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This episode of the PRmoment News Review frames Andy Burnham not just as a skilled communicator, but as a potential reset figure in UK political communications, operating in a structurally hostile environment.Ben Smith positions the discussion around a pivotal political moment – Burnham's ascent to national leadership – and asks whether he is “more than a better communicator than Keir Starmer.” Angie Moxham's core argument is that Burnham's strength is not superficial performance but value‑driven communication: his clarity and fluency are rooted in conviction and a sense that Labour has drifted from its founding values. This gives his messaging an authenticity that is hard to manufacture and may underpin a more energetic, “forward‑moving” government narrative.However, Mark Borkowski stresses the expectation‑management gap. Burnham's team, he argues, has not matched high emotional appeal with clear, visible policy detail—especially on social care, in a way that echoes Starmer's own family stories. Mark characterises the UK as operating on an “economy of hope”, drawing a parallel with the England football team: audiences project outsized hopes onto symbolic figures, while structural problems (seven prime ministers in ten years, deep‑rooted social and fiscal constraints) remain.The panel converges on a key comms challenge: Burnham must sell hard trade‑offs—notably higher taxes to fund social care and other public services—in a fragmented, hyper‑critical media environment where “bad news sells” and social platforms amplify outrage. For PR professionals, this raises the question of whether a leader can sustain a truth‑telling, “hard ass” narrative about limits and sacrifice without being politically destroyed.Burnham's minimalist media strategy is a central theme. Angie notes that he limits access, grants few interviews (Gary Lineker being one!), and deploys allies like Steve Rotheram as surrogates—essentially a tight‑circle, low‑exposure model.Mark likens this to carrying a “Ming vase” during Starmer's campaign: minimal risk, minimal visibility. The open question is whether this approach can survive the “brutal” post‑honeymoon phase, when scrutiny intensifies and media (including right‑wing outlets) actively seek to puncture his legitimacy.Strategically, Burnham's focus on regional power and the North is both a policy and branding choice. Angie suggests he will prioritise domestic issues, the machinery of government, and devolution over grandstanding on the international stage, in contrast to Starmer's more statesmanlike positioning. This is likely to sharpen political polarisation—a clearer Labour identity versus a Conservative counter‑narrative led by Kemi Badenoch—even though Burnham will likely need to command the political centre to retain power.For PR and comms leaders, the episode underscores three imperatives:Expectation design as a core comms function, not an afterthought.Narrative discipline that ties personal storytelling to concrete policy.Building resilient strategies for fragmented media—where influence, not just coverage, must be actively architected.This week's PR News Review's top quotes:On Burnham vs Starmer – substance and style“He's painted as ‘just Keir Starmer with better comms' – and that's absolutely not the case. He's way more than a communicator, he's just bloody good at it.” Angie Moxham, [00:01:17]On the UK's ‘economy of hope'“We live in an economy of hope. He comes down from the North bearing communication gifts – but we've had seven prime ministers in ten years. That's a shocking statistic.”Mark Borkowski, [00:02:10]On the brutal post‑honeymoon reality“The real test comes after the summer honeymoon – when the brutality of the autumn hits and he has to sell more tax for everything we say we want.”Mark Borkowski, [00:02:10–00:04:00]On Burnham's toughness and intent“It's not going to be an easy job, of course it's not. But he's made of tough stuff, he's a hard worker, and I think he'll rip up rule books as quickly as he can.”Angie Moxham, [00:04:52–00:06:00]On minimalist media strategy“The interesting question is whether he's going to continue as a minimalist media communicator – because so far he's just not interested in walking into the bear pit of press conferences.”Angie Moxham, [00:07:20–00:08:00]On the new comms puzzle for politicians“Everybody is struggling to work out the new way of communicating to the electorate. The old world of the Sun and the Mail ‘winning elections' has gone – but nobody's really mastered the new one.”Mark Borkowski, [00:08:17–00:09:30]On Britain's status and hard truths“We are not a superpower; we're an ailing nation dealing with difficult social themes and great poverty. We need a hard‑ass prime minister who tells some hard‑ass truths.”Mark Borkowski, [00:12:25–00:13:30]On media sensationalism and public mindset“I'm fed up of clicking on headlines that promise one thing and deliver rubbish. That sensationalism warps how people think and feel about the world.”Angie Moxham, [00:10:48–00:12:10]On the UK's hidden strengths“We are a nation of talent. We're spawning amazing companies and, against many of our European neighbours, we've been performing far better than people think.”– Angie Moxham, [00:10:48–00:14:00]On what politics now needs“We've lived off far too much hope. The real mark of the man will be whether he can do what needs to be done – however uncomfortable it is for the electorate to suck it up.”Mark Borkowski, [00:12:25–00:14:00]

欢迎收听雪球出品的财经有深度，雪球，国内领先的集投资交流交易一体的综合财富管理平台，聪明的投资者都在这里。今天分享的内容叫长鑫今天打新，背后是一场中美韩“三国杀”，来自熊猫Ming。7 月 16 日，国内一个更受关注的名字开始打新：长鑫科技，中国规模最大、也是唯一能大规模量产 D R A M 的公司，今天正式启动科创板申购。此次发行总额约 579 亿，一举超过当年的中芯国际，直接成了科创板史上最大的 I P O。但如果你只把长鑫当成"又一只科创板最大新股"，那就看小了。为什么"内存"是一张必须争的牌这两年所有人都盯着英伟达的 G P U，但G P U 再快，也得有"粮食"喂 。 那就是内存D R A M，以及它的高端形态 H B M。内存是 A I 世界里，利润最集中、也最关键的环节之一。这不只是一门生意，这是一个国家级的战略位置。谁在内存上有话语权，谁就在 A I 时代的产业链上，攥住了一个别人绕不开的关口。它长期被三家公司主导，占全球约百分之90：美光——代表美国在内存上的力量，技术强、利润高，是美国 A I 产业链自主可控的重要一环。三星、海力士——单靠三星和海力士，挤进了全球 A I 供应链最核心的位置。韩国的股市、乃至整个国家的信心，很大程度就是这两家撑起来的。上周海力士跑去美国上市，就是韩国想在全球资本面前再抬一次身价。而中国过去在这块的存在感几乎是零。十几年前，让世界记住中国的，是阿里那样的互联网巨头 。作为二零一四年全球最大 I P O，阿里就是中国互联网力量的一次集中亮相。但那是"上一个时代"的牌。到了 A I、到了"硅基世界"这个新战场，光有互联网巨头不够了，中国需要一个在硬科技、在最底层的芯片产业上能站出来的核心代表 —— 而在内存这个最关键的位置上，长鑫就是被推上牌桌的那张牌。从阿里到长鑫，其实是中国参与世界竞争的舞台，从"互联网"挪到了"硬科技"的一次接力。长鑫它承担的，是让中国在硅基世界里"有自己的牌"这个位置。而且这张牌桌，还有一个特别直观的“门票价”——万亿。就在今年五六月，美国的美光、韩国的三星和海力士，估值先后逼近或跨过 1 万亿美元 门槛。上周海力士在美国上市，按其美股 A D R 价格推算的市值超过 1 万亿美元，即便相对韩国本土股价，有明显的稀缺溢价。那么长鑫按 8.66 元的发行价算，长鑫这次的发行市值约五千七百九十二亿人民币，一上市就将直接跻身科创板市值最大的公司行列；更乐观的机构，甚至喊出了未来冲向万亿、乃至几万亿人民币的预期。根据长鑫招股书数据显示，二零二六年一季度营收 508 亿、同比暴涨百分之 719，归母净利润 247.6 亿 。这一个季度的利润，是 A 股三家主要存储模组厂加起来的 2.4 倍；而二零二六年上半年预计归母净利润 500到570 亿，同比增长超过 22 倍，光上半年这一笔利润，就足以覆盖它过去几年累计的亏损；毛利率约百分之65，在国内半导体企业里是顶尖水平，且客户名单里，阿里、字节、腾讯、联想、小米、OPPO、vivo 几乎一个不落，阿里更是早在几年前就入股，累计投入约 76 亿元，是持股比例最高的行业投资者。其股东和战略投资者名单里，几乎集齐了"国家队"和产业链半壁江山 。而且它和 A 股那些"存储概念股"不是一回事，那些大多是买芯片、组装成内存条再卖的模组厂；长鑫是自己设计、自己制造芯片的 I D M，是真正的"造芯片的人"。但它这张牌，也有明显的短板长鑫被奖励的核心，其实是"国产自主"这四个字 。但 在高端存储进口受限的今天，"能在国内规模化造出 D R A M"本身就成了稀缺。但这层稀缺，是"自主"给的，不是"技术最强"给的。论技术和体量，它还是个追赶者。全球 D R A M 份额约 百分之7.67，排名第四；而三星、海力士两家合计超过七成，单是一家的份额，就是长鑫的四到五倍；A I 最核心的高端内存 H B M，是长鑫最大的短板，目前还在样品和良率爬坡阶段，明显落后于国际头部厂商，即便它们已在量产更先进的产品，但尚未形成同一等级的规模化供货。所以看长鑫，位置的高度，和实力的差距，同时都是真的。往上看，它是"中国内存"从 0 到 1、被推上世界牌桌的历史性一张牌，位置极硬；往下看，它在技术、份额、H B M 上，离桌上另外几张牌还差得远。但长鑫的热度，是真的高。网下询价时，300 多家机构、上万个配售账户参与报价，网下机构有效申购倍数超过 460 倍；正是这种极高的认购热度，把最终发行价推到 8.66 元，比理论底价约 4.41 元，高了近一倍 —— 原计划募 295 亿，最终发行规模接近翻倍、达到 579 亿。热，是好事，但也意味着一件事：很多期待，已经提前反映在价格里了。按它二零二五年的利润算，这次发行的市盈率高达 308 倍，是行业平均的四倍多。单看这个数，贵得吓人。可你要是换个算法 ，按它二零二六年可能赚到的钱来算，市盈率一下又降到个位数。而市场现在给的高估值，赌的全是"高增长能持续"。一旦存储行业的景气度掉头，今天看着便宜的动态估值，随时可能被打回原形。所以，别被"新股王""国产之光"的热闹冲昏头。位置的历史意义是真的，但价格里的乐观，同样是真的。而长鑫拿了这笔钱，一定会扩产 。它的目标很清楚：在满足国内市场需求的基础上，尽可能多占市场份额、提升自己的产业影响力。它甚至可能吸引像苹果这样的国际大厂，来采购它的内存，真正参与到全球竞争里去。这是它作为一张新牌，自然要走的路。但现实里，短期影响其实相当有限。长鑫的产能没法一下子扩到很大，而三星、海力士、美光这几家也都在同步扩产。当大家都在扩的时候，长鑫多出来的那部分，占整个盘子的比例还很小。它是一个新变量，但至少现在，还不是一个能左右牌局的变量。而且现在全行业正在疯狂扩产。一改前两年减产去库存的谨慎，三星、海力士、美光同步抛出万亿级的扩产计划。光是韩国，6 月底国家出面，三星和 S K 合计承诺未来投入的资金高达数千亿美元级别，要在本土新建一大批晶圆厂；海力士计划五年内把产能翻倍；美光也在美日多地重金建厂。这是一场由国家和巨头一起下场的"军备竞赛"。所以长鑫它扩产，是这场全球军备竞赛里，又一股新增的供给。短期看，它体量还小，掀不起大浪；但它确实让"全球都在拼命造内存"这件事，又多了一个参与者。在国家战略支持、资本加持、股民追捧之下，长鑫要在这张牌桌上占住属于中国的一席之地，是大概率的事。它未必能马上左右价格，但"这张桌子上从此有中国一个位置"。这件事，已经在发生。所以，怎么看长鑫这件事？第一，别把长鑫当成"又一只万亿新股"，把它当成一张"牌"来看。它是中国在内存这个 A I 关键位置上，第一次拍到桌上的核心筹码。看懂了位置，你才看懂它为什么这么受关注。第二，位置硬不等于实力已经到位。它承担的历史使命是真的，但它在技术、份额、H B M 上和头部的差距，也是真的。别让"国产之光"的情绪，盖住"它还是个追赶者"的事实。第三，看长鑫，要放到中美韩这盘大棋里看。它不是孤立的一只 A 股，它是"三国杀"里中国刚落下的一子。这盘棋怎么下，才是真正值得长期跟的东西。最后同样一块内存，上周的海力士，是韩国把自己最强的牌拿去全球资本面前再估一次价；今天的长鑫，是中国终于把自己的牌，摆上了这张桌子。竞争换了赛道，长鑫要在硅基世界里，接过阿里当年那一棒。从互联网，到硬科技，到 A I 基建。 这是中国参与世界竞争的舞台，一次悄悄的换挡。

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Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Unveiling Secrets: A Quest at the Heart of Ximalaya Shan Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-07-15-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 明亮的阳光照耀在喜马拉雅山的雪峰上，空气中弥漫着一丝清冷的薄雾。En: The bright sunlight shone on the snow-capped peaks of the Ximalaya Shan, with a faint, cold mist lingering in the air.Zh: 在这样一个夏日的早晨，明和连站在海拔5000米的营地，心情各异。En: On such a summer morning, Ming and Lian stood at the 5000-meter-high camp, each with different feelings.Zh: 明是一位资深的考古学家，她的目光紧紧盯着营地中央一块布满尘土的石碑。En: Ming was an experienced archaeologist, her eyes fixed on a dust-covered stone stele in the center of the camp.Zh: 几天前，她和团队在附近发现了一件古老而珍贵的文物。En: A few days earlier, she and her team discovered an ancient and precious artifact nearby.Zh: 这件文物似乎掀开了关于喜马拉雅地区古代文明的神秘面纱。En: This artifact seemed to unveil the mysterious veil of ancient civilization in the Ximalaya region.Zh: 然而，昨天晚上，那件文物神秘消失了。En: However, last night, the artifact mysteriously disappeared.Zh: “连，你最近有看到什么可疑的人吗？En: "Lian, have you seen any suspicious people recently?"Zh: ”明打破沉默，转头看向她的向导连。En: Ming broke the silence, turning to look at her guide, Lian.Zh: 连是当地人，熟悉这里的每一寸土地。En: Lian was a local, familiar with every inch of this land.Zh: 他沉默片刻，语气平和：“没有，我只看到晚上大家都很疲惫，早早休息。En: He paused for a moment, speaking calmly, "No, I only saw that everyone was very tired at night and rested early."Zh: ”明不相信，眉头轻轻紧皱。En: Ming didn't believe him, her brows gently furrowed.Zh: 她心里有一个大胆的猜测，但她不敢轻易说出口。En: She had a bold guess in her mind, but she didn't dare say it out loud easily.Zh: 营地周围，帐篷林立，人们忙碌地准备着日常的工作。En: Around the camp, tents stood in rows, and people busily prepared for their daily tasks.Zh: 在这个高海拔地区，空气稀薄，每走一步都要格外用力。En: In this high-altitude area, the air was thin, and every step required extra effort.Zh: 然而，明决心揭开文物消失的谜团。En: However, Ming was determined to uncover the mystery of the artifact's disappearance.Zh: 她告别了同事，准备行动。En: She bid farewell to her colleagues and prepared to take action.Zh: 她开始仔细观察营地四周。En: She began to carefully observe the surroundings of the camp.Zh: 周围高耸的山峰如同天然屏障挡住了一切逃避的路线，显然，文物不可能被带出太远。En: The towering peaks around them acted as natural barriers blocking any escape routes; evidently, the artifact could not have been taken too far away.Zh: 不久，明在一块岩石后面发现了一些奇怪的足迹——那是连的。En: Soon, Ming discovered some strange footprints behind a rock—they were Lian's.Zh: 这足迹引导她来到了一个藏有秘密的小山洞。En: These footprints led her to a small cave harboring secrets.Zh: 山洞里，隐隐约约地可见几件古老的用品。En: Inside the cave, several ancient items were faintly visible.Zh: “这就是我要的证据！En: "This is the evidence I need!"Zh: ”明心中一惊，明白连带走文物的原因。En: Ming thought with a shock, understanding the reason Lian took the artifact.Zh: 傍晚，她在营地找到连，“连，我知道了。En: In the evening, she found Lian in the camp, "Lian, I know.Zh: 你可以告诉我真正的原因吗？En: Can you tell me the real reason?"Zh: ”连微微叹气，眼神里没有恐惧，反而是一种释然。En: Lian sighed slightly, with no fear in his eyes, but rather a sense of relief.Zh: “明，你需要理解，在这里有些东西比金钱更珍贵。En: "Ming, you need to understand, there are things here more precious than money.Zh: 我们必须保护祖先的文化，即使是对抗外界的研究。En: We must protect our ancestors' culture, even if it means resisting external research."Zh: ”明沉默片刻，终于理解连的用心。En: Ming was silent for a moment, finally understanding Lian's intention.Zh: 在她揭露真相后，队伍虽然对文物无缘，却得到新的启发。En: Although the team lost any chance with the artifact after she revealed the truth, they gained a new inspiration.Zh: 明也对文化保护有了更深的理解。En: Ming also gained a deeper understanding of cultural preservation.Zh: 在这片雄伟的喜马拉雅山脚下，明吸取教训，变得更加开明，也开始尊重不同文化之间的差异。En: At the foot of the majestic Ximalaya Shan, Ming learned her lesson, becoming more open-minded, and began to respect the differences between cultures.Zh: 这段经历不仅仅是在寻找遗失的文物，更是启发她心灵的旅程。En: This experience was not just about searching for the lost artifact, but also an inspiring journey for her soul. Vocabulary Words:bright: 明亮的peaks: 雪峰faint: 一丝lingering: 弥漫archaeologist: 考古学家dust-covered: 布满尘土stele: 石碑precious: 珍贵的artifact: 文物unveil: 掀开mysterious: 神秘veil: 面纱suspicious: 可疑furrowed: 紧皱guess: 猜测tents: 帐篷altitude: 海拔barriers: 障碍footprints: 足迹harboring: 藏有cave: 山洞faintly: 隐隐约约relief: 释然ancestors: 祖先culture: 文化resisting: 对抗inspiration: 启发respect: 尊重differences: 差异journey: 旅程

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Read transcriptIn 1986, King Features looked at its stable of unrelated newspaper strip heroes and decided the responsible thing to do was throw them all in a blender. Flash Gordon, Mandrake the Magician, and the Phantom. A spaceman, a stage hypnotist, and a guy who lives in a skull-shaped cave and inherited his job from his dad got drafted into a single Saturday morning cartoon called Defenders of the Earth on the apparent theory that if the Avengers could do a team-up, so could three guys who had never met before that year and shared nothing except a syndicate contract. Then, because nothing from the '80s was allowed to stay just a cartoon, Defenders of the Earth became a video game in 1990, courtesy of Enigma Variations, for the exact kind of home computer that made you type a magic incantation and wait: Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Amiga, and, for the three people on Earth who owned one, the SAM Coupé. You play Flash, sneaking through Ming's castle dodging security cameras, occasionally calling in Mandrake or the Phantom to open doors, because apparently that's what magic and jungle-honed strength were for in these days. Helping make sense of this glorious pile of licensed heroes is Ryan Estrada, who's written comics for Star Trek, Popeye, Garfield, and, fittingly, Flash Gordon itself, having contributed to Papercutz's newer Flash Gordon Adventures line. Ryan's also built a reputation for tucking real hidden puzzles and messages directly into his comic pages, in plain sight, daring anyone paying close enough attention to find them. Which feels like exactly the right skillset for an episode about a security system that apparently only a few specific comic strip disciplines can defeat. So track down a joystick you no longer own, adjust to a universe where Flash Gordon answers to a management structure that includes a professional hypnotist, and let's find out whether the Defenders of the Earth earned their game, or whether Earth would've been just fine handling Ming on its own. Learn such things as: Is it really a team game if you only get to play as one member? Why should you learn another language that uses a different alphabet? What are some of the special rules with making licenses comics? And so much more! You can find everything you could ever want to know about Ryan on RyanEstrada.com. Let's see if anyone can pick out my favorite part. I'll give you a hint, it's on the home page. If you want to be a guest on the show please check out the Be a A Guest on the Show page and let me know what you're interested in. The next episode is going to be Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3 Mutant Nightmare, so get your thoughts ready and over to me if you want to hear them in the show. If you want to help support the show check out the Play Comics Patreon page or head over to the Support page if you want to go another route. You can also check out the Play Comics Merch Store. Play Comics is part of the Gonna Geek Network, which is a wonderful collection of geeky podcasts. Be sure to check out the other shows on Gonna Geek if you need more of a nerd fix. You can find Play Comics @playcomics.bsky.social on Bluesky, @playcomicspodcast on Threads, @playcomics on YouTube, or the Play Comics website. If you want to hear Chris talk with Karrington Martin about the lessons we learned from children's media and how crazy it is that we're supposed to just forget about that now that we're adults, then Sugar, Spite, and Everything is Fine is probably something you should check out. A big thanks to Xandar Radio and Saints of Storm and Sorrow by Gabriella Buba for the promos today. Intro/Outro Music by Backing Track, who exclusively wears red jackets with embedded speakers so there's always a soundtrack. Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-89f00a for 40% off for 4 months, and support Play Comics.

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Mystery of the Vanished Bonsai at Beijing's Lush Retreat Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-07-12-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 北京植物园，夏天最美的时节，En: Beijing Botanical Garden is at its most beautiful in the summer.Zh: 阳光洒满绿树浓荫，小径旁的花儿随风轻轻摇摆，En: Sunlight fills the lush shade of the green trees, and the flowers by the paths sway gently in the breeze.Zh: 游人络绎不绝。En: Visitors come and go without end.Zh: 然而，就在这个美好的时刻，一件不寻常的事情发生了。En: However, at this beautiful time, something unusual happened.Zh: 一天早上，热心的植物学家家豪刚走进植物园的展厅。En: One morning, a dedicated botanist named Jiahao just entered the exhibition hall of the botanical garden.Zh: 他注意到一件令人震惊的事——一个珍贵的、几百年历史的盆景不见了。En: He noticed something shocking—a precious bonsai, hundreds of years old, was missing.Zh: 这个盆景是植物园的瑰宝，每个来访者都为它的古老和美丽所吸引。En: This bonsai was the gem of the botanical garden, attracting every visitor with its antiquity and beauty.Zh: 家豪急切地四处寻找，心中充满了焦急。En: Jiahao anxiously searched everywhere, his heart filled with worry.Zh: 与此同时，一名本地记者丽芬正寻找她的下一个大新闻。En: Meanwhile, a local reporter named Lifen was looking for her next big story.Zh: 她很快得知了盆景失踪的消息，心想这是一个提升自己职业生涯的绝佳机会。En: She quickly learned about the bonsai's disappearance and thought this was a perfect opportunity to advance her career.Zh: 她决定去植物园了解情况，看看能否挖掘出背后的故事。En: She decided to go to the botanical garden to understand the situation and see if she could uncover the story behind it.Zh: 这时，名叫明的神秘访客引起了家豪的注意。En: At this time, a mysterious visitor named Ming caught Jiahao's attention.Zh: 他似乎对盆景失踪的事情知之甚多，但总是惜字如金。En: He seemed to know a lot about the bonsai's disappearance but was always sparing with his words.Zh: 家豪的直觉告诉他，明可能知道些线索。En: Jiahao's intuition told him that Ming might know some clues.Zh: 起初，家豪并不想和丽芬合作，但他知道自己必须找到失踪的盆景并维护植物园的声誉。En: Initially, Jiahao didn't want to cooperate with Lifen, but he knew he needed to find the missing bonsai and maintain the reputation of the botanical garden.Zh: 经过一番犹豫，他决定与丽芬联手调查。En: After some hesitation, he decided to join forces with Lifen to investigate.Zh: 丽芬也开始信任家豪，并愿意分享她的发现。En: Lifen also began to trust Jiahao and was willing to share her findings.Zh: 两人各司其职，家豪走访园中职员及游客，丽芬则调查园外可疑人士。En: They divided their tasks, with Jiahao interviewing staff and visitors in the garden, and Lifen investigating suspicious individuals outside the garden.Zh: 不久，他们发现明的一些可疑行动。En: Soon, they discovered some suspicious actions by Ming.Zh: 明在盆景失踪当晚出现在现场，并与一位神秘的收藏家有过接触。En: Ming was at the scene the night the bonsai disappeared and had contact with a mysterious collector.Zh: 这些线索让他成为主要嫌疑人。En: These clues made him a prime suspect.Zh: 在掌握足够证据后，家豪和丽芬决定直接面对面问明。En: After gathering enough evidence, Jiahao and Lifen decided to confront Ming directly.Zh: 在面对质疑时，明沉默了片刻。En: When faced with their questioning, Ming was silent for a moment.Zh: 但最后，他叹了一口气，坦白道：“是的，我被一个收藏家雇佣去取走那个盆景。En: But finally, he sighed and confessed, "Yes, I was hired by a collector to take the bonsai.Zh: 但是，当我看到它的真实之美时，我意识到将它私自占有是错误的。”En: But when I saw its true beauty, I realized it was wrong to take it for myself."Zh: 明的承认让家豪和丽芬都松了一口气。En: Ming's admission brought a sigh of relief to both Jiahao and Lifen.Zh: 明表示他已经计划将盆景送回。En: Ming stated that he had already planned to return the bonsai.Zh: 家豪原谅了明，并对他的诚实表示感激。En: Jiahao forgave Ming and expressed gratitude for his honesty.Zh: 最后，盆景安全地回到了植物园，一切恢复了平静。En: In the end, the bonsai was safely returned to the botanical garden, and everything returned to peace.Zh: 家豪学到了信任与合作的重要性，而丽芬明白了新闻真实远胜过夸大其词。En: Jiahao learned the importance of trust and cooperation, while Lifen understood that the truth in journalism is far more valuable than exaggeration.Zh: 在这个故事的结尾，三人都得到了成长。En: At the end of the story, all three grew from the experience.Zh: 在北京植物园的绿树花海中，夏季的阳光仍然灿烂，那盆古老的盆景依然静静地展示着它美丽的故事。En: In the green trees and sea of flowers of Beijing Botanical Garden, the summer sun still shone brightly, and the ancient bonsai continued to quietly tell its beautiful story. Vocabulary Words:botanical: 植物学的lush: 茂盛的breeze: 微风dedicated: 热心的exhibition: 展厅precious: 珍贵的bonsai: 盆景antiquity: 古老anxiously: 急切地reporter: 记者advance: 提升opportunity: 机会mysterious: 神秘的intuition: 直觉hesitation: 犹豫suspicious: 可疑的interview: 走访evidence: 证据confront: 面对面silent: 沉默confess: 坦白relief: 松了一口气admission: 承认honesty: 诚实trust: 信任cooperation: 合作journalism: 新闻业exaggeration: 夸大其词observer: 观察者collector: 收藏家

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Rekindling Passion: A Journey Through Chengdu's Blossoms Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-07-12-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 夏天的成都植物园，阳光明媚，绿树成荫，空气中弥漫着淡淡的花香。En: In the summer at the Chengdu Botanical Garden, the sun shines brightly, trees are lush and green, and the air is filled with a faint floral fragrance.Zh: 在这里，一切都显得生机勃勃。En: Here, everything seems alive and vibrant.Zh: 有一天，连和明一起来到这里。En: One day, Lian and Ming came to visit the garden.Zh: 明是个热情活泼的朋友，他很珍惜与连的友谊和他们共同的记忆。En: Ming is an enthusiastic and lively friend who treasures his friendship with Lian and their shared memories.Zh: 连则不同，她是个内向的年轻女子，总喜欢安静地沉思。En: In contrast, Lian is an introverted young woman who prefers quiet contemplation.Zh: 最近，她感到压力很大，渐渐疏远了她曾经热爱的植物学。En: Recently, she has felt a lot of pressure and has gradually distanced herself from botany, which she once loved.Zh: “连，我们去看看花吧！”明微笑着提议，他希望能帮助连缓解压力。En: "Lian, let's go look at the flowers!" Ming suggested with a smile, hoping to help Lian relieve some of her stress.Zh: 尽管犹豫，连还是接受了明的邀请。En: Although hesitant, Lian accepted the invitation.Zh: 她心里其实很怀疑，这次旅行是否能重新唤起她对植物的热爱。En: She was skeptical about whether this trip could rekindle her passion for plants.Zh: 他们漫步在小径上，周围满是五颜六色的花朵。En: They strolled along the paths surrounded by colorful flowers.Zh: 连看着这些生命，心里却依然感到沉重。En: Lian looked at these living things, yet still felt heavy-hearted.Zh: 明注意到了她的沉默，于是试着和她聊起了小时候的事。En: Ming noticed her silence and tried to chat with her about their childhood.Zh: “还记得我们小时候最喜欢的植物吗？”明问道，语气中充满了期待。En: "Do you remember our favorite plant from when we were kids?" Ming asked, his tone filled with anticipation.Zh: 连愣了一下，勉强微笑，说：“是那棵水仙，对吗？”En: Lian paused for a moment, then forced a smile and said, "It was the daffodil, right?"Zh: 明点点头，眼中闪烁着亮光。En: Ming nodded, his eyes sparkling with light.Zh: 随着两人谈论着曾经的快乐时光，一股温暖的记忆逐渐在连心里涌动。En: As they talked about their happy times together, a warm wave of memories welled up in Lian's heart.Zh: 她眼前仿佛又看到了小时候那对植物的热爱，那种探究生命奥秘的好奇心。En: She seemed to rediscover the love for plants she had as a child, that curiosity to explore the mysteries of life.Zh: 走着走着，他们来到了一片绿色的草地，草地上有一片水仙花在阳光下摇曳生姿。En: As they walked, they came upon a green field where a patch of daffodils swayed gracefully in the sunlight.Zh: 连的心里突然感觉很轻松，她抬起头，望向明，真诚地说：“谢谢你，明。我想，我该重新开始关注我所爱的东西了。”En: Suddenly feeling lighthearted, Lian looked up at Ming and sincerely said, "Thank you, Ming. I think I should start focusing on the things I love again."Zh: 两人微笑着继续前行，脚步变得轻快了许多。En: They continued smiling as they walked, their steps becoming much lighter.Zh: 连意识到，她不仅找回了对植物的热爱，也重新找到了生活的平衡。En: Lian realized that she had found not only her love for plants again but also a balance in life.Zh: 她决定，不再让压力束缚自己的步伐。En: She decided not to let stress bind her steps any longer.Zh: 当阳光西斜，成都植物园被金色的光辉染成了一片梦境。连和明坐在池塘边，听着风吹动树叶的沙沙声。En: As the sun tints the Chengdu Botanical Garden with a golden glow at dusk, Lian and Ming sat by the pond, listening to the rustling of leaves in the breeze.Zh: 连向自己承诺，要花更多时间追逐自己的兴趣，而不是被繁忙的工作压得喘不过气。En: Lian promised herself to spend more time pursuing her interests rather than being overwhelmed by busy work.Zh: 这段旅程，让连明白，心之所向，就是她的归属。En: This journey helped Lian understand that the direction of her heart is her true belonging.Zh: 夏日的成都植物园，不仅让花草再度绽放，也让连的心灵再次焕发出勃勃的生机。En: The summer Chengdu Botanical Garden not only made the flowers bloom again but also rejuvenated Lian's spirit with vibrant vitality. Vocabulary Words:botanical: 植物的lush: 郁郁葱葱的fragrance: 香味enthusiastic: 热情的introverted: 内向的contemplation: 沉思hesitant: 犹豫的rekindle: 重新点燃stroll: 漫步patch: 片gracefully: 优雅地lighthearted: 无忧无虑的bind: 束缚rustling: 沙沙声pursuing: 追逐overwhelmed: 不堪重负的direction: 方向belonging: 归属rejuvenated: 焕发活力的vitality: 活力vibrant: 充满生机的skeptical: 怀疑的curiosity: 好奇心anticipation: 期待sparkling: 闪闪发光的mysteries: 奥秘hesitant: 犹豫的heavy-hearted: 沉重的ponder: 思索dusk: 黄昏

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Friendship's Brushstrokes: Finding Inspiration at Lianhuachi Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-07-10-07-38-19-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 夏天的莲花池热闹非凡。En: The lianhuachi in summer is lively and bustling.Zh: 蓝天白云下，五颜六色的莲花在微风中轻轻摇曳。En: Under the blue sky and white clouds, colorful lotus flowers sway gently in the breeze.Zh: 空气中飘散着音乐和美食的香气，雾气似的热浪让一切都显得朦胧。En: The air is filled with the scent of music and delicious food, and the fog-like heat waves make everything appear hazy.Zh: 雷是一位勤奋的画家。En: Lei is a diligent painter.Zh: 可惜最近他摔断了腿，行动不便。En: Unfortunately, he recently broke his leg, making it difficult for him to get around.Zh: 他非常想去莲花池参加艺术节，寻找新的绘画灵感。En: He very much wants to go to the lianhuachi for the art festival to seek new inspiration for his paintings.Zh: 不过，他担心自己的伤腿会让这次旅行变得困难。En: However, he is worried that his injured leg will make the trip difficult.Zh: 看到雷愁眉不展，他的两个好朋友，明和佳，来到了他的身边。En: Seeing Lei worried and unhappy, his two good friends, Ming and Jia, came to his aid.Zh: 明是一个乐观的朋友，总是很小心。En: Ming is an optimistic friend who is always very careful.Zh: 他对雷说：“我会用轮椅推着你去，不用担心。En: He said to Lei, "I will push you in a wheelchair, don't worry."Zh: ”佳则不同，总是勇敢地鼓励大家去挑战。En: Jia, on the other hand, is always courageously encouraging everyone to take on challenges.Zh: 她拍着雷的肩膀说：“你不能错过这种机会，这些景色会给你新的灵感！En: She patted Lei's shoulder and said, "You can't miss this opportunity; these sights will give you new inspiration!"Zh: ”在朋友的支持和鼓励下，雷接受了他们的帮助。En: With the support and encouragement of his friends, Lei accepted their help.Zh: 明推着雷，佳则在一旁协助。En: Ming pushed Lei, while Jia assisted alongside.Zh: 一路上，雷尽管感到有些疲惫和疼痛，但朋友们的支持让他心生力量。En: Along the way, although Lei felt somewhat tired and in pain, the support from his friends gave him strength.Zh: 到了莲花池，那里热闹非凡。En: When they reached the lianhuachi, it was bustling with activity.Zh: 街头小吃摊位的香味、欢快的音乐，还有人们的笑声，到处洋溢着节日的气息。En: The aroma of street food stalls, the cheerful music, and the laughter of people filled the air with a festive atmosphere.Zh: 正当雷有些累的时候，太阳开始下山。En: Just when Lei was feeling a bit tired, the sun began to set.Zh: 夕阳映照在湖面上，水光跳跃，满池莲花被染成金色。En: The sunset reflected on the surface of the lake, with the light dancing on the water, and the entire pool of lotus flowers turned golden.Zh: 这一刻，雷的眼中充满了光芒。En: At that moment, Lei's eyes were filled with light.Zh: 他静静地看着这一切，脑中慢慢浮现出一幅新的画面。En: He quietly took in the scene, and a new image slowly emerged in his mind.Zh: 这将是一幅充满力量与美丽的画作，他心里激动不已。En: It would be a painting full of strength and beauty, and he was filled with excitement.Zh: 明和佳看到雷的脸上洋溢着笑容，也感到非常高兴。En: Ming and Jia saw the smile on Lei's face and felt very happy too.Zh: “我们成功了！En: "We did it!Zh: 你找到了灵感了。En: You found your inspiration," Jia said excitedly.Zh: ”佳兴奋地说。En: In the end, Lei learned an important lesson: seeking help from friends does not diminish his independence; instead, it broadens his possibilities.Zh: 最后，雷学到了一件重要的事情：寻求朋友的帮助并不会削弱他的独立性，反而拓宽了他的可能性。En: He believes that no matter how great the difficulty he faces, as long as he has friends by his side, he can overcome anything.Zh: 他相信，无论遇到多大的困难，只要有朋友在身边，他都能战胜。En: As night fell, the three of them sat together by the lianhuachi, relaxed and happily enjoying their time together.Zh: 夜幕降临，三人一起坐在莲花池边，轻松愉快地享受着属于他们的时光。En: Lei knew that his wish had been fulfilled.Zh: 雷知道，他的心愿实现了，他获得了新的灵感，也赢得了比画作更重要的东西——朋友的支持与爱。En: He had gained new inspiration and achieved something more important than a painting—the support and love of his friends. Vocabulary Words:lively: 热闹非凡bustling: 热闹非凡sway: 轻轻摇曳breeze: 微风hazy: 朦胧diligent: 勤奋broken: 摔断inspiration: 灵感injured: 伤optimistic: 乐观wheelchair: 轮椅courageously: 勇敢地opportunity: 机会support: 支持encouragement: 鼓励strength: 力量activity: 活动aroma: 香味festive: 节日的sunset: 夕阳golden: 金色excited: 激动possibilities: 可能性overcome: 战胜fulfilled: 实现independence: 独立性broaden: 拓宽relaxed: 轻松achieved: 赢得wish: 心愿

fWotD Episode 3353: Gu Yanwu Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia's finest articles.The featured article for Friday, 10 July 2026, is Gu Yanwu.Gu Yanwu (Chinese: 顧炎武; pinyin: Gù Yánwǔ, 1613 – 1682) was a Chinese historian, philologist, and poet. After failing to advance through the civil service examination system and surviving the upheaval of the Qing conquest of the Ming dynasty, he became an itinerant scholar, traveling across much of China while collecting notes for his work.Born to a family of scholar-officials in the village of Qiandun in modern Kunshan, Jiangsu, Gu was adopted as the grandchild of his paternal uncle as an infant. He was tutored in the Chinese classics by his adoptive family, and began to pursue advancement in the imperial examination system. After the death of his adoptive grandfather, he passed preliminary examinations in 1626, but repeatedly failed to advance to the rank of juren. He abandoned the exams in 1641. He became a Ming loyalist after the Qing conquest, changing his personal name from Jiang to Yanwu ('warlike and blazing'), but declined any political position in the Ming rump state, after which he began traveling across China, likely financed by his family's landholdings in Kunshan.The most notable of Gu's works was the Rizhilu (日知錄; 'Record of Daily Knowledge'), an edited collection of his notes on various topics, most mainly related to statecraft and historiography. He was critical of Neo-Confucianism, Buddhism, and Daoism. He criticized political centralization and reliance on law codes, arguing this ultimately reduced central authority by delegating power to clerks and officials. He advocated for historical study centered on primary sources. Only two of his works – the first edition of the Rizhilu and his phonology treatise Yinxue wushu (音學五書; 'Five Books on Phonology') – were published during his lifetime; the rest of his surviving works, including a variety of poetry, geographical texts, and notes, were published by his lone disciple Pan Lei after his death. Many of his works were lost.Gu's thought influenced scholars throughout the Qing period, and 19th-century scholars such as He Shaoji venerated him at a Beijing temple constructed in his honor. Later, revolutionaries such as Liang Qichao praised his work, stressing his empiricism and resistance to Qing rule.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 02:06 UTC on Friday, 10 July 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Gu Yanwu on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Bluesky at @wikioftheday.com.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm generative Salli.

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Replay!!On today's episode of Architectette we are joined by Ming Thompson and Christina Cho Yoo, the founders of Atelier Cho Thompson (ACT), a New Haven and San Francisco based multidisciplinary practice working between architecture, interiors, graphics, and strategy. ACT's work frequently blurs the boundaries between typologies, as they draw inspiration from their work in schools, museums, offices, restaurants, and homes around the world. The firm has been awarded numerous national and regional design honors and has been featured in Metropolis, Architect Magazine, Interior Design Magazine, and at the Venice Architecture Biennale. We talk about: - The origin story of ACT and how Ming and Christina were inspired by a Parking Day collaboration to start their own firm to pursue projects that complemented their diverse sets of skills and passions. - Entrepreneurship and Motherhood: Ming and Christina talk about establishing a business while growing their families and how even though they themselves didn't take maternity leave, we talk about how each founder works hard to make sure their employees are able to do so.- The catalyst for expanding their San Francisco practice with an office in New Haven, CT. We talk about virtual collaboration, expanding in a new market, and how the firm was well-prepared for the hybrid shift that caught so many businesses off guard during the pandemic. - We end by discussing Ming and Christina's work to advance women and the AAPI community, their favorite projects, impactful pro bono work, public art installations, and how the firm has established and expanded their reputation for gorgeous, design-rich spaces>>>Connect with Architectette:- Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.architectette.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Learn more)- Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @architectette⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (See more)- Newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.architectette.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Behind the Scenes Content)- LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Architectette Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Page and/or⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Caitlin Brady⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠>>>Support Architectette:- Leave us a rating and review!>>>Music by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AlexGrohl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Unplanned Adventures: Embracing Summer's Spontaneity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-07-06-07-38-19-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 大学寝室的夏天，阳光洒在窗边，给房间镀上一层柔和的金光。En: In the summer at the university dormitory, sunlight spills beside the window, casting a gentle golden glow over the room.Zh: 明和丽娟正忙着准备他们的毕业旅行，地上铺满了地图和导游手册。En: Ming and Lijuan are busy preparing for their graduation trip, with maps and travel guides spread all over the floor.Zh: 墙上贴着许多风景名胜的海报，让人满心期待。En: The walls are adorned with posters of scenic spots, filling the room with anticipation.Zh: 明是个认真的学生，这个暑假，他本想全心投入求职。En: Ming is a dedicated student, and this summer, he initially intended to focus entirely on job hunting.Zh: 但是，丽娟总是充满活力，喜欢随性而为，她劝明活在当下，享受这段美好的时光。En: However, Lijuan, always full of energy and spontaneous, persuaded Ming to live in the moment and enjoy this beautiful time.Zh: 明有些犹豫，想拥有一个难忘的夏天，但同时也担心未来。En: Ming was a bit hesitant, wishing for an unforgettable summer but also worrying about the future.Zh: 寝室里不时传来其他学生收拾行李的声音，大家都忙着打包自己的回忆。En: From time to time, the sounds of other students packing their luggage could be heard in the dormitory, everyone busy wrapping up their memories.Zh: 明翻着手中的地图，心里想着即将到来的旅行。En: Ming flipped through the map in his hand, contemplating the upcoming trip.Zh: 他知道这是他们最后的大学时光，想和丽娟一起创造独特的回忆。En: He knew this was their last time in university and wanted to create unique memories with Lijuan.Zh: 旅行前一天晚上，丽娟提议改变行程，去一个未计划的登山探险。En: The night before the trip, Lijuan suggested changing their plans to go on an unplanned mountain adventure.Zh: 明觉得有些冒险，他更喜欢有规划的行程，两人因此发生了小争执。En: Ming thought it was a bit risky; he preferred having a planned itinerary, which led to a small dispute between them.Zh: 丽娟说：“明，与其担心未来，不如享受当下吧！En: Lijuan said, "Ming, instead of worrying about the future, why not enjoy the present?"Zh: ”明沉默了一会，然后笑了。En: Ming was silent for a moment and then smiled.Zh: 他意识到自己应该尝试享受无计划的乐趣。En: He realized he should try to enjoy the fun of being unplanned.Zh: 他同意了丽娟的建议，决定拥抱未知的冒险。En: He agreed to Lijuan's suggestion and decided to embrace the unknown adventure.Zh: 旅行开始的那天，明和丽娟背上背包，踏上了未知的旅程。En: On the day the trip began, Ming and Lijuan shouldered their backpacks and set off on the unknown journey.Zh: 沿途的风景美不胜收，他们在山间小路上大声欢笑。En: The scenery along the way was breathtaking, and they laughed loudly on the mountain trails.Zh: 明发现，生活不需要总按照计划进行，有时候意外反而带来更多快乐。En: Ming discovered that life doesn't always need to go according to plan; sometimes, unanticipated surprises bring more joy.Zh: 最后一天晚上，他们坐在山顶上，看着夕阳染红天边。En: On the last night, they sat atop a mountain, watching the sunset redden the horizon.Zh: 一切都是那么完美，明感到了一种从未有过的解脱和满足。En: Everything was so perfect, and Ming felt a kind of release and satisfaction he had never experienced before.Zh: 他终于明白，过去的压力和对未来的担忧在这一刻变得不再重要。En: He finally understood that past pressures and future worries became insignificant in this moment.Zh: 在这个夏天，明学会了放下对未来的恐惧，更自信地面对生活。En: During this summer, Ming learned to let go of his fear of the future and face life with more confidence.Zh: 他知道自己和丽娟的友谊将永远珍贵，而这段共同走过的旅程将永存于心。En: He knew that his friendship with Lijuan would always be precious and that the journey they shared would be eternally cherished in his heart.Zh: 他微笑着回忆这一切，心中有了一种新的平和感。En: He smiled reminiscing all of this, feeling a new sense of peace within. Vocabulary Words:dormitory: 寝室spills: 洒golden glow: 金光adorned: 贴intended: 本想spontaneous: 随性而为hesitant: 犹豫contemplating: 想着unplanned: 未计划的itinerary: 行程dispute: 争执suggestion: 建议embrace: 拥抱shouldered: 背上breathtaking: 美不胜收trails: 小路unanticipated: 意外surprises: 快乐sunset: 夕阳release: 解脱insignificant: 不再重要confidence: 自信cherished: 珍贵reminiscing: 回忆peace: 平和感maps: 地图travel guides: 导游手册last: 最后的memories: 回忆adventure: 探险

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Winning Hearts on Dragon Boat Festival: Ming's Courageous Leap Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-07-03-07-38-19-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 夏天的阳光洒在杭州寄宿学校的校园内。En: Summer sunshine bathed the campus of a boarding school in Hangzhou.Zh: 校园满是绿树和鲜花，空气中弥漫着粽子的香味。En: The campus was full of green trees and flowers, with the air filled with the aroma of zongzi.Zh: 端午节就要到了，同学们都在为这一天的活动紧张准备。En: The Dragon Boat Festival was about to arrive, and the students were busy preparing for the day's activities.Zh: 明坐在湖边的长椅上，手心里捏着一张写满心里话的小纸条。En: Ming sat on a bench by the lake, holding a small piece of paper filled with his innermost thoughts.Zh: 明是一个腼腆的学生，平时话不多。En: Ming was a shy student who didn't talk much.Zh: 他喜欢丽娜已经很久了，但一直不敢表达。En: He had liked Lina for a long time but never dared to express his feelings.Zh: 丽娜是个活泼开朗的女孩，朋友很多，她的身边总是热闹非凡。En: Lina was a lively and outgoing girl with many friends, always surrounded by a bustle of activity.Zh: 最近学校里流传着一个谣言，说丽娜和另一个学生在交往，这让明很困惑。En: Recently, there was a rumor circulating in the school that Lina was dating another student, which left Ming feeling perplexed.Zh: 明望着湖水，心里想着：“我该怎么办？要是谣言是真的怎么办？”他叹了口气，心中充满犹豫。En: Staring at the lake, Ming thought, "What should I do? What if the rumor is true?" He sighed, filled with hesitation.Zh: 终于到了端午节，学校在湖边举行了热闹的庆祝活动。En: Finally, the Dragon Boat Festival arrived, and a lively celebration was held by the school beside the lake.Zh: 大家都在欢笑，赛龙舟的声音此起彼伏。En: Everyone was laughing, and the sound of dragon boat racing echoed nonstop.Zh: 明决定趁人多的时候找丽娜谈谈。En: Ming decided to take the opportunity during the crowd to talk to Lina.Zh: 他走向丽娜，脚步有些沉重。En: He walked towards Lina, his steps somewhat heavy.Zh: 丽娜正在和朋友们说笑，看到明靠近，向他招了招手：“嗨，明！”En: Lina was chatting and laughing with her friends. Seeing Ming approach, she waved at him, "Hi, Ming!"Zh: 明深吸一口气，说：“丽娜，我能和你聊聊吗？”En: Taking a deep breath, Ming said, "Lina, can I talk with you?"Zh: 丽娜点点头，两人走到一旁。En: Lina nodded, and the two of them walked aside.Zh: 明的心跳得很快，他说：“学校里有谣言，说你在和别人交往。真的吗？”En: Ming's heart was racing as he said, "There's a rumor going around school that you're dating someone else. Is it true?"Zh: 丽娜笑了：“我听说了那些谣言，但它们不是真的。我还单身呢！”En: Lina laughed, "I heard those rumors, but they're not true. I'm still single!"Zh: 明松了一口气，紧张的心情略微放松。En: Ming let out a sigh of relief, his nervousness slightly easing.Zh: 他鼓起勇气，说：“其实，我喜欢你很久了，但一直不敢说。”En: He gathered his courage and said, "Actually, I've liked you for a long time but never dared to say it."Zh: 丽娜有些惊讶，但随即笑得更灿烂：“谢谢你的诚实和勇气，明。我们可以一起走走，我也想多了解你。”En: Lina was a bit surprised, but quickly smiled more brightly, "Thank you for your honesty and courage, Ming. We can take a walk together; I also want to learn more about you."Zh: 两人慢慢走在湖边，夕阳的余晖洒在湖面上，波光粼粼。En: The two of them slowly walked along the lakeside, the glow of the setting sun glistening on the water.Zh: 明心情平静了许多，他明白有时面对面交流，比猜测和传闻更有效。En: Ming felt much more at peace, realizing that face-to-face communication was more effective than guessing and rumors.Zh: 了解真相，让他学会了勇敢。En: Learning the truth taught him to be brave.Zh: 从此，他不再畏惧表达自己的心声。En: From then on, he was no longer afraid to express his true feelings.Zh: 端午节的微风中，明感受到了一份新的希望。En: In the breeze of the Dragon Boat Festival, Ming felt a new sense of hope. Vocabulary Words:bathed: 洒aroma: 香味innermost: 心里话shy: 腼腆lively: 活泼outgoing: 开朗surrounded: 围绕bustle: 热闹非凡rumor: 谣言perplexed: 困惑hesitation: 犹豫celebration: 庆祝echoed: 此起彼伏opportunity: 机会approach: 靠近nodded: 点头racing: 跳得很快single: 单身relief: 松了一口气nervousness: 紧张courage: 勇气sun glistening: 余晖洒realizing: 意识到effective: 有效afraid: 畏惧breeze: 微风hope: 希望

What does it mean to truly live in harmony with yourself and the universe?In this episode of Daughters of the Moon, Kim & Barb welcomes renowned Taoist teacher, author, and artist Deng Ming-Dao for a profound conversation inspired by his newest book, Taming Tigers & Butterfly Dreams.Together, they explore the timeless wisdom of Traditional Taoism and what it means to return to our most natural state. Ming-Dao explains that when energy is allowed to move freely, we naturally become healthier in body, mind, and spirit. When we resist life, we create stagnation and close ourselves off from possibility.This heartfelt conversation explores:• What the Tao is and how it flows through the universe• Aligning your personal path with the universal path• Returning to your authentic self• Why meditation is an essential daily practice• The power of simplicity and discovering your true values• The importance of breath, nourishing food, restful sleep, and movement• How stories help us understand ourselves and the world• Why resistance creates suffering and flow creates transformationWhether you're discovering Taoism for the first time or have practiced for years, this episode offers practical wisdom for living with greater peace, balance, and authenticity.Connect with Ming-Dao Deng

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Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Mending Bonds: A Festival Tale of Friendship and Tea Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-06-29-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 成都市场的喧嚣在夏日的太阳下闪闪发光，空气中夹杂着五香粉的气味，龙舟节的彩旗在微风中轻轻飘扬。En: The bustling market of Chengdu shimmered under the summer sun, the air scented with five-spice powder, while the Dragon Boat Festival flags fluttered gently in the breeze.Zh: 明、金和李是好友，但他们之间有过一次争吵，李一直躲避着明。En: Ming, Jin, and Li were good friends, but they had a falling out, and Li had been avoiding Ming.Zh: 这个龙舟节，明决定修复与李的友谊。En: This Dragon Boat Festival, Ming decided to mend his friendship with Li.Zh: 明和金穿梭在人群中，寻找一个特别的茶具。En: Ming and Jin wove through the crowd, searching for a special tea set.Zh: 他们知道，李对茶道情有独钟。En: They knew Li had a deep affection for the art of tea.Zh: 市场里，摊主们大声吆喝，琳琅满目的商品让人目不暇接。En: In the market, vendors were shouting loudly, and the array of goods left people dazzled.Zh: 色彩鲜艳的灯笼增添了节日的气氛。En: The colorful lanterns added to the festival's atmosphere.Zh: “明，看看这个！”金指着一个摊位上的茶具，兴奋地说。En: "Ming, look at this!" Jin excitedly pointed to a tea set at a stall.Zh: 茶具上刻着精美的竹子图案。En: The tea set was engraved with exquisite bamboo patterns.Zh: 明抚摸着茶壶，心想，这正是他需要的。En: Ming stroked the teapot, thinking it was exactly what he needed.Zh: 它象征着友谊，坚韧和新生。En: It symbolized friendship, resilience, and renewal.Zh: 然而，价格超出了明的预算。En: However, the price was beyond Ming's budget.Zh: 金轻声建议他们看看别的，但明犹豫着。En: Jin softly suggested they look elsewhere, but Ming hesitated.Zh: “这套茶具太合适了，”他心想。En: "This tea set is just too perfect," he thought.Zh: 最终，他决定不惜超支购买这套茶具，并附上一张自制的小卡片。En: Ultimately, he decided to splurge on this tea set and included a homemade card.Zh: 卡片上写着：“友谊如茶，越陈越香。愿我们和好如初。”En: The card read: "Friendship is like tea, the older it gets, the more fragrant it becomes. May we be as good as new."Zh: 龙舟节到了，河边早已人山人海。En: The Dragon Boat Festival arrived, and the riverside was already crowded with people.Zh: 明紧张地捧着茶具和卡片，寻找着李。En: Ming, nervously holding the tea set and card, searched for Li.Zh: 终于，他看到了李正在观看龙舟比赛。En: Finally, he saw Li watching the dragon boat race.Zh: “李，我有件东西送给你。”明走过去，小心翼翼地递上茶具和卡片。En: "Li, I have something for you," Ming walked over and cautiously presented the tea set and card.Zh: 李愣了一下，接过茶具，看到了卡片上的字。En: Li was momentarily stunned, then took the tea set and read the words on the card.Zh: 明心里忐忑不安，不知道李会有什么反应。En: Ming felt anxious inside, unsure of Li's reaction.Zh: 李抬起头，看着明。En: Li looked up at Ming.Zh: “谢谢你，明。我们是朋友。”李微笑着，两人的目光中再次交融着信任。En: "Thank you, Ming. We are friends." Li smiled, and once again trust flowed between their gazes.Zh: 在龙舟节的欢声笑语中，两个昔日的好友握手言和。En: Amidst the festive laughter of the Dragon Boat Festival, the two former friends reconciled.Zh: 明感受到了修补友情的温暖，明白了正视内心、勇敢迈出第一步的重要性。En: Ming felt the warmth of mending a friendship, understanding the importance of facing the heart and bravely taking the first step.Zh: 市场的喧嚣和节日的热闹仿佛都静止了片刻，只剩下友谊久远的承诺。En: The market's bustle and festival's hustle seemed to pause for a moment, leaving only the everlasting promise of friendship. Vocabulary Words:bustling: 喧嚣shimmered: 闪闪发光scented: 气味fluttered: 轻轻飘扬mend: 修复weave: 穿梭affection: 情有独钟array: 琳琅满目dazzled: 目不暇接exquisite: 精美engraved: 刻着resilience: 坚韧price: 价格budget: 预算splurge: 不惜超支homemade: 自制fragrant: 越香crowded: 人山人海cautiously: 小心翼翼momentarily: 愣了一下stunned: 愣了一下anxious: 忐忑不安reconciled: 握手言和bravely: 勇敢paused: 静止了promise: 承诺everlasting: 久远facing: 正视former: 昔日trust: 信任

●YouTube影片● https://user322571.psee.ly/99taqm ●FB粉專影片 ● https://user322571.pse.is/99taqs 本集主題：雕塑藝術 訪問：張家銘 張家銘是一位結合「藝術」與「人類學」的台灣當代石雕藝術家。 他以深厚的田野調查為基礎，將生態、動物、自然面與人類學觀點融入雕塑中。 藝術家簡介 •基本背景：1969 年出生，現工作與生活於南投埔里。他曾受教於石雕大師許憲，並赴日深造，於 1995 年進入日本名古屋藝術大學雕刻科，接受札實且嚴謹的日式美術基礎訓練。 •學術跨界：除了雕塑專業，他更取得了國立暨南國際大學人類學研究所碩士學位。這讓他成為台灣少數能將「藝術人類學」實踐於創作中的行動派生態藝術家。 •現任職務：現任南投縣埔里美術館館長、台灣雕塑學會理事，並於亞洲大學、蔦松藝術高中等校擔任雕塑講師。 雕塑與創作特色 •一刀一鑿與原石對話：張家銘認為「創作就是能量的堆砌與宣洩」。他的石雕作品往往保留了原石的自然面，與後天切割、鑿痕相互 clash，在有限的生命中演化出無限的意境。 •人類學的田野養分：他熱衷於創作前的田野調查，習慣將流浪狗議題、動物、農作物及地方風采融入作品中。例如他曾以米黃化石等原石，創作出極具情感共鳴的犬隻石雕系列。 •推動環境永續：近年來，他積極回應淨零減碳的國際趨勢。2022 年發起「不插電國際石雕創作營」，提倡運用環保與就地取材、回收再生材料的概念進行環境友善創作。 重要獎項與著作 •獲獎紀錄： o2021 年：以近三公尺高的巨石作品《榮耀的印記》，榮獲九族文化村榮義文化獎首獎。 o早期日本獎項：曾獲日本高山「第 1 回藝術景觀大賞」優秀賞，石雕作品獲日本永久典藏。 •代表著作： o2016 年《田野家 Ming's Art Field—家銘的藝術田野創作》 o2020 年《人類學的石頭記——許禮憲和他的藝術作品》 粉絲頁： 埔里鎮寶大飯店 地址：南投縣埔里鎮忠孝路299號 電話：04 9290 3333 #李基銘 #李基銘主持人 #fb新鮮事 #快樂玩童軍 #廣播之神 #廣播之神李基銘 ●YouTube節目採訪頻道● https://voh.pse.is/83c4sg podcast平台，可以收聽 SoundOn https://bit.ly/3oXSlmF Spotify https://spoti.fi/2TXxH7V Apple https://apple.co/2I7NYVc KKBOX　https://bit.ly/2JlI3wC Firstory　https://bit.ly/3lCHDPi 請支持粉絲頁 廣播之神：  / voh.god  李基銘主持人粉絲頁：  / voh.lee  李基銘-主持人-節目採訪頻道 ：  / voh.video  漢聲廣播電臺「fb新鮮事」節目 ：  / voh.vhbn  -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Lance Wallnau took a Ming dynasty ivory idol worth $50,000, put it in a bag, and smashed it with a hammer — then set it on fire. What happened next involves a whirlwind, burning embers on a neighbor's roof, and a moment that changed everything he understood about spiritual warfare and soul ties. Is there something in your house that still has a hold on you? In this episode of Wild Bible Study, Lance traces the demonic strategy from Genesis to Solomon to your living room — and shows exactly how the enemy gains legal entry through sexual soul ties, occult objects, and emotional attachments we were never meant to keep. This isn't theory. Lance and Annabelle lived it. In this episode: * How demons gained territorial authority after Babel — and why they're still operating there today * Why Solomon's spiritual supercomputer got hacked through intimacy — and what that means for you * The soul tie pattern that steals your heart without you noticing * How David's prayers are still protecting his descendants thousands of years later * The $50,000 Ming dynasty idol Lance destroyed — and the supernatural response that followed * How to identify objects, jewelry, and keepsakes that still carry spiritual voltage * Why Jeroboam built a counterfeit system — and how the enemy still uses that same playbook If you've ever wondered why certain areas of your life won't break free, this episode may be the answer. Podcast Episode 2164: I Destroyed A $50,000 Idol! What Happened Next Is Hard To Believe | don't miss this! Listen to more episodes of the Lance Wallnau Show at lancewallnau.com/podcast

In this episode of The Truth In This Art, the guest is Jacob Ming-Trent!About Jacob Ming-Trent: Acclaimed performer, playwright, and one of American Theater's people to watch. A celebrated artist bringing his solo play, How Shakespeare Saved My Life, to Washington, DC's Folger Theater, and later to The Public Theater in New York with Red Bull producing.In our conversation, Ming-Trent walks through his journey from a rough childhood in an abusive home to moving to New York at seventeen—having been homeless the previous year and recently dropped out of high school. He recalls the pivotal moment Shakespeare entered his life: at six years old, his father, an English major, mentioned the Bard alongside Amiri Baraka. Years later, he accidentally walked into the wrong classroom and was asked to read a Shakespeare speech. "It felt like home to me," he says. "The words were big enough to give context to my emotions that were inside."He digs into the origins of How Shakespeare Saved My Life, a play that poured out of him unexpectedly while working on a different project. The solo show follows a kid with a tough childhood who discovers Shakespeare and tries to use it to navigate his world—sometimes it works, sometimes it fails. "It's a raucous ride, it's outrageous, it's funny, it's sad, and in the end we experience some black joy," Ming-Trent shares. We discuss his decision to leave theater at 35 after feeling treated like "an affirmative action hire," his pivot to television in LA, and how a call from director Saheem Ali brought him back to the stage to lead Shakespeare in the Park in Merry Wives—which ultimately led to writing this play. He reflects on the influence of figures like Biggie, Tupac, James Baldwin, and Basquiat—all artists trying to save their lives through their work. He also talks about audience interaction, the differences between performing in Berkeley and DC, and why vulnerability and fear are necessary parts of telling personal stories.Be sure to follow Jacob Ming-Trent and catch How Shakespeare Saved My Life, running until July 5th at Folger Theater (201 East Capitol Street SE, Washington, DC). Tickets start at $20. The play is also published by Bloomsbury Publishing. After DC, the show heads to The Public Theater in New York. The Truth In This Art is supported by William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund, the Maryland State Arts Council's Creativity Grant and Mayor's Individual Artist Award - Creative Baltimore Fund (Baltimore). Host: Rob LeeMusic: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.Production:Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel AlexisEdited by Daniel AlexisShow Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and TransistorPhotos:Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.Support the podcastThe Truth In This Art Podcast Fractured Atlas (Fundraising): https://www.fracturedatlas.orgThe Truth In This Art Podcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetruthinthisart.bsky.socialThe Truth In This Art Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthinthisart/?hl=enThe Truth In This Art Podcast Website: https://www.thetruthinthisart.com/The Truth In This Art Podcast Shop: Merch from Redbubble ★ Support this podcast ★

After a quick break, Andy and Felix are back behind the microphones! We kick things off with a deep dive into Andy's incredibly watch-heavy trip to Japan. From heavy-hitting independent watchmaking like Naoya Hida and Zenith, to the brilliant microbrands of Kurono Tokyo and Kuoe Kyoto, we cover the insane Japanese vintage scene and why Tokyo remains a mecca for watch collectors.

01. Audien - Sacrifice (feat. Sam Harper) (Matrix & Futurebound Remix) 02. Feed The Fire, Tyler Garrett - Control 03. Doshi - Fever Dream 04. Culture Shock - Feel Again 05. Dossa - Love Letters 06. Genetics - Departure 07. Bevent - Lost Sailor 08. Dark Soul, Lady Go - Mgnovenie 09. React - Electric 10. Streetflicker, Mc Crafty - Nothing Fancy 11. Subsonic, Lauren L'aimant - Out Of My Head 12. Fitch - Pull Me Under 13. Phasebite - Don't Lie 14. Charlotte Haining, Arcando - Release Me 15. Teddy Killerz - Wanna See 16. Simmer - Fixed Time 17. Lovetheend - Digital Crush 18. Andy C - Who Like The What? 19. Voicians, Jessee - Energy 20. Dc2, Nuwei - Kryptonite 21. Yehor, Cidiah - Disobedience 22. Place 2b - Pressure 23. Detecx, Red Luna - Exile 24. Verzor - Dagon`s Echo 25. Emzee - Vespers 26. Sitri - Minerva 27. Tryst Temps - Seth 28. Hector - Cold Storage 29. Razcals, Dizztrickt - Overwatch 30. Hector - Voodoo Rock 31. Regun - The time 32. Myselor - Waves Of Change 33. Defatted - Sneaking 34. Antakto - Chasing the Fox 35. Kleu & Resist Ft Char - Temple Vibration 36. Tntklz - Abyssal 37. Pola & Bryson, Iyamah - Want It (Mefjus Remix) 38. Aduken - Fire 39. Curious Mind - Caught Up 40. Neuronex - My Vision 41. M:pathy, Incus - Pace 42. Ground - Honest 43. Triad - Heads or Tails 44. Simula - Hobgoblin 45. Delah - Stonecarver 46. Dr Meaker - The Melody ft. Suv & Dynamite MC (Jenks & Dr Meaker Remix) 47. Dunk - Look At This 48. Jinx - Test My Sound 49. Leduy - SHOP 2 RAVE 50. Crazy Daylight - Jump Up Funk 51. Voltage - Music Is The Answer 52. Logan D & Stevie Hyper D - Jungle Music (Nicky Blackmarket & DJ Millz Remix) 53. Stokka - Back Up 54. Rouman - Roppapoppa 55. Korshoon - Batman 56. Dunk - Request The Style 57. Speaker Louis, G-class, Rjd, K.O.A - Bun Dem Down 58. Ming, Until The Dawn - Burn Da Kingdom 59. Freeze Uk, Subbase Project - Inside The Ride 60. Risc - First Saint 61. Origin8a & Propa - TEKTONIK 62. Gardna - All Gas No Brakes 63. Sync Dynamix - Motion 64. Hynze - Concrete Vines 65. Fanu - Kool Soul Savior 66. Azifm, Shady Novelle - Cinnamon Tea 67. None Decay - The Clash 68. Sigma, Soul Ii Soul, Capo Lee, Zimma, Liv Campbell - BACK 2 LIFE (DJ Edit) 69. Nooch - Stella 70. Skuff & Fj - You Make Me Happy 71. Project Lando - Jazz Club (Extended Scene mix) 72. Mitekiss - Forty Times 73. Endorphine - On A Stroll 74. Duoscience, Professor Funk - Take Me Home 75. Fx909 - Freedom 76. Vansnatch - Forget It 77. En:vy - Finite Heart 78. Rueben, Tmsv - Takin Over 79. Zero T, Steo & Onj - Onslaught 80. Dialective - Lost In Love 81. Blocksberg, Azotix - Feeling Quite Lucky 82. Kodama - Over The Hills 83. Cafe Disko - Believe 84. Aeron Aether, Kelle - Lovin'

01. Audien - Sacrifice (feat. Sam Harper) (Matrix & Futurebound Remix) 02. Feed The Fire, Tyler Garrett - Control 03. Doshi - Fever Dream 04. Culture Shock - Feel Again 05. Dossa - Love Letters 06. Genetics - Departure 07. Bevent - Lost Sailor 08. Dark Soul, Lady Go - Mgnovenie 09. React - Electric 10. Streetflicker, Mc Crafty - Nothing Fancy 11. Subsonic, Lauren L'aimant - Out Of My Head 12. Fitch - Pull Me Under 13. Phasebite - Don't Lie 14. Charlotte Haining, Arcando - Release Me 15. Teddy Killerz - Wanna See 16. Simmer - Fixed Time 17. Lovetheend - Digital Crush 18. Andy C - Who Like The What? 19. Voicians, Jessee - Energy 20. Dc2, Nuwei - Kryptonite 21. Yehor, Cidiah - Disobedience 22. Place 2b - Pressure 23. Detecx, Red Luna - Exile 24. Verzor - Dagon`s Echo 25. Emzee - Vespers 26. Sitri - Minerva 27. Tryst Temps - Seth 28. Hector - Cold Storage 29. Razcals, Dizztrickt - Overwatch 30. Hector - Voodoo Rock 31. Regun - The time 32. Myselor - Waves Of Change 33. Defatted - Sneaking 34. Antakto - Chasing the Fox 35. Kleu & Resist Ft Char - Temple Vibration 36. Tntklz - Abyssal 37. Pola & Bryson, Iyamah - Want It (Mefjus Remix) 38. Aduken - Fire 39. Curious Mind - Caught Up 40. Neuronex - My Vision 41. M:pathy, Incus - Pace 42. Ground - Honest 43. Triad - Heads or Tails 44. Simula - Hobgoblin 45. Delah - Stonecarver 46. Dr Meaker - The Melody ft. Suv & Dynamite MC (Jenks & Dr Meaker Remix) 47. Dunk - Look At This 48. Jinx - Test My Sound 49. Leduy - SHOP 2 RAVE 50. Crazy Daylight - Jump Up Funk 51. Voltage - Music Is The Answer 52. Logan D & Stevie Hyper D - Jungle Music (Nicky Blackmarket & DJ Millz Remix) 53. Stokka - Back Up 54. Rouman - Roppapoppa 55. Korshoon - Batman 56. Dunk - Request The Style 57. Speaker Louis, G-class, Rjd, K.O.A - Bun Dem Down 58. Ming, Until The Dawn - Burn Da Kingdom 59. Freeze Uk, Subbase Project - Inside The Ride 60. Risc - First Saint 61. Origin8a & Propa - TEKTONIK 62. Gardna - All Gas No Brakes 63. Sync Dynamix - Motion 64. Hynze - Concrete Vines 65. Fanu - Kool Soul Savior 66. Azifm, Shady Novelle - Cinnamon Tea 67. None Decay - The Clash 68. Sigma, Soul Ii Soul, Capo Lee, Zimma, Liv Campbell - BACK 2 LIFE (DJ Edit) 69. Nooch - Stella 70. Skuff & Fj - You Make Me Happy 71. Project Lando - Jazz Club (Extended Scene mix) 72. Mitekiss - Forty Times 73. Endorphine - On A Stroll 74. Duoscience, Professor Funk - Take Me Home 75. Fx909 - Freedom 76. Vansnatch - Forget It 77. En:vy - Finite Heart 78. Rueben, Tmsv - Takin Over 79. Zero T, Steo & Onj - Onslaught 80. Dialective - Lost In Love 81. Blocksberg, Azotix - Feeling Quite Lucky 82. Kodama - Over The Hills 83. Cafe Disko - Believe 84. Aeron Aether, Kelle - Lovin'

Macbeth; Act 5, Scene 5 MacbethJune 24, 2026 For a poor player, strutting and fretting on the stage, sometimes words and verse can spell the difference between life and death.  Jacob Ming-Trent stars in his original, multimedia, one-person play, How Shakespeare Saved My Life, the autobiographical story of how a troubled youth found salvation in poetry.  Playing through July 5 at the Folger Theatre in DC, and coming to the Public and Red Bull Theatre in October. Click here for information about How Shakespeare Saved My Life Click here to follow along with the text. Click here for a Scanned version Click here for a First Folio version.

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Rainbows After Rain: A Tale of Trust and Team Spirit Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-06-23-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 炎炎夏日，北京的颐和园热闹非凡。En: On a scorching summer day, Beijing's Summer Palace was bustling with activity.Zh: 明和连，两个同事，正在筹备一个办公室团队活动。En: Ming and Lian, two colleagues, were organizing an office team event.Zh: 他们希望利用端午节这个特别的日子，在传统与现代之间找到一个完美的平衡。En: They hoped to find a perfect balance between tradition and modernity during the special occasion of the Dragon Boat Festival.Zh: 明是个勤奋且野心勃勃的职员。En: Ming is a diligent and ambitious employee.Zh: 她希望通过这次活动赢得上司的赞赏。En: She hoped to earn her boss's appreciation through this event, meticulously planning every detail.Zh: 对于活动的每一个细节，她都精心计划。En: The event was to be held by Kunming Lake, where the stunning scenery and ancient corridors would serve as a backdrop.Zh: 活动应该在昆明湖边举办，那里可以看到壮丽的景色，还有古老的长廊为背景。En: Everything was arranged meticulously.Zh: 这一切都安排得井井有条。En: However, Lian is a calm person.Zh: 然而，连却是个沉得住气的人。En: He likes to go with the flow and prefers improvisation.Zh: 他喜欢随遇而安，更愿意现场发挥。En: He suggested adding some relaxed activities, like flying kites by the lake or chatting under a pavilion.Zh: 他提议增加一些轻松的活动，比如在湖边放风筝或者在亭子下聊天。En: Ming was somewhat dismissive of this, thinking such activities might make the preparations look inadequate.Zh: 明对此有些不以为然，她觉得这样会显得准备不足。En: The sun hung high, waves of heat rolled through the air, and the weather forecast predicted possible thunderstorms.Zh: 太阳高挂，热浪滚滚，天气预报说可能会有雷阵雨。En: Ming felt a twinge of anxiety, worried that the rain might ruin her well-laid plans.Zh: 明心中一紧，担心计划好的一切会被雨水冲散。En: Meanwhile, Lian smiled and said, "Don't worry, the fun of events lies in their unpredictability."Zh: 与此同时，连则笑着说：“放心，变化才是活动的乐趣。En: Time flew by, and the event day arrived as expected.Zh: ”时间飞快，活动当日如期而至。En: The team members lined up by Kunming Lake, ready to enjoy a pleasant holiday.Zh: 团队成员在昆明湖畔排成一排，准备迎接一个愉快的假日。En: Ming was busy directing everyone in setting up, while Lian chatted and joked with the others.Zh: 明忙着指挥大家布置，连则在一旁和大家说笑。En: Suddenly, the sky darkened with clouds, and a torrential downpour began.Zh: 突然，天空乌云密布，顷刻之间大雨倾盆而下。En: Everyone hurriedly sought shelter in an ancient-style pavilion.Zh: 所有人都赶忙躲进了一个古色古香的凉亭。En: Ming was instantly flustered, but Lian remained composed.Zh: 明顿时慌了，但连却显得从容不迫。En: "Don't worry, everyone!"Zh: “大家别担心！En: Lian exclaimed, "We can play a little game here and see who can come up with the most amusing story."Zh: ”连高声说道，“我们可以在这里做个小游戏，看谁能编出最有趣的故事。En: His suggestion engaged the colleagues, who quickly joined in, filling the pavilion with laughter.Zh: ”同事们被他的提议吸引，纷纷参与其中，欢声笑语充满了凉亭。En: Ming's initially tense mood gradually eased.Zh: 明本来紧张的心情慢慢舒缓，她看到同事们在连的带领下笑得那么开心，心里豁然开朗。En: She saw her colleagues laughing happily under Lian's lead, and her mind opened up.Zh: 或许，计划之外的惊喜也是一种成功。En: Perhaps, surprises outside of the plan are a kind of success too.Zh: 雨过天晴，彩虹挂在湖面上，仿佛在向他们微笑。En: After the rain passed, a rainbow hung over the lake, seemingly smiling at them.Zh: 活动虽然出乎意料，却意外圆满。En: The event, despite being unexpected, turned out to be wonderfully fulfilling.Zh: 明意识到，适当放手与相信团队的力量，同样能创造美好。En: Ming realized that letting go appropriately and trusting in the team's strength could also create beauty.Zh: 这次活动，不仅让同事们更加亲密，也让明学会了信任和灵活应对的价值。En: This event not only brought the colleagues closer but also taught Ming the value of trust and flexible responses.Zh: 有时候，完美并不代表成功，开放心态能带来更多的美好体验。En: Sometimes, perfection does not equate to success; an open mind can lead to more beautiful experiences. Vocabulary Words:scorching: 炎热的bustling: 热闹非凡colleagues: 同事ambitious: 野心勃勃appreciation: 赞赏meticulously: 精心地improvisation: 即兴发挥dismissive: 不以为然torrential: 倾盆的flustered: 慌乱的composed: 从容的amusing: 有趣的tense: 紧张的unexpected: 出乎意料的fulfilling: 圆满的flexible: 灵活的harmony: 和谐unpredictability: 变化无常apprehension: 担心perfection: 完美earnest: 认真backdrop: 背景corridors: 长廊shelter: 避雨exclaimed: 高声说道engaged: 参与laughter: 欢声笑语gradually: 逐渐realized: 意识到trusting: 信任

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Holy Cow! Gregg is back, and so is pod alum Balazs Ferenczi (Fratello, Chrono24)! In this one, we record live at the beautiful Casa de Gregg to chat as a prelude to our most recent SOTP x Chrono24 community get together. Along the way, we have a few beers, examine some unusual Indie pieces, and get to go hands-on with the truly amazing Polymesh bracelet from Ming. We recorded live at Gregg's, and it wouldn't be an in-person recording without some random power tools dropping in unexpectedly. That's live recording for you! Thanks for listening.

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#136Josh and Mike sit down with Ming-Tai Huh, restaurateur, MIT graduate, former Toast and Square executive, and co-founder of Cambridge Street Hospitality Group. Ming shares the unlikely path that took him from management consulting and technology into the restaurant industry, beginning with a spontaneous decision to open a restaurant after becoming deeply involved in his local Cambridge community. He reflects on his early days at Toast, helping to build foundational products such as online ordering, loyalty, APIs, and partnerships, and explains how his experience as both an operator and a technologist shaped the way he thinks about restaurant software.The conversation dives into the future of restaurant technology, AI, SaaS, restaurant operations, and why supply chain management remains one of the industry's biggest unsolved problems. Ming discusses the rise of AI agents, the growing gap between experienced operators and first-time restaurateurs, the realities behind scaling restaurant software, and why he believes marketing attribution and ROI measurement remain major opportunities for innovation. Along the way, he shares stories about getting married inside an unfinished restaurant, building Puritan & Company from scratch, and what operators can learn from both the restaurant and technology worlds.Links and resources

Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, we talk about how hype can help or hurt brands. Naturally, there are plenty of other topics on the docket, including television, German culture, and more!Hype is a funny thing. Nearly everyone or every company wants it, but at some point, enough can be enough. From one-hit wonders to oversaturation, there is no shortage of examples of when a once-popular topic becomes played out or hackneyed. While we aren't here to predict which brands could fall prey to such a situation, we do talk about some models and strategies that are working well or flying very close to the sun.HandgelenkskontrolleWe kick off our episode regarding hype with an interesting chat about German garden houses, known as Schrebergartens or Kleingartens. These little huts are an interesting sight for foreigners who often wonder if they are looking at a strange encampment. This discussion is connected to a chat on lawn art, including gnomes and orbs. For television, Mike has been watching Ponies on Sky, and Balazs just finished the Man on Fire series. Regarding the Handgelenkskontrolle, Mike continues his Heuer love with the chocolaty Camaro 7220 NT. Balazs has brought back a fan favorite with the Omega Speedmaster Professional Speedy Tuesday 1.Hype and its effects on brandsWe kick off our discussion about hype and its potential effects on different companies with a brief tale about the luggage brand, Rimowa. It seems that unscrupulous sellers are now hawking counterfeit versions of the well-known aluminum suitcases. This raises a fundamental question: whether a brand begins to lose its luster when the hype is so large that fakes begin to appear. The answer is complex and inconsistent. Or what happens when a brand suddenly goes after a new set of buyers, which can turn off its traditional core fans? We pose these questions around Rolex, Omega, Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, Tudor, Grand Seiko, Ming, Panerai, and more. Brands such as Porsche and Ferrari also make an entrance. Of course, our thoughts differ depending on the situation, what the brand is trying to achieve, and how they behave when a person enters a store. Listen in and provide your thoughts.We hope you enjoyed today's episode, and we look forward to bringing you more! As always, let us know if you have future topic ideas, and thank you for listening.

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All right, mes amis, listen here. I am the famous French (Canadian) detective, Inspector Faux Clousaux and here is mon assistante and turnip-handler, Mike-o. We are here investigating the murder of the latest podcast series “Zis Looks Like Ze Bon Place Pour a Stick-up.” Did I mention I was French (Canadian)? I believe that un of you is behind zis terrible . . . pardon, Mike-o? Really? You think my cravat is too last-season? Bon, bon, merci. Excusez-moi, I have instructed Mike-o to randomly attack my fashion sense, to prevent le sartorial complacency. Well done, Mike-o. Now, when last seen, ze series was discussing the, how you say, movie “Le Pink Panther,” the absurdist comedy about le thief de jewels and a bumbling French inspector. How laughable. As if zere could be le bumbling inspector . . . oh! Pardonez-moi, I almost knocked that priceless Ming vase onto that case of Faberge eggs. That would have been a terrible, if hilarious mishap. Now, to business! I believe this to be the work of the legendary criminale Le Petit Cheval, the, how you say, Pony. Now, if the charming French maid wouldn't mind moving her hooves from the Persian rug, we can . . . un moment! Hooves?! Stop that maid! She is Le Pony! We have you now, miscreante! We . . . my shoes? What is wrong with my choice of shoes? NOT NOW, MIKE-O! The rest of you, give le listen to le case notes, or as you say in America, le Caste' de Pod while we pursue the equine evil-doer! Arrete! Halt! Poll question: What movie really, really needs a remake? Leave a comment or call our all-original hotline at 617-398-7266

Tracklist D.O.N.S. In The Mix #910 with special guest Etienne 22.05.2026 01. Cas - Disco Party (Extended Mix) | Discoluminati 02. Definite Grooves - Shoulda Known Better (Sgt Slick Extended Mix)       | Fool's Paradise 03. Kick-Oh - Carry On (Original Mix) | The Discography Lessons 04. MING, Blaqwell, ARTWERQ - Don't Want Your Love  (Original Mix) | Brobot 05. Moon Boots, Pinto (NYC) - Get On Up (Main Mix) | Jackies Music Records 06. Piem - Shin Groove (Original Mix) | Petit Comité Of House 07. DJ DLG - Feel The Beat | Lazor Music 08. Djomood, California Disco Suicide - Wonder (Original Mix)       | theBasement  Discos 09. Jeff Straw - Are You Lonely | B4 AFTR 10. Lizzie Curious - Hold On (Extended Mix) | There Was Jack 11. Sebo K, Metro - Saxtrack (2009) | Cécille Records 12. FAM Disco - Beautiful Day | Groove Culture 13. Flamingosis, Pure Colors - The Journey (Boogietraxx Remix)       | Westwood Recordings 14. Bastian Bux - Change  (Original Mix) | Petit Comité Of House 15. Danny Losito, Serge Funk - Lost Without You (Extended Mix) | Groove Culture Playtime: 60:09 min. Karl Oliver Goedicke DJ (Warp Brothers, D.O.N.S.) - Producer - Remixer - Label Manager, Worldwide Artist and Booking Manager: Lilly Palmer | Gregor Tresher | Karotte | Mariana Bo | Warp Brothers | Flymeon | Cristobal Pesce | Mattia Trani | DJ Maex | Dr Donk | Blondex (only GSA) | Bastet (only GSA) | Jose Bonetto | Klaudia Gawlas New website online now: www.goldroom-agency.com

Send us Fan MailWe're doing something a little different this month. We're building player factions for the third and final act of the Desperate Colonial's story! The decisions our players make now will shape the future of the Ming system.

Jacob Ming-Trent shares the way in which Shakespeare Saved My Life has become a play about gratitude and salvation. Folger's new show promises to deliver a beautifully electric and touching night of theater. 

Should you learn prompt engineering, or maybe a physical trade? There's almost no skill that AI won't eventually surpass, according to neuroscientist Vivienne Ming.In her new book, "Robot-Proof: When Machines Have All the Answers, Build Better People," she argues humans still have qualities AI can't replicate, like curiosity, social intelligence and a sense of inner purpose. And honing those makes us better partners to AI.Ming has found in experiments that the most capable form of intelligence is neither human nor AI on its own, but both working together in ways that play to each of their strengths. She calls this the Cyborg model.

Should you learn prompt engineering, or maybe a physical trade? There's almost no skill that AI won't eventually surpass, according to neuroscientist Vivienne Ming.In her new book, "Robot-Proof: When Machines Have All the Answers, Build Better People," she argues humans still have qualities AI can't replicate, like curiosity, social intelligence and a sense of inner purpose. And honing those makes us better partners to AI.Ming has found in experiments that the most capable form of intelligence is neither human nor AI on its own, but both working together in ways that play to each of their strengths. She calls this the Cyborg model.

Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air! As promised, we've returned after a week with more banter and plenty of watch talk. This time around, we discuss the oft-mentioned summer watch and how we feel about it in 2026. Of course, we cover plenty of other subjects. Enjoy the show!Ah, the summer watch. If given little thought, it's easy to call it a diver and walk away, but we find that definition limiting. We eventually come to the topic but hit upon more than a handful of other watches. Settle in for a lengthy chat while you're prepping the pool or the back terrace for the season to come.HandgelenkskontrolleWe begin our show discussing recent performances that we've attended. Mike returned from Beetlejuice The Musical, a fun romp that just opened in London. Balazs, on the other hand, saw Slowhand, aka Eric Clapton, in concert. Then, there's the long-awaited opening of Terminal 3 at your hosts' favorite airport, Frankfurt.Mike shares a tip about pre-ordering duty-free there and the availability of a desirable bourbon. For the Handgelenkskontrolle, Balazs is wearing one of his favorites, the Ming 17.09 on a Ming rubber strap. Mike is back into vintage with his Heuer Carrera 2447 S, a watch that recently accompanied him to Soccer Aid 2026.The intermezzo — new releasesBefore attacking our main topic, the summer watch, we discuss a bevy of new pieces that could qualify as timepieces of the season. First, there's the Tudor Black Bay Chrono 39 "Bumble Bee," which heralds a new case size from the popular brand. Both of us like it and are excited to see which colors may come next. The Girard-Perregaux Laureato Fifty is a beautiful, albeit luxurious, release that nails its brief as a true contender to other pieces in its competitive set. For Mike, this watch enters the horse race against his longtime crush, the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF 36. Balazs mentions the surprising new Timex Atelier collection. It consists of four modern watches, some of which have Sellita automatic movements. More to come! Finally, Mike segues to our main topic with the Norqain Wild One Skeleton X-Lite, a watch that feels like nothing is on the wrist, an important criterion in the heat.The summer watchBalazs leads off our discussion of the summer watch and makes it clear that it's not only about dive watches. We mention some key attributes that help define a piece that works in the heat, by the pool, or just in general. Brightly colored dials work well during this sunny period, but so do audacious designs, including skeletonized pieces. However, we're both quick to agree that a skeletonized piece needs to be executed well, or it looks cheap. No one wants that by the Riviera!If a brightly colored dial isn't your cup of tea, why not try a vividly hued strap instead? Loads of options can help a watch dress down during the warmer season. Of course, lightweight materials are very on-trend and feel great when the mercury rises. Titanium is incredibly common now, and carbon has become a go-to medium for many companies in different price ranges. Most of all, though, we think it's best to choose something enjoyable for the summer that's worry-free and satisfying.We hope you enjoy today's episode and look forward to your comments. Let us know what you'll be sporting this summer, whether at the office or by the sea.

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Morning after Open House 2026 — the biggest event Collective Horology has ever thrown. Now in its third year at The Aster in Hollywood, the fair pulled 400+ people through the door, a line down the street, a closed RSVP, and attendees who flew in from as far as Boston. Gabe and Asher dig into why a show built entirely around esoteric, left-of-center independents draws such a self-selecting crowd: not casual passersby, but a curious, informed audience that knows exactly what it's looking at. Every brand got an identical table this year, which Gabe argues strips everything away but the watch — a half-million-dollar Armin Strom repeater feet from a sub-$20K Fears or MING that more than holds its own. Asher relays Ariel Adams' surprise that Collective lets brands talk directly to clients, something most retailers avoid for fear of being cut out. The reason is the whole advantage of independent retail: when you choose every brand you carry, you trust them — the same camaraderie that had competing watchmakers breaking bread together after the show. Big thanks to everyone who came out, to the brands who flew halfway around the world, and to operations lead Ellie, whose execution made the day run. Openwork is a weekly podcast about how the watch industry actually works. An unfiltered look behind the scenes — no press releases, no hype, and no sponsored takes. Hosted by Asher Rapkin and Gabe Reilly, co-founders of Collective Horology. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can find us online at collectivehorology.com. To get in touch with suggestions, feedback or questions, email podcast@collectivehorology.com.

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Discovering Tiantan: Tradition, Bonds, and Dragon Boats Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-06-07-07-38-19-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在龙舟节的早晨，天空明亮晴朗，微风轻拂。En: On the morning of the Longzhou Jie, the sky was bright and clear, with a gentle breeze blowing.Zh: 健宇、梅和莉娜站在庄严宏伟的天坛前。En: Jianyu, Mei, and Lina stood in front of the majestic Tiantan.Zh: 天坛被绿色的草地和五颜六色的龙舟包围，充满了节日的气氛。En: The Tiantan was surrounded by green lawns and colorful dragon boats, full of festive atmosphere.Zh: 健宇兴奋地说：“今天，我要为大家讲解天坛的历史和文化。”En: Jianyu excitedly said, “Today, I will explain the history and culture of the Tiantan to everyone.”Zh: 他是个热爱中国历史的年轻人，喜欢与朋友分享他的知识。En: He was a young man passionate about Chinese history and loved sharing his knowledge with friends.Zh: 梅微笑着点头，她总是随身携带地图和水瓶，以备不时之需。En: Mei nodded with a smile; she always carried a map and a water bottle with her, just in case.Zh: 莉娜，虽然来自遥远的农村，现在来到北京，既兴奋又有些不知所措。En: Lina, despite coming from a distant rural area and now being in Beijing, was both excited and a bit overwhelmed.Zh: 人群开始聚集，热闹非凡。En: The crowd began to gather, becoming lively and bustling.Zh: 健宇一边走，一边讲：“天坛是为了祭天而建的，明清两代的皇帝都在这里祈求五谷丰登。”En: As Jianyu walked, he explained, “Tiantan was built for the purpose of offering sacrifices to heaven, and emperors from the Ming and Qing dynasties prayed here for a bountiful harvest.”Zh: 莉娜试图专心听讲，但被周围的喧闹和忙乱弄得有些头晕。En: Lina tried to concentrate on the explanation but felt a bit dizzy from the surrounding noise and chaos.Zh: 她轻声对梅说道：“这里的人真多，我有点跟不上。”En: She whispered to Mei, “There are so many people here, I'm having a hard time keeping up.”Zh: 梅感受到莉娜的困惑，试着安慰她：“没关系，我们可以一起慢慢逛。”En: Sensing Lina's confusion, Mei tried to reassure her, “It's okay, we can explore slowly together.”Zh: 然后她对健宇说：“或许我们可以先享受一下龙舟比赛的乐趣。”En: She then said to Jianyu, “Perhaps we can first enjoy the fun of the dragon boat races.”Zh: 健宇停了下来，看到莉娜的困扰，En: Jianyu paused, noticing Lina's distress.Zh: 他意识到自己太专注于历史的讲解，忽略了莉娜想参与节日活动的兴趣。En: He realized he had been too focused on the historical explanation and had overlooked Lina's interest in participating in the festival activities.Zh: “你说得对，”他说，“我们应该抓住这个机会，一起体验。”En: “You're right,” he said, “We should seize this opportunity and experience it together.”Zh: 一行人来到了水边，兴致勃勃地参与了一场龙舟比赛。En: The group made their way to the water's edge, enthusiastically taking part in a dragon boat race.Zh: 鼓声震天，水花四溅，健宇、梅和莉娜齐心协力，用力划桨。En: With the drums pounding and water splashing everywhere, Jianyu, Mei, and Lina paddled with all their might.Zh: 莉娜的脸上终于露出了灿烂的笑容。En: Finally, a bright smile appeared on Lina's face.Zh: 比赛结束后，三人笑着坐在草地上，分享着用香叶包成的粽子。En: After the race, the three sat on the grass, laughing and sharing zongzi wrapped in fragrant leaves.Zh: 健宇意识到，有时候体验比知识更重要，而文化不仅在书本中，也在每个人的生活经历中。En: Jianyu realized that sometimes, experiences are more important than knowledge, and culture exists not only in books but also in everyone's life experiences.Zh: 莉娜感激地说：“这真是一个难忘的经历，谢谢你们。”En: Lina gratefully said, “This has been an unforgettable experience, thank you both.”Zh: 梅满足地看着朋友们，心中感到温暖。En: Mei looked at her friends with satisfaction, feeling a warmth in her heart.Zh: 她成功地连接了大家，帮助每个人发现乐趣所在。En: She had successfully connected everyone, helping each person find joy in the festival.Zh: 在这个充满传统与欢乐结合的节日里，他们找到了属于各自的快乐。En: In this holiday filled with a blend of tradition and joy, they found their own happiness. Vocabulary Words:majestic: 庄严宏伟的lawn: 草地festive: 节日的history: 历史passionate: 热爱map: 地图rural: 农村overwhelmed: 不知所措bountiful: 丰登chaos: 忙乱reassure: 安慰seize: 抓住opportunity: 机会enthusiastically: 兴致勃勃地drum: 鼓splashing: 水花四溅paddle: 划桨fragrant: 香叶experience: 经历realize: 意识到knowledge: 知识gratefully: 感激地unforgettable: 难忘的satisfaction: 满足warmth: 温暖connect: 连接tradition: 传统joy: 欢乐blending: 结合happiness: 快乐

Episode 4137 │ May 2026 A foreign ethnic minority of 300,000 ruled 100 million Han Chinese for 268 years. The resistance network that formed to restore Han sovereignty never stopped. It outlasted the Qing, the Nationalists, and Mao. Scott Kesterson examines the Han and Manchu distinction — the ethnic occupation at the root of China's 400-year shadow power structure — and connects it to the Opium Wars Britain launched to protect its drug trade, the Boxer Rebellion that was anti-Qing before it was anti-Western, and the Eight-Nation Alliance that forced China to pay reparations for suppressing its own people's uprising. The episode traces the Triad networks from Ming loyalist resistance through Imperial Japan's invasion, Madame Chiang's 1941 double move — the Flying Tigers and the panda simultaneously — to the Soong family holding positions in both the Nationalist and Communist governments at the same time. One question runs through all of it: when every visible government fell, what didn't? What distinguishes Han from Manchu and why did it produce 268 years of underground resistance? Who were the Opium Wars actually started by — and why two? What was the Boxer Protocol and who was the Qing paying, and why? How did Madame Chiang bind American blood and American emotion to China's survival in the same year? What is the one thing that survived the Qing, the Nationalists, and the Communists? BardsFM is a daily independent podcast covering faith, liberty, history, and information warfare. Hosted by Scott Kesterson — combat veteran, documentary filmmaker, and rancher. Over 4,100 episodes and 50 million lifetime downloads. New episodes every weekday. bards.fm #BardsFM #HanAndManchu #TheTriads Bards Nation Health Store: www.bardsnationhealth.com MYPillow promo code: BARDS >> Go to https://www.mypillow.com/bards and use the promo code BARDS or... Call 1-800-975-2939.  EMPShield protect your vehicles and home. Promo code BARDS: Click here Treadlite Broadforks...best garden tool EVER. Promo code BARDS26: TreadliteBroadforks.com EnviroKlenz Air Purification, promo code BARDS to save 10%: www.enviroklenz.com Morning Intro Music Provided by Brian Kahanek: www.briankahanek.com Founders Bible 20% discount code: BARDS >>> TheFoundersBible.com Windblown Media 20% Discount with promo code BARDS: windblownmedia.com White Oak Pastures Grassfed Meats, Get $20 off any order $150 or more. Promo Code BARDS: www.whiteoakpastures.com/BARDS Mission Darkness Faraday Bags and RF Shielding. Promo code BARDS: Click here If you wish to support this podcast directly you can donate here... DONATE: Click here Mailing Address: Xpedition Cafe, LLC Attn. Scott Kesterson 591 E Central Ave, #740 Sutherlin, OR  97479

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One small step into the wrong classroom becomes a giant leap into a new life as a Shakespearean actor. That's how Jacob Ming-Trent tells it in his remarkable one-man tour-de-force, How Shakespeare Saved My Life. As the Folger prepares to welcome How Shakespeare Saved My Life to the stage this June, Ming-Trent joins us to delve deeper into his story. Ming-Trent is no stranger to the Folger stage, having previously presented How Shakespeare Saved My Life at the 2024 Reading Room Festival and portrayed Nick Bottom in A Midsummer Night's Dream in 2022. A multitalented stage and screen actor, he has appeared in Broadway musicals from Gypsy to Shrek, television series like Watchmen and Ray Donovan, and films including The Forty-Year-Old Version and Friendship. In this episode, Ming-Trent presents Shakespeare as an urban poet in the vein of Tupac and Biggie. He breaks down the inspiration behind How Shakespeare Saved My Life and how he brings his own experience to his interpretation of Shakespeare's words, rearranging and reframing them to create something uniquely personal.

STREAMING THE MAKING JBS, FEATURING JEFF BLISS AND MICHAEL VLAHOS, 5-15-261905 LAThe provided transcript captures a segment of The John Bachelor Show, where the host and contributor Jeff Bliss discuss political upheaval in California and broader geopolitical tensions. The conversation highlights the unconventional mayoral campaign of Spencer Pratt in Los Angeles, noting how viral Lego-themed parodies created by supporters are effectively criticizing incumbent Karen Bass. The dialogue then shifts to the California gubernatorial race, examining the vulnerabilities of candidates like Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer while addressing the state's struggles with homelessness and economic decline. Transitioning to a historical perspective, the guest Germanicusutilizes a Roman lens to analyze modern American diplomacy. He characterizes President Trump's visit to Beijing as a supplicant's mission, suggesting it signals a weakening of American influence relative to China's imperial traditions. Finally, the group concludes by reflecting on the looming economic pressures and the shifting power dynamics regarding Taiwan and Iran.