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  1. 國際時事跟讀 Ep. L036: 穩定幣革命:數位貨幣的未來之路 The Stablecoin Revolution: Paving the Digital Currency Future

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    國際時事跟讀 Ep. L036: 穩定幣革命:數位貨幣的未來之路 The Stablecoin Revolution: Paving the Digital Currency Future

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L036: The Stablecoin Revolution: Paving the Digital Currency Future Highlights 主題摘要 Congress advances landmark GENIUS Act legislation to regulate stablecoins, potentially transforming digital payment systems nationwide.Major retailers like Amazon and Walmart explore stablecoin adoption to reduce billions in credit card fees.Critics warn of systemic financial risks while supporters see revolutionary potential for instantaneous global commerce. Stablecoins represent the most groundbreaking development in modern cryptocurrency markets, attracting unprecedented attention from Congress, corporations, and financial institutions worldwide. Unlike volatile cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin, stablecoins maintain stable value by pegging one-to-one with traditional assets like the dollar. The GENIUS Act, advancing through Congress, would establish the first comprehensive regulatory framework for stablecoins in American financial history. This landmark legislation aims to provide legitimacy to a sector that has grown from nothing to over two hundred fifty billion dollars in market value within just five years. 穩定幣是現代加密貨幣市場最具突破性的發展,吸引美國國會、企業和全球金融機構前所未見的關注。不同於比特幣等價格波動劇烈的加密貨幣,穩定幣透過與美元等傳統資產一比一掛鉤來維持穩定價值。目前在國會審議中的GENIUS法案,將為美國金融史建立首個穩定幣全面性監管架構。這項指標性立法旨在為一個在短短五年內從零成長到超過兩千五百億美元市值的產業提供合法地位。 The stablecoin market has experienced explosive growth, surging from twenty billion dollars in twenty twenty to approximately two hundred forty-six billion by twenty twenty-five. Major companies including Amazon, Walmart, JPMorgan Chase, and Citigroup are actively exploring stablecoin adoption or developing proprietary solutions. Tether dominates the market with its USDT stablecoin accounting for sixty-two percent of total market share, while Circle's USDC represents twenty-five percent. Even President Trump's family has financial interests in World Liberty Financial, which issues the USD1 stablecoin, highlighting the political significance of this emerging financial sector. 穩定幣市場經歷爆炸性成長,從二○二○年的兩百億美元暴增至二○二五年約兩千四百六十億美元。包括亞馬遜、沃爾瑪、摩根大通和花旗集團等大型企業,正積極探索穩定幣應用或開發自有解決方案。Tether(泰達公司)以其USDT穩定幣稱霸市場,占總市占率六成二,Circle的USDC則約占兩成五。就連川普總統家族也在發行USD1穩定幣的World Liberty Financial擁有金融利益,凸顯這個新興金融領域的政治重要性。 The revolutionary appeal lies in transforming global payment systems by enabling instantaneous, cross-border transactions without traditional banking intermediaries. Companies in developing countries utilize stablecoins to expedite international money transfers that typically require days through conventional banking systems. Yellow Card, operating across sixteen African countries, facilitates such transactions, with CEO Chris Maurice describing stablecoins as providing bridges to the global economy. Major retailers could eliminate billions in credit card processing fees, while consumers would experience faster, more efficient payment processing for everyday transactions across multiple platforms and international borders. 革命性的吸引力在於能夠繞過傳統銀行中介,實現即時跨境交易,進而改造全球支付系統。開發中國家的企業運用穩定幣來加速國際匯款,這些匯款透過傳統銀行系統通常需要好幾天時間。在十六個非洲國家營運的Yellow Card協助處理這類交易,執行長Chris Maurice形容穩定幣提供了通往全球經濟的橋樑。大型零售商可望省下數十億美元的信用卡處理費,消費者在跨平台和跨國日常交易中,也能享受更快速、更有效率的支付體驗。 