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Alistair Berg Market Analysis The title really says it all for me. This is a pretty frothy market. As a momentum trader, I am thrilled. My positions have mostly been doing exceptionally well. But in momentum, there's sort of a Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of SE, GEV, BTC, Z, SHOP, COIN, TSLA, CCJ, DASH, DUOL, PLTR, RDDT, AFRM, ALAB, CLS, DXYZ, VST, SNOW either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. I may buy or sell shares at any time. Do your own due diligence and consult a financial advisor before buying or selling any stocks. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.

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AEW’s Big Bill & Lexy Nair Get Married Over the WeekendIn a message to the American people, the King expressed “great sadness” at the news of Mr Carter’s death, describing him as “a committed public servant” who “devoted his life to promoting peace and human rights”. He added: “His dedication and humility served as an inspiration to many, and I remember with great fondness his visit to the United Kingdom in 1977. “My thoughts and prayers are with President Carter’s family and the American people at this time.” Mr Carter, a former peanut farmer, served one term in the White House between 1977 and 1981 and spent his post-presidency years as a global humanitarian, winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. Sir Keir Starmer said Mr Carter had “lived his values in the service of others to the very end” through “decades of selfless public service”. Praising a “lifelong dedication to peace” that saw him win the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002, Sir Keir added: “Motivated by his strong faith and values, President Carter redefined the post-presidency with a remarkable commitment to social justice and human rights at home and abroad.” Tributes to Mr Carter followed the announcement of his death by his family on Sunday, more than a year after he decided to enter hospice care. His son, Chip Carter, said: “My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights, and unselfish love.” Very sorry to hear of President Carter’s passing. I pay tribute to his decades of selfless public service. My thoughts are with his family and friends at this time. pic.twitter.com/IaKmZcteb1 — Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) December 29, 2024 US President Joe Biden, one of the first elected politicians to endorse Mr Carter’s bid for the presidency in 1976, said the world had “lost an extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian”. He said: “Over six decades, we had the honour of calling Jimmy Carter a dear friend. But, what’s extraordinary about Jimmy Carter, though, is that millions of people throughout America and the world who never met him thought of him as a dear friend as well. “With his compassion and moral clarity, he worked to eradicate disease, forge peace, advance civil rights and human rights, promote free and fair elections, house the homeless, and always advocate for the least among us.” Vice President Kamala Harris said Mr Carter “reminded our nation and the world that there is strength in decency and compassion”. “His life and legacy continue to inspire me — and will inspire generations to come,” she said. “Our world is a better place because of President Carter.” Other UK politicians also paid tribute to Mr Carter. Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey said he was “an inspiration” who “led a truly remarkable life dedicated to public service with a genuine care for people”. Scottish First Minister John Swinney described the former president as “a good, decent, honest man who strove for peace in all that he did”, while Welsh First Minister said he was “a remarkable man” and “a humanitarian and scholar”. Former prime minister Sir Tony Blair said Mr Carter’s “life was a testament to public service”. He added: “I always had the greatest respect for him, his spirit and his dedication. He fundamentally cared and consistently toiled to help those in need.” Gordon Brown, another former prime minister, said it was a “privilege” to have known Mr Carter, who “will be mourned, not just in America, but in every continent where human rights are valued”. Mr Carter is expected to receive a state funeral featuring public observances in Atlanta, Georgia, and Washington DC before being buried in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. A moderate democrat born in Plains in October 1924, Mr Carter’s political career took him from the Georgia state senate to the state governorship and, finally, the White House, where he took office as 39th president in the wake of the Watergate scandal and the Vietnam War. His presidency saw economic disruption amid volatile oil prices, along with social tensions at home and challenges abroad including the Iranian revolution that sparked a 444-day hostage crisis at the US embassy in Tehran. But he also brokered the Camp David Accords between Egypt and Israel, which led to a peace treaty between the two countries in 1979. After his defeat in the 1980 presidential election, he worked more than four decades leading The Carter Centre, which he and his late wife Rosalynn co-founded in 1982 to “wage peace, fight disease, and build hope”. Under his leadership, the Carter Center virtually eliminated Guinea Worm disease, which has gone from affecting 3.5 million people in Africa and Asia in 1986 to just 14 in 2023. Mrs Carter, who died last year aged 96, had played a more active role in her husband’s presidency than previous first ladies, with Mr Carter saying she had been “my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished”. Earlier this year, on his 100th birthday, Mr Carter received a private congratulatory message from the King, expressing admiration for his life of public service

The UPSC exam is counted among the toughest in India, and millions dream to clear it, but only a select few do. In this select group is IAS officer Pari Bishnoi, a relentlessly determined young lady from Bikaner, Rajasthan, now serving as a civil servant. Her journey, in itself, serves as an inspiration to many aspirants. Her mother, a police officer in the GRP, and her father, an advocate, set high standards for her upbringing. Pari completed her schooling at St. Mary's convent school in Ajmer and moved to Delhi for further studies and graduated from Indraprastha College for Women, University of Delhi. Moreover, she has completed her postgraduate degree in political science from MDS University, Ajmer. Her journey toward becoming an IAS officer started from the very instant she completed her academics. Pari took a life-changing decision; she decided to go into the preparation without any distractions. This included removing her social media accounts and curtailing phone use. All this and more was driven to succeed, and in 2019, she cleared the UPSC exam on her third attempt, securing an impressive All-India rank of 30. Pari's service in the civil services has been characterized by commitment and excellence since then. She is currently serving as a Subdivisional Officer at Gangtok in Sikkim and, prior to that, was in the capacity of Assistant Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Gas. Apart from her professional triumph, Pari recently grabbed headlines for her marital status. She has now tied a knot with Bhavya Bishnoi, the youngest MLA from Adampur in Haryana. Belonging to a famed political family-Bhavya is the son of BJP leader Kuldeep Bishnoi and grandson of the former chief minister of Haryana, Bhajan Lal-he is a rising star in politics. Pari Bishnoi's story is an inspiration, powerful enough to take one through the great power of will and self-discipline. Pari's journey from being a small-town girl to serving the nation as a member of a politically influential clan has inspired a whole generation of young Indians to strive aspirations for making their mark emphatically felt in the annals of history.

