Podcasts about Lunar New Year

Katrina Moore shares Grumpy New Year, a story about spending time with the special people in our lives, but also making plans to sleep, too, because nobody wants to be grumpy.    BOOK DESCRIPTION: Grumpy New Year by Katrina Moore; illustrated by Xindi Yan Page Length: 40 pages Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3 "You should sleep on the long flight," said Mama. Daisy should have slept- but she didn't. She was too excited to see Yeh-Yeh! Daisy is traveling to China, and she's excited to see her Yeh-Yeh again! She has big plans for all the fun they'll have together in preparation for Lunar New Year, like flying kites and making jiao zi. But when she arrives, she has trouble sleeping and is less jolly than she hoped. Throughout the week, Yeh-Yeh tries all sorts of things to help her have a fun holiday and get her past her grumpiness. Will Daisy be able to get some rest and have one perfect day before she goes home?   NOTABLE QUOTES: (6:03) “That was always me. That still is me. If I know something is coming up, I'm just thinking of 500 things that I wanna do and how it's gonna go, and a lot of times, as you all know, in life things don't work out that way.” (8:05) “When I was younger, I remember thinking, “Gosh, [my grandpa is] so grumpy.” And so I have that memory like, “He's grumpy. He's my grumpy grandpa.”  When I look back on it now as a grownup, I realize he wasn't grumpy. We were just missing each other in communication.” (9:13) “When I wanted to write a story for children that would really resonate with them, I was thinking about one of my favorite relationships. And that's the one with my grandpa.” (12:24) “You have to eat really, really, really long noodles, that you have a long life. I made the mistake one year of cutting my noodles. And I never saw my grandpa cry like he cried when I cut my noodles. You can't cut your noodles because you'll cut your life short. And so he threw out those noodles and he gave me a new bowl with like, really, really long noodles, cause you need to have a long life, so you eat long noodles.” (13:20) “So that's really what I remembered: everybody laughing, everybody sitting around the table, eating food, being together. Those are the sounds that I remember growing up and bring a smile to my face.”  (14:38) “On nights where my sleep is interrupted, the next day I'm really grumpy. I'm really grumpy. Things that would not normally bother me do. And so I find myself just being very, very irritable because I haven't gotten a good rest. So I know that about myself and especially on days where I know I need to be well rested, I make sure that I am otherwise I am a very, very grumpy person.” (18:28) “The way that Xindy has brought these characters to life. It, it just feels so, so real. And I think a lot of that has to do with the fact that Xindy feels that this story is very personal to her, too. And I think that's a lot of the magic of picture books as I wrote this based off of my relationship with my grandpa and my experience.” (22:04) “Share the things that you love to do with the people that you love. And that way when you're doing that thing, but you're not together it's like you still are.  And I will also end with a note to remember the importance of a good night's sleep.”    ADDITIONAL LINKS: Katrina Moore Website - www.katrinamoorebooks.com Purchase the Book - Grumpy New Year Purchase the Book - Grandpa Grumps   TALK ABOUT THE EPISODE: Do you have a special relative in your family or with a person outside of your family? What do you value most in your relationship with this person? What is a memory you've shared with them that means a lot to you?  How do you feel after not getting enough sleep? How does it affect your mood? How does it affect your ability to concentrate at school? Or your ability to do things at home? Katrina talked about eating long noodles to symbolize long life as part of a New Year tradition observed by members of her family. What are some foods you eat during special holidays or occasions? What makes these foods significant or important to your celebration? (For example, do you have a birthday cake to celebrate the birthday of someone in your home?) What is something that you love or that means a lot to you? How might you share this with others? (For example, can you show it and tell them about it? Is it something you can see or do together?)   CREDITS: This podcast episode of The Children's Book Podcast was written, edited, and produced by Matthew Winner. 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This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Wednesday, March 15th, 2023. We’ve got a lot to talk about today, so let’s get to it: But first… CBS NCAA March Madness Theme (2021)- Play 0:00-0:11 It’s that time of year again folks… March Madness! And that means it’s time for you to fill out your March Madness Brackets in our Fight Laugh Feasters bracket group. Here’s the deal. You don’t have to know a darn thing about basketball. That’s why they call it March Madness. So if you’d like to compete, you can find our group on social media, or here in the show notes. It’s ESPN’s tournament challenge, and our bracket group is Fight Laugh Feasters 2023. You only get one entry, so make it good! Whoever wins gets a prize from Rowdy Christian Merch! https://fantasy.espn.com/tournament-challenge-bracket/2023/en/group?redirect=tcmen%3A%2F%2Fx-callback-url%2FshowGroup%3FgroupID%3D5538514&ex_cid=tcmen2023_clipboard&groupID=5538514&groupp=ZmlnaHRsYXVnaGZlYXN0&inviteuser=ezQ1N0NBOUYyLTc0MjAtNDFCOC1BN0I2LTE3Q0UxRjMxODYxN30%3D&invitesource=clipboard https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/biden-expected-sign-new-executive-order-gun-control-97844286 Biden issues order to strengthen gun background checks President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Tuesday aiming at increasing background checks to buy guns, promoting more secure firearms storage and ensuring U.S. law enforcement agencies get more out of a bipartisan gun control law enacted last summer. The Democratic president was to address his latest efforts to curb gun violence in a speech in this suburban Los Angeles community, where a gunman stormed a dance hall and shot 20 people, killing 11, following a Lunar New Year celebration in January. He was also meeting with families of victims and with first responders from that day. Biden’s rhetoric has grown ever stronger about guns — he routinely calls for banning assault weapons — in pushing a vocal gun-control platform even tougher than during the Obama administration when he was vice president. He has been emboldened by the midterm electiions when his regular talk of gun control didn't result in massive losses, and he's expected to continue to argue for strong changes as he inches toward a 2024 reelection run, his aides say. Biden was greeted at the Los Angeles airport Tuesday by Brandon Tsay, the 26-year-old who wrestled the semiautomatic pistol away from the gunman in Monterey Park. The two shook hands; Biden had invited Tsay to his State of the Union address in January where he praised the young man's heroism. But the president has only limited power on guns to go beyond bipartisan legislation passed by Congress last summer after the killings last year of 10 shoppers at a Buffalo, New York, grocery store and 19 students and two teachers at a Uvalde, Texas, elementary school. Tuesday's action does not change U.S. government policy. Rather, it directs federal agencies to ensure compliance with existing laws and procedures — a typical feature of executive orders issued by presidents when they confront the limits of their own power to act without cooperation from Congress. Biden, in the order, acknowledged Congress' opposition, but said, “In the meantime, my administration will continue to do all that we can, within existing authority, to make our communities safer.” The order directs the Cabinet to work on a plan to better structure the government to support communities suffering from gun violence. The plan calls on Attorney General Merrick Garland to shore up the rules for federally licensed gun dealers so they know they are required to do background checks as part of the license. Biden is also mandating better reporting of ballistics data from federal law enforcement for a clearinghouse that allows federal, state and local law enforcement to match shell casings to guns. But local and state law enforcement agencies are not required to report ballistics data, and many do not, making the clearinghouse less effective. And the president is asking the Federal Trade Commission to issue a public report analyzing how gun manufacturers market to minors and use military images to market to the general public. The bill passed last year, known as the Safer Communities Act, is viewed by gun control advocates as a good start but one that doesn't go far enough. After the law was signed, there were 11 other mass shootings, according to a database of mass killings since 2006 maintained by The Associated Press, USA Today and Northeastern University. Those killings don't include shootings in which fewer than four people were killed — and gun violence is also rising nationwide. Pro-gun groups said the order would do little to stop growing gun violence. “The reality is that nothing in the president’s executive order today would have done anything to prevent the recent mass shootings in California, Michigan or elsewhere,” said Katie Pointer Baney who is the Managing Director of Government Affairs for the U.S. Concealed Carry Association. “It’s time for the president and political leaders across the country to have an honest conversation with the American people and acknowledge there is no legislative fix that will permanently solve the issue of gun violence.” Biden will also direct his Cabinet to make sure law enforcement agencies understand the benefits of the new law, particularly around red-flag laws, also known as extreme risk protection orders, which are intended to temporarily remove guns from people with potentially violent behavior and prevent them from hurting themselves or others. Last month, the Justice Department sent out more than $200 million to help states and the District of Columbia administer red-flag laws and other crisis-intervention programs. https://dailycaller.com/2023/03/14/desantis-admin-liquor-license-sexually-explicit/ DeSantis Admin Moves To Revoke Liquor License From Hotel That Hosted Sexually Explicit Show For Kids Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is moving to revoke a hotel’s liquor license after it ignored a warning and proceeded to host a sexually explicit show with children present, according to a Tuesday administrative complaint. On Dec. 27, the Hyatt Regency Miami hosted “A Drag Queen Christmas” advertised for “all ages” where performers allegedly wore “sexually suggestive clothing” and “prosthetic female genitalia” while displaying “simulated sexual activity” in front of children, according to an administrative complaint. Prior to the show, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation warned the hotel it would lose its liquor license unless the venue ensured that children were not permitted at the event. Under Florida law, sexual organs cannot be exposed in public in a vulgar or indecent manner and obscene content cannot be shown to minors, the complaint stated. Violation of the law can result in the loss of a license for the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages. “On December 27, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation warned the Hyatt Regency Miami against hosting a sexually explicit show with children present,” Griffin told the DCNF. “The venue proceeded with their plans and, according to an investigation by the Department, the venue (Respondent in the complaint) violated Florida statutes as outlined in the attached complaint.” https://thepostmillennial.com/zuckerberg-sacks-10000-more-meta-workers-during-year-of-efficiency?utm_campaign=64487 Zuckerberg sacks 10,000 more Meta workers during 'Year of Efficiency' On Tuesday, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the tech giant would be laying off around 10,000 workers, with some set to find out whether or not they still have a job as early as tomorrow. The move is just the latest in Zuckerberg's quest to make 2023 the "Year of Efficiency" as he and other top executives work to restructure the company. Tech groups, he added, would find out in late April, with those in business groups being informed in late May. Zuckerberg noted that in certain cases, such as for those on international teams, layoffs could take until the end of the year to be finalized. "Overall," he said, "we expect to reduce our team size by around 10,000 people and to close around 5,000 additional open roles that we haven't yet hired." Zuckerberg justified the decision by explaining that "every layer of a hierarchy adds latency and risk aversion in information flow and decision-making," thus a "flatter" organization would be faster and more capable of creating, maintaining, and delivering the products and services customers want. "People will be more productive, and their work will be more fun and fulfilling," he said. "We will become an even greater magnet for the most talented people. That’s why in our Year of Efficiency, we are focused on canceling projects that are duplicative or lower priority and making every organization as lean as possible." The latest round of layoffs come just months after Meta reduced its workforce by around 11,000 workers, or 13 percent of the workforce. https://redstate.com/kiradavis/2023/03/13/point-of-no-return-nyc-in-policing-crisis-as-resignations-reach-record-numbers-n715750 'Point of No Return': NYC in Policing Crisis as Resignations Reach Record Numbers As Democrat-run cities across America continue to descend into criminal chaos, the nation’s largest city is hemorrhaging police officers. In an exclusive story last week, The New York Post published data that shows New York City (NYC) police officers are resigning from their duties at a shocking rate. Police Benevolent Association President Patrick Lynch called it a “staffing emergency” that is “approaching the point of no return.” The statistics show a 117% increase in retiring officers since 2021. The shocking stats show 239 officers tapped out in January and February, a 36% spike from the 176 who fled in the same period last year and a disturbing 117% jump from the 110 in 2021, NYPD pension data show. That’s the highest number of resignations for the first two months of a year since 250 members quit in 2007 during a contentious contract dispute. According to the report, there seem to be a number of converging factors contributing to the massive loss of personnel in the Big Apple. The Black Lives Matter-led movement to defund police departments across the country has almost certainly created a combination of shrinking budgets to retain employees and a strain on remaining resources. However, corruption and poor management also seems to be a debilitating issue. A veteran Manhattan police officer told the Post that precinct cops have to work “an inhumane amount of overtime” that often includes their days off. At the same time, they are penalized by department bureaucrats for small breaches of uniform and/or administrative protocol. Meanwhile, some officers are being protected from necessary patrol duties by “high-ranking supervisors.” NYPD officers are fleeing to places like Florida, or suburban locations in New York and Connecticut. As the cost of living in NYC sky-rockets, pay remains stagnant. There is also the rapidly declining quality of life. Prolonged school closures, COVID vaccine mandates and unnecessary masking of small children has led to a learning crisis in government schools. A notoriously ‘woke’ agenda in those same schools has also begun to affect testing levels and education outcomes. Rampant homelessness and open-air drug use make for unsafe streets and public transportation. According the report from The New York Post, 262 city cops retired in just the first two months of 2023, a 3% increase in retirements in the same time period last year. Perhaps the most alarming number uncovered in the report reveals that the NYPD lost 3701 officers in 2022 alone. It is the largest number of officers lost since 2002, following the 9/11 attacks. That year the city lost 3,846 police officers. Things don’t seem to be looking up any time soon. Alps Precious Metals Group The Word of God in Genesis 2:10-12b teaches this: “…And a river went out of Eden to water the garden; and from thence it was parted, and became into four heads. The name of the first is Pison: that is it which compasseth the whole land of Havilah, where there is gold; And the gold of that land is good…” Since the creation of the Federal Reserve and all of the other Central Planning Banks around the world, tumultuous modern financial markets have been the natural consequence. In the midst of these tempests, such as the one that is upon us now, Gold has maintained an impeccable record of preserving the labor and wealth of individuals, families and institutions. Alps Precious Metals is a U.S.-based company formed for the purpose of re-establishing the essential role of Physical Precious Metals within investment portfolios. Whether as a compliment or replacement for bank/brokerage accounts and/or Retirement accounts, Physical Precious Metals allow the investor to own *the* bedrock asset that has weathered all financial storms. Call James Hunter of Alps at 251-377-2197, and visit our website at www.alpspmg.com to begin the discussion of the trading and Vaulting of Physical Precious Metals. https://www.19fortyfive.com/2023/03/1-3-million-guns-sold-last-month-firearms-sales-still-near-record-levels/ 1.3 Million Guns Sold Last Month: Firearms Sales Still Near Record Levels U.S. Gun Sales Pass One Million Mark for 43rd Month in a Row in February – Though sales are down from their record highs of 2020 and 2021, guns are still in hot demand based on the latest retail data and FBI background checks. According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the firearm industry trade association, sales of firearms surpassed 1.3 million units in February – even with fewer days on the calendar. Moreover, sales had declined just 0.6 percent compared to February 2022 – based on NSSF-adjusted data from the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). Though not a direct correlation to gun sales, the NSSF-adjusted NICS data provide an additional picture of current market conditions. February was the 43rd month in a row to see gun sales exceed a million units. Last week, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover announced they would pause their plan to implement a new merchant category code for the nation’s gun retailers after political pressure from Republicans, CNN reported. https://www.breitbart.com/sports/2023/03/13/after-resigning-over-bible-quote-texas-tech-settles-for-4-1m-payout-for-coach-mark-adams/ After Resigning Over Bible Quote, Texas Tech Settles for $4.1M Payout for Coach Mark Adams Now former Texas Tech basketball coach Mark Adams and the university have come to terms with a $4.1 million payout after Adams resigned for using a Bible quote about slaves and masters during a training session with a student. The Red Raiders coach resigned after using a Bible quote, Ephesians, 6:5-9, to encourage a player during a training session. The passage begins, “Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ.” It is not known if Adams actually used the word “slaves” when he quoted the verse, but it was quickly deemed offensive, and the school suspended him for using it as a training tool. Adams seemed to feel it was not a big deal and that it was all blown up out of proportion. He was suspended, regardless. But, despite that the school said he apologized, he later contradicted that and said he did not apologize. Ultimately, Adams resigned only a few days after the incident was first reported. The Bible quote was not the only issue Adams was facing with school officials. He was also accused of spitting on a player, but he fully denied that claim. Whatever the veracity of the accusations against him, Adams and Texas Tech have now settled on his separation package. The school has agreed to pay Adams $4.1 million in thirty days. The payout will include all bonuses and salaries earned during the fiscal year. The two also agreed to forego any legal actions over the incident and to hold each other blameless going forward. “Adams hereby agrees to the release of any and all claims against TTU and Texas Tech University System and their employees, appointees, regents and representatives relating to his employment, whether known or unknown, as of the date of this Agreement and TTU agrees to release any and all claims against Adams,” the school’s settlement reads, according to USA Today. “This Agreement is not, and shall not in any way be construed, as an admission by the Parties of wrongdoing whatsoever against each other or that the Parties violated any federal, state or local law, which both Parties deny,” the statement added.

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Wednesday, March 15th, 2023. We’ve got a lot to talk about today, so let’s get to it: But first… CBS NCAA March Madness Theme (2021)- Play 0:00-0:11 It’s that time of year again folks… March Madness! And that means it’s time for you to fill out your March Madness Brackets in our Fight Laugh Feasters bracket group. Here’s the deal. You don’t have to know a darn thing about basketball. That’s why they call it March Madness. So if you’d like to compete, you can find our group on social media, or here in the show notes. It’s ESPN’s tournament challenge, and our bracket group is Fight Laugh Feasters 2023. You only get one entry, so make it good! Whoever wins gets a prize from Rowdy Christian Merch! https://fantasy.espn.com/tournament-challenge-bracket/2023/en/group?redirect=tcmen%3A%2F%2Fx-callback-url%2FshowGroup%3FgroupID%3D5538514&ex_cid=tcmen2023_clipboard&groupID=5538514&groupp=ZmlnaHRsYXVnaGZlYXN0&inviteuser=ezQ1N0NBOUYyLTc0MjAtNDFCOC1BN0I2LTE3Q0UxRjMxODYxN30%3D&invitesource=clipboard https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/biden-expected-sign-new-executive-order-gun-control-97844286 Biden issues order to strengthen gun background checks President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Tuesday aiming at increasing background checks to buy guns, promoting more secure firearms storage and ensuring U.S. law enforcement agencies get more out of a bipartisan gun control law enacted last summer. The Democratic president was to address his latest efforts to curb gun violence in a speech in this suburban Los Angeles community, where a gunman stormed a dance hall and shot 20 people, killing 11, following a Lunar New Year celebration in January. He was also meeting with families of victims and with first responders from that day. Biden’s rhetoric has grown ever stronger about guns — he routinely calls for banning assault weapons — in pushing a vocal gun-control platform even tougher than during the Obama administration when he was vice president. He has been emboldened by the midterm electiions when his regular talk of gun control didn't result in massive losses, and he's expected to continue to argue for strong changes as he inches toward a 2024 reelection run, his aides say. Biden was greeted at the Los Angeles airport Tuesday by Brandon Tsay, the 26-year-old who wrestled the semiautomatic pistol away from the gunman in Monterey Park. The two shook hands; Biden had invited Tsay to his State of the Union address in January where he praised the young man's heroism. But the president has only limited power on guns to go beyond bipartisan legislation passed by Congress last summer after the killings last year of 10 shoppers at a Buffalo, New York, grocery store and 19 students and two teachers at a Uvalde, Texas, elementary school. Tuesday's action does not change U.S. government policy. Rather, it directs federal agencies to ensure compliance with existing laws and procedures — a typical feature of executive orders issued by presidents when they confront the limits of their own power to act without cooperation from Congress. Biden, in the order, acknowledged Congress' opposition, but said, “In the meantime, my administration will continue to do all that we can, within existing authority, to make our communities safer.” The order directs the Cabinet to work on a plan to better structure the government to support communities suffering from gun violence. The plan calls on Attorney General Merrick Garland to shore up the rules for federally licensed gun dealers so they know they are required to do background checks as part of the license. Biden is also mandating better reporting of ballistics data from federal law enforcement for a clearinghouse that allows federal, state and local law enforcement to match shell casings to guns. But local and state law enforcement agencies are not required to report ballistics data, and many do not, making the clearinghouse less effective. And the president is asking the Federal Trade Commission to issue a public report analyzing how gun manufacturers market to minors and use military images to market to the general public. The bill passed last year, known as the Safer Communities Act, is viewed by gun control advocates as a good start but one that doesn't go far enough. After the law was signed, there were 11 other mass shootings, according to a database of mass killings since 2006 maintained by The Associated Press, USA Today and Northeastern University. Those killings don't include shootings in which fewer than four people were killed — and gun violence is also rising nationwide. Pro-gun groups said the order would do little to stop growing gun violence. “The reality is that nothing in the president’s executive order today would have done anything to prevent the recent mass shootings in California, Michigan or elsewhere,” said Katie Pointer Baney who is the Managing Director of Government Affairs for the U.S. Concealed Carry Association. “It’s time for the president and political leaders across the country to have an honest conversation with the American people and acknowledge there is no legislative fix that will permanently solve the issue of gun violence.” Biden will also direct his Cabinet to make sure law enforcement agencies understand the benefits of the new law, particularly around red-flag laws, also known as extreme risk protection orders, which are intended to temporarily remove guns from people with potentially violent behavior and prevent them from hurting themselves or others. Last month, the Justice Department sent out more than $200 million to help states and the District of Columbia administer red-flag laws and other crisis-intervention programs. https://dailycaller.com/2023/03/14/desantis-admin-liquor-license-sexually-explicit/ DeSantis Admin Moves To Revoke Liquor License From Hotel That Hosted Sexually Explicit Show For Kids Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is moving to revoke a hotel’s liquor license after it ignored a warning and proceeded to host a sexually explicit show with children present, according to a Tuesday administrative complaint. On Dec. 27, the Hyatt Regency Miami hosted “A Drag Queen Christmas” advertised for “all ages” where performers allegedly wore “sexually suggestive clothing” and “prosthetic female genitalia” while displaying “simulated sexual activity” in front of children, according to an administrative complaint. Prior to the show, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation warned the hotel it would lose its liquor license unless the venue ensured that children were not permitted at the event. Under Florida law, sexual organs cannot be exposed in public in a vulgar or indecent manner and obscene content cannot be shown to minors, the complaint stated. Violation of the law can result in the loss of a license for the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages. “On December 27, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation warned the Hyatt Regency Miami against hosting a sexually explicit show with children present,” Griffin told the DCNF. “The venue proceeded with their plans and, according to an investigation by the Department, the venue (Respondent in the complaint) violated Florida statutes as outlined in the attached complaint.” https://thepostmillennial.com/zuckerberg-sacks-10000-more-meta-workers-during-year-of-efficiency?utm_campaign=64487 Zuckerberg sacks 10,000 more Meta workers during 'Year of Efficiency' On Tuesday, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the tech giant would be laying off around 10,000 workers, with some set to find out whether or not they still have a job as early as tomorrow. The move is just the latest in Zuckerberg's quest to make 2023 the "Year of Efficiency" as he and other top executives work to restructure the company. Tech groups, he added, would find out in late April, with those in business groups being informed in late May. Zuckerberg noted that in certain cases, such as for those on international teams, layoffs could take until the end of the year to be finalized. "Overall," he said, "we expect to reduce our team size by around 10,000 people and to close around 5,000 additional open roles that we haven't yet hired." Zuckerberg justified the decision by explaining that "every layer of a hierarchy adds latency and risk aversion in information flow and decision-making," thus a "flatter" organization would be faster and more capable of creating, maintaining, and delivering the products and services customers want. "People will be more productive, and their work will be more fun and fulfilling," he said. "We will become an even greater magnet for the most talented people. That’s why in our Year of Efficiency, we are focused on canceling projects that are duplicative or lower priority and making every organization as lean as possible." The latest round of layoffs come just months after Meta reduced its workforce by around 11,000 workers, or 13 percent of the workforce. https://redstate.com/kiradavis/2023/03/13/point-of-no-return-nyc-in-policing-crisis-as-resignations-reach-record-numbers-n715750 'Point of No Return': NYC in Policing Crisis as Resignations Reach Record Numbers As Democrat-run cities across America continue to descend into criminal chaos, the nation’s largest city is hemorrhaging police officers. In an exclusive story last week, The New York Post published data that shows New York City (NYC) police officers are resigning from their duties at a shocking rate. Police Benevolent Association President Patrick Lynch called it a “staffing emergency” that is “approaching the point of no return.” The statistics show a 117% increase in retiring officers since 2021. The shocking stats show 239 officers tapped out in January and February, a 36% spike from the 176 who fled in the same period last year and a disturbing 117% jump from the 110 in 2021, NYPD pension data show. That’s the highest number of resignations for the first two months of a year since 250 members quit in 2007 during a contentious contract dispute. According to the report, there seem to be a number of converging factors contributing to the massive loss of personnel in the Big Apple. The Black Lives Matter-led movement to defund police departments across the country has almost certainly created a combination of shrinking budgets to retain employees and a strain on remaining resources. However, corruption and poor management also seems to be a debilitating issue. A veteran Manhattan police officer told the Post that precinct cops have to work “an inhumane amount of overtime” that often includes their days off. At the same time, they are penalized by department bureaucrats for small breaches of uniform and/or administrative protocol. Meanwhile, some officers are being protected from necessary patrol duties by “high-ranking supervisors.” NYPD officers are fleeing to places like Florida, or suburban locations in New York and Connecticut. As the cost of living in NYC sky-rockets, pay remains stagnant. There is also the rapidly declining quality of life. Prolonged school closures, COVID vaccine mandates and unnecessary masking of small children has led to a learning crisis in government schools. A notoriously ‘woke’ agenda in those same schools has also begun to affect testing levels and education outcomes. Rampant homelessness and open-air drug use make for unsafe streets and public transportation. According the report from The New York Post, 262 city cops retired in just the first two months of 2023, a 3% increase in retirements in the same time period last year. Perhaps the most alarming number uncovered in the report reveals that the NYPD lost 3701 officers in 2022 alone. It is the largest number of officers lost since 2002, following the 9/11 attacks. That year the city lost 3,846 police officers. Things don’t seem to be looking up any time soon. Alps Precious Metals Group The Word of God in Genesis 2:10-12b teaches this: “…And a river went out of Eden to water the garden; and from thence it was parted, and became into four heads. The name of the first is Pison: that is it which compasseth the whole land of Havilah, where there is gold; And the gold of that land is good…” Since the creation of the Federal Reserve and all of the other Central Planning Banks around the world, tumultuous modern financial markets have been the natural consequence. In the midst of these tempests, such as the one that is upon us now, Gold has maintained an impeccable record of preserving the labor and wealth of individuals, families and institutions. Alps Precious Metals is a U.S.-based company formed for the purpose of re-establishing the essential role of Physical Precious Metals within investment portfolios. Whether as a compliment or replacement for bank/brokerage accounts and/or Retirement accounts, Physical Precious Metals allow the investor to own *the* bedrock asset that has weathered all financial storms. Call James Hunter of Alps at 251-377-2197, and visit our website at www.alpspmg.com to begin the discussion of the trading and Vaulting of Physical Precious Metals. https://www.19fortyfive.com/2023/03/1-3-million-guns-sold-last-month-firearms-sales-still-near-record-levels/ 1.3 Million Guns Sold Last Month: Firearms Sales Still Near Record Levels U.S. Gun Sales Pass One Million Mark for 43rd Month in a Row in February – Though sales are down from their record highs of 2020 and 2021, guns are still in hot demand based on the latest retail data and FBI background checks. According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the firearm industry trade association, sales of firearms surpassed 1.3 million units in February – even with fewer days on the calendar. Moreover, sales had declined just 0.6 percent compared to February 2022 – based on NSSF-adjusted data from the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). Though not a direct correlation to gun sales, the NSSF-adjusted NICS data provide an additional picture of current market conditions. February was the 43rd month in a row to see gun sales exceed a million units. Last week, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover announced they would pause their plan to implement a new merchant category code for the nation’s gun retailers after political pressure from Republicans, CNN reported. https://www.breitbart.com/sports/2023/03/13/after-resigning-over-bible-quote-texas-tech-settles-for-4-1m-payout-for-coach-mark-adams/ After Resigning Over Bible Quote, Texas Tech Settles for $4.1M Payout for Coach Mark Adams Now former Texas Tech basketball coach Mark Adams and the university have come to terms with a $4.1 million payout after Adams resigned for using a Bible quote about slaves and masters during a training session with a student. The Red Raiders coach resigned after using a Bible quote, Ephesians, 6:5-9, to encourage a player during a training session. The passage begins, “Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ.” It is not known if Adams actually used the word “slaves” when he quoted the verse, but it was quickly deemed offensive, and the school suspended him for using it as a training tool. Adams seemed to feel it was not a big deal and that it was all blown up out of proportion. He was suspended, regardless. But, despite that the school said he apologized, he later contradicted that and said he did not apologize. Ultimately, Adams resigned only a few days after the incident was first reported. The Bible quote was not the only issue Adams was facing with school officials. He was also accused of spitting on a player, but he fully denied that claim. Whatever the veracity of the accusations against him, Adams and Texas Tech have now settled on his separation package. The school has agreed to pay Adams $4.1 million in thirty days. The payout will include all bonuses and salaries earned during the fiscal year. The two also agreed to forego any legal actions over the incident and to hold each other blameless going forward. “Adams hereby agrees to the release of any and all claims against TTU and Texas Tech University System and their employees, appointees, regents and representatives relating to his employment, whether known or unknown, as of the date of this Agreement and TTU agrees to release any and all claims against Adams,” the school’s settlement reads, according to USA Today. “This Agreement is not, and shall not in any way be construed, as an admission by the Parties of wrongdoing whatsoever against each other or that the Parties violated any federal, state or local law, which both Parties deny,” the statement added.

Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.) discusses President Biden's visit to Monterey Park, California to address gun violence following the Lunar New Year mass shooting that killed 11 people. A number of regional banks sustain heavy losses in trading following several tumultuous days for the U.S. banking system. President Biden announces a nuclear submarine deal alongside U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Listen as Megan shares how a coincidental trip to California to visit for the Lunar New Year holiday right before the pandemic led to extended time at home with family sharing cultural cuisine.  This time stoked the flame of an insatiable curiosity to explore the connections between culture, identity and cuisine.  Listen as Megan explores how food is more than sustenance and her intrigue with breakfasts worldwide.   Follow Megan's life and work here: https://meganjzhang.com/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/meganjzhang/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganzhang Twitter: https://twitter.com/meganjzhang  Saveur: https://www.saveur.com/authors/megan-zhang/ Hairy Tofu: http://en.chinaculture.org/a/202204/12/WS6254de30a310fd2b29e566db.html Rise & Dine: https://www.saveur.com/search/Rise%20&%20Dine/ Kaya Toast: https://www.saveur.com/culture/southeast-asia-breakfast-kaya-toast/ Ndambe: https://www.saveur.com/culture/senegal-breakfast-ndambe/ With Relish: https://link.saveur.com/join/79r/signup-saveur&hash=6e1bb81672e718f67e519aa91a0aabd1 In-N-Out: https://www.saveur.com/culture/in-n-out-burger-breakfast/ Beaupierre: https://www.saveur.com/culture/new-wine-shop-beaupierre/ Yoshoku restaurant: https://www.saveur.com/culture/tzarevna-rebrands-as-yoshoku-new-york-city/ Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Okonomiyaki recipe: https://www.saveur.com/recipes/bacon-egg-cheese-okonomiyaki/ Frankie Gaw: https://www.saveur.com/culture/frankie-gaw-first-generation/ First Generation Cookbook: https://www.amazon.com/First-Generation-Recipes-Taiwanese-American-Cookbook/dp/1984860763 Marcella Hazan: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/kitchen-notes/how-marcella-hazan-became-a-legend-of-italian-cooking The Cut: https://www.thecut.com/2023/01/magic-mushrooms-eating-disorder-treatment.html Chef Pierre Mafe Recipe: https://www.lakeislepress.com/taste-budding-recipes/lamb-shank-mafe-recipe Thank you for listening!  Please take a moment to rate, review and subscribe to the Media in Minutes podcast here or anywhere you get your podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/media-in-minutes/id1555710662  

It's almost Lunar New Year, and Chloe can't wait to celebrate! But first, Chloe and her family must prepare for the new year. They buy new shoes, lay out good-luck oranges in a bowl, decorate the red envelope, and make a crispy turnip cake. Everyone comes together to cook a fantastic feast, saving a plate for A-má, of course. Chloe enjoys the festive celebration and yummy food, but most of all, she loves spending time with her family. Lily LaMotte and Michelle Lee have created a tender, warm, and uplifting holiday story about tradition and the importance of being with those you love. The backmatter contains educational facts about the Lunar New Year celebration in Taiwan and a fun recipe for a yummy fortune cake!

On this Episode, I have Pixel Artist and Cosplayer, Jenni of Pixemancer as a New Guest!! Jenni and I talk about how she got started in Pixel Art and Cosplay. We also discuss how she balances her work, school and business life along with our thoughts on the cosplay community, Genshin Impact and more. FOLLOW Jenni at:Website - https://pixemancer.carrd.co/Pixemancer Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pixemancer/Jenni Cosplay Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jennixxnguyen/LIKE, SHARE, RATE, SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT and FOLLOW Spoiler Force Podcast!! You can find more content at:https://linktr.ee/SpoilerForcePodcastYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/spoilerforcepodcastApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spoiler-force-podcast/id1465655015Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3edg2bpJPr85Qwry6kzvOrSoundCloud - https://www.soundcloud.com/spoilerforcepodcastAny kind of guest recommendations, comments, questions, concerns or criticisms can be sent to rickyvang92@gmail.com. I might even respond to your message in a future podcast episode!!Don't Forget to Join the Spoiler Force Discord Community!!Support Spoiler Force Podcast! ALL Tips and Donations will be used for podcasting needs such as Booking Guests, Equipment and Software!https://streamlabs.com/spoilerforcepodcast1/tipIf you want to start your very own Podcast, go tohttps://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1059248 and sign up for free!If you want a simpler way to record your Audio or Video Podcast, go to https://streamyard.com?pal=6037820492218368 and sign up to earn a $10 credit!Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/sensho/glow#SpoilerForcePodcast #Pixemancer #PixelArt #Cosplay #Anime #Manga #Conventions #Interview #Podcast #GenshinImpact #Art #DigitalArt  #Community #Games #Artist #Creative #ContentCreator #Commissions #LunarNewYear #Asian #LeagueOfLegends #PorterRobinson #SmallBusiness #Business #Photography #OriginalArt Support the show

AniThree - Animes Aplenty and Videogames GaloreDoug and his friendlies will come together to spill the tea:Podcast Life-Happy post-Lunar New Year and especially, Happy Valentines Day!-Doug, Renee and Red share the latest goings-ons in their lives and updates on the podcast, take note!-Doug shares more detail about the upcoming anniversary giveaway!Anime-The group share their anime opinions on shojos and the latest in anime:--The group discuss their favorite shojo titles in honor of Valentine's Day!--We discuss what animes we've been watching currently and we share if we've been betraying the group with our independent anime watching!-Doug shares the latest information about the upcoming Demon Slayer premiere!-We talk about the recent complains for Gundam: Witch of Mercury and Doug provides a background of the situation.Gaming-The group discuss the latest in gaming news:--Red talks more about the newest installment in Fire Emblem, Fire Emblem Engage and what's there to enjoy about this latest entry!--Doug shares pending details about the upcoming release for Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom--We share the latest in our mobile game addictions!Conclusion:-Don't forget to follow our Instagram and subscribe to our podcast!-Thank you for listening to the second episode of Season 4!Support the show

Grace and Alvina welcome special guests Vivienne Chang and Eugenia Yoh, creators of their debut picture book THIS IS NOT MY HOME to talk about the meaning of home. See complete show notes at www.bookfriendsforever.com. Click here to become a Patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/Bookfriendsforever1. Click here for Grace's Newbery poster https://shop.carlemuseum.org/category/books/autographed-books/grace-lin. Grace's new picturebook, "Once Upon a Book" is now out! Get an exclusive art print with the purchase of the book at participating independent bookstores. More info: https://gracelin.com/quick-links/

Special episode of Banzai Radio! I recorded my live set from Lunar New Year in New York with KSHMR at one of the best venues Avant Gardner.  https://linktr.ee/djhenryfong

6pm - Biden Makes Surprise Visit to Kyiv in Show of Support for Ukraine // DeSantis says Biden ‘neglecting' domestic problems with Ukraine trip // WA lawmakers could make Lunar New Year an official state holiday // "Absurd censorship:" Changes to Roald Dahl's books spark criticism // A Secret for Falling Asleep So Good It's a British National TreasureSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4pm - Biden Makes Surprise Visit to Kyiv in Show of Support for Ukraine // DeSantis says Biden ‘neglecting' domestic problems with Ukraine trip // WA lawmakers could make Lunar New Year an official state holiday // "Absurd censorship:" Changes to Roald Dahl's books spark criticism // A Secret for Falling Asleep So Good It's a British National TreasureSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the THIRD EPISODE OF THE SAME POD WITH THE NEW NAME!!! We bemoan our twink-y past, twank-y present and twunk-y future. We dish on Hilaria Balwin's accent, our accent and the Lunar New Year. She's a chaotic fun trip, this ep! DISCLAIMER: We originally called the re-brand "2 Kims IN A Pod" but the name was already taken so we had to switch mid-stream in Ep 4. So just BEAR WITH US!

We end the month of Febuary by celebrating the Lunar New Year here on It Came from a Monster Movie! Henry and Lillie are joined by science journalist Bethany Brookshire as well as paleontological science writer Riley Black as they venture into the Wild West of 1972 with NIGHT OF THE LEPUS! We discuss furries, science and more in this wascially wabbit themed monster movie!  CLICK HERE to watch NIGHT OF THE LEPUS (1972) on PLEX Click here to purchase Bethany's book PESTS: HOW HUMANS CREATE ANIMAL VILLAINS Click here to purchase Riley Black's Books CLICK HERE to learn how to follow, support and experience more of ICFAMMPodcast!

Grace and Alvina talk about AI art and text, the HarperCollins strike, and the ALA Youth Media Awards! See complete show notes at www.bookfriendsforever.com. Click here to become a Patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/Bookfriendsforever1. Click here for Grace's Newbery poster https://shop.carlemuseum.org/category/books/autographed-books/grace-lin. Grace's new picturebook, "Once Upon a Book" is now out! Get an exclusive art print with the purchase of the book at participating independent bookstores. More info:

Tso visited the White House in January as President Joe Biden's guest to celebrate the Lunar New Year, but the visit was also focused on recent shootings.

In this Rail Market Update: Intermodal flat before Lunar New Year sets in.Carload volumes bounce back in latest week, but hold nearrecent levels overallThe Rail Market Update is hosted by FTR's Vice President of Rail & Intermodal, Todd Tranausky.  As this information is presented, you are welcome to follow along and look at the graphs and indicators yourself by downloading the PDF of the presentation.Download the PDF: https://freight.ftrintel.com/rail-podcastSupport the show

Chris Sullivan's Chokepoint -- work on the Gateway Project ramping up // Matt Markovich on property tax legislation/ making Lunar New Year a state holiday // Dose of Kindness -- the crocheting bus driver // Gee Scott on hair styles as representation // Weili Ge, UW, on the effectiveness of prosocial CEOsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good food is a universal language. Author Lily LaMotte, brings different traditions and food to her children's book allowing her young readers to explore other cultures. Her newest book, Chloe's Lunar New Year, explores and introduces readers to the Lunar New Year, the food, the importance, and the excitement behind this tradition that is celebrated worldwide. About the Guest:Lily graduated from Hamline's Writing for Children and Young Adults program with an MFA. When she isn't writing, she's cooking up new recipes, exploring new crafts, and supporting her library system as a KCLS Foundation board member. She is also the author of the graphic novels Measuring Up and Unhappy Camper.https://lilylamotte.com/https://lilylamotte.com/index.php/about-lily-lamotte/https://twitter.com/lilylamottehttps://www.instagram.com/lilylamottewrites/?hl=enhttps://www.amazon.com/Chloes-Lunar-Year-Lily-LaMotte/dp/0063076519hello@imprintbookstore.comAbout the Host: Following the crumbs in the chaos is a full-time job as a Productivity Coach. As a busy mom of three and the founder of Chaos N' Cookies, keeping moms from crumbling is my main objective. After gaining 10+ years of experience as a Director of Marketing helping build multiple 6 & 7-figure businesses for other women I've created the Chaos Control System to equip moms to overcome their own objections so they can live the life they want to live and start that business they have always wanted. The Family Playbook, or standard operating procedure, is the tool every mama needs to save time and stress-less when chaos ensues at home. For new biz owners, I also help simplify systems on social media and other business platforms to automate processes to get their business up and running quickly and efficiently with how-tos and hands-on coaching. I have helped hundreds of women to be more productive and self-sufficient in their homes and businesses allowing them to reclaim control of the chaos. www.chaosncookies.comhttps://www.instagram.com/chaosncookies/https://www.instagram.com/theheathergreco/https://www.facebook.com/Chaos-n-Cookies-111324364538688https://chaosncookies.com/shophttps://linktr.ee/hsteinker Thanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.

Surge in spending around Lunar New Year holiday is fueling optimism tempered by more sober outlooks for some sectors.Yu Hairong, Cheng Siwei, Fan Qianchan, Wang Liwei and Han Wei.Narrated by Sylvia Franke.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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With the passing of Nic's Birthday and the Lunar New Year, it is NOW officially 2023 and whewwww with that Leo full moon, our demons were kind enough to vanquish themselves. AKA acting up to the point of no return. Groundhog's day, limos, unwelcome exes, superfans, and Instagram new beginnings. New Year, New Us, Same Hoes Mad.  Add us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thesaucysibz/ And TikTok!https://www.tiktok.com/@saucysibz?lang=enSubscribe to us on YouTube for Full length videos of each episode:https://www.youtube.com/@saucysibz

Ken Fong and Ken Kemp join together for the first in the Two Kens series for 2023. Ken Fong recently returned from a wild photo journey, tracking down the Snowy White Owl way north in the Canadian Province of Quebec.  The mass shooting in Monterey Park, California, on the evening of the Lunar New Year celebration happened in Ken's former neighborhood where he served as a pastor for over three decades. He shares detail from what he has heard from friends and interviews with specialists in Asian perspectives, especially the dynamics of assimilation into American culture - both positive and negative. Ken shares the history of Monterey Park. In the 1970s, Chinese real estate developer Fred Hsieh called it the Chinese Beverly Hills - an "ethnoburb." They also reflect on the Tyre Nichols episode, reviewing the Memorial Service that attracted global attention. Finally, Ken Fong shares his experience leading a recovery group for twenty years and discovering his addiction to hubris.Asian America The Ken Fong Podcast | The Snowy White Owl - Ken's Facebook Photography PageBecome a Patron: www.patreon.com/beachedwhitemaleSupport the show

This week, more story information about Tiana's Bayou Adventure, an Imagineer talks blue sky, more magic for Wondrous Journeys, a new show is coming to the Hyperion, Great Moments gets plussed, we talk to Seen, Unseen author Russ, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS at no extra cost to you! Be sure to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! DISCOUNTS! If you want some awesome headwear or one of a kind items, be sure to visit our friends over at All Enchanting Ears! You can use the promo code DLWEEKLY10 to get 10% off your order! We have partnered with the Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground to get great deals for our listeners! Book your stay at the Howard Johnson Anaheim and get 15% off your stay (code 1000022077)! Magic Key Holders get 20% off their stay (code 1000025935) as well! Book now! Need the perfect bag for your days in the parks? Look no further than Designer Park Co.! Purchase the Rope Drop Bag as featured on Episode 222 and get 10% off your purchase! Use coupon code DLWEEKLY to get the discount. News There will still be some extra magic on non-fireworks nights for Wondrous Journeys, the new Disney100 nighttime spectacular at Disneyland. Baymax and the Blue Fairy is reported to fly every night, with or wothout fireworks. Wondrous Journeys is scheduled to be projections only on weeknights, with fireworks on weekends and holidays. - https://twitter.com/carlyewisel/status/1620527481089568768 One of our favorite eateries has reopened in Downtown Disney, and is more convenient than ever! Earl of Sandwich reopened it's doors on February 1st last week and it is a nice upgrade from the former location. The new location, in the old La Brea Bakery, is so close to the gates of Disneyland, making it a great quick stop when park hopping. There is plenty of outdoor shaded seating. Inside, the bar area of the former bakery is expected to reopen under Earl management. - https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/02/photos-video-touring-the-temporary-earl-of-sandwich-location-in-the-downtown-disney-district-at-disneyland-resort/ - https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/02/02/a-fan-favorite-eatery-is-back-at-downtown-disney/ A casting call for actors for a new show at Disneyland is getting everyone excited and there is plenty of rumors on what the show will be. The casting call lists singers/actors and dancers for a limited time show in the Hyperion Theatre. In the posting, the new show is described as "an exciting new Broadway-caliber theatrical production." There is speculation that it could be a Hurcules show, among others. - https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/02/rumor-casting-call-hints-at-hercules-musical-coming-to-hyperion-theater-at-disney-california-adventure/ - https://www.ocregister.com/2023/02/02/disneyland-auditioning-actors-for-new-hyperion-theater-musical-in-summer-2023/ A new addition to Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln has debuted. A new National Geographic pre-show, narrated by ABC anchor Robin Roberts, who provides guests a deeper look into Douglass' legacy as a former slave who rose to be a powerful leader in the abolitionist movement and the relationship between Douglas and Lincoln. Testimonials from Douglass' third great-grandson Kenneth B. Morris, Jr., and Dr. John Stauffer, a leading expert on anti-slavery and the Civil War era are also included. - https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/02/photos-video-new-preshow-honoring-frederick-douglass-begins-at-great-moments-with-mr-lincoln-in-disneyland/ - https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/02/new-great-moments-with-mr-lincoln-feature-at-disneyland-honors-frederick-douglass/ Disney+ celebrated Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure last week, inviting Ben Wang, who stars in the upcoming "American Born Chinese" show on Disney+. Ben enjoyed all the festivities, and, of course, the food. He even got to hang out with Oswald the Lucky Rabbit! For those interested, "American Born Chinese" is a genre-hopping action-comedy based on the graphic novel of the same name by Gene Luen Yang, where Ben's character meets a new Chinese born student on the first day of the school year and finds himself in a battle of Chinese mythological gods. - https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/01/disneyplus-celebrates-lunar-new-year-with-visit-from-american-born-chinese-lead-at-the-disneyland-resort/ Just a reminder of the great food and beverage options at the resort for Valentines Day. - https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/02/full-list-of-valentines-day-2023-food-beverages-coming-to-disneyland-resort/ Magic Key Holders have another exclusive souvenir to pick up at the parks. The Magic Key Ear Hat bowl is avaialble for purchase with certain food items throughout the resort. Currently, the bowls are available at Smokejumpers Grill with the purchase of a Bacon Cheeseburger Loaded Fries, or at Clarabelle's Ice Cream with the purchase of the Chocolate Brownie Sundae. - https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023/02/02/disneyland-magic-key-holders-can-get-an-exclusive-new-souvenir/ A blue sky attraction idea was posted on Twitter this last week by Imagineer Jim Shull. The attraction idea is for an Oswald and Ortensia attraction. The attraction would have taken the place of Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin, keeping the ride system, but using projection mapping and painting the sets 1920's black and white. - https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/02/imagineer-jim-shull-shares-oswald-and-ortensia-attraction-blue-sky-idea/ runDisney Weeklyteers, get your running gear ready as Disney has announced details and pricing for the Disneyland Half Marathon. A 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids Race, and more will take place from January 11-14, 2024. Events that guests can sign up for include Disneyland Yoga, the Dumbo Double Dare, and virtual races. For a complete list of events, pricing, and registration dates, check out the link in our show notes. - https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/02/details-prices-released-for-rundisney-disneyland-half-marathon-weekend-2024/ A novel new item has arrived at the Disneyland Resort. A gift card wristband for Lunar New Year 2023, which can be loaded with any amount from $15 to $1,000. The gift card features rounded edges and is connected to a wrist band. This makes it convenient to use around the resort without having to pull out your wallet or credit card often. - https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/02/gift-card-wristbands-available-for-lunar-new-year-2023-at-disney-california-adventure/ New storyline details have been released for the upcoming Tiana's Bayou Adventure, replacing Splash Mountain. In the queue, guests will follow the story of how Tiana grew her business with Tiana's Foods – an employee-owned cooperative. Combining her talents with those of the local community, Tiana has transformed an aging salt mine and built a beloved brand. - https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/02/more-tianas-bayou-adventure-story-details-revealed-including-tianas-foods-backstory/ - https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/02/new-storyline-details-revealed-for-tianas-bayou-adventure/ Guests traveling to New Orleans Square from Main Street have an additional path to follow once again. The pathway that was being worked on between Adventureland and New Orleans Square has completed work and is open again for guests to use. The area in front of the upcoming Adventureland Tree is still behind walls, but guests still have plenty of room to navigate the area. - https://dlnewstoday.com/2023/02/construction-walls-removed-reopening-adventureland-pathway-at-disneyland/ Discussion Topic Russell Flores, Author of Seen, Un-Seen Disneyland https://www.facebook.com/seenunseendisneyland/ https://www.instagram.com/seenunseendisneyland/ https://sudbooks.company.site/

During the Lunar New Year, Knockout (狂飙) became the hottest airing Chinese drama. The adaptation of the sci-fi novel Three Body (三体) also aired. Zhang Ruo Yun 张若昀 will have his new drama Under the Microscope on February 10th and A League of Nobleman surprisingly aired with little fanfare. Listen to our latest podcast episode on the latest dramas airing and filming in the Chinese entertainment industry!

In retrospect, Eric Chen and his friend literally dodged a bullet when they decided to decline the invitation to attend the Lunar New Year's Eve dance party in Monterey Park. As a familiar, trusted, and trilingual member of the studio's private online community, Eric has been hearing from the victims, providing updates about resources, and working hard to coordinate and centralize the myriad lines of communication. I believe that our conversation will give concerned listeners a real-life look at the immediate aftermath of this horrific mass shooting. 

On this episode of LOL, Rachel, and Frank kick it with guest co-host and comedienne Glorelys Mora. The Lunar New Year and Bad Bunny have shown us that is is clearly Rabbit season! Tap into hear what's new with the Conejo Malo, Shakira and more. The crew then interviews Actress, Comedienne and Playwright, Jenny Saldaña. They chat it up about her one-woman show “Desperate Digital Dating Diary: A Titi Talk”, as well as her appearance on ABC's The Chase. Frankspiracy News is back with a bang baby! Literally. Hear about how a facility is place to mass produce babies for infertile couples, where they can follow the gestation of their unborn child through an app. Don't forget to cop your tickets for LOL Live! Happening in Los Angeles on 2/23 and NYC on 2/26! For tickets: www.wearelatinosoutloud.com/events

That's right, we are recapping EVERYTHING from Disneyland's Disney100 kickoff festivities last week! From the new Wondrous Journeys fireworks show and World of Color - ONE at Disney California Adventure to Lunar New Year must-eats, Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway, a positive hotel review (!!) and BIG pretzel-y confession on my part (oh boy), tune in for a full play-by-play!Call 747-CHURROS for the answers to your burning theme park questions!!!Wear your VERY AMUSING pride on your sleeve in our SHOP! https://www.very-amusing.comSpend more time with @CarlyeWisel on...Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/carlyewisel/Twitter! https://twitter.com/carlyewiselTikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@carlyewiselFacebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/CarlyeWiselher website! https://www.carlyewisel.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, we dive into the traditions and stories that shape Lunar New Year, and why violence and tragedy in the U.S. on the eve of the holiday cuts deep for celebrants. We also visit Monterey Park, California, and talk to its Asian American residents and neighbors about what the "ethnoburb" means to them beyond the shooting on January 21.

Andrew and guest co-host Cody Ziglar record an episode at Tawny's place...without her??? (she was at work). They guys check in with some life updates before getting into the recent heavy news.  Later they answer some listener questions about going to the movies and a Lunar New Year post. Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Monterey Park, Half Moon Bay, and Oakland, California are all reeling from mass shootings in their communities this past week that left at least 19 people dead. In Monterey Park, a city east of downtown Los Angeles, the shooter opened fire in a dance hall during Lunar New Year celebrations. The next day's festival, which was set to draw thousands of people, was canceled. Special guest Elise Hu, journalist and host for NPR, was supposed to take her three young daughters to perform at the next day's Lunar New Year festival. She shares her experience trying to make sense of the violence and looking for hope amid tragedy. And with more mass shootings comes the wave of politicians and policymakers demanding gun reform. President Biden is renewing his call for an assault weapons ban, though House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of Bakersfield says he won't commit to considering any new legislation. Would stricter gun laws make a difference? And is there a compromise both sides could be content with? Host David Greene discusses with Mo Elleithee, executive director of Georgetown University's Institute of Politics and Public Service, and Sarah Isgur, senior editor at The Dispatch. Plus, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is standing by his state's decision to reject an Advanced Placement course in African American studies last week. He said the course lacks educational value and is too political due to its discussion of queer studies, reparations, and abolishing prisons. This is the first time a state has rejected an AP course, which is a class that allows high school students to potentially gain college credit. What's behind this decision and how can policymakers move forward? And special guest Sergio Peçanha, columnist at the Washington Post, discusses his recent article, “Hug an election denier,” and how we can embrace those we love despite disagreeing with them.

We just celebrated Lunar New Year, and a lot of us took time to clean up our spaces and revive the energy around our homes. As we went through this process, one question that came to our minds was: how do we optimize our surroundings according to feng shui?  Feng Shui is the Ancient Chinese Art of arranging objects in an environment to achieve a balance of harmony. Today, we're talking to Sara Jane Ho, the star of Netflix's Mind Your Manners and the founder of Chinese finishing school, Institute Sarita, where students are taught etiquette and lifetime skills. She has an extensive background in the art of feng shui, and she shares with us some best practices, such as where to place your bed, the importance of having a commanding position in your workspace, and how to decorate your living space with balance and respect for your home in mind. __________________________________________ Hosts: Melody Cheng, Janet Wang, Helen Wu Contributing Editor: Haemee Kang Editor: Michelle Hsieh __________________________________________ P A R T N E R S • Liquid IV: Receive 20% off your order using promo code ABG at liquid-iv.com • The Lavendaire Lifestyle: Discover new episodes every Sunday on YouTube, Spotify, & Apple Podcasts, or visit lavendaire.com to learn more. • Let's Get Deep: Get 20% off this card game with code ABG at whatdoyoumeme.com/letsgetdeep • Stitch Fix: Get $20 off your first purchase at stitchfix.com/abg __________________________________________ C O N N E C T W I T H U S • Subscribe and Follow us @asianbossgirl on Apple Podcasts/Spotify/Amazon Music/YouTube/Instagram/Twitter/Facebook • Listener Survey: Let us know your thoughts on the podcast here • Shoutouts: Give a shoutout on the podcast here • Email: hello@asianbossgirl.com __________________________________________ S U P P O R T U S • Merch: asianbossgirl.myshopify.com • Donate: anchor.fm/asianbossgirl/support • More about us at asianbossgirl.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A mass shooting in Monterey Park, California – on the eve of Lunar New Year – sent shockwaves through the predominantly Asian American ethnoburb and the Asian American community nationwide. The toll of mass shootings this year in the U.S. is already in the dozens in just the first month of 2023. In Monterey Park, California, a majority Asian American community shaken by loss of lives at the hands of an armed gunman, emotions are high given the circumstances. The victims were at a celebration for Lunar New Year in a city known as America's first suburban Chinatown. To learn more about Monterey Park and its history, host Kai Wright speaks with James Zarsadiaz, a professor of history at the University of San Francisco and the author of “Resisting Change in Suburbia: Asian Immigrants and Frontier Nostalgia and LA”. They discuss the town's significance for the greater Asian American community and how people are processing this tragedy amid persisting fears of anti-Asian hate. Companion listening for this episode: The Dangerous Cycle of Fear (4/11/2022) Asian American New Yorkers explain how Covid-era bigotry and violence changed their lives, and what's at stake for everybody when we fear each other.   “Notes from America” airs live on Sunday evenings at 6pm ET. The podcast episodes are lightly edited from our live broadcasts. To catch all the action, tune into the show on Sunday nights via the stream on notesfromamerica.org or on WNYC's YouTube channel. We want to hear from you! Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter @noteswithkai or email us at notes@wnyc.org.

Tawny and Andrew discuss Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a shooting in Monterey Park, California and the police killing an activist during the Cop City protests in Atlanta.  Later, they answer listener questions about a gym not doing the best job celebrating Lunar New Year and a racist veterinarian.  Leave a voicemail with your questions at 323-389-RACE and subscribe to Tawny and Andrew's bonus podcasts at suboptimalpods.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Julie's travel report from Chile, Liz on living in an autonomous vehicles testing zone, Lian's thoughts on the nearby Lunar New Year violence in Monterey Park. Julie has a complete report on her hiking trip to the Lake District of Chile: Volcanoes, Monkey Puzzle Trees, Sauerkraut, Exploding Rats! https://www.backroads.com/trips/WCII/chile-walking-hiking-tour Lian's next trip to Latin America? https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/jess-stone-german-shepherd-dog-motorcycle/index.html Is Liz being stalked by unpiloted vehicles? First Coco now Waymo.  https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2022-03-17/california-autonomous-sidewalk-food-delivery-robots-coco-starship-kiwibot https://waymo.com/waymo-driver/ Entertaining Sisters:  Liz likes Everything Everywhere All At Once, but The Fabelmans not so much. DGA Podcast with Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert: https://soundcloud.com/thedirectorscut/everything-everywhere-all-at-once-w-dan-kwan-daniel-scheinert-and-destin-daniel-cretton-ep-354?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing The young guns of tennis, both men + women, are featured in Break Point on Netflix.  Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seSCvuejudM https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/22/tennis/netflix-curse-break-point-spt-intl/index.html Meanwhile, the old fogeys are turning to million dollar pickleball! McEnroe, Agassi, Chang & Roddick.  https://www.pickleballuniversity.com/home/tennis-stars-compete-for-1000000-purse-in-pickleball-tournament   Thank you to our sponsors and to listeners for using these special links and urls: Prose https://prose.com/sisters Butcher Box https://butcherbox.com/sisters Use code sisters at checkout Sign up for our weekly newsletter PEP TALK here: https://conta.cc/2OxTnog Go to the Satellite Sisters website here: https://satellitesisters.com SHOP the Satellite Sisters Shop here: https://www.cafepress.com/satellitesi... Subscribe to the Satellite Sisters YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVkl... JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: -  Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SatelliteSis... Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/satel... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/satsisters/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SatSisters -  Email: hello@satellitesisters.com Lian Dolan on Instagram @liandolan: https://www.instagram.com/liandolan/ Liz Dolan on Instagram @satellitesisterliz: https://www.instagram.com/satellitesi... Julie Dolan on @Instagram @julieoldesisters https://www.instagram.com/julieoldestsister/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Monday on the NewsHour, a community is seeking answers after a shooting at a Lunar New Year celebration left several dead. President Biden is expected to choose a new chief of staff as his administration is mired in the classified documents scandal. Plus, Florida's governor blocks a new Advanced Placement course on African American studies for high school students. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Nicolle Wallace discusses the latest mass shooting in American after 11 people were killed during a Lunar New Year celebration in California, the twin indictments that some are calling a black eye for the FBI, significant guilty verdicts in cases surrounding January 6th and more.  Joined by: Shannon Watts, Elise Hu, Tom Winter, Brandon Van Grack, Frank Figliuzzi, Claire McCaskill, Dahlia Lithwick, Brian Fallon, Cecile Richards, Rep. Judy Chu and Harry Litman

As news spread of the Lunar New Year shooting in Monterey Park, California, the Left and its pet mainstream media immediately pivoted to blaming anti-Asian hatred and guns to hit their daily click quota. The problem? The alleged perpetrator was Asian himself. Stu Burguiere breaks down the latest and exposes the media's lazy and idiotic response. Then, RedBalloon CEO Andrew Crapuchettes joins to explain how his company is fighting against woke culture and government overreach. And M&M's candy lowers the bar below the floor for dumb corporate decisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FBI searches Biden's home, NYC finds a new place to house illegal immigrants, a Lunar New Year shooting in LA, and violent protests in Atlanta, Georgia. Plus, Bill's Message of the Day, how you present yourself makes a big difference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The people of Monterey Park, California, would normally be celebrating Lunar New Year right now, one of the biggest holidays of the year in a community that is two-thirds Asian. Instead, the city is mourning a terrible loss.Ailsa Chang went to the site of Saturday night's mass shooting in Monterey Park to speak to people there about the tragedy's impact on their community, which is often described as the "first suburban Chinatown" in America.We also hear from Min Zhou, a professor of sociology and Asian American studies at UCLA, about Monterey Park's history and significance as a safe space for Asians and Asian Americans.In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in your community.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

Ten people were killed and at least 10 others injured over the weekend in a shooting in Los Angeles County's Monterey Park. It happened on the first day of the city's annual Lunar New Year celebrations. The community holds an important place in Asian American history. Plus, Ukraine's quest for tanks to combat Russia. And, Lunar New Year traditions and memories to hold dear. Guests: Dr. Timothy Fong, Professor of Ethnic Studies at California State University, Sacramento, and the author of The First Suburban Chinatown; Idrees Ali, national security correspondent for Reuters; Axios reporters Shawna Chen, Han Chen, and Hope King. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: What we know about the Monterey Park mass shooting (Axios) The First Suburban Chinatown (Timothy Fong) Germany would not block Poland from sending tanks to Ukraine, minister says (Reuters) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Los Angeles Times lays out what’s known about the deadly Lunar New Year mass shooting in Monterey Park, California. Following the overturning of Roe, abortion-rights activists are focusing on states. USA Today reports on their marches around the country yesterday. Meanwhile, the Atlantic looks into what opponents of abortion rights are doing. A longtime observer writes in the Atlantic about how the Supreme Court justices don’t seem to be getting along very well. The prestigious Hawaii big-wave competition the Eddie returned after a seven-year hiatus. The Evening Standard has the story.

The man suspected of killing 10 people at a Lunar New Year celebration in California is found dead in his van. The Department of Justice finds more classified documents during a search of President Biden's home. And a protest over an environmental activist shot dead by police ends in vandalism and destruction in Atlanta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, we get the latest on a mass shooting in Monterey Park, California during Lunar New Year celebrations. Then, we discuss the fallout for President Biden after an FBI search uncovered more classified materials at his Delaware home. We also look at the state of abortion rights on the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Plus, we get an update on the Earth's ozone layer. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

What's up with China's GDP, what's down with China's population numbers, and what Marvel's return tells us. Indicators from China to bring in the Lunar New Year. For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org

In China, huge numbers of people are expected to travel and gather with family this weekend for the start of the Lunar New Year, just as the country experiences a major surge in COVID infections. NPR's Emily Feng reports that the holiday may be bittersweet for some. We also hear reporting from NPR's Wynne Davis, who collected recipes to help ring in the Lunar New Year.And in Ukraine, many Orthodox Christians marked the feast of the Epiphany on Thursday by plunging into the frigid waters of the Dnipro River. NPR's Elissa Nadworny talked to some of the brave swimmers, who said that this year the ritual felt like a needed respite from the ongoing war.In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in your community.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

Ukraine's Western allies consider whether to send battle tanks to the country, what's next for the March for Life after Dobbs, China celebrates the Lunar New Year amid relaxed COVID rules.