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In Beijing's historic Qianmen area, a marriage registration office opened on Saturday in the bustling Dashilan shopping area, amid a cluster of photo studios and shops offering wedding-related services.在北京历史悠久的前门地区，一家婚姻登记处上周六在大栅栏商业街区正式启用，周边聚集着众多摄影工作室和婚庆服务机构。On the same day, a revised version of marriage registration rules started to take effect in China, historically leaving out the former requirement that both the bride and groom need to present their hukou, or the certificate of household registration status, which had been in place since the 1980s.与此同时，新修订的《婚姻登记条例》于当日在全国正式施行，具有历史意义地取消了自上世纪80年代起实施的新娘和新郎都需持户口簿办理登记的要求。Foreseeing that the policy revision—mainly to make marriage registrations and related services more convenient—would bring a surging number of registrants, the civil affairs authority set up the new registry to better serve couples.为应对此次以提升婚姻登记便民服务水平为核心的政策调整可能带来的登记量激增，民政部门特别增设了这处全新登记场所，以更好地为夫妻提供服务。"Previously, the newlyweds needed to go to the places of their household registration and take the hukou booklets for marriage registration. From now on, they just need to show their ID cards to tie the knot at marriage registration offices anywhere in the country," said Bian Zhihui, a registrar at the new office in downtown Beijing.工作人员边志辉（Bian Zhihui）介绍：“以往新人必须返回户籍所在地，并携带户口簿才能办理结婚登记。新政实施后，全国范围内任一婚姻登记处只需查验身份证即可为新人办理结婚登记。”From checking ID cards and photos of the newlyweds and guiding them to fill in the forms, to verifying the information through a nationalized computer network, the whole registration process takes about only 10 minutes.从核验新人身份证件及合影照片、指导填写申请表，到通过全国联网的信息系统进行数据比对，整个过程仅需约十分钟即可完成。Bian said the new rule is among a slew of pro-marriage and childbearing policies promulgated by the Chinese government to streamline procedures and give incentives for people aiming to start families.边志辉（Bian Zhihui）表示，这项新规是中国政府为简化行政流程、提升婚育激励而推出的系列政策之一，旨在通过制度优化鼓励适婚人群组建家庭。China recorded 1.81 million marriage registrations in the first quarter of this year, marking an 8 percent drop from the same period in 2024, according to data from the Ministry of Civil Affairs.民政部数据显示，今年第一季度全国结婚登记量为181万对，较去年同期下降8%。After nine consecutive years of decline, China's marriage registration numbers saw a brief rebound in 2023. However, the downward trend resumed last year, with registrations falling to their lowest level since 1980.在经历连续九年下滑后，我国结婚登记量曾在2023年出现短暂回升，但去年这一下降趋势再度延续，登记人数已降至1980年以来历史新低。The new marriage registration office is located in a traditional courtyard building and boasts a one-stop service, allowing couples to choose wedding dresses and suits, take wedding photos or purchase marriage souvenirs.新设立的婚姻登记处坐落于传统四合院建筑群中，提供从婚纱礼服挑选、结婚照拍摄到婚庆纪念品购置的一站式服务。A 15-minute walk from the office is the marriage registration service center of the Civil Affairs Bureau of Beijing's Xicheng district. The center has registered more marriages than anywhere else in the capital.该登记处与西城区民政局婚姻登记服务中心仅相距15分钟步程，是北京市婚姻登记量最大的服务机构。Xu Zongyi said the center, of which he is a deputy director, recorded nearly 20,000 marriage registrations last year.其副主任徐宗义（Xu Zongyi）透露，2023年该中心办理结婚登记近2万对。Xu expects the latest rule change to boost marriage registration by 20 to 30 percent.徐主任预计，此次政策调整将使辖区婚姻登记量实现20%至30%的增幅。On Saturday, there were approximately 1,700 marriage registrations recorded in Beijing, among which about 900 pairs were not permanent residents of the capital. Various Chinese provinces and cities have done more than just cut red tape to boost marriage and fertility rates.上周六，北京市共办理约1700对结婚登记，其中约900对新人非本市户籍居民。中国各地政府为提升结婚率和生育率，已推出一系列超越简化行政程序的创新举措。In March this year, the provincial government of Zhejiang issued a notice calling local authorities to improve marriage and fertility support policies, with recommended incentives including the distribution of cash in the form of "wedding red envelopes" or consumption vouchers to newlyweds.今年3月，浙江省政府发布通知，要求各级地方政府完善婚姻及生育支持政策，鼓励采取多种激励措施，其中包括向新婚夫妇发放“婚庆红包”或消费券等。Yan Yan from the Civil Affairs Bureau of Shenyang, capital of Liaoning province, told Xinhua News Agency that a government-sponsored group wedding for 52 couples is slated for May 22, with the ceremony to be held in the historic Shenyang Palace Museum.辽宁省会沈阳市民政局婚姻登记处负责人闫岩（Yan Yan）向新华社透露，一场由政府主导的集体婚礼盛典定于5月22日在沈阳故宫博物院举行，届时将有52对新人参与这场文化底蕴深厚的仪式。"Through the group wedding, we advocate new ways of getting married by infusing traditional customs with the new trend of thrifty practices," Yan said.“通过将传统婚俗与新时代节俭风尚有机融合，我们旨在通过集体婚礼形式倡导文明简约的婚庆新风尚。”闫岩（Yan Yan）在接受采访时强调。Liu Qing and Yao Wenjiu, both working in Shenyang away from their home cities, plan to get married this month.在沈工作的异地青年刘清（Liu Qing）与姚文久（Yao Wenjiu）计划本月完成婚姻登记。"The new rule allows us to do it more conveniently in the city where we work—you don't have to go back home to 'steal' hukou booklets from parents," Liu said.刘清（Liu Qing）表示：“新规实施后在工作地就能办理婚姻登记，再也不用像过去那样专程回老家找父母'借'户口簿了。”While marriage is legally determined and executed autonomously by the parties involved, parental approval and endorsement remain culturally paramount in Chinese marital traditions. For young adults whose household registration remains jointly registered with their parents—even if they live and work elsewhere—previous regulations required them to obtain the family's hukou booklet to complete marriage registration. This effectively meant that registering a marriage first necessitated parental awareness and consent.在中国传统婚姻文化中，尽管婚姻关系的缔结在法律层面由当事人自主决定，但父母的认可与祝福仍具有至关重要的文化意义。值得注意的是，对于户籍仍与父母共同登记（即便其本人在异地工作生活）的适婚青年群体，既往政策要求婚姻登记必须提交家庭户口簿，这实际上意味着需要父母知情且同意后才能登记结婚。Wang Jun, a marriage and family counselor, said marriage registration reform eliminates the mandatory household registration booklet requirement, granting individuals full autonomy in marital decisions.资深婚姻家庭咨询师王君（Wang Jun）表示，此次婚姻登记制度改革废除了户籍簿的硬性规定，切实保障了公民在婚姻决策中的充分自主权。With more than 10 years of experience, Wang volunteers as a counselor at the Xicheng district marriage registration service center.拥有十余年从业经验的王君（Wang Jun）目前在西城区婚姻登记服务中心担任志愿咨询师。"Parents' opinions are traditionally deemed authoritative to help their children choose the 'right' spouses and avoid risks in future marriage. Nowadays, many young people are more inclined to seek help through counseling," Wang said.她分析道：“传统观念认为父母的意见具有权威性，能帮助子女甄选'合适'的婚配对象，规避未来婚姻风险。但如今更多年轻人倾向于通过专业咨询寻求婚恋指导。”However, she warned that under the rule, there might be a higher possibility of impulsive "flash marriages" and divorces, especially among young people who lack experience in intimate relationships and family issues.不过她特别指出，新规实施后冲动型“闪婚”及后续离婚现象可能增多，尤其在缺乏亲密关系经营能力和家庭矛盾处理经验的青年群体当中。marriage registration office婚姻登记处take effect生效household registration户籍;户口登记newlyweds/'nju:lɪˌwed/n. 新婚夫妇; 新婚的人flash marriages闪婚

Incontro con Luigi Garlando. Presenta Odette Copat Carlo è un cane davvero speciale: adora i grattini (meno i gattini), si diverte a zampare per attirare l'attenzione, ma più di tutto ama abbuffarsi di crocchette al tonno. Allora cos'ha di tanto speciale? Be', per cominciare è un carlino, ma soprattutto... parla! E quando questo potere viene scoperto dalle persone sbagliate, lui e il suo padroncino Yan Yan decidono di scappare. Ha inizio così una lunga avventura in fuga verso la libertà... Edizione 2024 https://www.pordenonelegge.it/

