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TikTok Shop's business is doing really badly in the US and the UK – even if TikTok doesn't say it out loud! But what does this mean for the TikTok Shop launch in Europe and for brands that want to jump on the bandwagon? That's what Valerie and Ingrid discussed in this episode with Ed Sander from Chinatalk. Ed explains that TikTok has clearly failed to meet its own targets in the US and sees that success in the West is taking much longer than expected. He shares many exciting insights into TikTok and live commerce: specific figures on the volume in Asia, cultural differences in shopping behavior, the lack of an agency landscape around live commerce, and the possible market share of TikTok in a few years. And he also knows why TikTok has repeatedly postponed the launch of its shop in Europe and, in contrast to Temu, is proceeding very cautiously with its expansion.Note from the sponsor Kaufland Global Marketplace:Do you want to meet Ingrid and Valerie live again? Then come to the e-Commerce Day of the partner Kaufland Global Marketplace on April 11th in Cologne! More than inspiring 30 lectures on 3 stages await you, for example from Philip Lahm and Michael Menzel from Google. Plus more than 100 exhibitors for everything that is important for the marketplace business and the new format "Speed Connect". With the exclusive promotion code MARKETPLACE-ECD-30, you get 30% off your ticket. So register right away at ecommerceday.de/tickets.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to TikTok Shop and Its Impact10:08 Ed Sander's Insights on TikTok's Performance19:54 Understanding Live Commerce and Its Challenges in the West23:39 The Challenges of Live Commerce in the US25:03 TikTok's Strategy and Market Expectations27:26 Cultural Differences in E-Commerce29:30 Product Suitability for Live Commerce31:03 TikTok's Approach to European Markets34:05 Future Outlook for TikTok Shop and Live Commerce

In this episode, we dive into the future of real estate with PwC's Tim Bodner. He shares exclusive insights on global trends, transforming markets, and where opportunities are emerging. From experience-driven spaces and wellness-focused developments to adapting to rising interest rates, Tim shares invaluable insights into what's next for real estate on a global scale. Tune in to learn how top investors are navigating these changes and where the biggest opportunities lie in today's market.  Here are 3 key insights from this episode:- Global Real Estate Trends: Why office spaces are thriving in Asia and what U.S. markets can learn from this.- Wellness Revolution in Real Estate: How the demand for wellness experiences is driving a surge in innovative properties, from large-scale spas to mixed-use wellness retreats.- Future Investment Shifts: How emerging asset classes like data centers and cold storage are reshaping real estate investment strategies. Timestamps:00:00 Intro01:23 Tim's trip to Singapore and his impressions04:31 Overview of PwC and Tom's role in it07:52 Experiential real estate and mixed-use spaces12:58 Growth in wellness-focused real estate16:23 Amenities' impact on real estate value18:56 Current state of the real estate market in the US25:16 Adapting to higher interest rates in deals29:13 Advice for real estate professionals31:09 Longevity economy and senior living trends34:03 Tim's success habits: client focus and relationships36:11 Finding mentors through observation and networking37:44 Recommended reading and thought leaders in real estate40:14 Tim's commitment to mentorship and philanthropy41:59 How to connect with Tim Bodner and PwC resources.VISIT OUR WEBSITEhttps://lifebridgecapital.com/Here are ways you can work with us here at Life Bridge Capital:⚡️START INVESTING TODAY: If you think that real estate syndication may be right for you, contact us today to learn more about our current investment opportunities: https://lifebridgecapital.com/investwithlbc⚡️Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealEstateSyndicationShow

Send us a Text Message.What happens when a seasoned American cybersecurity expert navigates the intricate world of European data privacy? Richard Hollis, with over three decades in the cybersecurity industry, shares his captivating journey from Washington DC's government projects to leading Risk Crew in London. Listen as Richard emphasizes the critical role of process over products in cybersecurity and offers a wealth of insights into the ever-changing threat landscape. Along the way, he recounts the unique challenges and personal experiences of living and working in Europe, shedding light on the cultural contrasts that shape global cybersecurity practices.Imagine the personalized service of a cigar lounge in Germany and the stringent protections of GDPR — a stark contrast to American business practices and views on data privacy. This episode unpacks the cultural differences between Europe and America with vivid anecdotes and eye-opening discussions. We explore how European values around data privacy influence business operations and consumer rights, offering a fresh perspective on what Americans might learn from these practices. Richard's insights help bridge the gap, revealing the importance of robust data protections in today's interconnected world.Our conversation also delves into the urgent need for enhanced data privacy and cybersecurity regulations, drawing parallels to past safety improvements in other industries. Richard shares his candid thoughts on the influence of big tech companies and the current inadequacies in data protection measures. Reflecting on personal stakes and the emotional disconnect many professionals have with data security, we highlight the broader implications for both individuals and businesses. Don't miss this engaging episode that combines expert insights with a unique cross-cultural perspective, offering valuable lessons for listeners on both sides of the Atlantic.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Appreciation for the Podcast00:52 Richard's Background in Cybersecurity05:45 Living in Europe and Cultural Differences12:09 Being an American in Europe16:00 Data Privacy and GDPR20:12 The Lack of Federal Regulation for Data Protection in the US25:14 The Historical Context of Europe Compared to America31:20 The Impact of America's Size on Data Privacy Laws34:16 The Need for a Ralph Nader for Data Privacy36:07 Monetization of Personal Data and Lack of Accountability41:37 Differences in Mindset: Americans vs Europeans on Data PrivacyLifeLine 911A podcast hosted by 911 First Responders to discuss issues and stories in the field.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the Show.Affiliate Links:NordVPN: https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=15&aff_id=87753&url_id=902 Follow the Podcast on Social Media!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secunfpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SecUnfPodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/SecurityUnfilteredPodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@securityunfilteredpodcastTikTok: Not today China! Not today

NTD Good Morning—7/24/20241. Netanyahu Addressing Congress Today2. Head of Secret Service Resigns Amid Outrage3. Police Used Text Messaging to Communicate4. Harris Rallies in Wisconsin After Launching Bid5. Trump and Harris Close in New Poll 6. Trump Campaign Files FEC Complaint Over Biden-Harris Funds7. Senator Menendez Resigns After Corruption Conviction8. US Ambassador to China Calls for Falun Gong Release9. Delta's Tech Outage Response Under Investigation10. Doctors Play Catchup After Global IT Outage11. At Least 18 People Killed in Plane Crash12. Israel Battles Terrorists After Evacuating Residents13. CCP Mediates Deal Promoting Hamas Terrorist Group14. House Probes CCP Censorship, Surveillance Tech15. Army Employee Gets 15 Years for Stealing Youth Fund16. Democrats Seek Reversal of Supreme Court Ruling17. Migrant Caravan Moves Toward Southern Border18. Consumer Agency Launches Probe Into Surveillance Pricing19. Whale Surfaces, Capsizes Fishing Boat off NH Coast20. Relief for American Home Buyers?21. Poll: 39% of Americans Worry They Can't Pay Bills22. Utah Delegation Competes to Host 2034 Winter Games23. Olympic Torch Relay Passes Through Palace of Versailles24. Insight Into Candidate Harris' Vision for US25. Trump and Harris Close in New Poll 26. Taiwan's President Lai Stresses Comprehensive Security27. Chinese Students Probed for Photographing US Navy Ship28. Nippon Steel to Dissolve its Chinese Joint Venture29. How Much Cash Should We Keep in our Savings Account?30. Former Food Scientist Warns Against Ultra-Processed Foods' Risks31. Parisian Bakery Creates Commemorative Olympic Bread

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss the big entertainment news of the week including Jonathan Majors booking the lead in a new Sci-Fi film for Denis Villeneuve's brother. They also talk Spaceballs 2 getting a green light with Josh Gad, Lionsgate distributing Megalopolis in the US, Armie Hammer trying to launch his comeback, Mel Gibson stating that he is directing Lethal Weapon 5, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's new movie is for director Joe Carnahan, Will Smith's potential new movie, thoughts on Variety's Top 10 Horror Films (so far) of 2024, a tribute to Donald Sutherland and more!#marvel #DC #STARWARS ____________________________________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 Intro and Rundown3:42 Jonathan Majors Lands a New Film for Denis Villeneuve's Brother8:38 SPACEBALLS 2 is Greenlit with Josh Gad and Mel Brooks13:08 Miles Teller Tapped to Star in AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN Reboot17:50 Lionsgate Distributing Francis Ford Coppola's MEGALOPOLIS in the US25:31 Armie Hammer Trying to Comeback in Hollywood. Should He?41:00 Ben Affleck and Matt Damon Starring in Next Joe Carnahan Movie45:25 Will Smith and Sony Pictures Lock Down a New Movie Together49:10 Mel Gibson States He Is Directing Lethal Weapon 554:38 Netflix's Next Film with The Russo Brothers is $300M Budget56:12 The Wrap's Camp Crystal Lake Behind the Scenes Article1:02:24 Jeff Sneider's Thoughts on VARIETY's Top 10 Horror Films of 20241:07:57 DONALD SUTHERLAND Tribute and Legacy1:12:11 Streamlabs and Superchat QuestionsFollow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSaysFollow Jeff Sneider: https://twitter.com/TheInSneiderBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.

Join us as we dive into Valerie Bowden's fascinating journey from backpacking across Africa to tackling mold issues in her new home in the USA. Discover how her experiences living in Ethiopia shaped her perspective on health and community. Learn essential tips for preventing mold and maintaining a healthy home. Valerie also shares insights into her company, Cradle, which connects African professionals with remote jobs in the US, promoting fair wages and job creation.

The Media Leader columnist and Creativebrief editorial director Nicola Kemp joins Omar Oakes and host Jack Benjamin for this candid discussion of the biggest stories in media and advertising this week.In recent days, there has been a renewed push to ban TikTok in the US, the BBC is considering adding ads to podcasts when they are accessed on commercial sites, the government has disallowed newspapers to be purchased by foreign governments and United Talent Agency's Michael Kassan has left the company. And, believe it or not, Ofcom has once again found GB News in breach of its broadcasting code, but has not doled out a punishment. Highlights:0:50: Gender equality in the workplace and the need for action5:30: The impact of Michael Kassan's departure on the media industry10:40: What happens if TikTok is banned in the US25:45: Is the BBC right to enable ads for podcasts in the UK?34:30: Quick hits – The Telegraph sale; another GB News Ofcom breach; and Ofcom's "no shit, Sherlock" report about what children see on social media.---Visit The Media Leader for the most authoritative news analysis and comment on what's happening in commercial media. LinkedIn: The Media LeaderThreads: @TheMediaLeaderTwitter: @TheMediaLeader YouTube: The Media Leader

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antiwarcom/Phone bank for Defend the Guard: https://defendtheguard.us/phonebankChapters00:00 - Intro00:21 - Netanyahu Blocked Palestinian State 'For Decades'03:19 - Gantz: Israel Will Launch Assault on Rafah by Ramadan07:25 - US Drafts Own Gaza UN Measure After Threatening to Veto Ceasefire09:06 - Houthis Shoot Down US Drone, Hit British Ship11:49 - Israel Carries Out Strikes Near Major Lebanese City of Sidon13:37 - Iraq Militias Stopped Attacks on US Forces at Request of Iran General17:09 - Israel To Limit Al-Aqsa Entry During Ramadan19:21 - ICJ Begins Historic Hearings on Israel's Occupation of Palestine21:06 - Assange Wife Warns He Will Die if Extradited to US25:21 - US Develops Naval Drone Swarms for War With China27:35 - Viewpoints/Outro

NTD Good Morning—12/18/20231. Car Plows Into Parked Vehicle in Biden's Motorcade2. Chief Strategist for Pro-DeSantis Super PAC Resigns3. GOP Presidential Candidates Make Their Cases to Voters4. Analysis of Weekend Campaigns in NH, NV, LA5. 4K Immigrants Enter Texas Sunday, 2 Rail Bridges Closed6. Senate Staffer Fired After Emergence of Sex Tape7. Rudy Giuliani Ordered to Pay Nearly $150M8. Alex Jones Ordered to Pay $75K in Fines9. Storms in Northeast Threaten Urban Flooding10. Iran-Backed Houthis Issue New Warning to Israel, US11. Analysis: US Requests AUS to Send Vessel to Red Sea12. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin Visits Israel13. Israel Uncovers Large Hamas Tunnel Near Gaza Border14. Putin Warns of Future Problems With Finland15. North Korea Fires ICBM16. US Homelessness Hits Highest Level17. Holiday Party Etiquette: Do's and Don'ts18. Car Hits Parked Vehicle in Biden's Motorcade19. Chief Strategist for Pro-DeSantis Super PAC Quits20. GOP 2024 Presidential Candidates Appeal to Voters21. 2 Rail Bridges Closed in Texas Amid Illegal Immigration Surge22. US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin in Israel23. Israel Determined to Free All Remaining Hostages24. Houthi Terrorists Issue New Warning to Israel, US25. Increased Terror Threats in the US During Holidays26. Storms in Northeast Threaten Urban Flooding27. Millions of Lights Bring Christmas Cheer to Croatian Town28. Santas Dump Sleighs for Gondolas in Venice

------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP加值內容與線上課程 ------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday 社會人核心英語有聲書課程連結：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 歡迎針對這一集留言你的想法： 留言連結 主題投稿/意見回覆 : ask15mins@gmail.com 官方網站：www.15mins.today 加入Clubhouse直播室：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k 訂閱YouTube頻道：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：15minstoday@gmail.com ------------------------------- 以下是此單集逐字稿 (播放器有不同字數限制，完整文稿可到官網) ------------------------------- Topic: Covid-Inspired ‘Silent Cut Haircutting Service Gains Popularity in Japan Devised by a Tokyo hair salon during the Covid-19 pandemic to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the ‘Silent Cut' service is becoming increasingly popular in Japan. 在武漢肺炎（Covid-19）疫情期間，日本東京一家髮廊為防止病毒傳播而推出「無聲剪髮」服務，在日本愈來愈受歡迎。 As a way of curbing the spread of the coronavirus during the Covid-19 pandemic, authorities in Japan started promoting “no conversation” or “less conversation” policies in schools, shops and supermarkets. One Tokyo salon decided to implement the ‘silent cut' service and it proved so popular that others quickly followed suit. 做為在Covid-19大流行期間遏制冠狀病毒傳播的一種方式，日本當局開始提倡在學校、商店和超市「不交談」或「少交談」。東京一家髮廊決定實施「無聲剪髮」服務。事實證明，這項服務非常受歡迎，其他髮廊也紛紛跟進。 As it turns out, hairstylists prefer the silent cut as well, with many claiming that they were taught to chat up clients in their apprenticeship. 事實證明，髮型師也更喜歡無聲剪髮，許多髮型師表示，他們在學徒期間需要學習如何與客人搭訕。 Next Article Topic: We're hiring: Babies wanted for Japan nursing home 我們正在招聘：日本療養院需要嬰兒 A nursing home in southern Japan is “hiring” babies for a very important job — to keep its elderly residents company and make them smile. 日本南部一間療養院正在招聘嬰兒，擔任非常重要的職位──陪伴年長居民、讓他們開心。 A job advert pinned to the wall informs would-be workers they will be compensated for their services in diapers and powdered milk. 一個釘在牆上的工作廣告告知未來的員工，他們將會收到尿布和配方奶做為服務報酬。 New recruits at the facility in Kitakyushu must be under four years old, and their guardians have to sign a contract stipulating that the babies and toddlers can show up for work “whenever they feel like it.” 這間北九州機構的新成員必須小於4歲，而且他們的監護人必須簽署一份合約，明文規定嬰兒和學步幼童可以依照他們的意願，想上班的時候再出現。 More than 30 babies have been signed up so far, tasked with lifting the spirits of more than 100 residents who are mostly in their 80s. 至今已有超過30名嬰兒報名，他們被賦予提升逾百名居民興致的任務，這些居民大多超過80歲。Source article: https://features.ltn.com.tw/english/article/paper/1555385 Next Article Topic: What's behind strained China-Japan relations Japan and China on Thursday last week marked the 50th anniversary of the 1972 normalization of their ties, but there isn't much of a celebratory mood. Improved ties between Asia's two biggest economies are considered vital to the region's stability and prosperity, but they remain at odds over disputed East China Sea islands and China's growing military and economic assertiveness in the region. Here are the key issues in the often strained relations between these powerhouse neighbors: 日本和中國上週四慶祝一九七二年兩國關係正常化五十週年，但並沒有太多慶祝的氣氛。亞洲最大的兩個經濟體間關係之改善，咸認攸關亞洲的穩定與繁榮，但對於有領土爭端的東海島嶼，以及中國軍事和經濟上在該區域愈趨強勢，兩國的立場仍然分歧。這兩個鄰近的強國經常處於緊張的關係，以下是其中幾個關鍵問題： TERRITORIAL DISPUTES A huge source of contention is an uninhabited group of Tokyo-controlled, Beijing-claimed East China Sea islands called Senkaku in Japan and Diaoyu in China. Japan insists that the islands, which once hosted a Japanese seafood factory, are part of its territory, both historically and by international law. China says they were stolen by Japan in 1895 and should have been returned at the end of World War II. The disputed islands are surrounded by rich fishing grounds and undersea oil deposits, and Japan accuses China of suddenly making its territorial claims after the undersea resources were found in a 1969 United Nations report. The 1972 normalization communique did not deal with the issue, but the dispute intensified after Japan's government in 2012 nationalized the Senkaku islands, leading to violent protests across China. Chinese coast guard and fishing boats are regularly found in the area, routinely intruding on Japanese waters. 領土爭端 一個主要的爭論是東京所控制、北京聲稱擁有主權的東海無人島群，在日本稱為尖閣諸島，在中國稱為釣魚島。日本堅稱，日本曾在這些島嶼設有海產工廠，無論就歷史或國際法而言，這些島都是日本領土的一部分。中國說這些島是在一八九五年被日本偷走，日本應該在二戰結束時將其歸還。這些有爭端的島嶼，周圍環繞著富饒的漁場，海底石油儲量豐沛，日本指責中國是在一九六九年聯合國報告發現海底資源後才忽然提出領土主張。一九七二年的兩國關係正常化公報並未處理此問題，但日本政府二○一二年將尖閣諸島國有化後，爭端愈演愈烈，在中國各地引發了暴力抗議。中國海岸警衛隊及漁船常在此區域出現，經常侵犯日本水域。 FEAR OF TAIWAN EMERGENCY Japan, along with its security ally the US, has openly criticized increased Chinese activities in the South China Sea. Tokyo has also pushed for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. China claims Taiwan, a self-governing democracy, and has threatened to annex it by force if necessary. With a US-China trade war and naval tensions on the rise in the area, Japan is increasingly worried about Taiwan emergencies. China's increased joint military drills with Russia near Japanese coasts have also irked Japan. Tokyo is shifting its military posture toward southwestern Japan, including Okinawa and remote islands just east of Taiwan. China staged major military drills in areas surrounding Taiwan in August in an angry response to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's Taipei visit, and fired five ballistic missiles into waters near Okinawa. Fear of conflict over Taiwan adds to Japan's urgent efforts to reinforce its military capabilities and boost its budget. Japan is currently revising its national security strategy, which is expected to call for the possession of preemptive strike capabilities that opponents say would violate the country's pacifist constitution. With Japan's westernmost island just east of Taiwan, “It is increasingly difficult to see how a Taiwan military contingency would not affect at a minimum the waters and airspace around Japanese territory,” said Amanda Hsiao, senior analyst for China at the Crisis Group. 對台灣緊急狀況的恐懼 日本及其安全盟友美國公開批評中國在南海的活動增加。東京也推動了台灣海峽的和平及穩定。中國聲稱擁有台灣──一個自治的民主國家──的主權，並威脅在必要時以武力吞併台灣。隨著中美貿易戰及該地區海軍緊張局勢的加劇，日本越來越擔憂台灣出現緊急狀況。中國在日本沿海附近增加與俄國的聯合軍演也激怒了日本。東京正將其軍事布局轉向日本西南部，包括沖繩及台灣以東的偏遠島嶼。八月，中國在台灣周邊舉行大規模軍事演習，做為美國眾議院議長南希．裴洛西訪問台北的憤怒回應，並向沖繩附近海域發射了五枚彈道飛彈。對台灣衝突的恐懼讓日本更急迫地加強其軍事能力及增加預算。日本目前正在修訂國家安全戰略，預計將要求擁有先發制人的攻擊能力，反對者稱這將違反日本的和平憲法。日本最西端的島嶼就在台灣以東，因此「越來越難看出台灣的軍事意外事件如何不會對日本領土周遭的水域及空域造成一丁點影響」，國際危機組織中國問題高級分析師蕭嫣然表示。 WARTIME HISTORY The two countries were at war, starting with clashes in the 1930s, until Japan's defeat in 1945. Japanese atrocities during the Sino-Japanese war include the Rape of Nanking, the use of chemical and biological weapons and grisly human medical experiments in Manchuria, where Japan's imperial army had a secret biological weapons unit. Japan also took nearly 40,000 Chinese laborers to Japanese mines and factories, where many died of malnutrition and abuse. In the 1972 communique, China waived the right to war compensation, which some experts say was in exchange for Japan's apology and recognition of China as the only legal government. Japan, however, has provided official development aid totaling 3.6 trillion yen ($US25 billion) to China over the past four decades. 戰時歷史 從一九三○年代的衝突開始，直到一九四五年日本戰敗，中日兩國是處於戰爭狀態。中日戰爭期間日本的暴行包括南京大屠殺、使用化學及生物武器，以及在滿洲進行駭人的人體醫學實驗。日本帝國陸軍在滿洲有一個秘密的生物武器部隊。日本還將近四萬名中國勞工帶到日本的礦山及工廠，其中許多人死於營養不良和受虐。在一九七二年的公報中，中國放棄了獲得戰爭賠償的權利，一些專家稱這是為了換取日本的道歉及承認中共是唯一合法中國政府。然而，在過去四十年中，日本官方向中國提供了總計三點六兆日元（兩百五十億美元）的發展援助。 YASUKUNI SHRINE China considers Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine — which honors 2.5 million war dead, including convicted war criminals — as a symbol of Japan's wartime militarism. Beijing views visits by Japanese ministers and lawmakers to the Tokyo shrine as indicative of a lack of remorse over Japan's wartime aggression. China, along with South Korea, which Japan colonized from 1910 to 1945, routinely protests against such visits. 靖國神社 中國將東京的靖國神社——它供奉兩百五十萬名戰爭死難者，包括被定罪的戰犯——視為日本戰時軍國主義的象徵。北京認為，日本部長和議員參拜東京靖國神社表示對日本的戰時侵略缺乏悔意。中國以及日本在一九一○年至一九四五年期間所殖民的韓國經常抗議此類參訪。 ECONOMIC SECURITY As a top US ally and a major trade partner with China, Japan is in a delicate situation and must balance its position between the two superpowers. China has been more assertive about pressing other governments to embrace Chinese-led initiatives, including a trade group called the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership. Japan, along with the US, is seeking ways to stand up to increasing Chinese economic influence in the region. Tokyo also wants to reinforce economic security with other democracies in areas such as supply chains and the protection of sensitive technologies, apparently as a counter to China. Yasuo Fukuda, a former Japanese prime minister who is an active proponent of better ties with China, says friction between Japan and China largely stems from US-China trade issues. “The question is whether global trade works better by excluding China,” he said. 經濟安全 作為美國的頂尖盟友和中國的主要貿易夥伴，日本處境微妙，必須平衡其在兩個超級大國之間的地位。中國在敦促其他政府接受中國主導的倡議方面更加自信，其中包括一個名為「區域全面經濟夥伴關係」的貿易組織。日本與美國一道，正想方設法抵禦中國在該地區日益增加的經濟影響力。東京還希望與其他民主國家在供應鍊和敏感技術保護等領域加強經濟安全，這顯然是為了對抗中國。 日本前首相福田康夫積極支持改善與中國的關係，他表示，日中之間的摩擦主要源於美中貿易問題。「問題是排除中國後全球貿易是否會更好」，他表示。Source article: https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/lang/archives/2022/10/04/2003786373 Next Article Topic: Japan's cats and dogs get wearable fans to beat scorching heat A Tokyo clothing maker has teamed up with veterinarians to create a wearable fan for pets, hoping to attract the anxious owners of dogs - or cats - that can't shed their fur coats in Japan's blistering summer weather. 一間東京製衣廠與獸醫組隊為寵物製造一款穿戴式風扇，希望能吸引焦慮不安的狗狗或貓咪飼主，因 為牠們無法在日本炎熱的夏季脫下毛皮大衣。 The device consists of a battery-operated, 80-gramme fan that is attached to a mesh outfit and blows air around an animal's body. 這款裝置由電池供電運作，80公克重的風扇附著在網格服裝上，在動物的身體周圍吹風。 Rei Uzawa, president of maternity clothing maker Sweet Mommy, was motivated to create it after seeing her own pet exhausted every time it was taken out for a walk in the scorching summer heat. 成衣製造商Sweet Mommy負責人鵜澤璃看見她自己的寵物每次在炎熱夏天高溫下的戶外散步之後筋疲力盡，因而有了製作這款衣服的動機。 After the rainy season in Tokyo ended in late June, the Japanese capital suffered the longest heatwave on record with temperatures up to 35 degrees Celsius for nine days. 東京雨季在6月底結束之後，日本首都迎來史上最久的熱浪，連續9天氣溫高達攝氏35度。 "I usually use dry ice packs. But I think it's easier to walk my dog if we have this fan," said Mami Kumamoto, 48, owner of a miniature poodle and a terrier. 飼養一隻迷你貴賓和一隻梗犬的48歲熊本麻美（譯音）說「我通常使用冰袋。但是我認為有了這款風扇，遛狗會比較輕鬆。」 Next Article Topic: World's oldest person dies in Japan aged 119 全球最年長人士在日本過世 享年119歲 A Japanese woman believed to have been the world's oldest person has died aged 119, public broadcaster NHK said on Monday, reporting the death of Kane Tanaka. 公共廣播機構「日本放送協會」週一報導田中加子的死訊說，據信是全球最年長者的一位日本女性以119歲過世。 Born on Jan. 2, 1903 - the year of the Wright Brothers' first controlled flight of their motor-driven airplane - Tanaka was confirmed by Guinness World Records in 2019 as the oldest living person. 田中生於1903年1月2日──萊特兄弟以他們的引擎驅動的飛機進行首次受控飛行的那年──在2019年獲金氏世界紀錄證實為還活著的最年老人士。 She died of old age at a hospital in Fukuoka city, western Japan, on April 19, NHK said. During her life, she had been partial to chocolate and fizzy drinks, NHK said. 日本放送協會說，她於4月19日在日本西部福岡市一家醫院因年邁過世。她這輩子特別喜歡巧克力和氣泡飲料。 Japan has a dwindling and rapidly ageing population. As of last September, the country had 86,510 centenarians, and nine out of every 10 were women. （Reuters） 日本人口不斷減少並快速老化。截至去年9月，該國有8萬6510名人瑞，而且每10人中有9人是女性。Source article: https://features.ltn.com.tw/english/article/paper/1538125 ; https://features.ltn.com.tw/english/article/paper/1514547

Recording date: 12th July 2023Nickel prices hanging in similar $20,500 - $21,000 range.  LME Inventories after bump up showing decline again at very low levels - 40,000 tonnesIndonesia Investment Minister Bahlil Lahadalia on Friday gave the latest updates on Indonesia's proposal for a global nickel cartel, saying that it has had intense talks with some unnamed countries. Resource-rich Indonesia has been proposing a group of nickel-producing countries that operates in a similar manner to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec). The Opec says it aims to coordinate the petroleum policies of its member states and keep the oil markets stable. And Indonesia wants to see a similar group for nickel, which is a key ingredient for electric vehicle (EV) batteries. "There are three countries whom we already have been intensely communicating with," Bahlil told reporters in Jakarta on Friday, commenting on the progress of the Opec-style nickel group. The minister, however, refused to disclose the name of the said countries. When asked about their initial response to the plan, Bahlil said: "[they thought] it was a great idea, but we still need to work on the details of the proposal." The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) recently revealed that about 5.3 million tonnes of nickel ore from Indonesia were sent illegally to China from January 2020 to June 2022.Big couple of weeks for Ardea ResourcesNon-binding MOU signed with a Japanese Consortium consisting of Sumitomo Metal Mining, Mitsubishi Corporation and Mitsui & Co. to develop the Kalgoorlie Nickel Project - Goongarrie Hub.  SMM strength is HPAL processing so logical partner for this project and best positioned for success outside of IndonesiaArdea Resources Kalgoorlie Nickel Project global Mineral Resource Estimate (using a 0.5% Ni cut-off grade) now stands at 854Mt at 0.71% Ni and 0.045% Co for 6.1Mt of contained nickel and 386kt of contained cobalt.  Total resource contains over 6 million tonnes of nickel. This is Australian laterite different than what you see in tropical areas like Indonesia.Mining optimisation studies have projected production of approximately 30,000t of nickel and 2,000t of cobalt per year for more than 40 years.  Capital cost is A$3.1 billion.  The project generates Post-tax NPV7 of A$4,980M and IRR of 23%,  Average Annual EBITA of A$800M, Project pay back within 3.1 years Direct cash cost after Co by products of US$5,763/t Ni in MHP over life of mine. Metal Prices were $US25,000 for nickel, $60,000 for cobalt. Nice to see but a little on high side – cobalt will be challenged by all of the HPAL capacity coming online before nickel as ratio of production (roughly 10:1 is less than half total supply of  c.20:1A well-known former Sudbury mining executive is back in the news and is taking on a new role as chair of the newly formed Energy Transition Metals Board with Vale Base Metals, which calls itself one of the world's largest producers of responsibly-sourced nickel, copper, cobalt and platinum group metals. Mark Cutifani was previously chief operating officer (COO) at CVRD Inco, but he left Sudbury in 2007 to become chief executive officer (CEO) of AngloGold Ashanti, and then became CEO of mining giant Anglo American, one of the largest mining companies on the planet.  Poseidon Nickel – focus has been at Silver Swan / Black Swan – now on its way.  They also had past producing mines at another location Emily Ann / Maggie Hays.  New target At Maggie Hays West, Nickel has been intersected at the base of the WUU. Best results include:PLJA075 28m @ 0.66% Ni, 187 ppm Cu from 20m including 4m @ 1.32% Ni, 134ppm Cu from 40mPLJA076 8m @ 1.18% Ni, 143 ppm Cu from 40mPLJA078 24m @ 0.88% Ni, 220 ppm Cu from 12m including 12m @ 1.16% Ni, 256ppm Cu from 20mPLJA080 4m @ 0.52% Ni, 744 ppm Cu from 36mPLJA081 7m @ 0.70% Ni, 588 ppm Cu from 40m (EOH).

In this episode of The Vivek Show, host Vivek Ramaswamy is joined by former US Patent and Trademark Office head, Andrei Iancu, to discuss the significance of intellectual property (IP) in America's founding and its role in fostering innovation. They explore the history of IP rights in the US, the challenges of applying a centuries-old statute to modern technologies, and the need for an intentional innovation policy. Iancu emphasizes the importance of IP in competing with China and other countries, highlighting the necessity of a high-level plan to identify future technologies and enable innovation in both the public and private sectors. This thought-provoking conversation dives deep into the intersection of technology, innovation, and economics.--Donate here: https://t.co/PE1rfuVBmbFor more content follow me here:Twitter - @VivekGRamaswamyInstagram - @vivekgramaswamyFacebook - http://facebook.com/VivekGRamaswamyTruth Social - @VivekRamaswamyRumble - @VivekRamaswamy--Time-codes:00:00 - America's founding ideals of IP rights and their impact on innovation02:47 - The significance of "right" in the Constitution's IP clause07:10 - The role of IP rights in a free market economy11:31 - Jefferson and Madison's unchanged patent code from 179312:40 - Challenges with fitting new technologies into an old statute19:47 - Data protection as another form of IP protection22:29 - The need for a holistic innovation policy in the US25:08 - Competing in the AI, quantum, biotech, and new materials races26:16 - IP as a tool for global competition29:25 - Balancing decentralized free market economy and centralized national plans31:59 - Questioning the classical model of total decentralization

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歡迎留言告訴我們你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/cl81kivnk00dn01wffhwxdg2s/comments Topic: Covid-Inspired ‘Silent Cut Haircutting Service Gains Popularity in Japan Devised by a Tokyo hair salon during the Covid-19 pandemic to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the ‘Silent Cut' service is becoming increasingly popular in Japan. 在武漢肺炎（Covid-19）疫情期間，日本東京一家髮廊為防止病毒傳播而推出「無聲剪髮」服務，在日本愈來愈受歡迎。 As a way of curbing the spread of the coronavirus during the Covid-19 pandemic, authorities in Japan started promoting “no conversation” or “less conversation” policies in schools, shops and supermarkets. One Tokyo salon decided to implement the ‘silent cut' service and it proved so popular that others quickly followed suit. 做為在Covid-19大流行期間遏制冠狀病毒傳播的一種方式，日本當局開始提倡在學校、商店和超市「不交談」或「少交談」。東京一家髮廊決定實施「無聲剪髮」服務。事實證明，這項服務非常受歡迎，其他髮廊也紛紛跟進。 As it turns out, hairstylists prefer the silent cut as well, with many claiming that they were taught to chat up clients in their apprenticeship. 事實證明，髮型師也更喜歡無聲剪髮，許多髮型師表示，他們在學徒期間需要學習如何與客人搭訕。 Next Article Topic: We're hiring: Babies wanted for Japan nursing home 我們正在招聘：日本療養院需要嬰兒 A nursing home in southern Japan is “hiring” babies for a very important job — to keep its elderly residents company and make them smile. 日本南部一間療養院正在招聘嬰兒，擔任非常重要的職位──陪伴年長居民、讓他們開心。 A job advert pinned to the wall informs would-be workers they will be compensated for their services in diapers and powdered milk. 一個釘在牆上的工作廣告告知未來的員工，他們將會收到尿布和配方奶做為服務報酬。 New recruits at the facility in Kitakyushu must be under four years old, and their guardians have to sign a contract stipulating that the babies and toddlers can show up for work “whenever they feel like it.” 這間北九州機構的新成員必須小於4歲，而且他們的監護人必須簽署一份合約，明文規定嬰兒和學步幼童可以依照他們的意願，想上班的時候再出現。 More than 30 babies have been signed up so far, tasked with lifting the spirits of more than 100 residents who are mostly in their 80s. 至今已有超過30名嬰兒報名，他們被賦予提升逾百名居民興致的任務，這些居民大多超過80歲。Source article: https://features.ltn.com.tw/english/article/paper/1555385 Next Article Topic: What's behind strained China-Japan relations Japan and China on Thursday last week marked the 50th anniversary of the 1972 normalization of their ties, but there isn't much of a celebratory mood. Improved ties between Asia's two biggest economies are considered vital to the region's stability and prosperity, but they remain at odds over disputed East China Sea islands and China's growing military and economic assertiveness in the region. Here are the key issues in the often strained relations between these powerhouse neighbors: 日本和中國上週四慶祝一九七二年兩國關係正常化五十週年，但並沒有太多慶祝的氣氛。亞洲最大的兩個經濟體間關係之改善，咸認攸關亞洲的穩定與繁榮，但對於有領土爭端的東海島嶼，以及中國軍事和經濟上在該區域愈趨強勢，兩國的立場仍然分歧。這兩個鄰近的強國經常處於緊張的關係，以下是其中幾個關鍵問題： TERRITORIAL DISPUTES A huge source of contention is an uninhabited group of Tokyo-controlled, Beijing-claimed East China Sea islands called Senkaku in Japan and Diaoyu in China. Japan insists that the islands, which once hosted a Japanese seafood factory, are part of its territory, both historically and by international law. China says they were stolen by Japan in 1895 and should have been returned at the end of World War II. The disputed islands are surrounded by rich fishing grounds and undersea oil deposits, and Japan accuses China of suddenly making its territorial claims after the undersea resources were found in a 1969 United Nations report. The 1972 normalization communique did not deal with the issue, but the dispute intensified after Japan's government in 2012 nationalized the Senkaku islands, leading to violent protests across China. Chinese coast guard and fishing boats are regularly found in the area, routinely intruding on Japanese waters. 領土爭端 一個主要的爭論是東京所控制、北京聲稱擁有主權的東海無人島群，在日本稱為尖閣諸島，在中國稱為釣魚島。日本堅稱，日本曾在這些島嶼設有海產工廠，無論就歷史或國際法而言，這些島都是日本領土的一部分。中國說這些島是在一八九五年被日本偷走，日本應該在二戰結束時將其歸還。這些有爭端的島嶼，周圍環繞著富饒的漁場，海底石油儲量豐沛，日本指責中國是在一九六九年聯合國報告發現海底資源後才忽然提出領土主張。一九七二年的兩國關係正常化公報並未處理此問題，但日本政府二○一二年將尖閣諸島國有化後，爭端愈演愈烈，在中國各地引發了暴力抗議。中國海岸警衛隊及漁船常在此區域出現，經常侵犯日本水域。 FEAR OF TAIWAN EMERGENCY Japan, along with its security ally the US, has openly criticized increased Chinese activities in the South China Sea. Tokyo has also pushed for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. China claims Taiwan, a self-governing democracy, and has threatened to annex it by force if necessary. With a US-China trade war and naval tensions on the rise in the area, Japan is increasingly worried about Taiwan emergencies. China's increased joint military drills with Russia near Japanese coasts have also irked Japan. Tokyo is shifting its military posture toward southwestern Japan, including Okinawa and remote islands just east of Taiwan. China staged major military drills in areas surrounding Taiwan in August in an angry response to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's Taipei visit, and fired five ballistic missiles into waters near Okinawa. Fear of conflict over Taiwan adds to Japan's urgent efforts to reinforce its military capabilities and boost its budget. Japan is currently revising its national security strategy, which is expected to call for the possession of preemptive strike capabilities that opponents say would violate the country's pacifist constitution. With Japan's westernmost island just east of Taiwan, “It is increasingly difficult to see how a Taiwan military contingency would not affect at a minimum the waters and airspace around Japanese territory,” said Amanda Hsiao, senior analyst for China at the Crisis Group. 對台灣緊急狀況的恐懼 日本及其安全盟友美國公開批評中國在南海的活動增加。東京也推動了台灣海峽的和平及穩定。中國聲稱擁有台灣──一個自治的民主國家──的主權，並威脅在必要時以武力吞併台灣。隨著中美貿易戰及該地區海軍緊張局勢的加劇，日本越來越擔憂台灣出現緊急狀況。中國在日本沿海附近增加與俄國的聯合軍演也激怒了日本。東京正將其軍事布局轉向日本西南部，包括沖繩及台灣以東的偏遠島嶼。八月，中國在台灣周邊舉行大規模軍事演習，做為美國眾議院議長南希．裴洛西訪問台北的憤怒回應，並向沖繩附近海域發射了五枚彈道飛彈。對台灣衝突的恐懼讓日本更急迫地加強其軍事能力及增加預算。日本目前正在修訂國家安全戰略，預計將要求擁有先發制人的攻擊能力，反對者稱這將違反日本的和平憲法。日本最西端的島嶼就在台灣以東，因此「越來越難看出台灣的軍事意外事件如何不會對日本領土周遭的水域及空域造成一丁點影響」，國際危機組織中國問題高級分析師蕭嫣然表示。 WARTIME HISTORY The two countries were at war, starting with clashes in the 1930s, until Japan's defeat in 1945. Japanese atrocities during the Sino-Japanese war include the Rape of Nanking, the use of chemical and biological weapons and grisly human medical experiments in Manchuria, where Japan's imperial army had a secret biological weapons unit. Japan also took nearly 40,000 Chinese laborers to Japanese mines and factories, where many died of malnutrition and abuse. In the 1972 communique, China waived the right to war compensation, which some experts say was in exchange for Japan's apology and recognition of China as the only legal government. Japan, however, has provided official development aid totaling 3.6 trillion yen ($US25 billion) to China over the past four decades. 戰時歷史 從一九三○年代的衝突開始，直到一九四五年日本戰敗，中日兩國是處於戰爭狀態。中日戰爭期間日本的暴行包括南京大屠殺、使用化學及生物武器，以及在滿洲進行駭人的人體醫學實驗。日本帝國陸軍在滿洲有一個秘密的生物武器部隊。日本還將近四萬名中國勞工帶到日本的礦山及工廠，其中許多人死於營養不良和受虐。在一九七二年的公報中，中國放棄了獲得戰爭賠償的權利，一些專家稱這是為了換取日本的道歉及承認中共是唯一合法中國政府。然而，在過去四十年中，日本官方向中國提供了總計三點六兆日元（兩百五十億美元）的發展援助。 YASUKUNI SHRINE China considers Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine — which honors 2.5 million war dead, including convicted war criminals — as a symbol of Japan's wartime militarism. Beijing views visits by Japanese ministers and lawmakers to the Tokyo shrine as indicative of a lack of remorse over Japan's wartime aggression. China, along with South Korea, which Japan colonized from 1910 to 1945, routinely protests against such visits. 靖國神社 中國將東京的靖國神社——它供奉兩百五十萬名戰爭死難者，包括被定罪的戰犯——視為日本戰時軍國主義的象徵。北京認為，日本部長和議員參拜東京靖國神社表示對日本的戰時侵略缺乏悔意。中國以及日本在一九一○年至一九四五年期間所殖民的韓國經常抗議此類參訪。 ECONOMIC SECURITY As a top US ally and a major trade partner with China, Japan is in a delicate situation and must balance its position between the two superpowers. China has been more assertive about pressing other governments to embrace Chinese-led initiatives, including a trade group called the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership. Japan, along with the US, is seeking ways to stand up to increasing Chinese economic influence in the region. Tokyo also wants to reinforce economic security with other democracies in areas such as supply chains and the protection of sensitive technologies, apparently as a counter to China. Yasuo Fukuda, a former Japanese prime minister who is an active proponent of better ties with China, says friction between Japan and China largely stems from US-China trade issues. “The question is whether global trade works better by excluding China,” he said. 經濟安全 作為美國的頂尖盟友和中國的主要貿易夥伴，日本處境微妙，必須平衡其在兩個超級大國之間的地位。中國在敦促其他政府接受中國主導的倡議方面更加自信，其中包括一個名為「區域全面經濟夥伴關係」的貿易組織。日本與美國一道，正想方設法抵禦中國在該地區日益增加的經濟影響力。東京還希望與其他民主國家在供應鍊和敏感技術保護等領域加強經濟安全，這顯然是為了對抗中國。 日本前首相福田康夫積極支持改善與中國的關係，他表示，日中之間的摩擦主要源於美中貿易問題。「問題是排除中國後全球貿易是否會更好」，他表示。Source article: https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/lang/archives/2022/10/04/2003786373 Next Article Topic: Japan's cats and dogs get wearable fans to beat scorching heat A Tokyo clothing maker has teamed up with veterinarians to create a wearable fan for pets, hoping to attract the anxious owners of dogs - or cats - that can't shed their fur coats in Japan's blistering summer weather. 一間東京製衣廠與獸醫組隊為寵物製造一款穿戴式風扇，希望能吸引焦慮不安的狗狗或貓咪飼主，因 為牠們無法在日本炎熱的夏季脫下毛皮大衣。 The device consists of a battery-operated, 80-gramme fan that is attached to a mesh outfit and blows air around an animal's body. 這款裝置由電池供電運作，80公克重的風扇附著在網格服裝上，在動物的身體周圍吹風。 Rei Uzawa, president of maternity clothing maker Sweet Mommy, was motivated to create it after seeing her own pet exhausted every time it was taken out for a walk in the scorching summer heat. 成衣製造商Sweet Mommy負責人鵜澤璃看見她自己的寵物每次在炎熱夏天高溫下的戶外散步之後筋疲力盡，因而有了製作這款衣服的動機。 After the rainy season in Tokyo ended in late June, the Japanese capital suffered the longest heatwave on record with temperatures up to 35 degrees Celsius for nine days. 東京雨季在6月底結束之後，日本首都迎來史上最久的熱浪，連續9天氣溫高達攝氏35度。 "I usually use dry ice packs. But I think it's easier to walk my dog if we have this fan," said Mami Kumamoto, 48, owner of a miniature poodle and a terrier. 飼養一隻迷你貴賓和一隻梗犬的48歲熊本麻美（譯音）說「我通常使用冰袋。但是我認為有了這款風扇，遛狗會比較輕鬆。」 Next Article Topic: World's oldest person dies in Japan aged 119 全球最年長人士在日本過世 享年119歲 A Japanese woman believed to have been the world's oldest person has died aged 119, public broadcaster NHK said on Monday, reporting the death of Kane Tanaka. 公共廣播機構「日本放送協會」週一報導田中加子的死訊說，據信是全球最年長者的一位日本女性以119歲過世。 Born on Jan. 2, 1903 - the year of the Wright Brothers' first controlled flight of their motor-driven airplane - Tanaka was confirmed by Guinness World Records in 2019 as the oldest living person. 田中生於1903年1月2日──萊特兄弟以他們的引擎驅動的飛機進行首次受控飛行的那年──在2019年獲金氏世界紀錄證實為還活著的最年老人士。 She died of old age at a hospital in Fukuoka city, western Japan, on April 19, NHK said. During her life, she had been partial to chocolate and fizzy drinks, NHK said. 日本放送協會說，她於4月19日在日本西部福岡市一家醫院因年邁過世。她這輩子特別喜歡巧克力和氣泡飲料。 Japan has a dwindling and rapidly ageing population. As of last September, the country had 86,510 centenarians, and nine out of every 10 were women. （Reuters） 日本人口不斷減少並快速老化。截至去年9月，該國有8萬6510名人瑞，而且每10人中有9人是女性。Source article: https://features.ltn.com.tw/english/article/paper/1538125 ; https://features.ltn.com.tw/english/article/paper/1514547 Powered by Firstory Hosting

歡迎留言告訴我們你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/cl81kivnk00dn01wffhwxdg2s/comments 每日英語跟讀 Ep.K457: What's behind strained China-Japan relations Japan and China on Thursday last week marked the 50th anniversary of the 1972 normalization of their ties, but there isn't much of a celebratory mood. Improved ties between Asia's two biggest economies are considered vital to the region's stability and prosperity, but they remain at odds over disputed East China Sea islands and China's growing military and economic assertiveness in the region. Here are the key issues in the often strained relations between these powerhouse neighbors: 日本和中國上週四慶祝一九七二年兩國關係正常化五十週年，但並沒有太多慶祝的氣氛。亞洲最大的兩個經濟體間關係之改善，咸認攸關亞洲的穩定與繁榮，但對於有領土爭端的東海島嶼，以及中國軍事和經濟上在該區域愈趨強勢，兩國的立場仍然分歧。這兩個鄰近的強國經常處於緊張的關係，以下是其中幾個關鍵問題： TERRITORIAL DISPUTES A huge source of contention is an uninhabited group of Tokyo-controlled, Beijing-claimed East China Sea islands called Senkaku in Japan and Diaoyu in China. Japan insists that the islands, which once hosted a Japanese seafood factory, are part of its territory, both historically and by international law. China says they were stolen by Japan in 1895 and should have been returned at the end of World War II. The disputed islands are surrounded by rich fishing grounds and undersea oil deposits, and Japan accuses China of suddenly making its territorial claims after the undersea resources were found in a 1969 United Nations report. The 1972 normalization communique did not deal with the issue, but the dispute intensified after Japan's government in 2012 nationalized the Senkaku islands, leading to violent protests across China. Chinese coast guard and fishing boats are regularly found in the area, routinely intruding on Japanese waters. 領土爭端 一個主要的爭論是東京所控制、北京聲稱擁有主權的東海無人島群，在日本稱為尖閣諸島，在中國稱為釣魚島。日本堅稱，日本曾在這些島嶼設有海產工廠，無論就歷史或國際法而言，這些島都是日本領土的一部分。中國說這些島是在一八九五年被日本偷走，日本應該在二戰結束時將其歸還。這些有爭端的島嶼，周圍環繞著富饒的漁場，海底石油儲量豐沛，日本指責中國是在一九六九年聯合國報告發現海底資源後才忽然提出領土主張。一九七二年的兩國關係正常化公報並未處理此問題，但日本政府二○一二年將尖閣諸島國有化後，爭端愈演愈烈，在中國各地引發了暴力抗議。中國海岸警衛隊及漁船常在此區域出現，經常侵犯日本水域。 FEAR OF TAIWAN EMERGENCY Japan, along with its security ally the US, has openly criticized increased Chinese activities in the South China Sea. Tokyo has also pushed for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. China claims Taiwan, a self-governing democracy, and has threatened to annex it by force if necessary. With a US-China trade war and naval tensions on the rise in the area, Japan is increasingly worried about Taiwan emergencies. China's increased joint military drills with Russia near Japanese coasts have also irked Japan. Tokyo is shifting its military posture toward southwestern Japan, including Okinawa and remote islands just east of Taiwan. China staged major military drills in areas surrounding Taiwan in August in an angry response to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's Taipei visit, and fired five ballistic missiles into waters near Okinawa. Fear of conflict over Taiwan adds to Japan's urgent efforts to reinforce its military capabilities and boost its budget. Japan is currently revising its national security strategy, which is expected to call for the possession of preemptive strike capabilities that opponents say would violate the country's pacifist constitution. With Japan's westernmost island just east of Taiwan, “It is increasingly difficult to see how a Taiwan military contingency would not affect at a minimum the waters and airspace around Japanese territory,” said Amanda Hsiao, senior analyst for China at the Crisis Group. 對台灣緊急狀況的恐懼 日本及其安全盟友美國公開批評中國在南海的活動增加。東京也推動了台灣海峽的和平及穩定。中國聲稱擁有台灣──一個自治的民主國家──的主權，並威脅在必要時以武力吞併台灣。隨著中美貿易戰及該地區海軍緊張局勢的加劇，日本越來越擔憂台灣出現緊急狀況。中國在日本沿海附近增加與俄國的聯合軍演也激怒了日本。東京正將其軍事布局轉向日本西南部，包括沖繩及台灣以東的偏遠島嶼。八月，中國在台灣周邊舉行大規模軍事演習，做為美國眾議院議長南希．裴洛西訪問台北的憤怒回應，並向沖繩附近海域發射了五枚彈道飛彈。對台灣衝突的恐懼讓日本更急迫地加強其軍事能力及增加預算。日本目前正在修訂國家安全戰略，預計將要求擁有先發制人的攻擊能力，反對者稱這將違反日本的和平憲法。日本最西端的島嶼就在台灣以東，因此「越來越難看出台灣的軍事意外事件如何不會對日本領土周遭的水域及空域造成一丁點影響」，國際危機組織中國問題高級分析師蕭嫣然表示。 WARTIME HISTORY The two countries were at war, starting with clashes in the 1930s, until Japan's defeat in 1945. Japanese atrocities during the Sino-Japanese war include the Rape of Nanking, the use of chemical and biological weapons and grisly human medical experiments in Manchuria, where Japan's imperial army had a secret biological weapons unit. Japan also took nearly 40,000 Chinese laborers to Japanese mines and factories, where many died of malnutrition and abuse. In the 1972 communique, China waived the right to war compensation, which some experts say was in exchange for Japan's apology and recognition of China as the only legal government. Japan, however, has provided official development aid totaling 3.6 trillion yen ($US25 billion) to China over the past four decades. 戰時歷史 從一九三○年代的衝突開始，直到一九四五年日本戰敗，中日兩國是處於戰爭狀態。中日戰爭期間日本的暴行包括南京大屠殺、使用化學及生物武器，以及在滿洲進行駭人的人體醫學實驗。日本帝國陸軍在滿洲有一個秘密的生物武器部隊。日本還將近四萬名中國勞工帶到日本的礦山及工廠，其中許多人死於營養不良和受虐。在一九七二年的公報中，中國放棄了獲得戰爭賠償的權利，一些專家稱這是為了換取日本的道歉及承認中共是唯一合法中國政府。然而，在過去四十年中，日本官方向中國提供了總計三點六兆日元（兩百五十億美元）的發展援助。 YASUKUNI SHRINE China considers Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine — which honors 2.5 million war dead, including convicted war criminals — as a symbol of Japan's wartime militarism. Beijing views visits by Japanese ministers and lawmakers to the Tokyo shrine as indicative of a lack of remorse over Japan's wartime aggression. China, along with South Korea, which Japan colonized from 1910 to 1945, routinely protests against such visits. 靖國神社 中國將東京的靖國神社——它供奉兩百五十萬名戰爭死難者，包括被定罪的戰犯——視為日本戰時軍國主義的象徵。北京認為，日本部長和議員參拜東京靖國神社表示對日本的戰時侵略缺乏悔意。中國以及日本在一九一○年至一九四五年期間所殖民的韓國經常抗議此類參訪。 ECONOMIC SECURITY As a top US ally and a major trade partner with China, Japan is in a delicate situation and must balance its position between the two superpowers. China has been more assertive about pressing other governments to embrace Chinese-led initiatives, including a trade group called the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership. Japan, along with the US, is seeking ways to stand up to increasing Chinese economic influence in the region. Tokyo also wants to reinforce economic security with other democracies in areas such as supply chains and the protection of sensitive technologies, apparently as a counter to China. Yasuo Fukuda, a former Japanese prime minister who is an active proponent of better ties with China, says friction between Japan and China largely stems from US-China trade issues. “The question is whether global trade works better by excluding China,” he said. 經濟安全 作為美國的頂尖盟友和中國的主要貿易夥伴，日本處境微妙，必須平衡其在兩個超級大國之間的地位。中國在敦促其他政府接受中國主導的倡議方面更加自信，其中包括一個名為「區域全面經濟夥伴關係」的貿易組織。日本與美國一道，正想方設法抵禦中國在該地區日益增加的經濟影響力。東京還希望與其他民主國家在供應鍊和敏感技術保護等領域加強經濟安全，這顯然是為了對抗中國。 日本前首相福田康夫積極支持改善與中國的關係，他表示，日中之間的摩擦主要源於美中貿易問題。「問題是排除中國後全球貿易是否會更好」，他表示。Source article: https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/lang/archives/2022/10/04/2003786373 Powered by Firstory Hosting

Welcome to the eighteenth episode of the GeekSpeak Podcast! This week, your hosts, Sean and Josh, talk about HBO Max news, more delays for movies, The Boys, Fantastic Four, She-Hulk Ep 2, Daredevil, and more! We hope you all enjoy this episode! Tweet us your thoughts with #GeekSpeakPod!---TIMESTAMPS---0:00 - Intro6:15 - Rip Girls Part 2 (DCOM)10:48 - Adam Scott in Madame Web13:18 - Iron Heart Toys14:09 - Top Gun Breaks Records15:17 - LOTR News18:53 - Sesame Street News19:59 - Sex Education20:24 - Ferris Bueller Spinoff21:52 - Days Gone23:46 -The Last of Us25:13 - No Way Home News 27:53 - Community Movie29:41 - HBO Max31:00 - The Batman 231:28 - Movie Delays34:24 - Dan Lin DC Takeover36:36 - Danny DeVito38:13 - The Boys38:25 - Fantastic Four Director28:52 - She Hulk ep 242:09 - DAREDEVIL MOVIE BEN AFFLECKOfficial GeekSpeak Twitter: https://twitter.com/GeekSpeakPodSean's Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTheaterNerdJosh's Twitter: https://twitter.com/J_Rudy28Official GeekSpeak YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/GeekSpeakPodcastOfficial GeekSpeak Email: PodGeekSpeak@gmail.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/geekspeak-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode we are going to introduce you to three programs designed to introduce K-12 students to a variety of science and engineering concepts used by DOTs and highway maintenance.  AASHTO's TRAC™ (Transportation and Civil Engineering) & RIDES (Roadways in Developing Elementary Students) outreach programs are designed for educators to use as part of their Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) classes and Front Range Community College's Senior Seminar in Public Works and Highway Maintenance offers high school seniors the opportunity to learn about highway maintenance in the class room and on the job through internships .  Julia Smith, AASHTO's TRAC™ & RIDES Program Manager, discusses some of the modules that are part of the program and how educators can incorporate them into their curriculum. In addition to the most popular bridge building module there are modules on how salt depresses the freezing point of water, pavement friction, and environmental impacts facing DOT's among many others.  These hands on activities are designed to to introduce students to the world of transportation and civil engineering giving them a new perspective on how the world around them works and may inspire them to  consider a career in these fields.Sue Baillargeon, Director of the Highway Maintenance Program at Front Range Community College, has introduced a Senior Seminar in Public Works and Road Maintenance to the Highway Maintenance Management Degree offering.  Designed for high school seniors, this program introduces them to world of highway maintenance through class room and independent study along with on the job training through an internship at a maintenance garage.For more information on TRAC™ & RIDES follow this link: https://tracrides.transportation.org  or contact Julia Smith at jsmith@aashto.org For more information on the Senior Seminar in Public Works and Road Maintenance program and the Highway Maintenance Management Degree follow this link: https://www.frontrange.edu/programs-and-courses/a-z-program-list/highway-maintenance-management or contact Sue Baillargeon at susan.Baillargeon@frontrange.edu1:50 TRAC & RIDE description2:50 How does TRAC & RIDE work5:25 Some RIDES activities7:38 The educators perspective of the program10:31 Some TRAC activities13:15 Introduction to the Senior Seminar Program17:11 Program details19:32 Internships21:56 Students can participate from anywhere in the US25:10 how to get more information on these programs28:22 How these programs change student perspectives

Welcome to the JQ & Pete Show!  Today we'll talk about Pokemon Brilliant Diamond, Wheel of time, game awards and our impressions of the new Disney Plus show Hawkeye. We'll also share JQ's Songs of the Week and our new segment, Dinner with JQ!!!!!!Time Stamps:10:42:00 Its News to Us25:55:02 Hayao Miyakaki33:23:06 Wheel of Time45:12:07 Pokemone Brilliant Diamond51:21:00 Game Awards Predictions (recorded before the show)01:11:10 Hawkeye first impressions01:20:12 JQ's Songs of the Week01:27:40 Dinner with JQ01:35:58 Make you SmileLinks:Hayao Miyazaki: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/23/t-magazine/hayao-miyazaki-studio-ghibli.htmlWheel of Time Trailer: https://youtu.be/11ZozKfRqvAPokemon Brilliant diamond IGN Review: https://youtu.be/x-fb4WfpIssHawkeye Trailer: https://youtu.be/5VYb3B1ETlkSilk Sonic "Fly As Me" Soul Train Awards:  https://youtu.be/IQQ-87RSCRMLouis Armstrong "Only You": https://youtu.be/tNsEd0XD82wMomofuku Noodle Bar:  https://youtu.be/AvZVKAScGlsMake You Smile Article: https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health/parkinsons-stroke-swedish-designer-new-exopulse-mobility-suit-patients-technology-7289537/#:~:text=In%20a%20renewed%20hope%20for,such%20tremors%20using%20electronic%20stimulation.JQ's Songs of the week Link:https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/the-jq-pete-show-playist/pl.u-YeqqfPABpEJFollow us on Twitter!https://twitter.com/JQandPeteShow

Listeners, we're back this week with Lisbeth Garces.Since 2007, Lisbeth Garces has sought to provide dance therapy exercise for people with disabilities in memory of her late son, Juan Carlos Garces, who suffered from Muscular Dystrophy. Lisbeth was born in Venezuela, the youngest in a family of seven siblings. At the age of twenty she gave birth to her son Juan Carlos. After five years she received the devastating diagnosis of Muscular Dystrophy. At this point Lisbeth decided to devote all her time and energy to improving her son's quality of life. Lisbeth is not without personal experience in living with people with disabilities. Lisbeth's sister lives with cerebral palsy, her mother suffered with Parkinson's before she passed away and her brother was diagnosed with Parkinson's at age 60 and passed away at 68 in 2020. Her sister did not receive any medical support or an education, and had no social interaction outside of the immediate family. She witnessed the slow decline in her mother's health while caring for her daughter. Having seen the disturbing way in which people with disabilities live in Venezuela, Lisbeth made a vow to give her son a life full of physical and social activities that would enrich his life. She made the courageous decision to leave her native country and come to the U.S. The totality of Lisbeth's life experiences began to merge after Juan Carlos' death. Returning to her love of dancing and Latin musical roots, Lisbeth became certified as a Zumba® instructor. As a natural trajectory, she began to teach low- income special needs students about the joy that can be achieved through joyful dance therapy exercise. Her repertoire expanded to people living with Down's syndrome, Parkinson's, Autism, Muscular Dystrophy, even people in wheelchairs. She envisioned a program that would provide regular classes for people with disabilities. With drive, inspiration, and a gift for dance, she recruited a Board of Directors to form a new non-profit, Juan Carlos Organization, in May of 2012 www.jcorg.org. Lisbeth learned about the Parkinson's Network, which certified her to teach physical exercise to people with Parkinson's. Not ready to stop there, in 2019 Lisbeth received a scholarship from the Mohammed Ali Foundation to learn how to reach out to the nonEnglish speaking Latino community so they could receive help.  During our conversation, we talked about:The process of leaving her country to help her sonFinding out his diagnosisDealing with the pain of the diagnosisTalking about deathThe birth of her non-profit This  episode is brought to you by Apotheosis Art|Apotheosis Art was born out of a desire to cultivate an artistic community focused on passion, curiosity, and eagerness. The gallery's founding concepts are rooted in encouraging and fostering young, talented artists, exploring new avenues to increase dialogue, and providing a platform to discover, engage, and educate people in art.Get  FREE SHIPPING using the code: CCP111 Relevant timestamps:07:50 Her son's diagnosis in Caracas09:09 What is Muscular Dystrophy10:42 Juan Carlos' first symptoms18:44 Accessing medical attention in the US25:49 Her mother's Parkinson diagnosis25:49 Feeling guilty27:31 Learning to deal31:19 Juan Carlos' personality34:46 Death conversation36:41 Starting her non-profit43:54 'The miracle child'45:10 Acknowledge them Follow Lisbeth on all things social:Juan Carlos Organization WebsiteJuan Carlos Organization YouTubeJuan Carlos Organization Instagram Follow Cafe con Pam on all things socialInstagramFacebookhttp://cafeconpam.com/Join the FREE Cafe con Pam ChallengeIf you are a business owner, join us for Aligned MastermindJoin PowerSisters!  Findmypowersister.comSubscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love!And don't ever forget to Stay Shining!

Od smartfonów, przez premiery Apple i nową część Szybkich i Wściekłych, po telewizory kosztujące setki tysięcy złotych, mamy dla Was dziś mnóstwo newsów ze świata technologii :) Partnerem Futura Podcast jest OPPO.W odcinku:00:00 Przywitanie, żenujące dowcipy01:55 Co u nas04:54 Gadżety Bartka do domu07:20 Kącik OPPO 10:50 Konferencja Apple 20. kwietnia15:05 Nowe smartfony Sony są DOBRE21:13 Remake The Last of Us25:47 Pytanie do słuchaczy o telewizory i MŚ 2002 28:48 Koncept składano-rozwijanego smartfona30:07 Telewizor LG za 400 000 złotych33:00 Jak drożeją tanie smartfony36:20 iPhone mini zniknie, ale nie w tym roku37:14 Remastery Mass Effecta i wspomnienia z Xboksa 36040:17 iPhone’y w kolejnych latach44:40 Szybcy i wściekli45:55 Wsparcie dla smartfonów LG46:33 Cyberpunk, aktualizacja PS5 i inne newsy growe53:48 (Nie)Polecajki - Zaplątani, Devil Wears Prada, Wonder Woman 1984, Czarne historie---------Futura Podcast to dwaj kumple gadający o technologiach, grach i kulturze. Otwarcie, bezkompromisowo i na luzie. Podsłuchujcie, nie obrazimy się 

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It is a story of intrigue, espionage and double-dealing. Today, we have Barnes Carr, author of The Lenin Plot here to discuss his intriguing, fast-paced book and the historical plot by the allies to assassinate V.I. Lenin2:15 - Barnes’ research in pre-internet days involving the London Times’ Bound Volumes5:30 - US plot to install a military dictatorship in Russia to bring the country back into World War 16:30 - Money laundering plot by Britain & France to try to coup the Bolsheviks7:19 - Plot with the Cossack Generals 8:20 - USA, Italy and Britain attempt to invade Russia. 9:00 - USA, Britain and French Diplomats plot of assassinate Lenin11:00 - The Allies find a Mole 14:00 - The British Assassin goes to Russia 15:50 - Raymond Robbins tried to get back into the war: contacted Lenin 16:00 - Alleged German involvement with Bolsheviks 16:50 - Kerenski Documents were forgeries 20:00 - Mutiny by American forces23:00 - Trotsky refuses to annihilate the British, French and US25:00 - Lenin was shot by Allies in 1918 27:00 - How it failed Part 2: Barnes’ Carrs Career moments in Journalism28:00 - British tabloid journalism and its influence 31:00 - Death of investigative journalism 35:00 - Readership vs Circulation 38:00 - How Barnes Carr almost got assassinated by the KKK40:00 - The Boston Strangler43:00 - Barnes Carr covering MLK’s assassinationTo purchase the book, visit: Get full access to Historic.ly at historicly.substack.com/subscribe

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 Welcome back to another episode of the Mitko Show. This week Mitko talks about his Superbowl projects, his trip to Texas, his experience at Arrowhead, his favorite moments, and what this game means to all of us. 01:09 - Intro: How about those CHIEFS?!?03:00 - Super Projects05:33 - Arrowhead and a Lost Voice06:53 - Super Stories18:10 - What Sports can Mean to Us25:10- Best Plays of the Game30:20 - The Chiefs are in the Superbowl33:00 - Rigged games and Florio41:14 - We Ready

In case you missed it, Felicity Huffman and Full House star Lori Loughlin, aka Aunty Becky, have been arrested over a $US25 million ($A35 million) college cheating scandal.  They're among dozens of people who've been caught spending hundreds of thousands of dollars to bride their children's way into elite universities like Yale and Stanford. So is this the world we live in now?   Plus, Holly is back with another Brexit explainer. And yes, that sh*t is still messy. And what do you do if your boss asks you to buy her lunch every day? We’re joined by Mamamia’s Head of People And Culture, Nicolle Stuart to answer a very tricky group therapy... Recommendations  Mia: This American Life - Unconditional Love Holly: The Quicky Episode 'The Sex Sharing Culture In Men's Sport' https://omny.fm/shows/the-quicky/sex-tapes-nrl-pick-up-culture  Jessie: The Pocket Prints App END BITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens and Holly Wainwright. Producers: Elissa Ratliff  COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group GET IN TOUCH: Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at outloud@mamamia.com.au Find any book mentioned at apple.co/mamamia Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here.    

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When the weather is cold, I often just want to reach for a red. It’s got higher alcohol, is served at a warmer temperature, and it’s great with hearty food.   But I’m here to tell you that there’s this underbelly of whites that few know about that you need to get on right away. They are usually a great price, often as satisfying as a red, and can pair perfectly with rich food (especially spicy food). The common theme is that they feel fuller and softer in your mouth and have good flavor. If you put them in a black glass and you’d swear they were red wines!   In the summer and with summer foods, we all want sippers that are refreshing and bright: Wines that are best colder and have high acidity are best (Sauvignon Blanc, unoaked Chardonnay/Chablis, Albariño or Verdejo from Spain). But as the temps go down, you need a bone-warming white. The three keys to finding one:   Lower acidity and softer, rounder textures, which mean these wines are from warmer, sunnier climates where the grapes get fully ripe and aren't as tart. 13.5% alcohol is probably the minimum you’d want for the right body.   Wines that are better served at 50˚F+ -- not ice cold. You'll need to leave these out of the fridge to warm up.    Fuller flavored wines that have enough umph to stand up to richer foods -- soups and stews, poultry with herbs, pastas with richer sauces.   For me, the genre of grapes and blends that fit the bill are those from Alsace, , the Rhône Valley, and Southern Italy, and places that have similar climates to those areas.    Alsace Whites: Take your pick! Any of the great grapes of Alsace are full, soft, rich, and great for warmer weather.  The Riesling is opulent and almost oily in texture but still dry with peach, apple, pear, and mineral (think of being near a waterfall) notes. The wine has acidity but it's fuller in body than many dry German versions. The Pinot Gris is not so aromatic, but it's spicy -- like coriander or mild ginger -- with smoke, orange, apricot, pear notes and a rich texture. Good stuff and affordable.  I’ve actually had some awesome Pinot Blanc of late. Although it can be insipid and thin, the right producer in the right year makes it fat, round, and pear-like in flavor. Great versions can be had from $18 on up to hundreds of dollars.   Rhône Whites: For Southern Rhône, Costieres di Nîmes Blanc, Côtes de Rhône Blanc, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape blanc are my favorites. The main grapes for these wines vary -- some are Grenache Blanc, some Marsanne, some Viognier, some Roussanne or Picpoul, but good versions share the same character: soft, luxurious textures that roll around in your mouth with enough acidity to keep them from feeling heavy or imbalanced. The flavors will range from peachy to honeyed to herbal, but the textures are consistent so they fit the criteria above. Outstanding versions of Costieres de Nîmes and Côtes de Rhône Blanc can be had for US$15 to $20. I’ve even had some great Picpoul for around $15 that has this same quality.   Châteauneuf-du-Pape will set you back at least $US40, but it’s well worth it, especially with halibut in butter herb sauce (the best pairing I’ve probably ever had!). You'll find similar wines from great producers in Priorat just south of Barcelona, Spain. These wines are often a better value than CdP and have a Grenache Blanc lead (and they are awesome with Spanish tapas!). You can get a great one for around $US25.   Northern Rhône wines are similar but they are more refined and much more expensive! Viognier from Condrieu is soft, and like a bouquet of flowers or bowl of peaches or apricots, and dry but decadent in texture. The white versions of Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage and Saint-Joseph are made with Marsanne and Roussanne grapes and may be the fullest whites you'll find -- like eating a honey comb, but not sweet, with lots of earthy, waterfall/stream smells and flavors.   Before I go move from the Rhône to Southern Italy, I should point out that California does some great whites with Rhône grapes too. I’ve had some Viognier from Santa Barbara that’s full of fruit flavor but with a touch of acid -- great with food and delicious on its own. Our friends at Tablas Creek in Paso Robles make a few outstanding white Rhône blends in the Rhône style. And one of the tastiest Rhône wines I've had out of Lodi was a Picpoul by Acquiesce Winery -- full, rich, soft, but with enough acidity to keep it from sitting heavy in your mouth. All of these will run you more than $20, not a great value but tasty nonetheless!   And to complete our tour of cold weather whites, on to Southern Italy... The two amazing grapes of Southern Italy -- Fiano and Greco -- make rich, full, soft whites. Another warm, Mediterranean climate, these wines share a lot in common from a texture standpoint with the wines of the southern Rhône, especially. The difference is the flavors. Fiano tastes like honey with tangerine, cardamom, and hazelnut notes and floral notes-- like being outside in a garden where the bees can't get enough of the white flowers (gardenia, jasmine -- that kind of stuff). Greco is soft, but the best version is Greco di Tufo from Campania, and it tastes like pears and almonds with a ton of mineral/chalk note and a good acidity.    Don’t worry, as with all audio blogs, all this info is at winefornormalpeople.com. Bookmark the post, make your shopping list, (maybe even get a black glass to fool your buddies) and drop a comment to let me know what you thought!

The Intertidal Zone is the zone from the high tide mark to the low tide mark. Animals must be able to withstand extreme temperature changes and desiccation when they live here. Some intertidal zones are narrow and some are very wide. Learn more as Jonas and Suze head out to explore this aquatic zone.