However, significant concerns persist regarding stablecoin safety and systemic financial risks. Critics question whether companies maintain proper reserves backing their stablecoins, citing limited public audits and regulatory oversight. Former SEC official John Reed Stark emphasizes transparency concerns, while Stanford professor Darrell Duffie warns about potential bank-run scenarios. Additional worries include stablecoins' suspected use by illicit actors for money laundering and destabilizing traditional financial systems. Despite these risks, analysts project continued growth, with Citigroup estimating the market could reach three-point-seven trillion dollars by twenty thirty, fundamentally reshaping global commerce. 然而,穩定幣的安全性和系統性金融風險仍存在重大疑慮。批評者質疑企業是否真的維持足夠準備金來支撐旗下穩定幣,並指出公開稽核和監管監督有限。前美國證管會官員John Reed Stark強調透明度問題,史丹佛大學教授Darrell Duffie則警告可能出現銀行擠兌情況。其他擔憂還包括穩定幣疑似被不法人士用於洗錢,以及可能衝擊傳統金融體系穩定。儘管存在這些風險,分析師預測市場將持續成長,花旗集團估計到二○三○年市場規模可能達到三兆七千億美元,從根本改變全球商業型態。 Keyword Drills 關鍵字 Pegging [verb, linking the value of one currency to another]: Stablecoins maintain stable value by pegging one-to-one with traditional assets like the dollar.Intermediaries [noun, people or organizations that act as a link between parties]: The revolutionary appeal lies in transforming global payment systems by enabling instantaneous, cross-border transactions without traditional banking intermediaries.Expedite [verb, to make a process happen more quickly]: Companies in developing countries utilize stablecoins to expedite international money transfers that typically require days through conventional banking systems.Transparency [noun, the quality of being open and honest]: Former SEC official John Reed Stark emphasizes transparency concerns, while Stanford professor Darrell Duffie warns about potential bank-run scenarios.Destabilizing [verb, making something less stable or secure]: Additional worries include stablecoins' suspected use by illicit actors for money laundering and destabilizing traditional financial systems. Reference article: 1. https://www.npr.org/2025/07/15/nx-s1-5467380/crypto-stablecoin-genius-act-congress 2. https://edition.cnn.com/2025/06/05/business/stablecoins-crypto-genius-act

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  2. 回顧星期天LBS - 食物相關時事趣聞 All about food

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    回顧星期天LBS - 食物相關時事趣聞 All about food

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Everyone knows that these high-calorie foods can lead to chronic illnesses such as heart disease and high blood pressure, but, according to a report published by Medical Xpress, a study led by the University of Queensland in Australia has found that eating too much junk food can also have an impact on teenagers’ sleep quality. 薯條、漢堡等速食及飲料很受青少年喜愛。眾所皆知這些高熱量食物會導致慢性疾病,如心臟病和高血壓等。不過,「醫療快訊」報導,澳洲昆士蘭大學帶領的一項研究發現,吃過多的垃圾食品還會影響青少年的睡眠品質。 According to the research results, teenagers who drink more than three soft drinks per day were 55 percent more likely to report sleep disturbance than those who only drink one cup per day. Males who ate fast foods on more than four days per week were 55 percent more likely to report sleep disturbance than those who ate them only once a week, while females were 49 percent more likely to do so. 根據研究結果,每天喝三杯以上飲料的青少年自稱有睡眠障礙的機率,比每天只喝一杯軟飲料的青少年高百分之五十五。每週吃四天以上速食的男性自稱有睡眠障礙的機率,比那些每週只吃一次速食的男性高百分之五十五,而女性的機率高出百分之四十九。 This global study examined unhealthy diets and stress-related sleep disturbance in high school students from 64 countries. The study found that 7.5 percent of adolescents reported having stress-related sleep disturbance, which was more common among females than males and increased with more frequent consumption of carbonated soft drinks, as did the occurrence of sleep problems. Because carbonated drinks often contain caffeine and large amounts of sugar, while fast foods are high in energy but poor in nutrients, long-term consumption can cause nutritional imbalances. 這是一項針對全球不健康飲食和與壓力有關的睡眠障礙研究,涉及來自六十四個國家的高中生。研究表明,百分之七點五的青少年自稱有壓力相關的睡眠障礙,其中女性比男性更常見,且隨著碳酸飲料的頻繁飲用而增加,睡眠障礙的比率也愈高。因為碳酸飲料通常含有咖啡因和高糖分,而快餐食品高熱量但較缺乏營養,長期攝取會營養不均衡。 These data were collected from global health surveys conducted by the WHO between 2009 and 2016, which included about 170,000 students aged 12 to 15 years from 64 low, middle and high-income countries in Southeast Asia, Africa, South America and the eastern Mediterranean. 這些數據收集自二○○九年至二○一六年世界衛生組織的全球健康調查,其中包括來自東南亞、非洲、南美部分地區和地中東海東部地區的六十四個低、中、高收入國家的約十七萬名十二至十五歲的學生。 The research team said that frequent intake of soft drinks and eating of fast foods is closely associated with sleep problems in teenagers, and that this phenomenon is particularly clear in high-income countries. The research team said that these findings are worrying because poor-quality sleep has an adverse impact on adolescent health and cognitive development. They suggested that policies should be formulated that target these unhealthy behaviors. 研究團隊表示,青少年經常喝飲料、吃速食與睡眠障礙之間關聯密切,這現象尤其在高收入國家特別明顯。研究團隊指出,這些發現令人擔憂,因為睡眠品質差會對青少年的健康和認知發展產生不利影響。他們建議應針對這些不健康的行為制定相關政策,使青少年能健康成長。 Source article: https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/lang/archives/2021/01/05/2003749938 Next Article Topic: KFC drops Finger Lickin’ Good slogan Global fast food giant KFC says it is halting its "Finger Lickin’ Good" slogan given the current hygiene advice because of the coronavirus pandemic. 國際速食巨擘肯德基表示,它正停用「吮指美味」標語,考量現在因為武漢肺炎大流行而制定的衛生建議。 "We find ourselves in a unique situation - having an iconic slogan that doesn’t quite fit in the current environment," the company said. 「我們發現自己在一個獨特的狀況中,有個不太符合現在環境的標誌性標語」,該公司表示。 The company revealed its new look through a YouTube video, showing the slogan pixelated on posters and its food "buckets", saying: "That thing we always say? Ignore it. For now." 該公司透過YouTube影片公開它的新包裝,印製在海報與「食物桶」上的標語說,「我們總是說的話?忽略它。現在」。 Some people commented on social media the slogan was not a health hazard as you were already eating with your own hands. 有些人在社群媒體上評論,認為在你已經用自己的雙手進食的時候,這個標語不算是健康危害。 In March, the Advertising Standards Authority received 163 complaints about a KFC TV advert which featured people licking their fingers. 3月間,廣告標準局就接到163封投訴,針對肯德基以人們吸吮他們的手指為特色的電視廣告。 Next Article Topic: McDonald’s to debut plant-based meat alternatives from 2021 麥當勞將於2021年首度推出植物性肉類替代品 McDonald’s will debut its line of plant-based meat alternatives - the McPlant - in 2021. 麥當勞將於2021年首度推出它的植物性肉類替代品品牌「McPlant」。 "Beyond Meat and McDonald’s co-created the plant-based patty which will be available as part of their McPlant platform," a Beyond Meat spokesperson said. 「超越肉類與麥當勞共同創造了植物性漢堡肉排,將以McPlant平台的一部分供應」,超越肉類的發言人表示。 "Plant-based products are an ongoing consumer trend. It’s not a matter of if McDonald’s will get into plant-based, it’s a matter of when," McDonald’s chief executive officer Chris Kempczinski said. 「植物性產品是目前的消費趨勢,問題不是麥當勞是否會進軍植物性產品,而是何時進軍」,麥當勞的執行長肯普欽斯基說。 McDonald’s competition - other brands including Burger King, White Castle and Dunkin’ Brands Group Inc - also offer vegan alternatives. 麥當勞的競爭對手,漢堡王、白城堡,與Dunkin’品牌集團等品牌都有提供素食替代品。 This move from McDonald’s is expected to place the plant-based meat movement at the forefront in mainstream American society. 麥當勞此舉有望將植物性肉類運動,置於美國社會主流的最前線。 Source article: https://features.ltn.com.tw/english/article/paper/1413235 ;https://features.ltn.com.tw/english/article/paper/1398350 Next Article Topic: Do your bit for farmers and eat more fries, Belgians urged With potato farmers and processors struggling, Belgians are being urged to eat more fries to offset a slump in demand during the coronavirus pandemic. 隨著馬鈴薯農人和加工者努力求生存,比利時人正被敦促要多吃一點薯條,來彌補這波冠狀病毒全球大流行期間暴跌的需求。 Belgium is the world’s largest exporter of fries and other frozen potato products, its processors converting 5.3 million tonnes of potatoes into fries, mash and crisps per year and sending them to customers in more than 160 countries. 比利時是薯條和其他馬鈴薯冷凍製品的世界最大出口國,加工人員每年把530萬公噸的馬鈴薯變成薯條、薯泥和洋芋片,送到逾160國顧客手中。 Restrictions to halt the spread of the coronavirus have forced the closure of cafes and restaurants, the industry’s prime customers for fries, and processing firms have seen demand fall by as much as 80%. 制止冠狀病毒傳播的禁令,迫使身為該產業薯條主要顧客的咖啡廳和餐廳關閉,加工企業的需求量下降多達8成。 “We know Belgians like their fries, it’s intangible heritage our frying culture, so we ask Belgians to consume an extra portion of fries to allow us to process more potatoes and to avoid food waste,” Romain Cools, secretary-general of industry group Belgapom, told Reuters TV. 產業團體貝勒哈彭(譯按:比利時馬鈴薯貿易和加工業協會)秘書長羅曼.庫斯告訴路透電視,「我們知道比利時人喜歡薯條,那是我們油炸文化的無形遺產,所以我們要求比利時人多吃一份薯條,讓我們得以加工更多馬鈴薯及避免食物浪費。」 Next Article: Topic: A pastry chef in Germany offers edible sales receipts 德國一名點心師傅提供可食用收據 Since 1 January 2020,

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  3. 幕後教師室Teacher's Lounge Ep.81: 學習太多集數焦慮了嗎?教你用 Getting Things Done 來打造專屬播放清單 Use your playlist the smart way

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    ----------------------------------- 🎧 通勤學英語 VIP 專區 & 🚀 線上課程  ----------------------------------- 💡 想要更自然的提升英語力?加入VIP會員,獲得專屬內容與優惠! 立即加入VIP方案 →https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstodayVIP訂閱常見問題 →https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 🔥 社會人核心英語有聲書課程→https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 🌎 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 💬 你的想法很重要!留言分享 → 留言連結 Web:www.15mins.today YouTube:https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信:15minstoday@gmail.com 意見回覆 : ask15mins@gmail.com -------------------------------------------- 📜 單集逐字稿 & 內容摘要(播放器字數有限,完整逐字稿請到官網查看) -------------------------------------------- 還在為播客集數太多而感到焦慮嗎?每次打開播客 app 看到一堆未聽的 episode 就覺得壓力山大?這集 Teacher's Lounge,John 老師要帶你重新認識 David Allen 經典著作《Getting Things Done》的精髓,並教你如何應用在英語學習上,打造最適合自己的播放清單系統! 從經典管理書籍找到學習靈感 John 老師坦誠分享了自己與《Getting Things Done》的有趣經歷:「當時看了第一章就受不了了,然後就把它放下來了。為什麼?因為為了要讀這本書然後要 get things done,那就會覺得多一件事情,算了還是回到 getting things done 好了!」這個幽默的自嘲正點出了現代人的共同困擾:想要提升效率,卻被提升效率的方法給壓垮了。 但經過多年的沉澱,John 老師重新檢視這套系統,發現它的核心概念完全可以應用在英語學習上。特別是面對 15Mins 豐富的集數內容時,許多聽眾反映「集數好多都聽不完,覺得好累」,這正是需要系統化整理的時候。 重新定義學習目標:不是每集都要緊跟 首先要釐清一個重要觀念:15Mins 提供多集內容的目的,是讓大家有多元主題可以選擇,而不是要求每個人每集都要聽完。「有的人喜歡 financial 相關的,有的人喜歡 celebrity 相關的,我們就是盡量讓不同的人都可以有滿足。」阿鍵老師這樣解釋節目的設計理念。 問題不在於內容太多,而在於我們沒有建立有效的分類系統。就像每天收到雪花片片的 email 一樣,如果沒有良好的管理方式,很容易就被資訊量給壓垮。 播放清單Playlist:你一直沒善用的神器 大部分人都知道播客平台有播放清單功能,但很少人真正善用它。不管是 Spotify、Apple Podcast、KKBOX 還是 First Story 的網頁版播放器,都提供了製作個人播放清單的功能。但多數人的使用方式就像按讚一樣,「我喜歡我就 save」,結果喜歡的東西太多,播放清單變得很雜很亂,久了就不會再回去整理。 關鍵在於一開始就要想好可能的分類方式,而不是事後再來整理。John 老師建議從 Getting Things Done 的第一步「Clarify」開始:先搞清楚你想要什麼。 四大播放清單分類法 基於 Getting Things Done 的系統思維,John 老師提出了四種基本的播放清單分類: Casual Listening 輕鬆聆聽清單:適合通勤或其他零碎時間的輕鬆收聽,重點是增加英語接觸量,不需要高度專注。Deliberate Practice 刻意練習清單:需要專注進行的練習內容,包括跟讀、朗讀等需要主動參與的學習活動。My Favorite 我的最愛清單:依個人興趣分類,比如喜歡運動就把運動相關的全部收集起來,喜歡商業就建立商業主題清單。Challenge Yourself 挑戰清單:特別難或不熟悉的內容,比如法律、政治、醫學等專業領域。John 老師建議這類內容不應該出現在日常的 casual 或 deliberate 練習中,而是單獨建立一個「我會回來處理」的清單。阿鍵老師開玩笑說這個清單可能會被取名為「never come back 清單」,但 John 老師認為這正是系統化管理的好處:「開清單不用錢,堆積太多的時候我們就再開一個。」 避免過度分類的陷阱 雖然分類很重要,但 John 老師也提醒不要過度細分。比如有人想要建立「English Cafe only」的清單,雖然可以這麼做,但可能會變得太單調,而且分類太多會讓管理播放清單本身變成另一個工作負擔。 基礎的四大分類已經足夠應付大部分的學習需求。關鍵是要先釐清楚自己的目的性,播放清單自然就會浮現。 收集階段:簡單就是美 Getting Things Done 的第二步是「Capture」收集。在 2000 年代,David Allen 提倡用 email folder 來做分類管理,但現在我們有了更智慧的工具。「大家都 smart folder 了,你就用 sorting 就好了,你就用 filter 就好了,你根本不用再拍了。」 對於播客學習來說,收集階段就是簡單的「儲存」動作。重點不是收集的技術,而是要知道收集到哪個分類。 組織階段:保持簡單有效 Getting Things Done 最讓人頭痛的部分就是「Organization」整理。John 老師坦承:「Nobody likes organizing」,就像去日本旅遊拍了兩千張照片,有 capture 也有 clarify,但沒有人想要做 organization,「因為兩千多張,真的太累了,快瘋掉了,光刪照片你就要刪整個晚上。」 因此他建議如果你不是整理女王 Marie Kondo 那種對整理很有熱情的人,就把 organization 停留在 folder level。「你的播放清單就是你的 organization,這樣子是最容易的。」操作方式很簡單:新的單集進來時直接分到需要的 folder,聽完了就把它抽掉。「放進去抽出來,放進去抽出來,那我就知道有多少的 episode 是我需要練習、想要練習的、跟我應該練習的。」 不同情境的靈活運用 播放清單的妙用不只在於分類,更在於針對不同情境的靈活組合。比如你是開車族,知道今天要開三個小時,就可以建立一個「長途駕駛清單」,把 English Cafe 等較長的內容放進去。「三個小時開完,你咖啡也聽了大半年了。」 出國前想要惡補英語,就可以建立「Travel 清單」,把過去已經練習過的內容重新組合,在旅途中無腦聆聽。不同的需求,就有不同的清單組合方式。 斷捨離的學習智慧 整理播放清單時也可以借鑒日本收納女王的斷捨離概念。阿鍵老師提到:「碰到要整理的時候,一樣就是這個東西我需不需要,這個東西是不是我會再用到的。」 不要想著什麼都要收集,要考慮重要性。比如法律相關的內容,如果你確定再也不會用到,就可以「感謝它不用再聯絡」,不需要放進收藏清單。 反思與進步:感受學習成效 Getting Things Done 的最後一步是 Reflect 反思。David Allen 建議做 weekly review 或 monthly review,這個概念完全可以應用在學習上。 比如 casual listening 的目標就是增加時數,「比去年多,那我就贏了,這是我的 KPI。」如果是 deliberate practice,目標是把數字發音練好,「我就全部廣納這個數字的 episode,有講到數字的我都拿來練習。」 阿鍵老師建議可以建立「五月份完聽清單」、「六月份完聽清單」,聽完的內容就丟進去,這樣就能清楚看到每個月的學習成果。 從被動到主動:自主學習的轉變 使用播放清單系統最大的好處,是讓學習從被動變主動。「你慢慢就知道你學習是有自己的一套系統的,你是為了自己好、為了自己的需求去設定這個系統,而不是老師叫你練習這個,你就該做這個。」 這就像從傳統電視轉到 YouTube 的轉變:以前是電視台決定節目內容,現在是你自己決定要看什麼。15Mins 雖然每天提供內容,但透過播放清單,你可以建立屬於自己的收聽節奏。 進階挑戰:許願與客製化 對於已經是老鳥的學習者,John 老師發出了挑戰:「如果你是老鳥的話,你覺得沒有挑戰,那歡迎把這個全部都把它變成挑戰的播放清單。」VIP 會員甚至可以直接許願,「我就是要 C2 的,我就要跟 Law 有關的,All legalese,沒關係,來嘛,來單挑嘛!」 把聽眾的挑戰變成製作團隊的挑戰,這樣的互動讓學習變得更有趣、更個人化。 Getting Your Practices Done 最後,John 老師重新詮釋了 Getting Things Done 的概念:「用我們的方式來講,應該是 Getting Your Practices Done。Getting Your Listening Done,Getting Your Shadowing Done,你就把它這樣子去思考,你只要做了,都是你的養分。」 這不只是一套播放清單管理法,更是一種學習心態的轉變。從焦慮「聽不完所有集數」,到從容「選擇適合自己的內容」;從被動跟隨,到主動規劃。當你有了清楚的系統,學習就不再是負擔,而是有條不紊的成長過程。 準備好打造屬於自己的播放清單系統了嗎?現在就打開你的播客 app,開始 Getting Your Practices Done 吧! 想要加入這個充滿學習熱忱的VIP社群嗎? 通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案:https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday

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    ----------------------------------- 🎧 通勤學英語 VIP 專區 & 🚀 線上課程  ----------------------------------- 💡 想要更自然的提升英語力?加入VIP會員,獲得專屬內容與優惠! 立即加入VIP方案 →https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstodayVIP訂閱常見問題 →https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 🔥 社會人核心英語有聲書課程→https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 🌎 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 💬 你的想法很重要!留言分享 → 留言連結 Web:www.15mins.today YouTube:https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信:15minstoday@gmail.com 意見回覆 : ask15mins@gmail.com -------------------------------------------- 📜 單集逐字稿 & 內容摘要(播放器字數有限,完整逐字稿請到官網查看) -------------------------------------------- 夏天到了,你的衣櫃準備好了嗎?這週的《英語咖啡館》John老師和Angel老師要來拯救男性朋友們的夏日穿搭危機!從香水用量到牛仔褲的選擇,再到「襪子配涼鞋」的風潮,這集要讓你重新思考什麼是現代男仕該有的樣子。 本集一開始John老師就誠實地分享了自己的衣櫃已經多年未翻新,而Angel老師則要來當我們的神仙教母,拯救John老師選擇出適合的搭配(其實是拯救女性朋友們眼睛不受殘害),並且告訴大家哪些穿搭會令人翻白眼! 除了Angel老師實用的穿搭概念外,其實有一件事做對了更重要,快來收聽本集的英語咖啡館找尋解答吧!

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    ----------------------------------- 🎧 通勤學英語 VIP 專區 & 🚀 線上課程  ----------------------------------- 💡 想要更自然的提升英語力?加入VIP會員,獲得專屬內容與優惠! 立即加入VIP方案 →https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstodayVIP訂閱常見問題 →https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 🔥 社會人核心英語有聲書課程→https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 🌎 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 💬 你的想法很重要!留言分享 → 留言連結 Web:www.15mins.today YouTube:https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信:15minstoday@gmail.com 意見回覆 : ask15mins@gmail.com -------------------------------------------- 📜 單集逐字稿 & 內容摘要(播放器字數有限,完整逐字稿請到官網查看) -------------------------------------------- 國際時事跟讀 Ep. L032: G-Dragon Redefines the Boundaries of K-pop Stardom Highlights 主題摘要 G-Dragon's 2025 comeback demonstrates unprecedented solo artist success across music charts, live performances, and television variety shows.His artistic evolution from BigBang leader to independent visionary represents a bold departure from traditional K-pop frameworks.The multifaceted entertainer successfully balances musical innovation, fashion influence, and business ventures while maintaining generational appeal. G-Dragon's remarkable comeback in 2025 has redefined solo artistry in the competitive K-pop landscape. After an eleven-year hiatus from studio albums, his release "Übermensch" immediately captured public attention, debuting at number two on Circle Chart and selling 440,000 copies within its first week. His digital dominance is equally striking, with multiple songs simultaneously occupying top chart positions. "Home Sweet Home" successfully dethroned Rosé's viral hit "APT" while "Power" continues maintaining strong performance months after release. G-Dragon在2025年的強勢回歸重新定義了競爭激烈的K-pop界個人藝術表現。睽違錄音室專輯十一年後,他推出的《Übermensch》立刻引起轟動,首週銷售44萬張並在Circle Chart拿下第二名。他在數位音樂的主導力同樣令人驚豔,多首歌曲同時霸佔排行榜前段。《Home Sweet Home》成功擊敗Rosé的爆紅歌曲《APT》,而《Power》至今仍保持強勁表現。 The artist's transformation from BigBang's creative mastermind to independent visionary represents a fascinating career evolution. Born Kwon Ji-yong, he began his entertainment journey at age six with Little Roo'Ra, experiencing early setbacks that fueled his determination for artistic sovereignty. His role as BigBang's principal songwriter and producer established him as more than just a performer—he became an architect of K-pop's sonic revolution. Compositions like "Lies," "Haru Haru," and "Fantastic Baby" didn't merely achieve commercial success; they fundamentally altered the genre's musical landscape. 這位藝人從BigBang主創操盤轉型為獨立藝術家,展現了精彩的職涯演進。本名權志龍的他,六歲時就以Little Roo'Ra踏入演藝圈,早期挫折反而激發了他對藝術統御的渴望。身為BigBang主要作詞作曲人和製作人,他不只是表演者—更是K-pop音樂革命的建築師。《謊言》、《Day by Day》和《Fantastic Baby》等作品不僅商業成功,更徹底改變了這個音樂類型的面貌。 His influence extends far beyond musical boundaries into fashion, business, and cultural commentary. As Chanel's first Asian male global ambassador, G-Dragon challenged conventional gender norms by boldly wearing women's tweed jackets at Paris Fashion Week, elevating K-pop aesthetics to haute couture status. His fashion label PEACEMINUSONE, launched in 2016, transforms artistic vision into tangible products, with the signature daisy motif representing resilience through imperfection. The Nike collaboration that produced Para-Noise Air Force 1 sneakers demonstrated his commercial appeal, selling out globally within minutes. 