Santa Claus" - Santa Claus� Travel Secrets

Santa Claus and Extended Stay America, �Santa�s Official Hotel,� Partner to ease holiday travel woes. In time for the holiday season, the ultimate holiday travel guru shares holiday travel tips.




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Australia Launches New International Tourism Campaign - 3 minute aquatic and coastal film

3 minute aquatic and coastal film




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El Departamento de Transporte de los Estados Unidos, el Ad Council y el Television Bureau of Advertising se asocian para evitar las muertes causadas por conductores ebrios durante las fiestas de fin de año - Anuncio de servicio público para TV :

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HEART RHYTHM SOCIETY RAISES AWARENESS OF THE DEVASTATING IMPACT OF AFIB-RELATED STROKE FOR MILLIONS OF AMERICANS - AFib Can Cause A Stroke - :60-PSA

Atrial Fibrillation affects your heart, but it can also affect your mind. The risk of stroke is five times higher in those with AFib. Learn more and take an online AFib risk assessment at MyAFib.org (1)





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Top Digital Marketing Agency in Australia

If you're searching for a trusted digital marketing agency in Australia, Abhiwan Technology is here to elevate your online presence. Specializing in SEO, social media marketing, content strategy, and PPC, Abhiwan Technology tailors its approach to




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People with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome May Have an "Exhausted" Immune System

A long-awaited study of people with ME/CFS revealed differences in their immune and nervous system. The findings may offer clues about long COVID




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Snuggly Selection of Cute Cats Competing For Cuddles Right Next to Your Face Because Who Needs to Breathe Anyway

We….do not have a snuggly cat. As much as we wish we did (and as much as we tried to make her a snuggly cat), it's just not in the cards for us. We tried luring her to the bed with treats, playing relaxing music, and even holding her there against her will - none of it worked. Maybe our next cat will be a cuddly cat, or, we'll just live vicariously through the lives of strangers on the internet and not be jealous at all of all of their outrageously cute cuddly cats.

Not only are they cuddly, but they appawrently like to cuddle right next to their pawrents' faces because they're just that silly and awwdorable. They probably can't breathe very well at night, but if that was a burden we had to bear, we would bear it with purrfect pride because it would be absolutely worth it. Enjoy this snuggly selection of cute cats competing for cuddles below, we're going to try to lure our cat into bed one more time. Have a great week!




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20 Comfy Cozy Cats Because We Could All Use a Heartwarming Pick-Me-up Right Meow

It has finally gotten colder outside, and we don't know about you guys, but our introverted hearts are thriving in this cold weather. Finally, coats are out, warm blankets are appropriate, hot cocoas are a daily thing… it's the best. But that doesn't mean that we do not feel the cold. It doesn't mean that we do not struggle to get out of bed to go to work in the morning. It doesn't mean that we don't need a heartwarming pick-me-up in the form of some awwdorable cat pictures right meow. 

Although, we would not say no to a bunch of cute cat pics any day, if we have to be honest. But there is something extra special about seeing pictures of cozy cute cats enjoying the cold weather as much as we do on chill days like these. And we know that you guys get it, because the sheer quantity of pics that you sent us when we asked you for the coziest pics of your cats was amazingly overwhelming. 




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21 Funny Feline Memes Meowing Loud Until You Laugh Because They're Blissful Fluffy Babies

Hello cat pawrents, how are you? And how is your cat baby? Yes, cats are babies, and that's not even disputable. If you are indeed a cat pawrent you probably don't need further convincing, but even if you are a cat pawrent or not, just think about it - Babies are small, and cats are smol. Babies need someone to feed them, cats demand someone to feed them. Babies need to sleep to grow up, cats need to sleep… just to sleep, all the time. Babies need their poopies cleaned, cats also need their poopies cleaned. The only conclusion we can draw from all of that is that cats are babies.

Down below you can find some cat babies in meme form, proving once and for all that cats are not just babies - they are the babies of the internet. Yup, the entirety of the internet. Grab your cat baby and see these memes together for a greater effect.




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30 Purrfect Pictures of Cats Cuddling Calmly in Cozy Covers is Exactly What You Need to Pleasantly Pause and Ponder on Life’s Pleasures

Dear I Can Has-ers, today, we woke up thinking about a Danish term that will elate your days until the blessed weekend arrives: hygge. 

Hygge describes contentment derived from coziness, comfort, and gaiety. It is comprised of all that is cuddly, pleasant, cake-centered and candle-lit—in short, all the factors that make us purr.  
 

Hygge is all about enjoying each day to the fullest. All it takes is noticing the pleasantries of our daily lives. And it's no coincidence that cats and Hygge go together like Ben & Jerry. As you can see in the following photos of proud pawrents presenting their funny fluffy feline - cats are superior creatures, and understand that even the most mundane thing can be celebrated: a ball of yarn placed too low, cuddles with hoomans, and of course - continuous napping. If only we hoomans would appreciate our cozy domestic daily moments as cats (and Danes) do!
 

