Learn about some of the history and purpose behind writing letters to editors. 

The Wandering and Wondering Writers Club

Letter to an Editor

可是他又提了一些问题：
Nevertheless, he still had some more questions.
你怎么能占有星星呢？
How is it possible for one to own the stars?
“那么你说星星是谁的呀？”实业家不高兴地顶了小王子一句。
"To whom do they belong?" the businessman retorted, peevishly.
我不知道，不属于任何人。
I don't know. To nobody.
那么，它们就是我的，因为是我第一个想到了这件事情的。
Then they belong to me, because I was the first person to think of it.
这就行了吗？
Is that all that is necessary?
那当然。如果你发现了一颗没有主人的钻石，那么这颗钻石就是属于你的。
Certainly. When you find a diamond that belongs to nobody, it is yours.
当你发现一个岛是没有主的，那么这个岛就是你的。

When you discover an island that belongs to nobody, it is yours.
当你首先想出了一个办法，你就去领一个专利证，这个办法就是属于你的。
When you get an idea before any one else, you take out a patent on it: it is yours.
既然在我之前不曾有任何人想到要占有这些星星，那我就占有这些星星。
So with me:I own the stars, because nobody else before me ever thought of owning them."
“这倒也是。可是你用它们来干什么？”小王子说。
"Yes, that is true," said the little prince. "And what do you do with them?"
我经营管理这些星星。
"I administer them," replied the businessman.
我一遍又一遍地计算它们的数目。这是一件困难的事。
I count them and recount them. It is diffcult.
但我是一个严肃认真的人！
But I am a man who is naturally interested in matters of consequence.

小王子-The Little Prince-Read in Chinese

小王子第31章：获取专利证

一个会讲一点中文的老外在水果摊上问老板：“苹果怎么卖？”
老板说：“每斤(美金)5块”。
老外掏出10美金说：“我要两个苹果”然后嘀咕道：“中国的东西一点儿也不便宜，比我国家的还贵。
 
A foreigner who could speak a little Chinese asked the boss at a fruit stall, "how do you sell apples?"
The boss said, "5 yuan per catty ."
The foreigner took out $10 and said, "I want two apples." then he muttered, "Chinese things are not cheap at all. They are more expensive than my country's.

Měi jīn 每斤：every catty       Měi jīn美金： USD

开心一刻 Jokes

每斤5块 měi jīn wǔ kuài

Today we discuss the idioms:

• to be GREEN
• in the RED
• to BLACK out
• the BLACK sheep

The Jerome Meadows Experience

Getting in the Red and Blacking Out (Color Idioms)

Technology plays a crucial role in today's modern workplace, and dealing with outdated or malfunctioning equipment can be a significant challenge for HR professionals. Addressing these issues promptly is essential to maintain productivity, employee satisfaction, and overall organizational efficiency.

When faced with technology issues, it's important to first identify the root cause. This may involve troubleshooting hardware, software, or network problems. Once the issue is identified, take appropriate steps to resolve it. This might include updating software, replacing faulty hardware, or seeking assistance from IT professionals.

To prevent future technology issues, it's crucial to implement regular maintenance and updates. This includes scheduling routine maintenance checks, ensuring software is kept up-to-date, and providing employees with training on proper equipment usage. Additionally, consider investing in redundant systems and backup solutions to minimize downtime in case of failures.

Addressing technology issues effectively requires a collaborative approach between HR and IT departments. HR professionals can play a key role in communicating with employees about technology-related disruptions and providing support. They can also work with IT to ensure that employees have the necessary training and resources to use technology effectively.

By proactively addressing technology issues and implementing preventive measures, HR professionals can contribute to a more efficient and productive workplace.

The Global Professional Podcast

Technology Issues: Dealing with outdated or malfunctioning technology - Episode 120


¿Como llegar a Guatapé?

- Te aconsejo que vayas a la terminal de transporte norte y compres un tiquete Peñol – Guatapé con la empresa de buses sotrasanvicente, Para dirigirte a la terminal, puedes aprovechar el metro de la ciudad de Medellin y bajarte en la estación Caribe.

¿Donde hospedarse en Guatapé?

- Si buscas solamente un lugar donde poder dormir , yo me hospede en  Hospedaje Guatapé cra 8 # 30 - 34, es muy tranquilo y seguro.

¿Que actividades hacer en Guatapé?

- Recorrer las calles de Guatapé:

* La Calle de las sombrillas
* La Calle del recuerdo
* La Plazoleta de los zócalos

- Si quieres recorrer el pueblo de una manera única lo puedes hacer por medio:

* Tour en bicicleta
* Tour en Tuk Tuk

- Si te gusta hacer actividades en la represa, puedes hacer:

* Hacer Kayak
* Recorrer toda la represa en Jet Ski

- También puedes ir al Peñol para subir la famosa Piedra del peñol.

Colombia

Guatapé in 48 hours

When travelling, it might be challenging to take the right bus or subway. That's way in this episode I'll help you to ask for infos about public transport when in Italy. Listen to it now and learn useful Italian words through real situations.

Here the links mentioned in the episode.

Link 1: Learn Italian from scratch.       https://cocai-italiano.com/

Link 2: Join our community.      https://t.me/cocaiitaliano

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Welcome to this brand new podcast broadcasted by Cocai Italian.

3 minutes Italian delivers you a full experience of the Italian language in pills.

Do you want to learn Italian language? Or did you just started this journey? Then 3 minutes Italian by Cocai Italiano will help you by teaching you a few, daily Italian expressions to start speaking today!

3 minutes Italian

Learn how to take public transport in Italy - 3 minutes Italian

Today I talk about boats of our Royal Family.

I am currently  looking at how to provide a transcript with these podcasts.  The transcript for this ond is here : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1maAKxlbvGIEHvnpp63ZBTf3GJMuzdVbA/view?usp=drivesdk



Teacher Joseph's Podcast

The Royal Yacht Britannia 【with transcript for study】

Exploring the life of Gertrude Bell. A 19th Century explorer and an enigmatic figure from British history.