他的影響力早已跨越音樂界限,延伸到時尚、商業和文化評論領域。身為香奈兒首位亞洲男性全球大使,G-Dragon在巴黎時裝週大膽穿上女裝粗花呢外套,挑戰傳統性別框架,將K-pop美學提升至高級時裝層次。他在2016年創立的時尚品牌PEACEMINUSONE將藝術理念化為實體商品,招牌雛菊圖案象徵著在不完美中展現的韌性。與Nike合作推出的Para-Noise Air Force 1球鞋在幾分鐘內全球售罄,證明了他的商業魅力。 The current phase of G-Dragon's career showcases his ability to maintain relevance across multiple generations while continuously reinventing himself. His variety show "Good Day" marks his first leading television role, topping non-drama buzz rankings for four consecutive weeks and introducing him to younger audiences. Album sales data reveals his broad demographic appeal, with purchasers spanning from teenagers to those in their forties. Despite facing challenges including legal controversies, military service, and his departure from YG Entertainment to Galaxy Corporation, he has preserved his stature while expanding K-pop stardom through creative authenticity. G-Dragon職涯現階段展現了他在維持跨世代影響力的同時不斷自我突破的能力。他的綜藝節目《Good Day》是他首次擔任電視節目主角,連續四週蟬聯非戲劇類話題榜冠軍,成功打進年輕觀眾群。專輯銷售數據顯示他具有廣泛的年齡層吸引力,購買者從青少年到四十多歲都有。儘管歷經法律爭議、服兵役和從YG娛樂轉到Galaxy Corporation等挑戰,他仍保持巨星地位,並透過真實的創作態度拓展了K-pop明星的定義。 Keyword Drills 關鍵字 Mastermind [noun, a person who plans and directs a complex scheme or project]: The artist's transformation from BigBang's creative mastermind to independent visionary represents a fascinating career evolution.Visionary [noun, a person with original ideas about what the future will or could be like]: The artist's transformation from BigBang's creative mastermind to independent visionary represents a fascinating career evolution.Sovereignty [noun, supreme power or authority]: His early setbacks fueled his determination for artistic sovereignty.Aesthetic [noun, a set of principles underlying the work of a particular artist]: G-Dragon challenged conventional gender norms, elevating K-pop aesthetics to haute couture status.Resilience [noun, the ability to recover quickly from difficulties]: The signature daisy motif represents resilience through imperfection. Reference article: 1. https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20250313/g-dragon-breaks-mold-for-k-pop-idols 2. https://www.tatlerasia.com/lifestyle/entertainment/who-is-g-dragon

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    【月城南廣告】Podcast 製作服務 聯繫信箱:podcast@lumosads.biz 腳本企劃 | 錄音剪輯 | 創立頻道統包服務 月城南官網: https://fstry.pse.is/7uvexx ——以上廣告由 Firstory 與【月城南廣告】共同執行—— ----------------------------------- 🎧 通勤學英語 VIP 專區 & 🚀 線上課程  ----------------------------------- 💡 想要更自然的提升英語力?加入VIP會員,獲得專屬內容與優惠! 立即加入VIP方案 →https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstodayVIP訂閱常見問題 →https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 🔥 社會人核心英語有聲書課程→https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 🌎 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 💬 你的想法很重要!留言分享 → 留言連結 Web:www.15mins.today YouTube:https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信:15minstoday@gmail.com 意見回覆 : ask15mins@gmail.com -------------------------------------------- 📜 單集逐字稿 & 內容摘要(播放器字數有限,完整逐字稿請到官網查看) -------------------------------------------- Topic: Czech hunter reports rifle-stealing deer to police Czech police are seeking help in an unusual case after a deer turned the tables on the hunters and snagged a pursuer’s rifle on his antlers before running away. 捷克警方正就一宗不尋常的案件尋求協助,一頭鹿在逃跑前用鹿角勾走一名追捕者的步槍,轉而佔了獵人們上風。 The deer, frightened by a dog, ran toward one of the hunting party, tore his sleeve and caught a strap of a 0.22 Hornet rifle on his antlers, police said on Tuesday. 