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Why is Beijing so scared of Taiwan’s new president? As head of the erstwhile opposition Democratic Progressive Party, Chen represents a new Taiwan that mainland China hardly understands. Over the decades, Beijing’s leaders knew how to deal with the Kuomintang (KMT), whose leaders fled to Taiwan in 1949. The two enemies agreed on one fundamental point: one China. But Taiwan’s commitment to reunification has faded; the DPP’s platform even calls for the establishment of a Republic of Taiwan, which Beijing finds unacceptable....

Normally, for a company like Calvert to lay off workers isn’t news. But the firm now joins the growing ranks of “socially responsible” capitalists that are struggling to balance their values against the demands of the marketplace. In the past year: Hanna Andersson, a mail-order merchant that prides itself on treating its workers like family, abruptly flied 10 percent of its phone-marketers and cut benefits; the Body Shop, maker of wholesome beauty products, came under investigation by the Federal Trade Commission over its franchising practices; and the ice-cream maker Ben & Jerry’s abandoned its much celebrated pay scale, which limited its CEO salary to seven times that of the folks who scoop ice cream....

One of my pet-peeves when interacting with teams is a certain shyness leading to top-down communication. I blame it on my extrovertedness and how I have been raised, but coaching people that do not give feedback is extremely hard. And if you only give positive feedback (or only negative for that matter), you are actually not giving feedback either. Picking up from Abhinav’s points of “listen”, “humility”, “coaches are mere mortals” and “not taking things personally” we have already all of my reasoning, but it’s a little too implicit for my taste....

Muhammad’s tweet came in response to a fan’s tweet hailing Demian Maia as the greatest in grappling. Belal Muhammad and Demian Maia have agreed to a welterweight matchup for UFC 263. The June 12 pay-per-view is set for an unknown location. It will be headlined by the flyweight championship rematch between Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno. Demian Maia returns to the Octagon for the first time since UFC Fight Night in March, 2020....

Founded in 1966 by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the movement–formally known as the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON)–became known largely for proselytizing in airports and for its influence on Beatle George Harrison. Critics called it a cult, and a sex-abuse scandal also cost it both money and members. Using the teachings of 15th-century philosopher Caitanya Mahaprabhu, Hare Krishnas worship by repeatedly chanting God’s name. They believe in simple living and are prohibited from eating meat, gambling, intoxication and sex outside marriage....

First, there was the quarterback play. Aaron Rodgers tossed a touchdown on each of Green Bay’s three possessions in the first half and added another score in the third quarter. Mitchell Trubisky led Chicago to a field goal on its opening drive but followed that up with an interception and a lost fumble that resulted in a defensive touchdown for the Packers. He did manage to lead a touchdown drive to end the first half, hitting Allen Robinson for a 1-yard score....

Kirk Cousins threw for 132 yards but was thoroughly dominated by the Bears defense as Minnesota (8-7-1) got within three points in the third quarter but was never able to take the lead on Sunday. The Vikings were outgained 332-164 yards. MORE: Week 17 updates, highlights | NFL playoff scenarios The Bears (12-4), who gradually pulled their starters as the second half progressed, weren’t flashy but scored three rushing touchdowns — including two by Jordan Howard — to cruise to the victory....

Jeffery’s suspension begins immediately. He will be eligible to return to the Bears’ active roster on Dec. 12. Jeffery, who is scheduled to be a free agent this offseason, has 630 receiving yards on 40 catches and one touchdown this season. Playing on the franchise tag, the suspension is a major hit to Jeffery’s wallet as it will cost him $3,435,058. MORE: A look back at other PED suspensions...

Arsenal, who beat Spurs 2-0 at the Emirates, ground out a 1-0 win at Turf Moor that pushed them up to fourth and a point behind third-placed Chelsea. Spurs and Liverpool, Arsenal’s main rivals for a top-four spot, both dropped points. “I think it was very important, more than the Tottenham game,” Koscielny told British media. “It was crucial to win here. “You are always happy because you score a late goal and have three points....

Bandit Brew is what Beavertown are calling a Light IPA – which basically means it’s got the same sort of fruity, hoppy flavour you’d expect from an India Pale Ale but at a slightly more session-friendly ABV of 2.8%. That’s no mistake either – Beavertown set out from the get-go to make a beer that you could knock back a few of and still be able to knock out headshots....

Beavis and Butt-Head first became famous during the ’90s as one of MTV’s most popular cartoons, part of a batch that also included Daria, The Maxx, Migraine Boy, and even Aeon Flux. However, for a while now creator Mike Judge has entertained the possibility of the pair getting a second revival. After all, Beavis and Butt-Head’s last season came out on MTV in 2011, with recent rumors suggesting a new streaming run could follow, though that will come after the raunchy friends’ second feature film....

Former England, Manchester United and Real Madrid star Beckham met with MLS owners in Chicago, where a vote on Wednesday authorised Garber to move forward in finalising Miami’s entrance to the league in 2020. Bet on Man United to go unbeaten Miami-Dade County commissioners granted permission to ex-LA Galaxy captain Beckham and his ownership group - Miami Beckham United - to secure three acres of county-owned land for a new 25,000-seat soccer stadium in June....

Jorge and Jose Mas, leaders of telecommunications giant MasTec, and Japanese entrepreneur and SoftBank founder and CEO Masayoshi Son have all been approved as owners of Miami’s prospective MLS expansion club. Fromer Manchester United, Real Madrid and LA Galaxy star Beckham, Sprint CEO and Brightstar founder Marcelo Claure and entertainment entrepreneur and manager Simon Fuller were all already part of the ownership group. Miami was left off a list of four cities for two available spots when MLS announced Cincinnati, Detroit, Nashville, and Sacramento as expansion finalists in November....

Lynch is currently one of the biggest Superstars in the industry and has bagged more accolades in the past year than many wrestlers manage in their entire careers. Winning the first-ever Women’s main event of WrestleMania and being on the cover of WWE 2K20 are just two of several accomplishments that “The Man” can boast of. Nothing came easy for the Irish Lasskicker though, as she was dangling in the WWE’s mid-card as early as last year, before her heel turn at SummerSlam 2018 helped her rise....

The study results form the basis of Rosenblatt’s recently published book, “Two in a Bed: the Social System of Couple Bed Sharing” ( State University of New York Press ). Although the book is intended primarily for researchers and practitioners who deal with family problems, it’s a fascinating look at a long-neglected aspect of human relationships. And here’s the kicker: It’s not all about sex. For many couples, the bed was the only place where they could finally have an intimate conversation....

Venus Williams spoke with Erin Andrews at BIO 2022 and spoke about her diagnosis. She said that before this happened, she felt that she could never get into shape and that it made her feel lazy. “What really lifted me was the Olympics”- Venus Williams During the interview, Williams also said that the 2012 Olympics in London was what lifted her and made her believe she could get back to playing tennis....

If players want to one-up everyone else in the game, there are a few things to avoid. This article talks about those points exactly. Avoid these beginner mistakes in GTA Online 5) Not using discounts and bonuses GTA Online resets the discounts and bonuses every week. This puts many vehicles, properties, and items in-game on sale. Players should also keep an eye out for this as it could help save millions in overtime....

RELATED: Best Open-World Games Made By Indie Developers Playing as an ordinary human being in a fantasy world full of bandits and monsters, scraping by replaces epic questing as the order of the day. The character may learn new weapon skills, upgrade their gear, and even master magic given time, but none of that changes the overall lethality of the world. Outward: Definitive Edition demands patience from its players. In exchange, it rewards them with an RPG experience like no other....

The 2022 Beijing Olympics are scheduled to kickstart on February 4, and conclude on February 20. The People’s Republic of China has hosted the Games on one occasion, the Summer Olympics in 2008. However, with China hosting the 2022 Winter Games, Beijing will become the first city to have hosted both the Winter and Summer Olympics. As mandated by the Olympic Charter, the proceedings will comprise of the formal and ceremonial opening of the mega-international sporting event....

Russia’s Natalia Nepryaeva pulled away from the group on the last climb to take silver while Teresa Stadlober of Austria finished just behind the Russian to win the bronze medal. Johaug pulled off a convincing victory in the women’s skiathlon 7.5km + 7.5km in what is expected to be the first of many cross-country skiing medals for Norway at these Games. Meanwhile, Norway won another gold in the biathlon 4x6km (W+M)mixed relay event....