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Audio Bible New Testament Matthew to Apocalypse King James Version
Luke 11: And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. ...

Audio Bible New Testament Matthew to Apocalypse King James Version

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 5:00


église AB Lausanne ; KJV Luke 11 And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth. Give us day by day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. And he said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves; For a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him? And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise and give thee. I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth. And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. ...

Tri-State College Basketball Podcast
College Basketball Broadcaster, John Fanta offers his "way too early" analysis of the Big East Conference and ranks the teams 1 through 11; John also talks to host Bryan DeNovellis about the possibility of UConn moving to the Big 12

Tri-State College Basketball Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2023 25:47


John Fanta of Fox Sports and the Big East Digital Network, joins host Bryan DeNovellis to talk the state of the Big East Conference on June 8th, 2023. John ranks the Big East teams 1 through 11 and dives into UConn, St. John's and Seton Hall. John also gives his thoughts on the reports of the possibility of UConn joining the Big 12.

On the Road with John Speer - Grant Wood AEA
Kids Have a Voice in Tipton, IA

On the Road with John Speer - Grant Wood AEA

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 17:26


In this new episode, John hits the road to Tipton where he interviews Grant Wood AEA staff Amber Bridge and Mindy Cairney, who currently support Tipton Middle School teachers as they blend and personalize learning for students. Blended and personalized learning helps give students more voice in their education, so it only made sense that John ALSO interviews a few middle schoolers in this episode as well!

The Daily Ticket With Sean Brace
John Ranagan Interview 2/25/22

The Daily Ticket With Sean Brace

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 7:12


John Ranagan from the Philadelphia #Wings joined Sean Brace on the #DailyTicket!-John Ranagan is a Yorktown, New York native where he attended Yorktown High School.-John attended Johns Hopkins University where he was a 2011 First Team All-American and a 2012 Second Team All-American. -John has played in the NLL since 2014, and has spent time with 4 teams and is now on his 2nd stint with the Wings. -Through 10 Games this year, John has already amassed 40 loose balls and recorded 6 caused turnovers. -John Also plays Professional Field Lacrosse and serves as the Captain for the PLL Chrome. Headstrong Night presented by LifeBrand:-The Wings are teaming up with HEADstrong Foundation to spread awareness and support the foundation's mission to offer financial, residential, and emotional support to families affected by cancer.-During pre-game warmups, Wings players will sport lime green laces and a HEADstrong helmet decals in support of the foundation.-Wings fans can purchase a special HEADstrong ticket package which includes a $5 donation to the HEADstrong Foundation at https://fevo.me/headstrongsupporters.

Podiatry Legends Podcast
087 - John Guiliana Clinical Benefits of Lower Patient Volumes

Podiatry Legends Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 48:11


Dr John Guiliana has had a unique career path, moving from Pharmacy to Podiatry and eventually into Healthcare Management with NEMO Health. Right now, during COVID-19, he has been assisting podiatry business owners across North America to move through the Fear, Learning and Growth Zones, and helping them understand how they can have lower patient volumes, yet still, enjoy improved profits.   On this episode we discuss: How a D+ student found his intellectual groove  Why he decided to leave Pharmacy and become a Podiatrist Nemo Health - A Practice Improvement Company  COVID-19 Covid-19 has affected everybody, on both a business and personal perspective, and it has been global. Fear, Learning & Growth Zones During this pandemic, it's essential to get out of the Fear Zone, move through the Learning Zone, and eventually get into the Growth Zone You need to learn how to maintain profitability in your business with lower patient volumes, and some podiatrists will come out of the pandemic in a better than when they went in.  It's about learning to do more with less.  Why is there is a low patient volume? Patients are also going through the three zones of fear, learning and growth.  There is also the Paradox of Thrift - which occurs when you have people that have been economically hurt, and because of this, they become more thrifty with where and when they spend their money.  Cash flow is the key right now for every business. Getting paid faster and being more careful where you spend your money, only then can you work on profits.  "The actions you take right now are going to help you with the long-term profitability of your business." Action Steps with Lower Patient Volumes  Spend time reinventing your practice: Go through your policy and procedure manuals. Engage and collaborate with your staff and be a leader, and remove those team members that will not change. Look at your clinical protocols: You need to increase your PVR - Per visit Revenue. This is why lower patient volume will help increase long-term revenue because of the more thorough patient and evidence-based protocols.  These will well offset lower patient volumes. Focus on what you enjoy doing. Get rid of the things they don't like to do.  Looking beyond the chief complaint: What other treatment or service can you ethically provide. Dentists have been doing this forever. They explain things you cannot see Does your patient with an ingrown toenail have bunions or chronic knee pain? Creating Care Plans results in better patient outcomes and higher PVR.  Final Tip Search for lessons learned. And the #1 lesson learned from this pandemic is the importance of liquidity. You need to have six to nine months of cash reserves for the next economic crisis.  If you have any questions after listening to this episode, please send me an email at tf@tysonfranklin.com, or you can reach out to John at john@nemohealth.com  John Also has a podcast video series called Essential Adaptations. (Live Wednesday 8 pm EST) Facebook Page & Group Facebook Group: Podiatry Business Owners Club - This is for podiatry business owners and budding business owners, and is the group I now add my business and marketing videos.  Facebook Page: Podiatry Legends Podcast - This is where I post each podcast episode and information regarding podiatry events around the world. Podiatry Business Coaching & Mentoring If you want to own and operate a Thriving Podiatry Business, you've got to work on four specific areas of your business.  Marketing - You need to have a proper, well thought out strategy Systems - You need systems that will support both your marketing and your team. Team - You need to develop a culture that makes your life easier, not harder Diary - This is the backbone. Your diary needs to be structured in a way that maximises patient number per day and in turn, will increase your daily profits.  Thinking you can just work on one part or maybe two out of four areas and still do well is no longer good enough, you must develop all four pieces of the business puzzle. If you want to join one of my upcoming Group Coaching Programs or discuss one-on-one Business Coaching & Mentoring, please email me at tf@tysonfranklin.com, and we can set up a Zoom Call and have a quick chat and see where I can help.   Newsletter & Events  Please sign up for my NEWSLETTER if you'd like to know more about upcoming EVENTS, I promise not to spam you with daily emails telling you how great I am. My Book It's No Secret There's Money In Podiatry. In Australia, you can order directly from my website, but if you live overseas, I would suggest Amazon or the Book Depository. Tell Your Podiatry Friends If you enjoy listening to Podiatry Legends, please tell all your podiatry friends, and please feel free to leave a REVIEW on iTunes, or wherever you like to listen to podcasts.  If you enjoyed this episode you might also enjoy: Episode 40 - Dr Michael Graham The Entrepreneurial Podiatrist

Catholic Answers Live
#9517 Tips for Defending the Faith - Trent Horn

Catholic Answers Live

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020


Are you at a loss for defending a part of the Catholic faith? Trent Horn is here to help. Questions Covered: 04:19 – Why do we never hear in the Church about how we can lose our salvation?  15:30 – Why is the story of Lazarus being raised from the dead only in the gospel of John? Also, is Gehenna hell?  20:47 – How can I explain to my anti-Catholic friend how Catholics obtain salvation even though we don’t go through a dramatic “saving” like in Christian churches?  28:20 – How can I explain to a friend that Jesus transformed and built up a Church, rather than just destroying the Jewish faith?  31:00 – I keep getting chainmail messages on my phone. Are these messages credible or can I disregard them?  37:21 – How do we know that Mary was assumed into heaven?   43:05 – Where in the Bible is the papacy?  48:32 – How can I explain why Christ descended to the dead to a Protestant?  …

Good Samaritan Anglican Church
Jesus Baptized for Us

Good Samaritan Anglican Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2020 28:30


2020-01-12 - Year A - Epiphany 1 - The Rev. Christopher M. Klukas Isaiah 42:1-9; Psalm 89:20-29; Acts 10:34-38; Matthew 3:13-17 When Jesus comes to be baptized by John, John is confused (Matthew 3:14). Perhaps this passage confuses you as well. John’s job was to prepare the way for Jesus, the Messiah, and now Jesus was standing right there in front of him. Shouldn't Jesus have baptized John? Also, John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance (Matthew 3:11-12). Jesus was without sin, so why would Jesus need to be Baptized? Listen to hear more about what Jesus' Baptism was all about. For sermon notes and more information about Good Samaritan Anglican Church, please visit our website: https://www.goodsamaritananglican.org/sermons/jesus-baptized-for-us/

Fire and Water Cooking - The Fusion of Barbecue, Grilling and Sous Vide
Episode #39 - A discussion about New Smokers, Grills, and Smoke with John Setzler of Man Cave Meals!

Fire and Water Cooking - The Fusion of Barbecue, Grilling and Sous Vide

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2020 62:48


We have a great conversation with John Setzler of Man Cave Meals about the newer grills, smokers that are hitting the market, and how to use and understand smoke while cooking. John has been a successful YouTuber for many years and has worked for Kamado Joe on their Kamado Joe cooking channel. He also has a very large Facebook following under Kamado Guru and Man Cave Meals. Check out his Facebook Page HERE and his Facebook Group HERE and see his work on the Kamado Joe Cooking channel HERE. John Also has his own line of Rubs in partnership with the Atlanta Grill Company HERE! Get all your favorite groceries delivered to your home in around an hour! Save money and time! Check out InstaCart HERE and get FREE deliver on your 1st order of $35 or more! InkBird just released their new WIFI Based, 4 probe, rainproof, BBQ thermometer! Has pretty much an unlimited rage as it uses 2.4ghz wifi to connect to your mobile device where ever you are! It also uses a brand new InkBird Pro app to help you monitor your cook! Use the code 4BD57AS6 to save $30 at check out! Find it on Amazon HERE!

NGSC Sports
The Sport Corner

NGSC Sports

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2018 72:24


talking the about the new platform with rafael and John Also talking with Matthew About our Cleveland biowns

NGSC Sports
The Sport Corner

NGSC Sports

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2018 72:24


talking the about the new platform with rafael and John Also talking with Matthew About our Cleveland biowns

Round Table 圆桌议事
【文稿】15岁女孩整容变蛇精,真的美吗?

Round Table 圆桌议事

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2015 5:42


Xiaohua: A 15-year-old girl who has undergone extensive plastic surgery has become an instant internet celebrity. Her pointed chin and snow-white skin has made her a “snake spirit” which is a reference to one popular folk legend in China. 郑州一位自称15岁的女孩把自己整容过程的照片发布在微博上,一时间这位整成“蛇精脸”的女孩成了网络红人。Before we going for discussion, I’d like to ask John a specific question. Do you think she looks prettier after than before the surgery?John: Eh, it’s really difficult to tell. I mean judging by the picture she looks more natural before. I don’t know. It’s just weird all around I would say. You have to remember that she’s 15 years old according to herself, so it’s very uncomfortable for me as an almost 31-year-old man to be commenting on a 15-year-old’s appearance, especially given the fact that many more recent pictures her cleavage is very prominent and even some pictures where she’s almost wearing nothing. So I think I have to say no comment unfortunately. Because it’s just really weird and uncomfortable situation I think, for me at least.Heyang: Yeah, I think “weird” is a good adj. to describe this personality. This person call Li Enxi (李蒽熙) on Weibo. She has gotton quite a lot of supporters actually, although a lot of people are basically bashing her for going for these excessive plastic surgery but there’s still other people who say that “Oh, this is a pretty face but gone a bit too far.” and I think our view on what are seeing is beautiful has really changed quite a bit and as our society has seemingly gone more diversified and open and allowing people to be different, in some way are eyes appreciating beauty has unified and not in a good way because this face as a snake spirit so to speak is considered as standardize beauty.John: But here’s the thing, you know, we still look for a symmetry, right? I mean when we look towards beauty, there is a common thread throughout all cultures it’s the more symmetrical a face usually, so the more even from the left to right, from back to front. The more similar that is the more beautiful closer to whatever ideal might be. But the thing is you can’t be too symmetrical. You can’t be too perfect. Because being too perfect is absolutely not natural and perhaps it’s what we are looking at here you see her like “oh, she’s pretty”, but it’s almost too perfect, that’s one of the problems that I think the plastic surgery and trying to reach the ideal. In fact, actually, you don’t want to reach the ideal completely, you want to come very very close, but you want to go like 95%, not 100%.Heyang: Yeah, it’s a very thin line and you look at her face, we just take picture value of it, I think every part is sort of beyond perfect according to the standard kind of understanding what’s seeing as beautiful, but when you put it together, she almost looks like a monster I’m sorry to say this, (John: especially when she wears weird color contacts) and it just goes too far. And I think that if a person sees this as most beautiful of herself then something is not really right although you know it’s up to her to decide. John: Yeah, it’s hard to say, I mean there is body dismorphia, this idea that there’s something fundamentally wrong with my body and it’s happened a lot with transgender and transexual. For whatever reason they feel like they’re in a wrong body or there’s something fundamentally wrong with their body and that’s where plastic surgery can actually do some good. So that’s maybe the case with her, I don’t know. But I think it’s definitely a teaching moment if you have kids being like “Hey, look, maybe you think plastic surgery is good, but here’s an example of where can go wrong.” Heyang: And also it’s reported that she did this to win back an ex-boyfriend, we don’t know whether this is true or not but if you’re having a plastic surgery for someone else’s benefit, then it’s certainly not the way to go.John: Also, really quickly before we go I do want to make a point, the public attention trajectory is very, very similar to what we saw with Gan Lulu, right? So I do have to wonder if she is not setting herself up for being one of those stupid public celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Gan Lulu. The only reason that people pay attention to them is because they do stupid things.Xiaohua: It could be. Some people have such guesses. And Wei Qingbo says such kind of girls maybe attractive to Zhainan, because it’s satisfied their fantasy. And Koey says with all the posting sexy photos with her boyfriend and boasting about having half a million yuan pocket money a month, this is Hui San Guan (毁三观).

Round Table 圆桌议事
【文稿】5岁就上网,你爸妈知道吗?

Round Table 圆桌议事

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2014 4:50


Xiaohua: A newly released report shows more than half of children in China under 18 started to use the Internet before they reached age 8, two years younger than was the case in 2010. John: Put cameras in the bedrooms and make sure they are using the Internet. According to a report by the Chinese Youth Pioneers Business Development Center, a fourth of the 10,000 students in the research learned to use the Internet even before they were 5. So is it a little bit surprising? Zhou Heyang: Well, I guess this kind of news just really makes me feel old. That Xiaohua just said and then more than half of children in China under 18 started using the Internet before they reached 8, two years younger than was the case in 2010, and it just seems like Internet has become such a vital part of these young people’s life and I think they are probably the generation that grow up with it. Not like myself. John: Also we have to be careful what exactly do we mean by using the Internet. Zhou Heyang: Logging onto Internet? John: What does that mean? Xiaohua: Clicking something? John: Exactly, are we talking about play an MMO? Xiaohua: No. John: Are we talking about using QQ to chat? Are we talking about web browsing? So the idea of using the Internet, NO.1 is changing quite a bit, because if I turn on my phone right now, I will be using the Internet, because it automatically connects to the 3G or wifi network. And then information begins to be transferred, so this point is the technological capabilities of the devices that we have, f you put an iPad into the hands of a toddler, they are going to be connected with the Internet. Zhou Heyang: Well, but are they browsing the Internet? Are they using the functions? Although, yes, it’s automatically connected, it doesn’t mean you are automatically using that. John: But according to this report, playing games is entertainment, right? So playing games and QQ…These are the top reasons. John: Right. But we don’t usually think of playing games as being on the Internet, do we? So I’m just trying to point out that this idea of being on the Internet is much, much different than what our oldsters might think. Xiaohua: Exactly. We use it for different things obviously, but for the young generation, because they are born with the Internet around them and their parents are using it all the time probably, so that’s why they get to use it a little bit earlier than us. That’s probably not that surprising, but for parents it might be worrying, because some might worry of either their eyes getting worse or they are being addicted. Zhou Heyang: Yes, and also I think parents worry about the kind of content that their children could be exposed to or… John: Oh, no, pornography. Zhou Heyang: And those things, they can be very scary for the children or whatever. John: I think they are all genuine and valid concerns that parents do have. However, if you are a parent that’s involved in your child’s life, that spends as much time with them as possible, talks with them as much as possible, limits their access to this type of devices, to screen general, I would say, then you’re probably not gonna have much of a problem. Zhou Heyang: Well, I think it is something that, like we talk about earlier, these young people are growing up with and I think it’s going to have different effects on them than let’ say myself who only started using the Internet when I was in middle school, so I think it’s going to be a different role that it can play in their lives. Xiaohua: Yeah, but I think, generally speaking, the Internet is a more tricky sort of toy, you know if you are talking about youngsters than just building blocks or something, because the Internet can be a double-edged sword. It can be both really good and really bad. John: Life can be a double-edged sword. This is the thing. The way we talk about it, we talk about it as if it’s its own unique thing that is somehow outside of history and we’re going to areas that we never explored before. No, no, no. we have been human for more than ten thousand years. The physiological aspects and the way our bodies and minds operate have been basically the same for tens of thousands of years. So the idea that the Internet is somehow different is just not true. The same rules apply, but they are applied in different ways and it will end up expressing itself differently. But we still have to apply our own common sense and knowledge about these things. Zhou Heyang: When it replaces time to play outdoors and other more healthy activities? I certainly think it could become a problem. John: But again if you are an involved parent, it won’t. That’s my point.

Round Table 圆桌议事
【文稿更新】老爸是全能手,老公啥也不会修

Round Table 圆桌议事

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2014 6:12


Xiaohua:Many girls see their dads as all-rounders, as they can fix everything at home, including leaking pipes and burned-out lights. However, when the girls grow up and get married, some of them find their husbands are not as versatile as their dads. Is it true? John:This is just strange to me, I mean like a burned-out lights, you are telling me that people can’t change the light-bulb? Man or woman, there is something, what, how, I just don’t get it. Zhou Heyang:Ok, well, I think there is a reason behind why guys don’t seem to be all that competent in fixing everything. John:Why aren’t women competent in changing a light-bulb? Zhou Heyang:Ok , let me just answer your first question first, ok… John:Oh, the second question first. Zhou Heyang:Stop messing, you know, the order of things. Anyway, so it seems like sometimes, the newer version of lights we get now is isn’t all that user-friendly. Sometimes, it is not as simple as sticking a different light-bulb on, but there’s like hooking the wires andstuff. So I mean if it is like a more advanced technology that requires more advanced knowledge in fixing it, come on, I don’t think guy is, or even the dads probably have that kind of knowledge that’s required sometimes. John:But also it is really annoying, mean its its… Zhou Heyang:why? John:No, not…What you said. But looking at, you know, woman comparing their husbands to their dads, I mean, it is kind of interesting, because they are actually being very honest about where their archetypes of masculinity are coming from. I’m now sure we should necessarily expect people to be able to do that. But it shows a bit of awareness, perhaps that somehow women tend to do have such awareness. But at the same time, you know, do you want to be marrying your father is one of the bigger questions we should to be asking here. And inevitably, we do end up marrying a version of our parents, whether it is composite of your mother and father, or whether you know, more father, or more mother. For either sex, I think it just kind of happens. Because it is what we are familiar with, this is what we are used to. And also, especially with the daughters to father, and sons to mother, that’s our archetype of how the other sex is formed or what we are supposed to expect from them and things like that. But at the same time, you know, you couple that, you know, the gender archetype with the huge generation gap. And of course, your husband is not going to be able to do the same things as your father. And actually it is quite insulting to be like what..why can’t man fix stuff anymore or ok fine but why can’t she cook anymore, why can’t she sew my clothe anymore. Why are you now at working instead of staying at home watching the kids all day. I mean come on, grow up, we are living in the different world. Zhou Heyang: Well, that is true that we are living in the different world. And I think maybe is not so much as fixing a water pipe, a fountain type. But now what is often expected for guys is you can fix the computer or you can work around all the gadgets that are available. And so I think guys do acquire new skills in that regard as time has moved on,but for the guys that can’t even do that, I am sorry to have that tone here. Still, there are certain things that are sort of expected from you and it sort of comes from gender roles. John:Also, but this thing is about one woman said that she bought a bookshop for asking her boyfriend to set it up. And he said it, without even trying, without even looking at it; he said that he cannot do it. This is a big problem because we generalized from that one example; I mean that for all I see, it’s just a lazy guy. Without even trying, he doesn’t even do anything. And I think that is totally different, and we shouldn’t generalize from that example. But it is a complicated picture. Because on one hand, most people are used to when they come to furniture these days, someone delivers it and they put it together. But what I think is interesting is that DIY is becoming a bit more fashionable, you might say. But the problem is I mean that, I grow up at a time where, I grow up with Legos, and Lego is great, because there are different types of sets, one type of set is free-formed, and you built whatever you want. Some come with its structures. Xiaohua: Exactly. John:So from when I was a young boy, I grew up following the instructions on how to build big starships and things like that. And IKEA is the very same thing, but it can be a little confusing if you are not used to it. So I can imagine that many Chinese men who have no experience of building anything whatsoever, had no experience building according to instructions, and may be confused by things coming from IKEA. Zhou Heyang: And also well, just to sort of bounce back on what John said just now, I think there is a problem with our education system here as well. Because during your primary school days, I think it is hugely useful for both boys and girls to learn how to sew and how to fix things or do some just easy manual work. And I think that part is often lacking. John:I will say this, there was a study done a couple of years ago in US and UK, that showed that in couples that in couples that split chores along traditional gender roles, they usually engaged in more intimate relations. So, guys fix stuff, women, clean stuff, you will be lot heavier. Xiaohua: I think there are still the expected skills of man and woman.

Round Table 圆桌议事
【文稿】人家大学的毕业礼物

Round Table 圆桌议事

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2014 4:18


Xiaohua: College and university students are going to graduate. And some schools in China decided to give graduation gifts or some sort of souvenirs to their future alumni. So do you think these are necessary? Heyang: Personally, I don’t think why this is a big deal. Well, are they free? If they are free, then great, you know. Otherwise…… Well, if it’s a voluntary thing that you can, if you want, you can pay extra to get a souvenir ring or a T-shirt or a mug, then fine. But I think most importantly, the biggest souvenir you get is that diploma. And I think, you know, that’s the most important thing of all. John: Yeah, but diplomas are boring. They are just pieces of paper that may be you can hang up on your wall. But like a ring or something like that, you can walk around with that, and people automatically know that you went to this that or the other school. Heyang: Oh, I guess I’m not so vain. John: But also I think that especially in the US, I’m not sure about the UK or Canada anything like that, but class rings are very very popular, especially in high school, and now more and more universities are adopting them as well. But they are certainly not free. In fact, they…… Xiaohua: Really? John: Yeah. Xiaohua: They are not free? John: Oh, no. Heyang: They are quite expensive. John: They can actually get quite expensive upwards of 200 dollars. I think I’ve seen some that are like 500 dollars in some cases. So I’m not surprised they are trying, they are giving out these rings. I’m surprised that they are giving them away for free. To be honest, I think that depending on the type and style and of course the material involved, they can actually get very expensive for school. But again in terms of a parting gift, in terms of a way to show people where you went to school, you know something a memento, you know, I mean having a ring, or even anything else, I think just kind of make sense. Xiaohua: Yeah, I do think it make sense. But I have to wonder how much they are going to commercialize it. Like Heyang says, if it’s free or maybe if it costs a little bit of money, then I’m totally OK with it. But if you are going to say, eh, make 30 different kinds of things with different price tag on everything and ask, you know, students whether you want to buy it, then it just reminds me of a university gift shop where you just pay to get something. John: Yeah. That’s the point, isn’t it? Heyang: But this is only for graduation, right? Xiaohua: Make money? John: Yeah. Heyang: Well, I think what Xiaohua was saying is probably already there, right, available in the university gift shop. But this is about graduation, you know, that big day and if it’s …… John: I don’t know. It’s same with the class rings in the US, you know. I can go back to my university and buy a T-shirt anytime that I want. And of course it’s going to be overpriced. I can buy a pendant, or I can buy a bumper-sticker. All of those are going to be overpriced. But the rings and other things are only available if you are a graduate, that only available for an exclusive set of people. And so I mean, I don’t see it as a problem, I never bought a ring. I thought they were a kind of stupid and expensive. Xiaohua: May be you are confident with yourself and your own decisions. John: Also my school wasn’t that great. Xioahua: Okay, that’s the main point. What about students who fear of peer pressure, who think everybody else has one so I must have one, but then I don’t have the money. And then they feel terrible? John: Sell a kidney. No, I’m just kidding, totally kidding. Xiaohua: Sure. Heyang: Okay, well, those people need to grow up, I think. And well if you have a culture of, you know, just you have to get a ring for graduation. I think that’s wrong. I don’t think that is…… The most important thing is your diploma and if anything else you want, then it’s sort of like put the cherry on top to have a little extra souvenir. John: Well. But the diploma is taking for granted. I mean everyone gets a diploma. But some people get to stand out. I mean, I think, in a more consumer, materialist-driving society and economy, these types of products, I think, are not surprising. You don’t have to buy one if you don’t want to. Certainly, there is going to be peer pressure. But there is always going to be people who want to stand out by not standing out, who want to go against the mainstream. Some they want to do that, that’s fine. If they want to buy a ring, that’s fine. That’s really up to them, isn’t it? Xiaohua: Yeah. Actually I kind of think that still it is a good idea, although I do have my concerns, but all in all, I think, you know, we don’t need to over worry for these kids, ’cos they are no longer kids any more, they are grown- ups.