I’m kinda disappointed with China’s foreign strategy
They’re the biggest stronghold of socialism in the world but they seem to have no interest in ridding the world of capitalism & are okay with the exploitation of workers in other countries.
I know it’s not their job to radicalise the people of America or any other nation, but not even trying or even trying not to spread socialism just seems completely against the core ideals of socialism.
For example, one of Chinas earliest & most famous luxury car brands, Hongqi, has become quite popular abroad. Being the brand that the CCP uses for their parades, & their name translating to “red flag” I was hopeful & looked at their website but even on their page about their history, not once do they mention socialism or the meaning of their name.
To me, that seems like they’d rather not promote socialism in hope more people will buy their cars instead of promoting socialism.
I’m not saying every Chinese brand should promote socialism, but they’re not even trying, going out of their way to not mention socialism & happily exploiting capitalism in other nations.
It’s like they don’t care about the socialist movement at all

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TRADE
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HEADLINES: COLOURS BLESSED IN THE VATICAN

ST.PETER'S BASILICA, VATICAN CITY - After much teasing and anticipation, the Colours of the UNKNOWN Trading Company had finally been blessed in St.Peter's Basilica, officially making the flag sacred. Irishkaiser specifically chose the 6th of May as it is the annual date the Swiss Guards swear in new members and in remembrance of the 468 Swiss Guardsmen who bitterly resisted to the death, in spite of insurmountable odds. The same mentality and unbreakable morale that is prevalent in his regiment.
Irishkaiser had to remain pure at this time and just before the blessing, confessed his sins to the priest who absolved him of his sins. He then got it blessed by the same priest at around 17:35-17:37, Central European Time.
The Colours had passed through four European capitals and was supposed to be presented in the Tomb of Napoleon, before deciding that the vainglorious Napoleon would be inappropriate, considering the more important of 'Purity of Arms' - where a warrior and his equipment shall be used honorably and never for evil or selfish purposes.
No European general or statesmen could fulfill the standards of martial excellence and purity of character - except perhaps General Alexander Suvorov - who is buried in Annunciation Church in St.Petersburg.
The sanctity of the flag blessed in one of the holiest sites of Christendom, renders it an extension of Christian morality. Whenever the flag is presented, all members are to ensure that in that moment, the Christian perspective on 'sin' should be considered an affront to the flag.
The same will be true for all flags blessed by holy men of different religious perspectives.
No war crimes, boys. Sorry.
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HEADLINES: IRISHKAISER INTERVIEWS THE MAGIC JEW - EXCLUSIVE INFO!

MILAN, ITALY - Irishkaiser had met up and interviewed legendary Majicou asking him questions and secrets about MineZ and its history - bringing new light and perspective on things never before realized! Irishkaiser had learned a lot and was even surprised at who was responsible for what.
I also learned that Majicou is actually a cat guy... Huh... Europeans, am I right..?
As I am editing this, I would like to give a forewarn that European food fattened me up in a short amount of time. Everyone keeps recommending me as the 'cultural' ideal of what makes an 'X' meal of a Milanese, a Madrileno, a Parisian... A Roman... Holy shit, it's just meat and fucking carbs. Majicou told me Ossobucco with Safron Risotto was the most Milanese thing to eat... So I ate it. What is a Carbonara? What is a Beef Bourgingnon? What is a Conchinillo? Even the Madrid Stew. Goddamn and Switzerland. Don't get me started about Swiss Germans... AND HOLY SHIT GREECE. The only thing that had enough vegetables in it was the Asparagus because it was fucking Spargel season. Motherfucker. I literally have a wider hitbox now. Fucking hell, no wonder the TIF girls are vegetarians or vegetable heavy. I AM DYING OF MEAT IN THAT CONTINENT.
Yes, I am trying to cope with the fact that I look fat on camera. Don't judge me. That's bodyshaming.
Tune in to see when Irishkaiser is done splicing the interview and... Holy fuck, I really hope I don't suffer in putting in subtitles.
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EDITORIAL - Our War, Everyone's War.
Irishkaiser - While in a cat cafe in Milan, I had a rather intense conversation with Majicou regarding the states of our worlds. It was like a scene from the turbulent times in Europe such as the Enlightenment, the Revolution, the Spring of Nations... Learned and concerned men discussing the times. Except we were surrounded by cats... And the gayoids...
Majicou had insisted that nobody there understands English, so we continued on with our heavy conversation, invoking the name of great powers, great orders and great ideas.
I had noticed that the chatter behind us died down and I was sure people were listening to what we were saying... But he STILL INSISTED NOBODY UNDERSTOOD ENGLISH.
I had policed my words because I was in TIF territory... I was sure they were gonna jump me... Especially this one fucking cat that gave me the stink-eye...
We had discussed about the state of our nations and the character of people today. The general consensus of course was that we are unworthy of our ancestors, and that our futures look rather grim.
I had adopted the more callous outlook and stated that it is better to grit our teeth and go through with the suffering in order to secure the better future.
Majicou stated that some people cannot take that suffering anymore and it is wrong and somewhat too much to keep asking people to suffer more when they have been betrayed by their governments and promises time and time again.
He had a point. When will the demands stop?
But the greater threat of a totalitarian socialist power was ever looming. We cannot even afford a stalemate with them. Because even if a conflict with RedChina is inconclusive, I fear we will begin to adopt their methods and lose our way of life to compete with them. I have no doubt of our victory and the superiority of a society that values freedom... But many people will learn from the Communists... And adopt their god-awful way of life, same as they adopted our strengths to make themselves stronger.
What's worse... Is what would happen if they win?
It was a difficult question as we both had different priorities. I concentrated on looking to the people after we secured victory. Majicou wondered if victory would matter if there is nothing worth defending in the first place.
While a product has a fixed value upon its completion, people are dynamic. A person with good work conditions and good tools and good pay can churn out something worth more than he is even paid for.
These are difficult, turbulent times. We have to balance maintaining the standards of today in order to ensure that it will be better tomorrow.
I'm sure a lot of Italians speak fucking English, Matteo you fucking liar. Even the fucking cats were staring at me.
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TRADE - MineZ US Trade Mission
The Directory proudly announces it has cancelled Trade Missions until Mid May in some effort to save money or something.
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TRADE - MineZ US Commonwealth Trade
NADDA.
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DOMESTIC - GLOBAL WARMING CRISIS SHIFTS PRODUCTION TO WARM WEATHER CLOTHES RESEARCH
Shemaghs, anyone?
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DOMESTIC - TRADE MISSIONS TO RESUME LATER
Gotta save the money. I have a big plan.
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FINANCE - LOCALMONERO IS CLOSING DOWN. IT'S BITOVER.
welp, time to find another Monero cryptocurrency platform.
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FINANCE - COMPANY STUDIES THE EFFECTS OF BEING FINANCIALLY HURT FROM OUR MYANMAR ADVENTURE
I cannot believe that all it took was one foreign IRL adventure to actually hurt us. Holy fuck lol.
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**ORDERS:**
1) Long leisure weeks.

IMO I like to think that Thailand is a critical ally. Already a designated major non-NATO US ally, in any potential new conflict with China, I think Thailand would/should play a key role in any U.S. strategy in the Indo-Pacific region.

• Southeast Asian/ASEAN geopolitics

Seeing as China has managed to develop warm relations with both Laos and Cambodia (and Myanmar too to an extent IIRC) and has a vested interest in controlling Southeast Asia, it only makes sense to harden our alliance with Thailand. To put it mildly, Thailand has always had historically rough relations with its neighbors, especially with Myanmar and Cambodia (e.g. Myanmar and Thailand historically fought several wars against one another, conquering each other’s territory and imprisoning/displacing each others populations. Doesn’t help that Burma burned down and looted Ayutthaya in 1767, a traumatic event in Thai history).

