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Join Josh on the Solopreneur Grind Podcast as he chats with Jacky, the founder of AnswerHQ, an AI customer service assistant that significantly reduces customer support questions for small businesses and startups.  Jacky shares his journey of creating AnswerHQ as a side hustle while working full-time, his approach to time management, and the tools and strategies he uses to operate efficiently. This episode delves into key aspects of startup life, including market validation, customer acquisition, building in public, and the importance of focusing on solving pain points. Whether you're a technical or non-technical founder, there are invaluable insights to help you start and grow your own business. More specifically: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:15 Jacky's Background and Answer HQ Overview 00:33 The Journey from Side Hustle to Full-Time 01:23 Challenges and Initial Idea Validation 03:47 Building the MVP and Early Customer Acquisition 08:14 Leveraging AI Tools for Productivity 12:03 Time Management and Personal Strategies 15:13 Biggest Challenges as a Solopreneur 15:34 Shifting Focus: From Product Development to Marketing 15:56 The Challenges of Marketing and Sales for Startups 18:41 The Importance of Understanding Your Business Goals 19:55 Funding Your Startup: Options and Considerations 20:57 Building for Pain Points, Not Ideas 21:54 The Role of MVPs and No-Code Tools 26:12 The Concept and Benefits of Building in Public 30:12 Final Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs --- Want to get even more solopreneur podcasts, content and the first 3 chapters of my e-book: “Just Get Started: Key business lessons from 2 businesses, 5 years and 100+ podcast episodes”?  Make sure you're subscribed on my Substack here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/ --- Where to find Jacky: https://answerhq.co/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjackyliang/ https://jjacky.substack.com/ #sgpodcast  #solopreneur  #businesspodcast

The latest up from Spoken Label (Author / Artist Podcast) features Part 2 of a longer Podcast, making her debut the amazing actress, Jessie Liang, perhaps best known for her appearance in season 1 of 'The Night Agent'. Originally from São Paulo, Brazil, Jessie Liang is a Taiwanese-Brazilian graduate of Studio 58's prestigious Acting conservatory-style program based in Vancouver, Canada. Best known for her recurring roles in The Night Agent and Maid (Netflix), guest starring in Nickelodeon's Are You Afraid of the Dark?, and her appearances in popular series like Virgin River (Netflix) and Supergirl (CW), Jessie also played Janet in the Arts Club touring production of Kim's Convenience. She is an emerging theatre director, playwright, instructor, and acting coach, and can be seen in the upcoming season of Animal Control (Fox). Jessie speaks Portuguese fluently and is a full member of UBCP-ACTRA.Some links include:https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9089635/bio/https://www.instagram.com/jessieliang21/?hl=en

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Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: From Solitude to Salad: How a Garden Party Forged New Bonds Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-05-28-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在一个春光明媚的早晨，阳光洒在一个小区里。En: On a bright spring morning, sunshine poured over a neighborhood.Zh: 这个小区的大门整齐，有一条条小路，两旁种满了五颜六色的花。En: The entrance of this neighborhood was neat, with pathways lined with colorful flowers on both sides.Zh: 小区居民们正在草坪上举行一年一度的小区花园聚餐。En: The residents were holding their annual garden party on the lawn.Zh: 今天，大家带来自己拿手的菜肴，共同分享。En: Today, everyone brought their specialty dishes to share with one another.Zh: 梁是这个小区有名的种植高手，尤其擅长种植番茄。En: Liang was known in the neighborhood as a planting expert, particularly skilled in growing tomatoes.Zh: 他希望自己的番茄沙拉能赢得"最佳菜肴"的非官方大奖。En: He hoped his tomato salad could win the unofficial "Best Dish" award.Zh: 美是新搬来的住户，她希望在这个聚会中结识新朋友，但是由于不熟悉，不知道如何开始交谈。En: Mei was a new resident hoping to make new friends at the gathering, but being unfamiliar, she didn't know how to start a conversation.Zh: 娇，是社区的负责人，以敏锐的洞察力和公正著称，En: Jiao, the community leader, was known for her keen insight and fairness.Zh: 她希望这次活动能让每位邻居都觉得满意。En: She hoped that the event would leave every neighbor satisfied.Zh: 当大家开心地分享美食时，梁注意到美一个人站在角落。En: As everyone happily shared the food, Liang noticed Mei standing alone in a corner.Zh: 她看起来有点紧张。En: She seemed a bit nervous.Zh: 于是，梁走过去，与她交谈，邀请她一起分享自己的番茄沙拉。En: So, Liang approached her for a conversation and invited her to share his tomato salad.Zh: 与此同时，娇也正在解决几位邻居间的小冲突，他们争论着座位问题。En: Meanwhile, Jiao was resolving a minor conflict among some neighbors who were arguing over seating arrangements.Zh: 美感激梁的主动友好，并向娇寻求在社区活动中如何更好融入的建议。En: Mei appreciated Liang's friendly gesture and sought Jiao's advice on how to better integrate into the community activities.Zh: 娇于是决定组织一个“园艺分享”环节，En: Jiao then decided to organize a "Gardening Share" session.Zh: 她提议梁和美一起分享种植技巧，帮助新老住户更好地交流，En: She suggested that Liang and Mei share their planting tips to help new and old residents communicate better.Zh: 此时，戏剧性的一幕出现了：停电了，厨房陷入一片混乱。En: At this moment, something dramatic happened: the power went out, and the kitchen descended into chaos.Zh: 美灵机一动，提出了一个办法：用未烹饪的食材做成冷盘。En: Mei had a bright idea and proposed a solution: use the uncooked ingredients to create cold dishes.Zh: 大家纷纷动手，窗外的阳光让色彩鲜艳的菜肴更加诱人。En: Everyone pitched in, and the sunlight streaming in made the colorful dishes even more enticing.Zh: 梁的番茄沙拉被用来作为一道创新菜的配料，瞬间成为焦点。En: Liang's tomato salad was used as an ingredient for an innovative dish, instantly becoming the focus.Zh: 人们赞美美的主意和梁的番茄，聚餐重新恢复活力。En: People praised Mei's idea and Liang's tomatoes, and the gathering regained its energy.Zh: 最后，聚会圆满结束。En: In the end, the party concluded successfully.Zh: 邻里们感受到合作的力量，他们感谢美在关键时刻的创造力，并邀请她加入梁创立的每月社区园艺分享小组。En: The neighbors felt the power of collaboration and thanked Mei for her creativity at the crucial moment, inviting her to join the monthly community gardening group founded by Liang.Zh: 娇看着大家友好的互动，脸上露出满意的微笑，她意识到包容新观点的重要性。En: Watching everyone interact so amicably, Jiao wore a satisfied smile, realizing the importance of embracing new ideas.Zh: 至此，小区的居民们在共同的经验中找到了联系和团结。En: In this way, the residents of the neighborhood found connection and unity through their shared experiences. Vocabulary Words:neat: 整齐pathways: 小路annual: 一年一度specialty: 拿手unofficial: 非官方insight: 洞察力satisfied: 满意gesture: 友好integrate: 融入conflict: 冲突arguing: 争论resolved: 解决dramatic: 戏剧性chaos: 混乱proposed: 提出ingredients: 食材enticing: 诱人innovative: 创新focus: 焦点energy: 活力collaboration: 合作creativity: 创造力crucial: 关键invite: 邀请amicably: 友好地connection: 联系unity: 团结experiences: 经验embracing: 包容community: 社区

Künstliche Intelligenz verändert auch die Welt der klassischen Musik. Dies kann die Komposition, die Interpretation oder die Konzertgestaltung betreffen. Doch wie gehen professionelle Musiker:innen mit diesen Möglichkeiten um und welche neuen Rollen ergeben sich für sie und das Publikum? In dieser Folge spricht Stefan Göllner mit der Pianistin und Konzertdesignerin Hanni Liang. Als Dozentin für Konzertdesign an der Hochschule für Musik und Theater München und Gründerin des TONALiSTEN-Kollektivs entwickelt sie innovative Konzertformate, die klassische Musik mit gesellschaftlichen Themen und technologischen Entwicklungen verbinden.

In this episode, we tackle the challenging but vital question: How can we support nervous system regulation when someone isn't in a safe environment? Drawing from Deb Dana's Polyvagal Theory expertise and current research, we explore practical strategies for both practitioners and individuals navigating unsafe circumstances.In this episode you'll learn:How to identify small touch points that can activate brief ventral vagal statesSpecific techniques practitioners & individuals can use to support clients/themselves in unsafe environmentsMicro-practices for self-regulation during ongoing stress or threatThree Takeaways:Even in unsafe environments, small "safety or regulating anchors" (objects, memories, connections) can provide crucial moments of regulation. The goal isn't permanent regulation in unsafe circumstances, but creating brief reminders that another state exists.Oftentimes the first step in healing is acknowledging the reality of one's situation, not minimizing or denying it. Whether you're a practitioner or the individual going through it, remember that your struggle makes sense, your survival responses make sense.Recognizing and savoring these micro-moments of "safe enough" builds neural pathways that support resilience over time.Resources/Citations:National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233"Polyvagal Exercises for Safety and Connection" by Deb Dana"Anchored: How to Befriend Your Nervous System Using Polyvagal Theory" by Deb DanaLevine, P. A. (1997). Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma. North Atlantic Books.Van der Kolk, B. A. (2014). The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma. Viking.Kearney, D. J., McDermott, K., Malte, C., Martinez, M., & Simpson, T. L. (2012). Association of participation in a mindfulness program with measures of PTSD, depression and quality of life in a veteran sample. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 68(1), 101-116.Price, M., Spinazzola, J., Musicaro, R., Turner, J., Suvak, M., Emerson, D., & van der Kolk, B. (2017). Effectiveness of an 8-week yoga program for women with chronic PTSD. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 30(2), 173-180.West, J., Liang, B., & Spinazzola, J. (2017). Trauma sensitive yoga as a complementary treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder: A qualitative descriptive analysis. International Journal of Stress Management, 24(2), 173–195.Brom, D., Stokar, Y., Lawi, C., Nuriel-Porat, V., Ziv, Y., Lerner, K., & Ross, G. (2017). Somatic Experiencing for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Outcome Study. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 30(3), 304-312.Fredrickson, B. L. (2001). The role of positive emotions in positive psychology: The broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions. American Psychologist, 56(3), 218–226.Perry, B. D. (2006). The Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics: Applying principles of neuroscience to clinical work with traumatized and maltreated children. In N. B. Webb (Ed.), Working with traumatized youth in child welfare (pp. 27–52). The Guilford Press.Website: https://www.riseaswe.com/podcastEmail: amanda@riseaswe.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandaontherise/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amandaontherise

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 1.6-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 21,732 on turnover of $3.5-billion N-T. MAC ban two Chinese nationals from World Masters Games The Mainland Affairs Council has denied two Chinese nationals registered for the upcoming World Masters Games entry onto Taiwan - citing concerns that they intended to disrupt the event with political messages. According to the council spokesperson Liang Wen-chieh, his office received reports of such planned actions from members of the public here in Taiwan, who have said some Chinese participants plan to use the event to push political agendas. Liang says the two banned individuals are suspected of planning to display the Chinese national flag and advocate (主張、提倡) for unification with Taiwan by force - and as such, his office had no choice but to reject their entry. However, the council spokesman also says that despite the two athletes being denied entry, it has approved entry permits for 371 other Chinese nationals to take part in the Games. The World Masters Games begins tomorrow in Taipei and New Taipei. US judge dismisses charges against migrants caught in military zone A federal judge has dismissed charges against nearly 100 migrants arrested for trespassing (非法侵入) on a newly declared US military zone on the border of the state of New Mexico. The ruling adds to the growing legal uncertainty surrounding President Trump's expansion (擴張) of military authority at the southern border. Ira Spitzer reports. Congo Soldiers Transferred to Goma Over a thousand disarmed Congolese soldiers and police officers, along with their families have safely been transferred from the rebel-controlled city of Goma in eastern Congo to the capital Kinshasa over the last two weeks. On Thursday, the International Committee of the Red Cross said it helped escort the 1,359 disarmed members of the government forces. The soldiers and police officers had been taking refuge at a United Nations base since January, when the decades-long conflict in eastern Congo escalated (加劇) as the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels seized the strategic Goma. The news of the successful transfer comes amid persistent tensions in eastern Congo, where fighting between Congo's army and M23 continues. Pope Meets with Greek Church Head Pope Leo XIV has met at the Vatican with the head of the Greek Catholic Church in Ukraine. It was one of his first audiences as pontiff that reaffirmed his appeal (上訴) for a peaceful, negotiated end to Russia's war. His Beatitude Sviatoslav Shevchuk said he invited Leo to visit Ukraine and presented the pope with a list of prisoners held by Russia. The Vatican under Pope Francis had worked for prisoner exchanges, as well as for the return of Ukrainian children taken to live in Russian-occupied territories. The Vatican didn't release any statement after the audience, one of the first private audiences held by Leo since his election May 8. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－

Wizyta Xi w Moskwie potwierdziła strategiczny sojusz z Rosją. Zawarto ponad 20 umów. Chiny domagają się zniesienia sankcji Donalda Trumpa. Szczegóły w rozmowie z Andrzejem Zawadzkim-Liangiem. 