There’s no shame in her game. The writer-director of Nicole Kidman’s film, “Babygirl,” is weighing in on the age gap of the stars in the newly released erotic thriller. Halina Reijn sat down with W Magazine in an interview published on Wednesday and addressed “Babygirl” being a part of the recent trend in movies featuring May-December romances. Kidman is 57 and her lover in the flick, Harris Dickinson, is 28. “If we see a movie where the male actor is the same age as the female actor, we find that odd. Which is insane,” Reijn, 49, said. “It should completely be normalized that the age gaps switch and that women have different relationships.” “We’re not trapped in a box anymore,” the writer added. “We internalize the male gaze, we internalize patriarchy, and we need to free ourselves from it. It’s really hard.” “Babygirl” follows Kidman’s character Romy — who is a married tech company CEO — as she engages in a risky affair with an intern at her company named Samuel (played by Dickinson). Reijn revealed that she made “Babygirl” as a response to the erotic films, which rose to popularity in the 1990s. She told the outlet that she wanted the sex scenes to “feel incredibly hot and steamy and fun, but I also wanted them to be real.” “Sexuality is stop-and-go. It’s never like a glamour scene from a Hollywood movie in the ’90s. That’s just not how it works,” she added. “I found so much fun in the fact that America to me has a kind of suppressed relationship towards sex, and I do too,” Reijn told Interview Magazine on Thursday. “I really relate to it. So America serves as a metaphor of my own struggles with this theme.” Earlier in December, Kidman spoke to the Hollywood Reporter about how “a lot of times women are discarded at a certain period of their career as a sexual being,” so “it was really beautiful to be seen in this way” in “Babygirl.” “From the minute I read it, I was like, ‘Yeah, this is a voice I haven’t seen, this is a place that I haven’t been, I don’t think audiences have been,'” she continued. “My character has reached a stage where she’s got all this power, but she’s not sure who she is, what she wants, what she desires, even though she seems to have it all. And I think that’s really relatable.”Sky Labs Inc., BrainU Co., Ltd., and ANDOPEN Co., Ltd. will be recognized as Innovation Award Winners SEOUL, South Korea , Dec. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Following its successful participation last year, Seongnam City will participate in CES 2025, the world's largest consumer electronics and information technology exhibition. The event will take place from January 7 to 10, 2025 , in Las Vegas , USA . Seongnam City will operate the "Seongnam Pavilion," which will support 25 local startups from the Seongnam region and highlight their innovative technologies and products. CES 2025 will attract approximately 4,400 companies and over 130,000 attendees worldwide. At CES 2024, Seongnam City garnered significant attention from domestic and international investors and buyers by showcasing startups with outstanding technological capabilities. This effort established valuable global networks and expanded market opportunities, achieving a total contract value of KRW 145.5 billion . These tangible outcomes highlighted the high level of satisfaction among participating companies. This year, Seongnam City, a leading innovative hub in South Korea , aims to actively support local startups in expanding into overseas markets and building global networks through its participation in CES 2025. The Seongnam Pavilion will feature cutting-edge technologies and products across advanced industries such as artificial intelligence (AI), healthcare, smart cities, and mobility. Through these efforts, Seongnam City seeks to further solidify its position as a "Global Innovation City." Notably, three companies from Seongnam were honored with CES Innovation Awards, demonstrating their technological excellence and global competitiveness on the world stage: Sky Labs Inc. : Recognized for its QuickGlyTM technology, which non-invasively measures glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c). BrainU Co., Ltd.: Honored for its VET CAI, an EEG-based depth-of-anesthesia monitoring device designed for animals. ANDOPEN Co., Ltd.: Awarded for its SNAPPASS, a next-generation two-step authentication solution based on facial recognition. Seongnam City stated, "By participating in CES 2025, we aim to showcase Seongnam's innovative technologies to the global stage and provide a launchpad for our startups to expand into international markets." Meanwhile, the Seongnam Pavilion will feature 25 companies, including BRYTN Co., Ltd., NTL HEALTHCARE Co., Ltd., EMTAKE Inc., AWESOME LAB Co., Ltd., JNL Co. Ltd., Linkface Co., Ltd., Emma Healthcare Co.,Ltd., NC& Co.,Ltd, Becon Co.,Ltd, LITBIG, Inc., GeodeSound., Inc, MEDIAIPLUS, INC, BoS Semiconductors, Sky Labs Inc., STRATIO, INC., BrainU Co., Ltd., analogue plus Co.,Ltd., EX Healthcare Inc., Mangoslab, Littleone, Bluefeel Co., Ltd., Aram Huvis Co., Ltd., Real Design Tech Co.,Ltd., Crescom Co., Ltd., ANDOPEN Co., Ltd. These companies are set to unveil their groundbreaking technologies at the exhibition. View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/seongnam-city-to-participate-in-ces-2025-paving-the-way-as-a-global-innovation-hub-302339453.html SOURCE Seongnam City

1. A DIY miniature bookstore model so they can finally run their own (very) small business. The 1:24 model kit takes about 20 hours to assemble and even lights up! Promising review: "This model has been such an enjoyable build. As of now, I am not completely finished. Having put around 20 hours into it, I'd say I have another eight hours more to go. The pieces are all vibrantly pre-painted, with the exception of one large base piece. The glue and tweezers it comes with are perfect for the job. The cloth I had gotten for the couch was not large enough, but I improvised by using another color cloth (that also came with the kit) for the seat. The attention to detail in this little study is just first class. I even recognized books that I have read/purchased in the past within this model! I am not experienced at all with building wooden kits, and I was still able to do this one perfectly with minimal struggle. I will certainly be buying more Robotime models in the near future ; the greenhouse one is next :)!" — B.R.J.G. Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (also available in eight other styles). 2. A bag of reindeer farts cotton candy for the kids and kids at heart. The immature name will earn you some laughs, and 10% of all profits will go to charities that bring toys to kids in need. Promising review: " This was absolutely the best stocking stuffer of all this past year! Everyone, young and old, loved it! The laughs were many and the cotton candy inside was so good! Awesome product! I will buy again." — Peggy N Get it from Amazon for $9.95 . 3. A " Grievance Journal ," aka a "burn book for the discerning misanthrope" for people who use complaining as their main form of communication. There are 52 prompts and "darkly funny" quotes to guide them through a thorough vent sesh. Their only complaint when they get this will be, "Why didn't you get this for me sooner?" Promising review : "Bought this intending to gift it to a friend but ended up getting really into the prompts and decided to keep it for myself. WOW, what an awesome way to vent and articulate the negativity you're feeling by actually forcing yourself to form coherent thoughts around your emotions. Cheaper and more effective than therapy, buying several more for friends and fam. " — Alex Get it from Amazon for $27.99 . If your recipient wants something a little less grim, check out this Burn After Writing book with a similar but lighter sentiment. 4. A puffer jacket can holder so their drink can stay cool while they stay warm. Everyone deserves a nice, plush puffer, even a frosty IPA. Puffin Drinkwear is a small business that makes creative cozies. Check out the hoodie , flannel , and parka options! Promising review : "The arms are more sturdy than I thought they would be. They're handles! Incredible quality that has made two people I gifted them to extremely happy!" — Juliann G. Get it from Amazon for $19.95 (available in 11 colors) or Puffin Drinkwear for $19.95 (available in 12 colors). 5. A wind-up toy shaped like a cat riding a robot vacuum. We've all seen the videos — it's time to recreate it at home. This toy is battery-free! It also comes with a little booklet. Promising review: "I think this little toy is adorable. I have it on my coffee table, and you just wind it and watch it go. I bought one for a friend and she loved it. Cute gift for cat lovers." — T Get it from Amazon for $10.18 . 6. A kitchen s'mores maker that'll bring the best part of camping indoors, thus eliminating the need for camping at all. Indoor people, rejoice! Promising review: "Amazing s’mores! My fiancé loves s’mores so I thought this would be a great birthday gift . We plugged it in and it works perfectly. Heats up fast and makes a perfect marshmallow." — Dakota N. Get it from Amazon for $23.99 . 7. A productivity planner for anyone who is always complaining about struggling to follow through with their New Year's resolution. Luckily, it's undated, so they don't have to use it until, say, next year. Promising review: "This planner is amazing! I'm a chronic procrastinator who bought this planner on a whim in hopes that it would help whip me into shape and it has totally transformed the way I tackle my day. The Productivity Planner helps you focus on the five most important tasks, which makes for a more structured day in my opinion. I find it more helpful than the typical endless 'to-do list' format that many other planners on the market seem to have. I also love the way the Pomodoro technique is implemented and think it is absolutely brilliant. If you are looking for one planner to keep you motivated and working towards completing your goals then give the Productivity Planner a try. You won't regret it!" — Krystal Flowers Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in two colors). 8. A National Geographic geode science kit because nothing breaks up the monotony of everyday life quite like literally breaking up some rocks. Depending on what size you get, the kit comes with 4–10 geodes you can hammer open to discover dazzling crystals. Promising review: "I’m an adult in my 30s, but I was such a rock nerd as a kid, so when I saw this kit, I knew I had to buy it! I ended up buying it for myself and my adult siblings as a Christmas present — we had so much fun cracking open the rocks on Christmas Day, it brought be back to my childhood! Highly recommend this kit; you get a lot of rocks for the price, and it’s so fun cracking open a rock and discovering what’s inside." — Anna Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in three sizes). 9. A handy fork that clips onto the side of their pickle jar for easy midnight snacking. The fork has three prongs to make it easy to spear olives and pickles. Promising review: "This is one of my favorite kitchen gizmos and it doesn't take up room in the drawer! I eat lots of olives and this keeps me from having to wash or get a clean fork when I'm in the middle of making a salad or just want a snack, and it makes spearing the olives easier too. It comes with two sizes to fit any jar (even though if you need this I feel like you probably get the big jars right?). They are stretchy and easy to get on and off. I usually just rinse it between uses and then wash the whole set up when I open a new jar (which is about weekly)." — Emily Get it from Amazon for $7.99 . 10. A Christmas light charging cable for the most festive way to get some power. Promising review: "Very cute to add to the Christmas decorations. I plug it into my laptop while I’m working. It makes my desk a little more festive." — Jennifer Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in three styles and a double pack). 11. A mini Bob Ross paint-by-numbers kit that comes with three different numbered canvas designs, seven paint pots, a mini brush, and an easel to display their tiny masterpieces. It's perfect for adults and teens looking for a quick project and kids working on their fine motor skills. The kit comes with two landscapes and one portrait of Bob. Promising review: "I have to admit I was skeptical because of the price and size. However, I got these for my husband for his birthday (he loves Bob Ross) and What a find!! We had so much fun mixing colors and painting. Would definitely recommend. The fact that they are small makes them even more special. I wish there were more to paint!" — slb m Get it from Amazon for $7.99 . 12. A fun and beautiful board game where the point of the game is basically to become a thriving forest. *wistfully stares out of the window* Basically you're growing trees. Each player starts with two. The trees absorb light and get light points, which can be used to disperse seeds. There is a "sun" rotating around the board, so players have to time and position everything properly to get the most sunlight. Promising review: "This is my favorite board game at the moment. The look and feel of the game are great, the gameplay is great, and it's just a lot of fun. It's a competitive game in that there's a score, but it doesn't feel competitive to play. I like watching the forest spring up and cycle through generations of trees. My wife and I usually play together, and it holds up well for that. The game supports up to four players, which changes the strategy but makes for a better-looking forest. The game is also pretty durable. We've played probably 15-20 times now, and the pieces are still holding up well. No violence or adult themes, so kid friendly too." — Jesse Get it from Amazon for $37.99 . 13. A 3-in-1 portable charger that opens up to charge their iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch all at the same time. When they're done, it folds into a little dollop of a device that's easy to throw in a bag for later. Fights over the outlet and tangled cords are just not something we have to worry about these days. Promising review: "These are fabulous for travel — they charge three devices from just one USB port, especially [helpful] when frequenting hotel rooms. The first one is now permanently stationed bedside to help clean up the clutter, and this will go into my briefcase for future excursions. Compact, and effective!" — see2xu Get it from Amazon for $76.49+ (available in four colors). 14. A birdfeeder with a built-in camera so they can spy on their feathered friends and make notes on the avian goings-on. The camera has an AI system that can identify over 6,000 bird species, so they'll never have to argue whether the bird that visited was a goldfinch or an Eastern meadowlark. They can opt for notifications when birds come to visit (reviewers note that can be overwhelming if they have a lot of birds in the area) and save videos for later. The videos are high-def and have night vision so they can see every feather on that cardinal's head. Promising review: "Got this for my 95-year-old dad. He loves watching the feed of the birds come to visit, and I get to watch his feed from my home, too. I recommend this for any bird lover. " — Cathy W Get it from Amazon for $139.99 (available in two colors and a solar AI feature). 15. A working claw machine they can fill with any tiny treats they'd like, from squishy toys to candy to...uhm... bones . Now they can say, "we have claw machine at home." The machine comes with fake coins to activate, but it also works with real quarters. Reviewers warn that it's pretty loud and burns through D batteries . Promising review: "This game is awesome! So worth the purchase! I got it for my niece's 4th birthday and it was a hit! I read all the reviews prior to purchasing and I highly recommend doing that. I was able to buy smaller toys and figurines to throw in there as well as some bite size candy so I could have it ready for her to open and play with." — Chelsey Get it from Amazon for $37.99 . 16. A hardcover sticker book chock full of Victorian-era illustrations, ranging from ornate fashion to beautiful flora. With 1,000+ stickers to choose from, they're gonna have a great time scrapbooking. Promising review: "These, as well as the other two books in the set, are easily the most beautiful stickers I’ve ever seen or used, and for significantly less than you’d be spending on stickers this pretty on Etsy, or anywhere else. — Layla Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (also available in book and dream themes). 17. A silly cat hat that turns your favorite lil' flower into an actual flower. Promising review: "I loved this hat! I’ve been dressing up my cat for years and only recently bought a few of these hats for my cat. The elastic band makes it so that it fits her head perfectly!" — Lisa Get it from Amazon for $6.99 (you get one randomly selected color out of five). 18. A miniature wacky waving inflatable tube man in case they wanna grow up to be a used Hot Wheels salesman and need something to draw in new customers. This little dancing dude is 17 inches tall! It uses 9-volt alkaline batteries (must be new) or an AC adapter — using an AC adapter with the proper specs is the recommended choice for best performance. Promising review: " I opened the package and screamed for joy! As I placed the 9-volt battery, my hands were trembling with what was going to happen next! As I turned on the wacky waving inflatable tube man, I knew I have a friend for life. Someone you can really count on cheering you up when you are feeling down. He brought me such joy I started to cry with laughter and happiness. " — Robert Wurstner Get it from Amazon for $8.58 . 19. A sad duck night-light ready to cheer them up — because at least they've never felt so down they've melted into the table. My husband got me this light as a gift, and I can confirm it's very cute. If you firmly tap or squeeze it, you can toggle between three brightness settings. It's not bright enough to read by, but it works quite nicely as a night-light or for mood lighting. The legs are wiggly, which is definitely a selling point for me. Promising review : "This little lamp is BEYOND adorable. I got it as a gift for my niece, and she loved it. It's super cute, has a soft squishy texture, and has a little X for his butt. Maybe some won't like the little X, but it just adds extra cuteness. Worked right out of the box. Seemed pretty bright. Squish him, and the level changes. I can't speak to life expectancy, but it seems decent enough quality. Freaking adorable! Way better than expected." — KF Get it from Amazon for $17.99 . 20. A ransom note sticker book so they can spend less time cutting up old magazines and more time sending threatening letters. With fewer magazines in print these days, it's getting harder to kidnap people the right way. The book has 2,000 peel-off stickers, including letters, accents, numerals, and punctuation. Promising review: "Perfect for scrapbooking or journaling. There’s plenty of stickers for each letter and extra for the more popular ones! Good variety of colors and fonts. Even some cool graphics at the end — stars, hearts, angel wings, etc. Would definitely recommend to anyone that likes to craft!" — Anna L. Get it from Amazon for $27.74 . 21. A miniature baking set with everything they need to make mouse-sized meals. Kids as young as 6 can have fun making up to 20 tiny treats, like dainty deep dish pizza, mini monkey bread pie, and baby bacon quiche. The set comes with a storage tin, rolling pin, wee knife, pizza/dough cutter, mixing spoon, three wee spoons, mixing bowl, pizza/pie pan, pie server, sheet pan, silicone cake and cupcake molds, two silicone finger mitts, and 48-page recipe book. The recipe book comes with explanations on how the food chemistry works so it's great for newbie food scientists. Promising review: "I gave this to my sister for Christmas and she immediately used it to make mini treats with the kids. They LOVE it! I just kept getting texts and pictures from them about how functional and FUN it is." — Leslie Palmer Get it from Amazon for $23.19 . 22. A Japanese candy and snack box ideal for anyone who is bored of American candy. The mix of sweet and savory treats is sure to take their palate on an adventure. Promising review: "My 10-year-old daughter requested this because she was interested in finding out more about Japan. We had a one-hour tasting party on the living room floor and we compared the snacks to each other and to American snacks. We loved some, and we hated some. She took some duplicates to school and shared them with her friends. You can tell a lot about the culture by common flavors, textures, packaging, serving sizes, and a lot of other things that we saw in this box." — Amazon Customer Get 30 pieces from Amazon for $25.99 . 23. A Lego movie activity kit to inspire them to create the next big Lego movie. Your little auteur will get all the tools they need to create stop motion magic with anything from minifigs to the family pet. Promising review: " This won Christmas ; it is SO funny and SO much fun. You need to spend the extra five dollars and buy an app with the sound effects and music. Stop animation studio is easy to use — my 8-year-old loves this book. It has great ideas and backgrounds to spark the imagination." — Ckelly Get it from Amazon for $24.19 . 24. The Reverse Coloring Book which starts with watercolor-like blobs — it's up to them to add the lines! This is great for anyone who loves to find shapes in the clouds. The book has 50 pages of watercolor art, and the pages are perforated so you can tear them out and frame them. Promising review: "Changed my life. So I get anxious doing the adult coloring books. This was so much fun and made me really think outside of the box. I'm not the best at drawing but I felt like I was when I was a kid doodling in my textbooks in school." — Carley C. Get it from Amazon for $9.90 . (And throw in these black fine point pens for $8.99 !) 25. A set of LED lightsaber chopsticks to make fights over the last dumpling extra dramatic. They can change colors (red, blue, yellow, purple, and multicolor) so they can either make them match or change to red and blue to recreate The Duel on Cloud City. Promising review: "The chopsticks are very durable, and the glow is bright. They're a bit bigger that I expected — but very pleased nonetheless with the product because it serves the purpose and is entertaining for kids, right up to adult Star Wars nerds. It also made the perfect gift for my fellow Star Wars nerds. I've been too busy playing with them rather than using them to eat food — but hopefully that will eventually happen before the batteries need changing." — Anthony Get it from Amazon for $9.97+ (available in two styles). 26. A mini piñata making kit so they can make three fun shapes to treasure...or fill with candy and wallop with a bat. To each their own. There are 10 designs but only enough materials to make three piñatas. Promising review: "Although the kit isn't perfect, it's a great start if you've never made a piñata before, and it was fun to bust them open even though they were small. When they opened up, the candy came from the cereal box-like tab opening itself, so the piñata didn't actually get destroyed at all, and my son has them now on his dresser for decorations. I was inspired to try my own design maybe for next year!" — Anonima Get it from Amazon for $16.37 . 27. A whole pancake art set-up with everything they need to get to work on their latest edible masterpiece. They said a Starry Night pancake couldn't be done, but they didn't know about this kit. It includes a cool-touch griddle, two fine-tipped and two standard-tipped batter bottles, and a double-sided, nonstick template. Get some food coloring here . Promising review: "I was highly impressed when it came in. It's well made, sturdy, can be used to cook other things (as it is a griddle) and the templates made it super easy. We had a blast making them. All you need is batter and food coloring." — jessee Get it from Amazon for $39.94 . 28. Mystic Maze — a 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle that reveals a secret "magic trick" when they complete it. There are also 50 Easter eggs hidden in the complicated design, so they're sure to be thoroughly entertained from start to finish. Fun fact: This was the most funded puzzle on Kickstarter at the time, raising over $3 million. Promising review: "Just got this puzzle for something to do at home over the holidays. Seriously... I have never seen a puzzle quite like this! It’s very impressive and exceeded my expectations already. The packaging is beautiful inside and out. Everything about it shouts quality. I particularly liked the envelopes inside for the puzzle pieces and mystery. Heavy weight and substantial. The one holding the 1,000 puzzle pieces stays closed with Velcro! How cool! And the secret mystery envelope has a cool string loop tie. Makes you remember you can’t open it until the puzzle is done. The whole vibe of The Mystic Maze is quality and fun and also looks like a challenging puzzle. Looking forward to getting started on this. Certainly a good stay-home fun activity. Highly recommend!" — Kyle Fletcher Get it from Amazon for $22.99 . If you've given this puzzle in the past, or they're already a fan, consider one of the other versions . 29. A Russ & Daughters brunch set so you can bring one of New York's most iconic eateries right to their home. You're sure to get a thank you call that's a little hard to understand because of all the chewing. This comes with Nova, cream cheese, hand-rolled bagels, chocolate babka, and Private Blend coffee with a Russ & Daughters mug. Promising review: "The flavors we remembered from NYC. Got here quickly and in time to satiate our cravings for bagels, lox, and smoked sturgeon with scallion schmear. Everything was fresh and tasty. Also got some raspberry rugelach — an addicting dessert for sure! Thanks Russ & Daughters and Goldbelly for making it possible to enjoy these treats without having to travel so far." — Brad W. Get it from Goldbelly for $179 . 30. A set of glittery gel nail polishes to help them master the coveted cat eye look. They can make their nails look like gemstones or faraway galaxies with the right technique! To get the cat eye effect, apply one layer, cure with a UV light for one minute, add a second layer and use the included magnet to move the glitter into the desired formation. Some reviewers say the magnet isn't quite strong enough, so you might want to grab this magnet kit as well. Promising review: "I've been doing my nails for years, and this was so fast and fun to use. I always wanted cat eye polishes in my collection and this was perfect! Especially for Christmas time! I will say they are thick, and I'm guessing that's because they're pigmented and packed with the little magnetic bits for maximum shine and glimmer. I feel like I have the northern lights on my nails! I would recommend playing on a few test nails beforehand to get a handle on the different patterns you can make with the magnet. Overall, would recommend it for anyone wanting something easy and fun!" — Hailey Get a pack of six from Amazon for $21.98 (also available in eight other styles). 31. A fancy automatic spice grinder that'll make quick work of their peppercorns, sea salt, dried garlic, sesame seeds, and other seasonings. It comes with interchangeable pods that click in and out, so they can swap out spices as needed. How handy! It comes with a grinder and two interchangeable pods. Former BuzzFeed editor Kayla Suazo has this grinder and has this to say about it: "I just got one of these snazzy kitchen gadgets, and now every time I use it, I think to myself, "How was I living life before this thing?!" It finely grinds salt down to that nice flaky texture, and then easy pops out the pod if I want to use pepper. I even got a different type of pod ideal for more oily spices (think mustard or flax seed). Now I am looking for reasons to use this thing... Salt on cake???" Promising review: "Product is out of this world good. Easy to use and makes seasoning food a joy. Each pod can be kept filled with one spice. I keep multicolored peppercorns in one, chunky Himalayan salt crystals in another, and small dried hot peppers in a third. Would definitely buy again. Highly recommended." — A.J. Vera Get it from Amazon for $44.99 (available in seven colors). 32. A Bonne Maman advent calendar featuring 12 miniature spreads. Not only will these jams and schmears elevate their snacking, they'll soon be the owner of a dozen adorable mini jam jars to keep their tiny knickknacks safe. There are some unique spreads like caramel with coffee, guava spread, and more. Promising review: "I order these for my mom and she loves to have these surprises. She uses her tea biscuits and reports on the flavors. Love this brand and love the little containers and use them for lunch salad dressings or other storage ideas. This company never disappoints." — MM Get it from Amazon for $37 . 33. A NeeDoh Nice Cube — what experts (me) are calling the greatest fidget toy of all time. The hefty squish starts out firm but softens as they play with it. It also always reverts back to its cube shape, which is just satisfying to watch. My friend gave this cube to me for my birthday, and now I carry it around like a kid with a teddy bear. It has the *perfect* level of give and is oh-so-satisfying to shove your fingers into. I like to shape it into a disc and then watch it reform into a cube. Unlike some other squishy toys, this one isn't sticky and doesn't gather as much dust. If you say, curl up with it under a fuzzy blanket and get some fibers on it, it's super easy to wash off with water (speaking from experience). Promising review: "High quality and very durable! This cube is fantastic for any age and any need. The cube provides slight resistance when compressed, which is both stress-relieving and satisfying!!! Once squeezed, it quickly returns to its natural shape. A great choice!" — Joe stevenson Get it from Amazon for $12.49 (the color is either blue, pink, or purple and gets selected for you at random!). 34. A 2025 Jeopardy! desk calendar for the trivia-obsessive who can't wait to shout out answers (er, questions) between episodes. Each day has a different clue and dollar amount, so they can keep track of their score. There's even a final round every Sunday where they can "wager" their winnings for the week. Promising reviews: " I have been getting this desk calendar for my husband every Christmas for many years . He really likes the daily responses and questions." — Avidreader " Annually get this as a birthday gift for boss. Sets on the counter in the office so everyone can see it." — nana "I don't think I would be invited to Christmas dinner If this wasn't under the tree ! My mom's favorite day-to-day desk calendar." — LAM Get it from Amazon for $11.90 . 35. A bead-filled weighted eye mask that offers gentle pressure while blocking light. It's helped over 4,000 happy reviewers get decent shut-eye. The lack of strap makes this perfect for side sleepers. And it's machine washable! Nodpod is a small business that sells sleep aid products. Promising review: "This eye mask is so soft, perfectly weighted, and works great at keeping the sunlight out. As a side sleeper, this works perfectly. Love the color." — Ali Get it from Amazon for $34 (available in six colors; also available in silk for $62 ). Reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.

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Aashiq Abu's Rifle Club Release Date Announced!There was a young man, the son of a police officer who died on duty during the southern insurgency. He decided to follow in his Dad's footsteps and serve the country, so he applied for the job and passed the exam. Another man had, since a young age, dreamed of having a job that allowed him to travel the world. At 27, he applied to become a flight attendant and passed the exams. These two young men, like countless other people living with HIV (PLHIV), saw their dreams shattered because of their blood test results. While Thailand is advanced in its treatment of HIV and has suppressed the virus to untransmittable levels in most sufferers, the country still failed to protect people living with HIV (PLHIV) from career discrimination. Human Rights Day is observed by the international community every year on Dec 10. As part of events to mark the day, the Bangkok Post sat with some PLHIVs whose rights were violated as well as the human rights officials trying to protect them. Passive voices of the violated Supattra Nakapew, a commissioner of Thailand Human Rights Commission, said the commission had received 32 petitions claiming discrimination against PLHIV in employment, in both the public and private sectors, in the past three years. She said the discrimination often begins during the recruitment process when applicants are required to have an HIV test. The commission followed up by contacting employers to inform them that HIV screening in job applications is a human rights violation. Partnered hospitals were also informed about the violation and urged to cooperate with the Disease Control Department which asked them not to do HIV screening before employment. She said many had cooperated and changed their policies that discriminated against PLHIV. However, the discrimination against PLHIV during the employment process that still exists in Thailand shows that social perception against HIV/Aids in the country remained unchanged, Ms Supattra said. People still believe PLHIV are physically weak and may spread disease easily, regardless of advanced HIV treatment and medication which suppress the virus and allow them to live a long and healthy life, she said. She said the authorities need to create awareness of HIV/Aids based on rights and the Public Health Ministry needs to take the lead in doing so. "They should explain the matter not just on a medical level but also on the societal level," she said. Philin Duangmala, manager of the Foundation for Action on Inclusion Rights, said the Labour Ministry published an announcement calling on businesses not to use HIV status to determine employment qualifications and support PLHIV to advance in their career. Still, she said, certain government organisations continue to marginalise PLHIV when it comes to hiring. She pointed out regulations on "prohibited characteristics of becoming police officers" issued by the Royal Thai Police. Aids and HIV infections are included among the prohibited illnesses, symptoms and characteristics. She said such regulations had barred many healthy PLHIV from pursuing their dream career. Ms Philin said many candidates passed all requirements but failed health screening due to their HIV-positive blood test. Some of them took the case to the administrative court and lost in the legal battle. "PLHIV can be as strong and healthy as others and work with as much productivity," she said. "Rejection lowers their self-esteem [and into] thinking their value is determined only by their blood, not their performance. "It also affects the economy and welfare," added Ms Philin. Philin: Candidates fail health screenings Active effort from the state Ms Supattra of the Human Rights Commission said PLHIV are among the most vulnerable people in society and there should be laws to protect them. Five anti-discrimination bills have been drafted by civil society organisations, the Prachachart, Pentham and Pheu Thai parties, and the Justice Ministry, she said. The Justice Ministry's draft was submitted to cabinet for consideration on Nov 6, 2023, and the Cabinet Secretariat conducted a hearing among various agencies. However, the Council of State Office saw the bill as "unnecessary" and overlapping with the role of the Thailand National Human Rights Commission, she said. The Cabinet Secretariat Office sent the draft back to the Justice Ministry. After two ministerial meetings, the latest one on Dec 4, the ministry decided it would submit this draft to the cabinet before the end of the year. It is expected to help the other four drafts reach cabinet because any bills proposed to cabinet require the government's draft to be considered along with them. "This bill is important for Thailand as it aligns with United Nation's Sustainable Development Goal in ending inequalities. "If a society has discrimination, social gaps widen and more people are unable to access social benefits and enjoy the rights they deserve," she added. "As Thailand has been selected to join the UN Human Rights Council for the 2025-2028 term, the government should see the importance of this bill as it will help elevate Thailand's human rights protection. "It may take some time to erase the stigma against PLHIV because it's inside people's heads, but the act of discrimination must be stopped now," said Ms Supattra. Ms Supattra said if anyone sees examples of discrimination against PLHIV, they should call the 1377 Hotline or submit a petition to the commission through the website, anonymously if they wish. Supattra: Social perception unchangedBARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Coach Hansi Flick was sent off for protesting a penalty decision and Barcelona was held at Real Betis to 2-2 in La Liga on Saturday. Meanwhile, Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappé helped Real Madrid close on the leaders. Flick showed his frustration over a decision to send Betis to the spot, but he also said after the match that his youthful team, which included two 17-year-old starters, must improve. “We are a young team and we need to improve a lot,” Flick said. “We must be stronger, especially when we play away. We have quality, but we have to show it in every game.” Flick disagreed with the referee’s decision to grant a penalty following a video review when Betis forward Vitor Roque fell in the area following a brush with Frenkie de Jong. Giovani Lo Celso converted the 66th-minute penalty to level the score after Robert Lewandowski put the visitors ahead in the 38th with his league-leading 16th goal. Substitute Ferran Torres scored from a pass by Lamine Yamal to put Barcelona back in front in the 82nd, but Assane Diao struck in injury time to secure the draw for Betis. Barcelona has dropped points in four of the last five rounds. Its latest slip in Seville let Madrid close to within two points with a game still to play after it rolled to a 3-0 win at Girona. Flick said he was surprised by the referee’s decision to expel him, but refused to criticize his sending off or the penalty decision that came after the ref viewed video replays. “I said nothing really to anyone, it was a reaction for myself,” the former Bayern Munich boss said about his alleged protest. “I am really disappointed about (the sending off) because that has never happened to me, but maybe here (in Spain) it is like this.” Bellingham rifled in a loose ball for the 36th-minute opener and extended his scoring streak to five rounds. He then set up Arda Guler to double Madrid's lead in the 55th when he threaded a long ball through Girona's defense. About five minutes later the England midfielder asked to be substituted for an apparent left-thigh injury, although coach Carlo Ancelotti said he was “fine” and left the game for precaution. Mbappé capped the victory with a goal from a tight angle, helping him rebound from his failure to score a penalty in a loss at Athletic Bilbao midweek. Madrid lost left back Ferland Mendy to an apparent leg issue as well. Madrid was already missing defenders Éder Militao and Dani Carvajal to serious leg injuries, and coach Carlo Ancelotti said David Alaba won't be fit to play until January. Madrid visits Atalanta on Tuesday in the Champions League, where it has lost three of five matches. After outscoring opponents 29-5 during a run of seven straight wins that included big victories over Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, Barcelona has hit its first dip in form since Flick’s arrival last summer. The skid over the past month includes its first home loss to the modest Las Palmas in over 50 years and wasting a 2-0 lead in a draw at Celta Vigo. Barcelona bounced back with a 5-1 win at Mallorca this week, but the draw at Betis may be the most worrying setback for Flick yet. His team could have lost if it wasn’t for the goalkeeping of Iñaki Peña, who among his saves turned back a powerful point blank strike by Chimy Ávila. Flick said his team played poorly and its only “good play” in the first half was the pass by Jules Koundé that set up Lewandowski. His remedy was for his team to speed up its passing game and reduce the number of long balls that Flick said were not his team's strength. Flick also defended substituting Lewandowski, Raphinha, Pedri, and Dani Olmo — the team's best attacking players along with Yamal — for the need to rest them ahead of Barcelona's Champions League game at Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday. Yamal put Barcelona back in charge after he threaded the ball through the Betis backline for Torres to score. That was the 17-year-old’s league-leading ninth assist. Diao, however, unleashed the celebrations in Benito Villamarin Stadium when he used the inside of his right leg to redirect a cross by Aitor Rubial just inside the far post of Peña’s net. “We are disappointed because we missed a chance to get a win by conceding a late goal,” Koundé said. “We let them take the game to us.” Manuel Pellegrini’s team remained in 11th place after ending a run of seven consecutive home losses to Barcelona. Isco Alarcon returned to the field for the first time since the Betis midfielder broke a bone in his left fibula in May. The former Real Madrid playmaker played the final minutes as a substitute. Valencia's disgruntled supporters jeered their team after a 1-0 loss to Rayo Vallecano left it in the relegation zone. Las Palmas also beat last-placed Valladolid 2-1. AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer