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This week, Angel is chatting with us from Hong Kong and the conversation started because she just brought her dad to Nagoya on a trip. In this episode, I'll share my childhood travels and how my travel attitude upsetted my parents on the long road trips we took.

This discussion will be continued in the next episode, and we will cover the tips for taking your elderly parents on trips. What is your recent travel experience with your elderly parents? Share with me using the comment below and I'll share the good tips with the rest of the 15Mins fam!

Hope you will enjoy this episode with us as much as we enjoyed producing it!

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國際時事跟讀VIP Ep.K799: Bird Flu Outbreak Raises Concerns in the United States

Highlights 主題摘要：
The recent bird flu outbreak in the U.S. has affected poultry, dairy herds, and raised concerns about the safety of meat and milk products.Despite the outbreak, health officials emphasize that the risk to public health remains low, with rare human cases and no person-to-person transmission.The economic impact of the outbreak is uncertain, but it could potentially affect egg and beef markets, leading to higher consumer prices.
The recent outbreak of bird flu (Type A H5N1) in the United States has raised concerns among health officials and the public. The virus has been detected in wild birds, commercial poultry operations, and backyard flocks across the country, leading to the death of tens of millions of chickens. Additionally, the virus has been found in dairy herds in five states, including Idaho, Kansas, Michigan, New Mexico, and Texas, as of Tuesday. The U.S. government is collecting samples of ground beef at retail stores in affected states for testing to verify the safety of milk and meat products.

最近美國爆發的禽流感（Type A H5N1）疫情已經引起衛生官員和公眾的關注。該病毒已在全國的野生鳥類、商業家禽業和後院家禽群中被檢測到，導致數千萬隻雞的死亡。此外，截至週二，該病毒已在五個州的乳牛群中被發現，包括愛達荷州、堪薩斯州、密西根州、新墨西哥州和德克薩斯州。美國政府正在受影響州的零售商店收集牛絞肉樣本進行檢測，以驗證牛奶和肉類產品的安全性。

Despite the rising concern, health officials emphasize that the risk to the public remains low. Dr. Mandy Cohen, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), stated that the agency is taking bird flu seriously but stressed that the virus has been well studied and prepared for over the past two decades. The current strain is not new, and scientists have been monitoring its evolution and spread among various animal species since 2020. The World Health Organization (WHO) has also stated that the overall public health risk is low, although it is higher for those with exposure to infected animals.

儘管關注度不斷上升，但衛生官員強調，公眾面臨的風險仍然很低。美國疾病管制與預防中心主任曼迪・科恩（Mandy Cohen）博士表示，該機構正在認真對待禽流感，但強調該病毒已經被充分研究，並為此準備了二十多年。目前的毒株並不陌生，科學家們自 2020 年以來一直在監測它在各種動物物種中的進化和傳播。世界衛生組織也表示，儘

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Topic: The ‘Right to Repair’ Movement Gains Ground

If you buy a product — a car, a smartphone, or even a tractor — and it breaks, should it be easier for you to fix it yourself?
如果你買了一個產品，例如一輛汽車、一部智慧型手機，甚至是一台拖拉機，結果它壞了，是不是應該讓你自己修理起來更容易些呢？

Manufacturers of a wide range of products have made it increasingly difficult over the years to repair things, for instance by limiting availability of parts or by putting prohibitions on who gets to tinker with them. It affects not only game consoles or farm equipment, but cellphones, military gear, refrigerators, automobiles and even hospital ventilators, the lifesaving devices that have proved crucial this year in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
多年來，許多種產品的製造商都讓維修變得愈來愈困難，比如限制零件的取得，或對何人有權動手維修施加限制。受影響的產品不止於遊戲主機或農用機具，還有手機、軍用設備、冰箱、汽車，甚至包括今年對抗新冠病毒疫情發揮關鍵作用的救生設備—醫院裡的呼吸器。

Now, a movement known as “right to repair” is starting to make progress in pushing for laws that prohibit restrictions like these.
現在，一項名為「維修權」的運動在推動禁止此類限制的立法上，正取得進展。

In August, Democrats introduced a bill in Congress to block manufacturers’ limits on medical devices, spurred by the pandemic. In Europe, the European Commission announced plans in March for new right-to-repair rules that would cover phones, tablets and laptops by 2021.
今年8月，美國民主黨因防疫需要而在國會提出一項法案，旨在阻止製造商對醫療裝置設下限制。在歐洲，歐盟執行委員會3月宣布了新的維修權規定計畫，在2021年以前實施，涵蓋手機、平板電腦和筆記型電腦。

And in more than 20 statehouses nationwide, right-to-repair legislation has been introduced in recent years by both Republicans and Democrats.
近年來，在全美國20多個州的議會裡，共和黨和民主黨都提出了維修權法案。

Over the summer, the House advanced a funding bill that includes a requirement that the Federal Trade Commission complete a report on anti-competitive practices in the repair market and present its findings to Congress and the public.
今年夏天，眾議院推動了一項資助法案，其中責成聯邦貿易委員會做成一份關於維修市場反競爭行為的報告，並向國會和民眾提交調查結果。