This episode honors the many facets of mothering—through every season, from being a mom of young children to mothering teens, adult children, and even grandchildren.  Whether you're a new mom or an empty nester, this episode is for you. Previous Healing Medicine Mother's Day Episodes include: 196. Stop Apologizing when you haven't done anything wrong  197. Do you feel Underappreciated? 134. Mindful Wisdom from a New Grandmother  74. Your Relationship with your Mother 72. Mother's Day Gift 71. How to be an even better mom 121. Exploring the “Richness” of the Mother-in-Law Relationship  In this episode, we discuss how to embrace change as our children grow and how to practice mindful presence and trust as a parent.  We talk about the importance of showing up—sometimes just being there without fixing or controlling—and allowing our children to navigate their own paths.   Pearls of Wisdom: No exam—or any milestone—is worth your health. Prioritize well-being over perfection. Your kids don't need fixing; they need you to hold space, listen, and trust them. Getting help helps—building a supportive village makes the journey lighter and richer. Let go of the need to control outcomes; instead, trust your children's process of growing up. Mothering adult children means embracing their independence while still being present with love and acceptance. If this episode speaks to you, join one of my upcoming retreats: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreats. If you are navigating the transition to motherhood, empty nesting, or finding your way as a mom in medicine, I offer coaching to support your journey: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/coaching. If you would like to hire Dr. Mahoney or Dr. Liang to speak or lead a workshop for your team, institution, or conference, please visit: Dr. Mahoney: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/speaking Dr. Liang: www.awakenbreath.org *Nothing shared in the Healing Medicine Podcast is medical advice.

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Inspiration: Ming's Journey to Unknown Horizons Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-05-10-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 明站在圣托里尼的码头，微风轻轻吹过他的脸颊，带来橄榄和柑橘的香气。En: Ming stood on the dock in Santorini, a gentle breeze grazing his cheeks and carrying the scent of olives and citrus.Zh: 眼前一片蔚蓝，白色的小屋在阳光下闪闪发光。En: Before him lay a vast expanse of blue, with white cottages shimmering under the sunlight.Zh: 明微微一笑，他感到一种久违的放松。En: Ming smiled faintly, feeling a relaxation he had not experienced in a long time.Zh: 不久前，明还是北京的一名平面设计师。En: Not long ago, Ming was a graphic designer in Beijing.Zh: 他辞去了工作，决定来一场说走就走的旅行，寻找灵感。En: He had quit his job and decided to embark on a spontaneous journey to seek inspiration.Zh: 他怀里的笔记本里满是带来新希望的草图和想法。En: His notebook was filled with sketches and ideas, bringing new hope.Zh: 他的心中，同时感到兴奋和焦虑。En: He felt both excitement and anxiety in his heart.Zh: 今天，明决定不跟随游客的脚步。En: Today, Ming decided not to follow the usual tourist paths.Zh: 他要去探索一个不为人知的小岛，那里有他期待的冒险。En: He wanted to explore an unknown island, hoping for adventure.Zh: 他乘上一艘小渡船，被带到附近一个安静的渔村。En: He boarded a small ferry, which took him to a nearby quiet fishing village.Zh: 在村子里，明遇到了两位旅行者：梁和美。En: In the village, Ming met two travelers: Liang and Mei.Zh: 他们都是冒险爱好者，对当地历史非常感兴趣。En: They were both adventure enthusiasts, very interested in the local history.Zh: 梁提议去探索一个隐藏的洞穴，在那里可以欣赏到绝美的日落。En: Liang suggested exploring a hidden cave where they could enjoy a magnificent sunset.Zh: 明犹豫了一下，但内心的直觉告诉他，这是一个改变他人生的机会。En: Ming hesitated for a moment, but his intuition told him this was a life-changing opportunity.Zh: 他们沿着狭窄的小路前进，绕过游客，然后进入一个秘密的洞穴。En: They proceeded along a narrow path, bypassing tourists, and entered a secret cave.Zh: 洞口的岩石上，岁月的痕迹清晰可见。En: The rocks at the cave's entrance bore the clear marks of time.Zh: 太阳逐渐西沉，洞穴中透出幽暗的光。En: As the sun gradually set in the west, a dim light shone through the cave.Zh: 三个人安静地坐着，等待着奇迹的发生。En: The three sat quietly, awaiting the miracle to happen.Zh: 当夕阳缓缓降落在海平面，明的思绪豁然开朗。En: As the sunset gently descended over the horizon, Ming felt an epiphany.Zh: 这一刻，他感受到了一种深沉的安宁。En: In that moment, he experienced a profound tranquility.Zh: 他意识到，人生的方向就在眼前。En: He realized the direction of his life was right in front of him.Zh: 明决定继续旅行，去发现更多未知的风景和可能。En: Ming decided to continue traveling, aiming to discover more unknown landscapes and possibilities.Zh: 离开洞穴，明心中充满了对未来的期待。En: Leaving the cave, Ming's heart was filled with anticipation for the future.Zh: 他知道，回到北京后，他会用这段经历激发他的创作，开始一个全新的篇章。En: He knew that upon returning to Beijing, he would use this experience to inspire his creations and begin an entirely new chapter.Zh: 他不再害怕未知，而是拥抱它，了解它是生活成长的一部分。En: He no longer feared the unknown; instead, he embraced it, understanding it as a part of life's growth.Zh: 春天的圣托里尼，阳光温柔，令人心驰神往。En: In springtime Santorini, the gentle sunlight was enchanting.Zh: 明终于找到了方向，他的微笑充满了对未来的期待。En: Ming had finally found his direction, and his smile was full of hope for the future. Vocabulary Words:dock: 码头grazing: 轻轻吹过breeze: 微风expanse: 一片shimmering: 闪闪发光relaxation: 放松spontaneous: 说走就走的embark: 开始intuition: 直觉opportunity: 机会bypassing: 绕过magnificent: 绝美的cave: 洞穴epiphany: 豁然开朗profound: 深沉的tranquility: 安宁anticipation: 期待enchanted: 心驰神往embraced: 拥抱inspiration: 灵感venture: 旅行realize: 意识到discard: 辞去landscapes: 风景faintly: 微微地traveler: 旅行者enthusiasts: 爱好者sunset: 夕阳horizon: 海平面chapter: 篇章

Between 304 and 589 CE, China was divided into rivaling regimes occupying North and South China. While the north was controlled by a series of non-Han Chinese peoples, ultimately culminating in the Xianbei Northern Wei, the south was ruled by ruling houses of Han Chinese descent. In this companion episode to the interview ith Scott Pearce on the Northern Wei, Professor Andrew Chittick joins us to discuss the Southern Dynasties, from their development, to their society and culture, to their relationship with their northern neighbor, and finally to their legacy. Contributors: Andrew Chittick: Andrew Chittick is the E. Leslie Peter Professor of East Asian Humanities and History at Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, FL. His research focuses on the culture of early south China and maritime trade relations with Southeast Asia.  He is the author of numerous articles and two full-length books: Patronage and Community in Medieval China: The Xiangyang Garrison, 400-600 CE (SUNY Press, 2010) and The Jiankang Empire in Chinese and World History (Oxford University Press, 2020). The latter book introduces a ground-breaking new perspective on the history and political identity of what is now south China in the early medieval period (3rd-6th centuries CE), including its evolving ethnic identity, innovative military and economic systems, and engagement with broader Sino-Southeast Asian and Buddhist cultures.  Yiming Ha: Yiming Ha is the Rand Postdoctoral Fellow in Asian Studies at Pomona College. His current research is on military mobilization and state-building in China between the thirteenth and seventeenth centuries, focusing on how military institutions changed over time, how the state responded to these changes, the disconnect between the center and localities, and the broader implications that the military had on the state. His project highlights in particular the role of the Mongol Yuan in introducing an alternative form of military mobilization that radically transformed the Chinese state. He is also interested in military history, nomadic history, comparative Eurasian state-building, and the history of maritime interactions in early modern East Asia. He received his BA from UCLA, his MPhil from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and his PhD from UCLA. He is also the book review editor for Ming Studies. Credits: Episode no. 22 Release date: May 9, 2025 Recording date: February 10, 2025 Recording location: St. Petersburg, FL/Los Angeles, CA Images: Stone pixiu 貔貅 (winged lion), from the tomb of Xiao Hui, a prince of Southern Liang (502-557), in Nanjing. (Image Source) Greatest extent of the Liang Dynasty, one of the southern dynasties. (Image Source) Liang Emperor Wu, who reigned the longest out of all the Southern Dynasty emperors, from 502 to 549. His reign saw the growing importance of Buddhism. (Image Source) A scroll of tributary emperors paying homage to the Liang emperor. The Southern Dynasties oversaw a prosperous commercial economy, with trading networks spanning East and Southeast Asia. Song copy of the original Liang painting. (Image Source) A Tang dynasty copy of Wang Xizhi's (303–361), Lantingji xu, one of the most famous pieces of calligraphy in Chinese history. The Southern Dynasties are known for their cultural production. (Image Source) Selected References: Chittick, Andrew. The Jiankang Empire in Chinese and World History. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2020. Dien, Albert E. Six Dynasties Civilization. New Haven: Yale University Press, 2009. Dien, Albert E. and Keith N. Knapp, eds. The Cambridge History of China: Volume 2, The Six Dynasties, 220–589. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2020. Graff, David A. Medieval Chinese Warfare, 300–900. London and New York: Routledge, 2002. Lewis, Mark Edward. China between Empires: The Northern and Southern Dynasties. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 2009.

Send us a textLen Liang is a distinguished Thai massage practitioner based in Canada. With a background in hospitality and music, Len transitioned into the world of massage therapy around three years ago, studying with the ITM (International Training Massage) school and quickly establishing himself as a prominent figure in the field. His journey includes competing in various international massage competitions, where he has been recognized for his innovative approach and dedication to the craft. Len brings a unique blend of creativity and tradition to his practice, emphasizing the importance of vibrations and energy in therapeutic settings.Follow Len here: https://www.instagram.com/waikru.massage/Key Takeaways:Diverse Influence: Len Liang's transition from hospitality and music into massage therapy illustrates a multidisciplinary approach, enriching his current practice.International Competition Role: Engaging in global massage competitions fosters community and innovation within the therapeutic field, allowing practitioners to learn and grow beyond borders.Cultural Interpretations: Thai massage adapts uniquely across different cultures, integrating local customs and practices, as highlighted by Len's experiences in Japan and Thailand.Energy and Creativity in Massage: Len emphasizes the vital role of energy, vibrations, and creativity in massage therapy, encouraging adaptability and personalization in practice.Thanks for listening to this episode. Check out:

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Huangshan Legacy: Honoring a Father's Last Wish Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-05-08-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 黄山的早晨，云雾缭绕，翠绿的山峰在阳光下闪烁着光芒。En: In the morning at Huangshan, mist enveloped the area, and the verdant peaks shimmered in the sunlight.Zh: 劳动节假期，黄山游客如织，但对梁、梅和昌来说，这次旅行不仅仅是为了观光。En: During the Labor Day holiday, Huangshan was crowded with tourists, but for Liang, Mei, and Chang, this trip was more than just sightseeing.Zh: 他们的父亲过去经常谈论黄山，他的最后愿望是要把自己的骨灰洒在这里。En: Their father used to speak often about Huangshan, and his last wish was to have his ashes scattered here.Zh: 梁是最年长的，他一手拿着一纸信笺，上面写着父亲的最后愿望。En: Liang was the eldest, holding a sheet of paper in one hand, upon which their father's final wishes were written.Zh: 梅则背着相机，不时停下来拍照。En: Mei carried a camera, occasionally stopping to take photos.Zh: 昌走在最后，时而沉默，时而回忆父亲的模样。En: Chang walked at the back, sometimes silent, sometimes recalling what their father looked like.Zh: 爬到半山腰，他们停下来休息。En: Halfway up the mountain, they stopped to rest.Zh: “我们一定要按照父亲的信来做，”梁坚定地说。他的语气很强硬，眼中流露出隐隐的愧疚感。En: "We must follow father's letter," Liang said firmly, his tone strong, yet with a faint sense of guilt in his eyes.Zh: “但我觉得，这里太安静了，以前我们和爸爸在一起的时候，总是充满欢声笑语。”梅略带犹豫。En: "But I think it's too quiet here. When we were with Dad, there was always laughter and joy," Mei hesitated slightly.Zh: “如果能找到一个既遵循父亲愿望又适合我们的方式，那不是更好吗？”昌轻声说道。En: "Wouldn't it be better if we could find a way that both respects father's wish and suits us?" Chang said softly.Zh: 他的话语如同春风抚过兄妹的心头。En: His words were like a spring breeze, soothing the hearts of his siblings.Zh: 他们继续向上走，四周百花盛开，鸟鸣不绝于耳。En: They continued upward, surrounded by blooming flowers and the constant chirping of birds.Zh: 黄山这片土地，既是父亲的向往，也是兄妹情感的纽带。En: This land of Huangshan was not only their father's longing but also a bond of sibling affection.Zh: 终于，他们抵达山顶。En: Finally, they reached the summit.Zh: 这个地方壮丽不凡，群山环绕，云雾翻涌。En: The place was magnificent, surrounded by mountains and rolling mists.Zh: 就在这里，他们开始争论。En: It was here that they began to argue.Zh: 梁坚持要严格按照信上的路线和时间：“这是对父亲的承诺！”En: Liang insisted on strictly following the route and schedule in the letter: "It's a promise to father!"Zh: 但梅则认为需要注入家庭的回忆：“我们应该加些特别的元素，让它更有意义。”En: But Mei thought they should infuse some family memories: "We should add some special elements to make it more meaningful."Zh: 昌来回徘徊，尝试调和兄妹的分歧。En: Chang paced back and forth, trying to mediate the siblings' differences.Zh: 正当他们僵持不下时，夕阳的光芒投洒在大地上。En: Just as they were at an impasse, the sunlight cast a golden glow upon the earth.Zh: 温暖的金色让他们想起了父亲阳光般的笑容。En: The warm gold reminded them of their father's sunny smile.Zh: 即使已然不在，每每回想，他犹如还在他们身边。En: Even in his absence, he felt as though he was still with them every time they thought of him.Zh: “也许，爸爸不介意吧。他会理解我们的心意。”En: "Perhaps, Dad wouldn't mind. He would understand our intentions."Zh: 懵懂的风轻轻吹过，迷雾散开，山巅看的更远。En: The gentle breeze blew, dispersing the mist, allowing a clearer view from the mountaintop.Zh: 最终，他们达成一致。En: In the end, they reached an agreement.Zh: 根据父亲的愿望洒下骨灰，再悬挂梅摘下的野花作纪念。En: They scattered the ashes according to their father's wishes and hung the wildflowers Mei picked as a tribute.Zh: 他们各自留下一句对父亲的告别话语。En: Each of them left a farewell message to their father.Zh: 离开时，他们心里有了答案。En: As they departed, they found answers in their hearts.Zh: 梁释怀了心中的懊悔，梅明白自己的路，由彼事业其中而又不失亲情的慰藉；En: Liang let go of his regrets, Mei understood her path, finding solace in her career without losing familial bonds;Zh: 昌则终于接纳了追忆与现实的差距。En: Chang finally accepted the gap between memory and reality.Zh: 夕阳西下，黄山隐在晚霞中。En: As the sun set, Huangshan faded into the evening glow.Zh: 他们的心，似乎也跟着黄山的颜色一样，归于宁静。En: Their hearts, like the colors of Huangshan, returned to tranquility. Vocabulary Words:enveloped: 缭绕verdant: 翠绿shimmered: 闪烁crowded: 如织wishes: 愿望recalling: 回忆hesitated: 犹豫breeze: 春风chirping: 鸟鸣bond: 纽带magnificent: 壮丽surrounded: 环绕impasse: 僵持不下meditate: 调和dispersing: 散开farewell: 告别regrets: 懊悔solace: 慰藉triumph: 成就ash: 骨灰summit: 山顶longing: 向往tribute: 纪念soothing: 抚过mediate: 调和schedule: 时间表parchment: 信笺commitment: 承诺absence: 不在tranquility: 宁静

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In this episode, hosts Charlie Fink, Rony Abovitz, and Ted Schilowitz discuss viral AI-generated media and concerns over synthetic content verification. They touch on identity theft issues arising from unauthorized use of voices in AI avatars. The conversation shifts to Infinite Reality's controversial $3 billion funding claim, which Forbes investigated but found inconclusive. They introduce guest Sam Liang, CEO of Otter.ai, who recounts founding Otter to capture and make human voice data searchable. Liang describes Otter's early partnership with Zoom, the company's evolution into a major AI transcription platform, and its competitive advantages in voice data. He highlights Otter's new AI meeting assistant capable of proactive participation and outlines future plans for multilingual support and independent voice agents.Thank you to our sponsor, Zappar!Don't forget to like, share, and follow for more! Follow us on all socials @ThisWeekInXR!https://linktr.ee/thisweekinxr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AI Arms Race from ChatGPT to Deepseek - AZ TRT S06 EP08 (269) 4-20-2025              What We Learned This Week AI Arms Race is real with the major tech co's involved ChatGPT by OpenAI is considering the top chat AI program Google has Gemini (was Bard), Microsoft has CoPilot, Amazon has Claude / Alexa Deepseek is a startup from China that has disrupted AI landscape with a more cost effective AI model Costs and investment $ dollars into AI is being rethought as Deepseek spent millions $ vs Silicon Valley spending billions $   Notes: Seg 1:   Major Tech Giants AI Programs - Gemini (was Bard) Developed by Google, Gemini is known for its multimodal capabilities and integration with Google Search. It can analyze images, understand verbal prompts, and engage in verbal conversations.  ChatGPT Developed by OpenAI, ChatGPT is known for its versatility and platform-agnostic solution for text generation and learning. It can write code in almost any language, and can also be used to provide research assistance, generate writing prompts, and answer questions.  Microsoft Copilot Developed by Microsoft, Copilot is known for its integration with applications like Word, Excel, and Power BI. It's particularly well-suited for document automation.    Amazon Alexa w/ Claude - Improved AI Model: Claude is a powerful AI model from Anthropic, known for its strengths in natural language processing and conversational AI, as noted in the video and other sources.        Industry 3.0 (1969-2010): The Third Industrial Revolution, or the Digital Revolution, was marked by the automation of production through the use of computers, information technology, and the internet. This era saw the widespread adoption of digital technologies, including programmable logic controllers and robots.  Industry 4.0 (2010-present): The Fourth Industrial Revolution, also known as the Fourth Industrial Revolution, is characterized by the integration of digital technologies, including the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), big data, and cyber-physical systems, into manufacturing and industrial processes. This era is focused on creating "smart factories" and "smart products" that can communicate and interact with each other, leading to increased efficiency, customization, and sustainability.    Top AI programs include a range of software, platforms, and resources for learning and working with artificial intelligence. Some of the most popular AI software tools include Viso Suite, ChatGPT, Jupyter Notebooks, and Google Cloud AI Platform, while popular AI platforms include TensorFlow and PyTorch. Educational resources like Coursera's AI Professional Certificate and Fast.ai's practical deep learning course also offer valuable learning opportunities.    ChatGPT is a generative artificial intelligence chatbot developed by OpenAI and launched in 2022. It is based on large language models (LLMs) such as GPT-4o. ChatGPT can generate human-like conversational responses and enables users to refine and steer a conversation towards a desired length, format, style, level of detail, and language.[2] It is credited with accelerating the AI boom, which has led to ongoing rapid investment in and public attention to the field of artificial intelligence (AI).[3] Some observers have raised concern about the potential of ChatGPT and similar programs to displace human intelligence, enable plagiarism, or fuel misinformation.[4][5] OpenAI was founded in December 2015 by Sam Altman, Greg Brockman, Elon Musk, Ilya Sutskever, Wojciech Zaremba, and John Schulman. The founding team combined their diverse expertise in technology entrepreneurship, machine learning, and software engineering to create an organization focused on advancing artificial intelligence in a way that benefits humanity. Elon Musk is no longer involved in OpenAI, and Sam Altman is the current CEO of the organization. ChatGPT has had a profound influence on the evolution of AI, paving the way for advancements in natural language understanding and generation. It has demonstrated the effectiveness of transformer-based models for language tasks, which has encouraged other AI researchers to adopt and refine this architecture. The model's success has also stimulated interest in LLMs, leading to a wave of research and development in this area.   Seg 2: DeepSeek is a private Chinese company founded in July 2023 by Liang Wenfeng, a graduate of Zhejiang University, one of China's top universities, who funded the startup via his hedge fund, according to the MIT Technology Review. Liang has about $8 billion in assets, Ives wrote in a Jan. 27 research note. Chinese startup DeepSeek's launch of its latest AI models, which it says are on a par or better than industry-leading models in the United States at a fraction of the cost, is threatening to upset the technology world order. The company has attracted attention in global AI circles after writing in a paper last month that the training of DeepSeek-V3 required less than $6 million worth of computing power from Nvidia H800 chips. DeepSeek's AI Assistant, powered by DeepSeek-V3, has overtaken rival ChatGPT to become the top-rated free application available on Apple's App Store in the United States. This has raised doubts about the reasoning behind some U.S. tech companies' decision to pledge billions of dollars in AI investment and shares of several big tech players, including Nvidia, have been hit.   NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra Enables AI ReasoningThe NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 connects 72 Blackwell Ultra GPUs and 36 Arm Neoverse-based NVIDIA Grace™ CPUs in a rack-scale design, acting as a single massive GPU built for test-time scaling. With the NVIDIA GB300 NVL72, AI models can access the platform's increased compute capacity to explore different solutions to problems and break down complex requests into multiple steps, resulting in higher-quality responses. GB300 NVL72 is also expected to be available on NVIDIA DGX™ Cloud, an end-to-end, fully managed AI platform on leading clouds that optimizes performance with software, services and AI expertise for evolving workloads. NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD™ with DGX GB300 systems uses the GB300 NVL72 rack design to provide customers with a turnkey AI factory. 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In honor of Earth Day, we invite you into a nurturing and grounding conversation about the wisdom of the Earth—and how it offers profound guidance for sustainable living, healing, growth, and leadership.  In this episode, we explore the essential, often overlooked parallels between medicine, healing, and the rhythms of the natural world.  Through stories, we share how nature reminds us what it truly means to flourish—imperfectly, interdependently, and in cycles. This Earth Day episode is a celebration of “the Earth's Playbook”—rich with insights for physicians, parents, leaders, and anyone longing for sustainability in their work and life. Pearls of Wisdom: Growth and healing are inherently messy. Whether it's bird poop, wildflower chaos, or compost, embracing the imperfections of nature offers us a gentler path forward in medicine and life. Sustainability is rooted in rest, pruning, and interconnection. Just like soil needs to rest and flowers need space to bloom, we also need nourishment, boundaries, and community to thrive. Trust the unseen. Planting seeds—of dreams, ideas, or changes—requires belief, not immediate evidence. Nature teaches us to trust the slow, quiet unfolding of transformation. The right environment matters. Thriving often requires being in the conditions that suit us best. Just like sunflowers need sun, humans flourish when we're planted in alignment with who we are. Honor the seasons. Life, careers, and relationships ebb and flow. When we soften into the cycles, we waste less energy resisting and discover the beauty of each phase. Reflection Questions: Where might you need to prune something “good” to make space for something great? Are you trusting the seeds you're planting, even without guarantees? How might you allow for more rest in your life, like soil lying fallow? What supports—bean poles, trellises, or companions—do you need to hold up your growth? Where in your life is composting happening—a messy breakdown that might be the beginning of rich, new growth? Stay tuned to the end of the episode for a mindful moment that invites you to pause, breathe, and reconnect with the awe and wisdom of the Earth. If this episode speaks to you…  Come practice mindfulness with me through my outdoor yoga classes, now powered by solar energy and recorded among the trees. Many recent classes are aligned with Earth-inspired themes and are available for free on YouTube.  If you're ready for a deeper connection, join me in person at an upcoming retreat www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreats. To explore how coaching can help you realign your life and work with the rhythms of nature and your own inner knowing, visit https://www.jessiemahoneymd.com/coaching. If you'd like to bring these conversations to your team, institution, or conference, I offer keynote talks and workshops inspired by nature, mindfulness, and sustainable leadership. Learn more at www.jessiemahoneymd.com/speaking. To invite Dr. Liang to speak or teach on mindfulness and integrative medicine, visit www.awakenbreath.org. Please share this episode with a friend, leave a written review, or send us a note about how this episode impacted you. Your stories deeply nourish our work and allow us to continue planting seeds of healing. Nothing shared in the Mindful Healers Podcast is medical advice.  

The world's first half-marathon featuring humanoid robots is set to begin at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday in Beijing, with about 20 teams from across China ready to compete in a test of both technology and endurance.全球首个以人形机器人为特色的半程马拉松赛事将于周六上午7点30分北京开跑，来自全国各地的约20支队伍将齐聚一堂，角逐这项对技术和耐力的双重考验。The race, which includes human and humanoid robot runners, will begin in the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, also known as Beijing E-Town. Research institutes, universities and companies from Beijing, Shanghai, provinces of Guangdong and Jiangsu are among those fielding teams.这场由真人和人形机器人参赛的比赛将在北京经济技术开发区（亦称北京亦庄）拉开帷幕。来自北京、上海、广东和江苏等地的科研机构、高校和企业均派出参赛队伍参赛。"This marks the first time humanoid robots will undergo a comprehensive test in an open-field setting, facing long distances and complex environments," said Liang Liang, deputy director of the E-Town management committee.“这是人形机器人首次在开阔场地、长距离和复杂环境下接受全面测试，”亦庄管理委员会副主任梁靓说道。Teams have already arrived at the training base in E-Town to make final adjustments, he said. The event, in planning for four months, is designed to push the limits of robotic mobility in real-world conditions.他表示，各参赛队伍已经抵达亦庄市的训练基地进行最后的调试。这项筹备了四个月的赛事旨在挑战机器人在现实环境中的移动极限。The competition will adopt a timed race format. Teams can choose to either replace the batteries of a single robot or use a relay method, though each battery change comes with a 10-minute penalty—a measure aimed at encouraging innovation and teamwork, Liang said.比赛将采用计时赛制。参赛队伍可以选择更换同一台机器人的电池，也可以选择接力赛，但每次更换电池都会被罚10分钟。梁靓表示，此举旨在鼓励创新和团队协作。Although participating robots have undergone multiple simulated tests, organizers said the real course still presents significant uncertainties. Robots will have to navigate complex ground conditions, sudden wind gusts, fluctuating communication signals and various obstacles.尽管参赛机器人已经进行了多次模拟测试，但主办方表示，真实赛道仍然存在很大的不确定性。机器人必须应对复杂路况、突发强风、通信信号波动及多种障碍。"During the first road test last Wednesday, a robot slipped and produced abnormal data, forcing the team to urgently adjust its algorithms before completing the test," Liang said.“在上周三的首次路试中，一个机器人出现滑倒并产生异常数据，迫使团队在完成测试前紧急调整算法，”梁军说道。He described the race as an "extreme test" that will expose technical flaws and offer a foundation for future standardization.他将这场比赛描述为一次“极限测试”，它将暴露技术缺陷，并为未来的标准化奠定基础。The participating robots reflect a variety of design concepts and technological breakthroughs.参赛机器人体现了多种设计理念和技术突破。The "Tiangong" robot, standing 1.8 meters tall, features large strides, optimized joint torque and human motion data integration to achieve a more natural running gait.“天宫”机器人身高1.8米，拥有大步幅、优化的关节扭矩以及融合人类运动数据的系统，可实现更自然的跑步姿态。"The core significance of this event is to allow the public to vividly experience the progress of robotics," said Guo Yijie, technical lead of the Tiangong team. "The 21-kilometer distance will shatter the public's abstract understanding of robot capabilities."“本次赛事的核心意义在于让公众生动体验机器人技术的进步，”天宫团队技术负责人郭宜劼说道。“21公里的赛程将打破公众对机器人能力的抽象认知。”Noetix Robotics, a team from Beijing's Haidian district, has entered smaller robots designed for endurance. Their goal is for one robot to complete the entire race without replacement.来自北京海淀区的松延动力团队带来了专为耐力设计的小型机器人。他们的目标是让一个机器人完成整个比赛，无需替换。"As long as our robot crosses the finish line, it means a lot to us," said Jiang Zheyuan, founder of Noetix Robotics.“只要我们的机器人冲过终点线，对我们来说就意义非凡，”松延动力创始人姜哲源说道。Local residents are also enthusiastic about the race. Chu Han, a young robot enthusiast, called it "the embodiment of technological imagination".当地居民也对这场比赛充满热情。年轻的机器人爱好者楚涵称其为“科技想象力的体现”。"Regardless of the results, when a humanoid robot crosses the finish line, the footprints it leaves behind are more precious than any medal," Chu said.“无论结果如何，当一个类人机器人冲过终点线时，它留下的足迹比任何奖牌都更加珍贵，”楚涵说道。endurance/ɪnˈdjʊərəns/n.耐力navigate/ˈnævɪɡeɪt/v.驾驶；导航；设法应对algorithm/ˈælɡərɪðəm/n.算法；运算规则standardization/ˌstændədaɪˈzeɪʃn/n.标准化

