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Thank God for the Completion and Good Ending

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  In the journey of life, each chapter presents its unique challenges, obstacles, and rewards. There are moments when we find ourselves overwhelmed, questioning whether we will ever reach the finish line. However, just like the narrative arcs of our favorite stories, there’s something deeply satisfying about a well-executed conclusion—one that feels both rewarding and fulfilling. Whether it's a personal goal, a professional project, or even a cherished movie or book, the feeling of completion is something we all strive for. It brings a sense of peace, knowing that despite the ups and downs, there was a purpose behind every step we took. And when the ending is good, it makes all the struggles worthwhile. The Importance of Completion In a world that moves at such a rapid pace, we often rush through tasks and events, focusing on the next big thing before we’ve even processed the current one. Yet, completing something gives us the chance to reflect. We can look back and appreciate the ...

Hospitals in China Struggle To Respond To The Covid Tsunami

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  Doctor Howard Bernstein of Beijing noted that in his more than three decades of emergency medicine, he has never encountered anything like this. He added that patients are coming into his hospital in ever-increasing numbers; practically all of them are elderly and many are really ill with symptoms of COVID and pneumonia. Bernstein's statement is consistent with similar evidence from medical professionals across China who are struggling to cope after China abruptly changed its previously tight COVID standards this month, which was followed by an outbreak of diseases that spread across the country. Since the epidemic started in the country's capital city of Wuhan three years ago, this outbreak is by far the largest to have occurred there. In this month's high demand, Beijing's government hospitals and crematoriums have also struggled. At the conclusion of a "stressful" shift at the privately run Beijing United Family Institution in the east of the ca...