*This episode is about "Masooleh" a city in the Central District of Kashan County, in the northern part of Isfahan province.

**Book Podcast lesson to discuss the topic and access the texts

Persian Podcasts / پادکست فارسی 

شهر ماسوله / Masooleh city

Picture this: You’re drowning in a sea of commitments, juggling work, family, and personal life. Your plate is overflowing, but you keep saying ‘yes’ to more. Sound familiar? We’ve all been there, my friend. The good news is that you can learn the art of saying ‘no’ without guilt and regain control of your life.

The ‘Yes’ Epidemic
Before we delve into the fine art of ‘no,’ let’s address the ‘yes’ epidemic. It’s a modern plague that we’ve all fallen victim to at some point. Fueled by the fear of disappointing others or missing out, we nod our heads like bobbleheads on steroids. Saying ‘yes’ to everything is a recipe for burnout, my fellow ‘yes’-aholics! Listen to the podcast to learn more!

Matcha & Meditation

The Power of Saying 'No" with Grace

1.面粉加一个鸡蛋，加小半碗水搅拌成絮状。
2.用手掌给他揉成面团醒20分钟。
3.西红柿打十字型，放在热水里泡，去皮。
4.切成丁备用。
5.把面团擀成薄薄的圆饼。
6.来回折起来，切成你需要的宽度。
7.用手一抖就都开了。
8.把西红柿炒化。
9.加入番茄酱和白糖。
10.炒成这样可以用可以继续炒。
11.我是炒到基本都化了。
12.加一瓢水，开锅加盐，下面条。
13.待汤汁快收干一半时，面条也就好了。
14.撒上葱花香菜，开吃吧。
15.香喷喷的都吃没啦。

中国美食简介

面条

Today we're looking at some vocabulary that we can use to talk about meetings that are not official. Meetings that are maybe a little more "laid back", "casual", "informal", or "unofficial. 

If this is the kind of vocabulary that you would find useful then feel free to book some of my time and let's get to work! I look forward to meeting you. 

DAILY Business English VOCABULARY builder

How laid back is your office?

Cafes are a popular meeting place — whether you're meeting a friend, meeting someone for the first time or even having an informal business meeting.

But Shojo Cafe is not the place to go if you're planning to talk to people. The new cafe in Osaka doesn't allow any sound — that means no music or talking, and orders must be made silently.

The cafe opened in April, as a space where people can go to enjoy some peace and quiet in a busy city.

It's run by AB Possible, an organization that supports people with disabilities. Many of the cafe employees are deaf or have hearing difficulties, and a space like this allows them to play an active role in society, the organization said.

Customers are asked to make their orders silently, such as by writing or pointing at the menu.

Sign language is also encouraged — and if you're interested in learning, there are informal sign language classes after the cafe closes. Classes are one hour long and cost 2,000 yen — or about $13 — which also includes a cup of matcha.

The organization said that, unlike a normal cafe where people talk to each other, the silence in Shojo Cafe will help customers focus on other things — like the color and taste of the cafe's tea and sweets. Customers can even try making the matcha themselves.

Cafe owner Haruna Matsumoto told The Asahi Shimbun the idea for the cafe came after she visited a silent cafe in Vietnam, and all she could hear was the sound of rain and people walking.

"I got to know the comfort of silence and the lively way the cafe staff worked," Matsumoto said, adding that she wanted more people to learn about both things.

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

No Talking Allowed at Osaka's Silent Cafe

Welcome back to All About Cats! If you love cats, this is important information for you. Today I will talk about the Feline Panleukopenia Virus (FPV), also called feline distemper or feline Parvo. This virus is very dangerous for cats, especially kittens. I will explain what it is, the symptoms, treatment, how to prevent it and my journey through this horrible virus.  Feline Panleukopenia Virus is a very contagious disease caused by a parvovirus. It attacks a cat’s intestines, immune system, and bone marrow. It spreads quickly, especially in shelters and places with many cats.
How do cats can catch FPV?
•	From an infected cat’s saliva, urine, or poop
•	Through shared food bowls, litter boxes, or bedding
•	From humans who touch an infected cat and then touch another cat
•	From fleas that carry the virus
•	Or From a mother cat to her kittens before birth
The early signs of FPV in Kittens & Cats 
•	High fever
•	Loss of appetite and
•	Lethargy ( or very tired and weak)
🚨 Severe symptoms include:
•	Vomiting
•	Diarrhea which is (sometimes bloody)
•	Dehydration
•	Belly pain
•	And Sudden death in kittens
Treatment & Care Options
There is no cure for FPV, but sick kittens need supportive care
🏥 Hospital Care may include:
•	IV fluids (to stop dehydration)
•	Medications for vomiting and pain
•	Antibiotics (to prevent infections)
•	Blood transfusion (for severe cases)
🏡 You also have Home Care 
•	Keep the kitten warm and comfortable
•	Give them small, frequent meals
•	Provide fresh water and electrolyte solutions
•	Keep the litter box very clean
•	And Avoid contact with healthy cats


All About Cats

Kittens & Feline Panleukopenia Virus

En este episodio especial de No Hay Tos, hablamos sobre los llamados "Backwards Verbs" o verbos similares al verbo "gustar".

No Hay Tos

Backward Verbs (Verbs like Gustar)

In this Chillchat episode, Karen and Baiwei chatted about Thanksgiving traditions and gratitude, as well as sentence patterns for expressing appreciation to others.

Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)

Let's Talk About Gratitude! 聊聊感恩

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