In this episode, we sit down with Jamie Liang, CEO of TerraVolta Resources, live from the Urban Office Studios in Houston, Texas.Hosts Josh Lowrey and Dan Pickering dive into Jamie's remarkable journey from financial services to leading innovation in lithium extraction. They discuss the current state of the lithium market, emerging direct lithium extraction technologies, and the future of domestic production in the U.S.Jamie also shares valuable insights on the financial and regulatory hurdles in lithium mining, the role of federal grants, and the industry's potential to drive significant job creation.Tune in now!00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:16 Meet the Hosts: Josh and Dan00:50 Event Highlights: EWTC Annual Meeting02:47 Special Guest: Jamie Liang, CEO of Terra Volta Resources03:37 Jamie's Background and Career Journey11:55 The Birth of Terra Volta and Lithium Exploration16:41 Challenges and Innovations in Lithium Extraction19:28 Market Dynamics and Future Prospects26:01 Historical Context and Exploration Efforts30:31 Building the Terra Volta Team32:53 Starting Leases and Institutional Capital33:39 ExxonMobil's Entry into Lithium34:47 Validating the Resource36:17 Testing and Piloting Success43:37 Building the Value Chain46:15 Domestic Lithium Demand and Production49:28 Financing and Government Support53:37 Future Prospects and Industry Impact01:00:13 Entrepreneurial Advice and Lightning Round

24 year old Jamie Liang was young, vibrant and had just found a new girlfriend in 26 year old Jenny Li. Jenny's ex girlfriend, NY police officer Yvonne Wu was none too happy about Jenny and Jamie's relationship and ambushed the two women in Jenny's apartment. True Crime Quickie is from the Boystown area of Chicago, the murder of Brad Winters.Promo for Mythical True CrimeIntro: Shire Girl by David FesilyanOutro: Beating Heart by David RendaResources:To be added soonBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beyond-the-rainbow-podcast--4398945/support.

US tariffs won't change the cyclical journey in tech, with artificial intelligence set to be the dominant force for years to come the same way the Internet was, according to Rodrigo Liang, CEO of SambaNova, which builds AI hardware and software platforms. Liang joins Bloomberg Intelligence's analyst Mandeep Singh on the Tech Disruptors podcast to discuss SambaNova's cloud's differentiation for inferencing workloads. They also talk about the demand for AI infrastructure, adoption of open-source large-language models and focus on power efficiency as AI compute remains scarce.

This milestone episode is a powerful and heartfelt exploration of one of the most tender and transformative topics: self-worth.  So many physicians struggle with valuing themselves, charging fairly for their services, and letting go of guilt rooted in self-sacrifice. This episode is inspired by real conversations with courageous clients and a vulnerable moment of my own It is is a call to unlearn the deeply embedded scarcity mindset that pervades our training—and to embrace sustainability, worthiness, and alignment instead. If you've ever questioned what you're allowed to charge, how to talk about your value, or whether you're worthy of being paid well for the impact you offer, this episode is for you. Pearls of Wisdom: Scarcity is medicine's default mindset—and it's unsustainable. Unlearning guilt and martyrdom opens the door to peace, passion, and possibility. When we value ourselves and our expertise, others do too. Charging fairly isn't greedy—it's grounded and essential for sustainability. Pricing isn't about market rate or insurance reimbursements. It's about alignment, reciprocity, and choosing what allows you to serve from peace. Undercharging has hidden costs: resentment, burnout, and a devaluation of your work and wisdom. You don't have to choose between helping others and honoring your worth—you can do both, intentionally and mindfully. Reflection Questions: Where do guilt and fear show up in your decisions about money, time, or value? What would change if you trusted in your impact and led from self-worth? What would peace charge? The mindful moment  will help you notice what arises when you hear conversations about money, scarcity, and value. It's an invitation to pause, breathe, and bring compassion to your experience. If this conversation resonates, know that this is the kind of deep, transformational work I do in my coaching practice and at retreats.  If you're struggling to charge what you're worth, to feel valued, or to hold boundaries from a place of alignment, I invite you to explore working with me one-on-one or in a small group. Learn more about coaching You can also join me at one of my upcoming mindful physician retreats—they are the perfect space to reconnect with your worth, realign your life and work, and build sustainable change in community. To bring this powerful message to your institution, leadership team, or conference, I would love to speak and share my keynote, The School of Unlearning—it's changing conversations and cultures in medicine everywhere. Learn more about Jessie Mahoney's speaking offerings If you'd like to bring Dr. Ni-Cheng Liang into your space, she also offers incredible transformational talks rooted in mindfulness and healing. Explore Dr. Liang's offerings Nothing shared in the Mindful Healers Podcast is medical advice.

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Springtime Traditions and Digital Currency: A Guilin Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-04-02-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在桂林，春天的乡村集市热闹非凡。En: In Guilin, the springtime rural market is bustling with activity.Zh: 摊位上五颜六色的春天蔬果和鲜花散发出诱人的香味，摊主热情地叫卖，大家都在为马上到来的清明节做准备。En: Stalls filled with colorful spring vegetables, fruits, and flowers emit enticing fragrances, stall owners enthusiastically shout their wares, and everyone is preparing for the upcoming Qingming Festival.Zh: 梁和明今天一早来到这里。En: Liang and Ming arrived there early today.Zh: 他们的目标是买到最后一批知名的春茶。En: Their goal was to purchase the last batch of the renowned spring tea.Zh: 梁非常喜欢茶，这种春茶独特的香味正适合在清明节拿来祭祖。En: Liang greatly enjoys tea, and the unique aroma of this spring tea is perfect for paying respects to ancestors during the Qingming Festival.Zh: 但他们一到茶摊，兴奋的表情就有了变化。En: However, as soon as they reached the tea stall, their excited expressions changed.Zh: 摊主微笑着说：“我们现在只接受新推出的数字货币哦。En: The stall owner smiled and said, "We only accept the newly launched digital currency now."Zh: ”梁听了马上皱起眉头。En: Hearing this, Liang immediately frowned.Zh: 他们只带了现金，梁忍不住有些着急。En: They had only brought cash, and Liang couldn't help but feel a little anxious.Zh: 明在一旁乐哈哈地安慰他：“别担心，我来帮你！En: Ming cheerfully comforted him, "Don't worry, I'll help you!"Zh: ”明是个科技达人，他带梁坐在附近的一家茶馆，耐心地教梁怎么在手机上安装数字货币的应用软件。En: Ming is a tech enthusiast, and he took Liang to a nearby teahouse, patiently teaching him how to install the digital currency app on his phone.Zh: 他一边操作一边幽默地说：“到了今年，不了解数字货币就像不会夹筷子一样呢！En: As he operated, he jokingly said, "Nowadays, not knowing digital currency is like not knowing how to use chopsticks!"Zh: ”梁虽然有些慌乱，但也不得不佩服明的耐心和幽默。En: Although Liang was somewhat flustered, he had to admire Ming's patience and humor.Zh: 终于，他们设好了应用，就在另一位顾客差点买走最后一批茶的时候。En: Finally, they set up the app just as another customer almost bought the last batch of tea.Zh: 梁和明笑着赶回摊位，用数字货币顺利买下了茶。En: Liang and Ming laughed as they hurried back to the stall and used digital currency to successfully buy the tea.Zh: 梁松了口气，他感激地说：“谢谢你，明。En: Liang breathed a sigh of relief and gratefully said, "Thank you, Ming.Zh: 没有你帮忙，我可真不知道该怎么办。En: Without your help, I really wouldn't have known what to do."Zh: ”走在回家的路上，梁心里默默决定以后要多学习一点新东西。En: As they walked home, Liang silently decided to learn more new things in the future.Zh: 他觉得自己再也不该抗拒现代科技了。En: He felt that he should no longer resist modern technology.Zh: 他拍拍明的肩膀，笑道：“明年清明节，我们还得一起过来买茶。En: He patted Ming's shoulder and laughed, "Next year during the Qingming Festival, we have to come and buy tea together again."Zh: ”明也笑着回应：“当然，下次就不用这么匆忙了。En: Ming also laughed and responded, "Of course, next time we won't be in such a rush."Zh: ”他们在微笑和嬉笑中走远，集市的欢声笑语也逐渐隐去。En: They walked away amidst smiles and laughter, as the joyous clamor of the market gradually faded.Zh: 桂林的田野依旧绿意盎然，春天的暖风轻轻吹拂着。En: The fields of Guilin remained lush with greenery, and the warm spring breeze gently blew. Vocabulary Words:bustling: 热闹非凡stall: 摊位enticing: 诱人fragrance: 香味ancestor: 祖先respect: 尊重frown: 皱眉anxious: 着急tech enthusiast: 科技达人flustered: 慌乱admire: 佩服launch: 推出currency: 货币chopsticks: 筷子application: 应用软件humor: 幽默laughter: 欢声笑语clutter: 喧闹clamor: 吵闹lush: 绿意盎然greenery: 绿色植物breeze: 微风patient: 耐心grateful: 感激sign: 标志enthusiastically: 热情地modern technology: 现代科技purchase: 购买install: 安装cognizant: 了解的

In this episode, Steve leads a discussion on the invasive Grass Carp. The guys go over the evolutionary history of grass carp and its relatives, its biology, its introduction to The Great Lakes region, why people are concerned, and anything interesting Steve found out about it.There are a lot more interesting fish topics that we can explore in the future, at least while Steve is researching fish. Enojy the episode!This episode was recorded on February 24, 2025 at JP Nicely Memorial Park in West Falls, NY.Episode Notes and LinksSeagulls are fish.Common Carp are invasive and cause environmental damage. The guys didn't get this right. For shame!Sponsors and Ways to Support UsGumleaf Boots, USA (free shipping for patrons)Thank you to Always Wandering Art (Website and Etsy Shop) for providing the artwork for many of our episodes.Support us on Patreon.Check out the Field Guides merch at our Teespring store. It's really a great deal: you get to pay us to turn your body into a billboard for the podcast!Works CitedChapman, D.C., Davis, J.J., Jenkins, J.A., Kocovsky, P.M., Miner, J.G., Farver, J. and Jackson, P.R., 2013. First evidence of grass carp recruitment in the Great Lakes Basin. Journal of Great Lakes Research, 39(4), pp.547-554.Mitchell, A.J. and Kelly, A.M., 2006. The public sector role in the establishment of grass carp in the United States. Fisheries, 31(3), pp.113-121.Wang, Y., Lu, Y., Zhang, Y., Ning, Z., Li, Y., Zhao, Q., Lu, H., Huang, R., Xia, X., Feng, Q.I. and Liang, X., 2015. The draft genome of the grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus) provides insights into its evolution and vegetarian adaptation. Nature genetics, 47(6), pp.625-631.Wu, C.S., Ma, Z.Y., Zheng, G.D., Zou, S.M., Zhang, X.J. and Zhang, Y.A., 2022. Chromosome-level genome assembly of grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) provides insights into its genome evolution. BMC genomics, 23(1), p.271.Photo CreditPeter Halasz (User:Pengo), Melbourne, CC BY-SA 3.0 Grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) at Tropicarium Budapest. No changes made to photo