The ingredients for this comforting contented coziness are incredibly easy to obtain: Pour yourself a nice warm cup of your favorite beverage, wrap your feet with animal-shaped slippers, animal-printed socks, or your partner's backside, cuddle with your cutest cat, and scroll down these lovely screen shots from this post on Reddit. We must warn you, though - this post is not easy to leave. If you have plans today, cancel them. You are about to enter cuddle heaven.




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Heartless Owner Returns Cat to Shelter Because She ‘Wanted to Cuddle Them at Night’, Then Her New Hooman Un-Breaks Our Hearts and Shows She’s Living Her Snuggliest Life Now

Look, we have heard stories of cats being returned to shelters. We have heard people say that they felt like they had no choice. The couldn't afford taking care of a cat anymore, they found out they were allergic… there are all kinds of reasons. At least everyone who returns a cat is a heartbroken, at least that's what we thought. We never imagined that someone would do it because the cat they adopted wanted to cuddle with them at nighttime. 

Everyone wants a velcro cat, right? Cuddly cats are the best! Cuddling with your cat is one of the best feelings in the world. The trust they show you, the love, the calmness that being so close to them gives you… there is nothing quite like it. To complain about a cat being too cuddly is like complaining about something being too tasty. It's silly. And ridiculous. And thank goodness that this sweet girl is now in the hands of someone who actually deserves her. 





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just because i said

Today on Toothpaste For Dinner: just because i said


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'His hand pauses in midair': Front desk attendant gets scolded for using his phone at work, instead he maliciously complies with company policy by wasting other precious office resources

No personal cell phones? Okay. This employee took his malicious compliance to the next level after getting scolded one too many times for using his cell phone on the job. 

I get it… It doesn't look good for a hotel receptionist to scroll memes while the line at the concierge starts to grow. Smacking your gum, rolling your eyes, and scrolling endlessly really isn't something you're supposed to be doing at work, but as many of us forget, our phones are actually super useful little tools. We've grown accustomed to traveling around all day with a tiny computer in our pocket that it's easy to let slip their more convenient functions. The front desk reception guy in our next tale knew all the ways his phone could help out clients, but after his manager got on his back about using his personal device on the clock, he decided to use the second language translating tool at his disposal. 

Keep scrolling to read how an employee turned a spiteful MC into a memorable guest experience when a traveler needed help with a quick translation.




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‘I got extra pay, a box of chocolates, [and] an apology': Karen gets fired after screaming for 40 minutes at a customer service rep because they refuse to break company policy

Is it really so difficult to be kind to the customer service person trying to troubleshoot your problem over the phone? I get it, everything's falling to pieces on your end, but it doesn't make any logical sense to be unsavory to the one person who can actually help you.  

This Karen in our next story proved that being aggressive over the phone doesn't get you everything you want, and sometimes it can get you fired…. Or maybe even investigated by the Feds. 

Imagine, this customer service employee was about 15 seconds from clocking out for the day–it was Friday at 4:59:45 PM and they were grabbing their coats on their way out and the blasted phone rang. Seeing that the number was from an internal caller, as in, someone within their company, the employee thought this would be a simple thing to solve and that they could make quick work of their coworker's problem. Except, the woman on the other end of the line wasn't looking for solutions, she was looking for a customer service rep to break the rules for her. 

Keep scrolling to see how a 40-minute IT support call turned into an apology letter, a box of chocolates, and an immediate, dishonorable resignation. 




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25 Job Hunting Memes for Exhausted Resume Jockeys

Having a job is a requirement in today's society. In fact, having multiple jobs is kind of a requirement these days… So many are on that job hunting grind. That LinkedIn warriors kind of life, ya know? Every day you're checking your messages and crossing your fingers for a recruiter or some company's HR to give you a chance. Why not? You have the experience! Oh, but sorry, they need 30 years of experience for an entry level job. How is a 20-something-year-old supposed to get 30 years or experience?? Also, what's with the whole "just upload your resume!" but then they literally make you still type out everything that is on your resume? That is SO annoying. And cover letters. The BANE of anybody searching for a job's existence. Like, "here's a cute little love letter as to why you should love me back." Gross. Can we please just be professional and get back to memes?? Thank you. 




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'Had to sit in different seats at the theater because this is what we found': 20+ Movie theater moments that made people want to walk out early

Going to the movie theater is all fun and games until you remember you have to deal with the general populace while there. 

For many people, having a night at the movies is the perfect way to view the newest blockbuster. There's nothing like the feeling of entering the theater and smelling that strong popcorn scent. You get your tickets and snacks, then make your way to your seat to watch a bunch of trailers. (Some people don't like watching trailers, but I think it's a good way to get your money's worth out of your excursion!) Then you settle in to watch the film on the giant screen in total darkness.

Well, that's the ideal situation. But I'm sure you know that the people below had much worse movie dates than that. For example, a shocking amount of people enjoy using multiple screens during the showing. Some pull out their phones at full brightness. Others will shell out $20 for a ticket, only to pull out their laptops and work the whole time (or at least until the manager tells them to knock it off). And that's just one of the numerous issues that these movie-goers encountered… check out a bunch more below. 

Up next, read about the single very silly reason this manager refused to hire a qualified barista, saying that "[It] is just really tacky.





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Australia plans social media ban for under-16s

The government says it wants to mitigate the "harm" social media is inflicting on children.




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'My wife died because the NHS used cheap labour'

Roy Pollitt's wife died after a physician associate mistakenly left a drain in her body for 21 hours.




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Tax-News.com: Austria And Italy Sign Frontier Worker Tax Agreement

Austria and Italy have signed an agreement clarifying the tax rules for frontier workers who are working at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic.




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Tax-News.com: Australia Flags Contrived Tax Avoidance Arrangement

The Australian Taxation Office has issued a Taxpayer Alert on mischaracterized arrangements and schemes connected with direct foreign investment into Australian businesses.




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Tax-News.com: Australia To Shutter 'Harmful' Offshore Banking Unit Regime

The Australian Government has confirmed that it will amend its offshore banking unit regime after it was designated a harmful tax regime by the OECD and the European Union.




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Tax-News.com: Australian Tax Agency Announces Virtual Currency Tax Focus

The Australian Taxation Office has expressed its concern that some taxpayers do not fully understand the tax implications of cryptocurrency gains.




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Why Do mRNA Vaccines Cause Side Effects?

Reasons why mRNA vaccines may cause side effects such as headaches and fevers have been finally identified by Australian researchers. This breakthrough




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Australia to Fund RSV Vaccines for Moms and Babies

Starting in 2025, Australia will provide free respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccinations (!--ref1--) for newborns and pregnant women. Mark




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Understanding Cervical Cancer: Because Prevention Is the Cure

Highlights: Every year in the United States, about 11,500 new cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed with about 4,0




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Favipiravir in Kids With COVID Causes Eye Color Change as a Side Effect

Highlights: A rare side effect of Covid medication Favipiravir has recently been documented in a male infant Dis




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Tax-News.com: UK, Austria Sign Deal On Granting Tax Treaty Benefits

HM Revenue and Customs has announced that it is has agreed changes with authorities in Austria regarding how the two authorities will deal with requests for relief under the two countries' tax treaty.




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Tax-News.com: Ukraine, Austria To Raise Tax Rates In Double Tax Pact

Ukraine and Austria intend to revise their double tax agreement to raise rates of tax on cross-border income and introduce measures to combat tax base erosion and profit shifting.




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Tax-News.com: Austria Gazettes Law For New Interest Deduction Limitation

Austrian lawmakers have signed off on the introduction of new limits on the deductibility of interest expenses for multinational corporations.




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Tax-News.com: US IRS To Pause Some Tax Enforcement Proceedings

The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has suspended the use of more than a dozen additional letters, including the mailing of automated collection notices, normally issued when a taxpayer owes additional tax and the IRS has no record of a taxpayer filing a tax return.




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IHM Says Over One Lakh Nurses Required in Australia by 2030

In Australia by 2030 more than one lakh qualified nurses will be required, revealed Melbourne-based Institute of Health and Management (IHM). Speaking




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Hormone Therapy Slows Aging in Postmenopausal Women

medlinkHormone therapy/medlink (HT) may slow medlinkbiological aging/medlink in postmenopausal women, particularly those with lower socioeconomic




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Surprising Nonhormonal Cure for Hot Flashes in Menopausal Women

Hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms are becoming more and more treatable with nonhormone alternatives, especially for women whose health prevents them from taking hormones.




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Menopause Magic: Hormone Therapy Fights Insulin Resistance

medlinkHormone therapy/medlink was found to be beneficial in reducing insulin resistance in postmenopausal women, revealed study (!--ref1--). h2What




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New Method to Extend Ovarian Healthspan, Delaying Menopause

Imagine your ovaries as a factory producing essential hormones. As you age, this factory's productivity declines, eventually leading to medlinkmenopause/medlink.




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Childhood Cold Linked to Menopausal Hot Flashes

New research suggests childhood exposure to cold might be linked to a higher risk of menopausal hot flashes. This is due to increased activity in brown




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Obesity: A Significant Risk Factor for Postmenopausal Breast Cancer

About 40% of postmenopausal hormone-positive breast cancer cases may be linked to excess body fat, according to Spanish research published online in the




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Late Menopause: A Hidden Trigger for Asthma Risk

Women who experience menopause later in life face a higher risk of developing asthma, reports a new study. Many studies suggest that entering menopause




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Can Stress Cause Infertility?

Sexual performance and sperm health can be impaired through stress as per a recent study. This can further lead to infertility. The study found that




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Short-Term Air Pollution Causes 7.3% of Deaths in Kolkata

Short-term exposure to medlinkair pollution/medlink is responsible for 7.3% of total deaths in Kolkata, with the city ranking third highest among