Al talks about the farming game news for the week, and goes over the nominations for The Game Awards Timings 00:00:00: Theme Tune 00:00:30: Intro 00:02:03: What Have I Been Up To 00:07:53: News 00:15:17: The Game Awards 00:31:30: Outro Links Research Story 0.6 Update Len’s Island Harvest Moon Update Potion Permit Mobile Release Distant Bloom Release Window Nintendo Indie Showcase Farming Simulator Kids The Game Awards Nominees Contact Al on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheScotBot Al on Mastodon: https://mastodon.scot/@TheScotBot Email Us: https://harvestseason.club/contact/ Transcript (0:00:30) Al: Hello, farmers, and welcome to another episode of The Harvest Season. (0:00:35) Al: My name is Al and my name is Al and I’m here today to talk to you about Cottagecore Games. (0:00:42) Al: Woo. (0:00:45) Al: So, yeah, it’s just me this week because the planned episode had to be rescheduled just because of some issues in conflicts and stuff like that. (0:00:55) Al: So these things happen. (0:00:57) Al: Obviously, you don’t know what you’re missing, (0:00:59) Al: but we will do that. (0:01:00) Al: In the meantime, I’m going to do this solo episode on, I’m literally recording this like two hours after the game award nominations came out and there’s some interesting stuff in there. There are obviously a few cottagecore and farming games, well farming. There’s a (0:01:30) Al: lot of games in the list which we’re going to chat about and I also think it’s interesting. (0:01:37) Al: Some of the categories, I’m not sure which of these categories happened and which ones have not happened in previous years, but I just have some thoughts on them. So I think I’ll go over that. Obviously before that we have a bunch of news. Transcripts are available in the show notes and on the website if you need them, whether they’re there, whether you need them or not, but you can go there for them. We’re going to talk about (0:02:00) Al: some news. But before that, Al, what have you been up to? Well thank you Al for asking. (0:02:11) Al: I have finished up Spider-Man 2. I have 100%ed that game and got the Platinum trophy. I don’t often pay attention to trophies because obviously they don’t have them on Switch. (0:02:30) Al: I don’t tend to pay attention to them on Steam very often. I think part of the problem is a lot of the trophies for games is like a lot of them would just be like “do this, (0:02:44) Al: do this, do this” whatever. Once you’ve completed the game you’ve got a few things to do. In Spider-Man 2 there was like “get all the suits and do all the upgrades” blah blah blah and obviously all the story stuff. But then there just ended up being random ones. One of the ones in Spider-Man 2 was… M. (0:03:00) Al: I can’t remember what they’re called, but when you do the sneak on someone, when you’re in sneaky mode, stealth mode, you do a stealth move and it ties them up without alerting other people. And it’s like, do that 25 times from a web, because you can do a web line in Spider-Man 2 and you do it between two buildings. And it’s like, do 25 of them from a web line and you’re like okay I just these (0:03:30) Al: things just end up being a bit weird like why it just feels like sometimes the trophies those kinds of trophies just exist just to how just to increase the number of trophies it’s like what’s the point in having these random trophies it’s like in fall guys it’s like jump 10,000 times why why why you know I don’t so it’s like if trophies were just like once you’d 100% of the game you had all the trophies I would I would do it more often I think (0:04:00) Al: like I’ve just 100%ed Mario Wonder and obviously if they had trophies in Switch I would probably have all the trophies it just seems like such a weird idea it’s like you can 100% the game but you don’t have all the trophies because these these weird random conditions that you have to have to get to get all the trophies but anyway that’s beside the point so it was my first platinum trophy that’s what they call it when you get all of the trophies you get then a platinum trophy It’s very funny. I find it very funny because you look in the list of truth. (0:04:30) Al: And it’s like the top one is the platinum one, obviously, which is the one you get when you get all the trophies. And it says get all the trophies. (0:04:36) Al: But it’s like you can’t get all the trophies without getting the last trophy, right? (0:04:40) Al: It should say get all other trophies, but it doesn’t say that. (0:04:43) Al: It says, in fact, I’ll read the exact words to you to prove my point. (0:04:47) Al: It says, and I quote, collect all trophies, right? (0:04:51) Al: Not collect all other trophies, collect all trophies. (0:04:56) Al: And I find that funny because it’s like you can’t get all. (0:05:00) Al: It doesn’t really matter. (0:05:04) Al: Apparently nearly 20% of all Spider-Man 2 players have gotten all the trophies, so it feels less special when it’s 20%, so it feels like a lot of people. (0:05:13) Al: Anyway, that just seems like a high number of people. (0:05:16) Al: I’m surprised that so many people have got all those trophies. (0:05:20) Al: Whereas Sonic Frontiers, which I’m just about to start playing, only 5% of players have got all the trophies. (0:05:27) Al: Anyway, trophies are a weird thing, and I… (0:05:30) Al: them on switch but I actually don’t know if I want them on switch because do I want to have to feel the need to do them? I think I’m getting off topic. Trophies. Weird. I completed Spider-Man 2. That was fun. I enjoyed that game. It’s a very good game. Coincidentally, (0:05:48) Al: or not coincidentally, it got one of the nominations for Game of the Year for the game awards. (0:05:55) Al: So it’s obviously a good game. I liked it. I thought it was really good. I think they did a really good marriage. (0:06:00) Al: I’ve been playing that. I have started playing the new round of Mario Kart levels. (0:06:30) Al: I haven’t done much of that, but I do want to get them done because they’re fun. (0:06:34) Al: Apparently, I hadn’t finished doing the previous ones, so I need to finish them up as well, (0:06:38) Al: but I’m nearly there. I’ve done all by the last two, this one and the previous one, so I need to get them done. What else have I done? I’ve started playing Spirit Tea, which I believe will be out by the time this episode comes out, but I have started playing that. I played a number of different things. Yeah. (0:07:00) Al: I don’t think there was anything big other than that. I have been playing one game, (0:07:06) Al: but I don’t want to spoil that because that was meant to be this week’s episode. So I’ll keep that one as a secret until we get around to that. In addition to games, I’ve also been watching some things. So obviously low-key season two finished this week. So I very much enjoyed that finale. I went to see the Marvels on Friday as well, and I very much enjoyed that. (0:07:24) Al: I thought it was a very good film. Obviously it has some flaws. Most films do, but I thought (0:07:30) Al: overall it was a very enjoyable film. I have also been watching the X-Men 92, continuing my watch of that. And I think halfway through season three, there’s five seasons of that. (0:07:46) Al: Yeah, I think that’s about everything I’ve been up to. Well, other than, you know, just life things. (0:07:53) Al: So I’m going to go talk through some news. So first off, we have research story version 0.6. (0:08:01) Al: That is out now. So if you have been playing that game and you want to go see some more content, (0:08:05) Al: that’s there. They have added four new romanceables. So they’re now up to 10 romanceables in the game. (0:08:12) Al: They say they’ve added 800 plus dialogue lines. I do find it funny when they say plus, right? (0:08:19) Al: Especially in something like this, because it’s like you have the number that you’ve added. You can see the number because you’ve coded them. So you could just put the actual number in, (0:08:28) Al: but people like to round these things but then they’re like… (0:08:30) Al: but we want to make sure that people know it’s more than that. So we put the plus on at the end. (0:08:35) Al: So the four they’ve added are Ira, Luke, Ming and Yan Yan. (0:08:39) Al: And I think the character art in this game looks quite good. (0:08:45) Al: Presumably these are the same… the link that I’m looking at is in the show notes. (0:08:51) Al: This is their Steam update. The images that we see at the top, I presume are their portraits when you’re talking to them because I don’t actually see anything else. And I’ve still not played this this game because there’s too many. (0:09:00) Al: games. They’ve also added the ability to track your relationship progress in the friendship tab. (0:09:07) Al: You can sell your items at the general store. Presumably they just had like a shipping box on the farm like most farming games. They have improved the map. They’ve added table decor. (0:09:20) Al: They’ve added a bunch of new items and obviously a bunch of fixes and smaller changes. They’re They’re also planning one more update for this year. (0:09:30) Al: Zero point seven, which presumably will come out in December in that case. (0:09:36) Al: I think it’s impressive if they managed to get that out in the last month and a half of the year, which will include a winter festival, (0:09:43) Al: creature variants, more creatures, crops and fish, more content for the mines and hopefully steam achievements. (0:09:50) Al: That’s what they say. (0:09:51) Al: Next, we have the Lens Island Harvest Moon update. (0:09:55) Al: This is coming out on the 22nd of November. (0:10:00) Al: This will include defensive towers, which is quite interesting, (0:10:08) Al: presumably that’s to stop mobs attacking you when you’re not paying attention to them. Town advancement. Harvest moons, as described by the name, (0:10:20) Al: it says “Brave the Harvest Moon to reap the rewards of high yielding crops.” (0:10:24) Al: So that sounds like something where when the Harvest Moon is out, if you do something because they’re showing a little picture. (0:10:32) Al: outside in the moonlight watering their plants so if you go and water them while the harvest moon is out you get better crops so what it sounds like and portals a new way of fast travel to every town so that sounds like a good interesting update I still need to play that game as well potion pyramid have announced that they’re releasing on Android and iOS that is coming (0:11:02) Al: next year on the 6th of February so if you really want to play this game but you’re like I’m not playing this until it’s on my phone there you go you you’ll be able to do it in February probably not much more to say about that next we have distant bloom they have a new release window so it was meant to come out this year but they they’ve had some issues they say due to unforeseen circumstances we had to temporarily halt progress on the project. (0:11:32) Al: However, we’re delighted to share that we’ve overcome all challenges and are now in the final stretch dedicated to delivering the best possible game. (0:11:39) Al: So that’s good. That’s coming out next year. Quarter one of next year. So probably March. (0:11:46) Al: I could have been mean there and said probably April, but next we have tomorrow as I’m recording. (0:11:53) Al: So on the 14th of November, which will be yesterday when you’re hearing this. Don’t I don’t know why I gave you so many different ways of describing that. (0:12:00) Al: is the newest. (0:12:02) Al: And the final piece of news outside of the Game Awards stuff is that Farming Simulator Kids is a new game coming to f- (0:12:32) Al: phones and switch next year. (0:12:35) Al: The Farming Simulator- I’m just going to read out some of their copy from this. (0:12:42) Al: The Farming Simulator family of games is growing. Let us introduce the freshest and soon to be born member Farming Simulator Kids. Coming soon to Nintendo Switch and mobile devices in spring 2024. Pre-orders will be available in the near future. Stay tuned. (0:12:58) Al: Farming Simulator Kids is an easy-to-play game suited for all (0:13:02) Al: ages and introduces the growing generation to the colourful and fun world of farming and blooming nature. It educates and entertains them in a child-friendly and sheltered environment. (0:13:15) Al: Take a look at the highlights below. There’s a video as well, a trailer, which I’m not sure how much of this is actual gameplay. Obviously it’s showing a lot of the artwork. (0:13:29) Al: It’s a very colorful. (0:13:32) Al: It definitely looks much more like a kid’s game, and I’m going to presume that the gameplay is much simpler and more like a normal farming simulator than farming simulator. (0:13:46) Al: I find this interesting because part of what farming simulator is, is a realistic farming sim. (0:13:54) Al: They’re not trying to be like Stardew Valley or Harvest Moon, they’re trying to be the the most realistic you can get. (0:14:02) Al: With farming simulators. (0:14:04) Al: But then if you’re trying to make it more accessible for children, it’s obviously going to be less realistic. (0:14:11) Al: So I find this interesting. Is this just an educational tool to educate kids about animals? (0:14:19) Al: Is it just a game? Is it a John Deere marketing exercise? (0:14:26) Al: Because they do say they have vehicles and tools by John Deere. (0:14:29) Al: What’s… (0:14:32) Al: The purpose of this. (0:14:34) Al: That’s my question. (0:14:36) Al: Is it going to be more realistic than most farming games? (0:14:40) Al: But obviously it can’t be anywhere near as realistic as Farming Simulator normally is. (0:14:44) Al: But that’s their whole thing. (0:14:46) Al: So I’m very intrigued to see how this goes. (0:14:50) Al: I wonder if my kid would be interested in playing this or not. (0:14:56) Al: We’ll have to see. It comes out next year. (0:14:58) Al: I mean, I like the graphics, I like the look of it. (0:15:02) Al: I’m just very intrigued as to why it’s farming simulator that’s making this. (0:15:05) Al: Yeah, quite an interesting balance, the realistic farming simulator and a kids game. (0:15:12) Al: I guess we’ll see what they do. (0:15:14) Al: OK, that’s all the news. (0:15:16) Al: Next, I want to talk about the game awards. (0:15:19) Al: So first of all, we have four awards that have cottagecore games or games that we’ve talked about. (0:15:29) Al: Right, I don’t want to argue about. (0:15:32) Al: I know I’m the only person on this podcast, but I’m sure I could still argue about genres with myself. And I’m sure some of you would want to listen to that, but I’m not going to do that. (0:15:40) Al: We’re just going to say these are games that we have talked about on the podcast. So there are four awards that have those games in them. So the first one is Games for Impact, which is about games that are trying to do something positive in the world. So there are two games in this, (0:16:01) Al: in nominated for this award. (0:16:02) Al: We’ve talked about and they are Chia, which is the game based on New Caledonia and Terra Nil, which is the reverse city builder, I guess you would call it. (0:16:16) Al: There are four other games in this. (0:16:19) Al: Venba, I think that was a cooking game, I think. (0:16:25) Al: I think I remember seeing that. (0:16:27) Al: I think it was a cooking game about a specific culture. (0:16:32) Al: There’s also Goodbye Volcano High, Chance of Cenar, and A Space for the Unbound. (0:16:44) Al: None of those three I’ve heard of at all. (0:16:46) Al: So I don’t know what they’re like. (0:16:49) Al: Very interesting. (0:16:50) Al: I think Games for Impact is an interesting one because obviously there’s a debate to be had as to how much impact you can have when making a game, but I think it’s always good to try these things. (0:17:01) Al: I certainly think that– (0:17:02) Al: Terranil have done some good. (0:17:06) Al: Not least because they have definitely donated money to things from some of their profits. (0:17:11) Al: And I think you’ve heard me, and you’ve definitely heard Johnny. (0:17:16) Al: And I think Cody as well talk about how we like when games try and do something other than just your standard capitalist farming game, (0:17:24) Al: because we don’t want to get stuck in a specific idea of what society is and should be. (0:17:32) Al: So this is fun that it’s doing something different and obviously Chia is showing another different way to kind of live with society, to live with nature and about a whole different culture that most people in the world won’t be aware of obviously. (0:17:50) Al: Many will because it’s very, in some ways, in some ways it’s similar to other cultures as well in terms of how they treat nature and how they interact with the world. (0:18:02) Al: But obviously those cultures are way outnumbered by the kind of European colonialist world that has been created and ended up with, you know, just a huge amount of capitalism just trying to take as much as possible from the world to make money for the sake of it. (0:18:30) Al: and it’s nice to see some games. (0:18:32) Al: Doing different things so that’s games for impact. (0:18:36) Al: The next one is mobile games. (0:18:38) Al: There are two games in mobile games that we have covered or have talked about. (0:18:45) Al: And they are Terra No, again, and Hello Kitty Island Adventure. (0:18:51) Al: I think if you had told me (0:18:56) Al: that in 2023, one of the game awards would have a Hello Kitty game in it. (0:19:02) Al: I would be very surprised by that because it’s quite wild the idea that Hello Kitty game can be good enough to actually get nominated for a game award. (0:19:16) Al: It’s best mobile game. (0:19:18) Al: It’s not like it’s game of the year, but still like the five games are Terra No, Hello Kitty Island Adventure, Honkai Star Rail, Monster Hunter Now (0:19:29) Al: and Final Fantasy 567 ever. (0:19:32) Al: I haven’t played Monster Hunter now, I don’t know how good it actually is. (0:19:37) Al: I know that Terronella is good, I have heard a lot of stuff about people liking Honkai Star Rail. (0:19:43) Al: Final Fantasy confuses me. This is Final Fantasy 7. (0:19:49) Al: Are we not on like 16 now? Fair confusing, I don’t know, but people like Final Fantasies, right? (0:19:55) Al: So it’s wild that Hello Kitty Island Adventure is up there now. A Hello Kitty game nominated for (0:20:03) Al: Crazy. We also have Best Indie Game, or Best Independent Game is the official title, (0:20:10) Al: and the two games that we’ve covered or talked about, I keep saying covered, but we haven’t covered them in so much. We’ve covered one in detail and one not in and we’ve talked about one, (0:20:21) Al: and that’s Dredge which we’ve covered and Dave the Diver. What a year for C-based games, (0:20:29) Al: apparently. The other ones are… (0:20:32) Al: See of Stars and Cocoon. And I have heard very good things about Cocoon and See of Stars. (0:20:39) Al: I have not heard of Viewfinder. But yeah, so that’s a good company for those two to be in. And the final one that has a game that we have covered that is Best, Best Debut indie game. This one is specifically called indie, not independent. And Reg is in that one. Interestingly, (0:21:00) Al: Cocoon and Viewfinder who run the best. (0:21:02) Al: I find it interesting that a best debut indie, because presumably most of the time the idea of that is the best debut indie is not going to be as good as the best indie, the best first games from indie. (0:21:32) Al: The best indie studios are not going to be as good as the actual best indie games of the year, but in this case they’ve got three in both categories. (0:21:40) Al: So it’s going to be interesting to see presumably the same game shouldn’t win both, but like if you’re saying that say, let’s say Cocoon wins best indie game, then surely it’s also the best debut indie game. (0:21:54) Al: And that feels weird to me, but be that as it may. (0:21:58) Al: me. So those are the four awards that have nominations. (0:22:02) Al: There’s a couple of other things I wanted to talk about. So first of all, they have our best VR/AR game section now, which interesting that we’ve got to that point now. I haven’t played any of those games because the only VR game I continue to play is Beat Saber and I will continue to play that until they stop making new ones for it. And even then I’ll I’ll probably continue. (0:22:32) Al: I think it’s interesting we got to the point where they have that award now. (0:22:36) Al: They also have an Innovation in Accessibility award, which I think is a really good thing to do. (0:22:44) Al: I haven’t had the time, because I needed to record this episode tonight, (0:22:48) Al: I haven’t had the time to look at why each of these games have been nominated for this section. (0:22:52) Al: But I think it is interesting that we have a decent number of games doing new and exciting things for accessibility. (0:23:02) Al: Four is our motorsport. (0:23:04) Al: Does that new game not have a number? That’s really annoying. (0:23:08) Al: High Five Rush, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Mortal Kombat 1 and Street Fighter 6. (0:23:14) Al: So, interesting that there’s five of them are AAA games and one of them is an indie game. (0:23:22) Al: It’s good that big games are doing new things for accessibility, (0:23:26) Al: but I really want them to detail what the games have done with accessibility. (0:23:32) Al: That means that they should be in that category. (0:23:36) Al: And when they decide the winner, I want them to really justify that. (0:23:38) Al: I don’t want them to be giving an award there just for the sake of doing it. (0:23:42) Al: And you’re like, “Well, nobody’s done anything really great, but you’ve done the best, but it’s just not amazing.” (0:23:48) Al: I don’t want that. I want you to properly justify why you are giving this award to this game. (0:23:54) Al: And properly justify why any of these games are in this. (0:23:56) Al: I watched the video and I don’t notice them saying anything about it other than just listing them. (0:24:02) Al: Which they did for each category, obviously. They didn’t go into lots of detail. (0:24:06) Al: But when the actual game awards happens, I really hope that they justify it and they don’t just kind of brush over it. (0:24:14) Al: I think it’s really good that they’re bringing this award here because it is making people more aware of these things. (0:24:18) Al: I had no idea that these games had done something new in accessibility. (0:24:22) Al: And so it’s good that they’re bringing that to our attention. (0:24:26) Al: But I hope they make it more. I hope they give it more information to us and not just be like, (0:24:30) Al: just be like, “Oh yeah, this is the best in accessibility.” (0:24:32) Al: Right? No, tell us why. Tell us why. Give us a good reason for it. (0:24:37) Al: I also find it funny. I looked at the list of most anticipated game and not particularly anticipating any of these games, which is funny. We’ve got Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, which is the second part of the remake of Final Fantasy VII. (0:24:56) Al: We’ve got Like a Dragon Internet Wealth, which is the next Like a Dragon game. (0:25:01) Al: There’s Star Wars. (0:25:02) Al: There’s Outlaws. (0:25:04) Al: I had not even heard of that. (0:25:07) Al: I’m not sure what type of game this is. (0:25:11) Al: I suspect I probably did see this trailer when it came out and then forgot all about it. (0:25:15) Al: It’s an open world game. (0:25:17) Al: Not really seeing any gameplay, it’s all just cutscenes. (0:25:19) Al: So I can see, I guess, why people are excited about that, I don’t know whether I would be or not. (0:25:25) Al: Or they did release some gameplay after the trailer came out. (0:25:29) Al: like you could driving on hoverbikes. (0:25:33) Al: You’ve got some shooting, some running. (0:25:38) Al: I suspect I would like this more than the Jedi Fallen Order games, because the reason I didn’t like those games is they felt very formulaic and linear, and I didn’t really feel like anything mattered in those games. (0:25:55) Al: The combat wasn’t great, which I suspect it’s hard to do good combat with a lightsaber in general. (0:26:03) Al: But it could be really good. Making it an open world game and making the combat. Shooting probably removes both of those issues. But I don’t know, I’ve never been a huge fan of shooters. I wonder if there’s more combat than just shooting. The traversal looks fine. (0:26:24) Al: It does look like there’s different types of guns and stuff like that. So it’ll be interesting to see. I certainly am not like, “Oh yes, this is my most anticipated game.” My point is that on the… (0:26:33) Al: The final one is Tekken 8. I look at this list of games. I know that a lot of people are excited about Hades 2. Sure, fine. The rest of it I’m like, I just… I’m certainly not anticipating any of these games. So it’s just funny that we’ve got a list of five of the most anticipated game and none of them are ones that I’m excited about. I mean, that doesn’t mean it’s bad. I suspect I’m in the minority in a lot of things in terms of what I like in games. And so that’s fine. I just find it funny that they’ve got five games, (0:27:02) Al: of which I’m particularly interested in. (0:27:03) Al: I’m really excited about it. And the game of the year non-aminations are interesting to me. There’s some obvious ones that I was pretty sure would be there. So we’ve got Spider-Man 2, we’ve got Tears of the Kingdom. I definitely expected both of those to be in. I had a pretty good feeling that Baldur’s Gate 3 would be in it, even though I’ve not played it myself. (0:27:25) Al: I have thought that maybe Super Mario Bros. Wonder would be in it. So those four, I was, (0:27:31) Al: I was reasonably confident about those four. (0:27:33) Al: I did not expect Resident Evil 4 and Alan Wake 2 to be there, but they are there as well. (0:27:40) Al: I feel like all of a sudden I started hearing about Alan Wake 2 over the last couple of weeks. (0:27:45) Al: Not sure why. (0:27:48) Al: Did it just come out? (0:27:50) Al: I’ve just seen a lot of references to it. (0:27:53) Al: It came out on the 27th of October, so that’s probably why. (0:27:56) Al: I missed - I didn’t see anything about it before its release, and then I just saw a lot of that afterwards. (0:28:01) Al: So I think it’s just interesting like normally. (0:28:03) Al: There’s a big game coming out. I see a lot of information about it just before the game comes out and then for the next couple of weeks after the game comes out as well. (0:28:11) Al: But this one I feel like it just suddenly happened. Also the same with Baldur’s Gate 3. (0:28:15) Al: I didn’t hear much about it until like a couple of days before releasing and suddenly it was everywhere. Resident Evil 4 I think is also a remake, which is interesting. I wonder how often we’ve had remakes in the Game of the Year nominations. There we go. (0:28:34) Al: Also funny how many categories are like just almost a subset of the Game of the Year. (0:28:40) Al: So the best game direction is Spider-Man 2, Tears of the Kingdom, Super Mario Wonder, Baldur’s Gate 3 and Alan Wake 2. So it’s basically just the Game of the Year nominations but not Resident Evil 4. (0:28:54) Al: Which is funny because it’s like yeah I guess it makes sense that like I suspect Resident Evil 4 not going to win game of the year. (0:29:03) Al: I just find that interesting. It’s like basically the same award now, and the best action adventure game. (0:29:33) Al: I don’t know. I may well be thinking about this differently to them, like maybe when they say best action adventure game, they say this is the best action adventure part of it, whereas the game of the year is the best overall game. But I feel like if you’re (0:30:03) Al: the best game, if you’re the game of the year, then you’re also the best action adventure game, (0:30:08) Al: if you’re an action adventure game. It just doesn’t make any sense to me that those two things wouldn’t end up being the same thing. I also need to look into what action adventure means and what action means because they have two separate sections, best action adventure game and best action game. Best adaptation also amused me because it’s like The Last of Us, (0:30:30) Al: which was a fantastic TV series, Super Mario Bros. (0:30:34) Al: very good film. And then Gran Turismo, which was an OK film, Twisted Metal, which I’ve not heard anything since it came out, right? People seem to be excited about it in theory, (0:30:47) Al: but then nobody seems to have talked about it afterwards. And Castlevania Nocturne, which I had literally never heard of before this. Yeah, I feel like The Last of Us should win Mario might win it but maybe (0:31:04) Al: one of the other three is certainly Gran Turismo shouldn’t win it. Maybe one of the two that I’ve not seen is actually better. Who knows? Yeah, so that is the Game Award nominations. (0:31:16) Al: Well, the ones that I care about. There’s obviously more in the list. I will obviously have a link to that in the show notes if you want to go look at them. Or you can just go Google the Game Awards and look through everything. Yeah, so thank you for listening. Thank you for (0:31:34) Al: coming along to this solo podcast of mine. If you want to follow me, you can find me on mastodon.scot and on Twitter as thescotbot. I’m probably posting more on Mastodon than I am on Twitter. I still technically exist on Twitter but more because there’s a few people that still haven’t moved off Twitter and I want to follow their stuff. That’s basically it. I use it it basically just for farming game stuff now. (0:32:04) Al: You can follow the podcast on Tumblr and also on Twitter @THSPOD. You can find links to everything related to the podcast and also a feedback form at harvestseason.club. So if you want to let us know anything, you can do it there. In those links, there’s also a link to our Patreon, patreon.com/THSPOD where you can support me and the podcast and You can also get access to our Slack. (0:32:34) Al: Which has a bunch of interesting conversation and some fun people and also bonus episodes of the podcast. (0:32:41) Al: We have just released an episode about the Pokemon DLC, the first DLC. (0:32:49) Al: I did that with Micah. We released that last week. (0:32:52) Al: And there’ll be more coming up soon. (0:32:54) Al: We still have three episodes to come out this year. (0:32:58) Al: If you sign up to the Patreon, you can get all the back catalogue as well. (0:33:01) Al: which is roughly 2 episodes. (0:33:04) Al: So, you get all that. (0:33:14) Al: Thank you all for listening, thank you me for joining me, and until next time, farmers, (0:33:22) Al: have a good harvest. (0:33:24) Theme Tune: The harvest season is created by Al McKinlay, with support from our patrons, including our pro farmers, Kevin, Stuart and Alisa. (0:33:38) Theme Tune: Our art is done by Micah the Brave, and our music is done by Nick Burgess. (0:33:43) Theme Tune: Feel free to visit our website, harvestsseason.club, for show notes and links to things we discussed in this episode.

This live episode from the Becker's Hospital Review 13th Annual Meeting in Chicago features Yan Yan, Director of Clinical Strategy & Analytics at Humana. Here he discusses his career journey, what issues he is currently focusing on, what he is most excited about, and more.

Rachel Zegler's getting relatable! Lucas Hedges is getting Brokeback! Tyra Banks is quitting DWTS (to do more ice cream?)! Timmy tried the $19 Chris Appleton Erewhon smoothie! Pax J-P is out getting papped (and Rob K. is not!) Delilah Belle Hamlin's getting musical! Tessa Thompson is getting untruthful! (Allegedly.) Noah Schnapp is getting entrepreneurial! Nicole Peltz is getting boring (in Cosmo!) Plus, Shawn Mendes would rather talk about Tommy Hilfiger, Tamar gets engaged on a reality show (and real life), Ashley Graham's hubby got a vasectomy, Rubi Rose hooks up with French Montana and Rita gives us a snippet of #RO3. Call in at 619.WHO.THEM to leave questions, comments & concerns for a future episode of Who's There. Support us and get a TON of bonus content over on Patreon.com/WhoWeekly. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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This week on Sinica, our live recording from the Rizzoli Bookstore in the Flatiron district of Manhattan with the legendary Ian Johnson, who has covered China for a host of publications spanning 35 years. Ian, who is now a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, offers his analysis of media coverage, shares some pet peeves in the way China is reported, and offers a sneak peek at some of the themes of his forthcoming book.4:31 – Beijing's shifting diplomatic messaging12:10 – U.S. media coverage of China's COVID-19 policies14:45 – Structural biases of reporting on/in China24:05 – Reporting on China through social media29:46 – Resisting and recasting the blob's China narrative39:52 – How think tanks affect China discourse in the U.S.43:03 – The importance of history to the CCPA complete transcript of this podcast is available at TheChinaProject.com.Recommendations:Jeremy: Paul French's Ultimate China Bookshelf, a new feature at The China ProjectIan: Golden Age by Wáng Xiaǒbō 王小波, translated by Yan Yan; Blue Note jazz LP re-issues Kaiser: Stella Maris by Cormac McCarthy, narrated by Julia Whelan and Edoardo BalleriniSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A Jubal Phone Prank is when our listeners set-up a friend or family member to wake up with The Jubal Show, phone prank style. Yan Yan is calling Miranda to give her notes on her opening night performance of Mamma Mia! Leave a rating and review wherever you listen. It will help the show out in a big way. If that's not your thing, you can find us on social media here:https://instagram.com/thejubalshowhttps://twitter.com/thejubalshowhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thejubalshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Jubal show starts off with their useless talents, Jubal Fresh is Yan Yan giving directorial notes on a Mamma Mia production in this Phone Prank, in this First Date Follow Up Robin Lynn is not getting a call back from a guy named Ken, Alex Fresh is reporting on something that Drake said about his dad, there is a man on the phone has a Dirty Little Secret has an OnlyFans account, but that's not even his Dirty Little Secret, and one famous couple is going viral for having a big booty!!!Leave a rating and review wherever you listen. It will help the show out in a big way. If that's not your thing, you can find us on social media here:https://instagram.com/thejubalshowhttps://twitter.com/thejubalshowhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thejubalshow

A Jubal Phone Prank is when our listeners set-up a friend or family member to wake up with The Jubal Show, phone prank style. Yan Yan is calling Miranda to give her notes on her opening night performance of Mamma Mia! Leave a rating and review wherever you listen. It will help the show out in a big way. If that's not your thing, you can find us on social media here:https://instagram.com/thejubalshowhttps://twitter.com/thejubalshowhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thejubalshow

Elisa Gabbert, the Book Review's On Poetry columnist, visits the podcast this week to discuss writing about poetry and her own forthcoming collection of poems, her fourth, “Normal Distance.”“When I'm writing what I would call nonfiction or an essay or just pure prose, I'm really trying to be accurate,” Gabbert says. “I'm not lying, I'm really telling you what I think. There's very minimal distance between my persona on the page and who I really am. And then when I'm writing poetry, that persona really takes on more weight. I'm definitely creating more distance, and it really feels more like fiction or even more like theater, I might say. I'm really more creating a character that's going to be speaking this monologue I'm writing.”Ian Johnson visits the podcast to talk about his review of “Golden Age,” a novel by Wang Xiaobo recently translated by Yan Yan. The novel, set against Mao's Cultural Revolution, made waves in China when it was originally published there in the 1990s.“It was controversial primarily because of sex, there's a lot of sex in the novel,” Johnson says. “The sex is not really described in graphic detail; this isn't Henry Miller or something like that. It's more like they're having sex to make a point: that they're independent people and they're not going to be trampled by the state. And it's very humorous — he talks about sex using all kinds of euphemisms, like ‘commit great friendship,' stuff like that. It's meant to be a sort of parody, a somewhat absurd version of a romance.”Also on this week's episode, Elisabeth Egan and Dave Kim talk about what people are reading. John Williams is the host.Here are the books discussed in this week's “What We're Reading”:“Time Shelter” by Georgi Gospodinov, translated by Angela Rodel“The Displacements” by Bruce Holsinger“The Annotated Wizard of Oz” by L. Frank Baum, edited by Michael Patrick HearnWe would love to hear your thoughts about this episode, and about the Book Review's podcast in general. You can send them to books@nytimes.com.

With the immediate threat of Larry no longer pressing, the former Organization of the Black Goblet look to determine what this installation has to offer and what the Singing Door could possibly be. Will their new charges be a help, or a hinderance? Matthias considers capitalism, Ploop considers frogs, Biggol considers a portrait, Yan Yan considers a book, and Aloc considers picking up music. Thanks again to our new sponsor for this season, Black Rabbit Service Co. www.blackrabbitservice.com/ www.diceboyz.com

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After an interesting encounter that led to the acquisition of a key card, the party discovered gruesome experiments and the fate of their friend, Daj. Spurred by vengeance, anguish and a desire to clear their names, they finally confront Larry. Will Larry get the upper hand again, or is this our hero's chance to put the final period on the chapter? Biggol takes cover, Matthias takes a hit, Aloc takes aim and Yan Yan takes a shot with his wand. Thanks again to our new sponsor for this season, Black Rabbit Service Co. www.blackrabbitservice.com/ www.diceboyz.com

Finally, the party has met the enigmatic Larry. Despite his offers of cooperation, the former Organization of the Black Goblet discovered his vicious machinations. Though the 'Daj' that they encountered was not Daj, where could he be? Biggol employs nostalgia, Aloc can't remember where his keys are, Yan Yan considers Daj and Matthias considers names. Thanks again to our new sponsor for this season, Black Rabbit Service Co. www.blackrabbitservice.com/ www.diceboyz.com

After navigating the twisting sewers under Goldcrest, the former Organization of the Black Goblet found themselves in a foreign environment facing some fierce resistance. After an odd, auditory display, they find themselves with some new found vigor. Biggol makes a metal ball, Yan Yan makes a new friend, Matthias takes a new friend for a swim, Aloc takes a swing with a post and Daj takes a break. Thanks again to our new sponsor for this season, Black Rabbit Service Co. www.blackrabbitservice.com/ www.diceboyz.com

As the party avoids the prying eyes of the authorities of Goldcrest by finding refuge in the sewers finding a new fresh hell beneath the city, will they navigate the labyrinthine corridors quick enough to save Daj? Matthias speaks unusually forcefully, Biggol eats a candy, Yan Yan makes some sparks, Aloc listens to some cross talk and Daj hears a familiar voice. Thanks again to our new sponsor for this season, Black Rabbit Service Co. www.blackrabbitservice.com/ www.diceboyz.com

After discovering that they are all now wanted men throughout the city of Goldcrest, what is left of the crew descends into the sewers in search of Daj and TP. With ominous tales of the 'Threshing Room' from TP, will they survive the perils beneath the city? Daj reminisces about cave birds, Matthias forgets his himself, Yan Yan gets entranced by some water, Biggol speaks in some strange language and Aloc ponders the physical properties of acid. Thanks again to our new sponsor for this season, Black Rabbit Service Co. www.blackrabbitservice.com/ www.diceboyz.com

The former Organization of the Black Goblet get a nice evening of respite in Tell Tell's Comfy Cozy Nighty-Night Inn and spent the day shopping and catching up with old friends. Will any of these endeavors lead them closer to the mysterious Larry, or at the very least help them divine what he wants from them? Daj has a little slip in the sludge, Yan Yan makes a quick change, Matthias gets lost in childlike wonder, Aloc grabs some fliers and Biggol mentions that he lost something. Thanks again to our new sponsor for this season, Black Rabbit Service Co. www.blackrabbitservice.com/ www.diceboyz.com

Today i will be talking about Yanique Lue's ( yan yan ) sad story going from working for/sleeping with Buju ,having her own money & car to being on drugs having aids & walking the streets of Kingston Begging for money --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkdatingz/message

After the events of their first night in Goldcrest, the crew has done a passable job at avoiding too much suspicion. In order to celebrate, they check out a room at Tell Tell's Comfy Cozy Nighty Night Inn to enjoy some local flavor. Yan Yan inquires about cylindrical objects, Matthias pouts in the corner, Aloc doesn't notice a window, Daj has a few questions and Biggol gets a nose full of incense. Thanks again to our new sponsor for this season, Black Rabbit Service Co. www.blackrabbitservice.com/ www.diceboyz.com

Having caused quite a stir at the neighborhood tavern of McGnarley's, the party attempts to discover the central location of the their dogged foes while also avoiding the prying eyes of law enforcement. Matthias takes a bath, Aloc does come calf raises, Daj recalls a delicious beverage he once had, Biggol advocates for sleeping accommodations, and Yan Yan does some reconnoissance. Thanks again to our new sponsor for this season, Black Rabbit Service Co. www.blackrabbitservice.com/ www.diceboyz.com

The organization formerly known as the Black Goblet have made their way into the city of Goldcrest and in the company of an old acquaintance, Roscoe, as well as some old enemies. Though the reception was not as warm as they had intended, will their luck in Goldcrest turn in their quest to find Larry? Aloc tests a threat, Biggol questions who is to blame, Yan Yan shows sterling intellect, Matthias works on math and Daj offers a decision making solution. Thanks again to our new sponsor for this season, Black Rabbit Service Co. www.blackrabbitservice.com/ www.diceboyz.com

The formerly incorporated Order of the Black Goblet have finally arrived at the gates of the city of Goldcrest. The sheer size and unpredictability of this new city present a host of unknown and possibly deadly challenges. Yan Yan takes off his hat, Matthias lists off the party make up, Daj does a coin trick, Biggol asks for something smaller and Aloc wants to ask about a hat. Thanks again to our new sponsor for this season, Black Rabbit Service Co. www.blackrabbitservice.com/ www.diceboyz.com

As wanted men in the town of the Port-of-Legs, the members of the Organization of the Black Goblet move toward the exits. Where will they go, and who might be looking for them? Daj introduces an old friend, Matthias makes a geographic distinction, Yan Yan offers a new arrangement, Aloc reads a note and Biggol offers a new job opportunity. Thanks again to our new sponsor for this season, Black Rabbit Service Co. www.blackrabbitservice.com/ www.diceboyz.com

“找一块空地、一张瑜伽垫子，就可以开始练习瑜伽啦 。” 悉尼持牌瑜伽教练Yan Yan说。（点击图片收听采访）

After the so-called heist of the Astral Serum, the destination, purpose and fate of the Organization of the Black Goblet is more in flux than ever. Where will they go? What do they need to do? Who is Larry?! Biggol doesn't feel so good, Daj stares at the wall, Aloc has a wish, Matthias contemplates the reality of the situation and Yan Yan reminisces about old times. If you want to know more about our new sponsor, Black Rabbit Service, check out their website at http://www.blackrabbitservice.com/. www.diceboyz.com

The ABT crew are back with Episode 2! The guys have some laughs while discussing various topics such as Alec Baldwin, PTO Requests & is Superman Gay?? If you'd like to submit a "You What I Hate" or just want to get a shout out, please email justanotherbronxtalepod@gmail.com

The reconnoissance mission to plan for the heist of the astral serum took an unexpected turn. What will the Organization of the Black Goblet do with their newfound luck? It couldn't be that easy. . . or could it? Biggol appreciates management styles, Aloc appreciates a favor done, Daj finally yells at his dagger, Matthias searches for spices and Yan Yan finally answers some questions. www.diceboyz.com

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown. Community supported. Avery, Lena and Brenna Berg from Prairie Rose Rebel (custom apparel) and Prairie Rose Doula (certifies birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator and breastfeeding counsellor) try strawberry things.   Nesquick, mochi ice cream, marble pop, Yan Yan, and actual (local) strawberries.  The bonus item is Miss Vickie's spicy dill pickle chips.  Fins more about Brenna at: Website: prairierosedoulaservices.wordpress.com Facebook: @prairieroserebel  Instragram @prairierosedoulaservices                     @prairieroserebel Twitter: @prairierosereb Follow us and send a message at: Twitter @themesshallpod Facebook @messhallpodcas Instrgram @messhallpod  With Pod Power, our sponsors are making it possible for us to amplify the voices of Albertans and Alberta podcasters. This episode, Edmonton Community Foundation is helping us give a Pod Power shout out to:  BOOK WOMEN Book Women is a podcast about editing, publishing, and writing Indigenous stories.  Three Métis librarians representing nations from across the homeland aim to inspire Indigenous peoples to share their stories in whatever form that they enjoy.  Guests include Indigenous storytellers from diverse mediums, like podcasting, burlesque, books, comics, social media, films, music, and everything in between.  You can listen and find out more at bookwomenpodcast.ca We want to tell you about ATB's new podcast - The Future Of. Join Todd Hirsch, ATB's Vice President and Chief Economist, as he connects with special guests who offer unique and useful perspectives about the future. Explore how our economy and communities can not only brace for change, but embrace the opportunity it creates. From the future of women in business to the changing nature of work itself, The Future Of helps us understand what's coming, and what we need to do today to get the tomorrow we want. Featuring two episodes each month, plus bonus episodes, The Future Of includes interviews with top community and business leaders from Alberta and around the world.  Subscribe to The Future Of in the Apple Store, Google Play, Spotify and everywhere podcasts are found, and connect to ask your questions about the future by emailing thefutureof@atb.com.

As the Aquarren Delegation quickly approaches, will the Organization of the Black Goblet be able to acquire the astral serum in time to avoid a future apocalypse? Aloc stabilizes a wobbly gnome, Biggol stabilizes a glass case, Yan Yan stabilizes the concerns of the law, Matthias attempts to stabilize Horatio, Daj stabilizes his hunger. www.diceboyz.com

Approximately 20 to 33 percent of global trade passes through the South China Sea, and many of its land features are in dispute. In the last decade, tensions have escalated as China has grown increasingly assertive. Many in the international community perceive China to be violating international norms after it passed legislation this year allowing the China Coast Guard to fire on foreign vessels. What policies will the Biden administration adopt toward the region? Will tensions escalate? If so, what would be the impact on the economics and security of the region? What innovative policies could ease tensions and promote cooperation instead of confrontation? On June 29, 2021, the National Committee hosted a virtual program with Prof. Richard J. Heydarian, Dr. Isaac B. Kardon, and Dr. Yan Yan, as they discussed recent developments in the South China Sea and areas for cooperation.

As the Organization of the Black Goblet filter their way through the city of the Port-of-Legs gathering information, will their plans for acquiring the astral serum come together or fall apart? Matthias rants about principles (again), Aloc doesn't touch someone, Biggol stumbles home, Daj brings up concerns and Yan Yan questions some methods. www.diceboyz.com

The members of the Organization of the Black Goblet explored the Port-of-Legs and ran into some new friends and some old enemies. Will they discover a way to understand the city and achieve their goal? Aloc offers some assistance, Matthias makes a scene, Biggol criticizes a child, Yan Yan says the quiet thing out loud and Daj talks about work. www.diceboyz.com

主播 / 珂珂 艾谁谁 嘉宾 / Yan封面设计 / 珂珂 音频剪辑 / 艾谁谁2020年上半年，因疫情原因，居民足不出户，社区团购大火；下半年，美团滴滴拼多多京东阿里等互联网巨头和资本入场社区团购狂飙突进，开打疯狂补贴大战，随即引发官媒批判“互联网巨头不应惦记几棵白菜的流量”。到了今年社区团购相关监管条例频频发布，市场监管不断收紧，禁止平台一切降价低价行为。在这样的监管高压下，各大社区团购平台的生存状况如何？另一方面整体来看，社区团购乃至生鲜电商并不是传统意义上的一个高毛利的“好生意”，但是为什么还有这么多的巨头纷纷入场，趋之若鹜？这背后除了又一新的流量入口，还有什么潜在的思考和布局？从国计民生的大面上说，社区团购究竟给下沉市场带来了哪些价值？本期节目我们邀请到了消费品行业的资深分析师Yan和我们一起聊聊社区团购的商业模式和她深入下沉市场调研生鲜电商的现状和总结。同时为了获得一手的数据，Yan也在多个社区团购平台担任团长，本期节目里她也将和我们分享她做团长一年以来的诸多经历和感想。本期节目干货满满，希望大家有所收获，也欢迎在评论区和我们多多交流。2:00 Yan社区团购的调研经历和感触5:14 社区团购的价值是什么？7:45 农村市场的实际情况是怎样的？社区团购的痛点是什么？13:00 社区团购的商业模式如何？和其他的生鲜电商有什么区别？21:10 社区团购玩家需要具备哪种能力？26:30 生鲜并不是一个高毛利的生意，互联网巨头对其趋之若鹜又是为了什么？32:00 通达系的网络和多多美团的网络有什么区别？38:05 社区团购反向物流的能力目前如何？41:40 社区团购究竟能不能赚钱？45:45 巨头入场创业公司该何去何从？48:00 人民日报痛批社区团购后，市场有了哪些调整？50:30 社区团购的社会价值有哪些？53:20 社区团购的弊端是什么？56:30 互联网反垄断的主旋律59:30 其他的生鲜电商模式还有存在的意义吗？1:04:20 Yan自己做社区团购团长的经历1:09:20 什么样的人最适合做团长？1:12:10 当选团长的标准是什么？1:15:10 社区团购的竞争力何在？1:23:05 Yan是如何去到下沉市场的？我们究竟离下沉市场还有多远？----无时差研究所的三周年周边——社畜打工人大礼包持续发售中。产品包含（可拆分购买）：一支三周年定制手挽袋+社畜职场袜（两双）可扫描下方图片二维码直接购买