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Against All Odds: Liang's Journey to Confidence Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-03-29-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 春天的早晨，太阳温暖地照射在村庄上。En: On a spring morning, the sun shone warmly on the village.Zh: 村庄坐落在长城脚下，周围是绿色的田野和盛开的花朵。En: The village was situated at the foot of the Changcheng, surrounded by green fields and blooming flowers.Zh: 学校正在忙碌地筹备体育节。En: The school was busy preparing for the sports festival.Zh: 梁是一名勤奋但害羞的学生，他非常喜欢跑步。En: Liang was a diligent but shy student who loved running.Zh: 每年体育节都会激起他的渴望，但也让他隐隐不安。En: Every year, the sports festival sparked his desire but also made him slightly uneasy.Zh: 梁的朋友新怡和孟在操场上练习。En: Liang's friends Xinyi and Meng were practicing on the playground.Zh: 孟是学校的明星运动员，自信满满，而新怡总是为梁加油。En: Meng was the school's star athlete, full of confidence, while Xinyi always cheered for Liang.Zh: 梁心里很矛盾，他想参加接力赛，但担心自己不够好。En: Liang felt conflicted; he wanted to participate in the relay race but was worried he wasn't good enough.Zh: 他还面临来自家里的压力，父母希望他多用功学习，而不是在运动上浪费时间。En: He also faced pressure from his family, as his parents wanted him to focus on studying rather than "wasting" time on sports.Zh: 一天，梁决定去找孟寻求建议。En: One day, Liang decided to seek advice from Meng.Zh: 他犹豫着，但还是鼓起勇气说：“孟，我想在体育节上跑接力赛。En: He hesitated but finally mustered up the courage to say, "Hey, Meng, I want to enter the relay race at the sports festival.Zh: 可我怕自己跑不好。En: But I'm afraid I won't do well."Zh: ”孟停下手中的练习，微笑着说：“别担心，梁。En: Meng stopped his practice, smiled, and said, "Don't worry, Liang.Zh: 相信自己。En: Believe in yourself.Zh: 每次坚持下来的跑步都会让你更强。En: Every run you stick with makes you stronger."Zh: ”于是，梁开始偷偷训练。En: So, Liang began to train secretly.Zh: 他每天放学后都加练，以增强体力。En: He would practice extra every day after school to build his stamina.Zh: 这些训练都是在没有人看到的情况下进行的，新怡是唯一知道他这个秘密的人。En: These training sessions took place without anyone else knowing, with Xinyi being the only one aware of his secret.Zh: 清明节到了，阳光明媚，正合适举办体育节。En: The Qingming Festival arrived, bringing sunny weather perfectly fitting for hosting the sports festival.Zh: 接力赛开始了，观众们欢呼雀跃。En: The relay race began, and the audience was cheering enthusiastically.Zh: 轮到梁时，他不小心落在后面。En: When it was Liang's turn, he accidentally fell behind.Zh: 他的呼吸变得急促，心里充满了失败的恐惧。En: His breathing became labored, and his heart filled with fear of failure.Zh: 新怡站在终点线旁，大声鼓励梁：“加油，梁！En: Xinyi stood by the finish line, loudly encouraging Liang, "Come on, Liang!Zh: 你可以的！En: You can do it!"Zh: ”听到新怡的声音，梁的心中涌起一股力量。En: Hearing Xinyi's voice, a surge of strength arose within Liang.Zh: 他不再犹豫，奋力向前冲刺。En: He no longer hesitated and sprinted forward with all his might.Zh: 最终，他顺利抵达终点线，脸上挂着自信的微笑。En: In the end, he successfully reached the finish line with a confident smile on his face.Zh: 同学们都为梁鼓掌，对他刮目相看。En: His classmates applauded Liang, looking at him in a new light.Zh: 就在那一刻，梁意识到，他不仅可以在运动中找到乐趣，还能在学业上更好地表现。En: In that moment, Liang realized that he could not only find joy in sports but also perform better in his studies.Zh: 体育节结束后，梁在操场上看着缓缓落下的太阳。En: After the sports festival ended, Liang watched the slowly setting sun over the playground.Zh: 他知道，自己的生活可以因此更充实，因为他学会了在学习和运动之间找到平衡。En: He knew his life could be fuller because he had learned to find balance between studying and sports.Zh: 他感受到了一种前所未有的自信。En: He felt a sense of unprecedented confidence.Zh: 这个春天，这个体育节，梁实现了自我的突破。En: This spring, this sports festival, Liang achieved a personal breakthrough.Zh: 他明白，勇气和支持可以战胜一切阻碍。En: He understood that courage and support can overcome all obstacles.Zh: 长城依旧庄严矗立，而梁的心中也筑起了新的长城，那是由信心和勇敢筑成的。En: The Changcheng still stood solemnly, and a new "Great Wall" had also been built in Liang's heart, constructed from confidence and bravery. Vocabulary Words:spring: 春天village: 村庄foot: 脚下surrounded: 周围blooming: 盛开diligent: 勤奋shy: 害羞sparked: 激起conflicted: 矛盾relay race: 接力赛worried: 担心pressure: 压力studying: 学习advice: 建议hesitated: 犹豫mustered: 鼓起courage: 勇气believe: 相信strength: 力量stamina: 体力secretly: 偷偷sunny: 阳光明媚enthusiastically: 欢呼雀跃breathing: 呼吸fear: 恐惧surge: 涌起sprinted: 冲刺applauded: 鼓掌balance: 平衡overcome: 战胜

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: From Stage Fright to Standing Ovation: Liang's Bold Performance Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-03-28-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在一个春意盎然的早晨，阳光照在寄宿学校的绿山脚下。En: On a spring morning full of vitality, the sunlight shone on the green foothills of the boarding school.Zh: 校园里，五颜六色的灯笼在微风中摇曳，学生们准备着即将到来的春季演出。En: In the campus, colorful lanterns swayed in the breeze, and the students were preparing for the upcoming spring performance.Zh: 梁，一个有些害羞的男孩，站在学校礼堂的门口，看着里面热热闹闹的排练。En: Liang, a somewhat shy boy, stood at the entrance of the school auditorium, watching the bustling rehearsal inside.Zh: 他一直怕在众人面前说话。En: He had always been afraid of speaking in front of others.Zh: 可是，这次的春季演出对他很重要，因为他想在清明节时，用表演来纪念已经去世的祖父。En: However, this spring performance was very important to him because he wanted to commemorate his deceased grandfather with a performance during Qingming Festival.Zh: “梁，来这里！En: "Liang, come here!"Zh: ”梅，一个活泼开朗的女孩，向梁挥手。En: Mei, a lively and cheerful girl, waved to Liang.Zh: 她是梁最好的朋友，总是支持他。En: She was Liang's best friend and always supported him.Zh: 梁走过去，梅拍拍他的肩膀，“你一定能做到的！En: Liang walked over, and Mei patted him on the shoulder, "You can definitely do it!Zh: 想想你的祖父，他会为你感到骄傲。En: Think of your grandfather, he would be proud of you."Zh: ”这时，梅介绍了一个新朋友，翔。En: At this moment, Mei introduced a new friend, Xiang.Zh: 翔是个表演天才，但他在学校还不能完全融入。En: Xiang was a talented performer, but he hadn't fully integrated into the school yet.Zh: 他向梁微笑并说：“我可以帮你。En: He smiled at Liang and said, "I can help you.Zh: 只要勇敢面对，大家都会为你的勇敢鼓掌。En: As long as you face it bravely, everyone will applaud your courage."Zh: ”于是，梁决定接受翔的帮助。En: So, Liang decided to accept Xiang's help.Zh: 他们在午后的阳光下练习，翔教给他如何放松，如何用微笑面对观众。En: They practiced in the afternoon sunlight, with Xiang teaching him how to relax and how to face the audience with a smile.Zh: 终于，排练的时刻到了。En: Finally, the time for rehearsal came.Zh: 梁走上舞台，手心冒汗，心跳加速。En: Liang walked onto the stage, his palms sweating, and his heart racing.Zh: 他看向台下，梅和翔正给他鼓劲。En: He looked toward the audience, where Mei and Xiang were cheering him on.Zh: 梁深吸一口气，想起祖父的笑脸，感受着他的支持。En: Liang took a deep breath, remembering his grandfather's smiling face and feeling his support.Zh: 然后，梁开始表演。En: Then, Liang began his performance.Zh: 虽然声音有些颤抖，但每一句话都充满了真诚和感情。En: Although his voice trembled a bit, every word was filled with sincerity and emotion.Zh: 台下传来了阵阵掌声，梁看到梅和翔笑着为他鼓掌。En: Bursts of applause came from the audience, and Liang saw Mei and Xiang smiling and clapping for him.Zh: 表演结束时，梁觉得自己从未有过的自信。En: When the performance ended, Liang felt a newfound confidence he had never experienced before.Zh: 他不仅成功地纪念了祖父，也发现了与翔的新友情。En: He had not only successfully commemorated his grandfather but also discovered a new friendship with Xiang.Zh: 从那天起，梁变得更加自信。En: From that day on, Liang became more confident.Zh: 他知道，有朋友的支持，自己可以面对任何挑战。En: He knew that with the support of friends, he could face any challenge.Zh: 春季演出的成功，不仅让梁克服了舞台恐惧，也为他打开了心门，迎接更多的新友谊和可能性。En: The success of the spring performance not only helped Liang overcome his stage fright but also opened his heart to more new friendships and possibilities. Vocabulary Words:vitality: 春意盎然foothills: 山脚lanterns: 灯笼bustling: 热热闹闹rehearsal: 排练commemorate: 纪念deceased: 去世的lively: 活泼cheerful: 开朗auditorium: 礼堂integrated: 融入applaud: 鼓掌sincerity: 真诚emotion: 感情possibilities: 可能性spring: 春季somewhat: 有些entrance: 门口performance: 表演shy: 害羞talented: 天才sweating: 冒汗cheering: 鼓劲trembled: 颤抖friendship: 友情confidence: 自信challenge: 挑战support: 支持afternoon: 午后gaze: 看

美麗佳人32週年慶將特別企劃 POWER VOICE來闡述POWER TALK 主題【I CAN - I DO, I WILL】 此次節目由美麗佳人副總經理萬立青擔任特別主持人，邀請到高德美美容醫學事業處處長Jane Liang，在這集節目中將探討勇氣與選擇的意義，揭示美不僅止於外表，而是在於選擇適合自己的事物，進一步放大自身的魅力。我們邀請聽眾一同探索勇敢追逐夢想的心路歷程，面對挑戰，並努力成就更好的自己！ 探索更多美麗佳人Power Talk女力論壇消息

A deep dive into the soulful and melodic side of house music, episode 003 of You Liang's Far East Taste weaves together elements of deep house, soulful house, progressive, and future house, blending underground grooves with uplifting melodies. The journey begins with warm, atmospheric deep house before flowing into soulful rhythms and vocal-driven grooves, featuring selections from Jo Paciello, Kaleidoscopio, and Federico Scavo. As the energy builds, we move into the driving pulse of progressive and future house, with standout tracks from Matt Wolff, Sirona, and Jack Wins. Closing on an electrifying high, expect euphoric melodies and energetic basslines, including two of You Liang's own productions that capture their signature style. ⚡️Like the Show? Click the [Repost] ↻ button so more people can hear it!

In this episode, consultant child psychiatrist and NHS England GIRFT Clinical Lead for Children and Young People's Neurodevelopmental Services, Dr. Holan Liang, discusses how Tourette's Syndrome presents in children and young people. She provides an in-depth look at the assessment process, evidence-based management strategies, and the complexities regarding common co-occurring conditions such as ADHD. Dr. Liang also highlights the crucial role of awareness and understanding among those around young people with tics in providing effective support. Dr Liang finishes with the latest scientific research on interventions for tics, covering psychotherapeutic models, medications, and emerging approaches such as nerve stimulation. We also hear the inspiring story of Kian and his mother, Jigna, as they share their journey with Tourette's. They also discuss their advocacy work, shedding light on the challenges faced by children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions and their caregivers. In the final segment, Lucy Toghill, Education Manager at Tourette's Action, joins the conversation to outline the support and resources available for children and young people through charitable organisations.

Today we explore the emotional toll of practicing medicine in a healthcare system that often feels like it's working against us. Many physicians are feeling burnt out, unheard, and disrespected.  If you feel exhausted by the weight of it all, this conversation is for you. This episode covers: Acknowledgment of the widespread sense of betrayal in healthcare Practical strategies for mindful resilience and emotional regulation Tools to set boundaries without guilt How to advocate for change without depleting yourself We also introduce Perpetual Creative Response, a concept from Martha Beck that can help you navigate uncertainty with curiosity instead of fear.  You can't fix everything, but you can protect your energy and choose where to make an impact.   We close today's episode with a guided breathing practice to help you shift from overwhelm to clarity. Dr. Liang teaches Breath Awareness: Notice the inhale, exhale, and the pauses in between 4-7-8 Breath Pursed Lip Breath: Inhale deeply, exhale as if blowing out birthday candles Whenever you feel stress or uncertainty creeping in, take a moment to breathe. Even one mindful breath can reset your nervous system.     If this episode resonates with you, consider taking the next step in prioritizing yourself and your well-being.  Retreats at Nicasio Creek Farm – Immerse yourself in a supportive space for rest, renewal, and connection. 1:1 Coaching & Leadership Development – 1:1 and small group coaching to help you create sustainable success in medicine. Speaking & Advocacy – Book a keynote or workshop to bring mindfulness, leadership, and well-being strategies to your organization. Mindful Yoga for Healers – Free weekly classes designed to help you regulate stress and find calm. Please also share it with a friend or colleague. Healthcare is in crisis, but together, we can reclaim our peace and power.   www.awakenbreath.org  www.jessiemahoneymd.com/speaking *Nothing shared in the Mindful Healers Podcast is medical advice.   #physicianwellness #mindfulnesscoach #physiciancoach  

Super Micro Computers has become a go to supplier for the hyperscaling tech companies, who are all rushing to build the next generation of infrastructure: AI data centers. On this Claman Countdown Encore, we revisit Liz's conversation with Super Micro Computer CEO and founder Charles Liang. Charles talks to Liz about how Super Micro's past troubles are behind them and his confidence that the AI boom will only continue from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: The Sweet Mistake: When Dim Sum Meets Democracy Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-03-15-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 春天的早晨，阳光温暖地洒在街道上，鸟儿在树上轻轻歌唱。En: On a spring morning, the sunlight warmly spread over the streets, and birds gently sang in the trees.Zh: 明和亮满怀期待地走在去“新开张的点心店”的路上。En: Ming and Liang walked eagerly on their way to the "newly opened pastry shop."Zh: 明兴奋地说：“听说这里的点心是全城最好的！En: Ming said excitedly, "I've heard the pastries here are the best in town!"Zh: ”亮微微笑着，半信半疑地回应：“希望你这次没有记错，明。En: Liang smiled slightly and replied, half-skeptically, "I hope you didn't get it wrong this time, Ming."Zh: ”当他们抵达目的地时，只见到门口排着长长的队伍，四周贴满了海报和宣传单。En: When they arrived at their destination, they saw a long line at the entrance, surrounded by posters and flyers.Zh: 明舔了舔嘴唇，傻傻地说：“看来他们的生意真的很好。En: Ming licked his lips and dumbfoundedly said, "It seems their business is really good."Zh: ”但是，亮细心地注意到，这里的人们并不是等待点餐，而是拿着选票。En: However, Liang carefully noticed that the people there weren't waiting to order but were holding ballots.Zh: 亮忍不住调侃：“明，这地方看起来不像餐馆，更像是投票中心。En: Liang couldn't help but tease, "Ming, this place looks less like a restaurant and more like a polling station."Zh: ”明走进门，径直走向柜台，兴高采烈地询问：“请问，可以点个菜单吗？En: Ming walked straight to the counter enthusiastically asking, "Excuse me, can I have a menu?"Zh: ”柜台后面的工作人员愣了一下，然后礼貌地回复：“这是投票中心，没有菜单。En: The staff behind the counter was momentarily stunned, then politely replied, "This is a polling center, there is no menu."Zh: ”亮站在明身后，捂着嘴偷笑。En: Liang stood behind Ming, covering his mouth to hide his laughter.Zh: 明一时尴尬，只好转身向投票箱走去，假装认真地填“菜单”。En: Feeling awkward, Ming had no choice but to turn to the ballot box and pretend to fill in a "menu" seriously.Zh: 此时，亮努力去解释这一切的误会，并安慰工作人员：“不好意思，他以为这里是餐馆。En: Meanwhile, Liang tried to explain the misunderstanding and apologized to the staff: "Sorry, he thought this was a restaurant."Zh: ”终于，在看到人们认真地投入选票后，明明白了自己的错误，笑出了声：“居然搞错了，这里不是吃点心的地方！En: Finally, after seeing people seriously casting their votes, Ming understood his mistake and burst into laughter: "I can't believe I got it wrong, this isn't a place for dim sum!"Zh: ”投票中心工作人员善意地送上热茶和月饼作为安慰，明和亮便坐下来，一边品茶一边回忆过往的乌龙事件。En: The polling center staff kindly offered hot tea and mooncakes as consolation, and Ming and Liang sat down, sipping tea and reminiscing about past mix-ups.Zh: 亮拍拍明的肩膀说道：“这次或许应该更信任我的建议，先查好地点再出发。En: Liang patted Ming's shoulder and said, "Maybe you should trust my advice a bit more next time, check the location before setting out."Zh: ”阳光透过窗户洒进来，温暖而明亮。En: Sunlight streamed through the window, warm and bright.Zh: 明笑着回应：“是啊，我以后会记得，查清楚地址再出门。En: Ming laughed and responded, "Yes, I'll remember to check the address before going out next time."Zh: ”两人相视而笑，喝着茶，享受着意外的美好时光。En: The two looked at each other and smiled, enjoying the unexpectedly pleasant time over tea. Vocabulary Words:sunlight: 阳光warmly: 温暖地gently: 轻轻eagerly: 满怀期待地slightly: 微微half-skeptically: 半信半疑地destination: 目的地dumbfoundedly: 傻傻地posters: 海报flyers: 宣传单ballots: 选票tease: 调侃enthusiastically: 兴高采烈地stunned: 愣了一下politely: 礼貌地awkward: 尴尬misunderstanding: 误会pretend: 假装casting: 投入burst into: 笑出了声mistake: 错误consolation: 安慰reminiscing: 回忆patted: 拍拍advice: 建议setting out: 出发streamed: 洒进来bright: 明亮unexpectedly: 意外pleasant: 美好

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Gambling Destiny: Aomen's High-Stakes Redemption Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-03-14-22-34-00-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在澳门灯火辉煌的赌场深处，有一个昏暗的小房间。En: In the depths of the bright casinos of Aomen, there was a dimly lit small room.Zh: 房间里，几张沉重的黑色桌子排成一列。En: Inside the room, several heavy black tables were lined up in a row.Zh: 桌上，扑克牌和筹码堆积如山。En: On the tables, playing cards and chips were piled up like mountains.Zh: 空气中，烟雾缭绕，灯光投下长长的影子，营造出一种神秘而紧张的氛围。En: In the air, smoke curled, and the lights cast long shadows, creating a mysterious and tense atmosphere.Zh: 梁坐在桌边，面前是他仅剩的筹码。En: Liang sat at the table with his last remaining chips in front of him.Zh: 他是个迷人的赌徒，但背后债台高筑。En: He was a charming gambler, but deeply in debt.Zh: 这一晚，他的内心如同翻滚的海浪般不安。En: This evening, his heart was as restless as rolling sea waves.Zh: 他正想着，这次一定要赢，不然就再也没机会翻身了。En: He thought to himself, this time he must win; otherwise, he would never have another chance to turn things around.Zh: 赌博，总是那么诱人又危险。En: Gambling is always so alluring yet dangerous.Zh: 对面坐着梅，一位聪明又神秘的对手。En: Sitting across from him was Mei, a smart and mysterious opponent.Zh: 她一直沉默不语，但眼中充满了智慧，似乎对每一个玩家都了如指掌。En: She remained silent, but her eyes were full of wisdom, seemingly knowing everything about each player.Zh: 梅总是给人一种不易接近的感觉，却又吸引着所有人的目光。En: Mei always gave off an unapproachable vibe, yet she attracted everyone's attention.Zh: 站在桌边的是陈，今晚的荷官。En: Standing by the table was Chen, the dealer for the evening.Zh: 他以严格著称，但偶尔流露出隐藏的善意。En: He was known for his strictness, but occasionally showed hidden kindness.Zh: 他的手指灵活地翻动着扑克牌，目光锐利而专注。En: His fingers deftly shuffled the cards, with sharp and focused eyes.Zh: 晚冬的风透过窗缝吹入房间，带来丝丝寒意。En: The late winter wind blew through the window cracks into the room, bringing a chill.Zh: 梁突然感到心跳加速，冷汗涔涔。En: Suddenly, Liang felt his heart racing, cold sweat trickling down.Zh: 他知道自己的情况不妙，压力让他快要崩溃了。En: He knew he was in a dire situation, and the pressure was about to make him collapse.Zh: 他必须要在此时下定决心，是相信梅的帮助还是挺身孤行？En: He had to make up his mind now—should he trust Mei's help or go it alone?Zh: 梅突然抬头，轻声对梁说：“你需要帮忙吗？En: Mei suddenly looked up and softly asked Liang, "Do you need help?"Zh: ”她的声音温柔而坚定。En: Her voice was gentle yet firm.Zh: 这让梁一时间不知所措，过去他从不轻易相信他人。En: This left Liang momentarily at a loss, as he had never easily trusted others in the past.Zh: 终于，牌局来到紧要关头，梁将所有筹码推到桌面。En: Finally, the game reached its critical point, and Liang pushed all his chips onto the table.Zh: 他知道这是背水一战。En: He knew this was a do-or-die moment.Zh: 他的手微微颤抖，视线一片模糊，一切仿佛都在远去。En: His hands trembled slightly, and his vision blurred as if everything was drifting away.Zh: “现在揭牌，”陈宣布道。En: "Reveal the cards now," Chen announced.Zh: 梁的心提到了嗓子眼。En: Liang's heart was in his throat.Zh: 他的对手翻开了胜利的牌面。En: His opponent revealed the winning hand.Zh: 失望如同波浪般袭来，压得梁喘不过气。En: Disappointment crashed over him like waves, making it hard for Liang to breathe.Zh: 就在梁感到四周漆黑无助之际，梅伸出了手，轻轻地拍拍他的肩。En: Just as Liang felt engulfed in darkness and despair, Mei reached out and gently patted his shoulder.Zh: “别担心，”她柔声说道，“或许我可以介绍一个能帮你的人。En: "Don't worry," she said softly, "perhaps I can introduce you to someone who can help."Zh: ”善意的微笑是梁未曾预料到的。En: The kind smile was unexpected to Liang.Zh: 那一刻，梁明白了一件事：承认自己的脆弱，接受别人的帮助，并不是弱点，而是另一种坚强。En: At that moment, Liang realized one thing: admitting his own vulnerabilities and accepting help from others was not weakness, but another form of strength.Zh: 他微微点头，决定相信梅，走向一条可能的重生之路。En: He nodded slightly, deciding to trust Mei and walk towards a possible path of rebirth.Zh: 在那个牌局之后，澳门的烟雾和灯光依旧闪烁，但梁的心中却如释重负，充满了新的希望。En: After that game, the smoke and lights of Aomen continued to flicker, yet in Liang's heart, he felt a sense of relief and was filled with new hope. Vocabulary Words:depths: 深处dimly: 昏暗mysterious: 神秘alluring: 诱人opponent: 对手unapproachable: 不易接近deftly: 灵活地focused: 专注chill: 寒意dire: 不妙collapse: 崩溃gentle: 温柔blurred: 模糊drifting: 远去disappointment: 失望engulfed: 四周漆黑despair: 无助vulnerabilities: 脆弱flicker: 闪烁relief: 如释重负chips: 筹码gambler: 赌徒debt: 债台高筑wisdom: 智慧vibe: 感觉sharp: 锐利momentarily: 一时间throat: 嗓子眼introduce: 介绍rebirth: 重生

Navigating the Complex Landscape of B2B Sales Tech: Insights from LeanData's CEOIn this episode of the Sales Technology Podcast, host David Dulany interviews Evan Liang, CEO of LeanData, exploring the evolution of sales technology and go-to-market strategies. Liang shares his journey from experiencing sales and marketing data challenges to founding LeanData, highlighting the critical shift from individual lead management to sophisticated account-based and buying group approaches. The conversation delves into the complexities of enterprise sales, the role of SDRs, and the delicate balance between technological automation and human intelligence. Key insights include the importance of strategic technology integration, the value of human connections in sales, and the ongoing transformation of B2B sales processes through innovative data and workflow solutions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sales-technology-podcast--1947957/support.

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Spring Secrets: Unveiling Mysteries of the Changcheng Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-03-10-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 春天的长城像一条巨龙蜿蜒在山脉之间，古老的砖石在阳光的照耀下显得格外温暖。En: In the spring, the Changcheng, like a giant dragon, winds through the mountains, and the ancient bricks and stones appear particularly warm under the sunlight.Zh: 周围的山坡上，桃花开得灿烂，像是给大地铺上了一层粉色的毯子。En: On the surrounding slopes, peach blossoms bloom brightly, as if covering the earth with a pink blanket.Zh: 这一天，学校组织了一次郊游，目的是参观伟大的长城。En: On this day, the school organized an outing with the purpose of visiting the great Changcheng.Zh: 梁、梅和他们的历史老师璇一起同行。En: Liang, Mei, and their history teacher Xuan went together.Zh: 梁是个充满好奇心的学生，喜欢观察周围的一切。En: Liang is a very curious student who likes to observe everything around him.Zh: 他的好朋友梅则总喜欢寻找刺激，有时会闯进麻烦。En: His good friend Mei, on the other hand, always seeks thrills and sometimes gets into trouble.Zh: 璇老师是个热爱教学的人，总是希望让学生们爱上文化和历史。En: Teacher Xuan is passionate about teaching, always hoping to make students fall in love with culture and history.Zh: 漫步在长城上，梁的心中充满了疑问，他想寻找一个关于长城的小秘密，这样可以让璇老师刮目相看。En: Walking on the Changcheng, Liang was filled with questions, wanting to find a small secret about the wall to impress Teacher Xuan.Zh: 可是，时间有限，梅不停地想办法找乐子，令他有些分心。En: However, with limited time, and Mei constantly looking for fun, this distracted him somewhat.Zh: “梁，你看这里有个小洞！En: "Liang, look, there's a small hole here!"Zh: ”梅兴奋地叫道。En: Mei exclaimed excitedly.Zh: 梁被吸引过去，看到了墙壁上一个小小的凹陷。En: Liang was drawn over and saw a small indentation on the wall.Zh: 他心想，也许里面藏着什么故事。En: He thought there might be a story hidden inside.Zh: 于是，他做了一个决定，专注于长城的一部分，试图找到隐藏的铭文。En: So, he made a decision to focus on a part of the Changcheng to try to find a hidden inscription.Zh: 经过一番寻找，梁发现了一个古老的铭刻，上面似乎记载了一段不为人知的历史。En: After some searching, Liang discovered an ancient engraving that seemed to record a previously unknown piece of history.Zh: 他激动地叫来梅，两人一起研究着上面的字迹。En: Excitedly, he called over Mei, and the two together studied the writing.Zh: 铭文似乎提到了某个古代的一场重要防御战，恰好在这个不显眼的角落记下。En: The inscription seemed to mention an important ancient defense battle, recorded right in this inconspicuous corner.Zh: 回到学校后，梁带着他的发现去找璇老师。En: Back at school, Liang took his discovery to Teacher Xuan.Zh: 璇仔细阅读后，露出了赞赏的微笑。En: Xuan read it carefully and smiled appreciatively.Zh: “梁，你的发现很有趣！En: "Liang, your discovery is very interesting!Zh: 你应该继续探索和学习，历史总是充满了惊喜。En: You should continue to explore and learn; history is always full of surprises."Zh: ”梁因此充满了自信，他意识到自己也能揭开隐藏的故事，对历史产生了更深的兴趣。En: As a result, Liang was filled with confidence, realizing that he too could uncover hidden stories, developing a deeper interest in history.Zh: 长城不再只是风景，它承载了无数的秘密，等待着被人们发现。En: The Changcheng was no longer just a sight; it carried countless secrets waiting to be discovered.Zh: 春风中，梁似乎听见了时间的低语，那是过去的回响和未来的启迪。En: In the spring breeze, Liang seemed to hear the whispers of time, echoing the past and enlightening the future. Vocabulary Words:giant: 巨龙winds: 蜿蜒slopes: 山坡bloom: 开得particularly: 格外outing: 郊游curious: 好奇心thrills: 刺激trouble: 麻烦passionate: 热爱observe: 观察puzzle: 疑问indentation: 凹陷inscription: 铭文engraving: 铭刻inconspicuous: 不显眼的appreciatively: 赞赏enchanted: 启迪whispers: 低语blossoms: 桃花blanket: 毯子impress: 刮目相看distracted: 分心secrets: 秘密echoing: 回响enlightening: 启迪bricks: 砖石recorded: 记载discover: 发现confidence: 自信

In moments of chaos and uncertainty, mindfulness is more necessary than ever—yet it can feel harder to practice. If you're struggling to sit still, focus, or even engage in the mindfulness practices that once felt easy, you're not alone. In this episode, we share how we are personally practicing mindfulness in these tumultuous times—what's working, what isn't, and how to stay curious and compassionate in your practice. We invite you to embrace mindfulness in a way that works for you right now, whether that means microdosing mindfulness, moving your body, leaning into nature, or practicing in community. Pearls of Wisdom: Mindfulness doesn't have to look one way—get creative, be curious, and be compassionate with yourself. Microdosing mindfulness, such as taking a deep breath or grounding yourself in nature, can be just as powerful as a formal sitting practice. Movement-based mindfulness, sound healing, thought downloads, and practicing in community can help you navigate moments of stress and overwhelm. Be mindful of buffering behaviors like social media, shopping, or numbing distractions—choose activities that nourish you now and later. Self-compassion is essential; there is no “right way” to practice mindfulness, only what serves you in this moment. Reflection Questions: What mindfulness practices are working for you right now? Are there new ways of practicing mindfulness that you'd like to try? How can you bring more kindness and curiosity to your mindfulness practice? At the end of the episode, Dr. Liang leads a guided mindful breathing practice to help you ground yourself in moments of distress. Join us for an opportunity to deepen your mindfulness practice in community at one of my upcoming retreats: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreats. If you're seeking one-on-one support, I offer coaching to help you navigate stress, change, and uncertainty with more ease: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/coaching. To bring mindfulness, coaching, or well-being practices to your institution, group, or team, Dr. Liang and I offer talks, workshops, and retreats. Learn more here: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/speaking and www.awakenbreath.org. Nothing shared in the Mindful Healers Podcast is medical advice. #Mindfulness #SelfCompassion #StressRelief #MindfulLiving #Coaching #Resilience #BurnoutRecovery #MindfulBreathing #Wellness

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Rekindling Bonds: A Brotherly Reunion in Chengdu's Lantern Glow Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-02-28-23-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在成都的一家温馨茶馆里，空气中弥漫着茉莉花茶的香气。En: In a cozy tea house in Chengdu, the air is filled with the fragrance of jasmine tea.Zh: 即便是冬季，茶馆内依旧温暖如春，窗外的五彩灯笼随着风轻轻晃动，为夜晚的城市增添了一抹浪漫的色彩。En: Even in winter, the tea house remains warm like spring, while the colorful lanterns outside the window gently sway in the breeze, adding a touch of romance to the night cityscape.Zh: 这个晚上，对明来说尤为重要，因为他邀请了长久未见的弟弟梁。En: This evening is particularly significant for Ming because he has invited his long-unseen younger brother, Liang.Zh: 在外多年，一直让兄弟俩之间有些生疏。En: Having been away for many years has created a bit of estrangement between the brothers.Zh: 灯节将至，成都的街头夜空中挂满了耀眼的灯笼。En: With the Lantern Festival approaching, the streets of Chengdu are filled with dazzling lanterns.Zh: 正是这样充满童年记忆的时节，明觉得这是和梁再次连结的好机会。En: During this season, rich in childhood memories, Ming feels this is a good opportunity to reconnect with Liang.Zh: 他希望在这如诗如画的氛围中，能够打破那些年积累的隔阂。En: He hopes that in this picturesque atmosphere, they can break through the barriers that have accumulated over the years.Zh: 梁推开茶馆的木门，看到兄长已经坐在角落的位置，手边一杯热腾的茉莉花茶。En: Liang pushed open the wooden door of the tea house and saw his elder brother already seated in a corner spot, with a steaming cup of jasmine tea beside him.Zh: 面带微笑的明站起身，招呼梁坐下。En: With a smile on his face, Ming stood up and invited Liang to sit down.Zh: 虽然心里有些紧张，但梁感受到了一丝家的温暖，他点了点头，缓慢坐下。En: Although a bit nervous inside, Liang felt a hint of warmth and nodded, slowly taking a seat.Zh: “好久不见，你变化不小啊。”明微笑着，用温和的语气开口。En: "Long time no see, you've changed quite a bit," Ming said with a smile, using a gentle tone.Zh: 梁点头，却一时不知道该如何回应。En: Liang nodded but for a moment wasn't sure how to respond.Zh: 沉默片刻，明指了指身后的墙壁，上面挂着一幅画。En: After a brief silence, Ming pointed to the wall behind them, where a painting was hung.Zh: 那是一幅他们小时候常去的老房子的画。En: It was a painting of the old house they used to visit as children.Zh: 画中的老式庭院，以及庭院里那棵大枣树，勾起了两兄弟的共同回忆。En: The old-style courtyard in the painting, along with the large jujube tree in it, evoked shared memories for the brothers.Zh: “还记得那棵树吗？我们总是在树下玩。”明轻声说道。En: "Remember that tree? We always played under it," Ming said softly.Zh: 这一刻，梁的思绪回到了小时候的无忧无虑，过往的负担似乎轻了一些。En: In this moment, Liang's thoughts drifted back to the carefree days of childhood, and the burdens of the past seemed to lighten.Zh: “记得，那是我们最爱的地方。”梁终于放松下来，语气中透着怀念。En: "I remember, it was our favorite place," Liang finally relaxed, nostalgia in his voice.Zh: 慢慢地，他开始述说在国外的生活和经历。En: Slowly, he began to speak about his life and experiences abroad.Zh: 他的歉意逐渐化解成对兄长的感谢。En: His initial apology gradually turned into gratitude for his elder brother.Zh: 灯火通明的小路上，两兄弟漫步而行。En: On a brightly lit path, the two brothers strolled.Zh: 说着，笑着，兄弟俩之间的陌生感逐渐消融。En: Talking, laughing, the unfamiliarity between them gradually faded.Zh: 梁感谢明的包容和理解，而明则已经尝试接纳弟弟不同的经历。En: Liang thanked Ming for his understanding and acceptance, while Ming was trying to embrace his brother's different experiences.Zh: 回到老屋门前，他们相视一笑。En: Back at the door of the old house, they exchanged smiles.Zh: 明与梁都知道，尽管无法改变过去，但他们可以共同迎接新的开始。En: Ming and Liang both knew that, although they couldn't change the past, they could welcome a new beginning together.Zh: 灯笼的光芒照亮了他们的回家之路，也照亮了他们重新建立起来的纽带。En: The glow of the lanterns lit their way home and also illuminated the bond they were rebuilding.Zh: 故事在他们的笑声中结束，象征着新年的新开始，也代表着兄弟情谊的再次连接。En: The story ends with the sound of their laughter, symbolizing a new beginning of the new year and representing the reconnection of their brotherly bond. Vocabulary Words:cozy: 温馨fragrance: 香气estrangement: 生疏picturesque: 如诗如画breeze: 风reconnect: 连结barriers: 隔阂courtyard: 庭院jujube tree: 大枣树carefree: 无忧无虑burdens: 负担nostalgia: 怀念strolled: 漫步unfamiliarity: 陌生感acceptance: 包容embrace: 接纳rebuilding: 重新建立illuminated: 照亮glow: 光芒bond: 纽带drifted: 思绪飘回steam: 腾significant: 尤为重要gently: 轻轻dazzling: 耀眼lantern festival: 灯节signifying: 象征relaxed: 放松apology: 歉意gradually: 逐渐

  (01:05) Op 23 februari gaat Duitsland naar de stembus. Voor het eerst lijkt de rechts-radicale AfD een van de grootste partij van het land te worden. Welk beeld van de geschiedenis propageert de AfD? Te gast zijn correspondent Annette Birschel en historicus Hanco Jurgens.  (17:42) Nadia Bouras bespreekt twee historische boeken en een tentoonstelling:  Modelverhalen. Reflecties op Aziatische roots - Samengesteld door Liang de Beer  'Ik weet me geen raad' - Willy Lindwer en Aline Pennewaard  American Photography - Rijksmuseum Amsterdam    (26:35) Premier Keir Starmer heeft maandag als eerste bevestigd dat Groot-Brittannië indien nodig troepen naar Oekraïne wil sturen. Het is niet de eerste keer dat Groot-Brittannië zich bemoeit met wat het ziet als het Russische gevaar. Historicus Ivo van de Wijdeven vertelt.    (38:30) De Oekraïense president Zelensky roept op tot de oprichting van een eigen Europees leger. Het is een nieuw geluid, dat toch ook oud is. Want al veel eerder werd er geroepen om een eigen Europese legermacht. Wim de Wagt onderzocht deze geschiedenis en is te gast.  Meer info: https://www.vpro.nl/programmas/ovt/luister/afleveringen/2025/23-02-2025.html  (https://www.vpro.nl/programmas/ovt/luister/afleveringen/2025/23-02-2025.html %20)

In episode 109, we are back with Will Liang, Executive Director at MA Financial, to discuss DeepSeek and the impact on the future development of artificial intelligence and the global economy. Are tech firms going to scale back their investments due to this low cost model, or is it all a bit of a hype? Enjoy the Show! Overview of Podcast with Will Liang on DeepSeek 01:00 First impressions of DeepSeek 03:00 Is DeepSeek really a revolution? 04:00 OpenAI did not spend billions of dollars developing one model 04:30 DeepSeek and memory saving 08:00 Mag Seven and investment plans 10:00 Jevons' paradox in AI and related industries 11:00 I don't think DeepSeek is a distilled model 13:30 Should we be worried about data being fed back to China? 16:30 DeepSeek has released a lot of LLM secrets to the public 18:00 Applications of DeepSeek in the investment industry 22:00 You will see a lot more distilled models of DeepSeek 25:00 A wake up call for the investment industry

This show has been flagged as Explicit by the host. My setup for recording this podcast about podcasting. I never was attached to history (I'm a shame with events, names, dates ), much less of history fictionalized, like historical romances. But I ended up working on a piece of it. The event passes between 1931 and 1945. It relates to WWII — it's part of it. So , I talk about producing an specific audiod rama, covering two points, that are at really three: WHAT is the story: the chaos that came to me asking to come out; and WHY I decided to present it (and HOW:) by a podcast of fiction with history. In the end , I summarize that I got touched by the subject, it impacted me with disastrous images both in words and images. And I like audio, well-made audio content. In synthesis, the real story touched me and urged the crave of creating something from it, resulting in an audio drama. A minute of it translated on the end. Full Shownotes Why I made a 1-episode podcast about a war story by Sem Luz em Saint Louis A little citizen (that came from) outside the country, inside a prison. Not a common prison, though: it is Unit 731…' “What is Unit 731? What are you bringing to Hacker Public Radio?” The impulse and reason for creating an audiodrama, dear listener. I will tell you What and Why: - WHAT is the story: the chaos that came to me asking to come out; and - WHY I decided to present it by a podcast of fiction with history [WHAT] First, the WHAT. In the wanderings of the World Wide Web, a notable event was revealed before my eyes, a war scene that was under dust for decades, but people, even participants of it in varied degrees, came to reveal the fact; so, today, we know it. China and Japan engaged in war by the year 1931. More exactly, that is when Japan started colonizing China by the provinces of Manchuria, northeastern of the country. The resistence started in 1937, with reaction by the Chinese troops. Japan was so much more powerful, though (and that's why China took so long to decide fighting the Imperial Army of Japan). It took time, and without the best outcome, but it demanded courage, it showed force, and humanity, moral value. And this conflict is part of the second World War, that by one side had Japan, Italy and Germany (the German Reich), heading the Axis powers; who were fought against by the Allied powers, headed by the Soviet Union, Great Britain, France, United States and China. Even with basically all the rest of the world against the Axis, the Japanese occupied the 3 provinces of Manchuria from 1932 until the end of the war, in September 2, 1945, making of it the main territorial base for development of weapons. The Encyclopedia Britannica explains us the following, quote: On March 9, 1932, the Japanese created the puppet state of Manchukuo […] out of the three historical Manchurian provinces. The last Qing (Manchu) emperor, Puyi, was brought to Manchuria from his retirement in Tianjin and made “chief executive,” and later emperor, of the new state. The Manchukuo government, though nominally in Chinese hands, was in fact rigidly controlled and supervised by the Japanese, who proceeded to transform Manchuria into an industrial and military base for Japan's expansion into Asia. The Japanese took over the direction, financing, and development of all the important Manchurian industries, with the fortunate result that by the end of World War II Manchuria was the most industrialized region in China. [Source: BRITANNICA. Manchuria. Last updated in January 31, 2025. Link: . Acess in February 2025.] Unquote. Now, very briefly, we come to the Unit 731. It was a big Japanese construction first officially designated as a “Epidemic Prevention and Water Supply Department”. It was commanded by the tenant-general of the Army and microbiologist Shirō Ishii. I wanted until now to say what is the theme before hopping to the motivation to do something about the knowledge. Let's get to the WHY: I came to know of the theme by chance, navigating the web and suddenly coming to a strange photo of human experiencing, the description of Unit 731. I searched more about it and was simply astonished to know it happened, and inflicted by the so-estimated Japan, a headquarter of technology and populated by reverent people. We are (that is, I am) often so biased, for the good or the bad. That is, what the general public know about World War II, including me? The holocaust of the Jews. This is much, but more happened, and more can be known for our critical view of the World, the countries and its interests, and the rational thinking that might be better with this knowledge. The Unit 731 was not the only one with deadly human experimentation, other facilities existed, but 731 came to be better known; first, it was hidden, but now, decades after the events, documents and confessions came to the ground and can't be denied anymore. And in other sites, Shirō Ishii was already inflicting them probably since the fall of 1933, mainly Chinese people, but also Soviets, Mongolians and Koreans, men, women and children. That's basically it. The research I made (and the movie I saw, a fiction, based on it, horrendous) led me to dream about the theme, so I felt to throw it, what was developed and developing inside, in some manner. I like the voice, the radio, and it is accessible to do, not requiring many equipments etc., so my first choice was to tell it. How? At first, I hypothetized about proposing a script to some Brazilian podcast that tell stories. Soon I realized it could not fit so well in the lines of the ones I know. Some days after, the idea of a little fictionalized story, short story, came as a thing I like, and also with the advantages of: 1. being beautiful (men is made of stories, real or otherwise appropriated by the mind and senses); 2. being impactful (connection with characters); 3. being fast in the way I proposed it to be (one little episode). Not necessarily only this or in this order, but the idea was that. One thing more, of course: as any interested in the subject can note, there is so many technical things produced about it, I wanted to do something that caught the emotions and interest of people, spreading the possibility of them knowing what, elsewhere, they wouldn't come to see. I wanted to make it different in that sense, but as true to the facts as a little audio fiction can be. It's History to our minds, for our own construction and of our world view. But, if not, if the listener just come for the art, it can be (I hope) an enjoying story after all. That was the WHY I decided to do something with the knowledge (in an expression, fire in my heart), and HOW it became a fiction podcast (to do something I like, and different about the subject, attractive). That was my theme here for our moment in HPR! The motivation behind need to create. It was hard, I get moved easily with shocking scenes in words or images, but It catched me. Deciding how to “let go” and then producing it was not tranquil, also; the hands-on, the technical part, was as follows: I have written some pages summarizing the events I have outlined here. Having the base, I came with a story in my mind and in two days or three I think I wrote it, in 3 and a half pages, the story that you're going to listen. In a more silent night I went to my room, with my notebook and a USB condenser microphone, and recorded. Fast. The editing, cutting, compressing, normalizing, and choosing free sounds (all referenced in description) and fitting them in the story, took a long and time and patience, maybe 10 or more dedicated hours along days. I'm not very efficient, some of it was the necessary lack of hurry of art, but some was my slowness in getting to the technical part of what I wanted to do (this bit of information in this milisecond, move track 3 together with track 4 without affecting the sync of the other tracks and clips in the same track, cut the music at this point but with a gentle fade…). I used Audacity. I had a Reaper licence (I remember being a bit more efficient with it) but lost it after formatting without having the serial number anymore, so I went with my long-choice of the free and open source alternative. That was my work for the audiodrama podcast in my language. Which, in between the days I have been preparing this presentation script for HPR, I have released. You may find it in the description, or searching in your podcast app for the name (in Portuguese): “O Departamento de Prevenção de Epidemias e Distribuição de Água”, under the author name “Sem Luz em Saint Louis”. I don't know if it will be released in English. However, I made a first minute of it, here and now, so you can enjoy having mind of what I was talking about. Thank you, be with 1 minute of the report of the survivor… * and Bye! [1 MINUTE OF THE AUDIODRAMA – EXCERPT ONLY] The Epidemic Prevention and Water Supply Department This account was found in the records of Parkinson Tribly (or Tribly), of Russian and Polish origins. He was recruited by Dr. Shirō Ishii for experiments at Unit 731: a legitimate opportunity to stay alive — which ultimately proved false for reasons he did not expect. What we will hear now is his writing, unedited. Except that, for organization, we will name the three parts that he composed as follows: 1. Introduction; 2. Activities; 3. The Bargain. The author reflects and advances in his organization, but what he brings is: INTRODUCTION Thank God we know that, from the beginning, man has lived in war. It's envy, a desire for power, a desire for money. It is never a good motivation, but purely selfishness. I arrived at the department a week ago and, although I have no desire to collaborate with what happens here, I know enough to realize that it is impossible to leave this place free. When the Japanese invaded this region, Manchuria, in the long war against China, we did not expect the brutality that was witnessed. A few years ago, after the end of the Great War, several countries signed the Geneva Protocol. Although it only prohibits the use of chemical weapons, biological agents, asphyxiating, and related specificities, we believed it would mean more — that it would signify a general humanization of combat methods on land, sea, and air when there might be another Great War. I did not expect it to come in my lifetime nor to be captured to participate in it firsthand. [END OF EXCERPT] Thank you for your presence. References: The audiodrama podcast, in Brazilian Portuguese: SEM LUZ EM SAINT LOUIS. O Departamento de Prevenção de Epidemias e Distribuição de Água. In your favorite podcast listener or at https://archive.org/details/731-podcast-audiodrama. Credits of audios used, in order of appearance ( listenance ): Ant.Survila / ccmixter – Nostalgic Reflections MeijstroAudio / Freesounds – Dark Metal Rise 001 SamRam21 / Freesounds – KeysMouse Sadiquecat / Freesounds – MBA desk with mouse trimono / Freesounds – approving hm [On the drama excerpt:] Kulakovka / Pixabay – Lost in Dreams (abstract chill downtempo cinematic future beats). Title of the beginning of the audiodrama preview (“The Epidemic Prevention and Water Supply Department”) made in https://luvvoice.com , Abeo (Male) voice. BBC Sound Effects – Aircraft: Beaufighters - Take off (Bristol Beaufighter, World War II). Rewob / ccmixter – Secret Sauce (Secret Mixter) References: BRITANNICA. Second Sino-Japanese War (1937–1945). Last updated in December 16, 2024. Link: . Access in January 2025. BRITANNICA. Manchuria. Last updated in January 31, 2025. Link: . Access in February 2025. LIANG, Jiashuo. A History of Japan's Unit 731 and Implications for Modern Biological Warfare. Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research , v. 673. Atlantis Press, 2022. [ A 5-pages article about Unit 731. If you were interested with the facts told, the text gives a synthesys of what happened between 1937 and 1945. ] PBS. The Living Weapon : Shiro Ishii. Link: . Access in January 2025. RIDER, Dwight R. Japan's Biological and Chemical Weapons Programs ; War Crimes and Atrocities – Who's Who, What's What, Where's Where. 1928 – 1945. 3. ed. 2018. [ “In Process” version ]Provide feedback on this episode.

From Chinatown to Every Town: How Chinese Immigrants Have Expanded the Restaurant Business in the United States (University of California Press, 2024) by Dr. Zai Liang explores the recent history of Chinese immigration within the United States and the fundamental changes in spatial settlement that have relocated many low-skilled Chinese immigrants from New York City's Chinatown to new immigrant destinations. Using a mixed-method approach over a decade in Chinatown and six destination states, sociologist Dr. Liang specifically examines how the expansion and growing popularity of Chinese restaurants has shifted settlement to more rural and faraway areas. Dr. Liang's study demonstrates that key players such as employment agencies, Chinatown buses, and restaurant supply shops facilitate the spatial dispersion of immigrants while simultaneously maintaining vital links between Chinatown in Manhattan and new immigrant destinations. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Today, Hunter spoke with Kerrie Liang, a student at Princeton University, to discuss the wrongful conviction of Ivery Dorsey. Through her and classmates work at Princeton, Kerrie walks us through how the inconsistent eye witness testimony of one person ultimately led to the wrongful conviction of Ivery.   Guest Kerrie Liang, Student, Princeton University   Resources: More Resources about Ivery's Case https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpV9qkt7JHM https://www.instagram.com/bringiveryhome/reel/CsKxrNrOGgy/ https://makinganexoneree.org/2023 https://www.gofundme.com/f/wrongfully-convictedlegal-help-for-ivery-dorsey https://www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/ivery-dorsey-case-princeton-students/     Contact Hunter Parnell:                                 Publicdefenseless@gmail.com  Instagram @PublicDefenselessPodcast Twitter                                                                 @PDefenselessPod www.publicdefenseless.com  Subscribe to the Patron www.patreon.com/PublicDefenselessPodcast  Donate on PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5KW7WMJWEXTAJ Donate on Stripe https://donate.stripe.com/7sI01tb2v3dwaM8cMN Trying to find a specific part of an episode? Use this link to search transcripts of every episode of the show! https://app.reduct.video/o/eca54fbf9f/p/d543070e6a/share/c34e85194394723d4131/home  

We had the pleasure of interviewing Liang Lawrence over Zoom video! London-based singer-songwriter Liang Lawrence shares her new single “Kiss My Apocalypse” via The Other Songs. Featuring fuzzy, serotonin-boosting electric guitars, the new song is an unabashed declaration of love and commitment.Lawrence said of the song: “‘Kiss My Apocalypse' is probably the least casual way you could tell someone that you want to spend the rest of your life with them. I found it refreshing to write a love song that just simply puts my cards on the table and lets someone know how I feel.”“Kiss My Apocalypse” arrives on the heels of Lawrence's new EP What's Dead and Gone, an evocative coming-of-age portrait that's garnered praise from BBC Radio 1, BBC Introducing and Atwood Magazine who hailed the body of work as “masterful storytelling and unforgettable melodies.” She celebrated the EP's release with a sold-out debut headlining show at London's Omeara this fall. Over the last few years, Lawrence has continued to build a devoted loyal following – her debut EP letters to myself amassed over 1 million streams in a matter of weeks upon its 2023 release and earned support from BBC Radio 1 Future Pop.Having grown up in eight different countries, Lawrence's ability to find a home everywhere she goes is reflected in her borderless audience with listeners around the world. Initially drawn to music as a source of grounding consistency, she taught herself to play guitar and write songs from her bedroom, ultimately creating music that tells stories and expresses the messy emotions in everyday life.We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.comwww.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #LiangLawrence #NewMusic #ZoomListen & Subscribe to BiBhttps://www.bringinitbackwards.com/followFollow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpodBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support.

In this episode, Alex Liang, CEO of Dallas Nephrology Associates, discusses the challenges and opportunities in nephrology, including the transition to value-based care, the impact of Medicare Advantage, and the importance of maintaining independent practices. He shares leadership insights and strategies for adapting to the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape while prioritizing patient care and organizational integrity.

History doesn't stand still, and every time we talk about BRICS on this podcast, there's more to unpack. To understand the significance of BRICS, we must begin with (wait for it) monetary sovereignty. Economist Yan Liang is an expert on China's economy and MMT. She joins Steve to discuss the evolving role of the BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) and the increasing number of countries becoming involved in challenging US dollar hegemony and the current global financial system. Weaponizing of the US dollar has reached an all-time high. Yan explains the specific ways in which US-dominated international institutions and dollar dependency impede development in the Global South. The episode looks at the significance of de-dollarization and its possible longterm effects. Yan also touches on the importance of technology transfer and intellectual property rights in building sustainable economies. Yan Liang is Peter C and Bonnie S Kremer Chair Professor of Economics at Willamette University. She is also a Research Associate at the Levy Economics Institute, a Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Global Development Policy Center (Boston University), and a Research Scholar of the Global Institute for Sustainable Prosperity. Yan specializes in the Modern Monetary Theory (MMT), the Political Economy of China, Economic Development, and International Economics. Yan's current research focuses on China's development finance and industrial transformation, and China's role in the global financial architecture. @YanLian31677392 on X

The guys take on a high-proof Chinese baijiu, renowned for its bold flavors and notorious reputation among Western palates.Wu Liang Ye is available in select stores, like Total Wine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want to share your thoughts? Fill out our listener form Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this enlightening episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A., delves into the interplay of purpose, values, and negotiations with esteemed guests Belle Liang and Timothy Klein. Exploring the importance of understanding one's core values and the perspectives of others, the discussion highlights how aligning personal and professional goals can lead to more effective and fulfilling negotiations. Belle Liang and Timothy Klein share insights from their book "How to Navigate the New Science of Finding Your Way in School, Career, and Beyond," offering practical exercises to help listeners discover their purpose. Join us as we uncover the transformative power of purpose in navigating both life and negotiation. What Will Be Covered The importance of understanding others' perspectives in negotiations. How knowing your purpose and core values enhances negotiation outcomes. Four value archetypes that affect organizational dynamics and conflict resolution. Follow Belle Liang on LinkedIn  Belle's website Book Order Offer Buy Belle and Tim's Co-authored book: "How To Navigate Life."  Follow Timothy Klein on LinkedIn  Contact ANI Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn The Ultimate Negotiation Guide Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race! Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life! What's in it for you? Exclusive Advice: Gain insights from top negotiation experts. Community Support: Connect with a like-minded community focused on growth. Personal & Professional Growth: Unlock strategies to enhance every aspect of your life. You deserve to negotiate more of the best things in life, and now you can! Don't wait—be the first in line to experience this game-changing resource.

Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel interview Chang Liang, managing partner of Collective Acre, who shares insights into the glamping industry and the business model behind it. Chang discusses the unique experiences offered at their glamping resorts, the financial aspects of running such a business, and the challenges faced in land development and entitlement. The conversation also touches on investment perspectives, best practices for managing a glamping resort, and the future direction of Collective Acre as they pivot towards land development. Chang Liang | Real Estate Background Managing Partner at Collective Acre Based in: San Francisco, CA & Dallas, Tx Say hi to them at: LinkedIn Sponsors: Altra Running Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices