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討論文章: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What_a_Wonderful_World

This week we're back with Shimin's music talk. Armstrong is a distinct last name with many famous people that we got to know. If you listen to Jazz and the oldies, you would know Louis Armstrong. An iconic artist that started as a trumpeter and then later as a singer. Shimin and I will be covering the lyrics to one of his signature hits - What A Wonderful World. 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 Ep.K683: Google Pixel 8 Pro: A Closer Look at the New Premium Flagship

Highlights 摘要：
Matte Glass Back and Camera Upgrades: The Pixel 8 Pro features a matte glass back and substantial camera improvements, including a 48-megapixel ultrawide lens, enhancing its design and photography capabilities.Impressive Display and Durability: The device boasts an impressive 6.7-inch OLED display with a wide range of refresh rates, and it uses Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 for enhanced durability, making it a compelling choice.Innovative Features: The article highlights innovative features like a built-in temperature sensor but questions their practicality. 
I recently had the opportunity to spend some time with the upcoming Google Pixel 8 Pro, and while it bears a striking resemblance to its predecessor, it brings several meaningful upgrades. The most noticeable change is the matte glass back, a first for the Pixel Pro lineup. Although the exterior remains quite similar, the real improvements lie within the device, particularly in the camera system.
最近，我有機會花一些時間體驗即將推出的Google Pixel 8 Pro，盡管它與前代相似之處很多，但它仍帶來了一些有意義的升級。最明顯的變化是採用了霧面玻璃背板，這是Pixel Pro系列的首次嘗試。儘管外觀保持相似，但真正的改進點在於設備內部，特別是在相機系統方面。

Testing camera upgrades in a controlled environment can be challenging, but despite difficult lighting conditions, the pictures captured with the new cameras left a positive impression. The Pixel 8 Pro features a 48-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 50-megapixel primary wide lens, and a 48-megapixel 5x telephoto lens, offering a noticeable improvement over the previous model.
在特定環境下測試相機的升級可能具有挑戰性，但儘管光線條件較差，新相機拍攝的照片給人留下了良好的印象。Pixel 8 Pro搭載了一個4800萬像素的超廣角鏡頭、一個5000萬像素的主鏡頭和一個4800萬像素的5倍望遠鏡頭，相對上一代機型有明顯改進。

Software enhancements include new manual "Pro" controls for fine-tuning photography settings and improved skin tone accuracy. The "Best Take" feature allows you to swap individual faces in group photos for a perfect shot. While these sound promising, a thorough evaluation will be necessary in the full review. The Magic Eraser, which automatically removes unwanted elements from photos, continues to work well, as seen in previous Pixel phones.
軟體升級包括新的手動“專業”控制，用於微調攝影設定，以及提高膚色準確度。 "最佳拍攝"功能允許您在團體照中選出每個人當下最好的表情，以實現完美拍攝。儘管這些功能聽起來很有潛力，但需要在全面評測中進一步測試。魔法橡皮擦功能，它可以

統一高鈣牛乳鈣含量≒2瓶鮮乳* 添加維生素D3，幫助骨骼及牙齒的生長發育。 
統一高鐵牛乳鐵含量≒600顆櫻桃* ，讓妳擁有素顏紅潤好氣色。
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*統一高鈣牛乳每瓶鈣含量880mg，為相同容量統一鮮乳的2倍鈣。
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Topic: In Amsterdam, Floating Homes That Only Look Like Ships

When Karen Bosma first moved her boat to the Borneokade, northeast of Amsterdam’s bustling city center, in 1999, the neighborhood was barely more than a cluster of commercial docks and underused warehouses.
凱倫．博斯馬1999年剛把她的船移到荷蘭首都阿姆斯特丹熱鬧市中心東北方的波諾卡德時，這一帶幾乎只有成排商船船席和不常使用的倉庫。

“It was for poor people — a lot of artists lived on boats,” she said, sitting in her neat, cozy living room just below the waterline.
博斯馬坐在她整潔舒適的客廳裡回憶說：「當時這是窮人聚居區，很多藝術家住在船上。」客廳就在吃水線下方。

In the quarter century since, Bosma, a 62-year-old social worker, and her husband have raised two sons on the Distel, a 1912 82-foot freighter, which — stripped of its engine, fuel tanks and cargo hold — is one of Amsterdam’s iconic houseboats, with a seagoing hull, wheelhouse and curtained windows.
此後的四分之一個世紀，現年62歲的社工博斯馬和先生，在這艘船上把兩個兒子帶大。這艘船名叫「迪斯特爾」，是1912年打造的貨船，長25公尺，引擎、燃料槽和貨艙都已去除，是阿姆斯特丹著名船屋之一，具備遠洋船船體、舵手室和裝上窗簾的窗子。

Three boats down lies the B18, an elegant 131-foot, 2 1/2-story floating mansion (with more than 3,000 square feet of interior space) that shows just how perfectly the soul of a luxury yacht combines with open-space living and elegant living quarters.
三艘船以外停泊著B18，是雅緻的兩層半水上豪宅，長40公尺，室內面積超過279平方公尺（約84坪），顯示奢華遊艇的精髓如何與室外生活和優美的室內起居空間完美結合。

“It has to be a ship on the outside and a house on the inside,” said Gijs Haverkate, 53, who created the vessel and lives on it with his family.
53歲的哈福卡特造了B18，並與家人住在船上，他說：「B18必須外觀是艘船，內部是個家。」

In the Dutch capital, houseboats have gone upmarket. The new owners are wealthy and discerning, interested in new designs, upgraded comfort and sustainability.
在阿姆斯特丹，船屋已變得高檔了。新一批船屋主人富裕且有品味，對新設計、更高的舒適感和永續性都很感興趣。

Haverkate, a designer by trade, hopes his boat will inspire others to build on the water. He runs UrbanShips, a company that builds customized houseb

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統一高鈣牛乳鈣含量≒2瓶鮮乳* 添加維生素D3，幫助骨骼及牙齒的生長發育。 
統一高鐵牛乳鐵含量≒600顆櫻桃* ，讓妳擁有素顏紅潤好氣色。
一天一瓶輕鬆補鈣/補鐵！11/15~12/12 7-11限時優惠中！

*統一高鈣牛乳每瓶鈣含量880mg，為相同容量統一鮮乳的2倍鈣。
*鐵質根據「衛福部食品營養成分資料庫」之等量櫻桃數值計算。

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國際時事跟讀 Ep.K679: Costco的制勝策略：將購物者變成狂粉 Costco's Winning Strategy: Turning Shoppers into Avid Fans

Highlights 摘要：
Costco's Success Recipe: Costco's success hinges on its unique blend of exclusivity, unwavering dedication to value, and strategic shopping experience design.Customer Obsession: The company's ability to create customer obsession through its tactics, such as exclusive memberships and nostalgic appeal, results in a legion of devoted fans.Profitability and Loyalty: Costco's commitment to low prices, high-quality products, and strong supplier relationships, coupled with its thriving membership program, contributes to impressive profitability and customer loyalty.
Costco, the membership-only retail giant, has succeeded in cultivating a fanatical following among its 94 million members worldwide. From its irresistible $5 rotisserie chickens to the allure of free samples, Costco has mastered the art of inspiring customer obsession. This article delves into how the company employs a variety of strategies to transform casual shoppers into ardent Costco fans.

Costco，這家只對會員開放的零售巨頭，在全球9400萬會員中培養了一批狂熱的追隨者。從令人難以抗拒的5美元烤雞到免費樣品的誘惑，Costco已經掌握了激發顧客痴迷的功夫。本文深入探討了該公司採用多種策略，將普通消費者轉變為Costco的狂熱粉絲。

One of Costco's primary tactics is the exclusivity offered through its membership program. To shop at Costco's warehouse-like stores, consumers are required to purchase an annual membership, costing $60 for households or businesses and $120 for executive members. This membership requirement not only adds an air of exclusivity to the store but also triggers a psychological phenomenon where customers feel the need to justify their investment by shopping frequently and buying more. This exclusivity is reinforced by the fact that you must be a member to even enter the store.

Costco的主要策略之一是通過其會員計劃提供的獨家性。要在Costco的倉庫式商店購物，消費者需要購買年度會員資格，家庭或企業會員需支付60美元，而高級會員則需支付120美元。這種會員資格要求不僅為商店增添了排他性，還引發了一種心理現象，即顧客感到有必要通過頻繁購物和購買更多商品來證明他們的投資。而必須持有會員資格才能進入商店這點更強化了這種排他性。

Costco's dedication to value is another cornerstone of its strategy. The company