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Everything to Know About the Beijing Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony

    The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics opening ceremony took place on Feb. 4 in a world that has changed dramatically since the last time the Chinese capital held the Olympic Games.

    The 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics marked China's “coming out as a global superpower. One third of the world tuned in to the $100 million event. Some 15,000 performers participated in a production that showcased the best of Chinese history and culture. An estimated 91,000 people, including U.S. President George W. Bush and other world leaders, attended the event, which Steven Spielberg had called the “grandest spectacle of the new millennium.”

Here's what you need to know about the 2022 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony.

When is the 2022 Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremony?

    The opening ceremony for the 2022 Winter Games is on Feb. 4. The Beijing Olympics' formal opening began at 7:30 p:m: China Standard Time - or 6:30 am. ET and 3:30 am.Pl. 

What happened at the Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremony?

    Beijing's organizing committee assured a “simple, safe and splendid” staging of the Winter Games during the COVID-19 . pandemic, and the opening ceremony will reflect that theme.

    Internationally acclaimed filmmaker Zhang Yimou, who directed the spectacular launch of the 2008 Summer Olympics, returned for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics opening ceremony. He promised a “different and unique” opening this time around in an interview with state-run news outlet Xinhua: “China's status in the world, the image of the Chinese and the rise of our national status - everything is totally different now.” With a runtime of 1 hour and 40 minutes and some 3,000 performers joining, the ceremony was scaled down from 2008's extravaganza due to cold weather and the pandemic. It was still held at the National Stadium, dubbed the “Bird's Nest,” and Zhang promised an “innovative” cauldron-lighting that will echo China's thrust towards environmental protection.

Who is attending the Winter Olympics this year?

    Some 2,900 athletes from over 90 countries are  attending the Winter Games in China, close to figures of participating athletes in Sochi, Russia in 2014 and Pyeongchang, South Korea in 2018.

How will China minimize COVID-19 infections during the Winter Olympics?

    The Zero COVID policy is the cornerstone of the Beijing Olympics anti-epidemic playbook published last December. China will manage athletes and other inbound participants under a “closed-loop" system. Athletes,  coaches and the media will only be allowed to visit designated Olympics venues using special transportation that is separate from Beijing's 21.5 million people. The three zones of Beijing, Yanging, and Zhangjiakou will have their own closed loop systems - barring those inside from having any contact with the wider Chinese population. To transfer from one closed loop system to another, they must take designated trains, or travel on assigned buses which will ply specific routes.

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The Positive and Negative Effects of Technology on Your Life

    As a society, we've come a long way with the help of technology. But is it all rainbows and sunshine? Technology is around us everywhere, from simple devices like our smartphones, laptop, and TV to background tech that we don't even notice. Once we get the hang of using tech the right way, it can improve our lives and make our lives better. On the other hand, tech can also make our lives harder. Whether technology has a positive or negative effect on our lives, it all depends on how we use it. So, lets look at some of the positive and negative aspects of technology in our lives, shall we?

Positives of Technology in Our Lives

1. Technology Boosts Business Many new tech advancements and innovations are made by and for businesses. Why? Because companies are always looking to upgrade their products and services for profit. The purpose is to boost business and make the daily management of enterprises more systematic, structured, and successful.

2. Technology Makes Shopping Online Possible Advancements in tech have made it easier and cheaper for more people to access the internet. Currently, most people prefer to shop online without leaving the house because of its sheer convenience.

3. Technology Has Advanced Education One of the most downplayed areas of technology that has dramatically improved over the past few years is education. A few examples include the availability of online courses, accessibility of web seminars, and unlimited online resources for research. Before tech, you'd have to physically go to class, attend a meeting or go to the library to do research. Now, education is easier for everyone, no matter where you live.

4. Technology Makes Everyday Life Beiter Tech has made an immensely positive impact on the daily lives of everyday people. Some positive examples include
improvements in the transportation system and household items.

Negatives of Technology in Our Lives

1. Technology Causes Health Problems Apart from creating unhealthy sleeping patterns, electronic devices can cause digital eye strain, poor posture, and increased inactivity, leading to health problems like obesity.

2. Technology Creates Job Insecurity Job loss and downsizing are two significant adverse effects of technology. Because of advances in the tech field such as Al integration, automating and accomplishing tasks have become easy.

3. Tech Products Lack Longevity Technology grows incredibly quickly, so the digital devices and gadgets that we use have a short lifespan and become
outdated in a matter of months. These pieces of tech can be pushed aside by newer.

4. Technology Spawns Misinformation and Fake News. The spread of misinformation and fake news online is nothing new. However, with all the developments that happen so frequently in technology, it has become harder to define what's true and what's not.

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Everything to Know About the Beijing Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony

    The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics opening ceremony took place on Feb. 4 in a world that has changed dramatically since the last time the Chinese capital held the Olympic Games.

    The 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics marked China's “coming out as a global superpower. One third of the world tuned in to the $100 million event. Some 15,000 performers participated in a production that showcased the best of Chinese history and culture. An estimated 91,000 people, including U.S. President George W. Bush and other world leaders, attended the event, which Steven Spielberg had called the “grandest spectacle of the new millennium.”

Here's what you need to know about the 2022 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony.

When is the 2022 Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremony?

    The opening ceremony for the 2022 Winter Games is on Feb. 4. The Beijing Olympics' formal opening began at 7:30 p:m: China Standard Time - or 6:30 am. ET and 3:30 am.Pl. 

What happened at the Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremony?

    Beijing's organizing committee assured a “simple, safe and splendid” staging of the Winter Games during the COVID-19 . pandemic, and the opening ceremony will reflect that theme.

    Internationally acclaimed filmmaker Zhang Yimou, who directed the spectacular launch of the 2008 Summer Olympics, returned for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics opening ceremony. He promised a “different and unique” opening this time around in an interview with state-run news outlet Xinhua: “China's status in the world, the image of the Chinese and the rise of our national status - everything is totally different now.” With a runtime of 1 hour and 40 minutes and some 3,000 performers joining, the ceremony was scaled down from 2008's extravaganza due to cold weather and the pandemic. It was still held at the National Stadium, dubbed the “Bird's Nest,” and Zhang promised an “innovative” cauldron-lighting that will echo China's thrust towards environmental protection.

Who is attending the Winter Olympics this year?

    Some 2,900 athletes from over 90 countries are  attending the Winter Games in China, close to figures of participating athletes in Sochi, Russia in 2014 and Pyeongchang, South Korea in 2018.

How will China minimize COVID-19 infections during the Winter Olympics?

    The Zero COVID policy is the cornerstone of the Beijing Olympics anti-epidemic playbook published last December. China will manage athletes and other inbound participants under a “closed-loop" system. Athletes,  coaches and the media will only be allowed to visit designated Olympics venues using special transportation that is separate from Beijing's 21.5 million people. The three zones of Beijing, Yanging, and Zhangjiakou will have their own closed loop systems - barring those inside from having any contact with the wider Chinese population. To transfer from one closed loop system to another, they must take designated trains, or travel on assigned buses which will ply specific routes.

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Everything to Know About the Beijing Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony

    The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics opening ceremony took place on Feb. 4 in a world that has changed dramatically since the last time the Chinese capital held the Olympic Games.

    The 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics marked China's “coming out as a global superpower. One third of the world tuned in to the $100 million event. Some 15,000 performers participated in a production that showcased the best of Chinese history and culture. An estimated 91,000 people, including U.S. President George W. Bush and other world leaders, attended the event, which Steven Spielberg had called the “grandest spectacle of the new millennium.”

Here's what you need to know about the 2022 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony.

When is the 2022 Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremony?

    The opening ceremony for the 2022 Winter Games is on Feb. 4. The Beijing Olympics' formal opening began at 7:30 p:m: China Standard Time - or 6:30 am. ET and 3:30 am.Pl. 

What happened at the Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremony?

    Beijing's organizing committee assured a “simple, safe and splendid” staging of the Winter Games during the COVID-19 . pandemic, and the opening ceremony will reflect that theme.

    Internationally acclaimed filmmaker Zhang Yimou, who directed the spectacular launch of the 2008 Summer Olympics, returned for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics opening ceremony. He promised a “different and unique” opening this time around in an interview with state-run news outlet Xinhua: “China's status in the world, the image of the Chinese and the rise of our national status - everything is totally different now.” With a runtime of 1 hour and 40 minutes and some 3,000 performers joining, the ceremony was scaled down from 2008's extravaganza due to cold weather and the pandemic. It was still held at the National Stadium, dubbed the “Bird's Nest,” and Zhang promised an “innovative” cauldron-lighting that will echo China's thrust towards environmental protection.

Who is attending the Winter Olympics this year?

    Some 2,900 athletes from over 90 countries are  attending the Winter Games in China, close to figures of participating athletes in Sochi, Russia in 2014 and Pyeongchang, South Korea in 2018.

How will China minimize COVID-19 infections during the Winter Olympics?

    The Zero COVID policy is the cornerstone of the Beijing Olympics anti-epidemic playbook published last December. China will manage athletes and other inbound participants under a “closed-loop" system. Athletes,  coaches and the media will only be allowed to visit designated Olympics venues using special transportation that is separate from Beijing's 21.5 million people. The three zones of Beijing, Yanging, and Zhangjiakou will have their own closed loop systems - barring those inside from having any contact with the wider Chinese population. To transfer from one closed loop system to another, they must take designated trains, or travel on assigned buses which will ply specific routes.

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Vaccines Won't Stop the Pandemic Unless at Least 50 Million Skeptical Americans Change Their Minds 

    For all the flak that President Trump has taken over the federal government's response, or lack thereof, to the coronavirus pandemic, the government's vaccine development project, Operation Warp Speed, looks like a winner. According to Pfizer, its vaccine prevented COVID in 95 percent of participants in its clinical trials, which are now complete. Moderna's vaccine, which got $1 billion in U.S. government support, prevents 94 percent of cases, the company said.

    It would be hard to exaggerate the degree to which experts have been surprised, and relieved, by these preliminary results. Early in the pandemic, conventional wisdom held that the best we could hope for was a slightly better hit rate than seasonal influenza vaccines, which in a good year protect 50 to 60 percent of those inoculated; the Food and Drug Administration set the target for COVID vaccines at a modest 50 percent. Now we have two vaccines that, in theory, are powerful enough to stop the pandemic in its tracks.

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    To stop the pandemic, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease official, estimates that at least three of four people would need to take a vaccine, preferably 85 percent.

    "If 50 percent of people don't take it, you still have a considerable public health challenge," Fauci said on the New York Times Deal Book webcast. Judging from the polls, getting to 75 percent would require convincing about 50 million vaccine-hesitant people to change their minds. "To say that's going to be a simple task is avoiding reality," he added. "This is going to be a difficult task."

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Vaccines Won't Stop the Pandemic Unless at Least 50 Million Skeptical Americans Change Their Minds 

    For all the flak that President Trump has taken over the federal government's response, or lack thereof, to the coronavirus pandemic, the government's vaccine development project, Operation Warp Speed, looks like a winner. According to Pfizer, its vaccine prevented COVID in 95 percent of participants in its clinical trials, which are now complete. Moderna's vaccine, which got $1 billion in U.S. government support, prevents 94 percent of cases, the company said.

    It would be hard to exaggerate the degree to which experts have been surprised, and relieved, by these preliminary results. Early in the pandemic, conventional wisdom held that the best we could hope for was a slightly better hit rate than seasonal influenza vaccines, which in a good year protect 50 to 60 percent of those inoculated; the Food and Drug Administration set the target for COVID vaccines at a modest 50 percent. Now we have two vaccines that, in theory, are powerful enough to stop the pandemic in its tracks.

    […]

    To stop the pandemic, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease official, estimates that at least three of four people would need to take a vaccine, preferably 85 percent.

    "If 50 percent of people don't take it, you still have a considerable public health challenge," Fauci said on the New York Times Deal Book webcast. Judging from the polls, getting to 75 percent would require convincing about 50 million vaccine-hesitant people to change their minds. "To say that's going to be a simple task is avoiding reality," he added. "This is going to be a difficult task."

Disponível em: https://www.newsweek.com/2020/11/27/vaccines-wont-stop-pandemic-unless-least-50-million-skeptical- americans-change-their-minds-1549274.html Acesso em: 23 nov. 2020. (Adaptado)