警方週二表示,這頭鹿受一隻狗驚嚇,朝狩獵隊的一名獵人奔去,撕裂他的袖子,鹿角抓到一把點二二黃蜂彈口徑的步槍。 "The rifle, which the hunter had slung over his left arm - fortunately without ammo - slipped on the deer’s antlers and disappeared with him," the police said. 警方說,「這名獵人本來掛在左手臂的這把步槍─幸好沒彈藥─滑到鹿角上,隨著牠消失。」 "The hunters searched the forest but did not find the gun. He had no other choice than to report the incident to the police," the police said, adding anyone who finds the weapon should contact authorities. 警方說,「這些獵人搜索森林,但沒有找到那把槍。他別無選擇,只能報警」,並補充指出,任何發現這把武器的人,都該聯絡當局。 Next Article Topic: Obsolete Czech phone booths find new life as mini libraries 過時的捷克電話亭重生為迷你圖書館 Two Czechs have breathed new life into telephone booths made obsolete in the cell phone age, converting them into mini libraries with the first installed at a Prague hospital recently. 兩名捷克人讓被手機時代所淘汰的電話亭重現生機,他們把電話亭改造為迷你圖書館,首座電話亭圖書館最近在布拉格一所醫院正式設立。 On the shelves of the red booth, patients of the IKEM hospital will find a plethora of genres, including works by US crime writer John Grisham, Czech and Russian titles and biographer Andrew Morton’s "Diana: Her True Story". 在這座紅色電話亭裡的書架上,IKEM醫院的病人可以找到各種類型的書,包括美國犯罪小說家葛里遜的作品、捷克和俄羅斯書籍,以及英國傳記作家莫頓的作品「黛安娜:她的真實故事」等。 Library mastermind Monika Serbusova, 27, said she and a friend drew inspiration from a similar project in Britain. 圖書館幕後策劃者、現年27歲的塞布索娃說,她和另一個朋友的靈感是來自英國的一個類似計畫。 They won backing from a local phone operator, then built the libraries with the help of colleagues and friends, painting the booths and installing wooden shelves. 她們獲得當地電話公司的支持,並在同事與友人協助下把電話亭改造為圖書館、替電話亭上新漆並裝設木製書架。 She said they intend to set up other libraries at a shopping centre and elsewhere. They currently have 700 books, but the selection will grow as people have promised to donate large collections. 她表示未來還打算在購物商場和其他地方設置其他圖書館。她們手上目前只有700本書,但有人表示願意捐贈大批藏書,藏書量可望繼續增加。 Source article: https://features.ltn.com.tw/english/article/paper/1415573 ; https://news.ltn.com.tw/index.php/news/world/paper/754649 Next Article Topic: The Czech Republic is the unhealthiest country in the world The Czech Republic is the least healthy country in the world, according to new research conducted by Clinic Compare. 英國調查機構「臨床比較」的一項新研究顯示,捷克共和國是全世界最不健康的國家。 Researchers analyzed World Health Organization data on alcohol consumption, tobacco consumption and the prevalence of obesity in 179 countries. According to the list, the Czechs love their booze and are the 5th biggest drinkers in the world, consuming 13.7 liters of alcohol each per year – that’s 550 shots, or 1.5 shots a day. The country also had the 11th highest tobacco consumption. 研究人員分析世界衛生組織對179個國家的酒精攝取、香菸消費及肥胖流行率的資料。根據這份名單,捷克人熱愛他們的酒飲,是全世界第五愛喝酒的民族,每年攝取13.7公升酒精,相當於550杯,或每日1.5杯。捷克也是香菸消費全球排名第十一高的國家。 The research found Eastern Europe is the least healthy region in the world, occupying nine out of the top 10 spots. Russia is the second most unhealthy country, followed by Slovenia, Belarus, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Poland, Luxembourg and Lithuania. 研究發現,東歐是全世界最不健康的地區,前10名中佔了9名。俄羅斯是第二不健康的國家,其後是斯洛維尼亞、白俄羅斯、斯洛伐克、匈牙利、克羅埃西亞、波蘭、盧森堡及立陶宛。 The healthiest country is Afghanistan, boasting the second lowest rate of obesity in the world. Just 2.7 per cent of the population had a BMI over 30. Plus, residents only smoked 83 cigarettes a year and drank the least alcohol. 最健康的國家則是擁有全球第二低肥胖率的阿富汗。阿國只有2.7%人口的身體質量指數在30以上。而且,阿國居民一年平均只吸食83根香菸,酒精飲用量也最低。 Source article: http://iservice.ltn.com.tw/Service/english/english.php?engno=1167152&day=2018-01-09 捷克共和國是全世界最不健康的國家

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