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Chinese Lunar New Year 2025: Why is it the Year of the Snake? 2025 is the Year of the Snake according to the Chinese zodiac calendar, a 12-year cycle represented by animals. Each year is associated with a specific animal, influencing the characteristics of those born under its sign. Babies born in 2025 will be snakes, following 2024's dragons and preceding 2026's horses. The cycle continues with the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig, each representing a different year in the repeating 12-year sequence.

Happy Chinese New Year from all of us at ADEPT Decisions #decisionengine #decisionmanagement #creditdecisioning #creditriskmanagement #creditassessment #rulesengine #businessrulesengine #datascience #analytics #artificialintelligence #predictivemodelling #machinelearning #fintech #mobilemoney #mobilefinancialservices #financialinclusion

Happy Chinese New Year from SPIE Training Solutions As we step into the Year of the Wood Snake, a year symbolizing transformation, resilience, and prosperity, let us embrace the opportunity to shed the old and welcome the new with open hearts. Chinese New Year isn’t just about traditions or celebrations, it’s about reconnecting with loved ones, sharing joy, and nurturing the bonds that truly matter. It’s a time to reflect on our journeys, cherish our growth, and set our sights on even brighter horizons. To all our clients, partners, and friends, thank you for allowing us to be a part of your journey. We wish you an abundance of happiness, health, and success in the year ahead. May your path be as vibrant as the lanterns that light up the sky and as sweet as the oranges we share during this season. Gong Xi Fa Cai, and may this year bring you endless blessings and opportunities. Let’s make this year a year of transformation and growth—together. Happy Chinese New Year

🇸🇬 Happy National Day, Singapore! A nation renowned for its knowledge-driven, resilient, and forward-looking spirit. Wishing all my Singaporean friends and colleagues continued success and prosperity. In the West, we can certainly admire—and perhaps envy—how you consistently turn dreams into reality. Singapore is the prime example of science-based country and the justification why other small nations should not stop dreaming.

Free to be me As we celebrate South Asian Heritage Month, let's take a moment to reflect on the power of self-discovery and embracing our true selves. 🙌 In a world filled with expectations and societal pressures, it's essential to pause and strip away the noise. By doing so, we can tap into our authentic selves and step into our own power. 💪 Remember, embracing your true self is not about disrespecting others, but rather about centering around your purpose and respecting yourself. It's about honouring your unique journey and allowing yourself the time and space to explore and grow. 🌱 When you give yourself the freedom to follow your intuition, amazing things can happen. Your path will become clear, and you'll unlock the potential within you. 🚀 So, this South Asian Heritage Month, let's celebrate our diverse heritage and empower ourselves to be unapologetically authentic. Together, let's embrace our true selves and make a positive impact on the world. 💫 #SouthAsianHeritageMonth #Freetobeme #Authenticity

I found this post to be very interesting. Clearly, a league table featuring best to worst. But also need to consider the starting point. Look at the EM vs the DM. A fascinating look, with some idiosyncratic subplots and a value stories embedded within. Jacqueline, thanks for sharing! Something to think about.

🐍 Celebrating Chinese New Year in style! 🥟 Do you know why Chinese people hide a coin in dumplings during Chinese New Year? 🧧 What does the red envelope mean? Colleagues from China Three Gorges (Europe) S.A will share the secrets with you! Together, we embrace this special moment of unity, bridging cultures and strengthening our global teamwork. 🌍🎊 #ChineseNewYear #GlobalTeamwork #CulturalExchange #HappyNewYear

On this day we celebrate Australia and all people a part of her. I believe there are more things that connect us than divide us. In a world that is dominated by disconnection, driven my media propaganda, political agendas, global influence and personal interests it's more important than ever to look for the things that actually connect us rather than divide us. If you believe in the power of energy, of frequency you will know that your thoughts, feelings and emotions not only impact a room, a nation, but the world. What could change if we chose to focus on what connects us rather than what divides us? What could we create? What IMPACT could we have? That's what I will be pondering today. Happy Australia Day 2026.

Yes, my real name is William Edwin Walsh V. But that's not the point of this video! It's about the concept of "The Cultural North," and how anyone who shares our vision can be a part of it. Watch this:

The American Addiction Centers recently reported that despite lower substance abuse rates, there's a hidden crisis among Asian Americans... Here’s what you need to know📊 🔍 Alarming Treatment Gap ▪Only 3.3% of Asian Americans needing substance abuse treatment receive it, compared to 11.1% of the general population Why the Gap? ▪ Cultural barriers, language issues, and stigma around SUD are key factors Interesting Subgroup Differences ▪ Drinking: Japanese Americans (13.1%) vs. Chinese Americans (9.1%) ▪ Heavy Drinking: Korean Americans (3.5%) vs. Chinese Americans (1.2%) ▪ Marijuana Use: Korean Americans (9.2%) vs. Chinese Americans (2.9%) By delaying seeking help, severe consequences arise, often leading to arrest, hospitalization, or homelessness, making intervention a forced necessity. We must continue to raise awareness and improve access to culturally sensitive treatment options for all. 📌 https://lnkd.in/eMeGCBFB #SubstanceAbuseAwareness #AsianAmericanHealth #HealthEquity #EmployeeBenefits #WorkplaceWellness #DiversityInclusion #BreakingBarriers