• Economic development

Compared to the other mainland Southeast Asian nations, Thailand is an already developed nation and therefore has the economic base to support itself w/o completely going to China.

• Political Stability

In mainland Southeast Asia, it appears as though Thailand and Vietnam are the only stable nations left. Myanmar has effectively collapsed on itself due to the ethnic civil war while Laos and Cambodia has a ton of Chinese influence.

• Geography

Thailand’s geography also lends itself strategic value, seeing as it can help reinforce any U.S. defensive positions providing overwatch over the Strait of Malacca and the Bay of Bengal. If Thailand can coordinate with Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and India, it can limit the reach of the PLAN, forcing them to be contained at least to China’s east coast. If Laos and Cambodia do anything, Thailand could help by keeping the two nations occupied on the Indochinese Peninsula. Seeing as Vietnam is having a shift of wind blowing towards the US, I don’t see why Thailand can’t be held to the same status so that two U.S. allies in mainland SE Asia can help close in on China.
The problems I see with this approach however are these:

• Historically speaking, Thailand and China had close cultural ties. Ayutthaya (the preceding kingdom before modern Thailand and forms the backbone of the Thai nation) was a tributary state of China. At the time, Chinese immigrants in Ayutthaya/Siam also influenced local economics and politics, forming a wealthy merchant class before Ayutthaya burned down in 1767. King Taksin the Great, a renowned Thai king and military leader who reunited and resurrected Siam after the Second Fall of Ayutthaya, was half-Chinese. King Rama I (the king who ousted Taksin in a coup and founded the present Chakri Dynasty) also had Chinese ancestry.
  
• China is one of Thailand’s top trade partners and therefore has strong economic ties with one another. The blow to the Thai economy if it went against China would be enormous.
  
• Pro-Chinese factions in the Thai government could influence the nation to adopt a position of neutrality, if not create an outright alliance between the two nations.
  
• Thailand has always been a neutral party whenever two superpowers have a vested interest in the region. As I understand it, Thailand’s diplomatic strategy is to play one superpower off the other while gaining a more favorable position in the process and making the least amount of concessions possible. If King Rama V’s masterful diplomacy secured Siamese independence in the face of British and French colonialism, then a similar tactic could be applied here.
  
• Speaking of which, Thais from my observation have a strong independence streak. From King Naresuan declaring Ayutthaya’s independence from Burma back in the late 16th century to Taksin ousting the Burmese and reuniting Siam and Rama V keeping his country free from European colonialism, Thais have had a history of struggling and fighting for the independence of their country. Thailand (like every other country in the world) is looking out for Thai interests before anything else.
  
• Thai politics (especially surrounding the monarchy) seems to have become increasingly unstable. Although previous coups in the past have been bloodless, the fact that Thailand has a history of military coups at all doesn’t help its case. The current king is also relatively unpopular in comparison to his father who commanded much respect and reverence for decades on account of his humanitarian work meant to benefit and uplift Thai citizens (whether those projects were legitimate humanitarian aid missions or simply a result of a powerful political/cultural/religious propaganda machine meant to deify the monarchy is an entirely different discussion).
  

Namaskar.
This post is a reply to the post by u/Effective-Neat-7251. I agree pal, there's a lot of disinformation on the net so just chill and let me clarify your doubts and concerns.
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This is one of those dumb posts on Nepal which makes me realise again and again the fact why ground knowledge is so fkin important. No offence to you OP, you are not alone and this post isn't the last of it's kind.

Nepal rushes headfirst into this whole democracy gig without really thinking it through. They slap together a constitution like it's some kind of last-minute homework assignment and expect everything to magically fall into place. Well, surprise, surprise, it doesn't work like that! You can't just declare yourself a democratic republic and expect everything to be sunshine and rainbows.

It was a long, brutal civil war spanning two decades of fighting, which only ended after the abdication of King Gyanendra who was crowned as King of Nepal after the very unfortunate incident of the "Royal Massacre", in which most members of the Nepali Royal family were murdered, including the former King Dipendra and the newly crowned Birendra. To this day, leaders of the Nepali Congress and maoist are seen as the ones who plotted the massacre.
The decision of turning into a republic was not of the people, it was infact forced upon the people.

And then there's the whole identity crisis. Nepal can't seem to make up its mind whether it wants to be secular or Hindu. It's like watching a kid trying to choose between two flavors of ice cream and ending up with a melted mess. Make up your mind already! And don't even get me started on the monarchy nonsense. Yeah, let's bring back the kings and queens because that worked out so well in the past, right?

I'm going to say this very clearly. Nepal is a Hindu country through and through. You can watch documentaries about the Nepali civil war, you'll find that so called Maoists prayed to Shiva and local Gods before going to battles.
Heck, the leader of Maoists, the so called the "leader of the revolution" and the current PM of Nepal is a Brahmin and goes to Temple in full Bhagwadhari saffron clothes and posts pictures of himself celebrating dashain (Durga Puja) with red Tilak on his forehead.
These are your so called communists.

But wait, it gets even better. China swoops in like some smooth-talking charmer, waving around its Belt and Road Initiative like it's the answer to all of Nepal's problems. And Nepal? Well, they're eating it up like candy on Halloween. Meanwhile, India's standing on the sidelines, twiddling its thumbs and watching its neighbor slip further and further away.

The important Araniko Highway was built by China, several bridges are built by Japan and Korea, the current ring road is being built by Chinese money, trains have returned to Nepal through India. Fk it there are even brigdes in Nepal to this day which were made through Soviet help.
Nepalis don't give a damn where the money is coming from. As long it's being put to good use and for the betterment of it's citizens, I don't think anyone should be bothered.
I don't even get the idea of why Indians fear Chinese presence is Nepal, which is but a grain of sand compared to Indian presence. We have pegged currency with India, an open border which allows for easy travel, billions of dollars of grants are given to Nepal every year by India, India is also Nepal's biggest trading partner.
Fk it we also have yearly military exercises and not to mention the people, culture, history and religion. WTF does China has over such things? Absolutely nothing. It's ridiculously hilarious to hear such things time and time again.

And speaking of India, what's deal? We are playing it cool like we are too good to get involved in Nepal's mess. Newsflash, We can't just sit back and watch while our neighbour gets cozy with the competition.

Trust me brother, and the people and governments of both countries, if there ever were to be a war between China and India, the most probable outcome is either Nepal remains neutral or joins India. It is more likely of Bhutan and Bangladesh to betray India than Nepal.
All in all, Indians need to chill and stop irritating the only other Hindu country in the world and also it's only real "Friend" in the world.
Again, not an ally of interest or of mutual benefit, but a real friend.
Btw the currency thing is only a move by dumb politicians, currency notes for Nepal in fact gets printed in India, not in Nepal, so you all can see how that goes.
Anyways, have a nice day/night!

Common knowledge: No koans of sitting meditation enlightenment

One of the dirty little secrets of the vipassana, zazen, and neo-christian "awakening" movements is that no Zen Masters ever said that they were enlightened by meditation.
Why would people say that meditation is part of Zen if meditation NEVER worked as advertised?

Zen Masters warn against meditation

On of the most strident rejects of meditation comes from Zen Master Wumen, who's book of instruction was banned by the Zazen church at one point in history:

 TO UNIFY AND PACIFY THE MIND IS MENTAL "QUIETISM" AND FALSE ZEN 

One of Wumen's other warnings is:

Sitting blankly in Zen practice is the condition of a dead man.