The goal of right-to-repair rules, advocates say, is to require comp

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15Mins 名人正念語錄 Inspirations

1. 李小龍 (Bruce Lee)
名言： "Be water,my friend." （似水無形）

生平及事蹟：
李小龍出生於1940年11月27日的美國舊金山，隔年就與父母返回香港並在當地長大。他的父親李海泉為香港粵劇四大名丑之一，而李小龍則被認為是有史以來最有影響力的武打明星之一。李小龍以童星身分出道，並以《龍爭虎鬥》和《精武門》等電影聞名，展示了他的武術才華和人生哲學。除了拍攝電影外，他更創立了自己的武術流派——截拳道。「似水無形」是李小龍此生的哲學，強調人不應被框架束縛，而是有信心地做自己，去適應環境變化。

Bruce Lee was born on November 27, 1940, inSan Francisco, USA. The following year, he returned to Hong Kong with his parents and grew up there. His father, Lee Hoi-chuen, was one of the four great Cantonese opera clowns in Hong Kong, while Bruce Lee is considered one of the most influential martial arts stars of all time. Lee started his career as a child star and became famous for his films such as "Way of the Dragon" and "Fist of Fury," showcasing his martial arts talent and life philosophy. In addition to making movies, he created his own martial arts style—Jeet Kune Do. "Be water, my friend" was Lee's life philosophy, emphasizing that people should not be constrained by frameworks but be confident in being themselves and adapt to environmental changes.

2. 基努·李維 (Keanu Reeves)
名言： "The simpleact of paying attention can take you a long way." （簡單的專注行為可以帶你走很遠。）

生平及事蹟：
1964年9月2日出生於黎巴嫩貝魯特的加拿大動作明星基努李維。知名電影包含《駭客任務》、《捍衛任務》、《康斯坦丁驅魔神探》等。基努李維雖然家喻戶曉的大明星，但生活模式卻相當低調，甚至經常被民眾目擊出現在公園以及地鐵，近期傳出他與交往5年的藝術家女友結婚。上述的名言傳達了基努李維做事的態度，他認為要有一番成就，最基本的事情就是保持專注，正如同他對待自己工作以及生活。

Keanu Reeves, a Canadian action star, wasborn on September 2, 1964, in Beirut, Lebanon. His notable films include "The Matrix," "John Wick," and "Constantine." Although Reeves is a well-known superstar, his lifestyle is quite low-key. He is often spotted by the public in parks and on the subway. Recently, it was reported that he married his artist girlfriend of five years. The above quote conveys Reeves' attitude towards doing things. He believes that to achieve something, the most basic thin

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It's been more than half a year since we last talked about Coupang. In their first quarter earnings call, the stats about their growth in Taiwan gives us some insight about when would be the best itme to start shopping on Coupang.

Lydia joins me this week to share some interesting stats from Coupang's earning call and cover the terms they often use in the business. If you are also a digital marketer, comment down below and share with us your thoughts of Coupang in Taiwan, and we will give you a shout out in the next episode!

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國際時事跟讀 Ep.K795: Taiwan's Youth Rally Against Controversial Bill Amidst Political Turmoil

Highlights 主題摘要：
Taiwanese youth are actively protesting against a controversial bill backed by opposition parties, which they believe threatens Taiwan's democratic principles and national security.The proposed legislation aims to expand the parliament's investigative powers and scrutinize the executive branch, leading to concerns about potential abuse of power by legislators.The protests highlight the complex political landscape in Taiwan, with the ruling DPP championing Taiwan's sovereignty amid increasing pressure from Beijing.
Taiwan is grappling with political unrest as thousands of predominantly young protesters gather outside the legislature to oppose a controversial bill backed by opposition parties. The proposed legislation, which aims to expand the parliament's investigative powers and tighten scrutiny over the executive branch, has drawn widespread criticism for its potential to undermine Taiwan's democratic principles and compromise national security. The protests coincide with the inauguration of President Lai Ching-te, who secured a historic third consecutive term for the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), further highlighting the deep political divisions within the island nation.

臺灣正面臨政治動盪，數千名以年輕人為主的抗議者聚集在立法院外，反對在野黨支持的一項具爭議性的法案。這項擬議的立法旨在擴大國會的調查權，並加強對行政部門的監督，但因其可能破壞臺灣的民主原則和危及國家安全而受到廣泛批評。抗議活動恰逢總統賴清德就職，他為執政的民主進步黨贏得了歷史性的第三個連任，進一步凸顯了這個島國內部深刻的政治分歧。

Critics of the bill argue that its vague wording and lack of adequate checks and balances could pave the way for power abuses by legislators. They express concern that government officials could be compelled to disclose sensitive information, such as diplomatic and defense secrets, or face criminal penalties under the proposed "contempt of parliament" offense. The DPP accuses the opposition of rushing the bill through without sufficient deliberation or transparency, while the Kuomintang (KMT) and Taiwan People's Party (TPP) maintain that the reforms are essential to enhance government accountability and combat corruption.

該法案的批評者認為，其措辭含糊不清、缺乏適當的制衡機制，可能為立法者濫用權力鋪平道路。他們擔心，政府官員可能被迫披露敏感信息，例如外交和國防機密，或者在擬議的 "藐視國會" 罪名下面臨刑事處罰。民進黨指責在野黨在沒有充分審議或透明度的情況下倉促通過該法案，而國民黨和臺灣民眾黨則堅稱，改革對於加強政府問責制和打擊腐敗至關重要。

The protests, which have drawn comparisons to the 2014 Sunflower Movement, underscore the challenges faced by Lai's administration in the abse