主播 / 珂珂 艾谁谁 嘉宾 / Yan封面设计 / 珂珂 音频剪辑 / 艾谁谁2020年上半年，因疫情原因，居民足不出户，社区团购大火；下半年，美团滴滴拼多多京东阿里等互联网巨头和资本入场社区团购狂飙突进，开打疯狂补贴大战，随即引发官媒批判“互联网巨头不应惦记几棵白菜的流量”。到了今年社区团购相关监管条例频频发布，市场监管不断收紧，禁止平台一切降价低价行为。在这样的监管高压下，各大社区团购平台的生存状况如何？另一方面整体来看，社区团购乃至生鲜电商并不是传统意义上的一个高毛利的“好生意”，但是为什么还有这么多的巨头纷纷入场，趋之若鹜？这背后除了又一新的流量入口，还有什么潜在的思考和布局？从国计民生的大面上说，社区团购究竟给下沉市场带来了哪些价值？本期节目我们邀请到了消费品行业的资深分析师Yan和我们一起聊聊社区团购的商业模式和她深入下沉市场调研生鲜电商的现状和总结。同时为了获得一手的数据，Yan也在多个社区团购平台担任团长，本期节目里她也将和我们分享她做团长一年以来的诸多经历和感想。本期节目干货满满，希望大家有所收获，也欢迎在评论区和我们多多交流。2:00 Yan社区团购的调研经历和感触5:14 社区团购的价值是什么？7:45 农村市场的实际情况是怎样的？社区团购的痛点是什么？13:00 社区团购的商业模式如何？和其他的生鲜电商有什么区别？21:10 社区团购玩家需要具备哪种能力？26:30 生鲜并不是一个高毛利的生意，互联网巨头对其趋之若鹜又是为了什么？32:00 通达系的网络和多多美团的网络有什么区别？38:05 社区团购反向物流的能力目前如何？41:40 社区团购究竟能不能赚钱？45:45 巨头入场创业公司该何去何从？48:00 人民日报痛批社区团购后，市场有了哪些调整？50:30 社区团购的社会价值有哪些？53:20 社区团购的弊端是什么？56:30 互联网反垄断的主旋律59:30 其他的生鲜电商模式还有存在的意义吗？1:04:20 Yan自己做社区团购团长的经历1:09:20 什么样的人最适合做团长？1:12:10 当选团长的标准是什么？1:15:10 社区团购的竞争力何在？1:23:05 Yan是如何去到下沉市场的？我们究竟离下沉市场还有多远？----无时差研究所的三周年周边终于在千呼万唤中使出来了！这次无时差研究所设计天团为大家奉上社畜打工人大礼包。产品包含：一支三周年定制手挽袋+社畜职场袜（两双）+抖音第一咖啡品牌趣朴挂耳咖啡一盒（内含8小袋）+趣朴咖啡味护手霜（两支）购买链接：https://k.koudai.com/e6nJq==6?a=b&p=iphone&wfr=BuyercopyURL&share_relation=f8268724eba776d9_1414045761_1或扫描下方图片二维码直接购买产品详情页

Horatio’s strange, hurried words of an unknown future have convinced the group to assist him. With their task set before them, the Organization of the Black Goblet is ready to traverse the bustling city of Port-of-Legs. Matthias leaves a note, Aloc puts on his best, Biggol gets it spicy, Yan Yan keeps everyone on task and Daj goes for a walk. www.diceboys.com

Horatio's fantastic tale has shaken the foundation of the Organization of the Black Goblet. Their new companion offers as many mysteries as answers as they contemplate the tasks ahead. Daj means no harm, Biggol considers his vacation bookings, Yan Yan wants something carried, Aloc gets a feel for the room and Matthias tries his hand with a rope. www.diceboyz.com

Will the Organization of the Black Goblet survive the ambush at the mill and the arrival of a new, unknown force? Yan Yan opens some compartments, Daj takes a shot, Matthias takes a drink, Aloc thinks about the future and Biggol thinks of the past. www.diceboyz.com

The Black Goblets mission to find Percy has led them an abandon mill as unwelcome guests. Can the crew scrape their way out of this one? Aloc tries to go low, Biggol plays with gears, Daj gives a little wiggle, Matthias slips into some boxes and Yan Yan sticks with the hits. www.diceboyz.com

The Organization of the Black Goblet hit the road in search Percy, the human who mysteriously disappeared. Upon arriving at the Falconeer, the crew is met by a diverse crowd of folks, but who, if anyone holds information regarding the whereabouts of Percy? Daj promises to end a conversation, Biggol ponders beverage choices, Matthias eats some food at a rapid pace, Yan Yan considers staffing solutions, and Aloc confronts his greatest fear. www.diceboyz.com

After the harrowing journey to retrieve the Pneumos Harp, and the shocking revelations upon arriving back in Clifftide, the Organization of the Black Goblet consider an impassioned plea for help. Biggol puts on some tea, Matthias scrambles up some eggs, Aloc cooks up a lie, Daj sweetens the deal and Yan Yan turns some heads. www.diceboyz.com

The Rebellion is super stoked to have guest Tony Malcombe of Electric Sheep Audio in da house! We chewin da fat on Malcombe’s newest venture; Crafting Superior Effects Pedals. On today’s show Malcombe gets a visit from Gros Vaunt. Then Tony is triggered to a flashback of a tasing incident at the world famous Boogie’s! So, we close out another kick ass 4 parter with 2 singles from MuchLikeMountains, Tony Welcome to The Rebellion!  Check out Tony here! Electric Sheep Audio Instagram MuchLikeMountains Original Tunes from the show!  Streaming now! Spotify iTunes We are proud users of DistroKid! Have music you would like to release? Use the DSR Link here and save 7% on signup! Also helps us as well! Win-Win-Win! DSR Distrokid   See what else DSR is up too! Dank Swamp Rebellion

The Organization of the Black Goblet return to Clifftide having successfully retrieved the Pneumos Harp, but it seems their attempts at running a low profile have come to an end. Daj has breakfast, Aloc does some landscaping, Biggol once again gets on a chair, Matthias ponders criminal justice reform and Yan Yan is incredibly helpful. www.diceboyz.com

In this special Self Care Sundays mini-series produced by Studio Offline and in partnership with Estée Lauder, host Alison Rice sits down with some of the brand’s inspiring ambassadors and friends to have an honest conversation about their careers, businesses, life on the other side of the filter, fashion, beauty and. . . confidence. What does confidence really mean to women and what does having it help us to achieve?The topic and series celebrates Estée Lauder’s Double Wear Foundation, a product that allows women to wear confidence and feel empowered to take on the day. Alison’s next guest is creative director, photographer and fashion influencer, Yan Yan Chan. One of Australia’s most-followed fashion influencers, Yan Yan opens up about the importance of taking time to look inward and ask questions, so we can make contact with our authenticity and our why. Like it was for so many, 2020 was a year of intense introspection for Yan which included therapy, time with a healer and a lot of time alone deciding what type of woman and creator she is truly destined to be. Through this self work, Yan Yan found her voice. She also shares the important role confidence plays when it comes to her mental health, the business of influencing, how to pitch to clients, leaning into advocacy, navigating self development while in a relationship and what she does to deepen her relationship to her Chinese heritage. Alison is very thankful for Yan’s honesty and trust. Follow Yan Yan on InstagramTreat yourself to a bottle of Estée Lauder Double Wear Foundation MORE FROM OFFLINE AND ALISON RICE Become a student of Self StudyIf you’re interested in learning about True Self, conscious success and more, become a student of Self Study — a series of considered online courses. Book a coaching session Offline’s host, Alison Rice, is an award-winning leader and conscious coach. She offers personal coaching sessions. Find out more or book directly. Early access For early access to new episodes of the podcast, Self Study learning opportunities and Offline events, follow @getoffline.co and @alisonlarsenrice on Instagram or Facebook. Share with those in needIf you know someone who would benefit from hearing these honest conversations, please share Offline with... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's the final episode of 2020 and You Tried Dat?? is prepared to end the year with a bang.  They taste Bourbon Everyburger cookies, Strawberry Cream Meiji Yan Yan, and Hokka Gudetama Pudding Biscuits.  They also discuss putting your foot in your mouth at work, the behavior of shot callers, and whether polar bears are superior to penguins.

Spring is usually a busy time for Australia's 85,000 agricultural producers. However, as SBS program Small Business Secrets has discovered, a shortage of overseas seasonal workers due to the COVID-19 pandemic is slowing practices and processes of many farmers, who are still recovering from the bushfires last summer. - Le katî asayî da behar katêkî serqall bo 85 hezar berhemhêneranî kiştukalî Australya. Bellam, bernamey Small Business Secrets-i SBS lekollinewey kirduwe ke nishan dedat ke kembûnêkî here zor heye ke karmendanî werzî le derewey willate we be hoyî petayî covid-19e we, û emeys karî gerî bo ser prosekan û karubarî zorbey cûtyaran, ke hetakû êsta le başbûne we da be hoyî wişke-sallî û agirekanî daristane we.

Yanadic Yan YanRelated links for Yanadic Yan Yan: Reply to this episode on ykyz: https://ykyz.com/p/8abac6c21c3d46b55bf2fa92414e0d1d916aa23f PracticalMagic microcast: https://ykyz.com/c/microcast?&username=practicalmagic

Gemma and Jessy sit down with Yan Yan Chan.  She's a 25 years young creative talent, best known through her popular blog, titled after her own name, which she started on tumblr 10 years ago at age 15. Yan and The Rogue Team discuss, content creation, sustainability, why she will partner with a brand and how she handles client interaction.

3-2-20 Brent and Austen talk about Yannick Ngakoue tweeting that he will not be with the Jaguars long-term.

As Season 2 wraps up, what will be the fate of the Organization of the Black Goblet? Though the enemies of Woestone Hall have been vanquished, is the greater threat from within? Aloc frustratedly breaks some boxes, Matthias offers some clarification, Biggol offers some praise, Daj feels a little jolt and Yan Yan opens some boxes. www.diceboyz.com

After Strozi's sad tale of the fate of the Woestone Clan, the Organization of the Black Goblet has been found worthy of one half of her amulet key. Though they have found the second half, but will they be able to acquire it? Matthias offers an ultimatum, Biggol waits until things become a little more clear, Yan Yan gives it a second thought, Aloc doesn't shoot, Daj engages a moment about the local whatsitnot. www.diceboyz.com

The former residents of Woestone Hall took a toll on the members of the Organization of the Black Goblet. After a night of recovery, the group is ready to confront the deep, sad sounds coming from one end of the forgotten mine. Biggol and Matthias argue about the nature of ghosts, Aloc gets pointed at, Daj questions Judas' investigation skills and Yan Yan leaves the conversation. www.diceboyz.com

After navigating the treacherous, vast rooms of Woestone Hall the members of the Organization of the Black Goblet find themselves drawn to a soft sobbing. With no apparent leads to the location of the Numos Harp, could there be answers in the sadness? Daj examines a set of doors, Yan Yan attempts to close a door, Matthias checks the clearance of a door, Aloc readies himself to the side of a door and Biggol throws some rocks at a doorway. www.diceboyz.com

The Organization of the Black Goblet entered Woestone Hall and were met with unwelcome reception by the current residents. After a thorough slaying, the party is ready to delve deeper into the great stone structure in search for the Numos Harp. Biggol cleans himself up, Yan Yan examines some innards, Aloc attempts a solid kick, Daj tosses something in a well and Matthias addresses a harsh reality. www.diceboyz.com

The Organization of the Black Goblet has finally made it to the entrance of Woestone Hall, but what fate has befallen the proud dwarves that inhabit this gruesome place? Matthias and Biggol discuss proper timing, Daj makes a racket, Aloc presents a peace offering and Yan Yan plays the hits. www.diceboyz.com

After very clearly wearing out their welcome at the Kahava Estate, the Organization of the Black Goblet are back on the road to Woestone Hall. With a better lay of the land, the party hopefully head toward the resting place of the Numos Harp. Aloc plays it cool, Matthias coins a new phrase, Biggol takes a wet nap, Daj looks for a better hiding place, and Yan Yan takes a fashionable jog. www.diceboyz.com

After an enlightening conversation with the patriarch of the Kahava Estate, the Organization of the Black Goblet and their agents in the field reconvene to discuss the next course of action. Daj yells at some animals, Matthias sets a trap, Yan Yan comes clean, Aloc admires some flowers and Biggol has an unintelligible conversation. www.diceboyz.com

After an extremely unrestful night in the forest, the Organization of the Black Goblet and Judas had a harrowing run in with a violent group of orcs. Following an abrupt exit, and some highway robbery, the group has finally made it to the road up to the Kahava estate. Aloc pumps Judas up, Matthias investigates a scene, Biggol asks some questions about a statue, Daj climbs a tree and Yan Yan plays loose with the truth. www.diceboyz.com

After being hired by Kahs Kahava, a well known bard, to retrieve the Numos harp, the Organization of the Black Goblet has set forth to the Kahava estate with Judas in tow. After a day of travel, the first nights rest proves more challenging than expected. Aloc tries out a new move, Matthias spends some quality time in fur, Daj wakes up with a start, Yan Yan struggles with management and Biggol reactivates an old friend. www.diceboyz.com

After a slight dust up outside the Organization of the Black Goblet, a well known bard Kahs Kahava offers the group with a promising opportunity. Yan Yan does some role play, Aloc books a private show, Biggol gets an autograph, Matthias ponders the nature of murder, and Daj confronts an inanimate object. www.diceboyz.com

After the events of the Thornrose Tower, the Organization of the Black Goblet awaits their next job. Who will walk in the door and employ their services? Aloc goes for a run, Biggol gets interrupted, Matthias offers some advice, Yan Yan feels the burn, and Daj does some damage control. www.diceboyz.com

After Amadeus' unexpected exit, The Organization of the Black Goblet is left with questions of where to go, and what to do while they wait for their next job. Aloc spends some quality time, Biggol digs back into some hobbies, Matthias goes camping, Yan Yan catches up with an old friend and Daj gets back to the fundamentals. www.diceboyz.com

This week on the floral couch, we have our friend and guest co-host Yan Yan to discuss social media influencing, the new Parachute album, and millennial lingo! Listen wherever you get your podcasts. Check out our website! floralcouchconversations.com Thank you so much for listening and supporting Floral Couch Conversations. We have some big things planned for 2019, so stay tuned! If you like what you hear, please share our podcast with your friends and family! Do you need advice or have a question you want an opinion on? Send us an email at floralcouchconversations@gmail.com! We’ll keep it totally anonymous, of course. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram: @floralcouchconversations @emjewen @alyssabenzick --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/floral-couch-conversations/support

This week on the floral couch, the girls cozy up with Yan Yan, a flight attendant with a passion for exploring the world! We talk about what it’s like to go to college across the country, the behind the scenes of flying and more! We also play a fun fact or fiction game to answer all of your flying questions! Check out Yan Yan’s blog at https://agirlcatchingflights.com/ and follow her on instagram @aseattlefoodie Check out our new website! floralcouchconversations.com Thank you so much for listening and supporting Floral Couch Conversations. We have some big things planned for 2019, so stay tuned! If you like what you hear, please share our podcast with your friends and family! Do you need advice or have a question you want an opinion on? Send us an email at floralcouchconversations@gmail.com! We’ll keep it totally anonymous, of course. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram: @floralcouchconversations @emjewen @alyssabenzick --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/floral-couch-conversations/support

After a harrowing and puzzling journey into a number of hidden chambers beneath the Thornrose Tower, our heroes have finally emerged with the fabled painting. Will Amadeus hold true to his word? Biggol lives out a lifelong dream, Yan Yan steals some art, Aloc makes a shocking admission, Matthias looks out a window, and Daj gets some fresh air. www.diceboyz.com

The din of battle has faded in the Thornrose Tower, all is safe, yet the painting is nowhere to be found. It must be somewhere, right? Will our heroes unlock the secrets this tower holds? Yan Yan touches some walls, Biggol tries his hand at jumping, Aloc shows a new skill set, Daj measures some angles, and Matthias does some cross species outreach. www.diceboyz.com

The bloody defense of the Thornrose Tower by Holly Genaro, Aloc, Mattias and Daj has failed as Biggol and Yan Yan continued to search for the painting. Now with the full run of the tower, what will Hans and his thugs do? Daj comes up with some nicknames, Biggol has some tummy troubles, Yan Yan does some impressive jumping, and Aloc and Mattias. . . What the hell are they going to do!? www.diceboyz.com

Violence erupted in the Thornrose Tower when Hans and his thugs arrived looking for the painting as well. Our heroes sprung into action, but will their boldness be rewarded with victory, or defeat? Aloc tests the structural integrity of a box, Yan Yan reads some music, Daj goes in and out of a room a few times, Mattias talks politics with dogs, and Biggol questions his choices. www.diceboyz.com

The Thornrose tower has proven to hold many paintings, and even more mysteries. After spending some time exploring the tower our heroes decide to take a rest. They are awakened by neither the thunder of the storm outside, nor the ghosts that may or may not be inside but by a new, more real threat. Daj tries to negotiate, Aloc guards some stairs, Matthias offers to help tie a toga, Yan Yan gives out some orders, and Biggol considers a new option. www.diceboyz.com

Our heroes braved the Kintree Forest and barely survived if it weren't for the help of Holly Gennaro, and her band of wood elves. They have finally reached the Thornrose Tower and what, if anything, will they find therein. Biggol does some light reading, Daj takes a seat, Aloc avoids his fears, Matthias waits patiently, and Yan Yan looks at some windows. www.diceboyz.com

This week we head into the Kintree Forest in search of the painting. Daj tries to get everyone's attention, Aloc wants to know what everyone is talking about, Mattias looks at some plants, Biggol works to understand the mechanics of "carriage", and Yan Yan discusses the nature of ownership. www.diceboyz.com

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Tiere mit Schicksal können zur Legende werden. Am 15. September 1885 kam etwa der prominente Zirkuselefant Jumbo bei einem tragischen Zugunfall ums Leben. Auch das Leben, Lieben und Sterben von Walross Antje und der Pandabären Yan Yan und Bao Bao bewegte die Menschen. Autorin: Prisca Straub

15.09.1885: Tiere mit Schicksal können zur Legende werden. Am 15. September 1885 kam etwa der prominente Zirkuselefant Jumbo ums Leben bei einem tragischen Zugunfall. Auch das Leben, Lieben und Sterben von Flusspferd Knautschke, Walross Antje und der Pandabären Yan Yan und Bao Bao bewegte die Menschen.

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