That's right... sitting meditation is just practicing being a corpse.
And Wumen was basically paraphrasing the last Zen Patriarch on that one.
So why would anyone think that Zen was related to meditation?

Zazen invented by a Buddhist priest

It turns out that Zen basically kicked Buddhism out of China... and the Japanese Buddhists were afraid the same thing was going to happen to them.
So a Buddhist priest, ordained and everything, told everybody he "learned" a meditation method from Chinese Zen Masters... a claim that was entirely debunked in 1990 by Stanford scholarship.
But like many conspiracy theories, this new Buddhist meditation method helped keep Zen out of Japan, and to this day Japanese Buddhists are still arguing about what "Buddhism" means to them.

Will the real Buddhism please stand up?

www.reddit.com/zen/wiki/buddhism doesn't mention meditation at all... in fact, many prominent Buddhists are quoted but none of them mention meditation!
This, it turns out, is the motivation for people to keep a dirty little secret about meditation like "it never works"... because meditation has nothing to show for itself religiously, and has no doctrinal connection to Zen or Buddhism.
There are several interesting books about this... but why bother reading them? If meditation never produced enlightenment, and people have to lie about it being Zen just to promote it, isn't that enough to prove that meditation is a scam?

Meditation as prayer

If meditation doesn't work for enlightenment, why do people keep doing it?
Well, just like prayer, which also doesn't work, meditation gives people hope right up until they burn out and quit (very common). You won't meet anyone on the internet that has been meditating for 10+ years.

I am Andrew, a high school student who is currently learning various fields of cooking at a professional cooking high school linked to Harvard High School in the United States.
Since I was young, my taste buds have developed well, and I started attending a professional cooking high school earlier than other friends, and now I am classified as a second-level student chef who can cook in a total of three specialized fields, including Korean food, which is my representative field.
Perhaps because of the direct connection with Harvard, a famous university in the United States, our high school often offers various kinds of dishes to Harvard students to test the dishes we are learning or to be evaluated for their taste.
However, not long ago, I went to take a lecture on Korean food, a high school department program offered by Harvard, and I experienced something really shocking.
As I was a professional chef focusing on Korean food, which is currently the hottest in the world, I was interested as soon as I heard that Harvard was giving a lecture on the history and ingredients of Korean food, but surprisingly, what I heard as soon as I arrived in the classroom was really ridiculous.
There, a Chinese professor began his lecture with an introduction that he had immigrated to Korea for about 10 years and an absurd remark that the roots of Korean food began with Chinese food. "My name is Sun Yue, a professor from China who immigrated to Korea as a culinary researcher for more than 10 years. Before we proceed with today's lecture on Korean food, Korea's representative dish, we need to first know the fundamental roots of Korean food. Currently, Korean food is gaining huge popularity and influence around the world. Some may taste good, but in line with the recent trend of health-conscious modern people, it is so easy to reprocess into a diet that rarely uses inappropriate ingredients. As such, Korean food must be amazing, but did you know that the roots of Korean food began with Chinese food? In other words, the field of Korean food itself is included in one of the fields of Chinese food, so it can be said that it is a representative dish of China. It means that Korean food is included in the composition of Chinese food. However, many culinary researchers, chefs, and even Korean chefs who directly deal with Korean food are not aware of this at all. This is the first reason why we need to check out the information on the marinade, the main ingredient used by Koreans. They make the most of the fermented sauces like gochujang and soybean paste for Korean food. Surprisingly, these sauces are traditional Chinese sauces from the traditional Chinese fermentation method. Many of you probably don't know this. But right now, Korea is making unscrupulous exports of its flagship sauce, Gochujang, by even adding the word K-food. Why is Korea so anxious about not stealing Chinese things?

The global brain implants market is expected to witness substantial growth, with a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9%, reaching a valuation exceeding USD 4.5 billion in 2020. The escalating prevalence of conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease worldwide stands out as a primary driver propelling market expansion. Moreover, the growing awareness surrounding the benefits of brain implants is poised to further bolster market growth. Additionally, the introduction of advanced technologies by industry leaders such as Medtronic and Neurowave is anticipated to significantly contribute to market advancement throughout the forecast period.
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Miniaturization and Wireless Technology: There's a growing trend towards miniaturization and the development of wireless brain implants, allowing for less invasive procedures and enhanced patient comfort. Wireless connectivity enables real-time data transmission and remote monitoring, facilitating more efficient diagnosis and treatment.
Advancements in Neurostimulation: Neurostimulation techniques, including deep brain stimulation (DBS), spinal cord stimulation (SCS), and vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), continue to evolve with improved electrode designs, programming algorithms, and targeting precision. These advancements enhance the efficacy and customization of neurostimulation therapies for various neurological disorders.
Closed-Loop Systems: Closed-loop or adaptive neurostimulation systems, which adjust stimulation parameters in response to neural activity, are gaining traction for their potential to optimize therapeutic outcomes while minimizing side effects. These systems offer personalized treatment approaches tailored to individual patient needs and disease progression.
Expanding Applications Beyond Movement Disorders: While historically used primarily for movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease and essential tremor, brain implants are increasingly being explored for a wider range of neurological and psychiatric conditions. These include epilepsy, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), chronic pain, and Alzheimer's disease, expanding the market's scope and potential.
Integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning: The integration of AI and machine learning algorithms into brain implants enables advanced data analysis, pattern recognition, and predictive modeling. AI-powered implants can adapt stimulation parameters in real-time based on patient-specific responses and evolving disease dynamics, optimizing treatment efficacy and patient outcomes.
Market Opportunities:
The brain implants market presents several opportunities for growth and innovation. With advancements in technology and expanding clinical indications, there is a significant opportunity to address unmet medical needs and improve patient outcomes across a wide range of neurological and psychiatric conditions. Opportunities exist for the development of next-generation brain implants with enhanced functionality, miniaturization, and wireless connectivity, enabling less invasive procedures and improved patient comfort. Moreover, the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms presents opportunities to personalize treatment approaches and optimize therapeutic outcomes based on individual patient responses. Additionally, the expanding applications of brain implants beyond movement disorders, including epilepsy, depression, chronic pain, and Alzheimer's disease, offer avenues for market expansion and diversification.
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The Brain Implants Market Segmentation:
By Type:

• Deep Brain Stimulator
• Spinal Cord Stimulator
• Vagus Nerve Stimulator

By Application:

• Chronic Pain
• Epilepsy
• Parkinson’s Disease
• Depression
• Essential Tremor
• Alzheimer’s Disease

By End-User:

• Hospitals
• Clinical Trials Centers
• Others

By Region:

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East & Africa

Key players in the global brain implants market include Medtronic, Boston Scientific Corporation, Nuvectra Corporation, St. Jude Medical (Abbott), NeuroPace, Inc., and Nevro Corporation. These companies are actively pursuing market opportunities through various strategies such as expansion initiatives, new investments, service innovations, and collaborative ventures. Furthermore, players are seeking to strengthen their market position through geographical expansion and strategic acquisitions, aiming to leverage combined synergies for a competitive edge.
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The global warfarin market is projected to experience substantial growth, with a notable compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.4%, potentially reaching USD 2,732 million by 2027. This growth is primarily attributed to the rising prevalence of atrial fibrillation worldwide, contributing to an increased demand for warfarin. Additionally, the effective implementation of treatment guidelines related to the management of deep vein thrombosis/pulmonary embolism (DVT/PE) further amplifies the market's growth trajectory.
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Shift Towards Novel Oral Anticoagulants (NOACs): There is a noticeable trend towards the adoption of Novel Oral Anticoagulants (NOACs) as alternatives to traditional warfarin therapy. NOACs offer advantages such as rapid onset of action, predictable pharmacokinetics, and fewer dietary and drug interactions compared to warfarin, driving a gradual shift in treatment preferences.
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Focus on Safety and Bleeding Risk Mitigation: Efforts to minimize the risk of bleeding complications associated with warfarin therapy remain a key focus area in anticoagulation management. Strategies such as dose optimization, regular monitoring of International Normalized Ratio (INR) levels, and patient education on bleeding risk factors and precautions are essential for ensuring the safe and effective use of warfarin.
Market Opportunities:
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By Clinical Application:

• Atrial Fibrillation
• DVT/PE
• Others

By Distribution Channel:

• Hospital Pharmacy
• Retail Pharmacy
• Others

By Region:

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East & Africa

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The global interactive whiteboard market is poised to experience substantial growth, with a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5% during the forecast period to 2027, surpassing a value of USD 1.7 billion in 2020. This growth is fueled by several key factors, including the escalating adoption of digital learning and virtual classrooms on a global scale. Furthermore, the increasing demand for gamification techniques and the surging popularity of whiteboards integrated with artificial intelligence are anticipated to drive market expansion even further. The rapid proliferation of e-learning methodologies and the widespread uptake of virtual classrooms have contributed significantly to the market's upward trajectory.
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Market Trends:
Integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI): There's a growing trend towards integrating AI technologies into interactive whiteboards, enabling features such as intelligent content recommendation, real-time feedback, and personalized learning experiences. AI-powered whiteboards can analyze user interactions and adapt content dynamically, enhancing engagement and learning outcomes.
Rise of Hybrid Learning Environments: With the increasing adoption of hybrid learning models combining in-person and remote instruction, interactive whiteboards play a pivotal role in facilitating seamless collaboration and interaction between students and educators across physical and virtual spaces. Features like screen sharing, annotation tools, and remote access capabilities cater to the needs of both onsite and remote learners.
Focus on Remote Collaboration Tools: The shift towards remote work and virtual collaboration has accelerated the demand for interactive whiteboards with advanced remote collaboration features. These include cloud-based storage, video conferencing integrations, and multi-platform compatibility, enabling teams to collaborate effectively regardless of geographical location.
Gamification and Interactive Learning: Educational institutions and corporate training programs are increasingly incorporating gamification elements into interactive whiteboard solutions to enhance engagement and motivation. Gamified activities, quizzes, and interactive lessons not only make learning more enjoyable but also encourage active participation and knowledge retention.
Accessibility and Inclusivity Features: There's a growing emphasis on designing interactive whiteboards with accessibility features to cater to diverse learner needs. Features such as screen readers, color contrast adjustments, and voice commands enable inclusive learning experiences for students with disabilities or special educational requirements.
Market Opportunities:
The interactive whiteboard market presents numerous opportunities for growth and innovation. With the increasing adoption of digital learning solutions and remote collaboration tools, there is a significant opportunity for interactive whiteboard manufacturers to capitalize on the growing demand for advanced educational technologies. The rise of hybrid learning environments, driven by the shift towards blended learning models, creates a need for versatile interactive whiteboard solutions that seamlessly integrate in-person and virtual instruction. Moreover, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies presents opportunities to enhance interactive whiteboards with intelligent features such as personalized content recommendations and adaptive learning algorithms. Furthermore, the expanding market for corporate training and remote work solutions offers opportunities for interactive whiteboard vendors to cater to the needs of businesses seeking effective tools for virtual collaboration and communication.
According to the recent report published by RC Market Analytics, the Global Interactive Whiteboard Market is expected to provide sustainable growth opportunities during the forecast period from 2024 to 2030. This latest industry research study analyzes the interactive whiteboard market by various product segments, applications, regions and countries while assessing regional performances of numerous leading market participants. The report offers a holistic view of the interactive whiteboard industry encompassing numerous stakeholders including raw material suppliers, providers, distributors, consumers and government agencies, among others. Furthermore, the report includes detailed quantitative and qualitative analysis of the global market considering market history, product development, regional dynamics, competitive landscape, and key success factors (KSFs) in the industry.
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Geographically, the interactive whiteboard market report comprises dedicated sections centering on the regional market revenue and trends. The interactive whiteboard market has been segmented on the basis of geographic regions into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. Interactive whiteboard market estimates have also been provided for the historical years 2020 to 2023 along with forecast for the period from 2024 - 2030.The report includes a deep-dive analysis of key countries including the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Germany, France, Italy, China, Japan, India, Australia, Mexico, Brazil and South Africa, among others. Thereby, the report identifies unique growth opportunities across the world based on trends occurring in various developed and developing economies.
The Interactive Whiteboard Market Segmentation:
By Technology:

• Infrared
• Resistive Membrane
• Electromagnetic Pen
• Capacitive
• Others

By Form Factor:

• Fixed
• Portable

By Projection Technique:

• Front Projection
• Rear Projection

By Application:

• Education
• Corporate
• Commercial
• Others

By Region:

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East & Africa

Prominent companies in the global interactive whiteboard market include Panasonic Corporation, LG Display Co., Ltd, Xiamen Interactive Technology Co., Ltd, SMART Technologies ULC, BenQ Corporation, and Cisco Systems, Inc. These firms are actively navigating market landscapes through various strategies such as expansion initiatives, fresh investments, service innovations, and collaborative ventures. Additionally, players are venturing into new geographical territories through expansion and acquisition endeavors, aiming to harness joint synergies for a competitive edge.
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• Product popularity and adoption based on various country-level dynamics
• Regional presence and product development for leading market participants
• Market forecasts and trend analysis based on ongoing investments and economic growth in key countries
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• Various industry models such as SWOT analysis, Pestle Analysis, Porter’s Five Force model, Value Chain Analysis pertaining to Interactive Whiteboard market
• Analysis of the key factors driving and restraining the growth of the global, regional and country-level markets from 2020-2030

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Hi all, my first year teaching in Shenzhen. I’ve enjoyed my time here but I think it’s time for a change of pace. Shenzhen has been a decent first city, modern bustling metropolis, hiking, beaches but I think it lacks soul. Life has been a little boring after my close friends lost their jobs and moved back to old Blighty. My public school working conditions are good but the pay is quite low and will raise by only a couple peanuts if I re-new the contract. Staying in Shenzhen is the safer option in my head as my school is calm, I have a couple Chinese friends and I have a flat mate.
I now have an offer in Nanjing. Considerably higher salary but I’m sure means an increased workload especially as it’s in a private school. I haven’t read much on Nanjing all I know so far is that it’s got history and it’s bloody humid. Nanjing is more risky as I’ll have to start over again but I would like more monies and a fresh start would help reinvigorate my slightly disillusioned first year here potentially.
What I’m looking for in my next step in my China extravaganza is: keep improving my piss poor Chinese, find some new friends foreigners and locals alike, live in a new city (this will also be my final year in China), hiking, and a night out here and there.
So should I stay in Shenzhen or go to Nanjing ?
Any advice on what I should do or info about Nanjing would be much appreciated :)

The global hair restoration market is anticipated to exhibit a noteworthy compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 15% from 2021 to 2027, having been valued at USD 4.3 billion in 2020. One of the primary drivers of this growth is the rising prevalence of androgenetic alopecia worldwide. Additionally, the increasing consumption of tobacco and alcohol is projected to further propel market expansion. According to the most recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 14% of adults aged 18 and above reported smoking cigarettes in 2019.
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Technological Advancements: Over the years, there has been a remarkable evolution in the field of hair restoration technologies. Innovations such as robotic hair transplantation systems, which offer precision and efficiency in graft extraction and implantation, have revolutionized surgical procedures. Stem cell therapy and PRP treatments have also gained prominence for their potential to stimulate hair growth and improve overall hair health.
Increasing Demand for Non-Invasive Procedures: As people seek less invasive alternatives to traditional surgical methods, non-invasive procedures like PRP therapy and LLLT have become increasingly popular. These treatments offer advantages such as minimal downtime, reduced discomfort, and lower risk of complications, making them appealing options for individuals looking to address hair loss without undergoing surgery.
Rising Popularity of Hair Transplants: Hair transplant procedures have seen a surge in demand worldwide. This growth can be attributed to advancements in transplant techniques, such as follicular unit extraction (FUE) and follicular unit transplantation (FUT), which result in more natural-looking outcomes. Moreover, the increasing societal acceptance of aesthetic procedures has encouraged more people to consider hair transplants as a viable solution for hair loss.
Expanding Target Demographics: While hair restoration was traditionally associated with older individuals, there's a notable shift as younger demographics, including millennials, become increasingly interested in preventative treatments and cosmetic enhancements. Factors such as heightened social media presence and a desire for aesthetic improvement drive this trend, with younger individuals seeking to maintain or enhance their hair density at an earlier age.
Growing Awareness and Acceptance: With greater awareness about the available treatment options and a reduced stigma surrounding hair loss, more individuals are seeking professional help for their hair restoration concerns. This shift in attitude reflects a broader societal acceptance of cosmetic interventions to address aesthetic issues, contributing to the overall growth of the market.
Market Opportunities:
The hair restoration market presents several compelling opportunities for growth and innovation. With technological advancements driving the development of more effective and minimally invasive procedures, there is a significant opportunity to meet the growing demand for non-surgical solutions. Additionally, expanding target demographics, including younger individuals seeking preventative treatments and cosmetic enhancements, open avenues for market expansion. The rising acceptance of hair restoration treatments, fueled by increased awareness and reduced stigma surrounding hair loss, further contributes to market growth potential. Moreover, emerging markets offer untapped opportunities, driven by factors such as rising disposable incomes, improving healthcare infrastructure, and evolving beauty standards.
According to the recent report published by RC Market Analytics, the Global Hair Restoration Market is expected to provide sustainable growth opportunities during the forecast period from 2024 to 2030. This latest industry research study analyzes the hair restoration market by various product segments, applications, regions and countries while assessing regional performances of numerous leading market participants. The report offers a holistic view of the hair restoration industry encompassing numerous stakeholders including raw material suppliers, providers, distributors, consumers and government agencies, among others. Furthermore, the report includes detailed quantitative and qualitative analysis of the global market considering market history, product development, regional dynamics, competitive landscape, and key success factors (KSFs) in the industry.
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The Hair Restoration Market Segmentation:
By Procedure:

• Follicular Unit Extraction
• Follicular Unit Transplantation

By Therapy:

• Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT)
• Stem Cell hair restoration
• Platelet-Rich Plasma

By Region:

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East & Africa

Prominent figures in the worldwide hair restoration industry include Venus Concept, Bernstein Medical, Bosley, The Harley Street Clinic, and Advanced Hair Studio. These companies are actively expanding their market reach through various strategies such as expansion initiatives, fresh investments, service innovations, and collaborative ventures. They are strategically venturing into new territories through expansions and acquisitions, aiming to leverage joint synergies to enhance their competitive edge.
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Today illustrated that the Democrats have become America’s cheerleaders, emphasizing how investment in the nation’s infrastructure has created jobs and rebuilt the country. This week, the Biden-Harris administration is touting its investments in rebuilding roads and bridges, making sure Americans have clean water, getting rid of pollution, expanding access to high-speed internet, and building a clean energy economy, contrasting that success with Trump’s eternal announcements of an “Infrastructure Week” that never came.
The White House today announced that it has awarded nearly $454 billion in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, including more than 56,000 projects across more than 4,500 communities across the nation. Those include fixing more than 165,000 miles of roads and more than 9,400 bridges and improving more than 450 ports and 300 airport terminals. It has funded more than 1,400 drinking water and wastewater projects and projects to replace up to 1.7 million toxic lead pipes, as well as more than 8,000 low- and zero-emission buses. It has funded 95 previously unfunded Superfund projects to clean up contaminated sites. It has improved the electrical grid and funded 12,000 miles of high-speed internet infrastructure, and exposed internet junk fees.
The White House explained that this investment is making it cheaper to install clean energy technology and lowering families’ monthly energy bills, and highlighted today the available rebates to enable people to take advantage of the new technologies.
On Wednesday, May 8, a report from the Semiconductor Industry Association and the Boston Consulting Group explored the “breathtaking speed,” as the president of the semiconductor organization put it, at which the industry is growing. In the Financial Times on May 9, John Thornhill reported that the CHIPS and Science Act, which provided a $39 billion investment in the semiconductor industry, has “primed a torrent of private sector investment.” With the influx of both federal money and an additional $447 billion of private investment in 83 projects in 25 states, the report forecasts that the U.S. will increase its share of global manufacturing capacity for leading-edge chips from today’s rate of 0% to 28% by 2032. Thornhill compared this investment to that spurred by Russia’s 1957 launch of the Sputnik satellite.
The Economist yesterday announced that the U.S. “is in the midst of an extraordinary startup boom,” and explored “[h]ow the country revived its “go-getting spirit.”
In contrast to the Democrats’ confidence in America, the Republicans are all-in on the idea that the country is an apocalyptic wasteland. At a rally in New Jersey Saturday, Trump announced: “On day one we will throw out Bidenomics and reinstate MAGAnomics.” He promised to extend his 2017 tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations.
But the gist of his speech was an angry, vitriolic picture of a failing nation full of “enemies” that are “more dangerous” than China and Russia and who are “going to destroy our country.” In his telling, the criminal case against him in Manhattan is “bullsh*t,” and President Biden has done more damage than the “ten worst presidents in the history of our country” combined: “[h]e’s a fool; he’s not a smart man…[h]e’s a bad guy…the worst president ever, of any country. The whole world is laughing at him.”
Trump lied that other countries are “emptying out their mental institutions into the United States, our beautiful country. And now the prison populations all over the world are down. They don’t want to report that the mental-institution population is down because they’re taking people from insane asylums and from mental institutions.” Then he riffed into “the late great Hannibal Lecter,” the fictional murderer and cannibal in the film The Silence of the Lambs, apparently to suggest that similar individuals are migrating to the U.S.
House Republicans this week are working to pass a nonbinding resolution to condemn Biden’s immigration policies, although it was Republicans, under orders from Trump, who killed a strong bipartisan immigration bill earlier this year.
The only way to turn back this apocalypse, Trump and his supporters insist, is to put Trump and his team back into the White House. From there, Republicans will return those they consider “real” Americans to power.
The last few days have added new information about what that means. On Thursday, May 9, Senators Katie Britt (R-AL), Marco Rubio (R-FL), and Kevin Cramer (R-ND) introduced the More Opportunities for Moms to Succeed (MOMS) act. Britt—who is best known for her disastrous response to Biden’s State of the Union speech from her kitchen—said the measure would provide a federal database of resources for pregnant women and women parenting young children, but that information excludes anything that touches on abortion.
The measure is clear that it enlists the government in opposition to abortion, but more than that, it establishes that the government will create a database of the names and contact information of pregnant women, which the government can then use “to follow up with users on additional resources that would be helpful for the users to review.”
A government database of pregnant women would give the federal government unprecedented control over individuals, and it is especially chilling after the story Caroline Kitchener broke in the Washington Post on May 3, that a Texas man, Collin Davis, filed a petition to stop his ex-partner from traveling to Colorado, where abortion is legal, to obtain an abortion. Should she do so, his lawyer wrote, he would “pursue wrongful-death claims against anyone involved in the killing of his unborn child.” Now Davis wants to be able to depose his former partner along with others he says are “complicit” in the abortion.
Antiabortion activists are also seeking to make mifepristone and misoprostol, drugs used in many abortions, hard to obtain. In Louisiana, state lawmakers are considering classifying the drugs as “controlled dangerous substances,” which would make possessing them carry penalties of up to ten years in prison and fines of up to $75,000.
More than 240 Louisiana doctors wrote to lawmakers saying that the drugs have none of the addictive characteristics associated with dangerous controlled substances and warning that the drugs are crucial for inducing routine labor and preventing catastrophic hemorrhage after delivery, in addition to their use in abortions. “Given its historically poor maternal health outcomes, Louisiana should prioritize safe and evidence-based care for pregnant women,” the doctors wrote.
Louisiana lawmakers also rejected a bill that would have allowed anyone under age 17, the age of consent in Louisiana, to have an abortion if they became pregnant after rape or incest. Passionate testimony from those who suffered such attacks or who treated pregnant girls as young as 8 failed to convince the Republican lawmakers to support the measure. “That baby [in the womb] is innocent.… We have to hang on to that,” said Republican state representative Dodie Horton.
Today, at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization promoting Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander participation and representation at all levels of the political process, Vice President Kamala Harris encouraged young people to innovate and to move into spaces from which they have been traditionally excluded.
“So here’s the thing about breaking barriers,” she said. “Breaking barriers does not mean you start on one side of the barrier and you end up on the other side. There’s breaking involved. And when you break things you get cut. And you may bleed. And it is worth it every time…. We have to know that sometimes people will open the door for you and leave it open. Sometimes they won’t. And then you need to kick that f*cking door down.”
Harris’s advice reflects the history that happened on this date in 1862, when the enslaved mariners on board the shallow-draft C.S.S. Planter gathered up their families, fired up the ship’s boilers, and sailed out of the Charleston, South Carolina, harbor. The three white officers of the ship had gone ashore, leaving enslaved 23-year-old pilot Robert Smalls to take control. Smalls knew how to steer the ship and give the proper signals to the Confederates at Fort Sumter, Fort Moultrie, and three other checkpoints.
Smalls piloted the Planter, the sixteen formerly enslaved people on it, and a head full of intelligence about the Confederate fortifications at Charleston to the U.S. Navy. In Confederate hands, the Planter had surveyed waterways and laid mines; now that information was in U.S. hands. Smalls went on to pilot naval vessels during the war, and in 1864 he bought the house formerly owned by the man who had enslaved him.
A natural leader, Smalls went on to become a businessman, politician, and strong advocate for education. After serving in the 1868 South Carolina Constitutional Convention that made school attendance compulsory and provided for universal male suffrage, he went on to serve in the South Carolina legislature from 1868 to 1874, when he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, where he served until 1887. When President Barack Obama signed an executive order establishing the nation’s first national monument concerning Reconstruction, he cited the life of Robert Smalls.
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https://newjerseymonitor.com/2024/05/12/trump-brings-2024-campaign-to-the-jersey-shore/
https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/politics/a60774814/trump-rally-new-jersey-weird-speech/
https://www.britt.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MOMS-Act_FINAL-Britt_Rubio_Cramer1.pdf
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/may/11/katie-britt-proposes-federal-database-to-collect-data-on-pregnant-people
https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/2024/05/03/texas-abortion-investigations/
https://lailluminator.com/2024/05/08/rape-incest/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/05/13/abortion-pills-louisiana-controlled-substance/
https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/05/12/america-is-in-the-midst-of-an-extraordinary-startup-boom
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/05/13/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-kicks-off-infrastructure-week-by-highlighting-historic-results-spurred-by-president-bidens-investing-in-america-agenda/
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/05/13/fact-sheet-president-bidens-investing-in-america-agenda-is-helping-american-families-across-the-country-save-money/
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/icymi-the-great-american-innovation-engine-firing-again
https://www.ft.com/content/0d39e8f0-38ba-40aa-8ec8-d04e82afb690
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/08/us/politics/chips-grants-fuel-industry-growth.html
https://www.politico.com/news/2024/05/11/trump-rally-new-jersey-trial-fascists-00157482
https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/the-press-office/2017/01/12/presidential-proclamations-establishment-reconstruction-era-national
https://www.nps.gov/people/robert-smalls.htm
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An article published in a French newspaper in 2022. I did a makeshift translation into German at the time and have now translated it into English. I hope it is reasonably comprehensible.
Coppersmithing is a family history that goes back several centuries to the Gautiers. Yves Gautier, born in 1948, was trained in the craft by his father Paul and several coppersmiths from Villedieu (Manche). He himself trained his son Hervé in this trade. Alongside the production workshop, the Gautier family has been running a copper store in the city center since 1973.
Copper would have gone out of fashion
The development of Villedieu, city of copper, Yves rejects it by heart. The town reached its peak in the years 1960-1975, when copper was omnipresent in the town center. Even the stores that were engaged in another activity also sold it in the summer. The decline began in the 1980s. Sixteen copper stores have closed since 2002. Before that date, thirteen had already brought down the curtain, says Yves Gautier. Most of the producers have disappeared and many of their machines have gone to Africa. In 1999, there were still eighteen craftsmen working with copper. Today there are only four of us left in the business.
The reasons for such a fall are obvious to him: "Copper, like antique furniture, has gone out of fashion. The highway caused by the detour of the road river that previously ran through Villedieu also hurt.
To prevent imported brass from taking over the Villedieu copper brand, Yves Gautier had founded the Fabricants cuivres de Villedieu association in the 1990s. Now dormant, it aimed to differentiate itself at the time from some copper objects that were sold locally but came from Morocco, China and India.
A loyal clientele
Today, however, Villedieu's copper craftsmanship has a good reputation and is still sought after by a loyal French and foreign clientele, the latter particularly looking for beautiful pieces. Cookware, pans, jam pans always sell well, as do some decorative and indoor copper pieces, he notes. You have to be creative. I make kerosene lamps, umbrella holders, kettles, small bells, tins, insulated buckets by combining copper, pewter, brass. Not to mention the rarer pieces of old steamed coppersmiths that are very present in the store.
For the future of Villedieu's copper, we must continue to innovate by producing new models, working at the top of the range and having a long-term vision. I hope that the two stores in the city center will remain and why not, that new ones will open in the future, he hopes.
At the age of 74, Yves Gautier still has the satisfaction of seeing a professional life dedicated to copper craftsmanship being passed on from father to son once again. Hervé will take over the family store in a few months' time.

Regular public interviews given in formal and informal settings are a defining feature of the Zen records across their history.
The formal public interviews weren't limited to Zen Masters "ascending the chair" in the monastic commune and answering questions from regular Preceptors, long-distance travelers, or laypeople; the Zen records also show that we have Zen Masters being invited to the court of various potentates with Zhaozhou, Huangbo, and the various "National Teachers", such as Huizhong being prime examples. In attendance at the court interviews were occaisonally religious leaders of a Buddhist or Daoist persuasian that tried (and failed) to shut down the conversation.
Naturally, these sorts of formal interviews would be known for some time in advance and everybody would have ample time to come up with a real good question to try and nail the Zen Master with. Records of formal interviews, such as Huangbo's Transmission of Mind text involve highly educated people asking questions and follow-up questions that are evidence of the high-stakes nature of it all.
One slip up and it ends up written down.
Just as a therapist might start an engagement by asking "What brings you to therapy?" or a hiring manager might start by asking "What's your educational background?" Zen Masters and their communities frequently start of an engagement by asking a question.
A couple examples of this are the famous "What do they teach where you come from?" from Yangshan as well as the less-famous Budai's "What do you call this?"
(Found below is part of case from Budai:)

At times when the crowds on the boulevard would swell, Budai would open up his bag, dump it all out on the street, and exclaim, ”Look, look!”
He would then pick things up, item by item, whilst asking passersby, ”What do you call this!?”

Over the years at /Zen, we have put together some "standard questions" that test both people's willingness to sincerely engage with the Zen tradition of public Q & A as well as their understanding of this tradition.

Standard Questions

1) Where have you just come from?

Seeking for no dharma within; establishing no dharmas without.

2) What's your text?

I've been reading and taking extensive notes on Mingben's Illusory Man. That's the text I've come back to again and again since we first received an English translation of it from Mr. Dufficy a few years back. Part of the charm of reading Zen texts is that every single engagement involves answering the questions that the text poses as well as bringing forth different aspects of it for consideration.
It's a lot like coming back to Romeo & Juliet by watching a theatre production of a it, listening to a recording of it, or watching a film adaption of it, having read it in print.
Mingben is at the tail-end of Zen in China and the type of instruction he gives in his text seems very clearly tied to the collapse of society, literacy, and conversation around him. To wit, "Why are crows black?" is very much a non-starter for dharma-conversation in Zen.

3) Dharma low tides?

In general, people going around trying to find imaginary "high tides" to escape "low tides" just aren't engaging in Zen study. Conceiving of the Zen dharma as a matter of "tides" is like chasing after an imaginary haze in the distance in the belief that it will satisfy thirst.
Part of the history of this question on /Zen comes from the fact that religious-meditators in the not-Zen Dogenist religion were not satisfied with the results of their asceticism since it didn't resolve the doubts that initially spurred them to engage in prolonged sitting for medically and mentally unhealthy lengths of time.
As evidenced by the the decade of attempted AMA's (some of which are recorded here), the only type of answers that the religiously inclinded provide to the obviously-distressed askers of this sort of question boil down to stuff like "pray-meditate harder", "just believe", or "discuss with your Priest".
That is not Zen.
It's also the sort of stuff that pisses Zen Masters off.
Deshan:

I see that wherever you go you determine to learn Buddhism in the assembly of some old baldy, taking on a load without concern for your body or life. All of you have had your eyes nailed shut and your root of life severed. You’re like two or three hundred whores. You say your regal sway sets up the banner of the teaching to open the eyes of later generations; but can you even save yourselves?

Yunmen:

"These old shavepates everywhere! Sitting on round chairs and long [meditation] benches, they want to acquire fame and profit. Asked about Buddha, they answer 'Buddha,' and asked about patriarch they answer 'patriarch,' and they shit and piss. [What they say] is just like information passed around among boondock grannies. They don't even know good from bad!

"You're all just like them; [you ought to] have trouble to consume even water [with a good conscience]."

Zhenjing:

For no reason [people that claim to know] sit in pits of crap fooling spirits and ghosts. When people are like this, what crime is there is killing them by the thousands and feeding them to the dogs?

I hope I'm not the only one who is having this phase.
I'm ethically Chinese, but I was born in Canada. Ever since my birth, I've adopted Western philosophy into my life. A few years ago, my parents were concerned for me because they though I was losing touch with my Chinese heritage. I agreed with them and decided to educate myself on Chinese culture. Long story short, I found myself diverging to Chinese history rather than traditional Chinese culture. I've learn some horrible events the CCP, as well as many other freedom oppressing political parties for that matter, has commited. It was until I discover this subreddit where I really went down the rabbit hole. Some of the things I've saw on this subreddit made feel ashamed to be Chinese. I think this sounds fucked up, but I used to make fun of my own race by playing the typical stereotypes and shit talking about Chinese people. I had an identity crisis since I don't associate myself with the People's Republic of China not Canada (I think it's foolish to be proud of your birth country since I can't chose it). I was essentially "countryless Chinese". Thankfully, I was able to pull myself out and I can confidently say I am proud to be Chinese.
edit: sorry for the grammer mistake. I was typing on my phone which Im not proficient

The global microfiber market is projected to grow at a significant CAGR of over 4% during the forecast period from 2024 to 2030. This robust growth is driven by several key factors. Microfiber's versatility across various industries, including cleaning, automotive detailing, and healthcare, has heightened its demand. Its superior performance, characterized by high absorbency and lint-free cleaning, has facilitated widespread adoption. Additionally, increasing environmental consciousness supports microfiber use due to its sustainability and recyclability. Rising disposable incomes, particularly in emerging economies, are boosting consumer spending on convenient, high-performance products like microfiber. Moreover, advancements in manufacturing technology have enhanced quality and reduced costs, further propelling market demand.
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Market Trends:
Sustainability and Eco-Friendliness: The push for sustainability is significantly impacting consumer choices and industrial practices. Microfiber stands out due to its durability, which allows for repeated use, and its potential recyclability, reducing environmental impact. As consumers and companies become more environmentally conscious, the demand for microfiber products that minimize waste and offer longer lifespans is increasing. This trend is especially evident in markets where environmental regulations are becoming stricter, pushing manufacturers to develop and market eco-friendly microfiber solutions.
Technological Advancements: The microfiber industry is benefiting from continuous advancements in technology. Innovations in manufacturing processes, such as enhanced fiber splitting techniques, are leading to finer and more effective microfiber strands. These improvements result in products that offer superior performance, such as better absorption, greater softness, and higher durability. Additionally, advancements in blending microfiber with other materials are creating new products that meet specific consumer needs, such as increased strength or enhanced antibacterial properties, while also reducing production costs.
Healthcare Sector Growth: The healthcare industry’s stringent cleanliness standards are driving increased use of microfiber products. Microfiber’s ability to trap and remove bacteria and other pathogens more effectively than traditional cleaning materials makes it ideal for medical environments. Hospitals, clinics, and laboratories are adopting microfiber for cleaning and sanitation purposes to ensure a higher level of hygiene, which is crucial for preventing infections and maintaining patient safety.
Increased Disposable Income in Emerging Markets: As economies in regions such as Asia, Latin America, and Africa continue to grow, disposable incomes are rising. This economic growth is fostering a burgeoning middle class with greater purchasing power. Consumers in these markets are increasingly able to afford high-performance, convenient products like microfiber, which offer superior cleaning capabilities and durability. This trend is contributing to significant market expansion opportunities for microfiber products in these regions.
Expanding Applications: The versatility of microfiber is leading to its adoption in a wide array of applications beyond traditional cleaning uses. In the automotive industry, microfiber is used for detailing and cleaning, providing a scratch-free finish. In the fashion and sportswear industries, microfiber’s lightweight, breathable, and moisture-wicking properties make it ideal for performance apparel. Additionally, microfiber is used in home textiles, such as upholstery and bedding, due to its softness and durability. Industrial applications, including filtration and polishing, also benefit from microfiber’s unique characteristics.
Market Opportunities:
The microfiber market presents significant opportunities driven by its expanding applications across various industries and growing consumer awareness of its benefits. The increasing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly products opens doors for innovative, environmentally conscious microfiber solutions. Advancements in manufacturing technology enable the production of higher-quality and cost-effective microfiber products, appealing to a broader consumer base. Emerging markets, with their rising disposable incomes, offer a fertile ground for expanding microfiber's presence, particularly in household cleaning, automotive detailing, and healthcare. Additionally, the heightened focus on hygiene and cleanliness post-pandemic enhances the appeal of microfiber products for their superior cleaning efficiency.
According to the recent report published by RC Market Analytics, the Global Microfiber Market is expected to provide sustainable growth opportunities during the forecast period from 2024 to 2030. This latest industry research study analyzes the microfiber market by various product segments, applications, regions and countries while assessing regional performances of numerous leading market participants. The report offers a holistic view of the microfiber industry encompassing numerous stakeholders including raw material suppliers, providers, distributors, consumers and government agencies, among others. Furthermore, the report includes detailed quantitative and qualitative analysis of the global market considering market history, product development, regional dynamics, competitive landscape, and key success factors (KSFs) in the industry.
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The Microfiber Market Segmentation:

By Material:

• Polyester
• Polyamide
• Others

By Application:

• Cleaning Cloths
• Synthetic Leather
• Others

By End-User:

• Household
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Shoes
• Automotive
• Clothing
• Furniture
• Others

By Region:

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East & Africa

Prominent players in the global microfiber market include Wanhua, Sanfang, Ningbo Green Textile, Hexin, and Acelon Chemical. These companies are strategically navigating market dynamics through expansion, new investments, service diversification, and collaborative ventures. Furthermore, they are pursuing geographic expansion and strategic acquisitions to leverage joint synergies and gain a competitive edge in new markets.
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• Product popularity and adoption based on various country-level dynamics
• Regional presence and product development for leading market participants
• Market forecasts and trend analysis based on ongoing investments and economic growth in key countries
• Competitive landscape based on revenue, product offerings, years of presence, number of employees and market concentration, among others
• Various industry models such as SWOT analysis, Pestle Analysis, Porter’s Five Force model, Value Chain Analysis pertaining to Microfiber market
• Analysis of the key factors driving and restraining the growth of the global, regional and country-level markets from 2020-2030

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During the forecast period from 2024 to 2030, the global flame-retardant thermoplastics market is poised to witness substantial growth, with a notable compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 5%. A key driver of this growth is the increasing stringency of fire safety regulations and standards across multiple industries including building and construction, automotive, and electronics. As safety regulations become more stringent, there's a heightened demand for materials capable of withstanding fire and limiting its spread, thereby propelling the adoption of flame-retardant thermoplastics. Additionally, rising awareness of fire hazards and the imperative to safeguard life and property have underscored the importance of fire-resistant materials across various applications, further driving market growth.
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Market Trends:
Advancements in Flame Retardant Technologies: Continuous advancements in flame retardant technologies are driving innovation in the market. Manufacturers are developing novel flame retardant additives and formulations to enhance the fire resistance properties of thermoplastic materials while maintaining other desirable properties such as mechanical strength, thermal stability, and processability. These advancements enable the production of flame-retardant thermoplastics that meet stringent regulatory requirements and industry standards across diverse applications.
Growing Emphasis on Environmental Sustainability: There's a growing emphasis on environmental sustainability in the flame retardant thermoplastics market. Manufacturers are increasingly focusing on developing environmentally friendly flame retardant solutions that comply with regulatory restrictions on hazardous substances such as halogenated flame retardants. Additionally, there's a shift towards bio-based and renewable flame retardant additives derived from natural sources, contributing to reduced environmental impact and improved sustainability of thermoplastic materials.
Integration of Flame Retardancy with Other Functionalities: There's a trend towards integrating flame retardancy with other functionalities in thermoplastic materials to meet multifaceted application requirements. Manufacturers are developing flame-retardant thermoplastics with additional properties such as UV resistance, chemical resistance, antimicrobial properties, and electrical conductivity. These multifunctional materials offer enhanced performance and versatility, catering to diverse end-use applications in industries such as automotive, electronics, aerospace, and construction.
Rising Demand for High-Performance Applications: There's an increasing demand for flame-retardant thermoplastics in high-performance applications where fire safety is critical. Industries such as automotive, electrical and electronics, and aerospace require materials with superior flame resistance properties to ensure compliance with stringent safety regulations and standards. Flame-retardant thermoplastics offer lightweight, cost-effective, and durable solutions for components and parts subjected to harsh operating conditions and fire hazards.
Market Opportunities:
The flame retardant thermoplastics market presents numerous opportunities driven by evolving regulatory landscapes, technological advancements, and growing demand for fire-safe materials across various industries. Firstly, stringent fire safety regulations and standards worldwide create a robust demand for flame retardant thermoplastics, particularly in sectors such as building and construction, automotive, and electronics. Manufacturers have the opportunity to develop innovative flame retardant solutions that meet or exceed regulatory requirements while offering enhanced performance and sustainability. Moreover, the increasing adoption of lightweight and durable flame retardant thermoplastics in high-performance applications presents opportunities for market expansion, particularly in industries where fire safety is paramount.
According to the recent report published by RC Market Analytics, the Global Flame Retardant Thermoplastics Market is expected to provide sustainable growth opportunities during the forecast period from 2024 to 2030. This latest industry research study analyzes the flame retardant thermoplastics market by various product segments, applications, regions and countries while assessing regional performances of numerous leading market participants. The report offers a holistic view of the flame retardant thermoplastics industry encompassing numerous stakeholders including raw material suppliers, providers, distributors, consumers and government agencies, among others. Furthermore, the report includes detailed quantitative and qualitative analysis of the global market considering market history, product development, regional dynamics, competitive landscape, and key success factors (KSFs) in the industry.
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Geographically, the flame retardant thermoplastics market report comprises dedicated sections centering on the regional market revenue and trends. The flame retardant thermoplastics market has been segmented on the basis of geographic regions into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. Flame retardant thermoplastics market estimates have also been provided for the historical years 2020 to 2023 along with forecast for the period from 2024 - 2030.The report includes a deep-dive analysis of key countries including the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Germany, France, Italy, China, Japan, India, Australia, Mexico, Brazil and South Africa, among others. Thereby, the report identifies unique growth opportunities across the world based on trends occurring in various developed and developing economies.
The Flame Retardant Thermoplastics Market Segmentation:

By Flame Retardant:

• Halogenated
• Non-Halogenated

By Polymer Type:

• Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
• Polycarbonate (PC)
• Polypropylene (PP)
• Polystyrene (PS)
• Others

By End-Use:

• Construction
• Transportation
• Electrical & Electronics
• Others

By Region:

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East & Africa

Prominent market players in the global flame retardant thermoplastics market include SABIC, BASF SE, Covestro AG, DuPont de Nemours, Inc., LANXESS AG, and Solvay S.A. These companies are strategically navigating market dynamics through expansion, new investments, service diversification, and collaborative ventures. Furthermore, they are pursuing geographical expansion and strategic acquisitions to leverage joint synergies and gain a competitive edge in new markets. For instance, in July 2022, BASF SE and THOR GmbH announced a collaboration to combine their expertise in non-halogenated flame retardant additives. This partnership aims to provide customers with comprehensive solutions, enhancing both sustainability and performance for targeted plastic compounds while adhering to rigorous fire safety standards.
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• Product popularity and adoption based on various country-level dynamics
• Regional presence and product development for leading market participants
• Market forecasts and trend analysis based on ongoing investments and economic growth in key countries
• Competitive landscape based on revenue, product offerings, years of presence, number of employees and market concentration, among others
• Various industry models such as SWOT analysis, Pestle Analysis, Porter’s Five Force model, Value Chain Analysis pertaining to Flame Retardant Thermoplastics market
• Analysis of the key factors driving and restraining the growth of the global, regional and country-level markets from 2020-2030

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